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First Cohort Of Wounded IDF Veterans With PTSD Completes Practical Electronics Engineers Training, Immediately Hired By IAI Jewish Connection News Jul 29, 2026 Israel Sci-Tech Schools (ISTS) Rehovot College Recently Marked A Significant Milestone: The Completion Of The First Cohort Of A Unique Program Training Wounded IDF And Security Forces Veterans - The Majority Of Whom Live With PTSD - As Electronics Engineers, In Partnership With Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) And Atidim. 18 graduates of the program - all wounded IDF and security forces veterans, the majority of whom also carry the invisible wounds of PTSD - completed a 17-month professional training course and will now join the workforce at Israel Aerospace Industries. Their academic achievements rank among the highest recorded at the college in recent years. The program was born out of a deep understanding shared by ISTS Rehovot College, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Atidim: there is a moral obligation to offer a new path forward in life to those who gave everything for their country. What began as an employment initiative became, for the staff who accompanied the students, an undertaking rooted in giving, mutual responsibility, and care. Behind every student in the class was a story of heroism, profound loss, and the invisible, ongoing struggle of living with PTSD. The college quickly understood that this was a unique class, requiring extraordinary investment and sensitivity. Beyond its employment dimension, the coursework served as a critical pillar in each student's personal rehabilitation. Israel Aerospace Industries, in turn, gained skilled, high-quality personnel, while the graduates gained a genuine opportunity to build a stable professional future. Following the tremendous success of the first cohort, ISTS Rehovot College has begun recruiting a second cohort in the same format. Those involved see this as proof that combining social sensitivity with technological excellence is the key to genuine rehabilitation and national growth. "At Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network, we believe that education is the driving force leading the society of tomorrow. This means not only imparting knowledge and skills, but enabling every individual to build their own future, rehabilitate, develop, and find their place in Israeli society," said Raz Frohlich, CEO of Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network. "This program perfectly embodies our vision: bridging advanced technological education, social responsibility, and a deep belief in the human capacity to grow even out of crisis. The students who took part in it chose to press forward, acquire a profession, and build their future. In doing so, they are not only changing their own life stories - but they are also partners in building tomorrow's society." See the photo below of the graduates (shown from behind for security reasons) with the program leadership. Credit: Courtesy of Israel Sci-Tech Schools (ISTS). About Israel Sci-Tech Schools: Founded in 1949, Israel Sci-Tech Schools is Israel’s largest independent charter school network, educating 100,000 students across 264 middle and high schools, vocational training centers, and colleges of practical engineering in 54 municipalities. The network delivers inclusive, life-changing iSTEAM education (innovation, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to students from all backgrounds—Jewish (secular to Haredi), Muslim, Christian, Bedouin, and Druze—regardless of gender, religion, or socio-economic status. Through academic excellence and values-driven leadership, the network empowers students to succeed in high-demand 21st-century careers and helps close social and economic gaps in Israeli society. Previous Next

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Book Early, Earn More: Lock In Your Family's Perfect Spring Getaway By Family Features Apr 16, 2026 If Winter's Chill Has You Dreaming Of Sunshine And Quality Time Together, It's The Perfect Moment To Start Planning Your Next Family Getaway. Spring Break May Feel Far Off, But Booking Early Means More Time To Look Forward To Reconnecting With The Whole Family In A Destination Full Of Enriching Experiences. Whether You're Seeking Excitement Or A Laid-Back Escape To Recharge, Now's The Time To Plan And Take Advantage Of The Season's Most Rewarding Offers. Designed for connection and comfort - from studios to sprawling three-bedroom suites - each Hyatt Vacation Club resort offers a resort experience with a refined sense of home, featuring fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, in-unit washers and dryers, and private balconies. Guests can linger over morning coffee, share home-cooked meals or unwind with a glass of wine under the stars. The in-room experience is just as exceptional as what awaits beyond it: luxurious pools, unique on-site activities, fine dining and more. Every detail is crafted to bring families and groups together, blending the ease of vacation with the inviting warmth of home. With more than 20 residential-style resorts sprinkled across