Natl Jewish agency aids local institutions impacted by storms. By BOB FRYER Jewish Press | February 3, 2025. When Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Tampa Bay area in a period of less than two weeks last fall, devastation was so bad that the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) established a hurricane relief fund and recently sent almost $180,000 to aid local Jewish institutions that ...

On Wednesday, Dec. 25, Hillsborough County will officially welcome its only kosher grocery store – Kosher Kaddy in Wimauma. Although it had a soft opening several months ago, the formal opening will take place on the first night of Hanukkah and will be celebrated with a menorah lighting ceremony, live Hanukkah music, doughnuts, latkes and chocolate gelt.

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Feb 3, 2025 · The Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival will make a long-awaited return to its full, in-person format on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the grounds of Temple B’nai Israel in Clearwater. In its first four years, the food festival drew increasingly large crowds of up to 6,000. But then in

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Oct 7, 2024 · When leaders from the local Jewish community recently met with editorial and newsroom leaders at the Tampa Bay Times, the Jewish group aired concerns over the paper’s coverage of pro-Palestinian protests and of Israel and the war with Hamas in Gaza. They noted that sometimes the Times does not convey the concerns of the local

Feb 3, 2025 · Connecting Cultures for Peace and the Tampa JCCs & Federation are offering a special screening of the acclaimed documentary, “Shared Legacies,” on Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. at CMX CineBistro, 1609 W. Swan Ave., Tampa.

Feb 3, 2025 · The 29th Annual Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival will feature a diverse range of thought-provoking films that celebrate Jewish culture, history, and the art of storytelling. One will make you laugh out loud and others may have you wiping away a tear. Complementing these films are a variety of special events, including appearances by

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Nov 18, 2024 · Entering the hospital room of a patient whose chart indicates that she is Jewish, I say, “Hi, I’m Jean from spiritual care.” “Get out!” the woman responds immediately in a strong voice with an emphatic gesture toward the door behind me. I smile, “I will, of course. Does it make a difference that I’m