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Boca Performance Painter Plans Masterpiece for Obama

Boca Raton painter/performer/karate black belt Micheal Israel -- he of the ripped abs, the flowing mullet, and the paint-splattered jeans -- has landed two slots performing at Obama's inauguration: on the 19th at Virginia's Inaugural Black Tie & Blue Dominion Ball ($1,000 per ticket) at the Smit ... More >>

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Local Jewish Academic: Shortage of Muslim Moderates Fuels Mideast Conflict

Eli Kavon is an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University who lectures on Jewish history and is a frequent contributor to The Jerusalem Post. I spoke with Kavon recently to get his perspective on the conflict that's erupted between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and which shows n ... More >>

Boca Painter A Victim in Inauguration Swindle

Michael Israel, the Boca painter who whips out large-scale portraits of patriotic scenes (like the ones above) by karate-chopping his canvas, was scheduled to create a painting at the so-called Veterans Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington on the night of Barack Obama's inauguration. But the ba ... More >>

Keeping Dance Kosher

Michael Israel, the Boca painter who whips out large-scale portraits of patriotic scenes (like the ones above) by karate-chopping his canvas, was scheduled to create a painting at the so-called Veterans Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington on the night of Barack Obama's inauguration. But the ba ... More >>

It’s All About the Bris

Circumcision and a Jewish hippie get the spotlight at the IFF.

Trickster in Chief

Famed political hit man Roger Stone takes a special interest in would-be Broward Sheriff Scott Israel

With a Bullet

Corruption-busting lawyer Bruce Udolf wants to be Broward sheriff. After the Ken Jenne experience, though, are voters too suspicious of lawyers turned cops?

Ace Up His Sleeve

Joe Carnahan's overly slick, heavily edited dark comedy works despite itself

For Congress, Mum's the Word on Netanyahu Visit; But Jewish Scholar Has Opinion

Flickr User: talkradionewsBroward and Palm Beach's Jewish congressional members were all eagerly anticipating this week's visit to Washington D.C. of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and yet none appear eager to speak about it. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office made no statement following ... More >>

Flex the First

Flickr User: talkradionewsBroward and Palm Beach's Jewish congressional members were all eagerly anticipating this week's visit to Washington D.C. of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and yet none appear eager to speak about it. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office made no statement following ... More >>

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Amy Touisithiphonexay brings krav maga, the Israeli art of self-defense, to South Florida

Speed Painting

Amy Touisithiphonexay brings krav maga, the Israeli art of self-defense, to South Florida

Pro-Israel Demonstration Happening Now in Lauderdale; Last Year's Event Marred by Ethnic Slurs

One year ago, this ugly scene happened in downtown Fort Lauderdale, as pro-Israel demonstrators clashed with Muslim activists: And in just a few minutes, the South Floridians for the Safety and Security of Israel are staging another rally, in the same location, near the federal courts building on Br ... More >>

Pro-Israel Rally a One-Sided Affair; Rallies to Become Weekly Event in 2010

As you can see from the video above, this year's pro-Israel rally in downtown Fort Lauderdale did not attract last year's batch of counterprotesting, virulently anti-Semite Muslims. Just a bunch of like-minded people furious over the Obama administration's handling of terrorism threats and diplomati ... More >>

Art Around the World

As you can see from the video above, this year's pro-Israel rally in downtown Fort Lauderdale did not attract last year's batch of counterprotesting, virulently anti-Semite Muslims. Just a bunch of like-minded people furious over the Obama administration's handling of terrorism threats and diplomati ... More >>

Ron Klein to President: Stop Hurting Israel's Feelings

FlickrRon Klein​It's not enough that the United States gives spectacular sums of money to Israel. Nor is it enough that the U.S. takes Israel's side in virtually every political issue that crops up between that nation and the Muslim world. No, according to Congressman Ron Klein, the U.S. also must ... More >>

No Beaches Allowed: Students Spent Spring Break in the Israeli Desert

Photo courtesy: Meira KreuterMeira Kreuter with Elizabeth, an Ethiopian girl.​While her peers jetted off to sunny beaches or mountain ranges for spring break, one Florida Atlantic University student spent her vacation week playing with dirt.  Instead of following the crowd, Meira Kreuter and ... More >>

Deutch Calls Republican Opponent "Dangerously Misinformed" About Israel

Around 2:45 in the video above, you'll see Republican congressional candidate Edward Lynch make a rather explosive allegation: that the U.S. imposed sanctions against Israel and that the effect of those is tougher than those against Iran.That moment from Sunday's debate on This Week in South Florida ... More >>

L'Chaim Kosher Vodka: A Liquor Preview for Pairings

​Another fine Rosh Hashanah is nearly over. Happy New Year! A few days of good food, old stories, not much work, and lots of family can really do you some good. Or, if you're like us, you probably need a drink pretty soon. But what's the right spirit for this very specific holy occasion? The quest ... More >>

