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12 Tammuz 5786 – June 28, 2026

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Republicans Battle for Their Identity as Democrats Normalize Anti‑Zionism

Mutra in Miami Makes History as First Kosher Michelin Star Restaurant

Miami — Chef Raz Shabtai’s restaurant Mutra has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first kosher restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star. Opened in February 2025, Mutra is named after Shabtai’s Jerusalem‑born grandmother, whose cooking and market visits inspired the restaurant’s identity. Shabtai describes his culinary style as “Jerusalem cuisine”, rooted in

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Chaim Society Connects Jewish Healthcare Professionals in Central Florida

Chaim Society Connects Jewish Healthcare Professionals in Central Florida

Orlando — The Chaim Society, rooted in the Hebrew word “Chaim” meaning “life”, has quickly grown into a vibrant network of Jewish healthcare professionals across Central Florida. Established in early 2025 by Dr. Daniel Layish and Dr. Solomon “Shlomo” Saul, the organization began as a simple WhatsApp group and has since evolved into a thriving

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Hurricane Hunters Keep South Florida Ready for Storm Season

Hurricane Hunters Keep South Florida Ready for Storm Season

As hurricane season kicks off, Air Force and NOAA pilots are conducting pre‑flight checks on their specialized fleets: Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron operates 10 WC‑130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Biloxi, Mississippi. NOAA pilots fly three specialized jets from Lakeland, Florida. These aircraft are equipped to fly directly into tropical storms and hurricanes,

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WeWork Founder’s School Project in El Portal Faces Community Backlash

WeWork Founder’s School Project in El Portal Faces Community Backlash

Developers linked to Adam Neumann, co‑founder of WeWork, purchased property in El Portal, Miami‑Dade County, and began demolition of a historic church to make way for a private Jewish school called “Student of Life, for Life.” The project includes classrooms and parking spaces for staff, but has triggered community outrage over the loss of the

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Carnival Corporation Reports April 2026 Data Breach

On April 14, 2026, Carnival Corporation detected unauthorized access to its IT systems after a hacker used social engineering tactics to trick an employee. The company quickly stopped the activity and launched an investigation with external cybersecurity experts. The review found that the attacker accessed personal information, which may include: Names, addresses, and email addresses

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Be Prepared During Hurricane Season

Friends, With hurricane season right around the corner, now is the time for Floridians to prepare and stay vigilant. As the former Director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, I witnessed the devastating effects of hurricanes firsthand. What often makes the difference between a dangerous storm and a catastrophic one is preparation before landfall. That’s

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