Beneficiary Agencies
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and its extraordinary network of local and overseas agencies and partners provide a critical safety net of services.
Working hand-in-hand with our local social service agencies and our overseas humanitarian programs, we ensure that the needs of our Jewish community and the freedoms of Jews around the world are safeguarded. Together, we strive for one simple, yet profound goal – to be wherever a fellow Jew is in need.
The Federation/UJA Annual Campaign supports programs and services for the elderly, for children, for families and individuals, including food, housing, transportation, counseling and more. We allocate funds to 25 beneficiary agencies and programs that deliver life-saving and life-enhancing help to Jews here and around the world. Your contribution to the Annual Campaign helps fund these agencies and programs. Make a donation today.
LOCAL AGENCIES
ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
9801 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3200 - info@levisjcc.org - www.levisjcc.org
The JCC preserves, transmits, and strengthens Jewish continuity by enriching personal, cultural, social and physical development. In addition to Zale Early Childhood Preschol, Camp Ted Weissberg, and programming for children and adults with developmental disabilities, the JCC’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement provides programming to serve the needs of the aging and elderly population.
ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS ALZHEIMER AND ADULT DAY CARE CENTER
21050 95th Avenue South - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-558-2510 - mvscdays@maevolen.com - www.maevolen.com
Under the direction of the Volen Center Adult Day Health Care program, the Adolph & Rose Levis Alzheimer and Adult Day Care Center is committed to ensuring that every senior enjoys the highest quality of life possible and receives the highest quality of care. The center is open to seniors who are faced with cognitive challenges providing a safe, supervised environment for clients and their families.
DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY
9701 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428-1754
561-852-3300 - info@dkja.org - www.dkja.org
DKJA provides a quality Jewish and secular educational experience that perpetuates Jewish and American values, ethics, culture and traditions in a creative and nurturing environment.
FEDERATION DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS
9901 Donna Klein Blvd - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3175 - michellel@bocafed.org
The Department of Special Needs at the Jewish Federation of SPBC supports existing community resources, and collaborates with families, agencies, congregations, and schools to obtain and enhance services for children and adults with disabilities. We provide training and resources to assist families in securing the knowledge they need to become better advocates.
FEDERATION TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
9901 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3280
A subsidiary corporation of Federation that furnishes transportation for the Donna Klein Jewish Academy, JCC Camp Ted Weisberg, the Shirley H. Gould House, JCC After School Program, Adult Day Care, and many other Federation programs.
HARRY & JEANETTE WEINBERG HOUSE
21100 95th Avenue South - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-482-0523 - whgh@bellsouth.net
This government-subsidized housing on the Federation grounds is for low-income seniors and handicapped individuals meeting the necessary requirements.
HILLEL DAY SCHOOL
21011 95th Avenue South - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-470-5000 - info@hilleldayschool.org - www.hilleldayschool.org
Providing an education based in the latest technology while maintaining timeless traditions and values, the educational program at Hillel Day School of Boca Raton is equally divided between general and Judaic studies for pre-K through eighth grade.
ISRAEL INCENTIVE GRANTS
c/o Israel and Overseas Departman
9901 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3170 - elised@bocafed.org
The Israel Programs offers inducements and support for young people ages 15-25 to participate in an appropriate Israel Experience of at least 3 weeks duration. The Israel Programs Resource Center reviews all requests for $500 or $1000 grants for all programs in which applicants wish to participate.
JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC)
21160 95th Avenue South - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-558-2550 - nancyf@jarcfl.org www.jarcfl.org
The Jewish Association for Residential Care provides group homes, apartments and a training and resource center for adults with developmental disabilities. JARC, in partnership with the families of its residents, promotes independence, dignity and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives.
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (JCF)
9901 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3157 - www.jewishboca.org/foundation
The Jewish Community Foundation provides permanent resources to ensure the continuity of Jewish life, programs and services in our community, Israel and throughout the world through the development of permanent endowment funds, lifetime gifts, bequests in wills, trusts and planned giving programs benefiting the Jewish Federation, its agencies and the Jewish community.
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (JCRC)
9901 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3170 - jcrc@jewishboca.org - www.jewishboca.org/jcrc
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County unites the organized Jewish community in Boca Raton, Delray and Highland Beach. The JCRC links the Jewish community with public officials and the general community; supports Israel education and awareness; promotes social action and community service; and develops interfaith and inter-ethnic relations.
JEWISH EDUCATION COMMISSION (JEC)
9801 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3318 - jec@jewishboca.org - www.jewishboca.org/jec
The JEC strives to strengthen Jewish life in the community through an array of programs and classes, to create, promote and support a spirit and atmosphere that encourages Jewish study and learning. The commission also develops strategies and provides educational enrichment opportunities for all segments of the professional Jewish community and its institutions.
