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...
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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....
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...
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...
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!
Netanyahu & Rubio Press Conference Re US Support for Israel
Secretary Rubio, my dear friend Marco, it’s great to welcome you in Jerusalem with your delegation. It’s great to welcome you in Jerusalem as Secretary of State of the United States. I have to say that this visit comes in the wake of a historic visit to Washington. I said and I am going to...
Jewish Legislative Caucus calls for Gov. DeSantis to reconsider Scott Yenor appointment to UWF board
The new UWF Board Chair controversially questioned why Jewish Senators were being considered for leadership. The Florida Jewish Legislative Caucus is criticizing the appointment of Scott Yenor as a University of West Florida (UWF) Trustee over comments widely criticized as antisemitic. The bipartisan group called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider naming the controversial nominee to the UWF board. “We respectfully...
After 25 years, a Boca rabbi-to-all is moving to Israel, but his vision for South Florida remains unchanged
Rabbi Josh Broide is moving to Israel. But his mind remains immersed in Boca Raton. In his latest brainstorm, which he thought of just a month ago, he has been rolling out a red carpet before his “Friday Night Live” Sabbath services at Boca Raton Synagogue. He wants visitors, especially first-timers, to feel welcome. The...
University of Florida launches Jewish classical education program
The University of Florida’s Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education announced on Wednesday the launch of the Robert M. Beren Program on Jewish Classical Education, an academic initiative focused on the role of Jewish thought in Western and American civilization. Supported by $15 million in philanthropic contributions from the Robert M. Beren Family Foundation,...
The New Year for Trees
by Rabbi Moishe KievmanChabad Chayil When’s the last time you wished a tree Happy New Year? Coming up this year on Thursday, Feb 13, is a great opportunity to do exactly that. The day is known as Tu B’Shevat, and Jewish people throughout the world celebrate it as the New Year of Trees. Well, it’s...