“From Hate to Hope: My Journey Beyond White Supremacy” is the title of a lecture by Frank Meeink, formerly a prominent white supremacist, offered by Chabad of South Palm Beach at 3 p.m. Feb. 15.
The former skinhead became a Jewish activist after serving time in prison. Some claim he was the inspiration for Edward Norton’s character in the cult film American History X.
On a much lighter note, the Chabad, at 224 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, will host a Purim Party at 5 p.m. March 3 with food, the megillah reading and live music. Purim is the spring festival that celebrates the miracles told about in the book of Esther and the salvation of the Jews in Persia over Haman in another unfulfilled plot to destroy them.
Reservations are requested for all events at chabadspb.org/RSVP.
Cason United Methodist holds ‘Love Luncheon’
A Valentine’s Day-themed party takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Cason United Methodist Church, 342 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach. The Love Luncheon is a specially prepared “meal that makes a difference.” It is hosted by Cason Kids Care, which teaches Christian principles of kindness and service to kids 5-11, and The God Squad, a newly formed group for middle schoolers.
The luncheon supports 4 Kids (4kids.us) and its Christian foster care outreach.
A $10 donation is requested. Reserve your place online by going to casonumc.org/calendar and selecting the event, or call 561-276-5302.
An example of the items that will be available at the Step-Above-Rummage Sale at First Presbyterian. Photo provided
Two community events at First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach hosts its annual Step-Above-Rummage Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 5-7 at the church, at 33 Gleason St. Find new and used items in a well-organized, department store-like setting with plenty of friendly sales help.
On Feb. 8 at 4 p.m., First Presbyterian sets the mood for Valentine’s Day with a concert called “Music to Eat Chocolates By,” showcasing love songs performed by the First Delray singers joined by Gordon Roberts at the piano. The repertoire of songs includes beloved music from Broadway, opera, the American Songbook and contemporary genres. There will be chocolate!
Tickets are $20 each.
For more information about these events, call 561-276-6338. Visit firstdelray.com/concerts/upcoming-concerts for more music info.
Marriage workshop offers chance for deeper love
Advent Lutheran Church, 300 E. Yamato Road, Boca Raton, will host “Love Well: A 2-Day Marriage Workshop” from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21. This in-person workshop is designed to challenge, strengthen and encourage spouses to deepen their love for each other.
Discover new ways to meet each other’s needs, communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts with grace, and better understand how personality impacts relationships.
The $149 price per couple includes a relationship workbook and guided teaching and conversations in a supportive, faith-based setting. To register, visit rwlw.org/events.
For more information, call 954-909-0360 or email Monica@livethelife.org.
Aaron Kula with his Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra. Photo provided
Orchestra in sing-along concert at B’nai Torah
Aaron Kula & the Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra performs a joyful sing-along concert — “It’s Fiddler on the Roof! A Community Sing-Along with Actors & Musicians” — at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton. Four professional actors and eight KCJO musicians lead the fun, with projected lyrics to all your favorites: “Tradition,” “Matchmaker,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “To Life.”
Later in the month, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, B’nai Torah presents “The Piano Man Show!” featuring the songs of Billy Joel, Elton John, Carole King, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder and more performed by cantor Randy Herman and special guest Coleen Dieker.
General admission tickets for each performance are $30 for members and $40 for guests at the door.
For more information, call 561-392-8566 or email info@bnai-torah.org.
Humanity discussion to be held at Temple Beth El
“What Does It Mean to Be Human?” is part of the Wisdom & Wonder Series with Rabbi Rachel Mikva and meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 12 at Temple Beth El’s Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton. Topics include: What does it mean to be human; are we good; are we free; are we more than dust?
Our religious convictions influence our feelings about public policy, from criminal justice to abortion to the definition of gender.
Register at tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900.
Author to speak on her ’Jewish Way to Good Life’
B’nai Torah’s 2025-26 Author Series, presented in partnership with the Jewish Book Council, brings acclaimed writers, rabbis and thinkers from around the world to B’nai Torah to share their newest works. The next presentation features Rabbi Shira Stutman at 7 p.m. Feb. 12, speaking about The Jewish Way to a Good Life. Stutman is senior rabbi at Aspen Jewish Congregation and encourages Jews to embrace Chesed, Tzedek and Shabbat as pathways to joy. The event is free, but registration is required at btcboca.org/event/author-series-rabbi-shira-stutman.
