Welcome to the Monday Ma Nishma, a weekly e-newsletter brought to you by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando to better connect you to Central Florida's Jewish Community.   

What is Ma Nishma (מה נשמע)? It's Hebrew for "What's Up."  

On November 23rd, the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs celebrated its First Annual Man of the Year celebration.  The event recognized four outstanding men from local conservative synagogues.  Each was honored for their many accomplishments to the Jewish community.   We are so glad to highlight the following honorees!

Dr. Neil Silverstein, Congregation Beth Am - Longwood  

David Pelzman, Temple Beth Sholom - Melbourne

Joe Ihns, Temple Israel - Winter Springs

Richard Schwartz, Congregation Oveh Shalom - Maitland

Test your Jewish knowledge!
 Q: Who was the first Hebrew writer to win a Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1966?

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Jewish Words of Wisdom:Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action. - W.J. Cameron

Monday, November 24th, Doors open at 7:00 p.m., Program starts at 7:30 p.m.

 The State of World Jewry: Alan Dershowitz and Deborah Lipstadt with Jeff Greenfield

As conflicts in Israel and other areas of the world persist, new waves of anti-Semitism are being reported. 

What are the challenges and threats facing the Jewish people today? In the US, Europe, Israel, and elsewhere? Will anti-semitism ever be eradicated? Join outspoken law professor Alan Dershowitz and renowned historian Deborah Lipstadt as they discuss and debate many facets of this timely and important issue. 

Post conversation "The Take-Away" with Senior Rabbi Aaron D. Rubinger Deborah Lipstadt is the Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish and Holocaust Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Alan M. Dershowitz is Brooklyn native who has been called "Israel's single most visible defender - the Jewish state's lead attorney in the court of public opinion." Jeff Greenfield, a veteran political, media and culture reporter and analyst, has spent more than thirty years on network television.

Tickets: $10 each (No charge for all students) Refreshments will be served

Broadcasted to Congregation Ohev Shalom (613 Concourse Parkway South Maitland, FL 32751)

407.298.4650

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11/24 Live from 92nd St. Y:  The State of World Jewry brought to you by the Roth JCC of Greater Orlando and Congregation Ohev Shalom

11/27 Thanksgiving

12/3 Life & Legacy Kick-off, offered by Top Jewish Foundation at 6pm

12/3 Holiday Boutique at JCC's Rosen Southwest Orlando Campus

12/3 Boundless Judaism Seminar at Temple Israel at 7pm

12/6 Founder's Ball at Temple Israel at 6pm

12/7 SOJC Holiday Boutique at 9am

12/7 Hanukarnival at Roth JCC of Greater Orlando at 1pm

12/7 Miracle in Entebbe - An Evening with Sassi Reuven at 7pm

12/11 Jewish Pavilion Connections Membership Event and Volunteer Recognition at 11am

12/11 Jewish Academy of Orlando Casino Night at 7pm 

12/13 Roth JCC Saturday Night Out Pajama Party at 5:30pm

12/14 SOJC Community Yard Sale at 8am

12/14 Concert & Hannukah Celebration featuring Beth Schafer and Band at Mead Gardens at 3:30pm

12/14 Conversations with the Rabbi at Brown's Deli at 4pm

12/16 Orlando Torah Academy Chanukah Extravaganza at 5pm

12/16 Jewish Friends Club of Kings Ridge Clermont Chanukah Party at Temple L'Chayim at 6pm

12/17-12/24 Chanukah

12/23 Jewish Heritage Night with the Orlando Magic at 6pm

12/29 Magevet Concert at CRJ at 7pm

Visit the Community Calendar for details and a full listing of community events. 

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