“We are going to conduct a keyword search on course descriptions and course syllabi. Any course that contains the following keywords: Israel, Israeli, Palestine, Palestinian, Middle East, Zionism, Zionist, Judaism, Jewish or Jews will be flagged for review,” wrote Ray Rodrigues, chancellor of the state university system of Florida, to presidents of the state’s universities....
Florida Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay and a Jewish lawmaker, said Tuesday morning he feels “terrible” for the Jews he knows that are “lifelong Democrats.” The statement comes as speculation swirls that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s religion – Judaism – was taken into consideration when weighing the pros and cons of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate...
Dr. Jonathan Jablonski, a distinguished expert in Polish citizenship and passports from Argentina, will be speaking at Chabad Chayil in Miami on Sunday, August 11, at 7 PM. This event offers a valuable chance for those who have Polish roots or heritage to learn about the process and requirements for their European passport. Event Details...
by Rabbi Moishe KievmanChabad Chayil Legend has it that Napoleon, the great French leader, was once passing through a small town in Europe, when he heard weeping. Wanting to know what was going on, he followed the sound to inside a building, where he found men, women and children sitting on low chairs & benches,...
Early Voting in Dade County Begins Monday, August 5Click here https://jewishleadershipcoalition.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c71e8fffb98b3d71ea4c7c541&id=ace63229a3&e=a3daf90740for locations and schedule. Locations are just a few minutes from our neighborhoods and there is no wait. If you have an Absentee Ballot please complete, sign and mail it immediately. You may also drop off your signed Absentee Ballots at those locations or vote...
LEC is proud to announce that we have gone into contract for the purchase of the four buildings adjacent to the Beit Apel Girls School! With over 2,300 students and 400 staff members enrolled for the upcoming school year, ka”h, our school has experienced tremendous growth, and our classrooms are, Boruch Hashem, filled to capacity!...
Since Oct. 7, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, along with its partner agencies in Israel, have already built eight bomb shelters at places like day care centers and preschools in Northern Israel. However, with the recent escalation of violence near the northern border of Israel, the organization is hoping to build many more...
By Monique Barley-Mayo Why the Jewish Community in District 107 Should Vote for Monique Barley-Mayo for State Representative The Jewish community in District 107 of Miami plays a vital role in shaping our society, and it is crucial to have a representative who understands and represents their values and concerns effectively. As a dedicated candidate...
A series of sales tax holidays over the coming months will allow Florida residents to save money on essential items and summer activities. This year’s Disaster Preparedness sales tax holidays will take place June 1-14 and Aug. 24-Sept. 6. Get your hurricane kit ready by purchasing essential items, tax-free, such as batteries, flashlights, portable generators...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke eloquently before a joint session of Congress on 24 July 2024 (18 Tammuz 5784). Putting aside political considerations, the bold underlined statements are some of key lessons learned that may have resonated with people. The bullet points are some of the important quotes from the Prime Minister’s speech. DSS/25 July...
