The Hostage and His Emerald-Faced Watch
Rabbi Berel Namdar with released hostage Matan Engerst Recently, Tzivia and I traveled to Israel with a mission in mind: to share the love and support of our entire community with wounded IDF soldiers and their families and recently released hostages. The time we spent with them will stay with us forever. They so […]
Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts
Two Events You Don’t Want to Miss On Thursday, January 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Benzaiten will host a fun fundraiser called A Night in Venice. It will be an immersive experience providing a special Venetian goblet glassblowing demonstration performed by Baltimore artist Tim McFadden, who is one of the center’s visiting artists […]
Crafting Light: Jewish Women’s Circle Creates Marble Menorahs
Chabad of Singer Island, Juno Beach & the Beaches recently hosted an inspiring evening as the Jewish Women’s Circle gathered for a hands-on event celebrating the spirit of Chanukah. Participants came together to design and build marble-stone menorahs under the guidance of local artist Faith Schwack, transforming raw materials into elegant, personalized ritual pieces. […]
Judea Builds Lego Menorah
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!
High-Energy Havdalah and Dance Party
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 […]
JFS Empowers Next Generation to Stand Up Against Hate
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service has announced an expansion of its acclaimed Relationships & Decisions teen education program, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Palm Beach County Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. The funding will enable Alpert JFS to deepen its investment in […]
Miles of Smiles Offers Fun, Inclusive Engagement
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently launched Miles of Smiles, a collaboration between the Mishpacha Program — a volunteer-powered support network dedicated to providing emotional, spiritual, and practical care for Jewish individuals of all ages — and Chabad Hebrew School. The initiative was spearheaded by Ariana Zachary, a certified K–12 special educator with over a […]
“Not a Dry Eye Among Us”: Temple Judea’s Journey to Israel
All 25 of us are together in Jerusalem, celebrating Shabbat after the most incredible, life-changing week of touring Israel. Our hearts are so full we can barely contain it. We started in Tel Aviv — from the Peace and Innovation Center to a vibrant tasting tour at the Carmel Market, from standing in the […]
Latkefest to Be Held at Beit HaYam
Temple Beit HaYam in Stuart will host Latkefest, a family-friendly event on December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can sample latkes from up to 15 teams and cast a vote for the winner of this year’s Golden Dreidel trophy for the best original latke. The event will feature games, balloon twisting, face […]
MLK Day of Service Creates Volunteer Opportunities to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy
On Monday, January 19, 2026, community members of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages are invited to make a difference during the 10th Annual MLK Day of Service, a day dedicated to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through action. With more than 18 volunteer opportunities across the Palm Beaches, this large-scale initiative unites our […]