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...
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‘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
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
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
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
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...

Young mother desperately needs treatment
How can a mother be present for her children when suffering debilitant pain? What is the impact on her family when she cannot be herself and take care of them? Sarah (not her real name) suffers tremendously because of her teeth. Our organisation has shopped around for the best treatment plan at the best price. She needs $35,000 to go...

Honoring Sgt. Yovel Moryosef (ז”ל): A Chabad Synagogue in His Memory
In the face of tragedy, a family’s love and a community’s resilience have inspired a project that will serve generations to come. The Story of Sgt. Yovel Moryosef (ז”ל) Sergeant Yovel Moryosef (ז”ל), a dedicated soldier of the Golani Brigade, was known for his kindness, selflessness, and unwavering sense of duty. His name, “Yovel,” carries deep meaning in Hebrew, symbolizing...

On This Saddest Day, The Greatest Miracle!
By Hillel Fuld: Since day one, I’ve been telling anyone who will listen that since 10/7, we’ve witnessed so many miracles, it’s hard to count. Some of these miracles are easy to recognize, like how well the beeper operation went down or how successful we were at intercepting or detonating those hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles fired at us...

Thank G-d for This Manager
Here’s another way to look at this.. He helped some Jewish people do the right thing and not eat at a non-kosher restaurant. If you are Jewish, please listen to the manager. Please don’t eat at CARPACCIO or any other non-kosher joint!