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The Zionistas are pleased to present “Israel, Truths Everyone Should Know” with Cathy Swerdlow on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel, 50 Moss Road, Winter Springs. This presentation will counter anti-Israel narrative of lies with verifiable truths. It is imperative that people who support Israel understand and be able to articulate the truth in today’s world where opinion and wishful thinking masquerade as fact. Cathy Swerdlow has stated, “I have always been a Zionist. In recent years I have watched as that term has been demeane... Full story
JERUSALEM (AP)—Israel suspended cooperation with UNESCO on Friday, Oct. 14, a day after the U.N. cultural agency adopted a draft resolution that Israel says denies the deep historic Jewish connection to holy sites in Jerusalem. UNESCO’s draft resolution, titled “Occupied Palestine” and sponsored by several Arab countries, uses only the Islamic name for a hilltop compound sacred to both Jews and Muslims, which includes the Western Wall, a remnant of the biblical temple and the holiest site where Jews can pray. Israelis and many Jews around... Full story
Imagine a speaker with a fresh take on life. Imagine a speaker who makes you laugh at your foibles and inspires you to confront your challenges with exuberance and a plan. That's Iris Ruth Pastor, a coping guru who advocates for us all. Orlando Hadassah invites the community to lunch with nationally heralded Huffington Post columnist, author, and motivational speaker, Iris Pastor on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Ohev Shalom at 11:30 a.m. This 5'2' dynamo has mesmerized audiences from coast to coast with... Full story
Do you know of an active and passionate senior over 80 who volunteers countless hours and lends his or her leadership skills to help organizations in our community? Then please consider nominating them for Kinneret's seventh Annual 8 over 80 Honorary Celebration. 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 5, 2017. "The 8 over 80 event really... Full story
Through the Life Transitions program, Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando once again offers its evening Grief Support Series in cooperation with Congregation Beth Am and Hospice of the Comforter. All are welcome to attend the meetings on Thursdays from 7 p.m.—8 p.m., beginning Oct. 27 and continuing Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1 and 8. The group will meet at Congregation Beth Am, located at 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood. For registration or questions, please call Jeanette Brownstein, JFS Orlando director of Programs, at 407-644-7593, ext. 2... Full story
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando (JGSGO) is sponsoring “My Jewish Roots,” a series of workshops that provide the tools to help attendees discover/build their family tree. The second in the series of workshops will be “Connect to the Experts and Key Resources” with Marlis Humphrey, IAJGS president. Originally scheduled for earlier this month, it was postponed due to weather and instead will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, 7 p.m.—9 p.m., at the Roth Jewish Community Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751. The works... Full story
The British are coming! The British are coming! Don't miss the Beatles' tribute band, The British Invasion, when they make the next stop of their tour at Crane's Roost Park in Altamonte Springs on Sunday, Oct. 23, for the fundraising concert "Sunday in the Park," sponsored by the Jewish Pavilion, with all proceeds benefitting Orlando's elder community. The British Invasion features four talented musicians who re-create the look, style, and sound of the most famous rock and roll band in the world... Full story
Seminole County seniors and students had a 'blast' at various Rosh Hashanah programs with Jewish Pavilion staff and volunteers. Rabbi Maurice Kaprow sounded the shofar recited the blessings and shared his time and kindness with a room filled with excited residents of Brookdale Island Lake. Several Jewish Pavilion volunteers led a joyous Shabbat service to welcome the Holy Days just prior to Rosh Hashanah. And just a few days later while many students had to return to the classroom several other... Full story
Looking for a "Good Day Sunshine"? On Oct. 23, The Jewish Pavilion will turn back the clock to the 1960s, bringing the community together with their new fall festival, "Sunday in the Park," with all proceeds benefitting Orlando's elder community. Get your groove on, and save the date for the Fall Family Fest featuring Beatle's tribute band, The British Invasion (formerly of Epcot). This first time event offers an afternoon of healthful pursuits including music, socialization, and an afternoon... Full story
Now in its third year, many people might still think of RAISE (Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees) as a Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando program to train individuals with special needs to be able to hold a job. Though it does help employee participants acquire skills for the work place, RAISE is much more than that. Participants also learn social skills through RAISE's community program partner Social Bridges at weekly Lunch & Learn sessions that all employees... Full story
(JNS.org)-Florida's 550,000-strong Jewish community was bracing for the worst as Hurricane Matthew bombarded the Sunshine State early Friday leaving one dead and over a half million residents without power. The deadly Category 4 storm-downgraded to Category 3 by mid-morning-blasted the Florida coast with winds as high as 120 miles per hour after wreaking havoc through the Caribbean. Many Jewish communities canceled their religious services for Shabbat, boarded up homes and businesses, and... Full story
THE CRJ Seniors will host Terri Susan Fine, Ph.D., who will speak on "The Watergate Years: What do they mean to us today?" at the next CRJ Seniors meeting, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The presentation will focus on the long term impact of the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate office complex and the scandal that ensued following the break-in. Politics and government has changed in meaningful ways including the role of the media in news reporting... Full story
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
