Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is inviting thousands of people across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast to help set a community record on Friday, November 6, by participating in Shabbat Across the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, an unprecedented effort to create the community’s largest shared Shabbat experience. Shabbat Across invites individuals, families, […]

Alpert Jewish Family Service recently opened the Neil S. Hirsch TMS Center in West Palm Beach, expanding access to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for adults with depression, depression with anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) whose symptoms have not adequately improved with standard treatments such as medication and psychotherapy. TMS […]

Temple Beth Am has welcomed Jessy Wald as its new cantorial soloist. Jessy brings a beautiful voice, years of experience, formal musical training, and a deep love of Jewish prayer. Jessy holds a master’s degree in music, but her connection to the bimah began long before graduate school. She has helped lead services since her […]

By Rabbi Dovid Vigler This summer, two ghosts from Israel’s past suddenly rose from their resting places. The first came home from Lebanon. For 44 years, Sergeant First Class Yehuda Katz had been missing since the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in 1982. His parents died without knowing where their son lay, yet Israel never stopped […]

Rebbetzin Sara Krinsky recently hosted an event in honor of her birthday. The evening opened with an elegant table, good drinks, and camaraderie. Rebbetzin Krinsky shared thoughts on emunah and the power of shifting our perspective and approach to deeper faith no matter what lies ahead. Several women shared reflections and experiences, each adding her […]

Beth El Center for Jewish Life has launched free religious school, offering classes for students in pre-K through 12th grade. The program will give children and teens opportunities to explore Jewish traditions, strengthen their Jewish identity, and build friendships within the community. In addition to its free religious school, Beth El will offer a satellite […]

Holocaust survivors from across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties gathered for a High Holy Day celebration hosted by Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service. Nearly 100 attendees gathered in Greenacres for a festive Rosh Hashanah meal, live music, dancing, and an opportunity to connect and socialize. Each attendee also went home […]

Revamped program builds upon former ACE program with new courses, flexible registration options, and dedicated participant lounge The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is proud to announce the launch of the Mandel JCC Academy of Jewish Lifelong Learning, a refreshed version of the adult education program formerly known as ACE. For years, ACE provided […]

From addressing food insecurity and supporting local students to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the Dorothy & Sidney Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is inviting the community to make an impact through its 2026–2027 calendar of signature volunteer opportunities. New this year, Turkey, Traditions & Tikkun Olam […]

JARC Florida, a Boca Raton-based nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, has named Ward Childs chief operating officer. Childs brings more than three decades of leadership experience managing complex operations and building high-performing teams. Throughout his career, Childs has developed a reputation […]