News and updates about Miami

Israel Ganz:

'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

In efforts to promote Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Binyamin region governor Israel Ganz has been meeting with several world leaders.

'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

Historic Decision in Miami:

No more West Bank

Two weeks after Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, met with the mayor of Sunny Isles in Miami, the mayor passed a historic resolution that states that 'Samaria' is the official name for the area and not "

No more West Bank

Miami:

Anonymous threat sent to synagogue; congregants evacuated

Congregants at Chabad synagogue in Miami Beach, Florida, were evacuated on Friday night after a congregant discovered an envelope containing a bomb threat.

Anonymous threat sent to synagogue; congregants evacuated

Miami Mayor, federal judge help clean up antisemitic graffiti

After anti-Israel graffiti was spraypainted on the front of Jewish-owned Holy Bagels in Miami, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Federal Judge Roy Altman came to help clean it up.

Miami Mayor, federal judge help clean up antisemitic graffiti

Reward for info on death of US ambassador's granddaughter

The boat did not stop after hitting Ella Adler, granddaughter of the US ambassador to Belgium, and a $20,000 reward was offered for info which led to the arrest of a suspect.

Reward for info on death of US ambassador's granddaughter

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Hanan Ben Ari performs on flight to Miami

Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari surprised the passengers on a flight to Miami, when he took out his guitar and started singing. El Al gave passengers a free ticket to Ben Ari's show in Miami.

Hanan Ben Ari performs on flight to Miami

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

Chabad emissaries who thought that their son was fighting in Gaza were overjoyed when he was invited to join them on stage at a dinner in Florida.

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

AFMDA Miami Gala

World Boxing Champion Honored as Champion of Israel

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. received the Champion of Israel award at the American Friends of Magen David Adom Gala in Miami on Tue.

World Boxing Champion Honored  as Champion of Israel

Trump arrives in Miami ahead of court appearance

Former US President will be in a Miami federal courthouse on Tuesday for an initial appearance in classified documents case.

Trump arrives in Miami ahead of court appearance

It's a small world:

Minister Sofer runs into mother of wounded soldier in Miami

Last January, IDF lone soldier Matan Bar was wounded at an army base. Yesterday, Minister Sofer happened to meet his mother in Miami.

Minister Sofer runs into mother of wounded soldier in Miami

$120,000 banana artwork eaten by hungry performance artist

Minutes later Miami gallery owner tapes new banana to the wall.

$120,000 banana artwork eaten by hungry performance artist

Florida marks Independence Day with largest event in the world

A record 6,000 students from over a dozen Jewish schools come together to celebrate Israel's 75th anniversary.

Florida marks Independence Day with largest event in the world

Miami High School Soccer Brawl

Catholic team that brawled with Jewish school forfeits semifinal

Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School mum on eyewitness accounts who say the brawl with Jewish players was fueled by antisemitism.

Catholic team that brawled with Jewish school forfeits semifinal

Florida:

Soccer game between a Jewish and Catholic school ends in brawl

A Miami brawl between Jewish and Catholic high school athletes may have been fueled by antisemitic language.

Soccer game between a Jewish and Catholic school ends in brawl

Trump to Jewish org.

'There's something nice about being a rabbi'

Former President Donald Trump spoke to a Torah U'Mesorah conference in his Doral Club in Miami on Friday.

'There's something nice about being a rabbi'

Florida building evacuated near deadly Surfside condo collapse

14-story building evacuated after engineering analysis finds expanding crack in main support beam.

Florida building evacuated near deadly Surfside condo collapse

Jewish teen dies in Miami scuba accident

Riverdale resident David Moshe Henoch laid to rest in Israel following unexpected passing 1 month after graduating SAR high school.

Jewish teen dies in Miami scuba accident

Toddler dies in hot car outside Miami Jewish center

Three-year old boy left in car with temperature in the mid-90s is pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.

Toddler dies in hot car outside Miami Jewish center

Miami man charged with threatening Jewish neighbors

32-year old man threatens to kill Jewish neighbor with kitchen knives while making antisemitic comments.

Miami man charged with threatening Jewish neighbors

Florida high school defaced with dozens of swastikas

Antisemitic and racist graffiti on walls of suburban Miami high school being investigated by local police.

