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August 12 • August 19, 2016 • 8 Av • 15 Av 5776
RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG
Marah D’asrah
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RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ
Associate Rabbi
FRIDAY NIGHT
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DAVID KAY, MD
President
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RABBI DAVID SHABTAI, MD
Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan
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RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL
Rabbi, BRS West
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RABBI JOSH BROIDE
Outreach Rabbi
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RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI
Rosh Beis Medrash
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RABBI KENNETH BRANDER, PHD
Rabbi Emeritus
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7:00 pm
7:40 pm
7:45 pm
6:00 pm
7:35 pm
7:58 pm
8:35 pm
9:00 pm
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MATTHEW HOCHERMAN
Executive Director
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RABBI GERSHON EISENBERGER
Youth Director
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RABBI ELI ZIANS
Teen Director
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HAHN JUDAIC CAMPUS • 7900 MONTOYA CIRCLE N. BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33433-4912
(561) 394-0394 • FAX (561)
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• Valuing Diversity • Celebrating
FROM THE RABBI’S DESK
nor·mal
adjective:
conforming
to a standard;
usual, typical, or
expected.
The people in
Camp HASC
are not “normal”
in that they are
anything but
typical or usual.
SPECIAL NEEDS
HASC campers
& SPECIAL
include those in
OPPORTUNITIES: their 50’s and 60’s,
wheelchair-bound,
LESSONS I LEARNED individuals with
feeding tubes,
FROM CAMP HASC and with every
imaginable special
need including
intellectual and physical disabilities. The
needs are so great that it takes over 500 staff
members to care for 350 campers.
In HASC, “normal” is redefined. It is
“normal” during meals for campers to
start screaming spontaneously or pacing
frantically. It is “normal” during davening
for campers to be laying on the floor,
hitting themselves or thinking they are the
Chazzan. It is “normal” in Camp HASC for
adults to require being changed, showered,
and diapered.
My family and I had the great privilege of
spending this past Shabbos at camp and
after seeing firsthand this magical place,
I can report that they are not just special
needs children, they are just truly special
children. They may have disabilities, but in
their purity, innocence, and sweetness they
are more functional than many fully-abled
people. The holy neshamos of the campers
of HASC lack inhibition and hang-ups,
and they don’t sit in judgment of those
around them. Many can’t communicate
traditionally, but with a smile, a nod, a
brush of the cheek or just a meaningful
look, their inner goodness shines through.
HASC officially stands for The Hebrew
Academy for Special Children, but
unofficially, the acronym clearly stands
for something else as well. HASC is The
Hebrew Academy for Special Counselors.
The campers are not the only ones at HASC
that are not “normal” and that are “special.”
One cannot witness the love, attention and
affection of the extraordinary staff and not
be moved to tears by their selflessness.
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In his book, The Road to Character, David
Brooks describes ours as “The Age of the
Selfie.” He writes:
People have become less empathetic – or
at least they display less empathy in how
they describe themselves. A University of
Michigan study found that today’s college
students score 40 percent lower than their
predecessors in the 1970s in their ability to
understand what another person is feeling.
The biggest drop came in the years after
2000.
Public language has also become
demoralized. Google algorithms measure
word usage across media. Google scans
the contents of books and publications
going back decades. You can type in a
word and see, over the years, which words
have been used more frequently and which
less frequently. Over the past few decades
there has been a sharp rise in the usage of
individualist words and phrases like “self ”
and “personalized,” “I come first” and
“I can do it myself,” and a sharp decline
in community words like “community,”
“share,” “united,” and “common good.” The
use of words having to do with economics
and business has increased, while the
language of morality and character building
is in decline. Usage of words like “character,”
“conscience,” and “virtue” all declined over
the course of the twentieth century. Usage
of the word “bravery” has declined by 66
percent over the course of the twentieth
century. “Gratitude” is down 49 percent.
“Humbleness” is down 52 percent and
“kindness” is down 56 percent.
Numerous articles discuss the narcissism
and self-centeredness of the millennial
generation (commonly referring to adults
born between 1980 and 1994). How will
leaders capable of mesirus nefesh, selfsacrifice, emerge from a mostly privileged
generation of individuals consumed with
posting selfies and personal status updates?
Observing what is happening around us and
reading the results of studies and analysis,
it is easy to be judgmental about the next
generation and pessimistic about our
collective future.
But that would be a terrible mistake. Our
future is very bright and if you doubt it,
spend five minutes at Camp HASC or one
of the numerous other programs and camps
that serve our children and adults with
special needs.
The amazing staff who work there are by
all measures “normal.” They also take selfies
and update their statuses. But in between
they are engaged in truly “abnormal” acts
of selflessness and giving. From feeding,
administering medications, and pushing
people in wheelchairs to changing adult
diapers, showering, and shadowing, the staff
shows incredible attention and care for each
and every camper.
One would think this exhausted group of
young people would look tired, depleted,
or even sad and depressed by their work.
Instead, their selflessness yields the greatest
satisfaction, deepest fulfillment, and most
genuine happiness. Not only does the staff
care physically for the campers, but all of
their giving and nurturing results in a true
love for them.
