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By Jewishflorida.news  For decades, South Florida’s Jay Schorr has been known as a passionate community activist, creative media professional, and outspoken advocate for causes that strengthen Jewish life and the broader community. Now, he is embarking on a new mission: sharing timeless Torah wisdom through a weekly musical series on the Parsha. Schorr recently released

Surfside, Florida — The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released its final report on the Champlain Towers South collapse, confirming that the 12‑story beachfront condominium was not constructed to meet building codes in place at the time. Investigators determined that two critical connections between garage columns and the pool deck began failing in

Miami — U.S. federal prosecutors announced the indictment of Michael Ron David Kadar, an Israeli‑American extradited from Israel, for allegedly issuing hundreds of threats against Jewish organizations between 2016 and 2017. Authorities say Kadar used voice‑over‑IP technology and spoofed phone numbers to call in bomb threats and mass shooting warnings to synagogues, Jewish schools, and

Miami — Federal prosecutors announced that Carleen Noreus, 52, of Plantation, Florida, admitted her role in a massive scheme that issued 2,956 fraudulent nursing diplomas between 2018 and 2025. Noreus served as president of Carleen Home Health School Inc. in Plantation and vice president of Carleen Home Health School II Inc. in West Palm Beach.

Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Unified School District confirmed Sunday that Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho submitted his resignation, effective June 21, 2026. The decision comes months after Carvalho was placed on administrative leave following FBI raids in February at his office near LAUSD headquarters, his San Pedro home, and a property in Miami. The

Washington — Vice President JD Vance came under fire after warning Israel against opposing a new U.S. memorandum of understanding aimed at halting hostilities and opening peace negotiations in the Middle East. During a White House briefing on Thursday, Vance suggested Israel should not “attack the only powerful ally it has left in the world.”

Miami — A federal grand jury has indicted Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, of Gainesville, for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Jewish pro‑Israel non‑profit organization in Florida. According to prosecutors, the attempted attack occurred on December 23, 2024, when Pemberton armed himself with an AR‑15‑style rifle equipped with a silencer and traveled to the

Lake Mary — On Wednesday, June 10, the elegant setting of Grand Living Park hosted the annual Cocktail Party organized by Jewish Pavilion Senior Services (JPSS). The event drew over 150 attendees, including community leaders, volunteers, and supporters, who came together to enjoy a festive evening while raising awareness about the needs of seniors in

Jerusalem — In a recent essay published by Future of Jewish, writer Joshua Hoffman reflects on what he calls the most important Jewish victory: the preservation and renewal of Jewish identity across generations. The article argues that while Israel has achieved remarkable military successes — from surviving existential wars to dismantling threats like Hamas and