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School schedules don’t always line up with work schedules. This is why the Rosen JCC offers School Out Days for kindergarten – 5th grade. When Orange County Public Schools close for holidays or staff training the Rosen JCC offers a fun alternative for your children. This year its first School Out Day will be Friday, Oct. 7. It runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and there is an option for extended care 7 a.m.-9 a.m. or 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Children are dropped off and picked up at the Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. Each School Out Day has a theme...
This past Friday the residents of The Grove at Trelago celebrated Shabbat with Jewish Pavilion. Sadly, this was Julie Levitt Bain's last scheduled week serving this community. Lauren Sharfstein is looking forward to fulfilling the role moving forward and to make the transition seamless for the residents, they led Shabbat as a team and it was enjoyed by all. Next month Jewish Pavilion will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah by sharing apples and honey with our Jewish friends at The Grove and other...
During the 2022 annual meetings of The Roth Family JCC and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando it was unanimously approved to merge the two agencies into one entity called Shalom Orlando. Discussion of the merger began about five years ago with studies of Federations and JCCs that had merged successfully, including Tampa's Federation, which has existed as a Federation/JCC for more than 20 years. Since he was CEO of both agencies, Keith Dvorchik will continue as the CEO of Shalom Orlando....
The Governor's Faith and Community Based Initiative recently recognized Temple Israel for their work in serving vulnerable populations in the community. Created by Governor DeSantis in 2019, the goals of the initiative are to thank faith and community organizations for the work they are doing, to open communication between organizations and the state government, and to identify resources for collaboration in serving Florida's vulnerable populations together. As part of the recognition, Temple...
Hadassah Orlando's September Meeting will feature Cathy Swerdlow and Pat Southward from The League of Women Voters, announced Hadassah Orlando President Susan Livingstone. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, FL 32751. Speakers will address "News - Separating Fact from Fiction" and "Amendments on the Upcoming Ballot." Lunch is $18. R.S.V.P to Nancy Greenfield 407-415-6892 or nancyg357@yahoo.com. League of...
Fantastic items including hotel stays, fitness packages sports memorabilia, wine baskets, event tickets, restaurant gift cards home-made meals, self-pampering, wine tastings, luxury hotels, one of a kind items, and much more will be featured in the Jewish Pavilion’s 3rd annual online charity auction Oct. 23-28. Participating is a wonderful way to treat yourself while helping a wonderful charity. It is also a fabulous place to purchase gifts. Easy online registration https://jewishpavilion.org/online-auction No credit card required, just your na...
Have fun… Meet New People… Enjoy old friends. The Jewish Pavilion is excited to partner with Watercrest Senior Living on Thursday, Oct. 20, for a Harvest and Sukkot networking festival. Attendees will enjoy a wonderful happy hour with a live jazz band. This event will be similar to the cocktail a party at Land Rover held in June where 150 people enjoyed music, delicious food and drinks and socializing in a large, safe space. Register at https://jpav.ticketspice.com/harvest-festival-2022 A $20 donation is appreciated. For more information cal...
On the occasion of David Moldau's 80th birthday, Sunday, Aug. 21, Chabad of North Orlando dedicated its new Hebrew school, naming it the Moldau Hebrew School, after David and Harriet Moldau. During speeches, Rabbi Yanky Majesky noted that David and Harriet are committed to the welfare of Jewish life. Rabbi Sholom Dubov shared about the Cup of Blessing, which was before him on the table with cups of paint. He invited leaders and those who made the school possible to pour paint over the cup – as r...
The Jewish Pavilion has been offering Grief Support through a Jewish Lens for close to 10 years. The program is offered twice a year - Fall and Spring. The program is five-six weeks and takes place on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. beginning Oct. 24th at Village on the Green, 500 Village Place in Longwood. A grief support group offers a different quality of support and connection that comes from being with people who have also recently experienced a loss. Grief support groups provide emotional support,...
The leadership of the Jewish Pavilion wants to thank Julie Levitt Bain for 12 years of service as an outstanding program director. A dozen years ago, Levitt Bain served as a volunteer on the committee for A Walk in the Park. Cathy Swerdlow was leaving the Jewish Pavilion as a program director and requested that we split the job in to four positions - with part-time program directors in the north, east, south and west so that the individuals did not have to do so much driving to outlying...
The Rosen JCC is excited to launch its J University after-school program. The Rosen JCC understood there was a need in the community to help parents find activities for their children after school. This program starts by offering convenient pick-up from Bay Meadows, Dr. Phillips and Sand Lake Elementary schools. Once they arrive at the Rosen JCC there are a variety of options. Children will receive a snack and then move on to other fun activities. The program provides homework help which gives them the opportunity to do their homework with...
On Sunday, Aug. 14th, the The JFS Orlando Pantry Van made a special appearance at the Congregation of Reform Judaism's Welcome Back Block Party. "Our congregation appreciates the JFS Pantry Van pop-up for literally bringing the mitzvah of tzedakah onto our campus," said Rabbi Steve Engel. "Meeting people where they are and building partnerships like the one between JFS and CRJ is what our community needs more of." Members filled the van with generously donated items most needed by JFS clients,...
Following the dedication service of the new Moldau Hebrew School, children and adults enjoyed pony rides, food and games...