Visit camp HASC and you see young men
and women spontaneously displaying
hugs, kisses and affection to campers they
only met a short time ago but have come
to love as their children. For seven weeks,
because of the generosity and kindness of
these staffers, parents of 350 extremely
challenging children get a reprieve and relief
and can only do so knowing that in their
place are 500 special, not “normal” people
who will love and care for their children as if
they were their own.
As much as the staff gives, they get more
in return. One young man described to me
that he was concerned about his ability to
work with this population and their needs.
In the first few days of camp he hesitated
and was repulsed by some things he needed
to do. But it didn’t take long for him to
develop a love and concern for another
person and the same tasks that once made
him gag are second nature because they are
for someone he cares deeply about.
Another amazing counselor told me that
before working at HASC he was very
impatient. He would always walk briskly
wherever he was going. His camper is
someone who shuffles along incredibly
slowly. It takes him fifteen minutes to
walk to a destination that should take
two. At first, the counselor would get
antsy and anxious each time they had to
go somewhere, but after a few weeks, he
learned to be patient and forbearing. He has
Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity
become a more easygoing person and for
that and so much more, he is so grateful to
his camper.
the standard it sets and the environment it
tolerates when it comes to being sensitive to
those who aren’t typical.
Not everyone is cut out for working in a
place like HASC. Those fortunate enough
to spend a summer there are blessed to
come close with some holy neshamos and
develop relationships with some truly special
people. HASC alumni are among the most
selfless community leaders everywhere and
undoubtedly, the experiences they gain there
contribute to learning the skills necessary to
be a devoted and giving spouse, parent and
friend.
Rav Yaakov Zvi Mecklenburg, author of
the Ksav V’Kabbalah, points out that the
Torah doesn’t limit this mitzvah to the
orphan and/or widow. The almanah and
yasom are simply symbolic of those that are
missing something, those that don’t quite
fit the mold and therefore may feel isolated,
alone or unnoticed. He explains that the
world almanah comes from al manah,
lacking a portion. In every community
there are people that don’t fit the mold;
they are al-mana, missing something. As a
community, we are judged and measured
by our sensitivity, kindness, awareness
and inclusiveness of such people and their
families.
While we can’t all work there, like many
of their staff, we can and should leave our
comfort zones and dig deep. We will find a
capacity for kindness and love beyond what
we ever imagined.
There are families with special needs in all
of our communities who need support,
relief, and love. We can provide it ourselves,
and we should teach our children to do
what they can. In our community, I know
of several teenagers who go each Shabbos
morning to watch children with special
needs so their parents can go to Shul or get
some rest.
In Parshas Mishpatim the Torah says: “Kol
almanah v’yasom lo s’anun, you shall not
cause pain to any widow or orphan.” The
Chizkuni points out that all of the other
mitzvos in that parsha are written in the
singular. The obligation to show kindness
and sensitivity to the widow and orphan
are an exception. Explains the Chizkuni,
this mitzvah is written in the plural, for
the rabim. The community is measured by
Last year, Lincoln Square Synagogue,
led by my friend Rabbi Shaul Robinson,
introduced a fabulous new component to
their Purim Carnival. It featured an early
start time for children with sensory needs
and other disabilities that may prevent full
participation in the stimulating carnival
atmosphere. A quiet sensory room was made
available throughout the carnival for those
children who could be overstimulated and
needed some quiet regrouping time.
accessible and inclusive. For example, this
Simchas Torah we will host a special Kol
HaNe’arim for the children who cannot
participate in the regular one. If you have
other ideas and suggestions, please don’t
hesitate to share them with us.
In HASC normal and not normal are
relative terms. Our communities cannot
provide year-round what HASC does for
seven weeks. But, we can be more special
in the way we relate to and provide for our
special children. Doing so won’t just help
those with special needs, it will help us and
the next generation have a bright future
ahead.
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
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blog via email at
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We all need to look at our programming,
events, and membership services with an eye
on how we can be the most inclusive and
sensitive to the populations that often feel
the most neglected and left out. Inspired
by Lincoln Square, this year we hope to
introduce youth programming especially
designed for those with special needs and
to make our regular programming more
BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE DERECH ERETZ STATEMENT
In the spirit of our mission “Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity,”
we believe that a community is built on the collective engagement of
individuals representing differing perspectives, whether religious,
political, or social. As Boca Raton Synagogue is an environment where
all of its members and visitors need to feel valued and welcomed,
members are required to comport themselves in a manner which
reflects mutual respect and a sense of inclusiveness.
“Derech Eretz,” good and proper conduct, and mutually respectful
dialogue are core values of the Synagogue community. These create a
“safe place” for inspiration and spiritual growth, the central purpose
of the Synagogue. It is a violation of Jewish law and ethics to use harsh
language (vitriol) to demonize or to marginalize people with whom
one may disagree. Uncivil expression reflects negatively on our
Synagogue as well as on the individuals who engage in such behavior.
In our Synagogue, we value debate about pressing issues. This is
consistent with the American democratic tradition. Our sages saw the
value of arguments conducted L”Shem Shamayim,“ for the sake of
heaven, believing that great minds who engage in respectful debate
will arrive at better solutions. They valued and welcomed alternate
views, as do we.
Boca Raton Synagogue expects its members to act and to speak with
kindness and sensitivity to others. It is only in this fashion that a strong,
vibrant, and harmonious community can be created and maintained.
