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Florida Venue Cancels Event Over Rashida Tlaib's Participation Citing Anti-Jewish Gathering

A Florida event hall canceled a political conference because of Rashida Tlaib's participation, calling it an anti-Jewish gathering, reflecting deep Democratic Party divisions over…

Miami Declares August 14 as 'Mutra Day' Honoring First Michelin-Starred Kosher Restaurant

Miami-Dade County has declared August 14, 2026, as "Mutra Day" to honor Mutra, the first kosher restaurant worldwide to earn a Michelin star. Led by Israeli chef Raz Shabtai, Mutr…

US Vice President Vows to Prevent Iran Nuclear Weapons and Restore Hormuz Strait Security

US Vice President J.D. Vance affirmed efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to secure the Strait of Hormuz. US and Israeli officials shared intelligence on Ir…

South Korea Deploys Robots to Offset Military Manpower Shortage Amid Global Defense Tech Advances

South Korea is deploying autonomous robots to compensate for declining military personnel, with the Arion-SMT robot entering service next year. Globally, the UAE is developing dro…

Israel Upholds Paper Ballot Voting as Best Method Amid Digital Risks

Former Israeli elections chief Orly Ades defends Israel's paper ballot voting system as the most secure and trustworthy amid global digital voting trends, emphasizing transparency…

Therapy Dog Lucy, First of United Hatzalah Resilience Unit, Passes Away After 11 Years of Service

Lucy, the first therapy dog of United Hatzalah's Resilience Unit, died at 11 after aiding trauma victims at major emergencies including the Meron disaster and Surfside collapse. T…

Jewish Teen Attacked in Florida Starbucks in Suspected Antisemitic Assault

An 18-year-old Jewish man was assaulted in a North Miami Beach Starbucks by a woman shouting antisemitic slurs. The attacker was arrested and charged with hate-motivated assault…

Israeli Basketball Prospect David Mozes Chooses Florida Atlantic College Over Israeli Pro Teams

David Mozes, an emerging Israeli basketball talent, has decided to join Florida Atlantic University to gain more playing time and development opportunities, rather than playing pr…

Dallas Mavericks Scout Highlights Israeli Basketball Talents David Mosis and Aviv Aronov

Dallas Mavericks scout Rafael Barleo praised Israeli players David Mosis and Aviv Aronov for their standout performances at the European youth basketball championship, highlightin…

Trump Appoints Orthodox Jew Will Scharf as White House Legal Advisor

President Trump promoted Will Scharf, an Orthodox Jew and former federal prosecutor, to White House Legal Advisor. Scharf, known for his religious observance and legal expertise…

Florida Man Influenced by NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani Attacks Sarasota Chabad House

A Florida man attacked a Sarasota Chabad house by throwing a brick through its window, influenced by a video from NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Netany…

Haim Katzman Cancels Sale of Global Real Estate Firm Amid Control Disputes

Haim Katzman, founder and CEO of global real estate firm G City, canceled a 2.55 billion shekel sale to Tzachi Abu amid disputes over control. Katzman’s reluctance to relinquish c…

Elektra Real Estate Chair Transforms Company Value Sixteenfold Since 2006

Ben, chairman of Elektra Real Estate, transformed the company from a 245 million shekel firm in 2014 to a 4 billion shekel giant by 2021, expanding into U.S. multifamily housing a…

Israeli Drone CEO Reveals IDF’s Drone Shortfall After Hamas Attack and Leads Tech Innovation

After the October 7 Hamas attack, Oudi Oster discovered the IDF’s lack of drones on the battlefield and helped organize drone donations from the U.S. His company Aitan now leads d…

Study Reveals Kitchen Sponges Harbor Billions of Harmful Bacteria, Offers Effective Cleaning Methods

Research shows kitchen sponges contain billions of bacteria, including harmful strains, and dish soap alone is ineffective. Microwaving or dishwasher cleaning can eliminate over 9…

