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0 Communities History

Steeped in history, Pensacola Jews celebrate the 150th anniversary of Florida’s oldest synagogue

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 20 Apr

Temple Beth El in Pensacola, Florida, celebrates its 150th anniversary, highlighting its rich history as the state's oldest synagogue.

0 Communities History

Steeped in history, Pensacola Jews celebrate the 150th anniversary of Florida’s oldest synagogue

Larry Luxner in JTA · 20 Apr

Pensacola, Florida, home to the state's oldest synagogue, Temple Beth El, celebrated its 150th anniversary, highlighting the area’s unique Jewish history and community efforts.

0 Television/Film Culture

King David gets the kiddie treatment

PJ Grisar in Forward · 18 Dec 2025

Angel Studios has released an animated film titled "David," targeting a younger audience with a sanitized retelling of King David's story.

0 Antisemitism Education

Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Dec 2025

A University of Florida law student, Preston Damsky, whose antisemitic social media posts led to his campus ban, was ordered reinstated by a federal judge.

0 Sports Culture

It Was All Too Fast, My Friend!

Aharon Schrieber in Tablet · 29 Aug 2025

Aharon Schrieber reflects on the unique role Lee Corso has played in college football and the broader cultural landscape through his tenure on ESPN's College GameDay.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Florida college student said ‘F— Israel.’ Now she’s under federal investigation

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 7 Aug 2025

Eden Deckerhoff, a Florida State University graduate student, faced intense backlash and federal investigation following a confrontation with a fellow student wearing an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shirt.

0 Antisemitism Politics

FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media, ADL finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Apr 2025

Phoenix Ikner, the suspect in a recent shooting at Florida State University, demonstrated a troubling affinity for neo-Nazi symbolism and rhetoric on his social media platforms, as revealed by the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Tova Mirvis Chooses Ten Divorce Novels

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 27 Feb 2025

Tova Mirvis shares a curated list of ten novels that explore the complex narratives surrounding divorce, showcasing the psychological and emotional tumult that accompany this significant life event.

0 Literature Culture

Interview | Tova Mirvis

Debby Waldman in Moment · 19 Feb 2025

Tova Mirvis, a novelist captivated by the 2014 murder of a Tallahassee law professor implicated in a custody battle, channels this real-life crime into her fictional work, "We Would Never."

0 Politics Leadership

Florida’s only statewide elected Democrat is a 42-year-old Jewish rising star

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 18 May 2020

Nikki Fried, Florida's only statewide elected Democrat and the first Jewish woman in such a position, has navigated political challenges to become a rising star.