WELCOME ka ,a SHABBAT SHALOM Mazal Tov to our Bar Mitzvah, Gabriel Bernick and to his parents, Beth and Brian Bernick HAVDALAH This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levine z”l B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION SHABBAT SERVICES PARASHAT KI TISSA MARCH 3, 2018 16 ADAR 5778
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Welcomeka ,a
Shabbat Shalom
Mazal Tov to our Bar Mitzvah, Gabriel Bernickand to his parents, Beth and Brian Bernick
HAVDALAH
This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levinez”l
b NaI toRah CONGREGATION
b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoNShabbat SeRvIceSpArAsHAT ki TissAMArcH 3, 201816 ADAr 5778
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Parashat ki tissaTorah: Exodus 31:18 - 33:11, p. 529Haftarah: 1 kings 18:1 - 39, p. 548reader: Noah Leizerman
havurat shabbat Services will resume March 10th
Jewish renewal service March 3, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Glassman chapel. Facilitated by Amy Grossblatt Pessah
Mincha/Ma’ariv March 3, 6:15 p.m.
candle lighting March 9, 6:08 p.m.
kiddush The congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational social center (Esc). Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.
kiddush is sponsored by the canadians in honor of the clergy, choir, staff and members of b’nai torah. sponsors: Nicole Alio, ronee Alter, Mary Boeko, Felice caron, Lorna & stan clamen, Gittie & ruby cobrin, Beatrice & Abe cohen, Bobbie cohen, regina & Terry Delovitch, sheila Esar & Bernie pollack, Jeffrey Fellen, Dena Fellen & Joe segal, rosa Finestone, Bryna Frankel, Beatrice Freder, shirley Fox, Bunny Gaon, Ala & Larry Gamulka, Doris & David Gandell, sandra Gold & richard Milstein, Bluma & Jack Goldberg, phyllis Goldberg, Morley Goldberg & Marcia schnoor, Myrna Golden, celia Gordon, Anita Gurman, Myrna Housefather, Gloria & steve kadonoff, Estelle kahan, sarah kaufman, Mignon & Hershy klein, Esther & irving kulik, cookie Lang, Marlene Levine, Halina Levitt, Lois Lieff, Naira Lissak, sidney Margles, Linda & Daniel Moss, Harriet & Arnold Nussbaum, reva Obront, Marlene rabinovitch, Aviva ravel & Al Fleitman, isaac robin, Joyce ross, shirley schnurbach, sandy & Larry shadowitz, raisa sheftel, roslyn shrier, Toby shulman, Fraidel & Louis small, Golda & Louis steinberg, rita Tenenbaum & ron Notkin, Naomi & richard Tozman, reva & Mark Waldman, Marilyn Waxman and sheila Witt.
kiddush is generously co-sponsored by Jay shapiro and sam berman in honor of their birthdays.
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sunday, March 4 - b’nai torah university celebrate Jewish holidays and life cycle events - sEpHArDic sTyLE! Experience sephardic Jewish traditions and learn about the cultures, rituals, recipes and more. Workshops, food tasting stations and activities for the whole family, plus a TLc project (preparing a sephardic meal to feed the hungry in our community). For more information, visit btcboca.org/sephardic-festival. BTU is generously sponsored by Joy Binkovitz.
the Patriot Movie screening & discussion - wednesday, March 7, 12:45 P.M.presented by The Boca raton Jewish Film Festival and Melton of B’nai Torah congregation at regal shadowood 16 (9889 Glades rd, Boca raton). THE pATriOT; Directed by Daniel Sivan. Against the rising Anti-Semitism in France, a militant Zionist hacker declares a one man online war against the leaders of the Anti-Semitic movement. rabbi david steinhardt
will lead a discussion immediately following the movie. Tickets available online at www.bocajff.org or at the Levis Jcc sandler center Box Office (561) 558-2520.
concert series: yeMen blues - wed., March 7, 7:30 P.M. Don’t miss the last concert of the season! Founded by singer ravid kahalani, yemen Blues is an astonishing musical concept that resides at the crossroads of traditional yemenite melodies and the world of funk, blues, and jazz. Joined by an exciting
combination of musicians and singers, ravid will delight you with his uplifting and contemporary groove. To purchase tickets, contact Elysa stark at (561) 392-8566 ext. 349, or visit www.btcboca.org/concerts2018. See pg. 6.
scholar-in-residence: donniel hartMan - sat., March 10President of the shalom hartman institute and director of the iengage Project. presentations during shabbat morning services, and during a congregational shabbat luncheon. Luncheon price - Members: $28; Non-members: $35. To rsVp, please visit www.btcboca.org/scholars or contact Lauren Berger at
bassEthan cohen David DweckJason GoldsteinLen LefkowitzJoe Levitan Darren LittmanMack rosenbaumMark samarel
b’nai torah choir Musical Director/conductor: cantor Mitchell J. Martin
b’NaI toRah happeNINgS (cont.)scholar-in-residence: benJaMin gaMPel - March 16-17dina and eli Field Family chair in Jewish history at the Jewish theological seminary. Dr. Gampel is an energetic scholar, author and teacher. presentations during shabbat dinner, shabbat morning services, and congregational shabbat luncheon. shabbat dinner price - Members: $28; Non-members: $35. Luncheon price
- Members: $25; Non-members: $30. rsVp at www.btcboca.org/scholars or contact Lauren Berger at (561) 392-8566 no later than Monday, March 12th.
