Leibel Lazaroff, A 20-Year-Old Survivor Of The Deadly December 2025 Terrorist Attack At Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Shared His Story Of Survival, Faith And Jewish Resilience With Members Of The South Florida Jewish Community During A Labor Day Gathering Hosted By Boca Beach Chabad.

The Shishi Shuk, A Popular Israeli Community Marketplace, Is Returning To Davie This Fall, Bringing Together Local Vendors, Artisans, Food Makers And Shoppers For A Festive Morning Of Commerce And Community.

This Past Monday Night, On The Evening Of Chai Elul — The Birthday Of Both The Baal Shem Tov And The Alter Rebbe — More Than 300 Members And Friends Of The South Broward Jewish Community Gathered At Turnberry Aventura Jewish Center To Celebrate The 45Th Annual Dinner Of Congregation Levi Yitzchok-Lubavitch/Chabad Of South Broward Headquarters.

When Music, Food And Community Come Together, An Ordinary Sunday Can Become A Memorable Celebration. On Sunday, October 18th, 2026, The David Posnack Jewish Community Center In Davie, Will Host An Afternoon Designed To Do Exactly That: The Kosher Chili Cook-Off & Concert, Featuring Country Singer Joe Buchanan. Billed As “A Taste Of Country, A Season Of Culture,” The Event Promises An Engaging Combination Of Live Music, Friendly Competition And Plenty Of Chili.

Rabbi Ruvi New, Spiritual Leader Of Boca Beach Chabad Jewish Center, Has Released The Songs And Prayers Of Rosh Hashanah, A New Album Timed To The Upcoming Jewish New Year. It Is The Third Release In A Holiday Music Series That Began With Songs Of The Seder, Tied To The Springtime Holiday Of Passover, And Songs Of Yom Kippur, Tied To The Day Of Atonement. Together, Those Two Albums Have Reached Hundreds Of Thousands Of Streams And Downloads.

In A World Where Smartphones, Social Media And Algorithms Increasingly Shape The Way Young People Communicate, Learn, Socialize And Understand Themselves, The Conversation About Youth Mental Health Has Never Been More Urgent. This Fall, The Greater Miami Jewish Community Will Bring Parents, Teenagers, Mental Health Professionals And Communal Leaders Together For A Timely Conversation At The Third Annual Bewell Miami Youth Mental Health Summit, Titled - From Algorithms To Emotions: Youth Mental Health In A Digital World.

The Adolf & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Will Bring Together Golfers, Community Leaders, Friends And Supporters On Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 For The Annual Gutmann Family Golf Classic, An Event That Combines A Day Of Golf And Fellowship With A Meaningful Tribute To The Life And Legacy Of Longtime Levis JCC Supporter And Board Member Mel Gutmann.

Jewish Community Services Of South Florida (JCS), One Of Miami-Dade County’s Longest-Serving Nonprofit Social Service Agencies, Today Announced The Appointment Of Mitchell “Mitch” Morris As Chair Of Its Board Of Directors, Along With The Appointment Of Its New Executive Committee, Board Members, And At-Large Representatives.

This Fall, Women In The Community Are Invited To Gather, Bake And Connect Through A New Three-Part Culinary And Spiritual Experience: The Braiding Bunch, A Women-Only Challah-Baking Series Designed To Celebrate Tradition, Friendship And The Joy Of Preparing For Shabbath.

Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) Helped Lead The Introduction Of The Bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, Legislation To Strengthen Federal Efforts To Combat Antisemitism, Protect Jewish Students, Secure Jewish Institutions, And Address The Spread Of Antisemitic Content Online. The Legislation Is Sponsored By 30 Members Of Congress From Both Parties.

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement:

On Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Will Be The Site For A Day Of Remembrance, Reflection And Solidarity Marking The Anniversary Of The October 7 Attacks. From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Community Members Will Gather At The Memorial To Honor The Lives Lost And Recognize The Profound Impact The Attacks Continue To Have On Individuals, Families And Communities.

