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Chabad of Singer Island, Juno Beach & The Beaches

1201 S. Harbor Drive, Singer Island

(347) 276-6985, http://www.jewishsingerisland.com

Friday Night Services

Welcome to our uplifting and interactive Friday Night Services.

5:45 p.m.

Shabbos Services

Uplifting and interactive Shabbat morning service followed by Kiddush Luncheon.

10 a.m., Shabbat Morning Services

10:30 a.m., Torah Reading & Sermon

12 p.m., Kiddush Luncheon

January 8

Mentch Club Social & Farbrengen

Steak, Bourbon & Cigars

7 p.m.

January 13

Jewish Women’s Circle – What’s Your Season? Color Palettes

6:30 p.m.

January 16

Friday Night LIVE! Wine Tasting – Shabbat in France

Enjoy our fun and delicious Shabbat Dinner Experiences.

5:45 p.m.

January 28

JLI Course: Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa

6:30 p.m.

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens

6100 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens

624-2223, http://www.jewishgardens.com

Morning Services

Sundays, 9 a.m.

Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Evening Services & Jewish Life 101

Monday to Thursday, 5 p.m.

Sundays

10 a.m., Hebrew School

Mondays

8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom

Tuesdays

8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom

11 a.m., Hebrew Literature

1 p.m., Ladies’ Mahjongg and Cards

6 p.m., CTeen

Wednesdays

8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom

12:30 p.m., Yiddish Club

1:45 p.m., Torah Studies

5:30 p.m., JewQ

Thursdays

8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom

4 p.m., Parsha Study

Fridays

8:30 a.m., Jewish Values Video

5:15 p.m., Friday Night Services w. Beer & Biltong (5:30 p.m., starting January 2)

Shabbos

9:30 a.m., Shabbos Service

11:15 a.m., Children’s Program

11:30 a.m., Rabbi Vigler’s Weekly Sermon

12:15 p.m., Community Kiddush Luncheon

December

Miles of Smiles—Children of Special Needs

Sunday, December 21

Special Hearts Kids’ Club

Join our Mishpacha & Hebrew School collaboration where Hebrew School students and children with special needs come together for inclusive meaningful connection, fun, and learning through shared activities. Meanwhile, parents enjoy time to relax, connect, and support one another.

Women’s Circle Farbrengen

Monday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Monthly Birthday Celebration

Gather with the LiLi ladies in this monthly social as we celebrate the birthdays of the month! At Chabad we are a family who is there for each other through life’s ups and downs. Birthdays are deeply significant—the day G-d decided the world needed you. Grab a seat, enjoy cake and L’chaim as we honor our women!

Men’s Club Farbrengen

Tuesday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrating Our Members’ Birthdays

Join us for our monthly Men’s Club Farbrengen as we come together in brotherhood to celebrate this month’s birthday honorees! Share in warm camaraderie, inspiring stories, and joyful toasts as we mark another year of life’s blessings. A meaningful evening of connection and celebration awaits!

Matt & Yael Trusch

Shabbos, December 26 and 27

Friday Night LIVE Shabbaton

Matt & Yael Trusch’s love story spans continents and cultures. Matt, a Chinese TV star from Houston, discovered his Jewish roots through a chance encounter with a Chabad rabbi in Shanghai. Yael, a Wall Street analyst from Puerto Rico, left finance to embrace Torah and Shabbat. Together, they inspire Jews everywhere through their journey of identity, purpose, and faith.

January

Rivka Ravitz

Monday, January 5 at 7 p.m.

ChangeMakers

Rivka Ravitz, a trailblazing Haredi mother of 12, has been a powerhouse in Israeli politics since 1999, serving as chief of staff to President Reuven Rivlin. In 2024, she took on a new challenge as Chief of Staff to Beit Shemesh’s mayor, Shmuel Greenberg — balancing faith, family, and leadership with grace.

Ladies’ Lunch & Learn

Thursday, January 8 at 12 p.m.

Food & Faith

We often eat to soothe anxiety, not just hunger—making healthy habits hard to keep. Is there a deeper solution? This lesson explores the spiritual meaning of food, reframing eating as a mindful act that nourishes both body and soul, helping us find balance, purpose, and a more meaningful relationship with food.

