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Jewish National Fund (JNF) will honor Tess Wise, founder of the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center (HMREC) of Central Florida, with the Guardian of Israel Award at its annual Tree of Life™ Award Dinner at the Rosen Plaza Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 18 Wise founded HMREC in 1980 and has worked for more than 17 years in a volunteer position as executive director of the Center. She was born in Poland and escaped from a concentration camp in 1943 at the age of 17. She and nine surviving rel... Full story
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act, a number of local organizations are presenting special programming on the history of desegregation in the United States. Ranging from art exhibits to documentary films to musical performances, this anniversary has given Central Florida some unique opportunities to participate in discussions about discrimination. One of the highlights of this educational effort is a special performance of “The Best of Enemies,” a drama based on the real-life experiences of a KKK member and... Full story
The Jewish Academy of Orlando is opening its award-winning day school for an open house featuring family science night. On Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m., the Jewish Academy of Orlando will host current and prospective families. The event is designed for families with children ages 5-13 years old. Free babysitting will be available for families with younger children. Families can meet and mingle with the school's distinguished staff and explore the kindergarten through eighth-grade curriculum, in... Full story
The Kinneret Council on Aging will proudly pay tribute to eight individuals over the age of 80 who have made significant contributions to the Jewish and Central Florida community on Sunday, March 1, 2015. “The 8 over 80 event really resonates with our mission of the Kinneret Council on Aging and the inspiring stories we hear about seniors who contribute to our community through leadership, activism, altruism and philanthropy”, said Neal Blaher, president of the board for the Kinneret Council on Aging. “This year we are honoring those who have... Full story
Author Brad Herzog will be speaking about his most recent book, "My Mantelpiece: A Memoir of Survival and Social Justice" on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. at the JCC auditorium. This program is brought to the community by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando. "My Mantelpiece" is a memoir co-authored by Brad Herzog and Carolyn Goodman, a civil rights activist and the mother of Andrew Goodman, who along with James Chaney and Michael Schwermer, traveled to... Full story
People all around the country each have their own unique memory of how they felt when thousands of people lost their lives in the acts of terrorism conducted on Sept. 11, 2001. A select few, however, have a strong personal connection with this day because they knew someone who was involved in the tragedy. "My dad was in the tower that day, and I remember it very clearly," said Jared Koreff, a PhD student at the University of Central Florida. "I was in eighth grade, and just the fear of sitting... Full story
Thirteen teens were selected to be a part of Orlando's J-Serve Teen Task Force 2014-2015. The Teen Task Force is a unique leadership opportunity for Jewish teens in grades eight through 12 to plan the community's annual J-Serve day of teen community service. These teens have a desire to plan and lead their peers through community service, representing all local Jewish youth groups. The team members are: Hannah Fenster (senior at Lake Brantley High School), Jonah Goldberg (junior at Lake Mary... Full story
The Sisterhood of Congregation Ohev Shalom is now accepting applications for vendors and businesses that would like to participate in its second annual holiday boutique slated for Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. at the synagogue, 613 Concourse Parkway South in Maitland. The cost is $100 for an 8-foot table or space with your own table. Additional table and/or space is $50. To date, COS Sisterhood has accepted applications from Creations by Jan; Beads, Inc.; Siegel’s on Park Avenue; Mary-Miller-Weiner jewelry and wall plaques; Gay H... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando’s RAISE program (Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special Employees) has been so successful with its first group of employees, that one local business recently hired a RAISE employee, leaving a position open. Positions do not open often and may be filled quickly. RAISE is taking applications. Anyone who is interested may apply online at http://orlandojewishfed.org/inclusion-for-adults-with-special-needs or contact 407.645.5933 ext 236.... Full story
Step into the world of close-up magic this October at the Orlando Magic Mansion. Held from Oct. 27-30, the Orlando Magic Mansion takes place in the majestic, Victorian-inspired manor at The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne, and features mind-boggling illusions and elegant sleight of hand. The performers are the magicians of the Orlando Magic NBA team, See Magic Live, which is owned and operated by master magician Kostya Kimlat, a graduate of the Hebrew Day School of Central Florida (now the Jewish... Full story
Calling all gals and guys! Temple Israel Sisterhood will be going on their fifth annual shopping adventure to the Festival Flea Market in Pompano Beach, Fla., on Sunday, Nov. 2. They will be leaving on a new air-conditioned bus from the Jewish Academy of Orlando’s parking lot at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 8 p.m. During the bus ride, bagels, snacks and water will be served, and for entertainment, there will be a comedy video and movie. It always makes for a very pleasant and fast ride. Shoppers can arrange to meet their South Florida f... Full story
Congregation Sinai, located in Minneola, Fla., covering the Greater Clermont area, celebrated Sukkot with blessings, cocktails and appetizers on Friday, Oct. 10. Spiritual leaders Joe and Lynn Goldovitz led services with their guitars and singing following the festivities in the sukkah. The sukkah gets built each year by the Men's Club, and stands during the eight days of Sukkot. The Religious School enjoyed decorating the congregation's sukkah with live greens and handmade crafts. For more... Full story
On Nov. 6, 1994, the Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando opened the Shayna Cai Presser Parenting Center within its Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center. Twenty years later-to the week-the Roth JCC will celebrate the center, now known as Shayna's Village, by recognizing its founders, Es Cohen, and her sons, Justin and Matt Presser at a "Party After Dark" on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Roth JCC. Shayna's Village is a unique kid-sized village housed within the Roth JCC... Full story
