mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

In this “mosaic Extra”, we are featuring an excerpt from an interview with Beth Wayne about a memory that speaks to Jewish resilience. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March.

In this episode of mosaic, we explore how rising antisemitism, the ongoing threat to Israel, and the lingering trauma of October 7 are impacting Jewish Palm Beach. We’ll talk with Dr. Elaine Rotenberg, Chief Clinical and Impact Officer with Federation partner organization Alpert Jewish Family Service, about how Federation and Alpert JFS are working together to ensure our community’s Mental Health...

In this “mosaic extra”, we are featuring an excerpt of an interview with Shira Granot about how her love of wine got started.  mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

In this “mosaic extra”, we are featuring an excerpt of an interview with Guy Kuperman about how he came to Palm Beach. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

In this episode of mosaic, we talk with Shira Granot, with the Combat Antisemitism Movement and a wine journalist. We hear how the stories behind the wines of Israel are bridging divides that words have previously not been able to.  We’ll also talk with Guy Kuperman, a member of the Advisory Committee for Federation’s Palm Beach / Israeli Business Alliance to learn how Federation is building conne...

In this “mosaic extra”, we are featuring an excerpt of an interview with Lior Salomon, Dr. Yitzhak Ben-Yair, and Pirhia Baron about Israel’s Post October 7 Recovery. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from Janu...

In this episode of mosaic, we take a closer look at how Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is working with its TZAHAR partnership region in Israel (made up of communities of Tzfat, Hatzor HaGlilit and Rosh Pina) to help rebuild after the devastation of the October 7 terror attacks.  Israelis living in the region recently traveled to the Palm Beaches to talk about their gratitude for the commun...

In this episode of mosaic, we take a closer look at Jewish Federation’s Palm Beach Movement to Activate Jewish Life – a bold effort to strengthen our community through elevating Jewish pride and Jewish identity. The Movement creates inspiring Jewish experiences that bring people together, in relevant and meaningful ways, combined with Jewish spaces that give those experiences room to grow.  mosaic...

In this “mosaic extra”, we are featuring an excerpt of an interview with Yaakov Katz, an Israeli-American author and journalist and Senior Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute in Jerusalem. Katz took part in a Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Community Briefing on June 19 and provides an enlightening assessment of why Israel chose June 2025 as the ideal time to strike Iran’s military...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with the Jewish Agency for Israel and its Israel Fellows program. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

In this episode of mosaic, we learn how the support of Jewish Palm Beach and other communities is fueling the Jewish Agency for Israel and its Israel Fellows program. Fellows are Israeli young adults who are emissaries of Israeli culture on college campuses. Since the October 7 attacks and rising antisemitism, their role on U.S. campuses has become more critical as they work with Jewish students t...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with Lori Komisar, Vice Chair, Birthright Israel Board of Directors. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

In this episode of mosaic, we will hear how the Birthright Israel program, which provides free trips to Israel for young Jews all over the world, is adapting its program to address the evolving and urgent needs of Israelis after the October 7, 2023 terror attacks. We’ll learn about their innovative programming and how previous participants are now giving back to the program and to the Jewish homel...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with Whitney Cherner, Iryssa Jackowitz, Devin Krauss, Danielle Miron. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

In this episode of mosaic, we learn how Federation is creating ways for everyone in Jewish Palm Beach to take part in Jewish life in whatever way is meaningful to them. Through its family engagement programs, we’ll hear how everyday people are becoming “community connectors” who forge Jewish connections from Boynton Beach north to the Treasure Coast.  mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Coun...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with the duo behind the popular podcast "Excuse My Grandma," Grandma Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein.  mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mos...

In this episode of mosaic, Susan Shulman Pertnoy speaks with the duo behind the popular podcast "Excuse My Grandma," Grandma Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein. They’ll discuss the challenges of standing up for Israel online, and how they blend humor, wisdom and family dynamics in their multigenerational show. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine sho...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with Eileen Berman about the unique mental health challenges for Jewish Palm Beach. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from Januar...

The October 7, 2023, attacks, the surge in antisemitism on school campuses, and other factors have created unique mental health challenges for Jewish Palm Beach. Now more than ever, it's vital to address the well-being of our community. This week on mosaic, Federation’s partner, @Alpert Jewish Family Service, is introducing a mental health fund tailored to meet these growing needs. Learn how...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with Federation's President & CEO, Michael Hoffman, and Board Chair, Barry S. Berg mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly fro...

In this episode of mosaic, we gain a deeper understanding of the significant challenges and incredible resilience demonstrated by Israelis. Federation's President & CEO, Michael Hoffman, and Board Chair, Barry S. Berg will join host Susan Shulman Pertnoy to share powerful firsthand accounts and the shocking realities from their visits to devastated communities throughout Israel on a missi...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with Rabbi David Wolpe — one of the most influential rabbis in America and among the 50 most influential Jews in the world. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman...

In this episode of mosaic we talk with Rabbi David Wolpe — one of the most influential rabbis in America and among the 50 most influential Jews in the world. Rabbi Wolpe will share a powerful and thought-provoking perspective on the fight against antisemitism today and reflects on the innovative ways our Federation is combating antisemitism in the Palm Beaches.  mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm...

In this "mosaic extra" we feature bonus content from our conversation with Brian Seymour. mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities. Hosted by community leader Susan Shulman Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

In this episode of mosaic we talk with 3 survivors of the October 7, 2023 terror attacks in Israel. They each lost family members or friends in the attacks and they share their firsthand accounts of that day – and its aftermath.  We will also hear from Brian Seymour, the chair of Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee about how Federation is helping Israel’s recovery, and how you can help to...