Shul Orientation Seminar

4 Thursdays at 11 a.m., Starting January 8

SOS

This seminar is designed to make you feel comfortable in the Shul environment, teaching you everything you need to know about the Shul customs, rituals and prayers. This seminar will also include orientation in the most important and popular parts of the Shabbos morning service, allowing you to become fluent without even learning Hebrew!

Young Families First Fridays

Friday, January 9

Monthly Young Families Shabbos Social

Be a part of our growing community of young Jewish families with traditional songs, great food, interactive services and exciting Shabbos games engaging for everyone.

Ladies’ Champagne Brunch Fashion Show

Sunday, January 11 at 1 p.m.

A Celebration of Jewish Women in Style

Join us for an exclusive women-only afternoon where fashion meets fine dining—with a Jewish Soul. Sip champagne, savor gourmet cuisine, and enjoy a runway of top designer looks, all in a warm, sophisticated setting that celebrates Jewish femininity, style, and connection.

Mishpacha’s L’Chaim Happy Hour

Tuesday, January 13 at 5 p.m.

Celebrating Life, Love & Laughter in Good Company

Looking to connect with new friends or perhaps meet your Bashert? Join us for an exclusive happy hour event for single seniors 65+— enjoy l’chaims, hors d’oeuvres, and great company!

Bereavement Group

Wednesday, January 14 and 28 at 3:15 p.m.

Ensuring that no one grieves alone

Sadly, death is a part of life that we cannot ignore. As a community, we are grateful to have each other for support during difficult times.

Bas Mitzvah Club

Thursday, January 15

A joyful space where tween girls connect, laugh, and grow together. Through fun activities and meaningful conversations, they build pride in being a Jewish woman—learning, creating, and bonding in a way that’s warm, real, and unforgettable.

Men’s Club Farbrengen

Wednesday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrating Our Members’ Birthdays

Laibl Wolfe

Shabbos, January 16 to 17

Friday Night LIVE Shabbaton

Dr. Laibl Wolf blends ancient Kabbalistic wisdom with modern psychology. A bestselling author and pioneering teacher of spiritual mindfulness, he’s an internationally acclaimed speaker and founder of Spirit grow, Australia’s innovative Jewish wellness center.

Women’s Tehillim Group

Shabbos, January 17 after Kiddush Luncheon

The power of women’s prayer is legendary in our tradition, particularly when they recite the Psalms of King David on the last Shabbos of the Jewish Month.

Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa

Tuesday, January 27 at 3:30 p.m.

What Jews Asked, How Rabbis Answered, and the Stories Their Letters Tell

Listen to questions your ancestors asked across history as they paid taxes, married, fled war, and celebrated Pesach in secret. What do their questions reveal about how they lived? Join this six-session course exploring rabbinic responsa and discover tools for living timeless values today. CLE Accredited

Temple Beth David

4657 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens

694-2350, http://www.templebethdavidfl.org

Daily Minyan Services, Monday to Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. via Zoom.

Shabbat Services are offered in-person and virtually. Please visit our website for more information.

Canasta, Tuesdays at 1 p.m.; all levels welcome. RSVP required; $5 per person.

Mahjongg, Wednesdays at 2 p.m.; all levels welcome. RSVP required; $5 per person.

Monday, December 15, 7 p.m., Men’s Club Latkes & Libations; registration required

Thursday, December 18, 10 a.m., Sisterhood Book Club

Friday, December 19, 5:45 p.m., Hanukkah Dinner; registration is required

6:30 p.m., Shabbat Services

Saturday, December 20, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Services

Sunday, December 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bikkur Cholim Workshop; registration is requested

Wednesday, December 24, 5:30 p.m., Chinese Dinner & Movie; registration required

Friday, December 26, 6:30 p.m., Shabbat Services

Saturday, December 27, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Services

Friday, January 2, 6:30 p.m., Shabbat Services

Saturday, January 3, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Services

Wednesday, January 7, 2:30 p.m., Caregiver Café; Zoom support group for those caring for their loved ones. Please contact the temple office for the zoom link.

