Florida

Found in the conservative scrutiny of Florida’s math books: a joke about Jews

The joke, with the punchline “Because they’re worth it.” appears in a chapter on probability.

Florida school district removes ‘Purim Superhero,’ a book about a Jewish kid with 2 dads

The book, which the Jewish literary nonprofit PJ Library distributes, was the latest victim of a conservative-led initiative to remove books from schools.

3 arrested in Orlando after Jewish man assaulted at neo-Nazi rally

Two of the people arrested could end up facing hate crimes charges, local officials said.

United States

Florida Jewish community sends food to police precinct after officer was shot nearby

Nikki Fried arrives for a ceremony with President Joe Biden

Politics

Nikki Fried, a former marijuana lobbyist with an office mezuzah, wants to be Florida’s first woman governor. She’s ready for a rough fight.

Obituaries

David Mermelstein, Holocaust survivor and longtime advocate for restitution, dies at 92

Politics

Nikki Fried, Florida’s Jewish agricultural commissioner, announces run for governor

Politics

Jared Moskowitz, Florida’s Democratic ‘master of disaster,’ has stepped down. But he may not be gone for long.

United States

Power couple at center of anti-vax school controversy have given to Jewish causes

Obituaries

Alcee Hastings, Black congressman who led advocacy on Jewish issues, dies at 84

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