Adherence to this policy is a requirement for membership in good
standing at the Boca Raton Synagogue.
In line with our recently published Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive toward others and
create an even better community.
•
Fellow congregants of deep commitment may have different opinions and conclusions than other members including, but not limited
to, political or religious perspectives. Under no circumstances is it appropriate to personally attack another directly or indirectly just because
they do not agree with you.
•
Please help reshelve Chumashim and Siddurim at the conclusion of all Minyanim.
All of these Mensch Messages have been submitted to the office. If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email
us at office@BRSonline.org”
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Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity
SHABBAT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY NIGHT
Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Early Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) Earliest Candle Lighting
Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) HALACHOT SPECIFIC
TO THIS SHABBAT
6:00 pm
6:10 pm
6:20 pm
6:36 pm
7:00 pm
7:40 pm
7:40 pm
7:45 pm
SHABBAT DAY
Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
5:41 am
Hashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 am
Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 am
Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary)
9:00 am
Lecture after davening: Rabbi Steven Weil
Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash)
9:30 am
Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash)
summer break
Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center)
10:00 am
Sof Zman Kriat Shema 10:08 am
Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
3:00 pm
Daf Yomi
5:00 pm
Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
6:00 pm
Sephardic Mincha (Social Hall)
7:35 pm
Fast Begins (Shabbat) 7:58 pm
Shabbat Ends
8:35 pm
Ma’ariv/Eichah (Rand Sanctuary)
9:00 pm
SHABBAT LEARNING
Tefillah Insights with Rabbi Josh Broide 8:30 am
Advanced Gemara Chabura
15 minutes after Hashkama Minyan
Youth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 am
AUGUST 19 & 20
PARSHAT VA’ETCHANAN
Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Early Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) Earliest Candle Lighting
Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) Ma’ariv/Havdalah Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary)
DAILY
MINYAN TIMES
Sephardic Shacharit
Ashkenazi Shacharit
SUNDAY
TISHA B’AV
Ashkenazi Shacharit
Ashkenazi Shacharit
6:00 pm
6:10 pm
6:15 pm
6:31 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:34 pm
7:35 pm
8:28 pm
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
TU B’AV
6:10 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Rand Sanctuary
7:00 am
Rand Sanctuary
6:10 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
6:10 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:15 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
6:10 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
8:45 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
8:30 am
Rand Sanctuary
8:00 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
8:00 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Rand Sanctuary
8:30 am
Rand Sanctuary
8:00 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
8:00 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
8:00 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
7:35 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:40 pm
Rand Sanctuary
7:35 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:40 pm
Social Hall
Sephardic Beit Midrash
Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:25 pm
Social Hall
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We strongly encourage all those who are able to walk to shul on Saturday
night to do so. The BRS parking lot generally gets very full and might not be
able to accommodate everyone driving to shul for Maariv & Eichah.
6:10 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:15 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
2:00 pm
Early Ashkenazi
Rand Sanctuary
Mincha
Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:20 pm
Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv
BRS PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY NIGHT
6:33 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:30 am
Social Hall
Ashkenazi Shacharit
Sephardic Shacharit
A. For those attending the late Mincha on Shabbat afternoon
(7:35pm), non leather shoes should be brought to Shul before
Shabbat. B. Shabbat is celebrated fully in its normal fashion including
wearing Shabbat clothing, eating meat and drinking wine with
the exception of married couples abstaining from intimacy
(unless is is Leil Tevilah).
C. There is no Seudah Mafseket. Seudah Shlishiet, which can include
meat and wine, must be completed before Shkiah (sundown) at
7:57pm.
D. No preparations for after Shabbat including changing shoes or
bringing Kinnot should take place until after Shabbat. At the
conclusion of Shabbat (8:35 pm), “Baruch hamavdil bein kodesh
l’chol,” should be recited. Non leather shoes should be worn and
it is permissible to drive to Shul for Ma’ariv and Eicha at 9:00 pm.
E. Partaking of meat and wine is prohibited on Sunday night after
the Fast. However, because Tisha B’av actually falls on Shabbat
and its observance is delayed until Sunday, many things are
permitted immediately on Sunday night. These include: listening
to music, doing laundry, getting a haircut, shaving and reciting
shehecheyanu.
Will Resume at the end of August
7:35 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:40 pm
Social Hall
Will Resume at the end of August
Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity
7:35 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:40 pm
Social Hall
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAZAL TOV
Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky on the birth of their granddaughter. Her proud parents are Sarah and Isaac Jonas. AND to her aunts and uncles,
Jordana & Simon and Josh & Alana
Dr. Israel Drazin on the publication of his 31st & 32nd books. “Amos and Jonah” and “Ruth, Esther, and Judith”.
KIDDUSH
Hashkama Minyan Kiddush co-sponsored by The Cooperman family in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Lillian Cooperman and the
forthcoming Yahrzeit of Philip Cooperman and in memory of Gerald Mark Cooperman. AND The Tripp Family on the forthcoming yahrzeit of
Aryeh Leib Tripp. All forever in our hearts, minds and souls.
Sephardic Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Sol & Shirley Cohen in memory of her beloved father, Rubin Feldman z’l and in memory of his
beloved mother, Tamar bat Isha z’l.
