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12 Neighbors Network keeps local seniors engaged 16 Local mom turns experience hosting refugees into charming children’s book 18 Longtime Canine Companions volunteer is full of puppy love
28 Chaim Society unites Jewish medical professionals 38 The Bridge Theatre brings The Diary of Anne Frank back for local students this fall 42 JNF-USA leads humanitarian efforts in Israel
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A Little Bit of Hocus Pocus When it’s Dress Like a Magician or Wizard Day at The Roth
Family JCC’s Camp J, Estelle Kimlat doesn’t have to look very far for inspiration. This young camper dressed up as her own father, Kostya Kimlat, a real-life professional sleight- of-hand magician, theatrical mentalist, and founder of the magician booking company, See Magic Live. Hundreds of kids had a blast this summer at Camp J, and now that school is back in session, we’re already wishing someone would wave a magic wand and transport us to next summer.
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In the Central Florida community, everyone’s from somewhere, right? With our region’s culture steeped in tourism and domestic/international travel, we’re never shy about welcoming new faces from around the country and the world, and the local Jewish community recently rolled out the red carpet for a trio of new leaders from as far away as Australia! ON THE COVER
Cover photo by Chip Colandreo
They’ve come to Central Florida to lead essential Jewish agencies that serve kids, college students, and elder adults. Turn to page 6 to meet Marylander Dr. Brocha Baum-Margolese, Missourian Rabbi Jordan Gerson, and Australian Wayne Green.
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