Friday, January 9, 6:30 p.m., Shabbat Services

Saturday, January 10, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Services

Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m., Yiddish Film Festival Night; RSVP requested

Friday, January 16, 6 p.m., Happy Hour (Adults Only)

6 to 7:30 p.m., Shabbat Kids Club

6:30 p.m., Shabbat Services

Saturday, January 17, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Services

Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m., Adult Ed Series; 1 of 4 Before There Was Israel: Other Promised Jewish Homelands

Friday, January 23, 5:45 p.m., Congregational Dinner; RSVP required

6:30 p.m., Shabbat Services

Saturday, January 24, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Services

Monday, January 26, 10 a.m., Melton Adult Education; registration required

Thursday, January 29, 7 p.m., Adult Ed Series; 2 of 4 Before There Was Israel: Other Promised Jewish Homelands

Friday, January 30, 6:30 p.m., Shabbat Services; Pink Shabbat; all are encouraged to wear Pink

Saturday, January 31, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Services

7 p.m., 50th Anniversary Celebration Party; RSVP required; please contact the temple office for more information.

Temple Beth El

2815 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach

833-0339, [email protected]

Temple Beth El Women’s League Challah, Pickles … and More!

Tuesday, December 16

4 to 6 p.m.

Registration Link: http://www.bethelwpb.com/form/challah

Class with Rabbi Alan Bell: The Jewish Experience in America

Wednesday, December 17

10 to 11 a.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/form/learning

Temple Beth El Centennial Celebration Kick-Off featuring Matisyahu

Thursday, December 18

6 to 9 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/100/matisyahu

Friday Night Happenings

Friday, December 19

5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/fridaynight

Temple Beth El Centennial Celebration Community Concert featuring The Maccabeats

Thursday, December 25

4 to 8 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/100/maccabeats

Friday Night Happenings

Friday, January 2

5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/fridaynight

Class with Rabbi Alan Bell: The Jewish Experience in America

Wednesday, January 7

10 to 11 a.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/form/learning

Temple Beth El Women’s League Book Club

Wednesday, January 7

2 to 4 p.m.

Contact: [email protected]

Temple Beth El YjPN Game Night

Thursday, January 8

7 to 9 p.m.

Contact: [email protected]

Friday Night Happenings

Friday, January 9

5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/fridaynight

Temple Beth El Sisterhood Shabbat

Saturday, January 10

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact: [email protected]

Temple Beth El Casino Night

Saturday, January 10

5:30 to 10 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/casinonight

Temple Beth El Women’s League Torah Fund Luncheon

Sunday, January 11

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Contact: [email protected]

Class with Rabbi Alan Bell: The Jewish Experience in America

Wednesday, January 14

10 to 11 a.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/form/learning

Friday Night Happenings: Dr. Stephen Berk

Friday, January 16

5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/fridaynight

Temple Beth El Centennial Celebration Brunch honoring Past Presidents

Sunday, January 18

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/100

Lunch and Learn with Ariane Csonka-Comstock

Tuesday, January 20

12 to 2 p.m.

Contact: [email protected]

Class with Rabbi Alan Bell: The Meaning in the Midrash

Wednesday, January 21

10 to 11 a.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/form/learning

Temple Beth El Women’s League Challah, Pickles … and More!

Thursday, January 22

4 to 6 p.m.

Registration Link: http://www.bethelwpb.com/form/challah

Temple Beth El YjPN Happy Hour

Thursday, January 22

7 to 9 p.m.

Contact: [email protected]

Friday Night Happenings: Rabbi-Cantor Sam Cohen

Friday, January 23

5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/fridaynight

Class with Rabbi Alan Bell: The Meaning in the Midrash

Wednesday, January 28

10 to 11 a.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/form/learning

Friday Night Happenings

Friday, January 30

5:15 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information: http://www.bethelwpb.com/fridaynight

Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach

190 North County Road, Palm Beach

832-0804, [email protected]

Celebrate Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach

Friday Night Services at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Shabbat Oneg, Shabbat Bar or Shabbat Dinner.

Saturday Morning services at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Kiddush Luncheon.

Services are led by Rabbi Michael Resnick and Cantor Meir Finkelstein, accompanied by Claudio Waisgluss.

Minyan

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Complimentary Breakfast. All are welcome.

Rabbi’s Round Table

Monday mornings at 11 a.m., via Zoom. Join the rabbi for a spirited and informational class about the teachings of the Torah.

Support Groups

For more information, please call the Temple Office at 561.832.0804

Caregivers Support Group via Zoom

10 a.m. on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month

Bereavement Support Group via Zoom

1 p.m., on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, December 17

Adult Education

Our adult education series continues with Esther Zaretsky presenting at 10 a.m., the “Courtroom Trials in Jewish History.” This will be followed by a light snack and then Rabbi Joel Levinson presenting at 11:30 a.m. Rabbi Levinson’s topic this week will be: The laws of kashrut are enumerated in our Torah, yet they hardly scratch the surface of how kashrut is observed. Take a closer look at this complicated set of rules.

