August 06, 2026 • 12 Pages • Volume 23 • Issue 47
Celebrating 23 Years 2002 - 2026
Jul 29, 2026
The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Honors McDermott Will & Schulte - Firm Recognized For Sustained Pro Bono Leadership, Strategic Legal Counsel & Investment In Next Generation Of Black, Jewish Leaders
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind & Fire Light Up Hard Rock Live — And The Surprising Jewish Connections In Lionel’s Family
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Cyberwell Reports On The Weaponization Of "Son Of A Jew: As A Slur In Arabic-Language Online Discourse
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.
Jul 29, 2026
ZAKA Search & Rescue Continues U.S. Law Enforcement Training On Respect For The Deceased, Launches First Responder Mental Health Partnership
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Over 20,000 NYC Public School Students Receive Anti-Hate Training Through AJCF's "Decode Hate" Program
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.
Jul 29, 2026
A Call For Justice In Unsolved Kissena Park Murder
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Jewish And Christian Israel Supporters Come Together For Capacity Crowd Programs Featuring Morton Klein
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.
Jul 29, 2026
‘Who Gets Your Passwords?’ - Most Older Adults Have Planned Their Estates. Few Have Planned Their Digital Estates
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Teachers From 5 States Join Jewish Foundation For The Righteous Intensive European Holocaust Education Program
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.
Jul 29, 2026
FIDF, Israel Ministry Of Defense To Establish New Rehabilitation Center For IDF Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries
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.
Jul 29, 2026
First Cohort Of Wounded IDF Veterans With PTSD Completes Practical Electronics Engineers Training, Immediately Hired By IAI
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Faith Through The Lens Of Science - American Researcher Shares Simple Formula He Says Proves God’s Existence
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.
Jul 29, 2026
JCS Opens Applications for Interest-Free Higher Education Loans Through JELF Partnership
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.
Jul 29, 2026
American Airlines Receives AJCF Medal of Valor Award for Extraordinary Compassion & Moral Leadership Following Antisemitic Terror Attack
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.
Jun 18, 2026
More Than A Social Service Agency: How Jewish Community Services Of South Florida Serves As Miami-Dade's Safety Net
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Senator Rick Scott Convenes Jewish Community Leaders In Jacksonville For Conversation On Combating Antisemitism
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.
Jun 18, 2026
A Commitment to Quality, Safety, And Excellence In Care - Jewish Community Services Of South Florida Earns Prestigious Three-Year CARF Accreditation
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Summer BreakSpot 2026 Is Here
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:
Jun 18, 2026
Met Council Legislative Breakfast Draws 600 Leaders As Hochul Signs Buffer Zone Bill Protection Jewish Institutions
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Congressional Leaders Lambast Iran & Antisemitism At Zionist Organization Of America's Washington Mission
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.
Jun 18, 2026
FIDF’S Emergency Campaign For Operation Roaring Lion Provides Critical Support To IDF Soldiers And Families
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Modern Jewish Theology The First One Hundred Years, 1835–1935
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).
Jun 18, 2026
Lauder Calls For Creation Of $1 Billion Global News Network - WJC President Says Israel Must Launch A 24/7 Global Communications Effort To Counter Misinformation And Defend Jewish Communities Worldwide
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.
Jun 18, 2026
U.S. Department Of Justice Task Force On Antisemitism Announces 14 City Tour In Address To Zionist Organization Of America Delegation
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Addressing Food Insecurity In Miami-Dade: How JCS Senior Services Programs Support Vulnerable Older Adults
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Open Judaism A Guide For Believers, Atheists, And Agnostics
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.
Jun 18, 2026
The Royal Bris Throne
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.
Jun 18, 2026
“Little Edna’s War” A Jewish Girl’s Survival And Resistance - The Memoir Reveals The True Story Of A Jewish Child In The Warsaw Ghetto And The Polish Resistance
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Biblical Women Speak Hearing Their Voices Through New And Ancient Midrash
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?
Jun 18, 2026
Representative Randy Fine At Jerusalem Post New York Conference: "The Democratic Party Is Embracing Antisemitism"
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Summer Season Is Deal Season - South Florida Restaurants And Hotels Plan To Offer Locals Hospitality Perks, And Sizzling Savings
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.
