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Jewish life in Trump's Palm Beach: Faith, security and the aftermath of October 7

Despite rising antisemitism following October 7 attack, one of America's largest and fastest-growing Jewish communities responds with resilience and unity as community engagement surges 40%, coupled with increased efforts to strengthen Jewish identity

Eli Mandelbaum | 03.29.25

Miami Beach mayor backtracks on theater shut down over Israeli-Palestinian film screening

After moving to cut funding and evict local cinematheque over screening of Oscar-winning move No Other Land, mayor reverses course amid protests, legal concerns and civil rights pressure; 'The community won’t tolerate arts censorship,' says theater director

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.20.25

Okotch Mondoh, Robert Weinger, Sarah Boulos, Rory Kaye and Stephanie Bahn Poteet, with a red, white and blue shofar, at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida, Jan. 14, 2025

‘This moment is a miracle’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at Mar-a-Lago ties faith to politics

Religious and political leaders gather in Florida to pray for Israel, discuss the future of US-Israel relations and express strong support for President Donald Trump

Shira Dicker/The Media Line | 02.20.25

ארה"ב מיכאל ברפמן ירה ב שני יהודים כי חשב שהם פלסטינים מיאמי

Florida hate crimes unit probes shooting of Israelis ; suspect 'experiencing mental health crisis'

After Mordechai Brafman charged with two counts of attempted murder, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava thanks prosecutors for 'pursuing hate crime charges'; lawyer says suspect believed he was in danger for his life

Daniel Edelson, New York, Reuters | 02.19.25

'He tried to finish us off,' say Israeli tourists attacked by Jewish man in Florida

Ari and Yarin Rabey, a father and son on vacation in the US, narrowly escaped a shooting by a Jewish gunman who mistook them for Palestinians; 'He came toward us and fired 17 bullets—it felt like an eternity,' says Ari, 20, who was shot in the shoulder

Nina Fox | 02.18.25

Florida Jew opens fire, injures 2 Israeli tourists mistaken for Palestinians

Footage shows Mordechai Brafman, 27, stopping his car in Miami Beach and firing toward two men attempting to flee; suspect tells police he 'killed two Palestinians'

Ynet | 02.17.25

Florida university suspends fraternity for alleged antisemitic hazing ritual

According to reports filed with police, one such ritual involved a student being bound and blindfolded while being forced to hold a swastika for hours

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.17.25

Florida launches statewide review of university textbooks over alleged anti-Israel bias

Probe launched after FIU exam referred to Palestine as a state before Israel’s founding and suggested Zionist militias started terrorism in the Middle East; move faces pushback from academics citing threats to academic freedom

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.05.25

הוריקן מילטון ב מפרץ מקסיקו בדרך ל פלורידה ארה"ב

Florida braces for one of the strongest hurricanes in its history

Characterized as Category 4, Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall in western Florida, in the are of Tampa Bay; Droves of residents have already evacuated, jamming freeways, and have stocked up on bottled water and canned goods in case they have to do without electricity for a while

Tzippy Shmilovitz, Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.09.24

Destruction in the wake of deadly Hurricane Hellen

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

Officials fear more bodies would be discovered, after cellphone towers down across the region, and hundreds of people have yet to make contact with loved ones and are listed as unaccounted for

Reuters | 09.30.24

סופה הוריקן הלין בדרך ל פלורידה ארה"ב בצילום לוויין

Major hurricane Helene menaces Florida with 'unsurvivable' storm surge

The storm became a major Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds near 120 mph, worrying weather officials of potential destructive outcomes

Reuters | 09.27.24

Donald Trump signals support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida

Obama administration had a policy of tolerance toward marijuana, but Trump administration's Justice Department cracked down on offenses, though most local prosecutors did not enforce federal law

Ynetnews | 09.01.24

בנימין ושרה נתניהו נפגשים עם דונלד טראמפ ותמונתו של אריאל ביבס

Meeting Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu offers measured optimism on Gaza cease-fire

When asked by reporters about truce, PM replies he was 'certainly eager to have one. And we're working on it'

Associated Press | 07.27.24

'Now for the best part': Trump, Netanyahu meet at former US president's Florida resort

PM and former US president hold private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, closed to the press; key topics on the agenda include the Gaza war and the potential normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia

Itamar Eichner, Washington | 07.26.24

Sneezing sends post-surgery Florida man to hospital in potentially fatal condition

Man spent six days in the hospital and had a smooth recovery, although the rare event could potentially cause PTSD

Ynetnews | 06.26.24