Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC) – A Not-For-Profit Agency – Is Proud To Announce That CEO Robin Miller Was Honored As A 2025 Mother Of The Year By Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition Of Broward County, Inc. (HMHB/Broward).

This Thursday, December 25th, Trade In Your Egg Rolls And Kung Pao Chicken For Belly Laughs And Witty Punchlines At The Yule Laugh Out Loud! Comedy Show, A One-Night-Only Comedy Event At The Boca Black Box That Promises A Hilarious Twist On Your Typical Christmas Night Out.

On Sunday May 4th, 2025 A Diverse Crowd Of Hindu And Jewish Community Members Gathered At The Torch Of Friendship In Downtown Miami For A Peaceful Rally To Honor The 26 Victims Of The brutal Islamic Terrorist Attack In Pahalgam, Kashmir, On April 22nd, 2025. Organized By The Kashmir Solidarity Foundation And Supported By The Hindu American Political Action Committee Of Florida (HAPAC of FL), Hindu American Foundation (HAF), Gummakonda Reddy Foundation, HinduAction, Dharmansh USA, And Kashmir Solidarity USA, The Rally Unequivocally Condemned Pakistan-Sponsored Islamic Terrorism And Called For Decisive Global Action.

Calling The Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield An “Insurance Policy” To Protect The United States From An Enemy Attack, William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., Is Advocating For Widespread National Support To Move The Project From Concept To Reality.

Welcome To Keller’s Korner. Today We Are Going To Tell You About The Sports Immortals Museum Located In Boca Raton, Founded By Joel Platt. This Museum Has Become One Of The Top Attractions In South Florida For The Last 30 Years For People Who Love Sports.

On A Warm June Evening In Coral Gables, A Literary Crowd Will Gather At The Beloved Independent Bookstore Books & Books For What Promises To Be An Unforgettable Night Of Storytelling, Music And Mystery. Acclaimed Novelist Mary Morris, Celebrated For Her Evocative Prose And Rich Storytelling, Will Take Center Stage To Present Her Latest Novel—A Lyrical And Haunting Work That Explores Family Secrets, Wartime Silence And The Redemptive Power Of Art.

Every Day, People Around Us Struggle Silently With Mental Health Or Substance Use Challenges. Whether It’s A Colleague Showing Signs Of Burnout, A Friend Battling Depression, Or A Neighbor Facing Addiction, The Signs Are Often There—But Do We Know How To Respond? Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Provides The Answer.

This Summer, Neurodivergent Adults In South Florida Have A Unique Opportunity To Learn Vital Emergency Response Skills In A Safe, Inclusive And Empowering Environment. Joshua’s Path At Goodman Jewish Family Services (JFS) Is Hosting A First Aid And Safety Workshop From Monday, July 7th, 2025 To Thursday, July 17th, 2025, Designed Specifically For Adults With Developmental And Cognitive Differences. The Two-Week Workshop Is Completely Free, Will Meet Monday Through Thursday From 1:00 p.m. To 3:00 p.m. And Will Take Place At The Katz Building - 5890 South Pine Island Road, Davie, Florida 33328.

In An Age Where Virtual Connections Have Become A Staple Of Modern Life, One Innovative Event Is Redefining What It Means To Meet New People—Especially For Jewish Adults Aged 50 And Over. Welcome To Mix & Mingle, A Dynamic And Thoughtfully Curated Online Social Gathering Designed To Help Participants Make Meaningful New Connections, All From The Comfort Of Home.

Presented Annually, The Healthcare Heroes Awards Honor Institutions, Professionals, And Organizations That Have Demonstrated Excellence, Innovation, And Impact In The Healthcare Field. JCS Was Selected As The Organization/Program Healthcare Heroes Awardee For Its Compassionate, Culturally Competent Care To Aging Adults, Holocaust Survivors, Individuals In Crisis And Vulnerable Families—Particularly Through Its Delivery Of Mental Health Services, Home-Based Senior Care And The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline In Miami-Dade And Monroe Counties.

Jerusalem-Born Author And Entrepreneur Michael Weiss Grew Up Immersed In An Environment Where Conflict Was Common, But Today, He Chooses To Focus On Universal Aspects Of The Human Experience That Transcend Borders, Cultures And Languages.

