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Local Happenings from page 10 movies, festivals, cooking, nutrition, exercise, yoga – they are
living a fuller life. Having the ability to offer this to adults who
their sister Beth, who has can’t live on their own is very special and we are truly grateful.”
been a resident at Melvin Without Alpert JFS, Jane and Bruce acknowledge they
J. & Claire Levine would have had to relocate Beth to the Northeast to be closer to
Jewish Residential & them. Instead, thanks to Alpert JFS and its programming, Beth
Family Service in West is able to stay in her home and her siblings have tremendous
Palm Beach for almost piece of mind. “It’s not just that she’s safe and cared for, she
25 years. The cutting- is enjoying herself,” Jane adds. “It’s priceless. Now with the
edge program provides new expansion, it can only get better and more fulfilling.”
a continuum of services Jane and Bruce are now encouraging others to consider
for adults struggling with donating to the Alpert JFS 50th Anniversary Campaign, having
mental illness as well as personally and spiritually benefited from the experience. “In
those who are learning terms of philanthropy, if you can make a difference that is
and/or developmentally Bruce Terker, Beth Terker, and immediate and sustained in someone’s life and provide them
disabled. Its goal is Jane Terker Perelman with a life that they would otherwise not have – to me that is
to optimize residents’ a beautiful thing. You don’t always see the direct benefits of
potential, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives in a less philanthropy, but in this case we really are. We are seeing the
restrictive environment. difference it makes in real time. And that’s compelling.”
While Beth lived in the residences at Alpert JFS, her parents Like so many others, Jane and Bruce look forward to the
always lived nearby and regularly visited her, ensuring Beth years ahead and Alpert JFS’ continued growth. “The last 50
was watched over and cared for. However, after both parents years have provided comfort and joy and solace and refuge
passed away within weeks of each other five years ago, Beth and safety to so many people,” added Jane.” Here’s to the
was seemingly alone in South Florida. According to Jane, that next 50 and exponentially growing the number of people
is exactly when the staff at Alpert JFS became family. who have benefited.”
“The staff, and especially Chief Clinical and Impact Officer walls, Temple Israel actively seeks partnerships across South
Dr. Elaine Rotenberg, were so lovely and kind, and inclusive,” Temple Israel: Building Florida, believing that true repair requires collective action.
she said. “They even came to my parents’ funeral services. And One way Temple Israel exemplifies its dedication to
since their passing, the team at Alpert JFS has become truly Bridges Through Tikkun Olam nurturing bright futures and breaking down barriers to success
an extended family, to my sister and my brother and me. That is through initiatives like Reading Buddies at Pleasant City
has made all the difference in the world.” Rooted in the Jewish principle of tikkun olam, repair of the Elementary School. Volunteers offer invaluable support to
In honor of their parents, Jane and Bruce made a significant world, Temple Israel embraces a philosophy of manifest social and direct engagement with young learners, recognizing
donation to the Center of Belonging and Wellbeing, which justice, seeking to mend the world through compassionate the transformative power of literacy in shaping future
officially opened in the Fall of 2023. The center has created community engagement. Venturing outside of the synagogue opportunities.
an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals Collaboration serves as a cornerstone of Temple
can thrive and achieve their full potential. It is also the hub of Israel’s endeavors, demonstrated by their partnerships with
social interaction for adults with disabilities in the Levine JRFS organizations across the county, including local Jewish
Supportive Living program, while also serving the broader institutions, and by their support for Israel. By organizing
community of those with disabilities and/or chronic mental insightful discussions and exhibitions with the Jewish
illness through the launch of its new Day Socialization program. Federation of Palm Beach County, the two organizations foster
Jane and Bruce believe the center truly embodies the unity within the Jewish community and beyond, showcasing
exceptional care that Beth, who is now 67, has received. “The solidarity during times of challenge. The congregation’s
work they are doing is really important,” added Jane. “They partnership with agencies like Alpert Jewish Family Service
are taking adults with disabilities and giving them a life that is reflects a broader commitment to community care. By donating
fuller, richer, more involved, more community based. Between
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