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In February, a dedicated group of participants returned home from a meaningful volunteer mission to Israel with Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center (Kohl JVC), part of its new partnership with Birthright Israel Foundation.       During the week-long experience, participants traveled throughout Israel, including Federation’s partnership region called TZAHAR — encompassing […]

Temple Israel of West Palm Beach marked a historic milestone as nearly 250 congregants gathered for the synagogue’s first Shabbat service in its new congregational home, with joyful services co-led by Rabbis Ryan Daniels and Carlie Daniels, alongside cantorial soloist Suzanne Guinane.       Held in advance of the Jewish holiday of Purim, the Shabbat service […]

Two hundred fifty Hadassah members from throughout the Hadassah Florida Atlantic Region recently held a multi-faceted celebration at Benvenuto Restaurant, Boynton Beach. Festivities were led by Susan Wakshul, president of Hadassah Florida Atlantic Region, and Fashion Show and Luncheon co-chairs Jill Davis, VP of Programming, and Donna Graham, VP of Philanthropy       Video greetings from […]

Last month the community gathered at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens for a deeply moving and inspiring program featuring Rebecca Koltun, a 26-year-old quadriplegic who was paralyzed from the neck down following a tragic ski accident nearly five years ago. The evening began with opening remarks from Rabbi Yisroel Uzvolk, director of CTeen, who welcomed […]

More than 90 women gathered for Temple Judea’s Sisterhood Women’s Seder — and the room was filled with something truly special.       Five courageous women shared their own personal stories of “mitzraim” — of moving through narrow, difficult places toward hope and possibility. Their honesty and vulnerability were deeply moving.       Rabbi Wendy Pein and […]

Last month, Lynn University in Boca Raton hosted a powerful conversation featuring Dr. Ariel Gelblung, director for Latin America at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, in discussion with historian Dr. Robert Watson, examining the implications of newly surfaced archives from Argentina documenting Nazi escape networks (“ratlines”). Speaking in the wake of a landmark U.S. Senate hearing […]

At the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches, we believe enrichment classes are the foundation of a well-rounded child, sparking curiosity, building confidence, and extending learning far beyond the school day. Our wide range of classes gives children the opportunity to explore their interests and discover new passions through sports, cooking, social skills, theatre, dance, […]

Temple Judea’s Sisterhood brought the energy, the laughter, and the tiles as over 150 women gathered for the annual Card and Mah Jongg Party — a beloved celebration of friendship, fun, and community.       Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch while connecting with old friends and making new ones, all in the warm and welcoming spirit […]

Dakota and Jackson Taylor Family Hopes That Story Inspires Others To Become Living Donors       Most 18-year-olds spend the summer after graduation celebrating with friends or preparing for college. Jackson Taylor spent his saving his brother’s life.       In June 2025, the West Palm Beach resident donated two-thirds of his liver to his 23-year-old brother, […]

This Purim, the congregation of Temple Judea gathered with both celebration and intention, choosing to honor the holiday with the same spirit that has sustained the Jewish people through centuries of challenge and triumph.       With hearts heavy in awareness that many children in Israel would not have the opportunity to don costumes or dance […]