Event Highlights Local Jewish Artists
A Jewish art show was held at Chabad of Singer Island, Juno Beach & the Beaches with over 180 guests in attendance. Set against an unexpected Florida chill, the event brought warmth, color, and community spirit to the area, drawing art lovers, families, and supporters. The gallery space came alive with color, texture, and […]
Ballet Palm Beach Stages The List
The devastating realities of the Holocaust were brought to life through the powerful medium of dance during Ballet Palm Beach’s original production of The List. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred, the free performances welcomed nearly 500 visitors and school children to […]
Simchas
Eden Strauss Eden Strauss celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on the evening of March 7, 2026. Eden is a sixth grader at the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School and a proud member of the Meyer basketball team. Dance is one of Eden’s passions, and she trains with the Char-Mar School of Dance, bringing enthusiasm […]
Local Students Advance to JewQ Finals
Last month, 14 students from Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew School took the stage to compete in the Local Torah Championship. These dedicated students are part of the advanced JewQ program, where they go beyond their Torah studies through the Living Jewish Curriculum to prepare for this spelling bee-style competition. The interactive program […]
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 […]