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We are honored to introduce the South Florida Community Voice. We will be featuring local updates, articles and ads of local businesses. We have an affiliation with the finest and most reputable business owners and service providers within our Jewish community.

The Community Voice is South Florida’s largest direct-mail publication bringing together South Florida Jewish communities of:

Orlando (Pesach/Sukkot)

Palm Beach

Boynton Beach

Delray Beach

Boca Raton

Deerfield Beach

Parkland

Coral Springs

Coconut Creek

Pompano Beach

Sunrise Lauderdale

Plantation

Fort Lauderdale

Hollywood

Davie

Cooper City

Pembroke Pines

Hallandale Beach

Aventura

North Miami

Sunny Isles

Bal Harbour

Surfside

Miami Beach

ORTHODOX UNION’S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT VISITS SOUTH FLORIDA

Jewish community. We can do this effectively by visiting communities, asking questions to its leaders, and understanding how to offer more effective and beneficial support.

The OU has many programs here in South Florida. Is there one main one you would like to mention?

The OU has the privilege of doing outstanding work in South Florida. There are numerous programs to be proud of including the Teach Florida program which is dedicated to making Jewish education affordable. NCSY is another organization which understands Klal Yisroel’s priorities in keeping children engaged.

infrastructure up to speed and the importance of community engagement

Why is the OU an important organization?

The OU is an organization that has within it many organizations. The general mission is to service Jewish communities in North America. The organizations within the OU focus on many different initiatives including addressing needs, material and financial; enabling kashrut; elevating engagement of people within Judaism, within the community, college campuses and public schools; advocating orthodoxy; and combatting antisemitism.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Rabbi Moshe Hauer, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, who recently visited Boca Raton in South Florida to strengthen the ties between the OU and the area’s Orthodox community.

The goal of his visit was to focus on growing areas of Orthodox life and to learn more about the communities which the OU supports. A discussion and interview were had between The South Florida Community Voice and Rabbi Hauer.

Why is it important to visit South Florida, and especially Boca Raton?

The South Florida Jewish community, and specifically Boca Raton, is growing at a tremendous rate. In aligning with the OU mission, we are trying to do something to service the

Speaking of children, how can we connect teenagers with technology today? Many of us suffer, not only teens. Shabbos is a perfect time to disconnect in order to reconnect. We need more face-to-face communication.

What are the goals of the OU in this visit?

To understand the challenges and struggles that the community may be facing as well as see the successes and growth of the community. We need to learn about successes and failures to understand how to support communities better.

Why is the South Florida community unique?

South Florida has grown leaps and bounds, especially within the Orthodox community which is increasingly growing. South Florida sees the importance of bringing Jewish

The biggest challenge the OU faces is unenthused Jews. It is the goal of the OU to make sure the Jewish life we live is compelling. Judaism animates one’s life. We need to engage Jews better, so they learn to eliminate distraction, elevate connection, and see that it is Judaism that defines us.

Every day, Jewish individuals from around the world are positively impacted by the work of the OU. For more information on OU programming please visit www.ou.org

The OU has again compiled a list filled with a wide assortment and variety of kosher-forPassover products.

Please visit oukosher.org/passover to download the complete guide.

PASSOVER RECIPES

By Jackie Yesharim

TUNA BURGERS

• 4 cans of wild caught tuna

• 2 eggs

• 2 tbsp light mayo

• 1/4 cup of almond flour

• 1/2 diced white onion

• Juice from 1 lemon

• Dill (or other herbs you prefer)

• Salt, pepper

• Olive oil for skillet

You add everything together in a bowl, and fry them lightly in olive oil. I made a dill & black peppercorn sauce and garnished with more dill & lemon!

MINI PAVLOVA

For Pavlova

• 6 large egg whites, at room temperature

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 2 teaspoons potato starch

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For Toppings

• 4-5 cups fresh fruit

• 15 small mint leaves, for garnish, optional

• 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips, melted

1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.

2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed for about 1 minute until soft peaks form. With the mixer still on, gradually add in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat 10 minutes on high speed, or until stiff peaks form. It should be smooth and glossy.

4. Using a spatula, quickly fold in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, then fold in the potato starch and gently mix until well blended.

5. Pipe meringue into mini nests onto the parchment paper.

6. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then turn the oven off and without opening the door, let meringue sit in the oven until completely cooled, about 3-4 hours. (The outsides will be dry and crisp, and insides will still be soft.)

