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Shabbat Shalom

This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levinez”l

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b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoNShabbat SeRvIceSparashat tetzavehfebruary 16, 201911 adar 5779

Mazal tov to our bar Mitzvah, Jacob schaefferand to his parents, Lisa schaeffer and Gregg schaeffer

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Mazal tov our bat Mitzvah, Liora schacterand to her parents, renee & rob schacter

havdaLah

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parashat tetzavehtorah: exodus 29:19 - 30:10, p. 513haftarah: ezekiel 43:10 - 27, p. 520reader: Jacob schaeffer

havurat shabbat reader: Malcolm stiefel

shabbat torah study with Morley Goldberg - a weekly exploration of the great themes of the torah. every shabbat at 9:45 a.m., Nathan Library

shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv february 16, 6:15 p.m.

Weekday Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m., Glassman Chapel

kiddush the congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the educational social center (esc). Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.

candle lighting february 22, 5:59 p.m.

Mazal tov to our executive director, rabbi rikki arad who is being honored for achieving the status of “fellow in synagogue administration” by naase

(north american association of synagogue executives)

service notes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during shabbat. please do not save seats. refrain from chewing gum while in services. automated external defibrillator located in lobby by the Glassman chapel.

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The Trip of a lifeTime... CelebraTe wiTh rabbi DaviD & Tobi STeinharDT in iSrael!

October 24 - November 3, 2019A wonderful opportunity to continue the celebration!

The itinerary is full of exciting adventures and unique opportunities

to learn together. Enjoy natural wonders, beautiful art, historic sites,

experience delicious cuisine, study at the Shalom Hartman Institute,

tour wineries, celebrate Shabbat, and so much more!

For more information, contact Elaine Siegell at ElaineS@bnai-torah.org.

The CelebraTion of rabbi STeinharDT’S 25th anniverSary aT b’nai Torah ConTinueS...

loCal rabbiS panel DiSCuSSionWednesday, February 27, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.*

Rabbi David Baum, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh

Rabbi Moishe Denburg, Chabad of Boca Raton

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Boca Raton Synagogue

Rabbi Dan Levin, Temple Beth El

Rabbi Robert Silvers, Congregation B’nai Israel

inTerfaiTh Clergy panel DiSCuSSionTuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.*

upComing SCholar-in-reSiDenCe preSenTaTionS:Professor Daniel Matt March 1 - 2

Rabbi Donniel Hartman March 29 - 30 See pg. 8 for more information.

* These programs have been generously underwritten by the Phyllis R. Seresky Fund

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Hazaksenior programs a t B ’ n a i To r a hחזק

happeNINgS at b’NaI toRahb’nai tOrah 2019 authOr fOruM series: avi Jorisch: thou shalt innovate; hoW israeli ingenuity repairs the World - Monday, February 18, 7:00 p.M.author avi Jorisch presents his new book - a profile of wondrous israeli innovations that are collectively changing the lives of billions of people around the world. free admission. for tickets and more

information, please contact elysa stark at (561) 392-8566.

Monday, February 18 - No class in observance of President’s Day

intiMacy & sexuality: beneFits and Myths - thurs., February 21, 11:30 a.M. presented by: Lawrence siegel, Ma, cse, clinical sexologist at sage institute for family development. an exciting educational presentation focusing on sexuality, relationships and quality of life among older adults. Learn about the many benefits of intimacy and sexuality for seniors. for more information, please contact Michele scher at (561) 392-8566 or michele.scher@bnai-torah.org.

guest speaker dr. Malka shabtay presents Fascinating stories oF diverse JeWish coMMunities in aFrica and brazil - tues., February 26, 7:00 p.M.dr. Malka shabtay, an applied anthropologist who has been studying and working with ethiopian Jews in israel for more than 37 years, will speak about her efforts to raise awareness of these communities, and their desire to be recognized by the Jewish diaspora. for more information, please contact us at (561) 392-8566.

this event is open to the community at no charge.

beit berl FilM series - thursday, February 28, 7:00 p.M. award-winning israeli short films with filmmakers from beit berl college. We will be viewing 3 short films, followed by a discussion facilitated by rabbi david and dr. tobi steinhardt. this event is open to the community at no charge.

