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What Goes Around

By Steve Handwerker influence actions but also because each thought and around, will come around; what you sow, you will reap.
feeling has an energy. This energy affects your mind/body In the short and long run it is YOU who determines your
I am sure everyone presence as a whole. Our being-ness is based on that. own fate by what you do and are.
is familiar with: “what What is being-ness? This can be seen as the nature
you sow you reap.” A of your presence in each here and now as it impacts Dr. Steven E. Handwerker is a Board Certified
more ancient and esoteric you and those around you. So, ask yourself now: who Licensed Psychologist in four states (NY, FL, SD, VT)
expression is the principle are you? Who and what do you want to be? What is the still in practice after 40 years counseling individuals,
of ‘karma’. Still another impact you want to have and ultimately how and what are families and groups worldwide. He is a Supreme Court
way of expressing this, you doing to achieve what you wish and need? Human Family Mediator and is a member of the Professional
and a more psychologically relationships are but one arena, albeit very significant, for and Scientific Board of the National Center for Crisis
oriented truth: “all actions have consequences.” These your personal being-impact. There are many more! Look Management a part of Homeland Security. He has
ideas apply to all of us, even to corporations communities around you, at the grass, the bushes, the trees, lakes, ocean lectured at the American Psychological Association
and countries. This is reality whether we believe it or not. and creatures of all sizes and shapes and environments. International Conventions for over 20 years sharing
However, all that we have to work with is NOW, the This planet is a living being. It has a life and an entity his experience to students and colleagues across 150
present moment! What is past, is just that, past. What is floating in space around a sun. One of millions of such programs. Dr. Handwerker is committed to the protection
yet to come is beyond the reach with any certainty. But, entities, floating around one of millions of suns/stars. of our environment and the conservation of the precious
we can influence what will be, for us, as individuals, Make your presence count for something good, and and limited resources of the ecosystems that comprise
based on what we think, feel and do. NOW. Actions meaningful. Make your presence become a contribution our living planet, our home. 
have consequences; as do non-actions. Even thoughts to the Good of this entity called earth and all the creatures
and feelings have consequences, not only because they and beings that live on and in it. Because, “what goes
Today And Every Day – Your Jewish Federation Is Here

Our West Boca campus may be largely closed, but your cherish, and can enjoy exploring new opportunities. Deepest thanks to Boca Pointe Federation
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and its Whether you’re looking for help or to volunteer, for virtual Campaign Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to
partner agencies, schools and synagogues haven’t skipped classes or activities, for spiritual connections or even Kosher Committee Members: Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer, Si
a beat. In these challenging times, we continue to sustain food, you can find what you’re looking for at VIRTUAL. Farber, Daniel Fischer, Richard Glazer & Elaine Kaplan,
and transform lives as we do every day. JEWISHBOCA.ORG, our “one-stop shop” for Jewish Bea Gold, Harold Katz, Joel Meisner, Arlene Penner,
Together, we are caring for our neighbors who need us. As community updates and happenings during our time with Murray Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen, Mickie Schulman,
calls for help increase, along with our partner agencies, we are the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Palm Beach County. Doris & Stuart Zeuner, for their continued dedication
making sure that essential services including food, financial And check out our high-interest FEDERATION LIVE and leadership.
assistance, mental health care, residential care for adults with schedule of virtual programs at jewishboca.org/fedlive. If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please
special needs, and far more are there for those who count on Meanwhile, our Federation’s international partners contact Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services at
us. And we are preparing for the rising needs to come. are stepping up to help fellow Jews around the world, 561-852-3333. In addition, our main Federation telephone
We may not be able to socialize, check in, learn or addressing immediate needs of the crisis, as well as number, 561-852-3100, is being monitored regularly for
pray together in person, but Jewish life is thriving all planning for the social changes and human needs to come. voicemail messages.
around us in a rapidly growing stream of virtual activities Bringing our community together to care for each Learn more about our Federation and how you can
and resources for all ages! With great ingenuity, our other is the vital role of our Federation. We are able to do help at www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross
vibrant, diverse synagogues, schools, agencies and this because of the strong, caring, connected community at shirleyg@bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a
creative individuals are bringing us together, with new we have built, including Boca Pointe contributors’ voicemail). 
opportunities coming online every day. We are connecting stalwart support. We look forward to continuing our work
with Jewish life through the groups and activities we together in good health!