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The Tampa Bay Area, commonly referred to as Tampa Bay after the nearby water body, serves as the core of West Central Florida. It ranks as the second most populated metro area in the state. Situated to the west is the Gulf of Mexico, and the region includes the city of Tampa along with nearby towns in Hillsborough County. Additionally, it covers Pinellas County, which has 24 cities such as St. Petersburg and Clearwater, along with the Beaches and Palm Harbor. To the north, the area extends into Pasco and Hernando Counties.

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2 months ago | jewishpresstampa.com | Barbara Aiello |Linda Brockman

By ohtadmin | on March 17, 2025 In this space, Scott Behar retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and current Director of Community Security and Education for the Tampa JCCs and Federation brings readers updates on hate crimes, threats and other security issues, locally and around the country as well as the latest and most valuable information available to help keep you, your family and your organizations safe.
Natl Jewish agency aids local institutions impacted by storms

Feb 3, 2025 | jewishpresstampa.com | Bob Fryer |Jewish Press

When Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Tampa Bay area in a period of less than two weeks last fall, devastation was so bad that the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) established a hurricane relief fund and recently sent almost $180,000 to aid local Jewish institutions that suffered damage in the storms.
Trump antisemitism order threatens to deport non-citizen campus activists

Feb 3, 2025 | jewishpresstampa.com | Andrew Lapin

Jewish groups are offering mixed reactions to President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on antisemitism that suggests that foreign-born anti-Israel student protesters could be deported. Some say the order is taking advantage of Jewish fear to erode civil liberties and stoke fears about immigrants. Others, including some of the largest U.S. organizations, say they welcome efforts to improve the climate on college campuses — as long as civil and immigrant rights protections are applied.
UFC chief ‘beyond disgusted,’ but no penalty for fighter praising Hitler

Feb 3, 2025 | jewishpresstampa.com | Jacob Gurvis

Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, did not mince words Thursday when responding to a UFC athlete’s praise of Hitler. He said, however, that UFC would not be penalizing Bryce Mitchell, who made the comments. “Out of all the dumb, ignorant s–t I’ve heard in my life, this has to be the dumbest and most ignorant,” White said at a press conference.
Elon Musk makes Holocaust jokes after Netanyahu defends him as ‘great friend of Israel’

Feb 3, 2025 | jewishpresstampa.com | Andrew Lapin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come to the defense of Elon Musk, days after the billionaire and prominent Trump ally was accused of delivering Nazi salutes at a presidential inauguration rally. One hour later, the world’s richest man was cracking Holocaust jokes on social media. “Elon Musk is being falsely smeared,” Netanyahu wrote on Musk’s own social media account, X, Jan 23.
In Israel and across the world, Jews are feeling hope — prepared for heartbreak - Jewish Press of Tampa

Jan 20, 2025 | jewishpresstampa.com | Ben Sales

Three women whom Hamas held hostage in Gaza for more than 470 days were returned to Israel as a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war went into effect on Sunday morning, Jan. 19. The women, civilians abducted when Hamas terrorists invaded southern Israel, were the first hostages freed from among 33 set for release over six weeks, according to a ceasefire deal struck last week. They are:• Emily Damari: The only British citizen to remain in Gaza, Damari, 27, was shot on Oct.
One synagogue miraculously unscathed; another in ashes

Jan 20, 2025 | jewishpresstampa.com | Philissa Cramer

Two blocks away: a school reduced to ruins. Across the street: rubble. Under the door: ashes. And yet at Kehillat Israel, things look much the same as they did at the beginning of the week, before the fires. That’s what the clergy found when they reentered their synagogue’s building on Thursday, Jan 9, in the wake of the blaze that devastated Pacific Palisades.
Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Is Gaza next?

Dec 3, 2024 | jewishpresstampa.com | Ron Kampeas

WASHINGTON — After announcing a ceasefire deal on the Israel-Lebanon border, President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had sharply different takes on what might happen next in the Gaza Strip. The divide between the two men is the same one that’s existed for months: Biden wants to use the momentum from the Lebanon deal to reach a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza before he leaves office. Netanyahu also wants to end the Gaza war — but by eliminating Hamas militarily.
Jewish couple creates spinning disco ball menorah to mark Hanukkah – New Year’s overlap - Jewish Press of Tampa

Dec 3, 2024 | jewishpresstampa.com | Jackie Hajdenberg

In 2013, there was the “Menurkey,” a turkey shaped menorah, for the highly unusual overlap of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah aka ThanksgivukkahNow, 11 years later, a new holiday-mashup menorah is making its appearance. The Happy Jew Year hanukkiah features a spinning disco ball to mark the rare overlap between Hanukkah and New Year’s. (The first night of Hanukkah is Dec. 25 and the last candle will be lit on Jan.
Killing of Chabad rabbi in UAE may bolster – not damage – ties between Israel and Arab neighbors - Jewish Press of Tampa

Dec 3, 2024 | jewishpresstampa.com | Ron Kampeas

WASHINGTON — The killing of an Israeli Chabad rabbi in the United Arab Emirates shocked many, and illustrated the dangers Jews face around the world. But if the aim of the attack was to undermine the Abraham Accords between Israel, the UAE and other Arab nations, Middle East analysts say it could well have the opposite effect: making those ties even stronger.