RABBI STEVEN WEIL AT BRS
BRS once again has the privilege of hosting Rabbi Steven Weil, Senior
Managing Director of the Orthodox Union
Lecture after davening this Shabbat
“The Crucifix On The Charles Bridge over The Vltava River”
Kinot Sunday Morning
In addition, on Sunday morning, Rabbi Weil will be giving a fascinating and inspirational analysis of the Kinot
which will navigate the watershed events that have irrevocably shaped
Jewish History.
Rabbi Steven Weil is the Senior Managing Director of the OU. In that
capacity, he has the responsibility of engaging Orthodox Jewry as well
as representing Orthodox Jewry to the greater society. He has created a
network of lay and professional leaders who have transformed the Jewish
world and greater society. Previously, Rabbi Weil served as the Rabbi of
Young Israel of Oak Park, Michigan for six years and for ten years as the
senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills, California. He has an MBA
from New York University in Finance and Rabbinical Semicha from
Yeshiva University. He and his wife, Yael, and their seven children, reside
in Teaneck, NJ
ALL ARTISTS AGES 5-15 YEARS OLD
The BRS Sisterhood is asking all children ages 5-15 to design a unique,
special cover for our Rosh Hashanah card. If your picture is chosen, it will
be printed as this year’s BRS Rosh Hashanah card and will be mailed to
approximately 800 homes in the Boca Raton area. Your name will appear
on the back of each card. A prize will be awarded to the winner. Please
submit your artwork to the synagogue office, no later than August 25.
TOMCHEI SHABBAT
SUMMER FUNDS UPDATE
We are so grateful to all of you who have responded to our request for
Tomchei Shabbat. Thus far, we have collected enough to cover almost
two months, but we still need your help! Please know that donations of
any size are greatly appreciated. The community working together will
enable us to continue to provide food for our families that are struggling
financially at this time with dignity.
MAIMONIDES SOCIETY ALERT
Endemic Zika virus has been identified in South Florida. Public health
authorities have recommended the following measures to reduce the
chance of transmission: avoid all standing water collections on your
property. Use mosquito repellent (Deet-containing) and long sleeves.
While the infection is usually associated with mild symptoms, pregnant
women are at high risk for Zika-associated fetal malformations and
should be particularly scrupulous to avoid mosquito bites.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the Palm Beach
County Health Department Epidemiology Division at (561) 671-4184.
DUES ADJUSTMENT
Please remember that, every Summer, invoices for the full membership
amount get mailed to all members, regardless of whether you were on
dues adjustment the previous year.
Those seeking dues adjustment must resubmit their dues adjustment
application each year. If you need a dues adjustment, please email Amy
in the Shul office at amy@brsonline.org and submit the completed form to
Amy in the BRS office to reset your account to reflect the dues adjustment.
WE ALL BENEFIT FROM THE ERUV
LET’S MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT IT
The Boca Raton Community Eruv is in desperate need of funds. Yearly
membership remains at $100 per family. It is now possible to sponsor
the Eruv for a particular Shabbat for $360. Donations can now also be
made through our website www.bocaeruv.org or by contacting Chani
Salamon at (561) 392-1026 for more information. Please help, as we ALL
benefit from the Eruv. The Eruv is something we all rely on and often take
for granted. If you have not yet contributed, please consider doing so in
order to ensure that the Eruv can be checked and maintained.
SISTERHOOD NEWS
We are gearing up for a new 2016-17 season. We have many dates on
the calendar and many jobs to fill. If you are interested in helping with
the Rosh Hashanh card, Simchat Torah Candy bags, Baby and Bar/Bat
Mitzvah gifts, or being on the committee for Health and Halacha Day, to
name just a few, please contact one of the Sisterhood presidents.
Hindabramnick@gmail.com (561) 756-3704
Arielle@akstylehouse.com (561) 289-1119
BRS WANTS TO WELCOME YOU!
Have you recently moved into our community?
Do you know someone moving into our
community?
Our Welcome Committee wants to welcome you!
Please contact Orlie Cohen at orlielevy@hotmail.
com or Elana Belizon at elana.belizon@gmail.com
to find out more about our community and to be set
up with a buddy family.
BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES LISTED ON
THE BRS CALENDAR
In order for your birthday and anniversary to appear on the BRS Calendar,
and the BRS Weekly, please check off the Calendar Box on the Payment
Form in your High Holiday Packet. There is a $25 fee which includes your
entire family. If you would like to be included, but did not check off the
Calendar Box, please call the office.
DO YOU HAVE A NEW ADDRESS?
Have you moved recently? Have you not yet received your High Holiday
Packet? It is possible that this mailing went to your old address. If you
have not yet received your High Holiday Packet, please contact Cherelle
in the Shul office at office@brsonline.org to update your address and
receive your packet.
TALLIS
BRS members are requested to bring their personal tallis on Shabbat
and holidays. The Shul's Talleisim on the rack in the lobby are primarily
meant for our guests and visitors. We often do not have enough for
everyone who needs as each logo embroidered Tallis costs about $100.
