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By Etgar Lefkovits (JNS) - An Israeli graffiti artist who was painting murals at the Nova music festival in southern Israel just hours before the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre on Tuesday launched a new exhibition in Jerusalem in memory of its victims. The exhibition, dubbed "Faces of October 7," was inaugurated just ahead of the one-year anniversary of the deadliest single attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, and as the war against Hamas in Gaza has expanded to include Hezbollah in Lebanon....
Through the efforts of Opera Orlando, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Sings, and the Defiant Requiem Foundation, as well as the support of the Holocaust Center's generous donors and ticket buyers, $100,000 has been raised for the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida. These funds will help to continue the Center's mission to educate the community and foster a just and caring society free from prejudice and bigotry. The Center extends its heartfelt gratitude to...
Whether you want books, beef, or bucks, be sure to attend Temple Israel's Second Annual Book Fair and Corned Beef Sandwich Day on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Roth Social Hall at 50 S. Moss Road in Winter Springs. There are thousands of donated books to choose from, organized by fiction, nonfiction, and children's books, as well as miscellaneous media such as games, puzzles, CDs, and other make-an-offer items. Hardcover books are priced at $2, while paperbacks cost $1 each....
The Jewish Pavilion Harvest and Post-Sukkot Networking Festival is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to come together, celebrate the season, and support a cause that enriches the lives of our beloved seniors. Just as Sukkot invites us to gather in joy, gratitude, and community, this festival is designed to foster connections, camaraderie, and meaningful relationships—all while supporting the incredible work of the Jewish Pavilion. The festival will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4-6 p.m. at Watercrest Winter Park for an evening fille...
(JNS) — “We have three objectives: returning the hostages, dismantling Hamas and safely bringing back the residents of the north. These three remain our focus, despite the current media attention on the northern front,” said Brig. Gen. Amichai Levin, commander of Hatzerim Air Force Base, in a joint interview with Lt. Col. M., commander of the 69th Squadron, following the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on Friday. “The base, the squadron, and the entire IAF continue to operate intensively and significantly in Gaza...
(JTA) — Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz announced his resignation Wednesday morning after he lost a vote of no confidence from faculty. Liebowitz’s resignation, which takes effect Nov. 1, comes amid steep financial challenges for the historically Jewish university. Brandeis announced in May that it would lay off 60 employees and restructure several programs to cut costs. The motion calling for a no-confidence vote, which was non-binding, cited both the budget crisis and Liebowitz’s handling of student protests over the Israe...
(JTA) — Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, President Joe Biden warned against “full-scale war” in Israel and Lebanon, sounding a warning as massive exchanges of fire escalated between Israel and Hezbollah. In his final speech as president to the international body, Biden squarely blamed Hezbollah for the hostilities on Israel’s northern border, which began when the Lebanese terror group started shelling Israel on Oct. 8, a day after Hamas launched its own war against Israel from the Gaza Strip. Since then, hundreds of people...
(JNS) — U.S President Joe Biden on Saturday, Sept. 28, praised Israel’s targeting killing of Hezbollah terror master Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, saying the development had brought justice to his thousands of victims. “Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians,” he said. “The strike that kill...
(JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to rise up against Hezbollah on Tuesday while warning that the military will not hesitate to strike any infrastructure used by the terror group. “I say to the people of Lebanon: Our war is not with you. Our war is with Hezbollah. Nasrallah is leading you to the edge of the abyss,” Netanuahu after a visit to an undisclosed intelligence base. “I told you to evacuate homes in which there is a missile in the living room and a rocket in the garage,” he said. “Whoever...
(JTA) - The mayor of Muslim-majority Hamtramck, Michigan, has endorsed Donald Trump for president after meeting with him in private. The endorsement comes amid a wave of anger among local Muslims over the Biden-Harris administration's support for Israel. A recent poll from the Council on American-Islamic Relations found that Kamala Harris has the support of just 12 percent of Muslim voters in Michigan, compared to 18 percent for Trump and 40 percent for Green Party candidate Jill Stein, a harsh...
Synagogue Service Schedule for Yom Kippur For information about services at local synagogues not listed, contact the individual congregations. Unless listed, for tickets or information, contact the individual synagogue. Chabad of Altamonte (Orthodox) Rabbi Mendy Bronstein Chabad of Altamonte 195 S Westmonte Drive #1126 Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701 www.jewishaltamonte.com There is no cost for services. RSVP is requested. Visit website to make a reservation. Shofar in the Park will be held at Cranes Roost Park, near the Embassy Suites Hotel....
(JNS) — In an address to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday morning, Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas called the holiest Jewish site—the Temple Mount in Jerusalem—the “exclusive property of Muslims” and referred to Israel as a “terrorist state” that does not deserve membership in the United Nations. Abbas, whose presidential mandate expired in 2009–the last time P.A. elections were held–told those watching that “the world is responsible” for what he asserted were crimes against humanity taking place in the Gaza Strip amid Israe...
TAU scientists can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms (JNS) — Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered a method to detect protein aggregation, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, potentially enabling diagnosis up to 15 years before symptoms appear. This early detection could lead to preventive treatments for at-risk individuals, particularly those with genetic mutations common among Ashkenazi Jews. Led by Prof. Uri Ashery and PhD student Ofir Sade, the team examined cells from Parkinson’s patients using super-resolution microsc...
