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The Tampa Orlando Pinellas Jewish Foundation (TOP) will hold a training session on gaining expertise and embracing legacy giving within the culture of your organization and the community as a whole. The session is open to all Jewish organizations in the Orlando area, and will be held on Wednesday evening, Nov. 2, at The Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland. This training is part of the curriculum of the Life & Legacy program, a program that represents a shared commitment by area agencies, synagogues, and day... Full story
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center will host Holocaust Survivor Abraham Gold at “I Remember: Eyewitnesses to the Holocaust” on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. Gold had an identical twin and was one of 10 children born and raised in Transylvania (now Romania). After his encampment at Auschwitz, he learned that he was the only surviving member of his family. His self-published autobiography, “Darkness to Light with Hope,” will be available for sale (cash and checks preferred). Coming Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. will be Two Regimes exhibit with co... Full story
The Rosen JCC will host a traditional format mahjong tournament with four rounds of play on Sunday, Dec. 4. Registration is from 10 a.m.-11 a.m., the tournament is played from 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Tournament entry, prizes, refreshments and a vegetarian Asian lunch are included. Not ready for tournament play but want to get in on the fun? Mahjong Fun, for beinggers, mature teens and those who want to play in a non-competitive environment, includes lunch and free play. There will not be instruction in this fun play area. The cost to enter the t... Full story
More than 65 children, parents, grandparents and great-grandparents enjoyed a Sept. 23 multigenerational Shabbat Picnic in the Park in Baldwin Park sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's PJ Library/Shalom Families program. All the families who attended received a basket with all the Shabbat essentials (candles, "wine" and challah). There was a family craft in each basket so families could make new honey pots for Rosh Hashanah. The event featured other Rosh Hashanah-themed... Full story
Rabbi Adam Grossman, CEO of UF Hillel joined Sue Wagner, director of Community Relations for the UF College of Journalism and Communications and Christine Ackerman Machen, former first lady of University of Florida for the WUFT-FM's 35th Anniversary Fall Membership Campaign. WUFT-FM, provides 24/7 news and talk to residents in North Central and Mid-Florida and is a main source of information for UF Students and the local community. Rabbi Grossman said, "When I was asked to be involved in the dri... Full story
ORLANDO—Family reunions, weddings and birthdays are a time for families to gather together, celebrate each other and share a meal. For the kosher community, however, trying to simply share a meal isn’t always that simple. Dietary restrictions and kosher guidelines can put the kibosh on party planning faster than you can say bar mitzvah. To answer the call, Rosen Hotels & Resorts founded Zayde’s Kosher Catering; and in nine short months, it has quickly emerged as Central Florida’s premier kosher catering service. The Zayde’s concept is the brain... Full story
Jewish Academy of Orlando thanks Hillary Bressler and Wendy Nissan, two outgoing board members, for their hard work and dedication. Bressler sat on the executive board for three years as the vice president of Marketing. "Hillary was a very passionate board member," said Alan Rusonik, head of school. She contributed and led many projects but is most proud of the signage program she created. "The directional signs helped differentiate the Jewish Academy of Orlando from the JCC. People get them... Full story
On Sunday, Nov. 6, Temple Israel Sisterhood, together with friends and community members, will head south to Pompano Beach for a day of adventure and camaraderie. Bagels, snacks and water will be available and a comedy video and movie will be shown for the travelers' pleasure. It always makes for a very pleasant and fast ride! South Florida family and friends can join the group at the Food Court for additional enjoyment. First stop will be the famous Festival Flea Market where everyone can shop... Full story
Giles, Howe, a composer and producer formerly from the United Kingdom and now living in Florida, will have a selection from his show “Soviet Union” performed by The Bel Canto Singers at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Daytona Beach Shores, on Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m. “Soviet Union” made its debut at the London Jewish Museum in 2014. The show is a musical drama set in Birobidzhan, the Jewish Autonomous Region of Siberia, and looks at the lives of an American and a Ukrainian family who each move to what they soon find out is a failed state,... Full story
L’Shanah Tovah from the Jewish Community Relations Council! We look forward to a year ahead of continuing to advocate for Israel and the Jewish people, engage with other organizations in acts of tikkun olam, and build relationships within and beyond our Central Florida Jewish community. As 5777 gets underway, we want to give you a preview of what we will be working on in the coming months: Being more proactive on Israel All too often, we extol Israel during times of strife; when Israel is attacked, either physically or verbally, we spring i... Full story
They started out as volunteers, and some strangers to each other, but they had one common passion-mahjong. And now they have yet another love in common, their dear friend Ruth Elson. Over three years ago, Ruth Elson, had been adjusting to her new home at Horizon Bay on Montgomery Ave. The one void in her life was her mahjong game, which she was used to playing several times a week. Julie Levitt, a program director for the Jewish Pavilion and also an avid mahjong player, knew that she had to... Full story
Just last month, Josh Zeffren, a seventh grader from Congregation Ohev Shalom, approached The Jewish Pavilion regarding meeting with a senior regularly and exploring his or her Jewish history. This would be his bar mitzvah project-with the tangible result being a short written journal of what was discussed. Josh continued on his path this past week, meeting with Pearl Bernstein, a relatively new resident of Brookdale Island Court. The two chatted about half an hour, sharing life stories. Neither... Full story
