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The old educational system has changed. Students are no longer expected to sit in neat little rows and stare at a teacher or a whiteboard an entire school day. Teachers everywhere have abandoned their old teaching methods and have adapted to the newer, more exciting ones of today. One school that has entirely caught onto the wave of modern teaching and successfully integrated the new educational system is Orlando Jewish Day School. The secular and religious teachers work together to plan their... Full story
JFS Orlando, also known as the George Wolly Center, has had some major renovations, thanks to the generous grants the agency has received over the past several months, and E2 Homes, the general contractor for the renovation project. The look is fresh, open and inviting for everyone who comes to the facility, beginning with the ADA-compliant handicap ramp that leads from the parking lot to the easily accessed Pearlman Pantry. Visitors now enter the reception room through a new automatic sliding... Full story
Honorees Lois Silverberg (with husband, Mark) and Jane Edelstein with their awards for exemplary service to Orlando's elder community at the Jewish Pavilion's annual JP Connections Luncheon held earlier this month. Both honorees shared that connecting with residents in long-term care made not only a difference in the lives of the seniors they engaged, but the seniors touched their hearts, and made them better people as well. The Pavilion thanks the 300 members, friends, guests, sponsors and... Full story
"A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture." - Abraham J. Heschel, Jewish theologian and philosopher (1907-1972) This past month, Chabad at UCF facilitated a visit to senior citizens at Kinneret Apartments in Orlando. At Kinneret, pride and joy rolled over for all of us. A sense of community was felt as we gathered together to talk about our upcoming... Full story
Grandparents were VIP's at this year's Generation Celebration at Jewish Academy of Orlando On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the last day before the students went on their Winter Break, almost 100 grandparents and special friends joined the students of the Jewish Academy of Orlando for Generation Celebration, an annual event, to share their amazing school with family and friends. The program began with a wonderful breakfast, followed by a broadcast of the WJAO daily news. The students and their... Full story
Chabad of South Orlando's Hebrew School is all about hands on learning. That is why on Sunday, Dec. 11, director Chani Konikov brought her students to the Millenia Home Depot. What does Home Depot have to do with Chanukah, many of the students wondered? They soon found out. Waiting for each student as well as other members of the community who came out for the event, was a set of materials with which to build a Menorah! Children of all ages were able to sand, build, and then paint their very... Full story
For a year and a half, 53 community volunteers have been working with me on an exciting project. We are putting together an exhibit of the history of the Orlando Jewish community and the many contributions we have made to life in Central Florida. With the completion of the first phase of our exhibit, Kehillah: A Century of Jewish Life in Greater Orlando, and the declining days of 2016 coinciding, I have been reflecting on childhood memories in Orlando. Joining a lifetime of family memories, are “fishathons” on Lake Lucerne, community Lag B’Omer... Full story
Please join the Jewish Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. at Sheraton Orlando North (Maitland) for their Gems and Jeans Gala, as they honor Board members and community 'gems,' Geanne Share and Ruth Darvin, for providing exemplary volunteer assistance to Orlando's elder-care community. Slip on your favorite pair of 'dressy' jeans, and the Pavilion will provide the sparkle, with an evening of gourmet dining, live music, silent auction and a celebration of friends, with proceeds benefitting... Full story
The Orlando Chapter of Hadassah in conjunction with Chef and Restauranteur Sue Manatad presents a cooking demonstration of healthy Thai recipes on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Congregation of Reform Judaism (CRJ) at 11:30 a.m. The demonstration will be followed by a lunch of vegetarian Thai food prepared by Chef Manatad and supplemented with dairy items from Bagel King. Chef Manatad is the proprietor of Orchid Thai Cuisine on Park Avenue in Winter Park. She was born and raised in Bangkok,... Full story
The Rosen JCC has partnered with the National Basketball Academy, who will be operating the J’s youth basketball leagues. The winter season—which begins Jan. 17, 2017—includes six regular season games, and at least one playoff gave. Each participant will also participate in Jr. Magic practice and training sessions each week on Tuesdays. Volunteer coaches are also needed. League fees are $125 or $105 for JCC members. For more information, contact Ryan Kittleson, Jr. Magic League director for the National Basketball Academy, at 406-6... Full story
Chabad of Greater Orlando is hosting the Grand Menorah lighting and unity festival at Central Park on Park Ave., Winter Park. The event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 25, at 4 p.m. There will be Cirque performers, comedy and magic, a fire show, living statues, a strolling magician, face painting, Esther’s Jewish Story House, Judah the Macabbee, refreshments and food, and children can build a Dreidel. Entertainment will be provided by the incredible hypnotist Richard Barker, and live Jewish rock music by The Klezmorim. This event is free of c... Full story
Teenagers and seniors of today are probably farther apart than any other time throughout history. Ask a teenager what game he prefers to play, and he will most likely give you an answer of something that includes a tablet, smart phone, or other technological device. Ask a senior and you will likely hear Scrabble, cards, or another traditional game. Yet, despite these differences, the senior residents at Kinneret Apartments, and teenagers of CTeen from North and South Orlando, got together for... Full story
