Group Explores the Jewish Approach to Grief
A recent bereavement group meeting led by Rabbi Dovid Vigler centered on the eternity of the soul and Judaism’s timeless belief in life after death — but this was not an abstract or academic exchange. The questions were deeply personal, tenderly raw, and profoundly moving. Participants spoke about recently departed loved ones, and Rabbi Vigler […]
Chabad Launches Daily Morning Minyan
Chabad of Singer Island, Juno Beach & the Beaches has recently launched a daily minyan, drawing a consistent group of participants each morning. The daily minyan offers congregants the opportunity to begin their day with prayer in a supportive, welcoming environment. In addition to the prayers, a brief Power Torah class offers meaningful insight […]
Emanu-El Sets the Stage for Passover
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach will present a pre-Passover production of Matzah Do About Nothing on March 22 at 7 p.m. at the synagogue. This original musical spoof has been created and directed by world-renowned Cantor Meir Finkelstein, who will also appear in the show, accompanied by a 17-piece orchestra, a youth choir, and a […]
Interfaith Leaders Bridge Divides in Dialogue on Faith’s Foundations
In an era marked by religious and cultural division, Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik and Pastor Samuel St. Fleur offered their community a different path forward at FAU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute — one paved with candor, respect, and unexpected common ground. The two faith leaders met for The God Squad: An Honest Interfaith Dialogue on […]
Celebrate Passover with L’Dor Va-Dor
Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor welcomes the community to a pre-Passover seder on March 29 at 1 p.m. at Flakowitz of Boynton Beach’s private event room in the Hagen Ranch Commons center. The event, led by Cantor Carol Garrett, will be a joy-filled blend of all the Passover traditions, song, and good friends. There will be […]
Temple Israel Welcomes Netflix Star Jackie Tohn
More than 150 members and friends of Temple Israel recently gathered for a lively and laughter-filled event as part of its Simply Jewish series featuring actress, writer, and comedian Jackie Tohn, best known for her role as Esther on Netflix’s hit series Nobody Wants This. The event was held last month at the Lake Pavilion […]
Shabbat Comes Alive at Chabad of Singer Island
Community, togetherness, and the spirit of Shabbat took center stage at a recent Friday night gathering at Chabad of Singer Island, Juno Beach & the Beaches. Guests enjoyed a dynamic Friday Night Live experience that began with a curated wine tasting and fresh sushi. A spirited Friday night service followed, held under the stars […]
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 & Jewish Life 101 Monday to Thursday, 7:15 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m., Hebrew School Mondays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom 11 a.m., Hebrew Literature 1 p.m., […]
Simchas
Eden Strauss Eden Strauss celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on the evening of March 7, 2026. Eden is a sixth grader at the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School and a proud member of the Meyer basketball team. Dance is one of Eden’s passions, and she trains with the Char-Mar School of Dance, bringing enthusiasm […]
Volunteers Unite Across County for 10th Annual MLK Day of Service
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center (Kohl JVC), in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) and GL Homes, brought together more than 1,000 volunteers for the 10th annual MLK Day of Service, marking the largest and most impactful year in the initiative’s history. What began a decade ago as […]