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Experience engaging events all season long: bestselling authors, world-renowned speakers and performers, and award-winning films. You won't want to miss a single one!

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The Mandel JCC Book Club

The Mandel JCC Book Club

Last Tuesday of Every Month
On-going through August 27
10:30 am

Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
$10 Drop-In Fee

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Timely Topics

Timely Topics

Wednesdays
June 5 - August 28
10:00 - 11:00 am

Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
$55 for Summer
$5 Drop-In fee

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Beginner Canasta Lessons

Beginner Canasta Lessons

Starting August 22
Palm Beach Gardens: Thursdays
Boynton Beach: Thursdays
10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
$145 for all classes


Playing Canasta is a great way to exercise your brain, socialize, and make new friends. These lessons will teach you the basics of the game with instruction and guided play.
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  Beginner Mah Jongg

Beginner Mah Jongg

Tuesdays
September 17 - October 8
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
10:00 - 12:00 PM
$118 for all classes


Enhance your mental agility, connect socially, and forge new friendships through this engaging game!

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 Commemorating October 7:   A Day of Reflection

Commemorating October 7:
A Day of Reflection

Monday
September 30
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 AM
Free and Open to the Community

The Survivor Interview:
A Dramatic Presentation based on real survivors of the October 7th attack
Performed by Carol Clarke Geshlider and Sandra Swill A mother describes 20 hours in a safe room on October 7th.

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The Roots and Resurgence of Antisemitism

The Roots and Resurgence of Antisemitism

Tuesday
October 22
10:30 AM - Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
2:00 PM - Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
$18 per person

Dr. Robert Watson, renowned historian, author, professor, political commentator, and community leader will examine the roots and recent rise of antisemitism, offering a comprehensive analysis of historical hate, including the impact of pseudo-science and conspiracy theories over the centuries.

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Lunch and Learn: A Journey Through Modern Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Lunch and Learn: A Journey Through Modern Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wednesday
October 29
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 AM
$36 per person

Explore the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an engaging presentation aimed to demystify AI and inspire an understanding of its potential to shape our future. Lunch will be provided.

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Celebrating Sisterhood with Bestselling Author Lisa Barr

Celebrating Sisterhood with Bestselling Author Lisa Barr

Wednesday
November 13
Eastpointe Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens
10:30 AM
$75 per person, brunch included


An inspiring event uniting Jewish women and celebrating Sisterhood throughout South Florida. Featuring guest speaker Lisa Barr on her newest book, The Goddess of Warsaw, an enthralling tale of a legendary Hollywood screen goddess with a dark secret about her life in the Warsaw Ghetto.

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 Comedy For Peace

Comedy For Peace

Sunday
December 8
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Early bird: $36 until November 27;
$45 from November 27 - December 8

Although the political situation isn't easily fixable - on a personal level, we're all human beings who want to work and live together, peacefully. The goal is to show everyone that we can, very easily, collaborate, standing on one stage together, to have fun and to laugh on ourselves and on each other, without any politics involved.

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Barbara & Jack Kay Early Childhood Learning Center

Barbara & Jack Kay Early Childhood Learning Center

Registration is open for the 2022/2023 school year. We offer programs for infants through VPK. Our learning framework, community garden, ongoing parent communication, and integration of music, physical education, and Jewish celebration are just a few of the elements that separate us from other preschools. Come tour our facility and find out why we are considered a school of excellence.

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JSwim

JSwim

Our Aquatics program offers Baby & Me swim classes, swim lessons for your little ones, Water Safety courses such as Lifeguarding, swim team, and more! The George Rothman Aquatics Center features a pool with four lap lanes as well as a three-foot-deep 'learn to swim' area for swim lessons, water aerobics, and sports. Come make a splash with us!

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The Constance & David Blacher Children's Special Needs Program

The Constance & David Blacher Children's Special Needs Program

We believe that every child can succeed, every child can participate and every child can make friends! We offer programs for all ages and ability levels.

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Beyond the Bell

Beyond the Bell

Welcome to Palm Beach County's premiere afterschool program! With supervised homework, Judaic activities, swimming, sports, cooking, art, fitness, go-karts and more, your kids will be begging to stay after school!

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