RAISE Continues to Rise
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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In-depth stories from Jewish life in Central Florida. · 291 stories
She Gets the Ball Rolling
Dana Nichols brings her impressive nonprofit pedigree to the homegrown cancer-fighting foundation Cannonball Kids’
Harvard in the House
A rising entrepreneur helps students at his alma mater launch their own careers.
The Legend of Zelda
Meet Zelda Siskind, 93, who helped build the post-war Jewish community.
Off the Cuff Memories
A local cufflink enthusiast is collecting pairs from across the country to keep the stories behind them alive
Power of the Pen
This homegrown songwriter is making his mark on New York City and in theatrical venues around the world
The Sports Reporters
Meet several prominent Jewish sportswriters and broadcasters in the Orlando area – including J Life ’s own Jill Cousins
Nice Work, Partner
Two powerful new community partnerships are helping Jewish Family Services expand its counseling programs to more local students
Here's to Hillel
Central Florida Hillel celebrates two decades of service to the Jewish community at UCF and beyond
League of a Lifetime
Marilyn Crotty recently earned a Lifetime Achievement Award for her half-century of service to the local League of Women Voters
A Room of their Own
Local philanthropists make a major contribution to create a mental-health oasis for students at Lake Mary High School
A Birthday With a Purpose
For her 95th birthday, Holocaust survivor Helen Greenspun raised money so history’s lessons live on.
Encore, Encore!
The HaZamir Orlando teen choir welcomes a new conductor and is seeking prospective members to join its ranks
She's a Jewel
To honor her brother, this local woman turned her favorite hobby into a major fundraiser to support mental health
Act NOW
Winter Park High’s new NOW Club president gives students a voice for change.
Community Connection is in the House
Central Florida’s first Moishe House opens, and its young residents are reviving Jewish life.
Art for All to Experience
Local Jewish artists help create a unique exhibit for the visually impaired
Lifetimes of Giving
Super Volunteers Dolores Indek and Lottie Cohen have spent their lives serving others.
Local Legacies- Businesses That Span The Generations
In the first of an ongoing series, we meet local entrepreneurs who have worked together for generations to put the family in family business
Word of Mouth
Three local bakers have turned their cravings for classic Jewish cuisine into taste-budding businesses
Help is on the Way
A local nurse practitioner delivers hope and healing, here and abroad.
Rosen JCC Takes the Stage
A new theater group for kids and adults is bringing The Rosen JCC’s Town Square initiative to life
Show Me Your Sukkah
Local families share their experience and tips for building a sukkah.
Culture Club
Hitchcock meets ballet? An innovative show presented by the nonprofit Cultural Arts Foundation of America promises to be frighteningly good.