Page 6 - The Jewish Voice - July '22

Page 6, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 5 need to know it, but CPR training is important, and it CPR when there is a cardiac arrest victim either because
can save lives. If someone is experiencing cardiac arrest, it has been a long time since they practiced, or they don’t
starting CPR within minutes can be the difference between have the proper training required to perform CPR.
life and death. CPR effectively keeps blood flowing and By attending CPR classes, you’re not only equipped
provides oxygen to the brain and other vital organs, giving with the right tools, but you also develop the confidence
the victim a better chance for a full recovery. Effective you need to become a lifesaver rather than a bystander.
bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac To register for a CPR class, log on to https://www.
arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. pbgmc.com/events. For more information on emergency
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has teamed up with services at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, visit
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue to provide free monthly https://www.pbgmc.com/services/emergency-room.
CPR classes for the community. The classes are held every
third Tuesday of the month. Levine LifePlanning
• Classes will be held at Fire Station 61 – 4425 Burns
Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Program Welcomes
• Class time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Temple Israel will establish a weekly safe space • Local EMS will give a hands-only CPR demonstration Jewish New Year
for students seeking to better understand their Jewish and go over Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
and LGBT identity. This will include a facilitator for • Participants will have the opportunity to practice The Melvin J. & Claire Levine LifePlanning Program
homework, studying, and social opportunities. their new skills using CPR mannequins at Ferd & Gladys Jewish Family Service, in collaboration
As grantees implement programming, Federation will • Reservations are required with the Jewish Federation of PBC and Commission for
continue to provide professional support. Each recipient • Class is open to all ages; anyone under 18 MUST Jewish Education, will host a celebration to welcome the
is required to provide Federation with impact reports have adult supervision Jewish New Year, learn about Rosh Hashanah, dip apples
focusing on engagement, diversity and attendance. • NO certificate is provided in sweet honey, enjoy Israeli chocolate, watch the waves
According to the CDC, cardiac arrests often happen at crash, and make colorful sand art.
Men’s Club home. About 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of Tami Lustig, MSW, Director of LifePlanning, said,
hospitals each year — and about 7 in 10 of those happen “We are very excited to be partnering with Israel Program
The Men’s Club met for its monthly BBQ get together at home. Unfortunately, about half of the people who Center for this creative and meaningful LifePlanning
in the Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens’ pergola. Men’s experience cardiac arrests at home don’t get the help they program that will hopefully lead to more like it in the
Club Chairman Garrett Ellberger spoke passionately about need from bystanders before an ambulance arrives. If you future.”
his recent visit to Keakow, Poland, where he distributed see cardiac arrest happen, call 9-1-1 right away, and then The event will be held Aug. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
desperately needed supplies to hundreds of Ukrainian do CPR until medical professionals arrive. in Boynton Beach. The program is free of charge and
refugees. Through the international Chabad network, Garrett Anyone can learn CPR. According to the American
was able to connect with Krakow Chabad Rabbi Gourarie to Heart Association, most Americans are unable to perform Local Happenings on page 7
bring humanitarian support to the local refugees.
Preschool

at

Temple Beth David

Free VPK! *Low student/teacher ratio *Full-time security
(with voucher) *Language and Math Enrichment Programs
9:00am - Noon *Age-appropriate shaded playground * VPK Provider

*Complimentary Temple Membership
Discovering and Growing Together!

To schedule a tour please contact Jenny Fenton at
561-694-2350 Email: preschool@templebethdavidfl.org
4657 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33418
Ladies’ Coffee Social License #50-51-01353 Educating children since 1985

The recent Ladies’ Coffee Social was a gathering of
women to celebrate the small miracles in life and discuss how
to overcome the challenges that will inevitably arise — and
mark one member’s 101st birthday!

PBG Medical Center

Offers CPR Classes

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency
procedure that can help save a person’s life if their
breathing or heart stops. You never know when you might

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