We put out an all-call on Facebook for leaders of Jewish youth groups, and these are just some of the remarkable teens who responded. Look for more profiles in the next issue of J Life, and if you or your child/grandchild would like to be featured, connect with us at Dori@JLifeOrlando.com.
Read MoreThey experienced 9/11 firsthand as a family. They did it again at the Pulse nightclub. They grieved together when one of them was severely shot and almost died. Their family dynamic is undeniable, so much so that the entire Green family migrated to Central Florida over the past 15 years seemingly by seniority, starting with the two oldest sons in 2005.
Read MoreElla Dragosavac loves a good challenge. So when her mom, Susana Huaman, asked her if she’d like to compete in the Pan American Maccabi Games, even though Ella didn’t know anything about it, the young gymnast was eager to give it a try.
Read MoreFor more than two decades, CRJ and Ohev Shalom have teamed up to help the homeless in Central Florida.
Read MoreFor 130 years, the Jewish Educational Loan Fund has been helping college students make their dreams come true.
Read MoreJanine will appear in The Animatronicans and its sequel, The Animatronicans: Under New Management in October at the Orlando Museum of Art. The sitcom-style shows, about the private lives of theme-park animatronic characters, were blockbuster hits at the Orlando Fringe. For tickets, visit OrlandoFringe.org.
Read More“Seniors are too often overlooked. They have so much wisdom to impart if we just take the time to listen.” Sharon Weil
Read MoreFor Samantha Allen, this summer was all about exploring her roots. The teen’s journey of self-discovery took her from a Jewish youth camp in North Carolina to a cultural-immersion program in Ireland.
Read More“Between the four of us, we have about 200 years of business experience,” says Howard. “We want to make sure these organizations are successful – we’re here for the long haul.”
Read MoreOrrin was a rabbinic intern for three years at Congregation B’nai Amoona in St. Louis, Missouri. Once he was ordained, he took his first full-time job as that same synagogue’s assistant rabbi. Life was good, but all roads pointed Orrin back home to Central Florida.
Read MoreThe son of iconic Central Florida hotelier Harris Rosen loved dogs, colorful socks, and giving to others. The foundation that bears Adam’s name will combine all those things into its charitable mission.
Read MoreThose in marketing, communication, and public relations are brand storytellers by nature. But these three local leaders of the industry have found unique ways to tell the story of humankind, and pay it forward.
Read MoreFaith is a fundamental part of Joanne's personal life and a key component of much of her artwork. Her Zenspirations line includes Bible, prayer, and scripture journaling books and Expressions of Faith coloring books and calendars.
Read More“My father lived an extraordinary life,” Joanie says. “I knew I wanted to write something about him, but I didn’t know what I was going to write until I found these letters. I never would have dreamed that I was going to be doing this now, but I absolutely feel I am doing what I was meant to do.”
Read More
