Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

You and your family are invited to join us for "From Roots to Fruits: A Family Tu B’Shevat Experience," a special morning of outdoor fun and learning as we celebrate Tu B'Shevat – the Jewish New Year for trees – at our next Sundays Together! This free program takes place on Sunday morning, January 26, at the Riviera Beach Community Garden. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/eZxqdUR5

Want to build leadership skills while learning about the local and international Jewish community? Want to network with a select group of like-minded local leaders? Apply now to join the tenth cohort of our renowned Emerging Leadership Program (ELP), a leading program of Federation's Mandel Center for Leadership Development, and take the next step in your leadership journey! To learn more and apply, visit jewishpb.org/elp2025

Happy Hanukkah! Find activities, volunteer projects, recipes, and even grant opportunities for Hanukkah get-togethers from our Hanukkah resource guide at jewishpb.org/hanukkah24   Join families in the Palm Beaches and in our sister cities in Israel and share photos lighting your menorahs using the hashtag #IsraelPBShines.

Let's celebrate Hanukkah together! We're encouraging families in the Palm Beaches and in our sister cities in Israel to share photos lighting their menorahs using the hashtag #IsraelPBShines. PJ Library in the Greater Palm Beaches is helping to share this message of unity by including this hashtag in their Hanukkah gifts going out to Jewish families across the Palm Beaches. Our Partnership2Gether region of TZAHAR includes Tzfat, Rosh Pina and Hatzor HaGlilit, and is a program of our Stacey & Mark Levy Center for Israel & Overseas. For Hanukkah resources including holiday packages, fun activities, recipes, and volunteer opportunities, visit jewishpb.org/hanukkah24

Join us on Monday, January 20, to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by turning his vision into action, fostering unity, empathy and compassion throughout our community. Participants of all ages and abilities can make a meaningful impact through service projects across Palm Beach County. In partnership with Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center and Palm Beach Atlantic University, engage in hands-on, small-group activities or large-scale opportunities such as sorting donations at local food banks, packing meals for vulnerable community members, supporting animal care initiatives and revitalizing neighborhoods. To learn more and sign up, visit jewishpb.org/mlk25.

Get ready to “Be the Light” this Hanukkah! Find activities, volunteer projects, recipes, and even grant opportunities for Hanukkah get-togethers from our Hanukkah resource guide. Click below or visit jewishpb.org/hanukkah24

Thanks to all who joined the annual Anita and Robert z”l Naftaly Day of Awareness, learning how to foster safe and supportive environments for people with disabilities. Participants learned from experts including keynote speaker Haley Moss, a neurodiversity advocate, attorney, speaker, author, and consultant; joined informative breakout sessions; and heard from community members about their experiences with early education, workforce development, independent living, and mental health. Thanks to Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School, Alpert Jewish Family Service, Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches, and Jewish Federations of North America for working with us to create a successful event. To learn more, visit jewishpb.org/cje.

Rebuild Southern Israel! Join Livnot U'Lehibanot for a meaningful week restoring Gaza border communities, attending classes with international speakers, meeting soldiers and locals of southern communities, visiting the Nova festival memorial site, with Shabbat in Tzfat in our partner region of TZAHAR. To learn more, view a sample schedule, and register, visit jewishpb.org/livnot

Let’s honor the Jewish value of Shmirat HaTeva – protecting nature! Join Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center on Friday, January 3 at 9 a.m. to clean up Ocean Reef Park in Riviera Beach and nearby Flagler Drive as part of this year’s 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving initiative. Learn about litter reduction and how we can all make a positive impact on the environment. This event is in partnership with Beach Bucket Foundation. For more info, visit jewishpb.org/8days

Thanks to all who joined us for Celebrating Philanthropy, and to event chairs Lori & Bruce Gendelman and Allie & Tal Bar-or. Attendees were the first to hear about the The Palm Beach Movement to Activate Jewish Life, which calls on all of us to act and ignite the spark that fuels generations to embrace Jewish identity with pride. To learn more about the Movement, visit jewishpb.org/movement. Shabbat Shalom.