Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Join us for a Night of Unity & Community. One year after one of the most tragic days in modern Jewish history, our community is coming together to commemorate the fateful October 7 attacks and recognize the resilience of the Jewish people. 🗓️ October 7 📍 Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 🕕 Doors open at 6 p.m. | Program starts at 7 p.m. 🎟️ Free Community Event Program highlights include a first-hand account from a Nova Music Festival survivor, insights from leading global voice Ambassador Michael Oren and moving tributes to the survivors, first responders and hostages. Pre-registration is required, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Select your seats now at jewishpb.org and be a part of this powerful event.

Help vulnerable homebound seniors, Holocaust survivors and struggling community members have a meaningful Rosh Hashanah. As we approach the high holidays, volunteers are needed to help prepare, coordinate and deliver holiday meals. Use the links below to reserve your spot. Volunteer with MorseLife: jewishpb.org/morsemeals24 Volunteer with Kind Kitchen: https://lnkd.in/g5cuf3vm

Calling All Change-Makers! The Jewish Women’s Foundation is offering grants to organizations making a difference in Florida. If your organization is committed to creating impactful social change for women and girls, we want to hear from you! Submit your letter of intent by September 9 at jewishpb.org/jwfgrant to apply.

The University of Florida's recent suspension of anti-Israel protestors sends a powerful message that hatred will not be tolerated. We're honored to be featured by WPEC-TV CBS12 News, where Executive Director of the Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred and Public Affairs Jo Gon discussed the impact of this decision on the Florida Jewish community.

The Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred continues to lead the way in fostering allyship between the broader community and the Jewish community. In partnership with Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Jewish Federation of Broward County, the Palm Beach Center and Federation joined together to take ten Florida lawmakers on a study tour of Israel. See below for photos from this eye-opening and impactful experience.

The state of Florida has officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism, but what does this mean for curbing antisemitism in the Palm Beaches? Federation's Josephine Gon shared with WPBF 25 News how having an agreed-upon working definition protects our community.

Thank you to the volunteers who contributed to the successful kick-off to this year's backpack initiative with Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center and The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County! 20 volunteers packed 630 backpacks with new school supplies. The students at Gove Elementary School will be thrilled to receive these bags at the start of the school year.

“We need Americans to realize that the liberal democracy of America is at stake when this sort of hate is allowed to run rampant.” In the latest JCRC blog, Chair Linda Geller-Schwartz reflects on a recent episode of The Quill podcast, featuring Federation's Executive Director of Community Affairs Jo Gon, to discuss the importance of information and advocacy in combating harmful misinformation about Israel.

Mark your calendars! Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center just announced dates for upcoming volunteer events over the next several months. Click below to check out these great opportunities to give back to the community. Kohl JVC is your gateway to impactful service projects in the Palm Beaches. To learn more, visit jewishvolunteer.org

Josephine Gon, Federation's Executive Director of Community Affairs, proudly represented our Jewish Palm Beach community on the latest episode of The Quill podcast. In her discussion with Dr. Robert Lloyd, Jo shared valuable insights and expertise on the war in Gaza and the rising tide of antisemitism both in the United States and around the world. We are grateful to The Quill podcast and Palm Beach Atlantic University's LeMieux Center for Public Policy for hosting this vital and timely conversation. You can stream the latest episode now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.