Heritage Florida Jewish News - Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice

Jewish Academy of Orlando's Soaring Into the Future Gala, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., will be held remotely, and will highlight the school's innovations and feature a live and silent auction.  

The gala will spotlight the school's innovations in learning, including its cutting-edge Innovation Lab and the many technology innovations sponsored by the Katzen family. 

The Katzen's have provided JAO with state-of-the-art remote learning technology, the latest version of Apple laptops and ipads, and cutting edge Violet Defense ultra violet virus prevention in every classroom. The program also will feature a look at autonomous vehicles with alumni parent, Jason Eichenholz. Guests will be entertained by the school's space performance and a sneak peek from the school's upcoming feature film, "Star Warts," which will be released this spring.

The live and silent auction will feature out-of-this-world trips including an African safari, trips to Hawaii, Ireland, Las Vegas, Spain, Indonesia, Mexico and more. 

The gala is the school's biggest annual fundraiser; proceeds fund new curricula, field trips, educational programs, and provide scholarship funds. Gala "boarding passes" are $150 per household and include delivered dessert and wine, entertainment by JAO theater students, live and silent auction and much more. 

To purchase boarding pass(es), please visit http://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/gala/. To sponsor or advertise, please email Alan Rusonik at office@myjao.org. To bid on the trips and more visit: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/soaring-into-the-future-gala

Jewish Academy of Orlando serves Central Florida students of all faiths from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school delivers a whole-child education fostering academic excellence and character education rooted in Jewish values. Jewish Academy of Orlando is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools.  

To learn more about Jewish Academy of Orlando, please visit: jewishacademyorlando.org or follow the school on Facebook https://facebook.com/JewishAcademyOrlando/ 

To learn more about COVID-19 Precautions at Jewish Academy of Orlando, please visit: https://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/covid19.