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Please join We’re With You on April 16 at 8 p.m. for an evening of dialogue with four Druze families who lost their children defending Israel while serving the IDF. There will be an open dialogue about their culture, traditions and loyalty to Israel led by Dr. Ramzi Halabi, a leader in the Druze community of Israel. A coffee and dessert reception will follow the presentation. Conversation will be in English. This event is open and free to the community and will be held at the Jewish Academy of Orlando, 851 Maitland Ave. This event is s... Full story
The Jewish Pavilion program directors and volunteers make sure that every Jewish person in elder-care facilities around Central Florida has a place at the seder table at Passover. The following is the schedule. April 15 Savannah Court 11:30 a.m. April 15 The Commons-Windsor Pl. Noon April 15 Arden Courts 1:30 p.m. April 15 Consulate 1:30 p.m. April 15 Westminster Winter Park 3 p.m. April 15 Horizon Bay Boston 4 p.m. April 15 Atria at Lake Forest 5:30 p.m. April 16 Plantation Oaks 2 p.m. April... Full story
Temple Israel volunteers are finalizing all the details of their annual Second Night Passover Seder scheduled for April 23. The dinner will include a lively reading and discussion of the Haggadah, led Rabbi Neely, followed by a delicious and traditional dinner. The volunteers will also be baking Passover's favorite desserts, which will be available for purchase by calling Temple Israel's office. To purchase a dessert or to register for the seder, please call 407-647-3055 or go to our website:... Full story
As the Jewish world gears up for the annual Matzah crunch and Seder festivities, Orlando's Progressive Jewish Preschool is focusing on the youngest demographic. On Sunday, April 17, at 4 p.m., infants and toddlers from all across the city are invited to attend Chai Preschool's Passover Experience Hour. Children will be treated to a multisensory Passover program geared for ages 0-5, including songs, storytelling, and hands-on matzah baking. "A child is never too young to learn," said Chani... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando (JFGO) has formally launched an ambitious campaign aimed at retiring $4.5 million in debt that saddles the Central Florida Jewish community's core asset, the Maitland Jewish Community Campus. The goal of the campaign, called Campus 2020, is to retire the debt before Jan. 1, 2020. Early elimination of the debt will result in annual savings of more than $381,000 to the Jewish community. The Roth Family Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Academy of... Full story
Local philanthropist and entrepreneur Alan Ginsburg and his family honored his late son and daughter-in-law with the creation of the Jeffrey & Diane Ginsburg Center for Jewish Student Life at Central Florida Hillel. Jeffrey Ginsburg was one of the founding board members of Central Florida Hillel, and his wife Diane served on the board years later. They are survived by their son Joseph, who was on hand for the ribbon cutting on April 3. Attendees to the naming ceremony and ribbon cutting included special guests Sidney Pertnoy, chairman of the... Full story
Temple Shir Shalom, Oviedo, will officially install Cantor Kim Singer as its spiritual leader in a Shabbat celebration on Friday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. Cantor Singer started as the spiritual leader of Temple Shir Shalom in late June. The installation ceremony and Shabbat service are free and open to the public, and will take place in the EPIC Center at University Carillon United Methodist Church. The service will be followed by a celebratory reception. Cantor Singer is a native of Seattle, WA,... Full story
Greater Orlando’s Chapter of the Jewish National Fund’s Young Professionals Group, JNFutures, continues to grow, now having held their second installment of “Hands-on Hebrew,” a highly interactive and social Hebrew language and culture learning experience based out of Chabad of O’Town in Downtown Orlando. The Hebrew classes have attracted up to almost two dozen people as of their most recent one on March 29, and the participants have had a great time sharing food and the experience of learning Hebrew nouns and verbs. At the first class, he... Full story
Martin Luther King once said “In the end we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” Jews, Christians and Muslims are being killed all around the world at an alarming rate. Reports of beheadings, rape, mutilation, beatings, stabbings are becoming common place in the news media. Many Christians and Jews in Central Florida are not keeping silent, and in an effort to speak out against these atrocities, two events will be held the weekend of April 16—17. Beginning on Saturday evening, April 16, from 6:30 to 8:... Full story
Following on the heels of the march for persecuted Christians and Jews and the Round Table Discussion held the weekend of April 16, Concerned Citizens of Central Florida will host free speech advocate Rabbi Jonathan Hausman at the Eastmonte Civic Center, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, on Monday evening, April 18 at 7 p.m. Hausman, who is graciously staying over after attending the march for persecuted Christians and Jews, hosted by Burning Bush Ministries, will speak on the topic of... Full story
Super Sunday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando’s annual phone-a-thon in support of the Annual Campaign is April 17. The Federation needs volunteers to help reach out to members of the Jewish community with both calling and non-calling roles. There are three volunteer shifts to choose from: • 9 a.m.—11 a.m. • 11 a.m.—1 p.m. • 1 p.m.—3 p.m. It isn’t necessary to volunteer for a full shift. Even an hour of one’s time is appreciated. Come for awhile or spend the day—it’s your call! To assist, please contact JFGO Campaign Director Mac... Full story
American journalist Liz Wahl was welcomed by the University of Central Florida pro-Israel student group Knights for Israel on the evening of March 28, where she discussed the seriousness of world media's heavy hand in global action on many issues, including in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Wahl has experience with this media power, be that power positive or negative, as she gained notoriety for resigning from the often challenged news agency Russia Today in the midst of their... Full story
