It would create an Office of Election Crimes and Security and enhance penalties for some voter fraud-related crimes. TALLAHASSEE — Fueled by their base’s concerns about voter fraud, Republicans in the Florida Legislature on Wednesday approved a contentious slate of elections reforms that would create a first-of-its-kind office to investigate election crimes. The House of...
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Israeli officials say Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks at critical point
The ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine are at a critical juncture, Israeli officials said today. Why it matters: Israel, which has good relations with both Ukraine and Russia, is in a unique situation mediating between the countries. Driving the news: Israeli officials with direct information about the talks coordinated by Israel said they feel...
Family of 11, including 9 children, arrive in South Florida after fleeing war-ravaged Ukraine
MIAMI – Photos of a family of 11 huddled in a makeshift bunker, cooking, sleeping, and praying, tell the reality currently happening in the Ukraine. The photos also tell the beginning of an incredible story for Alizah Silberstein, her husband and their nine children, including twins that are just seven months old. “Their entire city...
Jewish Mom Mila Kunis Is Raising Money for her Native Ukraine
Jewish actress Mila Kunis was born in what is now Chernivtsi, Ukraine, and came into this country as a child with her family as refugees from the former Soviet Union. “My parents went through hell and back,” the mom of two recounted in 2016. “They came to America with suitcases and a family of seven...
The Resilience of Ukraine and Its Jews
1. The most important Jewish leader in the world The past week has turned us all into experts on Ukraine, now at the center of every conversation. Did you know how big it is? (When you lay it over the U.S. map, it stretches from New York to Chicago.) Who knew that we were actually...
16 Jews from Ukraine Who Changed the World
Jews from Ukraine have made essential contributions to Jewish thought and culture, and have also brought world-class talent to science, art, politics and more. Ukraine has had a significant and vibrant Jewish community going all the way back to the Middle Ages, but the history of Ukrainian Jewry has been difficult, and often marked by...
March 7th – 10th Free Kosher Meals Registration
Registration is now open for Free Kosher Meal Distribution next week at 11 pickup locations. Registration will close on Sunday at 4 PM. Please click below to register. Boca Raton: Monday | North Dixie Fitness Plaza, 255 NE Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM Coral Springs: Monday | Stefano’s Kosher, 9321 W Sample...
How a Burmese python, a Sarasota rabbi and a TCPalm columnist effected scientific change
The program has helped to remove scores of invasive snakes that are incredibly damaging to Florida’s natural wildlife. “For me and colleague Leah Voss, the photojournalist who captured the images of our trip into the woods that sweltering June day, the assignment was one of our most memorable ones.” “We were led by U.S. Geological...
Where did the Russian vodka go? Publix removes it from shelves to support Ukraine
Looking for Russian vodka? You won’t find it at Publix. The Florida-based supermarket chain has removed Russian-made vodka from its liquor-stores in support of Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country. Publix spokeswoman Maria Brous confirmed the decision to the Miami Herald on Wednesday. Publix has stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina,...
FedEx Hit With Religious Discrimination Suit From Jewish Employee
FedEx was sued Tuesday in Florida Southern District Court over alleged employment discrimination based on religion. The court action was brought by Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa on behalf of Lawrence Greenberg. Counsel have not yet appeared for the defendant. The case is 9:22-cv-80312, Greenberg v. Fed Ex Ground Package System, Inc. Read the complaint:...