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Community Resources During Coronavirus

Stay active, informed and connected with your Jewish community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please take advantage of our variety of videos, articles, activities and online events for you and your loved ones. Explore ways to help others, and access vital services to help you get through these challenging circumstances.

Are you an organization with a program, class or virtual event to include?

Click here to submit your program.

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Emergency Financial Assistance
Counseling, Senior Care and Human Services
The Chai Line at Alpert Jewish Family Service is our Jewish community’s social services hotline, helping you find the resources and services you need to overcome challenges. Click here or call 561.684.1991.
Meals, Home Care and Companionship for Seniors
To learn more and apply, call 561.616.0707. Services are provided by our partners at Kramer Senior Services, a subsidiary of MorseLife Health System,
Career Counseling Services
Career Connections provides coaching, workshops, benefits assistance and more. Visit jewishpb.org/careerconnections or contact Whitney Cherner, LCSW at 561.490.5554 or whitney.cherner@jewishpalmbeach.org.
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Florida-specific Updates
Travel Advisories
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Palm Beach County Health Department
Martin County Health Department
Safety Tips from the Red Cross
Download Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Apps
Resources for Veterans

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The vital services that so many vulnerable people depend on are only possible through contributions to our Annual Campaign.
Our Jewish Volunteer Center has put together several opportunities for you to help those in need who are struggling at this time.


Our community is offering many live online experiences during this unique time.

see the full list

for children and families

Jewish Volunteer Center projects and activities

Hebrew lessons for kids

PJ Library® storytime, singalongs, craft-alongs, virtual field trips and more

Mandel JCC Activities for Families: Boynton Beach | Palm Beach Gardens

Israel-related activities for kids and parents

PJ Library® and PJ Our Way™ book deliveries are continuing. Sign up for this free program that delivers JEWISH books and music right to your door.

Virtual story time events are being shared on a near daily basis. Follow our Jewish Family Life Concierge on Facebook and Instagram.

More Israel-related activities for kids and parents

Sign up to receive our Jewish Family Life e-newsletter, which includes ideas & activities for families. Email us to tell us you want to receive it.

Tablet’s weekly “Hebrew School” game show podcast for kids about all things Jewish

Red Cross has prepared kid-friendly resources and activities related to dealing with emergencies. Click here and here for ages 4-8; click here  for ages 8-12; and click here to download an app for ages 7-11.

for teens

Netflix Party

Jewish Teen Podcast

Teen Guide to Navigating Coronavirus

BBYO on Demand

Torah Study App for Teens

for adults

Watch mosaic, the Palm Beaches’ Jewish TV news magazine
Watch full episodes anytime online. mosaic airs live from January through April. NEW IN 2022, mosaic airs on WPBF 25, our local ABC affiliate.

Melton Adult Jewish Learning courses
brought to you by Friedman CJE

JCC Arts and Culture Programs

JCC Aquatics Classes Online

JCC Jewish Film Fest

Jewish shows to binge watch

Book recommendations

Dinner recipes

Jewish Changemakers Fellowship (20-25 year-olds)

for children with differing abilities 

Yad Hebrew School for Children with Differing Abilities: contact Wilma Turk at 516.983.7711 or wilma.turk@jewishpalmbeach.org 

More Online Learning  

More Online Learning  

Digital Storytelling  

Shabbat Resources

Click here to see activities and resources we’ve compiled for grandparents to enjoy with their grandkids.

Israel’s Museums
Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot
The Israel Museum
National Library of Israel
National Museum of American Jewish History
Yad Vashem
Menachem Begin Heritage Center
Einstein Archive, Hebrew University
Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theater
Web Cam of the Kotel (Western Wall)
Web Cams in Israel
More Web Cams from Israel

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Managing Fear and Anxiety
provided by Alpert JFS
How to Talk to Someone Showing Signs of Depression or Anxiety
provided by Alpert JFS
Supporting Teens During Challenging Times 
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
Tips for Quarantine from Natan Sharansky
Resources from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality

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Information on SBA Loans
Resources for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Local Financial Advisors for Small Businesses 
Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act 
About the Paycheck Protection Program
Employee Rights Related to COVID-19

This is for informational purposes only. Please contact your financial and legal professionals for advice.

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Webinars for Educators  
More Webinars for Teachers  
Educators Podcast  
Curriculum from National Museum of American Jewish History  
Teacher Support  
More Teacher Support  
Distance Learning Resources 

 

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Virtual Shabbat and Other Services (scroll down to “Recurring”)
Mi Sheberach (prayer for the sick)
Family-Friendly Torah Study  
Family-Friendly Prayers 
Resources from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality

 

Looking for something else?

Let us know if we can help you connect with resources to help you get through this time.  Complete the form and let us know.