Jun 18, 2026
South Florida Salutes America At 250 - Communities Across Broward And Miami-Dade Counties Are Planning Special Events To Mark The Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Historians Claim That July 4, 1776 Marked The Time When 13 American Colonies Declared Independence To Escape Great Britain’s Brutal Rule.
May 19, 2026
Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s 11th Annual Shine Like A Star Luncheon
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.
May 19, 2026
‘Never Again' In Focus - Global Law Enforcement Leaders Gather At Auschwitz For Intense Training Program
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.
May 19, 2026
ADL Mourns The Passing Of National Director Emeritus Abraham H. Foxman
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.
May 19, 2026
Cooperman Family Announces $10 Million Gift To Birthright Israel - Announcement Made At Record-Breaking Birthright Israel Foundation Gala In New Jersey
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.
May 19, 2026
Congressional Leaders Work Together To Honor Jewish American Heritage And Confront Antisemitism
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.
May 19, 2026
Friends Of The Underline Celebrates Milestone Anniversary And Expansion To Five Continuous Miles
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.
May 19, 2026
“Holocaust Museum For Hope & Humanity” In Orlando Plans To Break Ground Later This Year
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.
May 19, 2026
Keller’s Korner - 2026 Cadillac Championship
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.
May 19, 2026
AJC, Cyberwell Formalize Partnership To Combat Online Antisemitism
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.
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement: How Scammers Are Using The Iran Conflict To Try To Steal Your Money And Information
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.
May 19, 2026
Say Cheese - Shavuot Holiday 101
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.
May 19, 2026
Tighter Budgets Haven't Stopped Travel - They've Changed How Americans Plan
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.
May 19, 2026
FIDF Brings Yom HaZikaron Ceremonies To 50+ Communities; Tens Of Thousands Of Israel Supporters In Diaspora
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Files Criminal And Ethics Complaints Against Konrad Berkowicz After Nazi Symbol Display In Polish Parliament
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Remembering Rabbi Dovid Bryn: A South Florida Legend
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Moses By Michele Lowe - After Unimaginable Tragedy, A Man Wrestles With Grief, Guilt And A Crisis Of Faith In This Mesmerizing One-Person Play
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.
Apr 23, 2026
ZAKA Search & Rescue Operating NonStop Amid Operation Roaring Lion
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Acclaimed Pianist Emmet Cohen - Releases Single “Well You Needn’t”
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Presents An Evening Of Music And Community Featuring Legendary Drummer Max Weinberg
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Because Every Family Needs A Chance
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Friends Of Israel Sci-Tech School Appoints Stuart N. Brotman To Board Of Directors
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.
Apr 23, 2026
Ahead Of Yom HaShoah, Cyberwell Reports Rapid Online Spread Of AI-Driven Holocaust Hate Speech
Ahead Of Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 13-14), CyberWell, A NonProfit That Partners With Social Media Platforms To Combat Holocaust Denial And Antisemitism Online, Flags That Holocaust Denial, Distortion And Justification Continues To Circulate Widely Across Social Media, With An Important Twist – Increasingly, Content Is Now Generated By Artificial Intelligence And Surges During Periods Of Geopolitical Crisis.
Apr 23, 2026
Keller’s Korner - World Baseball Classic
Welcome Back To Keller’s Korner. Another Thrilling World Baseball Classic Has Wrapped Up, With The Semi‑Finals And Finals Taking Place At Loan-depot Park In Miami. In A Dramatic Championship Game, Eugenio Suarez Delivered A Clutch RBI Double In The Top Of The Ninth To Lift Venezuela To A 3–2 Victory Over Team USA. A Lively Crowd Of 36,490 Watched The Action, Including A Two‑Run Homer From Bryce Harper.
Apr 23, 2026
“Great American Egg Drive” - Deb El Food Products And Gibber Family Donate 2.1 Million Eggs To Met Council For Passover Distribution
Just Days Before Passover Began Deb El Food Products And The Gibber Family, Partnered With Met Council In The Organization’s Largest Passover Food Distribution In History, Provided More Than 3.5 Million Pounds Of Kosher-For-Passover Food That Helped Families Across New York City And Long Island Celebrate The Holiday With Dignity, Despite Rising Food Costs.
