President-elect Donald Trump warned Hamas to release the remaining hostages before Inauguration Day or else “all hell will break out,” without elaborating on a specific response. Hamas is currently believed to have 101 hostages, including seven Americans, at least three of whom are thought to be dead, and Trump has long threatened repercussions for the...
The FBI has arrested a 26-year-old Gainesville man, Forrest Pemberton, for allegedly planning an attack on a pro-Israel lobbying organization in South Florida during the Hanukkah celebrations. Pemberton was charged with stalking after traveling from Gainesville to Plantation, Florida, to scout an office formerly occupied by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Unbeknownst to...
The mother of current Mayor Daniella Levine Cava- Luis May Jaffin Levin- passedaway peacefully in the evening of December 29th, 2024, at the age of 90. MayorDaniella credits her Mom in an obituary she wrote and posted onto Facebook that it washer mother that taught her “compassion, peace-making, and reverence”, and that herfather taught her...
Coral Gables, FL – Over 400 people gathered at Ponce Circle Park on Sunday, December 29, to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah. The event, graced by Rabbi and Rebbetzin Stolik of Chabbad of Coral Gables, was a touching tribute to the festive spirit of the holiday. The park buzzed with activities for children and families, including...
Three firefighters and 12 passengers were injured when a train collided with a fire truck on an emergency call Saturday morning in Delray Beach, Florida, authorities said. An investigation into the cause of the collision is now underway, led by the Delray Beach Police Department, officials from the train operator Brightline and the National Transportation...
Rep. Hillary Cassel pointed to the Democratic Party’s lack of a unified position on Israel as part of her reasoning for switching her affiliation.Jewish Florida State Rep. Hilary Cassel announced on Friday that she would be changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, citing the Democratic Party’s lack of a unified position on Israel and tolerance for extremist...
Members of Jacksonville’s Jewish community came together on Christmas morning for an annual tradition of delivering meals to homebound seniors in a program they call “Mitzvah Meals and More.” “Mitzvah” is a Hebrew word that roughly translates to “good deed.” For years, members of two local synagogues – Congregation Ahavath Chesed and the Jacksonville Jewish...
Sunny Isles Beach, FL – The first night of Hanukkah was celebrated with a remarkable candle lighting ceremony at City Hall, attended by over 500 community members, including children, adults, and elders. Organized by Rabbi Beren, and his wife Rebbetzin Tobi of Chabad Sunny Isles, the event brought together a diverse group in a spirit of unity and joy. The Chazan of Ramban Synagogue,...
HCA Florida University Hospital celebrated the opening of its new Kosher Room with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 16. The new Kosher Room will serve as a space designed to support Jewish patients and their families. Located on the second floor near the intensive care unit (ICU), the Kosher Room provides as welcoming environment with essential amenities to...
