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Dan Kaskel

President, Boca Raton Synagogue

Apr 22, 2025, 11:03 PM

American Jews, Welcome to the World Zionist Congress Elections

Theodor Herzl, founder of the World Zionist Congress

Be part of influencing policies and funding for Jews in Israel, America and globally. Your voice matters. Vote today. There was a time when we were homeless. Yes, we had a homeland. For more than 3,000 years we’ve had a...

Apr 22, 2021, 9:00 AM

One Family

Ezra and Shua - A Yom HaZikaron Story When they first crossed paths, Ezra Halevy was 19 and Yeshua (“Shua”) Schwartz was 20. They are both in Hativat HaTzanchanim, the Paratroopers Brigade of the IDF. Ezra was born in Rehovot. As...

Aug 20, 2020, 9:52 AM

Renewing Synagogue Membership During Covid

It's an Imperative Mid-August is a spirited time on the Jewish calendar. We are somewhere in or welcoming Elul, ushering in a New Year brimming with endless possibilities and enthusiasm. And during a typical year this is the time we...

Dec 25, 2018, 10:28 AM

Cesar Kaskel, the Jews and President Lincoln

Our magnificent, diverse world is comprised of 7.7 billion people, residing in nearly 200 countries. The world’s Jewish population is approximately 14 million, with 86% of the world’s Jews living in Israel and the US, 8.1% in France (at...

Dec 19, 2018, 8:25 AM

UN’s Tragic Blunder

On December 6, 2018, the UN failed to approve a resolution condemning Hamas. This email was sent to every UN representative who voted against the resolution or abstained Dear Ambassador, Amiad should be a name forever etched in your memory. On December...

Nov 14, 2018, 7:14 PM

Anti-Semitic (Con)Artist Banksy to Exhibit during Art Basel Miami Beach

We may not know the true identity of the cagey artist dubbed “Banksy,” but what do we know with certainty? We know that he’s an Anti-Semite who infuses anti-Jewish, anti-Israel themes in his craft. Most people, other than aesthetes or...

Oct 30, 2018, 3:43 AM

(Not just another) open letter to Roger Waters

The anti-Semitic rhetoric and fallacies of BDS must end. Dear Mr. Waters: You have sadly been duped by the dubious Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (“BDS”) against Israel. The BDS enterprise masquerades as a peaceful movement with the goal of securing...

Oct 16, 2018, 7:09 PM

Remembering Ari Fuld H”YD

How will we continue his legacy?

About Me

Dan Kaskel has resided in Boca Raton, Florida since 1999. He is an active member of the South Florida Jewish community where he is President of the Boca Raton Synagogue. He is a senior partner in a mid-size law firm and serves on several Jewish and law related boards. In 2020 Dan was a candidate for the 38th World Zionist Congress on the Herut slate, and in 2025 Dan is the Herut Slate Leader for the 39th WZC.

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