Apr 23, 2026
ICAR Collective Brings Together 500 Government, Clinical, Academic, Tech And NonProfit Leaders To Drive A Unified National Response To Israel’s Trauma Crisis
In An Unprecedented Show Of Cross-Sector Collaboration, ICAR Collective, Israel’s Nonprofit Coordinating Body Working To Accelerate Trauma Recovery And Advance Mental Health Resilience, Convened More Than 500 Decision Makers And Professionals From Across Israel’s Trauma, Resilience And Mental Health Ecosystem To Address A Critical National Challenge In The Wake Of The October 7 Attacks And The Wars That Followed.
Apr 23, 2026
Keller’s Korner - Olympian Jared Firestone
Welcome Back To Keller’s Korner. It Was A Special Night Recently At The FIU Jewish Museum Of Florida In Miami Beach, Where I Had The Privilege Of Meeting Olympian Jared Firestone. Jared, A 36 Year Old Miami Native Who Represented Israel In The 2026 Winter Olympics, Was Donating The Speed Suit He Wore In The Olympic Sport Of Skeleton — A Powerful Symbol Of Identity, Perseverance, And Jewish Pride.
Apr 23, 2026
Miami's Olivia Ostrow Brings Modern Kosher Cuisine To National Spotlight On Food Network
South Florida’s Jewish Culinary Scene Is Stepping Into The National Spotlight As Miami-Based Chef And Restaurateur Olivia Ostrow Prepares To Compete On The Upcoming Season Of 24 In 24: Last Chef Standing, Premiering On Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
Mar 17, 2026
Temple Beth El Centennial Gala Celebrates 100 Years In Spectacular Purim Style
On March 1, 2026 – exactly 100 years to the day since Temple Beth El was founded – more than 110 guests filled the Lake Pavilion in downtown West Palm Beach for the Centennial Gala: Purim Style – a celebration that many are already calling one of the most memorable celebrations in synagogue history.
Mar 17, 2026
Miami Book Fair Launches Stories We Share - A Celebration Of Jewish Voices
Miami Book Fair Today Announced The Launch Of Stories We Share: A Celebration Of Jewish Voices, A New Ongoing Literary Series Spotlighting Jewish Storytelling In All Its Breadth And Complexity. The Inaugural Event, Stories We Share: A Nu Reads Celebration, Presented For This Special Evening In Partnership With The Jewish Book Council’s Nu Reads Subscription Program, Takes Place Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, At Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus And Features Nationally Recognized Authors Maya Arad, Allegra Goodman, Rachel Kadish And Tova Mirvis In Conversation With Tony Award-Winning Producer And Writer Stacey Mindich.
Mar 17, 2026
Merrily We Roll Along
Following Its Triumphant, Tony Award-Winning Broadway Revival That Became One Of The Most Celebrated Productions Of The Season, The Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts Of Miami-Dade County (@Arshtcenter) And Zoetic Stage (@Zoeticstagemia) Are Proud To Present The Miami Premiere Of Merrily We Roll Along, The Cult-Favorite Musical By Stephen Sondheim Which Traces The Unraveling—And Eventual Spark—Of A Decades‑Long Friendship Among Three Artists Chasing Success. Featuring An All-Local Cast, The Musical Will Run In The Intimate Carnival Studio Theater From Friday, March 13th, 2026 - Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
Mar 17, 2026
Cyberwell Commends Meta Oversight Board Decision Overturning Meta’s Decision To Keep Emoji-Based Hate Online
Cyberwell, A Nonprofit And Trusted Partner Of Meta (Facebook, Instagram And Threads), Tiktok And Youtube Working To Combat Online Antisemitism, Commends The Recent Decision By The Meta Oversight Board (OSB) Overturning Meta’s Original Determinations In Two Cases Involving The Use Of Monkey Emojis 🐒 To Target Black Individuals With Racist Abuse.
Mar 17, 2026
Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Hosts 26 U.N. Diplomats On Holocaust Education To Visit Poland
The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Hosted Representatives From 26 U.N. Missions For A Multi-Day Educational Visit To Poland Focused On Holocaust Remembrance And Confronting Bigotry, Hate And Antisemitism.
Mar 17, 2026
More Than 1,200 ZAKA Volunteers Mark Zayin Adar In National Gathering
More Than 1,200 Volunteers Of ZAKA Search & Rescue Gathered Monday Evening At The Avenue Conference Center Near Ben Gurion Airport To Mark Zayin Adar, The Traditional Date Associated With The Birth And Passing Of Moshe Rabbeinu And To Honor Their Shared Mission Of Kavod Hameit.
