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                                                     LocaL happenings




      Mitzvah Mania: Temple Beth                        Action group discovered the answer during Mitzvah   along with donated drinks
                                                        Mania, an event created to support the South Florida Food
                                                                                                           and snacks. Later that
      David Spreads the Love                            Kitchen and Assistance Association.                same day, the Temple Beth
                                                           Adult Mitzvah Morning Minions recently gathered to   David Midday Mitzvah
         How do you make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches   slather bread slices with peanut butter and jelly, and then   Menches worked side
      both  fun  and  rewarding? Temple  Beth  David’s  Social   individually bag each sandwich with love and care. At   by side to make more
                                                        the same time, preschool Minions created artful cards and   sandwiches and cards for
                                                        greetings that would ultimately be paired with the sandwiches,   those in need.
                                                                                                              The  result? The
                                                                                                           Minions and Menches
                                                                                                           prepared over 300
                                                                                                           PB&J  sandwiches  that
                                                                                                           Executive Director Wendy
                                                                                                           Mendelsohn gratefully
                                                                                                           accepted on behalf of   Cards to accompany the
                                                                                                           the  South  Florida  Food   sandwiches
                                                                                                           Kitchen.

                                                                                                           Temple Israel Supports the

                                                                                                           Whole Self

      Wendy Mendelsohn, executive director of the South Florida                                               Temple Israel of West Palm Beach announces its Whole
      Food Kitchen                                      Beth David Preschool Minions make cards.           Self program, a safe place for Jewish LGBTQ+ youth
                                                                                                           to be themselves — their whole self. Conversations and
                                                                                                           studies have shown that students in our community are
                                                                                                           very interested in not only gaining more knowledge and
                                                                                                           a better understanding about their Jewish and LGBTQ+
                                                                                                           identity, but they also desire a safe and constant space for
                                                                                                           this to occur. Temple Israel’s Whole Self program meets
                                                                                                           this critical need, with a facilitator to help with homework,
                                                                                                           time for studying, social opportunities, and discussions
                                                                                                           with  like-minded  professionals  and  resourceful  allies.
                                                                                                           The program meets monthly on designated Sundays at
                                                                                                           Temple Israel of West Palm Beach (1901 North Flagler
                                                                                                           Drive) from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The first event featured an
                                                                                                           LGBTQ+ roundtable discussion with a representative of
                                                                                                           the Palm Beach County Library who provided information
                                                                                                           and advised participants of available resources.
                                                                                                              This vital program is free and open to our entire
                                                                                                           community, with a focus on Jewish LGBTQ+ and their
                                                                                                           allies, providing a safe space for all.
      Cantor Danielle Bensimhon helps make  Sandy Livingston pitches in.  Beth David board member Brenda
      sandwiches.                                                        Kabler and grandson               Local Happenings on page 8



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