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Temple Beit HaYam in Stuart will host Latkefest, a family-friendly event on December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can sample latkes from up to 15 teams and cast a vote for the winner of this year’s Golden Dreidel trophy for the best original latke. The event will feature games, balloon twisting, face […]

On Monday, January 19, 2026, community members of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages are invited to make a difference during the 10th Annual MLK Day of Service, a day dedicated to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through action. With more than 18 volunteer opportunities across the Palm Beaches, this large-scale initiative unites our […]

Palm Beach Gardens author and podcaster Kerry Lutz grew up on a steady diet of Jewish humor — the Catskills cadence, the rhythm of Rodney, Henny, and Joan — and now channels those sweet memories into his new satire HOA Emperor: The Mob Was Tough — But the Board was Murder, a laugh-out-loud look at […]

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service has announced a major expansion of services designed to meet the rapidly growing needs of Palm Beach County’s aging population. The initiative, supported by philanthropic partners and a strengthened collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, will ensure more older adults can live safely, independently, and […]

In response to the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Temple Judea chose to sponsor TJ, a guide dog puppy being trained at the Israel Guide Dog Center, as a meaningful way to support healing and recovery in Israel.       TJ has now completed more than a year with his puppy raisers and returned to […]

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches recently welcomed Rabbi Angela Buchdahl as the featured guest for the season kickoff of its Celebrating Sisterhood series. The sold-out event brought together more than 300 community members from across the Palm Beaches for a morning celebration of connection and Jewish learning.       Rabbi Buchdahl presented her newly […]

CTeen Sundays began with an empowering Krav Maga self-defense session led by IDF veteran Captain Even Esh. More than just fitness, the teens learned practical skills rooted in Israel’s spirit of courage and self-protection. The group continued with the college-accredited CTeenU course Israel and Me, where the teens explored Torah sources on G-d’s promise of […]

Mishpacha of Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently hosted a volunteer orientation and evening of inspiration that brought together community members eager to learn, connect, and make a difference. The program offers a volunteer-powered support network that provides emotional, spiritual, and practical care for Jewish individuals of all ages. Attendees were welcomed with refreshments and […]

Home For The Holidays: Our Circle Of Protection       Remember the heartbreak you felt when you lost a pet? The house got so quiet … and the quiet was so loud. No paws on the floor. No wagging tail waiting by the door. No heartbeat following you from room to room.       Now imagine if […]

Patterns of struggle and renewal run throughout Jewish life. In Genesis and Exodus and again in Judges we encounter a familiar rhythm: hardship rises, our limits become clear, insight emerges, and redemption follows. The cycle repeats across Jewish history and within our own lives. We often claim our successes yet feel powerless when difficulty returns. […]