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WEBAndrew Lapin. (JTA) — The University of Maryland has revoked a permit for pro-Palestinian groups to hold an event on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, following concerns from Jewish groups that such an event could glorify the Hamas killings. According to the campus Students for Justice in Palestine chapter, the planned ...
Jews in the Land of Disney: Meet the multi-talented Rabbi David Kay
WEBMar 20, 2020 · Rabbi David Kay performing Melissa Etheridge's "Pulse" at a Theater at the J benefit for Pulse night club. Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago, Rabbi David Kay of Congregation Ohev Shalom grew up in an area rife with anti-Semitism. This was the late 1960s, early '70s. Surrounding their …
Revisiting the Catskills from the staffs' perspective
WEBFeb 22, 2019 · The popularity of the Catskills starts at the beginning of the 20th century. Like many New York City dwellers before the advent of air conditioning, Jews looked for places that would provide a respite from the summer heat. Because of anti-Semitism, particularly in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, such choices were few.
Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of Noah's Ark
WEBNov 5, 2021 · Researchers studying a boat-shaped formation in the mountains of Turkey have announced plans to conduct archaeological excavations at the site after new data suggests that the formation could be a man-made structure that appears to match the biblical description of Noah’s ark. According to the researchers, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) surveys c...
How TikTok turned the Orthodox favorite Miami Boys Choir into …
WEBOct 7, 2022 · (JTA) - "K-pop is over," one Twitter user declared. "We're listening to Orthodox Pop from now on." With those words, the Miami Boys Choir has transformed over the last two weeks from a singing group popular among Jewish insiders to a viral sensation. On TikTok and Twitter, users have shared clips …
SCSB member, Abby Sanchez, on school reopening and her re …
WEBJul 31, 2020 · Abby Sanchez. 1/2. Abby Sanchez, member of the Seminole County School Board, represents District 3 in Central Florida. First elected in 2016, Sanchez's current term ends in 2020. She is running for re-election in the primary election on Aug. 18, 2020; the general election is on Nov. 3 (check your local polling place for early voting).
About Heritage Florida Jewish News
WEBThe Heritage Florida Jewish News, serving the Jewish community of Central Florida, was founded on August 27, 1976 by Gene Starn.He was publisher/editor for 6 years, selling it to current owner/publisher/editor Jeffrey Gaeser on May 14, 1982. The Heritage was founded with the purpose of helping to unify a scattered community by focusing on Jewish issues.
What Jews should know about the Kamala Harris veepstakes
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Illinois' J.B. Pritzker were both floated as potential presidential candidates when pressure began mounting for Biden to drop out. Now, one of them could join Harris on the ticket if she wins the nomination. Another possibility is Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, whose wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, is Jewish.
The Jews who call Florida's massive retirement community The …
WEBApr 9, 2021 · SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. (JTA) - When Ellen Faulkner told her friends that she was moving to The Villages, the sprawling senior community in Central Florida, they cautioned her: There was no Jewish life there. Faulkner hadn't noticed that during her visit, which was made at the urging of a high school classmate who …
An evening with author Dr. Mark Biederman
WEBNov 1, 2019 · Mark Beiderman's sixth birthday was very lonely. He wondered why he didn't have more family to celebrate with, as it was just his parents. When he asked his mom why there was no family around his mother said that the family were all killed by the Germans. This sparked his curiosity and interest in learning more …
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