Temple Beth El offers a four-week Lunch and Learn — “Understanding Ourselves and Judaism in a Complex World” with Rabbi Larry Kotok — from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays on Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the Schaefer Family Campus of Temple Beth El, 333 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton.
Call 561-391-8900 or visit tbeboca.org/event/lunch-learn-understanding-ourselves-and-judaism-in-a-complex-world/2025-02-04/
First Presbyterian’s annual rummage sale on tap
First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach hosts its annual Step Above Rummage Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6-8 at the church, 33 Gleason Road. Look for bargains galore at this year’s sale. Call 561-276-6338 or visit firstdelray.com.
Come on out to women’s luncheon by the sea
Dolores McNaboe and Kathy Wilsher of First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach host Women’s Lunch by the Sea at noon Feb. 11 and on the second Tuesday of each month at Boheme Bistro, 1118 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. No reservations are needed. Self-pay. Contact McNaboe at mcnaboe@aol.com or Wilsher at gatormom129@gmail.com.
Family Gleaning Day to teach kids about farm
Grace Community Church in Boca Raton hosts Family Gleaning Day in Delray Beach with CROS Ministries at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 8. Bring the kids to harvest nutritious yet imperfect vegetables and learn about where our food comes from and that this food, rejected for cosmetic reasons, would otherwise be wasted.
A gleaning waiver is required for each person. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and sunscreen. The exact location will be emailed to registrants the week before gleaning. Register at www.graceboca.org/gleaning or call 561-395-2811. Grace Community Church is at 600 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton.
Jewish Film Festival is this month in Delray
The Levis JCC presents the 2025 Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival from Feb. 8 to 22 at Movies of Delray, 7421 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. The festival will show more than 30 Israeli and Jewish-themed feature films, short films, documentaries and comedies from around the world. The festival, in its ninth year, has both depth and diversity with films like Bliss on Feb. 8 and documentaries like Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire on Feb. 18.
The festival’s mission is to foster a deeper understanding of Jewish life across times and territories. Information on schedule, films, festival pass packages and individual tickets is available at levisjcc.org/filmfestival, or contact Evan Foster at evanf@levisjcc.org.
B’nai Torah concert series to include Israeli cantor
B’nai Torah Congregation’s 2025 Concert Series continues with three more performances in the sanctuary at 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton:
• ABBAFAB, the music of ABBA, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12.
• Israeli Defense Forces Chief Cantor Shai Abramson at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
• Cantor Magda Fishman, Maestro Tomer Adaddi and Friends at 7:30 p.m. March 11.
Tickets are $30-$80 for members and $40-$105 guests at www.btcboca.org/cs/ or 561-392-8566 or info@bnai-torah.org. A virtual option is offered.
L’Dor Va-Dor honors the late Rabbi Barry Silver
Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor hosts a gala luncheon in honor of the late Rabbi Barry Silver at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave., Delray Beach.
Silver was the spiritual leader of L’Dor Va-Dor for over 16 years, following in the footsteps of his father, Rabbi Sam Silver, who served the congregation from its inception in 1997.
Rabbi Barry, 57, passed in March 2024 from cancer. Musical entertainment for the gala is by the Pink Slip Duo, who will perform some of Rabbi Barry’s creatively adapted songs. Tickets are $54 members, $64 guests, and include a three-course sit-down luncheon. Call 561-968-0688 or visit www.ldorvador.org/donations/
Noah Aronson featured at B’nai Israel concert
Congregation B’nai Israel, in partnership with Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, presents the 17th annual Cantor Stephen Dubov z”l Memorial Concert featuring Noah Aronson and his Powerhouse Band at 3-5 p.m. Feb. 16 at B’nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.
Praised for the spiritual depth of his music, Aronson reinforces the profound connection between Jewish prayer and music. He tours with a gifted group of musicians he met while studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Tickets are $18 general admission, $10 students, $36 reserved seating, $100 premium seating. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
Jewish music pioneer to perform at B’nai Torah
The PJ Library Community Concert presents the diverse talents of Rick Recht at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton. Born and raised in St. Louis, Recht, the national celebrity spokesman for PJ Library, developed a strong Jewish identity while attending a conservative synagogue.
In high school, Recht joined North American Federation for Temple Youth, where he was deeply influenced by Jewish music. After college he toured nationwide, from Los Angeles to New York. His debut Jewish album, Tov, was released in 1999, and he’s gone on to release 13 top-selling Jewish albums including his most recent release, Here I Am.
His blend of radio-friendly pop uses Hebrew and English and has themes of social responsibility, leadership and building a positive Jewish identity. His website says, “My greatest goal is to identify, support, and train new Jewish artists, educators, and leaders who will provide inspiration and connection for generations to come.”
Recht is married to Elisa and has two sons, Kobi and Tal.
Tickets are $18 per family, or $180 per family for reserved seating. 561-852-6080 or www.jewishboca.org.
St. Vincent Ferrer to host its 58th annual festival
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish hosts its 58th annual Parish Festival Feb. 28-March 2 at the church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. The family fun includes carnival rides, live music, food vendors and the chili cook-off, classic bingo and other activities. Hours are 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. 561-276-6892.
Janis Fontaine writes about people of faith, their congregations, causes and community events. Contact her at fontaine423@outlook.com
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