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In response to the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Temple Judea chose to sponsor TJ, a guide dog puppy being trained at the Israel Guide Dog Center, as a meaningful way to support healing and recovery in Israel.       TJ has now completed more than a year with his puppy raisers and returned to […]

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches recently welcomed Rabbi Angela Buchdahl as the featured guest for the season kickoff of its Celebrating Sisterhood series. The sold-out event brought together more than 300 community members from across the Palm Beaches for a morning celebration of connection and Jewish learning.       Rabbi Buchdahl presented her newly […]

CTeen Sundays began with an empowering Krav Maga self-defense session led by IDF veteran Captain Even Esh. More than just fitness, the teens learned practical skills rooted in Israel’s spirit of courage and self-protection. The group continued with the college-accredited CTeenU course Israel and Me, where the teens explored Torah sources on G-d’s promise of […]

Mishpacha of Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently hosted a volunteer orientation and evening of inspiration that brought together community members eager to learn, connect, and make a difference. The program offers a volunteer-powered support network that provides emotional, spiritual, and practical care for Jewish individuals of all ages. Attendees were welcomed with refreshments and […]

Patterns of struggle and renewal run throughout Jewish life. In Genesis and Exodus and again in Judges we encounter a familiar rhythm: hardship rises, our limits become clear, insight emerges, and redemption follows. The cycle repeats across Jewish history and within our own lives. We often claim our successes yet feel powerless when difficulty returns. […]

Honeymoon Israel (HMI), a nonprofit that helps young couples explore Jewish life and build lifelong community, has launched in South Florida in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Broward County, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. This new partnership is in addition to HMI’s current […]

Rebbetzin Chana Vigler recently interviewed activist Rawan Osman. Born and raised in Syria and Lebanon, Rawan grew up immersed in an environment where hatred of Jews was the norm. Her life took a remarkable turn after a chance encounter with Jewish people in Paris. That meeting sparked curiosity, leading her on a journey of discovery […]

Layla The Pet Cottage Launches Quest for a Forever Sanctuary Home       Local Sanctuary Seeks Permanent Home to Keep Its Forever Promise to Pets The Pet Cottage, a Jupiter Farms-based sanctuary that provides lifelong care for pets who lose their human due to death, disability, or deployment, is embarking on an urgent and determined quest […]

The Time Is Now!       Have you noticed the holiday sizzle has started early this year? We sure have at the corporate headquarters of love—and it’s electrifying! If you’re single, divorced, or widowed, remember: you have options beyond online dating. If you’re happily coupled, give your single family and friends the gift of hope this […]

As the holiday season approaches, the Dorothy and Sydney Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is making it easier for the community to give back through 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving. This year’s effort is broader and more impactful than previous years, offering eight in-person and eight at-home […]