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North Miami Beach community unites to provide aid to Israel war victims

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

Volunteers in North Miami Beach packed, organized and loaded boxes full of supplies onto trucks on Tuesday that will be sent over to Israel immediately. “The community just mobilized itself in a way that is just incredible,” said Rabbi Ariel Yeshurun of Sky Lake Synagogue.Many people there who said they were born in Israel or still had family there, showed up at the aid center wanting to volunteer or bring donations, saying it was the least they could do.“The people coming in with packages, they’re bringing clothes, new stuff, blankets, bringing in batteries, bringing in all kinds of items,” said Avi Narkes, a volunteer. Yeshurun said they sent out a flyer on Monday night, asking for donations and people came together in less than 24 hours.“We are in touch with Israel, with the military, with the government,” said the Rabbi. “And as the needs are there, we will try to supply those needs and fill that void.”If things were differen...

Israel Solidarity Rally held at Holocaust Museum in Miami Beach

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

Large crowds gathered in Miami Beach at the Holocaust Memorial to show their support for Israel. The crowd was large and their hearts were full.It was a rare Tuesday night as the crowd of all ages stood shoulder to shoulder to sing, cry, pray and listen.Their messages were strong and held high as they were displayed near the giant Holocaust memorial hand that represents so much suffering.The most recent suffering is why the Israel Solidarity Rally was held.“I think it’s very important that we as American stand up for democracy here and Israel and anywhere in the world that democracy exists and oppose the forces that would destroy us,” said a supporter. “We are here to support them anyway we can,” said a supporter. As people came to the event, they filed into the heavily secured event that was under the watchful eye of multiple officers who were at the scene, when they heard familiar voices that spoke in support of Israel.“It was an attack that is...

Miami-Dade parents of young Israeli soldier send off son to fight in war

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

The sisters and loved ones of a young soldier were seen in a video thrilled after he completed a long march as he wrapped up his basic training.7News is protecting the identity of the 20-year-old raised in Miami-Dade County because he has headed to fight in Israel.“He is and has always been the kind of kid who says ‘I’m here to help others who can’t help themselves,'” said the soldier’s father, Jeff Levin. The Israeli soldier is walking into the aftermath of an operation that left so far left nearly 1,000 killed on the Israeli side and hundreds killed in Gaza, with scores taken hostage.  The Michael Krop Senior High School graduate left South Florida to move to Israel right after graduation and joined the military.“I was really proud,” said the father. “It spoke of a commitment to something much larger than him.”Levin’s son was home in Florida when the news broke Saturday morning and his father knew he’d have to go back....

Budget 2024 : les stratégies des députés pour peser

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

Alors que l’examen du budget 2024 démarre ce mardi à l’Assemblée, les députés connaissent déjà la fin du film : l’utilisation par le gouvernement de l’article 49.3 de la Constitution, afin d’assurer l’adoption de ce texte éminemment politique, faute de majorité absolue.Alors les députés se lancent-ils dans des semaines de débat pour rien ? Pas vraiment, pour les plus pugnaces : “Non, on n’a pas la main. Est-ce qu’on doit démissionner tout de suite ? Je ne crois pas”, lance la socialiste Christine Pirès-Beaune. La spécialiste des deniers publics compte “mettre la pression” sur le banc des ministres, qui auront le pouvoir de faire directement le tri dans les amendements. “Qu’ils assument leurs choix devant les Français et qu’ils en subissent les conséquences”, menace-t-elle, forte d’une cinquantaine d’amendements déposés en son nom.Dégainer vite et fortD’ailleurs, si la motivation des parlementaires se mesure au nombre de leurs propositions, le cru 2024 s’annonce exceptionnel ave...

Graham: Leaderless Congress flounders amid Israeli-Hamas war

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

When reports of kidnapped women and murdered children began pouring in Saturday from the massive Hamas attack on Israel, the response in Washington was to convene the “Gang of Eight.” Those are the eight key congressional leaders charged with overseeing military intelligence, and they are usually the first people briefed in such a crisis.Only thanks to House Democrats, it is now the gang of seven. The speaker’s chair is empty, vacated by a vote of all 208 members of the House Democratic Caucus in support of Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, and seven fringe MAGA Republicans.Unlike a typical leadership battle, Democrats weren’t backing an alternative candidate to take control. They didn’t even offer a leadership plan. Their only goal was to create chaos and promote GOP infighting while shutting down the House.The Democrats’ plan worked. There is plenty of chaos in Washington today.Unfortunately, there is far worse in Israel, and thanks to the Democrats’ success, a leaderless Congress is po...