7. Put your choice of toppings on and serve!

Jackie Yesharim is a passionate wife, mother of four, and the founder of HomeOverHouse. She is an avid home entertainer, cook, and crafter who loves to share her experiences on social media. Jackie’s love of Persian cuisine was cultivated after marrying her Persian husband, which was the inspiration behind one of her favorite ice cream recipes. Follow her on Instagram @HomeOverHouse

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With a unique integration model into Camp Sternberg, girls with special needs and abilities learn and grow in a comfortable setting—all while having the best time of their lives. Under the watchful gaze of trained staff, our girls are not sitting in a classroom over Summer. And they’re all the more better for it.

With a unique integration model into Camp Sternberg, girls with special needs and abilities learn and grow in a comfortable setting—all while having the best time of their lives. Under the watchful gaze of trained staff, our girls are not sitting in a classroom over Summer. And they’re all the more better for it.

With a unique integration model into Camp Sternberg, girls with special needs and abilities learn and grow in a comfortable setting—all while having the best time of their lives. Under the watchful gaze of trained staff, our girls are not sitting in a classroom over Summer. And they’re all the more better for it.

With a unique integration model into Camp Sternberg, girls with special needs and abilities learn and grow in a comfortable setting—all while having the best time of their lives. Under the watchful gaze of trained staff, our girls are not sitting in a classroom over Summer. And they’re all the more better for it.

THE ULTIMATE CHOL HAMOED GUIDE

Get Ready for Live Music This Chol Hamoed

THE RIVERSIDE EXPERIENCE

Featuring three of the biggest names in Jewish music – Mordechai Shapiro, Benny Friedman, and Joey Newcomb will be held at the Silver Spurs Arena in Orlando, Florida on April 9th. Doors open at 6pm and the show is at 7pm.

Tickets at www.gronnyandickyproductions.com

THE MIAMI BOYS CHOIR MIAMI YERUSHALAYIM

Live at Universal CityWalk Monday night, April 10th at 7pm. Tickets at miamiboyschoir.com

Family Craft Fun

SHWEKEY & AKIVA CONCERT

Monday night, April 10th at Charles F. Dodge Theater in Pembroke Pines.

Doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8:30pm. Free parking on site.

Tickets at www.chabadsouthbroward.com

Water Park Fun for the Whole Family

RAPIDS WATER PARK

The park includes 42 slides and attractions, including a wave pool, dual seven-story speed slides, and a quarter-mile lazy river. There are also slides for children and toddlers. www.rapidswaterpark.com

1065 Kane Concourse Suite 101a, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154

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CANDLE LAND

2311 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, Florida 33127

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TIDAL COVE AVENTURA WATER PARK

Slide into the excitement at this local water park featuring thrills, a wave generator to surf on, plus water slides, swimming pools & cabana rentals. www.tidalcovemiami.com

COLOR ME MINE

The Village at Gulfstream Park

800 Silks Run The Village at Gulfstream Park - Building 9 Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009

Paint-your-own ceramics and pottery! aventura@colormemine.com

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Family Activities

ARCADE

19501 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, Florida 33180

Arcade Zone is South Florida’s newest Indoor Entertainment Venue offering top of the line Arcade Games, Redemption Games with prizes and the newest and most modern location based Virtual Reality Entertainment. www.arcadezone.com

DEZERLAND

14401 NE 19th Ave. North Miami Florida, 33181

Indoor entertainment and attractions complex features Virtual Reality Park, Miami Arcade with 200 plus games, Ninja Warrior arena and obstacle course. Upstairs is an arcade, virtual reality rides, and laser tag. Right next door is where they have Go-Karting. With plenty of fun and challenging attractions to choose from, the fun is inevitable. www.dezerlandpark.com

Pack a Lunch and Head to one of South Florida’s Many Parks

Explore a space themed indoor playground, filled with tunnels and sensory play for small children. Old children can enjoy laser tag and arcade games with virtual reality.

www.rocketworldusa.com

Perfect for families who want to relax, play or exercise, this park has open lawn spaces, a wide baywalk, winding walkways, a sandy beach area. www.bayfrontparkmiami.com

Nature trails, horseback riding, boating, fishing & wildlife observation at a green, marshland park. www.broward.org/parks/Pages/Park.aspx?=40

Trampoline Park for All Ages

SKYZONE

This park has it all! The park has basketball courts, workout areas, tennis courts, two course of miniature golf, a walking, playground for the kids plus its very own waterpark! www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/park.aspx?park=5

Get ready to jump, flip, play and more at this very popular trampoline park. www.www.skyzone.com/fortlauderdale

ZONE

BAYFRONT PARK

CB SMITH PARK

TREE TOPS PARK

ROCKET WORLD

SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN

HELPING HANDS FOOD KO-OP PROVIDES RESOURCE FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Helping Hands Food Ko-Op is a nonprofit organization working to increase access to affordable, kosher, nutritious food for hard-working families throughout South Florida.Helping Hands believes that if you allow a person to pay for his food he is empowered to get back on his feet. The mission of Helping Hands Food Ko-Op is help those families in our community who are experiencing financial strain, and lack of consistentaccess to sufficient, affordable, nutritious Kosher food. The situation may be temporary or longterm, but it deeply impacts their lives and their futures.

