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The Forever Promise: Marty, Scooby, and Six Years of Showing UpForever Promise…Forever Home. In 2019, a little Dachshund named Scooby lost his person. A kind pet sitter kept him safe while we searched for a Forever Guardian — someone who would open their home and their heart, knowing we would be there every step of […]

Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel – Florida Injury Lawyers has been named Business of the Year by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, recognizing a nearly century-long commitment to client advocacy, professional excellence, and community service.       The award was presented to Managing Partner Gary Lesser during the Chamber’s Annual Leadership Awards at PGA […]

Brian Seymour Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County proudly announces Brian M. Seymour as chair of its Board of Directors, marking a new chapter of leadership for one of the Palm Beaches’ most impactful nonprofit organizations.       He was officially installed during Federation’s Annual Meeting last month, attended by more than 300 community members, philanthropic […]

Temple Judea of Palm Beach Gardens was filled with warmth and joy to celebrate the installation of Rabbi Wendy Pein, DD, as rabbi educator.       The Shabbat service was made even more special by the presence of Cantor Hayley Kobilinsky, who joined us as a dear friend of Rabbi Wendy’s, lending her beautiful voice to […]

Would you like to change but don’t know how? Lose weight, become more spiritual, exercise regularly, eat healthier, be more patient — but you feel stuck?       We sometimes look at our lives, our habits, our struggles, and we wonder: Maybe this is just who I am. Maybe this is my lane, my limit, my […]

Rabbi Carol Robbins-Garrett Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor’s spiritual leader and cantor will be ordained as a rabbi in June in New York City after completing her rabbinical studies. L’Dor Va-Dor welcomes the community to celebrate Rabbi Carol Robbins-Garrett with a luncheon and concert on July 12 at Mel’s Way Bistro in Greenacres from 11:30 a.m. to […]

Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS), one of Palm Beach County’s primary providers of integrated mental health and social services, marked a year of significant growth and community impact at its 2026 Annual Meeting, highlighting services delivered to more than 12,000 individuals and families across the region.       As demand for mental health care, financial […]

Cantor Shira Ginsburg Temple Israel is embarking on a new chapter in its worship and musical life, welcoming a distinguished team of cantorial leaders who will introduce the congregation to a rich variety of musical styles, spiritual voices, and worship experiences throughout the coming year.             The new worship leadership team will collaborate closely with […]

Courtney Marx Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service will host free monthly Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings at the Recovery Community HUB of Riviera Beach. Open to the public, the classes are designed to equip adults with essential skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges.       […]

Most people who come to me for a cataract consultation have done their homework. They know they need surgery. They have read about lens options. They arrive prepared — or at least they feel that way.       But there is one question most patients never think to ask — not because they are uninformed, but […]