Boston Asian American Film Festival returns with something extra

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

As Boston’s 15th Asian American Film Festival begins Thursday, something different is in the works.“This year we’re showing a pre-national release event,” explained BAAFF Director Susan Chinsen. “Because it’s actually 15 years for BAAFF, we’ve selected Jeff Yang’s book ‘The Golden Screen,’ an anthology on Asian American cinema, in conversation with the Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña.“The book doesn’t come out until Oct. 24 but we have the publisher’s permission to have it available on Oct. 12.”Chelsea Vuong, Miss Massachusetts, emcees this special night.“This book spotlights Asian American cinema from the ’50s-60s and on,” Chinsen noted.  “Jeff has got these amazing conversations between filmmakers and people like John Cho and Michelle Yeoh who have been making a big impact.”This BAAFF presents six feature film presentations, every one with a live filmmaker Q&A from October 13 – 15, and six virtual on demand Shorts programs, including the popular Queer...

Creativity and 3-point shooting will be key for Chicago Bulls to kickstart the offense

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

Midway through the first quarter of Sunday’s preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks, guard Zach LaVine glanced up at the scoreboard, then turned to teammate Coby White.“It’s the first quarter,” LaVine said to his teammate. “And we’re shooting more 3s than we did in the first half of the game (last year).”The Bulls took 35 shots from 3-point range Sunday — including 16 attempts by the starting unit — to make a sizable leap from last year’s average of 28.9 attempts.It’s hard to draw strong conclusions from a preseason outing, in which players like LaVine had fewer than 18 minutes. But it provided a rough draft for the Bulls as they attempt to jump-start their offense this season by breaking away from the timidity that has defined them behind the arc.White hopes the Bulls will push their 3-point attempts average closer to 40 this season to keep pace with Eastern Conference foes like the Bucks and Boston Ce...

Orioles’ breakthrough 2023 campaign ends with postseason sweep after 7-1 loss to Rangers in Game 3 of ALDS

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

A defining feature of the 2023 Orioles was their American League-record streak without being swept. When they pick it up in 2024, it will have an asterisk next to it.The Orioles on Tuesday night were swept out of the postseason, falling 7-1 to the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the AL Division Series.Baltimore entered Globe Life Field with the daunting task of needing to win three straight games to advance. But the Rangers barely let that possibility linger.Texas’ powerful and patient offense did to Dean Kremer what it did to Grayson Rodriguez in Game 2, scoring five runs in the second inning to end his first postseason start early. Unlike Sunday, though, Baltimore’s bats couldn’t muster a comeback, plating just one run off Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi and his bullpen.Game 1 at Camden Yards was a one-run loss the Orioles easily could’ve won, but the Rangers proved they were the better team in Games 2 and 3 — both feeling like blowouts throughout. Balti...

Elevating the chocolate chip cookie

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

This is no ordinary chocolate chip cookie. While it has all the luscious aspects of a traditional chewy Toll House-style cookie, this cookie notches it up to another level with roasted almond butter, chunky dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt.Almond butter does wondrous things to the cookie. It’s not as pronounced in flavor as peanut butter, which (in my opinion) easily overwhelms the flavor of a cookie. Almond butter is stealthier; it adds a mellow, toasty, golden-buttery backdrop to the dough.Meanwhile, chunks of dark chocolate stud the cookie, replacing the go-to chocolate chip. Many chocolate chips read “sweet” more than “chocolate.” By chopping up a quality bar of dark chocolate, the overkill of sweetness is avoided, while the flavor of the chocolate shines through. Not only that, but when you chop a bar, you will be left with a pile of chocolate shards and dust. Be sure to sweep all those little bits into the batter along with the chunks to infuse it with more chocolate....

Curried Coconut Beef delicious & comforting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:14 GMT

Fragrant spices add great flavor to this easy beef curry dinner. The combination of tender beef, diced tomatoes and coconut milk creates a delicious and comforting meal. It’s served over basmati rice. This is a type of long-grain aromatic white rice. Happily, it’s available in a microwave version, which means you can make the side dish in minutes and there’s no pot to wash.A hint about the curry powder for this dish. The curry powder sold in supermarkets is a blend of about 15 herbs, spices and seeds. This type of powder loses its flavor quickly. If you have curry powder that is more than 6 months old, buy a new one. It will add more flavor to the dish.You can use 4 crushed garlic cloves instead of 2 teaspoons minced garlic.You can use chopped sweet onion instead of frozen chopped onion.A quick way to defrost the peas and onion is to place them in a sieve and run hot tap water over them.Brown rice can be used instead of basmati.TAG GOES HERECurried Coconut BeefINGREDIENTS3/4 pound g...