The wives of local Chabad rabbis play a unique and important role in our Jewish community, and each of these remarkable women has an equally remarkable story to tell
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This local grad is a standout tennis player at West Point
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Did you know Orlando has a sister city in Israel? Thanks to the Jewish Federation, the bond between the cities is strong, and you’re encouraged to pay our sister city a visit
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With the help of a supportive community, the Gluck sisters are spreading happiness to those in need, both young and old
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“The greatest reward about this project is that I am providing a resource for the community while also learning a lot about the virus and its impact.”"
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Local young adults are stepping up to help their neighbors as the pandemic wears on
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Check out the surprisingly local ties to the famous Harlem Wizards basketball team
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With roots in the local Jewish community, this popular group of singers is finding new ways to survive and thrive
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It may sound odd, but it’s true, and countless disadvantaged students at Winter Park High School are so glad it is
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It’s not easy getting a bunch of seniors to connect via Zoom, but for this JCC staffer, it’s as essential as it is satisfying
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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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