Arts & Culture Programs | Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches

Wednesdays
September 4 - March 26
10:00 - 11:00 am
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
$120 for the Season
$5 Drop-In fee

Lunch will be provided
Tuesday, October 29
A Journey Through Modern Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Thursday, November 21
Vicki Sokolik presents "If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America
Thursday, December 5
Town Hall with State Attorney Dave Aronberg
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach

Mondays
December 16 - January 6
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
10:00 - 12:00 PM
$118 for all classes

*First class begins at 9:00 am
In this Beginners class, enhance your mental agility, connect socially, and forge new friendships through this engaging game!

Starting November 14
Palm Beach Gardens: Thursdays
Boynton Beach: Thursdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$150 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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Thursday
November 21
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 AM
$18 per person

If You See Them highlights youth homelessness through Vicki Sokolik’s advocacy and the stories of affected youth, revealing their struggles and the power of compassion. Gail Shaw from Vita Nova, West Palm Beach, will also present on their support for homeless youth through housing, education, and life skills training. Lunch will be provided.

Thursday
December 5
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 AM
$18 per person

Join State Attorney Dave Aronberg for a Town Hall to discuss his work on criminal justice reform, law enforcement collaboration, and protecting seniors from rising fraud and abuse. With 70-100 active cases of elder fraud at any time, criminals are increasingly targeting seniors with deceptive schemes. He will share practical tips on how seniors can safeguard themselves from becoming victims and what steps can be taken to prevent exploitation. This is an important opportunity to learn about the resources available to keep our community safe.
Lois Frankel’s Lunch and Learn event will be rescheduled for a future date

Sunday
December 8
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
2:00 pm
$25 through November 26, $36 starting November 27

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!

Thursday
December 19
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
10:30 am
$20 per person
A heartfelt novel that explores the themes of longing, loss, and unexpected connections against the contrasting settings of 1979 suburban New York and war-torn Vietnam. When Grace and Anh, two women from vastly different worlds, find a runaway boy displaced by conflict, they forge a deep friendship that helps them heal their own painful pasts. Their lives intertwine with Jack, a mysterious Vietnam vet working at a watch repair shop, as Richman masterfully unravels their stories, illuminating the impact of war and the power of human connection.

Thursday
January 9
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
7:00 pm
$25 through December 23, $36 starting December 24
Cathy Ladman presents “I Have No One to Blame But Myself.” As one of the top comedians in the country, Cathy draws laughter from her personal neuroses. She has appeared on The Tonight Show ten times and was featured in her own HBO One Night Stand special. A recipient of the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-Up, her comedy explores family, relationships, and real life with clever material and a breezy delivery. The Los Angeles Times says it best: “Her act seems effortless.”

Monday
January 13
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 am
$18 per person
Hap Erstein Presents: Hall of Fame Actresses It brings a smile to any movie lover’s face to remember the greatest actresses the silver screen has known. They’ve demanded our attention, inspired us, and broken our hearts. Young or old, rich or poor, these actresses have stood the test of time to become icons of their profession. In this hour-long lecture, clips and images from Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Meryl Streep and more will showcase what made these actresses unforgettable, and why we still revere them today.

Thursday
January 16
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
10:30 am
$20 per person
Author Lynda Loigman introduces us to the spirited eighty-year-old Augusta Stern, who finds herself on the brink of a second chance at love and life. Through her crisp and humorous prose, Loigman delves into the mysteries of love, intertwining timelines in Florida and New York as Augusta uncovers truths about lost love and family secrets. With a touch of magic and the language of elixirs at its core, this heartwarming novel offers a delightful exploration of hope and connection.

Tuesday
February 11
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 am
$18 per person
Stephanie is an award-winning, international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and thought leader whose story has inspired millions of people around the globe. She is on a mission to help others realize that connecting with our sixth sense can not only enhance our lives but can very well save them. It was during the birth of her second child that Stephanie suffered a rare—and often fatal—condition called an amniotic fluid embolism (or AFE) and died on the operating table for 37 seconds. Everything she does now is a direct result of her survival.

