Rumi Ota Borgese dons white gloves to examine the kimonos found outside the Jewish Community Center resale store. Miwako Patton, the Morikami’s marketing and public relations manager, looks on. The white wedding kimono possibly dates to the 1940s. T
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Cantor Lori Brock, retiring after 29 years of service, is featured in Temple Beth El’s quarterly publication. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
If not for a tragedy, we might be celebrating Lori Brock for her achievements on the stage. Instead, we’re
Elliott and Robin Broidy (above) purchased this architectural drawing of the crematoria at Auschwitz-Birkenau, where Jews were killed and cremated as part of Nazi Germany’s ’final solution.’ This is one of only two known original drawings produced of
The JCC kicked off its 2025-26 season with presentations by esteemed writers Jacqueline Friedland, Zibby Owens and Alyson Richman. The women spoke to a sold-out crowd of 650 about the importance and value of elevating Jewish voices. The annual event
B’nai Torah Congregation welcomed 1,570 people of all ages to its annual Mitzvah Day. It was a morning full of opportunities to make a difference by participating in more than 50 acts of kindness. These included packing essential items and food for h
Robin Eisenberg and Judy Gordon show off their wish lists of gifts for people in need. Gordon is one of the original Giving Tree leaders, and Eisenberg is a longtime volunteer and previous education director at Temple Beth El. Photos provided
By Jan
South Florida, meaning Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, boasts the third- largest Jewish community in the United States, after New York and Los Angeles.
On May 23, Gov. Ron DeSantis did his part to remember the Jewish population when he a
Senior Rabbi David Steinhardt retired after 31 years from B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, the largest conservative synagogue in South Florida. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
When Rabbi David Steinhardt of B’nai Torah said goodbye to his c
The CTeen Lounge at the Chabad of Lake Worth provides a safe space for young Jews to gather. Photo provided
By Faran Fagen
The sheer surface of the pingpong table contains a circle with white letters that proclaim, “The Power of Youth.” In the corner
Perry Isenberg, John and Meryl Guerrero, Matt and Stephanie Scupp, Tami Isenberg and Bari and Michael Zahalsky. Photo provided
Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options’ annual event raised more than $1 million for abused and neglected children and tho
