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Local Happenings from page 16 L’chaim!” were heard throughout the sanctuary, the production
of “Purim on the Roof” wove together Jewish heritage,
Beth David Celebrates Purim community, and the joy of Purim. Following the spiel, the cast
and audience enjoyed hamantaschen and then gathered in the
Temple Beth David was sanctuary for the reading of the Megillah.
abuzz with excitement as the
community gathered for a
Purim celebration, featuring the
much-anticipated Purim spiel,
“Purim on the Roof.” The play
combined the timeless story
of the Book of Esther with the
beloved melodies and themes of
“Fiddler on the Roof,” resulting eye-opening tour provided club members with an up-close
in a joyous night filled with look at the various units and operations of the department
communal spirit. that keep our community safe.
As the cast sang their way Highlights included the 911 dispatch call center, learning
through the narrative, the Producers Mark and about the department’s crime research operations and TAAC
characters of Golde, Esther, Naomi Paul Unit (Tactical Crime Suppression), meeting members of the
Mordechai, Achashverosh, the Skip Miller as Haman Rabbi Bensimhon as Golde SWAT team and K-9 Unit, and demonstration of DRONE
villainous Haman, and the other operations. The tour concluded at the training unit and
iconic characters of “Fiddler on firearms range, where club members witnessed a taser
the Roof” were brought to life to demonstration, a realistic simulation training of an officer
the delight of the audience. responding to a robbery confronting an active shooter. and a
The play observed the religious demonstration of high-powered weapons.
obligation to rejoice on Purim There were opportunities throughout the tour to ask
while it also showcased Temple questions relating to safety and security, and all were
Beth David’s commitment to reassured of the department’s ongoing vigilance to keep
programming that resonates with Temple Beth David safe. The Men’s Club expressed their
the congregation. As the melody gratitude to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department and
and words of “To Life, To Life, Pianist Michael Wiseman thanked them for their professionalism and commitment to
Temple Beth David and our community.

Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein

Alan Friedman as King Grammy-nomimated artist Air Festival Collectors’ Party
Achashverosh Paul Shipper as Mordechai
Sets Record Attendance
Beth David Men’s Club Visits The vibrant arts scene at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta,

PBG Police Department reached new heights with the success of the 11th Annual Plein
Air Festival’s Collectors’ Party. The party took place on March
The Temple Beth David Men’s Club recently had the 8, with over 500 collectors and art enthusiasts in attendance.
unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of the Palm A celebration of creativity and community spirit, guests had
Beach Gardens Police Department. Hosted by Chief of Police
Purim on the Roof cast Brodrick Pape, as well as other officers of the department, this Local Happenings on page 18

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