Helping Hands Food Ko-Op provides food and other household essentials to 80 families per week and over 600 families for Pesach who are in need of kosher food. While some families pay for their food (which is 40% cheaper than stores) others with greater need are given a partial or full credit for their food. The philosophy of the organization is to create an environment that everyone can feel like a customer and not a charity case.

Helping Hands also has a Lending Gemach which can provide interestfree loans to qualified borrowers. For Lending Gemach inquiries contact HHLendingGemach@gmail.com.

The program operates as an online grocery store. At the end of a shopping experience, items are added up at a significantly reduced cost and the individual pays via a secure website.

Individuals and families are welcome to shop weekly. When families need additional help part, or even all, of their monthly food bill is covered.

Helping Hands’ work greatly impacts the South Florida Community and works to eradicate hunger and food insufficiency, which leads to improved health for children, adults and seniors who would otherwise not have access the nutrition needed to lead a healthy life.

Because of this program, people in the South Florida Jewish Community, who would otherwise not have access to affordable, kosher, nutritious food, have the ability to feed their families.

Helping Hands Food Ko-Op believes every Jew should have access to affordable and kosher food, regardless of income. For us to serve more than 80 families per week, individual support is needed so we may continue to empower local Jewish families in need. Please donate now. Please give a helping hand and support us today.

ORDER OUT OR DINE IN DURING PASSOVER

Kosher Restaurants that are Kosher for Pesach and Open During Chol Hamoed.

This list was updated at time of printing and may not represent all kosher for Passover establishments that are open during Chol Hamoed.

BUBBY’S FISH N CHIPS

1129 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach

JUS BY JULIE MIAMI BEACH & AVENTURA

18549 W Dixie Hwy, Aventura

740 Arthur Godfrey Rd, Miami Beach

MEAT BAR

1009 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands

FANCY PLANTS 5650 Stirling Rd, Hollywood

MILK GONE NUTS 18829 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura

LE CHOCOLATIER

1840 NE 164th St, Miami

GRILL HOUSE

976 Arthur Godfrey Rd, Miami Beach

PITA LOCA

4017 Prairie Ave, Miami Beach

MATANA (CHAG & CHOL HAMOED) 5005 Collins Avenue, Miami

41 MIAMI (CHAG ONLY) 4101 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach

KOSH (CHAG & CHOL HAMOED) 9477 Harding Ave, Surfside

ROAST 9441 Harding Avenue, Surfside

SERENDIPITY 9457 Harding Ave, Surfside

OVO (HOTEL GUESTS ONLY) 9540 W Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor Islands

SHALOM HAIFA 18529 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach

THE CAVE 5650 Stirling Rd #28, Hollywood

PALA MEDITERRANEAN

3317 Sheridan St, Hollywood

BEN B COCO 170 NW 26th St, Miami

ACAI BRAZIL - MIAMI BEACH AND AVENTURA 756 W 41st St, Miami Beach 18220 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach

Michelle eats her way through South Florida and keeps everyone informed with updates and information on delicious kosher food throughout South Florida. Follow her on Instagram @MiamiFoodYenta

GAMECHANGER: GOVERNOR DESANTIS SIGNS SCHOOL CHOICE BILL INTO LAW

March 27, 2023 — Governor DeSantis signed into law a bill that provides every nonpublic school student, regardless of income, with a state scholarship close to $8,000.

All those involved will tell you that as recently as one year ago (and certainly 5 years ago) this was considered impossible.

Because you advocated, voted and raised your voice, thousands of children can afford a Jewish education.

Families will be able to apply for this expanded scholarship as early as this spring or summer.

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SNAPS FROM THE COMMUNITY

Rabbi Larson’s second grade boys in Yeshiva Elementary School located in North Miami, are enthusiastically finishing up their biggest project of the year. Spending just a little bit of time each day, they’ve colored pictures in their very own full length Megillos. The Megillos also have worksheets with the halachos of Purim. The boys have practiced following along in their Megillos to be fully prepared for Purim. Rabbi Larson is specifically teaching them how to deal with the challenges of making noise when hearing the name of Haman while following along in an 23 foot long scroll and not making any extra noise so that the adults can fulfill their mitzvah of hearing every single word.

Purim with Chabad Chayil

Rabbi Pinny Andruiser from Chabad of SW Broward hosted an event with Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz at Chabad SW Broward in Cooper City with other faith leaders, federal, state and local law enforcement to discuss growing threats of hate and antisemitism.

