Religiously observant Jewish tourists heading to Hollywood, Fla. are expected to soon have two kosher diet hotels located near a well-known tribal gaming property: the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. One kosher hotel is to be opened next October, across the street from the gaming venue. The Wyndham Dolce Kosher House is to include...
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Vandal paints ‘shocking’ anti-Semitic graffiti at Temple Emanu-EL
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Detectives are searching for an anti-Semitic vandal who targeted a historic temple with a hostile message during Hannukah. The vandal used a marker to draw a swastika on a door at Temple Emanu-El at Washington Avenue and 17th Street in Miami Beach. A woman told police it happened between 11 p.m....
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU presents a retrospective from pop art artist Martin Kreloff
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is presenting a retrospective from pop art artist Martin Kreloff, now through March of 2022. “Martin Kreloff: A Retrospective” will feature Kreloff’s best-known pop art-influenced paintings, drawings and new media works. A long-time Miami resident, he is currently living and working in Las Vegas. Kreloff — whose work is held by the...
Registration Open for Kosher Meal Distribution Week 68
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...
Grey Goose No Longer Kosher
As of now, Grey Goose – even regular unflavored vodka – should not be consumed. It has been confirmed by the Chicago CRC and others, that they are using high proof grape alcohol in it. This is a new development and people need to be made aware. We spoke today to a number of Rabbonim...
US Moving To Toughen Testing Requirement For Travelers
Washington (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to toughen testing requirements for international travelers to the U.S., including both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, amid the spread of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Tuesday statement that it was working toward requiring that all...
LEC Chanukah Fun Day in Miami
Dave Grohl Covers Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You)” to Kick Off New Hanukkah Cover Song Series with Greg Kurstin
Grohl and Kurstin are back for a second go-around For the second year running, Dave Grohl is celebrating Hanukkah by teaming up with producer Greg Kurstin to cover songs made famous by Jewish artists. To kick off the song series, Grohl and Kurstin are tackling Lisa Loeb’s hit “Stay (I Missed You).” The song’s corresponding...
Sen. Rick Scott Wishes Floridians a Very Happy Hanukkah
Dear Floridian, Hanukkah is a special time for Florida’s Jewish community to spend precious time with family and loved ones celebrating the history of Israel and the Jewish people. As we honor the Festival of Lights, may it also be a festival of hope, happiness, love and health. This holiday season, let’s reflect on all...
Mayim Bialik Brings Hanukkah to ‘Jeopardy!’
“Jeopardy!” fans (and Jewish pop culture fanatics like us) already know that Jewish mom, actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik has been one of the hosts of the iconic game show this fall. Bialik’s Jeopardy career — which began with her initial two-week guest-host stint last summer after the death of beloved host Alex Trebek —...