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Mental health & Wellness series - aging and Memory loss: What’s normal, What’s not? - Monday, March 4, 10:30 a.m. please join us at b’nai torah for the last workshop of the series. free and open to the community. Generously underwritten by the Finkelstein Family. for more information, please contact Michele scher at michele.scher@bnai-torah.org.

save the dates... cooperMan acadeMy scholar-in-residence presentation: dr. Joshua kulp - March 26 - 28Join a distinguished scholar and teacher for a special series of learning events as passover approaches. dr. Kulp is co-founder of the conservative yeshiva in Jerusalem where he has taught talmud and halakhah for the last 22 years. he is the author of

“the schechter haggadah: art, history and commentary” and “reconstructing the talmud.” More information to follow.

torah Fund luncheon - March 27, 2019this year’s honoree is rabbi david steinhardt, a graduate of the Jewish theological seminary. Women’s League and torah fund support the education of future rabbis, cantors, educators, and scholars who will serve as the gifted leaders and innovators of the

conservative Movement world-wide. for more information on how to become a torah fund benefactor, please contact shula fleischer at (248) 866-4118.

soprano

sandra GottfriedMyrna GrossGail franklindebbie Leveen sharon steinbergaviGail Whiting

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nina cohenpamela feldman andrea Gralnick donna Grossman robyn LampLeah Levinnaomi Lippa

tenor

erick crowMark GlickmanLeonard Millerarlene stolzenbergsammie Wolfe

bass

daniel caplinethan cohenJason Goldstein Len LefkowitzJoe LevitanMack rosenbaum Mark samarel

b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoNal choIRMusical director/conductor: cantor Mitchell J. Martin

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lunch & learn - tuesdays at 12:15 p.M. Join rabbis and special guest educators for an hour of learning. all are welcome to this popular weekly gathering. Please bring a dairy/parve lunch; coffee and tea are provided.

special lunch & learn series:tuesdays, Jan.22 - March 5, 12:15 p.M. rabbi david steinhardt leads a series of conversations based on yossi klein halevi’s new book “letters to My palestinian neighbor.” To get the most out of this learning experience, we recommend purchasing a copy of the book.

Jts lunchtiMe learning - tuesday, March 12, 12:15 p.M. rabbi Matthew berkowitz, Jts director of israel programs. topic: classical zionism, Modern voices - Recovering Respect for Diversity of Opinion on Israel. this hour will explore excerpts from classical zionist thinkers and we will see to what extent these sources shed light on the tenor of our modern conversation on israel.

yiddish language and culture - thursdays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, 10:30 a.M. instructor: riva ginsburg Learn how to “kvetsch, kvell and kibbutz” whether you already know how to or not! no prior knowledge of yiddish is needed.

ripped FroM the headlines - Mondays, Jan. 28 - Mar. 18, 11:00 aMinstructor: William gralnick each week will highlight an article from either the local or national press that has importance to the Jewish people.

ten paths to god - a curriculuM based on the teachings oF rabbi Jonathan sacks - Wednesdays, Feb. 20 - Mar. 6, 11:00 aMinstructor: rabbi david englander a recently released set of texts, videos, and guide questions, “ten paths to God” explores the journey of faith in an engaging and essential way.

lIllIaN, phIlIp, aNd geRRy coopeRmaN academy foR adult JeWISh leaRNINg

Lunch & Learn at

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ongoing classes: Weekly torah classes with rabbi david steinhardt:. Wednesdays, 4:00 p.M. - parshat hashavuah . Fridays, 8:15 a.M. - a close reading through the text. What did they intend, what do they say?

