Dear Fellow Floridian, Ann and I wish the Jewish community throughout Florida and across our nation a meaningful fast this Yom Kippur. During this time of deep prayer and fasting, we all are praying for the safe return of the American and Israeli hostages being held by Iran-backed Hamas, the safety of IDF soldiers, and...
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What’s At Stake?Maintain and Increase Education Funding for FamiliesMaintain and Increase Security FundingMaintain and Increase Funding For Safe TransportationFunding for School ExpansionKeep Florida an OasisMail-in Ballots Are Arriving – Get A Mail-in Ballot!With the Holidays upon us, a Mail-in Ballot is the easiest way to vote. You may request one until October 27th. Suprisingly, calling...
Mi Sukkah Es Su Sukkah!
by Rabbi Moishe KievmanChabad Chayil Chabad Sukkah Mobiles Bring Festive Joy to South Florida In the vibrant and diverse landscape of South Florida, the Chabad Sukkah Mobiles have become a cherished tradition that embodies the spirit of Sukkot. As the Jewish community gathers to celebrate this important holiday, these mobile sukkahs offer a unique and...
Good or Sweet? How Do You Like Your Year?!
by Rabbi Moishe KievmanChabad Chayil “Shana Tova Umetuka” – “May you have a good and sweet year” is what we typically wish each other in the month leading up to the Jewish New Year, and I bet you’ve always wondered why we give a double wish, that the year should be both good and sweet....
Dennis Prager to Candace Owens – Antisemitism Inquiry Letter
By Dennis PragerOn September 4, 2024, I sent this letter to Candace Owens regarding many comments she has made about Jews, Zionism and Israel. I have known Candace for about as long as she has been in public life. She began her podcasting at PragerU in 2019 and left in 2021. She left on very...
Get Paid Being a Poll Worker
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department is recruiting Poll Workers to work the Presidential Election in November. We need you! Poll workers are our greatest resource for ensuring elections that are fair, accurate, transparent, and accessible for all voters of Miami-Dade County. If you are already a Poll Worker, please refer a friend, family member, or...
Netantayu at UN General Assembly 2024 – Full Speach
Watch the full speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. In this address, Netanyahu shares Israel’s perspectives on global challenges and its commitment to peace, security, and sustainable development. The speech is part of the annual General Debate, held from September...
IS IT A LEMON? IS IT A LIME? TRY … AN ETROG!
by Rabbi Moishe KievmanChabad Chayil Jewish Community to Celebrate Sukkot Holiday As the seasons change from summer to fall and families spend more time inside, the Jewish community of South Florida will celebrate the annual holiday of Sukkot by heading outdoors. Sukkot, also known as the holiday of booths, begins this year (5785/2024) at sundown...
DNA Giant Pays $30M for Failing to Protect Jewish Users
23andMe settles a $30M lawsuit after failing to inform Ashkenazi Jewish users they were targeted in a data breach exposing 6.9M customer profiles. Affected users will receive compensation and genetic monitoring. The company faces financial struggles, reporting a $69.4M loss. A genetics testing company has settled a $30 million lawsuit after failing to tell Ashkenazi...
Miami-Dade County prepares to vote on controversial incinerator site proposal
Miami Dade County Commissioners could vote on a controversial incinerator proposal on Tuesday – a year and a half after the Covanta plant burned down in Doral. A massive showing of opposition is expected at Tuesday’s commission meeting at the Miami-Dade Government Center including more than 20 organizations, most environmental activists, who plan to protest the vote....