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We Will for Jill run/walk draws big turnout
With a backdrop of teal and pink “We Will for Jill” t-shirts, a one- and two-mile walk/run event was held in memory of Jill Stenzler-Engelman on Sunday, Jan. 10.read more
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JOHN L. LINO, 88, of St. Petersburg, died Jan. 16. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. (David C. Gross Funeral Homes, St. Petersburg Chapel)read more
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HadassahBook discussion: The North Pinellas Chapter of Hadassah book club will review The Story of the Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon on Monday, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. during a lunch at Jason’s Deli,...
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Lecture: The healing power of laughter
Noted speaker, historian and comedian Rabbi Abba Perelmuter will give presentations on laughter and happiness on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20 at the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Petersburg.read more
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Brendan Reese Kligerman
Brendan Reese Kligerman, son of Shana and Graham Kligerman of Palm Harbor, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 6 at Temple Ahavat Shalom in Palm Harbor.read more
View ArticleLewis/Cohen
Mark and Ricki Lewis of Tampa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Jocelyn Lewis, to Marc Cohen, son of Michael and Leslee Cohen of East Windsor, NJ.The future bride is a...
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AJC director from Germany to speak on issues in Europe
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) will present keynote speaker Deidre Berger, director of the AJC office in Berlin at the Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations, at a local AJC lunch and learn...
View ArticleTorah on Tap program to visit Vinoy rooftop on Feb. 11
On Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Vinoy rooftop, have a drink or a nosh and let a little “Torah” flow from the tap in wide-ranging conversations with a rabbi from Pinellas County Board of...
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Sarasota shul leaves Reconstructionism over acceptance of intermarried rabbis
(JTA) – Members of Kol Hanesha synagogue in Sarasota is ending its affiliation with the Reconstructionist movement in protest of the movement’s recent decision to allow intermarried rabbis, the Forward...
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Stuart Berger to receive PRIMER award
The Greater Tampa Bay B’nai B’rith Unit 2603, in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Pinellas & Pasco Counties and the Tampa JCC & Federation, will hold its seventh annual PRIMER...
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’Jewish Pavarotti’ to perform in St. Pete
Internationally renowned cantor and tenor soloist, Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi, will present a concert, “The Voice of a People,” at Congregation B’nai Israel on Sunday, Feb. 21.Known as the “Jewish...
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USF Hillel breaks ground for kosher kitchen
A ground-breaking ceremony was held Sunday, Jan. 10 to celebrate the start of construction of USF Tampa Hillel’s dining room and new kosher kitchen.read more
View ArticleJewish schools in 3 Florida cities including Tampa evacuated following bomb...
JTA news service and Jewish Press staff Jewish schools in Tampa and two other Florida cities were evacuated on Tuesday, Jan. 26 after receiving bomb threats.read more
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Chabad of Clearwater celebrates completion of Torah
More than 150 men, women and children gathered at the Chabad Center in Clearwater on Sunday, Jan. 3 to witness the completion of Chabad of Clearwater’s CommUnity Torah.The Torah is the 5-year-old...
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Speech by ‘Hassidic Dr. Ruth’ to mark decade of service by local rabbi and...
In celebration of a decade of service to the Jewish community in Pinellas County by Rabbi Levi and Rebbetzin Miriam Hodokov, Chabad of Clearwater will host Rabbi Manis Friedman, well known author and...
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PINELLAS COUNTYReform Temple AHAVAT SHALOM— 1575 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor, 34683 • RabbiGary Klein • Cantor Deborah Jacobson • Services: Friday: 7:30 p.m.,read more
View ArticleTemple Beth David Spring Hill
Jewish Food Festival: The temple will hold a food festival on Sunday, March 13 from noon to 4 p.m., offering a variety of Jewish foods. The public is welcome.
