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Arielle Sydney Podberesky, daughter of Daniel and Lesley Podberesky of Orlando, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Arielle is in the seventh grade at Lake Highland Preparatory School where she is a member of the basketball team and is on the Honor Roll/President's List. Her hobbies and interests include playing the piano, singing, dancing and karate. She is also a member of Kadima. Sharing in the family's simcha will...
Jordan Michael Weiss, son of Kevin and Rona Weiss, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at Congregation of Reform Judaism in Orlando. Jordan attended Jewish Academy of Orlando through seventh grade, and is currently an eighth-grade student at Lake Highland Prep. Jordan is very active in musical theatre. Most recently, he appeared in the professional production of "A Christmas Story - The Musical" at the Orlando Rep Theater, as well as the Orlando Rep youth...
(JTA)-Theodore Bikel, an actor and folk singer who was recognized in 1997 with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Foundation for Jewish Culture, has died at 91. Bikel, who won fame playing Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof," doing more performances of the role than any other actor, died Tuesday morning of natural causes at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Born in Vienna, Bikel fled Austria at age 13 with his family after the 1938 Nazi...
It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Jeffrey Robert Cohen, who passed away on July 15, 2015, in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Cohen was born in New York in 1953 to Edwin and Marilyn (Danzig) Cohen and was joined by his siblings, Debra and Jonathan Cohen. After obtaining his JD at Boston University, he settled in Boston and made a life there with his three children, Allison Margolies, Lindsay Nakash and Alexander Cohen. Cancer came into the Cohen family’s lives in the mid 1980s and Mr. Cohen had spent the majority of his l...
Stanley Carl Katz, age 78, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, at Consulate Health Care in Kissimmee. Mr. Katz, a Bronx, New York, native, was born on Oct. 2, 1936, to the late Hyman and Anna Tischler Katz. He was a U.S. Army veteran and owned a commercial window cleaning business. On May 6, 1978, in the Bronx, he married the former Pearl Gamson, his wife of 37 years who survives him. Stanley and Pearl relocated to the Orlando area from New York in 1998. A graveside funeral service was held at New Montefiore Cemetery in New York....
Arthur Markowitz, age 88, of Lake Wales, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, at Florida Hospital—Orlando. He was born in Bronx, New York, on Jan. 1, 1927, to the late Benjamin and Ida Priven Markowitz. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving at the end of World War II. A successful clothing salesman, Art, a member of the Masons, and his wife, Elaine, relocated to Central Florida where they were involved at Congregation of Reform Judaism. In addition to Elaine, he is survived by children Jeffrey Markowitz of M...
Frank Cutler, alias’ include Frankie, Anshel, Anshel Frankel, Dad, Grandpa, Grandpa Anchie and “My Man” died on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was deeply loved by his family, friends and any person who knew or had any interaction with him. As his first cousin, Bunny Mendelsohn, “your father was the last of the Mohicans.” She was dead on, he was. His name goes back to our family roots in the Mayaki section of Moscow Russia where a son of Anshel Kotlyar made his way to America and some dude at Ellis Island with a handle-bar mustache changed his last...
Joshua Gray Lefkowitz, son of Aaron Lefkowitz of Winter Park and Elizabeth Lefkowitz of Casselberry, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Joshua is entering the eighth grade at Lake Forrest Academy. He loves music, particularly Broadway music, and has performed in his school's musicals. He has also worked as a professional actor in plays at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Fringe Festival, and in local commercials, all while...
Max Wolf Landsman peacefully passed away on July 12, 2015 at Weinberg Village in Tampa, Florida. He was 96 years old and was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 31, 1918. Mr. Landsman was a proud World War II Veteran. He moved his family to Monsey, N.Y., in 1958 and retired from the New York City Transit Authority in 1975. He was predeceased by his wife Ida Feider Landsman; and his children, Sandra Berger, Allan Landsman, Phyllis May, Francine Landsman; and his granddaughter, Susan Berger. He is survived by his daughters, Gloria Levine (Dr. Lester...
Beatrice Bornstein Ettinger, 98, passed away on June 29, 2015. Born in Paterson, N.J. on June 21, 1917, Bea was the daughter of Ruth and Abraham Bornstein who moved to central Florida in 1932. Predeceased by her husband Leon, after 72 years of marriage; sisters Dorothy Morrell, Flossie Gluckman, Rita Levy, brother Jerry Bornstein, grandson Kevin Crotty, and son-in-law Charles Schwartz. Bea was the devoted mother of Marilyn Crotty (Garrett), Roz Fuchs Schwartz, and Jeff Ettinger (Bettye); adoring...
Renee Greenberg, age 95, of Orlando, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. Mrs. Greenberg was born on April 17, 1920, to the late Nathaniel and Sadie Friedman Fleisig and was a homemaker. A native of Jersey City, N.J., she was a long time Orlando resident, relocating here from Dover, N.J. in 1981, with her late husband, Bernard. She was a member of Hadassah and a former member of Temple Shalom of Williamsburg and the JCC. Mrs. Greenberg is survived by her son David (Judy) Greenberg and daughter Lois...
Herman “Hank” Hirsch, age 96, of Royal Palm Beach, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015, at Trustbridge Hospice in West Palm Beach. Mr. Hirsch was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 14, 1918, to the late David and Anna Perlman Hirsch. He was an attorney prior to relocating to Orlando with his late wife, Phoebe, who passed away in 1998. Several years ago Mr. Hirsch moved to Palm Beach County to be closer to his son, Mark, who survives him. A graveside service was held at Montefiore Cemetery in New York. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beth Sha...