North America and the Caribbean, the resorts offer guests and World of Hyatt members a chance to slow down and immerse in local experiences, breathtaking scenery or shared experiences that linger long after you leave. From ocean breezes in Key West to Pacific views in Cabo, Hyatt Vacation Club resorts offer freedom to explore and rewards that keep you coming back. For a limited time, members who register by Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, can earn 3,000 Bonus Points per night (up to 30,000 total) for stays at participating properties through Sunday, March 29th, 2026, just in time to make your spring break escape even more rewarding. When planning your spring break destination, consider these inspirational places that offer spacious accommodations, and find more information by visiting: www.Hyatt.com/HVC-3K-points . Your Gateway to Sedona's Great Outdoors: At Hyatt Vacation Club at Pinon Pointe, just off historic Route 66 in Sedona, Arizona, adventure begins right outside your door. Explore scenic hiking trails, ancient Native American ruins and landmarks that define this stunning desert landscape. Surrounded by Sedona's iconic red rocks, this Southwest retreat offers cozy studios and spacious two-bedroom villas - each with a full kitchen, living area, furnished balcony or patio and a fireplace. Guests can also enjoy a heated outdoor pool with desert views and curated on-site programming, from self-guided art walks to chakra and crystal workshops, that explore Sedona's spiritual history. Your Home Base on the California Coast: Perched high above the Pacific near the charming town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn is a haven for couples, friends and families seeking both comfort and adventure. Spacious, residential-style suites with kitchens and private bedrooms make it easy to settle in while Big Sur's dramatic coastline calls you to explore. Drive the cliffs of Highway 1, hike hidden trails, unwind on sun-drenched beaches or toast the sunset with a glass of local wine. For those looking to immerse themselves even further, enjoy live piano performances in the lobby and guided botanical walks at the resort. Relaxation, Reimagined in the Texas Hill Country: Set amid 39 acres of rolling Hill Country landscape, Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch invites guests to slow down and soak it all in. Float along an 800-foot lazy river, roast s'mores by your personal firepit or catch a movie under the stars. Surrounded by an award-winning golf course and 39 acres of lush landscaping and nature trails, this ranch-inspired haven encourages guests to enjoy the outdoors. If you're looking for fun on-site experiences for the family - or a chance to make new friends - you can enjoy guacamole-making classes and karaoke. Soak Up the Spirit of Puerto Rico: Soak up the beauty and charm of Puerto Rico from Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, surrounded by warm tropical breezes, turquoise waters and Caribbean elegance. Set just 25 miles from historic San Juan along a prime stretch of famed Dorado Beach, this secluded seaside resort invites you to experience paradise with direct beach access, whirlpools and on-site activities like salsa dancing and art tours. Source: Hyatt Corporation Previous Next

Keller’s Korner - Jewish In Olympic Hockey: 1936 & 2026 By Neil Keller Mar 16, 2026 Welcome To Keller’s Korner. When Jack Hughes Slapped The Overtime Goal Into The Net That Lifted The Usa Men’s Hockey Team To Olympic Gold, My Mind Went To Another Jewish Hockey Hero. Ninety years earlier, Rudi Ball stood at the center of a very different Olympic drama. He was the only Jewish athlete to compete for Germany at the 1936 winter Olympic Games, where his performance represented a remarkable and little known act of Jewish resilience under the thumb of the Nazi regime. As a collector of Jewish sports memorabilia, I happen to own three of the very few surviving Rudi Ball 1933 German cigarette trading cards as Hitler wanted to burn things of Jews. I also happen to live in South Florida, where the U.S. men’s team traveled to celebrate their win in Milan. I wanted to share the story of Rudi Ball with Jack Hughes and his brother Quinn, as well as a third Jewish player on the national team, Jeremy Swayman. It’s not my typical milieu, but I made my way on Monday to the nightclub E11even Miami with two Ball cards in hand. There, I got a chance to tell Jack Hughes about the most important Jewish hockey player before him. I told him I had emailed his Jewish mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, in the past as she herself is a hockey Olympian. Rudi Ball is a name most fans today have never heard, yet he was one of Germany’s brightest hockey talents before Hitler took power in 1933. Like the Hughes brothers today, Rudi came from a hockey family — he and his two brothers all played the sport. He starred for Germany at the 1932 Olympics, scoring three goals and helping the team win a bronze medal. At a time of rising antisemitism, his success brought pride to German Jews. But when the 1936 Winter Olympics were awarded to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hitler’s