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Los rebeldes hutíes, respaldados por Irán, planean intensificar sus acciones contra Israel atacando aviones de El Al y otras aéreolineas civiles israelíes, según informaron este viernes fuentes del grupo rebelde yemení al periódico libanés Al-Akhbar.

Desde el 18 de marzo, cuando las FDI reanudaron su ofensiva contra Hamás en la Franja de Gaza, los hutíes han lanzado 42 misiles balísticos y al menos 10 drones contra Israel.

El 4 de mayo, un misil impactó en el Aeropuerto Ben Gurión, lo que provocó que la mayoría de las aerolíneas extranjeras suspendieran sus vuelos a Israel y aumentó la dependencia de Israel de El Al y sus otras aerolíneas. Las FDI interceptaron el último misil hutí este jueves.

La nueva amenaza de los hutíes de atacar aviones civiles israelíes se produce después de que aviones de combate israelíes bombardearan el Aeropuerto Internacional de Saná, controlado por los hutíes, a principios de esta semana, tras semanas de ataques casi diarios con misiles balísticos contra Israel.

El ministro de Defensa, Israel Katz, afirmó que el avión atacado era el último avión restante operado por los hutíes, después de que otras seis aeronaves fueran destruidas en un ataque israelí anterior.

Desde entonces, los hutíes han afirmado que el avión atacado se utilizaba para realizar evacuaciones médicas a Jordania.

En represalia por el ataque, fuentes hutíes informaron a Al-Akhbar que “las próximas operaciones diferirán en cantidad y contenido de las operaciones anteriores” contra Israel, y que el grupo rebelde “añadirá aeronaves civiles pertenecientes a la entidad israelí a la lista de objetivos”.

No está claro si el grupo respaldado por Irán cuenta con las armas necesarias para cumplir su amenaza; sin embargo, en los últimos meses ha derribado al menos siete drones MQ-9 Reaper estadounidenses.

A principios de este mes, un portavoz del grupo afirmó a Newsweek que había obtenido “nuevas armas” capaces de imponer un “bloqueo aéreo” sobre Israel.

Gran parte del armamento de los hutíes parece provenir de su principal aliado, Irán. Muchas aerolíneas extranjeras suspendieron sus rutas a Israel a principios de este mes después de que un misil balístico disparado por los hutíes impactara dentro del Aeropuerto Internacional Ben Gurión, dejando a la mayoría de los israelíes dependientes de la aerolínea de bandera El Al, así como de las aerolíneas más pequeñas Arkia e Israir.

Los hutíes habían estado lanzando persistentes ataques con misiles y drones contra buques comerciales y militares en la región, en lo que los líderes del grupo han descrito como un esfuerzo para poner fin a la guerra de Israel contra Hamás en la Franja de Gaza, desencadenada por la masacre perpetrada por Hamás el 7 de octubre de 2023, que mató a unas 1200 personas y dejó a otras 251 como rehenes.

Desde noviembre de 2023 hasta enero de 2025, los hutíes atacaron más de 100 buques mercantes con misiles y drones, hundiendo dos de ellos y matando a cuatro marineros. Esto ha reducido considerablemente el flujo comercial a través del corredor del Mar Rojo, por el que se mueven anualmente mercancías por un billón de dólares.

Aunque los hutíes afirmaron atacar buques vinculados o de propiedad israelí, en realidad atacaron a muchos barcos sin vínculos con el Estado judío.

Los hutíes suspendieron sus ataques mediante un alto el fuego autoimpuesto hasta que Estados Unidos lanzó una ofensiva a gran escala contra los rebeldes a mediados de marzo.

Esos ataques, ordenados por Trump, fueron similares a los que la administración de su predecesor, Biden, llevó a cabo contra los hutíes en repetidas ocasiones.

Trump canceló la campaña a principios de mayo, afirmando que los hutíes se habían comprometido a dejar de atacar buques a lo largo de la vital ruta comercial mundial. El acuerdo no incluía ataques contra Israel.

January 2025

Dear Cuban Hebrew members:

My name is Josephine Casillas, I am a member of this synagogue since 2008. It is an honor to be the new Cuban Hebrew Congregation  of Miami,  Inc. President. I want to thank you, for the opportunity to serve as your new President of this beautiful Synagogue, I especially I want to thank our former Madam President, Ms. Becky Koprowski-Cohen for her hard work and support to this synagogue.

Becky was an example of our awakening and joyful reconnecting with one another. She revived spirits and increased our Shabbat attendance. The feedback we are receiving from attendees is that our services are thoughtful and inspiring, thank you to Rabbi Texton for his contribution to our spiritual life.

