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These spotlight stories, previously published in the Jacksonville Jewish News, show how your Federation dollars are helping Jews here and throughout the world.
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Making Aliyah: From Jacksonville to Jerusalem
Its early morning in Jerusalem, the sun hasn't even risen yet, but a frequent pre-dawn riser is Jacksonville native Aaron Abel, who laces up his sneakers for a jog through the student village on Mt. Scopus before a full day of classes at Hebrew U. This now normal routine once seemed unimaginable for this 19-year old Bolles High School graduate, who relishes his new home and his new surroundings.
Read Full StoryIts early morning in Jerusalem, the sun hasn't even risen yet, but a frequent pre-dawn riser is Jacksonville native Aaron Abel, who laces up his sneakers for a jog through the student village on Mt. Scopus before a full day of classes at Hebrew U. This now normal routine once seeme...
Read Full StoryIts early morning in Jerusalem, the sun hasn't even risen yet, but a frequent pre-dawn riser is Jacksonville native Aaron Abel, who laces up his sneakers for a jog through the studen...
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Jacksonville’s first fully Kosher restaurant coming to Mandarin
One more important piece to the puzzle that is the burgeoning Jewish community of Northeast Florida is set to drop into place in the Mandarin section of Jacksonville. Hero's Eatery is an authentic eat-in and takeout kosher restaurant with both inside and outside seating available. Hero's will be operated by Beth Beyer who has 15 years experience in catering and Sammi Morali who has another six managing the Jerusalem Grill in Ormond Beach.
Read Full StoryOne more important piece to the puzzle that is the burgeoning Jewish community of Northeast Florida is set to drop into place in the Mandarin section of Jacksonville. Hero's Eatery is an authentic eat-in and takeout kosher restaurant with both inside and outside seating available....
Read Full StoryOne more important piece to the puzzle that is the burgeoning Jewish community of Northeast Florida is set to drop into place in the Mandarin section of Jacksonville. Hero's Eatery ...
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Jewish Jacksonville family featured on TODAY Show for social media antics
Bradley Herbst came up with a creative way to spend time with his teenage daughter, and that is no texting or social media on the way to school or he’ll embarrass her by walking her into school wearing an outrageous costume. The father of two snaps photos every day in a new getup before taking her to school. The costumes have been a hit on social media and a way for him to get some much needed father-daughter time.
Read Full StoryBradley Herbst came up with a creative way to spend time with his teenage daughter, and that is no texting or social media on the way to school or he’ll embarrass her by walking her into school wearing an outrageous costume. The father of two snaps photos every day in a new getup...
Read Full StoryBradley Herbst came up with a creative way to spend time with his teenage daughter, and that is no texting or social media on the way to school or he’ll embarrass her by walking he...
Read Full StoryBradley Herbst came up with a creative way to spend time with his teenage daughter, and that is no texting or so...
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New Jewish cemetery opens on Jacksonville’s Southside
A new option for Jewish burials is now available to Jacksonville’s Jewish Community as Chabad, together with Hardage-Giddens announces the opening of ‘Sha-rei Shamayim Gardens’ at the Greenlawn Cemetery. Conveniently located on Jacksonville's Southside, Sha-arei Shamayim Gardens is surrounded by beauty.
Read Full StoryA new option for Jewish burials is now available to Jacksonville’s Jewish Community as Chabad, together with Hardage-Giddens announces the opening of ‘Sha-rei Shamayim Gardens’ at the Greenlawn Cemetery. Conveniently located on Jacksonville's Southside, Sha-arei Shamayim Gard...
Read Full StoryA new option for Jewish burials is now available to Jacksonville’s Jewish Community as Chabad, together with Hardage-Giddens announces the opening of ‘Sha-rei Shamayim Gardens’...
Read Full StoryA new option for Jewish burials is now available to Jacksonville’s Jewish Community as Chabad, together with H...
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Jax Jewish community celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut in style with event at JCA
On Sunday, April 30, after months of planning and hard work, the Jacksonville Jewish community got together to celebrate Israel’s 69th Independence Day. For the first time in many years, local agencies joined efforts and created a fun and educational event for the entire community. Thanks to the generous support of the Sisisky family, the celebrations were able to take place, offering the community a chance to experience Israeli culture first hand.
Read Full StoryOn Sunday, April 30, after months of planning and hard work, the Jacksonville Jewish community got together to celebrate Israel’s 69th Independence Day. For the first time in many years, local agencies joined efforts and created a fun and educational event for the entire communit...
Read Full StoryOn Sunday, April 30, after months of planning and hard work, the Jacksonville Jewish community got together to celebrate Israel’s 69th Independence Day. For the first time in many ...
Read Full StoryOn Sunday, April 30, after months of planning and hard work, the Jacksonville Jewish community got together to c...
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Jacksonville Jewish News' Summer Reading List
Jacksonville Jewish News' Summer Reading List - Check out these Jewish themed titles for people of all ages, including kids, tweens, teens, adults and seniors.
Read Full StoryJacksonville Jewish News' Summer Reading List - Check out these Jewish themed titles for people of all ages, including kids, tweens, teens, adults and seniors.
Read Full StoryJacksonville Jewish News' Summer Reading List - Check out these Jewish themed titles for people of all ages, including kids, tweens, teens, adults and seniors.
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Community Shlicha Dana Marmari educates kids on important Israeli holidays
In honor of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut, Torah Academy of Jacksonville was fortunate to benefit from one of the Jacksonville Jewish community’s most invaluable resources, our very own Shlicha, Dana Marmari. In early May, Marmari led the upper school in an interactive, multimedia assembly. She taught students about the history of the founding of the Israeli State and explained the sacrifice that so many of our brethren made to protect Jewish lives.
Read Full StoryIn honor of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut, Torah Academy of Jacksonville was fortunate to benefit from one of the Jacksonville Jewish community’s most invaluable resources, our very own Shlicha, Dana Marmari. In early May, Marmari led the upper school in an interactive, multime...
Read Full StoryIn honor of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut, Torah Academy of Jacksonville was fortunate to benefit from one of the Jacksonville Jewish community’s most invaluable resources, our v...
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Jacksonville’s teen delegation heads to Israel for P2G summer exchange
A group of four teens from Jacksonville will have the experience of a lifetime this summer as they are all participating in the Israel Partnership's Summer Teen Exchange Program. The local Jewish community is excited to have these young women representing Northeast Florida in Israel in late June. The foursome consists of Rose Blumenfeld, Barbie Goldstein, Zoe Mail and Sydney Teitelbaum. They will be joined by three other teens from throughout the southeast, including Richmond ...
Read Full StoryA group of four teens from Jacksonville will have the experience of a lifetime this summer as they are all participating in the Israel Partnership's Summer Teen Exchange Program. The local Jewish community is excited to have these young women representing Northeast Florida in Israe...
Read Full StoryA group of four teens from Jacksonville will have the experience of a lifetime this summer as they are all participating in the Israel Partnership's Summer Teen Exchange Program. The...
Read Full StoryA group of four teens from Jacksonville will have the experience of a lifetime this summer as they are all parti...
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