Some financial decisions can be challenging — like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments, it can be hard to figure out which issue should be a priority.       There’s no simple […]

      If you’ve created a trust meant to last for decades, choosing the right trustee is vital to its long-term success.       You might initially consider a trusted family member — say, Uncle Bill — as the ideal trustee for your children. He knows their personalities and needs, he’s frugal, and you assume he’ll manage […]

Brian Seymour, Marilyn Comiter, Ronda Starr, Barry S. Berg To mark a year of extraordinary impact, leadership, and growth for Jewish Palm Beach, 250 guests gathered at Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School for Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s 2025 Annual Meeting.       The event, chaired by Scott H. Holtz and Lauren Stuhmer, honored […]

Wheelchairs 4 Kids has received a $7,500 grant from the Admirals Cove Foundation to support its flagship Let’s Roll Program, which provides wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other essential assistive equipment to children with physical disabilities under the age of 21, all at no charge to their families. This grant is specifically designated to […]

One of the more uncomfortable truths about antisemitism is that it often stems from jealousy. The brilliant Professor Thomas Sowell was once asked how to put an end to antisemitism. His answer? Just one word: “Fail.” He explained that antisemitism, like other hatreds, often emerges not because we’re doing something wrong, but because we’re succeeding. […]

With great reverence, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election as 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking on the name Pope Leo XIV. As the first American-born pontiff, his election marks a historic moment in the church’s journey.       Pope Leo’s commitment to social justice, compassion, and unity […]

Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service partnered with aZul Fashion, Art & Design, Inc., to launch the FashionAble Program — an exciting initiative for adults with disabilities in Palm Beach County.       The FashionAble Program empowers participants through fashion, art, and design. Beginning in March 2025, aZul facilitated the program with […]

Last month’s Lunch and Learn session with Rebbetzin Chana, part of the Rosh Chodesh Society course on The Power of Prayer, focused on the Amidah — the silent devotion at the heart of Jewish prayer — and brought new depth and clarity to a prayer many recite daily.       Rebbetzin Chana guided the group through […]

      Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County announced 10 new additions to its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, along with several new key leadership positions within the organization.       Recognized as the “city hall” of Jewish Palm Beach, Federation focuses on creating a vibrant Jewish community by caring for people in need, combating […]

Betsy Joseph, Kelly Warsaw, Carole Newman inSIGHT Through Education recently hosted Legacy of Impact, a powerful celebration honoring Holocaust survivors, dedicated educators, and the next generation of student leaders. The event recognized over 100 students from 12 Palm Beach County schools as inaugural Goldsmith Student Scholars of the Holocaust. The celebration united past, present, and […]