When a member of National Council of Jewish Women approached their executive board with an idea to promote bicycle safety, the board wanted to know more about the reason behind it. By the time Marsha Rickles finished her story, a community service project was born.       “I am a mother first. Everything else in my […]

Iryssa Jackowitz Temple Israel, West Palm Beach’s only Reform synagogue and the first Jewish organization established in Palm Beach County, has named Iryssa Jackowitz as its new Director of Experiences & Engagement and Becky Saka as its Marketing Director.       The appointments come during an exciting period of growth for Temple Israel, following its recent […]

A few weeks ago, my family and I spent some unforgettable time in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Like everyone else who visits, we were hoping to spot the Big Five. We certainly didn’t expect the safari to come to us.       One morning we opened the curtains, and for a few magical hours […]

Jewish community leaders from across Palm Beach County gathered last month at Temple Torat Emet in Boynton Beach for the 36th annual Israel Bonds Sermon Seminar, a longstanding tradition that helps local rabbis prepare for the High Holy Days and engage their congregations in conversations about Israel.       Hosted in partnership with the Palm Beach […]

Gary Cadwallader and Rebecca Bender For Palm Beach Dramaworks’ education department, the start of the school year means just one thing: time for the One Humanity Tour to hit the road.       The One Humanity Tour is a professional touring program of three plays — Live to Tell, Swagger, and Hungry Ghosts — all commissioned […]

Alpert Jewish Family Service recently hosted a Back-to-School Giveaway at its West Palm Beach office, providing free backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms to approximately 35 students and their families from across Palm Beach County. The kids are all part of the nonprofit’s Mentoring 4 Kids (M4K) program.       Mentoring 4 Kids matches children ages 6 […]

Temple Beth El will host a culturally immersive experience featuring four-time Grammy-Award winning artist Tomasito Cruz at the Beth El Center for Jewish Life in West Palm Beach on October 11, 6-10 p.m.       Prepare to be transported to the vibrant atmosphere of Havana for an evening of fun, food, and a musical performance by […]

Volunteers from TJ Palm Beach Gardens regularly serve the unhoused community of Palm Beach County, ensuring dozens of people at The Lords Place in West Palm Beach have a hot meal. The Lord’s Place’s Cafe Joshua offers meals in a style that preserves the dignity of its guests. The Lord’s Place also offers job training […]

Recent headlines have shaken our community, reminding us that child sexual abuse is not a distant threat — it happens in every neighborhood, every community, and far too often at the hands of those we know and trust. Family members, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, faith leaders, and even public officials have been charged with these […]

According to a huge Jewish industry that has flourished since the 1950s, every question has a definitive, absolute answer — no questions asked.       There is absolutely no gray area or room for interpretation as the research is intensive and accurate. The rabbinical sages of the Talmud and many of our other texts might (well, […]