Page 12 - The Jewish Voice - February '24

Page 12, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 11 Building Bridges through

the Hebrew Language

Rabbi Feivel Strauss and Temple Judea’s introductory
Hebrew class were recently joined by Father Tom Lafreniere
from St. Paul of the Cross in North Palm Beach and 50 of his
congregants to study Hebrew together.
As Rabbi Feivel shared, both Jews and Christians
share a love for the language and its
importance. He added that Hebrew, as
an ancient language, cannot always be
perfectly translated into English and
that understanding Hebrew can help
Lon Brauer’s painting demonstration deepen understanding of the Bible. A
few of the words he taught included
March 4 - 7, the award-winning artists paint in picturesque shalom, mah nishmah, tov, baruch
places throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties, capturing Hashem, b’seder, Adonai, and kadosh.
the beauty before them on canvas. Free artist demonstrations are Temple Judea believes outreach
open to the public. A schedule can be found at lighthousearts. such as this class, as well as communal
org/pleinair, and real-time updates are available on Instagram study, are important steps in fighting
@lighthouseartcenter. All paintings can be viewed and will antisemitism and building bridges.
be available for purchase at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The culmination arrives on March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. with The Black Community with Dumisani Washington, founder of the Institute for
the Collectors’ Party & Sale, where attendees can purchase Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), with nearly 200 people
freshly painted, one-of-a-kind pieces and mingle with the artists Stands with Israel in attendance.
and other art lovers while enjoying LAC’s signature hors d’ From the time of Ethiopian Queen of Sheba’s marriage
oeuvres and refreshments. The festival finale is on March 9 at On December 22, 2023, Jews around the world fasted to King Solomon 2,900 years ago in Jerusalem, Africa and
LAC Gallery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a lively Battle in commemoration of the siege on Jerusalem by the Israel have been connected. In America, the Black and
of the Brushes painting competition (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.), an Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar in 435 BCE. In contrast Jewish communities have often found great synergy, and
Awards Ceremony, and the introduction of new 8” x 8” small to the Babylonian attack on Israel back then, Chabad of what connects us is much greater than what separates us.
works available for sale. Palm Beach Gardens presented a Friday Night Live event Dumisani led a passionate presentation of the past, present,
and amazing future that awaits this historic relationship.
Young Professionals He explained that, while antisemitism is rising in the West,
it is actually receding in the East.
Gather for Havdalah IBSI is dedicated to strengthening the relationship
between Israel and the Jewish people, and people of
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Young Jewish Professionals African descent through education and advocacy.
division recently held its first event for 2024. Saturday Night In these difficult times, it’s critical to build as many
Live brought young Jewish adults (ages 21-40) together for a friendships as we can with other communities. The large
musical Havdalah experience in a fun social setting. crowd was inspired and energized by the love, friendship,
Participants enjoyed great food, music, and an open bar and support that Dumisani conveyed to the Jewish people
as well as a live family feud game show. from the Black community.

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