Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy’s Annual Leadership Circle Dinner
2026-01-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Private Venue
Private trustee major gifts event with reservations required

Mandel JCC presents Vlad Khaykin
2026-01-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Mandel JCC Boynton Beach
Confronting Foreign Antisemitic Influence in America
Join us for a timely briefing on the rise of antisemitic and anti-Zionist activity in the U.S.—particularly on college campuses—and how this hatred is being fueled by foreign actors. Led by the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Vlad Khaykin, this important discussion will reveal how outside forces are spreading antisemitic and anti-Zionist propaganda to undermine American democracy and erode our society.
Featured Speaker: Vlad Khaykin
Vlad Khaykin is the Executive Vice President of Social Impact and Partnerships, North America for the Simon Wiesenthal Center. In his role, Vlad spearheads policy changes that reduce acts of antisemitism and hatred, promote positive behavior toward Jews and other persecuted communities, and increase public support for the State of Israel. Previously, Vlad led advocacy efforts for ADL, AJC, and JCRC of Boston. He is a former refugee from state-sponsored antisemitism in the Soviet Union and a grandson of Holocaust survivors.

Florida Symposium on the Middle East
2026-01-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Private Venue
Annual symposium featuring a panel discussion with the Washington Institute experts for trustees and their guests.

Critical Conversation 2026 - The Narrative War to Secure Israel's Future
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Florida
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The Narrative War to Secure Israel’s Future
HOSTED BY:
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
TUESDAY, JAN 13, 2026
Doors Open 6:00PM | Program 7:00PM

Temple Beth El 2815 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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Featured Speaker

REAR ADMIRAL (Res.) DANIEL HAGARI
Immediate Past IDF Spokesperson
In Conversation With

ELIANA JOHNSON
Editor-in-Chief of the
Washington Free Beacon
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36th Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Sneak Peek
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Movies of Lake Worth, 7380 LAKE WORTH RD,, Lake Worth, F, 33467, United States
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Mandel JCC Book Club: Rebecca Wolf Presents Alive and Beating
2026-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Mandel JCC Palm Beaches – Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, F, 33418, United States
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36th Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Sneak Peek
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Mandel JCC Palm Beaches – Palm Beach Gardens, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, F, 33418, United States
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AFHU annual Palm Beach Award Dinner
2026-01-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Breakers, 1 S County Rd, Palm Beach, F, 33480, United States
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Temple Beth El Centennial Brunch honoring Past Presidents
2026-01-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Florida

The Future of Israel’s Security: A Hypersonic Imperative
2026-01-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Florida
Join us for an exclusive evening with Prof. Daniella Raveh, dean of the Stephen B. Klein Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
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Mirasol Event
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36th Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Opening Night
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:30 | MandelJCCPBG, 5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418, United States
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Bikur Cholim Worshop
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Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit at BallenIsles
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36th Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival: 4 pm and 7 pm showings
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Israel Days Tallahassee
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum 2026 South Florida Dinner
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AIPAC Leadership Event
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Dorot Bat Gurion Annual Luncheon
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Highridge Federation Day
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36th Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival - 7 PM Film
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DNA "LUNCH & LEARN" Program with Gil Bardige
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