The Singles Scene Column©
SINGLE or TAKEN: Do You Want To Get Lucky? “May your hands be forever clasped in friendship and your hearts joined forever in love.”~~Irish Blessing We have recently been asked to compile a list of trending dos and don’ts specific to 2026. Each year, the dating climate changes, and sadly, the longer people stay […]
Hundreds Gather for Temple Israel’s Final Shabbat Service at Historic Flagler Drive Sanctuary
With its sanctuary filled to standing-room only, Temple Israel — Palm Beach County’s first Jewish organization and the only Reform temple in West Palm Beach — recently held its final Shabbat service in its historic waterfront home on North Flagler Drive, closing a deeply meaningful chapter in the congregation’s 103-year history. Founded in 1923, […]
More than 1,500 Give Back During Annual 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving
Hundreds of volunteers of all ages came together through Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center (Kohl JVC) for the ninth annual 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving, a season-long initiative that focused around meaningful acts of service, kindness, and generosity. The effort — which highlights the Jewish values of tzedakah […]
Wiesenthal Center, Jewish Lawyers Discuss Antisemitism on Campus
The Simon Wiesenthal Center joined forces with the Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach for an in-depth briefing focused on the growing impact of foreign-backed antisemitic and anti-Zionist activity on U.S. college campuses. The program, led by Vlad Khaykin, executive vice president of Social Impact and Partnerships at the […]
Boca JCC’s Project L.I.F.E. Supports Young Adults with Special Needs
The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (Levis JCC) in Boca Raton has announced that it has a few openings in its Project L.I.F.E. (Learning. Independence. Friendship. Experiences.), a weekday program that supports young adults with special needs as they build essential life skills, confidence, and greater independence through structured instruction, wellness activities, and […]
Jewish American Composer Visits Palm Beach Symphony
Daniel Asia Photo by Ingvi Kallen As part of Palm Beach Symphony’s 2025–2026 Masterworks Concert Series, the orchestra is featuring the works of several American composers to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. During last month’s performance at the Kravis Center, a special guest was in the house: Jewish American composer Daniel Asia flew in to […]
Singles Kibbitz at Mishpacha Happy Hour
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens was buzzing with energy and laughter recently as more than 50 Jewish singles, ages 65 and over, came together for a memorable Mishpacha Happy Hour. The event offered an opportunity for community members to connect, enjoy good food, and spend an uplifting evening in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. […]
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 13th Annual Plein Air Festival Returns March 1–7
Free, weeklong celebration of outdoor painting welcomes the public to watch, learn, and collect Watch the creative process unfold as 30 award-winning artists from around the world set up their easels across Palm Beach and Martin counties. Live Painting and Daily Art Sales Artists will be painting en plein air, a French term […]
Jewish Education for Non-Jews?
Non-Jews want Jewish education — and I have proof! Recently, I was on a cruise during the eight days of Chanukah as well as three Friday nights. The cruise line arranged for eight nights of candle-lighting along with latkes, candles, sufganiot, challah (and cover), and prayer booklets. The only problem was they did not […]
Young Families Gather for Winter Fun
Parents and their little ones gathered last month for a Mom, Dad & Me session at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens, where the garden was transformed into a cozy winter-themed wonderland — Florida style! Babies explored engaging sensory play, enjoyed playful “snowball” fun, and were wrapped up in colorful scarves as part of […]










