EducationUF professor claims 2nd place at international composing competition Lillian Hamman Jun 12, 20251 commentJâca Music to promote Scott Lee’s piece for clarinet and guitar.
Local LivingIsraeli actor, IDF hero to share story on Tuesday Staff Reports Nov 11, 20240 commentsOn Tuesday, Israeli celebrity actor and IDF (Israel Defense Forces) hero Yadin Gellman will share his story at the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center. […]
FeaturedSynagogue marks 100 years amid threats, ‘pangs of loss’ Josh M. Shepherd Sep 20, 20241 commentRabbi recounts highs, lows for local Jews
Local LivingAn Evening of Heroes – Marking October 7” to be held at UF Auditorium Staff Reports Sep 13, 20240 commentsCampus-wide event to commemorate one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks in Israel.
NewsFlorida college student lied about being suspended 3 years over pro-Palestinian protest arrest Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 11, 20241 commentCharly Pringle fabricated emails and used AI-generated voicemail to produce suspension hoax.
NewsUF kicks arrested pro-Palestinian protesters out of school for up to 4 years Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 10, 20242 commentsStudents plan to appeal.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 20245 commentsFlorida opens door for more transfer students.
Local LivingLocal Holocaust memorial event looks at “Second Generation” Ronnie Lovler May 2, 20240 commentsDocumentary to feature adult children of Holocaust survivors.
NewsChabad UF hosts freed Gaza hostage as Passover nears Seth Johnson Apr 15, 20240 commentsJudith Raanan and her daughter were the first hostages released in October.
NewsWorldwide military spending reaches all-time high, says think tank Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsMilitary spending has increased to more than $2 trillion worldwide over last year.
CrimeGPD arrests suspect who vandalized Chabad Jewish Student Center C.J. Gish Dec 1, 20232 commentsLaw enforcement locates suspect who wrote hate messages on center.
NewsUF students wrestle with local reach of Israel war Glory Reitz Nov 29, 20230 commentsPresident Sasse draws a line between free speech and violence or vandalism.
CrimeUFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign J.C. Derrick Nov 10, 20230 comments24-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus
NewsReports suggest antisemitic crimes spiking since Israel-Hamas war Christina Grube | World News Group Oct 26, 20230 commentsAntisemitic incidents rise nearly 400 percent since war started.
Local LivingStand with Israel Solidarity and Unity event to be held on Sunday Staff Reports Oct 20, 20231 commentChabad UF hosting event for students and community.
NewsState Department issues “worldwide caution” for Americans abroad Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Oct 20, 20230 commentsReport comes as war rages between Israel and terrorist organization Hamas.
NewsBen Shapiro event draws protesters, supporters to UF Staff Reports Oct 19, 20232 commentsConservative commentator speaks to packed audience in Curtis M. Phillips Center.
Local LivingConservative commentator Ben Shapiro to speak at UF Staff Reports Oct 17, 20233 commentsShapiro to discuss Israel-Hamas war.
NewsFBI says terror threats increasing in U.S. since Israel-Hamas war Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Oct 17, 20230 commentsMost threats have been labeled as not credible.
NewsGainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel Glory Reitz Oct 12, 20230 commentsLocal leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
BusinessAAA: Prices at pump drop across nation C.J. Gish Oct 12, 20230 commentsFlorida sees 13 cent decrease and Gainesville area down nine cents per gallon.
NewsStampede injures 20 at UF candlelight vigil for Israel Glory Reitz Oct 9, 20233 commentsUnited for Israel Candlelight Vigil event disrupted.
NewsIsrael says Hamas has American hostages Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Oct 8, 20231 commentU.S. officials still working to verify reports.
NewsHundreds dead after Hamas attacks Israel Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Oct 7, 20230 commentsDeath toll expected to rise.