South Florida

Historic flooding complicates the journey home for Passover vacationers in South Florida

Families from across the United States who spent Passover in the Sunshine State found themselves stranded in Fort Lauderdale after the rains Thursday.

A partially submerged car and home are shown after Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage and flooding in Kissimmee, Florida, US, September 29, 2022.
American alligator

Elderly Florida woman killed by alligator while saving her dog

 Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Wooden scraps washed ashore in Florida believed to be from 200-year-old shipwreck

A giant menorah is lit up to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 10, 2020.

Florida man has large menorah stolen, Rabbi gifts him even bigger one


Broward County Jewish Federation allocates $30,000 for Ethiopian Jews

Ethiopia’s remaining Jews, many of whom are awaiting approval to enter Israel, number between 10,000 to 14,000, according to the federation.

JEWISH AGENCY Chairman of the Executive Isaac Herzog welcomes Ethiopian olim in Operation Zur Israel

The Jews of Key West: Making a home again in Margaritaville

“When I first came to Key West, I called my dad up and said, ‘They must really love Jews here. Every store has a mezuzah,’” recalled Sam Kaufman, the vice mayor here and a regular at Chabad services.

FISHING IN Key West. (Courtes

Pro-Israel groups team up with Miami Heat to combat antisemitism, racism

Those driving through the I-95 in Wynwood, Miami can find the graffiti mural, which will be up until April 16.

Mural - Miami Heat

A Florida JCC survived the pandemic with no layoffs, now it’s reopening

The Posnack JCC’s story — and its tiered reopening — stands in stark contrast to most JCCs across the country that have shut down and, in many cases, laid off large portions or all of their staffs.

The fitness center at the David Posnack JCC has not yet been allowed to reopen, but when it does, equipment will be 6 feet apart and the center will be cleaned after each hour of use

Man arrested in Florida for threatening synagogue, other Jewish groups

The arrest warrant includes enhanced charges for hate crimes.

Police officers cordon off a street outside The Jacksonville Landing after a shooting during a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida August 26, 2018

At home in a storm's wake

The scenes of recovery after Irma, still unfolding, have a fraught grace, and memories of the storm are raw.

A BOAT sits on what used to be a house following Hurricane Irma in Big Pine Key, Florida.

Weakening Nate brings rain, tornado warnings to US South

US President Donald Trump declared federal emergencies in Alabama and Florida on Sunday, which provides additional funding for disaster relief.

A sail boat is seen washed ashore after Hurricane Nate in Biloxi.

How hurricane Irma will affect Florida’s real estate?

Few will be betting on the State of Florida going bust in spite of the gloom, but there is a possibility and it will depend upon the speed at which infrastructure is returned to normal.

A house destroyed by Hurricane Irma is seen in Simpson Bay

American mayors bond with Israel despite gridlock in Washington

The tour included visits to Sderot, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Syrian border and Ziv Medical Center in Safed, which is treating Syrians wounded in their civil war.

A woman plays with her dog as the municipality building is lit in the colours of the American flag on the first day of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit in Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017.

WATCH: 'Catastrophic' hurricane Irma batters Florida

Hurricane Irma threatens to destroy Floridian infrastructure.

A local resident walks across a flooded street in downtown Miami as Hurricane Irma arrives in Florida

Trump takes churches' side in financial debate after Hurricane Harvey

Churches that acted as shelters and supplied food during the hurricane are now claiming they deserve fair reimbursement, and US President Donald Trump has sided with them in the controversial debate.

US President Donald Trump pauses during a statement at the White House