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A new student rabbi is coming to Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation. Rabbi Michael Fraade is a fifth-year rabbinical student at Hebrew College, a pluralistic, nondenominational institution in Newton, Mass. He brings with him a rich variety of experiences, serving as a hospital chaplain at Massachusetts General Hospital; studying Torah at several progressive yeshivas, including Hadar in New York and Pardes in Jerusalem; working as a farmer and Jewish outdoor educator; and volunteering with non...
It’s heartwarming to learn about the Shabbat Service organized by the Jewish Pavilion in collaboration with the staff, volunteers, and residents of Cascade Heights in Longwood. Sharing challah and wine as part of the service is a cherished tradition in Jewish culture, symbolizing unity and spiritual connection. The Jewish Pavilion’s dedication to enhancing the lives of elder care community residents is truly inspiring. Elderly individuals often face challenges such as loneliness and a sense of...
Film Screening: Liga Terezin On Aug. 24, the Holocaust Center will host a film screening of “Liga Terezin” (2013), a documentary inspired by Oded Breda’s quest to document the story of a soccer league in the Ghetto Theresienstadt, after he recognized his uncle in a Nazi propaganda film about the team. This discovery started him on a journey to understand the roll that sports can play in helping to combat discrimination and antisemitism today, especially soccer, the most watched sport in the world. A panel led by Breda and Joanie Holzer Schir...
On Aug. 23, at noon, TOP Jewish Foundation will host a webinar on Estate Planning & Charitable Giving — Leaving Your Legacy. In the webinar, attendees will learn how to include charitable giving in your estate plan and tax-advantaged estate planning strategies. This is a zoom meeting. Register at www.topjewishfoundation.org/webinars. For more information, call 813-961-9090....
Bingo at the Rosen Event Center is full of fun and prizes. On Thursday, Aug. 17, the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The games start at 6:30 p.m. Bring $20 to play games and for your chance at raffle prizes. There will be drinks and snacks served for an additional fee. This is a great opportunity for you and your friends for a night out or come and make new friends. Mark your calendar and if you have questions call 1-407-387-5330 or email debbyR@rosenjcc.org....
The Pearlman Food Pantry at Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando is as busy as ever — working diligently to ensure those in need can get vital food assistance for themselves and their families. “So far this year, JFS Orlando’s pantry has distributed record levels of food not seen in our 45-year history” says Philip Flynn III, president of Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando. According to Flynn, four of the past six months have exceeded our previous record of 447 sets, with the highest being 581 in May 2023.” A set is enough gr...
Does Judaism believe in angels? How about heaven and hell? What’s a Hamsa charm used for? Why is the pig the most unkosher of animals? And speaking of food, what are the origins of gefilte fish, cholent and other Jewish delicacies? What about Jews with tattoos? These are some of the fascinating questions that will be discussed in “Myth Busters” from a six-lesson course from JLI teens. For over a decade, adults in our community have been enjoying and learning from the quality courses offered by the Jewish Learning Institute and we are thrilled t...
Camp J is just finishing and the Rosen JCC is getting ready for back to school. The Early Childhood Learning Center will be kicking off with new STEAM lessons for the kids. STEAM uses Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics to tap into a child’s natural curiosity. It allows them to do experiments, be creative and how to interact with technology. In addition to the ECLC school year, the After School program will be kicking off the first week of school. The program offers convenient pick up from Dr. Phillips, Bay Meadows and Sand L...
Conversation and connecting is what the Jewish Chamber is all about. Enjoy networking at a Happy Hour on the covered patio at Firebird Wood Fired Grill, located at 1562 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m. RSVP is not necessary. For more information about the Jewish Chamber of Commerce or to be added to the mailing list visit https://jewish-chamber.com....
"I'm thrilled to announce the appointment of Chana Ben-Abraham as our next head of school," said Joe Schwartz, JAO Board president, in a press release announcing the new hire. "She is a charismatic and inspiring leader with a contagious enthusiasm for education. She is passionate about helping students learn and grow, and she is committed to providing our students with the best possible education. She is also a gifted communicator and a natural leader. I am confident that she will build on our...
The Rosen JCC Saturday Night Out gives parents the chance to plan a night on the town. Children come to the Rosen JCC for playground time, books, crafts, games, pizza and a movie. The next Saturday Night Out is Aug. 26. Saturday Night Out is open for children 12 months to sixth grade. Dropped off begins at 6 p.m. and picked up 11p.m. Parents can register at www.rosenjcc.org/sno. This is the perfect time to take advantage of Visit Orlando Magical Dining. Magical Dining is open Aug. 18 – Oct. 1. This event offers diners a three-course p...
Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation has a new full-time rabbi. Rabbi Melissa Crespy brings more than 30 years of rabbinical experience to this congregation, along with a lifelong love of music, language, and connecting with her community. Rabbi Crespy's journey began in Freehold, New Jersey, where she was raised by a family she describes as "very Jewishly proud, though not so observant." Her father's side of the family are Sephardic Jews from Greece, while her mother's side helped found the...