On Sunday, January 31st, 2027, Runners From Across South Florida And Beyond Will Take To The Streets For The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon. Among Them Will Be A Team Running For Something Bigger Than A Finish Time: JCS Team Blue Card, A Group Of Runners Committed To Supporting Holocaust Survivors In The Miami-Dade Community.

The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF) Presented Its Annual Moral Courage Awards At Yankee Stadium On Sunday, Recognizing Five Individuals For Confronting Antisemitism And Hate And Posthumously Honoring Ousmane Diallo, The 24-Year-Old Harlem Legislative Director Whose Brief Life Was Marked By Public Service And Bridge-Building.

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Message:

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Message:

The Vibrant Rhythms, Colors And Spirit Of Cuba Will Come Alive This Fall As The Beth El Center For Jewish Life Presents A Night In Havana, An Extraordinary Evening Of Music, Culture, Fine Dining And Philanthropy Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Four-Time Grammy Award-Winning Percussionist, Singer, Songwriter And Producer Tomasito Cruz.

A Dramatic Political Shift Is Underway Among Jewish Voters In New York. New Findings From A Recent Siena Poll Reveal Deep Dissatisfaction With The Democratic Socialists Of America (DSA) And Growing Concern Over The Direction Of The State.

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement:

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President And Child Of Holocaust Survivors Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement:

ZAKA Search & Rescue Volunteers Worked Virtually Nonstop Through A Succession Of Tragedies Across Israel And Internationally Over A Single 24-Hour Period Sunday, Marking What Officials Describe As The Organization’s Busiest 24-Hour Period Of 5786.

Professor Miriam Hoffman, The Fiery, Funny, And Fiercely Principled Matriarch Of Modern Yiddish Culture, Has Passed Away. She Was 90.

For The First Time Ever, Frum Families In New York Will Be Able To Use WIC To Purchase Cholov Yisroel Infant Formula.

This Article Is Part 1 Of A Series On Family-Based Immigration To The United States. Family-Based Visas Provide One Of The Most Meaningful Paths To Immigrate To The United States. U.S. Citizens And Lawful Permanent Residents, Commonly Known As Green Card Holders, May Be Able To Sponsor Certain Relatives For Permanent Residence.

Some 100,000 Hungarian Jewish Men Were Conscripted Into The Munkaszolgalat. Tens Of Thousands Died — Before Germany Ever Occupied Hungary. Almost None Left A Written Record. Never Before Published In Any Language, This Is The First Full-Length Diary Of The Labor Service To Appear In English.

The 2026 Cohort Of The Birthright Israel Excel Fellowship - 80 Outstanding College Students From Around The World - Completed The Prestigious 9-Week Program In Israel This Week. The Fellowship Develops Emerging Leaders In Business, Technology And Jewish Communal Life.

Shalom U’bracha!

Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC) – an award-winning, Not-For-Profit agency – is proud to announce that it was named an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Certified Consultant. This distinction follows successful completion of ACHC’s rigorous training course and competency examination, which verifies expert knowledge of current ACHC standards and survey processes.

Birthright Israel Announced Today The Launch Of A Major Community Healing Project In Majdal Shams, Israel's Northernmost Village, home to a Druze community that was once under Syrian control. The initiative, coming exactly two years after the Hezbollah terrorist attack that killed 12 children in the community, was made possible by a donation from the The David and Meredith Kaplan Foundation, through the Birthright Israel Foundation. The project will establish eight therapeutic educational gardens across four local educational institutions, creating spaces of healing, growth, and hope for the Druze community.

How Is It That People From Vastly Different Faith Traditions Have Such Remarkable Similarities In Their Religions? Veteran Psychiatrist Dr. Ed Siegel Says The Answer Lies Not In Doctrine, But In Fundamental Components Shared By All.

Absolutely! And When It's Fun, Happens Every Day Right After School, And Children Actually Look Forward To It, The Answer Is Obvious.

