The People Who Wrestle
Certain phrases have a way of jolting the heart, and “Free Palestine” has become one of them. It appears on campuses, in marches, on social media feeds, often shouted with a certainty that leaves little room for questions. Yet the phrase raises a simple one: What does it actually mean? To answer that, we need […]
Alpert JFS Announces 22nd Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County will host its 22nd Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening on February 25, 6:15 p.m., at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. This year’s event will feature a headline performance by Mandy Gonzalez, the acclaimed […]
Beth Tikvah to Host That’s the Spirit
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 […]
Judea Welcomes Co-Senior Rabbi
Temple Judea has appointed Rabbi Josh Franklin as co-senior rabbi, joining Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik in a collaborative leadership model beginning July 1. The announcement comes as the congregation celebrates over 44 years of extraordinary growth, a journey that began under the visionary leadership of founding Rabbi Joel Levine and positions itself for an even more […]
Make Sleep a Spiritual Reset
A group of women recently came together for a warm and inspiring Lunch & Learn. The focus for this session was sleep — specifically, how to create more peaceful, meaningful rest by preparing our minds and hearts before bedtime. Participants explored the traditional nighttime prayer said before sleep, using it as a lens to look […]
JRFS Hires Director of Disability Services
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 […]
Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts
Two Events You Don’t Want to Miss On Thursday, January 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Benzaiten will host a fun fundraiser called A Night in Venice. It will be an immersive experience providing a special Venetian goblet glassblowing demonstration performed by Baltimore artist Tim McFadden, who is one of the center’s visiting artists […]
Transforming Challenges into Good
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently held a men’s gathering alongside evening services. Everyone enjoyed a dinner buffet, and the atmosphere quickly turned into a warm farbrengen. Through singing, shared words, and simple heart-to-heart conversation, the men felt a strong sense of brotherhood and spiritual connection. During the program, one of the participants bravely […]
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A Pawsome Pet Shabbat
Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik and his not-so-furry friends Temple Judea’s furry (and not-so-furry) friends joined together for a special Pet Shabbat evening — and they totally stole the show! There’s something so special about the joy pets bring us. They keep us smiling, grounded, and remind us daily what unconditional love looks like. Seeing everyone’s […]