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Sydney Ackerbaum Cox, daughter of Joyce Ackerbaum and Matthew Cox of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Sydney is in the seventh grade at Trinity Preparatory School, where she is a member of the honor roll and is captain of her school soccer team. She also plays club soccer with FKK for the premier team as goalie. Her interests include playing and watching all sports, especially soccer, basketball and...
Michael Joseph Finkelstein, the son of Drs. Kim and Howard Finkelstein of Longwood, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Feb. 7, 2015, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Michael is in the seventh grade at the Jewish Academy of Orlando where he is an Honors student. His hobbies and interests include playing piano, fishing, and spending time with family and friends-especially his best canine friend, Cody. He is also fascinated with airplanes and hopes to someday earn his pilot's...
Sivan Tayer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Etan Tayer was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Jan. 24, 2015 at Congregation Sinai in Minneola, Fla. Sivan is in the sixth grade at East Ridge Middle School and has attended Hebrew School at Congregation Sinai for three years. She enjoys playing the piano and loves doing art projects and playing video games. Sivan also loves gathering with her family's Israeli friends for Shabbat and holidays. She is a world traveler, whether she is visiting her...
(JTA)-Bess Myerson, the only Jewish woman to be crowned Miss America, has died. Myerson, who also was a spokeswoman for the Anti-Defamation League and donated $1.1 million to help found the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, died on Dec. 14 at her home in Santa Monica, Calif., The New York Times reported. She was 90. Her death had not been publicly reported. After being crowned Miss America in September 1945, days after the close of World War II, Myerson went on to have a career in public...
Ruth Popkin, who served as national president of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, from 1984 to 1988, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at the age of 101. “We have lost a leader of great dignity and accomplishment,” said Marcie Natan, Hadassah’s current national president. “Ruth was a pillar not only of Hadassah but also of the Zionist movement. We are grateful for her years of dedication, her passion for Israel and the example she set.” During Popkin’s presidency, Hadassah’s projects in Israel made advances that a...
Arnold Beroth of Orlando, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. He was 85 years old. A native of Brooklyn, he spent the greater part of his working career in real estate sales. He was married to the late Betty Beroth, his wife of more than 58 years, who passed away in December 2013. Arnold and Betty relocated to the Orlando area from Margate, New Jersey, in 2012, to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. Mr. Beroth is survived by his son, Richard (Denise) of Margate, N.J.; his daughter, Connie (Clyde) Edson of...
Paula Fitzer of Longwood passed away Dec. 26, 2014, at Florida Living Nursing Center in Apopka. She was 93 years old. Mrs. Fitzer was born on Nov. 16, 1921, in Manitowoc, Wis., to the late Julius and Dora Graff. After graduating from high school in Manitowoc, she attended the University of Wisconsin and married the late Joseph Etzkin on June 22, 1942. She was active in the Milwaukee B’nai B’rith, and worked as a bookkeeper for several firms in her lifetime, including American Greetings in Cleveland, where she and her husband moved in 1963. The...
Beverly Lessing of Lake Mary, passed away at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford on Dec. 17, 2014. She was 84 years old. Mrs. Lessing was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sept.15, 1930, to the late Jack Abram and Claire Jendlin Yaillen. Mrs. Lessing, widow of the late Ralph Lessing, was a high school graduate and homemaker. She is survived by her son, Rob Lessing of Orlando; and daughter, Vicki Stott of Lake Mary; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Fredlyn Shechtman of Miami....
Helen Mausner of Winter Park, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at VITAS Inpatient Care Unit in Winter Park. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Mausner, a native of New York City, was born on April 5, 1922, to the late Isidore and Dora Blau Henner. She was a high school graduate and homemaker and was the widow of the late Abraham Mausner, who passed away in 2004. According to her family, she was always ready with a quick wit and enjoyed a good party. Mrs. Mausner is survived by her sons, Elliot (Lisa) of Winter Park and Larry of Oviedo; and four...
David K. Dalke of Viera, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Wuestoff Medical Center in Rockledge. He was 84 years old. Mr. Dalke was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 8, 1930, to the late Paul David Dalke and Susan Almandinger Dalke. He was a retired educator following a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Dalke is survived by his wife, Henrietta Winkler Dalke; a son, and a step-son, Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff. Funeral services were held at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, Overland Park, Kansas, with burial following a...
Yetta Kagan of Heathrow, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at the Grand Villas of Altamonte. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Kagan was born in the Bronx, New York, on Jan. 9, 1922, to the late Louis and Rebecca Belkin. She was a homemaker and was the widow of the late Jonas Belkin. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Steven, her brothers Sheldon Belkin and Max Belkin, and her sister Molly Golove. She is survived by her daughter, Helene (Gary) Becker; and sister, Fay Friedman; and six grandchildren and eight...
Bernard Lowitz of Clermont, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. He was 90 years old. Mr. Lowitz was born on Dec. 13, 1924, in Brooklyn, to the late Louis and Dora Goldberg Lowitz. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Central Europe during World War II. After the end of the war, he graduated from college and began his career in the liquor sales business. He married the former Anita Psachie and together they raised their family in New York, relocating to the Orlando area i...
Shirley Robbins of Oviedo, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at her residence. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Robbins was born in New York, New York, on Oct. 11, 1924 to the late Louis and Rose Hoffman Chaiet. After high school in New York, she attended and graduated from Hunter College and later earned her master’s in education from Long Island University. Following her marriage her late husband, Dr. Albert Robbins, she was a first-grade teacher in New York for many years. They were married for 54 years when he passed away in December 2010. T...
