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In today's newsletter:

  • How Miami’s Jewish community is turning grief into Hanukkah resolve
  • What PortMiami’s record-breaking year means for Miami jobs and tourism
  • How Miami Beach is responding to Australia’s deadly Hanukkah attack

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📰 News we're reading

1. Miami Jewish community mourns mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Australia (miamiherald.com) — Miami’s Jewish community is responding to the deadly Hanukkah shooting in Australia with renewed resolve, holding public menorah lightings on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach and at Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables. Local rabbis are urging residents to attend, emphasizing Jewish visibility, courage, and community solidarity in the face of rising antisemitism.
   

2. PortMiami announces banner year for cruise passengers and cargo (communitynewspapers.com) — PortMiami just reported a record 8.56 million cruise passengers and continued cargo growth, reinforcing its role as a major economic engine for Miami-Dade. With billions flowing into the local economy, new ships arriving through 2026, and yard upgrades underway, residents can expect more tourism, trade activity, and port-related jobs tied directly to Miami’s future.
   

3. Florida residents heartbroken, outraged by deadly attack on Australia's Jewish community Hanukkah celebration (cbsnews.com) — Miami Beach police and Miami-Dade leaders are boosting visible security at synagogues, schools, and other key sites after a deadly Hanukkah attack on Australia’s Jewish community. Officials stress there are no credible local threats but urge vigilance, share emergency and non-emergency contacts, and publicly affirm support for Miami-Dade’s large Jewish community during the holiday.
   

4. Caribbean Resilience: Jamaica and Haiti Vow Recovery After Hurricane Melissa (sflcn.com) — A major Caribbean tourism fundraiser just wrapped up in Miami, where Jamaica’s tourism minister and Haitian officials urged support and scientific planning after Hurricane Melissa’s massive damage. Held at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel, the event drew regional leaders, musicians, and donors, with proceeds going to tourism workers in Jamaica and Haiti hit hard by the storm.
   

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