Participate in Yoga Mass and Sacred Movement
St. Gregory’s Episcopal, 100 NE Mizner Blvd. in Boca Raton, continues to offer two programs that combine movement and prayer.
At 4 p.m. Feb. 19, Yoga and Sacred Movement mixes gentle stretching movements and breath work with reflection on scripture and prayer.
The program is led by parishioner and yoga instructor Daphne Lombardo under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Robyn Neville and is open to seniors and families. Bring your yoga mat and water.
At 4 p.m. Feb. 28, join YogaMass in St. Mary’s Chapel, a combination of graceful yoga, words of faith and contemplative meditation with the Revs. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren and Neville leading. Bring your yoga mat and water. Call 561-395-8285 or email rneville@st-gregorys.com.
’Pastoral Ministry’ class at St. Vincent Ferrer
St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach, hosts the School of Christian Formation for the Diocese of Palm Beach and is registering its next class, “Pastoral Ministry,” which will begin March 5. Classes meet at the church from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays for six sessions. Registration is $10 and textbooks are $10-$20.
The SCF offers courses for Catholics who want to learn more about their faith. Classes are taught by Lily Potito, who holds a master’s degree in theology from Ave Maria University. To register, call 561-276-6892, ext. 1305, or email faithformation@stvincentferrer.com.
The next class is part of a three-year certificate program offered by the Diocese of Palm Beach. In addition to St. Vincent, the diocese offers classes at Ascension, St. Jude and St. Joan of Arc Catholic churches, all in Boca Raton.
Visit diocesepb.org/ministriesoffices/ministries/hispanic-ministry/school-of-christian-formation.html for the complete schedule.
Anxiety Club explores comedians’ efforts to overcome anxiety. Photo provided
Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival to begin Feb. 7
The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival presents about 50 documentaries, short and feature-length Jewish-themed films from around the globe this month at Movies of Delray and the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center.
Plus, enjoy special guest appearances, discussions, panels and special events from Feb. 7 to 22. Movies of Delray is at 7421 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. The Beifield Auditorium at the Levis JCC is at 21050 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton.
The films include Once Upon My Mother, Anxiety Club, Hold on to Your Music, Fantasy Life and The Future Awaits.
Single tickets are $14. A five-film pass is $59, 10 films for $105, or all access for $360. For a full schedule and tickets, visit levisjcc.org/filmfestival.
Trinity Lutheran set to host two-day gospel conference
Trinity Lutheran, 400 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, is hosting a multi-speaker event, “Out of the Darkness and Into Christ, A Gospel Conference,” Feb. 20-21. The event includes keynote speakers Chad Bird, Scott Keith, Erick Sorensen, Erica Sorensen, and Trinity Lutheran Pastor Jake Roedsens.
Bird is a scholar-in-residence at 1517, a nonprofit organization “that exists to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone.” He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College and his books include The Christ Key, Unveiling Mercy and Hitchhiking With Prophets.
Keith is the executive director of 1517, a speaker, writer, triathlete and co-host of both “The Thinking Fellows” and “Tough Texts” podcasts, and he is the author of Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace.
To register or for more information, visit www.1517.org/events/trinitydelray2026.
Faith-based book club set to meet at St. Paul’s
The Sacred Space Book Club meets again from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in Bush Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to discuss works of both fiction and nonfiction that further our understanding of the history of inequity, discrimination and pain suffered by members of minority and marginalized communities.
Participants help build the list of books to read and take turns facilitating the discussions. The group grew out of the Sacred Ground and Becoming Beloved Community programs, which use films and reading materials to act as springboards for dialogues on race that are grounded in faith.
It is not necessary to attend every meeting to participate. Contact Ellen Kentner for more information about the club at ellen@stpaulsdelray.org.
Also at St. Paul’s, beginning on Feb. 7, Patti Daniell, an experienced registered yoga teacher, will lead gentle yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Parish Hall. A donation of $10 is suggested.
St. Paul’s is at 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 561-276-4541; stpaulsdelray.org.
— Janis Fontaine
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