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URL:https://www.columbiajewish.org/events/history-of-jews-in-florida/
SUMMARY:History of Jews in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an exhilarating and surprising overview&nbsp\;of the hist
 ory of Jews in Florida.\nPresented by Marcia Jo Zerivitz\, the Founding Ex
 ecutive Director&nbsp\;of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU\n\nThis history
  of the Jews of Florida from colonial times to the present is a sweeping t
 apestry of voices spanning centuries. Despite not being officially allowed
  to live in Florida until 1763\, Jewish immigrants escaping expulsions and
  exclusions were among the earliest settlers. They have been integral to e
 very area of Florida’s growth\, from tilling the land and developing ear
 ly communities to boosting tourism and ultimately pushing mankind into spa
 ce.\n\nThe Sunshine State’s Jews\, working for common good\, have been O
 lympians\, Nobel Prize winners\, computer pioneers\, educators\, politicia
 ns\, leaders in business and the arts and more\, while maintaining their h
 eritage to help ensure Jewish continuity for future generations. Today\, F
 lorida has the third largest population in the nation and the third larges
 t Jewish community.\n\nPlease register in advance to receive Zoom link.\n\
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