A Jewish Community in Boca Raton,
Delray Beach & Online
Whether you’re returning to Jewish life after years away, exploring for the first time, or searching for a Jewish community in Boca Raton that finally feels like home – welcome. This page is for you.
- No Dues. No Membership.
- In Person in Boca Raton & Delray Beach
- Online, Worldwide
The Neshamah Difference
No Membership Dues. No Barriers.
Five things every newcomer should know before their first visit.
Belong as you are
No prerequisites, no “good enough Jew” test.
No financial screening
You'll never be asked about your finances.
Personally welcomed
Rabbi Amy welcomes every new family herself.
Zero obligation
Come once or come every week. No attendance requirements.
Interfaith, fully welcomed
Warmly and wholeheartedly, every time.
Your Quick Tour of Neshamah
Find Your Place at Neshamah
Eight departments, one community. Scan the cards below for what each one is, who it’s for, and where to go next.
Grades K-5, In Person & Online
Hebrew School
Joyful Jewish education in Boca Raton, no prior knowledge required.
1:1 Personalized Prep
B'nai Mitzvah
Preparation with Rabbi Amy in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, or online.
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
High Holy Days
Family-friendly services, including our Beach Yom Kippur Ne’ilah at sunset.
Young Families, Experiential
Hands On Holidays
Hands-on holiday programs that make every celebration memorable for kids.
Namings, Weddings, Funerals
Lifecycle Events
Personal, meaningful ceremony for every milestone.
Every Department, Available Online Too
Shabbat, Hebrew School, B’nai Mitzvah, adult learning, and more: all of it is available online too, wherever you are in the world.
Who Comes to Our Jewish Community in Boca Raton?
You'll Find Yourself Among Friends
Families with young children
Joyful Jewish education and holiday experiences built for modern life.
Interfaith families
Both partners welcomed and honored as they build a Jewish home together.
Adults returning to Jewish life
Ready to reconnect after years away, met exactly where they are.
Lifelong Jews seeking something more
Frustrated with institutional life. Wanting something personal and spiritual.
The spiritually curious
Exploring Judaism, spirituality, or community, without pressure.
Empty nesters and retirees
Seeking meaningful adult learning, community, and connection.
Rabbi Amy Rader, Founder & Senior Rabbi
“I founded Neshamah because I believed Jewish life could be better. More personal, more spiritual, more open. Every year confirms it. Every week I have the privilege of watching families find their way home to Judaism. I look forward to meeting you.”
Rabbi Amy Rader founded The Neshamah Institute in 2010. Her vision was simple: Jewish life should be accessible, personal, and genuinely meaningful for every kind of seeker. She was ordained as a Conservative rabbi and brings over 25 years of experience as a pulpit rabbi. She carries that spirit into every wedding, B’nai Mitzvah, Shabbat, and holiday service at Neshamah.
FAQs About Our Jewish Community in Boca Raton
Do I need to RSVP to attend a Shabbat service?
What should I wear?
I haven't been to synagogue in years. Will I be lost?
We're an interfaith family. Are we truly welcome?
What does it cost to be part of Neshamah?
Can I attend online?
What's the best first step?
Ready to Begin?
Three Ways to Start
Come to Shabbat
No commitment, no payment needed. Just show up on a Friday evening at 6:30 PM and experience Neshamah for yourself.
Book a Welcome Call
A free, casual conversation with Rabbi Amy. Ask anything. No pressure, no obligation, no sales pitch.
Neshamah Online
Browse our online classes, explore our services, and find the program that’s right for you.
Real families. Real connection. Real tradition. Real Jewish home. Right here in South Florida, and online, worldwide.