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From Israel to America: Feeling Jewish at home and foreign abroad

After five months in Israel, returning to the US revealed stark contrasts in Jewish identity—where it thrives openly and where it feels like a minority presence.

By HOLLY CIN
20/02/2025

Florida man shoots at vehicle he thought contained Palestinians, arrested

Reports cited the police as saying the two victims were visiting from Israel but did not note whether they were Palestinian. 

Florida outreach: CAM en Español meets Miami Hispanic community

The delegation participated in local community events, held meetings, and participated in media interviews during the visit.

Florida man adds swastikas to menus, changes allergy info at Disney

On menus that included a QR code, Scheuer reportedly diverted the link to websites on boycotting Israel, according to Business Insider.

Antisemitic crime up by 94% in Florida, 70% in Mass., states warn

“Following the terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the Jewish community was increasingly targeted on college campuses, places of worship, and other areas of our country,” said Moody.

Florida man arrested for plotting attack on AIPAC's South Florida offices during Hanukkah

The FBI arrested the man on stalking charges after intercepting his plot to attack AIPAC's South Florida offices on Hanukkah, carrying firearms and expressing intent to harm.

Florida pizza delivery driver charged with attempted murder after stabbing customer over $2 tip

Victim was stabbed 14 times while protecting her 5-year-old daughter; suspect's accomplice remains at large.

Jewish Florida State representative switches to Republican Party, citing Israel support

Rep. Hillary Cassel pointed to the Democratic Party's lack of a unified position on Israel as part of her reasoning for switching her affiliation.

Florida man pleads guilty to anti-Israel bomb threats, attack on solar facility

Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 44, pleaded to four counts of threatening to use explosives and one count of destruction of an energy facility, the DOJ news release says.

By SILAS MORGAN/ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS
22/12/2024

Florida's Trump Towers are sinking, along with other luxury properties

Affected properties include the Porsche Design Tower, Trump Tower III, Trump International, Surf Club Towers, Ritz-Carlton Residences, and Faena Hotel.

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