Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast

03/03/2026

In celebration of Purim, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog shares a brief, special message to our communities addressing the current war with Iran. We invite you to watch his words of strength and solidarity.

In celebration of Purim, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog shares a brief, special message to our communities addressing the current war with Iran. We invite you to watch his words of strength and solidarity.

02/06/2026

As the sun sets on another week, we invite you to pause and embrace this moment of rest and renewal. Shabbat Shalom.

02/04/2026

A look at eight of the top fashion designers who pioneered iconic fashion houses, shaped contemporary trends, and left lasting marks on the industry – and that you may not have known are Jewish:

Unpack the impact of Jewish designers on the fashion industry, from the Polo logo and Levi's blue jeans to the revolutionary wrap dress.

02/02/2026

When 5-year-old Ellie was diagnosed with a brain tumor, her family started baking challah with a few friends over Zoom to bring people together. What began as a small gathering grew into an online community of prayer and support. Today, Ellie, her mom, Brittany, and aunt Dani share their recipe with us—complete with pink sprinkles!

01/30/2026

As Shabbat begins, this moment reminds us how Jewish tradition is lovingly taught: One blessing, one bite of challah at a time. Shabbat Shalom.

01/28/2026

Jewish artist Nina Sanadze and the Sydney Jewish Museum are collecting every flower from the makeshift memorial at Bondi Beach — more than three tons and counting — to transform into artworks commemorating the horrific attack.

With the help of over a hundred volunteers, artist Nina Sanadze is turning flowers left on Bondi Beach into artworks that will show at the Sydney Jewish Museum next year.

01/26/2026

Israel's first-ever Olympic bobsled team will be participating in the 2026 Milan Games. The team will be lead American Israeli Olympian AJ Edelman, who has been working toward this goal for the past eight years.

Israeli delegation to Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina id expanded from five athletes to nine after the bobsled team qualified by finishing fifth in the North American Cup; Team is made up of athletes from other disciplines who committed to making switch to bobsled

01/26/2026

For the first time in 12 years, there are no Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.

of North America send our love and deepest condolences to the family of Police St. Sgt. Ran Gvili — one of the first taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 843 days ago, and the last to be recovered. https://ow.ly/4KG130sSWsH

01/23/2026

In our busy, digitally-saturated world, Shabbat offers a sacred pause: an invitation to reconnect with ourselves and what truly matters. Shabbat Shalom.

01/14/2026

Join us TOMORROW at our 2026 Annual Campaign Kickoff Event, featuring Eric Fingerhut, President & CEO of Jewish Federations of North America, as we celebrate 'The Power of Community' on January 15 at 6:30pm in Largo. Secure your tickets now at jewishgulfcoast.org/power and join us as we honor the past and embrace the future.

01/12/2026

Join us THIS THURSDAY at our 2026 Annual Campaign Kickoff Event, featuring Eric Fingerhut, President & CEO of Jewish Federations of North America, as we celebrate 'The Power of Community' on January 15 at 6:30pm in Largo. Secure your tickets now at jewishgulfcoast.org/power and join us as we honor the past and embrace the future.