Thursday, December 18

Women’s League Book Club

Join our Women’s League to discuss the book Bessie: A Novel by Linda Kass. This is the fictional story of Bess Meyerson who rose up from her early life in the Bronx during the 1940s to become the first Jewish Miss America. All are welcome to attend.

Saturday, December 20

Hanukkah Karaoke and Dinner

Come out and sing the night away! Beginning at 6 p.m., this year’s Hanukkah party will include festive karaoke, an adult mixology class, kids’ korner, Hanukkah lighting and a complimentary dinner. This event is open to all ages in our community. Please contact the temple office for menu or to RSVP.

Wednesday, December 24

Dinner and Movie

Join us for our annual tradition of dinner and a movie at 6 p.m., on Christmas Eve. This year we will be showing two movies: “L.A. Confidential” for the adults and “Flow,” for the kids. Cost to be determined. Please call the temple office for more information or to RSVP.

Sunday, January 4

Movie Screening – Centered: Joe Lieberman

An inspiring documentary that chronicles the life of one of America’s most courageous and consequential political leaders. From his groundbreaking role as the first Jewish candidate on a major party’s presidential ticket to his fearless stands on issues that often defied party lines, “Centered” tells a story of conviction, resilience, and unwavering principle. This will be a free screening, and a light snack will be included. Please contact the temple office if you would like to attend.

Wednesday, January 7, 14 and 21

Adult Education

Our adult education series continues this month beginning at 10 a.m. and goes until 11 a.m. The first session is followed by a light snack and then a second session starts at 11:30 a.m. and goes until 12:30 p.m. Please call the temple office for information about who will be presenting this month, their topic, and to RSVP.

Thursday, January 8

Men’s Club

Our monthly Men’s Club meeting will be held at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend this free meeting.

Saturday, January 10

FYI Family Shabbat Service

Come and join other young families for this kid-friendly shabbat morning service. We are partnering with the Cox Science Center who will be bringing the “night dome” to exhibit the constellations and the service will be followed by a snack. Please RSVP to the temple office.

Thursday, January 15

WL Games and Lunch

Our women’s league will be offering a pop-up game day featuring an author discussion of Mah jongg at Mara’s by Debra Green followed by brunch games: Mah Jongg, Canasta, Scrabble, and Rummikub. All are welcome, please contact the temple office for more information.

Friday, January 23

Shabbat Dinner: Italian

Join us for our monthly Shabbat Dinner. This month we are featuring an Italian menu following our regular Friday night Shabbat service. Open to both members and non-members. For pricing, menu, and to RSVP please contact the temple office.

Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24

Guest Speaker Rabbi Matt Berkowitz

Rabbi Berkowitzis the Director of Israel Programs for The Jewish Theological Seminary of America and co-founder of Kol Ha-Ot, a Jerusalem-based venture devoted to exploring the arts and Jewish learning. For ten years (1999-2009), Matt served as the JTS Senior Rabbinic Fellow, organizing substantive adult learning throughout Florida and beyond. We welcome him as our Scholar in Residence for this weekend. Please contact the temple office if you would like to attend Shabbat Services when he will be speaking.

Tuesday, January 27

Women’s League Program

Join us at 1 p.m. as our Women’s League presents: Pathways to Judaism. This will be a panel discussion from three of our women’s league members who will share their deeply personal journeys to convert to Judaism. What motivated each our panelists to align with the Jewish people? What challenges have they encountered along the way? Given the rise of antisemitism, do they have any regrets? Our speakers have compelling stories to share. This is a free event open to the community.

Friday and Saturday, January 30 and 31

Guest Speaker Rabbi Paul Plotkin

Rabbi Paul Plotkin was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and has lived in South Florida for over 40 years. He served as a pulpit Rabbi for forty years and is the author of The Lord Is My Shepherd why Do I Still want? a book about healing after suffering personal loss. He has published articles in national magazines, hosted a cable TV show that appeared in ninety markets, and currently writes a blog. We welcome him to come and speak during our regular Shabbat Services. Please call the temple office to RSVP if you would like to attend.