The Jewish Foundation For The Righteous (JFR) Has Selected 14 Middle And High School Teachers And Holocaust Center Personnel From Five U.S. States To Participate In Its 2026 European Study Program In Poland. Through Lectures And Visits To Actual Holocaust Sites, These Educators Gain A More Profound Understanding Of The Complex And Tragic History Of The Holocaust.

CyberWell, A NonProfit And Trusted Partner Of Meta (Facebook, Instagram And Threads), Tiktok And Youtube Working To Combat Online Antisemitism, Alerted X After Identifying A New Wave Of Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Falsely Blaming Jews For Wildfires Across Europe. Cyberwell Identified Nearly Identical Narratives Surrounding Recent Wildfires In Norway, France, And Spain, Reinforcing What The Organization Describes As A Recurring Pattern Of Event-Driven Antisemitism, In Which Major Crises Are Exploited To Spread Hate Toward Jews.

During Back-To-School Season, Education Is Naturally At The Forefront Of Most Parents' Minds. While A Lot Of Important Learning Is Accomplished In The Classroom, There Are So Many Opportunities To Continue Challenging And Developing Children's Minds And Hearts In Family Life As Well. Learning About History Together Is A Practical Way To Inspire Deep, Meaningful Conversations About The World, Whether From Books, Documentaries Or Visits To Museums.

Approximately 1,700 Young Jewish Adults From Around The World Attended Birthright Israel’s Main Summer Event Tuesday Night At The Tel Aviv Amphitheater, Attended By Dr. Miriam Adelson, Birthright Israel International CEO Gidi Mark, And Meir Shamir, Chairman Of The Organization’s Israeli Board Of Directors. The Event Marked The Peak Of Birthright Israel’s Summer Season, During Which Approximately 15,000 Young Jews From 34 Countries Are Visiting Israel For Educational Trips, Volunteer Opportunities And Fellowship Programs.

The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF) Presented Its Institutional Leadership Award To McDermott Will & Schulte, Recognizing The Firm’s Sustained Pro Bono Service, Strategic Partnership And Support For The Inaugural RISE Leadership Fellowship. Through Its Legal Counsel And Commitment To Public Service, The Firm Has Helped Advance AJCF’s Mission To Combat Antisemitism, Preserve Holocaust Memory And Prepare The Next Generation Of Civic Leaders.

Welcome To Keller’s Korner. Legendary Singer Lionel Richie Has Been A Nationally Known Entertainer For Five Decades, And His Popularity Shows No Signs Of Slowing. He Has Performed At Hard Rock Live In Hollywood, Florida Three Times Over The Years, And The Crowd Went Wild Again During His Latest Show On July 24.

CyberWell, A NonProfit And Trusted Partner Of Meta (Facebook, Instagram and Threads), TikTok And YouTube Working To Combat Online Antisemitism, Alerted Platforms On The Use Of The Phrase “Son Of A Jew” As A Recurring Antisemitic Slur Across Arabic-Language Social Media Platforms, Where It Is Used To Negatively Frame Jewish Identity And Weaponize Its Meaning As A Marker Of Betrayal, Corruption, Cowardice And Moral Inferiority.

Hundreds Of Sheriffs, Deputies And Public Safety Leaders Representing All 50 States Gathered At The National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference For A Specialized Program Hosted By ZAKA Search & Rescue, Israel’s Internationally Recognized Volunteer Emergency Response And Disaster Victim Recovery Organization. The Session Focused On Jewish Customs And Traditions Surrounding Kavod HaMeit, The Obligation To Honor The Dignity Of The Deceased, And Marked The Latest Chapter In The Growing Partnership Between ZAKA Search & Rescue And The National Sheriffs’ Association.

As Online Harassment And Digital Radicalization Increasingly Shape How Young People Experience Hate, The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF), In Partnership With The New York City Council, Reached More Than 20,000 New York City Public School Students This Academic Year Through Its “Decode Hate” Program, A Program That Gives Middle And High School Students The Tools To Recognize, Navigate And Confront Antisemitism And All Forms Of Hate, Online And In Their Communities.

