Emanu-El Welcomes New Rabbi
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach announces the appointment of Rabbi Fabian Werbin as its new spiritual leader. Rabbi Werbin succeeds Rabbi Michael Resnick, whose 19 years of dedicated leadership have left a lasting legacy on the congregation. Rabbi Werbin brings more than two decades of rabbinic leadership, educational innovation, and community engagement to Palm Beach. […]
Mandel JCC Hosts Jewbilee: A Celebration of Jewish Life, Connection, and Community
The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches invites the Palm Beach community to Jewbilee 2026 — a vibrant Jewish showcase celebrating the many ways individuals and families can connect, engage, and build relationships within the Jewish community. Taking place at the Mandel JCC Boynton Beach location on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 […]
Women Identify Their Own Superpower
Community women recently came together for a farbrengen that left everyone feeling seen, inspired, and uplifted. Participants dove into the story of the daughters of Zelophehad — five sisters who changed Torah law forever by simply having the courage to stand up and ask — and from there women shared their own struggles, dreams, and […]
Beach Shabbat Celebrates Music, Connection
On a beautiful Friday summer evening, families, friends, and neighbors gathered to welcome Shabbat with music, prayer, laughter, and the sound of the ocean in the background. As the sun began to set at Loggerhead Beach, children helped lead prayers before running off to play in the sand, while adults settled into beach chairs, sang […]
JARC Florida Names Four to Board of Directors
JARC Florida, a nonprofit organization based in Boca Raton that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, has appointed four individuals to its board of directors. Joining the board as new members are Gregory S. Gefen, Esq., and Claudia Joyner. Returning to board service are Peter […]
Temple Israel Welcomes Community to Celebrate High Holy Days
Temple Israel invites members, guests, and those looking to experience the High Holy Days to join the congregation for a meaningful season of worship, reflection, and community at its new campus in West Palm Beach. The High Holy Days, Judaism’s holiest time of year, begin with Selichot on Saturday, September 5, continues through Rosh Hashanah […]
New Film Screened at Chabad PBG
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently hosted a screening of the newly released film The Prophet. Producer and Director Melissa Francis and star Erez Eshel introduced the movie and shared their inspiration for its creation. Francis, an energetic and dedicated communicator, has used her platform and storytelling background to confront misinformation and bring clarity to […]
Birthday Celebration Highlights Faith, Resilience
Last month, more than 40 men gathered at the home of Rabbi Dovid Vigler to celebrate his birthday in the most authentic hasidic way: a farbrengen. The evening was filled with warmth, friendship, catered food, heartfelt conversation, and uplifting song. More than just another gathering, a farbrengen is the heartbeat of Chabad life. It is […]
Beth David Celebrates America with Patriotic Shabbat
Temple Beth David welcomed congregants and guests for a festive Red, White & Blue Shabbat last month, combining community, faith, and patriotism in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The evening began with a barbecue dinner, bringing members together for fellowship before moving into the sanctuary for Shabbat services. In honor of the nation’s semi-quincentennial, Rabbi […]
Summer Fun in Full Swing at Chabad Camps
Summer at Chabad’s Camp Catan and Camp Gan Yisroel has been filled with creativity, friendship, and meaningful Jewish experiences. At Camp Catan, the youngest campers explored the theme All About Me, discovering the uniqueness of every child. During Circle Time, they learned about their neshama (soul), their Jewish names, their talents, and the many wonderful […]