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South Florida

Young Israel Congregation Youth Program For All Ages

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Avi Fried and his staff have accommodated youngsters from tots to teens in a fun-filled atmosphere.

South Florida

ZOA Florida At Capitol Mission Day

By Shelley Benveniste

The attendees heard from dozens of lawmakers and met with key senators and representatives or their aides.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Taste of Marror

By Shelley Benveniste

Luckily, the man Medina had conspired with was an FBI undercover agent.

South Florida

Young Israel Of Bal Harbour Hosts ‘Above And Beyond’

By Shelley Benveniste

The movie, produced by Nancy Spielberg, documents the story of Jewish-American pilots who fought in Israel's 1948 war of independence.

South Florida

South Florida Observes 14th Yahrzeit Of Rabbi Dovid Bryn

By Rabbi Moishe Kievman

Rabbi Bryn’s life was tragically cut short at age 40 by Marfan syndrome, a condition that affects the body's connective tissue.

South Florida

Chabad Chayil Hosts Post-Pesach Challah Bake

By Shelley Benveniste

They learned the art of baking with master challah bakers Perla Attia and Nili Segal and the heart of challah baking from master teacher Morah Layah Kievman.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Emergencies

By Shelley Benveniste

We seem to come together with achdut at time of personal, as well as national, peril.

South Florida

Torah Ohr – A Thriving Shul In Boca Raton

By Helen Garfinkel

Guest speakers visit frequently to share their knowledge and experiences while social activities fill the calendar.

South Florida

NCSY Southern Region Teens Win JUMP Competition

By Shelley Benveniste

This year, the team doubled in size to eight teens.

South Florida

Tsniout Runway Brings Style To Surfside

By Shelley Benveniste

The only dilemma is making a choice in a boutique filled with stunning selections.

South Florida

Torah Academy Of Boca Raton Holds Anniversary Dinner

By Shelley Benveniste

All in attendance were treated to Rabbi Netanel Chait and the Boys Middle School Choir’s sweet-sounding performance that added a special touch to the evening.

South Florida

RASG Hebrew Academy Present ‘The Odd Couple’

By Shelley Benveniste

Beman says, “I chose 'The Odd Couple' for this year because it is a fun, lighthearted, and iconic tale. "

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Fire and Fizzle

By Shelley Benveniste

We seem to have become the razzle-dazzle generation. The loudest and most bombastic gets our attention.

South Florida

Rabbi Sam Intrator Connects Yesteryear To Here And Now

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Intrator brings Jewish traditions to many who might not usually attend a shul service.

South Florida

Florida Leaders Mobilize At Annual ORT Conference

By Shelley Benveniste

ORT has served educational needs since its establishment in 1880.

South Florida

Nova High School Students Celebrate Purim

By Shelley Benveniste

The club is in its first year and has already engaged nearly 100 different teens representing the majority of the Jewish students at Nova.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Nothing New Under The Sun

By Shelley Benveniste

Purim, of course, is the quintessential tale of Jewish deliverance. The Book of Esther, the megillah, chronicles the riveting story.

South Florida

Hebrew Academy Warriors Win At Sarachek Tournament

By Shelley Benveniste

It unified the team and was even more meaningful because we had the whole school watching at home.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Misguided Performance

By Shelley Benveniste

How and why did this anti-Israel program ever get on the agenda of a Jewish organization that touts its Zionist outlook?

South Florida

Emunah Circle of Life Benefit Dinner an Inspiring Success

By Shelley Benveniste

Guest speaker Rhoda Dermer, wife of Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer (a South Florida native) shared a personal and uplifting message of the difference Israel makes in our lives and the difference Emunah makes for Israel.

South Florida

Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen Meets With Constituents

By Shelley Benveniste

Ros-Lehtinen explained that her new congressional district will once again include Miami Beach and she is very pleased with that addition.

South Florida

Florida House Passes Anti-BDS Legislation

By Shelley Benveniste

The bill had already been passed unanimously by Florida’s state senate.

South Florida

RASG Hebrew Academy Holds Poetry Night

By Shelley Benveniste

Twenty-three students from RASG Hebrew Academy then read their works of poetry.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Always a Miracle

By Shelley Benveniste

My precious eynikl, you are a very special gift. Your birth was heralded with incredible joy. We are truly grateful that you are here.

South Florida

Groundbreaking Ceremony For West Palm Beach Mikveh

By Shelley Benveniste

The ceremony was attended by prominent rabbis, members of the shul, and supporters from throughout the community.

South Florida

Chaya Aydel Seminary Accepting Applications For 2016 – 2017

By Yehuda Obermeyer

CAS has become well known for its well-rounded program and frum environment.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Just When We Think We’ve Seen It All

By Shelley Benveniste

The Yiddish proverb Az men lebt, derlebt men (when one lives, one experiences) is so very true.

South Florida

Florida Region ZOA Holds Tu B’Shevat Celebration

By Shelley Benveniste

The Florida ZOA table had educational material and supplies for attendees to write and decorate notes for Israel soldiers

South Florida

Miami Jewish Federation Grants For Local Women And Girls

By Shelley Benveniste

RASG Hebrew Academy, to introduce “Va’ Ani Tefillati,” a program to inspire high school girls through interactive prayer, and to develop a curriculum to be used in school.

South Florida

Security Upgrades Needed For Chabad Of South Broward

By Shelley Benveniste

The Florida-Jerusalem campus is a highly exposed and bustling Jewish center.

