Former president Donald Trump secured a victory over Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary election on Tuesday. She conceded but is continuing her campaign to Nevada and South Carolina. Full Story, Video
Trump Wins Republican Caucus in Iowa
Former president Donald Trump won the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley. Full Story
Following Fire, Chabad of Tallahassee Celebrates Opening of Temporary Center
Following the Rebbe’s decades of leadership on responding to darkness with light, Chabad-Lubavitch of the Panhandle-Tallahassee responded to a devastating fire that destroyed a new center and its Torah scrolls with the dedication of a new Torah scroll—and the formal opening of the temporary new center, two large conjoined trailers, that is currently housing it. Full Story, Photos, Video
Shliach Appointed to Florida’s Drug Policy Advisory Council
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of 6 new members to the Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council, including Chabad Rabbi Meir Kessler. Full Story
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Joins Crowded GOP Presidential Race
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who is well familiar with the Jewish community and Chabad, has officially declared his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, entering an already formidable field of Republican contenders. He said in the past that he didn't vote for Donald Trump. Full Story, Video
DeSantis or Trump: Who Deserves the Top Jewish Vote
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Watch: When U.S. President Joe Biden announced his re-election campaign, it set the stage for a rematch between him and former President Donald Trump in the 2024 elections. But Trump might be facing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the Republican primaries. A panel discusses the "Jewish vote." Video
In Jerusalem, Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Fight Antisemitism
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, currently in Israel, signed a bill to strengthen laws against antisemitic acts in the state of Florida on Thursday. Full Story
Florida Congresswoman Holds Anti Hate Meeting at Chabad
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz held a meeting at Chabad SW Broward in Cooper City with faith leaders, federal, state and local law enforcement to discuss growing threats of hate and antisemitism. Full Story
Frum Lawyer Featured on Panel Hosted by Governor DeSantis
Watch: Vel "Velvel" Freedman, founder partner of Freedman Normand Friedland LLP, was invited by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to speak on a live panel discussion on defamation. Video
Re-elected Governor Desantis Sent a Note to the Kotel
Days after Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis took his second Oath of Office, his chief of staff sent a prayer note to be placed at the Kotel in Jerusalem by Chabad Rabbi Schneur Oirechman. Full Story, Photos, Video
David Friedman Has Had It With Former Boss Donald Trump
"Throw those bums out": Former U.S. ambassador David Friedman condemned former president Donald Trump for hosting dinner with antisemitic musician Kanye West and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes. Full Story, Video
Florida Gov Tweets Support for Chabad Tallahassee After Fire
Florida Governor Ron Desantis has tweeted support for Chabad of Tallahassee in Florida, after their Chabad Center was completely destroyed by a devastating fire. Full Story
Shliach Addresses Miami-Dade’s First Prayer Breakfast
Chabad Shliach Rabbi Mendy Weiss one was of the faith leaders addressing Miami-Dade's first-ever countywide National Prayer Breakfast. Florida Governor Ron Desantis acknowledged prayers for his wife. Full Story, Photos, Video
Impressive Night as 3,000 South Florida Jews Unite
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Over 3,000 Jews united in South Florida on Wednesday at an impressive event honoring the Rebbe at his 120th birthday, featuring renowned orator Rabbi YY Jacobson and singers Shulem Lemmer and Yanki Lemmer . Full Story, Photos, Video
Expanded Activities in Tallahassee Inspired by Kinus Speech
This past month, 10 bochurim traveled to help expand Chabad activities in Florida's Panhandle. It was inspired by the motivational speech by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky at the Kinus Hashluchim. Full Story, Photos, Video
Chabad Schoolchildren Pray for Florida’s First Lady
Watch: Students of Lubavitch Education Center (LEC) in Miami Beach recited Tehillim for the recovery of Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis who is battling cancer. Rabbi Benjy Korf sent his wishes to her and her husband Governor Ron DeSantis. Video
President Greets Shluchim During Florida Visit
President Joe Biden thanked Rabbi Zalman Lipskar and other Florida Shluchim for their selfless efforts in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse. Full Story, Photos, Video
U.S. Senator Takes Personal Interest in Helping at Surfside Collapse
U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Florida Shluchim have had a steady presence at the site of the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, helping to coordinate federal response and provide assistance and a listening ear to the victims' families. Full Story, Photos
Israeli Minister Offers Support in Surfside
Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai, who visited the collapsed condominium building in Surfside to offer support, had a grim prediction about survivors: "There is no hope, it's over." But not all agree with him. Full Story, Video
4 Dead, 159 Missing in Miami Building Collapse
Four people are confirmed dead, and 159 people are still unaccounted for, after the devastating building collapse in Surfside, FL; rescue crews continue to work in the search for survivors. Full Story, Video
Florida Governor Signs “Moment of Silence” Bill
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill mandating a "moment of silence" in public schools in Florida at an event at the Shul in Bal Harbour, Florida on Monday. Full Story
Igud HaRabbonim Calls on NYC to Enact Moment of Silence
The Rabbinical Alliance of America - Igud HaRabbonim is calling on New York City to follow the example of Florida and enact "a Moment of Silence" for students in public schools to fight violence and hatred. Full Story, Video
“Moment of Silence” Passes in Florida
Didan Notzach: A law requiring a Moment of Silence in Florida public schools has passed in the Florida House and Senate thanks to the efforts of Shliach Rabbi Schneur Z. Oirechman and a dedicated group of Shluchim. Full Story, Photos
Shliach Leads Battle for ‘Moment of Silence’ in Florida
Chabad of Tallahassee Shliach Rabbi Schneur Z. Oirechman has long led efforts to mandate a moment of silence in Florida’s public schools, a cause dear to the Rebbe. Full Story, Photos
Florida Governor Hosts a Pandemic Chanukah Celebration
Chabad of Tallahassee and the Panhandle, led by Rabbi Schneur and Chanie Oirechman, conducted their annual Chanukah celebration with the governor of Florida, Mr. Ron DeSantis, highlighted by lighting a six-foot menorah. Full Story, Photos
