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Clowns On Call

By Harriet Rubin, aka come and everyone missed
Florabelle the Clown her wonderful presence. The
kids were adorable and so
Welcome fall weather! many of them remembered
Outdoor clowning is much us from previous events and
more comfortable in cooler summer camp.
temperatures, so we are Upcoming gigs include
so happy for the change. our Red Nose Reader day at
Traditional clowns showed the YMCA, and Cutie Pie and
little skin, so all of my myself are looking forward to
professional costumes have entertaining the most adorable
long sleeves and are lined 3-5 year olds. Next we have
so the fabric lasts for years, but they are warm! Bare legs the Walk for Parkinson’s on
are a no-no, so that’s another layer. Oh well, hot days are Nov. 3 and possibly a visit
hopefully over. to NorthEast Focal Pointe
Our 10th anniversary was celebrated with a lovely Adult Center in Deerfield
luncheon and 6 of us were able to attend. Pretzel returns in Beach. We have not been there
December, so we missed him. Even though we are small in since before the pandemic
number, the desire to keep people smiling remains constant; and are looking forward to
therefore we are accepting gigs for the winter season. re-establishing our service to
The Trunk or Treat event at the Club was well attended this newly built center.
and we had fun providing balloons, giant bubbles and 10 years of serving our communities! Twinkle Toes, Candy Bar, Florabelle, JJ, Cutie Pie,
some magic. Unfortunately Cutie Pie was not able to Clowns On Call on page 25 and Juggles.
Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County

Hosts ‘Challah For Chesed’ Event With PJ Our Way
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And March To Miriam

Over 100 guests, including Holocaust survivors, students, On Thursday, September 26, PJ Our Way and tradition, and L’dor v’dor (creating a bridge between
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and local tweens, gathered for an afternoon of story-telling, From March to Miriam hosted Challah for Chesed, an generations.) “Looking back is looking forward. It is a
giving back, and challah-making. intergenerational event in partnership with the Jewish gift when young people are open to learn from our shared
Federation of South Palm Beach County. With over 100 history and traditions. I believe this will bring them great
attendees, the event fostered meaningful connections satisfaction in their future.”
between Holocaust survivors, PJ Our Way™ tweens In addition to baking, the event emphasized the Jewish
and participants in the From March to Miriam program value of tikkun olam (repairing the world) through a
through the mitzvah of challah-making. mitzvah opportunity, where guests brought non-perishable
The event featured special guests, the Challah Back food items to donate to the Jacobson Family Food
Girls , a sibling-founded small business on a mission Pantry. The overwhelming generosity of the community
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to promote justice and compassion through the Jewish was felt as donations poured in, filling boxes with vital
tradition of baking challah. The Challah Back Girls led a supplies for local families in need.
hands-on challah-baking session that brought participants From March to Miriam participants, who have made
together to share in the joy of this age-old tradition. it their mission to honor and support Holocaust survivors,
Holocaust survivor Zelda Fuksman was a highlight of joined the event to share in the experience, contributing
the event, sharing how baking challah provided comfort to the dialogue around legacy and remembrance. PJ Our
and connection during her childhood. Her heartfelt words Way tweens also had the invaluable opportunity to sit
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offered a reminder of the importance of memory and and speak with survivors, learning firsthand about their
stories of resilience.
“Usually, March of the Living participants are the
(L-R) Chelsea Bresnick, daughter Savannah Ferraro, ones sharing Holocaust survivors’ stories, but this time,
Survivor Rosette Goldstein we wanted to involve the younger generation,” said Elana
Ostroff, Director of PJ Library. “Our tweens learned that
they, too, play a crucial role in keeping these stories alive
and carrying on the legacy of kindness and community.”
The success of Challah for Chesed reinforced the
importance of creating spaces where younger generations
can learn from their elders while engaging in traditions
that promote compassion and togetherness.
Deepest thanks to Boca Pointe Federation Campaign
Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to Committee
Members: Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer, Richard Glazer &
Elaine Kaplan, Harold Katz, Joel Meisner, Arlene Penner,
Murray Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen, Doris & Stuart Zeuner,
for their continued dedication and leadership.
If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please
contact Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
at 561-852-3333. In addition, our main Federation
telephone number, 561-852-3100, is monitored regularly
for voicemail messages.
Learn more about our Federation and how you can
help at www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross
at shirleyg@bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a
(L-R) Kathleen Ben-Shoaff, Hannah Ben-Shoaff and voicemail). 
Benjamin Ben-Shoaff (L-R) Mike Kleidermacher, Noa Kendall, Mika Basson