Page 10 - The Jewish Voice - June '24

Page 10, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 9 Chief Pape told them about his recent visit to Israel Wine & Wisdom
with a delegation of leaders of other American police
Selinger’s recollections during the Yom HaShoah service departments, where they expressed solidarity for Israel and Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently launched a
resonated with many, highlighting the vital role of education exchanged best practices with the Israeli law enforcement four-session seminar titled Decisions of Fate that covers
in preserving Holocaust memories and ensuring that such agencies. The chief then showed the Men’s Club a coin that the value Jews give to human life, as applied to healing,
atrocities are never forgotten. Her words remind us of the he was gifted by Magen David Adom, Israel’s Ambulance fertility, death, and respect for the deceased. The first
strength and courage of survivors and the importance of Corps, and he surprised the men by gifting each attendee session opened with a social cocktail hour that allowed
remembrance. with a commemorative medal from the PBG Police students to mix and mingle as they prepared to pair wisdom
The service also included meaningful contributions Department. with their wine.
from Israeli emissaries and captivating performances by After lunch, participants were given a tour of police
the Calliope West Boca High School Treble Choir and headquarters by the chief himself. They were shown
the Atlantic Classical Orchestra String Quartet. These special weapons used by the PBG Swat Team and police
performances served as a reminder of the resilience and spirit force, including special weapons designed to deescalate
of those who endured the Holocaust. Featured were works by crime. They toured the PBG Emergency Operations
Adam Schoenberg, an Emmy Award-winning and Grammy- Center designed to withstand a Category 5 Hurricane
nominated composer, and Srul Irving Glick, one of Canada’s while serving as a dispatch and command center for most
most prolific composers. Schoenberg’s compositions have of northern Palm Beach County. There they were given
been performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center and a tour of the 911 call center, where dispatchers told them
the New York Philharmonic, while Glick was renowned for that most calls are from people calling in error or from an
his lifelong dedication to Jewish music. iPhone falsely reporting a fall when women throw their
handbags — with their phones inside — into the back seat
Israel Independence Day Celebration of the car.
Temple Israel came alive with the vibrant celebration of
Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day. The evening
commenced with a compelling discussion featuring
soldiers from the Soldiers in Uniform program, who shared
their firsthand experiences. The event continued with a
heartwarming Shabbat service and celebration of Israel,
where families from Kibbutz Be’eri joined our community.
The festivities concluded with a community dinner, a joyful
tribute to Israel’s spirit.
Temple Israel’s commitment to honoring history and
celebrating resilience is evident through these significant
events. By bringing the community together for Yom
HaShoah and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Temple Israel commemorates
the past and fosters a sense of unity and hope for the future.
These observances serve as a powerful reminder of the
importance of remembrance, education, and the enduring
spirit of the Jewish people.

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Israeli soldiers share their experiences at Temple Israel’s
Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration.

PBG Police Chief Honored by

Chabad Men’s Club

The Men’s Club of Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens
sponsored lunch for the entire Palm Beach Gardens Police “Who will clean
Department. Members of the Men’s Club arrived at the
Police Department to honor the newly installed police
chief of Palm Beach Gardens, Dominick Pape. up the mess if
The Community Room of the PBG Police Department
was standing room-only as Police Chief Pape and Assistant
Police Chief Marty Bechtel warmly welcomed the Men’s you don’t draft
Club members. Rabbi Dovid Vigler thanked the chief
for the care and concern for all members of the Jewish
community, then presented the chief with a book titled a Will?”
“Wisdom to Heal the Earth,” which contains hundreds
of meditations based on the wisdom of the Rebbe, Rabbi
Menachem M. Schneersohn.

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