If you have a BRS Tallis at home kindly return it to the Shul or if you
would like to donate a new Tallis, please contact Matthew at mjh@
brsonline.org. Thank you
For those completing your adjustment forms, we make the following
EMUNAH WHAT’S APP
request: please reconsider how much assistance you need, whether you
Rabbi Goldberg continues to post to his Emunah What’s APP group and
can become a full-paying member, or if not, whether you can increase the
his Facebook page while he is away. To receive the inspiring Emunah
amount of dues you are paying by 25% over last year. As an example,
message, please email Linda@brsonline.org with your What’s APP phone
if last year, you paid $800, please consider increasing the amount of
number. To see his Facebook posts, request his friendship on Facebook.
membership dues to $1,000. For those who cannot make the increase, the
Shul will make whatever accommodation is needed.
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WEEK AT A GLANCE
DAILY
•
DAF YOMI (Monday - Thursday)
with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212
Sponsored by the Albert & Yetta Lupin Memorial Foundation
in loving memory of Lois Lupin Salzman
• MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Monday – Thursday)
15 minutes before Mincha
• NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Monday – Thursday)
community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm
• NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Monday – Thursday)
with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105
TUESDAY
•
PARSHA CLASS
with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at 9:30 am in the Social Hall
WEDNESDAY
•
•
•
CUP OF JOE & KNOW
with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will not take place this week.
IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL I with Malka Morris at 9:30 am in the Board Room
MUSSAR/JEWISH SPIRITUALITY CLASS
with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm at her home, 7666
Cypress Crescent in Montoya Estates.
BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.
BRS VOLUNTEER SECURITY TEAM
Last week eighteen of your neighbors gave up their Sunday to learn how
to defend you in a worst case scenario. Three weeks before that, another
twenty of your neighbors – ranging in ages from 18 to 68, spent 6 hours
learning fundamental security and self-defense techniques. Why are
these women and men giving of themselves? Out of concern for you and
your family.
Over the last few weeks, the security team has fortunately gained another
ten members. Mothers and fathers, grandparents and teenagers have
sacrificed their time to stand outside in the sweltering Florida summer
to be the eyes of our community. Your neighbors continue to train in
security techniques, self-defense, situational awareness and first aid in
case you may need it. While we have made amazing progress, we are still
far short of providing the necessary security that our community needs.
This will only come with additional members who want the training to
protect themselves, their families and their community. Please join us in
protecting what is most precious to you.
WEEKLY SECURITY TIPS
• Please do not leave highly flammable articles inside of your
vehicles over the course of Shabbat/Chaggim. Butane tanks when hot
can explode when exposed to extreme summer heat.
• Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the fire exit plans and
diagrams posted around the Shul.
BIKUR CHOLIM
Visiting a Choleh for whom one feels hatred: If the Choleh permits the
one who hates him to visit, it is permissible--indeed, highly desirous-because, hopefully, this will lead to peace between them.
Source: Chelek 5, Ramat Rachel, Perek 9.
For more information, please contact Stanley Smith at (561) 362-7345.
BEIT OLAM - CEMETERY PLOTS
The prices of the Boca Raton Synagogue section of the cemetery at Beth
David Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, Florida have increased. If you
are interested in purchasing plots, the price is now $8,500 per plot for
members and $12,000 for non-members. Additionally, the cost per plot
for a relative of a member is $10,000. For more information or to purchase
cemetery plots, please contact Matthew Hocherman at (561) 394-0394.
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BIRTHDAYS
LIFE CYCLE
Anna Freedman
Gershon Schwadron
Eytan Frist Joan Noven Dr. Issy Bruk
Talia Shapiro
Avigayil Applebaum
Eliyah Ehrlich
ANNIVERSARY
Phil & Jennifer Landau Rick & Dr. Penina Dorfman
Dr. Chanoch & Rachel Harow
APPRECIATION
Mrs. Hassia Yehuda would like to express her appreciation to
BRS community for the many kindnesses to her during her recent
hospitalization and recovery.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Dr. Dean Brenner
Howard & Beverly Niad
REFUAH SHLAYMAH
For members of BRS Community.
