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Jewish Academy students cast their sins away in Tashlich services. The third through fifth graders walked to Lake Lily to participate in a Tashlich service. Students gathered in a circle, listened to the shofar, sang and then symbolically threw away their misdeeds to begin the New Year renewed. In addition to the students and teachers, many of the Jewish Academy's parents joined in this meaningful program. Robyn Eichenholz, JAO parent, said, "it was very significant to me to participate in Tashl... Full story
This Zionistas program was scheduled for earlier in September but was postponed due to Hurricane Irma. Alan Kornman was in Israel to witness the ceremonies remembering the 1967 Six Day War and celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem 50 years ago. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at 7 p.m., Alan Kornman will share with us, in film and in words, how exciting it was to join with the Israelis at this historic time. Kornman is the regional coordinator for the United West, contributing editor with... Full story
For those grieving the death of a loved one, The Jewish Pavilion and Vitas Healthcare offer a free grief support group. This is a six-week program led by Rabbi Moe Kaprow, the Vitas Healthcare chaplain, and will be held at Oakmonte Village—Valencia Building, 1021 Royal Gardens Circle, Lake Mary. The sessions are from 10:30 a.m.—noon, and meet Wednesdays: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 and 13. If you have lost a spouse, partner, parent, child, sibling or other loved one this support can make a difference. Refreshments and socializing are part of the... Full story
Jewish Family Services Orlando in cooperation with Hospice of the Comforter is helping connect and support the Jewish community through life transitions. This group will be co-led by a Jewish therapist and a hospice social worker. The group will meet for 6-weeks at 12:15 p.m., starting Tuesday, Oct. 17 and ending Tuesday, Nov. 21. Registration required and a $5 per session contribution is suggested. Please contact JFS by phone 407-644-7593 ext. 247, or by emailing Ashlyn.Douglass-Barnes@jfsorlando.org.... Full story
Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando is sponsoring "An Evening with Mickey Bielski-Son of Partisan Hero Tuvia Bielski." On Sunday, Oct. 22, Mickey will tell the story of what it was like to come of age in the shadow of the incredible legacy of his father. He will share his own, and his father's stories, with humor, passion and above all, love. Mickey Bielski was born in Ramat Gan, Israel in 1952, shortly after the end of World War II. His father, Tuvia Bielski, was the leader of an organization of... Full story
JFS Orlando is currently recruiting volunteers to help in its computer lab. Clients need help creating resumes, search for jobs and apply for benefits. There is an immediate need for Spanish-speaking volunteers. Please contact volunteer coordinator Amanda Benedit at Amanda.benedit@jfsorlando.org for more information. JFS Orlando’s Computer Lab is open to the community! If you are in need of assistance with your resume, job search, government benefit applications, Microsoft software or any online-based activity, call 407-644-7593 to schedule a... Full story
The Jewish Pavilion was all about the sweet memories as they celebrated the High Holidays around town.... Full story
The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando is partnering with the Writer's Block Bookstore of Winter Park to host an inaugural Central Florida Jewish Book Festival on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the JCC's Maitland location. The day will feature four Jewish authors in three time slots: legal fiction author, Ronald Balson (11 a.m.-noon); a panel discussion featuring professional bridesmaid, Jen Glantz, and YouTube stars, Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin (1-2:30 p.m.); and a keynote... Full story
It started with a two-year contract back in August 1990, and now, 27 years later, Rabbi Aaron Daniel Rubinger is laying down the mantel of senior rabbi at Congregation Ohev Shalom and assuming the title of rabbi emeritus. "The last two years I've considered working just part-time," he told Heritage, "so, when the synagogue leadership offered me this opportunity, I was thrilled!" The change will go into effective Oct. 15. Rubinger will still perform some lifecycle events, conduct some services... Full story
The women of the Orlando Jewish community have for years been very successful at raising money for the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando through Choices, the women's philanthropy division. Each year the Choices event brings women together for an evening of fun, friendship and delicious food. Now the men of the community are stepping up to the plate with their own Men's Night Out to bring the community's men together to benefit local Jewish youth educational programs. And what a night it will... Full story
Have you given much thought to the power of music? Paul Stenzler, bandleader of Orlando's Rhythm Release and current president of the Jewish Pavilion Board of Directors, thinks about it each time he sees a concert-goer literally moved by the sound of music. Heads begin to nod in time, and shoulders sway back and forth, releasing everyday concerns for many, the beat uniting fans for the duration of the performance. Other times, Stenzler observes the glint in the eye of a toe-tapping,... Full story
Congregation Beth Sholom will celebrate Sukkot with a Pot Luck Meal and Service on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. Ater the meal, the service will begin with the mitzvah of shaking the lulav and the Etrog in the sukkah, then move into the sanctuary to continue the service. Celebrate Shabbat and Simchat Torah with the synagogue that feels like family. Shabbat evening service led by Rabbi Karen Allen on Friday, Oct. 13th at 7 p.m. will also celebrate Simchat Torah. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. The Rabbi’s Roundtable Discussion Group with Rab... Full story
The Jewish Community Relations Council will present “Connecting the Dots: North Korea, Iran and Israel,” a discussion led by Professor Eytan Gilboa of the Israel Public Diplomacy Forum, on Monday, Oct. 16 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Professor Gilboa, who has published books and numerous articles on international communication and U.S policy in the Middle East, will analyze the turbulent landscape of the modern Middle East and the current threats posed to Israel by North Korea and Iran. The Jewish Community Relations Council, the advocacy arm of th... Full story
