Page 1 - The Jewish Voice - February '23

VOL. 13 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2023

Community Honors Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr., Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
County’s Jewish Volunteer Center and Jewish
Community Relations Council, with Palm
Beach Atlantic University, spearheaded a
meaningful and powerful day focused on
service and allyship to unite the community
on MLK Day. Now in its eighth year, this
local program brought together more than
850 members of all faiths, races, and ages
to volunteer with organizations across 15
locations in Palm Beach County, followed by a
ceremony to continue the journey of solidarity
against all forms of hate.
The ceremony included an inside look at the Palm vision for a tolerant, just, and kind world. The recipients
Beach County Remembrance Project, a groundbreaking were Dr. Linda Geller-Schwartz, who volunteers as chair
initiative to commemorate the victims of terror lynchings of the Israel Advocacy and Combating Antisemitism Task
that took place in Palm Beach County in the 1920s, plus Force with Federation; and Umberto Rosi, a 2002 PBA
reflections from Federation’s recent Civil Rights Journey graduate and social activist who has started a nonprofit
to Alabama and Georgia. Palm Beach County Mayor Gregg organization called The Give Back Community to support
Weiss shared a proclamation announcing the importance the homeless community; plus Abigail Lowtan, a student
of MLK Day of Service and the Remembrance Project. at Palm Beach Atlantic and recipient of the first Young
Three local individuals were also presented with the annual Leader Award in recognition of her work helping Ukrainian
Tikkun Olam Award for their efforts to represent Dr. King’s refugees. Community Honors Legacy on page 4
Dinner and a Cooking Show

By Leyah Namoff Klein showcased her brisket recipe as well as other
I love a good mind–body experience and if it includes modern takes on traditional recipes, displaying how today’s
gourmet food and fun socialization, it feels like winning the kosher cuisine is not how your bubbie made it!
lottery! Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently presented
Chef Shifra Klein, creator and editor of “Fleishigs Magazine.”
A standing-room-only crowd enjoyed an evening of
gourmet kosher dining and a cooking class taught by Klein.
Participants learned how to create delicacies ranging from
vegan fare (I am still dreaming of the beet carpaccio and
roasted cabbage red pepper aioli) to the best brisket I’ve ever
eaten. The chef also taught tips to make the preparation not
only delicious, but simple as well.
The evening culminated with a scrumptious kosher dinner
with all those who attended. A great time was had by all and
I learned that the best way to feed your mind is with great
food. The event was sponsored by Dr. Marcia Robbins-Wilf
and Dr. Perry Robins.
inSIGHT Through Education Announces 2023 Programs

In the midst of rampant antisemitism and hate crimes, one inSIGHT’s community education arm, the I•SERIES “The Nazi Conspiracy,” which tells of a true plot calling for the
Palm Beach Gardens-based non-profit organization continues brings relevant programming to adults within the county. triple assassination of three world leaders that nearly changed
to combat hatred with unique educational programs for the On February 13 at 7 p.m. at Ibis Country Club, the the history of World War II.
students of Palm Beach County, as well as for the community. I•SERIES will spotlight Jeannie Opdyke Smith, who will Under the leadership of co-presidents Judy Karp and Kelly
All programs are intended to bring awareness to the important tell the story of her mother, Irene Gut Opdyke, who for many Warsaw, inSIGHT Through Education has more than doubled
lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides. years managed to hide a group of Jews, including for a period their grants in the past year, all earmarked for programming in
in the home of a Nazi officer. Palm Beach Schools (K-12) that teach kindness, respect, and
The harrowing retelling is acceptance for all. The programs are age appropriate and range
heart-wrenching, tragic, yet from puppet shows for early grades to inspiring speakers such as
wonderful. Pastor Chris Edmonds, who recently told more than 800 students
For the I•SERIES season at Palm Beach Lakes High School about his father’s heroism
finale, inSIGHT will present saving Jewish prisoners of war at Stuttgart Concentration Camp.
Brad Meltzer, a New York inSIGHT grants also provide professional development for
Times best-selling author on teachers, giving them the tools to best teach about the lessons
March 12 at the William T. of Holocaust, beginning with the facts.
Dwyer High School, where
he will discuss his latest novel, inSIGHT Through Education Announces on page 2