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Nearly 100 Professionals Gather for Federation’s First

In-Person Business Networking Event Since Pandemic

Hosting its first in-person event since the start of the further, keeping local professionals linked to the Jewish guests raised their hands when asked who moved here
COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach business community,” shared B&P Chairwoman Amy in the last 24 months. Due to the tremendous community
County’s Business and Professionals (B&P) Networking Terwilleger, the first female chair of B&P and a Federation growth, Federation also had a representative from its
Happy Hour drew a vibrant crowd of nearly 100 business Board member, as well as a business litigation shareholder newcomers’ initiative on hand to discuss ways to get
professionals and community leaders at Roxy’s Rooftop Bar. at Gunster. “We have an incredible opportunity to make involved, and provide them a welcome gift.
“As the ‘city hall’ of the Jewish community, Federation an impact.”
offers so many options for keeping residents connected to Spotlighting the recent growth of the business and Nearly 100 Professionals Gather on page 2
Jewish life in the Palm Beaches, and B&P takes it a step professional community, approximately one-third of

Jam ie Leeds, Sonali Michael Hoffman, Amy
Ryan Tarnow, Janet Till Josh Stowell, Lilli Resto Adam Seligman, Colin Shalo Sam Shuster, Daniel Mark Mendiratta Terwilleger
Beth David Hosts Tennis Mixer

Temple Beth David members recently gathered in- six courts and competed for highest
person for their first large social event since the beginning scoring male and female prizes.
of the pandemic. Through the creative planning and The luncheon took place outside
problem solving of a dedicated committee, led by Dr. Lisa in a spacious tent located between
Schulman, they were able to plan and deliver a sold-out the putting green and the golf
event, the first of its kind at Temple Beth David: A Tennis course on what turned out to be
Mixer & Outdoor Luncheon. a magnificent day. Fifty-seven
The event was held at Eastpointe Country Club, with people aged 23 to 90+ attended
a morning mixed doubles tennis event organized by Tara the luncheon, enjoying an omelet
Puc, Director of Tennis at Eastpointe, that ran from 9
a.m. to noon. Twenty-four tennis players, 13 men and 11 Beth David Hosts Tennis Mixer
women ranging in age from their 20s to their 70s, filled on page 2
Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church,

Temple Israel Sponsor Teen Essay Contest

To Honor Reverend Dr. Temple Israel of West Palm Beach are sponsoring an essay Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat service, open to the entire
contest for middle school students and older – the MLK Essay
community and held at Temple Israel on Friday evening,
Martin Luther King Jr. Contest. Students are invited to submit essays on either of January 14, at 6:30 p.m.
the following topics: “What Can Our Communities – Jews Leaders and members of both congregations will
In observance of the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin and Blacks – Learn from Each Other?” or “How Can Our participate in the service through spoken word and music.
Luther King Jr., Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church and Nation Achieve Racial Healing?” Temple Israel invites the community to join the Friday
Essays should be no more night event, but please RSVP and refer to the temple’s On-
than 500 words in length. Site Attendance Policy found on www.temple-israel.com
Essays will be judged by for the required COVID-19 documentation. The service
Reverend Kevin Jones will also be broadcasted via Zoom and livestreamed to the
and Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, temple website.
and will be evaluated on Essay submissions should be sent to Jackie Klein,
originality of thought and Religious School & Youth Programming Director at
composition skills. Temple Israel – jackie@temple-israel.com – who can also
The two winners – one be reached at (561) 833-8421 for more information. The
from each community – deadline for submissions is December 24, and winners will
will read their essays at the be notified by January 1.