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Temple Israel Welcomes New Executive Director

On the heels of relocating to an expansive new home after 75 years, Temple Israel in West Palm Beach has announced its new executive director: David Schimmel, an established leader with more than three decades of senior leadership experience who has built a national reputation for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to […]

Community Calendar

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens 6100 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 624.2223, http://www.jewishgardens.com Morning Services Sundays, 9 a.m. Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. Evening Services & Jewish Life 101 Monday to Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m., Hebrew School Mondays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., Worldwide Wisdom 11 a.m., Hebrew Literature 1 p.m., […]

Simchas

Max Cohen       Max Cohen will celebrate his bar mitzvah on April 25, 2026. Max is in sixth grade at The Benjamin School. This year Max competed on the Benjamin Middle School football team, the Benjamin sixth grade basketball team, the PBGYAA rec seventh and eighth grade basketball team, and plays goalie for the Benjamin […]

A Shabbaton and a Snowstorm

Last month, 17 community teens encountered the force of joining 4,478 Jewish teenagers from 44 countries around the world for a Cteen shabbaton experience in New York City. The trip was led by youth directors Rabbi Yisroel and Raizy Uzvolk. Teens were encapsulated for a full weekend in an incubator of passionate Jewish pride.       […]

Water Safety Starts Here: Join the J’s Aquatics Program

Water safety begins with education, practice, and confidence in the water. At the Mandel JCC, our Aquatics Program is designed to help children build the essential skills they need to stay safe while developing comfort and independence in aquatic environments.       Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental injury among young children, which […]

One Story, One Child, One Shared Moment at a Time

Temple Judea is proud of the team of volunteers who bring joy and a love of learning to the students at Grove Park Elementary School each month. The dedicated group of approximately 15 volunteers partners with school librarian Erika Mardis, whose warmth, enthusiasm, and vision have made this reading program truly special.             The energy […]

Financial Focus®

Local Business Owners: Don’t Overlook Retirement Plans       If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with all these goals?       A workplace retirement plan might be that solution and can, directly or indirectly, […]

Why Special Needs Trust Planning Is Critical In Florida

For individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), careful planning is essential to protect their eligibility for these vital programs. In Florida, many government benefits are resource-based, meaning the recipient must keep their countable assets below a strict limit—often $2,000. While these programs provide essential medical coverage and financial assistance, […]

Personalized Screening And Advanced Care For Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and early, informed decision-making plays an important role in outcomes. National guidelines recommend that men ages 55 to 69 discuss prostate cancer screening with their physician to determine what’s right for them.       “The screening test for prostate cancer is a simple blood test that measures […]

The Singles Scene Column©

Spring Into A Dating Evolution       “True love is an infinite resource; instead of depleting with use, giving love multiplies it.”~~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry       In 2026, the journey from SINGLE to TAKEN looks wildly different from what it was in the past. If you are reading this article, this is your cue to make an […]