What Can You Hold on to When Everything Changes?
By Rabbi Dovid Vigler This summer, two ghosts from Israel’s past suddenly rose from their resting places. The first came home from Lebanon. For 44 years, Sergeant First Class Yehuda Katz had been missing since the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in 1982. His parents died without knowing where their son lay, yet Israel never stopped […]
Beth El Launches Free Religious School
Beth El Center for Jewish Life has launched free religious school, offering classes for students in pre-K through 12th grade. The program will give children and teens opportunities to explore Jewish traditions, strengthen their Jewish identity, and build friendships within the community. In addition to its free religious school, Beth El will offer a satellite […]
Mandel JCC Reintroduces Adult Education Program as Academy of Jewish Lifelong Learning
Revamped program builds upon former ACE program with new courses, flexible registration options, and dedicated participant lounge The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is proud to announce the launch of the Mandel JCC Academy of Jewish Lifelong Learning, a refreshed version of the adult education program formerly known as ACE. For years, ACE provided […]
Here’s Looking at You!
By Andy Greenberg Do you have horns? About 18 years ago while living in Omaha, I was selected to present a speech in the middle of Iowa to a group of travel agents on sales techniques. The venue was over 150 miles away and was before the days of Zoom and modern technology. All the […]
Students, Parents Attend Hebrew School Open House
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew School kicked off the new year with an Open House. The morning began with a presentation by Rabbi Yisroel and Rebbetzin Raizy, introducing families to the school through a Kahoot game that got everyone involved. The children met their teachers outside. Divided into groups throughout the Chabad garden, they […]
The Singles Scene Column©
Scared to Date? By Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli “Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet to see who they really are.” —Will Ferrell Happy Halloween, friends! October is known for haunted houses, scary movies, and playful costumes. But this season should be about pumpkin […]
Estate Planning Steps Every New Homeowner Should Take
Fifth of Five By Anné Desormier-Cartwright, JD, Esq. Article 5: Reviewing Insurance Coverage for Your New Home The prior article discussed the importance of life insurance and beneficiary designations after buying a home. Homeowners should also review their property and casualty insurance coverage after closing. When purchasing a home, insurance needs often change dramatically. Coverage […]
See Vision Eye Institute Brings Advanced EVO ICL Myopia Correction to Palm Beach County
Advanced lens-based procedure now performed in the practice’s accredited office-based surgery suite in Lake Worth See Vision Eye Institute announced that it now offers EVO ICL, one of the most advanced surgical procedures for moderate to high nearsightedness, also known as myopia, at its Lake Worth surgical facility. For many patients, EVO ICL has become […]
Mother and Daughter from the Bahamas Share Same Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Same Team of Specialists
Italia Russell is happy to be getting back to her normal life with her husband and family, traveling, and working. For over a year, the Freeport, Grand Bahama, resident dealt with a breast cancer diagnosis and traveled to Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital for treatment. Her cancer journey began when she discovered a lump in her […]
Beyond 20/20: The Opportunity Most Cataract Patients Don’t Realize
The Opportunity Most Cataract Patients Don’t Realize By Jason Gorscak, M.D. When most people hear the words “cataract surgery,” they think about removing a cloudy lens and seeing more clearly again. That is certainly part of it. But for many patients today, cataract surgery is also something bigger: a chance to make intentional choices about […]