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The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's annual Women's Philanthropy fundraiser is set for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Formal invitations will go out in January, but Choices ambassadors gathered at the Maitland Jewish Community Campus on Dec. 9 to fill out "save the date" cards to send to friends and family. The theme for Choices 2016 is "Celebrating the Spirit of the Woman," with Barbara Chasnov being honored as the Harriet Ginsburg Woman of Choice. This...
Nearly 50 moms, dads and children began their Chanukah celebration Dec. 6 by joining Shalom Families for the first-ever Family Mitzvah Day at Build-A-Bear in Altamonte Mall. Shalom Families, a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando (JFGO), organized Family Mitzvah Day as a way of encouraging Jewish youth to get involved in acts of kindness for the Chanukah season. There were smiles, laughter and love all around as children created 24 stuffed bears, puppies and bunnies to be donated...
The Board of Directors of Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (JFS Orlando) has established the Robert G. Petree Memorial Fund, in honor of Robert "Bob" Petree, who passed away earlier this year. According to Mike McKee, JFS Orlando president, "Bob was a longtime leader and ardent support of JFS Orlando. He served on the board for over 30 years in many leadership positions and as JFS' 11th president from 1994-1996. The board established this fund in Bob's memory, in recognition of many...
The Jewish Academy of Orlando invites grandparents, relatives and special friends to join them for their annual Generation Celebration to be held on Friday, Dec. 18 from 7:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The program will begin with a breakfast for all guests followed by a special program and interactive activities in the classroom. Generation Celebration will conclude with an exciting Shabbat program for both the students and guests. Reservations can be made by calling the school office at 407-647-0713....
The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Central Florida will offer seven courses in the upcoming fall semester, which begins January 2016. The courses to be offered are as follows: Elementary Modern Hebrew I, Elementary Modern Hebrew II, Judaism and Jesus, Wanderings: the Jewish People in Dispersion, Modern Jewish Experience, Notable Women in Jewish History, and Building a Nation—The Challenges to and Accomplishments of the State of Israel • Elementary Modern Hebrew Language and Culture I is designed to teach major language skills: lis...
Congregation Sinai of Minneola is embarking on a Torah restoration project and will also be fulfilling Mitzvah 613, (as written in Deut:31:19): "The 613 Mitzvah of the Torah is the obligation of every Jew to write a Torah." Congregation Sinai is ready to help all Jews in the Orlando area fulfill their mitzvah as they restore their Torahs, celebrate their restoration, and invite everyone to join them. A sofer from Sofer on Site in Miami, Fla., will be on hand to assist those who desire to write...
The rumors, sad to say, are true. Ben's Bake Shop is closing on Dec. 24. "As it stands, that's the plan," Ben Brenslauer, owner of the bakery told the Heritage in a phone interview. However, "the challahs will still be alive," he reassured, just not at the current location. It was B&K Bakery for years. Times change, people move on and it became Ben's Bake Shop. Brenslauer worked with the former owners. In fact, George and his wife came in to help from time to time. The bakery, tucked in the...
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom in Leesburg. Songs, stories, games, puzzles, and menorah lightings will be featured, with families lighting their channukkiot (menorahs) brought from home. Games and songs will be geared for all ages. Traditional foods include foods cooked in oil in honor of the miracle of the oil that burned in the menorah for eight nights. European Jewish potato latkes, and Israeli sufganiot (jelly donuts) will be served. Reservations: $5 for...
Congregation Beth Sholom has announced that the next meeting of Rabbi Karen Allen’s Roundtable Discussion will be held on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. The Rabbi’s Roundtable series explores individual expressions of belief and how it affects our thoughts, our actions and our personal experiences and aspirations. The roundtable provides a unique opportunity to talk with the rabbi as she leads an informal and interactive discussion focusing on topics of contemporary Jewish interest. The Rabbi’s Roundtable is held at the Sumter County Administration Build...
The 3rd Annual “A December to Remember Daytona Beach” will continue Sunday, Dec. 13 with a Chanukah celebration at the Daytona Beach Bandshell located behind the Hilton and Ocean Walk Shoppes. The fun will begin at the Daytona Beach Bandshell with acoustic guitar musician Lazer Lloyd. From noon to 3 p.m. there will be senior games, Chaunkah bingo, Shimmy Girl Belly Dancing and Tambourine giveaway, and The Goldovitz Klezmer Band. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. is the Kids Expo with a sing along and candle lighting at 5:27 p.m. This event is free and ope...
Several Chanukah parties are scheduled around town at various Assisted Living facilities. The following is the schedule: Dec. 11 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Brookdale Dr. Phillips, 8001 Pin Oak Dr., Orlando 11 a.m. - noon Island Lake Center, 155 Landover Place, Longwood Noon - 1 p.m. The Commons & Winsor Towers, 210 Lake Ave., Orl. Noon - 1 p.m. Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs, 433 Orange Dr. 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Village on the Green, 55 Village Place, Longwood 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Atria at Lake Forest, 5433 W. State Rd. 46, Sanford Dec. 12 10:30 a.m. - 11:30...
Who would have thought that an article about four ladies being cut off from playing their beloved mahjong in their condo community clubhouse would become international news? The Heritage’s website has received more than 22,000 views (as of Nov. 30) of this one article. Jeff Gaeser, publisher, said he doesn’t remember in the paper’s history of any article getting this much attention. Zelda King, Bernice Diamond, Helen Greenspun (apologies for spelling Helen’s last name incorrectly in the Nov. 20...