Eleanor Rosenman of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at Florida Hospital—Orlando. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Rosenman, a native of London, England, was born on May 9, 1924, and was one of four children born to the late Harry and Alice Spencer. A college graduate, she was a homemaker following her marriage to her husband, Allen, who survives her. Mrs. Rosenman is also survived by her sons, Kenneth of Hollywood, Fla., Harry of New Jersey, and Michael of Altamonte Springs; daughters, Alice McNeece of Maitland and Helen S...
Erin Alexa Yoffee, daughter of Randi and David Yoffee of Altamonte Springs, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on January 10, 2015, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Erin is in the seventh grade at Teague Middle School where she is a member of Advanced Chorus and the National Honor Society. Her hobbies and interests include acting, photography, fashion, traveling, socializing with friends, and pop, rock and Indie music. Erin spearheaded a toy drive for cancer patients at Nemours...
Ruth Gampel Zemel of Altamonte Springs, Fla., formerly of South Orange, N.J., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Zemel was the daughter of the late Helen and Abraham Gampel, and was also predeceased by her sister Norma Levy. She was a great lady who made a difference. Mrs. Zemel is survived by her children, Ron Zemel, Dr. Marcia Leder, Ben (Susan) Zemel and Andy Zemel; a sister, Florence Newman; and grandchildren, Brandon and Amanda. A graveside funeral was held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at East Ridgelawn Cemetery Menorah...
Gabriel Kersey, son of Dorene Kersey, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Dec. 20, 2014, at Congregation Sinai in Minneola, Florida. Spiritual leader Joe Goldovitz will officiate. Gabriel's mitzvah project was the collection of food and miscellaneous items for the South Lake Animal League in Groveland. They are a No Kill animal shelter. Gabriel's hobbies and interests include karate (he is a green belt), piano, swimming, and Xbox. Gabriel's bar mitzvah will be hosted by his...
Nathan A Kroll, age 27, of Highland Park, Ill., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2104, at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. He was 27 years old. Mr. Kroll was born in Highland Park on Jan. 24, 1987, and was an entrepreneur in the technology field. Mr. Kroll is survived by his parents, Fred and Eileen Kroll of Highland Park. Services were held at Westlawn Cemetery in Norridge, Ill. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810....
Eleanor Kolpan of West Palm Beach, passed away on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospice in Delray Beach. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Kolpan was born in New York City on April 9, 1922, to the late Harry and Sophie Kaufberg Reiholt. For many years, she worked as a secretary in the interior design industry. Mrs. Kolpan and her late husband, Harold, who passed away in 2007, relocated to Florida in 1953. She was predeceased by her brother George Flink and is survived by another brother Martin and her nephews. Burial was at...
Cissie Sacks of Celebration, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at Spring Hill ALF Hospice in Orlando. She was 94 years old. A native of England, she was born on June 5, 1920, to the late Barnett and Rebecca Cohen Reeman. Following her formal schooling, she spent her working career in the family body armor business. She was married to her late husband, Abe, for over 50 years, when he passed away in 1995. Following Abe’s death, she relocated to the Orlando area to be nearer her daughter, Denise Sacks, and family. In addition to her d...
Aviva Michal Diamond, daughter of Laura Diamond of Orlando and Dr. David Diamond of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Aviva is a seventh-grade student in the honors pre-International Baccalaureate Program at Glenridge Middle School. She is a graduate of the Jewish Academy of Orlando. Aviva is a USTA state ranked tennis player. Her other interests include playing the piano, reading, sports, and art....
Andrew LoMedico, son of Tom and Jen LoMedico of Healthrow, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Dec. 13, 2014 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Andrew is in the seventh grade at Markham Woods Middle School where he is in the gifted program, and a member of the drama club and art club. His hobbies and interests include Lacrosse, Xbox, listening to music, all sports and hanging out with friends. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Andrew's brother, Jack; sister, Reggie;...
Sarah Myers, daughter of Ernie and Theresa Myers of Windermere, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Sarah is in the seventh grade at Gotha Middle School where she plays viola in the Gotha Middle School Chamber Orchestra. Her hobbies and interests include music, art, drama, dance and television production. She has also been named to the Orange All-County Middle School Chamber Orchestra. Sharing in the family's simcha will...
Dr. Ray Pollock of Melbourne, Fla., and Valerie Pollock of Orlando, Fla., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Stephenie Layne Pollock to Daniel Charles Poris, son of John Poris of Hollywood, Fla., and Amalia Poris of West Bloomfield, Mich. The bride-elect received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her doctor of medicine degree from Florida State University. She is a general surgery resident at Florida Hospital. The groom-elect received his...
Edward Cohen passed away Oct. 26, 2014. He was 90 years old. Mr. Cohen and his twin brother, Harry, were born June 21, 1924 in Philadelphia, Penn., to Ben and Bella Cohen. He graduated from Indiana University in 1948 where he was the university’s first walk-on catcher. Mr. Cohen moved to St. Louis, where he met and married Jacqueline Levy on Sept. 10, 1950. He was the director of the JCAA Men’s Health Club until his retirement in 1987 when he and Jackie moved to Orlando. Mr. Cohen is predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline, and twin brother, Har...
