Skip To Content

Get our Newsletters

JEWISH. INDEPENDENT. NONPROFIT.

Donate Now ❤️Donate Now ❤️

Florida

The Latest

Books
A Florida JCC canceled a Jewish author’s talk because her novel mentions slavery

The JCC cited the state’s ‘political climate’ in canceling a talk about Rachel Beanland’s book, set in 1811 in Virginia

By Beth Harpaz Sep 5, 2023 | 3 min read
Film & TV
Why are Jews suing to block abortion bans?

Paula Eiselt's documentary 'Under G-d' argues that religious freedom requires pro-choice public policy

By Simi Horwitz Jul 25, 2023 | 4 min read
News
Why are protesters waving swastika flags in front of Disney World?

As Disney has become a more prominent target of the far right, neo-Nazis have arrived at its gates

By Gall Sigler Jun 13, 2023 | 3 min read
Opinion
Traveling to Florida while wearing a skullcap? You could end up on death row

NAACP’s travel advisory warning for Florida after DeSantis' assault on DEI programs has basis in historic racial injustice

By Robin Washington May 23, 2023 | 3 min read
Books
In Berlin, the Nazis burned Freud and Fitzgerald. Now Florida’s banning Eric Carle and Margaret Atwood

I went to Berlin to commemorate the 1933 book burnings. But all I could think about was the books banned at home today

By Tom Freudenheim May 11, 2023 | 4 min read
News
His synagogue barred him because he’s gay. Now, he protests outside each Shabbat.

'I just want a shul where everyone who is Jewish is welcome,' says Brian Mandel, a social worker.

By Louis Keene Apr 18, 2023 | 11 min read
Fast Forward
Hell’s kitchen? Flamethrowing rabbi goes viral for making kitchens kosher

Florida rabbi sets social media on fire with spectacular video

By Adam Kovac Mar 22, 2023 | 3 min read
News
How a Florida bill could hurt Jewish studies

Vague wording around critical theory could mean drastic changes for how, or if, humanities courses are taught

By Adam Kovac Mar 17, 2023 | 3 min read

Explore

Most Popular

In Case You Missed It