For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) 394-0394
Moshe Applebaum
Moshe Zvi ben Rochel Leah
Yosef Chaim ben Faiga
Merv Jacobs
Meir ben Sarah
Stuart Silverman
Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah
Marcus Witztum
Mordechai ben Malka
Chayim ben Rashi
Chaim ben Rachel
Rabbi Barak Bar-Chaim
Nachman ben Esther Zelda
Josef Yitzchak ben Baila Rochel
Bob Strauss
Chaim HaLevi ben Ziporah
___________________________
Helen Ijac
Alta Haita bat Devorah
Joan Noven
Rochel Tova bat Malka
Ariella Berman
Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka
Chana Guta bat Rochel
Noa Maya Carmel
Noa Maya bat Devora Rachel
Jacquie Padow
Ya’akova Chava Rus bat Beyla
Or Ester bat Dina Rivka
Wendy Wasserstrom
Zehava bat Chaya
Lily Lerman
Libi Chana bat Golda Chava
Hensha Hadassah bat Sarah Rochel
Eden Malka bat Ravit
Sara Leah bat Maya Elanit
Jean Cohen
Eta Chaya bat Rachel
YAHRZEITS
Susan Siedler in memory of her father Joseph Black, 8 Av
Jeffrey Silkin in memory of his mother Jean Silkin, 8 Av
Gary Krasna in memory of his grandmother
Esther Krasna, 9 Av
Dorothy Perkins in memory of her mother
Rose Schneider, 9 Av
Avis Stein in memory of her father
Heinie Goldbaum, 9 Av
Enid Gil in memory of her father-in-law
Shimon Gugel Reicher, 9 Av
Dr. Avram Cooperman in memory of his mother Lillian Cooperman, 9 Av
Warren Shimoff in memory of his mother
Lynn Shimoff, 9 Av
Dr. Jeffrey Siegel in memory of his father
Sidney Siegel, 10 Av
Floyd Bernstein in memory of his father
Abraham Bernstein, 10 Av
Marvin Hirschhorn in memory of his father
Max Hirschhorn, 11 Av
Colin Stein in memory of his mother Anne Stein, 11 Av
Dorothy Perkins in memory of her aunt Syd Paris Edelman, 11 Av
Toby Albert in memory of her father Eugene Rutman, 11 Av
Stanley Smith in memory of his son
Brian David Smith, 11 Av
Joy Smith in memory of her son
Brian David Smith, 11 Av
Hayley Ostrofsky in memory of her grandmother Ann Stein, 11 Av
Gary Krasna in memory of his mother Elaine Krasna, 11 Av
Diane Aiken in memory of her mother Ida Hutmacher, 12 Av
Dr. Tzvi Doron in memory of his mother
Noami Doron, 12 Av
Lois Schwartz in memory of her mother
Evelyn Domroe, 12 Av
Rabbi Jerome Epstein in memory of his mother Ann Epstein Broudy, 12 Av
Kenneth Zimmerman in memory of his mother Myrle Zimmerman, 13 Av
Kenneth Bender in memory of his mother
Florence Bender, 13 Av
Chava Weisstuch in memory of her father
Henry Kamioner, 13 Av
Patti Lieber in memory of her father
Harry Shein, 13 Av
Melissa Keehn in memory of her father
Eli Gabel, 13 Av
Marcus Witztum in memory of his father
Nathan Witztum, 13 Av
Josh Herschberg in memory of his mother
Judith Herschberg, 13 Av
Hyla Levine in memory of her father
Arthur Miller, 14 Av
Beverly Kellman in memory of her sister
Evelyn Goldstein, 14 Av
Sal Abady in memory of his uncle
Abraham Abady, 14 Av
Dorinne Gerstin in memory of her grandmother Dora Levin, 14 Av
Ann Arbeitman in memory of her father
Menachem Lipshitz,14 Av
Ron Berman in memory of his grandmother
Sylvia Wallberg, 14 Av
Andrea Tait in memory of her father
Charles Tait, 15 Av
Janet Berg in memory of her father
Michael Marks, 15 Av
Evelyn Sauer in memory of her father
Morris Horn, 15 Av
Samuel Rubin in memory of his mother
Fanny Rubin, 15 Av
Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity
ISRAEL UPDATE
SOCIAL ACTION
On the heels of last week’s arrest of Mohammed Halabi, the Gaza director of World Vision, who is accused of funneling millions
in aid money to Hamas, news broke this week that individuals in two other charitable organizations have also been accused of
diverting money to the terrorist group. The internationally-backed United Nations Development Program and global nonprofit Save
the Children are the latest organizations to have staffers implicated in ties to Hamas. Wahid Abdullah Burash, an employee of the
United Nations Development Program, allegedly helped build a naval marina for use by Hamas’s military in northern Gaza and
according to Shin Bet, the interrogation of Burash uncovered additional Hamas operatives embedded in other aid organizations. “The
fact that the donating world, which is recruited to help refugees and the needy, doesn’t understand that its cash is being pumped for
terror uses… it is a naive world to the point of being hideous,” said Avi Dichter, chairman of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense
Committee and former chief of Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence agency. In a radio interview, Dichter estimated that nearly all United Nations workers
in Gaza are members of Hamas.
The next meeting of the Social Action Committee will be 7:30 pm, Wednesday, August 17 in the Board Room.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
ROBERT ALAN “BOB” LEVINSON
Is an American private investigator and retired DEA
and CIA agent. He was taken hostage on March 9, 2007
when visiting Iran’s Kish Island and is currently the
longest held hostage in American history.
AVRAHAM BEN AGERNISH
Avera (Avraham) Mengitsu is an Israeli civilian with a
history of severe depression and mental illness. He crossed
into Gaza in September 2014. Hamas has recently admitted
that they are holding him captive but there is no additional
information on his condition.
ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF)
PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS
Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our
community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Asher Kaplan,
Adam Barel, Shayna Bender, Raz Ben-Zikry, Rotem Bronfman, Stav
Gare, Gavriella Wolff, Aviad Halfon, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai
Kaplan, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Daniel Louis, Albert Lupin,
Charlie Pollack, Rafael Nissim ben Moshe Israel, Akiva Strauss,
Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Ron Hirschhorn, Yehoshua Strauss,
Leo Loeffler, Kevin Schechter, Chanan Wolfson,
Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Noam Bar Yakov,
Judah Makover, Amir Tsarfati, Reuben Gladstone,
Zoe Gladstone, Dean Tansman, Joshua Weiss, Dani
Matilsky, Seth Weiss and Hannah Katz. If you have
children or grandchildren currently serving in the IDF, please let us
know their names so we can include them. Please have in mind our
missing-in-action Israeli Soldiers.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
LEARN TO BE A MASHGIACH!