Letter to Allen West (Re: "Slapping Israel in the Face")

JoinRick, via Flickr​Letter sent to Rep. Allen West of Florida's 22nd District. Awaiting response. Col. West:Greetings. My name is Brandon K. Thorp, and I covered the last month of your campaign for New Times. As you know, I think that you are a disingenuous and bloodthirsty man and that you have ... More >>

South Florida Activists Choose Egypt Over Super Bowl

flickr.com​While millions of Americans get ready to watch the biggest sporting event of the year, today's match up between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, more than a hundred South Floridians will be rallying outside the Federal building in Fort Lauderdale, showing their support ... More >>

Allen West's Week #1: West to Receive "Defender of Israel" Award

Something to defend.​Calling Allen West a "Defender of Israel" is a little like calling Fred Phelps a "defender of Christianity." West thinks he's a defender of Israel, and he sure does seem to like the place, but his net impact on that country probably isn't so good.I made this point to a gentlem ... More >>

Bureacracy Collides With Compassion in "The Human Resources Manager"

Something to defend.​Calling Allen West a "Defender of Israel" is a little like calling Fred Phelps a "defender of Christianity." West thinks he's a defender of Israel, and he sure does seem to like the place, but his net impact on that country probably isn't so good.I made this point to a gentlem ... More >>

Marco Rubio: Defender Of Israel

Rubio.​"As we work to reduce wasteful government spending," wrote Sen. Marco Rubio in a letter to Mitch McConnell on Thursday, "we recognize that providing for the national defense is a constitutional responsibility of the federal government. Therefore, we must continue to prioritize the security ... More >>

Allen West Interview: Florida Tea Party Favorite Talks About Islam and Donald Trump (Part 3)

​New Times: You've shown a strong interest in Israel and Israeli politics. My understanding is that you do not favor the two-state solution. Allen West: You mean creation of a Palestinian state? When has there ever been a Palestinian state? Well, if you don't favor the two-state solution, do you ... More >>

Four Thoughts For Islamophobes

​It's been a busy few weeks for Muslims, Muslim countries, and Islam in the news. Most of the coverage has not been favorable. Here, then, are four thoughts for readers who find themselves worrying about Muslims this Sunday. 1. Muslims serve in the military, too. Last week, the world learned that ... More >>

Obama Hates Israel, According To Allen West

Reid Reprot​Allen West seems to be in a bad mood this week. In his Weekly Wrap Up, he says that Barack Obama hates Israel and the Jewish people and means to hasten their destruction. Jesus! I feel like a paranoiac for even typing that, but there it is in my inbox, beaming at my eyeballs in officia ... More >>

Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz a Self-Hating Jew? (Part Deux!)

Debbie Wasserman Schultz​(Note: This is the second part of a blog post, and I'm picking up en media res. If you haven't read the first bit, you probably won't understand what follows. Read the first part here.)Despite the ominous tone of Matt Brooks' letter, J Street isn't some kind of Arabic th ... More >>

New Sheriff in Town? Israel, Granteed Line Up to Face Lamberti in Next Election

blackwatchdog.blogspot.comLamberti and Israel​Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti got a "soft" start to his current term: He was already sitting in for former Sheriff Ken Jenne, ousted early on fraud charges, and ran unopposed in the Republican primary. What's more, nobody paid attention to Lamberti on El ... More >>

Allen West: Country Is at "DEFCON 1"; Offers to Run the House of Representatives by Himself

​More than 80 U.S. lawmakers are headed to Israel during Congress' vacation, but Rep. Allen West said yesterday he's more than ready to come back to the House floor and run the place by himself.Both chambers of Congress are in recess until September 5, which hasn't been sitting too well with sever ... More >>

Rick Scott's Trip to Israel: "Trade Mission" or Political Vacation?

flgov.comGov. Rick Scott, with gentlemen who may or may not be job creators.​Going through the list of Florida's top 50 trading partners -- compiled by Enterprise Florida -- you may notice Israel sure isn't on the list.Apparently, Florida engages in more trade activity with countries like Guya ... More >>

Rick Scott's Trip to Israel: Most Readers Didn't Buy the "Trade Mission" Title

Avi HayunGov. Rick Scott givin' the eyes to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.​According to the results from our highly unscientific reader poll yesterday, nearly 44 percent of our readers thought Gov. Rick Scott's "Israeli trade mission" was more of a political vacation.Nearly 37 perc ... More >>

Rick Scott Going on Yet Another "Trade Mission" -- Spain's Up Next

farragutband.org​Gov. Rick Scott confirmed that another vacation "trade mission" is in the works, with Spain being the next target.This would be "trade mission" number four with Enterprise Florida, after already hitting up Canada, Brazil, and Israel.How much "trade" is actually being done is hard ... More >>