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Local Happenings from page 12 The event provided an
opportunity for old friends to catch-
Under the guidance of Rabbi Yisroel Uzvolk, each up with one another as well as make
attendee had the opportunity to write their name with a quill new ones while engaging in lively
on parchment to feel how unique a kosher mezuzah is. conversation. Author and member
In response to the elevated stress that many in the Bruce Bronstein entertained the
community are feeling as a result of the war, local sports gathering by sharing one of his many
massage therapist Dr. Lou Raffaele of Peak Performance interesting stories from his years
Comprehensive Athletic Training spoke about techniques working with the IRS.
and opportunities to relieve stress. Temple Beth David Men’s
After the presentations, the men enjoyed a delicious Club activities aim to bring
BBQ dinner where many spoke about their feelings and members together to enjoy each
thoughts about the war and life in general in a spirit of true other’s company, participate in
friendship and camaraderie. fun, interesting, and charitable
activities and, most importantly, to
build interpersonal connections that
serve to strengthen the synagogue
community.

simchas

Sarah Kozak

Sarah Kozak is a seventh
grade student at Oxbridge
Academy. Her favorite
subjects in school are
Humanities, Spanish, and PE.
When not in school you can
find Sarah on a soccer field
or volleyball court. In her
free time, she loves to sing,
dance, and get creative with
hair, makeup, and clothing.
Beth David Men’s Club She loves animals, traveling,
and spending time with friends and family.
Holds Kick-Off BBQ Harper Pillersdorf

Temple Beth David Men’s Club is back! The Men’s Club
recently held a kick-off BBQ on the synagogue’s patio. Some Harper Pillersdorf is
30 members and guests enjoyed barbequed hamburgers, a seventh grader at The
hot dogs, and veggie burgers – all cooked to perfection by Benjamin School. She is a
Craig Kessler – along with plentiful side dishes and drinks. smart, kind, and extremely
A delicious apple pie dessert finished out the meal. hard-working young woman.
She is very mature and
emotionally intelligent and
is always looking out for her
friends and family (with the
sometimes exception of her
two younger brothers when
they are annoying her). She
loves playing sports, especially soccer, and plays for the
U13 Palm Beach Gardens Predators travel team. For the last
few summers she goes to her second home, Camp Chena-A-
Wanda, with her two brothers and cousins. For her mitzvah
project she is working on Rhona’s Rainbows, which was
named in honor of her beloved Nana, Rhona Pillersdorf, and
was started by her cousin to provide blankets for children and
adults going through cancer treatments.

Sloane Simovitch

Sloane Simovitch became
a Bat Mitzvah on December 9,
2023. Sloane is a seventh grader
at The Benjamin School. She is an
avid tennis and volleyball player.
While she has demonstrated great
strength on the tennis court, she
has chosen to vigorously pursue
volleyball, helping lead her and
her teammates at Benjamin to win
the Middle School championship.
She is excited about a competitive
season with SideOut Volleyball
Club. When not excelling in
school or sports, Sloane enjoys
~ Bathing, Dressing, Personal Care ~ Fall Risk Prevention time with her sister, family, and friends, boating, tubing, and
~ Medication Reminders, Doctor Visits ~ Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Care hydrofoiling. Sloane always takes care of those around her
~ Shopping, Errands, Companionship ~ Transition Home from Hospital or Rehab and is the first to offer a helping hand.
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