Teen Program - Birkat Hailanot at The Sephardic Center Rosh Chodesh Party at The Sephardic Center

Rabbi Ephraim Friedman, Dayan of Kollel Zichron Michel of NMB, discusses Hilchos Chol Hamoed with YTCTE’s Kollel Mechanchim Zichron Yitzchok Isaac

Rabbi Massri gives a Class for Singles at The Sephardic Center

Meeting at Meyers Leonard’s home, Meyers, Rabbi Pinny, his son Former IDF soldier Ashi, & Meyer’s brother former marine Bailey Rabbi Yigal Coheh visit at The Sephardic Center

Purim - Women’s event

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Mike Caruso is a Florida House Representative from the Palm Beaches, representing District 87. He was first elected to the House in 2018, re-elected in 2020, and again in 2022.

Caruso is a businessman who spent many years as a forensic CPA before entering politics. He has served on many boards and charitable committees and is a father of seven.

As a member of the Florida House, Caruso has focused on several key issues affecting his constituents and the state. One of his top priorities has been improving education, notably by expanding school choice and increasing funding for public schools. He has sponsored legislation to create a new voucher program for students with disabilities and bills to improve teacher training and increase transparency in school funding.

Caruso has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection and conservation. In addition to his work on education and the environment, Caruso has been involved in several other issues affecting his district and the state. He has sponsored bills to combat sober home patient abuse, Narcan distribution to combat fentanyl overdoses, bills to combat human trafficking, improve the transparency and accountability of the state’s prison system, and reduce taxes and government regulations on small businesses and entrepreneurs.

During his time in office, Caruso has strongly advocated for conservative

values and policies while working across the aisle. He is well-known for his constituent advocacy. He’s always had an open-door policy. Caruso has done tremendous work and legislation for the Jewish community. He has prime cosponsored bills that codified the federal definition of antisemitism into law in Florida. He’s also prime cosponsored a bill on Holocaust education and backed many appropriations for the Jewish community.

Caruso has consistently supported lower taxes, limited government, and individual freedoms while also working to find common ground with members of both parties to address the most pressing issues facing his district and the state.

His constituents and fellow lawmakers have noticed Caruso’s efforts. He has been recognized for his work by several organizations, including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Americans For Prosperity, the National Federation of Independent Business, the Florida Police Benevolent Association, and many others.

This session, Caruso has sponsored a bill, HB 269, that will make crimes involving religious and ethnic animus, a third-degree felony. While it protects all religious and ethnic groups, it names antisemitism specifically since it is rising in Florida. In his own words, he will “not sit around and do nothing. Enough is enough.” It has passed its first two committee stops.

Looking ahead, Caruso is likely to continue to be a key figure in Florida politics. His commitment to conservative principles and willingness to work across the aisle make him a valuable asset in a state that has become increasingly politically divided in recent years. Whether he is fighting for better schools, cleaner water, or greater economic opportunity, Caruso remains focused on improving the lives of his constituents and making Florida a better place for all its residents.

HINDQUARTER MEATS ARE BACK

Founded by Rabbi Jonathan and Esther Benzaquen in 2014, Bakar Meats, a family-owned online kosher meat retailer, set itself apart by bringing high-end hindquarter meats back to the Jewish table. Available glatt kosher cuts include Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Picanha, and Tri-tip. While still a common practice in Israel, niqur achoraim is the intricate and timeconsuming process of removing the sciatic nerve and forbidden fats, making kosher hindquarter meat a rare delicacy.

Hindquarter Niqur became a lost art in the United States despite its roots in both Ashkenazi Jewish communities pre and post-World War II and Sephardic communities worldwide. Niqur lost its prevalence in the US, not for any prohibited reason, but only because modern-day meat processors wanted

to avoid dealing with the expense or time consumption of doing Niqur and the convenience of just selling the hindquarters to the non-Jewish market. However, for popular cuts such as Kishka, liver, and ox-tail, the practice of Niqur has been performed and maintained even up to this day.

The Benzaquen’s noticed this gap in the US kosher market and sought to fill it, making these cuts of meat available to those outside of Israel. Already a practicing rabbi, Rabbi Jonathan Benzaquen gained further semicha (rabbinic approbation) from the Jerusalem yeshiva, where he was originally ordained, learning to remove the sciatic nerve and belly fats forbidden to Jewish consumers. Bakar Meats is more than just a kosher meat company or brand. It’s about family, hard work, customer appreciation, and

Halacha (Jewish law and traditions). Bakar Meats and the Benzaquen family behind it pride themselves in offering their customers a high-end product and keeping traditions the way they were done in the times of our grandparents and parents.

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