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After decades of tormenting Jews, South Park’s Cartman converts to Judaism
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After decades of tormenting Jews, South Park’s Cartman converts to Judaism

In new series of movies, the audience is left confused by the notorious cartoon antisemite’s change of heart, as is his on-screen nemesis Kyle JTA — One of television’s most notorious cartoon antisemites is now an Orthodox rabbi. Eric Cartman, the egomaniacal, hate speech-spouting grade schooler on Comedy Central’s long-running adult animated series “South Park,”...

Construction Underway for New Jewish Education Center
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Construction Underway for New Jewish Education Center

[smartslider3 alias=”construction-underway”] This past Sunday marked the groundbreaking for Chabad’s new education center. Located in the North Miami-Dade neighborhood of Highland Lakes, Chabad Chayil has broken ground on a new five story building that is estimated to cost $12 million, with construction costing close to $9 million.  Chabad Chayil was founded as the local Chabad...

Snow and Hip Hop in the forecast for Brevard County’s Hanukkah celebration, rabbi says.
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Snow and Hip Hop in the forecast for Brevard County’s Hanukkah celebration, rabbi says.

He’s no weather expert, but Rabbi Zvi Konikov says the first night of Hanukkah will see a strong chance of snow mingled with food, music, and enough light to warm the soul.  That’s the forecast as Konikov makes final preparations to commemorate Hanukkah with its annual Grand Menorah lighting and festival at the Chabad of the...

Lockdown-Free Florida Top Vacation Spot for Holidays
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Lockdown-Free Florida Top Vacation Spot for Holidays

Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months. Miami is one of the top search destinations on travel websites and statewide, Florida had 32.5 million travelers from July to September of this year, exceeding...

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE MIAMI RAISES MORE THAN $230K FROM 3RD ANNUAL HEART & SOUL GALA
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FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE MIAMI RAISES MORE THAN $230K FROM 3RD ANNUAL HEART & SOUL GALA

Awareness and proceeds from the signature event support the organization’s planned, 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Friendship Campus and newly-launched “We All Belong” campaign MIAMI (Nov. 18, 2021) – Friendship Circle Miami, the volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to offering friendship and acceptance to individuals with special needs, held its 3rd Annual Heart & Soul Gala on Thursday, November...

FIRST KNOWN CHINESE-LANGUAGE DREIDELS PRODUCED FOR CHINA’S KAIFENG JEWS
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FIRST KNOWN CHINESE-LANGUAGE DREIDELS PRODUCED FOR CHINA’S KAIFENG JEWS

Shavei Israel produced hundreds of Dreidels with Mandarin text for Chinese Jews Kaifeng, China (November 29, 2021)  – In honor of Chanukah, the Jerusalem-based nonprofit Shavei Israel designed and produced hundreds of Dreidels with Mandarin lettering for the Chinese Jews of Kaifeng, China, as well as for 20 members of the community who have already...

South Florida Jewish community prepares for Hannukah
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South Florida Jewish community prepares for Hannukah

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A decades old tradition is set to make its big return to the Gardens Greenmarket in Palm Beach Gardens. The Jewish Community Synagogue Chabad of Palm Beach County is holding a pre-lilghting ceremony on Sunday, November 28th marking the start of the Hannukah holiday. The event has been held at...

Florida bans strict vaccine mandates in schools and businesses
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Florida bans strict vaccine mandates in schools and businesses

Nov 18 (Reuters) – Florida on Thursday banned schools and businesses from requiring vaccination against COVID-19 and set the stage for a possible withdrawal from the federal agency aimed at protecting workplace safety. Governor Ron DeSantis, a right-wing Republican widely believed to be planning a run for the U.S. presidency, signed the new laws in...