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FIRST KNOWN CHINESE-LANGUAGE DREIDELS PRODUCED FOR CHINA’S KAIFENG JEWS
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FIRST KNOWN CHINESE-LANGUAGE DREIDELS PRODUCED FOR CHINA’S KAIFENG JEWS

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...

South Florida Jewish community prepares for Hannukah
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South Florida Jewish community prepares for Hannukah

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...

Florida bans strict vaccine mandates in schools and businesses
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Florida bans strict vaccine mandates in schools and businesses

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 Chabad Jewish Center celebrates completion of Torah
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Pensacola Chabad Jewish Center celebrates completion of Torah

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...

DGIM LAW FIRM LAUNCHES IN SOUTH FLORIDA
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DGIM LAW FIRM LAUNCHES IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Seasoned attorneys Isaac Marcushamer and Daniel Gielchinsky join forces to solve complex business matters in a contemporary legal practice MIAMI (November 11, 2021) – With the goal of helping businesses and individuals solve complex business problems, two distinguished attorneys – Daniel Gielchinsky and Isaac Marcushamer – have partnered to form DGIM Law, a Miami-based business...

US rescue forces working with Israelis at disaster site in Surfside, Fla., visit Israel
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US rescue forces working with Israelis at disaster site in Surfside, Fla., visit Israel

The American delegation observed a Home Front Command training site and held a workshop on how to process trauma cases. (November 10, 2021 / JNS) Rescue forces from the United States that worked with the Israeli delegation this summer at the condominium collapse disaster site in Surfside, Fla., arrived in Israel for a week of...