Scoop: Ben & Jerry and their ice cream to top event



The Jewish Federation of Pinellas & Pasco Counties will introduce a new signature event, Catalyst, on Saturday evening, Oct. 28, with a presentation by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and the Ben and Jerry’s Foundation. The Federation aims to make Catalyst an annual tradition featuring prominent global visionaries who embody entrepreneurial spirit, social […]

Glazer JCC hosts return of wrestling



For the first time in three decades, wrestling will return to the former Fort Homer Hesterly Armory, now the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, for one night only, wrestling fans will be able to enjoy matches and walk-ons by some of the greats from years’ past. Bell time is 7 p.m. with VIP guests invited at 6 […]

IN THE WAKE OF Charlotesville

Mayors, ADL announce agreement to combat hate

NEW YORK – More than 300 U.S. mayors including three from the Tampa Bay Area have signed on to a compact with the Anti-Defamation League to combat hate and bigotry. The mayors are agreeing to explicitly condemn racism, white supremacy and bigotry, and to implement educational and public safety programs to safeguard vulnerable populations and discourage discrimination. The local mayors […]

3 Jewish movements nix Trump High Holidays call



Related stories, Pages 10 and 11 WASHINGTON (JTA) – Three streams of American Judaism will not participate in the traditional annual pre-High Holidays call with the president, saying Donald Trump has “given succor to those who advocate anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia.” “We have concluded that President Trump’s statements during and after the tragic events in Charlottesville are so lacking in […]

Temple Ahavat Shalom to dedicate Entel Benjamin Campus on Sept. 8



Earlier this summer, just months after Temple Ahavat Shalom celebrated its 40th anniversary, Syd and Irwin Entel, Robert Entel and Susan and Steven Benjamin bestowed a transformative gift of more than $1 million to Temple Ahavat Shalom, creating the newly named Entel Benjamin Campus of Temple Ahavat Shalom. As a tribute to the family, the congregation will hold the dedication […]

Just a nosh..



Billy Joel wears yellow Star of David during New York concert encore Billy Joel wore a yellow Star of David – similar to ones Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust – on his sports jacket during the encore of his monthly concert at Madison Square Garden. Photos of the legendary singer wearing the star began appearing on Facebook […]

Times of tolerance in our scary world



One of the best parts of my work in the community is getting to sit down and have meaningful conversations about the great (and on their way to great) happenings across our entire region. Just last week, I connected with friends like Jerry Benstock, Beth Rosenbluth, Betty Gootson (and more) and we chatted about the Jewish Community Camp, the future […]

Netanyahu calls body searches of female worshippers at Western Wall ‘unacceptable’



JERUSALEM (JTA) ­– Body searches of female worshippers at the entrance to the Western Wall are “unacceptable,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Netanyahu asked Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan to look into accusations that at least four female rabbinical students were subjected to body searches while attempting to enter the Western Wall Plaza, the Prime Minister’s Office said […]

Shabbat & Yom Tov Candle Lighting Times



Chabad Center of St. Petersburg



Guest rabbi to speak: Rabbi Elie Estrin of North Miami Beach will speak on “The Baby Who Wouldn’t Die: Of Medicine, Miracles and Mindset” will on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. When their sixth child was diagnosed in utero with a rare cardiac disease, Rabbi Elie and wife Chaya Rochel mentally prepared for their unpredictable future. Rabbi Estrin will […]