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It's My Opinion: A Misguided Rescue

By Shelley Benveniste

The charming story soon turned into a different tale. The well-meaning rescue was said to be ill advised.

South Florida

ZOA Honors Scheck Hillel Community School Students

By Shelley Benveniste

The following is an excerpt from the announcement that was made from the podium:

South Florida

Young Israel Congregation Of Bay Harbor Presents Shabbat Series

By Shelley Benveniste

The final get-together, on January 3, will be hosted by Tammy Attias. It will be open to the congregation’s women of all ages.

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JAFCO Luncheon Raises $35,000 For Children

By Shelley Benveniste

The luncheon began with a boutique of more than 20 vendors and a Chinese auction with many exciting prizes.

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Rabbi Ira Hill Uses His Skills to Help Community Businesses

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Ira (Yisroel) Hill realized that many of these organizations were not reaching their full potential. He decided to do something about it.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Be A Man

By Shelley Benveniste

Joseph’s mother, Tila, released the footage to create awareness to other parents of what can happen in a split second of not being vigilant.

South Florida

Anticipation Builds For South Florida Chanukah Festival

By dvora

Chanukah marks the birthday of Chabad of South Broward. The organization runs over 45 programs and agencies.

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Hebrew Academy 3rd Grade Presents Thanksgiving Play

By Shelley Benveniste

The talented students entertained an auditorium filled with fellow students, parents, grandparents, family, and friends.

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In My Shoes Luncheon Raises More Than $120,000

By Shelley Benveniste

Kim Freeman spoke to the audience about her own personal journey as a mom who uses the Children’s Ability Center.

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ZOA Florida Chapter Sponsors Three Events

By Shelley Benveniste

Mr. Black spoke to a packed house at Congregation Torah Ohr about the Farhud, the title and subject of another of his best sellers.

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South Florida Hosts Amit Alumni

By Shelley Benveniste

...Halel was attracted to AMIT’s emphasis on giving back to the community and country.

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It's My Opinion: It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

By Shelley Benveniste

On election night, even when actual voting numbers came, many broadcasters continued spinning an unlikely path to a Democratic victory.

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Heaven & Earth Salon Dedicates Services To JAFCO

By Shelley Benveniste

The staff of the salon donated their services – manicures, pedicures, haircuts, wash and blow-dries, eyebrow waxing, neck and shoulder massages, and more.

South Florida

Pandora Jewelry Now At POSH 41

By Shelley Benveniste

The shop has recently added the popular and trending Pandora jewelry line of over 700 pieces.

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It's My Opinion: Diversity 101

By Shelley Benveniste

The people responsible for Mishkan HaNefesh accomplished their goal. Their prayer book is truly p.c. It embraces all.

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Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Moves to Dania Beach

By Shelley Benveniste

The center has always strived to teach people from all walks of life the universal lessons of the Holocaust.

South Florida

Choosing The Right Middle And High School For Your Daughter

By Dr. Rochelle Brand

Know your child and find a school where she will have a variety of opportunities to shine.

South Florida

Ivanka Trump Speaks at The Shul

By Shelley Benveniste

Ivanka's friendly warmth charmed the crowd of nearly 1,000.

South Florida

JLI Introduces Five-Week Hebrew Reading Course

By Shelley Benveniste

If you want to participate in synagogue but find it hard to follow what’s going on, this is for you.

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Torah Academy Of Boca Raton Begins Year Of Explosive Growth

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Draiman is no stranger to personal accomplishment and extensive study.

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It's My Opinion: Shanah Tovah

By Shelley Benveniste

Fernandez was 24 when he died. He and two close friends were killed in a terrible boating accident in the waters off Miami Beach. Jose Fernandez had a future. He had plans. How could this have happened?

South Florida

RASG Hebrew Academy Middle School’s Community Service Day

By Shelley Benveniste

Activities included packaging and delivering meal baskets to the Kosher Food Bank, visits to local senior centers to deliver cards and flowers and sing songs with residents...

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Orthodox Needs Addressed At Florida’s Largest Child Welfare Event

By Shelley Benveniste

Founded in 2011, it has quickly established itself as the leading organization dealing with this issue, having had much success educating the public about the prevalence of child abuse and how to prevent it.

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First Annual Grandparents Day Bike-a-thon

By Shelley Benveniste

The first of its kind, the Grandparents Day Bike-a-thon was a celebration honoring the senior community.

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Southern NCSY Kicks Off Another Year

By Shelley Benveniste

In addition to a successful evening at Ninja Lounge, Southern NCSY offers a wide selection of events, programs, shabbatons, and summer trips.

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RASG Hebrew Academy Holds National Honor Society Induction

By Shelley Benveniste

Senior members of the Rabbi Yossi Heber, Z”L, Negba Chapter welcomed 15 new inductees.

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It's My Opinion: Free Yom Kippur And Rosh Hashanah Tickets

By Shelley Benveniste

Families who have just dealt with back-to-school clothing and expenses find themselves tapped out.

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Gift Of Life Marrow Registry Marks 25th Anniversary Saving Lives

By Shelley Benveniste

Jay’s family and friends would not accept this and they mounted an immense effort to find the donor they were sure existed somewhere.

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Chabad Chayil Holds Shofar Factory And Honeybee Workshop

By Shelley Benveniste

Participants brought home their own shofar to keep as a token of the fun-filled day...

