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Ten friends of Ohev Shalom's Rabbi Emeritus Rudolph Adler made the trip down to Dr. Phillips on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 for a Chanukah luncheon with the rabbi at the Sutton Home facility where he is in residence. TooJay's in Ocoee donated the delicious just-cooked latkes along with gefilte fish. Jewish Pavilion Program Director Gloria Green arranged the event with the able help of Ohev Shalom congregation member Shirley Michael. The synagogue friends of the rabbi presented him with a lap...
The Jewish Pavilion says thank you to the Tauber family of Congregation Ohev Shalom, for visiting the residents at Oakmonte Village Assisted Living Community on the fourth night of Chanukah. The residents look forward to having families lead them in the blessings and songs for Chanukah. Jewish Pavilion recruited several families to join the seniors on different nights to enhance the beauty of the holiday. Shown here are Michelle Tauber and her four children; Tillie, Frank, Lou and...
"Dinner, Daber and Dvar," also known as "DDD," is a new Jewish educational opportunity for all Jewish eighth-12th graders, regardless of synagogue membership. Shown here are Andy Brenner, Robyn Kast and Lily Brenner ordering their meal in Hebrew. "DDD" takes place Monday nights at Ohev Shalom beginning at 5:45 with pizza; 6 p.m. Conversational Hebrew; and 7 p.m. The Amazing History of the Jews, which traces our history from creation to present day. Each week is a different time in history and...
NEW YORK (JTA)—Dimly lit, the stone slab, or stele, doesn’t look particularly noteworthy, especially when compared to the more lavish sphinxes, jewelry and cauldrons one encounters en route to the room where it is installed. Indeed, in a Twitter post this fall, art journalist Lee Rosenbaum described the nearly 13-by-16 inch c. 830 BCE rock, which resembles an aardvark or elephant, as “homely.” What’s significant about this stone—on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of its “Assyria to Iberia at the Dawn of the Classical Age...
Jewish National Fund (JNF) is hosting its Queen of Sheba Mission, the only trip available that brings American and Israeli women together, will depart for Israel for seven days on March 15, 2015. JNF missions are known to inspire and connect participants with the land and her people. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is a unique and unforgettable trip to Israel for women only—no husbands, no boyfriends—just women, experiencing life as their Israeli sisters do. Mission co-chairwoman Vivian Grossman of Weston, Florida, remarked, “The bonds...
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando’s RAISE program (Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special Employees) is accepting online applications until January 7, 2015. New positions open periodically during the year as RAISE employees find jobs in the community at large. Anyone who is interested may apply online at http://orlandojewishfed.org/inclusion-for-adults-with-special-needs or contact 407.645.5933 ext 236....
The Kibbutz Ohev Enrichment program is open to any Jewish kindergarten to seventh grader regardless of synagogue membership and takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Kibbutzniks focus on taking care of the earth, their bodies, others and Israel. Activities include gardening, healthy cooking, Mitzvah trips, crafts and more. The Kibbutzniks often are spoken to in Hebrew with their circle time called "Ma Chadash?" (what's new?) Snack is included. Transportation from school is available for an...
The following is the second part of an excerpted from “Measure of a Man: From Auschwitz Survivor to Presidents’ Tailor” (Regnery) by Martin Greenfield with Wynton Hall. Greenfield, an 84-year-old Holocaust survivor, owns and operates Martin Greenfield Clothiers in Brooklyn, NY. Don’t shoot! On April 11, 1945, 3:15 p.m., the Allies liberated Buchenwald. Physically, I was free. Emotionally, I was in chains. I’d made a promise to myself. And I intended to keep it. I located two Jewish boys who were well enough to make the walk to Weimar. I...
(JNS.org)—Germany’s government said Monday that it plans to fund the Israeli navy’s purchase of four corvette warships from the German firm Thyssen Krupp. The funding agreement was reached between the two countries in November, and the German government has pledged as much as $143 million for the warships, according to a report by the German newspaper Bild. The deal must be approved by the German parliament’s budget committee, which will lead to the finalization of a contract by the end of the year, said German government spokesman Steffen...
Two teens arrested in firebombing that severely injured Israeli girl JERUSALEM (JTA)—Two Palestinian teens were arrested in connection with a firebombing that left an 11-year-old Israeli girl fighting for her life. The Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet security service said in a statement Saturday that the two were arrested Dec. 25 night in the village of Azzoun. The arrests occurred just hours after the attack that severely injured Ayala Shapira and lightly injured her father, Avner, who live in the nearby outpost of El Matan. One of t...
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA)-In the sun-parched fields near where the largest oil spill in Israeli history poured millions of liters of crude oil into the desert on Dec. 4, an ambitious effort is underway to help reduce global dependency on petroleum for energy. Known as the Eilot Belt, the area is the site of Israel's largest solar energy field. It's the locus of an effort to provide by next year the daytime energy needs for the area's 55,000 residents and all their energy needs by 2020. The...
Mayor Teresa Jacobs was delighted to light the menorah and celebrate the holidays at the Chanukah Family Winter Festival & Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Chabad of South Orlando. More than 400 local Jewish families and community members attended the annual event. Attendees enjoyed snow sledding down real snow, delicious food, Chanukah crafts and a concert featuring Israel's soul rock blues artist Lazer Lloyd....
One hundred and fifty people enjoyed the Dec. 11,2014 JP Connection's Luncheon honoring members and volunteers. Pictured are Norma Ball and Pam Ruben receiving their awards at JP Connections. "Both women have brought sunshine and smiles to our elders in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in greater Orlando," said Jewish Pavilion Executive Director Nancy Ludin. The beautiful artwork was designed by Jewish Pavilion volunteer Sandy Silbert, who is being honored by Kinneret at 8 over...
Jewish Pavilion Chanukah party guests Laura at Westminster Towers is 103 years old, and Rose at Terra Vista Rehabilitation (photo at right) is a mere 104 years old. Both women enjoyed receiving Chanukah bears....