Weekly talMud class with rabbi david englander:thursdays, 9:15 a.M. exploring and delving into tractate sanhedrin.

the Florence Melton school oF adult JeWish learning is a unique opportunity to learn Jewish texts, values, and traditions in a pluralistic and intellectually stimulating environment. for a complete class schedule and to register, visit www.events.org/Meltonbocaraton. for more information, please contact penina bredoff at melton@bnai-torah.org.

commuNIty eveNtS iMMigration in aMerica: a conversation on context, coMMunity and conscience - thursday, March 14, 7:00 p.M. presented by the boca raton interfaith clergy association. Join us for the 2nd annual Learning, caring, and sharing immigration event. the evening will feature speakers from florida voices for immigration reform, florida immigrant coalition, and prominent religious and community leaders. event will be held at st. Gregory’s episcopal church - 100 ne Mizner blvd., boca raton; (561) 395-8285. for more information, please contact rick schuster at rsc5706@att.net. FREE and open to the public.

SuppoRt gRoupS at b’NaI toRahcancer support group Monthly meetings to provide education, resources & emotional support to patients/survivors. Mar 6 at 7:00 p.m. facilitator: cindy collins, PhD, RD, CSO, LD/N - (561) 376-0084.

caregiver support group Learn ways to handle everyday issues when caring for a loved one; receive information on supportive resources. Feb 27,

Mar 20 at 6:30 p.m. facilitator: Jennifer schosheim, LCSW - (917) 363-6359.

for more information, please contact Michele scher at (561) 392-8566.

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the 40’s & 50’s initiative is a social group for like minded singles and couples in their 40s & 50s. Join us for any of our monthly social events and fun experiences. We look forward to seeing you soon! for more information, please call Melissa bloom (561) 929-9165 or Michelle fox (561)271-0417

the 60’s & 70’s adult experience is a social group for singles and couples in their 60s & 70s that fosters friendships and creates camaraderie within our large congregation. Join us for fun and engaging monthly events! for more info, call stu Gordon (410) 963-7369.

daniel Matt - March 1-2 professor daniel c. Matt is the leading authority on Kabbalah and one of the world’s best spiritual teachers. he has published over a dozen books, including “the essential Kabbalah” (translated into seven languages), “zohar:annotated and explained”, and “God and the big bang: discovering harmony between science and spirituality. Friday, March 1: . Kabbalat shabbat services

. shabbat dinner* including an engaging program for children & adults; saturday, March 2: . shabbat morning services . shabbat luncheon* followed by shabbat meditation session. *to rsvp for shabbat meals, please visit www.btcboca.org/danielmatt or call the synagogue office.

donniel hartMan - March 29-30rabbi dr. donniel hartman is president of the shalom hartman institute in Jerusalem and director of the iengage project. he founded some of the most extensive education, training and enrichment programs for scholars, educators, rabbis and lay leaders in israel and north america. More information to follow.

ScholaR-IN ReSIdeNce SeRIeS

SocIal INItIatIveS

Would you like to dedicate a sim shalom siddur in honor or in memory of a loved one? please contact elaine siegell at (561) 392-8566 ext. 309.

February 20th

mikveh

March 27th

March 13th the clergy boys

manhattan transfer

B ’ n a i T o r a h C o n g r e g a T i o n p r e s e n T s :

For tickets, please call (561) 392-8566 or visit www.btcboca.org

Dedicated to Rabbi David Steinhardt in honor of his 25 years of service at B’nai Torah

2019CulturalArts Series

Concert

&The Eleanor & Paul Weiner z’l

The grand

Finale ConCerT

you don’T wanT To

miss! The original

Band, winner oF 8

grammy awards!

