AMERICA DIVIDED
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AMERICA DIVIDED
TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | TEVET/SHEVAT/ADAR 5776 AMERICA DIVIDED IS RELIGION THE ANSWER? RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE ISN’T ENOUGH page 3 CONVERSATIONS ON THE CUTTING EDGE WITH DR. ROBERT PUTNAM page 9 CELEBRATE SHABBAT page 11 24-hour personal response and care 888-616-0707 Religious Tolerance Isn’t Enough BY RABBI DAN LEVIN DLEVIN@TBEBOCA.ORG It’s easy to get cynical about religion. When we see how religious differences are literally tearing nations apart, and how religious intolerance has resulted in the murder of thousands and the displacement of millions, it’s hard not to look and wonder if religion itself is the cause of our world’s problems. But something amazing has happened in America. Unlike societies where people fight to establish the “one true religion,” we have found strength in our religious diversity. Our society grows stronger because of the vast array of religious paths Americans may choose to pursue, because the moral fabric that is woven into religious life so deeply influences how we treat each other. It is our religious fabric that teaches us to reach out to one another in crisis. It is our religious fabric that organizes us into communities of meaning. It is our religious fabric that compels us to work to build a society Protestant Christian denominations. Over time, as the Founding Fathers decoupled religion from state, America grew to embrace first religious tolerance, then begrudging acceptance. In his monumental study of religious attitudes and practice, American Grace, Putnam notes that Americans today, both religious and non-religious, overwhelmingly believe that “religious diversity has been good for America.” We live in an extraordinary time and place. We still barely comprehend the enormity of what has happened to the Jewish people in the last 100 years. In the face of religious intolerance, pogroms and persecutions, we began a mass migration from Europe to the shores of North America. Millions of our people were consumed by the fires of the holocaust. From the pulverized rubble of Jewish life in Europe, we began to build the State of Israel, to bring in the exiles of Persia, Iraq, Yemen, North Africa, Perhaps our celebration of interfaith partnership and dialogue will help us to grow a little less cynical as we all seek to better understand each other, ourselves, our lives, and our world. rooted in justice and tempered by compassion. It was not always so. Robert Putnam, the Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, teaches that although the first to colonize America came for religious liberty, they were not always eager to extend that liberty beyond a few Europe, Asia, and America. And we endeavored to push beyond the boundaries of the Ghetto to integrate ourselves into the wider societies in which we found ourselves. But what’s even more extraordinary is how our people’s relationship with the world has changed. Fifty years ago, when the Catholic Church adopted Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council’s revolutionary statement on how the Church would relate to the non-Catholic peoples of the world, Jews and Catholics began a new era of comity and understanding no one could ever have imagined given the nearly two thousand years of animosity and hatred that existed between Catholics and Jews. This year Temple Beth El and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church are celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of our shared Catholic-Jewish dialogue and partnership. Because of the vision of Rabbi Merle Singer, Msgr. John McMahon, Bill Gralnick of the American Jewish Committee and the Catholic hierarchy in South Florida, our two congregations have built amazing bridges of understanding and friendship. We continued on page 8 May/June 2015 • THE CHRONICLE 3 A MESSAGE FROM BARRY PODOLSKY Temple Beth El Ranked #1 Every two years, congregations belonging to the URJ (Union for Reform Judaism) gather to discuss important issues relevant to Jewish life, study and worship. This year the convention was held in Orlando and over 5,000 attended. Our delegation of 47 volunteers, staff & clergy was the largest group in North America! From Wednesday through Sunday we attended workshops, study groups and even fit all 5,000 into one room to celebrate Shabbat (with a choir comprised of 120 cantors from around the world). The common theme was “congregant engagement through smaller groups.” For years synagogues held programs and counted how many attended. The bigger the group, the greater the success. But today we were encouraged to consider an additional strategy— programs targeted to specific Temple Beth El President Barry Podolsky bmp111@aol.com 954-326-2180 groups within the Temple. Getting to know other congregants is much easier in a room of 20 people than a room of 200 people and building community only comes from getting to know one another. This doesn’t mean we will end programs with large attendance. Rather, we will be adding many new events oriented to smaller more focused groups. We started this year with our Adult Experiences programming for those in their 40’s & 50’s. Every few weeks this group has been receiving emails and signing up for programs varying from salsa dancing to gourmet dining – always with some Jewish component. In the coming months and next year, we will be expanding the small group programming to other focused groups. Our goal is greater congregant engagement. To succeed, we will need greater volunteer involvement to organize and implement the increased programming, but when people are having fun and/or feeling enriched, we believe they will be willing to accept greater involvement. Smaller, focused groups will mean everyone will not be invited to everything and most programs will fill up fast. This is a big change for us so please understand if we are sold out. Our goal is small group engagement. You will be hearing a lot more about this new initiative in the coming months. I will also be writing about other topics from the convention, especially the concept of Audacious Hospitality. As always, if you would like to share some thoughts or discuss Temple activities, don’t hesitate to call or email. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Lindsay Solomon Aronson and Jared Aronson Rebecca and Matthew Ginder Jennifer and Ryan Beck and their daughter, Lylah Elissa Goldberg and David Medvedev Marilynn Gladstone Iris Berman Ashley and Corey Gray and their son, Logan Valerie and Paul Bidva and their daughter, Mila Ellen and Edmund Buzanoski Jessica and Tim Hall and their sons, Miles and Quinn Fran and Bob Cohen Patricia and Dr. Gary Kaufman Alyson and Richard D’Addio and their sons, Benjamin and Jeremy Julie and Gregory Djiane and their children, Samuel, Adam and Amy Marlene and Dr. Barry Drossner Stuart Drossner Marci Edwards and her sons, Chance and Trent Faye and Dr. Gerald Galishoff 4 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Welcome Shayna Liel Rand Daughter of Temple Beth El’s Congregational Engagement Coordinator, Rachael Rand and husband Robert Rand Born November 19, 2015 Marlene Kessler Sydney and Zach Kirstein Erika Laguna and Charles Knapick and their daughter, Iliana Jennifer and Kevin Mann and their children, Jacob and Hannah Lynne and Dr. Steven Milhauser Francine and Lawrence Nivelt Irena Nochenson Rachelle Perl and Steven Kirstein and their sons, Adam, Jacob and Joshua Rachel and Andre Pires and their son, Lucas Myra Rubenstein Julie Sandler and her daughter, Leah Dr. Charlene Scheim and Adam Weinberg and their daughter, Star Ira Schwartz Lauren Lenter Shapiro and her children, Isabelle and Hayden Francine and Dr. Carl Silodor Sandra and Victor Silverstein Jane and Jerome Sklar Jamie Warshaw Linda and Jeffrey Yankow val OF UISINE ING ENT a t h g i N at YOU’RE INVITED! l a v a n Car New Member Meet & Greet at Rabbi Levin’s House The mission of Temple Beth El is to commitment to Jewish life, learning spiritual growth. AN EVENING OF SUMPTUOUS CUISINE AND GLIT TERING ENTERTAINMENT 333 SW 4th Avenue | Boca Raton, FL 33432 Sunday, January 24, 2016 2:00-4:00pm Look for your invitation in the mail All members new to Temple Beth El in the past year are invited to attend an Open House at the home of Rabbi Dan and Aimee Levin. Enjoy snacks and beverages while getting to know our clergy, staff and other new members. Children will have fun creating their own grass hair buddy and other fun activities. This event welcomes singles, couples and families with children of all ages, and is a true reflection of our richly diverse and welcoming Beth El community. The New Member Meet & Greet is hosted by our Membership & Engagement Committee. Please RSVP online at www.tbeboca. org/special-events or by contacting Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming at 561-391-8900 or ejosephson@tbeboca.org Mark your calendars for February 27, 2016 for the third annual Beth El Bash-a Night at Carnaval! This year’s event will have a special honoree, Rabbi Emeritus Merle E. Singer, in recognition of his fifty years in the Rabbinate. Also new this year will be a live band! Come and enjoy an evening of entertainment, fine foods, and exciting auction items to benefit Temple Beth El’s financial aid and scholarship programs. Look for your invitation in the mail or register now at www.tbeboca.org/ beth-el-bash as it will be a sold out event! The mission of Temple Beth El is to inspire a passionate commitment to Jewish life, learning, community and spiritual growth. 