Celebration Jewish Congregation (Reform) Rabbi Dr. Richard M. Cowin with Wendi Harris Cantorial soloists Dr. Norton and Jane Christeson Celebration’s Heritage Hall 951 Spring Park St. Celebration, Fla. 407-566-9792 www.jewishcelebration.org Tues. Oct. 11 Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 12 Yom Kippur, 9 a.m.; Yizkor, 11 a.m. 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 Tues. Oct. 11 Kol Nidre, 6:45 p.m. Wed. Oct. 12 Yom Kippur, 10 a.m.; T... Full story
The Jewish Pavilion and VITAS Healthcare will offer a Grief Support Group for people who have lost spouses, children, parents or loved ones. This is a six-week program that will meet every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. –noon, beginning Oct. 19 and continue through Nov. 23. The Support Group will be led by Rabbi Maurice Kaprow and held at Oakmonte Village, 1021 Royal Gardens Circle Lake Mary, Fla.... Full story
Five Jewish mothers from Orlando participated in the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project (JWRP) Leadership Conference in College Park, Md. The JWRP Leadership Conference, held in collaboration with Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, gathered Jewish women from across the world to hone their leadership skills and create a global Jewish women's movement. The annual conference was launched in 2013 with 65 participants from the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and has grown to include some 300 people... Full story
Ellie Bodker, the international president (N'siah) of BBYO, the world's leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement, visited the greater Orlando Jewish community over Sept. 15-18. Bodker, of Overland Park, Kan., was elected by 700 of BBYO's top teen leaders to serve at the helm of the organization, representing the B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG), BBYO's renowned leadership program and high school sorority, travel around the world and motivate Jewish teens to grow their local BBYO programs, strengthen... Full story
With the coming of Rosh Hashanah, Jews around the world will celebrate the new year of 5777. According to the Jewish calendar, the world’s oldest calendar still in use today, the year 5777 will begin on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 2. Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish High Holiday period, is a two-day celebration and includes the customs of sounding the “shofar” (a hollowed-out ram’s horn) and the eating of symbolic foods such as apples dipped in honey to evoke a “sweet new year.” The High Holidays end with Yom Kippur 10 days later.... Full story
If you have ever watched any of the television shows on the Food Network-shows like "Chopped," or "Cutthroat Kitchen"-you have a glimmer of an idea as to what JFS Orlando's Pantry to Plate Chef's Challenge is all about (except no one is "chopped" and it isn't cutthroat). Three area chefs from well-known restaurants each select food from the Pearlman Pantry and prepared an outstanding dish for three judges and all the guests (about 160 of them) to decide which dish was the best based on... Full story
Special thanks to Larry and Renee Pitt for donating items from Larry's parent's estate to the Jewish Pavilion. The agency was able to use some of the items directly and sell the remainder. Pictured is Adele from Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs relaxing on her Judaic blanket donated from the Pitt estate. Adele is a retired college art professor. She was especially appreciative of the beauty of the blanket tapestry said Nancy Ludin, who visits her weekly.... Full story
Jewish Pavilion nonagenarians Cee-cee, Zelda and Margaret are enjoying their lollypops as they are getting ready for Sunday in the Park at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Cranes Roost. Pictured (standing l-r) are Nancy Ludin, exec. dir.; Mary Vindett, activities dir. at Horizon Bay; (seated, l-r) Nonagenarians Cee-cee, Zelda and Margaret.... Full story
Start on a family discovery journey with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando (JGSGO) as it continues “My Jewish Roots” a JGSGO Workshop Roadshow. Join JGSGO for all nine remaining free workshops coming to locations throughout the Orlando metro area or participate over the Internet. Each participant’s family discovery journey will include directed hands-on labs that will lead to extending their family tree—adding newly discovered ancestors and living cousins. The second “My Jewish Roots” workshop, “Connect to the Experts and K... Full story
The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando has announced the dates of its 18th Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival, held in conjunction with the Enzian Theater—Nov. 12-14. The festival’s committee, chaired by Harriet Weiss and Risa Tetenbaum, have screened over 65 films. The weekend kicks off on Saturday night at the Orlando Science Center, followed by two more days of films on Sunday and Monday at the Enzian. “The past few years have brought in an overwhelming crowd,” said Weiss. “This year’s films promise to be on pa... Full story
The onset of autumn means cooler weather, fall flavors, and Sukkot. Temple Israel will celebrate all three with “Dinner Under the Stars” in their sukkah on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to the community and takes place on a religious school day. Temple Israel member Lauren Brown, who will be leading a team of volunteer cooks and servers, said, “Our wonderful kitchen mavens are planning an exciting Sukkot menu of pumpkin soup, apricot chicken, harvest vegetables, and rice pilaf with kid-friendly options.” Some of those k... Full story
Following a fabulous Yiddish Class at Brookdale Island Lake, Emily Newman, program pirector for the Jewish Pavilion, passed out 5777 calendars to the residents and participants. Special thanks to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel for providing 500 calendars to the Jewish Pavilion. Pictured is Emily Newman handing a calendar to Berny Raff.... 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 Pavilioin website, www.jewishpavilion.org and click on facilities. Sept. 30th @ 11:00am at Island Lake Nursing Center Sept. 30th @ 3:00pm at Oakmonte Siena Sept. 30th @ 4:00pm at Atria at Lake Forrest Oct. 2nd @ 12:30pm at Gentry Park Oct.2nd @ 3:00pm at Arbor Cove Oct 3rd @ 12:00 at Brookdale Ocoee Oct 3rd @ 2:30pm at Horizon Bay Lake Orienta... Full story
