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The Meitin Alliance for Growth and Learning, known as MAGAL, a collaborative religious school between Temple Israel and Temple Shir Shalom, celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year. To honor the milestone, students created a beautiful art project that is displayed for all to see as they enter the school, located at 50 S. Moss Road in Winter Springs. Led by co-heads of school Rabbi Joshua Neely (Temple Israel) and Cantor Kim Singer (Temple Shir Shalom), MAGAL serves students in kindergarten t...
A major milestone has been reached in the Holocaust Museum's new center, the Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity, in Orlando. The Center has secured gifts and pledges totaling 70 percent of its $63 million goal, representing approximately $44 million raised to date. The Center's newsletter states: "This moment reflects years of commitment from supporters who believe deeply in our mission to use the history and lessons of the Holocaust to build a more just and caring community. It also marks an...
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center is sending members of its team to Warsaw for its first cultural exchange program with the Mi Polin Mezuzah Center. During this visit, staff will spend time at the museum learning directly from their team, exploring their approach to storytelling, and deepening the Center’s understanding of the work behind the exhibit, Mezuzah Traces. This experience will help prepare the Holocaust Center to bring the exhibition to this community when it opens at the Center in August. To support staff p...
Sent to Heritage by Rabbi Naftali For many readers unfamiliar with Orthodox Jewish life, the word Hatzalah may sound unfamiliar. Yet in Orthodox Jewish communities across the country, the presence of Hatzalah often marks something significant: a community that has developed enough internal strength, organization, and volunteer commitment to build one of its most serious communal services — rapid emergency medical response. The Hebrew word hatzalah means “rescue,” and that is exactly what Hatzalah South Florida provides: highly trained volunteer...
Members of the Temple Israel Sisterhood gathered Sunday afternoon for a flavorful and festive luncheon at Sabbaba Market, celebrating the restaurant's recent transition from kosher dairy to kosher meat service. The special event, playfully dubbed a "meat-up," gave attendees the opportunity to sample Sabbaba's newly expanded menu under the supervision of the Greater Orlando Vaad Hakashrut. The gathering drew enthusiastic diners eager to support the local kosher establishment and enjoy a...
Looking for some entertainment that will really blow your mind? On Sunday, May 17, Temple Israel proudly presents Mentalmania, a comedy, mindreading, and ESP show from mentalist Mark Stone. One of the most sought-after entertainers in the country, Mark Stone will have your jaws dropping and your minds wondering just how he does it. He has performed for corporate audiences, colleges, private parties, holiday events, civic groups, religious organizations, and on cruises and television. Doors open...
Winter Park, FL - Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando has received a substantial in-kind donation 21 pallets of bottled water totaling more than 43,000 pounds from a generous local company, bolstering critical resources for Central Florida families as hurricane season approaches. The donation will directly support the Pearlman Food Pantry, one of Orlando's most vital community resources for individuals and families facing food insecurity. Water is consistently one of the pantry's most...
Seniors at the Mayflower Senior Community in Winter Park gathered for a warm and meaningful Shabbat service led by Lori Slutsky. The Passover-themed Shabbat created a spirit of reflection and connection, with residents actively engaging in prayers, songs, and traditions. Participants shared personal stories and memories, enjoying schmurah matzah and wine together, which added to the sense of community and celebration....
The Jewish National Fund-USA invites women to “Your Voice in Israel,” an inspiring evening demonstrating the lasting impact of JNF-USA’s work on May 12, at 6:45 p.m. in Maitland. (The address will be provided prior to the event) The guest speaker will be Adela Cojab, lawyer and Civil Rights activist and a recent Miss Israel USA. As a legal fellow at the National Jewish Advocacy Center, Cojab is widely recognized for fighting antisemitism. She will talk about how she uses her work to uplif...
The Orlando Chapter of Hadassah will hold its May luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 613 Concourse Parkway, Maitland. Barbara Chasnov, local chapter member and Hadassah Keeper of the Gate, will present her 21st visit to Israel through storytelling, videos and slides. Through her discussion, members will experience the profound impact of Hadassah’s work. Registration required. General admission is $25, which includes lunch. Entry is limited to guests who have pre-registered. Reserve your place at o...
Mark Wednesday, June 10, on your calendars for an evening of elegance, connection, and community impact at the Jewish Pavilion Senior Services Cocktail Party, hosted by Heritage Jewish News. Join friends and supporters of the Jewish Pavilion for a festive gathering in the beautiful, resort-style setting at Grand Living Park at Lake Mary. Guests will enjoy an open bar, gourmet heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a delicious selection of desserts while mingling with donors, supporters, and community...
Jewish Pavilion Senior Services recently welcomed community members to its Gathering of Friends Grief Support Luncheon, held on April 13 at One Senior Place in Altamonte Springs. The meaningful afternoon brought together former grief support group participants and others who have experienced the loss of a loved one for a time of connection, reflection, and community. The luncheon provided a warm and supportive environment where attendees could reconnect with familiar faces and meet others who...
The Orlando Chapter of Hadassah will hold its May luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 613 Concourse Parkway, Maitland. Barbara Chasnov, local chapter member and Hadassah Keeper of the Gate, will present her 21st visit to Israel through storytelling, videos and slides. Through her discussion, members will experience the profound impact of Hadassah’s work. Registration required. General admission is $25, which includes lunch. Entry is limited to guests who have pre-registered. Reserve your place at o...