Chanukah is a very festive time for Chabad of South Orlando. There is fun for all ages, starting with the Grand Family Festival on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chabad Center of Jewish Life, 7347 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando. The festivities include a live rock band, extreme trampoline stunt show (5 p.m.), a photo booth, food, crafts and raffles. The highlight of the even will be the Grand Menorah lighting at 5:45 p.m. The even is free (nominal cost for food concessions). On the eighth night of Chanukah, Dec. 13, Chabad will host...
Temple Israel's Adult Education Committee will host Dr. Harry Rein who will discuss his new book titled "From Stethoscope to Gavel: Of becoming a Doctor, Lawyer and Judge" on Dec. 13, at about 11:15 am (right after the Annual Congregational Town Hall meeting. There will be refreshments followed by selected readings, discussion and a book signing. Rein is a Holocaust survivor who became the only doctor-lawyer-judge practicing in the United States. His story begins on the final train leaving...
The Rosen JCC, located at 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, will be hosting its second annual Great Latke Cookoff on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. It will feature aspiring chefs preparing latkes to be judged in a People's Choice competition, in addition to games and fun for the whole family. Dinner and dessert is included, as well as plenty of latkes to sample. There will be a group menorah lighting, and each family is encouraged to bring their own menorah and eight candles to participate. "We are...
The Jewish Pavilion will host its Annual Volunteer Luncheon, JP Connections, at the Altamonte Hilton on Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Altamonte Hilton at 11 a.m. The luncheon will honor volunteers Joan Pohl and Penny D' Agostino, as well as all Pavilion volunteers and members. "Joan Pohl is an extraordinary teacher of Yiddish, and for the past five years she has enriched and reconnected members of the elder-care community with a heritage that could have easily been forgotten. Thanks to Joan, our...
You may know the names Gershwin, Porter, Lennon and McCartney, but do you know the name Arlen? That’s what motivated Kerry Giese, director of The Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando’s Theater at the J to stage The Wonderful Wizard of Song: An Evening with Harold Arlen in their Harriett & Hymen Lake Cultural Center Auditorium from December 17-20. Harold Arlen is best-known for classics like Over the Rainbow, Stormy Weather, It’s Only a Paper Moon, Get Happy, Blues in the Night, and Come Rain or Come Shine—all of which will be performed in the...
The RAISE program for young adults with special needs is now accepting online applications. There will be a limited number of positions available. RAISE is also looking for volunteers willing to become Job Coaches. RAISE is a 6- to 12-month work and social skills training program offered through the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando that provides paid employment at our partnering Jewish agencies for adults with special needs. In addition, RAISE assists its employees in the transition to finding employment in the community. If you know of a...
The Kinneret Council on Aging has announced the honorees for their 2016 '8 over 80' event to be held on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. "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 Faye Novick, 8 over 80 chairwoman. "We hope the community will join in honoring our 8 over 80 once again with a...
Last April, a mezzuzah on a door was destroyed and swastikas were discovered carved into the walls of an off-campus apartment complex where UCF students were living. On Nov. 15, anti-Semitic stickers were found on a newsstand by Tower Four on campus. The stickers with the Nazi emblem were also found in Lake Claire, Tower Two, across from the CFE Arena, the Recreation and Wellness Center and Nike. In addition to the stickers, there was a note calling for the boycott of all Israelis products, and fliers were found that stated: “Florida, l...
The Jewish Pavilion will host its Annual Volunteer Luncheon, JP Connections, at the Altamonte Hilton on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Altamonte Hilton at 11 a.m. The luncheon will honor volunteers Penny D' Agostino and Joan Pohl, as well as all Pavilion volunteers and members. "Penny D'Agostino has a song in her heart for Orlando's seniors, and for the past six years she has shared her musical gifts with the elder-care community, bringing joy to hundreds of residents a year through music," said...
Congregation Beth Am in Longwood will host an informative meeting on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. to discuss "Sex, Money & Power: Jewish Perspectives on Creating Healthy Relationships" among life partners, whether married or unmarried, straight or gay, newly coupled or with many years together. The expert panel features Rabbi Rick Sherwin, Dr. Roberta Marowitz, licensed marriage and family therapist, and Elaine Silver, collaborative divorce lawyer and family mediator. Rabbi Rick...
The Orlando Chapter of Hadassah presents its annual Chanukah celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom. The festivities feature the musical talents of “The Piano Lady” Carol Stein and Cantor Jackie Rawiszer, who will perform a concert containing traditional songs of the season as well as contemporary music and compositions of their own creation. These two fine musicians, who bring their talents to the Orlando community, have received worldwide acclaim in their chosen careers. Music is Carol Stein’s way of chang...
The Rosen JCC, located at 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, will resonate with Cracks! and Bams! at its inaugural Mah Jongg Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 13. It will feature a traditional format Mah Jongg tournament with four rounds of play, prizes, and a vegetarian Asian lunch. “We are thrilled to be offering a day of fun competition on the Southwest side of town, and we plan to make this an annual event,” commented Lorri Levine, the Rosen JCC’s membership director. “There are so many Mah Jongg players here who have been asking for this, and we...
Rabbi Karen Allen of Congregation Beth Sholom in Leesburg will lead a Shabbat service on Saturday morning, Nov.28 at 7 p.m. A light Kiddush will follow the service. The synagogue is located at 315 N. 13th Street in Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street....
