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Matthew Handler       Matthew Handler will become a Bar Mitzvah on May 31, 2025. Matthew is in the seventh grade at Score Academy in Palm Beach Gardens. He enjoys video games, playing with his dogs (Chewie and Ren), hanging out with his family and friends, and cheering on the Miami Dolphins. Sam Saland       Sam […]

Model Matzah Bakery

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew School hosted its annual Pesach extravaganza and model matzah bakery last month.  The Tinoki class enjoyed an exciting morning of Passover-themed soft play and crafts followed by a mom, dad, and me session with live music.  The rest of the school, including the CTeen group, enjoyed Pesach songs, games, […]

Dudu Fisher Highlights Purim Celebration

      Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens orchestrated a Purim celebration that blended tradition with modern entertainment.       The celebration honored tradition with a meaningful Megillah reading that anchored the festivities in the spiritual significance of Purim. The evening featured a costume runway show where young community members showcased their creativity and festive spirit. Many attendees […]

The Pet Cottage Post

Angel       Tucked away in Jupiter Farms is a place where pets who’ve lost their humans find love, care, and a promise: They will never be alone again. The Pet Cottage is a sanctuary for pets whose people have passed away, become disabled, or deployed. Once accepted into the program, these pets are promised a […]

Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Anniversary Gala

Diane Quinn, Sue Ellen Beryl, and Rep. Lois Frankel       Three hundred theatre enthusiasts gathered at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion to celebrate a major milestone for Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD). It was PBD’s 25th Anniversary Gala, and the evening was filled with love and laughter, with wonderful memories and great music, and highlighted by […]

Tampa General Community Event Highlights Health Care Innovation, Vision for the Future

      Tampa General Hospital (TGH) recently hosted The Power of Academic Medicine at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. The community was invited to learn about the latest developments in how the academic health system is expanding patient access to groundbreaking care in the Palm Beaches and on the Treasure Coast. As guests entered the Cohen […]

inSIGHT Through Education Funds Holocaust Studies in PBC School District

inSIGHT Through Education announces it is funding a new Holocaust Studies and Jewish History Instructional Specialist position in the School District of Palm Beach County. With a five-year commitment to funding this position’s salary and benefits, inSIGHT fully supports this role, demonstrating its dedication to educating every student, every year and ensuring the district has […]

Life Is Short — Do Stuff that Matters

Why do you get out of bed in the morning? What drives you?       At first, the question may seem absurd, but it is deeply thought-provoking. Some will say they rise to make a living, feed their families, or enjoy their weekends. But is that really what life is all about? Is it possible that […]

Volunteers Demonstrate Power of Community During Global Good Deeds Day

      In an inspiring display of community, more than 1,000 local volunteers came together with Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center (Kohl JVC) in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University to make a powerful impact during Good Deeds Day – a global day of service that began in Israel in 2007. […]

inSIGHT Through Education: 15 Years of Inspiring Change in Palm Beach County

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, inSIGHT Through Education is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization committed to inspiring and educating individuals through the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides. With a mission to combat prejudice and foster respect and acceptance, inSIGHT empowers students, educators, and communities to build a more inclusive world. Since its founding in 2010, […]