By (JNS) — Israel today finds itself standing increasingly alone as the world rejects its right to defend itself against genocidal enemies. And as the United States heads to elections in November, Israelis are worried that Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is demonstrating less support for Israel and more sympathy for Palestinians and their supporters. For instance, she has consistently tried to tie Israel’s hands, calling for the Jewish state to end its war against Hamas, and refused to attend Prime Minister Ben...
(JNS) — Michael Oren, the former Israeli ambassador to the United States, told JNS in July that Hamas poses a “tactical threat” to Israel, while Hezbollah presents a “strategic threat.” Since that conversation, Hezbollah has continued to attack the Jewish state regularly. But Washington is still not paying enough attention to the U.S.-designated terror group and to the plight of Israelis in the northern part of the country, Oren told JNS last week at the Israeli-American Council summit in Washington. “I’ve been trying to raise awareness in this...
(JTA) — Michigan’s Jewish attorney general has accused the state’s Palestinian-American congresswoman of antisemitism, in a war of words between two prominent Democrats that could upend an already tense battleground state. The exchange between Attorney General Dana Nessel and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, formerly friends, stems from Nessel’s decision to file charges this month against 11 pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Michigan. In a Sept. 12 statement, Nessel emphasized the right to free speech but accused the 11 protesters at the uni...
Chabad of Greater Orlando caught on fire on Sunday, Sept. 22. The fire started around 11 a.m., less than a half hour after Shachrit davening had ended. No one was injured. A security guard noticed smoke coming from the roof and called the Fire department. It took 60 firefighters and seven firetrucks over an hour to get the fire fully under control, according to Rabbi Dovid Dubov. More than 50 percent of the building was destroyed. "Gaping holes burned through the roof and the ceiling collapsed,...
Located in beautiful Delaney Park near downtown Orlando, Kinneret Apartments continues to be a viable and attractive option for all low-income, independent seniors. In 1967, leaders in the Jewish community saw the need to create a community for seniors living on a fixed income and applied for a HUD mortgage to start building the first tower. The Kinneret Council on Aging was formed in 1985 as a non-profit organization to provide a meal service, health and fitness programs and Jewish cultural events and holiday celebrations to the over 300...
Chabad of Altamonte has four women’s clubs that are open to the community and meet throughout the month. Club #1 is Torah & Tea with Mussie Bronstein. Bronstein’s passion to inspire and reach out has been imbedded in her very essence since childhood. She has years of experience as a successful teacher, mentor and program director for young students. She is a beloved educator to many. Club #2 is Baking, Art & Games with Hadas & Natalie. Hadas and Natalie are passionate about art and food with years of experience. They offer baking, art and games...
After seeing the outpouring of community support, Kappy's owners Adam and Rachel Milsom and the property owners negotiated a new lease, allowing Kappy's to reopen on Monday, Sept. 23. "Community involvement was key," said Rachel. "The entire Kappy's family is grateful for the incredible outpouring of love we've received from the community. We appreciate the support of the property's new owners and are pleased to begin serving you again ... and look forward to continuing serving you for years to...
(Israel Hayom via JNS) — A heated debate has erupted on social media over recent changes made to the Wikipedia entry for Zionism, sparking accusations of historical revisionism. Users on social media have over the past several 24 hours posted a comparison between the 2023 and 2024 versions of the Wikipedia page, with one user, Liv Lovisa, claiming that “history is being rewritten.” Blake Flayton, a vocal commentator on Jewish and Israeli issues, responded to the post, calling the changes “egregious” and urging someone with expertise to edit t...
(JNS) — During the attacks and atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel on Oct. 7, Elchanan Kalmanson, his brother Menachem Kalmanson and their nephew, Itiel, drove toward the Gaza Strip under heavy rocket fire, ready to defend their country with their lives. Arriving at Kibbutz Be’eri, they started evacuating houses, hoping to save whoever they could inside, unfortunately discovering that in many instances, there was no one left to save. On Oct. 8, the second day of their rescue mission, they were ambushed by ter...
(JTA) — American Jews are one step closer to having a Smithsonian museum dedicated to their history. The House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Monday to study the possibility of bringing the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, in Philadelphia, under the Smithsonian umbrella. The Weitzman, as it is known, is considered the premier museum of Jewish history in the United States and already has an affiliation with the Smithsonian. Full membership in the Smithsonian network of museums would unlock federal funding o...
(JNS)— Jerusalem’s Old City and Judea and Samaria must be judenrein within a year, according to a Palestinian-drafted resolution, which the U.N. General Assembly passed on Sept. 18. The resolution, which passed by a 124-14 margin with 43 abstentions, is meant to give force to a July advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice, which declared Israeli presence to be illegal in any area over the 1949 armistice line. More than 40 countries sponsored the resolution, which was the first that Palestinians filed after being granted unprecede...
(JNS) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first solo interview, said she had wholly backed the Biden administration’s decision to pause the delivery of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Speaking to the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, the Democratic presidential nominee said that “one of the things that we’ve done that I’m entirely supportive of is the pause that we put on the 2000-pound bombs.” She offered this as an example of a concrete action the White House had taken to pressure Israel to agree to a...
