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Desire for Jewish Life
Among the close to 5,000 pounds of food and other
desperately needed items we brought with us were dozens
of challahs that will be frozen at the synagogue and used
for the next year, as well as Shabbat candles so Cuban
Jews can keep the flame of Jewish life kindled.
After Friday night services, we joined our Cuban hosts
for a Shabbat dinner and witnessed the amazement from
the attendees when they saw challah on the table — a rare
luxury since Cubans are only allowed to purchase five eggs
per person each month with their ration cards.

Jewish Education
It’s hard for us here in the Palm Beaches to imagine Children preparing to lead the prayer
the daily struggle of life in Cuba to simply acquire food. over challah Cleaning graves at the Jewish cemetery October 7 memorial
Add to that unpredictable rolling blackouts. Now imagine
a darkened synagogue without air conditioning, where Sunday school, Bar and Bat Mitzvah training, ceremonies
dozens of children, their parents, grandparents, and young remembering murdered Israeli hostages, and rehearsals for an
adults gather to take part in Jewish life. upcoming Purim celebration — these are all part of Jewish
life in Cuba.

The Singles Scene Column ©

Keepsake Love Notes from be shared equally. If someone is doing 90% of the talking,
Your Matchmakers there is a problem. You won’t get the second date.
♥When you break up, do it with class. Don’t break up
through an email or text. Be forthright but humble.
By Kelly Leary, M.S. &
Miranda Capparelli ♥Grieving is brutal but essential. Everyone has their
own timeline. You will know when you are ready to
“It’s important for get back in the game. In this day and age, seniors are
people to remember that dating after losing a spouse, and they are finding a new Jewish public art
we are the creators of our companion. Avoid comparisons. Give yourself permission
lives instead of the victims to start a new chapter with new actors and a new plot.
of it.” ~ Dr. Joe Dispenza ♥Join the love movement just for YOU. Stand up for Our Takeaways
Happy Spring from something that you want in your life moving forward. Be While our group brought gifts of incredibly needed
our Revolution Family to part of your own solution, not your own problem. Get out donations, we received the gift of a new understanding of
yours. This month--we are of your own way. Jewish life in Cuba, and we most certainly left behind a piece
gifting you some extra love of our hearts with our Cuban Jewish brothers and sisters.
because we are so thankful ♥Cowards never start, winners never quit, and
to you all. Keepsake love quitters never win. Don’t ever quit on love. Remember, I am deeply grateful to the volunteer leaders who took
notes are special because fear is the opposite of love. part in this incredible journey with Federation. I’m reminded
they hold sentimental ♥Dating is a journey. There will be highs and lows. of a quote by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks of blessed memory:
value. These love notes are designed specifically for our Focus on the destination. “Never believe that a handful of dedicated people can’t
loyal readers, Single or Taken. The annotations below ♥Online dating is a horror story. You could lose it change the world. Inspired by faith, they can.”
physically represent the care and research we put into our all--the same way people can lose themselves in Las
work. You can hold on to these love notes or pass them along Vegas! Stop rolling the dice. If you stay too long, you may
to someone who may need to hear them. Read to the end never come back emotionally or physically. Turn on any
to discover the most vital note--guaranteed to elevate your streaming service, and you will see the reality of online
mindset this month. dating. The following stories are based on true life events.

♥Practice kindness. If you don’t practice kindness in Here is a list made just for you by your matchmakers:
life, love, work and play, you will reap what you sow. One
of the biggest turnoffs is coming into the gate – or date, or -Lover, Stalker, Killer
room, or party – with a bad attitude. -Love, Janessa (Podcast Series)
♥First impressions matter. We have learned that your -The Tinder Swindler
-Dirty John
impression of a person usually forms in the first 60 seconds. -Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare
So make sure that your “hello” is a good one. -Fake Profile
♥Age is just a number! It’s never too late, but don’t -Why Did You Kill Me?
get stuck on the bench. You are not getting any younger. -Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist
♥Love begets love. Our office rule is: “Only Love is
Spoken Here!” Go on a date with this in mind, and you Thank you so much for following the real matchmakers for
will get a second date! No one likes a grouch. over three decades! This month, we are celebrating 34 years
in the love industry and eleven years of Revolution Dating
♥Successful Dating requires Time, Money, and (a brick-and-mortar powerhouse of a business). We invite
Emotion: Dating is a “Relationship Investment” of all you to join us in our LOVE movement. You have arrived.
three, so get used to it. With our pre-screened clients,
relationships move along quickly and yield a higher ROI. Much Love & Gratitude,
If you don’t invest, you won’t progress.
♥Inner beauty trumps exterior beauty every day of the Kelly & Miranda
week. Looks don’t mean a thing when it comes to success
in date-land. Exterior beauty might get you in the door, but #34YearsOfExperience #WhyWaitJustDate
#LoveOffline #MatchmakingRoyalty #TellYourFriends
can you get a second date? Inner beauty is key. #ComeAliveIn2025
♥If you are striking out, look in the mirror and soul
search. Are you doing the work to be your best self? Or Kelly Leary© has 34 years in the
are you expecting your matchmaker to deliver love to your dating industry and a master’s degree Shabbat dinner
doorstep like a pizza? Matchmaking is a collaboration. in clinical psychology. She has been
Connect, bond, show your good side, listen to feedback, written about in Modern Luxury
cooperate, and be open to advice. If you go to your doctor Magazine Palm Beach and Modern Lighthouse ArtCenter Opens
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♥Don’t be too picky. We have a female client who Jupiter Magazine, and many more. Lighthouse ArtCenter
won’t date a man under 6’4”. If your criteria is strict, be Revolution Dating clients are pre-screened in person,
prepared to wait longer than someone more open-minded. including background checks and ID verification. proudly announces the
High standards are acceptable if you understand the other Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution grand opening of its
person must like YOU back. Dating is a combat sport. Be Dating is NOT online dating or blind dating. In addition newly renovated Glass
realistic and self-aware. to providing matchmaking services that make singles Studio, a cutting-edge
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Kelly and her A-List Team also provide feedback from
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courteous and say “thank you!” request. Single Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are glass studio in North
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♥50:50. This is about talking too much--not paying the more advanced classes and Carolyn Austin
tab! While dating, keep an eye on your conversation and specialty workshops.
your listening skills. Take turns. Your discussion should
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