2019-11-01 E-Edition

Community learning event to explore why words matter

The next “Kesher: The Connection” a free community-wide celebration of learning will offer a variety of sessions, including an interactive comedy performance, nature experiences, a presentation on combating anti-Semitism, Torah study for women and a storytime for kids. The event takes place take place on Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Seminole Campus of St. Petersburg College, 9200 113th St., Seminole. […]

Federation aims to raise bar on Annual Campaign

The Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast will officially launch the 2020 fundraising year at the Nov. 14 Catalyst event that will feature American-Israeli author Sherri Mandell, who wrote about her journey to – find peace after Palestinian terrorists killed her 13-year-old son.. The Annual Campaign goal is to top the $1.5 million mark in fundraising and the theme is […]

Active shooter advice: Be prepared to fend for yourself


A white supremist extremist – probably a lone wolf – is the No.1 concern of local deputies when considering the potential for an active shooter at a house of worship. That is what Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bo Bauman told representatives of local Jewish organizations on Monday, Oct. 28. Should such an attack happen, Bauman warned, “You’re likely to […]

Decorated officer who testified in Trump probe is Jewish emigré from Ukraine


WASHINGTON – Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the National Security Council staffer who delivered dramatic testimony confirming that President Donald Trump sought dirt from Ukraine on a political rival, is a Jewish immigrant from that country when it was part of the Soviet Union. Born in Kiev, Vindman came to the U.S. at age 3. His mother had died and his […]

Just a nosh…

Israeli judge halts auction of Holocaust victim’s letter following family protest JERUSALEM – A court in Israel has blocked the sale of a letter written by an 11-year-old Polish girl who was killed in the Holocaust following a protest by family members. Five letters, including the one by Rachel Mintz, were to be auctioned Oct. 29 at the Dynasty Auction […]

To protect and to serve


In 1955, the Los Angeles Police Department announced a contest through their internal BEAT magazine to give a new motto to the police academy. They sought a motto that would express the ideals of police service in as few words as possible, and promised that entries selected may someday become a motto for the department as a whole. Officer Joseph […]

Where is your heart?



We recently concluded the joyous Festival of Simchat Torah. We sang and danced with the Torah, not only celebrating the completion of the annual cycle of Shabbat Torah readings, but more importantly rejoicing in the privilege of starting over again. Bereishit 5780 is another beginning. It is interesting to note that our Torah ends with the Hebrew letter ‘lamed’ and […]

Temple B’nai Israel Clearwater

New member breakfast: Learn more about what the temple has to offer and enjoy a breakfast on Sunday, Nov, 17 at 9 a.m. Meet long-standing members, new members and hear from affiliate organizations. The breakfast is open to all those who have joined the temple in the last year as well as prospective members. The Brotherhood is providing the breakfast […]

Cong. Beth Shalom Clearwater

Museum trip: Join members for a trip to the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. This will be a docent led tour, followed by lunch at the Canyon Restaurant located in the museum. The cost is $18 per person and includes admission and tour, but not lunch. […]