Hate crimes are likely being underreported because of language and cultural barriers, according to an FBI official. The bureau’s New York Field Office is trying get a more accurate representation by reaching affected communities in their native languages. “I don’t think the data that we have is an accurate representation of everything that is happening...
A rabbi at the Chabad center said that suspect is among many who have committed antisemitic acts recently, using the conflict between Israel and Hamas as a reason to vent hatred. In the security camera video, a man police say is Jeffrey Fleming looks disturbed about something, waving his arms around, apparently yelling threats and...
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This is just one of many rallies that has taken place all over South Florida following tensions in the Middle East and attacks against people of Jewish descent Hundreds of supporters of the Jewish community in South Florida came together to rally in Hallandale Beach Sunday afternoon in support of peace in the Middle East....
A Jewish family faced antisemitic abuse in Bal Harbour, Florida this week in the days before a ceasefire was agreed between Israel and Hamas after 11 days of violence. Eric Orgen and his family arrived on May 12 and were visiting South Florida for a week’s vacation. They were staying with a friend and the...
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Police are investigating after, they said a man hurled antisemitic remarks to a rabbi outside a Hallandale Beach synagogue and later emptied a bag of human feces, the latest in a string of incidents that have raised concerns in South Florida’s Jewish community. Cellphone video captured the man on an...
The NY Post recently reported on a phenomenon taking place with the NY population, the defection of New Yorkers, headed to the “Sunshine State” based on Florida motor vehicle records. According to the Post: At least 33,565 New Yorkers exchanged their NY drivers’ licenses for Florida credentials between September 2020 and March 2021. That is...
The South Florida Muslim Federation and its Executive Director, Nezar Hamze, have some decisions to make. Are they going to do the hard work of promoting peace and human rights in the Middle East? Or are the organization and its leaders going to foment hostility towards Israel and American Jews? Is the organization going to...
