Page 6 - The Jewish Voice - August '24

Page 6, The Jewish Voice

LocaL happenings

Frankel Celebrates New federal earmarks, which allowed Alpert JFS to create a
one-stop, state-of-the-art shop to help people and families
JFS Enrichment Center in need in the western parts of Palm Beach County.
Each month, Alpert JFS provides food and household
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service celebrated supplies to 400 individuals through the organization’s two
the opening of the organizations’ Enrichment Center in food pantry locations in Boynton Beach and West Palm
Boynton Beach with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Beach. The organization supports over 12,500 individuals
Congresswoman Lois Frankel. The center is located inside each year with various services and programs.
Temple Shaarei Shalom in Boynton Beach. “It is beyond meaningful to me to represent this
wonderful community and be able to bring home critical
funding that makes a huge difference in the everyday
lives of so many,” said Frankel. “I can’t say enough about
the incredible job Alpert JFS and its dedicated staff and
volunteers do and am so grateful to them.”
The Alpert JFS Enrichment Center features a Photos courtesy of Alpert JFS
1,500-square foot food pantry, complete with a client
choice pantry and cold storage for fresh food, open to Celebrating Pride Shabbat
individuals struggling with food insecurity in Palm Beach
County. Temple Judea was proud to host its annual Pride Shabbat
The food pantry offers kosher and non-kosher food on the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a poignant
options. The center also has dedicated space to offer moment in LGBTQ+ history. This annual observance
programs and services, including support groups, stands as a testament to the values of inclusivity and
counseling, psychiatry, care management, Career equality that are deeply rooted in Temple Judea’s and
Connections, educational workshops, Mental Health First Reform Jewish principles.
Alpert JFS First VP of Board Jennifer Lesser, Alpert JFS CEO Aid training, and more.
Marc Hopin, and Congresswoman Lois Frankel Frankel was instrumental in securing $1,025,000 in Local Happenings on page 7

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