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Articles written by Lisa Sholk


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  • Viewpoint: The Jewish Academy is a jewel in our midst

    Lisa Sholk|Mar 8, 2019

    I have been a part of the greater Orlando Jewish community for 31 years. Over those years, I have served our many community organizations in many capacities, both as a lay leader and professional. As an educator, mother and Jew, I have always had a particular affinity for the Jewish Academy of Orlando, formerly the Hebrew Day School. And in my continued support of the school, I have returned to a board position, in spite of my empty nest status. Recently, I have had the opportunity to be in school for some volunteering and I was so moved by wha... Full story

  • AIPAC/Federation meeting: America's pro-Israel community is strong

    Lisa Sholk|Feb 28, 2014

    On Wednesday, Feb. 19, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's Jewish Community Relations Council hosted a community briefing at the JCC Maitland campus. The program, "Expanding the Base: Bipartisan Pro-Israel Support Among African-Americans" featured two leading activists from Orlando's African-American community, Alisia Adamson and Lucas Boyce. The goal of the program was to educate the Jewish community about the strength of the American pro-... Full story

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