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Playtime isn’t just for kids! It’s important for adults to make time for play too, whether it’s something that gets you up and moving like dancing or working out, or something more laid back like painting or taking a fun virtual class. Add fun activities to your calendar and take some time away from work and the everyday. Putting your wellness first doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be fun too! We’re here to help. Our therapists can build an individualized wellness plan with you, or our Fa...
Adult Day Care Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for older adults who need assistance or supervision during the day. Programs offer relief to family members and caregivers, allowing them to go to work, handle personal business, or just relax while knowing their relative is well cared for and safe. Adult day-care programs encourage socialization and may delay or be an alternative to institutionalization. There are two types of adult day care: adult social day care and adult day health care. Adult social day care provides...
Mildred - Congregation Ohev Shalom, Jewish Academy of Orlando and Kinneret Congratulations to RAISE's Employee of the Month-Mildred! Mildred is a valued employee at Congregation Ohev Shalom, Jewish Academy Art Room, and most recently added Kinneret Senior Living facility to her resume. At Ohev, Mildred has the important responsibilities of serving snack to over 100 students and teachers each Wednesday. This has given Mildred the opportunity to interact with a variety of people and to be assertiv...
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2022 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 Bruce Gould. Former recipients have inclu...
By the light of many candles and with the sound of prayer, Chabad at UCF celebrated the 10th annual Mega Shabbat in the Pegasus Ballroom early last month. An amplified spin on a Shabbat dinner, about 500 people gathered together to eat traditional Jewish food and attend a candle-lighting ceremony as Shabbat began at sundown on Friday, said Rivkie Lipskier, program director of Chabad at UCF. "I think it really makes students feel so proud," Lipskier said. "They walk into their campus, and...
Hadassah Orlando presents the annual Bunny Rosen Women's Heart Health Lunch and Fashion Show on Sunday, April 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Alfond Inn, 300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park. The gala event features clothing and accessories by Em'Z on Fifth, Mt. Dora, Florida. Menu selection is grouper or mushroom pasta. Tickets are $54 and a variety of sponsorship packages are available from $118 - $500. RSVP reservations required by April 1. For more information, call Hadassah Orlando at...
How do you snack? It’s easy to grab one of those pre-packaged, salty or sugary treats when you’re in a hurry during the work week. Try prepping your snacks (or even meals) on the weekends or at least the night before. Make your own “go-packs” with raw almonds, fresh fruit, or chopped veggies for easy and healthy snacking! From snacking well to living well, JFS Orlando has a family of services available with your wellness in mind. Learn more at JFSorlando.org or call 407-644-7593....
Renowned artist Mordechai Rosenstein will be at the Roth Family JCC April 3 through April 5 where he will be in the lobby creating a painting for the JCC's collection. Visitors to the center can see him at work and add their own brush stroke to the piece. He can be seen painting Sunday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Tuesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, April 9, Rosenstein will be at the Rosen JCC for a night of...
On Friday, March 4, The Roth Family JCC held a Generation to Generation Shabbat. Attending the event were grandmothers with their grandchild. Shown here with their grandchildren are (l-r) Rhonda Forest, unidentified grandmother, Es Cohen, Marci Gaeser, Kate Landis, and Carol Feurerman....
Kelly — Congregation Ohev Shalom and The Roth Family JCC Fitness Center Kelly has been an appreciated and valuable employee of both Congregation Ohev Shalom and The Roth Family JCC Fitness Center since October 2021. At Ohev, Kelly has the important responsibilities of preparing the snack for over 120 students each Sunday. After snack time, she helps to clean up and put the snack supplies away, wipe the tables, and do any office work asked of her. Also at Ohev, Kelly has learned the importance of...
Three cheers to the cast of the Purim play at Cascade Heights in Longwood, Florida. The Jewish Pavilion loves having seniors participate fully in every activity, and their role in the Purim cantata was very special. Participants acted out their parts fully with costumes and lots of drama. Special thanks to Jewish Pavilion volunteers Debbie Meitin and her husband, Larry Gutter, for a beautiful Shabbat service followed by the Purim extravaganza. Cathy Swerdlow wrote this play more than a dozen...
Does "springing forward" have you "falling down"? Losing that extra hour of sleep when Daylight Saving Time starts can throw off your internal clock and have a big effect on your overall wellness. Avoid taking daytime naps as they can make it harder to have a good night's sleep. Stick to the same eating, social, and bedtime routines. Try to keep the morning darkness to a minimum by turning on some bright lights earlier than usual. If you're having trouble dealing with the time change, or any...
Most pregnant mothers are advised to pack a suitcase for their upcoming visit to the hospital. Everyone, but especially seniors, should keep a packed bag at home. It should contain the obvious things like nightclothes, toiletries, an outfit to go home in, slip on sneakers and a book to read. The bag should also include a copy of your medical records and your legal documents. The physicians at intake do not know your medical wishes/directives, so it is important to have them with you at the time of arrival. Packing in advance is a great gift to...