On The Evening Of Thursday, June 26th, Prepare To Trade Spreadsheets For Punchlines And Equations For Absurdities, As Comedy Night With Matthew Broussard* Brings Brainy Laughs To The Hub’s Frankel Family Performing Arts Center. Known For His Razor-Sharp Wit, Self-Deprecating Charm, And More Academic References Than Your Average Netflix Special, Broussard Is Not Your Typical Stand-Up Comedian—And That’s Exactly What Makes His Comedy So Magnetic.

If Your Summer Plans Are Still Missing That One Unforgettable Night Of Laughter, Look No Further. On Thursday, July 17th, 2025, The Hub: Frankel Family Performing Arts Center In Pinecrest, Florida Will Transform Into A Comedy Hotspot For Comedy Night With Michael Palascak—An Evening Guaranteed To Leave You Grinning Ear To Ear.

The World Of Dating Has Evolved. It’s No Longer Just About Meeting Up With Someone In Person, Hoping For A Spark To Ignite. Nowadays, Digital Matchmaking Apps Like Tinder And Hinge Have Become The Go-To Tools For Connecting With Potential Partners. But What Happens When You Combine The Best Aspects Of These Apps With The Magic Of An In-Person Event? You Get Tribester’s Swipe IRL Happy Hour—An Innovative Fusion Of Technology And Face-To-Face Interaction Designed To Make The Jewish Dating Scene More Exciting, Meaningful And Accessible. Whether You’re Looking For Love Or Simply Wanting To Meet Like-Minded People, This Unique Event Has Something For Everyone.

Nestled In The Heart Of Aventura, The Sterling Aventura Is A Vibrant And Welcoming Rental Assisted Living And Memory Care Community, Where Residents Can Thrive In A Stimulating And Supportive Environment. Recently, The Sterling Aventura Opened Its Doors To The Public With A Special Open House Event, Inviting Friends, Families, And The Community To Experience Firsthand The Warmth And Care That Defines This Remarkable Facility.

PAWS Whispers Of Enchantment: A Night In The Hidden Garden Gala, Presented By Spirit Airlines, Took Place On April 26th At The Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. Chairwomen Dawn Dellapina And Danielle Gaudreau, Along With Their Hard-Working Committee, Were Thrilled To Announce That The Magical Evening Netted A Record-Breaking $420,000 For The Humane Society Of Broward County’s Life-Saving Programs And Services.

Mutra – Named For Executive Chef/Owner Raz Shabtai’s Beloved Grandmother And His Culinary Inspiration – Is Now Open For Limited Reservations At 2188 Northeast 123rd Street, Miami, Florida 33181.

Welcome To Keller’s Korner. For Over 100 Years, Jewish People Have Been Involved With The National Hockey League (NHL). In 1923, The Nhl Handed Out The Hart Memorial Trophy For The Most Valuable Player For Each Season And The Tradition Continues To Today. Cecil Hart Was The Coach And Gm For The Montreal Canadiens And His Father, David, Donated The Original Trophy.

Amid An Atmosphere Of War, Sickness, And Global Financial Uncertainty, Local Chabad Rabbis Are Leading A Campaign To Raise Awareness Of A Little - Known Jewish Holiday, This Year Dubbed ‘Festival Of The Future,’ Focusing On Bringing A Message Of Hope For The Future And Serenity To The Present.

On The Evening Of Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, The Broward Center For The Performing Arts In Fort Lauderdale Will Come Alive With More Than Just Music — It Will Resonate With Unity, Pride, And The Enduring Spirit Of The Jewish People. The First Grand Am Israel Chai Symphonic Music Night Is Set To Be A Cultural Milestone, Bringing Together More Than 2,500 People To Honor Israel’s 77th Anniversary In A Powerful Expression Of Resilience And Identity.

As Its Landmark 78th Season Draws To A Close, The Delray Beach Playhouse Is Thrilled To Announce Its 2025 - 2026 Season And Officially Open Subscriptions For Two Of Its Most Beloved Offerings: The Main Stage Play Series And The Best Of Broadway Cabaret Series. As The Historic Venue Enters Another Season, It Continues Its Mission To Entertain, Inspire, And Bring The Community Together Through Live Theater.