Leading Queens Elected Officials, Itzkowitz Family Members And Jewish Community Leaders Came Together Thursday Morning At The Entrance To Kissena Park, Demanding Answers In The Unsolved Murder Of Albert “Avrumie” Itzkowitz, A Beloved Queens Resident, Volunteer EMT, Kosher Supervisor And Grandfather Who Was Shot And Killed In Broad Daylight On May 18th While Sitting Near Kissena Lake.

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement:

The Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) Hosted A Series Of Highly Successful Programs In The Chicago Area Featuring ZOA National President Morton A. Klein, Drawing Large Audiences At A Christian Zionist Gathering And A Major Community Event.

Millions Of Americans Have Prepared Wills, Named Beneficiaries, And Organized Their Financial Records, But Many Have Overlooked A Critical Question: What Happens To Their Email Accounts, Online Banking, Digital Photos, Passwords, And Other Digital Assets When They Die? TheSeniorTechie Founder Paul Wilczynski Addresses That Growing Problem In His New Book, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” (ISBN:‎ 979-8995501725), Now Available On Amazon.

Mamdani Incites Jew-Hatred With Recent Defamation Of Netanyahu, And He Failed To Properly Respond To Ensuing Antisemitic Stabbing By Bigot Shouting “Allahu Akbar”

The Jewish Foundation For The Righteous (JFR) Has Selected 14 Middle And High School Teachers And Holocaust Center Personnel From Five U.S. States To Participate In Its 2026 European Study Program In Poland. Through Lectures And Visits To Actual Holocaust Sites, These Educators Gain A More Profound Understanding Of The Complex And Tragic History Of The Holocaust.

Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) And The Israel Ministry Of Defense (IMOD) Have Signed An Agreement To Establish A New State-Of-The-Art Rehabilitation Center For IDF Veterans Living With Moderate To Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), One Of The Most Complex And Life-Altering Wounds Sustained In Military Service. FIDF Has Committed $10 Million Toward The Project, Which Is Expected To Open By 2030 And Will Become The Only Facility In Israel Dedicated Exclusively To The Rehabilitation Of IDF Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Israel Sci-Tech Schools (ISTS) Rehovot College Recently Marked A Significant Milestone: The Completion Of The First Cohort Of A Unique Program Training Wounded IDF And Security Forces Veterans - The Majority Of Whom Live With PTSD - As Electronics Engineers, In Partnership With Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) And Atidim.

Award-Winning Scientist Nathanael-Israel Israel, Ph.D., Was Examining Facts And Figures On The Origins Of The Universe When He Uncovered “A Gold Mine Of Scientific Data Collected Over Centuries That Hadn’t Been Properly Analyzed.” His Interest Piqued, He Dove Deep Into Scientific Literature, Philosophical Texts And Religious Writings, And Became Increasingly Convinced That A Mathematical Bridge Between Science And Faith Was Possible.

Jewish Community Services Of South Florida (JCS) Has Announced That Applications Are Now Open For The 2026-2027 Academic Year Through Its Partnership With The Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), Offering Eligible Jewish Students Access To Interest-Free Loans To Help Finance Higher Education.

At Its 2026 Annual Gala, the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF) Presented American Airlines With Its Medal Of Valor Award In Recognition Of An Extraordinary Act Of Compassion And Moral Leadership Following The December 2025 Terrorist Attack Targeting A Chanukah Celebration In Sydney, Australia, Which Killed 15 People And Injured Approximately 40 Others. Among Those Murdered Was Chabad Rabbi Eli Schlanger, A Husband, Father Of Five And Beloved Chabad Emissary.

For More Than A Century, Jewish Community Services Of South Florida (JCS) Has Been A Source Of Hope, Healing, And Support For Individuals And Families Facing Life's Most Difficult Challenges. Founded In 1920 And Rooted In Jewish Values, Jcs Has Grown Into One Of Miami-Dade County's Most Comprehensive Human Service Organizations, Serving More Than 100,000 Individuals Annually Through A Network Of Programs Designed To Strengthen Lives, Promote Self-Sufficiency, And Ensure That No One Faces Hardship Alone.