Always wanted to learn mahjong but never knew how? The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando will be offering Beginner Mahjong Classes for five straight Tuesdays beginning Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Maj expert Dale Perreault will teach the fundamentals of the game, whether you're new or want to brush up on your skills. The cost is $5 per class or $20 for the series-all classes are free for JCC members. To sign up, email register@orlandojcc.org, call 407-621-4036 or visit... Full story
After a postponed start (Irma), the seniors at Village on the Green were happy to see the students return as the Jewish Pavilion kicked off the second year of its intergenerational programming. As JTEN students from Ohev Shalom greeted their senior "buddies" with open arms, the beaming seniors were clearly happy to see their young friends return for a multi-generational friendship and discussion. "I enjoyed the program very much last year," proclaimed one of the seniors. "I would be happy to do... Full story
The committee of the 19th Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival-(l-r) Jay Glick, Dolores Indek, Harriet Weiss, Risa Tetenbaum, and Sheila Greenspoon-have a tough choice ahead of them as they seek to select the best possible films to feature at The Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando's three-day event, held in conjunction with the Enzian Theater from November 4-6. The first evening on Saturday will take place at the Orlando Science Center, while the films on Sunday and Monday will be... Full story
What better way to memorialize those who have loved and nurtured the arts than by naming a musical festival in their honor? Those were the thoughts of Jewish Pavilion Board member Geanne Share when she and husband, Adrian, chose to pass on the legacy of her parents, the late Inez 'Teddy' and Myron Snyder. With the arts and philanthropy at the center of Share's Brookline, Massachusetts home, she credits her parents for inspiring her life of volunteerism, with training given "while practically sti... Full story
Congregation Ohev Shalom's Men's Club will be hosting "A Celebration and So Long in the Sukkah" for Men's Club friends and family on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join with the men for fun, food, music, and to give their best wishes to Howard Kaplan, past co-president and his family, as they prepare to move to Birmingham, Alabama. Congregation Ohev Shalom is at 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, FL 32751 Please RSVP to Alan Zelt at alanzelt@gmail.com.... Full story
Myrtle S. Rutberg (center) celebrated her 106th Hebrew birthday on Sept. 14 with more than 360 women in the community at Chabad's annual Mega Challah Bake. She is shown here with her caretaker, Jessica (l) and longtime friend Karnia. According to Devorah Leah Dubov, it is a double blessing to have someone say the blessing over the Challah on her Hebrew birthday. Rutberg was born Sept. 17, 1911.... Full story
Sept. 14 was an evening of laughter, music, dance, prayer and unity among women at The Roth Family JCC and the Rosen JCC as each dug their hands into bread dough, braiding magnificent round Challah at Chabad's fourth annual Mega Challah Bake. It was also the largest women's event yet in the community, hosting more than 360 women at The Roth Family JCC and more than 200 at the Rosen JCC, for a combined total of more than 560 participants. Ages ranged from 9 years old to 106 (that's Myrtle Skop... Full story
JFS Orlando is open and ready to assist Central Florida residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry, counseling, emergency financial assistance. It is JFS Orlando’s objective to address the well-being of all families in need in Central Florida through a comprehensive range of programs and services. Supporting everyone, regardless of religion, race or culture, JFS provides social services and programs to families and children—particularly addressing the areas of hunger and homelessness, cou... Full story
Chabad House, Center for Jewish Life (Orthodox) Rabbi Yossi Hecht All services take place at 13030 CR 103 Oxford, Fla. 352-330-4466 www.ourchabad.org Services are free of charge. Please RSVP. Fri. Sept. 29, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Sat. Sept. 30, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m.; Torah reading, 12:30 p.m.; Yizkor, 1 p.m.; Mincha, 6 p.m.; N’ila, 6:45 p.m. Fast ends, 7:50 p.m. Services followed by light refreshments. Chabad-Lubavitch of North Orlando (Orthodox) Rabbi Yanky Majesky All services held at The Westin, 2974 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, Fla. 4... Full story
Seated at a wide, long table in a room at Jewish Family Services in Central Florida are seven young adults (over the age of 18) with special needs, each accompanied by one parent who has agreed to participate as required, for this experience is a family matter. Most of the young people live at home with their parents and are not employed. It is 12:30 p.m., on the last Monday of the month, and the Lunch and Learn hour-long session organized by Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special... Full story
Please join Jewish Pavilion program directors and volunteers for a high holiday service at any of these locations. The services are open to all. If you are looking for an address, please visit The Jewish Pavilion website, www.jewishpavilion.org and click on facilities. Sept. 1 noon-1pm Brookdale Lake Orienta Sept. 1 1:30-2:30pm Brookdale lake Mary Sept. 1 2-3pm Life Care Altamonte Sept. 6 noon-1pm Brookdale Altamonte Sept. 7 10:30-11:30am Brookdale Dr. Phillips II Sept. 8 11-noon Encore at Avalon Park Sept. 8 11-noon Island Lake HC Sept. 8... Full story
Joseph and Lynn Goldovitz, the multi-talented spiritual leaders of Congregation Sinai Minneola will blow the shofar and play the harp as well as conduct the upcoming High Holidays. All holiday events are celebrated and commemorated for 2 days. Jewish people all over the world will usher in the Jewish New Year 5778, a time of new beginnings and of reflection on one’s life, beginning with Selichot services on Saturday, Sept. 16. A dairy dinner will be served at 6:15, followed by services at 7:30 and a lively discussion of issues pertaining to t... Full story