333 SW 4th Avenue | Boca Raton, FL 33432 Beth El Bash 2015 Be th El Bas h t BETH EL BASH A NIGHT AT C A R N AVA L 02.27.2016 January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 5 Tu BiSh’vat Monday, January 25, 2016 Tu BiSh’vat or the “New Year of the Trees” is Jewish Arbor Day. Scholars believe that originally Tu BiSh’vat was an agricultural festival. This holiday’s tradition is to eat from the seven species of Israel (wheat, barley, olives, figs, grapes, dates, pomegranates), but in modern times has been expanded to include many other fruits. To celebrate Tu BiSh’vat, please try our delicious Challah Banana French Toast recipe (page 27) provided by one of our caterers, Chez Gourmet! CELEBRATE WITH LORI SHAPIRO AS SHE PRESENTS HER GRADUATION CONCERT Our Story, Our Song A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF JEWISH COMPOSERS IN AMERICA BERNSTEIN, GERSHWIN, WEILL AND MORE Sunday, March 13, 2016 3:00pm followed by a wine and cheese reception Schaefer Family Campus Save the date for our soon-to-be cantor's final project from her upcoming graduation from the Hebrew Union College Cantorial Certification program! Sponsorship opportunities are available Tickets: Reserved Benefactor Seats $100 Preferred Admission $36 General Admission $18 Student Admission $10 Purchase tickets at www.tbeboca.org/special-events or contact Nina Finkel at 561-391-8900 or nfinkel@tbeboca.org 6 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org From BROADWAY —to— BIMA 8 TH ANNUAL C ANTOR STEPHEN DUB OV z”l MEMORIAL CONCERT Sunday, February 21, 2016 • 3:00 pm Temple Beth El of Boca Raton • Schaefer Family Campus Featuring Cantor David Katz from Temple Or Elohim in Jericho, NY, Cantorial Soloist Neil Michaels from Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, with accompaniment by Dr. Alan Mason from Temple Israel of Miami. These cantorial greats have performed in national tours of Broadway shows, at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, at the Julliard School and even in the original stage version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! They will recreate their greatest performances from Broadway classics to contemporary hits to the Jewish music we all love. Also featuring cantorial performances by Lori Shapiro, Michelle Auslander Cohen, Stephanie Shore and Sarah Freudenberger. Reserved Benefactor Seats $100 • Preferred Admission $36 • General Admission $18 • Student Admission $10 Purchase tickets online at www.tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900 or at www.cbiboca.org or call 561-241-8118. January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 7 Religion in Israel BY LOT E M E I LO N Lotem is spending the year at Temple Beth El as our Shlicha- Israel Emissary – from the Jewish Agency for Israel. Feel free to contact her with any questions about Israel or to invite her for Shabbat dinner! leilon@tbeboca.org Israel is the Jewish state. Religion fits into our lives in Israel almost naturally without much effort. I don’t think I had to “choose” to be Jewish, it is there all the time and everywhere. My friends are mostly Jewish, my education is Jewish and my vacation time from school and work was on the Jewish holidays. The groceries we bought were always kosher, because every public supermarket is basically a kosher supermarket. Most importantly – our weekend, our resting day is Shabbat (Saturday.) Having a resting day is a social right. It starts Friday afternoon when stores start closing. On Friday, people everywhere will greet you with a “Shabbat Shalom.” Everybody takes one step back for the weekend and rests, and you can really feel it in the air. My family might not have a regular Kiddush on Shabbat, but there is always a family dinner. Shabbat is represented in my mind as family time. A time to go visit my grandparents, to sit and eat all together as a family, to see my friends and relax from the long week. Shabbat became most meaningful to me during my army service. Coming back home for the Shabbat was about having a break; family, home cooked meals and rest for the short time of Shabbat before going back to the base. Any Israeli you’ll ask will have a different answer for the question: “what is religion in Israel?” and it might be one of the biggest arguments among Israeli society. But to all of them, the Jewish state is home. Temple Beth El’s Jewish Federation mission to Israel trip 8 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Religious Tolerance Isn’t Enough R A B B I DA N L E V I N continued from page 3 stand on the shoulders of these extraordinary leaders who helped Msgr. McGraw and myself to build on the foundation they have laid for us. What have we gained from thirty years of workshops in which Jewish and Catholic teachers collaborate on lesson plans that reflect on a mutual theme from our different faiths? What have we learned from thirty years of lessons shared by the leading Catholic minds of our time from Temple Beth El’s bima? We have learned that there is so much more that unites us than divides us. We have learned that delving into our respective faith traditions makes us all more understanding and wise. We have learned that, as Robert Putnam teaches, “America solved the puzzle of religious pluralism … by creating a web of interlocking personal relationships among people of … different faiths.” In celebration of this milestone anniversary, we are thrilled to welcome Robert Putnam to share with us in our Spirituality Series on Tuesday evening January 12 at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from one of the most engaging and captivating speakers and scholars of religious life in America. And please mark your calendars for the last weekend in January for our 30th Interfaith weekend with St. Joan of Arc. Perhaps our celebration of interfaith partnership and dialogue will help us to grow a little less cynical as we all seek to better understand each other, ourselves, our lives, and our world. IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH AND IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CATHOLIC-JEWISH DIALOGUE AND PARTNERSHIP WE PRESENT America Divided CAN RELIGION BE THE ANSWER? Funded in part by the Doris and Merwin K. Grosberg Endowment for Sustaining Interfaith Dialogue HARVARD PROFESSOR ROBERT PUTNAM Tuesday, January 12, 2016 • 7:00pm Schaefer Family Campus $25/pp $90/pp sponsorship includes priority seating and pre-event meet and greet cocktail reception at 6:00pm Harvard professor Robert Putnam has been called by the New York Times, “poet laureate of civil society” for his ability to foresee and analyze societal trends which impact our daily lives. In conversation with Rabbi Dan Levin and Msgr. Michael McGraw, we will seek to understand how to maintain lives of connection in a world that pushes us to disconnect, how to embrace religious and economic diversity in our society rather than let it tear us apart. Interfaith Weekend BETH EL and ST. JOAN READ PUTNAM Would you like to become more familiar with Putnam’s work before his visit? Chapters of several of his book have been uploaded to our website. From Bowling Alone, his book that reflects on the disconnected nature of 21st century American society to American Grace, which examines the role religion has in American society; Putnam has an uncanny ability to reflect on society in a way that makes us take a hard look at ourselves. His most recent book, Our Kids, examines the class gap in society and the huge impact that has on our children. Chapters from Putnam’s books can be found at www.tbeboca.org/special-events WHERE HAVE WE BEEN? WHERE ARE WE GOING? Friday, January 29, 2016 • 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Celebrate our 30th anniversary of interfaith partnership with St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with the founders of this historic collaboration – Rabbi Merle E. Singer, Msgr. John McMahon and Bill Gralnick. Sunday, January 31, 2016 12:15pm Mass St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Enjoy the music of our shared adult and youth choirs and dialogue with Msgr. Michael McGraw and Rabbi Dan Levin. January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 9 CELEBRATE Shabbat For a full list of services including Saturday morning minyan and Torah Study, visit www.tbeboca.org/worship SHABBAT MORNING TORAH STUDY Saturday mornings at 9:30am Schaefer Family Campus Join our journey through the book of Exodus and let Torah study transform your life and how you see the world. No previous knowledge or experience required. 10 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org NEW YEAR SHABBAT Friday, January 1, 2016 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Bring in the the new year with uplifting music and meditation to celebrate new beginnings and fresh starts! PAJAMA SHABBAT FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Friday, January 8, 2016 7:00pm Beck Family Campus Put on your PJs and come celebrate Shabbat! For those of you who have “graduated” from Tot Shabbat, join us for a fun and musical Shabbat service, with the prayers you are learning in religious school and a wonderful story from the PJ Library. Enjoy this service and oneg, and head home happy, in your pajamas, and ready for bed! A SHABBAT CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF DEBBIE FRIEDMAN Z”L Friday, January 8, 2016 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Atrium Join Cantorial Soloist Lori Shapiro to celebrate Shabbat and honor the memory of this Jewish music icon through a service filled with her wellknown music. We are also delighted to welcome Rabbi Bennett Miller, Chairman of ARZA (Association of Reform Zionists of America) as well as the rabbi at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick,NJ. Debbie Friedman z”l, award winning Jewish composer and performer passed away on Jan. 9, 2011 SHABBAT CELEBRATING LEADERS AND MUSIC OF FREEDOM 5TH GRADE FAMILY SERVICE Friday, January 15, 2016 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Friday, February 12, 2016 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus 5th graders lead us in worship at this familyfriendly service. SHABBAT SHIRA Friday, January 22, 2016 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Join Cantorial Soloists Lori Shapiro and Michelle Auslander Cohen as they lead our adult and children’s choirs – Shir Shalom, Shir Ruach and Shir Joy- in a Shabbat service filled with music and joy! INTERFAITH SHABBAT Friday, January 29, 2016 7:30pm Interfaith Shabbat service featuring our joint choirs and celebrating our 30th anniversary of interfaith dialogue with St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. TOT SHABBAT Friday, February 5, 2016 6:00pm Pizza Dinner 6:30pm Tot Shabbat Beck Family Campus Pizza dinner, Tot Shabbat and yummy Oneg for families with children 6 and under. There is no charge for pizza, but RSVP’s are required at www.tbeboca.org/early-learningcenter or call Simone at 561-391-9091. SHABBAT EVENING WORSHIP Friday, February 5, 2016 7:30pm Scheafer Family Campus 50 NIGHT OF SHABBAT DINNERS KABBALAT SHABBAT: AMERICAN COMPOSERS AND LEADERS IN AMERICA Friday, February 12, 2016 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Atrium SHABBAT SERVICE WITH STUDENTS K-2 Friday, February 19, 2016 6:00pm Schaefer Family Campus The children start off the service with song, and join with us to enjoy our regular Friday evening Shabbat worship. SHABBAT OF REFLECTION Friday, February 26, 2016 7:30pm We reflect tonight on the story of the golden calf. What do we worship? What are our values? What are we searching for in our journey in the wilderness? SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 Join together with old friends or new friends to welcome Shabbat together and have a Shabbat meal. January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 11 adult education LUNCH & LEARN PLE BETH E M E L T n I RS D SE N O UP SENI R CIRCLE M I D - 6 0 ’S A N Ongoing social, educational, experiential programs for the senior population of Temple Beth El (Temple Beth El members in their mid-60’s and up) Generously sponsored by Gary and Diane Glick Bring your own lunch. Drinks provided. FILMMAKERS NANCY SPIELBERG AND ROBERTA GROSSMAN “Above and Beyond The Origins of the Israeli Airforce” Sunday January 17, 2016 at Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus Join us for two events on Sunday, January 17, 2016 celebrating this award