U.S. Senator Rick Scott Met With Jewish Community Leaders Yesterday At Etz Chaim Synagogue In Jacksonville, Florida For A Discussion On The Rise Of Antisemitism Across The Nation, And How Local And Federal Leaders Can Best Support The Jewish Community. Prior To The Roundtable, Senator Scott Toured The Torah Academy Of Jacksonville And Met With Students.

Jewish Community Services Of South Florida (JCS) Proudly Announces That It Has Earned A Three-Year Accreditation Of All Of Its Clinical Mental Health And Case Management Programs From CARF International Under The Behavioral Health Standards, One Of The Highest Levels Of Accreditation For Meeting The Highest Professional Standards Awarded By The Internationally Recognized Accrediting Body.

To Help Ensure That Florida Children Have Access To Wholesome Meals During Summer Break, The Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Partners With Schools And Organizations To Provide Free Meals To Kids And Teens From Low-Income Areas. The Summer Breakspot Program Provides Meals At No Cost To Children 18 And Under, While Schools Are Closed For The Summer. There Are Several Ways To Find A Summer Breakspot Site:

More Than 600 Elected Officials, Government Leaders, Clergy And Community Leaders Gathered In Manhattan On Sunday Morning For Met Council’s Annual Legislative Breakfast, One Of The Largest Annual Gatherings Of Elected Officials And Jewish Community Leaders In New York.

As Attacks Against Jews In Israel And The United States Proliferate, The Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) Recently Brought Together Almost 200 Jewish Leaders From Throughout The Nation To Hear From Almost Two Dozen Congressional Leaders From Both Major Parties Call For Tougher Measures To Combat Antisemitism And Stronger Measures By The Trump Administration To Defeat Iran In The Current War.

The Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Has Provided More Than $7 Million In Emergency Funding To Support Urgent Well-Being Needs For Soldiers And Reservists During Operation Roaring Lion. The Funds Include $4.9 Million For The IDF Medical Corps. This Wartime Assistance Is In Addition To FIDF’s Ongoing Programs And Addresses Critical Needs That Fall Outside Standard Defense Allocations But Are Essential To Soldier And Reservists’ Safety And Well-Being.

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein And ZOA Director Of Research And Special Projects, Liz Berney, Esq. Released The Following Statement:

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement:

Modern Jewish Theology Is The First Comprehensive Collection Of Jewish Theological Ideas From The Pathbreaking Nineteenth And Early Twentieth Centuries, Featuring Selections From More Than Thirty Of The Most Influential Jewish Thinkers Of The Era, Explorations Of Judaism’s Identity, Uniqueness, And Relevance, The Origin Of Ethical Monotheism, And The Possibility Of Jewish Existentialism. These Works—Most Translated For The First Time Into English By Top Scholars In Modern Jewish History And Philosophy—Reveal How Modern Jewish Theology Developed In Concert With Broader Trends In Jewish Intellectual And Social Modernization, Especially Scholarship (Wissenschaft Des Judentums), Politics (Liberalism And Zionism), And Religious Practice (Movement Judaism And The Struggles To Transcend Denominational Boundaries).

Speaking At The Jerusalem Post 2026 New York Conference, Ronald S. Lauder, President Of The World Jewish Congress (WJC), Called For The Establishment Of A New Global News And Public Relations Operation Backed By A $1 Billion Budget And Supported Jointly By Israel And Jewish Communities Around The World.

Speaking Tuesday Evening To Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) Delegates Ahead Of The Group's Annual Advocacy Mission In Washington, D.C., U.S. Department Of Justice Task Force On Antisemitism Chair Leo Terrell, Esq. Announced The Launch Of A 14-City Tour To Fight Antisemitism.

