Page 4 - Boca Exposure - December '22

Page 4, Boca Exposure
Mayor’s Update: Winter Events And A Season Of Thanks

Scott Singer is the 35th Mayor The City of Boca Raton kicked off our holiday season check out the city’s website, myboca.us, or like my
of Boca Raton. A South with the return of our annual tree lighting on Nov. 18 at Facebook page at facebook.com/scottsingerusa.
Florida native, attorney, Mizner Park. This year’s event, Light the Lights, included Finally, as we are in a season of Thanksgiving, we have
mediator and small business a live stage show, lighting of trees at both ends of Mizner. much to be thankful for in Boca Raton. Brightline is due to
owner, Scott and his wife, The city will also host Merry in Mizner, evening weekend open their station this month after incredibly fast construction.
Bella, live in Broken Sound holiday entertainment and strolling pop-ups in Mizner Park This game changer has been long anticipated by residents and
with their two young children. on various weekend nights, from 6 to 10 p.m., throughout the businesses. Crime rates remain low, and our dedicated city
The holiday season holidays. In addition, local Chabads will be hosting menorah employees in all departments provide excellent service. We
provides extra reminders of lightings at Sanborn Square and Town Center at Boca Raton continue to add infrastructure, and businesses continue to
the many reasons we can be on different nights of Hanukkah. seek out Boca Raton, helping us maintain one of the lowest
grateful for what we have in The city’s 50th Annual Holiday Parade lit up property tax rates of any full-service city in Florida.
Boca Raton. We have a busy Downtown Boca on Wednesday, Dec.7. This year’s On a personal note, I’m grateful to be able not only to live
month ahead of events in the City of Boca Raton! theme is “Groovy 70s,” a nod to the milestone of the in Boca Raton, but serve as mayor. I’m very grateful to be able
Looking back at November, we had a wonderful celebration event. Following that will be the 48th annual Boat to keep serving for another term, as I was re-elected without
of our veterans for Veterans Day. The city was proclaimed a Parade on Saturday, Dec. 17, which will brighten opposition in November when no one else filed to run in the
Purple Heart City for our recognition of the sacrifices of the up the Intracoastal Waterway, and includes prizes to coming March 2023 election. You can share any thoughts
more than two million wounded or killed during action with participants. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m., millions you have at ssinger@myboca.com, and stay connected on
the enemy. As the son and grandson of World War II veterans, of eyes of college football fans everywhere will be on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @scottsingerusa.
I am grateful for all who served in the armed forces to keep Boca Raton, as the city hosts the eighth annual Boca Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!
our nation free and strong! As always, thank you to veterans Raton Bowl game when the game returns to prime time Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
and active military personnel for your service. on ESPN. For more information on city events, please

Ukraine War Hits Home from page 1 influx of Ukrainian families, the program has been a perfect mental health services and many volunteer opportunities.
fit to help them get acclimated to life in America, said Elana Funding is provided by private and corporate support,
health insurance, immigration services, and school placement Ostroff, director of PJ Library and Family Engagement. grants, special events and individuals who support our
services. “We had to jump right in and create a crisis “The families had a nice meet and greet. They are learning mission and bring hope to thousands in need.
intervention service,” said Chernis, program director for JFS’ different ways to celebrate Jewish holidays, compared to how About PJ Library
Caregiver Resources and Respite Program. Families were they celebrated in Ukraine,” Ostroff said. PJ Library is a family engagement program supported by
pointed to JFS Food Pantry, but, Chernis said, they didn’t The volunteer families with PJ Library are assisting the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) in partnership with
want a handout. They wanted to work and to earn a living. families not only settling into life here, but also with practical philanthropists and Jewish organizations. Today, families
“While they are waiting for employment authorization, needs like translation and how to register for school. “These in hundreds of communities across the world are able to
we help them with job training, resume writing, etc.,” families are so frail mentally. They aren’t looking for explore the timeless core values of Judaism through books
Chernis said. luxuries, just the life necessities,” Chernis said. and music. All families living in South Palm Beach County
Since many of the families are women with young The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is raising Jewish children from birth through 8 years old are
children, JFS wanted to connect them with other Ukrainian- also a beneficiary of Jewish Federations of North America’s welcome to sign up for PJ Library. Families will receive a
and Russian-speaking families in the area. Enter PJ Library Ukrainian Resettlement Grant Initiative, a $1 million free high-quality Jewish children’s book every month. PJ
in South Palm Beach County. program in partnership with the Shapiro Foundation to Library welcomes all families raising Jewish children, no
PJ Library has had an established program for Russian- support refugees seeking safety in the U.S. matter your background, knowledge, or family makeup, or
Speaking Jews (RSJ), raising Jewish children in the area who The Federation’s Annual Campaign raises funds to observance may be.
want to connect with other families who speak their language. assist families in need, whether they are seeking refuge About The Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach
The program is funded by a grant from the Harold Grinspoon from a war overseas or overcoming other challenges here County
Foundation and the Genesis Philanthropy. With the recent at home. To give to the Annual Campaign, visit www. Established in 1979, the JFSPBC is made up of Jewish
jewishboca.org/donate. and social service organizations, synagogues and schools
To learn more about the program or to volunteer contact that provide valued services and programs to recipients in
Rales JFS at (561) 852-3333 or visit ralesjfs.org. To learn South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world.
more about the programs offered by PJ Library, call (561) The JFSPBC is also comprised of local residents, including
852-6080 or email pjlibrary@bocafed.org. lay leadership, volunteer, donors, professional staff, rabbis,
About Rales JFS educators, event participants and students. Situated on a
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services offers 100-acre campus in west Boca Raton – the largest in the
help, hope and humanity through our comprehensive nation – the JFSPBC supports more than 70 beneficiaries,
range of programs and services which support people of engages with more than 5,000 donors, and connects more
all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and than 130,000 residents. To learn more about how we
Delray Beach, JFS programs and services include food contribute to a shared vision for the Jewish community, visit
and financial assistance, senior services, counseling and www.jewishboca.org or call (561) 852-3100.

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