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.

This does not necessarily reflect synagogue membership. This is what they consider themselves.

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.

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.

Everything is done with Milan, and all that is missing is my signature. When I return from my holidays, I will do what is left. I am happy and I wanted to stay. There is a financial cost that has come with it.