winning documentary SEE OPPOSITE PAGE FOR DETAILS. Managing Bubbie: The Love and Life of a Grandson and His Bubbie Discussion with Author and Attorney Russel Lazega Sunday, February 7, 2016 • 1:00-2:30pm Schaefer Family Campus NO COST/NO RSVP • Light Refreshments Managing Bubbie is the heartrending, hilarious family memoir that recounts the hectic, ever-exhausting trials of one Jewish family in Miami Beach as they oversee the care of the elderly, unmanageable Lea Lazega. As they scramble for an acceptable assisted living facility and struggle to get her medication in line, they discover the difficulties of controlling a woman who time and again eluded catastrophe. A tapestry of an American family in the 1980s, Managing Bubbie also revisits the Holocaust to mine the love, hope, and humor that emerged from the deepest despair. JANUARY The World According to Robert Putnam Rabbi Jessica Brockman, Rabbi Greg Weisman and Robin Eisenberg Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016 12:00– 1:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus To mark Harvard Professor Dr. Robert Putnam’s visit to Temple Beth El on Tuesday evening, January 12, we will examine several of Putnam’s books indepth, and explore the ideas and research of the man the New York Times called “the poet laureate of civil society.” FEBRUARY Love and Faith H I S FAT H E R F O U N D E D H A M A S . . . H E S P I E D F O R I S R A E L Purchase tickets at www.nextgenerations.org or www.tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900 VIP tickets $100 6:15pm (includes premium seating plus one hour wine and cheese reception with Mosab) Preferred Ticket $50 7:30pm • General Ticket $36 7:30pm Honoring Dr. Jeffrey Zipper Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus Wednesday March 30, 2016 12 THE CHRONICLE Dessert reception following event For more information email bashasof boca@aol.com or call 561-444-9135 | tbeboca.org Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman and Matt Anderson, D. Min. Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2016 12:00– 1:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus What do various faith traditions have to say about love? Love of God, love of fellow human beings and romantic love. What really happens when we fall in love and how do our religious traditions help us explore these ideas? Rabbi Brockman and Minster and Counselor Dr. Matt Anderson will take us on a journey that is a labor of love. TEMPLE BETH EL’S BROTHERHOOD, SISTERHOOD AND SENIOR CIRCLE WELCOME FILMMAKERS NANCY SPIELBERG AND ROBERTA GROSSMAN FOR A SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF Above Beyond AND The Origins of the Israeli Airforce SUNDAY JANUARY 17, 2016 TEMPLE BETH EL SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS SPONSORED BY PATTY AND LOUIS BECK Join us for two events celebrating this award winning documentary that asks the question: Would you risk everything— your future, your citizenship, even your life—to help a brother in need? In 1948, just three years after the liberation of Nazi death camps, a group of Jewish American pilots answered a call for help. In secret and at great personal risk, they smuggled planes out of the U.S., trained behind the Iron Curtain and flew for Israel in its War of Independence. Come hear this incredible story from those who told it so beautifully. B R E A K FA ST Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Senior Circle Breakfast THE MAKING OF ABOVE AND BEYOND: BREAKFAST WITH FILMMAKER NANCY SPIELBERG SCREENIN Sunday, January 17, 10:00am $18 for Temple Beth El members $25 for guests Enjoy Sunday morning breakfast with the filmmaker, and learn about the path to uncover and retell this remarkable story. Breakfast admission includes a free ticket to that evening’s showing of “Above and Beyond: The Origins of the Israeli Airforce” and talk with Producers Roberta Grossman and Nancy Spielberg. G Brotherhood Movie and Mouthpiece Screening “ABOVE AND BEYOND: THE ORIGINS OF THE ISRAELI AIRFORCE” SCREENING AND TALK WITH PRODUCERS NANCY SPIELBERG AND ROBERTA GROSSMAN Sunday, January 17, 7:00pm $10 General Admission (Free for breakfast attendees) Many thanks to Patty and Louis Beck, Brotherhood, Sisterhood /Women of Reform Judaism and Senior Circle, sponsored by the generosity of Diane and Gary Glick. SAVE THE DATE Project Nuremberg Lawyers Luncheon Friday, May 6, 2016 12:00 – 2:00pm With German Attorney Thomas Walther who put the “Bookkeeper of Auschwitz” on trial, and New York Criminal Defense Attorney Benjamin Brafman. January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 13 n maimonides institu te for jewish learning Jewish Values in the Classroom We all want to raise our children to be good people. Jewish values can offer practical and simple ways for young children to feel they have the ability to impact the world around them. The meaning of “mitzvot” is good deeds. A mitzvah is also something that guides our behavior. Young children can learn how to be kind, caring and act with integrity. How we treat a small caterpillar or a classroom pet fish, teaches children respect for all living things. Selecting a child’s name from The Giving Tree and collecting tzedakah each week reinforces the value of helping those in need. If we want Cindy Korshin Beth El Early Learning Center Director ckorshin@tbeboca.org excited and invested in their own learning when we respect their interests and value BY Clives. I N DY KO RSH I N of the what‘s going on in their In the life classroom, children investigate themes, and subjects based on what they’re interested in. Books like What’s Jewish About Butterflies? and Jewish Every Day, become a tool to enhance a particular area of study. Our goal is to connect children to the world around them, making their learning richer and more relevant. How we treat a small caterpillar or a classroom pet fish, teaches children respect for all living things. our children to develop a lifelong habit of helping others, they must first develop an awareness of how precious every life is. We teach by example. We create experiences for children to participate in so they can feel empowered by working as a family or as a community. Children become From the Busy Bees Classroom Blog: "A butterfly flew into the Busy Bees classroom during circle time. Miss Candice used the bug catcher to capture it. We used this moment to explore the Jewish value of protecting animals – Tza’ar Ba’alei Chayim. We discussed how we treat living things… and to treat them with respect and kindness. Together we took our winged friend to the playgound…where it flew up into the sky!" 14 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org BETH EL EARLY LEARNING CENTER INVITES YOU TO Our Town •••FAMILY FUN DAY & OPEN HOUSE••• Saturday, January 30, 2016 10am to 1:30pm Parenthood at the Beth El Early Learning Center is excited to present our annual Family Fun Day, scheduled for January 30, 2016 from 10am-1:30pm! For our families, this is a way of saying thank you for being part of our wonderful community. For prospective families, this is a great opportunity to tour the Beck Family Campus and its classrooms. This year we have a wide range of fun activities for the entire family, including bounce houses, arts and crafts, petting zoo, animal show and much, much more! We hope to see all of our fabulous Temple Beth El families in attendance. Free EXPERIENCE “OUR TOWN” FULL OF FRIENDLY FACES AND LOTS OF ACTIVITY! Doors open at 10:00am. Enjoy Tot Shabbat at 10:15am, followed by a yummy Oneg and our full program of activities starting at 10:45am • Meet our wonderful teachers. • Play in Our Town Gym, with obstacle courses and soccer. • Experience a live Wild Animal Show and Science Experiments! • We are collecting non-perishable food for Boca Helping Hands. • Free make-overs by Giggles Kids Salon. • • • • • • Free kids workshop by Home Depot. Horse drawn carriage. Enjoy cookie decorating in our “Bakery.” Arts & Crafts. Petting Zoo. Meet Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and tour a real fire truck. • Shop in our “Food Truck Food Court” for delicious lunch and desserts. • Bounce houses, face painting, and more! • Visit our newly renovated Library and sign up with PJ Library. n maimonides institu te for jewish learning Can you get your religion at the gym? M A R C Y S C H U LTZ Marcy Schultz Associate Director of Jewish Living and Learning mschultz@tbeboca.org In a world where people “feed their souls” at the gym, a local Starbucks or even their country club, many people ask themselves: "Why should we invest time and energy into Judaism and Jewish experiences? Is religion important to me and my family?" Judaism gives us a roadmap of how to live, including values to incorporate into every day. Giving charity to those less fortunate— tzedakah, leaving the world a better place than you found it—tikkun olam and treating others with kindness—gemilut chasadim are all important acts—mitzvot that have their foundation in Judaism. Without even realizing it, children learn Jewish values in social outings with their friends in our youth groups which span kindergarten through 12th grade. In fun settings like laser tag or teen travel, our students learn to build a holy community—Kehillah Kedosha. This community accepts others for their similarities and differences, treats each other with respect and creates an extraordinarily strong social network which will be with them their whole lives. Judaism is practiced not only at the synagogue but also in the home. When families create an environment to encourage the importance of being Jewish, of living the Mitzvot and finding the beauty and meaning that Judaism holds, together we raise a generation who will continue the Jewish values that we hold so dear. MITZVAH PROJECTS JUSTIN HOCK AND SAM FORSTOT On Saturday, November 14 Sam Forstot and Justin Hock teamed up to do some good. They organized a basketball free-throw contest during the Boca Hoops Finals, to benefit two important organizations they hold near and dear. “Cancer has touched both of our hearts with a number of loving family members affected. Since basketball is part of who we are and is such a big part of our lives, we wanted to incorporate this into our Mitzvah Project.” The High 5 Division of Boca Hoops is an unbelievable organization that allows children and young adults with disabilities, either mental or physical, to participate in the game of basketball. In addition to basketball skills, they also learn about sportsmanship and teamwork. Kids, coaches and even some parents came out to “Shoot to Make a Difference” and made donations in order to participate. The contest raised $800.00 and received an additional donation from Boca Hoops as well! It was truly a day of good deeds and giving! 