Cantor Kaylene Cole, Reverend Henry Green, Rabbi Carlie Daniels, Chorale Soloist Flora Jackson Nearly 200 members of Palm Beach County’s legal community, along with community leaders and friends, came together for the 3rd Annual Unity Passover Seder, an evening that blended tradition, education, and meaningful connection across faiths and backgrounds. The event was held at […]

Forever Promise — Forever Home. Remember Sofia and Skylar? By Wendy Derhak, Founder & Executive Director       In August of 2023, I introduced you to two little Maltipoo siblings that had just arrived at The Pet Cottage in the most heartbreaking of circumstances. Their person, Rita, a 78-year-old woman living alone, had fallen in her […]

The first rule of public speaking is to stop talking before the audience stops listening. Rabbi Shmuel Lew recently spoke to the Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Men’s Club for 90 minutes — and no one stopped listening.       Rabbi Lew regaled the men with wisdom and humor based on a lifetime of personal experiences […]

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, 7:30 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., […]

Rosh Chodesh, the celebration of the new moon, has held a special place in Jewish life for thousands of years. Because the Jewish calendar is rooted in both lunar and solar cycles, the new moon has long served as a powerful symbol of renewal — marking the rhythms of the seasons, the passing of time, […]

As Passover drew to a close, Chabad of Singer Island, Juno Beach and the Beaches hosted the meaningful tradition known as the Meal of Moshiach, with over 50 in attendance. Originating from the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, this gathering focused on the anticipation of the ultimate redemption.       Participants shared matzah and four cups of […]

Temple Judea of Palm Beach Gardens brought the spirit of Israel to life as students in its Youth Education Program religious school came together to celebrate Yom Ha’Atz’maut — Israeli Independence Day — with their very own Maccabiah Games.       Students were divided into blue and white teams — a nod to the colors of […]

At the Mandel JCC, Youth Sports is about much more than scoring points. It is about building confidence, learning how to be a good teammate, and feeling part of a supportive community that helps kids grow as both people and athletes. With leagues, clinics, classes, and camps offered throughout the year, children have the chance […]

Students from Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew School were recently recognized for their academic dedication in qualifying for the JewQ International Torah Championship game show.       To qualify, contestants studied over 100 pages of extracurricular Torah material from the Living Jewish JewQ curriculum and completed four exams over nine months. Students needed an average […]

There is nothing quite like the look on a kindergartener’s face when a good story comes to life. Temple Judea volunteers have been making that magic happen at Grove Park Elementary, visiting classrooms to read aloud to students and brighten their school day.       The experience has been just as rewarding for the volunteers as […]