For openers: Centenarian survivor tosses out first pitch for the Rays
She may not have the same velocity on her fastball as Shane McClanahan or the depth on her cutter as Zach Eflin, but Helen Kahan still had plenty to be proud of as she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees took...
DeSantis signs antisemitism bill while in Israel
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Jerusalem on April 27 during an international trade mission, he signed a bill passed by the Florida Legislature aimed at curbing antisemitic behavior. “The threats faced by religious Americans of all faiths have evolved,” DeSantis said. “Through this legislation, we are ensuring that perpetrators...
Genshaft, Greenbaum to be honored with Builders Award
Former USF president Dr. Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steve Greenbaum, will be honored by the Tampa JCCs & Federation at its “Hakarat Hatov” (recognizing the good) event, headlined by entertainer Lainie Kazan. The event will be held Tueday, June 20 at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N....
Federation plans forum; promotes #¦ campaign
The Tampa JCCs & Federation is stepping up its fight against antisemitism by hosting a forum with experts on the subject and by joining the blue-square emoji #StandUpToJewishHate campaign. Antisemitism forum The June 8 forum will tap into experts’ views on the state of antisemitism, how best to deal with...
Brother John: ‘Honored to participate’ in reading names of Holocaust victims
Last October members of the local Jewish community voiced concern that Brother John Muhammad was not suitable to sit on the St. Petersburg City Council because he is a follower of Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam who is known for many public anti-Jewish comments. Muhammad maintained...
Israel looks to make history at under-20 men’s World Cup
BUENOS AIRES – Israel’s under-20 men’s national soccer team has arrived in Argentina and is preparing for its first-ever appearance in FIFA’s under-20 World Cup,...
March in Jerusalem leads to arrests, racist chants
(JTA) – At a right-wing parade celebrating Jerusalem Day, police arrested both participants and protesters, while marchers assaulted Palestinians and chanted slogans such as “death...
Despite witnessing tensions at confab in Israel, local leaders optimistic on its future
The political polarization that marked the 2020 presidential election and persists today in America is much like what is going on today in Israel, say...
Winners of inaugural Teen Reels Awards announced
The top three filmmaker winners of the 2023 Teen Reels competition have been announced, with Shani Milstein of Tampa taking the top prize for her...
New exhibit looks at ‘lawyers without rights’ in Nazi Germany
A new exhibit exploring how the Third Reich undermined the rule of law by taking away rights of Jewish lawyers will open next month at...
Film examines bond between Carlbach, Simone
Rabbi Shlomo Carlbach, father of Jewish popular music, developed a special kinship with Nina Simone, music and civil rights icon, and the bond between the...
The Torah as Divine Compromise
Can you imagine if the Torah were written today? What laws do you think would be included? • Thou shalt not try to pass a...
Kailey Joella Aron
Kailey Joella Aron, daughter of Michael and Melissa Aron of Tampa, will be called to the Torah as a B’nai Mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 24...
Jacob Matthew Aron
Jacob Matthew Aron, son of Michael and Melissa Aron of Tampa, will be called to the Torah as a B’nai Mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 24...
Jana Gabriella Astra
Jana Gabriella Astra, daughter of Eileen and Louis Astra of Odessa, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 20 at...
Brennan Alexander Port
Brennan Alexander Port, son of Lauren and Lou Port of Tampa, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 25...
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Americans caught in Fruit Roll-Ups caper At least two American couples have been caught by Israeli customs attempting to smuggle a total of more than...