Mashgiach Training Course on August 24 – September 7. Jointly sponsored and taught by ORB and Kosher Miami. For additional info, contact Rabbi
Moshe Berger orbkosherberger@gmail.com or text (518) 339-4626. Certain age and other restrictions apply. Application deadline is Monday, August
15, 2016.
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The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue
‫המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון‬
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
‫פרשת דברים \ שבת חזון‬
Parshat Devarim / Hazon
AUGUST 14
‫תשעה באב‬
6:33AM S HAHARIT
9:00AM S HAHARIT
1:26PM H ATZOT
7:15PM H ANAHAT T EFILLIN
7:20PM M INHAH
8:05PM A RVIT
8:17PM E ND OF F AST
AUGUST 15
6:34AM S HAHARIT
8:00AM S HAHARIT
7:40PM M INHAH
AUGUST 16
6:34AM S HAHARIT
8:00AM S HAHARIT
7:40PM M INHAH
AUGUST 17
6:35AM S HAHARIT
8:00AM S HAHARIT
7:40PM M INHAH
AUGUST 18
6:35AM S HAHARIT
8:00AM S HAHARIT
7:40PM M INHAH
Rabbi David Shabtai, MD
is on vacation from
August 4—August 19
FRIDAY
‫שבת‬
AUGUST 12
AUGUST 13
DEVARIM / HAZON
6:32AM S HAHARIT
8:00AM S HAHARIT
6:10PM M INHAH ( FIRST )
6:38PM EARLIEST CANDLES
7:40PM MINHAH (SECOND)
7:41PM LATEST C ANDLES
8:13PM EARLIEST SHEMA
AUGUST 19
6:36AM S HAHARIT
8:00AM S HAHARIT
6:10PM M INHAH ( FIRST )
6:32PM EARLIEST CANDLES
7:35PM MINHAH (SECOND)
7:34PM LATEST C ANDLES
8:06PM EARLIEST SHEMA
6:08AM S HAHARIT
9:00AM S HAHARIT
4:30PM R ABBI’ S C LASS
5:30PM M INHAH
7:58PM F AST B EGINS
8:35PM HAVDALAH
8:55PM A RVIT
9:12PM R ABBENU T AM
AUGUST 20
VA-ETHANAN
6:12AM S HAHARIT
8:40AM S HIUR
9:00AM S HAHARIT
5:20PM R ABBI’ S C LASS
6:20PM R ABBI’ S C LASS
7:15PM M INHAH
8:28PM HAVDALAH
9:04PM R ABBENU T AM
BRS YOUTH PROGRAMS
RABBI EISENBERGER’S MISHNA CLASS - Masechet Kilayim
Join us Shabbat morning as we continue our journey through Mishna.
This week we will continue Masechet Kilayim. This is a perfect time to join us! 9:30-10:00 am
in room 102 every Shabbat morning. Kids snack following class.Hope to see you there!
SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS
Join us every Shabbat for youth groups. Tefillah, Parsha, and lots of fun. Groups start at 10:00 am
in the high school and conclude at the end of the main Minyan. We hope to see you there!
Annual Labor Day Fun Day
Join the BRS youth department Monday, September 5 at Glacier Ice and Snow Arena
for our annual Labor Day outing. Pizza lunch available for purchase beginning at 1:00 pm.
Ice Skating session from 1:40-3:50pm. Prices: $7.50 Special group rate for skating and rental.
$5.00 for lunch (2 slices) with drink.
Please R.S.V.P.. by Thursday, September 1.
The BRS Youth Department would like to welcome all new families to the community.
Please stop by and check out our incredible youth program and meet our youth director, Rabbi Gershon Eisenberger. Our
programs run throughout the year, from early childhood into middle school. For details and upcoming events, check the
youth page in the BRS Weekly.
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‫במערבא‬
NEWS FROM THE WEST
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BRS WEST
Pre Shabbos
Chassidus
Ascending Chabura
Temple
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Introducing
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PARSHA
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Midrashim… But I have
only come to explain the
simple meaning of the
text.
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DEPARTME
SHABBAT NOTES
• Please ensure that you lock the gates behind you on the way in
and out of the campus.
• High Holiday Seating is available for reservation at brswest.net
• Our new kiddush sponsorship offerings are live at brswest.net.
Rabbi Rael Blumenthal
Thank you to the kiddush committee for their tireless effort to
ensure that kiddush runs so smoothly!
• Rabbi and Rebbetzin Blumenthal will be away for the next two
shabbatot.