Florida International University And Herbert Wertheim College Of Medicine (FIU Medicine) Today Announced A Landmark $30 Million Gift From Philanthropists Helen And Jacob Shaham.

Food Insecurity Continues To Be A Growing Concern Across Miami-Dade County, Particularly For Older Adults Living On Fixed Incomes. Rising Food Costs, Housing Expenses, And Transportation Barriers Have Made It Increasingly Difficult For Many Seniors To Access Consistent, Nutritious Meals. For Frail And Vulnerable Individuals, Food Insecurity Is Not Simply A Matter Of Hunger. It Is A Critical Issue That Affects Health, Threatens Independence, And Reduces Overall Quality Of Life.

Who Are The Jews—And Who Can We Become? Tackles Perhaps The Most Urgent Question Facing The Jewish People Today: Given Unprecedented Denominational Tribalism, How Can We Jews Speak Of Ourselves In Collective Terms?

Open Judaism Offers A Big-Tent Welcome To All Jews And Judaism. It Is At Once An Invitation To The Spiritually Seeking Jew, A Clarion Call For A Deeply Pluralistic And Inclusive Judaism, And A Dynamic Exploration Of The Remarkable Array Of Thought Within Judaism Today.

A Central Custom Of Every Bris (Brit Milah) Is The Use Of The Chair Of Elijah (Kisei Shel Eliyahu). Jewish Tradition Teaches That The Prophet Elijah Attends Every Bris Milah As A Witness To The Eternal Covenant Between The Am Yisrael And Hashem. Before The Ceremony Begins, The Baby Is Placed Upon This Special Chair, Adding Sanctity And Spiritual Significance To The Mitzvah.

Little Edna’s War By Janet Bond Brill, Phd, Delivers A Harrowing Account Of Jewish Childhood During The Holocaust Under Nazi Terror. Written In First Person And Drawn From More Than Five Hours Of Testimony Recorded By The USC Shoah Foundation, Little Edna's War Preserves A Life That Intersected With The Defining Events Of The Holocaust And World War II.

What Were Biblical Women Thinking And Doing When The Men Around Them Received All The Attention And Glory? How Did Leah, Rachel, And Their Handmaids Negotiate The Complicated Family Dynamics Of Four Women Vying For Jacob’s Affections? What Compelled Potiphar’s Wife To Risk Her High Station To Seduce Joseph, An Enslaved Foreigner? How Did The Midwives And Pharoah’s Daughter Conspire To Rescue Baby Moses, Right Under Pharoah’s Nose?

Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) Delivered A Forceful Address At The Jerusalem Post 2026 New York Conference, Warning About Rising Antisemitism In The United States, Praising President Donald Trump's Support For Israel And The Jewish Community, And Calling On Jews To Stand Proudly And Fight For Their Future.

Summer Is Returning And That’s Actually Good News For Local Individuals And Families On Tight Budgets That Are Looking To Save Some Money. Hence, That’s Because This Year, South Florida Restaurants And Hotels Plan To Offer Them Discounts.

Historians Claim That July 4, 1776 Marked The Time When 13 American Colonies Declared Independence To Escape Great Britain’s Brutal Rule.

ZOA Philadelphia Region Director Steve Feldman Released The Following Message:

More Than 300 Guests Gathered For The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s (Levis JCC) Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Department’s 11th Annual Shine Like A Star Luncheon, Held April 24 At Boca West Country Club.

In The Shadow Of One Of History’s Darkest Sites, More Than 120 Senior Law Enforcement Leaders Gathered This Week In Poland For A Program With An Urgent Mandate To Translate Memory Into Action.

ADL (The Anti-Defamation League) Deeply Mourns The Loss Of Our Longtime National Director, Abraham H. Foxman. Born In 1940, Abe Survived The Holocaust After He Was Entrusted To His Polish Catholic Nanny, Who Had Him Baptized As A Catholic To Hide His Jewish Identity. He Was Miraculously Reunited With His Parents After The War.

