Jewish Press of Tampa
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. They noted that sometimes the Times does not convey...
Obituaries - Jewish Press of Tampa
Oct 28, 2024 · OBITUARIES. November 04, 2024. PENNY RENEE BREITSTEIN, 75, of Tampa, died Oct. 26. Born in Brooklyn, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, obtaining a bachelor’s degree. She met her late husband Joel in 1971 and a year later they were married. She enjoyed several careers, including occupational therapist, event planner for the ...
E-Edition - Jewish Press of Tampa
Sep 2, 2024 · As new year begins, Israel’s 68,000 evacuees celebrate apart – wishing to return home
Religious Directory - Jewish Press of Tampa
Feb 19, 2024 · Congregation BETH AM — 2030 W. Fletcher Ave, Tampa, 33612 • Rabbi Jason Rosenberg • Cantor Tanya Greenblatt • Services: Friday 7 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – morning meditation; 9 a.m. – service; 10 a.m.- Torah study • Contact: (813) 968-8511, www.bethamtampa.org. • Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. BETH ISRAEL/JEWISH ...
Culture - Jewish Press of Tampa
Oct 28, 2024 · Tampa Jewish Book Festival announces rescheduled programs. October 28, 2024. The Tampa Jewish Book Festival has rescheduled two of the five author programs it had planned for the festival in late September. The rescheduled lineup will feature Alyson Richman, author of “The Time Keepers,” on Friday, Nov. 1 at noon at Seasons 52 and Margalit ...
Tampa raises more than $1 million to aid Israel
Jan 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 ...
Front Page - Jewish Press of Tampa
Oct 7, 2024 · 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.
Hopes rise as Covid worship restrictions loosen
May 24, 2021 · Since Covid-19 vaccines became available early this year and cases of the virus began declining, all Tampa Bay congregations are relaxing limits on in-person gatherings, though one congregation has not had indoor worship – yet. The new conditions are prompting some rabbis to envision near-normal High Holy Day celebrations in September, including Rabbi Jason Rosenberg of Congregation Beth Am ...
Campaign gets jump start with kickoff - Jewish Press of Tampa
Oct 7, 2024 · 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 ...
Just move forward - Jewish Press of Tampa
Feb 19, 2024 · Editor’s note: This column was written before the rescue in Gaza of Luis Harr, the father of the woman featured here. We rejoice at his return and wish him well. Two weeks ago at the Shul of Bal Harbor, a mother of three and her husband stood …