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‘So what’s next?’ 99-year-old becomes Bat Mitzvah in Tampa

Learning to read Hebrew, chanting Torah, becoming a Bat Mitzvah – none of those achievements were on Ruth Kline’s bucket list by her 100th birthday on Feb. 27. Not until last summer when her daughter, Judith Rosenblatt, attended an adult b’nai mitzvah planning session at Conservative Congregation Kol Ami in Tampa. “I heard Rabbi (Rachel) Blatt set February as the... READ MORE >

Religious freedom group finds none, leaves Saudi Arabia

A U.S. government delegation tasked with monitoring religious freedom around the world cut a visit to Saudi Arabia short after Saudi officials demanded that a prominent rabbi on the trip remove his kippah. Saudi officials told Rabbi Abraham Cooper, co-chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, to remove his kippah while in public, the commission said in... READ MORE >

Experience a day of culture and creativity at the JCC

The Tampa JCCs & Federation Arts & Culture Department invites the community to its Spring Marketplace. a day of artistic expression and exploration on Sunday, April 7 at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC. The event includes an eclectic poetry coffee house featuring local poet Larry Jaffe, wine glass painting, and workshops on iPhone photography and floral design. Guests can... READ MORE >

2 authors to be on hand for spring book convos

Two nationally recognized authors will be featured at the Tampa JCCs & Federation’s spring Jewish Books & Conversations author events. The programs are open to the community and promise engaging discussions, book signings and more. On Thursday, April 4, Liel Leibovitz, editor-at-large of Tablet Magazine, will be the guest speaker at a cocktail party, beginning at 7 p.m. at the... READ MORE >

Drawn into his Torah study

Hillel Academy students including first grader Peleg Karasin, above, illustrated their study of the recent weekly Torah portion about the giving of the 10 Commandments.... READ MORE >

Schumer calls for elections in Israel, says Netanyahu has ‘lost his way’

(JTA) – In a major speech, Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way,” urged new elections in Israel, called for a two-state solution and said the United States should use its “leverage” to push for its goals in the region if Netanyahu remains in power. “As a lifelong supporter of Israel, it... READ MORE >

Just a nosh..

Missing American-Israeli soldier died on Oct. 7, IDF confirms The Israel Defense Forces announced the death of American-Israeli soldier, Itay Chen, missing since Oct. 7, ending months of uncertainty during which his parents emerged as two of the most visible advocates for the more than 100 people still held hostage by Hamas. Chen, 19, from Netanya, was killed and his... READ MORE >

New competition will grant $1 million prize for technology to fight antisemitism

When Morielle Lotan learned that her nephew, Addir Mesika, had sacrificed his life to save others during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the consultant to climate tech startups and investors said she was nearly paralyzed with grief. “I wanted to shut my company down and not do another day of climate work,” Lotan said. “I felt like, ‘Why am... READ MORE >

We still must plant seeds

The horrific events of Oct 7 have left all of us reeling. Those who were directly affected – the family and close friends of the victims – have obviously had the greatest impact on their lives. But, all of us in the Jewish community (and those who care for us) have been living in a world which feels deeply, permanently... READ MORE >

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times

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