Lawmakers in Tallahassee are considering new legislation aimed at addressing a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents across Florida — a move local faith leaders said is urgently needed.
Senior Reporter Emily Young reports on a proposed antisemitism task force:
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In 2023, the Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Coral was targeted when bricks were thrown at the building while people were inside. The incident rattled the local Jewish community and raised concerns about safety at houses of worship.
Just last year, a man was charged with intentionally setting fire to Chabad of Charlotte County only days before Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The timing of the alleged arson intensified fears among congregants preparing for one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar…