Get Your Green On: Rales JFS Brings Mental Health Awareness to Life with Community, Conversation & a Splash of Green

What does mental health awareness look like? At Rales JFS, it looks like a plaza full of green, smiles, and meaningful moments.

On May 15th, we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month in style at our #GetYourGreenOn event, complete with refreshments, games, prizes, and powerful conversations that reminded us: taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.



Thank you to everyone who showed up, stood up, and dressed up in green to support the cause!

The Rales JFS Outreach team also hit the road, visiting community partners across town to spread awareness, spark conversations, and share a little joy, complete with green gear and goody bags!

Thank you to everyone who proudly wore green and joined us in showing that mental health matters, today and every day.

For Behavioral Health Services and support, contact Rales JFS at (561) 852-3333.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Remember You’re Not Alone. Join a Rales JFS Support Group for Connection and Healing

At Rales JFS, you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Our free, confidential support groups provide a welcoming space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.

Led by licensed mental health professionals, our groups offer guidance, coping tools, and community around topics like:

• Anxiety & Stress
• Grief & Loss
• Caregiving
• Chronic Illness
• LGBTQ+ Support
• Women’s Emotional Wellness & so much more.

Whether virtual or in-person, our support groups are open to adults of all ages. Because healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and supported.

Call (561) 852-3333 or email info@ralesjfs.org to learn more or sign up.

Join Us for the Final Boca Queer Jewish Youth Alliance

 Meeting of the Season!

Calling all LGBTQ+ and ally Jewish youth in grades 7–12 in the Boca Raton area! Keshet’s Boca Queer Jewish Youth Alliance is hosting its final gathering of the school year on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 12:30–2:00 PM at the Cooperman Center at Rales JFS.

This is your chance to come together, celebrate your identities, and connect with peers in a welcoming, empowering space created by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth. Whether you've joined before or are coming for the first time, we can’t wait to see you there!

To learn more or get involved, email tracey.labgold@keshetonline.org.

Community Mentoring Program Hits the Lanes for a Day of Fun

and Connection

Our Rales JFS Community Mentoring Program mentors and mentees had a fun-filled outing at Bowlero, a perfect day of connection, laughter, and a little friendly competition. We handed out ribbons to each mentor and mentee with the most strikes, and medals to the top-scoring team, but it was a nail-biter! All three lanes were separated by just one point: 459, 460, and 461!

These moments outside the usual routine help build lasting relationships and remind us just how impactful mentorship can be.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we’re already looking forward to the next one! 

Want to learn more about becoming a mentor or enrolling a child? Contact Rales JFS at (561) 852-3333 or info@ralesjfs.org.

Host with Ease: Book Your Next Event at the Weisman Center

Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? The Weisman Center offers rental spaces with full setup services to make your gathering seamless and memorable. For more details, contact Michele Patrone at (561) 558-2100. Let us help you bring your vision to life! 

View below for a virtual tour.

Rain or Shine, Flavor Wins: Thank You for Joining Us for Chef Alan’s Delicious Demonstration!

A huge THANK YOU to Chef Alan and everyone who braved the rainy Monday last week to join us for an incredible cooking demonstration!

Chef Alan wowed us with his delicious Bourekas, warm, flaky, and full of flavor!

Your presence, energy, and enthusiasm made the event truly special.

We’re so grateful for this amazing community. For more information on events that bring us together, rain or shine or to join the Weisman Center, please call (561) 558-2100.

Give Monthly, Change a Life: Help Send a Child to Camp

Help a child build memories that last a lifetime.

With just $90 a month, you can help send a child to camp through Rales JFS, offering them joy, friendship, and a safe space to grow.

Join GEM (Give Every Month) and be part of something that creates lasting impact all year long. Your monthly gift makes a difference, regardless of how much you give.

$18 will provide two bags of produce from the Jacobson Family Food Pantry to a household.

$54 will provide a new pair of shoes for a child in our Domestic Abuse Education & Action program, helping them step into a brighter future.

$72 will provide a senior with seven prepared meals through our Meals On Wheels program.

$90 helps send a child to camp for the summer.

$100 provides a month of food for one household from the Jacobson Family Food Pantry.

