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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....
Two weeks ago, the White House released a national strategy to fight antisemitism. In December, President Biden established a government task force to create a national strategy to counter antisemitism and other forms of religious bigotry. Among the initiative, monitoring technology platforms was mentioned, with over 10 separate calls for tech companies to establish a zero-tolerance policy for hate. This part of the strategy will help shield our students from the onslaught of online antisemitism. President Biden said, “It sends a clear and f...
Summer is just starting but now is the best time to plan for the next school year 2023-2024. When the school day ends many parents know this is just the beginning of homework, enrichment activities and searching for ways to entertain their children while they continue working. The Rosen JCC After-School Program offers just what the busy parent needs. The After School program offers onsite certified tutors to provide homework help. The staff supervises kids with playground time, games, snacks and crafts. It offers enrichment activities...
The Torah scroll is one of the Jewish people's most sacred objects. It has 304,805 handwritten letters. With a feather and special mix for ink, the scribe writes the five books of Moses on roughly 54 pieces of parchment. The average process takes over a year to produce the beautiful workmanship of a Torah Scroll. The writing of the scroll follows a strict set of laws that Jewish tradition has maintained for over 3300 years going back to the time of Moses. When a scroll is completed, it calls...
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2023 Heritage Human Service Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando this summer. “For more than 30 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, time, energy and effort to the Central Florida community have been honored with the selection and presentation of this award,” said Jeff Gaeser, editor and publisher of the Heritage. Last year’s recipient was Dr. Edward Zissman. Former recip...
Over 120 golfers hit the greens for the Jewish Pavilion's Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, May 8, at Heathrow Country Club. More than $20,000 was raised to benefit the Orlando Senior Help Desk at the Jewish Pavilion. Special thanks to committee members, golfers, sponsors and advertisers. The golf supporter's book can be found on the Jewish Pavilion website where it will remain for the year. The board encourages patronage of their businesses. Anyone (all races and religions) can call the...
Recently Dr. Edward Zissman brought a soferet to The Jewish Academy of Orlando to restore their sefer Torah. Soferet Linda did the restoration and fixed everything that needed to be fixed. All the children from K to fifth grade had the opportunity to watch the soferet work. She checked the entire Torah and used the traditional techniques for different issues: re-wrote some letters, patched a tear, and cleaned the parchment....
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2023 Heritage Human Service Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando this summer. “For more than 30 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, time, energy and effort to the Central Florida community have been honored with the selection and presentation of this award,” said Jeff Gaeser, editor and publisher of the Heritage. Last year’s recipient was Dr. Edward Zissman. Former recip...
The Holocaust Center is hosting a virtual conversation with Holly Huffnagle, U.S. Director for Combatting Antisemitism with The American Jewish Committee. This Zoom webinar will be held on May 18, noon. She will talk about the agency's response to antisemitism in the United States, and how her experience as a researcher and policy advisor to the Special Envoy for monitoring and combatting antisemitism at the U.S. Department of State led to her current position. This program is part of Community...
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2023 Heritage Human Service Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando this summer. “For more than 30 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, time, energy and effort to the Central Florida community have been honored with the selection and presentation of this award,” said Jeff Gaeser, editor and publisher of the Heritage. Last year’s recipient was Dr. Edward Zissman. Former recip...
The Jewish Pavilion is known for giving its seniors the opportunity to continue their traditions where they live. The organization works with more than 50 facilities and they always need our help to bring these traditions to life. At many of the communities, The Jewish Pavilion has a Jewish drawer or box filled with what is needed for its parties, services and dinners. After hosting more than two dozen Passover meals and another dozen Purim parties, supplies are running a bit low. Please consider donating any sort of Judaica you might have at...
May is packed with many fun events for adults and kids at the Rosen JCC. Saturday Night Out is an opportunity for parents to plan a night out. Drop your children at the Rosen JCC on May 20, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. The children get a chance for playground time, reading, games, art projects, a movie and pizza. Parents can plan their own night of fun. Space is limited, sign up at www.rosenjcc.org/sno Summer Camp J starts on May 30 and runs till Aug. 30. It offers General, Sports, Basketball, Art and Dance Camp. Our General Camp offers children a wide m...
In her true spirit of community-mindedness, Abby Nelson - owner of the Abby Nelson Group at RE/MAX 200, which is a silver sponsor of the Jewish Pavilion - included Kenya Matthews, a RAISE graduate, to welcome everyone at her end of April client appreciation party. Matthews, who has been working for Nelson for about 7 years, was the perfect person to greet attendees. Her vivacious personality helped kick off the fun event. Over 100 Real Estate clients and colleagues of all ages joined the Nelson...
Florida has experienced a two-fold increase in antisemitic incidents in the last year alone, a disturbing trend, since history has proven that such acts undermine civil society as a whole. In response, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida has launched a new and ongoing initiative to empower community members to recognize and respond to antisemitism and other acts of hate, prejudice and bigotry. The Holocaust Center invites Central Floridians to sign a pledge that means they will: • Reject prejudice, bigotry and h...
The Art of Healing The future of healthcare, designed by Israel, May 9 at 7 p.m. Special guest Professor Itai Pessah, director of the Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital at Sheba Medical Center will discuss the work of Safra Children's Hospital and Sheba's critical care for wounded IDF soldiers. Refreshments served and dietary laws observed. Can We Talk? JBall 2023 Celebrate the best of Jewish Life in Central Florida, explore the programs at the J, discover ones you may not know about and...
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2023 Heritage Human Service Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando this summer. “For more than 30 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, time, energy and effort to the Central Florida community have been honored with the selection and presentation of this award,” said Jeff Gaeser, editor and publisher of the Heritage. Last year’s recipient was Dr. Edward Zissman. Former recip...
