Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred launched a $3.2 million investment in more than 35 local organizations. This inaugural round of grants supports groundbreaking programs that foster allyship, promote education, connect people of all faiths, and strengthen security at Jewish institutions. According to the Anti-Defamation League, Palm […]

Temple Judea was blessed to gather its most cherished congregants for a special 85+ Shabbat celebration, designed with love and understanding for the wisest community members.       Recognizing that evening driving can be challenging, the service took place earlier in the day and was followed by a complimentary lunch, creating a warm and accessible environment […]

The Singles Scene Column© Find Your Perfect Fit       “’Cause every girl crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man” – ZZ Top       As October begins, witness wardrobe changes and cooler weather, signaling the best time of the year has arrived (and so have you). Sweaters, boots, and extra cuddles resurface as requirements of Fall, while […]

What Women Wish Men Knew       A young husband recently sighed to me, “Rabbi, I thought marriage was supposed to make me happy.” His wife quickly shot back, “And I thought he was going to complete me.” There it was, the universal misunderstanding. We all expect marriage to be the magic medicine that finally fixes […]

Emily Grabelsky with Mordukh Ostrovsky and his aide       Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service brought together more than 75 Holocaust survivors from Palm Beach County for a High Holy Day Celebration at Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres. About 130 attendees (including family members and aides) attended the event, where guests shared a festive […]

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently celebrated the bris of the great-grandson of Hans Homburger, a Kindertransport survivor. The baby is the grandson of Wayne and Linda Posner, and his bris was not only a family simcha but a testament to the eternal miracle of Jewish survival.       In 1937, as the shadow of the […]

LA Executive Vice President Heather Greenhill Stohlman The Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County has announced the installation of its 2025–2026 Board of Directors during a packed event held last month at the Historic Palm Beach County Courthouse.       Gary Lesser, managing partner of Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, was sworn in as president […]

Photo by Lila Photo Jewish educator, cantor, and recording artist Abbie Strauss has been inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy, a powerful affirmation of her decades-long commitment to uplifting Jewish life and spiritual connection through music.       Strauss is also celebrating a major milestone as her music and band are being featured nationwide on JLTV […]

Mishpacha, a volunteer-powered support network dedicated to providing emotional, spiritual, and practical care for Jewish individuals of all ages, officially launched in Palm Beach Gardens last month. The event was filled with warmth, connection, and an inspiring sense of community.       Rooted in compassion, Mishpacha (which means family in Hebrew) exists to ensure that no […]