Budget airline says it was following federal rules when family was asked to leave over 2-year-old seen without face covering JTA — Spirit Airlines kicked a Jewish family off a flight when their 2-year-old child was seen not wearing her mask, spurring major criticism on social media. The budget airline said it was following federally...
Miami-Dade mayor announces countywide curfew will end on Monday, April 12
MIAMI (WSVN) – Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced that that the countywide curfew will come to an end. Levine Cava made the announcement Monday afternoon. “We are announcing that the curfew will be lifted next Monday, April 12th,” she said. “In close consultation with Dr. Paige and my senior leadership team, we developed these...
Where Can I Purchase Chametz After Passover?
Kashrut Alertfrom Sunshine State Kosher 1) Chometz may be purchased without restrictions or concern at any of the following stores after Pesach: Aldi, BJ’s, Costco, CVS, K-Mart, Publix, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, Wawa, Whole Foods. 2) Winn Dixie uses several Jewish suppliers, all of whom sold their chometz before Pesach but continued to...
Majority of Floridians will get temporary reprieve on expected flood insurance rate hike
Florida homeowners already have been slammed with rising windstorm insurance rates this year but they’re likely to get an unexpected reprieve on protection against the other major hurricane threat. Federal flood insurance rates were poised to spike dramatically this year in Florida and other coastal states but that appears on hold for most homeowners because...
Rabbi Solomon Schiff Z’L – Funeral
Rabbi Solomon Schiff, 91, OBM
Updated Shiva Info: SHIVA INFORMATION FOR THE SCHIFF FAMILY Shiva visitations will be from Monday morning, April 5 until Friday morning, April 9. ADDRESS:2443 Meridian AvenueMiami Beach, FL 33140 TIMES: Outdoor Visitations: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Zoom Visitations: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Outdoor Visitations: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Outdoor Visitations: 7:30 PM...
Florida Legislation That Would Mandate A Moment Of Silence In Public Schools Advances In Senate
When middle school teacher Amy Schirmer was still in middle school herself, there was a lot more time for silence. A cell phone wasn’t there to keep her brain stimulated at all times – she could just look out her car window for a while and not feel a nagging urge to do something else....
Sabra recalls hummus product over salmonella concerns
The recall specifically impacts 10-ounce Classic Hummus containers Sabra Dipping Company, LLC, is calling back a popular hummus product over concerns that it may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall, which impacts about 2,100 cases of 10-ounce Classic Hummus containers, was initiated after a routine screening conducted by the FDA. The affected products were produced...
Hatzalah South Florida
Dear Florida residents, The Florida House is currently debating a bill that will help Hatzalah and we need you to take one moment to contact your state representative to vote in favor of the legislation. House Bill 805 (Caruso, McClure) would expand the emergency operations and response capability of Hatzalah of South Florida. As you...
Holocaust survivor’s car vandalized eve of Passover in Florida
In addition, the phrase “Communism is Judaism,” was spray-painted onto the wall of an auto center. Two antisemitic acts occurred in south Florida in the days leading up to Passover, according to local news outlet 7News Miami. In one incident, a Holocaust survivor’s car was vandalized with swastikas drawn in the dust of the windshield...