His son needs socialization, and he wants the community to better understand autism, so this local dad came up with a deliciously fun way to help all involved
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What began as a scramble to survive has become a mission to serve for the team behind the Toasted food truck
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Local women battling postpartum depression have a new homegrown resource that is here to help
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This interior designer by trade is an up-and-coming star in the Central Florida arts scene
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A local family’s generosity is helping area students who’ve suffered unthinkable loss
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Publisher’s note: You might remember Dr. Peter Gold from the inaugural issue of J Life magazine back in fall 2017. He survived a brutal shooting in New Orleans and bounced back from the tragedy to start a nonprofit organization for inner-city kids. Peter and his dad, Dr. Robert Gold of Longwood, recently appeared on the TV show The Wall, so now they have another story to tell – and this one is a lot more fun.
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You’ve seen them on TV predicting the weather, recapping games, and breaking news. They’re Emmy and AP award winners and a diverse and impressive bunch. But they all share a Jewish heritage – plus a happy-to-help willingness to broadcast on Christmas.
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They grew up here, went to school here, and eventually said goodbye. When it came time to raise a family or plant some roots, though, they all decided to come back. Meet some new(ish) neighbors who prove you can, indeed, come home again.
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Recently, the creative baker, who has no formal culinary training, competed on the show Chopped Sweets (a spinoff of the famous cooking show Chopped, but with a sugary twist).
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Local grad Blayze Teicher earns a prestigious directing fellowship at a pivotal time in the entertainment industry
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A familiar face – and voice – to the local Jewish community, Talia Osteen is earning rave reviews for her hilarious new short film, The Shabbos Goy
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Renowned artist and writer Joanne Fink – known for her Zenspirations line of art books – has been named Seminole County’s Artist of the Year for 2020.
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When asked what they want to be when they grow up, most kids have a pretty specific answer. But for 12-year-old actor Jacob Laval, he just knew he wanted to work – and right away.
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J Life’s own Jill Cousins joins the ranks of Central Florida’s sewing soldiers.
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He endured prejudice and pain, but the man behind Central Florida’s favorite challah bread reflects on his career with sweet satisfaction.
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Tracing the history and genealogy of Jewish families is uniquely challenging but immensely rewarding. If you want to learn more about your own family’s legacy, there’s an outstanding local organization ready to help.
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A unique partnership between the Holocaust Center and a local Catholic school helps young students preserve the stories of Survivors and Liberators.
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This husband-and-wife team of Jewish leaders brought two unique community groups together to help ease the emotional toll of COVID-19.
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