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Alpert JFS and Support for to 58 clients. Yet financial barriers still prevent many in over eight years, ensuring that the Fund will be available
To date, the fund has provided 1,350 counseling sessions
to support members of our Jewish community who cannot
Mental Health Services our Jewish community from accessing vital mental health afford essential counseling services.
care. Inbound calls to our Community Access Life Line for For Sonkin, the cause is deeply personal. Now a resident
In 2023, in partnership mental health support are up 30 percent since the pandemic, of Palm Beach Gardens, Sydelle grew up in a challenging
with a group of visionary underscoring an urgent need. Each year, one in five children environment in Detroit. She later faced immense loss,
philanthropists, Ferd & faces severe mental health struggles, with half of all lifetime including the death of a child and the passing of her partner.
Gladys Alpert Jewish cases developing before the age of 14. Adults, children, At first, she hesitated to seek help, but when she finally
Family Service took a seniors, and families desperately need financial help and did, the counseling services she received from Alpert JFS
bold step to ensure that access to care without delay. changed her life. Therapy gave her the tools to heal and
no Jewish person in need However, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of rediscover peace. She is determined to ensure that others in
of mental health services philanthropists like Sydelle Sonkin, the future now looks our community can access the same life-changing support,
would be turned away due much brighter for our Jewish neighbors in need. Sonkin has regardless of their financial situation.
to financial hardship. The made an indelible impact by committing $500,000 to endow “So many people have mental health problems that
creation of the Fund for the Fund as part of her $5 million Campaign for the Future affect their families, their work, their personal life, society,
Mental Health Services has commitment to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. and more,” said Sonkin. “If mental health isn’t good in a
been a lifeline for many in Her contributions didn’t stop there — she also agreed to community, the community will suffer, and the suffering
our community. Sydelle Sonkin continue supporting the Fund with a generous annual gift just gets worse over time unless there are reliable resources
in place to address and alleviate the problem.”
The Singles Scene January 2025 Services is a testament to her belief in the power of healing
Sonkin’s commitment to the Fund for Mental Health
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Unique New Year’s Edition: by Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda No Time Like the Present. and her compassion for those in need. She hopes her story
will inspire others to join her in this vital cause. Every gift,
Capparelli People are HOT in a good way. We are geared up for the no matter the size, can make a difference — perhaps even
power of change and action. Love is not about luck—it is about save a life.
Come Alive In 2025 timing. You have to be in the right place, at the right time, to Other donors to the Fund for Mental Health Service
“Twenty Twenty-Five is a blank book to write your own love meet the right person. The new year brings this time. This year include Eileen Berman & Jay Bauer, Tami Lesser, Vivian
story.”~~Matthew Leary (Kelly’s son) is about expansion and conquering excellence in and out of the
Happy New Year to our boardroom. Lieberman, Debbie Shapiro, and Michelle B. Stein & Paul
favorite people in this vast So, what is more important than lifelong health and happiness Shaviv.
community of movers and with someone you love? Read the room. You are at bat. You’ve To donate to the Fund for Mental Health Services, visit
shakers. You are ahead of got this, and we can’t wait to meet you. Hot Tip: Do secure your www.alpertjfs.org/fundformentalhealth.
your time, and we thank reservation to meet the matchmakers as our January and February
you for your keen talent for calendars are booking up quickly. Mention this article for special
noticing the beauty in life. treatment when you speak to one of our team members on the Emanu-El Hosts Former
Staying rooted in our overly phone. All calls are confidential.
tech world and maintaining Let’s get this new year started! Ambassador to the UN
traditional values is essential. XOXO – Kelly & Miranda
People like you hold the gift #LoveOffline #MatchmakingRoyalty #TellYourFriends In partnership with
of love and compassion near #ComeAliveIn2025 #YouHaveArrived
and dear--and that is why we are here today. True romance will the American Friends
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never go out of style. It is up to people like us--to share this Kelly Leary has 34 years of Magen David
cheerful news about real life and love (offline) with our family in the dating industry Adom (AFMDA),
and friends. Let’s keep love alive in 2025. Thank us later. and a master’s degree in Temple Emanu-El of
It’s true: The older we get, the quicker time flies. Life is clinical psychology. She has Palm Beach recently
moving at a rapid speed, and instant gratification has taken over. also been written about in
In contrast, it is important to have meaning in your life beyond Modern Luxury Magazine hosted Ambassador
a computer screen. This is a unique year, marking a quarter of a Palm Beach and Modern Gilad Erdan, former
century. The world has shifted, and we must cherish and embrace Luxury Manhattan, The Ambassador to the
the opportunity to seize the day. Palm Beach Post, The Shiny United Nations. Erdan Gilad Erdan
Milestone moments and huge transitions are coming, and we Sheet, Stuart News, Jupiter spoke of the UN and its
hope everyone is revving up their engines. The national trends Magazine, and many more.
