Jewish Boca

10/14/2026

Three new faces, one shared mission. Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our Federation team 💙

Amara Kaiyalethe, Vice President, Major & Transformational Gifts
Amara joins Federation with experience in fundraising, donor engagement and strategic relationship management across the nonprofit and private sectors. Most recently, she served as Director of Development for Boca Beach Chabad Jewish Center, where she helped lead a multi-million-dollar capital campaign and launched a major gifts program. She will lead major and transformational gift efforts across the Gold Coast region.

Sharona Thall, Vice President of Philanthropy
Sharona joins Federation with experience in philanthropy, investment management, business development and relationship building. Her background includes roles with Israel Bonds and Jewish National Fund-USA, with a focus on fundraising, major donor cultivation, stewardship, planned giving education and community outreach. Her experience will help us continue to grow and strengthen our Financial Resource Development efforts.

Melissa DiNuzzo, Development Director
Melissa joins Federation with experience in fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer leadership and event development. Most recently, she served as Senior Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, following development roles with JDRF International and Autism Speaks. Her experience in community engagement and building volunteer and corporate partnerships will strengthen our continued fundraising efforts.

Swipe to meet them, and help us give Amara, Sharona and Melissa a warm Jewish Boca welcome in the comments.

10/13/2026

On November 9–10, 1938, synagogues burned and the streets of Germany and Austria filled with shattered glass. The world called it Kristallnacht. We call it a warning we will never forget.

Join Jewish Boca and March of the Living Southern Region for “Songs, Food & Memories: What We Leave Behind” with historian Jeffrey Veidlinger.

📅 Sunday, November 8
📍 Zinman Hall
🎟️ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ya5dtr4d

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Israel heads to the polls soon, and we're bringing the conversation home.

Join us for a webinar with Ayellet Black, Deputy Consul General of Israel, for an informative session on how Israel's electoral system works and what's at stake. The conversation will be shaped by questions submitted by our community in advance, so it engages directly with the topics you care about most.

Whether you follow Israeli politics closely or simply want a deeper understanding of how Israeli elections work, this is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from a senior Israeli diplomat.

🗓 Wednesday, October 14
🕤 9:30 am · Online

Register at the link: https://tinyurl.com/44vxy9sb

10/09/2026

Hate has no home in Palm Beach County. 💙

On October 6, representatives of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County stood alongside the Palm Beach County Hate Crimes Task Force as the County Commission officially proclaimed October 18–24 as United Against Hate Week.

Standing up against antisemitism and every form of hate is core to who we are. All year long, we work with local leaders, law enforcement, and community partners to keep our neighbors safe and build bridges across communities.

This week is a reminder that none of us does this alone. 🤝

10/09/2026

Last night, more than 300 of us came together to watch The Bridge, a film that follows survivors of that day on their journey of healing through music.

10/07/2026

Three years later, we hold every name, story, and family close. We honor the lives taken and carry their memory forward—together, with hope and enduring joy.

We remember. And still, we dance. עוד נרקוד 💙🤍

10/06/2026

What if 8th grade came with a passport stamp? ✈️

IsraelNow is a week-long journey to Israel built just for 8th graders. Teens stand together at the Kotel, explore ancient caves, hike Israel's hills, visit Machane Yehuda, and volunteer side by side with Israeli teens. For many, it's their first big trip without family. They travel with caring staff every step of the way and come home with friends they'll walk into high school with.

Why 8th grade? It's a turning point. Teens are shaping their Jewish identity, and it's the last window before sports, jobs and schoolwork fill up their calendars.

IsraelNow is subsidized by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and the IsraelNow Education Foundation, so together, more of our teens can say "I was there." 💙

📅 Trip dates: March 21–30, 2027
💻 Info session on Zoom: Thursday, October 8 at 12pm
🔗 Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/65pft33n

Questions? Contact Rachel See at [email protected].

Know a family with a 7th grader? Share this post with them.

10/05/2026

🗳️ The voter registration deadline is this Monday, October 5!

To vote in the November 3 general election, you need to be registered by Monday. Registering online takes just a few minutes, and you can also check that your current registration is up to date, especially if you've moved or changed your name.

👉 Register or check your status at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov

Please share this with your family and friends so everyone in our community is ready to make their voice heard. 💙

10/05/2026

A little shopping, a lot of impact 🛍️

Join Women’s Philanthropy for an exclusive private shopping experience benefiting the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.
📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 The Ballroom at St. Andrews Country Club

A portion of proceeds will support Federation’s meaningful work in our community and beyond.

Hosted by Allison Danzansky, Susan Lewis and Lainie Lipschutz.

Register through the link in our bio!