Only a bold and comprehensive approach to the problem of anti-Semitism will address it properly and to the benefit of all. Opinion. The current wave of anti-Semitism is only getting more powerful – for several reasons. One of the main reasons is the relentless propaganda efforts that are pushed by malicious operatives from the Radical...
‘The Jew is the devil’ Florida Neo-Nazi rally leader arrested, charged
Burt Colucci, the “commander” of the self-described American Neo-Nazi group was arrested for battery with a hate crime enhancement. The leader of the National Socialist Movement (NSM) and two of his subordinates were arrested and charged on Friday by Orlando police for their involvement with a physical altercation during one of their Florida Neo-Nazi rallies...
We must stand with the Jewish community against anti-Semitic acts
In January, I had the honor of meeting with rabbis and Jewish community leaders in Palm Beach. This meeting reminded me just how blessed we are in Florida to have vibrant and strong Jewish communities throughout our state. Jewish Floridians are our neighbors, friends and colleagues and they have made incredible contributions. While it was...
British-Israeli composer behind Queen’s Platinum Jubilee music says Royals ‘moved to tears’
Loretta Kay-Feld was contacted by a person ‘close to the Queen’ to come up with the pieces The British-Israeli composer commissioned to create two pieces of music for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has told the JC that there were tears shed in the Royal Family when they heard the final result. Hackney-born Loretta Kay-Feld said...
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 10 Cuban migrants after their makeshift boat begins to sink near Florida coast: Six people are deported
Ten migrants from Cuba were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard last Thursday The group’s boat was spotted 40 miles off the coast of Key Largo, Florida The makeshift vessel was taking in water and nearly sank, the Coast Guard said Six of the migrants were deported to Cuba on Saturday. A Coast Guard spokesperson...
What does Spirit-Frontier merger mean for South Florida?
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – In a team-up that could be a game-changer, Frontier Airlines and Spirit are planning a $6.6 billion merger, creating a budget carrier that would become the fifth largest airline in the United States, behind American, Delta, United and Southwest. What it all means for Miramar-based Spirit and South Florida air travel...
Israel’s small but proud Olympic delegation takes aim at the Beijing Winter Games
Four ice skaters and two skiers will represent Israel, while Jewish athletes from the US and Canada will also take to the ice at the 2022 Olympics, starting Friday When the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics kicks off in Beijing on Friday, just six athletes will march under the Israeli flag, a drop from...
All the Jewish athletes to watch at the 2022 Beijing Olympics
Despite the continuing COVID chaos and the mounting protests about China’s human rights record, the 2022 Beijing Olympics are proceeding on schedule, just six months after the delayed Tokyo games — and we have your guide to the Jewish athletes who are on their way. In Tokyo, dozens of Jewish athletes competed, and many clinched...
3 Arrested After Passerby Attacked by Neo-Nazis in Orlando
Three people have been arrested days after a Jewish passerby was attacked by a group of self-proclaimed neo-Nazis who yelled antisemitic slogans outside a central Florida shopping plaza over the weekend, authorities said Friday. Group leader Burt Colucci, 45, and Joshua Terrell, 46, are each charged with battery with a hate crime enhancement, while Jason Brown, 47,...
February 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 Rd, Coral...