Madeleine Cody       Madeleine Cody is becoming a Bat Mitzvah on January 24. Madeleine is so much more than an honor roll seventh grade student at BAK, an accomplished thespian and vocalist, or a Junior Olympics finalist in swimming. She is light, love, and kindness, and brightens any room when she walks into it. She […]

At a recent JKidz party, the room was transformed with glow-in-the-dark decorations and disco lights. Kids headed first to the glow face-painting table, where everyone picked out their own designs and instantly lit up under the blacklight. At the Havdalah craft station, they decorated their own velvet-art creations — a calm and focused moment in […]

A recent Mom, Dad & Me gathering took place outdoors in the shul garden, creating a natural backdrop for a morning filled with family, connection, and early Jewish experiences.       One of the highlights was a parachute activity, where little hands helped bounce “apples” that had “fallen from the tree.” Participants also incorporated sensory play […]

Let me start by stating very clearly that my Jewish students, grade three through high school, have totally influenced my biased opinion in this article.       I also want to state that in no way am I a better teacher than anyone else. It’s the way we tackle Jewish issues that differentiates us.       I […]

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., […]

Estate planning is not only about how much each child receives — it is also about when and how they receive their inheritance. The timing and structure of distributions can make a significant difference in how effectively those funds support your children.             For a financially responsible adult child, a lump sum distribution may be […]

AI In Personal Finance: The Promise And The Limits Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio. Welcome to the age of artificial intelligence (AI) in […]

The Singles Scene Column© Preparation For Bliss In 2026. “You can’t create directions of where you want to go, unless you know where you are starting from.” ~~Mel Robbins       Happy New Year to our clients, couples, and readers. Together, let’s make this year the best year of your life. As always, do share this […]

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service has announced an expansion of its acclaimed Relationships & Decisions teen education program, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Palm Beach County Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. The funding will enable Alpert JFS to deepen its investment in […]

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and its Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center launched the holiday season with an inspiring display of generosity during their annual 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving initiative. This year’s Thanksgiving food drive showcased the strength of our community coming together to support families in need.       The effort featured two […]