Two Siblings Drown in Michigan Lake During Family Vacation in Indiana

Hannah Malka Zweig, 21, and her brother Yosef Yehuda, 18, drowned after their boat capsized on Lake Michigan during a family vacation in South Bend, Indiana. Despite rescue effort…

US Defense Giant Onward Integrates Israeli Robotics and Drone Tech Under Former Mossad Chief

Onward, a US defense company with Israeli management, has acquired 15 Israeli defense tech firms and appointed former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea as president. The company aims to in…

Golden State Warriors Consider Sending Jewish-American Ajay Jones to Play in Israel Before NBA Roster Spot

Ajay Jones, a Jewish-American basketball player drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2026, may play in Israel next season due to his Israeli passport before joining the NBA tea…

Mother of 'Married at First Sight' Bride Laiki Glick Opens Up on Family, Faith, and Relationship Challenges

Laiki Glick, a bride on Israel's "Married at First Sight," discussed her secular return, family support, and relationship struggles with groom Tomer Greenberg. Her parents express…

Israeli Court Temporarily Halts Transfer of Nile Crocodiles to New Prison Facility

An Israeli court temporarily blocked the government's plan to transfer Nile crocodiles to the Ketziot prison, following a petition by animal rights activists. The court ruled agai…

Florida Police Arrest Man for Antisemitic Vandalism at Chabad Synagogue

Brayton Laschinger was arrested in Sarasota, Florida, for throwing a brick at a Chabad synagogue on July 29, motivated by antisemitism. He admitted to targeting the Jewish house o…

Israeli Youth Basketball Stars Eye College Careers and European Opportunities

After Israel's youth basketball team was eliminated from the European Championship, top players like David Moses and Aviv Aronov are pursuing college careers in the U.S., while ot…

Gen Z Leads Quiet Rebellion Against AI Over Job and Creativity Fears

Generation Z in the US and Israel increasingly opposes AI due to fears of job loss, diminished creativity, and weakened human connections, with numerous US protests and declining…

BHI Provides $40 Million Guarantee Framework to Support Doral Renewables' US Clean Energy Projects

BHI, Bank Hapoalim's US commercial arm, is providing a $40 million guarantee framework to support Doral Renewables' development of renewable energy projects in the US. This partne…

US Planned Major Ground Raid on Iran’s Uranium Sites Before Trump Canceled Operation

The US military prepared a large-scale ground operation to seize Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, but President Trump canceled it hours before execution due to high risks. The…

Netanyahu and Trump Meet Amid Shifting Power Dynamics and Iran Conflict

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump have met eight times since 2023, initially showing close cooperation on Gaza and Iran. Their relationship peaked with Trump’s 2023 visit to Isr…

Trump Says He Doesn't Need Netanyahu to Update Him on Iran's Mount Hermon Activities

Israeli Basketball Prodigy David Moses Shines in European Youth Championship, Eyes NBA Future

David Moses, an 18-year-old Israeli basketball player known as a "unicorn" for his rare skills and height, is excelling at the European Youth Championship and preparing to join Fl…

Israeli Duo Aronov and Musis Lead U18 Team to Stunning EuroBasket Wins

Israel's U18 basketball team, led by Aviv Aronov and David Musis, has stunned Europe by defeating Greece and France to top their group at the EuroBasket Championship. Aronov and M…

New Documentary Reveals Netanyahu-Graham Calls on Lobbying Trump Over Lebanon and Iran

A new documentary reveals secret calls between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Senator Lindsey Graham discussing lobbying President Trump to act against Lebanon, with Netanya…

North American Jewish Educators Launch New Zionist Education Program in Israel

Twelve Jewish educators from North America began a new fellowship in Israel to reshape Zionist education in diaspora schools, combining historical study and curriculum development…

Israeli Basketball Talent David Moses Commits to Florida Atlantic University

Israeli basketball prospect David Moses, 18, has committed to Florida Atlantic University after a standout season in Israel's youth and national leagues, where he averaged over 24…

