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Category: News
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Greater Miami Jewish Federation CEO Announces Retirement
Longtime Greater Miami Jewish FederationPresident & CEO Jacob Solomon Announces RetirementAfter more than four decades with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, President & CEO Jacob Solomon has announced his plans to retire, effective June 30, 2024, according to the85-year-old, Miami-based Jewish nonprofit. Solomon joined Federation in 1981 as a planning associate and rose to senior...
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Israel’s Optimistic Stride Towards the U.S. Visa Waiver Program!
Israel, a dynamic hub of innovation and resilience, finds itself on the brink of yet another extraordinary achievement! Recent reports from the corridors of power in the United States suggest that the long-held Israeli aspiration for visa-free travel to the U.S. may soon materialize. As excitement reverberates through the streets of Israel, the U.S. State...
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Nonprofit campus in Kendall could be rezoned for housing
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has submitted plans to seek a rezoning of the Alper Jewish Community Center (JCC) campus in Kendall with the intention of potentially constructing residential properties on a portion of the site. The nonprofit Federation initiated a zoning application with Miami-Dade County officials in July, focusing on its expansive 21.4-acre campus...
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Woman stole from Miami-Dade private school that entrusted her with finances
On Wednesday, a 43-year-old woman made an appearance in court, facing allegations of financial misconduct in her capacity as the finance director at Scheck Hillel Community School, a Jewish co-ed private school located in Ojus. Jennifer Tirado, as accused by Detective Nicholas Pauzuolis, stands accused of engaging in more than 30 deceptive financial transfers, amounting...
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Miami Jewish school evacuated amid bomb threat
The Scheck Hillel Community School was evacuated following reports of a potential explosive threat, as confirmed by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue authorities to local 10 News. While authorities acknowledge the likelihood of it being a swatting incident, they have not definitively dismissed other potential scenarios. According to parents interviewed by 10 News, students were relocated to...
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Brightline’s Miami-Orlando Route: Mark Your Calendar for the Grand Opening
Get Ready to Experience Walt Disney World via Brightline Train: Orlando Station Opening on Sept. 22! If you’ve been eager to embark on a magical journey to Walt Disney World aboard Brightline, it’s time to mark your calendars. After weeks of uncertainty and a brief delay, Brightline’s Orlando station is all set to welcome its...
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Empowering the Future: The Kadima Foundation’s Impactful Mission
In a world where financial challenges often disrupt dreams and aspirations, the Kadima Foundation shines as a beacon of hope and support within the Jewish community. With a dedicated goal to provide interest-free loans for health, education, and unforeseen circumstances, the foundation stands firm on its mission to help every Jew achieve financial independence. Website:...
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Solution to the Shaimos Burial Problem
By Morris Benjoe Sheimos, also spelled “Shaimos,” is a fundamental concept in Judaism that pertains to the respectful disposal of sacred religious texts. The term “Sheimos” itself is derived from the Hebrew word “shem,” which means “name,” and it encompasses any text containing the name of G-d or other holy content. The proper handling and...