16 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org BROOKE SEFTON Brooke has chosen to volunteer at Otzar, a Sunday school program that offers a Jewish educational experience to students with special needs. She is also a member of the Palm Beach County teen court, where she volunteers on a teen jury and is responsible for sentencing teens who have committed crimes. MEGHAN MANDILE Meghan collected candy at the Beck Family Campus on November 1st. The candy was used to make goodie bags to be handed out to the kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County during their annual holiday party. In addition to collecting the candy, Meghan sorted it and made the bags as well as wrapped gifts for the children. “I would like to extend a big thank you to Temple Beth El members as they amount donated was way beyond expectations.” B’NAI MITZVAH Shira Brockman Justin Hock Lauren Glasser Alex Mark Brooke Sefton Sarah Roth Paloma Garcia Alyson Martinez Lauren Squitieri Jack Bershad Miranda Cutler Lane Stevens Lucas Harris Idan Strauss Jacob Bennett David Romero Shira Brockman Daughter of Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman and Scott Brockman January 2, 2016 6:00 pm Justin Hock Son of Jamie and Jonathan Hock January 2, 2016 11:30 am Lauren Glasser Daughter of Robin and Craig Glasser January 4, 2016 10:30 am Alex Mark Son of Nicole and Brian Mark January 9, 2016 9:00 am Brooke Sefton Daughter of Stacey and Rob Sefton January 9, 2016 11:30 am Sarah Roth Daughter of Sandy and Larry Roth January 9, 2016 6:00 pm Paloma Garcia Daughter of Allison Holtzman and Charles Garcia January 16, 2016 11:30 am Alyson Martinez Daughter of Meredith and Joseph Martinez January 16, 2016 5:30 pm Lauren Squitieri Daughter of Beth Kaufman January 16, 2016 9:00 am Jack Bershad Son of Jill and Adam Bershad January 23, 2016 5:30 pm Miranda Cutler Daughter of Michele and Alan Cutler January 30, 2016 9:00 am Lane Stevens Son of Laurie and Haynes Stevens January 30, 2016 11:30 am Lucas Harris Son of Clarissa and Mike Harris February 6, 2016 9:00 am Idan Straus Son of Deborah and Marc Straus February 6, 2016 5:30 pm Jacob Bennett Son of Andrea and Todd Bennett February 13, 2016 9:00 am David Romero Son of Melissa and Carlos Romero February 13, 2016 11:30 am Sam Forstot Son of Stacy and Jason Forstot February 20, 2016 9:00 am Emily Gordon Daughter of Felicia and Eric Gordon February 20, 2016 11:30 am Joshua Radoff Son of Alyssa Radoff February 27, 2016 11:30 am Ethan Tantleff Son of Lainie Tantleff January 23, 2016 9:00 am Watch the mail for Religious School registration forms at the beginning of March! Temple Beth El is able to provide or facilitate financial assistance for: MARCH OF THE LIVING • CAMP COLEMAN ISRAEL SUMMER PROGRAMS • CAMP KUTZ SIX POINTS SPORTS CAMP The deadline has been extended! Make sure to submit your applications to the Religious School office by February 1, 2016. Sam Forstot Emily Gordon Joshua Radoff Ethan Tantleff January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 17 EVERYONE’S CLUB IN THE MITZVAH PROJECT come alive after the sun goes down. Dinner, Havdallah on the beach, scavenger hunt and more! Bring your sleeping bag and PJ’s for this exciting overnight. Jules Wolfberg Director of Youth Engagement Jwolfberg@tbeboca.org BOFTY (9-12 GRADES) AND TEEN ENGAGEMENT Superhero Day Camp - STAFF Monday, January 4, 2016 8:00am – 5:00pm Schaefer Family Campus $36.00 per member and donations appreciated. Volunteer as counselors or specialists at our annual Camp Jenny Fundraiser, Superhero Day Camp. Palm Beach County Schools are closed but we are open for a day of fun, camp style activities. To apply to be a counselor at our Day Camp program, please contact Jwolfberg@tbeboca.org. Teen Travel Shabbat* (open to all 8-12 graders) Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 4:00pm – Sunday, January 24, at 10:00am Miami Beach, Temple Beth Sholom $30.00 per participant BOFTY and BESHTY come together to watch Miami Beach BOFTY Superbowl Party * (Open to all 8-12th Graders) Sunday, February 7, 2016 6:00-10:00pm The Unger Residence $10 per teen Food, fun, and football as we welcome our 8th Graders to their first BOFTY event. Teens should bring a favorite appetizer or desert to share with the group. Do you make the best buffalo wings? Bring them along and let us be the judge. Mitzvah Weekend Registration is closed! February 12-15, 2016 Give Kids the World Village in Orlando $375.00 Spend President’s Day weekend giving back. Teens from Beth El and Beth Sholom will volunteer at the resort for children with life threatening diseases. Spend a night at Disney Springs and participate in social evening programs and pool time. JR. BOFTY (6-8 GRADES) NFTY-STR Hatikvah Kallah (Convention for 6-8 graders) January 29-31, 2016 Temple Dor Dorim, Weston BOFTY Disney Shabbat NFTY-STR (Southern Tropical Region) joins together for our weekend convention with our Middle School students. The weekend is run by the teenage regional leadership and adult staff. Programs include mixers, services, and a Saturday night social event. This is a great way to learn about our region and NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth) at a young age. Participants stay with host families and a minimum of two other participants will be in each home. BOFTY Teen Travel Shabbat (Open to all 8-12 graders) See descriptor under BOFTY* BOFTY Superbowl Party (Open to all 8-12th Graders) See descriptor under BOFTY* Airboat Tour and Rainforest Cafe Saturday, February 20, 2016 5:00–10:00pm $40 per person Look out for gators! Our 6-8 graders will have an exciting night in the everglades enjoying dinner at the Rainforest Café followed by a private airboat ride. CLUB CHAVERIM (4-5 GRADES) Chocolate Factory Sunday, January 24, 2016 12:00–4:00pm $40 per person Lunch, tour of Hoffman’s Chocolate Factory, chocolate making and more! Havdallah Pajama Party Saturday, February 27, 2016 6:00-8:00pm (extended hours for those attending the Beth El Bash) Schaefer Family Campus Our K-5th Graders will close Shabbat together with a 18 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org YOUTH GROUP AND EVENTS FOR GRADES K-12 Havdallah Pajama celebration. Dinner, dessert, havdallah, crafts, movies and more. 6:00-8:00pm (extended hours 8:00-10:00pm) CLUB KITANIM (2-3 GRADES) Krav Maga (Israeli Self Defense) Sunday, January 10, 2016 12:00-2:30pm Beck Family Campus Put a KICK in your Sunday afternoon . An instructor from Krav Maga Worldwide will teach our students about the history of Krav Maga and the basic “moves” that they use. Lunch will be provided. Please wear socks and sneakers. Havdallah Pajama Party Saturday, February 27, 2016 6:00-8:00pm (extended hours for those attending the Beth El Bash) Schaefer Family Campus Our K-5th Graders will close Shabbat together with a Havdallah Pajama celebration. Dinner, dessert, havdallah, crafts, movies and more. 6:00-8:00pm (extended hours 8:00-10:00pm) CLUB RISHON (K-1 GRADE) Havdallah Pajama Party Saturday, February 27, 2016 6:00-8:00pm (extended hours for those attending the Beth El Bash) Schaefer Family Campus Our K-5th Graders will close Shabbat together with a Havdallah Pajama celebration. Dinner, dessert, havdallah, crafts, movies and more. 6:00-8:00pm (extended hours 8:00-10:00pm) To register visit www.tbeboca.org\youthengagement or call Jules at 561-391-9091. n social action Mitzvahs of the Month Family Promise Host Week Each month, one or more Mitzvah Projects is highlighted by the Social Action Committee. Sign up for mitzvahs online at www.tbeboca.org/social-action or contact Joanne Kabel in the clergy office at jkabel@tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900 or Rabbi Greg Weisman at gweisman@tbeboca.org. March 6-13 2016 JANUARY iPod Collection to benefit MorseLife’s Music and Memory Project Collection bins at both campuses all month long When someone you love struggles with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, or other forms of dementia, it can be a challenge to communicate and find ways to make life more pleasant. Listening to familiar music can trigger long-term memory, renew a sense of identity and improve mood, cognition and socialization. MorseLife’s Music and Memory Program is now helping patients with dementia to have more peaceful days. Through the generosity of donors, MorseLife is able to provide the iPod with a customized playlist to our patients at no charge. Alive Inside film screening Habitat for Humanity Supplies Drive Throughout the month of January, we will be collecting supplies necessary for our Habitat for Humanity Build. Please bring unopened packages of the following: Types of Supplies Needed • Band-Aids • Paper plates • Antiseptic wipes • Paper towels • Sunscreen • Napkins • Bug Spray • Plastic flatware • Hand Sanitizer • Cases of Bottled • Large garbage Water bags Items will be collected on both the Schaefer and Beck Family Campuses. Gift of Life Walk Tuesday, January 26, 2015 • 2:00pm Schaefer Family Campus No Charge/No RSVP The impact of music and memory is depicted in Alive Inside, an award-winning, uplifting cinematic exploration of music and its effect on the mind. Chronicling the astonishing experiences of seniors with dementia, social worker Dan Cohen, renowned neurologist and author Oliver Sacks and musician Bobby McFerrin offer insights on the healing power of music. Sponsored by Morse Life. Sunday, January 17, 2016 8:00am Florida Atlantic University Join Temple Beth El in supporting Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation at the 2016 Walk for Life in Boca Raton. Led by team leader Debi Jackman, we are raising funds and awareness for bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants. Registration begins at 8:00am, Welcome Ceremony at 8:30am, and the 5k run/walk begins at 9:00am. The Closing Celebration will be at 10:30am. FEBRUARY Habitat for Humanity Build Saturday, February 6, 2016 • 8:00am – 12:00pm Make a difference in our community, and help build a house for at-risk families who benefit from the life-changing opportunity of homeownership. Minimum age is 16 years old to participate. Absolutely no experience is required! More information about the build site will be shared with those who register. Family Promise is a local organization that helps support families during times of economic distress. Along with other religious communities Temple Beth El supports this wonderful organization by helping to staff the Family Promise house in East Boca. During that week, volunteers from the Temple are needed to bring and eat dinner with the family, help the kids with their homework, and spend the night to help get the family off to school and work in the morning. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to give back to the community, and is a wonderful mitzvah project for any b’nai mitzvah students. For more information, contact Rabbi Greg Weisman at gweisman@ tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900 or Ronni Graf at thegrafs@ hotmail.com. www.tbeboca.org/social-action January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 19 ZUGOT SUNDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB Social gatherings for adults in their 20s and 30s Shabbachi! Friday, January 15, 2016 6:00 pm Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse Promenade at Coconut Creek $30/adult, $15/child under 8, and includes a full hibachi dinner with unlimited soft drinks Join Zugot, Temple Beth El’s Young Adults and Young Families, for a Hibachi Shabbat Dinner, one of the most popular events last year! Welcome in Shabbat with wonderful friends in the private dining room at Saito’s. All are welcome and bring the kids! Made possible in part by the generosity of the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Temple Beth El and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. For more information and to register, go to www.tbeboca.org/20s-30s. Beth El Bash Saturday, February 27, 2016 6:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Step out with Zugot and the rest of Temple Beth El at the Beth El Bash. A night of great food, friends, and dancing await! Tracey and Gabe Grossman and Rabbi Greg and Tami Weisman are on the host committee and will be forming Zugot tables. Registration is available at www.tbeboca.org/beth-el-bash Led by clergy and congregants, we discuss books with a Jewish theme. If you love to read, this is not to be missed. Open to all! The Book of Stone by Jonathan Papernick Sunday, February 7, 2016 10:00-11:30am Schaefer Family Campus The Book of Stone examines the evolution of the terrorist mentality and the complexities of religious extremism. Matthew Stone has inherited a troubling legacy: a gangster grandfather and a distant father—who is also a disgraced judge. After his father’s death, Matthew is a young man alone. He turns to his father’s beloved books for comfort, perceiving within them guidance that leads him to connect with a group of religious extremists. ISRAEL TRIP with Rabbi Dan Levin June 14 – 27, 2016 Contact Elinor Josephson for information at ejosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900 FUN. ALL GROWN UP Small Group Get-Togethers for Adults in their 40’s and 50’s. FORT LAUDERDALE ART WALK AT FAT VILLAGE AND DINNER AT STACHE Saturday, January 30, 2016 7:00 pm FAT Village Art Walk 9:00 pm Dinner at Stache $45/per person including hors d’oeuvres, light bites and a cocktail in a private room for just our group. Great art, live music, delicious food, good friends and more! Meet up in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale to explore the FAT (Flagler Arts & Technology) Village Art Walk. This former downtown warehouse village turned cultural district hosts a monthly art walk on the last ULNTITIATIVE Saturday of every month beginning at 7:00 pm. AD SI E C After enjoying this eclectic art experience, RIEN EXPE join together at 9:00pm at STACHE, Fort Lauderdale’s premiere cocktail lounge, coffee bar, nightclub and concert hall celebrating the art of mixology. Let their bartenders excite your senses with one of their signature cocktails or one of the classics. Space is limited and this event will sell out. RSVP at www.tbeboca.org/adult-experiences or contact Elinor Josephson at ejosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900. 20 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org AROUND TEMPLE BETH EL Chai & New Member Shabbat • Conversations on the Cutting Edge • Light the Night Walk 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 Chai and New Member Shabbat 1 Ted & M.E. Davis, Arnold & Gladys Granet, Susan Sosin, Helene & Jay Eichler, Rabbi Dan Levin, Toni & Arnold Berliner 2 Sam & Ron Barhai, Elissa Goldberg & Michael Raudebaugh, Elyssa & Dave Medvedev 3 Suzanne Katz, Gina Shugar, Rachael Rand, Elinor Josephson 4 Marjorie & Dennis Berg, Helene & Jay Eichler, Barbara & Harvey Morris, Howard & Lorraine Freeman, Anne & Sherman Tufel 8 9 10 Conversations on the Cutting Edge 5 Leslie Glickman, Laurie Schuster, Nancy Colman, Sandy Quinter 6 Lori Newman, Gabby Bernstein 7 Jessica Bershad, Jill Bershad, Marjorie Minor, Melissa Cohen Light the Night Walk 8 Judy & Mike Blackman 9 Ann Lois Ballon, Brian Sindel 10Sherry Lerner, Lisa Zwick, Josh Lerner January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 21 n sisterhood u pdate Debbi Rosenblum and Shari Schwamm Sisterhood Co-Presidents Sisterhood@tbeboca.org www.tbeboca.org/sisterhood EVENTS Knit and Knosh Tuesday, January 5, 2016 (first Tuesday of every month!) Schaefer Family Campus (Room 802 or 804) 10:00am WRJ Meeting Thursday, January 7, 2016 Beck Family Campus 7:00pm Conversations on the Cutting Edge with Dr. Robert Putnam Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Schaefer Family Campus 6:00pm Brotherhood/Sisterhood Brunch with speakerNancy Spielberg Sunday, January 17, 2016 Brunch and Speaker 10:00am Movie “Above and Beyond” 7:00pm Schaefer Family Campus Knit and Knosh Tuesday, February 2, 2016 (first Tuesday of every month!) Schaefer Family Campus (room 802 or 804) 10:00am WRJ Meeting Thursday, February 4, 2016 Schaefer Family Campus 7:00pm Paid Up Membership Event Thursday, February 11, 2016 7:00pm TBD Looking Forward: Sisterhood Shabbat Friday, March 4, 2016 7:30pm Perez Museum Miami Tuesday, March 8, 2016 10:00am-4:00pm 22 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org “What is religion for?” is the theme of this month’s Chronicle. Having recently spent a long weekend with 5000 Reform Jews, I think I have the answer. Religion is for community. Of course, most religious people pray and perhaps attend religious services, but after spending time in Orlando at the URJ Biennial I can say with confidence that we need community. Our Jewish community is incredibly powerful, both locally and around the world. What we all learned at the Biennial is that, as a community, our URJ community has a voice. Both the URJ and the WRJ spent quite a bit of time discussing and passing resolutions regarding a variety of very important and quite daring topics. The URJ passed the most comprehensive inclusion and non-discrimination resolution with regards to transgender people. The WRJ passed resolutions to be a force in both the parental leave rights movement and the anti-texting while driving movement. All of these resolutions involve the community. Praying with 5000 Reform Jews for Shabbat was a communal experience unlike any other I have experienced. Temple Beth El had the largest delegation of ANY temple there. What a beautiful community we have! In late November and early December, Sisterhood held two amazing programs. Bingotini and our Woman of Valor luncheon were extremely well attended with well over 150 people attending each. People were there to support our community. We need community now more than ever. Join us at Sisterhood events and be a part of our community! Sisterhood Holiday Greetings Averbook Family Ruth Berg Linda and Bill Berger and family The Blechman Family Barbara and Mariel Butan Cindy and Shabtai Chassan Robin Eisenberg and Andy Broido Dr. Merrill, Irene, Jennifer and Melissa Epstein Jean Erdheim Nancy-Jo and Alan Feinberg Sue and Steve Feldman Aline Fisher Roy, Debra, Julie, Rachel, Jacob, Brad, and Ben Fleishman Lisa, Jonathan, Josh and Casey Franklin The Gaynor Family Glenda and Ken Gordon and Family Judy and Gordon Grenn The Hirsh Family Herb and Debi Jackman and Micah Tucker Elinor and Jay Josephson The Kalmansons Rebecca, Alan, Sammy, Robby and Suzy Klasfeld The Klebanoff Family Amy LaGala Sherry, Ken, Rachel, Hannah and Josh Lerner Jan and Allen Lev The Levin Family, Rabbi Dan, Aimee, Ari, Meredith and Eliana Stephanie, Nathaniel, Rachel, Rebecca and Jacob Lowen EJ and Stephen Manton Shelley and Larry Marcus Annette and Ken Mogell Bruce, Susan, Eliza and Jordan Moldow Pam Nadler and Mark Sickles Lori and Richard Newman Lois and Justin Niles Andrea and Mark Platt Margie and Maurice Plough Jr Susan and Barry Podolsky The Romer Family Debbi and Larry Rosenblum and Family The Schaum Family Karen, Lenny, Michael and Carly Schloss Linda and Bobby Schmier Bob, Sharyn, Daniel, and Marc Schneiderman The Schwamm Family Dina, Andrew, Ethan and Jasper Schwartz Lori, Lizzie and Adam Shapiro The Shulman Family Allan and Janet Sussberg and Family The Walin Family: Wendy, Steve, Derek and Zach Rabbi Greg, Tami, Claire, and Daphne Weisman Michelle,Todd,Jenna and Brett Wolff Lisa, Andrew, Amanda and Ian Zwick n brotherhood u pdate Andrew H. Zwick, and Alan S. Klasfeld Brotherhood Co-Presidents info@tbebrotherhood.org www.tbeboca.org/brotherhood EVENTS “Above and Beyond” Breakfast with the Filmmaker, Nancy Spielberg Sunday, January 17, 2016 10:00am Schaefer Family Campus $18 for Temple Beth El members/ $25 for non-Temple members “Above and Beyond” Screening and discussion with the filmmakers, Nancy Spielberg and Roberta Grossman Sunday, January 17, 2016 7:00pm Schaefer Family Campus $10General Admission/ Free for Breakfast Attendees It’s been five months since we both accepted the leadership roles as copresidents of Temple Beth El Brotherhood. When we started there was trepidation and anxiety. We both have numerous other responsibilities in work, family and other personal interests and endeavors. The questions in our minds were daunting. Would the other men of Temple Beth El follow our leadership? Could we command respect while still respecting the opinions of others? Could we fulfill our obligations to the Temple without messing up? Would there be enough spare cash in our budget to pay for the pizza we order at every board meeting? Maybe that’s what religion is for. To relieve the anxiety of the unknown. To provide the reason for faith in yourself and that all things will work out if you are righteous and holy. So Hallelujah! We must have found some old time religion because Brotherhood, and the two of us, are happy to report we’re managing just fine. This year we have had the re-introduction of Brotherhood Networking and our first Family Movie Night under the stars at the Beck Family Campus. Both events were overwhelming successes and have left Temple Beth El asking for more. We will be happy to oblige. Our Annual Golf Event honored Bob Marton this year and we set new records in attendance, and money raised which will go to support the Temple Beth El community and in part the Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Israel. Upcoming in the new year we are happy to be co-sponsoring with Sisterhood the Temple Beth El premier of Above and Beyond. This event will be Sunday, January 17 at the Schaefer Campus. There will be a discussion with the film’s director Nancy Spielberg during a brunch, followed by the movie screening later in the evening. February features Super Bowl Shizzel on February 7, 2016 at Beck Family Campus. Starting just after noontime you can spend some time playing with the pigskin and participating in fun football contests with your young children. Lunch will be served. You can find more information about upcoming Brotherhood activities in our Brotherhood brochures. They are located in the lobbies of Schaefer and Beck Family Campuses. BROTHERHOOD SOFTBALL TEAM SuperBowl Shizzel Sunday, February 7, 2016 12:00 noon Beck Family Campus Fun, football and lunch with your young children in the Big Back Yard at the Beck Family Campus. Join the Temple Beth