David Mossis Emerges as Israel’s Most Promising Young Basketball Talent

Billionaire Charles Kushner Leaves New York Citing Antisemitism by Mayor Adams

Billionaire Charles Kushner is leaving New York for Florida, accusing Mayor Eric Adams and his wife of antisemitism and hostility toward Israel. Kushner criticized Adams' refusal…

Moovit Cuts 30% of Workforce Amid Organizational Shift Under Mobileye

Moovit is cutting 30% of its staff amid a strategic shift to integrate with Mobileye’s autonomous vehicle services. Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua resigned as the company refocuses on…

Stella McCartney Launches Limited Edition Baby Stroller Collection with Bugaboo

Stella McCartney is launching a limited edition baby stroller collection with Bugaboo, debuting worldwide and in Israel in September as part of a multi-year collaboration. The par…

Israeli Reality Star Yakir Levi Dies After Falling From 28th Floor in Miami

Israeli reality star Yakir Levi died after falling from the 28th floor of a Miami resort. Emergency teams responded to a reported suicide attempt, and authorities found Levi unres…

US Congress Investigates Jeffrey Epstein’s Alleged Role as Foreign Agent for Israel and Other Countries

US House Democrats have opened an investigation into claims that Jeffrey Epstein acted as an unregistered foreign agent for Israel, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Kuwait, exploiting ti…

Billionaire Morris Wilner Becomes Significant Stakeholder in Israeli Real Estate Firm Heftsheret HaYeshuv

Billionaire Morris Wilner has acquired a 7% stake in Israeli real estate company Heftsheret HaYeshuv through two recent purchases totaling 118 million shekels. He clarified his in…

Israeli Reality Star Yakir Levi Dies at 45 After Miami Hotel Fall

Yakir Levi, star of Israeli reality show "The Americans," died at 45 after falling from a Miami hotel. He left behind a wife and three children. The show documented his life and o…

Florida Jewish Community Mobilizes to Block Anti-Israel Candidate in Democratic Primary

Rabbi Ephraim Goldberg of Boca Raton urges his Orthodox Jewish community to register as Democrats to block anti-Israel candidate Oliver Larkin in Florida's Democratic primary, sup…

Israeli Ministers Approve Law to Use Crocodiles for Prison Security at Ketziot Facility

Israeli ministers approved a law allowing crocodiles to be used for security around Ketziot prison, inspired by a U.S. model. The Nature and Parks Authority opposes the plan due t…

Trump Criticizes Thomas Tuchel for Defensive Tactics in England's World Cup Exit

Donald Trump criticized England coach Thomas Tuchel for repositioning Harry Kane defensively during the 2022 World Cup semifinal, which England lost to Argentina. Tuchel defended…

Dubai Developer Struggles to Sell Luxury Condos on Site of Deadly Surfside Collapse in Florida

Dubai's Damac Properties struggles to sell luxury condos on the site of the 2018 Surfside tower collapse in Florida, where 98 people died. Despite high-end designs and $15 million…

Ariana Grande Seen Reunited with Ex Ricky Alvarez in New York After Recent Divorce

Ariana Grande has been seen reunited with ex Ricky Alvarez in New York following her recent divorce from Dalton Gomez, confirming rumors of a romantic comeback. The two were spott…

US Defense Chief Supports Blue Angels Pilots After Low Flyover Incident in Florida

US Defense Secretary Pete Gaste and Navy Secretary Hong Cao backed Blue Angels pilots after a dangerously low flyover over Pensacola Beach, Florida, during an airshow. Despite saf…

Two Florida School Principals Arrested for DUI Twice in Same Vehicle Within Hours

Two Florida school principals were arrested twice for DUI within hours while driving the same vehicle, following Independence Day celebrations. Both refused alcohol tests and were…

Scientists Discover New Monkey Species in Eastern Congo After 20 Years

After nearly 20 years of research, scientists have discovered a new monkey species called Likweli in eastern Congo's forests, marking a rare find in primatology. The species is cl…