PARSHAT D’VARIM
‫ שבת חזון‬- ‫פרשת דברים‬
@KATZ HILLEL DAY SCHOOL | 21001 95TH AVE | BRSWEST.NET | (561) 909-0234
FRIDAY
SHABBAT
12 AUGUST
13 AUGUST - EREV TISHA B’AV
7:00PM CHASSIDUS CHABURA
7:30PM MINCHA / KABBALAT
SHABBAT
6:36PM EARLIEST CANDLE LIGHTING
7:40PM CANDLE LIGHTING
8:30AM RASHI SHIUR
9:00AM SHACHARIT / KIDDUSH
5:30PM HALACHA SHIUR
6:30PM MINCHA
SEUDA SH”LISHIT AT HOME
7:57PM SH’KIA - FAST BEGINS
8:34PM BARUCH HAMAVDIL
9:00PM MA’ARIV / EICHA
KIDDUSH IS SPONSORED ANONYMOUSLY IN HONOR OF THE BRS WEST COMMUNITY
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Explanatory Service at BRS West at the
Katz Hillel Day School with Rabbi Josh Broide
To register or for more information, please visit
www.BRSonline.org & click on Engagement Tab
SAVE THE DATE: COMMUNITY TRIPS TO ISRAEL
JWRP - JeWish Women’s Renaissance PRoJect
CommuniTy mission To israel
FRee trip to israel for moms with children under 18 who are not connected
Join the Jewish Federation of south Palm Beach county
along with Rabbi efrem Goldberg & Rabbi Josh Broide &
amazing people from all over our community - noV 2017
with the Jewihish community. Trip
#1: December 2016 - soLD oUt
Trip #2: may 2017 ~ Trip #3: nov/Dec 2017
March of the Living
April 19 – May 3, 2017 for Rising HS Juniors & Seniors and Adults
This spring, thousands of Jewish teens from all corners of the earth will gather
together in Poland and Israel for an educational experience that will change their lives.
 Week One – Poland: “The March of the Living” on Yom Hashoah, tour sites of pre & post-WWII Polish Jewry,
synagogues, ghettos and concentration camps.
 Week Two – Israel: Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut in Israel, tour historical and religious sites around Israel, visit
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and connect with the incredible history of the birth of the Jewish state.
 Cost for Students - $5,995. Not including RT airfare to JFK airport in NYC.
 Generous Financial Aid available for students who require.
 ADULT 5-Star-Bus EARLY-BIRD PRICES (before 09/01/16): Call this number for more details: 561-852-3318.
For applications go www.molsouth.org
Join us for Information Meetings
RSVP is a must! … mol@bocafed.org or call 561-852-6035 to reserve your spot.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 at 7:00pm in the Donna Klein HS Building; Room 130
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 at 7:00 pm in the Donna Klein HS Building; Room 130
For applications go www.molsouth.org
Rabbi Josh Broide
Outreach Rabbi
rjb@brsonline.org.
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PAID ADVERTISEMENTS • IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD, PLEASE GO TO WWW.BRSONLINE.ORG/ADS
AVIVA REICH, 561-702-1018
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REALTOR: PRESENTS:
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for expansion are endless but you may just want to bring your toothbrush,
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FOR RENT: SIERRA DEL MAR :
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Boca Raton,....must see and fall in
love. Close to all Shuls and Shoppes. $2,600.00 a month offered annually.
Aviva Reich, Realty Associates 561-702-1018
Aviva Does Her “HOME” work
DONATE A CAR
TO BRS
For more information contact
Matthew Hocherman at mjh@BRSonline.org
PRISTINE POOL SERVICE
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•
•
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Residential service
•
Repairs
SPECIAL OFFER
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APARTMENT FOR RENT
AT LAGO DEL MAR FROM
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THANK YOU TO
Daniel & Ellen Averbook, Joseph & Sarah Blumenthal,
Dr. Tomer & Shari Haik, Michael & Sharona Loeffer,
Yechiel & Margo Rosman, Joe & Shira Sharp and Stuart
& Enny Wax for donating their cars to BRS!
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CONTACT
561-542-4451
PAID ADVERTISEMENTS • IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD, PLEASE GO TO WWW.BRSONLINE.ORG/ADS
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TISHA B’AV SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Sephardic Minhah (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:30 pm
Early Ashkenzai Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
6:00 pm
Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)7:35 pm
Regular Seudah Shlisheit (at home)to be completed by
7:57 pm
Fast Begins7:58 pm
Shabbat Ends8:35 pm
Sephardic Maariv & Eichah(Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:55 pm
Ashkenzai Maariv & Eichah (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 pm
Please remember to wear non leather shoes
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Ashkenzai Shacharit and Kinot (Social Hall)
6:30 am
Sephardic Shacharit and Kinot (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:33 am
Ashkenzai Shacharit and Kinot (Rand Sanctuary)
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
This Minyan will be accompanied with commentary on Kinot
by Rabbi Steve Weil, Senior Managing Director of the OU.
His comments will be broadcast on the OU website
Sephardic Shacharit and Kinot (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:45 am
Chatzot (Midday)1:25 pm
Early Ashkenzai Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
2:00 pm
AFTERNOON FILMS
(Social Hall)
PROJECT INSPIRE’S FILM FOR TISHA B’AV AT 2:45 PM
“INTO THE ARMS OF STRANGERS: STORIES OF THE KINDERTRANSPORT”
AT 4:00 PM
“OPENING THE DOOR THE POWER OF AHAVAS YISRAEL
TO UNLOCK THE GEULA” THE CHOFETZ
CHAIM HERITAGE FOUNDATION VIDEO AT 6:15 PM
Sephardic Minhah (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:20 pm
Ashkenzai Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
7:25 pm
Ashkenzai Maariv (Rand Sanctuary)
8:00 pm
Sephardic Arvit (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
8:05 pm
Ashkenzai Fast Ends 8:34 pm
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