April 14, 2021 “Tonight the murderer will be feted as a hero and frighteningly encourage followers to action… Snort drugs to kill a Jew!” Paris —The Simon Wiesenthal Centre is profoundly distressed by France’s Supreme Court’s final say concerning the legality of the Paris Appeals Court decision, denying the criminal responsibility of the murderer of...
Steven Spielberg has launched a film foundation called Jewish Story Partners to fund documentaries that “tell stories about a diverse spectrum of Jewish experiences, histories, and cultures.” It’s funded by the Righteous Persons Foundation, which Spielberg and his actress wife Kate Capshaw founded after Spielberg’s experience making “Schindler’s List” in 1993. Two Jewish philanthropies —...
This past Wednesday, UNF’S Interfaith Center hosted a “Coffee and Conversation” following the anti-Semitic incident that occurred on Passover weekend. The event was a zoom discussion that welcomed anyone who wanted to share their stories, experiences, and concerns about how anti-Semitic incidents have been handled. Students and faculty were welcomed to discuss how the school’s...
Please take two minutes to sign Teach Florida’s petition asking the Florida Legislature to support state scholarships for our students. The State of Florida is effectively the single biggest donor to Jewish day schools at $31 million this year alone. Please thank our elected officials for their past work and ask for their continued support....
Fast, fresh and delicious – Ms. Dixie is a one of a kind, kosher experience that invites anyone to come and be a part of. The Executive Chef, Sean Chaprak, has his roots in Israel – and has cultivated his knowledge of Israeli cuisine throughout his experience working in top restaurants in the holy land....
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Officers arrested Benjamin Michael Garcia on Tuesday after accusing him of spreading hateful graffiti in Coral Gables. Officer Kelly Denham, a spokeswoman for the Coral Gables Police Department, said officers noticed the vandal was spray painting anti-Semitic messages. “When you have this type of hate, it bothers the officers — even...
A proposal by the mayor of the South Florida community of Miami Shores to place a menorah in the village town hall during the holiday season has led to a major pushback from the village’s attorney and some members of the council. At the April 6 meeting, Miami Shores Mayor Crystal Wagar raised the idea...
Brevard County, nestled on the east coast of central Florida, has seen tremendous population growth over the past decade. Recently, Temple Israel, a mainstay Reform congregation in the area, sold eight acres of their ideally located ten-acre property to Chabad of the Space and Treasure Coasts. The changeover represents a unique moment of cooperation toward...
JNS.org – Antisemitic fliers were posted on the office doors and classrooms of Jewish professors at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville during Passover, reported The Florida Times-Union. Jules Gerstein, 19, who founded the school’s Jewish Student Union, said fliers with QR codes that led to an antisemitic radio station were discovered in the...
Duolingo remains among the most popular language learning apps and has steadily added new languages, including some that linguists worry could eventually disappear. The Duolingo learning app on Tuesday is adding a new language to its offerings: Yiddish. It’s the 40th language to be added to the app — and one that builds on efforts...
