Florida Jewish Journal

09/23/2025

As we enter the year 5786, may we release what no longer serves us, return to our truest selves, and open our hearts to absorb love, truth, and awe anew.

Temple Beth Shira

As we enter the year 5786, may we release what no longer serves us, return to our truest selves, and open our hearts to absorb love, truth, and awe anew.

09/23/2025

Rabbis say many of their congregants are worried by a surge of antisemitism, including two deadly attacks in the spring, yet are all the more determined to worship together in the coming days.

Rabbis say many of their congregants are worried by a surge of antisemitism.

09/22/2025

Police found a broken window as well as traces of fuel both inside and outside of the classroom where the fire originated. The letter “J” was also spray painted in black in several locations on the…

09/22/2025

Shanah Tovah from the Jewish Journal! As we welcome 5786, may your year be filled with sweetness, health, and joy. 🍎🍯🔯

09/21/2025

A Jewish group that has protested Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza is suing the City of Miami Beach, its mayor and a commissioner, accusing them of violating the group’s First Amendment rights by trying to silence their protests.

A Jewish group that has protested Israel’s bombings in Gaza is suing Miami Beach, its mayor and more, accusing them of violating the group’s First Amendment rights by trying to silence them.

09/19/2025

Jordyn Gechter grew up in South Florida as the youngest of three siblings. Her sister, Gaby, was born developmentally delayed. With just 18 months between them, the two grew up together — but it wasn’t until adulthood that Gechter truly grasped the impact her sister had on her life.

JARC Florida

Jordyn Getcher helped create The Sibling Society, a JARC Florida program for people with siblings who have special needs. The goal is to to help them feel connected and find a safe space to share e…

09/18/2025

Need last minute plans for Rosh Hashana? These local spots offer free services.

For temple nonmembers looking for a way to connect to their Judaism during this High Holy Days season, there are still a few South Florida synagogues that allow Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur worshipe…

09/18/2025

Jews have historically been one of the least gun-owning demographic groups in the United States. But while hard data about changes in gun ownership among Jews is scant, Lox & Loaded’s rapid growth is one of several signals that more Jews may be packing heat in the wake of Oct. 7.

Jews have historically been one of the least gun-owning demographic groups in the United States. But while hard data about changes in gun ownership among Jews is scant, Lox & Loaded’s rapid gro…

09/18/2025

Regardless of how you feel about what happened on Oct. 7, how Israel has responded, or who is telling the truth about the situation in Israel and Gaza, Jews in our community and elsewhere feel the impact of events in the Middle East and have to make difficult decisions about even the smallest of acts every day.

In the wake of increased antisemitism, Bob Levenson wonders if America is safe for Jews.

09/17/2025

Have you ever wondered why we give a double wish for a year that is both good and sweet. If it’s good, isn’t it sweet?

Chabad Chayil

“Shana Tova Umetuka” or “may you have a good and sweet year” is what we typically wish each other in the month leading up to the Jewish New Year. You may have wondered why we give a double wish, th…

09/17/2025

Happy Wednesday, readers. Here’s what you can expect in this weeks edition:

-where to find free services for the holidays (hint: Congregation Kol Tikvah, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton and more)

-a new kids Jewish education program launches in Boynton Beit Blumi Jewish Early Childhood Center

-High Holidays 101 with Chabad Chayil

And more! Read it here: https://enewspaper.sun-sentinel.com/shortcode/SUN315/edition/c89bfbd3-9de9-4e8b-85ae-78416a8ce764?page=2589cd39-a9b1-4232-97e8-01c68c0a8d27&

09/16/2025

Alex Kor, who wrote the memoir, “A Blessing, Not a Burden: My Parents’ Remarkable Holocaust Story and My Fight to Keep Their Legacy Alive,” is coming to South Florida this week to share his.

Here's where to find him:

“Having traveled to South Florida for the last 40 years and knowing the demographics of the region, it is even more critical in South Florida that all generations are exposed to the horrific …