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood And Crab Is Delighted To Host The Incredible Mothers Of Miami-Ft. Lauderdale For An Unforgettable Mother’s Day Dining Experience Filled With Elegance, Flavor, And Heartfelt Appreciation. Renowned For Its Exceptional Service And Finest Quality Seafood, Truluck’s Has Become One Of Miami-Ft. Lauderdale’s Premier Special Occasion Dining Destinations.

In The Wake Of The Supreme Court’s 2022 Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade, The National Conversation Around Reproductive Rights Has Become More Urgent—And More Personal—Than Ever. Communities Across The Country Are Grappling With The Fallout, Especially In States Where Access To Reproductive Healthcare Has Rapidly Diminished. But Even In This Uncertain Landscape, Hope And Action Are Rising. One Event In Miami Is Poised To Shine A Powerful Light On The Path Forward.

The Jewish Museum Of Florida-FIU (JMOF-FIU) Established In 1995, Is The Only Museum Dedicated To Telling The Story Of More Than 250 Years Of Florida Jewish History, Arts And Culture, With A Growing Collection Of More Than 100,000 Items. It Is Located In The Trendy SoFlo Area Of South Beach At 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. The Museum Is Housed In Two Restored Historic Buildings That Were Once Synagogues For Miami Beach's First Jewish Congregation.

There’s A Special Kind Of Magic That Happens When Flour, Water, And Tradition Come Together — And This Spring, That Magic Is Happening In The Heart Of The David Posnack JCC’s Bass Lobby. Mark Your Calendars And Warm Your Ovens: The 2025 Maccabi Tzair Challah Bake Is Set To Be An Evening Filled With Dough, Dancing, And Deep Connection To Jewish Culture.

In A World Increasingly Marked By Division, Misinformation, And Antisemitism, One Voice Rises Above The Noise To Champion Truth, Resilience, And Identity: Adela Cojab. With Unwavering Passion And Clarity, Cojab Has Become A Leading Figure In Jewish Advocacy And Education, Inspiring A New Generation To Embrace Their Heritage And Stand Up For What’s Right.

Imagine Sailing Across The Sparkling Mediterranean Or Exploring The Majestic Landscapes Of Northern Europe, All While Supporting A Cause That Preserves One Of The Most Important Legacies Of Our Time. That’s Exactly What The Holocaust Documentation & Education Center (HDEC) Is Offering With Their 2025 Annual Online Raffle. By Purchasing A Raffle Ticket, You Not Only Get A Chance To Win A Seven-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise For Two, But You Also Help Fund HDEC's Mission To Educate And Combat The Dangers Of Bigotry, Hatred, And Intolerance.

This Spring, Broward County’s Rising Generation Of Philanthropists, Influencers, And Changemakers Will Gather For A Truly Unforgettable Evening: The Inaugural A Night In All White. A Gathering Where The Future Of Leadership Shines Bright, This Event Promises To Be More Than Just A Celebration; It's An Evening That Unites Young Leaders In Support Of A Shared Cause While Creating A Space For Connection, Inspiration, And Fun.

On The Evening Of Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, The African American Research Library And Cultural Center In Fort Lauderdale Will Pulse With More Than Just Music—It Will Resonate With Stories, Struggles, And Shared Dreams. "Shared Frequencies" Is More Than A Concert. It’s A Powerful Gathering Of Voices, A Spiritual And Cultural Crossroads Where Hip Hop Meets Poetry, And Judaism Meets Islam, All Wrapped In A Call For Justice And Unity.

Do You Know Where Your Grandparents Were Living And How They Raised Their Children?​ Someday, When You Become A Parent And Your Children Ask You About Family History, What Will You Be Able To Tell Them?

When Questioned About The Volatility In The Current Stock Market Climate, A Majority Of Financial Advisors Recommend That Their Clients Simply Hold And Await The Eventual Rebound. But For The Approximately 73 Million Americans 65 And Older, This Might Not Be An Option As They May Literally Run Out Of Time Before Their Investments Are Restored. In Fact, According To The Centers For Disease Control (CDC), The Average Life Expectancy In The United States Is 78.4. Senior Loan Originator Laura Moritz Of Classic Mortgage Has Been Helping Elderly Individuals Alleviate The Stress Of Diminishing Financial Returns, While Ensuring That They Continue To Age Profitably Within Their Own Homes By Educating Them On The Importance Of A Reverse Mortgage As A Supplemental Means Of Retirement Income And Viable Solution To Cover Escalating Expenses During Our Turbulent Economy.

