Lauren Fischer, Isaac Fischer and Alex Metzger
Photo Courtesy of jewish federation of South Palm Beach County
More than 130 community members gathered Sept. 14 at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Zinman Hall for “Dor L’Door,” an uplifting art and mitzvah event hosted by PJ Our Way® and From March to Miriam. The program brought together Holocaust survivors, tweens ages 10 to 13 from PJ Our Way® and from From March to Miriam participants for an afternoon of learning, creativity and connection.
Participants explored the meaning of the mezuzah (a small decorative case traditionally placed on a Jewish home’s doorpost) and its role in Jewish life. Each student crafted two mezuzot — one to take home and another to donate to local families in need — turning a personal art project into an act of kindness.
Survivors shared stories and wisdom, while the students responded with empathy and warmth, reflecting the essence of l’dor v’dor — Hebrew for “from generation to generation.”
“Seeing Holocaust survivors and our youngest community members sitting side by side, creating together, was profoundly moving,” says Stephanie Nichol, March of Living director. “This program not only taught the significance of the mezuzah but also modeled how Jewish values of memory, resilience and kindness are passed on.”
Elana Ostroff, director of PJ Library® South Palm Beach County, says, “Watching our PJ Our Way tweens listen to survivors’ testimonies and then transform their own creativity into acts of giving was a reminder that our community is strongest when generations come together.”
The event also supported the Jacobson Family Food Pantry, with attendees donating nonperishable food items to help local families facing food insecurity. The program was cosponsored by MyZuzah.
The Boca Raton Observer was the exclusive media sponsor for this event.
For more information, visit jewishboca.org.