View ArticleCong. Beth Tefillah/ JCC of West Pasco Port Richey
Bingo: Bingo games are played at the JCC every Thursday, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and games starting at 10 a.m. There is free coffee and doughnuts, with more food available for purchase. Volunteers...
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Torah classes: Chabad Jewish Center of West Pasco is offering a series of Torah study classes developed by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. These are text and discussion-based classes held each...
View ArticleCong. B’nai Emmunah Tarpon Springs
Judaism 101: On Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m., a course will be offered for those who want to learn more about Judaism, or are thinking about becoming Jewish. Topics covered include:...
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Frozen Shabbat: Celebrate Shabbat winter style with frozen treats, games and more on Saturday, Feb. 6 with a program for children at 11 a.m. At noon there will a kiddush luncheon for the entire family....
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Science seminars: Is God a mathematician? Does science prove God’s existence? These are just a couple of the questions Rabbi Gary Klein and Temple Ahavat Shalom member Professor Alan Gorlick will...
View ArticleTemple B’nai Israel Clearwater
Book talk: A Temple B’nai Israel book group discussion will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. for members and their guests. There will be discussions about A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks...
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Torah and Tea: Rebbetzin Miriam Hodakov leads a “Torah and Tea” exclusively for women on Thursdays at 11 a.m. There is no charge to attend. RSVP to MiriamHodakov@gmail.com or call: (727) 265-2770.read...
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World Wide Wrap: On Sunday, Feb. 7, Beth Shalom will participate in the World Wide Wrap, taking place in Conservative synagogues throughout the world. This initiative, sponsored by the Men’s Club, is a...
View ArticleCong. Beth Sholom Gulfport
Adult b’nai mitzvah class: Dr. Paul Cohen will offer an adult bar and bat mitzvah class by appointment, with class length depending on the individual student. Cohen also leads Hebrew lessons by...
View ArticleChabad Center of St. Petersburg
Easy Shabbat meal ideas: Learn to prepare an entire Shabbat meal in one hour by learning easy recipes on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. RSVP is necessary. Cost is $10 per person. To RSVP go to...
View ArticleTemple Beth-El St. Petersburg
That’s entertainment: Award winning comic and mindreading mentalist Joshua Seth will entertain on Sunday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.read more
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Terrorism abroad changes face of Israel
By RABBI LEAH M. HERZ Director of Spriritual Care, Menorah Manor On my last trip to Israel in 2010, I traveled with a friend and a private guide.read more
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Of all the four-letter words…
Emilie Socash I’m no prude when it comes to swearing. I can tear up the hurling of four-letter words with the best sailors, and my girls have enjoyed the occasional “free-range swearing” sessions...
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Maimonides Society talks Cuba at annual dinner
The Maimonides Society heard about Cuba’s small Jewish community and its needs at the Jan. 10 annual dinner of the group, which consists of medical professionals that support of the Jewish Federation...
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Complied from JTA news service Ben & Jerry’s founder creates Bernie Sanders ice cream flavorread more
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Voice of Lightning charged with excitement
By BRUCE LOWITT Jewish Press TAMPA – Dave Mishkin is nothing if not excitable. It’s the trademark of the Tampa Bay Lightning playby play radio broadcaster.As the action on the ice intensifies, so does...
View ArticleSuper Sunday: Phone-a-thon and beyond
Super Sunday, the end is the same as always: to call hundreds of community members to gain financial support for the Jewish community, near and far.read more
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Fest’s opening credits boast star power
The Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival kicks off its 20th anniversary March 2 with the Tampa premiere of the new Canadian film, Remember with Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau.read more
View ArticleState legislature moves forward on anti-BDS measures
Both houses of the Florida legislature are moving forward with bills and resolutions directly aimed against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) against Israel.read more
View ArticleUSF student Senate divestment vote rocks Jewish community, spurs funding pledges
By BOB FRYER Jewish Press Shock waves reverberated through the local Jewish community and beyond after the University of South Florida student Senate approved a resolution backed by the Students for...
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