Wednesday
February 19
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
10:30 am
$45 per person, brunch included
An inspiring event uniting Jewish women and celebrating Sisterhood throughout South Florida. Featuring bestselling author of humorous and heartfelt women’s fiction, Sara Goodman Confino on her latest books, Don't Forget to Write and Behind Every Good Man.

Tuesday
February 25
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
10:30 am
$20 per person
Explore an intimate and hopeful collection of meaningful essays from today’s authors and advocates reflecting on contemporary Jewish identity, and how life has changed since the attacks on October 7th. More than sixty notable Jewish authors speak to their lifetimes of Jewish joy, celebration, laughter, food, trauma, loss, love, fami-ly, neuroses, and fun, and the common threads that course through the Jewish people: resilience and humor. All profits from the sale of the e-book, audiobook, and paperback will be donated to Artists Against Anti-semitism, a group founded by Jewish authors in the aftermath of October 7th, dedicated to fighting the spread of antisemitism.

Sunday, February 23
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
3:00 pm
Thursday, February 27
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 am
$25 per person
The Jewish Songwriters of the Great American Songbook In the words of Irving Berlin, “Songs make history and history makes songs.“ Why were there so many Jewish songwriters? Did their Jewish backgrounds influence their writing? Is there a discernible “Jewish” flavor in songs composed by Jews? How did the alliance between Blacks and Jews influence popular song? Why are so many Christmas songs composed by Jews? What are the difficult topics that Jewish songwriters tackled? Join Cantors Jodi Sufrin and Roy Einhorn for a singalong evening of story and song honoring the contribution of Jewish songwriters to the Great American Songbook.
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Tuesday
March 11
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
10:30 am
$20 per person
A riveting literary thriller that explores the lengths to which a family will go to protect one of their own. When Hailey Gelman becomes a suspect in the murder of her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jonah, her seemingly bright and peacemaking persona is called into question, revealing the complexities beneath her facade. As tensions rise amid a bitter custody battle and family secrets unfold, the story delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the challenging dynamics of familial love.

Saturday, March 8
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
7:00 pm
Friday, March 14
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
7:00 pm
$25 through February 20, $36 starting December 24
Join us for an exciting concert featuring a Jewish boy from Brooklyn, Jonathan Elgart, also known as Elton Jonathan, and his band! Enjoy an unforgettable Shabbat evening of music and entertainment highlighting iconic songs by the legendary Jewish artists, Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow.
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Thursday
March 20
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
11:00 am
$54 per person
Join us for this celebration of women on their way to the top- in all different facets of life and career. Keynote speaker Mimi Zieman will present her book Tap Dancing on Everest. Explore Zieman’s inspiring narrative of perseverance and triumph as she recounts her extraordinary journey of overcoming challenges and achieving personal milestones. Then enjoy a panel discussion with women leaders in our Jewish Community. Lunch will be provided.

Monday
March 31
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 am
$18 per person
R. Derek Black (they/​them) is a doc­tor­al can­di­date in his­to­ry at the Uni­ver­si­ty of Chica­go. Since 2016, they have spo­ken to many audi­ences at uni­ver­si­ties, foun­da­tions, insti­tu­tions, muse­ums, syn­a­gogues, and church­es. They received the Elie Wiesel Award and a human­i­tar­i­an award from the Anti-Defama­tion League. The Klansman’s Son is their first book.
In an era in which anti­semitism seems to be every­where, R. Derek Black’s mem­oir, The Klansman’s Son , is fright­en­ing­ly time­ly. Black grew up as the ulti­mate white suprema­cist. Black’s moth­er was once mar­ried to KKK Grand Wiz­ard David Duke; their father, Don Black, was a proud KKK leader whose hero was Adolf Hitler.

Sunday, March 23
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
10:30 am
Tuesday, March 25
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
10:30 am
$36 per person
More than 75 years after its blockbuster premiere in 1939, Gone with the Wind remains one of the most famous films ever made. Join historian Leslie Goddard as she explores the making of Gone with the Wind and the Jewish influence on its creation. Known for bringing history to life, Goddard will present in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Experience her unique ability to make the past come alive in a fun, inspiring, and insightful way.
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