As The Waves Gently Lap The Iconic Shores Of Miami Beach, Just A Few Blocks Inland Lies A Quieter But Equally Powerful Current — The Rich, Enduring Story Of The City’s Jewish Community. This Spring, That Story Takes Center Stage In A Series Of Illuminating FREE Events Hosted By The Jewish Museum Of Florida-FIU. Titled The Miami Beach Jewish History Talk, This Engaging Series Welcomes Residents, History Buffs, And Curious Tourists Alike To Explore The People, Places, And Pivotal Moments That Helped Shape One Of South Florida’s Most Vibrant Communities.

Aesthetemed is more than just a med spa—it’s a full-scale aesthetic medicine and wellness clinic located in Hallandale Beach, South Florida. Since opening in March 2022, it has redefined beauty and wellness by offering science-backed solutions for those who want to look and feel their best.

The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated this year from sundown on Saturday evening, April 12th, 2025, until after nightfall on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, with its highlight, the festive “Seder” dinners on the first 2 nights of the holiday.

Glatt Kosher Gone Wild! Think Sun, Sand And Sophistication - Beach Chairs, Towel Service, Cocktails, Bottle Service, Poolside Lounging And A Pickleball Court - Because Glatt Kosher Just Went Next Level.

The Center For Jewish History (CJH) In New York Is Thrilled To Announce A New Multi-Year Partnership With Ancestry®, The Global Leader In Family History, Ahead Of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Together, They Are Launching The Ancestry Research & Reflection Room, A New Space And Initiative To Collect, Preserve, And Share The Family Histories Of Jewish Communities Worldwide.

The City Of Aventura In Collaboration With Yi Love Jewish Presents A Magical Sing-Along Evening Celebrating One Of The Most Beloved Musicals Of All Time, Fiddlers On The Roof: A Yi Love Jewish Sing-A-Long On Saturday, April 5th At 8:00 p.m. At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The Audience Is Invited To Belt Out Songs Including: "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" And "Sunrise, Sunset" With Lyrics Provided On The Screen. Aaron Kula And His Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra Will Accompany A Cast Of Talented Singers And The Audience As They Sing Along To This Timeless Story Of Family, Faith And Belonging In The Ever-Changing World.

Welcome To Keller’s Korner. I Often Cover The Jewish Angle To Many Stories And This Column Will Be On A South Florida Tennis Tournament. In 1991, Mark Baron Retired From The Clothing Industry At The Age Of Just 39 Years Old. Soon After, Mark Wanted To Do Something Different With His Life. Living In South Florida, Mark In 1993 Founded An Annual Tennis Tournament.

Miami New Drama (Michel Hausmann, Artistic Director; Nicholas Richberg, Managing Director) Proudly Presents The World Premiere Of Birthright, A Groundbreaking New Play By Jonathan Spector (Eureka Day, Broadway), One Of The Most Daring Playwrights Of Our Time. Directed By Teddy Bergman (Urinetown, Encores!), Birthright Is An Unflinching, Deeply Personal Theatrical Event That Examines The Shifting Tides Of Jewish Identity, The Cost Of Belonging, And The Fault Lines That Divide Us.

For The First Time In Florida, Wounded Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Soldiers Will Take To The Basketball Court In A Historic Wheelchair Basketball Game Against The Miami Sharks, A Local Team Of Dedicated Wheelchair Athletes. This Powerful Event Will Unite Heroes From Two Nations, Israel And The United States, Coming Together Through Resilience, Sportsmanship, And The Unbreakable Spirit Of Those Who Have Sacrificed For Their Countries.

The Zekelman Holocaust Center (The HC) And The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) Have Announced The Launch Of A New Website Featuring 180 Digitized, Searchable Microfilm Reels With More Than 160,000 Frames Related To Jews In Hungary During World War II. A Key Highlight Of This Collection Is The Documentation Of Jewish Cultural Property—Including Art Collections, Personal Possessions And Valuable Assets—Seized By The Hungarian Government, Nazis, Their Allies And Collaborators. This Extensive Archive Also Tells The Story Of The Systematic Persecution And Near Destruction Of Hungary’s Jewish Community During The Holocaust, Showcasing How Lives Were Upended Through Exclusion, Property Confiscation And Eventual Deportation.

