Temple Judea students, parents, teachers, and madrichim came together to build something truly spectacular — a Lego menorah that reached over 12 feet tall. Brick by brick, they stacked their way to what might be the tallest Lego menorah around!

Thirty volunteers from Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens’ Mishpacha volunteer network came together last month for a Light Up PBG gathering. In just a few hours, they packed 200 Chanukah gift bags, each one prepared with care and the simple goal of bringing a little light and joy to someone else’s holiday. These bags were […]

More than 100 members gathered at Eastpointe Country Club for Menorahs in Margaritaville, hosted by Temple Judea’s Sisterhood.       The festive evening featured delicious food, live music from a Jimmy Buffett tribute musician, and ample opportunity for guests to mingle and connect with friends old and new.       At the heart of the celebration, attendees […]

The glow of menorahs and joyful song lit the shoreline on the first night of Chanukah as Chabad of Singer Island and the Beaches, led by Rabbi Berel Namdar, hosted its eighth annual Chanukah on the Beach celebration at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa.       Hundreds of residents, families, and […]

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 […]

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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 […]