Boca Raton Community Lights Menorah in Solidarity After Sydney Attack
Hundreds gathered Wednesday night in Sanborn Square in downtown Boca Raton to mark the fourth night of Hanukkah, blending celebration with solemn remembrance following the deadly antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia. The annual public menorah lighting drew one of...
South Florida Congresswoman Indicted in Federal Disaster Funds Scheme
A South Florida political figure is now facing serious federal charges after a grand jury indicted Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and several associates in a multi-million-dollar fraud case involving FEMA disaster funds. Prosecutors allege that in 2021,...
Boca Raton’s Quiet Revolution: The Rise of “Micro-Communities” in Jewish Life
Across Boca Raton and Delray, a new phenomenon is reshaping local Jewish life: the rise of micro-communities — small, tightly knit groups forming around interests rather than institutions. While the region is known for its large synagogues and established...
Kosher Scandal in Florida: Non-Kosher Food Served at “Kosher” Event By HaShuk Catering Sparks Outrage
A disturbing kashrut scandal has shaken the Jewish community in South Florida after guests at a recent event discovered that the “kosher” food being served was, in fact, completely non-kosher. The event, marketed as fully kosher, was catered by HaShuk Catering, a...
Three Senior Boca Raton Synagogue Leaders Making Aliyah in Historic Move
Three senior leaders from Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS) — Rabbi Josh and Simone Broide, COO Jeffrey Goldgrab, and Engagement Director Talia Borenstein — are making Aliyah to Israel this summer, marking a landmark moment for one of America’s premier Orthodox communities....Our Sponsors