Mar 17, 2026
From Battle Scarred To Rebuilt - Re’Im Base Sports Center Reopens As Part Of Its NIS 23 Million Restoration
The Sports Center And Gym At The Israel Defense Forces’ Re’im Base Reopened Tuesday As Part Of A Comprehensive NIS 23 Million Reconstruction Project Led By Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) And The Association For Israel’s Soldiers (AFIS) To Restore Facilities Destroyed During The October 7th, 2023, Terrorist Infiltration At The Gaza Division Headquarters Base.
Mar 17, 2026
Comedy Icon Yakov Smirnoff To Perform At Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
The City Of Aventura Presents Yakov Smirnoff, A Legendary Figure In American Comedy, At The Aventura Arts And Cultural Center On Thursday, March 26th, 2026 At 8:00 p.m. The Performance Marks The Final Show Of The 2025/2026 Aventura Comedy Series.
Mar 17, 2026
JFR Joins Edmonds Family At White House Event Giving Medal Of Honor To Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds For Saving Jewish Servicemen
The Jewish Foundation For The Righteous (JFR) Joins The Edmonds Family And The Survivors And Descendants Of Stalag Ixa In Celebrating Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Posthumously Receiving The Medal Of Honor This Week At White House And Department Of War Programs. The JFR Was One Of The First Organizations To Recognize Edmonds’ World War II Heroism, Honoring Him Posthumously With The Foundation’s Yehi Or (Let There Be Light) Award In 2016.
Mar 17, 2026
Jewish Family Home Care Once Again Awarded With Three 2026 Best Of Home Care Awards
Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC) – A Not-For-Profit Agency – Is Honored To Announce That It Once Again Received Three 2026 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 2025 And 2024, And Both The Best Of Home Care® – Provider Of Choice And Employer Of Choice Awards From Activated Insights In 2023.
Mar 17, 2026
Taken During The Holocaust And Rediscovered In Poland - The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) Facilitates Return Of 91 Greek Jewish Religious And Ceremonial Items
The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) Has Facilitated The Return Of 91 Religious And Ceremonial Items To Greece. These Items – Including Torah Scrolls, Silver Ritual Objects, And Other Sacred Pieces – Were Stolen From Greek Jewish Communities During The Holocaust By The Nazi Looting Agency Einsatzstab Reichsleiter Rosenberg (ERR).
Mar 17, 2026
AJC Statement On U.S.-Israel Military Action Against Iran
American Jewish Committee Stands With The United States And Israel As They Undertake Targeted Military Action To Stop The Iranian Regime’s Global Terror Campaign. The World Will Be A Safer Place When The Threat Of The Iranian Regime’s Illicit Nuclear And Missile Programs, Along With The IRGC, Is Dismantled Once And For All. We Hope Today’s Military Action Is A Decisive Step Toward Fulfilling That Vital Mission.
Mar 17, 2026
Federations Study - 1 In 4 Jewish Adults Struggle Financially
Nearly 1 In 4 Jewish Adults (23%) Are Financially Vulnerable—Meaning They Rely On Government Benefits, Struggle To Pay Their Bills, Or Have Less Than $1,000 In Savings—While An Additional 12% Say They Are Just Managing To Make Ends Meet, According To A New Study By Jewish Federations Of North America, With Support From Ten: Together Ending Need And The Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Mar 17, 2026
Cyberwell Issues Alerts As Antisemitic Trends Surge After U.S.-Israel-Iran War Begins
Cyberwell, A Nonprofit And Trusted Partner Of Meta (Facebook, Instagram And Threads), Tiktok And Youtube Working To Combat Online Antisemitism, Issued A Series Of Alerts To Major Social Media Platforms, After Monitoring A Sharp Rise In Antisemitic Incitement And Hate Speech Online Following The Outbreak Of The U.S.-Israel-Iran War On February 28th.