Are You Curious About Your Family's Jewish Roots? The Jewish Genealogical Society Of Greater Miami (JGSGM) Opens Doors To A Fascinating Journey Of Ancestral Discovery. Whether You're Just Beginning To Explore Your Heritage Or You're An Experienced Genealogist, Our Community Provides The Tools, Knowledge And Support You Need To Uncover Your Family's Unique Story.

Brandon Goldberg Has Been Playing Piano And Making Music Since He Was Three Years Old. Critics Have Praised His “Unassailable Technique, Advanced Harmonic Understanding, A Deep Sense Of Swing And Most Impressively, A Clarity And Plethora Of Ideas Executed To Near-Perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine

The Holocaust Documentation And Education Center Is Honored To Present The Anne Frank Exhibition, Now On Display Until June 30th, 2025. This Powerful And Moving Exhibition Offers A Unique Opportunity To Engage With The Story Of Anne Frank, A Young Girl Whose Words Have Transcended Time, Educating And Inspiring Generations.

Infertility Is A Silent Struggle For Many, Often Accompanied By Emotional And Financial Burdens That Make The Journey To Parenthood Seem Insurmountable. The Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF), A Nonprofit Dedicated To Providing Financial Assistance, Emotional Support And Educational Programming To Those Facing Infertility, Is Stepping Up To Help. In A Significant Expansion Of Its Outreach, JFF Is Launching In South Florida, Bringing Its Resources And Community-Based Support To Miami-Dade And Broward County Residents.

Recently the City of Miami celebrated Isidor Cohen, a true pioneer of Miami, with the naming of Isidor Cohen Road. The event, held with family and friends present at the Center for Jewish Life at Beth David, 2625 Southwest 3rd Avenue, honored his legacy of community growth, cultural inclusion, and vision for our city’s future. (Pictured: All descendants of Isidor and Ida Cohen.)

Pictured: Barry Snyder with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

A Shloshim Memorial Service honoring the life of Lois May Jaffin Levine, the mother of Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, was held this week at Chabad Chayil in Miami-Dade North.

Pictured: “The Gentleman” - Courtesy of Transcend Cruises

South Florida Symphony Orchestra and participating South Florida synagogues are proud to announce a once-in-a-lifetime journey, "Jerusalem of the Rhine & The 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Dachau." This exclusive and highly immersive voyage takes place Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 - Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.

When’s the last time you wished a tree Happy New Year? Coming up this year on Thursday, February 13th, is a great opportunity to do exactly that. The day is known as Tu B’Shevat, and Jewish people throughout the world celebrate it as the New Year of Trees.

Pictured: The railway tracks used to transport Jews to the Auschwitz death camp in Poland. Credit: Moshe Milner, GPO

During World War II (1939-1945), multiple Concentration Camps were established by the Nazis across Europe, the "Final Solution" to a problem they saw as unbearable: the Jewish existence.

Pictured: Florida Gators men’s basketball Head Coach (L) Todd Golden with Neil Keller. (Photo Courtesy of Alyse Sachs)

Welcome to Keller’s Korner. This column will cover the men’s basketball Head Coach for the Florida Gators, Todd Golden. He was born on July 7, 1985 and as of this writing, he is coaching the sixth ranked team in the country. The Florida Gators had a huge and loud crowd when we attended the February 4, 2025 game against the Commodores of Vanderbilt.

On Being Jewish Now is an intimate and hopeful collection of meaningful, smart, funny, sad, emotional, and inspiring essays from today’s authors and advocates about what it means to be Jewish, how life has changed since the attacks on October 7th, 2023, and the unique culture that brings this group together.

A Jewish National Fund-USA Grassroots Initiative dedicated to strengthening communities across Israel, has released new data showcasing its transformative impact on the country’s northern and southern regions. According to the latest report, its initiative has mobilized 7,495 active community volunteers, who in turn serve over 122,600 beneficiaries through educational, cultural, and social welfare programs.

Today, Plaintiffs The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education (“JAFE”) announced that they have reached an agreement to resolve their claims against Harvard University. As part of the settlement, Harvard has agreed to implement a series of steps, building on measures that Harvard has undertaken over the past year as a part of its commitment to combating antisemitism. Harvard and the Brandeis Center look forward to working together in these efforts.

