Jewish Press of Tampa
WEBLocal Jewish leaders find meeting with Times productive. By BOB FRYER Jewish Press | October 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.
Is Third Lebanon War underway? - Jewish Press of Tampa
WEB4 days ago · Israeli soldiers seen at a staging area near the Israeli border with Lebanon, Oct. 1. David Cohen/Flash90 On Oct. 1, the same day sirens blared across much of Israel when Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at the Jewish homeland, Israeli soldiers crossed the Lebanese border to destroy Hezbollah arms depots and tunnel systems. Both
Tampa raises more than $1 million to aid Israel
WEBJan 22, 2024 · Since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the national Jewish Federation system, including the Tampa JCCs & Federation, has worked with partner organizations to support victims of terror, help rebuild damaged infrastructure and address the unprecedented levels of trauma caused by this horrific attack. Nationally, $758 million has been raised and the Tampa Jewish community raised more than $1 million ...
Schools - Jewish Press of Tampa
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Hillel Academy of Tampa’s planned new high school has been postponed for a year,. Last September then-Head of School Allison Oakes announced that at long last, the Tampa Bay Jewish community would finally get its first Jewish high school, to open this year with grades 9-12.
Local Jewish leaders find meeting with Times productive
WEB4 days ago · 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
Front Page - Jewish Press of Tampa
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Minutes after the announcement late on Saturday, Aug. 31, that the bodies of six hostages had been found in Gaza, the main organization of hostage families announced that it would “stop” the country in protest, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for “abandoning” the hostages.
Campaign gets jump start with kickoff - Jewish Press of Tampa
WEB4 days ago · The Tampa JCCs & Federation recently kicked off its 2025 campaign with an inspiring keynote address from Julie Platt, board chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). A prominent figure in Jewish philanthropy and communal leadership, Platt was presented with the highly-coveted Leo Levinson Award for Leadership Excellence in recognition of her significant contributions to the ...
SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL AROUND TAMPA BAY
WEBNov 6, 2023 · Unity challah bake Women at Chabad of St. Petersburg lit Shabbat candles and made challah in solidarity with Israel. “As our brothers and sisters in Israel experience horror and trauma, we do our best to add light to the darkness,” said Rebbitzen Chaya Korf. At left, Allah Karnosky and Susan Mills. Fourteen cantors and cantorial
Tampa Israel mission lifts spirits, offers helping hand
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Tampa JCCs & Federation President Jeffrey Berger picks strawberries. In Israel’s time of need, 11 members of the Tampa Jewish community responded with a mission to the nation at war, offering solidarity, sympathy and support. The October 7th massacre of approximately 1,200 Israeli citizens and guest workers, and subsequent military operation to eliminate the Hamas
Bay area’s first Jewish high school to open Aug. 21
WEBAug 6, 2024 · A major milestone in the history of the Jewish community in Tampa Bay will be achieved on Aug. 21 when the Bay area’s first Jewish high school – Tampa Bay Torah High School – opens. Even more remarkable is that a few years ago, many of those involved with the high school (and the Tampa