Feb 12, 2026
Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County's Annual Lion Of Judah Luncheon Draws Record-Breaking Crowd
The Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Welcomed Nearly 500 Women To Its Lion Of Judah Luncheon On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, For An Inspiring Afternoon Of Conversation, Connection, And Collective Purpose. The Sold-Out Event, Themed “Strength In Sisterhood: The Timeless Power Of Women’s Leadership,” Celebrated The Extraordinary Impact Women Have In Shaping The Jewish Future Locally, In Israel, And Around The World.
Feb 12, 2026
A Transformative Educational Experience - A New Platform Connects American Jewish Students with World-Class Israeli Universities
A Compelling New Initiative Is Opening Life-Changing Pathways For American Jewish Students To Access World-Class Higher Education In Israel, Addressing The Growing Demand As Applications Jump From American Students Seeking Academic Excellence In A Supportive Jewish Environment.
Feb 12, 2026
Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center's Project L.I.F.E. - Program For Young Adults With Special Needs
The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (Levis JCC) Has Just Announced That It Has A Few Openings In Its Project L.I.F.E. (Learning. Independence. Friendship. Experiences.), A Weekday Program That Supports Young Adults With Special Needs As They Build Essential Life Skills, Confidence, And Greater Independence Through Structured Instruction, Wellness Activities, And Meaningful Community Engagement.
Feb 12, 2026
Israel Growing Brain Drain - Hundreds Of Israel Physicians And Researchers In The U.S. Gathered In South Florida
Hundreds Of Israeli Physicians, Researchers, Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, And Healthcare Professionals Who Have Left Israel And Now Reside Across The United States Gathered Recently In Miami For The ScienceAbroad Conference, Addressing The Growing Outflow Of Israeli Researchers And Scientists.
Feb 12, 2026
A New Year, A New Mission - Dudi Lev's Fight To Recover & Cope With PTSD Thanks To FIDF Support
The Sound Came First. A Sharp Boom, Then A Heavy, Disorienting Silence. On A Narrow Road In Northern Israel, A Hezbollah Rocket Struck Just Meters From Where Dudi Lev Was Sitting. It Was June 23rd, 2024. He Had Been Escorting A Displaced Family Back To Their Damaged Home In Metula, Helping Them Recover What They Could, Documents, Photographs, Artifacts Of Their Life Fractured By War. The Mission Was Brief, He Thought. Instead, It Changed Everything.
Feb 12, 2026
Broad National Coalition Led By ICAR Collective Launches Israel’s First Psychoeducation Campaign To Address Trauma
A Wide-Ranging Coalition Of Healthcare Providers, Government Agencies, Civil Society Organizations And Philanthropies, Led By ICAR Collective, Has Launched Israel’s First National Psychoeducation Campaign, A Coordinated Effort Aimed At Improving Mental Health Literacy, Reducing Stigma And Helping People Access Support Following The October 7th Hamas Attacks And The Ongoing War.
Feb 12, 2026
Denial And "False Flag" Claims Following Antisemitic Attacks Are Latest Evolution Of Holocaust Denial
New Research Released By Cyberwell Ahead Of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Found That Viral Denial And Conspiratorial “False Flag” Narratives Targeting Jews On Social Media Recycle And Adapt Core Tactics And Talking Points Of Holocaust Denial And Distortion To Contemporary Antisemitic Violence.
Feb 12, 2026
ZAKA Search & Rescue Invests In Training And Preparedness To Strengthen Rescue And Recovery Operations At Home And Abroad
ZAKA Search & Rescue volunteers Are Entering 2026 With A Renewed Focus On Training And Preparedness, Conducting Intensive Disaster Exercises Alongside The IDF Home Front Command. The Drills Test Volunteers’ Skills In Search And Rescue, Casualty Extraction, Operation Of Specialized Equipment, And Multi-Agency Coordination Under Pressure, Preparing Responders For Both The Rescue Of The Living And The Dignified Recovery Of The Deceased.
Feb 12, 2026
Teaching About The Holocaust To The AI Generation
The Jewish Foundation For The Righteous (JFR) Selected 23 Middle And High School Educators And Holocaust Center Staff From Eight States To Participate In Its 2026 Advanced Seminar, An Intensive Two-Day Academic Program Focused On Strengthening Holocaust Education And Addressing Both Historical And Contemporary Antisemitism. This Year’s Seminar Placed Special Emphasis On The Opportunities And Challenges Of Artificial Intelligence In Holocaust Education And Research. The Program Took Place From January 17th - January 18th, In New Jersey.
