Israel-UAE deal delivers hope
August 13, 2020, marked a huge day for the State of Israel. For the first time since the landmark 1994 agreement with Jordan, Israel announced a new peace deal. This normalization of relations with the United Arab Emirates, an agreement known as the Abraham Accord, is...
Let’s make some joyful noise
In the era of COVID-19, we are facing challenges to all that we once knew. As we make all our events virtual, wear face masks wherever we go, and back up a few more steps in the checkout line, it’s clear that we’re living in a changed world that isn’t changing back...
So much to explore
As we begin June we start a new reality. Florida is in phase 2 of reopening, and we are seeing our Jewish community begin to gather again. From synagogues holding both virtual and drive-in services to the Rosen and Roth Family JCCs opening their early childhood...
Digging deeper on the complex issue of Middle East conflict
At the Taste of Melton this week we explored the ever-evolving Middle East Political Landscape. It was a class that was up to the minute, with speeches just delivered to populations across the Middle East within the last month. During the beginning of the lesson,...
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RAISE Thanks Robin Hoffman and Alexis Latimore!
RAISE is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to film a Promotional Video thanks to the generosity of Robin Hoffman and Alexis Latimore. Robin Hofmann of Hoffy's Heart is the producer of Bake With Me, a YouTube video series that gives a voice to individuals...
RAISE Employee of the Month
Isabelle has been an Employee of the JCC Fitness Center since October 2018 and recently, an appreciated member of the JCC office staff. At the fitness center, Isabelle works to keep the gym equipment sparkling clean and sanitized and the towels washed, dried, folded...
Mia named RAISE Employee of the Month!
Mia has been a valuable RAISE Employee and member of the JCC and the Jewish Academy of Orlando staff October 2018. At the JCC, Mia helps to sort the mail, scan papers, vacuum the offices, and do any needed clerical work. At the Jewish Academy of Orlando, Mia assists...
Getting ready for Shabbat
Friday morning report from Israel by our JWRP MOMentum Orlando delegation.
Visiting the Kotel and other sites
While visiting the Western Wall on Thursday, Michelle Sheplan talks about some of the powerful experiences she has had so far on the MOMentum trip.
Representing Orlando in the desert!
Our delegation traveled to the desert in Israel on Thursday, where we proudly unfurled our Jewish Federation/JOIN banner. (The trip is co-organized and subsidized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando and JOIN Orlando).