El Brotherhood softball team! After our impressive playoff performance last season, finishing in the top half of the city Religious League, we are once again playing against local houses of worship starting in January 2016. Games are Saturday evenings at the Spanish River Athletic Facilities at de Hoernle Park. Jeremy Weiss, Shortstop For more information, please contact Mike Singer at mikesinger100@ hotmail.com or 336-782-1614. January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 23 4 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 9:30 AM-Shir Joy (BFC) 11:30 AM-Shir Joy 12:00 PM-Club Chaverim (4th and 5th St. Joan of Arc (OOT) 12:30 PM-Shir Ruach 9:30 AM-Shir Joy (BFC) 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 11:30 AM-Shir Joy 12:15 PM- Interfaith Mass Service at 31 Rabbi Dan’s House (OOT) 12:30 PM-Shir Ruach 2:00 PM-New Member Meet & Greet at Grade) (OOT) Education Tu B’Shevat 25 7:00 PM-Membership & Engagement Committee Meeting (OOT) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School & Offices Closed) 18 11 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 8:00 AM- Superhero Camp with BOFTY 10:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Lauren Glasser No Religious School MONDAY 9:30 AM-Kindergarten and 1st Grade Family 24 Spielberg Breakfast 7:00 PM-Above and Beyond movie & speaker with Nancy Spielberg 10:00 AM-Above and Beyond with Nancy No Religious School 17 Grade Cross Campus Program BFC to SFC 11:30 AM-Shir Joy 12:00 PM-Club Kitanim Krav Maga (BFC) 12:30 PM-Shir Ruach 9:30 AM-Shir Joy (BFC) 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 5th 10 3 SUNDAY All programs are at SFC unless otherwise indicated SFC-Schaefer Family Campus BFC-Beck Family Campus According to Robert Putnam 2:00 PM-“Alive Inside” with MorseLife 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-BOFTY Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-TA Class for 7th Graders (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 7:00 PM-Confirmation 26 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: The World According to Robert Putnam 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:30 PM-Derech Torah Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-Confirmation (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 7:00 PM-Derech Torah (BFC) 19 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: The World 12 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: The World According to Robert Putnam 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-BOFTY Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-Spirituality Series: Conversations on the Cutting Edge with Harvard Professor Robert Putnam 7:00 PM-Journey Through Judaism (BFC) 7:00 PM-Bubbe’s Kitchen for 7th Graders 7:00 PM-TA Class for 7th Graders (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 7:00 PM-Confirmation According to Robert Putnam 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:30 PM-Derech Torah Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-Confirmation 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 7:00 PM-Derech Torah (BFC) 5 10:00 AM-Knit & Knosh 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: The World TUESDAY 27 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Introduction to Judaism 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 20 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 6:15 PM-Faculty Meetings (BFC) 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:00 PM-Introduction to Judaism 7:00 PM-ELC-Parenthood Meeting (BFC) 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:30 PM-Social Action Committee Meeting 13 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 6 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Introduction to Judaism 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC & BFC) 28 1/28 - 1/31-Interfaith Weekend 21 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC & BFC) 7:00 PM-Board of Trustees Meeting 14 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC & BFC) 6:30 PM-Brotherhood Board Meeting (BFC) 7:00 PM-Sisterhood Board Meeting (BFC) 7:00 PM- Religious School Visioning Task Force 7 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC &BFC) THURSDAY 1 Shabbat 7:30 PM-Shabbat Evening Service: Interfaith (OOT) 29 1/29 - 2/01-NFTY STR Hatikvah Kallah Shira 22 7:30 PM-Shabbat Evening Service: Shabbat 15 6:00 PM-Zugot Shabbatchi (OOT) 6:00 PM-Shabbat at 6 K-1 families (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Evening Service 8 7:00 PM- Pajama Part Shabbat for 7:30 PM-Shabbat Evening Service New Year’s Day, School and Offices Closed FRIDAY 2014 2016 JANUARY MAY 2 Dinner (OOT) 30 9:00 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Miranda Cutler 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:00 AM-Family Fun Day (BFC) 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 11:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Lane Stevens 7:00 PM-Ft. Lauderdale Art Walk and 9:00 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Tantleff 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 5:30 PM-Bar Mitzvah of Jack Bershad 23 1/23 - 1/24-Teen Travel Shabbat (OOT) 16 9:00 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Lauren Squitieri 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 11:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Paloma Garcia 5:30 PM-Bat Mitzvah of Alyson Martinez 9 9:00 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Alex Mark 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 11:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Brooke Sefton 6:00 PM-Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Roth 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 11:30 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Justin Hock 6:00 PM-Bat Mitzvah of Shira Brockman SATURDAY 7 Grade Cross Campus Program SFC to BFC 9:30 AM-Shir Joy (BFC) 11:30 AM-Shir Joy 12:30 PM-Shir Ruach 9:30 AM-3rd Grade Family Education 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 5th 28 6th Grade Cross Campus Program SFC to BFC 11:30 AM-Shir Joy 12:30 PM-Shir Ruach 3:00 PM-Cantor Stephen Dubov z’’l Memorial Concert 9:30 AM-Shir Joy (BFC) 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 21 2/14 - 2/16-No Religious School 14 Managing Bubbie 11:30 AM-Shir Joy 12:00 PM-Brotherhood Super Shizzel (BFC) 12:30 PM-Shir Ruach 1:00 PM-Senior Circle: Managing Bubbie 5:30 PM- BOFTY Super Bowl Party (OOT) 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 9:30 AM-Shir Joy (BFC) 10:00 AM-Sunday Morning Book Club SUNDAY MONDAY 29 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) Committee Meeting (OOT) 22 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Membership & Engagement PJ Library President’s Day at Bedner’s Farm (OOT) closed President’s Day - School and offices 15 8 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 2 23 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: “Love & Faith” 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-BOFTY Dinner 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 7:00 PM-Confirmation 7:00 PM-Derech Torah 7:00 PM-Confirmation 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 16 8:00 AM-Finance Committee Meeting 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: “Love & Faith” 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:30 PM-Derech Torah Dinner 7:00 PM-TA Class for 7th Graders (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 7:00 PM-Confirmation 7:00 PM-Journey Through Judaism (BFC) 9 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: “Love & Faith” 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-BOFTY Dinner 7:00 PM-Stewardship Committee Meeting Committee Meeting 6:30 PM-Derech Torah Dinner 7:00 PM-Derech Torah 7:00 PM-Confirmation 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult Choir 10:00 AM-Knit & Knosh 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn: “Love & Faith” 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 5:30 PM-Facilities and Technology TUESDAY 24 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Introduction to Judaism 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 17 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-ELC-Parenthood Meeting (BFC) 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:00 PM-Introduction to Judaism 10 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 6:30 PM-Mausoleum Committee Meeting 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:30 PM-Social Action Committee Meeting 3 9:00 AM-Shared Care 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:00 PM-Introduction to Judaism WEDNESDAY 4 25 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC & BFC) 7:00 PM-Board of Trustees Meeting (BFC) 18 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) Event (OOT) 11 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC & BFC) 6:30 PM-Brotherhood Board Meeting (BFC) 7:00 PM-Sisterhood Paid Up Membership 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 4:30 PM-BBM Class (SFC & BFC) 7:00 PM-Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 PM-RAC Committee Meeting THURSDAY 5 26 7:30 PM-Shabbat Evening Service 6:00 PM-Shabbat at 6 with the K-2nd Graders 19 2/19 - 2/21-8th & 9th Grade Retreat (OOT) with the 5th graders 12 7:30 PM-Kaballat Service 7:30 PM-Shabbat Evening Family Service 6:00 PM-Tot Shabbat and Pizza Dinner at Beck Family Campus (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Evening Service 2/05 - 2/07-Confirmation Retreat (OOT) Early Childhood Staff Professional Day (Early Childhood Classes not in Session) (BFC) FRIDAY 20142016 FEBRUARY 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 1 All programs are at SFC unless otherwise indicated SFC-Schaefer Family Campus BFC-Beck Family Campus 6 6:30 PM-Beth El Bash Pajama Party 27 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 11:30 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Radoff 6:00 PM- Youth Group Havdallah 20 9:00 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Sam Forstot 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 11:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Emily Gordon 5:00 PM-Jr. BOFTY (OOT) 7:00 PM-Zugot Movie Night (BFC) 13 9:00 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Bennett 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 11:30 AM-Bar Mitzvah of David Romero 8:00 AM-Habitat for Humanity Build (OOT) 9:00 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Lucas Harris 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:45 AM-Shabbat Morning Minyan 6:00 PM-Bar Mitzvah of Idan Straus SATURDAY Exclusively for Temple Beth El The Hilton Boca Raton Suites offers discounted rates to all members, affiliates, family & friends. 