Miami
Florida teen arrested for spraying Jewish pedestrians with unknown liquid from a water gun
Authorities arrested the 19-year-old male a week after obtaining a warrant and plan to charge him with two felony counts of battery with prejudice, classifying the incident as a more serious offense.
Mutra becomes first kosher restaurant to earn Michelin star
American-born former IDF soldier dies at 23 of apparent suicide
Tourism Ministry director-general to visit US in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel
2022 was a big year for Jews in the arts, here’s what happened on screen and stage
Amid endless debates over who has the right to tell (and be cast in) Jewish stories, it was notable just how many of the biggest pop-culture events of the year fervently embraced Jewish identity.
Ex-Israel basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire accused of punching his daughter
Stoudemire's daughter told police that the ex-basketball player punched her in the jaw and slapped her hard enough to draw blood.
Hanukkah: World's largest electronic menorah to light up Florida skyline
The 60-story Paramount tower, decorated with Jewish stars and the words "Happy Hanukkah," is expected to illuminate every morning before dawn and from sunset through midnight throughout the week.
Andrea Bocelli to perform at United Hatzalah Gala in Miami
The gala comes just a few months after United Hatzalah sent an Emergency Response Team to Florida to provide care to the survivors and evacuees of Hurricane Ian.
Trump hosts Kanye West and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago
West said in a video that Trump was caught off guard when the rapper asked him to be his Vice President, and told him he'd lose.
JFNA helps resettle over 1,900 displaced Afghans after a year of running
The Jewish Federations of North America together with the Shapiro Foundation announced a $1 million initiative to support Jewish community organizations in resettlement efforts.
Youngsters of Bet Elazraki fulfill dreams at a marathon - opinion
This group of youngsters, who undoubtedly had a difficult start in life, are now role models for children of all ages and from all different backgrounds.
The magic of Israel
May you and I find redemption – Israel too. May we find peace with our neighbors. An impossible messianic task. And may we find peace between ourselves – and in ourselves.
Miami robbers dressed as Hasidic Jews rob home while family at synagogue
Ironically, the thieves were clad in traditional Orthodox Jewish clothing, which would ostensibly help them blend in as they burglarized the house.
Shooting at Miami-Dade JCC leaves 1 dead in domestic violence act
Police said the woman was killed by her husband while she attended her daughter’s swimming lesson. In a statement, the JCC said police believed there to be “no known threat to the Jewish community.”