Hebrew School Open House
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew School recently hosted its annual Open house celebration and brunch. While the parents enjoyed a curriculum presentation, students sat with their teachers for a group activity in the garden. Students built creative projects together with their teachers and even the toddlers enjoyed hands-on sensory play and Jewish-themed crafts. […]
Bearing Witness in Commemoration of October 7: Why You Must Be Present to Hear Eli Sharabi
On October 7, 2023, as the world watched in horror, Eli Sharabi was dragged from his home at Kibbutz Be’eri and taken hostage by Hamas. For 491 days, he lived in darkness beneath the earth, starved, beaten, chained, and stripped of everything but his will to survive. When freedom finally came, Eli weighed less than […]
Spiritual Fitness
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently observed the fast of Tisha B’Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, in the most memorable and positive way possible. Chabad believes that keeping a healthy body is a holy endeavor, so at the very end of the Tisha B’Av services and after 24 hours of […]
JFS Hosts Back-to-School Barbecue Bash
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service hosted a back-to-school barbecue bash at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach for participants of the organization’s Mentoring 4 Kids Program. Kids from Palm Beach County spent the day doing crafts, playing games, and having their backpacks filled with school supplies. The participating kids are all […]
JFS Mourns Passing of Immediate Past Board Chair and President
Gary Hoffman With profound sadness, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service announced the passing of the nonprofit’s immediate past board chair and president, Gary Hoffman z”l. Hoffman’s wisdom, compassion, and unwavering leadership left an indelible mark on Alpert JFS and the broader Palm Beach County community. Since joining the Board in 2016, and […]
Take a Walk for October 7th: Together in Memory, United in Strength
The entire community is invited to join together for a powerful and meaningful morning at Take a Walk for October 7th: Together in Memory, United in Strength, on Sunday, October 5, 9 a.m., at Carlin Park in Jupiter. Led by the Heroes for Israel Project, the one-mile walk and event will honor the memory of […]
L’Dor Va-Dor High Holy Day Services to Be Held in Delray
Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor is excited to share High Holy Day services with the community, led by Rabbi David Siff and Cantor Carol Garrett. These services will be meaningful, musical, and memorable, featuring several musical artists who will enhance the spiritual experience. Services will be held at the Movies of Delray, 7421 West Atlantic […]
Zoe Loren Make A Difference Foundation to Host 15th Annual 5k Run/Walk
The 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser for the Zoe Loren Make A Difference Foundation will take place on Sunday, November 2, at Carlin Park in Jupiter, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The race, in memory of Zoe Loren, raises funds with the goal of creating opportunities in the arts and education for under-served Palm Beach County […]
Celebrating Community with Temple Judea
Temple Judea’s summer concert and dance party featured Dave and Pam and one beautiful song by cantorial soloist Kaylene Cole! What an amazing afternoon with 125 people coming together for no other reason than being together and celebrating our awesome community.
A Showcase of Jewish Life in the Palm Beaches
A resounding energy and pride filled the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach last month as nearly 1,000 guests of all ages explored the first-ever Jewbilee: A Showcase of Jewish Life in the Palm Beaches. The event was filled with children’s activities, cultural experiences, food, and more than 70 Jewish organizations — all designed to […]