Legislators hope next U of Florida president will uphold efforts to combat campus Jew-hatred The Republican congressmen are urging the school to choose a candidate who will “continue standing for what’s right—especially in the wake of a terrifying rise of antisemitic rhetoric on college campuses.” June 19, 2025
‘Go burn in an oven’: Florida man charged with antisemitic threats A 26-year-old man faces up to two years in prison for allegedly sending “more than 10” threatening text messages. June 18, 2025
Law firm sues Florida country club for ‘egregious’ Jew-hatred The Boca Grove Country Club actions “may be the most egregious religious discrimination case I’ve ever handled,” a partner at Dhillon Law Group said. Izzy Salant June 11, 2025
Florida post office renamed for Jewish lawyer who prosecuted Nazis “By naming this post office in his honor, we not only remember the man—we reaffirm the values he stood for,” stated Rep. Lois Frankel. June 10, 2025
Former U of Michigan president who oversaw pro-Hamas encampment rejected at Florida Santa Ono's bid for the presidency of the University of Florida was rejected amid questions about his handling of antisemitism on campus at Michigan. Mike Wagenheim June 4, 2025
NHL team exec suspended over Israel defense on X Doug Cifu was banned by the NHL after posting strong pro-Israel replies to a fan who falsely accused the Jewish state of starving Palestinians. May 16, 2025
Orthodox gymnast fights to have her scores count in Florida competition scheduled for Passover Nessa Hoffman, 11, told JNS that she is grateful to the Orthodox Union and the Christian Legal Society for convincing Florida Gymnastics to let her participate without compromising her faith. Vita Fellig April 22, 2025
Newly elected Rep. Randy Fine’s top priority is passing Trump’s agenda The Jewish Republican from Florida also aims to focus on the U.S.-Israel relationship and Jew-hatred, he told JNS. Mike Wagenheim April 16, 2025
Florida and Israel ‘just scratching the surface’ in economic cooperation “Israeli entrepreneurs are looking more and more at Florida as a viable option to grow their businesses in the United States,” said Aaron Kaplowitz, president of the U.S.-Israel Business Alliance. Mike Wagenheim April 10, 2025
