The Shortest Month Of the Year Is Long On Entertainment February 16, 2023 Share Arts lovers have even more to enjoy at The Parker this February with the opportunity to add new hospitality options in addition to an event-packed schedule of music, comedy, family theater and dance in Lillian S. Wells Hall. Guests may now enjoy both premium lounges at the venue. For an additional $40, patrons receive admission to The Haller Club offering exclusive use starting one hour prior to show time and during intermission with complimentary soft drinks, premium beer and wine, coffee and tea (mixed drinks and spirits available at preferred pricing lower than lobby concession prices) plus a seasonal selection of delicious hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Starting in February for the first time, audiences may add admission to The Place to Be for $75. The exclusive donor lounge, The Place To Be, provides an ultra-premium experience – complimentary food and beverage service in a private hideaway downstairs at The Parker. Enjoy an open bar serving top-shelf spirits, a buffet of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and desserts, plus access to private restrooms starting one hour before and through the intermission of evening performances. A limited number of tickets to this private club will be offered to the public on a space-available basis. In a visual and audio extravaganza, Paramount's Laser Spectacular featuring the Music of Pink Floyd is presented on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Surrounded by walls of concert-quality sound, listeners are swept away on a mind-expanding journey driven by cutting-edge lasers, high definition, large-screen video projection and stunning lighting effects, all choreographed to the music of Pink Floyd. This concert delivers timeless classics from The Wall as well as celebrates Pink Floyd's massive chart-topper Dark Side of the Moon, an album that sold more than 40 million copies and spawned hits like "Money" and "Us and Them." Tickets are $37.50. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, called by Rolling Stone “one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince," performs on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Since the release of Kingfish, his Grammy-Nominated 2019 Alligator Records debut, the Guitarist, Vocalist and Songwriter has quickly become the defining Blues voice of his generation. From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the world, he has already headlined two national tours and performed with friends including Vampire Weekend, Jason Isbell and Buddy Guy with whom he appeared on Austin City Limits. Tickets are $35-$75. Keillor & Company is an evening of Stand-Up, Storytelling, Audience Song and Poetry starring Garrison Keillor and featuring Pianist Dan Chouinard and Vocalist Prudence Johnson on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. There are sung sonnets, limericks, musical jokes and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old. There is the News from Lake Wobegon, a town booming with new entrepreneurs, makers of artisanal firewood and gourmet meatloaf, breeders of composting worms and dogs trained to do childcare. But some things endure, such as the formation of the Living Flag on Main Street with citizens in tight formation wearing red, white or blue caps and Keillor among them, standing close to old neighbors, Myrtle Krebsbach "Truckstop," Julie Christensen "Bruno, The Fishing Dog" and Clint Bunsen. The evening includes an a cappella sing-along of patriotic songs, pop standards and hymns ending with the national anthem. This performance is not appropriate for children under 12 years. Tickets are $35-$69.50. Neil Diamond Legacy Concert starring Jay White and the Sweet Caroline Tour Band comes to Lillian S. Wells Hall in The Parker on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. White has performed over 10,000 concerts around the world over three decades, honoring the artistry of the American Music Legend and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Icon Neil Diamond. Tickets are $45-$85. Voted one of the "Top 100 Comedians of All Time" by Comedy Central, Comedian, Actor, Television Writer, Author and Musician Paul Reiser comes to Lillian S. Wells Hall as part of the Truist Comedy Series on Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. One of Hollywood's most prolific talents, Reiser most recently starred in two hit shows for Netflix – Stranger Things and his Emmy-Nominated role in Chuck Lorre's The Kominsky Method. He also revived one of his most iconic roles in the highly anticipated return of Mad About You, The Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe-Winning hit 