Our Social services and Worship continue to lead us through our current community congregations with excellent programs, speakers, sermons, events, workshops and reading assignments. Our congregation voted and elected me as the new Cuban Hebrew Congregation Inc. President, I want to thank you, for it. I am honored to serv this congregation with few but devoted members and friends who signed the petition and remind members of the importance of voting.

Our congregation, Last year, helped improve the lives of our community, and member of our congregation.

So, what are the new initiatives and future?

We are working on implementing new projects. Always with the community in mind, we are planning to join with other organizations to aid our elderly community, below are sample of future programs, projects.

· Work with USDA Department to provide food distribution to the community.

·  Housing, Rent, Immigration, Electricity social services Referrals

· Concerts, Cultures and Social Programs.

· Work with other organizations for innovative programs/projects for the Community.

· Rabbi Texon will continue work with Torah studies, and conversion classes.

· We will continue with City of Miami Beach events.

We will work on grants if available to hire a part-time specialist who will upgrade our website and social media platforms. to gain the attention of anyone looking for a spiritual home. We want our website to capture who we are and highlight everything we have to offer; we will reveal details soon.

With Hashem help, we are committed to meet the challenges of becoming more active community partners in social justice work, increasing our membership and therefore our income to meet our needs as well as continuing to improve our spiritual life, we need everyone to bring their energy, time, talents and ideas to help us on this journey.

Truthfully,

Josephine Casillas

President, 2025

Cuban Hebrew Congregation Inc.

 On Saturday December 18, 2021 we were very excited to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Cuban Hebrew Congregation / Temple Beth Shmuel in a magnificent Gala event. The evening started with champagne and hors d oeurves in the cocktail room. Our guests were invited to walk in to a red carpet timeline gallery of pictures and descriptions from where it all began. Beginning in Cuba and coming to Miami, the success of the years in-between to today’s 60 years of celebration. This included a beautiful homage to Ofelia Ruder, The Presidents’ Wall and the Honor Wall which included Rabbi Dow Rozencwaig, Jack Chester, Isaac & Nieves Olemberg, Oscar & Rosa Boruchin and Lorenzo & Lucy Rozencwaig.

The evening continued in the beautiful Olemberg Ballroom where homage was made to the families that were instrumental in keeping the doors open and growing the community for the past 60 years. We invited Mayor Daniella Levin Cava of Miami Dade County and commissioners, Ms. Kristen Castillo presented a Proclamation to the Cuban Hebrew Congregation in honor of 60 years. In addition a special award was given to Becky Kobrowski-Cohen for her valuable contributions to the community. We also invited Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach and commissioners  Vice Mayor David Richardson and commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez who presented a Proclamation naming Dec 18, 2021 Cuban Hebrew Congregation Day in honor of the 60thAnniversary. The following people were awarded appreciation certificates for their dedication to the community and to the Cuban Hebrew Congregation growth. The honorees are Avi Ashkenazi, Rosa Boruchin, Rachel Dubelman, Gaby Oleksnianski and Lucy Rozencwaig. A special award was given to Becky Kobrowski-Cohen in recognition for her vision and leadership that has helped the community and Cuban Hebrew Congregation.

After the presentations the party began with dinner, dancing, drinking and being entertained by the fabulous Melina Almodovar and her band. We were treated to a special rendition of Siboney by our own Baritone Rabbi Stephen Texon. Finishing the night we had a tribute to Cuba with Celia Cruz’s Life is a Carnival, maracas and Cuban coffee. If you were not dancing on the dance floor you were dancing in your chair.

We would like to thank all of you who have supported the Cuban Hebrew Congregation and the 60thAnniversary. This would not have been possible without you and our most generous sponsors; Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Olemberg, Brandon Insurance Company, Golden & Glaskow Attorney Firm, Ms. Rosa Boruchin, Ms. Lucy Rozencwaig, Cohen Family, Moncarz Family, Shaike Caterer, Bella Cuba Restaurant, Torah Treasure, Café La Llave, Cuban Cigars, Sentir Cubano, Goya, Little Habana Restaurant and Moises Bakery.

Due to the Covid restrictions and for the safety of our community we were only able to hold 100 guests seating. For all those who wanted to attend and were not able we thank you for your understanding and for your support as donations continue to come in. We will not be waiting another 10 years for our next celebration and we look forward to seeing you at our next cultural or social event.

The Jewish - Cuban community would like to thank the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach for their continued support.