KOSHER KONNECTION
561-470-2000 - info@ruthralesjfs.org
The program provides a hot kosher lunch for seniors Monday through Friday at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center in Delray Beach. The daily meals, which provide a social opportunity for seniors to interact, nourish the spirit as well as the body. Friday includes a Shabbat celebration.
RUTH RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
21300 Ruth and Baron Coleman Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428-1757
561-852-3333 - info@ruthralesjfs.org - www.ruthralesjfs.org
The agency works to meet the needs of families and individuals of all ages through a variety of human service programs. Services include individual, family and group counseling, bereavement support groups, gay & lesbian teen support groups, nursing home and hospital visitation, domestic abuse support groups, kosher meals to the homebound, a prescription drug program, a Big Pal/Little Pal program, and much more.
SHIRLEY H. GOULD HOUSE
21000 Ruth and Baron Coleman Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-487-5840
This government subsidized housing on the Federation grounds is for handicapped individuals and low income seniors meeting the necessary requirements.
TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON
447 NW Spanish River Blvd - Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-347-1821 - torahacademy@yahoo.com
A Yeshiva day school, serving boys and girls from pre-school through eighth grade, providing each child with an exemplary Jewish and secular education within a nurturing Torah environment.
VOLUNTEER RESOURCE CENTER
9801 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-2191 - volunteer@jewishboca.org
Through this department, volunteers provide more than 100,000 hours of service a year and are critical to the daily operations of the Federation. Volunteers work with students, children, the elderly, special needs population, and much more.
WEINBAUM YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL
7902 Montoya Circle - Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-417-7422 - www.wyhs.net - office@wyhs.net
The school seeks to empower students to develop their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual potential through the creation of a unique Torah atmosphere.
OVERSEAS AGENCIES
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (JDC)
711 Third Avenue - New York, NY 10017-4014
212-687-6200 -
www.jdc.orgThe JDC sponsors relief, rescue, renewal, and education efforts in more than 50 countries around the world. It is funded primarily by the annual campaigns of local Federations through United Jewish Communities.
JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL (JAFI)
633 Third Avenue, 21st Floor - New York, NY 10017
212-339-6000 - www.jafi.org
The Agency’s primary responsibility is "aliyah," helping Jews from around the world relocate to, and settle in Israel. It is also responsible for numerous programs that strengthen Israel-Diaspora relations, and enhance Jewish identity and unity. The organization is funded primarily by the annual campaigns of local Federations and Jewish communities in Canada and around the world.
UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES (UJC)
111 Eighth Avenue, Suite 11E - New York, NY 10011-5201
212-284-6500 - info@ujc.org - www.ujc.org
UJC is the coordinating body for local Federations in North America. It is composed of 189 Jewish federations and 400 independent communities across the continent. UJC reflects the values and traditions of education, leadership, advocacy, and social justice, and continuity of community that define the Jewish people. It advocates on behalf of Israel and Jews in need around the world.
PARTNERSHIP 2000
9901 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3100
Partnership 2000 (P2K) pairs 550 Diaspora communities with 28 developing regions in Israel. The program seeks to create a more profound relationship between the Jewish communities in North America and their sister communities in Israel. In the summer of 2002, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County began partnering with Kiryat Bialik, a suburb of about 41,000 people just north of Haifa.
REGIONAL/NATIONAL AGENCIES
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL
www.birthrightisrael.com
The program provides Jewish young adults, ages 18-26, who have never been to Israel on a peer group tour the opportunity to visit Israel, regardless of financial ability.
B’NAI BRITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Gold Coast Region
5850 South Pine Island Road - Davie, FL 33328
954-252-1912 - www.goldcoastbbyo.org
BBYO provides opportunities for Jewish teens to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity, and commitment to their personal development.
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FEDERATIONS
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
9901 Donna Klein Boulevard - Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-852-3170 - elised@bocafed.org
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) represents the Jewish Federations of Florida in their relationship with the various branches of state government. It monitors legislative and administrative activity, informs and alerts the Jewish communities and, when appropriate, initiates actions on their behalf when health, education, human service, religious, funding and community relations issues are being considered.
FLORIDA HILLEL COUNCIL
5890 South Pine Island Road - Davie, FL 33328
954-252-6960 - hhorowitz@hillel.org - www.hillel.org
The mission of Florida’s Hillels is to engage the more than 27,000 Jewish students on Florida’s college campuses through the National Hillel Council.
HILLEL: FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
Charles & Lynn Schusterman International Center
The Arthur & Rochelle Belfer Building
800 8th Street NW - Washington, DC 20001
202-449-6500 - info@hillel.org - www.hillel.org
Hillel, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, works to engage uninvolved Jewish students and provide them with opportunities to “do Jewish” that are meaningful and appealing to them.
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