Heritage Florida News award-winning columnist and Central Florida attorney Mel Pearlman was recently recognized by the Florida Bar Association at its Annual Convention for 50 years of distinctive service to the citizens of Florida as a member of the Florida Bar. Within the same time frame, Pearlman took second-place in the Louis Rapoport Award for Excellence in Commentary category from the American Jewish Press Association for his article in the Heritage titled "Mr. Biden's folly," (May 14,...
Lori Slutsky delivered a beautiful Shabbat service at the Cascade Heights community in Longwood. It was Erev Tishah B’Av so the service had an extra special feeling to it. All attendees were engaged and learned about the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem (the Bais Hamikdash). Blessings were made over wine and challah. All enjoyed and participated....
The Jewish Chamber met at Toojays on Colonial on Tuesday, Aug. 9, for networking and conversation. Many nice friendships were reunited or forged. The next Jewish Chamber event is Sept. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Roth Family JCC. Samantha Tayor, from J Life and Lake Mary Magazine, will be leading a session on speed networking. Visit https://jewish-chamber.com. Shown here Joshua Mizrachi (l) greets Scott Goldberg at the Jewish Chamber meet and greet....
Congregation Ohev Shalom is extremely excited to announce the arrival of its new spiritual leader, Rabbi Geoffrey Spector. Rabbi Geoffrey Spector from Livingston, N.J., where he was the senior rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston for 17 years. Prior to that, he served as the spiritual leader of Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation in Metairie, Louisiana. Rabbi Spector is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in Jewish Studies. He received his rabbinical ordination...
Founder and Director Loren London and Director of Employment and Education Rachel Slavkin have been busy during these summer months promoting RAISE (Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special Employees). They are actively expanding to South Orlando this year and look forward to having a RAISE presence there soon. The expansion is not only to South Orlando. They are continuing to launch ‘RAISE on the Road’ in order to replicate the RAISE program model in other Jewish communities. London and Slavkin have met with leaders in interested cit...
On Aug. 3 Jewish Funeral Group launched OrlandoJewishFunerals.com in partnership with Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, a StoneMor, Inc. property. The interactive resource provides comprehensive support, education, and information for those planning or searching for funeral services to understand and choose traditions and rituals appropriate for them. With a Jewish population of more than 50,000 in the Greater Orlando area, OrlandoJewishFunerals.com is the go-to resource for families in need of funeral and burial planning services and information....
The annual meetings for The Roth Family JCC and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando will take place on Sunday, Aug. 21. Doors open at 9 a.m. for a light breakfast of bagels an coffee. The JCC Annual Meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the Federation Annual Meeting following at 10:30 a.m. There will be a Zoom option for those who are unable to attend in person. The main item on each agenda will be the vote on merging to create Shalom Orlando, Federation’s meeting will also include approving the new Shalom Orlando bylaws, which will be m...
You never know when an emergency will happen … but you can count on JFS Orlando to be there for support. Back in April, staff members from the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando and the Roth Family Jewish Community Center were attending a conference at the Michael Ann Russell JCC in South Florida, when suddenly they had to go into lockdown due to a shooting at the pool on campus (Please see article “JFGO members witness to shooting at Miami-Dade JCC,” April 15 Heritage issue). Thankfully all JFGO and JCC staff were unharmed, however, the s...
Walgreens will be holding a vaccination clinic at the Rosen JCC. The clinic will be on July 18th from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and will provide Covid vaccines and booster shots for adults. Covid vaccines for children ages 3-11 will also be provided. In addition, there will be shots for TDAP (whooping cough) and pneumonia for 65+ and Shingles for 55+. The complete list offered: Covid Pfizer vaccine Adult Covid Pfizer vaccine Pediatric (5-11) Covid Pfizer vaccine Toddler (3-4) TDAP (whooping cough) Pneumonia (65+) Shingles (55+) There is no appointment...
On July 6th over 75 people gathered for drinks, appetizers and desserts at Watercrest Senior Living. The happy hour was co-arranged by committee members of the Jewish and Pride Chambers. Pictured is Tee Rogers from the Pride chamber meeting Scott Goldberg from the Jewish Chamber. To get on the Jewish Chamber e-mail list, contact the Board chair Bree Goldstein at bree@breegoldstein.com The Jewish Chamber of Commerce offers monthly get togethers that are ideal for networking and making friends....
The Orlando Torah Academy had a wonderful turn out at the 12th anniversary Annual Dinner, held on June 13. Shown here are (from left to right) Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Spector, Rabbi Avraham Wachsman and Rabbi Yehuda Schepansky, guests of honor Dr. Alan and Shari Wladis and Richard and Lauren Ward (Shari’s mom and stepfather). In addition to the guests of honor, Rabbi Michoel and Elisheva Rennert received the Amud Hachesed Award, who are shown here holding the award with Rabbi Yehuda Schepansky (left) and Rabbi Avraham Wachsman....
For 50 years, Roe v. Wade has been the “settled law” of the United States. Today, in its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, revoking the Constitutional right of a woman to terminate a pregnancy and sending the authority to regulate reproductive rights back to the states. Judaism cherishes human life, requiring Jews to set aside all ritual and religious obligations to preserve it. At the same time, Judaism recognizes that a fetus is not an independent individual, and the life and welfa...
