Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

This Thursday, join "Transforming Disability Inclusion and Belonging: A JPro Greater Palm Beaches Lunch and Learn with Shelly Christensen" ?? Thursday, Nov. 21 ?? 12 p.m. ??? Join online for free! Gain valuable insights into disability in today's world and learn how to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Click below to register now.

On Friday, dozens of community members from different backgrounds?gathered?at?Temple Beth David?in Palm Beach Gardens, in collaboration with?The Gathering Place, to share blessings, food, and joy at “Friendsgiving.” “It’s by doing life together, learning each other’s traditions, understanding each other’s differences, hearing each other’s stories and breaking bread together.” Click below to learn more from?WPBF 25.

We were honored to send a delegation of leaders from Jewish Palm Beach to?Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly in Washington D.C. Our group joined thousands from all over North America to attend Sunday's Unity Event at Nationals Park and hear from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Sheryl Sandberg, Tiffany Haddish and countless Jewish thought leaders. To learn more about the General Assembly, visit generalassembly.org

Over 400 women came together for a vibrant and memorable morning featuring admired potter and designer Jonathan Adler with his husband, author and style commentator, Simon Doonan. Together, they heard about Jonathan’s Jewish journey and the heartwarming and humorous stories about his life and the Jewish women who influenced it, as we celebrated the start of the Women’s Philanthropy season. For updates on future events, visit jewishpb.org/upcoming.

Mazal tov to Juliana Gendelman, co-founder of our?Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center,?on her recognition by?Palm Beach Illustrated! "Juliana is one of our most inspiring, dynamic, and humble philanthropic leaders. Her vision and unrivaled commitment to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and Kohl JVC has established volunteerism as part of the fabric of Jewish life in the Palm Beaches." - Michael Hoffman, Federation President and CEO. Read the article here:?https://lnkd.in/erQ52ekM?

Yesterday’s roundtable on The Israel-Arab Conflict: Origins, Impact, and Paths Forward was a great success! A special thank you to our Master of Ceremony Yulimar Trumbo and Mary Sol Gonzalez, both from the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI Florida) for co-organizing this impactful event with me. I also want to thank my boss, County Commissioner Gregg Weiss, for supporting this event and sharing a few thoughtful words. I deeply appreciate Florida Atlantic University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for hosting us and for their warm hospitality, and a heartfelt thank you to Camila Mychalczuk, Bethany Alex, and Ryan Britton for their invaluable support. Moderator Brian M. Seymour led an insightful discussion, navigating thousands of years of history in just a few minutes. Dr. Robert Lloyd, from Palm Beach Atlantic University shared reflections from our recent trip to Israel, complemented by a display of trip photos. Josephine Gon from Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County shared her expertise on combating antisemitism and fostering public awareness. Dr. Robert Watson from Lynn University offered historical perspectives, and Dr. Robert Rabil from FAU, examined the conflict’s effects on Middle Eastern societies. The event concluded with a collective reflection on the path forward. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this gathering so meaningful! Laura Hanley Debbie Koristz Lisa Beers, CLTC Noel Martinez, FCCP Karina Milagros CARLOS MAHECHA

Last Friday the 8th, the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative, Florida Atlantic University and the Government of Palm Beach County hosted a remarkable Expert Panel to discuss the Israel - Arab conflict at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU. In a morning of education and understanding, the moderator Brian M. Seymour provided a timelined context, masterfully guiding the discussion among the excellent panelists: Josephine Gon of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Dr. Robert Lloyd of Palm Beach Atlantic University, Dr. Robert Watson of Lynn University and Dr. Robert Rabil of Florida Atlantic University, navigating facts, personal experiences, the historical relationship between the US and Israel, and related statistics. Thanks to Ryan Britton, Commissioner Gregg Weiss and Mary Sol Gonzalez for welcoming the audience to the campus and to the event. Special thanks to Virginia Savietto, M.A. for Spearheading and championing this initiative , and to Camila Mychalczuk and Yulimar Trumbo as part of the organizing team. You can find the recording of the event On the following link: https://lnkd.in/eVDRRMMB

Help Your Community Today by Becoming a Leader for a Lifetime. Federation's Mandel Center for Leadership Development is looking for young adults in their 20s and 30s for the second cohort of Leadership, Engagement, Action and Planning (LEAP) program. LEAP is specifically designed for young adults to grow their leadership goals, skills and expertise, ensuring our active vibrant Jewish community continues to thrive. Applications will be accepted until December 3 at https://lnkd.in/ec_Ths4K Contact Matthew Newman, Director of Emerging Leadership, at [email protected] for more information.

We are horrified and outraged at the hate-filled antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam, in which anti-Israel mobs terrorized and beat Israelis and Jews trying to enjoy a soccer game. This modern-day pogrom, just two days before the anniversary of Kristalnacht, should make it clear that the entire world must act now to condemn and prosecute to the fullest all the perpetrators and take every necessary step to protect the Jewish community. We are in close contact with our partners in Israel and the Jewish Agency as we continue our commitment to the the security of Jewish communities around the world. Jewish Federations of North America will hold an emergency briefing on this at noon today, open to all: https://lnkd.in/e8Zb3C-a

Join us for a free day of education, insight and connection as you learn how to best support children and family members with special needs and create a more inclusive community in the Palm Beaches. Complimentary camp-style child care is available during the Day of Awareness with advance registration. A special thank you to?Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches?for making this possible. To learn more and register, click below or visit https://lnkd.in/eMcwsaaM