90s Comedy he Co-Created and starred in with Helen Hunt. Recently seen in Red Oaks and The Romanoffs, Reiser joined Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams in the Emmy-Nominated Fosse/Verdon. Throughout his career, Reiser has worked with both independent and mainstream filmmakers in acclaimed films such as Whiplash, War on Everyone, Diner, Bye Bye Love, Aliens, One Night At McCool's, Beverly Hills Cop I and II and Fatherhood. This event is generously underwritten by The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation. Tickets are $27.50 and $47.50. An Evening with Phil Rosenthal offers a moderated conversation with the Award-Winning Creator, Executive Producer and host of Somebody Feed Phil on Monday, February 27th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. One of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows, Somebody Feed Phil recently premiered its sixth season. This Emmy-nominated unscripted documentary series combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor. Rosenthal recently won a 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Award for “Best Travel/Adventure Show” on behalf of the series and he also garnered a 2022 James Beard Award Nomination for “Visual Media—Long Form.” Rosenthal also recently released Somebody Feed Phil The Book, which instantly landed on the New York Times Best Seller List with its collection of must-have recipes, never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes photos. This event is not appropriate for children under 12. Tickets are $30-$50 with an option to add on a VIP Experience for an additional $60 that includes a Meet and Greet with Rosenthal. Also in February, South Florida Symphony presents Masterworks III on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 and The New Florida Follies presents Magic, Music & Mystery Sunday, February 19th, 2023 and Musicworks presents Little River Band on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 The Buckinghams and The Box Tops on Friday, February 17th, 2023 and Stayin' Alive: One Night of Bee Gees on Saturday, February 25th, 2023. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com And at: www.Ticketmaster.com By phone at: (954) 462-0222 in person at The Parker box office and The Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is located in Holiday Park at 707 Northeast Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. The Parker is an affiliated venue of The Broward Center For The Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The performance season at The Parker is supported by The Broward Performing Arts Foundation. For more information, visit: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com < Previous News Next News >

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ZOA To President Trump And Prime Minister Netanyahu: It's Deal Rejection If Hamas Keeps Guns; Delays Hostage Release; Or Are Part Of Gaza Government, As Hamas Demands By ZOA.org Oct 23, 2025 Zionist Organization Of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein Released The Following Statement: As the heartbreaking, painful, two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7 atrocities and torture of Israeli hostages approaches, Hamas continues to “negotiate” on and reject the deal by rejecting the core parts of the deal that are essential for Israel and peace. As ZOA previously wrote, numerous aspects of the 20-point deal were deeply concerning – but the deal could receive our qualified support because the deal called for Israel to obtain a few essential items. But Hamas’ statements and negotiations now reveal that Hamas is determined to torpedo the few essential advantages that the deal has for Israel, and to exacerbate the deal’s dangers to Israel. It is the classic Palestinian Arab deceptive bait and switch. Significantly, Hamas is refusing to release the hostages within 72 hours and to disarm or leave Gaza. Further, Hamas is now demanding that the worst terrorist leaders imaginable – guilty of multiple murders – be released to kill and reconstitute Hamas and organize mass terror attacks against innocent Jews again. Hamas is also demanding that Israel fully withdraw from Gaza on strict timetables regardless of Hamas’ actions – instead of withdrawing to the 20-point deal’s agreed-upon line until conditions are met for a further staged withdrawal. Hamas’ demands mean they are rejecting the deal and destroying the essential deal provision that could enable Israelis to return to and rebuild southern Israel in a modicum of safety. Hamas is also insisting that it will continue to be a “comprehensive” Gazan government – another demand that kills fundamental purposes of the 20-point deal, and