When news of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti spread among the congregation at Temple Beth Kodesh in Boynton Beach, hearts went out to Fritz Pericles, the synagogue's Haitian maintenance man who has worked for the temple for 21 years.
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BROWARD COUNTY
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Local actor has played Tevye more than 150 times Photo
"Fiddler on the Roof" may be almost a half-century old but for Bruce Goldman, the part-time Fort Lauderdale resident who will play Tevye in the popular musical opening this month in Coral Springs and Miramar, the role never gets old. more
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Holocaust Center launches campaign for museum Photo
Holocaust survivor Rita Hofrichter's 30-year dream of a museum in South Florida took a giant step closer to becoming a reality last Sunday when the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, where Hofrichter has been a volunteer for three decades, unveiled renderings of designs for a new museum. more
PALM BEACH COUNTY
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Temple aids Haitian 'family' member Photo
When news of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti spread among the congregation at Temple Beth Kodesh in Boynton Beach, hearts went out to Fritz Pericles, the synagogue's Haitian maintenance man who has worked... more
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Chabad seeks help to block foreclosure Photo
Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui, spiritual leader of Chabad of Palm Beach, never believed he'd see the day when his synagogue would be facing foreclosure. more
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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Teens reach out to help Haiti Photo
Touched by the earthquake in Haiti, local Jewish teenagers attended B'nai B'rith Youth Organization's Miami Region's benefit dinner for people recovering from the tragedy at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center in Miami. more
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Golf tournament to benefit JAFCO children Photo
South Floridians looking for a fun day of golf while simultaneously providing charity have that opportunity during the Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options' 16th annual Golf Tournament, "The Andy Schultz Golf Classic." more
OPINION
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Ignorance not always bliss
For observant Jews, the spiritual task of putting on tefillin and beginning morning prayers is usually a ritual that doesn't involve any chaos. But for one 17 year-old aboard a flight bound to Kentucky, his daily custom of wrapping tefillin around his wrist and head caused quite the... more
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Is Valentine a Jewish name?
My rabbi, a man of learning and strict interpretations of Jewish guidelines, is aware of my propensity to make new Jewish holidays. "Ted, Valentine's Day is NOT a Jewish holiday — never was, never will be." more
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DEVAR TORAH
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A message of inclusiveness at the foot of Mt. Sinai
The Torah tells us that at the moment of revelation all the Jews at Sinai were able to see. (Exodus 20:15) Is it possible that of the several million there was not one single person who was blind? more
L'CHAIM
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Businessman wants to honor fallen Jewish chaplains Photo
Ten rabbis died while serving in the United States military during wartime. Sol Moglen wants to make sure each is remembered. more
HEALTH
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Should I double up on aspirin if I think I'm having a heart attack?
Q. I've heard you should take an aspirin if you think you're having a heart attack. I already take aspirin (325 mg) every day. Should I still take an aspirin if I feel a heart attack coming on? more
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Maximize your fitness gains through scheduling
At the upcoming Winter Olympics in Vancouver, you're likely to see the fruits of a training technique Olympic athletes have practiced for literally thousands of years. Though it's relatively unknown to the public, the technique is one anyone can use to maximize the benefits of every workout. more
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The aging mouth — and how to keep it younger
Teeth, gums, and the rest of your oral cavity need extra care and attention if you want them to stay healthy in your later years. more