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with an unforgettable, family-friendly experience. Travel Israel North to South — from the Golan Heights and Galilee to Tzfat to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Negev and Eilat — all at the Rosen JCC. The adventure is from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on April 26 and is free to attend, but RSVP is required. Presented by The Pargh Foundation, this cultural journey will explore six immersive stations, each highlighting a unique region of the country. Discover the richness and diversity of Israel through interactive activit...
Rabbi Shai of Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation presents Sacred Cycles — Women, the Moon & the Wisdom of Jewish Time, with Na’amah, Mama Mazel. This course is offered online on Mondays, April 20, April 27 and May 4 at 8 p.m. on Zoom. Register at cognitoforms.com/SOJC1 Discover the spiritual power of Rosh Chodesh. Explore mazal and self-understanding through a Jewish lens. Learn how to align with your natural emotional and spiritual rhythms....
Fourteen years ago, Loren London envisioned creating a program that would empower adults with disabilities to find and maintain employment. That vision became RAISE, Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special Employees. What began as a program to help prepare adults with disabilities for the workforce has evolved into much more than London, founder and director of Strategy & Development and Rachel Slavkin, RAISE Inclusion director, could ever have imagined. On April 7, 2014, the RAISE...
Get a glimpse of what it’s like living in the biblical Heartland during the victorious Operation Roaring Lion (Israel) as Yonaton Behar, a resident of Har Bracha in the community on Mt. Gerizim, brings news and his personal insights to Fellowship Church in Winter Springs on Sunday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Behar is a rabbinic scholar and public relations director for Yeshivat Har Bracha, an Orthodox Hezder Yeshiva (one whose curriculum includes military service). He works closely with Eliezer Melamed, the Rosh Yeshiva (Head of the Yeshiva), t...
Comedy For Peace Arts at the J presents Comedy For Peace on Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. Comedy for Peace is a live comedy experience on one stage to do what comedy does best, make us laugh, connect, and see each other differently. This is comedy that disarms, unites, and reminds us of our shared humanity. The show is joyful, accessible, and meaningful—bringing diverse and interfaith audiences together through the universal language of laughter. In a world full of tension and noise, Comedy For Peace offers a much-needed release, paired with a...
Yom HaShoah Commemoration On Sunday, April 19, the community is invited to the Yom HaShoah Commemoration at the Roth Family JCC, 2 p.m. This will be a powerful afternoon of remembrance and reflection as the community commemorates Yom HaShoah – Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and the Heroism. Visit hmrec.org to learn more and reserve tickets. A Night at the Catskills variety show Wednesday, April 29, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Back by popular demand The Holocaust Center presents “A Night at the Catskills,” a nostalgic, retro-themed variety show...
The Jewish pavilion is hosting its annual charity golf tournament on April 27. The cost for a foursome is $700, individual, $175. Registration and range is a 8 a.m., shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Call 407-678-9363 for more information and to register....
In neighborhoods across Central Florida, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that often goes unseen but is deeply felt at kitchen tables every day. Families are being forced to make impossible decisions: rent or groceries, medicine or meals, gas to get to work or food to feed their children. These are not distant realities—they are happening right here, in our own community. At the center of this urgent need is the Pearlman Food Pantry, a cornerstone of compassion operated by Jewish Family Ser...
The JOIN Center in College Park was transformed Wednesday evening, March 25, into a vibrant hub of Torah study and connection. In a landmark collaboration, JOIN Orlando and the Orlando Community Kollel joined forces for an event that quite literally bridged the gap between North and South Orlando, bringing together Jews from across the city ahead of the Passover holiday. From the moment participants arrived, the atmosphere was electric. Tables filled quickly with community members eager to...
Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation welcomes women to a special Rosh Chodesh women’s series. This online offering, titled “Sacred Cycles: Women, the Moon, and the Wisdom of Jewish Time,” is open to all women — SOJC members and nonmembers alike. The series will include three sessions, held on Zoom, presented by Na’amah, also known as Mama Mazel. Na’amah is a life coach, educator, and creator of the Mama Mazel framework. Her work focuses on helping women understand their natural rhythms — emotional, energetic, and spiritual — through the len...
Chabad of Orlando is hosting Jewish Heritage Night at the Orlando Magic game for the local Greater Orlando community on Monday, April 6. Watch the Orlando Magic play the Detroit Pistons and enjoy entertainment by Howie Mandel and singer Nissim Black. Throughout Jewish Heritage Night, everyone will experience many Jewish moments throughout the game such as: • At 6:20 p.m. – pre-game show with artist Nissim Black • National Anthem performed by the Jewish Day School • Sponsors of Jewish Heritage Night will present the ball to the players • Comed...
Thanks to a two-year grant from the S'firot Foundation, Jewish Pavilion Senior Services will dramatically expand its delivery of joy and Jewish culture to more than 400 residents of 40 senior-living communities across Central Florida. The expanded program, A World of Jewish Joy will create a consistent, monthly rhythm of stimulating, culturally grounded experiences that meet the holistic needs of older adults. "The S'firot Foundation's goals perfectly align with our mission to improve the lives...
