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Tallahassee — On July 1, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled Florida’s first wave of terrorism designations under House Bill 1471, a newly enacted law granting the state authority to classify domestic and foreign organizations as terrorist entities. Speaking at a press conference, DeSantis emphasized swift action: “The law takes effect today, and we are not

Every day in South Florida, widows wake up carrying a burden that few of us can truly imagine. They have lost the husband they loved, the father of their children, and often the family’s sole provider. Yet life doesn’t pause. The rent is still due. The bills keep coming. And every morning begins with the

Jerusalem — In his latest essay for Future of Jewish, writer Joshua Hoffman analyzes the historical and cultural ties between Jews and the media industry, tracing how Jewish journalists, producers, and executives helped build modern communication networks while simultaneously becoming targets of conspiracy theories. The piece highlights that Jews have long viewed media as a

Winnipeg / Miami — Leah Goldstein, the sole Jewish member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) board, announced her resignation this week, citing growing antisemitism and what she called a “hostile environment” toward Jewish voices within Canadian institutions. In an interview with JNS, Goldstein said she relocated to Florida after facing repeated hostility

Palm Beach — Prominent Jewish leaders in Palm Beach County have voiced deep concern about the increase in antisemitic activity across Florida and the United States. Speaking at community forums and in interviews with the Palm Beach Post, they emphasized that antisemitism is no longer confined to fringe groups but has entered mainstream discourse. Local

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL — More than 200 people from across South Florida gathered Sunday evening in North Miami Beach for an uplifting community event marking the Jewish holiday of Yud Beis Tammuz, featuring internationally acclaimed speaker Rabbi Yossi Paltiel. The event also attracted thousands of additional viewers through a live online broadcast. Hosted at

Chabad rabbis from across Florida gathered in Miami Beach for a regional weekend of learning, reflection, and connection, bringing together community leaders who serve Jewish families and institutions throughout the state. The Southern Regional Kinus Hashluchim, held at Yeshiva Gedolah of Miami, gave participating rabbis a rare opportunity to step away from the daily demands

Miami Gardens — Tesla is preparing to transform a low‑profile warehouse in Sunshine State Industrial Park into one of its largest collision and EV repair hubs in Florida. According to city records, the proposal covers 64,059 square feet and includes 26 internal repair bays dedicated to electric vehicle diagnostics, bodywork, and battery‑era repairs. The plan

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