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It's My Opinion: Recipe For Disaster

By Shelley Benveniste

Unfortunately, Beth El’s quick and easy approach to Judaism is not a unique endeavor in our community.

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“From Mourning To Morning”: Miami Beach Rabbi’s New Book

By Shelley Benveniste

From Mourning to Morning deals with Jewish laws and customs relating to loss of a loved one in a clear and concise manner.

South Florida

Anti-BDS Rally Held In South Florida

By Shelley Benveniste

The message of the rally was clear: if you support BDS, you are supporting hate.

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Rabbi Abramchik Retires After 45 Years In Jewish Education

By Shelley Benveniste

Working as a principal, with talented administrators and a dedicated faculty, helped fill the void and ease the loneliness of being a widower.

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Chabad Chayil’s Free Hebrew School For Dade County

By Shelley Benveniste

Chabad seeks sponsors to subsidize tuition scholarships for families unable to pay.

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Chabad Of South Broward To Hold 35th Annual Dinner

By Shelley Benveniste

This year’s dinner will include cruising, wine tasting and the renowned comedian SARGE.

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It’s My Opinion: Flying High At Bar Mitzvah Time

By Shelley Benveniste

Jacob is so much more than the lighthearted veneer he can project.

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Camp Machane Miami Wraps Another Successful Summer

By Shelley Benveniste

The camp is based out of Toras Emes Academy of Miami so it enjoys superb grounds and the camp sets up a water park, game room and gymnasium room on campus each summer.

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Helping Jewish Children Of Incarcerated Parents Have A Summer Camp Experience

By Shelley Benveniste

It creates a fun and meaningful experience for the kids, in which they can make new friends and explore essential Jewish values.

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Bikur Cholim Of Miami Beach To Hold Annual Dinner

By Shelley Benveniste

Founded in 1950, Bikur Cholim of Miami Beach has a wheelchair and walker gmach.

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Florida Couple Joins IDF Summer Volunteer Program

By Ira Plitt

Picture your summers in sleepaway camp with bunks and army cots. If you are lucky enough to be placed on a deluxe base, there may be air conditioning.

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Rabbi Weberman Hosts Law Enforcement Luncheon

By Shelley Benveniste

The rabbi is known as the liaison between the Jewish community and law enforcement.

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Pedal Away for Grandparents Day

By Shelley Benveniste

Bikers can choose to ride eight miles within Miami or join the 32-mile tri-county ride to Boca. Even those who can’t ride can be there in spirit as a virtual biker.

South Florida

Chesed Shel Emes On Scene At Florida Plane Crash

By Shelley Benveniste

The all-volunteer Civil Air Patrol auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force found the downed RV-7 experimental plane partially submerged near Alligator Alley.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Israel, More Than A Vacation Destination

By Shelley Benveniste

Despite ongoing torrents of negative worldwide negative publicity, Israel continues as a stable and steady environment – and the homeland and birthright of every Jew.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: The Happiest Place On Earth

By Shelley Benveniste

There is never a frown on any of the faces of the thousands of workers who greet, meet, and seat in Disney’s many properties.

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Florida Drowning: Officer George Waisman Honored

By Shelley Benveniste

Officer Waisman then continued his rescue attempt, pulling another from the surf.

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Chabad Chayil Holds CHAP Dinner

By Shelley Benveniste

"Every year we think it's the best, yet somehow, it gets even better,” said Michael Wohl, a Chabad Chayil supporter.

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Chesed Shel Emes: Be Prepared

By Shelley Benveniste

Failure to act in a timely manner can result in delayed release of the body, delayed burial, and other complications.

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It's My Opinion: Animals, Humans, And Common Sense

By Shelley Benveniste

He was in an unforeseen situation and probably felt threatened. No police psychologist could talk him down. He was, after all, a gorilla.

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Chaya Aydel Seminary Begins 15th Year Of Excellence

By Shelley Benveniste

A large percentage of graduates have become rebbetzins and teachers in day schools and yeshivas all over the world.

South Florida

ZOA Florida At IAC’s Celebrate Israel Festival

By Shelley Benveniste

ZOA Florida participated in the IAC Celebrate Israel Festival on Sunday, May 22.

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Chesed Shel Emes Florida Division Presents Shiva Services

By Shelley Benveniste

Traditionally, the term chesed shel emes refers to the chesed (good deed) of taking care of those who have passed from life in this world. The niftar (deceased) cannot repay in any way. It is the ultimate form of benevolence.

South Florida

Chai Tots Preschool Holds End-of-Year Show

By Shelley Benveniste

The youngsters were enthusiastic and animated.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Heartfelt Condolences

By Shelley Benveniste

One can hardly fault the desire of these men to enjoy the beautiful sand and surf Hashem has created.

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.

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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.

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It's My Opinion: A Taste of Marror

By Shelley Benveniste

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

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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.

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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.

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NCSY Southern Region Teens Win JUMP Competition

By Shelley Benveniste

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

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Tsniout Runway Brings Style To Surfside

By Shelley Benveniste

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

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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.

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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. "

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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.

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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.

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Florida Leaders Mobilize At Annual ORT Conference

By Shelley Benveniste

ORT has served educational needs since its establishment in 1880.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Florida House Passes Anti-BDS Legislation

By Shelley Benveniste

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

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RASG Hebrew Academy Holds Poetry Night

By Shelley Benveniste

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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