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Florida Allowing Camps to Open This Summer

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Following the recent news in Canada that Camp Gan Yisroel Toronto and Montreal cannot open, Florida Governor Ron Desantis just announced that the state of Florida is lifting all restrictions on youth activities including overnight camps. It appears the camp Gan Yisroel of Florida is the first Lubavitch camp that has permission from the state to open. We are waiting to hear from the camp what the next steps going forward are • Watch
Chabad of Coral Springs Reopening

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Rabbi Yossie Denburg and Rabbi Avraham Friedman of Chabad of Coral Springs, FL, sent out a letter to their community members informing them of the reopening of their Chabad House with a number of guidelines in place to make sure that all health regulations are followed • Full Letter
Tragedy: Sholem Benchimol, 17, OB”M

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Tragedy: With great sadness we regret to inform you of the passing of the young Sholem Benchimol, OB”M, the son of Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Benchimol of Florida. He was only 17-years-old. Tragically, he passed away today, Thursday, Vov Iyar • Full Story
Chabad Distributes Masks and Toys to Families

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The Las Olas Chabad Center is hosting a giveaway on Sunday, but this is a distribution that has nothing to do with food. Instead, masks and toys are being handed out, to keep families safe and entertained • Full Story
Bal Harbour Shliach Released from Hospital

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Baruch Hashem: Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar, Shliach at Bal Harbour, Florida was discharged from the hospital and is currently recovering at home.
14 Day Quarantine Arriving In Florida From NY/NJ

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he is issuing an executive order that calls for a mandatory 14-day self-isolation for travelers coming from airports in New York and New Jersey • Full Story
Bal Harbour Shliach has Coronavirus

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Last night, in a letter sent out, Shliach Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar let the community know that he was diagnosed with coronavirus. He also informed the community of the different steps and precautions the Shul will do in order to stop the spread of the virus • Full Letter
Man Arrested, Threatened to Shoot Up Chabad

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A man arrested on Wednesday who spoke about shooting up a synagogue in Fort Myers had the weapons and ammunition to carry out the threat, authorities said. The suspect, Alfredo Sanchez, 43, faces charges of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Felon. It is now being determined if federal charges are appropriate • Full Story
‘Shabbat To Share’ in Florida Going Strong

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‘Shabbat To Share’ is a weekly program in Florida to help feed people in need for Shabbos. The program is run by the Moshiach Center of Florida and provides dozens of people Shabbos meals, along with Shabbos candles, wine, Challah, fish and meat • Photos
Sculpture Dedicated to Parkland Victims, Survivors

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A moving tribute to the victims of the Majory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was unveiled in the form of memorial artwork, during a ceremony at the Michael and Betsy Brauser Chabad of Parkland Center for Jewish Life • Full Story
Yeshiva Torah Ohr Holds Farbrengen

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On Monday night, Yeshiva Torah Ohr of N. Miami Beach hosted a Farbrengen for the Bochurim, along with Anash, in honor of Chof Beis Shevat. Local Shluchim including Rabbis Avrohom Korf, Yosef Marlow, Faivish Dalfin and Immanuel Storfer led the Farbrengen until the wee hours of the morning • Photos
Palm Beach Synagogue Holds Gala

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Sunday afternoon, the Palm Beach Synagogue held its 26th anniversary gala dinner. Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Scheiner, the Rabbi and Rebbetzin of the Palm Beach Synagogue, shared the evening with many friends and supporters • Photos
5 Shluchim Consecrate New Cemetery

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Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, directed by the Shliach, Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz consecrated a new Jewish cemetery for the Southwest Florida Jewish Community. The Cemetery is being dedicated by Dr. James and Betty Rubenstein in Memory of Betty’s mother Chava Rabinowitz and will be named Chava’s Garden • Full Story, Photos
Bunk, Camp Photos at CGI Florida

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Before the end of the thirteenth summer at Camp Gan Yisroel of Florida, the camp stood for a group photo, in addition photos were taken of each bunk with their counselors • Photos
CGI Florida Marks 13th Year

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On the final Friday of the summer, campers and staff gathered to mark camp’s Bar Mitzvah year by celebrating the achievements of all campers as part their 13th annual MBP Award ceremony • Full Story, Photos
Palm Beach Holds ‘Ask The Rabbis’ Evening

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The ‘Men’s Club’ at the Palm Beach Synagogue, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Scheiner, held an evening titled ‘Ask the Rabbis’ on Thursday evening. The Shul’s senior and junior Rabbi participated in answering questions on all sorts of topics, while the participants enjoyed refreshments • Photos
Governor Visits Kosel, Shliach Accompanies

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The Governor of Florida, Ron Desantis, led a delegation of about 100 Floridians on a 5-day trade mission to Israel. The Governor visited the Kosel on Thursday, accompanied by the Shliach, Rabbi Shneur Oirechman. The delegation also met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu • Photos
Shooting, One Killed Near Kosher Restaurant

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A man was killed and a least two people were injured during as gunshots rang out Sunday in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The shooting sparked panic inside the nearby Kosher restaurant “Mozart Cafe”, but there does not appear to have been any shots fired in the vicinity. According to an eyewitness, panicked customers hearing the shots dove for cover under the tables • Full Story
Lakeland Chabad Holds Communal Purim Party

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Chabad of Lakeland, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Lazaros, held a fun filled Purim party for the Lakeland, Florida community. The Purim party this year was themed ‘Purim in the Holy Land’, with food and décor in accordance • Photos
Palm Beach Holds Gala Dinner

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Sunday afternoon, the Palm Beach Synagogue held its 25th Silver Anniversary Gala. At the event, Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Scheiner, the Rabbi and Rebbetzin of the Palm Beach Synagogue, were honored for their twenty-five years of dedication to the community • Photos
FL Gov: Jewish Judge to Supreme Court

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Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday chose a second Miami appeals judge for a seat on the Florida Supreme Court, continuing to move the state’s highest court in a more conservative direction. DeSantis announced Monday that Robert Luck is his latest choice. Luck, 39, a former Miami federal prosecutor and circuit court judge, most recently served on the 3rd District Court of Appeal • Full Story
Shluchim Attend Florida Governor Inauguration

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Shluchim of Florida attended the Inauguration ceremony for the new Governor, Ron Desantis. The Shluchim presented the Governor with a plaque and a chocolate basket • Photos
Shliach Speaks at Florida Governor’s Breakfast

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Florida’s new Governor, Ron DeSantis, held a breakfast the morning of his inauguration. Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, Shliach of Tallahassee, was honored to speak at the event • Watch
Bochurim Add Kosher, to Tefillin Route

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Bochurim at the Moshiach Center in Florida, go out daily for Mivtza Tefillin. Earlier today, they decided to add to their daily routine the delivery of Kosher sandwiches for the Jewish workers to enjoy • Photos
Jews Assaulted at Kosher Dunkin’ Donuts

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Three Orthodox Jewish men were attacked in a kosher Dunkin’ Donuts shop in Miami Beach, Florida last week. The incident occurred last Thursday morning, at a kosher branch of the popular chain, located at 341 West 41st Street, near Sheridan Avenue in Miami Beach • Full Story