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Washington — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced plans to raise the price of a first‑class Forever stamp from 80 cents to 82 cents, effective September 2026, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The proposed increase is part of USPS’s ongoing effort to address rising operational costs and declining mail volume. Officials noted that

Jerusalem — A delegation of Chabad rabbis from Florida traveled to Israel this summer for a private meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscoring the close ties between Jewish communities in the United States and Israel. The rabbis, representing Chabad centers across South Florida, discussed issues of Jewish education, community resilience, and support for Israel

Orlando — Former Fox Sports Florida reporter Emily Austen, 27, was dismissed from her role after appearing on a Facebook Live webcast where she made derogatory comments about multiple ethnic and religious groups, including Jews. During the webcast, Austen mocked Mexicans, calling them “not that smart,” and then turned her remarks toward Jewish people. She

URGENT MESSAGE FROM HATZALAH — Unfortunately, Hatzalah of Union County has responded to several calls for children choking on these candies. DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN! Subscribe to the JFN WhatsApp Channel  

Orlando — In a reflective essay, Heritage Florida Jewish News explores how two timeless pillars of Judaism — the mezuzah and the minyan — continue to anchor Jewish identity and community life across generations. The mezuzah, affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes, is described not merely as a ritual object but as a symbol

Tallahassee — On Monday, U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker rejected a request from CAIR and its Florida chapter to immediately halt the state’s plan to classify the organization as a domestic terrorist group. The ruling means Florida can proceed with its designation under House Bill 1471, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis earlier

Community. Faith. Partnership. I’m Shannan Ighodaro, former Miami Gardens Councilwoman and candidate for Florida Senate District 34. I was truly honored to spend time with an incredible group of women from the Jewish community. Thank you for the warm welcome, the thoughtful conversation, and the opportunity to listen and learn. Strong communities are built through

by Rabbi Moishe Kievman Chabad Chayil The Jewish people have endured exile, persecution, expulsions, and countless attempts to erase us. Yet we are still here. Jews have built lives in America and throughout the free world, yet we have never stopped turning our hearts toward Israel and its eternal capital, Jerusalem. Not just in the

Miami — Health officials have announced a recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix supermarkets in Florida and Georgia after testing revealed possible E. coli contamination. The recall affects specific lots of 16‑ounce bags of frozen blueberries distributed under the Publix brand. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that routine sampling detected the

Miami — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Miami‑Dade and Broward counties, warning that “feels‑like” temperatures could soar to 106°F–108°F this week. Officials cautioned residents to limit outdoor activity during peak hours and to stay hydrated as the region faces one of the hottest stretches of the summer. Adding to the