hatred of Jews was already well known. The German Olympic Committee did not want Rudi on the team because of his Jewish heritage (his father was Jewish). His Christian teammates were outraged. According to my research, Gustav Jaenecke and two others confronted German officials and delivered an ultimatum: “If Rudi doesn’t play, we don’t play.” Hitler relented. Rudi agreed to perform the Nazi salute at the Games — a painful compromise — in exchange for safe passage out of Germany for his family. They fled to South Africa. Rudi was injured during the Olympic games, and Germany finished fifth, but his presence on that ice remains one of the most remarkable and little‑known acts of Jewish resilience in sports history. It also had a cruel postscript: Rudi was obligated to continue playing for a Berlin team throughout the war, meaning that he was one of a very few Jews to survive the Holocaust on German soil, maintaining his freedom but watching his community be annihilated. Still, after the war, his brother Gerhard, also a talented hockey player, returned to Germany where the pair played together for several years before relocating permanently to South Africa. Ninety years later, the world is again experiencing a surge in antisemitism. And again, a pair of hockey-playing Jewish brothers are in the spotlight. But things are different this time. For one thing, Jewish representation in the Olympics is stronger. Back in 1936, the U.S. Olympic committee chairman was a Nazi sympathizer who boasted about how few Jews were on the national delegation. This time, dozens of Jews competed in Milan, including three on the men’s hockey team and more than a dozen on the Israeli team. What’s more, the brothers who took the ice say antisemitism hasn’t been part of their life. When I asked whether he or his brothers had ever experienced discrimination because of being Jewish, Jack answered simply: “No, we have not.” All three brothers had bar mitzvahs and are proud of their Jewish identity, which comes from their mother, who served as a player development coach for this year’s gold medal-winning women’s hockey team. Ellen Weinberg-Hughes said, “It all seems surreal. I could not be prouder of both the men and women’s teams.” She added, “I did not like Jack being hit in the mouth but [was] thrilled with the goal.” I showed Jack two rare 1933 German hockey cigarette cards of Rudi Ball, and we posed for a photo holding them together. To me, it was a most meaningful encounter: Rudi Ball fought simply to stand on the ice. Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, and Jeremy Swayman stood tall on the ice and won gold for their country. Both moments, separated by 90 years, remind us how powerful Jewish pride in sports can be. Neil Keller is a Jewish historian. Visit: www.NeilKeller.com to learn who is Jewish. Neil Keller with Jack Hughes (Photo credit to Jeff Friedman) The two 1933 German cigarette cards that we are holding. A 2023 Topps card of 3 Hughes brothers. Previous Next

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Broadway Legends Make Stops In Aventura: The Original Stars Of Hairspray And Jersey Boys Set To Wow Audiences In March South Florida Sun Times Feb 27, 2025 Audiences won’t want to miss nonstop music, dance and electrifying performances as Broadway’s biggest stars take the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. On Thursday, March 6th, Tony® -recognized artists Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler, and Laura Bell Bundy— the original stars of Hairspray— star in Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now. Then, on Friday, March 28th, John Lloyd Young— the original star of Jersey Boys— delivers a captivating performance sure to wow audiences. Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the original Broadway Musical Hairspray as the original Tracy, Penny and Amber are reunited for the first time ever! Tony® award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Tony® nominees Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy come together for Mama I’m A Big Girl Now on Thursday, March 6th at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center as part of its 2025 Broadway Concert Series presented by the City of Aventura. With 16 Broadway shows and more than 200 episodes of television between them, this trio has truly done it all as Winokur starred in Dancing with the Stars, Butler received a Tony® nomination for Xanadu and Bundy’s performance in Legally Blonde also received a Tony® nomination. These powerhouse performers take the audience on a hilarious and meaningful musical journey singing hits from their shows as they share stories from their origins as teenage performers, strong friendships, acclaimed careers and their children. A post-show meet and greet experience may be added to any ticket. Then, Tony® and Grammy- award winning actor John Lloyd Young is set to reprise his role of Frankie Valli from Broadway’s Jersey Boys on Friday, March 28th at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center as part of its 2025 Broadway Concert Series presented by the City of Aventura. The Broadway smash-hit was adapted to the silver screen