are noting a massive movement away from online dating and Revolution Dating members dramatically changed political makeup since its creation. “The
towards matchmaking. Quality single people report “online are pre-screened in person, including background checks. U.N. was founded with only 51 member states. Most of them
dating burnout,” so much so that even twenty-somethings have Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating shared similar values, not all of them. But today, it grew and
vowed to ditch the apps. In days of too much tech, the last thing is NOT online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing now includes 193 countries. And currently, if you analyze these
successful singles want to do is waste their time and energy matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” through countries, out of the 193 states, 56 (nearly one-third) are Muslim
looking for love on a computer or speaking to an algorithm their exclusive club memberships, Kelly and her Team also
designed to keep them single and addicted to the next dopamine provide feedback from your dates when appropriate. Mock countries. But more importantly, more than half of the UN today
rush. We call this “What’s Next Syndrome.” Sounds spooky, right? Dates are available by request. Single Coaching Sessions and are not even democracies. And when the UN is comprised of
We urge you to follow the mainstream trajectory to love offline Evaluations are also available by request for non-members mostly non-democracies, what happens? Moral distortions. By
and highlight meeting your matchmaker in person eye-to-eye or as an add-on to some memberships. *All inquiries are the way, you have to remember, in the general assembly, every
before you try again. You don’t have to be a multi-millionaire confidential *Specializing in representing jet-setting clients country wields the same voting power,” he said.
to work with a matchmaker, but you do have to show personal, with a second home in the North East. Call the central hotline
emotional, and financial security. If you know us, then you know at 561-630-9696 (XOXO) or scan the QR code below to hold Erdan gave examples of which countries are leading
that our corporate headquarters (where we have proudly shined for your place in the club. decisions at the UN. “Cuba, Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia ...
eleven years) is in one of the most upscale business neighborhoods have all been elected to sit on the Human Rights Council....
positioned cleverly to head all of South Florida and the Treasure Behind The Scenes with The REV! Saudia Arabia was chosen recently to chair the UN on the
Coast. Our presence is organically up and down the entire East Thank you December and Welcome January! It's 2025 and status of women.” He added, “For nearly a year, a full year,
Coast of the USA. For years, we have been matching clients quality single, divorced, and widowed people are ready to love
who have second homes in Nantucket, Manhattan, Greenwich, offline once and for all. Your resolution is right in front of you not once did the Security Council convene to discuss freeing
and Cape Cod, to name a few. We call these clients “jet-setters,” and has been for years. Your timing could not be better and you
which sounds much cooler than “snowbirds.” We are honored to are in good company. With use of 34 years of expertise and Local Happenings on page 4
know many fascinating CEOs, trailblazers, doctors, lawyers, and connections, we know you are feeling it too. REV-up your love
geniuses. This job has opened doors for us over the years, which life with this amazing bunch below. Happy New Year from our
means those doors are open to you too, as a client. Thanks to our hearts to yours! First Interviews are complimentary for a short
incredible clientele, we get smarter every day just by spending time only. Reserve your appointment today. #TellYourFriends Fauda Creator Thanks from page 1
time with our elevated ever-changing and growing membership
platform. Our clients become friends--and nothing is more natural in supporting this life-saving cause, emphasizing the
than being introduced by a friend (in the know). importance of international solidarity with Israel.
With that, welcome to 2025. It’s time to come alive and/or The evening took a lively turn when Raz, interviewed
help a friend or family member that you know to be stuck in
a rut or hiding in their comfort zone. There is no time like the by Senior Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik, discussed his recent
present to flip the script and start the year with zeal, clarity, and ventures in the entertainment world, particularly Fauda
steadfastness. and his upcoming role in Gladiator II. With Fauda,
Our new clients report an instant feeling of lightness and The Revolution Dating Team Celebrates the New Client Drop: Meet Raz gave fans an inside look into the series’ origins and
excitement as soon as they shut their dating apps down--for good. Holidays! #ExcellentHumans Luis! #Professional success. The show, which portrays the complex lives
A new female client stated, “The apps felt icky, unnatural, and Engineer
desperate.” Another new male client called us and said: “My of Israeli operatives, has garnered worldwide acclaim
adult son recommended I work with a Matchmaker, and the kids for its gritty, realistic portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian
know best!” conflict. Raz reflected on how the show has touched
global audiences, shedding light on the human side of
The Revolution Resolution. conflicts often only seen through the lens of politics and
Our clients desire stability and a high hit rate that you headlines. As for Gladiator II, Raz excitedly teased his
cannot find on a dating app. Intelligent people aim to avoid the role in the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s
clutter. They prefer to maximize their time and efficiency by
increasing the odds of meeting like-minded people via in-person legendary epic.
connections. They value our friendly advice and most of them The night ended with a standing ovation, as Raz’s
listen to our guidance with respect and gratitude. words resonated deeply with the congregation, bridging
Kelly’s Son, Matthew, Welcome Ashley (on New Client Drop:
joins the Team right) to our Cupid Meet Lynn! #Golden the gap between entertainment, culture, and a love for
on his own watch! Team! Bachelorette the state of Israel, as well as the importance of ensuring
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