Birthright Israel Today Announced That Simon Amiel Was Appointed As The New Executive Vice President, North America, Effective Monday, June 1st, 2026. He Will Be Based In The Organization’s New York Office.

In Livingston, New Jersey Earlier This Month Nearly 400 Guests Gathered At Crystal Plaza For The Birthright Israel Foundation New Jersey Gala, Marking The Organization’s Largest Event Ever In The State.

In Late April In Washington D.C. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Alongside U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Introduced A Resolution To Recognize Jewish American Heritage Month (Jahm) In The House Of Representatives And Condemn Rising Antisemitism.

The Underline, A Multimodal Corridor And Linear Park Running Beneath Miami’s Metrorail, Has Officially Opened Segment 4 (Southwest 27th Avenue To Douglas Road), Marking The Completion Of Five Continuous Miles Of Trail Within Its Fifth Year Since The Project Began. A Defining Moment In The Underline’s Fifth Year, This Milestone Represents A Major Step Forward In Transforming More Than 120 Acres Of Underutilized Land Into A World-Class, Connected Corridor That Offers Residents And Visitors A Safer, Dedicated Pathway For Walking, Biking, Jogging, And Connecting With Nature And The Community.

Holocaust Museum For Hope & Humanity Plans To Break Ground And Kickoff Construction Later This Year The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center Of Florida (Holocaust Center) Today Announced It Has Secured Gifts And Pledges Equaling 70 Percent Of Its Funding Goal–Approximately $44 Million Of Its Updated $63 Million Budget–To Build, Operate And Endow The Transformative “Holocaust Museum For Hope & Humanity” In Orlando. The Organization Anticipates A Groundbreaking Ceremony In The Fourth Quarter Of This Year To Kickoff Construction.

This Day Remains, For Me — And Surely For My Mother, Matilda (“Mickey”) Liebowitz — The Saddest Day Of Our Lives. Sixty-Two Years Ago Today, Mom Lost Her Beloved Son, And I Lost My Brother, Alan Kenneth Liebowitz.

Welcome To Keller’s Korner. It Was Another Spectacular Cadillac Championship At The Trump National Doral In Miami, Florida. The Tournament Ran From April 30 Through The Final Round On May 3, 2026, Marking A Celebrated Return To A Venue Rich With History.

As Antisemitism Continues To Surge On Social Media And Other Online Platforms, With Bad Actors Deploying New Tactics To Spread Hate And Mis- And Disinformation, American Jewish Committee (AJC) And Cyberwell Today Formalized Their Partnership To Understand, Respond To, And Prevent Online Antisemitism.

With Global Attention Focused On The Conflict In Iran, It’s No Surprise Scammers Have Already Added That Situation To Their Story Lines. Some Recent Reports To The FTC About Imposter, Romance, And Fake Charity Scams Include An Iran Twist. The Details Change, But The Scammer’s Goal Is Always To Trick You Into Paying Or Sharing Your Personal Information. Here Are Some Examples Of These Scams And How To Protect Yourself.

At A Unique Crossroads Between Religion And Cuisine, The Holiday Of Shavuot, Celebrating The Giving Of The Torah At Mount Sinai Some 3,338 Years Ago, Has Become A Celebration Of Fine Dairy Cuisine As Well. Shavuot Is Celebrated For Two Days, This Year Beginning At Sundown On Thursday, May 21st, 2026 And Ending At Nightfall On Saturday, May 23rd, 2026.

The Flight Search Is Open, But Many Travelers Are Pausing Before They Book. Prices Feel Higher Than Last Year, Headlines Are Heavy And Budgets Are Tighter. Still, The Question Isn't Whether To Take A Vacation, But How To Make It Work.

This Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Official Memorial Day For Fallen Soldiers And Victims Of Terrorism), Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Mobilized More Than 50 U.S. Communities, Engaged Tens Of Thousands Of Participants, And Activated Roughly 100 Young Leaders In A Nationwide Effort To Honor Israel’s Fallen Soldiers.

