Committee News

Non-Jews want Jewish education — and I have proof!       Recently, I was on a cruise during the eight days of Chanukah as well as three Friday nights. The cruise line arranged for eight nights of candle-lighting along with latkes, candles, sufganiot, challah (and cover), and prayer booklets. The only problem was they did not […]

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, 5 p.m. (7:15 Starting March 8) Sundays 10 a.m., Hebrew School Mondays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom 11 a.m., […]

Susan and Richard A. Friedman Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County announced that one of its most dedicated, visionary, philanthropic couples, Susan and Richard A. Friedman, have made a $10 million gift focused on the nonprofit’s critical work to combat rising antisemitism and hatred. Their support also bolsters Federation’s movement to activate Jewish life to […]

More than 75 Palm Beach County children received the exact holiday gifts they wished for, thanks to Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service.       All of the children are participants in Alpert JFS’ Mentoring 4 Kids (M4K) program, a free, non-sectarian initiative that matches children ages 6 to 14 with caring, consistent adult mentors […]

Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres has created That’s the Spirit, an invigorating program of courses, holiday experiences, and cinema entertainment. The mission is to provide an environment where each attendee connects with Jewish opportunities that lead to a fulfilling secular and spiritual life. All events are open to the public.       It’s All about Me […]

Antonio Dimovski has joined Melvin J. & Clarie Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service as the director of Disability Services. In his new role, Dimovski oversees operations, staff development, compliance, and strategic initiatives that strengthen services for individuals and families.       Dimovski is a seasoned nonprofit and human services leader with extensive experience improving programs […]

More than 100 members gathered at Eastpointe Country Club for Menorahs in Margaritaville, hosted by Temple Judea’s Sisterhood.       The festive evening featured delicious food, live music from a Jimmy Buffett tribute musician, and ample opportunity for guests to mingle and connect with friends old and new.       At the heart of the celebration, attendees […]

Let me start by stating very clearly that my Jewish students, grade three through high school, have totally influenced my biased opinion in this article.       I also want to state that in no way am I a better teacher than anyone else. It’s the way we tackle Jewish issues that differentiates us.       I […]

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, 5 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., […]

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 […]