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On Saturday, Nov. 16 the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties are proud to have Cantor Lance Rhodes, who has been with Congregation Brith Shalom-a synagogue 2,000 strong in Bellaire, TX-for five years come and perform. There will be a Havdalah service beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a concert at 6 p.m. Cantor Rhodes is the son of Dr. Richard and Lisa Rhodes of Ormond Beach, Fla. He received his bachelor's of Music from the University of Miami in 2003. He is a graduate of the H. L....
The Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando's FItTATA event on Sunday, Oct. 20, raised $900 for Florida Hospital's Breast Cancer Care Fund. This donation will help individuals who normally would not be able to afford the necessary medical treatments to fight breast cancer. Pictured are (l-r) David Wayne, JCC executive director; Diana Frazee, Florida Hospital Healthy 100 Women event logistic coordinator; Monica Lowry, Florida Hospital community outreach coordinator, mammography; and Rene...
When the Anti-Defamation League, marking its 100th anniversary, sought a partner to distribute its new book "A Convenient Hatred: The History of Anti-Semitism," in western Volusia County, they turned to Temple Shalom, the oldest congregation in the county's largest city. The book, written by Phyllis Goldstein and published by the organization Facing History and Ourselves, covers the 2,500-year history of anti-Semitism through powerful stories that enable readers to understand the consequences...
ABC wants more 'Goldbergs' Hollywood, Fla.-Fans of "The Goldbergs," kvell away. ABC has announced it is picking up the fledgling comedy for a full season. While the series received lukewarm reviews from critics, it is averaging 7.5 million total viewers. Apparently folks like being inundated with 1980s memorabilia (think Rubik's Cube and "Ghostbusters" Halloween costumes) and hearing Jeff Garlin lovingly refer to his TV brood as idiots ad nauseam. Yes, we think it's cool that a Jewish family is...
Liberman nears reappointment as foreign minister JERUSALEM (JTA)—Israel’s Cabinet approved the reappointment of Avigdor Liberman as foreign minister. Following the approval on Sunday, Liberman’s reappointment now goes before the full Knesset, which is set to follow suit. The head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party will be sworn in on Monday. Liberman was acquitted last week on a charge of fraud and breach of trust, clearing the way for a return to his old post. The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court ruled Nov. 6 that Liberman did not unreasonably advance...
JERUSALEM (JTA)—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed his hard line against Iran’s nuclear program in an address to the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Jerusalem. Speaking Sunday on the opening night of the G.A., Netanyahu also repeated his demand that in order for Israel to reach a peace deal with the Palestinians, Palestinian leadership must recognize Israel as a Jewish state. He finished by calling for a continued strong bond between Israel and the North American Jewish community. On Iran, Netanyahu cri...
