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      JCC Hires Director                                 law enforcement agencies, PBC Fusion Center, and regional   Downstairs on December 3, followed on January 14 by
                                                                                                           John Cariani’s Almost, Maine. Up next on February 18
                                                         office of the FBI and Joint Terrorism Taskforce.
      of Arts  & Culture                                    A recent study led by Jewish Federation found that 8 in 10   is the world premiere of Bruce Graham’s The Duration,
                                                         Jewish adults in Palm Beach County are worried about anti-  followed by Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel on April 1,
         The Mandel JCC of the                           semitism. In 2020, ADL reported that 2 in 3 Jewish Americans   and William Luce’s The Belle of Amherst on May 20.
      Palm  Beaches  has  named                          have witnessed an anti-semitic incident recently and, according      Tickets  for  all  performances  are  $79,  except  for
      Aaron  Kula  as  the  new                          to the FBI’s 2019 hate crimes report, of the 1,650 reported   opening  night  of  each  production  ($94)  and  previews
      Director of Arts & Culture.                        hate crime offenses motivated by religious bias in 2019, 60.3   ($59). Tickets can be purchased through the box office,
      Kula,  who  joins  the  JCC                        percent were motivated by anti-Jewish bias.       in person, or by phone (561.514.4042, ext. 2), and online
      after  serving  as  Director                          The  2021  Nonprofit  Security  Grant  Program  is   24 hours a day at palmbeachdramaworks.org.
      of  Music  Performance                             administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s      PBD has installed a new HVAC system throughout the
      and  Education  at  FAU                            Federal Emergency Management Agency and designed to   building that complies with all the latest safety standards,
      Libraries,  brings a wealth                        improve security at nonprofit organizations by providing   including UV light, bi-polar ionization, and specialized
      of experience, including a                         funds  primarily  for  physical  security  enhancements,   high-quality air filters. Additionally, in accordance with
      vision for creating dynamic                        planning, as well as training and exercises.      CDC  recommendations,  patrons  must  adhere  to  the
      cultural arts experiences that                        To learn more about Federation, its impact, and how you   following safety protocols in order to gain entry into the
      connect people to Jewish life and implementing innovative   can support the Jewish community, visit jewishpb.org. To   building:
      and engaging programming initiatives.              learn about Federation’s J-Secure program, visit jewishpb.     • All guests are required to wear suitable masks that
         The  Mandel  JCC  of  the  Palm  Beaches  is  currently   org/security.                           completely cover the nose, mouth, and under the chin for
      home to The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film                                                 their entire visit. Anyone who does not comply will be
      Festival and Mandel JCC Book Festival. Both programs   Tickets on Sale Now                           escorted out of the theatre.
      have strengthened the community consciousness of Jewish                                                 • Documentation (printed or digital): Fully vaccinated
      identity, history, and culture and provide a community forum   for PB Dramaworks                     guests  have  the  option  of  voluntarily  presenting
      to stimulate dynamic and provocative dialogue.                                                       documentation  showing  full  vaccination  status.  Full
         “Aaron Kula’s interdisciplinary career in music and the      Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce that   vaccination  is  defined  as  the  completion  of  the
      arts make him the perfect person to bring our programming   single tickets for its long-awaited 2021-2022 season are   final  dose  at  least  14  days  prior  to  the  performance
      to the next level. Our goal at the Mandel JCC is to expand   on sale now. The start of the season was pushed back   date. Alternatively,  all  guests  can,  instead,  present
      our offerings and be a destination for best-in-class cultural   from mid-October to December 3 out of an abundance of   documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result
      and performing arts. Aaron has an incredible pulse on what   caution and a commitment to the health and safety of our   conducted within 72 hours prior to the performance, or a
      the community wants and with his guidance will bring our   patrons, artists, and staff. PBD is introducing a number   negative COVID-19 antigen test result conducted within
      big ideas to life,” said Jesse Rosen, Mandel JCC President   of safety protocols that will be strictly enforced.  24 hours prior to the scheduled performance start time.
      and CEO.                                              The company will perform its full schedule of five plays      •  Matching  photo  identification  is  required  for
         A nationally recognized conductor, educator, composer,   in a compressed period of time, which has necessitated   everyone 18 years and older.
      accordionist, and  producer,  Kula  is  a  Fulbright  Music   shorter runs for each production. The season opens with
      Specialist and was awarded a grant in 2018 to conduct and   the world premiere of Michael McKeever’s The People   Local Happenings on page 5
      lecture in Israel with appearances at the U.S. Embassy,
      Jerusalem Academy  of  Music  and  Dance,  and  music
      conservatories in the Negev and Western Galilee.
         His lifelong interest in classical, jazz, and folk music
      led him to form the award-winning Klezmer Company
      Jazz Orchestra in 1997. Formerly he served as conductor
      for Boston Ballet, New England Conservatory and also
      conducted the FAU orchestra for six years before being                          • Personal Hygiene
      appointed the first Director of Music Performance and                           • Cooking / Light Housekeeping
      Education at FAU Libraries in 2003.                                             • Doctor’s Appointments
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      community,” shared Kula. “and I look forward to working                         • Customized Care at Home or in Facility
      with a strong team of lay and staff professionals to ensure
      we meet the needs of everyone we serve.”                                        • Home Health Aides
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         Jewish  institutions  in  the  Palm  Beaches  received
      increase from the $400,000 they received in 2020. With  cataractsurgery:                                  Reimagined!
      approximately $1.13 million in grant dollars from FEMA’s
      National Security Grant Program, a staggering $700,000

      anti-semitism on the rise and community events beginning
      to return to in-person, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
      County,  the  “city  hall”  of  the  Jewish  community,  has
      increasingly been prioritizing community-wide strategic
      security initiatives including education, consultation, and
      support to all area Jewish organizations and institutions.   IV-FREE
      Through its J-Secure initiative, Federation supported other
      Jewish organizations in navigating the nonprofit security
      grant program and process, providing security assessments,   CataractSurgery
      coordinated educational webinars, grant consultations, and
      application assistance.
         Funding to the community institutions will be used for
      enhancements and upgrades that will help address or mitigate
      potential risks and vulnerabilities for physical space and
      infrastructure security, in line with best practices and national
      law enforcement recommendations. Examples could include   Nowofferinghassle-FREE,
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         “It is our priority to build a safer and more vibrant Jewish
      community that stands up to anti-semitism with strength,”   CataractSurgery.
      shared Michael A. Lampert, Esq., Chair of Federation’s
      Safety & Security Committee. “We are proud to continue to
      work with partners throughout the community to successfully
      bolster their security infrastructure, so that community   ScheduleanapptonlineMittlemanEye.com
      members can celebrate our Jewish faith and traditions with
      comfort and without fear.”                              CallorText 561-500-2020
         As part of its robust security initiatives, Federation’s
      J-Secure also provides preventive and response-oriented
      programs and services for its partners, including security
      briefings  and  trainings,  participation  in  the  Secure
      Community Network, acting as an affiliated organization
      of the Department of Homeland Security, and coordinating                WestPalmBeach•Jupiter/Gardens
      with the Palm Beach Sheriff Department, state and local
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