For these local families, the gift of shelter to those escaping war in Ukraine brightens the lives of all involved
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Meet two of the local men who’ve helped create the synagogues, community centers, and other buildings that bring us all together
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Local veterans reflect on Jewish life in the military
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South Korean twins, separated at birth, were both adopted and raised by Jewish families from different corners of America (including our own community!). It’s simply too much coincidence to be a coincidence.
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This Lake Mary 72-year-old Runs 100 miles to prove age (and distance) are just numbers
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Really?! Yes, really. Meet two of our community’s merriest mensches who, with red suit and white beard, spread Christmas cheer
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Now in the cast of Funny Girl, this local actress is making her Broadway dreams come true
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Her debut children’s book includes a foreword by David Copperfield and endorsements from more of magic’s biggest stars, but the story’s charming origin and empowering message for young girls is the real beauty of this trick
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Leader of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Jacobsen is an in-demand conductor, a protégé of Yo-Yo Ma, and a fierce advocate for the arts in Central Florida
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We’d like to introduce you to two intriguing women: one is an established artist who specializes in the genre of papermaking, while the other excels at being the inspiration for many different works of art.
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When she’s not helping build a stronger and better Jewish community here in Central Florida, this organizer extraordinaire is working tirelessly to keep her enormous family connected in spectacular fashion
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This accomplished local poet partners with musicians near and far to turn her Holocaust-themed poems into song
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In the Summer ’22 edition of J Life magazine, we launched a new arts section and introduced you to a couple of talented visual artists. Our featured creatives in that issue were oil painter Bonnie Shapiro of Winter Springs and Steampunk artist Sion Dana of Heathrow. In this issue, we’d like you to meet two more fabulous creatives in our local Jewish community. One is an accomplished portrait artist with a solo show on tap, and the other is a versatile textile artist who is starting life anew.
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He’s written for TV shows like PEN15 and Ms. Marvel, and Josh Levine’s writing career began right here in elementary school.
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A healthy partnership – literally! – between local JCCs and Orlando Ballet is helping seniors be well and kids be creative
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Local grad Maya Gluck leads an international organization of young men and women who strive to ensure our brightest days are ahead
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A pair of local advocates bring Dementia-friendly Dining to Central Florida, a new initiative that helps families of those battling dementia and Alzheimer’s enjoy an evening out in harmony
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A Winter Springs woman traveled halfway around the world to meet a man whose parents were saved by her family during the Holocaust – and bring more than 80 years of history full circle
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