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Free Family Adventure at the Zoo

for Sundays Together, Federation’s New

Community-Wide Educational Program for All Ages

Families are invited for a During this “wild” Jewish adventure, guests will have the opportunity to meet jaguars,
free day of adventure at The tigers, koalas, otters, and more; enjoy children’s art and music activities; and experience
Palm Beach Zoo during a an exploration session around the zoo with Josh Lake, founder of Oregon-based Outdoor
new community-wide Jewish Jewish Adventures.
educational program called Several synagogue schools in the Palm Beaches are also moving their regular classes on
Sundays Together, hosted by location for this innovative Sunday school experience. All guests will have the opportunity
Jewish Federation of Palm to learn more about many area synagogues.
Beach County’s Friedman “We have been hearing how families want to experience Jewish education and connect
Commission for Jewish with other Jewish families in new ways, so we are excited to partner with area synagogues
Education (CJE). The lively to bring an innovative, fun, educational program to the community,” shared Michael
event will be held on two Hoffman, president and CEO, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. “This will be the
dates: October 30 for residents first in a series of Sundays Together programs designed in various spots throughout the
of Northern and Central Palm Palm Beaches.”
Beach County communities, and November 6 for residents of Western and South Palm Beach Families are invited to stay and explore the zoo after the program ends. Register at
County communities. The event is from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on both dates. While each date is jewishpb.org/sundaystogether. For more information, please contact Robyn Hurvitz at
targeted to a specific geographic area, families interested in attending can do so on either date. robyn.hurvitz@jewishpalmbeach.org or (561) 209-2621.
JFS Assembles Rosh Hashanah Baskets for Community

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service assembled and
distributed Rosh Hashanah baskets – filled with applesauce, gefilte fish,
matzah ball soup, honey, apples, honey cake, cans of carrots, green
beans, sweet potatoes, and either a kosher frozen turkey or a Publix
gift card – to 120 local households in need in advance of the High
Holy Days. The baskets also included a greeting card and a memorial
candle that is lit in memory of lost loved ones.
Alpert JFS volunteers and apartment program residents (individuals
with disabilities) assembled and packed the baskets on September 13 to
prepare them for delivery to community members in need throughout
Palm Beach County the following day. Alpert JFS consistently creates
and delivers holiday baskets for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, and Passover. deliveries throughout the county means we have to rely on a dedicated team of volunteers,”
Rosh Hashanah baskets were provided to 120 households, which represents approximately said Belinda Lasky, Director of Volunteer Leadership at Alpert Jewish Family Service.
270 individuals. Recipients included: Alpert JFS kosher food pantry clients, counseling clients,
have trouble making ends meet, ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Annual Sunrise Service
homebound seniors, single-parent families, families who recently lost a job, households that

Employed), households
with three generations, Held at Juno Beach Pier
clients experiencing health
complications, etc.
“We are grateful to the To kick off the month of Elul, Temple Beth Am held a special sunrise service at Juno
community for supporting this Beach Pier. Attendees enjoyed a service, music and prayer, the first shofar blowing of the
program through donations season, and a beautiful sunrise together. The service was led by Rabbi Alon Levkovitz and
collected through food drives. Cantorial Soloist Marcy Morris. After the service, attendees chose between taking a walk
We are also grateful to the along the ocean with Rabbi Alon or participating in a gentle body movement/yoga activity.
many Alpert Jewish Family
Service staff and volunteers
who deliver the baskets to our
clients. Coordinating over 120

Photo by Jackie Alberts