
November 18, 2022
When to Give Up the Car Keys? There are certain signals that might mean it is time to give up the car keys. Unfortunately, very few seniors pay attention to these signs: You are nervous behind the wheel. Your reactions are too slow due to your vision. You have trouble...
November 11, 2022
Hydration Tips for Seniors As we age, the amount of fluid in our bodies begins to decrease. This means there are fewer water reserves available for your body to use as you get older. There is a lowered thirst response. The natural aging process weakens the body's...
September 16, 2022
What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is defined as “an intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.” It is a term under which five types of...
Keith in Israel: May 4, 2022
Today is Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. It’s very different here than in the United States. It’s not a 3-day weekend. There aren’t big sales or barbecues. It’s a solemn day. People wear white shirts to honor and remember those who lost their lives in...
Keith in Israel: May 3, 2022
Beit Issie Shapiro is a place I have heard about for nearly 20 years. It’s one of the preeminent advocates and programs for people with special needs in the world. They consult with the United Nations as well as many communities and organizations. Today I had the...
Keith in Israel: May 2, 2022
Haifa is a beautiful city with the Mediterranean Sea on the west and the Carmel Mountains on the east. It’s a city that thrives on coexistence and in many ways is a model to be replicated. Today started with a view of the Bahai Gardens from the top of the mountain. ...
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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...
Happy Holidays!
A great time was had by all at the RAISE annual holiday party. We enjoy seeing our RAISE alumni year after year.

Day 2 video: ‘I feel blessed to be here’
Orlando's Sara Buren, one of the 21-strong Orlando delegation in Israel, shares her thoughts about attending the...
Hello from Tel Aviv!
The 21 members of our Orlando MOMentum group had the privilege of attending the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly on Tuesday at the Tel Aviv Convention Center! We look forward to sharing more photos and updates throughout the trip!
Our journey begins …
I am excited about taking another group of Orlando moms to Israel for a trip of a lifetime. This is the 4th annual JWRP MOMentum trip that Orlando has participated in and my third. Nineteen local moms will spend 8 days in Israel as the beginning of a yearlong journey...