Page 10 - The Jewish Voice - January '21

Page 10, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 8 The music rose as ambassadors of light strode through JCS Honors First Responders
the beach, kindling hundreds of tall sparklers held by the
Beth Am’s Holiday Drive dancing crowds, until the entire beach was illuminated with responders with a menorah car parade. Over 30 cars gathered
The Jewish Community Synagogue honored local first
sparkling light. As the sun set, the bright flames of the grand
Supports Back to Basics beach menorah were lit by Yuval Madar. to bring joy to the Palm Beaches as they circled the city and
“It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and tonight we expressed gratitude to the people who risk their lives for us.
Temple Beth Am once again partnered with the Back to add light. A little bit of light defies much more darkness. All Firetrucks led the parade, which started at the Jewish
Basics Angel Program for its Holiday Drive. Because of the we have to do is find the strength, the courage, to add that one Community Synagogue and ended at the local police station
pandemic, this year’s drive was organized a bit differently candle, and it defies all that darkness — even in the darkest and fire department, where they distributed donuts to all of
to account for social distancing, but Temple Beth Am staff of nights,” said Rabbi Namdar. the officers. They continued on to Juno Beach, where they
and volunteers made it work with some ingenuity and the brought joy to all those enjoying the beautiful day.
generous donations from congregants and families from The “What better way to spread the message of Hanukkah
One School at Temple Beth Am. than by expressing gratitude and giving to others?” shared
Instead of picking up a child’s Wish Card from the temple Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui, senior rabbi at JCS. “For those who
lobby, cards were emailed to those who requested one. Each are uncomfortable leaving their homes at this time, this was
card contained the name of a local child in need. The temple the perfect way to celebrate Hanukkah without even leaving
held a drive-thru gift drop-off event to collect donations. their own car!”
Participants also had the option of sending gift cards, and
Alissa Frankel, TBA’s Education Director, and Elana Beame,
TBA’s Youth Engagement Director, shopped for gifts.
Beth Am was able to fulfill Wish Cards for 125 needy
elementary school students by gifting them the basic
necessities of new sneakers, socks, underwear, and a toy
this holiday season. Due to the amount of donations Temple
Beth Am received, they were also able to make a monetary
contribution to the Back to Basics Angel Program on behalf
of its members. This is an annual mitzvah that everyone looks
forward to participating in.

Gali Levkovitz and son Yoni help deliver donations to Back
to Basics.

Chanukah on the Beach Hanukkah Lights Keep

Chabad of Singer Island & Holiday Spirits High
the Beaches, in partnership with
the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Jews around
Island Beach Resort & Spa, the world recently
recently hosted its third annual celebrated the eight-
Chanukah on the Beach festival da y Ha n ukk a h
of lights. This year was a socially holiday, a celebration
distanced experience with pairs of religious freedom
of chairs set up over 20 feet apart and hope. Temple
to accommodate the over 250 in Judea’s Youth
attendance. Education Program
Participants enjoyed fresh families were invited
cocktails and the individually to an outdoor,
boxed latkes and lox buffet as DJ socially distanced
Adam Lipson infused the beach celebration with
with festive Chanukah beats. music and games.
The celebration was led by “The heroes of the Hanukkah story are family,” says Rabbi
Rabbi Berel Namdar, spiritual Feivel Strauss, “and that is why this year it was so important
Leader of Chabad of Singer for our young families to find creative and safe ways for
Island & the Beaches. Chanukah children and adults to celebrate this joyous holiday.”
greetings were shared by Sean Rigotti of the Marriott Resort,
Councilwoman Julie Botel, RBPD Chief Nathan Osgood, and
Rebbetzin Tzivia Namdar.

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