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The community of Shlomit, located in Israel’s northwestern Negev, dedicated the Be’er Shalom Synagogue in honor of four members of its volunteer security team—Reuven Shishportish, Aviad Cohen, Uriel Bibi, and Bechor Sued—who were killed defending nearby Pri‑Gan during the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7, 2023. The synagogue, a luminous modern structure seating 650 worshippers,

On May 12, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1074, known as the “nearest nickel” law, giving Florida businesses the ability to round cash transactions up or down to the nearest five cents. The legislation comes in response to the federal government’s decision to stop producing the one‑cent coin in 2025. The law takes effect immediately and applies

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a mostly sunny day across South Florida, with temperatures ranging from 88 °F (31 °C) to 92 °F (33 °C) in most areas. Overnight lows are expected between 68 °F (20 °C) and 74 °F (23 °C). Meteorologists note that the region will remain largely dry, though isolated showers may develop in some inland zones during the afternoon. The combination of heat

Authorities in Miami‑Dade County reported that a police pursuit on Wednesday afternoon ended with a violent rollover crash near Northwest 27th Avenue and 119th Street, following an alleged kidnapping incident. According to Telemundo 51, the chase began when officers responded to reports of a woman being forced into a vehicle against her will. The suspect fled at high speed through

A group of South Florida residents and organizations have filed a lawsuit to block the transfer of 2.6 acres of prime waterfront land in downtown Miami to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. The plaintiffs argue that the deal, approved by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Miami Dade College Board of Trustees, violates the

Part of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration A National Day of Rest, Reflection, and Gratitude As part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the Florida Jewish community will join Jewish communities across the country this Friday night and Saturday in observing Shabbat 250 — a nationally designated day of rest, reflection, gratitude, and faith. The observance begins

Florida House Speaker Daniel Pérez confirmed that the chamber will restore state funding for the Tri‑Rail commuter rail system, reversing cuts made in the previous year. The move is intended to secure the system’s operations beyond July 2027, when service would otherwise be at risk due to lack of capital. However, Pérez cautioned that the plan’s

  SAY CHEESE  – Shavuot Holiday 101 by Rabbi Moishe Kievman Chabad Chayil At a unique crossroads between religion and cuisine, the Holiday of Shavuot, celebrating the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai some 3,338 years ago, has become a celebration of fine dairy cuisine as well. Shavuot is celebrated for two days, this