Story, photos by Dale M. King
BOCA RATON – On its 10th anniversary, Chabad of East Boca Raton is planning a move into a new and permanent temple.
“A long and winding road as finally led Chabad of East Boca to the place we were destined to call home – 770 East Palmetto Park Road,” said Rabbi Ruvi New in an entry on the synagogue’s website.
From its beginnings in the living room of Ruvi and Ahuva New’s home to a storefront on Palmetto Park Road, “Chabad of East Boca’s activities and reach continue to grow,” the rabbi said. “In 2002, it moved into the current facility, a larger rented space on NE 1st Avenue.”
“We are now ready for a permanent home,” he said, “and a permanent home for Chabad will mean a permanent home for more Jews in East Boca.”
The art sale and auction marked the 10th anniversary of the Chabad. It featured works from the Harry McCormick Judaica Collection along with words from Jonatas DaSilva, art from Yakov Heller’s gallery and items from Jewels in Time, Le Bijoux, David Rosenberg, Anny Stern and Judaica from Eliezer Reiner.