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Local Happenings from page 12 One year ago when Chabad of PBG tried to light the
menorah at Avenir, they were told by one of the managers simchas
Menorah Lightings all Around at the site that “there would never be a menorah in Avenir.”
But this year, on the first night of Chanukah, the giant
Town Menorah was lit at the Avenir clubhouse in front of a
crowd of 100 residents. Jacob Marks
The mitzvah of Chanukah is to publicize the miracle. The event featured holiday music, inspirational
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens endeavored to bring this messages from Rabbi Dovid and Chana Vigler, and Jacob Marks became a Bar
message to as many Jews as possible. children’s activities from Rabbi Yisroel and Raizy Uzvolk. Mitzvah on February 1, 2025.
Chanukah isn’t just history — it’s a reminder that the After the menorah was lit, participants enjoyed latkes and Jacob is a seventh grader at
light will always outshine the darkness! doughnuts. Independence Middle School. He
On the second night of Chanukah, Chabad of loves any sort of competition, but
PBG held four menorah lighting events at La Posada, most of all sports. Jacob’s favorite
BallenIsles Country Club, and two events at Mirasol sport is football, and he is an avid
Country Club. The BallenIsles lighting reached 400 Jews Miami Dolphins and Florida
and the Mirasol lightings reached 900 Jews, the shul’s Gators fan. He plays flag football
largest public menorah lightings to date. annually for the Jupiter/Tequesta Athletic Association and
Each event featured festive holiday music and Palm Beach Gardens Athletic Association leagues. In between
inspirational messaging to accompany the lighting. football seasons, he plays basketball, and has recently sparked
Participants were gifted with Jewish community calendars an interest in running, having completed his first 5K last
as well as menorahs and candles, and special dreidel year. Jacob enjoys spending time with friends, playing video
glasses that make you see dreidels everywhere, putting games, and cruising with his family. He cherishes his time
everyone into the Chanukah frame of mind! with his big sister and big brother as well.

Evan Silverman

Evan is a seventh grader
at The Weiss School. He has a
passion for all things science
and engineering. He enjoys
golf, fishing, creating things
on his 3D printer, and gaming
with his friends. Evan loves
to travel and visit unique and
interesting museums. He also
enjoys spending time during the summer in the Berkshires
with his grandparents. Evan has an impressive sense of
humor, most importantly, a kind heart. In the spirit of giving
and to honor his Bar Mitzvah, Evan is creating and donating
3D-printed fidget toys for the patients and guests at the
Quantum House.
Send us your simchas! The Jewish Voice welcomes
announcements of life-cycle events in the local Jewish
community. The copy deadline is the 15th of the month. Send
text and images to bernstein.wendy@gmail.com.

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