This article was written by Rabbi Alan Bell on June 18 from Israel.       My wife, Susan, and I traveled to Israel on June 8 to attend the wedding of an Israel Defense Forces soldier whom we befriended and to show our support for our relatives in the States and in our homeland. During our […]

CTeen at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens had a special CPR training at its weekly gathering.       The meeting started with teens connecting over kosher pizza, Jewish educational games, and community service missions.       The teens then learned that, with the rapidly growing young families contingent in the community, we often found ourselves at services […]

It’s hard to ignore what we’re feeling these days.       From the streets of Paris to the campuses of New York, from government halls in London to protests that fill city squares around the world, the mask of civility has been torn away — and once again the Jewish people are being singled out, shouted […]

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service celebrated about 100 Holocaust survivors from Palm Beach County during the fifth annual Holocaust Survivor Day. The event, which featured lunch, a tribute ceremony, proclamation from the Palm Beach County Commission, music, and dancing, was held at Temple Shaarei Shalom in Boynton Beach.       Created in 2021 to […]

Does The 4% Rule Still Make Sense For Your Retirement? You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime. While this rule can be […]

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently hosted a special event focused on autism awareness, featuring Dr. Steven Shore of Adelphi University, who has autism himself. As an internationally recognized expert who has spoken in 58 countries, Dr. Shore delivered a moving and informative presentation to a capacity crowd.       Rabbi Vigler spoke about the challenges […]

The Zoe Loren Make A Difference Foundation has opened applications for its annual grant of up to $20,000 to a Palm Beach County 501 (c)(3) that provides opportunities in the arts for children in kindergarten through high school seniors from low-income backgrounds.       The mission of the Foundation is to enrich the lives of Palm […]

In a vibrant kickoff to the summer season, CYC, Chabad of Jupiter’s young couples group, hosted a memorable evening out, uniting young couples for a night of meaningful connection, elevated cuisine, and heartfelt inspiration.       Held at Malka in West Palm Beach, the event blended the best of community spirit with CYC’s focus on enriching […]

More than 70 professionals across various business industries and career stages gathered last month for Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Business & Professionals (B&P) Summer Networking Event in West Palm Beach.       The evening brought together a vibrant mix of professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. […]

If you haven’t yet heard the pop-pop-pop of a wiffle ball bouncing off a paddle, it’s only a matter of time. Pickleball — once a quiet pastime mostly enjoyed in retirement communities — has exploded into the mainstream and is now the fastest-growing sport in the United States for the third year in a row. […]