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The Associated Press has changed its spelling of the word “antisemitism,” now writing it without a hyphen — joining the leading experts of hatred against Jews who have long advocated that usage. The Twitter account of the AP Stylebook — the leading reference for news publications — posted on April 24, 2021, “We now write antisemitism (n.), antisemitic (adj.), without a hyphen and with no capitalization.” “This is a change from AP‘s previous style: anti-Semitism and antisemitic,” it added. Because Heritage Florida Jewish News has adhered to...
The Board of Directors of the Kinneret Apartments announced on Friday, April 23, that it has approved a plan to sell the Kinneret Apartments located in downtown Orlando to a qualified buyer. The proceeds from the potential sale will be invested in programs and services for older adults at the Kinneret Apartments and the central Florida community to continue Kinneret's mission of "Caring for Those Who Cared for Us" for generations to come. This difficult decision is the result of two years of...
Maitland resident Pearl Metz celebrated her 90th birthday in a very unique way. As a birthday present, Maitland Mayor John Lowndes presented her with a proclamation declaring April 22, 2021, “Pearl Metz Day” in the city of Maitland. Not only did she receive a certificate, a “yard card” was placed in her front yard. Born in New York, New York, she met her husband, Bill, in February 1954 on a blind double date — only he wasn’t her date! They were married five months later on July 4, and celebrated...
A $13,000,000.00 lawsuit has been filed against Jetblue Airways by a Jetblue flight attendant and former Orange County, Florida firefighter/paramedic for economic and emotional injuries plus attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements. The complaint also asks the court to declare that Jetblue violated state and anti-discrimination laws. The plaintiff, Clay Kallman, 62, a nine-year flight attendant with Jetblue Airways contends that he was discriminated against on the basis of his type-2 diabetes, religion/ethnicity, heterosexual orientation and a...
From December 1999 until early 2020, the Congregation Ohev Shalom Men's Club has sponsored three blood drives a year. Due to restrictions because of Covid-19, no blood drives were held in 2020. Mark Stone, the Blood Drive chairperson for COS since 1999, is pleased to announce that on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9, the blood drives at COS will resume. From 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., the Big Red Bus will be on the parking lot of COS for people wanting to donate blood. COS is located at 613 Concourse Pa...
Join the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center for a live virtual conversation with Judith Rapp Hara, who will discuss her short book, "Journey: The Story of Ernest and Sylvia Rapp." This inspiring virtual event will be held May 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Hara is the second daughter of Holocaust survivors, Ernest and Sylvia Rapp. Her book was written during the pandemic, honoring a promise made to her father. The prologue tells about a life-altering meeting with a man from her father's...
Temple Israel is proud to host a Zoom talk from Rabbi Mikie Goldstein, titled "Halachic Challenges and Responses for LGBT People in the 21st Century" on Sunday, May 2, at 10 a.m. The Zoom meeting ID is 830 4261 6327, and the passcode is B8ieDz. Rabbi Mikie Goldstein is originally from Liverpool, UK, and made aliyah in 1989. He received his rabbinic ordination in 2014 from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, returning immediately to Israel to fill the position of rabbi at Adat...
Thanks to all who “stepped up to the challenge” by donating to JFS Orlando’s Restock + Restore Challenge, which raised more than $23,000. That means, with every $1 matched $0.50 by The Weiner Family and The Winter Park Wealth Group (up to $10,000), JFS surpassed their match goal and raised a grand total of more than $33,000. The community’s support is helping JFS restock their Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry, and also restore the Greater Orlando community through its other programs, like counseling and medical transportation for seniors and dis...
The bitter and sweet of life's experiences is felt through the celebrations and commemorations that occur during the period between Passover and Shavuot. The deeply somber days that mark Holocaust Day and Memorial Day for the fallen of Israel's soldiers is balanced with joy as we mark 73 years of Independence and the Liberation of Jerusalem in 1967. The Jewish Pavilion is once again able to present programs in person to senior living facilities now that most seniors have received their double...
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2021 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 Hank Katzen. Former recipients have inclu...
JFS Orlando gives a warm welcome to their new Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry Assistant, Cameron Saldate. As JFS Orlando's Pantry assistant, Saldate comes in three times a week to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Pantry, including maintaining inventory, processing food orders and donations, stocking the Pantry, and serving clients. When asked about how his time at JFS Orlando has been so far, he said, "It's been great! Everyone is very welcoming, and it definitely feels like a family...
Sandi Trainor and her husband, Dick, live downtown in one of the buildings serviced by The Jewish Pavilion. They do not have grandchildren of their own, so they were eager to become “adoptive grandparents,” allowing them to connect to Jewish youth. Sandi said about her experience so far, “Being part of this wonderful program that will allow us to connect with adoptive grandkids makes us feel like we are part of a family and that we are accepted as grandparents.” Some of their more memorable experiences include their weekly virtual visits. “We d...
