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At the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches, we believe enrichment classes are the foundation of a well-rounded child, sparking curiosity, building confidence, and extending learning far beyond the school day. Our wide range of classes gives children the opportunity to explore their interests and discover new passions through sports, cooking, social skills, theatre, dance, […]

Temple Judea’s Sisterhood brought the energy, the laughter, and the tiles as over 150 women gathered for the annual Card and Mah Jongg Party — a beloved celebration of friendship, fun, and community.       Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch while connecting with old friends and making new ones, all in the warm and welcoming spirit […]

Dakota and Jackson Taylor Family Hopes That Story Inspires Others To Become Living Donors       Most 18-year-olds spend the summer after graduation celebrating with friends or preparing for college. Jackson Taylor spent his saving his brother’s life.       In June 2025, the West Palm Beach resident donated two-thirds of his liver to his 23-year-old brother, […]

This Purim, the congregation of Temple Judea gathered with both celebration and intention, choosing to honor the holiday with the same spirit that has sustained the Jewish people through centuries of challenge and triumph.       With hearts heavy in awareness that many children in Israel would not have the opportunity to don costumes or dance […]

On the heels of relocating to an expansive new home after 75 years, Temple Israel in West Palm Beach has announced its new executive director: David Schimmel, an established leader with more than three decades of senior leadership experience who has built a national reputation for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to […]

Max Cohen       Max Cohen will celebrate his bar mitzvah on April 25, 2026. Max is in sixth grade at The Benjamin School. This year Max competed on the Benjamin Middle School football team, the Benjamin sixth grade basketball team, the PBGYAA rec seventh and eighth grade basketball team, and plays goalie for the Benjamin […]

Last month, 17 community teens encountered the force of joining 4,478 Jewish teenagers from 44 countries around the world for a Cteen shabbaton experience in New York City. The trip was led by youth directors Rabbi Yisroel and Raizy Uzvolk. Teens were encapsulated for a full weekend in an incubator of passionate Jewish pride.       […]

Water safety begins with education, practice, and confidence in the water. At the Mandel JCC, our Aquatics Program is designed to help children build the essential skills they need to stay safe while developing comfort and independence in aquatic environments.       Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental injury among young children, which […]

Temple Judea is proud of the team of volunteers who bring joy and a love of learning to the students at Grove Park Elementary School each month. The dedicated group of approximately 15 volunteers partners with school librarian Erika Mardis, whose warmth, enthusiasm, and vision have made this reading program truly special.             The energy […]

Spring Into A Dating Evolution       “True love is an infinite resource; instead of depleting with use, giving love multiplies it.”~~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry       In 2026, the journey from SINGLE to TAKEN looks wildly different from what it was in the past. If you are reading this article, this is your cue to make an […]