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Shlomie Danziger Wins Surfside Mayoral Election

Shlomie Danziger Wins Surfside Mayoral Election

In a closely watched and highly competitive race, Shlomie (Shlomo) Danziger has emerged victorious in the Surfside mayoral election, marking a significant political comeback in one of South Florida’s most closely followed municipal contests. A Hard-Fought Campaign The 2026 Surfside mayoral race drew considerable attention after no candidate secured the required majority in the March […]

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DeSantis Pushes New Florida Congressional Map Favoring GOP

DeSantis Pushes New Florida Congressional Map Favoring GOP

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis introduced a redistricting plan this week that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape. The proposed map, revealed first to Fox News, would add four Republican‑leaning districts to Florida’s 28‑seat congressional delegation. If enacted, the GOP could expand its advantage from 20 seats to as many as 24, leaving Democrats with

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Lockdown At Beit Apel

Lockdown At Beit Apel

A note from the LEC Security Team This morning, a report was given by multiple students and a staff member of two males with firearms outside of the Beit Apel campus on 167th St. LEC Security responded immediately and, per security protocol, a lockdown was initiated on the campus, as well as at the Flagship

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Florida Law Permits Armed Volunteers to Protect Houses of Worship

Florida Law Permits Armed Volunteers to Protect Houses of Worship

A new Florida law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis will soon allow religious institutions to rely on armed volunteers for security. Beginning July 1, churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship can designate trained members of their community to carry firearms and help safeguard congregants. The measure comes amid growing concerns about threats against faith‑based

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Florida Attorney General Rejects Demand to Reverse Position on Religious Funding

Florida Attorney General Rejects Demand to Reverse Position on Religious Funding

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has firmly rejected calls to withdraw a legal opinion that expands access to public benefits for religious institutions. In a brief April 28 letter to Christopher Line, counsel for the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), Uthmeier wrote simply: “Dear Mr. Line: No. Sincerely, James Uthmeier.” Earlier this month, Uthmeier issued

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Florida Redistricting Plan Raises Concerns for Jewish, Pro‑Israel Democrats

Florida Redistricting Plan Raises Concerns for Jewish, Pro‑Israel Democrats

Several Jewish and pro‑Israel Democratic members of Congress could face tougher reelection battles under new district maps proposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The plan, unveiled Monday, would significantly reduce the number of Democratic‑leaning districts in the state’s 28‑seat congressional delegation. Brian Romick, president of Democratic Majority for Israel, denounced the proposal as “a blatant

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Florida School District Criticized for Mishandling Antisemitic Incidents

Florida School District Criticized for Mishandling Antisemitic Incidents

Bay District Schools in Florida, which oversees nearly 50 schools and serves about 30,000 students, is facing scrutiny for its response to antisemitic presentations at one of its high schools. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), together with the law firm Akerman, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that the district failed to

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As Pensacola’s oldest synagogue turns 150

As Pensacola’s oldest synagogue turns 150, locals celebrate the community’s rich history

  But it was here in Pensacola — along the Gulf Coast’s fabled “Redneck Riviera” — that German-speaking Jewish pioneers first put down roots in the Sunshine State. In 1876, when Pensacola’s Temple Beth El was founded, Florida had 200,000 inhabitants, just 2,000 of them Jews. Today, Florida is home to 24.3 million people, and a

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