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Maitland, FL — The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida has unveiled a new exhibit that invites visitors to explore the enduring lessons of the Holocaust through personal stories, artifacts, and interactive displays. The exhibition, located at the Center’s gallery in Maitland, features photographs, survivor testimonies, and historical documents that highlight the resilience

Winter Park, FL — Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (JFS Orlando) has announced the launch of a new case management program dedicated to supporting Jewish older adults across Central Florida, made possible through a two‑year grant from the S’firot Foundation. The initiative is designed to help seniors navigate critical services, including: Coordinating medical and

Jerusalem — The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has released a new report warning of a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide, fueled by online hate speech and extremist rhetoric. The study, conducted by CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC), highlights how digital platforms are amplifying hostility toward Jewish communities and translating it into real‑world violence. The

North Miami Beach police said the attack happened at around 2:40 p.m. Sunday at the Target at 14075 Biscayne Blvd. and was motivated by hatred. An arrest report states that Chyvonne Juanita Palmer, 43, of North Miami, “suddenly stood up” and approached the man, who was wearing a yarmulke and sitting on the opposite side

Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Will Scharf, a Jewish attorney and current White House Staff Secretary, as the new White House Counsel and Assistant to the President. Scharf will formally assume the role on September 1, 2026, succeeding David Warrington, who is leaving to enter the private sector.

Orlando — Thanks to the generous support of the S’Firot Grant, the Jewish Pavilion Senior Services continues to enrich the lives of seniors across Central Florida with meaningful cultural programming. One of the newest initiatives, “Passport to Jewish Culture: Yiddish with Rabbi Yanky Majeski,” transported residents into the vibrant world of the Yiddish language through

Orlando — The Chaim Society, a medical initiative rooted in Orlando, is making an impact in Israel by supporting advanced research and clinical training in gastroenterology at the Shamir Medical Center. According to Heritage Florida Jewish News, the program connects Florida physicians, donors, and medical students with Israeli counterparts, fostering collaboration in cutting‑edge digestive health

Ramat Gan, Israel — Florida students Zohar Ben Simon of Ponte Vedra Beach and Olivia Kahane of Hollywood are participating in the Bar‑Ilan University–Yeshiva University Summer Science Research Internship Program, a seven‑week initiative that brings undergraduates from North America and the United Kingdom to Israel for advanced scientific study. The program, now in its 16th

Orlando — Walmart has officially rolled out drone delivery operations in Central Florida through its partnership with Wing, an Alphabet‑owned drone operator. The service currently covers five Orlando‑area Walmart stores — including locations in Apopka, Clermont, Ocoee, and Haines City — and provides access to more than 50,000 households and businesses. Customers can now receive