Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

YOM KIPPUR
2025-10-02 09:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Israel WPB, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, F, 33407, United States
9:00 AM – Family Yom Kippur Experience: Prayer, music, story, snacks & activities for children.
10:30 AM – Morning Worship Service; Sermon by Rabbi Carlie Daniels with music by Suzanne Guinane & the Temple Israel Choir.
12:30–3:30 PM – Afternoon Programs: Live music & meditation, study with Rabbi Emeritus Howard Shapiro, and discussion with Joe Ann Fletcher, CEO of Dress for Success Palm Beaches.
4:00 PM – Afternoon Worship: Healing & Transformation: Service with liturgy and interactive Torah study.
5:00 PM – Yizkor Memorial & N’ilah Closing Service: Message by Rabbi Emeritus Howard Shapiro, remembrance prayers, concluding service, Havdalah & final shofar blast.
6:30 PM – Annual Break-the-Fast Meal

Family Yom Kippur Service
2025-10-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, F, 33472, United States
20$ for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Screening and Discussion of We Shall Dance Again
2025-10-06 16:00 - 18:30
Friendship, love, peace and freedom-these ideals drew young hearts from around the globe to Nova’s EDM music festival in the South of Israel. But as the sun rose on October 7th, the fantasy shattered. Rockets sliced through the sky, and the dancing stopped. Confusion morphed into fear as gunfire erupted amidst the chaos. Terror breached the border fence and unleashed violence on the unsuspecting people in its rawest form. It is a stark portrayal of the experiences of those who survived and those who didn’t. The film meticulously reconstructs the events, capturing the raw emotions and heroism that emerged.
This is a documentary of real footage from the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7, 2023. It includes video clips from survivors and actual footage from the Hamas terrorists.
This event is open to the community but you need to register with the office at 561-624-4633 for security purposes.

Sukkot
2025-10-07, 2025-10-08

AFTERMATH: Antisemitism In The Wake of October 7
2025-10-07 13:30 - 15:00
For Valencia Sound Community, Federation Members and invited interfaith groups. Presentations, Videos and Interfaith Discussions (non-partisan/pro bono) on the cotemporary forms and models of antisemitism following the massacres of October 7 that address rarely answered questions – what is Jew hate, why does it persist, how all elements of being a Jew are weaponized today, and what to do about this. Includes: videos from October 7th Movie and Douglas Murray, brief talk about “Antisemitism and The nature of Jew Hate Today,”, and extensive discussion /Q and A period to allow all voices to be heard. Expected audience- approx. 200+. Follow up to program at Valencia Sound in October of 2023, immediately following the Oct. 7 massacre.

SAVE THE DATE- Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches: Eli Sharabi presents "Hostage"
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens
In a raw and unflinching memoir, Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts the harrowing ordeal of his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th, 2023, the loss of his wife and daughters, and his unyielding resolve to survive. Sharabi will speak about his life on Kibbutz Be’eri before October 7th, the events of that terrible day, details of his captivity by Hamas terrorists in the tunnels of Gaza, and his determination to bring every one of the remaining 58 hostages, home.

Sangria in the Sukkah
2025-10-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Temple Beit HaYam, 951 SE Monterey Commons Blvd, Stuart, FL, 34996, United States
40 years of wandering the desert… time to sit and sip!
Schmooze with the best while we welcome the harvest and celebrate our traditions together at Temple Beit HaYam!
A children’s Sukkot Shabbat service to start at 5:30pm. Schmoozing at 6pm and a service to follow at 7pm.
Come judge the staff and volunteer gourd decorating contest!
Temple Beit HaYam | 951 SE Monterey Commons Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996 | info@tbhfl.org

TSS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL MITZVAH CLUB
2025-10-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, F, 33472, United States
Family Event to make mitzvahs for the upcoming Blessing of the Animals

Rebbetzin Chana’s Birthday Brunch
2025-10-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Mandel JCC Palm Beaches – Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, F, 33418, United States
Rebbetzin Chana’s Birthday Brunch
An Intimate Brunch for Women in the Sukkah
Join Rebbetzin Chana for her annual birthday brunch in the sukkah—a cherished tradition just for women.
Toast l’chaim, enjoy delicious bites, and celebrate friendship, joy, and the beauty of this special season!

