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Thousands More Expected to Celebrate the Seder, Thanks to a Rise in Antisemitism

Thousands More Expected to Celebrate the Seder, Thanks to a Rise in Antisemitism

– Passover Seder 101by Rabbi Moishe KievmanChabad Chayil The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated this year from sundown on Saturday evening, April 12, 2025, until after nightfall on Sunday, April 20, 2025, with its highlight, the festive “Seder” dinners on the first 2 nights of the holiday. The festival of Passover commemorates the freedom of the Jewish nation from...

Fake peace is dangerous for the free world

Fake peace is dangerous for the free world

Short-sighted peace agreements without a serious implementation of responsible education for peace, will not provide the international community a stable and durable peaceful future. Opinion. Unfortunately, the history books are filled with stories addressing failed peace agreements which resulted in major setbacks to the involved nations. The classic example is the peace agreement between Nazi Germany and the British Prime...

New CEO/president says Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is ‘the future of the Jewish people’

New CEO/president says Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is ‘the future of the Jewish people’

After the Oct. 7, 2023, attack in Israel, Igor Alterman felt a deep sense of meaning and a strong sense of accountability — feelings he carries with him into his new position as the CEO and president of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. “It became very clear that Oct. 7 changed everything,” Alterman says. “It reminded us...

Easier Tag Renewals for Miami-Dade

Easier Tag Renewals for Miami-Dade

Starting in April 2025, the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector will roll out user-friendly kiosks for renewing license plates and printing registrations instantly. These self-serve kiosks will be located at four Publix locations across Miami-Dade, making it easier for residents to complete their vehicle registration renewals in under two minutes. Simply bring your renewal letter, PIN, tag number,...

Celebrate Spring with Free Italian Ice from Rita’s!

Celebrate Spring with Free Italian Ice from Rita’s!

Spring has officially arrived, and Rita’s Italian Ice is marking the occasion the best way it knows—by giving away free Italian Ice! Rita’s First Day of Spring Giveaway: What to Expect On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Rita’s is bringing back its beloved First Day of Spring Giveaway, offering customers a free 6-ounce cup of Italian Ice at all 575+ locations...

‘Kosher in combat.’ A Surfside group works to help Jews in the military keep the faith

‘Kosher in combat.’ A Surfside group works to help Jews in the military keep the faith

For the roughly 15,000 Jews serving in U.S. armed forces, observing religious laws and maintaining a vital religious identity can often be difficult. Basic challenges can range from eating Kosher in far-off places to keeping Shabbat — the 24-hour period of rest where Jews refrain from all labor — to observing important holidays and rituals. There also can be feelings...

Jewish Fertility Foundation Expands to South Florida with Kickoff Event

Jewish Fertility Foundation Expands to South Florida with Kickoff Event

The Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF), a nonprofit dedicated to delivering financial assistance, emotional support, and educational programming for families addressing infertility, is thrilled to launch its expansion in South Florida. To celebrate this milestone, JFF will have a South Florida Kickoff Event in North Miami Beach on April 3, 2025, to welcome the South Florida community and discuss more about...

Florida teen brings a Holocaust memorial project to his high school

Florida teen brings a Holocaust memorial project to his high school

Adam Mendelsohn expected his Central Florida community to do something on International Holocaust Remembrance Day to educate people about the Shoah. When Jan. 27 came and went and nothing was done, the teen decided to take action. “With antisemitism on the rise, I wanted to bring a meaningful, immersive experience to my school that would help students truly understand the...

Florida Chesed Network: Connecting the Dots of Care

Florida Chesed Network: Connecting the Dots of Care

The Florida Chesed Network is a compassionate community dedicated to connecting individuals with essential services and support. By linking resources from various chesed organizations, they ensure that families receive the help they need, whether it’s food, mental health care, or guidance. Through their efforts, they bridge gaps and create meaningful solutions, ensuring that every person, regardless of their circumstances, is...

Celebrating Purim in Israel’s Marketplace

Celebrating Purim in Israel’s Marketplace

by Rabbi Moishe KievmanChabad Chayil This Purim, Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people in Ancient Persia, with extra meaning. The festival which is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, begins this year after nightfall on Thursday, March 13th and goes until nightfall on Friday, March...

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