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The Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism

& Hatred Marks First Year, Major Milestones

As the Jewish community continues to face rising antisemitism amidst the ongoing Among the Palm Beach Center’s vital efforts to build and foster tolerance throughout
war in Israel, the Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred, an initiative by Palm Beach County this past year:
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, recently brought together nearly 200 guests for • Community Leaders Study Tours: Led influential Palm Beach County leaders from a
a meaningful evening to reflect on the accomplishments of its inaugural year. variety of faiths on tours of Israel, exploring sites of the October 7 massacre and beyond.
Chaired by Richard A. Friedman and Steven Tananbaum, the Palm Beach Center to These participants are now actively speaking out against the surge in antisemitism through
Combat Antisemitism & Hatred was established to expand on Federation’s long-standing op-eds in local newspapers and Danger of Hate talking tours.
work to build tolerance, provide safety, and lead the way to fight antisemitism and all • Educator Training: Offered local teachers an immersive experience at the U.S.
forms of hatred throughout Jewish Palm Beach and beyond. Since its inception in 2023, Holocaust Memorial Museum and the National Museum of African American History and
an inspiring 125 Cornerstone Founders, Annual Founders, and supporters have contributed Culture in Washington, DC. This inSIGHT partnership aims to empower educators and
a remarkable $19 million to fuel these critical efforts. school leaders, equipping them to inspire and guide students to become proactive against
“As we reflect on our accomplishments in this inaugural year, we recognize the strides antisemitism.
made while acknowledging the substantial work that lies ahead,” said Josephine Gon,
executive director of the Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred. “Our The Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred Marks on page 2
work is a testament to so many throughout the Jewish and broader communities equally
committed to standing up against antisemitism and hatred and working together to create Chabad Students Receive
a more tolerant, compassionate, and vibrant community.”
Alpert JFS, Levine JRFS Medals at International

Celebrate 50 Years of Impact Torah Championship

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service and Melvin J. Claire Levine Jewish Three public school students
Residential & Family Service of Palm Beach County celebrated 50 years of impact at their from Chabad of Palm Beach
2024 Annual Meeting, held at Temple Israel in West Palm Beach. During the event, Palm Gardens Hebrew School were
Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw was honored with Alpert JFS’ prestigious Award of recently awarded for their academic
Distinction for standing alongside the Jewish people, ensuring safety and security, and for diligence in qualifying for the JewQ
his ongoing commitment to mental health advocacy. International Torah Championship
“To mark our 50 years of impact in the region, we were pleased to bestow the Alpert JFS Game Show.
Award of Distinction to Sheriff Ric Bradshaw,” said Marc Hopin, CEO of Alpert JFS. “Sheriff To qualify, contestants needed
Bradshaw has stood alongside the Jewish people, especially during times of crisis, such as to study more than 100 pages of
the events of October 7th. He has been instrumental in ensuring the safety and security of Torah from Living Jewish, the JewQ
our Jewish community, offices, schools, and places of worship, and from the very beginning curriculum textbook. They had to
he saw the need and pass four tests over the course of the
embraced Mental Health last nine months to qualify for the
First Aid training for family Shabbaton retreat. The three
his officers. He truly qualifying contestants from Chabad
deserves this highest level of Palm Beach Gardens Hebrew
of recognition.” School were Silver Medalists
Sheriff Bradshaw has Mischa Cohen and Lily Brown and
spent a total of 49 years Gold Medalist Drew-Asher Walker!
in law enforcement. As During the game show, contestants
a member of the West were tested under the pressure of the
Palm Beach Police public limelight at the interactive live
Department, he was a road game show. In the “list it” round, they
patrol officer, detective had to list as many mitzvot as they
sergeant, lieutenant, recognized from their curriculum.
captain, and major, as Levine JRFS Apartment Program residents perform Mordechai Next, they competed in the “buzzer-
well as appointed the Shapiro’s “One in a Million” round” to answer rapid-fire questions.
The final round involved using a
Alpert JFS, Levine JRFS Celebrate on page 2 huge magnetic calendar to match the
correct items and holidays associated
to months of the Jewish year.
Between segments of the game
show, the crowd was treated to a
concert by Joey Newcomb. The
game show also served as the closing
ceremony for the 2024 CKids
International Shabbaton, a weekend
retreat for all JewQ champions and their families. The kids enjoyed a camp-like weekend with
their counselors and friends. Parents attended seminars and sessions from speakers and presenters
such as Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Rabbi Manis Friedman, and comedian Mikey Greenblatt.