GRAFFITI ARTISTS AND TEENS CALL FOR #DunkOnHate AT MIAMI HEAT MURAL

Credit: Luis Mendoza (Miami, FL– Sunday, April 18, 2021) — A massive graffiti art mural has appeared in the edgy Wynwood Walks neighborhood of Miami. Amidst Hip-Hop stylized palm trees and glowing embers, towers the statement, “WE LOVE THE HEAT. UNITED AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, RACISM & ALL HATE.” On Sunday, April 18th at 3pm in front […]

Pro-Israel groups team up with Miami Heat to combat antisemitism, racism

Those driving through the I-95 in Wynwood, Miami can find the graffiti mural, which will be up until April 16. The Jerusalem Post APRIL 4, 2021 Credit: Luis Mendoza Pro-Israel organizations StandWithUs and Artists 4 Israel have co-sponsored a mural that says “We love the Heat. United against antisemitism, racism & all hate,” according to […]

Mural embraces Miami Heat, displays unity against anti-Semitism

SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL By SERGIO CARMONA | APR 02, 2021 Credit: Luis Mendoza Motorists driving in or out of Miami via I-95 in Wynwood may notice an urban art graffiti mural that says, “We love the Heat. United against antisemitism, racism & all hate.” Artists 4 Israel and the Israel education organization StandWithUs co-sponsored […]

SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH COMMUNITY EMBRACES MIAMI HEAT & APOLOGETIC MEYERS LEONARD WITH STREET ART

Photo Credit: Luis Mendoza (Miami, FL) –– The Jewish community of South Florida is embracing both the Miami HEAT and basketball player Meyers Leonard following his apology and his efforts at making amends after using an antisemitic slur while publicly live-streaming a video game over Twitch. A massive street art mural says, “WE LOVE THE […]

NBA player put on leave after using anti-Jewish slur on video-game platform

Jewish News Syndicate “The words used by Meyers Leonard were wrong, and we will not tolerate hateful language from anyone associated with our franchise,” read a statement released by the Miami Heat. (March 10, 2021 / JNS) Miami Heat NBA basketball player Meyers Leonard was caught this week using an anti-Semitic slur on Twitch, a […]

StandWithUs to NBA and NBPA: Adopt IHRA in Wake of Meyers Leonard Antisemitic Slur

In the wake of Meyers Leonard’s recent antisemitic slur during an online gaming session, StandWithUs and its Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) sent the attached letter calling upon the NBA and the NBPA to use this opportunity to take the positive step of formally adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. […]

SWU Disappointed in Miami Heat Center Meyers Leonard’s Antisemitic Slur

StandWithUs is disappointed to learn that yet another celebrity has been caught using a vulgar antisemitic slur. Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard’s use of the word “k-ke” in a derogatory manner toward another player in an online game is wholly unacceptable. The worst part may be that he didn’t appear to know that the term […]

Bama student stands tall — but not alone — for Israel

Southern Jewish Life September 21, 2020 Richard Friedman  Rebecca Gilbert stands tall. For Israel. Against antisemitism. Engaging others. But the 21-year-old University of Alabama senior does not stand alone. That is because she is part of a U.S.-based organization, StandWithUs. The organization has developed a network of student leaders, including Rebecca, on college campuses throughout […]

Florida City Adopts Resolution Calling on FSU to Remove Student Senate President

Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler July 17, 2020 The city commission for the Miami-Dade County city Aventura adopted a resolution on July 16 urging Florida State University (FSU) to remove Student Senate President Ahmad Daraldik from his position. The resolution highlights Daraldik’s social media post using the words “stupid jew” and a website apparently belonging to […]

Truck bearing pro-Israel messages blocked during Day of Rage rally

South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona JUL 08, 2020 Pro-Palestinian protesters surround a truck carrying pro-Israel messages at a Day of Rage rally in Miami. Protesters attempted to block a truck that carried digital pro-Israel messages during a pro-Palestinian Day of Rage rally in Miami. The Israel education organization StandWithUs, in cooperation with the Iranian […]

Pro-Palestinians, pro-Israelis hold opposing demonstrations

San Diego Jewish World July 1, 2020 By Donald H. Harrison StandWithUs billboard truck in front of the Star of India on San Diego’s Embarcadero In contrast to the outreach program of the House of Israel, sometimes anti-Israel propaganda needs to be countered in real time.  Various pro-Palestinian groups, anticipating that Israel would move to […]

Anti-Semitic, anti-Israel groups to hold ‘Day of Rage’ rallies in US, worldwide

Jewish News Syndicate July 1, 2020 BY JACKSON RICHMAN In expectation of negative and perhaps even violent reactions to Israel’s plans to apply sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, the Jewish organization StandWithUs will be using truck ads with relevant messages to the issue. Credit: Courtesy. (July 1, 2020 / JNS) Anti-Semitic and anti-Israel […]

StandWithUs And IAJF Counter Anti-Israel Hate Groups With Truck Ads and Video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020 StandWithUs And IAJF Counter Anti-Israel Hate Groups With Truck Ads and Video (Los Angeles, CA — July 1, 2020) — StandWithUs (SWU), in cooperation with the Iranian American Jewish Federation (IAJF) are using truck ads to fight back against vicious anti-Israel and antisemitic hate groups holding rallies and “caravans” […]

Hollywood Girl Raises Support for Israel Through Bat Mitzvah Project

Sun Sentinel March 5, 2020 By Sergio Carmona Hadar Setton has taken her StandWithUs booth throughout South Florida. (Courtesy) For her bat mitzvah project, Hadar Setton of Hollywood wanted to do something of goodwill for Israel. The project has involved Hadar, 11, volunteering for StandWithUs, an international Israel education organization. Through this project, she has […]

For the 3,500 Teens at the Annual BBYO Convention, the World Needs Their Help

Jewish News Syndicate February 25, 2020 BY JAMES RUSSELL The Israeli delegation leads attendees in singing Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem, at BBYO International Convention in Dallas, Feburary 2020. Photo by Jason Dixson Photography. Global economies, issues and relationships are crucial, but climate change, emphasized participants and youth organizers, “is the issue of the time.” […]

South Florida college, high school students train to advocate for Israel

South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona August 23, 2019 StandWithUs’ 2019-20 Emerson Fellows include college students from South Florida. (StandWithUs/Courtesy) In early August, the Israel education organization StandWithUs hosted trainings in Los Angeles for selected North American college and high school students to prepare them to be pro-Israel advocates on their campuses for this 2019-20 […]

Jewish man shot outside Florida synagogue ‘making progress,’ police investigate incident

JNS/Jewish News Syndicate SHIRYN GHERMEZIAN 7/29/2019 A view of the Young Israel of Greater Miami. Credit: Google Maps Screenshot. A driver passing by the Young Israel of Greater Miami around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday night fired six shots at Yosef Lifshutz, 68, with four of them striking him the leg. A volunteer of Hatzalah, the […]

South Floridians Remember, Seek Justice 25 Years Following AMIA Bombing

South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona July 18, 2019 A candle lighting ceremony at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus in North Miami Beach commemorated the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the AMIA, the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Mike Stocker / South Florida Sun Sentinel) More than 700 people remembered and demanded […]