Jupiter Families: Meet Me at the Park
2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Location Provided After Registration, Boynton Beach, FL, United States
We are thrilled you’ll be joining us! Please fill out the information below so we can be prepared for you.
Join Jupiter Family Connector, Melanie, for a pop-up sukkah tent celebration to shake the lulav and etrog, listen to sweet Sukkot stories from PJ Library, and create festive sukkah crafts. Meet other Jupiter families raising Jewish children and make memories under our “natural schach”, the beautiful park trees and shade, as we celebrate this special fall holiday together!
Register Here: Meet Me at the Park- Sukkot Edition October 12 | 3pm Jupiter (register for address)

Shemini Atzeret
2025-10-14

Simchat Torah
2025-10-15

Introduction to Judaism
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:30
This 20-week course, taught by an inspiring team of rabbis and educators, welcomes everyone; newcomers, seekers, and those considering conversion, to explore Jewish history, values, holidays, Torah, and contemporary Jewish life in a warm, inclusive setting.
Registration includes free access to a beginner or intermediate Hebrew course.
This course fulfills requirements for conversion with any of the participating rabbis.

Friends of the IDF Event
2025-10-16 17:00 - 20:00
October 7th Commemoration Event

Family Shabbat & Simchat Torah Experience
2025-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Temple Israel WPB, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, F, 33407, United States
Families with young children are invited to join us for a joyful, musical Shabbat experience! Enjoy a pizza dinner and fun Simchat Torah activities designed for kids of all ages.

Beach Shabbat
2025-10-17 18:00 - 19:00
Shabbat Services on the beach

Community Shabbat & Simchat Torah Service and Dinner
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple Israel WPB, 1901 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, F, 33407, United States
Celebrate Shabbat and Simchat Torah with a festive service filled with music, dancing, and tradition. We’ll mark the completion of the annual Torah cycle and immediately begin again with the opening verses of the Torah. A delicious dinner will follow the service—please stay and celebrate with us

Special Needs Families: Shabbat at Sunset
2025-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Location Provided After Registration, Boynton Beach, FL, United States
We are thrilled you’ll be joining us! Please fill out the information below so we can be prepared for you.
Join Special Needs Family Connector, Amy, for a special Shabbat at Sunset in the park. Kindle the glow of automatic candles, share blessings over wine, grape juice, and challah, and let the kids laugh and play as the sun sets. Then gather for a cozy pizza picnic dinner, connecting with other families raising children with Judaism in the home and embracing the magic and ease of the Shabbat tradition together.
Register Here: Shabbat at Sunset October 17 | 6:30pm Wellington (register for address)

Temple Beth El Women's League Pink and Teal Shabbat
2025-10-18 09:30 - 13:00
Temple Beth El Women’s League Pink and Teal Shabbat, in partnership with Sharsheret

TSS PTO PLAY AND LAUGH GAME NIGHT
2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, F, 33472, United States
Adult only game night with a separate kids’ program for those who need it. Board games. Dinner included.

Wellington Families: Pumpkin Palooza with a Jewish Flair
2025-10-19 15:45 - 16:45 | Location Provided After Registration, Boynton Beach, FL, United States
We are thrilled you’ll be joining us! Please fill out the information below so we can be prepared for you.
Join Wellington Family Connector, Sabrina, for a cozy Florida “fall” afternoon of creativity and connection with other Wellington families raising children with Judaism in the home! Turn your pumpkins into one-of-a-kind masterpieces with a Jewish twist — think Jewish stars, hamsas, hearts, and more. We’ll have foam stickers, paint, stencils, and plenty of gems to make decorating easy and fun for every kind of artist!
Register Here: Pumpkin Palooza October 19 | 3:45pm Wellington (register for address)

Mandel JCC Brunch & Learn: Yaakov Katz Presents While Israel Slept.
2025-10-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Mandel JCC Boynton Beach
Join us for an engaging Brunch and Learn at Mandel JCC!

Mandel JCC Board of Directors
2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens
JCC Board of Directors meeting by invitation only.

JWF Fall Grant Event
2025-10-22 16:00 - 18:00
More information coming soon.

Community Mission to Israel
2025-10-24 - 2025-11-01

Blessing of the Pets
2025-10-24 08:30 - 09:30
A drive-thru blessing of your beloved pet. Animals will be given a special blessing by Rabbi Cantor Danielle Bensimhon, a certificate and puppacino. We are also collecting pet goods for our pet supply drive.

Mandel JCC Presents Coffee Talk with Congresswoman Lois Frankel
2025-10-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Mandel JCC Palm Beaches – Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, F, 33418, United States
Join us for a coffee talk with Congresswoman Lois Frankel as she returns to the Mandel JCC once again!

TEQUILA ADULT NIGHT OUT - TEMPLE SHAAREI SHALOM
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00
Tequila tasting at Total Wine and More on Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach
