Brevard County, nestled on the east coast of central Florida, has seen tremendous population growth over the past decade. Recently, Temple Israel, a mainstay Reform congregation in the area, sold eight acres of their ideally located ten-acre property to Chabad of the Space and Treasure Coasts. The changeover represents a unique moment of cooperation toward...
JNS.org – Antisemitic fliers were posted on the office doors and classrooms of Jewish professors at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville during Passover, reported The Florida Times-Union. Jules Gerstein, 19, who founded the school’s Jewish Student Union, said fliers with QR codes that led to an antisemitic radio station were discovered in the...
Duolingo remains among the most popular language learning apps and has steadily added new languages, including some that linguists worry could eventually disappear. The Duolingo learning app on Tuesday is adding a new language to its offerings: Yiddish. It’s the 40th language to be added to the app — and one that builds on efforts...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines last week for companies on how to respond in the event of COVID-19 cases but has so far not lifted its no-sail order. MIAMI — The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to demand cruise ships be allowed to start...
Budget airline says it was following federal rules when family was asked to leave over 2-year-old seen without face covering JTA — Spirit Airlines kicked a Jewish family off a flight when their 2-year-old child was seen not wearing her mask, spurring major criticism on social media. The budget airline said it was following federally...
MIAMI (WSVN) – Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced that that the countywide curfew will come to an end. Levine Cava made the announcement Monday afternoon. “We are announcing that the curfew will be lifted next Monday, April 12th,” she said. “In close consultation with Dr. Paige and my senior leadership team, we developed these...
Kashrut Alertfrom Sunshine State Kosher 1) Chometz may be purchased without restrictions or concern at any of the following stores after Pesach: Aldi, BJ’s, Costco, CVS, K-Mart, Publix, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, Wawa, Whole Foods. 2) Winn Dixie uses several Jewish suppliers, all of whom sold their chometz before Pesach but continued to...
Florida homeowners already have been slammed with rising windstorm insurance rates this year but they’re likely to get an unexpected reprieve on protection against the other major hurricane threat. Federal flood insurance rates were poised to spike dramatically this year in Florida and other coastal states but that appears on hold for most homeowners because...
Updated Shiva Info: SHIVA INFORMATION FOR THE SCHIFF FAMILY Shiva visitations will be from Monday morning, April 5 until Friday morning, April 9. ADDRESS:2443 Meridian AvenueMiami Beach, FL 33140 TIMES: Outdoor Visitations: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Zoom Visitations: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Outdoor Visitations: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Outdoor Visitations: 7:30 PM...
