Orlando Mass Murderer Pledged Allegiance to ISIS [video]
As of Sunday afternoon, ISIS has yet to claim credit for the attack, and the FBI suspects it was probably ISIS-inspired, like the San Bernardino shooting, and not ISIS-planned, like the attacks in Europe.
‘Pray for Us’ as Hurricane Irma Rages Through Florida
Another half million Americans were ordered to evacuate in Georgia and South Carolina as well.
Florida to Cease Buying Unilever Stock Over Ben & Jerry’s Boycott of Israel
The state will not divest itself of stocks it has already purchased, however.
Iranian Caught with Weapons, Cash Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
The suspect was found with a machete, a pickax and two knives in addition to the cash.
Israeli Aid Organization Helping Floridians Recover After Hurricane Ian
“IsraAID has long-standing ties with communities across Florida, and has supported relief efforts after multiple previous hurricanes."
Chabad House Becomes Storm Shelter as Hurricane Ian Smashes Its Way Across Florida
Torrential rains, whipping winds and record storm surge all combined to make Ian an historic hurricane just two miles per hour shy of a Category 5 monster.
Florida Antisemite Attacks 68-Year-old Jewish Man After Synagogue
Antisemitic incidents in Florida have more than doubled since 2020, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
State of Emergency Declared in Miami Beach
The decision follows a weekend of deadly shootings in the city.
Fred and Jeannette Bogart Gave $60,000 to Rebuild IDF Synagogue Destroyed by Hamas Rocket
FIDF is still looking for $43,000 to replace the Torah scroll.
John Kerry Stays on Message: Don’t Blame Any Religion for Orlando Terror Attack
"The worst thing you can do is engage in trying to point fingers at one group or one form of sectarianism or another," said Kerry
Florida Bans Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs in 28 State Colleges
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has consistently expressed his opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
After Orlando Bloodbath, Israeli Leaders ‘Stand Shoulder to Shoulder’ With US
Israeli leaders conveyed their condolences to the US following the Orlando attack.
Watch: Demolition of Remaining Florida Condo
The building was brought down at 10:30 PM Sunday
Suspected Murderer of Rabbi Joseph Raksin, z’l, Arrested in Miami, FL
This Chanukah the family of Rabbi Joseph Raksin, z'l, merits the miracle of closure; an arrest in the rabbi's murder.
Ruling Returns Kosher Meals to Florida Inmates
A federal judge has ordered the Florida prisons service to provide kosher meals to all prisoners with a “sincere religious basis” by July 1.
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Devastating Fire Destroys Tallahassee Chabad House in Florida
The Chabad Center sustained major damage, including the loss of all the Torah scrolls and hundreds of books. The kitchen and other facilities were also destroyed.
Chabad Center in Southeast Florida Distributes 50,000-Plus Masks Streetside
Each mask came packaged with an encouraging message that read “Also highly contagious—kindness, patience, love, enthusiasm and positive attitude. Don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.”
Trump Implies Obama Responsible for Orlando Shooting, Calls for Resignation [video]
Speaking on Fox News, Trump said about President Obama: “He doesn’t get it or he gets it better than anybody understands—it’s one or the other and either one is unacceptable.”
FBI: ‘Presume Florida Base Shooting was Act of Terrorism’
US Defense Secretary Esper: At least one -- and possibly more than one -- of the Pensacola shooter's friends filmed the (probable) terror attack.
Last Survivor of Sobibor Death Camp, Philip Bialowitz, obm, Passes Away
The last Polish Jew who managed to survive the Sobibor Nazi death camp has passed away at the age of 90.
Israeli Consulate Reopens in Miami, With Limited Service
Israelis in Miami were asked by the Consulate to “be patient” in the coming days, inasmuch as it will take time to bring the office back up to full speed.
Laurie Cardoza-Moore Applauds Resignation of Holocaust Denier Florida Principal
“Days ago we celebrated our nation’s victory over tyranny, we cannot allow our children to be taught by Nazi sympathizers who are led by hate and not the Constitution or laws of this land."
Boca-Trained And Ordained Rabbis Graduate
Machon Menachem-Boca Raton Rabbinical College ordained fourteen rabbis at a graduation ceremony held at Chabad of Boca Raton on Military Trail, Thursday, May 30.
Chabad of Dead Sea Works a Miracle for Wedding Blessings Before Shavuot
At the ninth hour, Chabad of Dead Sea whipped together sheva brochot in 2 hours for a newly wedded tourist couple -- out of nowhere.
Homeless Man Uses Own Blood to Scribble Magic Spell on Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial
Turns out the illegible text was an ancient Aramaic spell.
Trump to IAC Crowd: American-Jews Who Vote Democrat ‘Don’t Love Israel Enough’
Trump sharply criticized his predecessor, saying under the Obama administration relations with Israel were “undermined and neglected.”
Anti-Semitites Vandalize Miami Synagogues
Vandals attacked two synagogues and a supermarket this week. One person has been arrested.
Funeral Held in Miami for Murdered Rabbi
Rabbi Raksin’s funeral was in North Miami Beach , and he will be buried in New York on Mnday.
South Florida County May Repeal ‘Kosher Tax’ After Complaints by Businesses
The heavily Jewish Broward County has been collecting permit fees for nearly 40 years, but on Sept. 10, commissioners will vote on whether or not to repeal the kosher-license regulations.
Cape Coral, Florida Chabad House Attacked on Shabbat
Rabbi Yossi Labkowski: "We don't live in fear. We are here and we will continue our work and if we have to protect ourselves, we will protect ourselves.”