Become a GEM today. Visit https://ralesjfs.org/donate/ to donate. For more information, contact Brenna at Brennah@ralesjfs.org or (561) 299-6419.

Summer Internships at Rales JFS:

Gain Experience, Make an Impact

Rales JFS is seeking passionate and dedicated college interns to join our team this summer. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in making a meaningful impact in the community while gaining hands-on experience. Intern roles are available in Community Outreach, Weisman Community Center, Jacobson Family Food Pantry, Financial Assistance, Disability Inclusion Services and more. Positions are in person with flexible start dates and hours. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, and enthusiastic. Interns will benefit from professional development opportunities, recommendation letters, and the chance to contribute to real change.

To become a Rales JFS intern, click here.

Men’s Night Out at Eddie V’s: A Memorable Evening of Fine Dining, Community, and Giving Back

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable Men’s Night Out at Eddie V’s in Mizner Park! Your presence, generosity, and energy helped make the evening a true success.

A special thank you to Eddie V’s Prime Seafood for the incredible hospitality, expertly paired wines, and phenomenal dining experience. Guests were treated to a five-course culinary journey, masterfully prepared by Andrew Brighton, Eddie V’s Executive Chef/Partner, with each course perfectly paired and thoughtfully introduced by Managing Partner Cam Petty. The impeccable service from the Eddie V’s team made the evening all the more memorable.

Beyond the exquisite food and wine, attendees had the opportunity to learn about the vital programs and services offered by Ruth & Norman Rales JFS—a powerful reminder of the strength of community and the impact of giving back.

We’re also deeply grateful to our sponsors—Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Kogan & DiSalvo Personal Injury Law, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits—and to our host, David Ravitz, for making this evening possible and for supporting the mission of Rales JFS.

Thank you again to everyone who joined us for this meaningful night of culinary excellence, camaraderie, and charitable giving. Because of events like these, we’re able to continue providing vital services to those who need them most in our community.

For more information on our programs and services or attending future events, please call (561) 852-3333.

Congratulations to Laurie Daube, Rales JFS Employee of the Year!

Rales JFS is proud to announce that Laurie Daube, Financial Assistance Case Manager, is our Employee of the Year. Laurie plays a vital role in managing requests for financial assistance and providing compassionate case management, all with the goal of assisting families in achieving financial independence. She also is responsible for identifying families who qualify for the Jacobson Family Food Pantry, ensuring no one in our community goes without essential support. Wendy Goodman, V.P. of Financial Assistance, shared, "Laurie is an exceptional employee and being awarded the Employee of the Year is well suited. She never says no to requests and when she sees a co-worker falling behind, she is the first to offer her help. Clients love her and are comforted by her kindness in all situations. Laurie is a wonderful person inside and out and is most deserving of this honor."

Laurie is an asset to Rales JFS and shining example of dedication, empathy, and excellence. Please join us in congratulating Laurie on this well-earned recognition.

Rales JFS and JFS at Home Annual Staff Meeting: Celebrating Employee Milestones and Honoring COO Beth Levine’s Retirement

Last week, the teams from Rales JFS and JFS at Home came together for a morning of reflection, recognition, and celebration.

We honored incredible employee milestones—5, 10, and 15 years of service, Employee of the Year—and gave a heartfelt sendoff to our beloved Chief Operating Officer, Beth Levine, as she embarks on her well-earned retirement.

Our fabulous “Sparkle Squad” (aka the masterminds behind all our social events) brought the fun with creative icebreakers, exciting raffles, and a photo booth decked out with funky glasses and hilarious signs. The highlight? A rockstar-worthy prize from Seminole Hard Rock—a guitar and a night’s stay at the hotel, awarded to the one and only Wendy Goodman, who attended every staff event this year!

We wrapped up the celebration with a delicious lunch and the best part of all: simply enjoying time together as one big Rales JFS family.

Here’s to another year of impact, connection, and community!

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Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) provides a comprehensive range of programs and services which support people of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, JFS programs and services include food and financial assistance, senior services, behavioral health services and many volunteer opportunities. Funding is provided by private and corporate support, grants, special events and individuals whose generosity helps thousands in need each year. Learn more at ralesjfs.org or call (561) 852-3333.

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