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Talmudic University Of Florida Celebrates 40th Anniversary

By Shelley Benveniste

Yeshiva v’Kollel Bais Moshe Chaim will be holding a grand celebration on the occasion of the institution’s 40th anniversary on Sunday evening, December 7. Alumni, students, friends and faculty of the yeshiva, also known as Talmudic University of Florida, will celebrate the achievement and vision of its founders and the spiritual guidance of its educational […]

South Florida

Chaya Aydel Seminary Hosts Women’s Yeshiva Night

By Shelley Benveniste

The yeshiva night accommodates all levels of Jewish education.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Saving The World, One Plate At A Time

By Shelley Benveniste

Recently, Fort Lauderdale has been the focus of international news, and it has not been about the wonderful weather.

South Florida

The Shul Of Bal Harbour To Host Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Sacks held the position of chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years until September 2013.

South Florida

RASG Hebrew Academy Holds High School Open House

By Shelley Benveniste

The event included a dvar Torah by student Pesach Bixon, an overview of courses, information about student life and a student panel that answered frequently asked questions from a student perspective.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Saving The World, One Plate At A Time

By Shelley Benveniste

Florida is a leading tourist center. The sun shines. The ocean sparkles. There is much to enjoy. Fort Lauderdale is one of the state’s top destination spots. The city and its image are paramount to those who are charged with the task of public relations. The success of the entire community is linked to this […]

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Shabbat-Halloween Dinner

By Shelley Benveniste

When non-practicing or non-affiliated Jews actually go to a Shabbat dinner, they want an authentic experience.

South Florida

Thai Treat Celebrates 12th Year With Treat For Home Chefs

By Shelley Benveniste

The popular Thai Treat Restaurant, now in its 12th year, serves incredible Thai food and is a favorite spot for kosher diners from all over the world.

South Florida

Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial To Commemorate Kristallnacht

By Shelley Benveniste

The program will include inspirational addresses, poetry readings, and musical performances.

South Florida

EMUNAH Spin ‘n Sweat A Success

By Shelley Benveniste

The multi-generational and multi-neighborhood turnout was treated to the challenging fitness instruction of volunteers Michelle Schucher, Mia Glick, Tali Levenson, Tamar Levine,and Atara Eig.

South Florida

Florida International University To Explore Crypto-Jews

By Shelley Benveniste

Fromm, a museum specialist and folklorist, currently serves as coordinator and assistant professor of museum studies at FIU.

West Coast Happenings

OJCB Shakes Lulav And Esrog With Prisoners

By Jeanne Litvin

Chaplain Winkler along with the other OJCB chaplains work tirelessly on a daily basis to ensure that all of the Jewish prisoners religious needs are met.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Finally – Good News!

By Shelley Benveniste

My eyes skimmed an article on page 1A. I was flabbergasted. I read the title again. Could it be? It had good news for the Miami Jewish community.

South Florida

RASG Hebrew Academy’s Pre-Sukkot Sunday Spectacular

By Shelley Benveniste

Students in early childhood, elementary, and middle school were treated to an array of hands-on projects to create sukkah decorations such as wind chimes, velvet posters, sand art, paper chains, and more.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Our Brothers’ Keeper

By Shelley Benveniste

Two of our brothers, Jonathan Pollard and Alan Gross, sit in the pit of captivity. We have a mandate to see that they are freed.

South Florida

Chabad of South Broward Holds 33rd Annual Dinner

By Shelley Benveniste

Chabad of South Broward has 15 Chabad Houses in ten cities.

South Florida

Get Screened For Jewish Genetic Diseases

By Shelley Benveniste

Victor Center works in partnership with healthcare professionals, clergy, and the community to sponsor education programs and college campus out reach.

West Coast Happenings

Mazel Tov Commissioner

By Jeanne Litvin

Over 350 people celebrated the engagement of Fire Commissioner Andrew Friedman and his fiancé, Chanie Herskovic, at their Hancock Park home Sunday.

West Coast Happenings

A Message From The LAPD About Hate Crimes

By Jeanne Litvin

Why is it so important to report a hate crime or hate incident?

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Domestic Abuse: A Very Real Issue

By Shelley Benveniste

It’s Rosh Hashanah. A new year. Time for a fresh start. Time for a new slate. Time for change.

South Florida

Gov. Scott Visits North Miami Beach/Aventura Community

By Shelley Benveniste

Governor Rick Scott visited North Miami Beach/Aventura on the morning of Wednesday, September 17.

South Florida

Metzuyan Academy ESE Provides Services For Special Needs Students

By Shelley Benveniste

While the cost per student is higher than mainstream schools, Metzuyan Academy ESE is a priceless educational opportunity for children with special needs in South Florida.

South Florida

Winn-Dixie And Chabad Of Tamarac Host Challah-pa-looza Family Fest

By Shelley Benveniste

Challah-pa-looza helped get the community ready and excited about the upcoming Jewish New Year.

South Florida

Jewish Community Watch Holds Night Of Awareness

By Shelley Benveniste

Miami businessman and philanthropist Eli Nash had many in tears as he shared his story of the horrific abuse he suffered from age 8 to 11.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Battle With Your Enemies

By Shelley Benveniste

The assumption of a shared kinship is based on being part of the human race. Life is so much easier to figure out when everyone thinks the same way.

