VOL. 25 NO. 12
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DECEMBER 2025
March Of The Living Southern Region Commemorates Kristallnacht With “Marching Forward” Program The March of the Living Southern Region hosted its Kristallnacht Commemorative Program, Marching Forward: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future, on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Zinman Hall on the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County (JFSPBC) campus. The program honored Rabbi Dr. Leon Weisberg for a lifetime of leadership in Holocaust and Jewish education and rallied community support for the March of the Living Scholarship Fund, which ensures that every eligible student can participate regardless of financial means. The program was chaired by Lesli K. Ross, with Southern Region Co-Chairs Phyllis Gutmann and Deborah Rudmann. Guest speakers included Julia Jassey, co-founder and chief executive officer of Jewish on Campus, and Natalie Sanandaji, public affairs officer at the Combat Antisemitism
Igor Alterman, Deborah Rudmann (March of the Living committee co-chair), Rabbi Dr Leon Weissberg
Movement and a survivor of the October 7 Nova Music Festival massacre. Dr. Roni Rab, head of school at Katz Yeshiva High School of South Florida, moderated the discussion. Survivors, teens, parents, educators, and community leaders participated in a solemn six-candle lighting in memory of the Six Million, joined together for Mourner’s Kaddish and Hatikvah, and viewed a short film highlighting the transformational impact of the March of the Living on local teens. Igor Alterman, president and chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, stated, “Our Federation is invested in the future of March of the Living. Through commemoration we honor those who came March Of The Living on page 2
Festival Of The Arts Boca Celebrates 20th Season With World-Class Performances February 27th To March 8th A cultural milestone takes center stage as Festival of the Arts BOCA celebrates its 20th season, returning to Mizner Park Amphitheater from February 27th to March 8th, and tickets are now on sale for a schedule that promises a signature blend of musical brilliance, thoughtprovoking ideas and artistic innovation – anchored by this year’s theme: Legends, Luminaries and the Unexpected. Opening this year’s Festival is the return of the popular Postmodern Jukebox, whose time-traveling musical performances transform today’s chart-toppers into vintage jazz, swing and Motown hits. On Saturday, February 28th, Jurassic Park will be brought to life on the Festival’s state-of-the-art LED screen with live orchestra. On Sunday, March 1st, the boundary-blurring Live Arts Global will present “From Swan Lake to the Stones: A Night of Ballet,” fusing classical ballet and
contemporary choreography with some of today’s most renowned dancers from around the world. The Festival’s Authors & Ideas series runs March 2nd– 5th with a dynamic lineup of literary and thought leaders:
March 2nd: Pulitzer Prize–winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin – “The Enduring Significance of the American Revolution: A Historical Perspective.” Goodwin will be in conversation with Dr. Robert Watson of Lynn University, offering audiences a rich dialogue between two distinguished historians. March 3rd: Walter Mosley, award-winning novelist best known for his crime fiction, joins the series with “The Only True Race is the Human Race.” With a simple, eloquent message, Mosley changes the conversation about race because, to him, there is only one: the human race. March 4th: Esteemed bioethicist Arthur L. Caplan of NYU Grossman School of Medicine – “In Defense of Science.” Festival Of The Arts Boca on page 7
Boca, Beatles & Beyond: Morgan Freeman To Headline Beatles On The Beach 2026, March 12th-15th The legendary Beatles on the Beach Classic Rock Festival is heading to a new home in 2026 … beautiful Boca Raton! “We’re thrilled to welcome Beatles on the Beach to downtown Boca Raton,” said Mayor Scott Singer. “Our city has become a vibrant destination for world-class arts, culture and live entertainment, and we’re excited
that fans from near and far will experience all that Boca Raton has to offer. Hosting this incredible festival at Mizner Park Amphitheater is the perfect encore to our city’s centennial celebrations.” From March 12th–15th, Beatlemania will sweep across the city as fans and music lovers come together for four unforgettable days of world-class performances, themed events and symphonic rock celebrations inspired by the world’s most iconic band. Tickets are on sale now at BeatlesOnTheBeach.com and Ticketmaster.com. This year’s festival theme will feature a once-in-alifetime performance by Academy Award winner M o rg a n F r e e m a n , w i t h
M o rg a n F r e e m a n ’s Symphonic Blues Experience, headlining an extraordinary lineup that bridges the worlds of blues, classic rock and symphonic sound. A Star-Studded Musical Journey Audiences can look forward to an all-star roster of Beatles tribute acts and Classic Rock icons from across the globe performing at multiple Boca Raton venues, with the main stage set beneath the stars at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Boca, Beatles & Beyond on page 2