Florida high school defaced with dozens of swastikas

Woman shot dead in Miami-Dade JCC

Incident is not related to antisemitism and was the result of a "domestic situation".

Woman shot dead in Miami-Dade JCC

Miami: Selective new Jewish school hopes to attract top students

This new Jewish school caters to 'those few who wish to, or can, achieve more,' teaches only at honors level and above.

Miami: Selective new Jewish school hopes to attract top students

Antisemitic flyers found in fourth Florida city

Antisemitic flyers recently found in three Florida cities have now been discovered in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

Antisemitic flyers found in fourth Florida city

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Miami and Surfside, Florida

Antisemitic flyers were found over the weekend in Miami and Surfside, Florida.

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Miami and Surfside, Florida

Miami Chabad rabbi’s mailbox blown up with fireworks

Miami Gardens, Florida police are searching for a suspect who blew up a Chabad rabbi’s mailbox, likely with fireworks.

Miami Chabad rabbi’s mailbox blown up with fireworks

Miami Beach synagogue vandalized with swastika during Hanukkah

The rabbi of a synagogue in Miami Beach is speaking out several days after Temple Emanu-El was vandalized during Hanukkah.

Miami Beach synagogue vandalized with swastika during Hanukkah

'Israelis brought hope and love'

'Miami will never forget what the IDF did for us,' says county mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

'Israelis brought hope and love'

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Israeli delegation departs scene of building collapse disaster

IDF delegation completes rescue efforts in Surfside. Many accompany delegation in completion ceremony, clapping and singing 'Ani Ma'amin.'

Israeli delegation departs scene of building collapse disaster

Florida building collapse:

IDF delegation assists in locating bodies using advanced tech

Team from Intelligence Division builds 3D model that maps building that collapsed, streamlining process of locating bodies.

IDF delegation assists in locating bodies using advanced tech

Gov. DeSantis: 'We of course accept Israel's support'

Florida governor speaks with Arutz Sheva about PM Naftali Bennett's offer of assistance, and impact of disaster on Miami's Jewish community.

Gov. DeSantis: 'We of course accept Israel's support'

Homefront Command delegation sent to Florida to assist efforts

DM Gantz: "We will make every effort to help save human life, and to offer our support to the Jewish community and to our American friends.”

Homefront Command delegation sent to Florida to assist efforts

Miami condo tower had been sinking since 1990s, says researcher

Research was aimed at studying areas of potential flooding, not engineering issues, and was likely not known to city officials.

Miami condo tower had been sinking since 1990s, says researcher

Coping with the Miami Surfside tragedy

Our hearts are with the residents of those affected by this terrible event. What can we do to prepare ourselves for what is to come? Op-ed

Coping with the Miami Surfside tragedy

Hatzalah in Miami: We haven't found any more survivors

"This is a heavily Jewish neighborhood; many local residents are haredim," Hatzalah member says.

Hatzalah in Miami: We haven't found any more survivors

Florida Rabbi:

'This tragedy transcends our capacity for understanding'

American Jews mobilize in response to deadly building collapse in Surfside, Florida.

'This tragedy transcends our capacity for understanding'

25 of 99 missing people in Miami condo collapse may be Jewish

Hatzalah, Chesed Shel Emes and Miami Police Chaplain Rabbi Mark Rosenberg at the scene trying to locate missing victims.

25 of 99 missing people in Miami condo collapse may be Jewish

DeSantis on tower collapse: 'We are bracing for some bad news'

Former Surfside mayor and building resident Barry Cohen witnesses the building turning into "a gaping hole of rubble."

DeSantis on tower collapse: 'We are bracing for some bad news'

Israeli consulate assisting after Miami building collapse

Foreign Minister Lapid speaks with Israeli Consul General in Miami after building collapse leaves dozens of Jews missing.

Israeli consulate assisting after Miami building collapse

At least 18 Jews unaccounted for in Miami condo tower collapse

Rescue teams still actively searching through rubble of 12-floor building whose entire back side collapsed.

At least 18 Jews unaccounted for in Miami condo tower collapse

Jewish owned Miami pizzeria targeted by anti-Semitic ranter

Man who repeatedly made anti-Semitic statements and Nazi salutes arrested for "felony stalking with prejudice."