This week, the Jewish Academy of Orlando kindergarten students visited Savannah Court in Maitland. Every year, the students perform songs for Chanukah at the senior living community. "It is amazing to see the smiling faces," said teacher Andrea Gould. "Our kids' songs and dances seem to really affect the residents of the community-in a way that only kids and music can." Head of School Alan Rusonik added, "Our students visit Savannah Court several times a year. It is part of us teaching mitzvot... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's Jerome J. Bornstein Leadership Development Program has 11 new alumni. Members of the 2015-16 Bornstein class were honored in a graduation ceremony at Central Florida Hillel last month. Federation officers and Board members, along with several Bornstein alumni, were on hand to celebrate with the graduates. The Bornstein Leadership Development Program is designed to develop future leaders for the Central Florida Jewish community. Those selected for the... Full story
The Kinneret Council on Aging (KCOA), a nonprofit agency that provides ongoing programs and services to residents of Kinneret Apartments, has announced a restructuring of the meal service program to better meet the needs of its residents. Effective Dec. 12, the enhanced plan expanded the food offerings to serve the changing resident population. As the resident population at Kinneret has remained more active while becoming more diverse, the onsite paid meal service has declined in participation... Full story
The State of Israel's humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the casualties of the civil war in Syria will be presented on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood as representatives from Amaliah and Friends of Ziv Medical Center make their only visit to Central Florida. Speaking at Congregation Beth Am will be Yuval Rabin, chairman of the Amaliah Board and son of the late former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Moti Kahana, and America-Israeli philanthropi... Full story
One of the objectives of local award-winning author Yvonne David's story-become-play "Out of the Apple Orchard"-which premieres on Monday, Dec. 19, at the Orlando Repertory Theatre-is to bring attention to the reality of hunger in America, as well as within the Central Florida community. "It's an excellent vehicle for making the public aware of the severity of food insecurity for people who are suffering with hunger," David said. For this reason, David has made sure that the net proceeds from... Full story
Once again this year, Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando will deliver Kosher prepared meals to older adult shut-ins just prior to Chanukah at no cost to the recipients. The food will be prepared by Kosher Gourmet in Kissimmee and will be delivered by volunteers on Dec. 22 or 23. If you know of any older adults living on their own in need of this service, please contact them and ask them to call JFS at 407-644-7593, or you may call JFS and share the person’s name and contact info. A JFS staff member will contact him or her. This s... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's Choices 2017 is just a few months away-Thursday, Feb. 9, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Keeping with tradition, Choices co-chairs Leigh Norber and Heidi Zissman, along with several Choices ambassadors and some Federation staff members, spent the day Nov. 28 on the Maitland Jewish Community Campus filling out "Save the Date" cards that were mailed to friends, family and colleagues in the community. Formal invitations will hit the mail in... Full story
Congregation Ohev Shalom’s Sisterhood invites you to participate in their 5th annual Mahjong Tournament for another exciting event filled with food, fun and friends. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, Dec.18. Ohev’s Mahjong tournament Is a fun-filled afternoon that includes a delicious lunch, snacks, prizes and more! This year’s co-chairs are Debbie Bellinkoff and Es Cohen. Both are thrilled about the tournament. “Last year we had nearly 80 ladies participate in the tournament. One lady actually came from Melbourne (Florida)! The recog... Full story
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, Jewish high school students from all over metro Orlando gathered in Nate's Shul in Longwood for an evening of volunteering to help Israeli children with special needs. The teens were treated to a delicious Kosher Israeli dinner thanks to Eric Kessous of Kosher Gourmet in Kissimee. The event was a partnership between CTeen of Orlando and the Orlando chapter of the Jewish National Fund. Following the Shawarma and desserts the teens were addressed by Orlando JNF Past Presiden... Full story
Hillel students from Rollins and UCF met with Federation Executive Director Olga Yorish and Eric Sugarman from Federation as part of Hillel's Bars & Mitzvahs series. The goal of B&M is for upper classmen to learn more about the organized Jewish community and ways to stay involved after graduation, as well as meet with professionals in the for-profit sector to network and get advice on how to find a job after graduation.... Full story
Celebrate Shabbat with the synagogue that feels like family. The Shabbat evening service led by Rabbi Karen Allen is on Friday, Dec. 9th at 7 p.m. The service will honor the new members who have joined the congregation during 2016. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. The synagogue is located at 315 North 13th St. in Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street. Celebrate Chanukah (in advance) on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom. Because Chanukah falls during the school vacation, they will hold the Chanukah party early. There... Full story
Nearly 70 people took part in a Thanksgiving mitzvah on Nov. 20 as part of the Second Annual Shalom Families/PJ Library Family Mitzvah Day at Build-A-Bear in Altamonte Springs. Shalom Families is a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando. Each of the 18 families who participated in the event donated at least one bear and made a card for a child at Nemours Children's Hospital in Lake Nona. In all, 29 bears were donated and delivered to the Child Life Specialists at Nemours on Nov.... Full story
On a recent Friday night, love and warmth permeated throughout the room. The Jewish Pavilion partnered up for an intergenerational Shabbat dinner with Horizon Bay Lake Orienta and Our Jewish Orlando. A handful of young Jewish professionals came to share a Shabbat with the residents at Horizon Bay on Boston Avenue. The chefs wanted made sure it felt like "home," cooking everyones' favorite Jewish dishes. Resident Bill Frigen summed up the night perfectly when asked how he enjoyed it. "What an... Full story
