I wouldn't expect the Martin and St. Lucie district would necessarily close on the holidays. But I think teachers would be understanding enough not to give exams on those days. |
The organized Jewish community wants to see Jews marry other Jews. On the other hand, they also want to be inclusive. It's not an easy issue. |
There's been a tremendous decline of the Jewish population in the central part of the county, with tremendous growth in the south and some growth in the north. |
This does not necessarily reflect synagogue membership. This is what they consider themselves. |
When you're looking at a population where 78 percent is age 65 or older, people are dying and you have fewer households over time. Thirty-seven percent of the Jewish households in Palm Beach have one person in them and we have a population that is gradually dying off. There's not a lot of development happening on the island. The Jews moving into the county now are going to Boynton Beach. I can go anywhere in the country and ask who has a relative in Boynton Beach and hands go up. |