Jewish owned Miami pizzeria targeted by anti-Semitic ranter

Miami gun owner saves family from anti-Semites in SUV

Miami gun owner intervenes to help NJ Jewish family being harassed by garbage throwing anti-Semites in SUV.

Miami gun owner saves family from anti-Semites in SUV

Antisemitic hate group's flyers found in St. Petersburg, FL

California group that previously spray painted "Communism is Judaism" in Miami now targeting St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay.

Antisemitic hate group's flyers found in St. Petersburg, FL

Miami imam says Israelis will run away “like mice”

At sermon delivered in mid-April, Muslim preacher in Miami said, 'Palestine is the land of Islam - and we will take it back.'

Miami imam says Israelis will run away “like mice”

Miami school won't employ teachers who get COVID-19 vaccine

Miami private school says it would not employ anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine, citing concerns it might not be safe.

Miami school won't employ teachers who get COVID-19 vaccine

Woman arrested for threatening to kill Kamala Harris

Miami nurse is held at detention center, charged with threatening to kill US VP Harris, practicing at gun range.

Woman arrested for threatening to kill Kamala Harris

Watch: Pro-Israel convoy celebrates Independence Day in Miami

Pro-Israel activists organize Yom Atzmaut convoy through Miami to show support for the Jewish state on its 73rd Independence Day.

Watch: Pro-Israel convoy celebrates Independence Day in Miami

Jared Kushner and Ivanka buy large estate on elite Miami island

Trump's daughter and son-in-law appear poised to move to south Florida after Biden's inauguration, buying estate in 'billionaire's bunker'.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka buy large estate on elite Miami island

Miami Herald apologizes for running anti-Semitic ads

Newspaper apologizes for running anti-Semitic advertisements in its Spanish-language publication for months.

Miami Herald apologizes for running anti-Semitic ads

Devastating Flood Destroys Yeshiva in Miami

Beit Midrash in Yeshivas Doresh now a pool after heavy rains, flooding in Miami.

Devastating Flood Destroys Yeshiva in Miami

Israeli mother of 5 wins Miami half-marathon race

Beatie Deutsch, religious mother of 5, wins half-marathon in Miami.

Israeli mother of 5 wins Miami half-marathon race

Running for home

Youths from the Emunah Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya take part in Miami Marathon. 'You'll never be running alone.'

Running for home

Watch: 'Fairytale' birthday for Holocaust survivors

Israeli American businessman holds birthday for 93-year-old Holocaust survivor in Miami who says "Don't forget us, be proud of heritage"

Watch: 'Fairytale' birthday for Holocaust survivors

Miami synagogue shooter charged with hate crime

Man who shot 68-year-old man 6 times outside Young Israel North Miami Beach faces multiple charges for the attack.

Miami synagogue shooter charged with hate crime

Suspect arrested in shooting of Jewish man in Florida

Police arrest suspect in shooting of 68-year-old man outside the Young Israel of Greater Miami synagogue last month.

Suspect arrested in shooting of Jewish man in Florida

Swastikas painted on Jewish-owned food truck in Miami

Co-owner says leaving neighborhood 'would make them win' after Miami sees third anti-Semitic attack in one week.

Swastikas painted on Jewish-owned food truck in Miami

Police treating Miami Beach shooting as a hate crime

‘We no longer feel comfortable in our own shul’: Miami Beach’s Jews cope after another synagogue shooting.

Police treating Miami Beach shooting as a hate crime

Evangelical church cancels pro-Israel event over 'pride' parade

Miami church cancels planned pro-Israel event after Israeli diplomats participate in local 'LGBT pride' parade.

Evangelical church cancels pro-Israel event over 'pride' parade

Miami man arrested over threats to bagel shop

Miami man arrested for calling bagel shop and threatening to "get rid of" Jews.

Miami man arrested over threats to bagel shop

Miami bagel shop gets threatening anti-Semitic phone calls

Unknown man calls local bagel shop multiple times to tell owner to 'get rid of Jews' in Miami.

Miami bagel shop gets threatening anti-Semitic phone calls

Miami cop filmed trashing Jewish text fired

Police sergeant who was filmed calling Jewish holy book 'crap' before throwing book has been fired from Miami police department.

Miami cop filmed trashing Jewish text fired