RAISE is Warming Hearts and Souls as They Transform Lives in the Community
By: Loren London, Director & Founder and Rachel Slavkin, Director of Employment & Education When our community locked down one year ago, RAISE did not patiently wait for the new normal and wonder what that would look and feel like. Although rolling out...
My Purim Paradise
When I was studying abroad in Israel 2 years ago, I was lucky enough to celebrate many Jewish holidays. Celebrating the spring holidays in Israel was incredible, and Purim was no exception. Purim has always been one of my favorite Jewish holidays. I love watching the...
Take Time to Celebrate You
By: Ashley Bundis, Marketing Director & Keith Dvorchik, Executive Director Alicia Keys says: "I recognized how important paying attention to the spirit and the soul is, in order to find yourself in a place that feels good. There has to be this inward dialogue and...
Day 4: Keith in Israel!
I had to set my alarm for 5 a.m. because we were leaving Jerusalem at the crack of dawn to travel to Masada and the Dead Sea. I’ve been to both about a dozen or so times, and they are both very cool and fun to explore. The only thing that stinks is the super early...
Day 3: Keith in Israel!
Every day that starts with an Israeli breakfast is a good one. Today was no exception. Amazing food, good company, and your choice of caffeine from the espresso machine. Then it was off to Yad Vashem. I have been to Yad Vashem many times—at least a dozen, and...
Day 2: Keith in Israel!
Anyone who has experience traveling understands the impact of jet lag. Having been to Israel many times, I knew it was crucial to stay awake as long as I could on Monday night so I could sleep through the night and wake up refreshed. Mission accomplished! Day 2...
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Congratulations to Employee of the Month – Jessica!
Jessica has been an appreciatedand valuable Employee of both the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry and the Roth Family JCC Fitness Center since October 2018. At JFS, Jessica has the important role of helping to unload boxes of food and preparing bags of food for...
Dell Hiring Program Aims To Create Opportunity For Adults With ASD
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/04/05/dell-hiring-program/26360/
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...
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).