Avi — employee at the Jewish Federation and Central Florida Hillel Avi is a valued member at both the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando and at Central Florida Hillel. At JFGO Avi works directly with Marisa, the Federation’s administrative assistant. He helps her with office work and has played a huge role in helping to get the art room in the JCC organized. At Hillel, Avi works diligently to keep the common areas of Hillel sparkling clean, to replenish snacks, to organize the supply clo...
The Holocaust Center will present, via Zoom, the next "In My Own Words" program with speaker Joel Poremba, son of Holocaust survivor Nathan Poremba and author of "My Name is Staszek Surdel." He will tell the story of his father's improbable survival during the Holocaust. The event takes place virtually on Wednesday, March 23, at 3 p.m. Poremba was stunned after hearing his father's story for the first time while sharing his testimony with USC Shoah Foundation for their Visual History Archive in...
The Jewish Genealogical Society will host guest speaker Scott Genzer at its next Zoom meeting, March 22, at 7 p.m. -9 p.m. The topic of discussion will be "Using Facial Recognition to Identify Unnamed Ancestors." Photographs have always been a genealogical challenge because, unlike more conventional sources such as vital records, they do not impart clear data. Most often we simply attach the picture to our trees and then leave it there. However in early 2019, Genzer developed a new technique...
The Roth Family JCC is hosting a Food Truck Family Shabbat on Friday, March 25 from 5:30 to 7:30. The family Shabbat includes free Challah, Kelly’s ice cream and live entertainment. Purchase dinner from onsite visiting food trucks that include Italian and American fare. The cost is $18 per family. Register at operations.daxko.com or visit orlandojcc.org....
Getting a good night's sleep is critical to your well-being. Put away all electronics at least an hour before bed. Digital devices and screens emit a blue light that can interfere with your ability to get a proper good night's sleep. It's not just about getting your physical beauty sleep! There is scientific proof of a close link between sleep and mental health, including poor sleep contributing to initiation or worsening of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other conditions. Whether...
On March 10, the Jewish Pavilion staff and volunteers prepared a breakfast buffet for the members of the Maitland Chamber. "Sharing our holidays and culture with people of all faiths is very important to the leadership of the Jewish Pavilion," said Nancy Ludin, CEO of the Jewish Pavilion. The breakfast included home-baked challah, egg salad, tuna salad, vegetable frittata, Israeli salad, blintzes, Israelis salad, fruit salad, banana bread muffins, cherry strudel, blueberry cake and hamantashen.... Full story
Coming out from the covid cocoon, eight RAISE employees have been working since October 2021 at partnering agencies - Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, The Roth Family JCC, Jewish Academy of Orlando, Kinneret, Central Florida Hillel and Congregation Ohev Shalom. Employees work two days a week and attend weekly Lunch and Learn sessions to develop and improve their employability and social skills, build their confidence, and promote independence in order to be able to apply for jobs in the...
Kinneret Council on Aging is providing Passover meals for low income Jewish seniors in the community. If you or a family member or friend is interested in taking part in this annual program, please contact Barbara Mills at 407-425-4537 or bmills@kinneretcouncil.org by March 28th. KCOA is proud to continue this annual tradition of providing meals around the Jewish holidays. If you would like to make a donation to support this program, you can do so through our website KinneretLiving.org or by calling Barbara Mills directly....
Nearly 200 guests gathered at the 11th Annual Jewish Pavilion Fashion Show at Dillard's Altamonte Mall on Feb. 24, 2022 to raise funds for senior programs at elder-care facilities throughout Central Florida. It was a morning of friendship, fashion, food, and fun, and the first time the fashion show was sold out. "It was a beautiful morning," said Julie Levitt Bain, who was honored at the event for her work as a program director. "I cannot express my appreciation for the love and support I felt...
The Jewish Pavilion is looking forward to many wonderful Purim celebrations with seniors this month. The festivities include reenacting the Purim story with costumes and props, enjoying Hamantaschen, and plenty of laughter and music. Thanks to The Jewish Pavilion, more than 400 residents will receive Shalach Manot gift bags. The Harper Family Foundation has been very generous to the Jewish Pavilion, supporting intergenerational programs, the Orlando Senior Help Desk, and special events. While...
Ginsburg Family Foundation announced grants totaling $40 million to three local organizations focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion in the Central Florida community. The social impact grants were awarded to Nemours Children’s Health, Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity and the University of Central Florida. “Our family loves the Central Florida community and we are proud to support these organizations which not only celebrate our diversity, but also improve the quality of life for our community,” said Alan H. Ginsburg, prominent Centr...
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center will honor Dr. Rita Bornstein with the Tess Wise White Rose Award at its annual event on April 13, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at the Rollins Museum of Art, Back Lawn. The White Rose Award commemorates the actions of a group of courageous students in Germany during World War II. Calling for non-violent resistance against Hitler and the Nazis, the group consisted of five students in their early 20s led by Hans and Sophie Scholl. They worked day...
