Alpert JFS Appoints Chief Development Officer
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service has appointed Francine Wunder as chief development officer. In this role, Wunder will lead all development, donor engagement, and fundraising strategies for the nationally accredited nonprofit, which provides essential services to more than 12,000 individuals annually across communities from Boynton Beach to Vero Beach. Alpert JFS is […]
Cole Joins Judea As Cantorial Soloist
Temple Judea recently welcomed Kaylene Cole as full-time cantorial soloist. Kaylene has served as Temple Judea’s soloist on a part-time basis for the past two years, and last High Holy Day season she seamlessly stepped in and led Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Not only did her angelic voice uplift all spirits and […]
Community Calendar
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 Monday to Thursday, 5 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m., Hebrew School (Starting September 7th) Mondays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom 4 p.m., Talmud Study Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom 11 a.m., Hebrew […]
5 Reasons Uncle Bill May Not Make a Good Trustee
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 […]
Federation Celebrates Leadership, Resilience, and Vision at Annual Meeting
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 Receives Grant to Help Children with Physical Disabilities
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 […]
Happiness Starts When You Stop Comparing Yourself with Others
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. […]
Statement Regarding the Election of Pope Leo XIV
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 […]
Runway Event Showcases Fashion Designs by Adults with Disabilities
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 […]
Lunch and Learn Focuses on the Amidah
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 […]