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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

Jerusalem — A recent editorial from Future of Jewish contends that J Street is not being honest about Israel, accusing the U.S.-based advocacy group of misleading narratives that distort the country’s security and political realities. The article acknowledges that differences of opinion are natural in democratic debate, but insists that J Street crosses the line

Tampa — Florida Senator Rick Scott has called on the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West’s scheduled concerts at Raymond James Stadium on June 26 and June 29, 2026. In a letter published on his official website, Scott argued that hosting the rapper would be a “slap in the face” to Florida’s Jewish community,

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

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,

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

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

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

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, a group of 7th‑grade students from the Shevet Agam Chapter of Israeli Scouts joined Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando at the Pearlman Food Pantry. Their participation was part of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Year Program, which encourages young teens to take on missions that strengthen their ties to family, friends,

At a roundtable held at Etz Chaim Synagogue in Jacksonville, Senator Rick Scott joined rabbis and community leaders to discuss strategies for combating antisemitism and improving safety at Jewish institutions. The meeting followed alarming data showing antisemitic incidents have increased nearly 900% over the past decade. Scott toured the Torah Academy of Jacksonville before the