2022-2023 upcoming events
You have a variety of opportunities to participate in our vibrant Jewish community in ways that are meaningful to you.
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ongoing programs
Throughout 2022-2023
Connecting families with creative ways to celebrate Jewish life, traditions, and holidays.
Contact: Erika Simon | erika.simon@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.209.2616
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Programs
Throughout 2022-2023
Educational programs focusing on advocacy for Israel, combating antisemitism, and other key issues.
Contact: Josephine Gon | josephine.gon@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6686
Throughout 2022-2023
Teens can explore their Jewish identity through social/volunteer activities and educational events.
Contact: Peter Eckstein | peter.eckstein@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.209.2611
J.N. Somers Yad Hebrew School for Students with Differing Abilities
Yad is designed to ensure that students aged 4-22 who have varied needs receive a meaningful, engaging and individualized Jewish education. It is the only Sunday, Hebrew and Judaic school of its kind in Palm Beach County.
Contact: Wilma Turk | wilma.turk@jewishpalmbeach.org
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september 2022
Rosh Hashanah Meal Packing and Delivery
Friday, September 23, 2022
Prepare and deliver meals holiday meals and packages for local seniors and families to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
Contact: Melissa Hudson | melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6653
october 2022
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Drive Shack, West Palm Beach
Connect with local professionals to network, learn and create a unique impact for the good of our Jewish community
Contact: Sarah Rogers | sarah.rogers@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6633
Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 9:30 a.m
Students in kindergarten through seventh grade and their families can enjoy a free, fun-filled day at the Palm Beach Zoo during Federation’s Friedman Commission for Jewish Education inaugural sessions of Sundays Together, a community-wide Jewish educational experience.
Contact: Robyn Hurvitz | robyn.hurvitz@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.209.2621
november 2022
Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 9:30 a.m
Students in kindergarten through seventh grade and their families can enjoy a free, fun-filled day at the Palm Beach Zoo during Federation’s Friedman Commission for Jewish Education inaugural sessions of Sundays Together, a community-wide Jewish educational experience.
Contact: Robyn Hurvitz | robyn.hurvitz@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.209.2621
8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving Back
Events throughout November and December 2022
Honor the miracle of Hanukkah by volunteering to help people in need, with opportunities throughout November and December.
Contact: Melissa Hudson | melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6653
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Our local Jewish community is coming together to make a difference on this international day of philanthropy. Join us by offering a helping hand to thousands of people in the Palm Beaches and beyond.
december 2022
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 4 p.m.
chair: Betsy R. Sheerr
location: The Colony Palm Beach
speaker: Aliza Kline, CEO of OneTable
Celebrate our impact with members of the King David Society, which welcomes donors who contribute $25,000 or more to Federation in 2023.
Contact: Elizabeth Klitzner | elizabeth.klitzner@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6631
Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 5 p.m.
chairs: Sheryl Davidoff and Beth Wayne
location: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
speaker: Merle R. Saferstein, renowned author and educator
This event recognizes donors affiliated with the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), including donors with funded endowments, donors who have made a legacy commitment to secure our community’s future and holders of Donor Advised Funds.
Contact: Elaine Aronoff | elaine.aronoff@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6661
january 2023
Monday, January 9, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
chairs: Richard A. Friedman, Peter May and Jonathan Tisch
location: Palm Beach Country Club
This annual event honors and celebrates our community’s most generous philanthropists who contribute extraordinary gifts of $50,000 or more to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County in 2023, or who have established an endowment of $1 million or more.
Contact: Matthew Kernkraut | matthew.kernkraut@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6640
Business & Professionals (B&P) Happy Hour
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Seven Axes, Lake Worth
Connect with local professionals to network, learn and create a unique impact for the good of our Jewish community.
Contact: Sarah Rogers | sarah.rogers@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6633
Monday, January 16, 2023
Join together with our entire community for a day of volunteerism to honor the legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Contact: Melissa Hudson | melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6653
february 2023
The Lions’ Pride Event
Monday, February 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.
chairs: Sandra Bornstein and Karen Mandelbaum
location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
speaker: Samantha Ettus, bestselling author and entrepreneur
Show your Lion of Judah pride during this event, which welcomes women who give at the Lion of Judah level to any Jewish Federation in North America in 2023, or who have established a Lion of Judah Endowment in the Palm Beaches.
Contact: Rachel Berg | rachel.berg@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6612
march 2023
Celebrating Philanthropy: A Major Gifts Event
Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award Recipient: Hope Silverman
Chairs: Lainey & Beryl Simonson
location: High Ridge Country Club
Join together to celebrate donors who contribute $10,000 or more to Federation in 2023, or who have established an endowment of $200,000 or more.
Contact: Traci Pincourt-Braun | traci.pincourt-braun@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6635
SheLeads: The Importance of Women in Leadership
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Temple Beth El, West Palm Beach
Co-Chairs: Emily Schachtel and Shayne Silver
Federation’s Business & Professionals (B&P) and Women’s Philanthropy invite you to take part in a conversation with best-selling author Michal Oshman. Her book, What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid? tackles issues many of us face in our daily lives, such as anxiety, fear and how to find our purpose.
King David Society Exclusive Educational Program:
Mental Health Crisis in the Jewish Community Since COVID
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Dr. Elaine Rotenberg, Chief Clinical and Impact Officer at Alpert Jewish Family Service, will brief us on the mental health crisis among children and young adults since the start of COVID.
Chairs: Hope Silverman and Vivian Lieberman
Contact: Elizabeth Klitzner | elizabeth.klitzner@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6631
Click here to register.
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april 2023
Good Deeds Day
March 20 – April 4, 2023
Prepare and deliver holiday meals and packages for local seniors and families to celebrate Passover.
Contact: Melissa Hudson | melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6653
Click here to learn more about and register for the MorseLife Homebound Mitzvah Program.
Click here to learn more about and register for the collaboration with Kind Kitchen.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Join friends and neighbors for this international day of service through community volunteer projects in the Palm Beaches.
Contact: Melissa Hudson | melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6653
Click here to learn more and register
April 19-26, 2023
Travel to our Kehillah (community) away from home to commemorate Israel’s miraculous 75th year of independence. Register at jewishpb.org/israel75 to secure your spot.
Contact: Kate Lester | kate.lester@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6668
IsraelDays Community Events
Throughout April
Join a series of special events for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel’s Memorial Day and Israel’s Independence Day.
Contact: Marla Topiol | marla.topiol@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6629
may 2023
Titans of Industry
Monday, May 8, 2023
Michael Greenwald, a global geoeconomic and cybersecurity expert, will share his expertise on philanthropy and the future of money in digital assets.
Contact: Sara Hassin | sara.hassin@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6625
2023 Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Celebrate everything our community has accomplished over the past year.
Event Guidelines During COVID-19
The following are Federation’s recommended guidelines as of August 29, 2022:
For the health and safety of our guests and staff, we trust that attendees are vaccinated for COVID-19, have not tested positive in the last 72 hours, and are not experiencing any symptoms. We are a community that cares for one another and is considerate of everyone’s well-being. Despite these measures, please understand that in-person events carry some risk of contracting COVID-19.
Please do not attend or remain at the event if you are experiencing any symptoms. Federation closely monitors the continuously changing situation with COVID-19 and will adjust our event plans accordingly.
