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JFS Orlando Executive Director Eric Geboff, announced that the nearly 40-year-old social service agency is seeking volunteers to serve on its committees and Board of Directors for the 2018 program year. Annually, JFS Orlando replenishes its committees and Board of Directors with new members who bring knowledge, expertise, passion and experience to help the agency attain its mission of providing services to stabilize and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in crisis, available to all people in the Central Florida community.... Full story
Ladies in the Central Florida area, mark your calendars for the second annual SPARK Women's Retreat set to ignite the light in you March 9-11, 2018, at the luxurious Reunion Resort. This year's weekend-long event will be jam-packed with events to spark your Jewish soul, including a Shabbat experience and dinner, rejuvenating yoga and fitness classes, fun food demonstrations, a moving Havdalah, and a pumped-up party to celebrate all of the women attendees and their individual sparks, all while... Full story
The Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando proudly announces the hiring of Melissa Youngblood as the next director of the Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center. Beginning June 1, Youngblood will take over direct oversight of the nationally-accredited preschool and will be accountable for all components of the school including the staff, facility, budget, curriculum, and programming. Her main responsibilities will be maintaining the high quality of education and staffing, increasing the visibility of the school within the community, and i... Full story
In 1992, when Soviet Jewish parents were looking for ways to immigrate to Israel, a school was started by the Jewish Agency and the Israeli government that provided a way for Soviet youth to study in Israel. That school is Naale Elite Academy. Since the program started 25 years ago, there have been 16,000 students and graduates from nearly 30 countries, including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, South Africa, Australia and the former Soviet Union, among others. At the end of August, 503 arrived... Full story
The Jewish Pavilion's *Pearls of the Pavilion luncheon will take on a whole new luster when it is held at the home of Jewelry Designer Gay Harrison of Gay Harrison Handcrafted Couture Jewelry. Harrison is generously opening her Longwood home for the occasion, which takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 20th. Following a gourmet luncheon, the acclaimed designer will offer a sneak peak of her 2018 Spring Collection, along with a sparkling discussion of upcoming trends in jewelry. "We are so appreciative... Full story
The Tampa Orlando Pinellas Jewish Foundation ended 2017 with assets supporting the Jewish and greater nonprofit communities approaching $50 million, a number that includes a portfolio of $3.7m in Israel Bonds and investment performance net of fees of 9.57 percent. “The past 12 months mark a banner year for the Foundation and its donors as we together embarked on an expansion program to bring our philanthropic and investment management services to organizations and families outside central Florida where no Jewish Foundation currently e... Full story
JFS Orlando is proud to announce the opening of its expanded counseling wing. Since inception, JFS Orlando has provided more than 50,000 counseling sessions. The counseling, growth and development program provide individual, couples, family and group mental health counseling in a trusting, reassuring and healing atmosphere. The opening/ribbon cutting of the added wing will be held Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5 p.m.—7 p.m.... Full story
Saturday, Feb. 24th Shabbat Morning Purim Service led by Rabbi Karen Allen, at 10 a.m. Purim songs will be sung throughout the service, and will read the Megillah at the end of the service. A Kiddush will follow the service. The synagogue is located at 315 North 13th St. in Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street. More information is available on the synagogue website: http://bethsholomflorida.org/or by calling the synagogue at 352-326-3692. On Sunday, Feb. 25th, Rabbi Karen Allen of Congregation Beth Sholom and Zoriy Zinger, a former... Full story
With Congregation Ohev Shalom's Centennial Gala Weekend (Feb. 9–10) fast approaching, we take a look back of some of the highlights of the congregation's 100 years. In the early 20th century, when very few Jews lived in Central Florida, religious services were held at the citrus grove of Moses and Sarah Levy and in private homes. Attendees were not an official congregation yet, but by 1916, $260 had been raised toward purchasing a building. Then, as the United States entered World War I in 1917, Orlando held a war bonds rally and parade, and th... Full story
For three years the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center Board of Directors had been looking for a building that could house the ever-growing museum. Built in 1986, the museum was expanded to twice its size in 1994. Now, with the many programs and exhibits held at the Center, it is bursting at the seams. Anyone who has ever gone to one of HMREC's programs knows how quickly the museum's auditorium/exhibit room fills to capacity. Plus, the area schools that bring up to 150 students to... Full story
The Kinneret Council on Aging, a nonprofit agency that provides ongoing programs and services to residents of Kinneret Apartments, has announced the honorees for their 2018, 8 over 80 Gala to be held on Sunday, Feb. 25th, 2018. "We are once again thrilled with the support we have had from the community and were truly inspired by the number of outstanding individuals over the age of 80, who continue to contribute to our community and promote the Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam," said Lynn... Full story
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education."-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is with Dr. King's words in mind that Jewish Academy of Orlando attended school on Monday, Jan. 15th for a day-long celebration of Dr. King's life. The students began their day with Minyan service focusing on the Torah principle of Kevod HaBriyot (treating people with dignity and respect). Throughout the day,... Full story
Judea and Samaria is home to more than 430,000 citizens of Israel. They are the vanguard of Israel's security and sovereignty as a Jewish State. Yet this significant area of Israel receives little support from many organizations in the United States because this is considered "disputed territories." However, there is an organization, the One Israel Fund, that is dedicated to supporting the welfare and safety of those who live in Judea, Samaria, the Jordan Valley and the reemerging communities... Full story
The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance Day with the first part of a two-part series on Jan. 21 with a discussion of "Defiance" by Nechama Tec, which centers on the experience of the Bielski partisan group and their leader, Tuvia Bielski. The film of the same name was viewed prior to the book discussion, which was led by Dr. Susan A. Bach whose father, Joe Abrams (Josef Abramowicz) and mother, Esther Greenberg (Grinberg) Abrams,... Full story
Celebrate Shabbat with the Synagogue that feels like family. Shabbat evening service led by Rabbi Karen Allen is on Friday, Feb. 9th at 7 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. The synagogue is located at 315 North 13th St. in Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street. The Rabbi’s Torah Roundtable Discussion Group with Rabbi Karen Allen of Congregation Beth Sholom, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15th at 11 a.m. in the conference room inside the library at the Sumter County Administration and Library Building (with the golden dome) a... Full story
Back by popular demand, the Congregation Ohev Shalom Sisterhood invites the community to "Learn and Create for a Cure" on Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. at the synagogue. The cost is $5 for nonmembers of the Sisterhood. Learn about Sharsheret, the only national organization supporting Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer, and its partnership with Women's League. Attendees can also be artistic as they create their own works from artist Gary Rosenthal's Glass Ribbon Project... Full story
Life happens; but success at life is a product of a dream, a strategy, core values, and hard work. What are the tools and values teens will need not only to get them through life, but to thrive and succeed beyond their wildest imaginations? Living Your Dream explores the concept of success, challenging teens to dream big, to push the boundaries of what they think is possible, and to create a plan to transform that dream into a reality. Throughout Living Your Dream, teens will examine the key areas in which success is necessary, including:... Full story
Just as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Jewish Academy of Orlando will open enrollment to students of all faiths offering the benefits of the independent school's academic and cultural excellence to the broader community. Beginning in the January 2018-2019 term, enrollment will be open to families of all faiths and who seeks the independent school's STEM-focused initiatives. The Jewish Academy of Orlando is recognized for its service learning culture, smaller classrooms and personalized... Full story
Coffee Connections at JFS Orlando returns Jan. 25 JFS Orlando invites the community to sip some coffee, nosh on a bagel and see/hear new and exciting developments at the facility. Learn about the positive impact JFS Orlando is having in the community. There are new programs, new building enhancements, and new specialties. Coffee Connections will be held throughout 2018 on the last Thursday of the month from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (tour starting promptly at 8:15 a.m.) beginning this month. The tour is free. RSVPs are requested by contacting Amanda... Full story
Experience a special community-wide Havdalah that will engage your five sense and learn more about the tradition of Havdalah at a Tu B’Shevat-Havdalah event, sponsored by The Roth Family JCC and The Israel American Council. This gathering will take place on Saturday evening, Feb. 3 from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The Israeli professional band, The Magic Sabres, will provide entertainment, and a dairy dinner will be served. There will also be Tu B’Shevat activities for children. The cost: $25 per family or $10 per adult. Ticekts can be purchased at htt... Full story
Prepare your wands, cloaks and brooms for a magical afternoon at Hogwarts Castle! In the afternoon of Jan. 28, from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Temple Israel in Winter Springs will be transforming into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Participants will recreate the experience of attending as students, through hands-on classes on Potions, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Wand Making and even a Quidditch Tournament. The planning committee, that calls itself, the Ministry of Magic, is making... Full story
The Jewish Pavilion Legacy Society Committee, under the leadership of Marty Glickstein, (left), has been in full force this year. They designed a planned-giving brochure and have secured 13 gifts to date. Upcoming plans include outreach to people age 70 1/2 and older who may benefit from Qualified Charitable Distributions from their IRAs. For more information contact Nancy Ludin, CEO at 407-678-9363 nancyludin@jewishpavilion.org Shown with Glickstein are Barry Kudlowitz and Jewish Pavilion... Full story
Laura Hodos, Cynthia Beckert and Matt Horohoe are in "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" at the Mad Cow Theatre in downtown Orlando from Jan. 19 through Feb. 18. The comedy about an Upper West Side Jewish housewife in the midst of a midlife crisis is one of several Mad Cow productions this season with Jewish characters front and center. This summer, Mad Cow is producing "Bad Jews," a comedy about a fight over a family heirloom, and "Buyer & Cellar," a comedy about an out-of-work actor who finds... Full story
To better serve the community, JFS Orlando appreciates donations of the following: Can openers (Manual) First Aid Kits Gas Gift cards Office supplies like sticky notes, highlighters, pens Reusable and plastic shopping bags Rubbermaid storage bins Tissues... Full story
For the past 100 years, Congregation Ohev Shalom has been important in the lives of many Orlando Jews, celebrating their milestones, comforting them when they are sick or in mourning, uplifting their spirits and serving as their community. As the observance of Ohev Shalom's centennial begins, the Centennial committee asked a few longtime or lifelong members what COS has meant to them. Melanie Berman Gluck Melanie's paternal grandparents, J. Barney and Thelma Berman, joined COS in the late 1930s... Full story