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Food & Financial Assistance Senior Services Counseling & Mental Health Services Center for Families & Children Career & Employment Services Community Outreach Volunteer Opportunities Call 561.852.3333 for help www.ralesjfs.org January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 27 Yahrzeit Gifts from 09/20/15 – 11/16/2015 Janet Adelman by Terry & Shelly Adelman Carl Krawchenko by Sandi & Bob Altner Julius Aronson by Marian & Irene Aronson Mordechai Bogushov by Anya Baum Andrew Jay Nick by Judith Beiner Shirley Cohen and Irving L. Quinter by Ferne & Bill Berger Herman Berger by Linda & Bill Berger & Family Evelyn Manning by Linda & William Berger Leonard Kapin by Eileen & Steven Berliner Miriam Goodman and Sonya Pulerwitz by Toni & Arnold Berliner Jacob Bernstein by Claire & Leo Bernstein Frieda Bernstein by Claire & Leo Bernstein Jerome Blackman by Judy & Mike Blackman Philip Blackman by Judy & Mike Blackman Jenny Heitzer by Claire Bland Peter Findler by Marianne Bobick Jeanne Bowen by Julius Bowen Charlotte Shelnitz by Fredda & Len Broverman Susan L. Sabath by Dana Brown Louis Bucksbaum by Maurice Bucksbaum Carm Cherry by Jay Cherry Eleanor Rothstein by Elaine Colker Edith Copulsky by Maxine & Joseph Copulsky Sam Rabinovitz by Ann Dershowitz Saul Scherer by Saralyn & Gerry Dicker Belle Scherer Hammer by Saralyn & Gerry Dicker Irving Schattner by Abigail Ditzian Robert Steinhouse by Roz Eisenrod Rita F. Abbott and Ida S. Epstein by Irene, Merrill, Jennifer & Melissa Epstein Israel Ouizel by Sybil Firestone Irving Fishman by Celina Fishman Yakov Fishman by Zina Fishman Sophy Harris by Rani Garfinkle Phyllis Gart by Carol & David Gart Anne Milavsky and Herman Milavsky by Harvey & Judy Glatt Anna Gold and Louis Wohl by Anne & Jerry Gold Ilene Gordon by Judy & Jim Gordon Ben Gorodinsky by Sondra Gorodinsky Adrian Gould by Lew Gould Adrian Gould by Susan Gould Anna Finkel by Gladys & Arnold Granet Duff Greenbaum by Frances Greenbaum Harvey Goldberg by Sylvia Greenberg Herbert M. Schwarz by Laurie & Jon Greene David Grossman by Susen Grossman Helen Harmelin & David Harmelin by Karen, Bob & Cheryl Harmelin Harvey Abrams by Adele & Ed Haymes Rebecca Basel by Naomi Hermann Richard Kurtz by Melinda & Tom Herr Maurice Benjamin Cohen by Brigitte & Bruce Himelstein Michael Jacobson by Eileen Jacobson Beryl Barron and Samuel Jaffe by Jack Jaffe Celia Lind by Natalie Klebanoff Sergio Colicheski by Bianca & Aaron Krickstein Milton Levenson by Ruth Levenson Martin Leventhal by Jane Leventhal Jesse Buck by Lois Levin Beth Levine by Betsy Silverfine & Russell Levine Daniel Klein by Carolyne & Ed Levy Lucy Levy by Carolyne & Ed Levy Hortense C. Klein by Carolyne Levy Robert Madan by Peggy Madan William Maltz by Renee Maltz Nettie Pomerantz by Shelley & Larry Marcus Gabriel Sandperil by Marcia Meyers Donald Glachman by Linda & Jay Midwall Natalie Moskowitz by Morris Moskowitz Libby Neuren by Arline & Eli Neuren Anita Newman by Bill Newman Sarah Dick, Harvey Dick, Morton Newman, Beth Vincent and Celia Wine by Cheryl & Bob Newman Albert Katz by Natalie Pelavin Selma Perper by Hedy & Jon Perper Alan W. Pollak, Daisy Lewis Straas and Mildred Straas by Sarah Pollak Sylvia Collins by Brenda & Maurice Pollock Lillian Pollock by Brenda & Maurice Pollock Elsie Press by Sherry Redler Nellie Tuschman by Idah Robins Roberta Meyers by The Romer Family Fannie Rosengarden by Ardath Rosengarden Ira Burton Rosenthal by Diane Rosenthal Pauline Mellman and Martin Mellman by Tobe & Joshua Rubin Anna Saferstein by Norman Saferstein Rudolph Eichler by Shirley Saferstein Minnie M. 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Tamchin by Leonard Tamchin Hyman Taub by Ronna & Marc Taub Max Tufel by Ann & Sherman Tufel Alben Tufel by Ann & Sherman Tufel Paula Ageloff by Ann & Sherman Tufel Allan Ageloff by Ann & Sherman Tufel Frances Pick by Alice Turner Beatrice Twer by Daniel Twer Dr. Stella Wachsler by Emanuel Wachsler Bernice Weishoff by Steven Weishoff Gary Solomon by Randi & Steven Weiss Irene Tirck by Jacquelyn & Al Wheeler David Tash by Jill Wrube Michelle & Mitch Hershey by Rhonda & Marc Strauss Barry & Susan Podolsky leading our delegation to the 2015 URJ Biennial by Brian Sindel the birth of Daphne Meital Weisman by Miriam & Jack Boshes by Michelle Auslander Cohen by Ilyne Mendelson & Steve Terk by Natalie Pelavin RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND the birth of Cole Hunter Legum by Robin Eisenberg & Andrea Broido the birth of Jackson Kenneth Murphy by Robin Eisenberg & Andrea Broido the marriage of Gail Podolsky to Kim Fernandez by Robin Eisenberg & Andrea Broido the marriage of Whitney & Jason Shafer by Robin Eisenberg & Andrea Broido the birth of Daphne Meital Weisman by Robin Eisenberg & Andrea Broido In Honor of Gifts from 09/20/2015 – 11/16/2015 ANNUAL GIVING in honor of the birthday of Cynthia Gunther by Andrea Raab of Temple Beth El by Linny & Jeff Yankow EDWARD I. & FREYDA BURNS FAMILY SERVICES FUND in honor of the marriage of Jan Saverick’s daughter, Sami by Freyda & Ed Burns GELFAND/ARPE YOUNG CHILDRENS INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FUND in honor of Tracey Grossman’s new lay leadership position at the ADL by Aline Fisher MUSIC FUND in appreciation of Allen & Jan Lev for all the work done for the TBE delegation to the Biennial by Brian Sindel Rachael Rand by Fran Lenter Rabbi, Cantor & Staff for their love & support during my illness by Ruth Berg in celebration of Stanley’s 93rd birthday by Judith & Stanley Gray in honor of Liliana Abramsom by Mirta & Mario Jolodosky Liliana Abramson & Jerry Zensky by Florence Wasser the marriage of Jennifer & Ryan Beck by Eliza Prince-Atias & Kobi Atias George Brock’s hospitality over the holiday by Michelle Auslander Cohen Alan Brustein and Family by Michelle Auslander Cohen the 80th birthday of Sandy Goldberg by Mildred & Beryl Barenholtz 28 THE CHRONICLE in honor of Karin and Andres Groszman by Michelle & Daniel Serber ISRAEL YOUTH TRAVEL FUND in honor of the marriage of Jennifer & Ryan Beck by Michael Gelfand on the occasion of Dr. Alan Shuster opening a Stuart office by Michael Gelfand GENERAL FUND GIVING TREE to thank Lori Shapiro for the care & compassion to our family during our difficult time by Linda Sommers & Family PATTY & LOUIS BECK FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND in honor of the marriage of Ryan Beck by Harriet Adams-Gillett & Brian Gillett the marriage of Jennifer & Ryan Beck by Jan & Allen Lev to thank Patty & Louis Beck by Anita & Henry Schneider PODOLSKY FAMILY FUND in honor of the marriage of Jennifer & Ryan Beck by Susan & Barry Podolsky PRAYER BOOK FUND in honor of Carol Levin Garcy’s 90th birthday by Debi & Herb Jackman | tbeboca.org in appreciation of Rabbi Greg Weisman for his support during our difficult time by Edwin Lasher in honor of the decades of friendship of Patty & Louis Beck by Fern & Rabbi Sheldon Harr Liliana Abramson’s birthday by Claudia Fishman by Barbara & Mitch Kaplun by Victoria & Brian Nelson by Irene Lewin-Stempler the celebration of life of Liliana Abramson by Ilona & Roberto Fridman by Patricia & Sylvio Gilbert by Mr. & Mrs. Brian Mair by Scott Sexton by Dorene & Ron Shapiro Liliana Abramson & Jerry Zensky by Maidie Schwartz by Liliana Abramson & Jerry Zensky by Eileen & Barney Frumkin the celebration of life of Liliana Abramson & Jerry Zensky by Irene & Merrill Epstein the naming of our daughter, Harper by Jaclyn & Jason Naparstek our aliyah by Hedy & Yoel Nuriel the birth of Daphne Meital Weisman by Judith Chason to thank Rabbi Levin for the care & compassion to our family during our difficult time by Linda Sommers & Family Rabbi Levin for officiating at Selma Galer’s funeral by Richard Tobin Rabbi Levin in memory of Leonard Zeitlin by Karen Zeitlin RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND in honor of the birth of Sophia Halle Abell by Robin Eisenberg & Andrea Broido the marriage of Amanda & Jeremy Blechman by Robin Eisenberg & Andrea Broido SAMUEL & MOLLIE LUKS ENDOWMENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION FUND in honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. & Mrs. Norman Friedman by Fran & George Weinberg STEVE BROWN ENDOWMENT FUND in honor of the marriage of Michelle Schwartz and Larry Lidov by Jill & Alan Slootsky TREES TO ISRAEL in honor of the 75th birthday of Esta Solomon by Gertrude Siegel TURNOFF FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND in appreciation of the incredible kindness & friendship of Milton & Ricki Barbarosh by Andrea Raab Time to sell your home? 1. duPont REGISTRY Partnership with Mizner Grande Realty with 20 Page Full Color Spread around the World to 54 Countries. 2. 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January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 29 Our Congregation Mourns Sylvia Greenberg*, beloved member Shirley Guzy, mother of Todd & Julie Guzy, grandmother of Matt & Danny Guzy Dorothy Pearl*, beloved member Claire Bland*, beloved member Ruthe Levine, aunt of Bobby & Linda Schmier, aunt of Jeff & Gabi Schmier Isidore Thompson, brother-in-law of Miriam & Jack Boshes Marilyn D. Swab, mother of Christopher & Nina Swab, grandmother of Amber & Justin Swab Fern Luban, sister of Lisa Seigler Dr. Howard Nusbaum*, husband of Barbara Nusbaum Norman Berman*, husband of Iris Berman Stuart Rhodes, father of Steven & Nancy Rhodes, grandfather of Halle Rhodes Dennis Morton, father of Duncan Morton & Cindy Katz Morton, grandfather of Ian & Jason Morton William Gladstone, husband of Marilynn Gladstone Maurice Hattem, father of Steven & Ileen Hattem, grandfather of Sophia & Max Hattem David Carter, father of Dr. Alison Carter & David Katz, grandfather of Tara Katz Judge Bertram Harnett*, husband of Ruth Harnett Phyllis Schwartz*, wife of Ira Schwartz Murray Lowenthal, father of Debby & Joel Neiterman *Laid to Rest in the Temple Beth El Mausoleum Mace Hirschman, father of Luanne Hirschman-Gotterer & Larry Gotterer Mazel Tov To Tobi & Sean Lebowitz on the birth of their daughter Lainey Sarah Lebowitz, big brother Jonah Rachael & Rob Rand on the birth of their daughter Shayna Liel Rand, grandmother is Judy Goldberg Stacy & Matthew Federlin on the birth of their son Marcus Cody Federlin, grandmother is Karen Klebenoff Amy & Eli Buzaglo on the marriage of their daughter Sarah to David Attias Judith & Stanley Gray on the marriage of their grandson Jason to Jacqueline Feinberg Debbie & Chas Averbook on the marriage of their daughter Jennifer to Matthew Kaylie Adrienne & Irwin Kotlove on the marriage of their granddaughter Allison Levy to Asaf Ofir Rebecca Greenspoon & Matthew Ginder on their marriage Ron Lewis on his engagement to Peni Richman Harold Kirstein on the marriage of his son Zach to Sydney Adler Sally & Murray Halperin on the engagement of their daughter Marin to Michael Mandel Debbie Eisenberg on the marriage of her brother William to Jaime Smith Barbara Solomon & Martin Malaga on their marriage Jennifer & Ryan Beck on their marriage, parents are Patty & Louis Beck You’ll never walk alone We are here to help guide you and to answer any questions you may have about our facilities as well as Jewish traditions regarding end of life. 