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When a 13-year-old dog showed what lifelong guardianship really means, The Pet Cottage’s mission came alive in one quiet, extraordinary moment. The Pet Cottage exists to keep a Forever Promise to pets and the people who love them when life changes. That promise is built through thoughtful planning, responsible stewardship, and a community of people […]

More than 100 community members donned in colorful attire gathered for a joyous evening at Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s second annual Community-Wide Pride Shabbat, an evening celebrating Jewish joy, connection, and community. Centered around building a vibrant LGBTQIA+ Jewish community and fostering welcoming spaces where everyone can celebrate their identity with pride, the […]

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service honored nearly 100 Holocaust survivors from Palm Beach County during its sixth annual Holocaust Survivor Day last month at Temple Beth Tikvah in Lake Worth. Established in 2021 to recognize and uplift Holocaust survivors with a day of joy, dignity, and appreciation, Holocaust Survivor Day is now commemorated […]

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens was filled with emotion, inspiration, and unity as they welcomed six wounded IDF soldiers from the rehabilitation organization Belev Echad. Chabad partnered with Belev Echad to provide the wounded soldiers a trip to Palm Beach Gardens, where they were treated to an exotic car show and a lavish shopping spree […]

Believe it or not, there is an Antisemitism Memorial Day. Most Jews have never heard of it. Last month, June 5 coincided with the 20th of the month of Sivan, a date established nearly 900 years ago by Rabbeinu Tam following the first major blood libel in Europe. In 1171, the Jews of Blois, France, […]

Ribbon Cutting Nearly 100 congregants, elected officials, community leaders, and supporters gathered last month as Temple Israel officially dedicated its new home, celebrating a transformative milestone in the congregation’s 103-year history and reaffirming its role as a vibrant center for Jewish life in the Palm Beaches. Hosted in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of […]

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s award-winning television news magazine and podcast, mosaic, has earned national recognition from the prestigious Telly Awards for the third consecutive year, with two episodes from its 47th season receiving Bronze Telly Awards honoring excellence in television and video. This year’s winning episodes highlighted two of the most critical issues […]

Mishpacha presented Illuminate Autism with Adelphi University professor and autism expert Stephen Shore last month. Through an insightful and relatable presentation, Prof. Shore helped the community gain a deeper understanding of individuals on the autism spectrum and shared practical ways to foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment in homes, schools, and synagogues. The evening […]

Pictured: Cheryl Cotler, Hadassah Broward Region president; Jill Davis, Hadassah Florida Atlantic vice president of programming; Wendy Honig, artistic director, Boca Int’l Jewish Film Festival; Lesley Rich, program director, Boca Int’l Jewish Film Festival; Gail Ravit, film screener, Boca Int’l Jewish Film Festival; Donna Graham, Hadassah Florida Atlantic vice president of philanthropy. Photo by Iris […]

Temple Judea’s Sisterhood enjoyed warmth, laughter, and a little friendly competition last month as members gathered for their annual Summer Tea and Card Party. The afternoon was a delightful mix of card playing, elegant tea, and delicious snacks catered by Kay’s Catering, Temple Judea’s own in-house caterer. The event was chaired by Sisterhood President Susan […]