As Good as Gold
An avid runner and Dr. Phillips resident chases down his dreams at the Jewish Olympics
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In-depth stories from Jewish life in Central Florida. · 291 stories
Tennis, Anyone?
A Lake Nona resident serves up great coaching at the Maccabiah Games, helping Team USA tennis players bring home nearly two dozen medals
Changing Hearts & Minds
The Bridge Theatre opens its 2026-2027 season with The Diary of Anne Frank, a classic play that remains as relevant today as ever
Drawn to Disney
A Winter Garden artist with deep ties to Mickey Mouse inspires others to tap into their own creative side
A Room With a View to the Past
In Israel, Benjy Gotlib visits a museum room honoring his great-uncle Shaul Shamash.
Strengthening Our Seniors
JFS Orlando partners with the S’firot Foundation to better support Jewish older adults throughout Central Florida
A World of Jewish Joy Right Here at Home
A two-year grant brings new Jewish cultural programs to seniors across 40 communities.
Jewish Aging in Greater Orlando
What Central Florida’s older Jewish adults need, from the S’firot Foundation’s study.
A Place To Belong
WOW Chavurah fosters a sense of connection and kinship within southwest Orlando’s diverse Jewish community
A High-Energy Hanukkah
Chabad of South Orlando is planning several family-friendly celebrations to entertain and connect local communities for the holiday
Prepare for LatkePalooza!
The first LatkePalooza serves up a longtime Pargh family latke recipe.
I Wrote a Blog Post From My Couch. Dave Matthews Answered From a Stage.
What a rock star, a lifetime of muscle memory, and an antisemitic chant taught me about losing home – and speaking up anyway
Music to Her Ears
A Winter Park resident is one of the main reasons why the world’s largest online collection of Jewish music is available for all to hear
A Special Journey
Three local adults with disabilities experience a Birthright Israel trip that is memorable, meaningful, and fully accessible
Rocket Man
An Orlando photographer captures stunning images of our nation’s quest to explore space – including the historic launch of Artemis II
WOWing the Community
WOW Chavurah is making an impact in Southwest Orlando by offering much-needed opportunities for Jewish connection
There’s No Place Like Home
The new rabbi at Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation fosters pride in Judaism with energized services and innovative programming
Bringing History to Life
A Hagerty High teacher leads Seminole County’s only Holocaust Studies class.
Walk, Don’t Run!
A Maitland woman competes in marathons on all seven continents, walking instead of running to savor every moment
The Long Journey Home To Say Goodbye
Jewish Mom
Blazing a Trail
The unstoppable Marcia Jo Zerivitz has made it her life’s work to chronicle the history and contributions of Jews in Florida
A Detour Into Our Own History
An anniversary detour to Miami’s Jewish Museum of Florida turned up family history.
Tapping Into My Girl Power – jGirls+, That Is!
A local teen shares her year on jGirls+ Magazine’s editorial board.
Faith in Bloom
Two Central Florida natives create a coming-of-age film about loss, love, and the search for spirituality