Food and fun we're on the agenda when the Jewish chamber partnered with Rosie's Adventures for an afternoon of arts and crafts at Shalom Orlando. Adults and children of all ages gathered to put together care packages and decorations for children fighting cancer. Everyone in attendance brought gifts for the children that will go into gift bags to be distributed by Rosie's Adventures. Nicki Rodriguez founded the charity a year ago after her daughter passed away from childhood cancer. Rosie's...
On Friday, July 28, Chabad of North Orlando will host "Rolene's Shabbos" in loving memory of a special woman. Rolene Hunter was the first to become a member of Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando's Jewish Legacy Society by remembering the Longwood Chabad in her will and leaving a portion of her estate to help ensure a Jewish tomorrow. "Rolene was taken from us way too soon but she will forever remain in our hearts," Rabbi Yanky Majesky remarked. "Though as an individual we may pass on, the communi...
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., is hosting a Game Day on Sunday, Aug. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will be held at One Senior Place, Altamonte Springs. The cost is $20 and includes a light lunch. To register, visit https://events.hadassah.org/OrlandoGameDay23....
In November 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto, a secret band of journalists, scholars, and community leaders decided to fight back. Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum and known by the code name Oyneg Shabes, this clandestine group vowed to defeat Nazi lies and propaganda not with guns or fists but with pen and paper. They detailed life in the Ghetto from the Jewish perspective. They commissioned diaries, essays, jokes, poems, and songs. They documented Nazi...
On June 21, 2023, a potluck luncheon was held at the home of Jeff and Marci Gaeser in Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach. Thirty women, members of the Chavurah of the Chood, a Jewish friends group, attended and brought non-perishable foods for the food bank of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties. The Federation is headed by Executive Director Rabbi Dr. Robert Lennick and President Marvin Miller. The women enjoyed fellowship and discussed future charitable efforts. All the wo...
K2 Medical, a prominent healthcare organization, recently hosted a special breakfast event for sponsors of the Jewish Pavilion in Maitland. The primary objective of the occasion was to facilitate networking among healthcare professionals who actively support the Jewish Pavilion's endeavors. Members of the Jewish Pavilion's board were also in attendance, lending their support and fostering a sense of community within the healthcare industry. The event was a resounding success, bringing together a...
When Molly Resnick was in her 30s, she was quite successful in her field of journalism. As a producer for NBC News, she had interviewed the likes of Henry Kissinger, Menachem Begin, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Sean Connery. Born in Bulgaria and raised in Israel, she grew up in a secular family and came to America with dreams of making it big. "In 1972, I left the land of milk and honey to go to the land of gold and money," she said. Resnick worked her way up from PBS to NBC. She was living her...
The new school year will be starting sooner than you think. The Rosen JCC is already preparing for their After School Program with a special offer. If you register before July 1, you can take $100 off one month tuition. The Rosen JCC After School Program is designed to help parents have more quality family time. Children are picked up for free from Dr. Phillips, Bay Meadows or Sand Lake Elementary schools. But this program is open to all students living in Orange County. Once the children arrive they can work with tutors or specifically on...
The Jewish Chamber has arranged for a family friendly (kids encouraged) event on July 9 from 1-3 p.m. to put together spa-care packages and decorations for children fighting cancer. The event will be held at Shalom Orlando. The Chamber is partnering with the charitable organization Rosie's Adventures Childhood Cancer Foundation, JAO, J Camp, and Shalom Orlando. The founder of the charity, Nikki, had a daughter named Rosie, who started cancer treatments at three years of age. Last year, Nikki...
There are many wonderful ways to volunteer with the Jewish Pavilion and Bethanne Weiss has done almost all of them. She has chaired events, assisted with Orlando Senior Help Desk callers, helped with set up for events, sold raffle tickets, participated in holiday festivities, and much more. One of her favorite volunteer activities is to share her dog, Butch, with the seniors. Weiss brought Butch to Oakmonte Village where the seniors enjoyed all their antics but especially enjoyed watching Weiss...
June 21 — America and the Holocaust: A Series of Colloquies, virtual, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. In each program, Dr. Michael Berenbaum will explore this complicated debate over America’s response to the Holocaust. In this final series, Dr. Berenbaum talks with Elliot Resnick on “Representative Sol Bloom: The Moral Conflicts of an American Jewish Congressman during the Holocaust.” Register at holocaustedu.org/events. June 22 — Venerated-Persecuted-Forgotten: Victims of Nazism at FC Bayern Munich An opening wine and cheese reception will be held on Jun...
Rosen JCC offers a STEAM Education The Rosen JCC Early Childhood Learning Center offers a STEAM education. STEAM uses a mix of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics as its foundation. Children learn how these concepts are part of their lives every day. Lessons provide hands on learning opportunities. The skills they learn provide a strong educational foundation and encourage a child’s natural curiosity. Young children develop a lifetime love of learning and understanding of the world around them. The Rosen JCC ECLC is c...
Over 150 guests supported the Jewish Pavilion by attending "Jewish Pavilion on the Lake," a festive happy hour celebration. Eighteen vendors provided delicious appetizers and desserts along with signature drinks. Carina Borkon and Jason Mendelsohn co-chaired the evening and helped arrange for wonderful raffle prizes. The event was held at Venue on Lake Lily/Maitland Civic Center. Several thousand dollars were raised to benefit seniors in long-term care....
