Our Members

Judea Sisterhood Celebrates Hanukkah

More than 100 members gathered at Eastpointe Country Club for Menorahs in Margaritaville, hosted by Temple Judea’s Sisterhood.       The festive evening featured delicious food, live music from a Jimmy Buffett tribute musician, and ample opportunity for guests to mingle and connect with friends old and new.       At the heart of the celebration, attendees […]

Chanukah Shines Bright on the Beach

The glow of menorahs and joyful song lit the shoreline on the first night of Chanukah as Chabad of Singer Island and the Beaches, led by Rabbi Berel Namdar, hosted its eighth annual Chanukah on the Beach celebration at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa.       Hundreds of residents, families, and […]

Simchas

Madeleine Cody       Madeleine Cody is becoming a Bat Mitzvah on January 24. Madeleine is so much more than an honor roll seventh grade student at BAK, an accomplished thespian and vocalist, or a Junior Olympics finalist in swimming. She is light, love, and kindness, and brightens any room when she walks into it. She […]

High-Energy Havdalah and Dance Party

At a recent JKidz party, the room was transformed with glow-in-the-dark decorations and disco lights. Kids headed first to the glow face-painting table, where everyone picked out their own designs and instantly lit up under the blacklight. At the Havdalah craft station, they decorated their own velvet-art creations — a calm and focused moment in […]

Young Families Discover Judaism

A recent Mom, Dad & Me gathering took place outdoors in the shul garden, creating a natural backdrop for a morning filled with family, connection, and early Jewish experiences.       One of the highlights was a parachute activity, where little hands helped bounce “apples” that had “fallen from the tree.” Participants also incorporated sensory play […]

Dating

The Singles Scene Column© Preparation For Bliss In 2026. “You can’t create directions of where you want to go, unless you know where you are starting from.” ~~Mel Robbins       Happy New Year to our clients, couples, and readers. Together, let’s make this year the best year of your life. As always, do share this […]

JFS Empowers Next Generation to Stand Up Against Hate

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service has announced an expansion of its acclaimed Relationships & Decisions teen education program, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Palm Beach County Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. The funding will enable Alpert JFS to deepen its investment in […]

8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving Kicks Off with Inspiring Community Generosity

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and its Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center launched the holiday season with an inspiring display of generosity during their annual 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving initiative. This year’s Thanksgiving food drive showcased the strength of our community coming together to support families in need.       The effort featured two […]

Miles of Smiles Offers Fun, Inclusive Engagement

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently launched Miles of Smiles, a collaboration between the Mishpacha Program — a volunteer-powered support network dedicated to providing emotional, spiritual, and practical care for Jewish individuals of all ages — and Chabad Hebrew School. The initiative was spearheaded by Ariana Zachary, a certified K–12 special educator with over a […]

“Not a Dry Eye Among Us”: Temple Judea’s Journey to Israel

All 25 of us are together in Jerusalem, celebrating Shabbat after the most incredible, life-changing week of touring Israel. Our hearts are so full we can barely contain it.       We started in Tel Aviv — from the Peace and Innovation Center to a vibrant tasting tour at the Carmel Market, from standing in the […]