where Lloyd reprised his role of Frankie Valli for the Clint Eastwood directed Warner Bros film, Jersey Boys. Acclaimed for his immense talent and legendary charisma, in this production Young delivers a celebration of classic hits from the '50s and '60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock 'n' roll, Doo-Wop and R&B standards. Along with tracks from Young's critically acclaimed debut album My Turn, the show features "Sherry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," "Hold Me," "Thrill Me, Kiss Me" and "In the Still of the Night." He will also treat the audience to treasures from, among others, Roy Orbison, The Platters, the Righteous Brothers, Paul McCartney, Adele, Luther Vandross, Little Anthony, Elvis and Tom Jones. A post-show meet and greet experience may be added to any ticket. Tickets to all shows are on sale now. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org - By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222 or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square-Foot, 330-Seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. John Lloyd Young Previous Next

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Habitat For Humanity Of Broward Celebrates Completion Of North Lauderdale Townhomes South Florida Sun Times Feb 25, 2026 Habitat For Humanity Of Broward Held A Dedication Ceremony On Monday, February 9th, 2026 To Celebrate The Completion Of North Lauderdale Townhomes In Broward County. The ceremony recognized the completion of eight townhomes, now home to eight families representing approximately 20 residents, all first-time homeowners. Joined by local dignitaries, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, Habitat Broward officially dedicated the homes and handed over the keys to the families, each of whom completed 300 hours of sweat equity over the past year as part of Habitat’s homeownership program. The event included remarks from Ralph Stone, Director of Housing Finance and Community Development for Broward County Government and Broward County Commissioner Michael Udine, who both spoke to the importance of affordable housing and public-private partnerships in Broward County. “Homeownership provides stability for families and strengthens communities,” said Stone. “Projects like North Lauderdale Townhomes demonstrate how collaboration can expand access to affordable workforce housing.” “Safe, stable housing is the foundation of a strong community,” added Udine. “Habitat’s North Lauderdale Townhomes is a great example of how public-private partnerships can create real opportunities for working families while strengthening neighborhoods and generating long-term economic benefits for our county.” The North Lauderdale Townhomes are expected to generate $584,000 in property tax revenue over the next 10 years, reinvested directly into the local community and supporting long-term neighborhood stability. “The completion of North Lauderdale Townhomes shows what can be achieved through strong partnerships,” said Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Broward. “Thanks to our community partners, these homes will have a lasting impact on families and the broader community.” Among the new homeowners is Antuane Richardson, a customer service representative with the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department and devoted single father who described homeownership as a milestone rooted in perseverance and purpose. “As the first in my family to become a homeowner, this means more than I can put into words,” said Richardson. “It represents stability for my son, Ayden, and the opportunity to build generational wealth and a strong foundation for our future. Through hard work, accountability, and leading with love, I’m proud to show him what’s possible.” The North Lauderdale Townhomes were made possible through the support of home sponsors including Alan B. Levan/Susie and Alan B. Levan Family Foundation, Blu by ThriveWell, CITY Furniture, Marcy Falcone, Nancy Daly, Rick Case Automotive Group, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, UKG, and WSVN-Channel 7. Additional community sponsors include AutoNation, Bank of America, Broward County, Burdette Beckmann, Inc. (BBI), City of North Lauderdale, Cushman & Wakefield, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, EverBank, GL Homes of South Florida, Gore Family Memorial Foundation, Happy Pineapple Charity Fund, Jack B. Rettig Foundation, Miller Construction Company, Moss and Associates, and Publix Super Markets Charities. About Habitat for Humanity of Broward Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Broward brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat Broward offers a “hand up” not a “hand out” to families who are unable to qualify for conventional home financing but are willing to work hard to improve their family’s lives and achieve the economic empowerment of homeownership. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Broward please call: (954) 945-8031. Or visit: www.habitatbroward.org . Or check us out on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Previous Next

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