Committee News

      The young families JKidz contingent at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently celebrated a Shemini Atzeres dinner and dance party. Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah celebrate the Jewish holiday of finishing the annual cycle of reading the Torah.       At a craft table, the kids decorated and designed their own Torah dancing flags and […]

The Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches announces the appointment of Samantha Klein as chief executive officer. With locations in both Palm Beach Gardens and Boynton Beach, the nonprofit organization is committed to strengthening Jewish life and serving the broader community through enriching programs in culture, education, fitness, aquatics, and family engagement.       […]

Rebbetzin Chana Vigler recently interviewed activist Rawan Osman. Born and raised in Syria and Lebanon, Rawan grew up immersed in an environment where hatred of Jews was the norm. Her life took a remarkable turn after a chance encounter with Jewish people in Paris. That meeting sparked curiosity, leading her on a journey of discovery […]

As the holiday season approaches, the Dorothy and Sydney Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is making it easier for the community to give back through 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving. This year’s effort is broader and more impactful than previous years, offering eight in-person and eight at-home […]

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service announces the appointment of Tara Saltzman, PhD, as senior director of engagement and development operations. Alpert JFS is a trusted leader in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors across communities from Boynton Beach to Vero Beach.       Dr. Saltzman, a Boca Raton resident, […]

Yom Kippur services at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens were a truly uplifting and transformative experience for all who attended. The shul was filled to capacity as worshipers gathered in an atmosphere of holiness, unity, and deep introspection. The melodic voices of Rabbi Krinsky and his sons resonated throughout the sanctuary, elevating the prayers and […]

As Temple Judea celebrated Sukkot this year, participants were reminded of the words from Ecclesiastes read during the festival: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.       This Sukkot felt especially meaningful, as the community rejoiced in the news of hostages being released and returning home. The […]

At Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew School, Jewish education does not end at the Bar and Bat Mitzvah. On CTeen Sundays, teenagers actually enjoy learning Torah for college credits, serving the community with service hours, and receiving mentorship from some of the most successful Jewish leaders in America.       The teens were recently treated […]

As Temple Judea gathered to celebrate Simchat Torah this year, their joy was deeper and more profound than ever. They danced with the Torah not just in tradition, but with renewed gratitude — having witnessed the miraculous return of hostages to their families and homeland.       This Simchat Torah, every hakafah carried extra meaning. Every […]

If you were in a trivia contest and the difference between winning and losing was based on the following question, would you know the answer? What is the relationship between rocks, a 10-year-old boy, and Tel Aviv?             Let’s make it easier. Do cows prefer Israel? What day of the week qualifies you for lower […]