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement:

The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF) Filed A Criminal Complaint With Polish Prosecutors On Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 Against Far-Right Lawmaker Konrad Berkowicz After He Displayed An Israeli Flag Defaced With A Nazi Swastika Inside Poland’s Parliament, Drawing Immediate Condemnation From Lawmakers Across The Political Spectrum.

A New Era Is Set To Begin At Chaya Aydel Seminary (CAS), With Mrs. Shana Wolf And Rabbi Shalom Wolf Serving As Its Directors.

Thursday, 6 Iyar - April 23, 5786 (2026), Marks The 24th Yahrtzeit (Anniversary Of Passing) Of South Florida Legend, The Beloved Rabbi Dovid Bryn zt"l, Founder Of Chabad Chayil & The California Club Shul. Mostly Known For His Unending Acts Of Kindness And Genuine Love For Every Human Being, He Is Truly Missed By All Who Knew Him.

The Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts Of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) And Zoetic Stage (@zoeticstagemia) Are Proud To Present The Florida Premiere Of MOSES By Michele Lowe, An Uplifting Story Of Faith, Remorse And The Unbreakable Human Spirit. This Riveting, Intimate One-Person Production Stars Miami Native David Rosenberg And Runs In The Carnival Studio Theater From Saturday, April 30th, 2026 - Wednesday, May 17th, 2026.

Since The Launch Of Operation Roaring Lion, ZAKA Search & Rescue Has Been Operating Around The Clock, Responding To The Full Spectrum Of Emergencies Across Israel While Maintaining Its Core Mission Of Kavod Hameis, Honoring The Deceased. Beyond Routine Responses To Accidents And Fatalities, Zaka Volunteers Have Been On The Front Lines Of Every Iranian And Hezbollah Missile, Rocket And Drone Strike.

This Month, Acclaimed Pianist, Composer, And Bandleader Emmet Cohen Released His Rendition Of “Well You Needn’t,” The Lead Single From His Upcoming Album Universal Truth (Out May 29 Via Mack Avenue Records). Emmet Brings A Swinging Take On The Thelonious Monk Composition Alongside Jazz Royalty Ron Carter (Bass), Jeremy Pelt (Trumpet) And Joe Farnsworth (Drums). Recorded In Celebration Of The 2026 Centennial Year Of Miles Davis And John Coltrane, Universal Truth Honors The Pianist’s Forebears By Carrying Forward Their Spirit Of Personal And Spiritual Discovery In His Own Distinctive Style. Solidifying His Reputation As The Hardest Working Man In Jazz, Cohen Kicks Off His 10‑Month International Tour Including The Thursday, April 30Th 2026 International Jazz Day Celebration In Chicago With Herbie Hancock.

The Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Will Host An Evening With Max Weinberg On Thursday, April 30th, 2026, At 6:00 p.m. At The Studio At Mizner Park In Boca Raton, Featuring The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Drummer’s High-Energy Interactive “Jukebox Concert Experience” In A Special Community Event Benefiting The Federation’s Annual Campaign.

In A World Where Starting A Family Is Often Portrayed As A Natural And Inevitable Step, The Reality For Many Individuals And Couples Is Far More Complex. Infertility Affects Millions, Cutting Across Age, Geography, And Background. It Brings With It Not Only Medical Challenges, But Emotional And Financial Burdens That Can Feel Overwhelming. For Those Navigating This Difficult Path, Support Can Make All The Difference. That Belief Lies At The Heart Of The Jewish Fertility Foundation’s Upcoming 2026 Crowdfunding Campaign.

Friends Of Israel Sci-Tech Schools (ISTS) Is Proud To Announce The Appointment Of Stuart N. Brotman To Its Board Of Directors. Brotman Brings Decades Of Experience Across Communications Policy, Academia, And Public Service, Including Roles In Four U.S. Presidential Administrations On A Bipartisan Basis. During The George W. Bush Administration, Brotman Chaired The U.S.-Israel Science And Technology Foundation, Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation In Science And Technology.

Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement: