Orlando Jewish Life

Orlando Jewish Life

Outside of Temple Israel’s synagogue, there are many opportunities to participate in Jewish life and community in Greater Orlando. The following organizations foster partnerships, pride, social services, and a foundation for Jewish life here and in Israel.

JEWISH LIFE

The Roth Family JCC and the Jewish Federation of Central Florida have joined to together under a programming the umbrella Shalom Orlando.

851 N. Maitland Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
407-645-5933
shalomorlando.org

Rosen Jewish Community Center

11184 Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32836
407-387-5330
www.rosenjcc.org

Central Florida Hillel

3925 Lockwood Blvd
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-382-2658
https://www.centralfloridahillel.org/

Serving Jewish students by offering engaging and meaningful program opportunities that connect students to each other, to their schools, and to the greater Jewish community. Schools that participate in Central Florida Hillel include:

University of Central Florida
Rollins College
Stetson University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Barry College of Law

JEWISH EDUCATION

Jewish Academy of Orlando
K-5 Jewish Day School North of Orlando

851 N. Maitland Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
407-647-0713
https://www.jewishacademyorlando.org/

Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

Melton, a project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is transformative, pluralistic learning at its finest. The Melton program provides high-quality, text-based interactive Jewish study by offering a curriculum that is world-class; informing, and inspiring students from all knowledge levels and backgrounds.

Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando

851 N. Maitland Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
407-645-5933
https://orlandojewishfed.org/learning/

SUPPORT SERVICES AND OUTREACH

Jewish Family Services (JFS Orlando)

Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (JFS Orlando) provides services to stabilize individuals and families in crisis and enhances the quality of life across generations to all members of the Central Florida community. Programs include counseling services, emergency services, family stabilization, and volunteer services.

Jewish Family Services

2100 Lee Road, Suite A

Winter Park, FL 32789

407-644-7593

www.jfsorlando.org

The Jewish Pavilion

The Jewish Pavilion enhances the lives of residents in independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities throughout Central Florida by providing visitation, Shabbat services, holiday festivities, intergenerational celebrations, musicals, educational courses, and other programs, making our seniors feel connected to a loving community. Staff and volunteers visit seniors in more than 50 independent, assisted living, and long-term care facilities. Services and programs are open to residents of all faiths.

407-678-9363

https://www.jewishpavilion.org/

Kinneret Apartments and Council on Aging

Founded in 1968 by the Jewish community under Federal HUD programs, Kinneret Apartments offers affordable housing for independent older adults and the Kinneret Council on Aging (KCOA) provides amenities and social activities to enhance the lives of the residents and meet their physical, social, and psychological needs.

515 S. Delaney Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida

851 N. Maitland Avenue

Maitland, FL 32751

MEDIA

Heritage Jewish News
Local, weekly Jewish newspaper

207 O’Brien Road
Fern Park, FL 32730
407-834-8787
[email protected]
https://www.heritagefl.com/

J Life Magazines
Local, quarterly Jewish magazine from Lake Mary Life Publishing and The Roth Family JCC.

https://www.jlifeorlando.com/

Kehillah: A History of Jewish Life in Greater Orlando

Originally presented as an exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center, this website tells the vibrant story of the Jewish community’s past and present in the Orlando area.

https://orlandojewishhistory.com/

KOSHER FOOD

Winn-Dixie in Fern Park
While Most Publix and Winn-Dixie stores have small kosher shelves, this Winn-Dixie stocks a very large selection of kosher items including fresh meats, frozen goods, and more.

7800 S US Hwy 17 92 #160
Fern Park, FL 32730
407-339-1593

Kosher Grill
This is the closest certified kosher restaurant in the area. They have a nice menu with a good selection of mostly Israeli-style foods.

5615 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
407-392-2292
https://www.koshergrillorlando.com/menu