The Neshamah Institute

The Neshamah Institute Modern Jewish community in Boca Raton ✨
Shabbat, Hebrew School, B’nai Mitzvah, learning & mitzvot
In person + online | All are welcome

Fasting on Yom Kippur is not meant to be a punishment.It removes the ordinary comforts and routines of the day so we can...
08/30/2026

Fasting on Yom Kippur is not meant to be a punishment.

It removes the ordinary comforts and routines of the day so we can pay attention differently. When food, noise, busyness, or distraction are taken away, we begin to notice what was hiding underneath them.

Today’s prompt:
What happens when you remove a comfort you rely on?

What do you notice when the ordinary insulation is gone?

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08/30/2026

The best way to learn a holiday is to live it.

This year, Hands-On Holidays is all about Sukkot. Families will step inside the sukkah to discover the meaning of the holiday through music, storytelling, crafts, delicious food, and hands-on activities designed for curious kids and the grownups who love learning alongside them.

Together we'll explore why we build a sukkah, what the Four Species represent, and how Sukkot teaches us gratitude, joy, and community in ways children can truly experience.

Whether this is your family's first Sukkot or a favorite annual tradition, we'd love to celebrate with you.

🍋 Hands-On Holidays: Sukkot
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 $18 per family | RSVP Required

Judaism at Kid Height. RSVP required.
👉 https://niboca.org/hands-on-holidays/

Kol Nidrei begins Yom Kippur with the promises we could not keep.Some were made to other people. Some were made quietly ...
08/30/2026

Kol Nidrei begins Yom Kippur with the promises we could not keep.

Some were made to other people. Some were made quietly to ourselves. We may still carry them as unfinished obligations, even when we know they can no longer be fulfilled in the way we imagined.

Today’s prompt:
Is there a promise you are still carrying as an unpaid debt?

Does it need to be renewed, repaired, or honestly released?

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Mazal tov to Everett as he prepares to become a Bar Mitzvah!We are so proud of the hard work, dedication and heart he ha...
08/28/2026

Mazal tov to Everett as he prepares to become a Bar Mitzvah!

We are so proud of the hard work, dedication and heart he has brought to this journey. We cannot wait to celebrate this meaningful milestone with Everett and his family.

At Neshamah, students build Hebrew skills, confidence and a lasting connection to Jewish tradition through individualized learning and the support of caring educators.

Learn more about Neshamah Hebrew School at http://niboca.org/hebrew-school

The Book of Life is not only something being written about us.We write our lives through the choices we make, the conver...
08/28/2026

The Book of Life is not only something being written about us.

We write our lives through the choices we make, the conversations we have, and the way we treat the people around us. The High Holy Days give us a chance to look at the story we have been writing and think about what comes next.

Today’s prompt:
What kind of life do you want to be writing right now?

What kind of person do you want this next year’s choices to reveal?

Learn more at http://niboca.org

Rosh Hashanah can feel like something that simply happens around us.The services begin. The shofar sounds. The meal is s...
08/27/2026

Rosh Hashanah can feel like something that simply happens around us.

The services begin. The shofar sounds. The meal is served. Another year arrives. But the tradition invites us to participate in the beginning, not only witness it.

Today’s prompt:
When did you last feel like you were genuinely starting fresh?

What made that new beginning possible?

Learn more at http://niboca.org

08/27/2026

Music, ocean air and Shabbat together.

In this moment from Beach Shabbat, our community sings “Hatikvah” with guitar by the water. It is joyful, moving and exactly what makes Shabbat at the beach feel so special.

Join us for our next Beach Shabbat TOMORROW

RSVP: http://niboca.org/beach-shabbat-august

Attending High Holy Day services for the first time can feel a little intimidating. What should you wear? When do you st...
08/26/2026

Attending High Holy Day services for the first time can feel a little intimidating. What should you wear? When do you stand? What if you do not read Hebrew? What should you expect when you arrive?

At Neshamah, you do not need to know every prayer or understand every part of the service to belong. Rabbi Amy guides the congregation throughout, the prayer book includes English and transliteration, and you are always welcome to simply listen, reflect and take in the music.

Children are welcome, there is no dress code, and nobody is judging whether you know exactly what to do. Come as you are and experience the High Holy Days in a warm, welcoming community.

Read our full guide for first-time attendees at niboca.org/first-time-high-holy-day-service

Reserve your place at http://niboca.org/high-holy-days

The new year does not erase the year that came before it.The growth, the loss, the love, the disappointment, and the mom...
08/26/2026

The new year does not erase the year that came before it.

The growth, the loss, the love, the disappointment, and the moments that changed us all come along. The question is what we choose to carry with intention and what we are ready to stop dragging behind us.

Today’s prompt:
What from this past year do you want to bring forward?

What are you ready to set down?

Learn more at http://niboca.org

The people we take for granted are often the ones who love us most reliably.They answer when we call. They show up when ...
08/25/2026

The people we take for granted are often the ones who love us most reliably.

They answer when we call. They show up when we need them. They make room for us even when we are not at our best. Because their presence feels dependable, we can forget to give them our full attention.

Today’s prompt:
Who in your life deserves more of your full, unhurried attention?

What would it take to truly be there with them?

Learn more at http://niboca.org

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Boca Raton, FL
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