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Jewish Organizations

Partner To Host Area’s First Pride Shabbat, March 31

New Event Will Take Place are in peril around the world, taking the time to celebrate Shabbat is the Jewish Day of Rest, which lasts from Friday

On Trans Day Of Visibility, these members of our community and those who love them evening to Saturday night. During Erev Shabbat, the Friday
evening start to the holiday, people often come together and
could not be more important. As a rabbi, I hear our tradition
An Annual Awareness Day calling us to notice, recognize, and celebrate the holiness of celebrate the end of the work week and enter the day of rest
each human being, as being made in God’s image.”
with a prayer service, candle lighting and festive dinner. During
Celebrated Around The World Notably, Pride Shabbat will take place on Trans Shabbat, Jewish people are encouraged not to engage in labor,
Day of Visibility, an annual awareness day celebrated as they separate work from prayer.
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), a around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the Registration is required. Visit https://jewishboca.org/
part of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County accomplishments of transgender and gender-nonconforming prideshabbat to register for information and entrance to the
(JFSPBC); Keshet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to people, while raising awareness of the work that still needs Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County campus.
creating equality for LGBTQ+ Jews; and the Adolph and to be done to achieve trans justice. About The Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County
Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (JCC) are partnering “As our state sanctions erasure of LGBTQ+ identity in Established in 1979, the JFSPBC is made up of Jewish
to bring the community its first Pride Shabbat. the public sector, it is even more important for our Jewish and social service organizations, synagogues, and schools that
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be community to uphold the values of b’tzelem Elohim and provide valued services and programs to recipients in South Palm
held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 31 at the JCC Sandler Center, kavod and affirm every person’s identity, which is exactly Beach County, in Israel and around the world. The JFSPBC
21050 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton, FL 33428. The center is what the Jewish community of South Palm Beach County is also comprised of local residents, including lay leadership,
located on the Jewish Federation’s campus. The service is doing,” said Tracey Labgold, Keshet’s Florida education volunteer, donors, professional staff, rabbis, educators, event
will be led by cantorial soloist Jake Harris and Rabbi Greg and training manager. participants and students. Situated on a 100-acre campus in west
Weisman from Temple Beth El. “The list is still in formation, but at this point 14 Jewish Boca Raton – the largest in the nation – the JFSPBC supports
“I’m so excited for our Community Pride Shabbat in organizations have agreed to lend their support to our more than 70 beneficiaries, engages with more than 5,000
March,” said Weisman, who is also Rabbi Board Chair for inaugural community Pride Shabbat. Our goal is for this to donors, and connects more than 130,000 residents. To learn
the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. “As the become an annual event with a different Jewish organization more about how we contribute to a shared vision for the Jewish
rights and protections for those who identify as LGBTQ+ or synagogue hosting each year.” community, visit https://jfspbc.org or call (561) 852-3100.
Living Longer, Living Better

After A Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

An estimated 150,000 continence after colorectal surgery. Fewer patients today ranked nationally by U.S. News World Report’s “Best
U.S. adults will be diagnosed require a permanent colostomy, in which stool is diverted Hospitals” rankings (2022/23). Identified as “high
with colorectal cancer this from the lower part of the digestive tract by connecting the performing” in colon cancer surgery by the magazine,
year. Excluding skin cancer, end of the colon to an opening in the belly. Thanks to newer the team offers a full range of advanced treatment options
it is the third most common surgical techniques developed and/or refined at Cleveland for colon and rectal cancers. The Maroone Cancer Center
cancer diagnosed in both Clinic Florida, it is more common for patients to need only at Cleveland Clinic Florida is an ACS Commission on
men and women each year a temporary ileostomy to let the body rest and heal, rather Cancer Accredited Program and Cleveland Clinic Florida
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in the United States. than a permanent colostomy. in Weston was the first in Florida and second in the nation
Now for the good news. “Preserving and improving the quality of life are always to earn accreditation from the ACS National Accreditation
The five-year survival rate our top priorities, and the work being done by my colleagues Program for Rectal Cancer.
for colorectal cancer has in Florida, Ohio, London and Abu Dhabi attest to these Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Department of Colorectal
more than doubled since priorities,” says Wexner. “For patients with colorectal cancer, Surgery is world-renowned for achieving excellent
1970, climbing to 65 percent, due to medical advances and that means eliminating their cancer while helping them outcomes and using innovative state-of-the-art
early screening. For people with localized colorectal cancer preserve bowel continence whenever possible.” treatments for colorectal conditions. Learn more at
(stage 1) the survival rate is 91 percent. Cleveland Clinic Florida is home to South Florida’s ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Colorectal or call at (877)
“Colorectal cancer is both preventable and highly only gastroenterology and gastrointestial surgery program 463-2010 to schedule a consultation.
treatable when we catch it early,” says Steven Wexner,
Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center at Cleveland There’s Fungus Among Us!
M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Ellen Leifer Shulman and