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condolences

With great sadness and broken hearts we mourn

the passing of

yOssi pessah

son of rabbi amy & dr. aryeh pessah,

Grandson of carol & Morris Lewitter

and dale & norton Grossblatt

Mazal tov to. Judy & henry Goldrich on the birth of their great grandaughter, paisley Goldrich, and to parents bryan & amanda Goldrich

. courtney & dr. yoni fuchs on the birth of their son, Owen elan fuchs, brother of noah and naomi, and to grandparents dr. hal & barbara rosenthal, drs. alex & susana fuchs

canadian cornerthank you for the 90+ contributions received so

far from canadians who winter in our area, in celebration of rabbi steinhardt’s 25th anniversary and in appreciation to b’nai torah for so graciously welcoming us each winter. On February 23rd, the congregational shabbat kiddush will be sponsored by canadian b’nai torah members and friends. to add your support, please email your name and phone number to canadiankiddush19@gmail.com or call sheila esar at 754-212-2634. Note to all Kiddush donors: As you enter the sanctuary that morning, please identify yourself to one of our committee members to receive and wear your Canadian pin proudly.

the canadian Membership committeeMembership chair - naomi Jacobson: naomijacobson@me.com

The yahrzeit candle should be lit the evening prior to the date indicated on the list. You are encouraged to

attend minyan both days. It is customary when observing a yahrzeit to perform an act of tzedakah in memory of loved ones. For your convenience, envelopes are available in the Glassman Chapel which you can return to the Synagogue Office. Join our daily morning and evening minyanim.

Judaica shop store-Wide sale: 20% oFF everything!effective nOW through passOver(*Some exceptions apply.)your patronage helps Women’s League and the Judaica shop support education through scholarships.

Friday Evening, Shabbat Services5:45 p.m.: Mincha6:00 p.m.: Kabbalat shabbat, Ma’ariveleanor & paul Weinerz”l cultural center Saturday Morning, Shabbat Servicesrabbi david M. steinhardtcantor udi spielman, cantor boaz davidoff8:45 a.m., Main sanctuary Saturday Morning, Havurat Shabbatrabbi david englander 10:00 a.m., Weinerz”l cultural center

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/HavdalahMincha: 6:15 p.m., Glassman chapel

Weekday Shacharitsunday, 8:45 a.m., Glassman chapelMonday - friday, 8:00 a.m., Glassman chapel

Weekday Mincha/Ma’arivsunday - thursday, 5:30 p.m., Glassman chapel

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b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN offIceRS & StaffSenior Rabbi david M. steinhardt, d.d.

Rabbi david englander

Executive Director rabbi rikki arad

Senior Cantor ehud (udi) spielman

Cantor boaz davidoff

Mirochnick RS Education Director cathy berkowitz

Taubman ECC Director naomi Gordon

B’nai Mitzvah Prog. Director cantor paul Goldstein

Director of Finance sam hitner

Director of Maintenance francisco valdes

Art Director claudia sternberg

Director of Technology George Meza

Tzedakah Programming Director summer faerman

Pastoral Care/Hazak Coordinator Michele scher

Cultural Arts & Membership Coordinator elysa stark

Melton Site Director penina bredoff

Baal Korei Joe fuchsRitual Director Julie risiskyChoral Director cantor Mitch MartinGabbaim robb Kantor*, bill fine, Linda ehrlich, neil friedman* Concert Series Chair art stark

b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN 6261 s.W. 18th street | boca raton, florida 33433

(561) 392-8566 | www.btcboca.org

President steve Ginsburg

Executive Vice President eric n. Klein*

Vice Presidents stan Kutlin Jerry budney ed Levine Marcy Kammerman

Treasurer ed sopher

Secretary cheryl rymer

Financial Secretary rick schusterTrustees: Lori barbagJay berkowitzrichard birdieterry bresnickMarjorie browner MarksJonathan crisscarmen cunha

shula fleischer*scott franknaomi Jacobson*eJ Leizermanseth schneidershaina yeslow

Women’s League President roseanne sopherMen’s Club President seth schneider

Foundation President spencer sax*

Synagogue Counsel Kenneth Lipman, esq.

Jerold i. budney, esq.

Immediate Past President toby Levi*

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*ner tamid society Member