Page 8 - The Jewish Voice - November '24

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Local Happenings from page 7 October 7 Memorial Event
JFS Delivers Food for Broadcast from Palm Beach

Community Ahead of High Gardens

Holy Days
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens was determined to
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service delivered transform the sadness of the October 7 memorial into
hot Rosh Hashanah meals – filled with gefilte fish, matzah action — channeling faith into fortitude, grief into action,
ball soup, honey, honey cake, cans of carrots, green beans, and anxiety into hope. The event was broadcast live on the
and sweet potatoes – to 100 Holocaust survivors in our Jewish Broadcasting Service, reaching viewers all over
local community. The survivors live in cities from Boynton America.
Beach north to Stuart. The meals were prepared by The Kind Rebbetzin Chana Vigler opened the evening with a
Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides warm, nourishing meals powerful spiritual message. She explained that October
to those in need. 7 this year occurred between Rosh Hashana and Yom
Alpert JFS provides holiday baskets for the local Tactical Training: The session covered real-world Kippur, days of awe and divine judgment for the year to
community throughout the year, and specifically during Rosh scenarios, giving the skills and confidence needed to follow. On these days it is determined “who shall live and
Hashanah, Thanksgiving, and Passover. respond swiftly and effectively in case of a security threat. who shall die, who shall succeed and who shall fail, who
More information about the Alpert JFS food insecurity Emergency Response Drills: They practiced situational shall prosper and who shall suffer.” It is possible to avert
program and the kosher food pantry can be found at https:// awareness and coordinated response techniques to enhance the evil decree through prayer, Torah, and charity. In an
www.alpertjfs.org/food-insecurity/. readiness for potential active shooter situations. effort to bring blessings upon us for a favorable ending
Photos Courtesy of Alpert Jewish Family Service In addition to the training, they have made significant to the war and to bring the hostages home, she explained
progress in improving the overall security of the shul: that the event was themed on these three pillars.
Formation of a Security Team: A dedicated group of A major feature of the event was words of support for
trained congregants was established to act as a first line Israel and for the safety of American Jewry from leading
of defense in emergencies. politicians, including Congressman Brian Mast, Sen. Rick
Security Protocols: They have updated security Scott, State Rep. Mike Caruso, Palm Beach County Sheriff
protocols and procedures to reflect best practices, Ric Bradshaw, and Palm Beach Gardens Police Chief
incorporating both armed and unarmed response strategies. Dominick Pape. Republican Jewish Coalition & National
Increased Collaboration: They are now in closer Board Member Barbara Feingold also delivered words of
coordination with local law enforcement and security faith and fortitude.
experts, ensuring that the shul remains a safe and The event closed with a presentation of the names and
welcoming environment. faces of all the 101 hostages in Gaza while Cantor Krinsky
Continued Education: Ongoing training sessions and sang “Oseh Shalom,” a prayer for peace.
drills will be scheduled to keep the security team and
congregants prepared. Local Happenings on page 9
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Safety Protocols

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently held a firearms
training session conducted by firearms and defense expert
Cory Strolla. Participants engaged in comprehensive and
hands-on exercises, focusing on key areas such as firearm
safety, handling, and tactical response in emergency
situations.
Key aspects of the training included:
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