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When is Passover? What to know about the Jewish holiday.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (489+ words) Passover, a major Jewish holiday celebrated by millions around the world, begins this week. In the U. S. , you may see families observing the multi-day holiday with special dinners, specific foods and different practices around working and resting. Steeped in tradition and…...
New Synagogue in Palm Beach to host Torah dedication Feb. 13
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (207+ words) New Synagogue in Palm Beach will mark a new partnership with American Friends of the Israel Defense Forces during Shabbat services on Feb. 13 with the dedication of two official IDF Torah covers honoring Israeli soldiers. The dedication reflects a longstanding…...
America is a diverse nation that celebrates many holidays | Opinion
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (634+ words) Every year at this time, many conservatives here in the United States declare that there is a "war on Christmas" if people greet others with any phrase other than "Merry Christmas." Besides the victimization aspect, there are two major erroneous…...
Richard Hirschhaut Joins Jewish National Fund-USA as National Campaign Director for the West Coast and Mountain States
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (880+ words) Longtime Fundraiser Excited to Continue Efforts to Inspire Support For the Land and People of Israel LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " Jewish National Fund-USA is pleased to announce that longtime community leader and Israel advocate Richard Hirschhaut…...
Replica of Ark of the Covenant to be displayed at Palm Beach Synagogue
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (238+ words) A gold-plated replica of the Ark of the Covenant will be on display at Palm Beach Synagogue Jan. 8-11. Commissioned by a synagogue member, the 10-foot-by-3-foot replica serves as an educational tool highlighting the era of the Jerusalem Temple and…...
A WI bill aims to stop antisemitism. It outlaws valid criticism of Israel instead | Opinion
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (428+ words) As Jews, we know that antisemitism is a growing threat across the United States. One of the ways some policymakers in Wisconsin want to address it is by enshrining in law a new definition of the term "antisemitism" that would…...
Palm Beach temples getting ready to mark Jewish High Holy Days
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (357+ words) The past year has been especially challenging for Jews worldwide, with antisemitism on the rise and global unrest spreading. But with the High Holy Days nearing, Palm Beach's Jewish community is holding hope for a year of peace, resilience, and…...
Palm Beach County Jewish lawmakers call out silence as antisemitic threats surge in Florida
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (863+ words) Sen. Tina Polsky made it clear in a prayer at the beginning of a Florida Senate session: The sound of silence is deadly for Jews in Florida and Jewish communities everywhere." On June 5, the Boca Raton Democrat called on senators…...