The weekend of Oct. 24-25 every Jew worldwide, from all walks of life-from Scottsdale, Arizona to Seattle, Washington-is invited to come together and spend one Shabbat in unity. Whether Shabbat is observed in the home, with a group, at the synagogue, it will be a time to set aside everything else and observe Shabbat from sunset Oct. 24 to sundown Oct. 25. This event is called The Shabbos Project. The Project was conceived last year by Dr. Warren Goldstein, South Africa's chief rabbi. He set out... Full story
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation is heading full steam into the new year. Under the leadership of the new chairperson, Ina Porth, JCRC is working on building bridges in the Jewish community and the greater Orlando community. Now the community relations committee is busy working on a fall program as a part of the community celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The Grits and Bagels Brunch will be held Nov. 2 and will include guest speaker Brad... Full story
Jewish women from all over Orlando are expected to join the Mega Challah Bake on Thursday, Oct. 23, jointly hosted by all Chabad Jewish Centers in Orlando. The 'Mega Challah Bake' event has been held in major cities around the world in the past few months drawing thousands of women together. "This type of event empowers women in the sense that we can feel that we are part of something much bigger, united with Jewish women in our city and Jewish women throughout the world" said Chanshy Majesky co... Full story
With great enthusiasm, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando’s Jewish Teen Education Network announces the award of six grants to area synagogues. Earlier this summer, JFGO announced the formation of the Jewish Teen Education Network (JTEN), an innovative response to the changing needs of today’s teens and a clearinghouse for all Jewish teen education in Central Florida. The Federation is thrilled to award grants to all local synagogues that applied to the program. This first initiative of JTEN, offers grants to synagogues that provide Jew... Full story
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF and the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida present "The Best of Enemies" from Oct. 15 – Nov. 16, in the Goldman Theater. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the passage and signing of the Civil Rights Act, the powerful new play by Mark St. Germain exposes the poison of prejudice and the beauty of friendship. Single tickets to "The Best of Enemies" ($10 - $45) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700, visiting w... Full story
The UCF Knights for Israel is hosting the film screening of “Honor Diaries” on Monday, Oct. 20, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the UCF Hillel Ballroom, 3925 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. Nine women speak out in this documentary about gender inequality, freedom of movement, violence against women in honor-based societies, with particular focus on honor killings, honor violence, forced marriages, and genital mutilation in Western society. In addition to the film, there will be discussions led by Dr. Angela West, wife of Col. Allen West, who will speak on wom... Full story
On Sept.19, Waldflowers BBG (B'nai B'rith Girls) hosted the first Shabbat dinner of the fall term. Waldflowers BBG is the BBYO girls-only Orlando chapter, open to all Jewish teens in 9th through 12th grade. This Hollywood-themed Shabbat dinner was hosted at Arielle Cohen's house and had the largest turnout so far this term. The current teen leadership board of Waldflowers BBG is Sarah Michel (senior, Winter Park High School), Sara Freedman (sophomore, Lake Mary High School), Taylor Harris (junio... Full story
On Friday, Sept. 19, Temple Shir Shalom welcomed nationally recognized performer, composer and educator Peri Smilow to Oviedo. This was the second in a series of guest musicians performing during Shabbat services. Smilow presented her Shabbat-in-Song with Beth Schafer, Temple Shir Shalom's spiritual leader and a renowned Jewish musician in her own right. But far from just performing Jewish songs during a Friday night service, Smilow took on the duties of teaching and leading the congregation... Full story
In support of breast cancer awareness month, Temple Israel Sisterhood is hosting a Sharsheret Pink Shabbat on Friday, Oct. 17. The service will be held at the synagogue and will begin at 7:30. Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization that is the Jewish community’s response to breast cancer and the only national organization addressing the unique concerns of Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. One in 40 men and women of Ashkenazi (Central or Eastern European) Jewish descent carries a BRCA gene m... Full story
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in recognition of this serious disease, JFS Orlando with Florida Hospital Women’s Mobile Wellness and Florida Radiology Imaging are offering a day of screening mammograms at JFS Orlando’s facility, located at 2100 Lee Road in Winter Park, on Monday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to the mobile mammogram unit, JFS will host Dr. John Barnett from Orlando Acupuncture for a special presentation. He will highlight the benefits of holistic practices as treatment and preventative measures for... Full story
University Club member Holly Mandelkern will speak about Abraham Sutzkever (1913-2010), a poet, partisan and witness at Nuremberg, at the University Club’s November meeting. The noted Yiddish poet was born on July 15, 1913 in Smorgon, Russian Empire. After WWI he and his mother moved to Vilna where he became a prolific young writer. In 1941, he and his wife, Freydke, were sent to the Vilna Ghetto. While there, he was ordered by the Nazis to hand over important Jewish manuscripts and artworks for display in an Institute for the Study of the J... Full story
BBYO, the world’s leading pluralistic Jewish youth movement and DoSomething.org, the largest not-for-profit for young people and social change, announce the launch of “Can-Tribute,” a campaign that will rally Jewish youth across the country to fight poverty in their local community through a food collection drive. The campaign kicked off on Sept. 23 and continues through Nov. 6. At the conclusion of the campaign, the leaders of the top three biggest drives will win a pre-screening of the “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” for themselve... Full story
