A day of Jewish festivities

The Jewish Heritage Festival, taking place April 12, is a phenomena in itself. Who knew it would be so successful from the get-go? What began in 2007 as a suggestion by 80-year-old Murray Steinberg to the Temple Presidents’ Council for Volusia and Flagler counties that Volusia County would become the largest Jewish heritage and cultural event in the state. Held in 2008, it had more than 10,000 visitors!

Since its beginning, the event has been held every two years with a consistent attendance of more than 10,000 people – both Jews and non-Jews - from Orlando, Brevard, Jacksonville, the Villages...