Joseph Padawer, age 83, of The Springs, Longwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his residence with his family surrounding him. Mr. Padawer, an attorney, was born in Paris, France on May 4, 1932, to the late Nathan and Sheidel Padawer. He served in the U.S. Army and relocated to the Orlando area in the 1960s from New York. On Jan. 2, 1982, in Orlando, he married the former Gloria Taub, his wife of over 33 years, who survives him. He was a member of Congregation Beth Am. In addition to his wife, Mr. Padawer is survived by his sons,...
Rabbi Karen Allen will lead Congregation Beth Sholom in Friday evening services at 7 p.m. on July 10. An Oneg Shabbat with light refreshments will follow. The synagogue is located at 315 North 13th Street in Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street....
Jennie Berg, age 101 ½, of Casselberry, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. Mrs. Berg was born in Detroit, Michigan, on Nov. 14, 1913, one of four daughters, to the late Isaac and Rachel Siegal Ross. She was a high school graduate and was able to attend two years of college before having to leave and help her family during the Depression. She was married to her late husband, Morris Berg, for 60 years when he passed away in 1995. Jennie and Morris were dedicated to their five children,...
William L. “Bill” Salkin, age 59, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Derham House Hospice in Cambridge, Mass. Mr. Salkin was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on Oct. 25, 1955, to the late Sidney and Florence Rapoport Salkin. He moved to Orlando from Connecticut with his family in 1957, attending local area schools and graduating from Edgewater High. He later relocated to the Boston area. Mr. Salkin was responsible for creating the organization and utilization method of crash carts used in hospitals and worked for many years at Brigham and...
(JTA)—Ron Moody, a British Jewish actor best known for playing a character historically considered an anti-Semitic stereotype, has died at 91. Moody, who played the Jewish criminal Fagin in the stage and film versions of “Oliver,” an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” died on Thursday. His film portrayal of Fagin garnered an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe award as best actor. Moody, the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants, went on to a regular role in the BBC show “EastEnders” and several other major TV programs, including “Star...
Helene Arost, age 92, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, at Florida Hospital Orlando. She was born in Philadelphia, Penn., on May 4, 1923, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Paclin Stein. A high school graduate, she was married to the late Harold Arost for 57 years when he passed away on Dec. 2, 2000. The family relocated to the Orlando area from Philadelphia in 1957. She was a homemaker and was known for her elegance, style and grace. Mrs. Arost is survived by her children, Stuart (Linda) Arost of Winter Park, Donna Arost of Los...
Winnie Benjamin, age 84, of Orlando, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Hospice of the Comforter. The youngest of eight children, she was born in Baxley, Georgia, on May 3, 1931, to the late William B. and Florence Bailey Causey, and was the widow of the late George M. Benjamin, her husband of 50 years, who passed away in July 2011. She and George relocated to Orlando in 1962, from Jacksonville and became members of Congregation of Reform Judaism. Mrs. Benjamin was a true Southern lady, tending to her garden and yard, she will be...
Sylvia Hershbein of Winter Springs died Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Hershbein was a retired civil servant. She was born in New York City and moved to Orlando in 1969. A Life Member of Hadassah, she served as both the president of the Orlando Chapter and the Chaverot Group, culminating with her recognition as “Woman of the Year.” She served on numerous boards throughout the region including the Sisterhood of Temple Israel and the Civic Theater Guild of Central Florida. Mrs. Hershbein’s love of the theater led her to a lif...
Jerome Lewin, age 93, of Parkland, Fla., passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Home Care Villa in Coral Springs, Fla. He was born in Brooklyn N.Y., on Oct. 28, 1921, to the late Harry and Ida Cutler Levy. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. On Dec. 6, 1942, in Brooklyn, he married the former Helen Blaweiss, his wife of over 72 years who survives him. He received his bachelor’s degree in engineering and was instrumental in developing the color matching process for the p...
Austin Robert House, son of Debbie and David House of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on June 20, 2015, at Temple Shir Shalom in Oviedo, Florida, officiated by Spiritual Leader Beth Schafer. Austin is going into the eighth grade at Tuskawilla Middle School where he is an A-B Honor Roll student and a member in the Jazz and Symphonic bands. His hobbies include playing the trombone, watching comedic YouTube videos, playing video games, camping, fishing, hunting and...
Bruce J. Parness, age 73, of Clermont, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Cornerstone Hospice of Lake and Sumter in Tavares. Mr. Parness was born on Jan. 31, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Frank and Claire Parness. He attended local area schools and graduated college with a master’s degree in engineering. He also served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. On May 24, 1964, in Fall River, Mass., he married the former Lois Gitlin, his wife of nearly 51 years, who survives him. In addition to his wife, Mr. Parness is s...
Luke Alexander Cohn, son of Sheri and Alan Cohn of Longwood, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Luke is in the seventh grade at Rock Lake Middle School where he is a member of BETA (academic excellence). His hobbies and interests include football, basketball, swimming, cross fit and running. He is also a member of Pop Warner Flag Football and I9-sports. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Luke's grandparents, Melinda...
Alexis Chy-Anne Miller, daughter of Scott and Helen Miller of Minneola, Florida, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Congregation Sinai of Minneola, Fla. Alexis is in the sixth grade at Clermont Middle School where she is a member of the Tri-Music Honor Society, the CLMS Blue Falcon Jazz Band and Symphony Band. Her hobbies include music, reading, sewing and crocheting. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Alexis' brothers, Jared and Tyler; grandparents,...