South Florida

Yeshiva Tiferes Torah Opens In Boca Raton

By Shelley Benveniste

Various other learning opportunities will be offered to the community throughout the year.

South Florida

Tzvi Hirsh Chaim Bikur Cholim Holds Inaugural Meeting

By Shelley Benveniste

The new group will also deliver kosher food to Jewish residents in non-kosher facilities, as well as to kosher facilities where the food is not up to par.

South Florida

Chabad Chayil of Highland Lakes Jewish Center Ushers In New Year With Special Events

By Shelley Benveniste

The Honey Bee workshop delighted the children and all others who attended the event.

West Coast Happenings

Northern California Girls School Sees Growth

By Jeanne Litvin

Nurturing students toward a bright future in the Jewish community, the school supports them in all aspects of personal growth: intellectually, spiritually, socially, and creatively.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Pogroms

By Shelley Benveniste

Israel’s neighbors engaged in hostilities from the onset. The War of Independence was a hard-won battle. Aggression and enmity has followed for 66 years.

South Florida

Special Education Gets Boost In South Florida

By Shelley Benveniste

The inclusion program, in which children with special needs are in the same class as neurotypical (mainstream) peers, is, says Gansburg, the only Jewish program of its kind in Florida.

South Florida

Holocaust Documentation & Education Center Holds Contest For Students

By Shelley Benveniste

The contest will include student-created sculpture, computer graphic design, collage, videography, PowerPoint and painting.

South Florida

Friendship Circle Of Miami Beach And North-Dade

By Shelley Benveniste

David, an 8-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, recently attended a Friendship Circle event. As he entered he told his Dad, “I love coming to the FC programs ‘cause everyone loves each other.”

West Coast Happenings

Arizona Chabad Rabbis Commemorate The Rebbe’s 20th Yahrzeit

By Jeanne Litvin

Chabad of Arizona centers recently hosted an evening of remembrance to mark the 20th yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Living Each Day To Its Fullest

By Shelley Benveniste

It’s ironic that the reality of death is often the greatest force steering the affirmation of life.

South Florida

Transforming Days Of Sadness Into Days Of Joy

By Shelley Benveniste

The theme of the event was “Together Let us Rebuild our Holy Beis HaMikdash on Tisha B’Av.”

South Florida

South Broward Chabad Raising Money To Sponsor Girls From France

By Shelley Benveniste

Chaya Aydel Seminary has already established a close connection with France’s Jewish community.

South Florida

Emunah Miami Beach Chapter Holds Siyum

By Shelley Benveniste

All attendees left with fervent wishes for a swift and lasting peace in Israel.

West Coast Happenings

L.A. Family Donates Tzitzis To IDF

By Jeanne Litvin

The Feigen family of Los Angeles bequeathed the tzitziot worn by the Israel Defense Forces soldiers.

West Coast Happenings

The Kaplans: A Decade Of Accomplishment At UCLA

By Jeanne Litvin

Beginning with those Shabbat and holiday meals, the couple gradually expanded into other programming, including a dizzying array of lectures and activities for campus students.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Trip To Israel

By Shelley Benveniste

It is inspirational to see the average Israeli acting with aplomb and going about daily routines no matter what is happening.

South Florida

Hundreds Rally For Israel

By Shelley Benveniste

Participants wore blue and white, waved Israeli flags, and carried pro-Israel posters.

South Florida

Miami Children’s Hospital Screens For Jewish Genetic Diseases

By Shelley Benveniste

To support the Victor Center for Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Miami Children’s, please call 305-666-2889 or visit www.mchf.org/donate and select the “Victor Center” fund.

South Florida

SoulMates For Women: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Relationships

By Shelley Benveniste

The course will be taught once a month for seven consecutive months and is designed for women at all levels of Jewish knowledge.

West Coast Happenings

TCLA Graduation Highlights

By Jeanne Litvin

“You Touro graduates are automatically soldiers in [Israel’s] struggle, and we count on you,” Rothstein told the graduates.

West Coast Happenings

Rabbi Lau And Kareem

By Jeanne Litvin

That rescued little boy is Israel’s former chief rabbi, Israel Meir Lau, now chief rabbi of Tel Aviv.

West Coast Happenings

Bais Naftoli Anniversary Breakfast

By Jeanne Litvin

An SRO crowd recently celebrated the 22nd Anniversary Breakfast of Congregation Bais Naftoli, honoring Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell and community leader and philanthropist Ira Frankel.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Climbing Up And Getting Down

By Shelley Benveniste

It is often quite easy to get into a situation. When the situation gets sticky, it is often really hard to get out.

South Florida

Florida Girl Celebrates Bat Mitzvah with IDF

By Shelley Benveniste

The event included a hands-on challah baking, a candlestick-making workshop, and discussions of the uniqueness of the Jewish woman.

South Florida

Chaya Aydel Seminary Holds Bat Mitzvah Year (12th) Graduation

By Shelley Benveniste

The program is geared to frum girls who are motivated, excited, and eager to experience a year of learning and growth.

South Florida

Emunah Of Miami Beach Hosts Cake Decorating Class

By Shelley Benveniste

Professional cake decorator Terry Lefkowitz recently hosted an Emunah event in her Miami Beach home.

South Florida

Miami-Dade Mayor Works To Expand South Florida Eruv

By Shelley Benveniste

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez worked with Rabbi Pinchas Weberman and the eruv committee to broaden the eruv in South Florida.

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