mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

In this episode of mosaic, we sit down with Simon Wiesenthal Center's Dr. Ariel Gelblung on combating antisemitism in South America.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 from an interview with Jonah Platt.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 sit down with the host of the number one Jewish podcast in North America, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. We discuss Jonah’s thoughts on the best antidote to anti-Jew bigotry is a loud, proud Jewish community. This is a powerful and timely conversation about identity, resilience, and why showing up proudly as a Jewish community matters now more than ever.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 from an interview with Vanderbilt University’s Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Federation’s President & CEO, Michael Hoffman. 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 from an interview with Vanderbilt University’s Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Federation’s President & CEO, Michael Hoffman. 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 more about Vanderbilt University’s plans to open a West Palm Beach campus and what that means for Jewish Palm Beach. We’ll hear from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, about how the university relied on its long-standing institutional neutrality policy to maintain its united campus community, while other college campuses were grappling with anti-Israel encampments. Federation’s President & CEO, Michael Hoffman, will discuss how the university’s presence will enrich learning and bring new opportunities to our Jewish community. 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 from an interview with Rabbi Jonah Zinn of Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel at University of Florida.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 from an interview with Vlad Khaykin of the Simon Wiesenthal Center on shadow hate campaigns.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 from an interview with Vlad Khaykin of the Simon Wiesenthal Center on the history between Jews and African Americans.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 from an interview with Vlad Khaykin of the Simon Wiesenthal Center on the evolution of antisemitism.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. 

Antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric are realities for college students. If you’re a parent, a grandparent, or simply someone who cares about the next generation, you're probably wondering what life is really like for Jewish students right now. In this episode of mosaic, we talk with Rabbi Jonah Zinn of Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel at University of Florida, home to one of the largest Jewish student populations in the country, who shares what he is seeing every day on campus: challenges and powerful examples of courage. We will also hear from Vlad Khaykin of the Simon Wiesenthal Center who uncovers the long-running disinformation efforts fueling confusion, hostility, and fear across campuses, and what you can do to recognize and counter them.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 from an interview with Winnie Sandler Grinspoon of Harold Grinspoon Foundation and PJ Library, dedicated donor Julie Fisher Cummings, Federation's VP of Community Engagement, Whitney Cherner and local "Community Connector," Eden Wood.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 delve into one of the most significant things people in Jewish Palm Beach can do to combat antisemitism – strengthen their Jewish identity. That's at the heart of Federation's Palm Beach Movement to Activate Jewish Life. We hear from Winnie Sandler Grinspoon of Harold Grinspoon Foundation and PJ Library, dedicated donor Julie Fisher Cummings, Federation's VP of Community Engagement, Whitney Cherner and local "Community Connector," Eden Wood.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 from an interview with Lindsay Hirch, Adam Levitt, and Lauren Stuhmer as they share some memories from being a part of the Federation.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 Lauren Stuhmer and Adam Levitt about their journey through Federation’s Mandel Center for Leadership Development and what inspired them to become active in Jewish Palm Beach and at the national level with Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet. We will also hear from Lindsay Hirsch, Vice President, Mandel Center for Leadership Development, about how the Center is meeting the leadership needs of our rapidly expanding Jewish community.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 from an interview with Kim Coombs, Program Planner of Holocaust Studies and Jewish History for The School District of Palm Beach County.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 from an interview with Dara Horn, award-winning author, and Kim Coombs, Program Planner of Holocaust Studies and Jewish History for The School District of Palm Beach County.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.

Holocaust education is mandatory in Palm Beach County schools – the 10th largest school district in the country. But the curriculum is now being expanded to include Jewish history, identity, and peoplehood. This week on mosaic, Dara Horn, award-winning author, and Kim Coombs, Program Planner of Holocaust Studies and Jewish History for The School District of Palm Beach County, discuss why this enhanced curriculum matters and why Palm Beach County was chosen as the testing ground.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 from an interview with Dan Feferman, co-founder of Middle East 24.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 Dan Feferman, co-founder of Middle East 24. He’ll discuss how this new media initiative is reinventing regional and international news coverage of the Middle East and Israel with accurate, nuanced reporting about Israel and the Jewish 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 Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March.

In this “mosaic Extra”, we are featuring an excerpt from an interview with Josephine Gon and Jason Peck.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 from an interview with Jason Peck.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 local students and their teacher who are making history and sparking an important conversation. A Palm Beach County high school is the first in the nation to perform a renowned play that examines the perpetrators of the Holocaust, prompting powerful lessons on moral responsibility and how it impacts the hatred Jews are facing today. We’ll also speak with Jo Gon, the Executive Director, Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred, and Public Affairs about the impact the performance is having on campus and in our community at large. 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 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 “mosaic extra”, we are featuring an excerpt of an interview with Dr. Elaine Rotenberg about a particular success story that she would like to share.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 Fund helps people access the care they need, so no one is ever turned away. And Beth Wayne, Federation Board Member and Chair of the Israel & Overseas Committee, will discuss Federation’s work in Israel to address the massive trauma Israelis are facing since the October 7, 2023 terror attacks.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 “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 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 connections between the rapidly growing business community of the Palm Beaches and Israel.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 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 January to March. 

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 community’s support for trauma recovery, strengthening of civic life and investment in Israel’s long-term resilience for future generations. 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 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 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 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 establishment. 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 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 to advocate for the Jewish people.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 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 homeland. 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 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 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 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, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

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 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 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 January to March. 

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 you can make a difference and ensure everyone gets the help they deserve.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 feature bonus content from our conversation with Federation's President & CEO, Michael Hoffman, and Board Chair, Barry S. Bergmosaic 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 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 mission organized by Jewish Federations of North America.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 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 Pertnoy, mosaic airs weekly from January to March. 

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 Beach County's weekly TV news magazine show, exploring Jewish topics that affect the local and global communities.

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 too.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 feature bonus content from our conversation with Noa Berger and Melissa Arden.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.