places Israel in the same dangerous situation it faced two years ago. As Secy. of State Rubio stated, “If you want peace . . . Gaza cannot be governed ‘by Hamas or anything that looks like Hamas.’” An excellent article by Dr. Avi Perry explains that Hamas’ refusal to disarm or leave Gaza, and refusal to release all the hostages within 72 hours are “in fact, outright rejections of the plan’s core demands. . . . Hamas’ “yes… but” is simply a hard “no.” … These are not side issues to be bargained down in endless negotiations. They are the essence of Israel’s war effort and the prerequisite for any sustainable peace. Without them, Gaza remains a launchpad for terror, Israeli families remain hostage to Hamas’s cruelty, and Israel remains in a perpetual state of siege. Hamas knows this. That is why their rejection is framed as a “yes… but.” They hope to exploit international pressure, to present themselves as reasonable, and to paint Israel as the spoiler if the deal collapses. But behind the diplomatic smoke, their message is plain: Hamas intends to stay, and Hamas intends to fight. . . . [D]eals require both sides to accept the fundamentals. (Hamas’ Response to Trump: A Clear “No” Disguised as “Yes… but,” Israel Nat’l News, Saturday, October 4th, 2025.) Without the immediate release of the hostages, the reason for the deal collapses. The hostages have been in Hamas’ cruel captivity for way too long. Hamas has already blown through the Sunday, October 5th at 6:00 p.m. deadline established by President Trump. Previous Next

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Miami Marlins Acquire New Talent: Infielder Connor Norby & Outfielder Kyle Stowers From Baltimore Orioles August 8, 2024 Share The Miami Marlins announced last week that the team has acquired infielder Connor Norby and outfielder Kyle Stowers from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for left-handed starting pitcher Trevor Rogers. Norby, 24, is rated as the fifth-best prospect in the Orioles system per MLB Pipeline and has slashed .297/.389/.519 (95x320) in 80 games for Triple-A Norfolk in 2024, with 21 doubles, one triple, 16 home runs, and 57 RBI. Among all International League batters, the right-handed hitter ranks sixth in total bases (166), seventh in hits, ninth in AVG, and 10th in OBP. The Brooklyn Park, Minn. native was named a Baltimore Organization All-Star in both 2022 and 2023, owning a career .286/.368/.498 (312x1167) slash line in 372 Minor League games (2021-24) with 90 doubles, nine triples, 69 home runs, and 241 RBI. Selected by Baltimore in the second round (41st overall) in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft out of East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., Norby made his Major League debut with the Orioles on June 3 at Toronto, going 6x32 (.188) with one double, two home runs and three RBI in nine games over two separate stints. The versatile defender saw all nine of his Major League starts at second base, posting a 1.000 fielding percentage (0 E/18 TC) and playing the majority of his Minor League games at the position (2,275.1 innings). He has also seen time in left field (497.0 innings), right field (316.2 innings), and shortstop (11.0 innings). Stowers (STOW-ers; rhymes with now), 26, has batted .306 (11x36) with four doubles, one home run, and nine RBI in 19 games over two stints with the Orioles this season from May 13-June 19 and July 13-19. The left-handed hitter recorded a hit in eight of his nine starts with Baltimore this season (10x31), appearing in eight games at right field (two starts), seven games at left field (five starts), and two starts as designated hitter. He also owns a .240 AVG (55x229) with 16 doubles, one triple, 18 homers, 55 RBI and 26 walks in 58 games with Triple-A Norfolk in 2024. Selected by Baltimore in the Competitive Balance Round B (71st overall) in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft out of Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., Stowers owns a .229 AVG (36x157), eight doubles, one triple, four home runs, and 20 RBI in 67 games over parts of three Major League seasons with the Orioles from 2022-24. The Brooks Robinson Minor League Co-Player of the Year with Baltimore in 2021 (along with Adley Rutschman), Stowers has slashed .260/.356/.514 (387x1489) with 91 doubles, seven triples, 91 home runs, and 299 RBI in 407 games in the Orioles Minor League system over five professional seasons. Rogers, 26, went 2-9 with a 4.53 ERA (53 ER/105.1 IP) in 21 starts with Miami to begin 2024, walking 46 batters against 85 strikeouts. The 6-foot-5 southpaw posted a 4.23 ERA (184 ER/391.1 IP) in 80 starts with the Marlins from 2020-24, including a National League Rookie of the Year runner-up campaign in 2021 that saw him go 7-8 with a 2.64 ERA (39 ER/133.0 IP) in a career-high 25 starts and 157 strikeouts. The Carlsbad, N.M. native was originally selected by Miami 13th overall in the 2017 First-Year Player Draft. #MakeItMiami < Previous News Next News >

