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From Palm Beaches to Israel: A Moving Experience

A reflection from Ethan Kernkraut, Jewish Agency for Israel Board Observer and JFNA National Young Leadership Cabinet Member. My recent visit to Israel as a Board Observer for the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) was a profound, remarkable, and deeply moving experience, unlike any I have ever had in Israel. Attending the Board of Governors meeting in Jerusalem, I was surrounded by passionate leaders dedicated to governance, crisis response, fundraising, and the vital work of rebuilding after the heartbreaking events

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Stephanie Gitlin, Chair of the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee smiling direct to camera.

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Meet Stephanie Gitlin

Federation is strengthening our role as Jewish Palm Beach’s “City Hall” and expanding our impact by implementing our new strategic plan. We are grateful to have Stephanie Gitlin, a member at large…

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Reflecting on Susan Shulman Pertnoys Tenure As Board Chair

It was inspiring to be joined by more than 250 people for Federation’s 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 9. Together, we celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of our community during…

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Philanthropy and Fundraising

Sydelle Sonkin’s $5 Million Gift Fosters A Thriving Jewish Future Through Federation’s Historic Campaign

As the Jewish community in the Palm Beaches emerges as one of the largest and fastest growing in North America, we proudly announce that philanthropist, leader and former high school…

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Teppers Make Extraordinary $1 Million Contribution

Coordinated by Federation’s Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred, Teppers’ gift will provide $750,000 in rapid grants to scale up security at Jewish programs for children in the Palm Beaches

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Jewish Disabilities Network Blog – Meet Our Community Disability Navigator

Hello! Welcome to the Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) Blog. My name is Alyson Winderbaum, and I am the Community Disability Navigator for Jewish Palm Beach. My mission is to make our community…

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