Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months. Miami is one of the top search destinations on travel websites and statewide, Florida had 32.5 million travelers from July to September of this year, exceeding...
Awareness and proceeds from the signature event support the organization’s planned, 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Friendship Campus and newly-launched “We All Belong” campaign MIAMI (Nov. 18, 2021) – Friendship Circle Miami, the volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to offering friendship and acceptance to individuals with special needs, held its 3rd Annual Heart & Soul Gala on Thursday, November...
Shavei Israel produced hundreds of Dreidels with Mandarin text for Chinese Jews Kaifeng, China (November 29, 2021) – In honor of Chanukah, the Jerusalem-based nonprofit Shavei Israel designed and produced hundreds of Dreidels with Mandarin lettering for the Chinese Jews of Kaifeng, China, as well as for 20 members of the community who have already...
Florida is now tied for the lowest daily COVID-19 cases per capita in the United States. A Nov. 26 update shows the Sunshine State reported a daily average of 1,393 CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus cases as of Friday, or about six cases per 100,000 people. That represents a five percent decrease over the past...
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A decades old tradition is set to make its big return to the Gardens Greenmarket in Palm Beach Gardens. The Jewish Community Synagogue Chabad of Palm Beach County is holding a pre-lilghting ceremony on Sunday, November 28th marking the start of the Hannukah holiday. The event has been held at...
Thousands of Central Florida shoppers lined up outside stores early Friday as the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season got underway.The busy start to the day was an encouraging sign for a Black Friday that came with big expectations as the country is emerging from the pandem
Nov 18 (Reuters) – Florida on Thursday banned schools and businesses from requiring vaccination against COVID-19 and set the stage for a possible withdrawal from the federal agency aimed at protecting workplace safety. Governor Ron DeSantis, a right-wing Republican widely believed to be planning a run for the U.S. presidency, signed the new laws in...
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Members of Pensacola’s Jewish community celebrated a major religious milestone Sunday. The Chabad Jewish Center on 12th Avenue dedicated and celebrated the completion of its Torah. It’s a historic biblical document of Jewish heritage. The celebration included a walking parade, traditional music and kosher food. The Torah was dedicated in honor of...
part of a nationwide trend of disgruntled officers finding greener pastures in pro-police communities.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership meeting in Las Vegas. He touched on his support for Israel and his accomplishments as governor. Source: https://www.c-span.org/video/?515904-4/governor-desantis-remarks-republican-jewish-coalition-meeting
