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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

As South Florida public schools begin a new school year, hundreds of Jewish children will also be starting an exciting year at CHAP—Chabad Chayil’s daily after-school Hebrew School. More than a traditional once-a-week Hebrew school, CHAP is a comprehensive educational program designed specifically for Jewish children attending public schools who do not receive a formal

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

Sarasota — A Florida synagogue was vandalized shortly after its social media account shared a video featuring New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, known for his outspoken criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The incident has sparked concern among Jewish leaders about rising antisemitic acts and the politicization of online discourse surrounding Israel. According to

Miami Beach — The Jewish Museum of Florida (JMOF) has officially regained its status as an independent institution, marking a new chapter in its history after more than a decade under the administration of Florida International University (FIU). Originally founded in 1995, the museum occupies two restored historic synagogues on Washington Avenue in South Beach.