In an enchanting celebration of music, history and heritage, the City of Aventura presents L'Chaim: A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Thursday, February 20th at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

The City of Aventura has an entertaining Lineup in store for you featuring Yiddish and Jewish melodies, a Piano Festival with Ilya Itin and more. This celebration of talent and artistry promises unforgettable experiences for every audience.

Slow Burn Theatre Company presents “Parade,” a powerful and poignant musical revival based on the true story of the trial and lynching of Leo Frank, as part of its 2024/2025 Season supported by American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale through Sunday, February 23rd in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC) – a not-for-profit agency – is honored to announce that it once again received three 2025 Best of Home Care Awards from Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in experience management for post-acute care. The awards include the Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice. JFHC received all three awards in 2024 and both the Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from Activated Insights in 2023.

A 2023 Gallup poll found that the percentage of Americans attending weekly religious services fell from 42% to 30% over the past 20 years. The article further broke these numbers down by individual religion. Sixteen percent of Jews responding to the survey expressed that they attend services weekly. And, while there was no deeper dive into the denomination breakdown, it stands to reason that if one were to remove Orthodox Jews from that equation, the percentage of Jews attending weekly services would be far, far lower than 16%. Ouch.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) proudly announces the program for its 28th edition which will be January 9th, 2025 - January 23rd, 2025. The Festival will showcase 110 feature films and 23 shorts from 25 countries, including 20 world premieres, 8 international premieres, 9 North American premieres, and 6 U.S. premieres. As the largest Jewish film festival in the world, 28th Edition will host over 80 in-theater screenings across eight venues in Greater Miami, including Miami Beach, Coral Gables, and North Miami.

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The 45th Annual South Florida Chanukah Festival was nothing short of extraordinary, an unforgettable night brimming with energy, emotion, and inspiration that lit up the hearts of nearly 4,500 attendees in the sold-out arena – and thousands more worldwide who joined us online.

Birthright Israel is excited to announce the launch of its winter season, with a special milestone: for the first time since October 7th, participants will return to visit the northern regions of Israel. This week, the first groups have already begun touring the historic city of Safed, marking the return of Birthright trips to this iconic part of the country. Additionally, participants in the Birthright volunteering program will begin engaging in volunteer activities in northern towns within the next few weeks.

The atmosphere was energetic and inspiring at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa in Aventura as former World Boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather announced that he was donating $1 Million to United Hatzalah of Israel. Mayweather made his pledge as he received United Hatzalah’s Champion of Israel Award during the life-saving organization’s annual Miami Gala. $14 Million was raised during the event that hosted 1,700 supporters. The gala’s co-chairs were Margo Cohen and Dr. Phil Frost.

A delegation of Jewish mothers from eight U.S. cities took part in Momentum’s year-long Journey of Growth, connecting them with their Jewish identity and heritage.

On December 11th, 2024, the spotlight shined on Hollywood stars Patricia Heaton and Liev Schreiber as the two celebrities demonstrated their unwavering support for Israel during the “American Friends of Magen David Adom’s 2024 Miami Gala – Celebrating Life. Honoring Lifesavers.” 900 supporters of AFMDA attended the festive fundraising extravaganza which was held at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort in Aventura.

6,500 Chabad Rabbis and Jewish leaders from around the globe gathered recently in Brooklyn, New York, for the Annual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries, the largest rabbinic gathering in the world.

This month marks the fortieth anniversary of the publication of David S. Wyman’s The Abandonment of the Jews, a book that changed the way we think about our nation’s history—and also saved lives. That is a rare achievement.

I was honored to be invited to this wonderful event where I met two ex-hostages who were held in captivity in Gaza for nearly a year after being kidnapped at the Nova Music Festival in Israel and arrived in West Palm Beach to meet with the local community and share their story. Amid reports of negotiations to release the remaining hostages, rescued hostages Almog Meir Jan and Andrey Kozlov are determined to raise awareness for the issue.

On November 2nd, 2024, Celia Malavsky of Hollywood, Florida turned 100 years old and her family gathered from across the nation and even from Israel to celebrate her.

A remarkable archaeological discovery emerged in the Jordan Valley during this year’s Chanukah Festival: a cache of coins minted under King of Judea Alexander Jannaeus, a significant ruler of the Hasmonean Kingdom from 104–76 BCE.