South Florida

Chabad Chayil Of Highland Lakes Receives Zoning Approval

By Shelley Benveniste

The new building will host Chabad Chayil’s current award-winning programs: CHAP, cKids, cTeen, GROW, Hebrew School & Dovid Bryn Library.

South Florida

Young Israel Congregation Hosts Screening Of “Crossing The Line 2”

By Shelley Benveniste

The vitriolic demonstrations against Israel and Jewish students were raw and hate filled. It was a sobering experience for all.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Sticking Your Nose (Or Head) Into Someone Else’s Business

By Shelley Benveniste

The calf had been peering into a holding area where another giraffe was getting a routine medical checkup

South Florida

Childhood Abuse Survivors Speak At Jewish Community Watch Gala

By Shelley Benveniste

Seewald listed all of the work JCW has done over the past year to prevent abuse and help survivors heal

South Florida

The Kugel Factory: Perfect Take Out

By Shelley Benveniste

The Shabbos Box, dinner and lunch for four, provides a complete and tasty Shabbat experience.

South Florida

Biala Rebbe: South Florida Connection

By Shelley Benveniste

He also works with Bnei Noach, (the seven commandments incumbent on non-Jews) and sincere gerim (converts), many with Jewish roots, who long to return.

South Florida

Hachnossos Kallah To Hold 32nd Benefit Tea

By Shelley Benveniste

The event will honor Renee Bortunk and will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 7:30 p.m., at The Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Avenue, Surfside.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Perception

By Shelley Benveniste

How you feel about things affects how you experience what is happening.

South Florida

Agra D’Pirka Miami’s Morning of Torah

By Shelley Benveniste

He passionately addressed some of the important issues and offered suggestions on how to improve oneself, especially during these yemei Shovavim.

South Florida

RASG Hebrew Academy Students Win Medals At Pan American Maccabi Games

By Shelley Benveniste

Maccabi USA (MUSA) is a federally-recognized not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural, and educational programs.

South Florida

Rabbi Isaac Rosenberg: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander

By Shelley Benveniste

Born with a major mobility challenge, he never let himself be slowed down.

West Coast Happenings

The Miracle Of The West Valley Eruv

By Jeanne Litvin

Enter Alon and Rosana Miller, pillars of the West Valley Community for over 30 years and philanthropists who are known far and wide for their sincere, heartfelt generosity.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Someone Is Watching

By Shelley Benveniste

A core Jewish belief, as Rabbi Steven Pruzansky writes about in the front-page essay of this week’s Jewish Press, is that there is an all-seeing eye above who views and records all.

South Florida

Torah Academy Of Boca Raton Celebrates Chanukah, Jewish Education

By Shelley Benveniste

It was a celebration not only of Chanukah but of Jewish music and the power of Jewish education as well. Torah Academy of Boca Raton hosted its second annual Chanukah concert featuring well-known Jewish music talents Rabbi Baruch Levine and Simcha Leiner. The sold-out performance, held at FAU’s University Theater, drew families from all over […]

South Florida

OU, NCSY Hold Youth Directors Conference In Boca Raton

By Shelley Benveniste

The event was presented by the Orthodox Union Department of Synagogue and Community Services of the Southeast Region and Southern NCSY.

West Coast Happenings

Los Angeles’s Joshua Nagel Awarded Undergraduate Research Grant From Psychology Honor Society

By Jeanne Litvin

“I definitely owe most of my success so far to Dr. Jenny Isaacs of the Yeshiva College Psychology Department,” said Nagel.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Look Before You Leap

By Shelley Benveniste

The only difference is how many are affected when the good intentions lead to the proverbial path to hell.

South Florida

NCSY Sponsors Chanukah Celebration With Nova High School

By Shelley Benveniste

The club is coordinated by teacher sponsor Sharon Frier and club leader Todd Cohn. Programs are youth-led by the student board.

South Florida

Miraculous Evening At Gulfstream Chanukah Festival

By Shelley Benveniste

All children received Chanukah packages that included a real dollar, chocolate coins, and other Chanukah goodies.

South Florida

Young Israel Congregation Holds Chanukat Habayit

By Shelley Benveniste

Young Israel Congregation’s president, Aaron Weinberg, said the night marked a new beginning for Young Israel.

Community Currents

American Jewish Community Supporting The IDF, One Burger at a Time

By Sandy Eller

“The first time we served over 1,200 people,” Rabbi Lerner told The Jewish Press. “We know exactly how many hamburgers we served because we ran out of buns and had to go out and buy pita.”

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Raid

By Shelley Benveniste

Apparently, there was a snitch. Perhaps he or she was just answering the call of “See something, say something.” Perhaps it was just a yenta looking to make a little trouble.

South Florida

Gesher Shel Zahav - Bridge Of Gold Meets In Hollywood

By Shelley Benveniste

The gathering was filled with music, singing, and dancing.

South Florida

Never Again Rally At Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial

By Shelley Benveniste

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson caused a stir when he took the podium as several in the audience booed and called him a traitor for his vote in favor of the Iranian nuclear deal.

South Florida

Young Israel Congregation Moves To New Building

By Shelley Benveniste

Ben Levine, former mayor of Surfside, was helpful in obtaining permits and moving the undertaking forward.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Temples, Trucks, And Treif

By Shelley Benveniste

I would say the temple needs to change either its slogan or its public display of activities that go against the basic doctrines of the Jewish faith.

South Florida

Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Grossman Speaks At Chaya Aydel Seminary

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Grossman shared his life story, how he started off being known as “the Disco Rabbi” by reaching out to young Jews who frequented discos and clubs.

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