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Local Happenings from page 13

They provide pet companionship for senior people and fully
support that relationship by covering all veterinary expenses,
providing regular check-ins, and giving a peace of mind that
the pet will always have a home, no matter what.
Join The Pet Cottage for a fun and exciting afternoon where
you can meet the pets, talk to volunteers, learn more about
current volunteer opportunities, and hang out with pet lovers.
Bring a much-needed supply (paper towels, wee wee pads, Eli Cecil taking a picture of Murano Fabiano Zanchi, master Venetian
or laundry detergent) and get some Pet Cottage Swag! Light glassblower Davide Salvadore with his chandelier maker, works with the
refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by emailing son, Marco One of Dan’s large vessels Benzaiten staff.
thepetcottage@hotmail.com. The Pet Cottage, 561-818-5025,
www.thepetcottage.org. This year their On the Veranda, held at the National Auction offering original oils, limited edition prints, and
Croquet Club, garnered a huge amount of accolades due to glass art with opening bids starting at way below wholesale
Emanu-El Hosts IDF the picturesque setting, the fact that it’s casual, the great costs! This is a great opportunity to obtain fine art at rock
bottom prices. All money raised will go toward their summer
food, silent auction items, and dance band. After all, what’s
Recovering Soldiers not to like! Coming off that success, they decided to have programming for underserved kids and teens.
an additional fun fundraiser at the center called Cabaret at Visit www.benzaitencenter.org or call (561) 508-7315.
Sheba Tel HaShomer is Israel’s largest and most the Benz. This was so well received that they’ve decided Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
comprehensive hospital, renowned for their numerous to repeat it annually.
medical breakthroughs. In peacetime, Sheba treats nearly 20 Their last fundraiser of the season will be an Online Art Local Happenings on page 15
percent of Israel’s diverse population. Since October 7, this
number has significantly increased, treating the majority of
the injured soldiers and civilians (many who are now in its
rehabilitation center) as well as former hostages, assisting
with reunification with their families.
Amidst a world of devastation, Sheba and its physicians
and staff provide much-needed hope and innovative surgeries.
Among these miracle workers is Yoel Har-Even, a retired
lieutenant commander of the IDF’s surgeon general’s office,
who now serves as the director of Sheba Global.
On May 22 at 7 p.m., Temple Emanu-El of Palm
Beach will be hosting Har-Even along with two injured
and now recovering IDF soldiers. Joining them will be
one of Sheba’s lung transplant surgeons, who served as a
combat soldier during Swords of Iron (the IDF’s campaign
against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.) These speakers will share
their heartbreaking and inspiring stories of courage and
resilience. They will encourage hope and pride, which our
community both craves and deserves.

One More Stellar Season
for the Benzaiten Center

for Creative Arts

Once again the Benzaiten Center hits the ball out of the
park! Having been in business just nine short years, people all
over Palm Beach County are discovering this gem of a cultural
center. There is no other place in the county where novices
and professional artists can go to learn about and create fine
art glass. Yes, there are a few other hot shops in the area that
offer classes, but what the Benzaiten Center offers goes way
beyond that. Founded and run by a professional artist, J.B.
Berkow, the center also offers in-depth, six-week classes,
workshops with some of the most respected glass artists in the
world, and equipment rentals to professional artists who don’t
want the headache or expense of building their own studio.
They also run a tremendous outreach program for the seniors
in our community, plus an extensive children and young adults
programs for the underserved community. “We see at least
1,000 kids through our doors each year free of charge,” says INNOVATIVE CARE FOR EVERY
Berkow, adding, “Sparking these children’s imaginations lasts
a life time … that’s what it’s all about!” NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION
This year every one of their five Artists Blow-Outs
were a sell out! These events showcase the center’s visiting
artists who demonstrate their glassblowing prowess for
three hours accompanied by a local band, two drink At Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, our team of renowned
tickets, and nibbles. For the first eight years the cost for neurologists and neurosurgeons provide comprehensive care
these events was kept at a mere $15 per person. But as
word of these dynamic events spread, attendance exploded for every neurological condition. From stroke recovery
even after raising the price to $20. Now after breaking and epilepsy treatments to specialized spine care and
all attendance records, they’re going to have to raise the
price next year to $25 per person! Two of the visiting brain tumor surgery, our experts are here for you.
artists came from Murano, Italy, this year. One was an
11th-generation glassblower and the other was a mere
third-generation glass blower. Both artists held a week- Advanced neurological care is in your community.
long workshop; each workshop was sold out within days
of their online posting.

Call 877.463.2010 to schedule an appointment, or visit

ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Neuro to learn more.

The crowd at Dan Alexander’s blow-out