Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
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Sara Rose Schenkel and her brother Avi Benjamin Schenkel, the children of Mark Schenkel and Jodi Rubin of Orlando, Fla., will be called to the Torah as b'nai mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Sara and Avi are in the seventh grade at College Park Middle School where they are both members of the International Baccalaureate program, symphonic band and on the Principal's Honor Roll. Sara enjoys playing piano and trombone, rowing as a member of the Lake...
Daniel and Jason Franzel, sons of Steven and Karen Franzel of Maitland, will be called to the Torah as b’nai mitzvah on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 and Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Daniel is in the eighth grade at Quest Kids Academy, and is a member of Central Florida Buddy Ball and OCA Special Olympics. He enjoys horseback riding and circus acrobatics. Jason is in the seventh grade at Orange County Virtual School, and is a member of Maitland Little League Intermediate Division and Quinco Baseball Academy. He enjoys f...
Jenna Marie Richman, daughter of Scott and Gwen Richman of Gotha, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Congregation of Reform Judaism. Jenna is in the seventh grade at Gotha Middle School where she is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and plays cello in the school orchestra. Her hobbies and interests include dance, volleyball, reading and spending time with her friends. She has been a Girl Scout for seven years. Sharing in the family's simcha...
Logan Brett Intro, son of Curt and Leslie Intro of Longwood, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at Congregation Beth Am of Longwood. Logan is in the seventh grade at Teague Middle School where he plays trumpet in the school band and maintains a strong grade point average. His interests and hobbies include tennis, karate and playing video games. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Logan's brother, Reid; grandparents, Mark and Carol Chaykin, and Max and...
Hayden Tager Lehr, daughter of John and Katie Lehr of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Congregation Ohev Shalom. Hayden is in the seventh grade at Trinity Preparatory School where she is a member of the Middle School Basketball team and cheerleading. Her hobbies and interests include reading, music and spending time with friends. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Hayden's brother, Charles Edward Lehr; grandmother, Mira Lehr; uncle,...
David Elan Soll, son of Stacey and Michael Soll of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. David is in the seventh grade at the Jewish Academy of Orlando where he is a member of the school's soccer and basketball teams. His hobbies and interests include camping at Camp Barney Medintz. He is also a member of Kadima. For his Mitzvah project, David volunteers at the Coalition for the Homeless. Sharing in the...
Jessica Rochelle Nolte, daughter of Susan Godorov of Orlando and Dennis Nolte of Oviedo, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at the Congregation of Reform Judaism. Jessica is in the seventh grade at Jackson Heights Middle School where she is a member of the Cross Country team. Her hobbies and interests include running, movies, shopping, hanging out with friends and spending time with her family. Jessica's bat mitzvah project was visiting the Jewish elderly...
Matthew Robert Poteshman, son of Hali and Mike Poteshman of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at Congregation of Reform Judaism in Orlando. Matthew is in the seventh grade at Lake Highland Preparatory School where he is a member of the Robotics Team and is on the Honor Roll/President's List. His hobbies and interests include programming and technology, piano and tennis. For his Bar Mitzvah project, Matthew assisted independent living residents...
Vic Adam Tauber, son of Chris and Michelle Tauber of Longwood, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Vic is in the seventh grade at Rock Lake Middle School. His interests include basketball, reading and business. He is also a member of the Altamonte Basketball League and the JCC Basketball League. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Vic's brothers, Lou and Frank; his sister, Tillie; maternal grandparents, Dr. Martin...
Marshall Harrison Rebar, son of Daron and Tracy Rebar of Lake Mary, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Marshall is in the seventh grade at Lake Highland Prep where he is a member of the marching band. His hobbies and interests include karate, hanging out with friends, and driving the golf cart. He is also a member of the Elite program at Champion Karate. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Lily Rebar, Carol and...
Jordan David Gebaide, son of Robert and Rachel Gebaide of Maitland, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at Congregation Ohev Shalom of Maitland. Jordan is in the seventh grade at the Jewish Academy of Orlando. His hobbies and interests include cooking, extreme weather, learning about world cultures, Gator football, and Little League. He is also a member of Kadima. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Jordan's brother, Jonathan; grandparents, Robert Armel of...
Harrison Slone, son of Lisa and Michael Slone of Winter Park will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at Congregation of Reform Judaism. Harrison is thankful for his strong Judaic education he received from the Jewish Academy of Orlando. He currently attends Tuscawilla Middle School where he runs cross country and plays the French Horn in the band. Harrison loves the outdoors and spending summers at Camp Weequahic. His hobbies include playing baseball, where he...
Khalil Simon Oxborough, son of Thomas and Beth Oxborough of Sanford, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at Congregation Beth Am of Longwood. Khalil is in the eighth grade at Lake Mary Preparatory School where he is a member of the basketball and cross-country team; National Junior Honor Society (NJHS); and the Meritas Academic Olympead competing in geography. His hobbies and interests include sports, reading, volunteering with hunger organizations such as...
Julia Elizabeth Geismar, daughter of Clifford and Shari Geismar, and granddaughter of Robert and Rochelle Blaufox and Gustave and Judith Geismar will be called to the Torah on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at Temple Shir Shalom in Oviedo. Julia is an honors student in seventh grade at Lawton Chiles Middle School where she enjoys art classes and plays clarinet in Concert band. She also helps lead her Religious School youth group, SHFTY, as co-president. Julia's Mitzvah Project allowed her to combine...
Jordan Kane, son of Joshua and Jessica Kane of Sanford, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Jordan attends Markham Woods Middle School where he is a member of the school choir and band and has earned "outstanding" evaluations for both activities. His hobbies and interests include helping to rehabilitate and foster dogs and cats through The Pixel Fund. He also enjoys music, reading, cycling, swimming and jet-skiing....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Sadie Rose Waldbaum, daughter of Laura and Jonathan Waldbaum of Heathrow, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Congregation Ohev Shalom. Sadie is in the seventh grade at Millennium Middle School where she is a member of the pre-IB program, Musical Theater and Vocal Ensemble. Her hobbies and interests include Lacrosse, drama and singing. She also enjoys spending her summers at Camp Barney Medintz in Georgia. Sadie is also a member of Kadima and will be serving as vice president of her chapter. Sharing in...
Anne Lyla Botwinik, daughter of Steven and Nikki Botwinik of Orlando, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Anne has been homeschooled since the first grade, and is either in seventh, eighth or ninth grade, depending on the subject. She loves to perform with Magic Curtain Productions' Junior Troupe, a theater competition troupe that has performed at Disney and in statewide competitions. She is an accomplished crafter, having...
Emily Taylor Escobar, daughter of Carlos and Heather Escobar of Apopka, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Emily is in the seventh grade at St. Mary Magdalen where she is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Emily has always had a passion for dance. She also loves photography, music, singing and acting. Emily's Mitzvah Project was held at Feeding Children Everywhere in Longwood. She, along with her friends and...
David Edward Coultoff, son of Daniel and Caryn Coultoff of Heathrow, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. David is in the seventh grade at Markham Middle School where he is in the gifted program, and plays clarinet in the Concert Band and the Jazz Band. He also plays piano and enjoys playing basketball and tennis. His hobbies include fishing, drawing and spending time with friends. He enjoys his summers at Camp...