World renown Israeli Cantor and entertainer DuDu Fisher will perform in concert at Temple Sinai of Hollywood on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Fisher will be joined by Cantor Dimitry.

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, has reopened two facilities at its youth villages in Israel, which serve vulnerable teens and pre-teens, following extensive renovations.

Was honored to host a Diplomatic Lunch Meeting with Levente Magyar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and H.E. Szabolcs Takács, Ambassador of Hungary to the United States.

Jewish children across the globe joined together this Chanukah to raise awareness of the Israeli hostages being held by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza since the Hamas led massacre in southern Israel on October 7th, 2023.

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) will host a talk featuring Heather Hirsch, M.D. M.S., M.S.C.P., Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Founder of the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and now CEO of the Health by Heather Hirsch, M.D. Telemedicine Collaborative. Dr. Hirsch, who has appeared on Oprah Daily and in other national broadcasts, will speak about Perimenopause and Menopause.

Israeli security forces spent a few hours in the Palestinian Authority city of Jenin earlier this month. The incident didn’t make much news, but there’s much to be learned from it.

From January 22nd, 2025 through February 2nd, 2025, the Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars Film Festival (presented by MorseLife) will return for its third season at two venues. Screenings will take place at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on January 23rd - January 30th and at EVO Entertainment Delray Marketplace from January 31st - February 2nd.

When visitors explore the immersive “Nova Music Festival Exhibition: October 7th 6:29 a.m. — the Moment Music Stood Still” now open at the Greenwich Studio in North Miami, the horrific realities of that dreadful day suddenly come to life.

Life offers many ups and downs. Some blows, especially the unexpected ones, bolts out of the blue, are more hurtful than others, but what choice do we have? We must endure. The loss of loved ones, parents, partners, and worst of all a child leaves no option but to reel from the blow, get up, steady yourself and go on.

The Boca International Jewish Film Festival returns for its second season with the Florida premiere screening of the documentary “Shari & Lamb Chop.” The film will be presented during the festival’s Cinebash on January 27th, 2025, at the Wick Theater in Boca Raton. The evening includes a patron dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m., film screening and a live performance by Mallory Lewis (Shari Lewis’ daughter) and Lamb Chop. Film only tickets are available for $36. The festival runs from February 23rd through March 16th with screenings presented at both Movies of Delray and Cinemark Palace 20 in Boca Raton.

For nearly 25 years, Dr. Jeffrey M. Hausdorff has been directing a research center that studies gait, cognition and mobility at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Hausdorff also serves as a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy in the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University.

Moshe Phillips is National Chairman of Americans For A Safe Israel (www.AFSI.org), a leading pro-Israel advocacy and education organization.

Get ready to relive the magic of Carole King's legendary career as the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, graces the stage of The Wick Theatre. This inspiring true story charts Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon.

“The humor of the blues, as Jerry (Leiber) used to say, was akin to Yiddish humor. Like, “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.”” Mike Stoller

The Adolph & Rose Levis JCC (Levis JCC) is proud to present the 2025 Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival on February 8th – February 22nd, at Movies of Delray. The two-week festival will feature more than 30 Israeli and Jewish-themed feature films, shorts, documentaries and comedies from around the world. Boca Raton’s original Jewish film festival, now in its ninth year, offers entertaining, inspiring and thought-provoking stories, community connection, and the unique opportunity to learn from filmmakers, producers, actors and directors at screenings and special events throughout the Festival.

United States Ambassador William Taylor is a diplomat, government official and former military officer. He currently serves as Vice President of the Russian and European Center at the United States Institute of Peace. From 2006 to 2009 he served as United States Ambassador to Ukraine, and as Chargé D'affaires to Ukraine from June 2019 to January 2020. On Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m., Ambassador Taylor will lecture at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus. He will also give a presentation at FAU’s Jupiter campus on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

Want to have an up-close look at some of the greatest pro golfers and NFL players playing tournament golf while raising money for South Florida charities?

LoveJewish.org in association with NSU Florida’s Alvin Sherman Library and the University of Miami Sue and Leonard Miller Center will present a FREE reading of award-winning playwright Debbie Slevin’s critically acclaimed play Gate B23: Carry-On Baggage.

Comes The Hysterically Funny Interfaith Comedy BAD SHABBOS