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JFS Holds Back-to-School Bash

Alpert Jewish Family Services (Alpert JFS) hosted a The event was made possible by Alpert JFS partners: To learn more about the Mentoring 4 Kids program,
Back-to-School Bash for kids and their families who are United Way of Palm Beach County, Children’s Services please visit https://www.alpertjfs.org/mentoring/.
part of Alpert JFS’ Mentoring 4 Kids program. More than Council, and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. Photos courtesy of Alpert JFS
45 Palm Beach County kids participated
in the event, which was held in West Palm
Beach and featured arts and crafts, games,
and bounce houses. Participating families
also received complimentary school supplies
for the upcoming school year.
The Mentoring 4 Kids program is a free,
nonsectarian program that provides role
models for children ages 6 to 14, funded
by the United Way of Palm Beach County.
The program is designed to fill the void in
a child’s life caused by the absence or loss
of a caregiver.

Miami Hosts National Jewish Retreat

One thousand Jews convened in Miami last month for Happen to Good People. He delivered a powerful “There’s no other program on this scale,” said retreat chair
the 18th National Jewish Retreat. Seventy of the most presentation sourced in talmudic and kabalistic literature Rabbi Hesh Epstein of Columbia, South Carolina. “You’re
compelling American Jewish speakers delivered 150 talks drawing parallels from history, scientific discovery, and experiencing authentic Jewish learning and living, and
on intriguing Jewish topics over five days. Jewish law. you’re doing it in style. It’s a spa for the mind and body.”
“It’s a unique opportunity for people in a similar place The National Jewish Retreat brings together Jews of all Since its launch in 2006, the National Jewish Retreat
on their Jewish journey to meet up,” said Chana Vigler backgrounds and immerses them in the richness of Jewish has traveled across the nation — including to Connecticut,
of Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens. “And while they thought. Participants rub shoulders with the world’s most Virginia, and California. The event attracts people of all
decompress and network, they’re soaking up a world of sought-after Jewish thinkers and speakers and mingle with levels of knowledge and all affiliations, including those
knowledge and inspiration.” likeminded peers. The inspirational program also serves up with no prior background in Jewish learning. Attendees are
Rabbi Dovid Vigler was one of the featured speakers lavish spreads, hysterical comedy shows, and soulful concerts. not affiliated with any single synagogue or temple.
at the retreat, presenting on the topic of Why Bad Things