Florida Jewish Journal

11/14/2025

Six South Florida mothers traveled to Israel to volunteer on farms, distribute aid packages, and connect with Israeli families through Mothers Rebuilding Israel, a new joint program with -Birthright Israel, Jewish federations, and Momentum.

Six South Florida mothers traveled to Israel on Nov. 5 to volunteer on farms, distribute aid packages, and connect with Israeli families through Mothers Rebuilding Israel.

11/14/2025

Todd L. Pittinsky writes "The election is over but the smiles remain. And what they reveal is something more corrosive than politics: the ease with which some spiritual leaders can separate themselves from their own people—and enjoy it.

That is the wickedness. And we should say so plainly."

“Elections end, but certain images remain. During the New York City Mayoral race, one aspect of the stayed with me: rabbis campaigning for Mamdani,” writes columnist Todd Pittinsky.

11/13/2025

From literary-focused gatherings to a fashion show for a cause and a totally kosher food festival, these last few weeks of 2025 are about to be quite busy.

11/13/2025

Don't forget! Send us your menorahs for a chance to be featured in the Jewish Journal! 🕎

Do you have a menorah with a story behind it? Send us a picture and we may feature it in an upcoming story.

11/12/2025

The Jewish National Fund-USA’s Global Conference for Israel took place at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood from Oct. 23-26.

See photos here:

From Oct. 23-26, almost 3,000 supporters of Israel from all over the world came together to discuss the future of Israel and how they can get involved.

11/10/2025

Local organizations are making it exceptionally easy this year to connect with our community and the world outside South Florida.

B'nai Torah Congregation - Boca Raton
Arc Culinary
Temple Beth El - West Palm Beach
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Jack The Bike Man
Adolph & Rose Levis JCC

Local organizations are making it exceptionally easy this year to connect with our community and the world outside South Florida.

11/07/2025

As the new city director of Repair the World Miami, Rian Ehrlich is on a mission to inspire young Jewish adults to incorporate the value of tikkun olam in their own lives.

As the new Miami city director of Repair the World, Rian Ehrlich is using her skills and her platform to spread the value of tikkun olam across the city.

11/07/2025

The young men enjoyed dinner at Burnt Smokehouse & Bar in Boca followed by a night at Drive Shack in West Palm, hosted by Belev Echad.

Belev Echad is an international nonprofit that provides support to Israel’s wounded IDF soldiers and their families.

11/06/2025

That leaves 1 million names still unknown from the tally of 6 million murdered Jews that is synonymous with the genocide perpetrated by the N***s during World War II.

Israel’s Holocaust memorial says it has reached a major milestone in its efforts to uncover the identities of all of the Jews murdered in the Holocaust, crossing the 5-million name threshold with t…

11/06/2025

“The sad reality is that today’s technology leaves most seniors feeling stupid,” she said. “I want to empower every senior to learn how to look for information on the internet about health, wellness and longevity, investments, travel, movies, restaurants and so much more.”

“The sad reality is that today’s technology leaves most seniors feeling stupid,” she said. “I want to empower every senior to learn how to look for information on the intern…

11/05/2025

Do you have a special menorah at home? 🕎

For Hanukkah 2025, the Sun Sentinel is planning a photo display of beautiful menorahs owned by South Floridians.

Send your stories and photos to reporter Lois Solomon at [email protected] by Nov. 24.

Do you have a menorah with a story behind it? Send us a picture and we may feature it in an upcoming story.

11/05/2025

In this week's issue, we cover:

-Scared of your phone? This Boca woman is here to help.
-IDF soldiers travel to South Florida for a much needed night out
-South Florida native returns to Miami to engage the city's young Jews
-and more!

Read it all here: https://enewspaper.sun-sentinel.com/shortcode/SUN315/edition/59db02fe-f342-4564-9113-de030dfca414?page=cb556558-db54-4738-abf6-4f39e3a02d68&