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MELVIN HOMER ENDOWMENT FUND in memory of Helen Jane Friedman by Cindy & Paul Homer EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND in memory of Claire Bland by Ruth Goldberg Jay L. Cohen by Adrienne & Irwin Kotlove Rella Sachs by Marian & Marvin Gruber Paul Weiner by Marian & Marvin Gruber EDWARD I. AND FREYDA BURNS FAMILY SERVICES FUND in memory of Bob Schactel by Freyda & Ed Burns Nancy Weill by Freyda & Ed Burns in memory of Dana Areman by David Hanowitz & Eric Gottlieb Ethel Goldberg by David Hanowitz & Eric Gottlieb GELFAND/ARPE YOUNG CHILDRENS INNOVATIVE EDUCATION in memory of Evelyn Fisher Solomonov by Michael Gelfand Selma Galer by Michael Gelfand Leona Grell by Michael Gelfand Ida Herst by Michael Gelfand in memory of Leah Cohen by Bernice Hoenig Gyorgy Darvas by Marianne Halasz Rae Fried by Bethann & Jack Baskies Jean Heeger & Shimon Heeger by Isabelle Pearlman Ida Herst by Ruth Berg by Aline Fisher by Friends of Lake House South Association, Inc. Mace Hirschman by Marilyn & David Gotterer Jesse Lipnack by Miriam & Jack Boshes Howard Ralby by Harvey Bezozi by Patti Kahn by Bruno Onori by Marilyn & Sidney Tartarkin Michael Nudelman by Susan & Barry Podolsky Richard Sommers by Ruthann & Asher Alpern by Bethann & Jack Baskies by Aline Fisher by Lianne Graubart by Daniel Lushan by Terri Abram, Sherry & Steve Berlin & Emily Rauch Deborah Thompson by Miriam & Jack Boshes 32 THE CHRONICLE ISRAEL YOUTH TRAVEL FUND in memory of Evelyn Fisher Solomonov by Nina Finkel by Claudia Fishman by Stephanie & Nate Lowen by Lori Shapiro by Adeline Tabor by Susie & Mark Tabor by Wendy & Steve Walin MUSIC FUND in memory of David P. Carter by Alison Carter & David Katz Maddy Gordon by Jackie & Louis Robinson MYRA SCHWARTZ ENDOWMENT FUND in memory of Mel Isenstein by Cookie Katz Myra Schwartz by Debbie & Larry Silver PLOUGH FAMILY FUND SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS SCHOOL in memory of Evelyn Fisher Solomonov by Adrienne & Irwin Kotlove Madeline Gordon by Margie & Maurice Plough, Jr. Shirley Guzy by Margie & Maurice Plough, Jr. FULFILLING THE PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GENERAL FUND in memory of Ida Herst by Marty Shapiro PRAYER BOOK FUND in memory of Mace Hirschman by Debbie & Alvin Stein RABBI MERLE E. SINGER SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATIONAL FUND in memory of Benjamin Avidon by Helene Avidon RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND in memory of David P. 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(ret) Henry Crane by Jill & Alan Slootsky TREES TO ISRAEL in memory of Donna Eccles by Gertrude Siegel Martin Granowitz by Cyndy Romero Gerti, mother of Dr. Reuven Porges by Sandra Ungar Howard Ralby by Sandra & Reuben Ungar Richard Sommers by Emily, Meredith & Jonathan Gould Rose Esta Sussman Levine by Doris Devensky Giving Tree Gifts from 09/20/2015 – 11/16/2015 Stan Bass Marjorie & Dennis Berg Ferne & Bill Berger Eileen & Steven Berliner Marsha & Stephen Blank Vicki Bram Lois & Mimi Brodsky Freyda & Ed Burns Linda Cohen & Evelyn Weitzman Carla Cohn Rachel & Fredric Dunne Helene & Jay Eichler Irene & Merrill Epstein Deborah & Gary Finkel Linda & Leon Finver Nancy Furman Donna & Michael Gordon Ethel & Mike Gordon Carolyn & Michael Grimes Karen & Barry Hamerling Sheilah & Bob Harrow Marcia Hoffman Diane & Saul Hoppenstein Grace & Jack Jaiven Carol & Robert Johnson Karen Kalish Suzanne & Jeffrey Katz Alice Kaufman Natalie Klebanoff Lorri & Ken Klein E.J. & Steve Manton Maureen Marino & Timothy Lewis Marcia & Stephen Miner Arlene Oppenheim Natalie Pelavin Pine Crest School Jill & Greg Rispler & Family Judith & Bernard Robinson Lisajane & Kevin Romer Edith & Martin Stein Velia Sweet Kay & Jerry Tamarkin Ann & Sherman Tufel Lenore & Herbert Wachtel Enid & Robert Winikoff Sisterhood Contributions SISTERHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2016 CHRONICLE YES FUND: IN HONOR OF: The birth of Daphne Meital Weisman, daughter of Tami and Rabbi Greg Weisman by: Jan and Allen Lev Irene, Dr. Merril, Jennifer and Melissa Epstein The marriage of Matthew Turetzky, son of Shelly and Ed Turetzky, to Jessica Alsofrom by Shari, Craig , Ryan, Hallie and Carly Schwamm The birth of Charlie John Cohen, grandson of Irwin and Gail Cohen, by Dr. Merrill, Irene, Jennifer and Melissa Epstein The marriage of Jennifer Averbook, daughter of Debbie and Chas Averbook, to Matthew Kaylie by Jan and Allen Lev IN MEMORY OF: Fern Luban, sister of Lisa Seigler, by: Shari, Craig, Ryan, Hallie and Carly Schwamm Sisterhood Board MITZVAH FUND IN MEMORY OF: Fern Luban by Irene and Dr. Merrill Epstein Tribute cards are a great way to honor a loved one. The cost is $18.00, and the money is used to fund various Women of Reform Judaism projects. For further information and to purchase a card, email Glenda Gordon at glendashopper46@gmail.com or phone Glenda at 561-495-2980 Gifts Gifts from 09/20/2015 – 11/16/2015 AMY S. KLEIN SHAPIRO MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL FUND Penny & David Klein GENERAL FUND Marianne Halasz Sharon Longert Robert Ruben ISRAEL YOUTH TRAVEL FUND Linda Sommers PATTY AND LOUIS BECK FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Kathie & Donald Kaplan RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Naomi Berger Pearl & Otto Decker Franklin Drachman Linda Greenberg Sara & Hal Halman TZEDAKAH FUND Abbey Weiss Mother, daughter, wife, sister…friend. As a woman, you play many roles for the people who are most important to you and, by choice or circumstance; wealth manager may be in your repertoire. 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Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters. ©2015 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, member SIPC CRC 1329147 January/February 2016 • THE CHRONICLE 33 TEMPLE OFFICERS Barry Podolsky Neal Slafsky Shari Schwamm Bruce Moldow Mark Sunshine Kenneth Gordon Lisa Zwick Karyn Hoffman Gina Shugar Wendy Walin Allen Lev Jeffrey Katz Ilyne Mendelson Danielle Butler Patty Beck* Charles Abell Marc Applebaum** Richard Asher Donald Berger Mike Blackman Alvin Cohen** Michael Frost Herbert Gimelstob** Stanley Gray Ronni Namerow-Graf Cliff Hark President Executive Vice President Secretary Vice President of Finance Vice President of Leadership Development and Governance Vice President of Religious Activities Vice President of Development Vice President of Education Vice President of Membership & Engagement Vice President of Social Action Vice President of Mausoleum Vice President of Facilities & Technology Vice President of Adult Experiences TRUSTEES Aline Fisher Stephen Manton LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Larry Hotz Marc Jaro Barry Krinsky Jaime Kshonz Richard Levitt Stephanie Lowen Robert Marton Kenneth Mogell Lisa Oken David Pincus Mark Platt* Maurice D. Plough, Jr. Marjorie Minor David Morse Margie Plough Morris Robinson Trish Schaum Dina Schwartz Jennifer Shapiro Elizabeth Shonson Bernard Shulman** Rabbi Merle Singer Michael Singer Dara Unger Alan H. Weiner** TEMPLE LEADERS OF BLESSED MEMORY Live Event Painter James B. Baer Frances Cohen Stanford Hermann Weddings . Mitvahs Special Celebrations Available for Commissions CELEBRATE! Professor in the Fine Arts Department at FAU 34 Let Temple Beth El cater your next event Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Special Birthdays or Corporate Events, Temple Beth El and our preferred caterers can help plan the party of your dreams. Contact Event Coordinator Lauren Alcalay at lalcalay@tbeboca.org or 561 391 8900. THE CHRONICLE Irving Rifkin Stanley Rose Albert Schiff *Immediate Past President ** Past President Nancy Spielman www.eventpaintingbynancy.com nancy@eventpaintingbynancy.com 954 . 309 . 1339 Ida Herst** Joseph Q. Kline LTC Ben Lake Cis Rader PROFESSIONAL STAFF Rabbi Daniel Levin Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman Rabbi Greg Weisman Lori Shapiro, CANTORIAL SOLOIST Michelle Auslander Cohen, CANTORIAL SOLOIST Rabbi Merle Singer, D.P.S., D.H.L., D.D., RABBI EMERITUS Cantor Martin Rosen, CANTOR EMERITUS Steve Kaufman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mark Erickson, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Susan Stallone, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Jason Reasor, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Eliza Prince-Atias, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Elinor Josephson, DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING Rachael Rand, CONGREGATIONAL ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR David Oney, MAUSOLEUM DIRECTOR Shlomit Karasik, LCSW, ED.S, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER MAIMONIDES INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING Robin Eisenberg, RJE, DIRECTOR OF JEWISH LEARNING AND LIVING Marcy Schultz, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF JEWISH LEARNING AND LIVING Cindy Korshin, DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER Ronni Graf, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER Juliane Wolfberg, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Schaefer Family Campus 333 SW 4th Avenue | Boca Raton, FL 33432 |561 391 8900 Beck Family Campus www.tbeboca.org | tbeboca.org 9800 Yamato Road | Boca Raton, FL 33434 |561 391 9091 THE NEW 170 RESIDENCES ADJACENT TO MIZNER PARK FUSE TECHNOLOGY, STYLE, LUXURY AND LOCATION. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICING FROM $500K TO OVER $2 MILLION VISIT OUR ON-SITE SALES CENTER | FURNISHED MODELS 199 EAST BOCA RATON ROAD, BOCA RATON, FL 33432 MON - FRI: 10AM - 5PM | SAT - SUN: 11AM - 5PM 561.600.9195 | TOWER155.COM BROKERS WELCOME This residential development TOWER 155 (“Project”) is being developed 155 Boca Raton Road, LLC ("Developer"), which has a limited right to use the trademarked names and logos of Compson. Any and all statements, disclosures and/or representations shall be deemed made by Developer and not by Compson, and you agree to look solely to Developer (and not to Compson and/or any of its affiliates) with respect to any and all matters relating to the marketing and/or development of the Condominium and with respect to the sales of units in the Condominium. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. 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For correct representations, reference should be made to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. All images and designs depicted herein are artist’s conceptual renderings, which are based upon preliminary development plans and are subject to change without notice in the manner provided in the offering documents. All such materials are not to scale and are shown solely for illustrative purpose. Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Boca Raton, FL Permit No. 37 333 SW 4th Avenue | Boca Raton, FL 33432 CURRENT RESIDENT OR DATED MATERIAL | PLEASE RUSH A Reform congregation affiliated with The Union for Reform Judaism Joshua M. 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