OCALA—Few Jewish holidays evoke the same warm sentiments as Passover. Memories of family and friends gathered as the four cups of wine are poured, the four questions asked and the Matzah served, all contribute to Passover’s popularity in the Jewish community. Bringing the warmth and tradition of this festival to the Ocala & The Villages Community, the Chabad Jewish Center is inviting all residents to participate in community seders to be held on Friday night, April 22, 7:30 p.m. at the Webber Center—College of Central Florida and a Child... Full story
Congregation Beth Sholom invites the community to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover at a second night Seder on Saturday, April 23. The Seder, led by Rabbi Karen Allen, re-tells the story of the Exodus with the reading of the Haggadah and explains why we eat matzah and bitter herbs and why we dip our vegetables and eat while sitting on a cushion or reclining. The evening continues with a catered and kosher traditional festive meal and, of course, songs. There is a choice of 4 entrees, including Vegan, and chicken fingers for children... Full story
Congregation Beth Israel of Ocala will sponsor a Passover seder on Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m. at the Royal Oaks Golf Club, 11220 SW 69th Circle at Oak Run, in Ocala. The seder will feature a short service followed by a traditional meal of matza ball soup with entrée choices of London broil, honey crusted cod, or chicken with tomatoes and vegetables, sweet potato kugel, sautéed vegetable, sponge cake with strawberries, chocolate covered macaroons and beverages. Price for members is $30; nonmembers, $35. Your check is your reservation. Please m... Full story
On Thursday, March 24, Jewish Academy of Orlando students spent the afternoon participating in Purim activities, which included face-painting, games, dancing and making masks for the holiday. The students also participated in the reading of the Megillah and ate delicious hamantaschen. The teachers put on a little Purim Spiel, which was called "A Frozen Purim." It was really a lot of fun seeing their teachers in princess costumes. The students also participated in the mitzvah of "Mishloach... Full story
WASHINGTON—Today, Hillel International announced the 20 Hillels across North America that will host the first cohort of Springboard Fellows next fall. From urban centers in New York and Los Angeles to smaller towns in Urbana, IL and State College, PA, these Hillels represent a cross section of Jewish life on campus, and the perfect laboratories to train the next generation of Jewish professionals. Approximately 20 fellows, who will come to these campuses next fall, will receive hands-on mentorship, competitive compensation and dynamic p... Full story
OCALA—The Chabad Jewish Center of Ocala and The Villages plans to distribute hand-made Shmurah Matzah this year to help local Jews participate in the upcoming Passover holiday. Passover, celebrated this year from Friday night, April 22, until after nightfall on Saturday, April 30, commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt in 1313 BCE. Directed by G-d to leave Egypt hastily, the people of Israel could not wait for their dough to rise, and thus ate unleavened crackers called matzah. Round, kneaded and shaped by hand, present day ... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando (JFGO) recently inaugurated a new "sisterhood" for women's philanthropy in Central Florida: the Pomegranate Society. The Pomegranate Society recognizes women who give $1,800 to $4,999 to Federation's Annual Campaign. Women who give at that level receive a beautiful silver pin in the shape of a pomegranate. The silver beads in the opening of the pin can be replaced with ruby "seeds" each year the woman increases her gift until she reaches the highest givin... Full story
Got talent, drive and a strong desire to help the IDF? Miriam Crane does! As her bat mitzvah project Crane produced, directed and served as MC for a talent show held on March 6, 2016 at Temple Israel to benefit the Friends of the IDF (FIDF). Crane says she chose to help the FIDF because "a couple of years ago Cathy Swerdlow's daughter came to TI's Meitin Religious School to speak about her time in Israel. Most of her time was spent in the IDF and I found it (her talk) very interesting." Crane... Full story
In February, the women of the Greater Orlando Jewish community enjoyed the spotlight for Choices; now it's the men's turn. The JFGO will present Man Cave 2016, a men's event in support of Federation's Do Good Annual Campaign, on Thursday, April 14, at Corona Cigar Company on South Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando. Man Cave will feature an open bar from 7 to 10 p.m., with a tasting led by special guest Joshua Hatton, president and co-founder of the Jewish Whisky Company, which is dedicated to... Full story
This year come and join Temple Israel’s family to discover the taste of freedom and experience spiritual liberation. Temple Israel will be hosting its annual second night Passover Seder led by Rabbi Joshua Neely on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. To encourage timely reservations we are offering early-bird pricing as follows... Adult Temple Israel members—$36; after April 6, $46 Adult nonmembers—$46; after April 6, $56 Children ages 12 & under are free RSVP online at https://www.tiflorida.org/passover-seder/ or by phone at 407-647-3055. The home-... Full story
JFS Orlando will receive a $2,000 grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando that will enable JFS to deliver more holiday meals this year. With the $2,000 grant they will be able to purchase 166 additional meals. The 2016 holiday meal program will deliver meals to the older, low-income Jewish population. In 2015, JFS served 140 meals to homebound seniors and this grant will allow them to increase their reach.... Full story
Our Jewish Orlando, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's young adult division, held its inaugural "Coffee Talk" on March 22 at Stardust Video & Coffee in Orlando. OJO's Coffee Talk is an informal educational series that gives participants the opportunity to socialize in a relaxed environment while discussing topics important to young Jewish adults. The March 22 event featured guest speaker Cantor Kim Singer of Temple Shir Shalom, who led a conversation about Purim. The next OJO Coffee... Full story
The Jewish holiday Purim began early for seniors at a number of facilities in Southwest Orange County with parties sponsored by The Jewish Pavilion. Featured at each was a Purim skit retelling the story of Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai outwitting the wicked Haman. Jewish Pavilion volunteers, facility staff and residents/patients were enlisted to play various roles in the retelling of the story. The traditional Purim pastry-hamentashan, shaped like Haman's hat-was served at the... Full story