Police Visit Zaka Search & Rescue Logistics Center To Learn From Heroes Of October 7th Jewish Connection News Nov 20, 2025 A Senior Delegation Of Close To A Dozen New York Law Enforcement Officials Visited The National Logistics Center Of ZAKA Search And Rescue In Beit Shemesh To Learn More About Zaka’s Response On October 7Th, 2023 And To Meet Some Of The Civilian Volunteers Whose Lifesaving Work Has Become A Cornerstone Of Israel’s Emergency Response System. The delegation included New York State Police Assistant Deputy Superintendents Lt. Colonel Richard L. Mazzone and Lt. Colonel Robert B. Appleton; NYPD Assistant Commissioner Yosef Lehrman; NYPD Assistant Chief Roberto Rios; Port Authority Superintendent of Police and Director of Public Safety Edward T. Cetnar and his Chief of Staff, Assistant Chief Christopher McNerney; Port Authority Police John F. Kennedy Airport Commanding Officer Inspector Scot E. Pomerantz and Port Authority Chaplain Joel Eisdorfer, a senior advisor to the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). At ZAKA’s logistics hub, the delegation was welcomed by ZAKA CEO Dubi Weissenstern and senior commanders, who provided a tour of the center, demonstrations of ZAKA’s state of the art equipment and vehicles and an in-depth overview of the organization’s operations before, during, and after the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attacks. Officials learned how more than 900 ZAKA volunteers were among the first on the scene at massacre sites across southern Israel, working alongside police, forensic investigators and military personnel to recover victims, document evidence and ensure each person received a dignified burial according to their faith as quickly as possible. Weissenstern described how the chaos and devastation of that day pushed ZAKA’s volunteers to their limits, underscoring the vital cooperation between the organization’s civilian responders and Israel’s national law enforcement agencies. He also briefed the delegation on how ZAKA integrates within Israel’s broader emergency response framework, working alongside police, fire, rescue and medical services while remaining entirely volunteer staffed. Following a tour of ZAKA’s command and control center, the visitors met with volunteers who responded on October 7th. They received detailed briefings on how ZAKA teams worked with Law Enforcement to collect and preserve forensic evidence vital to ongoing investigations, assist in victim identification and help establish the circumstances of each death. “Our volunteers see what no one should ever have to see,” said ZAKA CEO Dubi Weissenstern. “But we do it so families can find peace and so every person is treated with dignity, even in the most difficult moments. When terror struck our nation, we worked side by side with police and investigators, each of us helping to restore order, compassion and humanity amid devastation.” “Hosting this delegation from New York’s law enforcement community allowed us to share how partnership between volunteers and official services in Israel saves lives and brings closure to families,” added ZAKA’s U.S.-based Executive Director Moshe Rozenberg. The visit was coordinated in partnership with the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), which helped organize the delegation’s broader program in Israel. For the visiting officials, the experience offered a rare glimpse into how faith-based volunteerism in Israel directly supports professional investigative and emergency operations. ZAKA’s model demonstrates how trained civilian volunteers can work hand in hand with police and forensic authorities, combining compassion and community service with the precision and coordination required in complex investigations and crisis response. Founded to honor the dead in accordance with religious tradition, ZAKA has evolved into a full-scale emergency response network, with over 4,000 trained volunteers operating 24/7 across Israel to honor the dead, aid the living and bring dignity in times of devastation. Today, it operates a wide range of units – from rapid medical response and search and rescue to water recovery to culturally sensitive burial teams serving Israel’s Jewish, Bedouin, Arab and Druze communities to international units deploying at a moment’s notice to crises across the globe. For more information, visit: https://zakaworld.org/ . Previous Next

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