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This emotional speech by a Jewish legislator helped pass Florida’s new gun law

A teacher sheltered a lawmaker's child during a gunman's attack, only to find out her daughter was among the victims.

Orthodox Jews in Florida make 11th hour push to stop all-year daylight saving time bill

Agudath Israel of Florida is leading opposition to a measure that is awaiting the governor's signature.

Teen survivors of Parkland shooting draw 2,100 to NJ synagogue rally

A federation sponsored a gun control rally that included speakers Sen. Robert Menendez and Parkland survivor David Hogg, saying "this issue goes to the heart of our essential and critical work."

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Teacher Scott Beigel did not want to be remembered as a hero

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Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz made anti-Semitic, racists comments in private chat group

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Jewish brothers who survived the Florida school shooting learn what they mean to each other

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Police: No connection between Florida school shooter and far-right militia

United States

Florida synagogue holds healing service after mass school shooting; Jews among 17 dead

United States

Florida police officer resigns during investigation over his anti-Semitic Facebook posts

Israel

Miami-area village passes landmark anti-Semitism ordinance

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