Clinic Florida in Weston. “Patients can live long, quality
lives after a colorectal cancer diagnosis thanks to including the groin or palms. Its name is a misnomer, as it
treatment advancements.” doesn’t involve a worm at all! The name comes from the way
Advanced Surgical Care in which the rash presents, which is typically a ring-shaped
Treatment options for colon and rectal cancers vary lesion(s) with raised red edges. It usually comes from skin-
depending upon a person’s health, age and cancer stage. to-skin contact (common in athletes such as wrestlers) or
While surgery is the most common treatment, chemotherapy from pets.
and radiation therapy may be needed as well. The type of • Tinea versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a bit different
surgery performed will depend on the extent of the cancer from the others, as it is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast
and where it’s located. instead of the common fungus. It most commonly occurs on
Some patients will require the removal of part or all of By Siperstein Dermatology Group the trunk, neck and arms and presents with round lesions that
the colon (colectomy) or rectum (rectal resection). Others That’s right … there is a fungus among us! Fungi are are white, pink or light brown and often have a fine scale. It
may require the removal of both. These procedures can organisms that live in soil, water, vegetation, animals can be mildly itchy or asymptomatic. It is often called “sun
be done during open surgery, through one large incision, and humans. Some forms of fungus are harmless, like the spots” because infected skin does not tan, creating a more
or using minimally invasive techniques, which include mushrooms you eat, and some can be harmful, like the noticeable contrast between infected areas and normal skin.
laparoscopy, robotic, and transanal endoscopic surgery fungus that causes Athlete’s foot. Most fungal infections Tips On How To Avoid Getting A Fungal Infection
through a few small incisions. seen in dermatology are superficial infections which involve • Put socks on prior to putting on underwear or be mindful
“Patients benefit from minimally invasive surgery in the top layer of the skin as well as hair, nails, and mucous not to let your feet touch your underwear as you put them on.
many ways, including less pain and scarring, a shorter membranes. Though they are considered “superficial,” if left • Wear cotton or breathable socks.
hospital stay, and quicker recovery,” explains Dr. Wexner, untreated, they can spread to other body parts and be quite • Change socks immediately if they become damp.
who led the Cleveland Clinic Florida team that pioneered uncomfortable or itchy. • Wear shoes in public areas such as gyms, pools and
this approach. “Most importantly, we can perform these Common Fungal Infections hot tubs.
less invasive procedures while still minimizing the risk for Most fungal infections are caused by the same type of fungus, • Wear shower shoes in public showers.
cancer recurrence.” but we group them based on the location of the body they affect. • Don’t sit around in a wet bathing suit.
Preserving Quality Of Life • Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis): Athlete’s foot is the most • Use an antifungal shampoo (Nizoral, Selsun Blue) as a
Advancements in surgical care have made it possible for common disease affecting feet and toes. It typically presents body wash once a week.
many patients to achieve normal bowel habits and bowel with itching and flaking on the feet but can sometimes Ways To Treat Fungal Infections
be asymptomatic. This particular fungus thrives in moist • Over the counter antifungal creams (i.e: Laimisil,
environments and is often transmitted by direct contact with Lotrimin)
surfaces such as showers, locker rooms, (where you catch • Over the counter medicated powders such a Zeasorb
it from fungus on other peoples’ feet), or socks and shoes AF Powder
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing (where you may be spreading it on your own feet). • Antifungal shampoos that are often used as a body wash
Palm Beach County and is a privately • Jock itch (tinea cruris): Jock Itch is a fungal infection like Nizoral 1% Shampoo
owned and managed company. that affects the groin, inner thighs and buttocks. It typically • Prescription strength topical antifungals (creams or
Captain’s is committed to providing presents with a red, scaly rash. It is common for patients with shampoos)
dependable, reliable and professional Athlete’s foot to spread the fungus to the groin area while • Prescription strength oral antifungals
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 putting on underwear, so we often recommend for patients If you think you have one of these common fungal
To reserve your vehicle: to put their socks on first! infections, the experts at Siperstein Dermatology Group can
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com • Ringworm (tinea corporis): Ringworm is a type of help! Contact us to schedule an appointment and let us help
fungal infection that involves the trunk and extremities, not you put a stop to the pesky fungus that is among us!