Boca Raton, Fla. (September 25, 2025) – On Sunday, September 14, 2025, more than 130 community members came together at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Zinman Hall for “Dor L’Door,” an inspiring art and mitzvah experience presented by PJ Our Way™ and From March to Miriam.
The program brought Holocaust survivors, PJ Our Way™ tweens ages 10–13, and participants from From March to Miriam together in an afternoon of learning, connection, and creativity. Together, participants explored the meaning of the mezuzah and its role in Jewish life. Each student created two mezuzot, one to take home and another to donate to local families in need, turning a personal art project into a powerful act of giving.
In addition to the mitzvah project, the program fostered meaningful intergenerational bonds. Survivors shared stories and wisdom with the students, who in turn offered their time, creativity, and compassion. This exchange embodied the essence of L’dor V’dor—from generation to generation.
“Seeing Holocaust survivors and our youngest community members sitting side by side, creating together, was profoundly moving,” said 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, added, “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 participants bringing non-perishable food donations to help local families facing food insecurity.
This program was co-sponsored by MyZuzah, whose support helped make the afternoon possible.
For more information about PJ Our Way, contact PJ Library at pjlibrary@jewishboca.org or 561-852-6080. To learn more about From March to Miriam, email fmtm@jewishboca.org or call 561-852-6035.
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About the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
Established in 1979, the JFSPBC is made up of Jewish and social service organizations, synagogues, and schools that provide valued services and programs to recipients in South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world. The JFSPBC is also comprised of local residents, including lay leadership, volunteer, donors, professional staff, rabbis, educators, event participants and students. Situated on a 100-acre campus in west Boca Raton – the largest in the nation – the JFSPBC supports more than 70 beneficiaries, engages with more than 5,000 donors, and connects more than 130,000 residents. To learn more about how we contribute to a shared vision for the Jewish community, visit https://jewishboca.org or call 561.852.3100.
About From March to Miriam
From March to Miriam (FMTM), a program of The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, provides opportunities for students and survivors to form meaningful relationships, enhancing and transforming both their lives. Supported by the Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF), this impactful experience fosters intergenerational connections and helps preserve the legacy of Holocaust survivors. Additionally, the From March to Miriam program serves as an introduction to Holocaust education, acting as a gateway for participants to become involved with the March of the Living program. To learn more about the From March to Miriam, visit https://jewishboca.org/departments/programs/mol/ or call 561.852.3100.
About PJ Library® in South Palm Beach County
PJ Library® in South Palm Beach County is a family engagement program made possible by generous support from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation, Jewish Women’s Foundation, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. To learn more, visit www.jewishboca.org/pjlibrary.