The Neshamah Institute

The Neshamah Institute Modern Jewish community in Boca Raton ✨
Shabbat, Hebrew School, B’nai Mitzvah, learning & mitzvot
In person + online | All are welcome

09/06/2026

When Yom Kippur comes to an end, there's something special about stepping onto the beach together.

The final shofar blast. The sound of the waves. A braided Havdalah candle. The sweetness of breaking the fast surrounded by community.

Our Beach Havdalah is one of Neshamah's most beloved traditions, and everyone is welcome. Whether you've celebrated Havdalah your whole life or this is your very first time, we'd love to share this moment with you.

This event is free, but advance registration is required for security. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

🌊 Yom Kippur Beach Havdalah & Break-the-Fast
🎟️ Free | RSVP Required

Reserve your spot:
👉 https://niboca.org/high-holy-days

There is a difference between being noticed and being truly seen.To feel seen is to know that we do not have to perform ...
09/06/2026

There is a difference between being noticed and being truly seen.

To feel seen is to know that we do not have to perform or explain ourselves. We can simply show up as we are and trust that someone is paying attention.

Today’s prompt:
When did you last feel truly seen by another person?

Is there someone in your life who may be waiting for you to offer them that same experience?

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Sometimes music reaches a place that words cannot.A familiar melody can bring back a person, a memory, or a feeling we t...
09/06/2026

Sometimes music reaches a place that words cannot.

A familiar melody can bring back a person, a memory, or a feeling we thought we had put away. During the High Holy Days, music gives voice to what many of us cannot say on our own.

Today’s prompt:
Is there a piece of music that has ever broken you open?

What was happening in your life when you heard it, and what did it reach inside you?

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The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not simply a countdown.They are their own sacred time. A chance to...
09/04/2026

The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not simply a countdown.

They are their own sacred time. A chance to let the work of Elul settle, to pay closer attention, and to make the conversations or changes we may still be avoiding.

Today’s prompt:
What would you do with ten genuinely intentional days?

What practice, conversation, or form of attention would you give yourself?

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09/04/2026

Beach Shabbat was such a beautiful way to welcome Shabbat together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Delray Beach for an evening of music, prayer, community, and connection by the ocean.

There is something special about gathering at the water’s edge, singing together, and taking time at the end of the week to simply be present with one another.

And we’ll be back at the beach soon.

Join us on Monday, September 21 at 6:30 PM for Beach Havdalah as we close Yom Kippur together in Delray Beach. We’ll gather for music, reflection, Havdalah, and a light break fast by the ocean.

Beach Havdalah is free and open to all.

Register here:
👉 https://niboca.org/high-holy-days-beach-havdalah

09/04/2026

What do you love about being Jewish?

For Question 1 of The Four Questions, Jennifer Y. sits down with Rabbi Amy Rader to reflect on what she loves about being Jewish and what makes Judaism meaningful to her.

The Four Questions is about getting beyond the surface and hearing how real people experience Jewish life, community, spirituality, and tradition.

Follow along throughout the month for all four questions with Jennifer.

Learn more about Neshamah at niboca.org

Light Up Shabbat with us this Friday.Join Rabbi Amy for a short virtual gathering to light the candles, share meaningful...
09/03/2026

Light Up Shabbat with us this Friday.

Join Rabbi Amy for a short virtual gathering to light the candles, share meaningful prayers, and welcome Shabbat together.

Whether Shabbat is already part of your weekly routine or you are looking for an easy way to bring more Jewish connection into your Friday night, everyone is welcome.

Fridays
6:00 to 6:15 PM
On Zoom

Join us for Light Up Shabbat:
👉 https://niboca.org/light-up-shabbat/

What a great way to start a new year of Hebrew School at Neshamah.Our students came together for their first Sunday fill...
09/03/2026

What a great way to start a new year of Hebrew School at Neshamah.

Our students came together for their first Sunday filled with singing, learning, engaging with one another, and even getting a chance to blow the shofar as we prepare for the High Holy Days.

We’re so excited for another year of learning, growing, and building Jewish connections together.

Want to learn more about Hebrew School at Neshamah?

In Person:
👉 https://niboca.org/hebrew-school/

Online:
👉 https://niboca.org/online-hebrew-school/

Teshuva, tefillah, and tzedakah are at the heart of the High Holy Days.Return asks us to look honestly at ourselves. Pra...
09/03/2026

Teshuva, tefillah, and tzedakah are at the heart of the High Holy Days.

Return asks us to look honestly at ourselves. Prayer asks us to turn toward something larger. Tzedakah asks us to turn our reflection into generosity and justice.

Today’s prompt:
Which feels hardest for you right now: teshuva, tefillah, or tzedakah?

Why is that the difficult one?

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Rosh Hashanah is almost here, and if you are still deciding where to spend the High Holy Days, we would love to welcome ...
09/02/2026

Rosh Hashanah is almost here, and if you are still deciding where to spend the High Holy Days, we would love to welcome you to Neshamah.

Join us for meaningful Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services filled with music, prayer, reflection, and community. Whether this is your first High Holy Days with us or you have been part of Neshamah for years, there is a place for you here.

In-person services are available in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, with live streaming available worldwide.

First-time tickets are $118. No membership required.

There is still time to make your plans, but don’t wait. Reserve your seat today:
https://niboca.org/high-holy-days-tickets/

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19140 Lyons Road
Boca Raton, FL
33434

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