Florida Jewish Journal

07/24/2025

Last December marked the anniversary of a now-forgotten event, the first of two inexplicable acts of mass murder. Both would be eclipsed by the convulsions of a world at war, then trivialized by the passage of time. In retrospect, they would remind us of man’s notable indifference to human life.

Last December marked the anniversary of a now-forgotten event, the first of two inexplicable acts of mass murder.

07/23/2025

B'nai Torah Congregation - Boca Raton is offering opportunities for the local Jewish community to do good this summer season.

See upcoming events here:

The TLC Program at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton is offering opportunities for the local Jewish community to do good this summer.

07/23/2025

This weeks issue features:

-summer volunteer opportunities with B'nai Torah Congregation - Boca Raton (& photos!)
-a spotlight on a women who has left a lasting legacy in the Jewish community through her work with Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
-a cure for loneliness with Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center
-a personal account from an American in Israel during the outbreak of war AJC Palm Beach
-and more!

Read it here:

https://enewspaper.sun-sentinel.com/html5/mobile/production/default.aspx?edid=a4e15447-6bf7-4b39-a66d-f645c0ddb07b

07/22/2025

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is a pillar in the Jewish community. From its food pantry to behavioral health programs, the nonprofit organization’s offerings are in play every day to help locals in need.

And for the past 33 years, Beth Levine has been at the helm of it.

The Beth Levine Legacy Fund has been created in her honor, helping to support the needs of the agency and continue the mission that the now-retired COO has successfully led for years.

07/21/2025

When the University of Central Florida student packed his bags for Israel in May, he was excited to spend the summer traveling alongside 40 other college students and working at an engineering internship in Tel Aviv as part of a free, educational trip.

“When we were down in the shelter I was checking my phone and scrolling Instagram, and then I saw that Israel had started strikes against Iran,” he said. “I shared that with people around me and we…

07/17/2025

Programs like those at Camp Nefesh in Fort Lauderdale (held at Landow Jewish Academy) and Camp Shalom, Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens are popular with local Jewish families who hope to keep their kids active while maintaining Jewish customs.

Programs like those at Camp Nefesh in Fort Lauderdale and The Mandel JCC’s Camp Shalom in Palm Beach Gardens are popular with local Jewish families who hope to keep their kids active while ma…

07/16/2025

It’s Wednesday, which means our latest issue is out!

Highlights:
- how to (safely) travel to Israel
- a personal letter from our editor
- a first hand account from a UCF student on birthright during the Israel-Iran war
- photos from a very special 100th and 101st birthday
- and more!

Read it here: https://enewspaper.sun-sentinel.com/html5/mobile/production/default.aspx?edid=2516e5d8-f9ce-4f4f-bb60-f05f373409c1

07/15/2025

07/15/2025

“In a world that moves fast and feels constantly connected, many still experience a deep sense of emotional disconnection. This paradox of being surrounded yet disconnected has contributed to high levels of loneliness, particularly among older adults.”

Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center Adolph & Rose Levis JCC

Whether you’re seeking community or looking to help others find it, the Levis JCC Sandler Center is a vibrant and vital sanctuary where connection takes root.

07/11/2025

Looking for something kosher this weekend? Check out our updated list of new and refreshed kosher spots.

Jews from all over the place have been moving to South Florida, and kosher restaurants are following along. There’s been a wave of new openings since we published our last roundup in January.…

07/11/2025

“My children now carry that experience not as a burden, but as part of them—woven with belonging, strength, and a profound connection to the enduring spirit of the Jewish people.”

AJC Palm Beach

Debbie Koristz, associate director of advocacy and programming for American Jewish Committee (AJC) Palm Beach, and her family were in Israel during the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war.

07/10/2025

“No longer will we change our names, or remove our jewelry. The Jews of today stand up for themselves and for each other.”

Read the lastest letter from the editor:

Jewish Journal editor, Jessica Tzikas recounts her first five months on the job and what she has seen from the Jewish community.