With anti-Semitism on the rise, the Anti-Defamation League is redoubling its efforts to help – all backed by a passionate advocate with strong ties to Central Florida’s Jewish community
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This prolific local painter and author constantly reinvents herself
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As a gallerist, this local woman brings a different and important perspective to the world of art
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Local authors help preserve the lessons of the Holocaust and teach future generations about the high cost of hate
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In our ongoing series of stories about multi-generation family businesses, we meet the First Family of Central Florida’s sweet tooth
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Orlando and Jerusalem may be their homes, but for this adventurous couple, the highways and byways of America are where they live
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Meet the founders of the Jewish Chamber of Commerce, an emerging organization dedicated to connecting the community in new and prosperous ways
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No matter their background or level of observance, Orlando-area Jewish teens looking to connect with their peers have several youth group options, whether their interests are strictly social, focused on faith, community-conscious, or even entrepreneurial. With the support of their national organizations plus proximity to Central Florida’s famous attractions, these local chapters can offer a variety of well-planned events that appeal to all types of teens.
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Meet some of the men and women with special needs who have found purpose and success thanks to this local organization
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Dana Nichols brings her impressive nonprofit pedigree to the homegrown cancer-fighting foundation Cannonball Kids’
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One of America’s hottest up-and-coming entrepreneurs is giving back by helping students at his alma mater learn new and different ways to launch a lucrative career
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Our friends at The Jewish Pavilion often introduce us to incredible Jewish seniors in our community who have remarkable stories to tell... and we love to share them! Meet Zelda Siskind, 93 years young, who helped build the post-war Jewish community in Sanford.
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A local cufflink enthusiast is collecting pairs from across the country to keep the stories behind them alive
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This homegrown songwriter is making his mark on New York City and in theatrical venues around the world
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Meet several prominent Jewish sportswriters and broadcasters in the Orlando area – including J Life’s own Jill Cousins
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Two powerful new community partnerships are helping Jewish Family Services expand its counseling programs to more local students
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Central Florida Hillel celebrates two decades of service to the Jewish community at UCF and beyond
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Marilyn Crotty recently earned a Lifetime Achievement Award for her half-century of service to the local League of Women Voters
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