Non-Jewish Community Leaders Reflect on Israel Study Tour
A group of non-Jewish community leaders recently returned from Israel — the fourth trip of this type since October 7, 2023 — to visit the country and participate in a Community Leaders Israel Study Tour, led by Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred. These trips allow participants […]
Inclusive Passover Seder Brings Together Residents with Disabilities, Families, and Community
Dr. Elaine Rotenberg, Reuben Romirowsky, Zelda Mason, Jennifer Lesser, Maxine Marks, Ilene Goldstein Alpert Jewish Family Service hosted its 15th annual Passover seder last month in Palm Beach Gardens. It brought together over 20 residents of the Levine JRFS Residential Program, their families, community members, as well as JFS leadership for a meaningful and inclusive […]
Annual Event Showcases Connection to Jewish Life
Temple Judea of Palm Beach Gardens was filled to the brim with joy, pride, and the warmth of family as more than 200 people gathered for YEP Shabbat — an annual celebration bringing together students, parents, grandparents, and siblings for a truly special evening. The service was a showcase of everything students have learned […]
Guests Gather for Unity Passover Seder, Strengthening Connections Across County’s Legal Community
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 […]
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Something Ancient, Something New: Judea’s Rosh Chodesh Group Honors a Timeless Jewish Tradition
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, […]
Local Students Achieve Medals at International JewQ
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 […]
Judea Volunteers Bring Story Time to Grove Park Elementary
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 […]
Florida Community Property Trust – Is It Right for You?
A Florida Community Property Trust (CPT) is a modern estate planning tool that allows married couples to elect community property treatment for their assets — despite Florida being a non-community property state. Created under the Florida Community Property Trust Act, a CPT is designed primarily to provide significant income tax advantages while maintaining the […]
Community Raises Funds for Mental Health, Family Services at No Excuse for Abuse Event
Gary and Jennifer Lesser, Lesley Sheinberg, Erin Guy, Zelda Mason, Amy and Jeffrey Devore Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County, one of the region’s leading providers of community-based mental health and social services, raised more than $740,000 during its 22nd Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening, held at the […]