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Sukkot in Florida offers an Israeli family joy, community, and a reminder of war - opinion

A family’s Sukkot vacation at Disney World brings joy, but a conversation with an Israeli teenager reveals the lasting toll of wartime life.

Writer's family in the Magic Kingdom: Matan (L), Ariel (top), Eliana (R), Ye’ela (front); writer at 2nd R.
Israir Airlines Airbus A330.

Israir awaits final approval for Tokyo, Miami flights, adds new European destinations for 2027

Participants in the 9th SSI National Conference at Florida Atlantic University

North Miami Beach joins growing group of Florida cities embracing IHRA antisemitism definition

Tesla cars are parked in a lot next to where a crashed Amazon Prime Air cargo plane came to rest, where airport officials said it overran a runway at Miami International Airport, in Miami, Florida, US, September 7, 2026.

Pilots considered aborting landing after touchdown in Miami cargo crash, NTSB says


Team Israel beats Nicaragua 3-1 after thrilling comeback in World Baseball Classic opener

After key plays for Team Israel, the Israeli pop song “Mahapecha Shel Simcha” (“A Revolution of Joy”) blasted from the speakers.

Israel third baseman Garrett Stubbs (21) hits a two-run double during the eighth inning against Nicaragua at LoanDepot Park, Miami, Florida, Mar 12, 2023.

A Miami brawl between Jewish and Catholic athletes may have been fuelled by antisemitic language

Archbishop Coleman Carroll is accused of making antisemitic comments which started the fight.

 The World’s Tallest Electronic Menorah lights-up the South Florida skyline at the 60-story, 700-foot-tall, ultra-futuristic Paramount Miami Worldcenter skyscraper in downtown Miami.

Florida graffiti claims Jews pushing for war with Russia

The incident seems to highlight a trend of antisemitism being accepted in both political dialogue and the mainstream.

A neo Nazi attends a rally in Budapest October 23, 2009. The words, the motto of the S.S., read "my honor is my loyalty"

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.

 "Armageddon Time," "Russian Doll," "The Rehearsal" and "Tár" were some of the cultural works of 2022 to deal with Jewish themes

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.

Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire

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.

 The World’s Tallest Electronic Menorah lights-up the South Florida skyline at the 60-story, 700-foot-tall, ultra-futuristic Paramount Miami Worldcenter skyscraper in downtown Miami.

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.

 Andrea Bocelli's concert at the Poznań Stadium in Poland in 2019.

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.

Supporters of the America First ideology and US President Donald Trump cheer on Nick Fuentes, a leader of the America First movement and a white nationalist, as he makes his way through the crowd for a speech during the "Stop the Steal" and "Million MAGA March" protests, November 14, 2020.

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.

 An Afghan woman walks with her children on the anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2022.

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 CHILDREN and counselors gather on the beach before the marathon.