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Page 6, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 5 “intellectually fearless,” “an activist for Jewish ideas,” and the day. Beginning the first week in April, more than 20 TBA
“a public intellectual of the pulpit.” As a highly respected members volunteered their money and their time to provide
thought leader, he is often quoted and has been cited by The food not only for St. George, but also for Extended Hands
New York Times and USA Today, among others. Community Outreach. Volunteers assembled more than 2,400
Rabbi Salkin was one of the first to earn the doctor of bagged lunches, each containing a sandwich, home-baked
ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in cookie, bag of chips, juice box, and piece of fruit. Some even
1991. A native of Long Island, Rabbi Salkin has served included lovely notes of hope with the food.
congregations in New York, New Jersey, Georgia, and most
recently Temple Solel in Hollywood, FL. “The Power of Now”
In Rabbi Salkin’s own words, “I am enthusiastic about
bringing my passions for teaching and activism, and to Though we are socially distant, we are spiritually more
work in partnership with Temple Israel’s lay leadership and connected than ever before.
colleagues to create a bridge to the future.” Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently hosted
world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer, producer, and
Beth Am Continues philosopher Rabbi Manis Friedman for a Zoom lecture. Born
in Prague in 1946, Rabbi Friedman is a noted biblical scholar,
Rabbi Moshe Scheiner and synagogue member Alisa Koppel Volunteer Efforts recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism.
When he takes the podium, Rabbi Friedman enthuses each
For nearly 15 years, Temple Beth Am congregants have of his listeners with a sense of purpose and direction. Perhaps
been serving a hot dinner at St. George’s Soup Kitchen once his greatest gift is his balance of compassion and wisdom.
a month. Social distancing put an end to this activity in
March, and the call immediately went out to help the hungry
families whose situation seemed to be getting more dire by

Rabbi Moshe Scheiner and Rabbi Yosef Rice

Men unloading lunch bags at St. George’s Center

Congregant drives through festive arch Manis, who fuses ancient wisdom and modern wit, spoke
on the topic of “The Power of Now: The Opportunity Behind
Temple Israel the Coronavirus”.
Almost 100 people joined together on Zoom and other

Welcomes New Rabbi social media platforms as Manis spoke about how the
world is getting closer than ever to the era of world peace
Temple Israel of West and Divine revelation with the coming of Moshiach. Using
Palm Beach is thrilled to kabbalistic metaphors, he explained how the forces of evil
announce that Rabbi Jeffrey are experiencing their last hurrah and that they will soon be
K. Salkin will serve its Guests receiving a hot breakfast and a bagged lunch at
congregation in the role of Extended Hands Community Outreach Local Happenings on page 8
two-year interim rabbi. His
background, experience,
commitment to education,
demeanor, and presence
will help lead Temple Israel
as it approaches its 100th
anniversary.
An award-winning writer,
Rabbi Salkin is known for
his numerous publications, books, Torah commentaries,
and blogs, including, “Martini Judaism: for those who
want to be shaken and stirred.” His book subjects include
rituals, masculinity, spirituality of career, righteous gentiles,
inter-religious affairs, Zionism, Jewish history, and more.
Additional works have appeared in the Wall Street Journal,
Washington Post, Congressional Record, Reader’s Digest,
Huffington Post, and other esteemed publications as well as
scholarly journals. Rabbi Salkin has appeared on television
and radio programs and has spoken at universities, seminaries,
and institutions in over a hundred domestic and international
communities; his reputation truly precedes him.
Rabbi Salkin is an inspirational and innovative educator,
helping people find spiritual meaning in every moment of
their life. His colleagues have called him “always relevant,”

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