Temple Israel's Board and Ritual Committee wanted to find a special way to honor Rabbi Joshua Neely and the congregation's president, Dr. Bernie Kahn, for all of their work this past year in reopening the synagogue safely for in-person services and limited face-to-face learning at MAGAL, the Meitin Alliance for Growth and Learning religious school. Rabbi Neely and Dr. Kahn worked very hard to keep the community safe and engaged while resolving the many issues faced during the pandemic. The...
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2021 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 Hank Katzen. Former recipients have inclu...
This time of year, while everyone is honoring Jews who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the Jewish people and the holy land, here in the U.S. must think what we can do. This past Wednesday, CTeen of the Chabads in Maitland and North Orlando met at Nate's Shul in Longwood and volunteered for the Jewish National Fund to make cards of encouragement and art that will be used to decorate bomb shelters at the border city of Sderot. Sderot is less than a mile from the Gaza border and has in...
Temple Israel has some special senior programs planned for the summer. Senior Schmooze is a short, informal get-together catering to those 65 and older. On Sunday, June 6 from 12:30 to1 p.m. in the Rein Sanctuary at Temple Israel (50 S. Moss Road in Winter Springs), come enjoy the hilarious half-hour video, “Old Jews Telling Jokes.” The following month, on Sunday, July 11 from 1 to 2 p.m., the topic of “Where I Grew Up...” will be discussed by a panel of seniors from diverse regions of the country. Reminisce and share your own memories of grow...
Temple Israel invites the entire community to join the discussion and learn something new. Two informal chats are scheduled for May. On Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m., Rabbi Neely will talk about Jewish comedy. Grab a chair in the outside seating area of Zoës Kitchen at 150 S. SR 434 in Altamonte Springs, and get ready to laugh and learn. On Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m., the topic is oddball Jewish law, and the discussion will take place at the Roth Family JCC, 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. These casual chats are open to everyone with no...
Support the Holocaust Center by bidding on silent auction items through April 28. Attendance is not necessary. To register and bid on the beautifully designed Hope & Humanity centerpieces pictured above and many other art pieces and fabulous auction items plus amazing trips of a lifetime, please go to https://qtego.net/qlink/holocaustedu#silent-auction....
Heritage Florida Jewish News is accepting nominations for the 2021 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 Hank Katzen. Former recipients have inclu...
At the end of April, Chabad centers throughout metro Orlando will offer "This Can Happen," a new six-session course, running from April 27-June 1, by the acclaimed Rohr Jewish Learning Institute that will address a pressing question on many minds: Is the current situation going to get any better? "Many people nurse this idea that matters are getting progressively worse, and, fostered by much hysterical media and general dialogue, an environment of fear and despair is all too rampant," Rabbi...
The next Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando Zoom meeting will be held May 4 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Adam Brown, founder and director of the Avotaynu DNA Project, an academic multi-disciplinary study of the origins and migrations of the Jewish people with over 8,000 participants. DNA testing is now a well-established tool in the genealogist’s toolbox, and success stories appear almost daily announcing the reunion of long lost relatives and the solution to cold cases. Among Ashkenazi Jews, it also leads to challenges to u...
Losing a loved one can be very challenging and during the pandemic it was even worse. Families were unable to bury their loved ones or get together with friends and family for Shiva. While Zoom funerals and memorial services are better than nothing, they are not the same as in-person gatherings. The Jewish Pavilion is excited to announce that a free grief support group will be held outside at Cascade Heights in Longwood beginning the first week in May at 10:30 a.m. The dates are: May 5, May 12,...
Now is the time to register for Camp J this summer at the Rosen JCC, It runs June 7 to Aug. 6. Camp J offers a variety of summer camp options including Early Childhood, Basketball, Dance, Sports, Art and Rock N’ Roll sessions. To learn more about the best options for your kids check out https://camp.rosenjcc.org/ or camp@rosenjcc.org. The Rosen JCC is a non-profit operating in the Dr. Phillips area in southwest Orlando....
Shortly after the liberating feeling of celebration during the Passover holiday, the Jewish community is reminded, once again, that liberation can carry with it many scars that never go away. The Jewish community takes time out four days after the joyful Passover week to stand in silence, prayer and reflection to remember all those who lost their lives during the Holocaust in Europe. Several displays have been set up in senior living facilities by the Jewish Pavilion to help keep this solemn...
By Pamela Ruben Put away your tired old sweats, on Thursday, April 29, the Jewish Pavilion will be holding its annual fashion show. Live and in-person at Dillard’s Department Store (Altamonte Mall), the annual fashion show will raise funds for the Pavilion’s senior programs. For a dozen years, the annual ‘Spring into Fashion” show was a celebration of fashion, food and fun. According to Jewish Pavilion executive director, Nancy Ludin, “This year the fashion show means so much more. After a year of the pandemic shutting down the world for our s...