2018 sheMin trialogue - sunday, March 18, 4:00 P.M. presented by FAU raddock Family Eminent scholar in Holocaust studies, FAU’s center for the study of Values and Violence after Auschwitz, B’nai Torah congregation and st. Greregory’s Episcopal church. location: performing Arts Building (pA 101), FAU Boca raton. Moderator: dr. alan berger; panelists: rabbi Noam Marans, chaplain Tahera Ahmad, John k. roth; clergy panel: rabbi david steinhardt, rev. andrew sherman. Free and open to the public.
Passover seder at b’nai torah - saturday, March 31, 7:00 P.M. This night will be different... A warm, musical and joyful second seder (catered full-service) led by rabbi david steinhardt, cantor udi spielman and the BTc choir. cost for Members: Adults - $100 per person; children (12 & under) - $50; Non-Members: Adults - $120 per person; children (12 & under) - $60. To
rsVp, please contact Lauren Berger at (561) 392-8566 ext. 334. Make your reservations early as seating is limited, deadline to RSVP is March 22nd.
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iengage lecture series from the shaloM hartMan institute - tuesday, March 6 at 12:15 p.m. - “israel’s Milestones and Their Meanings: The Legacy of the past and the challenges of the Future.”
torah study with rabbi david steinhardt - ongoing:. wednesdays, 4:00 P.M. - parashat Hashavua; . Fridays, 8:15 a.M. - A close reading of Torah narratives and conversation.
talMud class with rabbi david englander - thursdays, 9:15 a.M. Exploring and delving into Tractate sanhedrin. Ongoing. torah study with Morley goldberg Every shabbat 9:45 a.m., Nathan Library. riPPed FroM the headlines with william gralnickMondays, March 5 & 12 at 11:00 a.m.
new! beginning hebrew reading - tuesdays, 6:45 P.M. class starting soon. contact Zena Gruda at (561) 392-8566 or [email protected] for more info. yiddish language & culture with riva ginsburg - thurs., March 8, 10:30 a.M.
Jts lunchtiMe learning Monday, March 12, 12:15 P.M. rabbi Matthew berkowitz JTS Director of Israel Programstopic: identity and revolution: seventy years of israel Through contemporary israeli Art
gandhi’s Jewish connections with Professor douglas Mcgetchin - wednesday, March 14, 12:15 P.M. This lecture examines Gandhi, his techniques of non-violence, and his interactions with Jews over the course of his life, including his speaking out against international aggression and the threat of the Holocaust.
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Lunch & Learn at
service notes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during shabbat. please do not save seats. refrain from chewing gum while in services. Automated External Defibrillator located in lobby by the Glassman chapel.
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An evening of tales , tunes and tastes
B ’ n a i T o r a h C o n g r e g a T i o n p r e s e n T s : 20182018Cultural
Arts Series
Concert&&
The Eleanor & Paul Weiner z’l
To purchase tickets, contact Elysa stark at (561) 392-8566 ext. 349, or visit www.btcboca.org/Concerts2018
C e l e B r a T i n g i s r a e l ’ s 7 0 T h a n n i v e r s a r y & o u r 2 5 T h C o n C e r T s e a s o n
March 7thA New Language
in Contemporary Music
Yemen Blues
Presented by the Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association
Celebrating our community’s diversity
The evenIng wIll feATuRe:
Liliana Abramson, Bassem Alhalabi, Norman Frajman,Aram Marashlian, Karin Nordlander, Roldane Plaisir, and Anita Sherman
Celebrate as they share their stories of immigration and the meaning of coming to America, and enjoy an array of ethnic foods and live music.
event is Free and open to the public. Please contact Michele Scher at [email protected] for more information.
our stories of immigration An evening of tales , tunes and tastes
get to kNoW btc! Each week, we will introduce you to a member of B’nai Torah’s wonderful staff, choir or volunteer.
elysa Stark Membership and Cultural Arts CoordinatorElysa grew up in Akron, Ohio. After graduating Ohio University, she moved to New York City where she lived for 12 years before moving to Boca Raton.
Elysa has worked at B’nai Torah for the past 17 years. She began as Calendar Coordinator and has enjoyed her varying roles and
responsibilities at the synagogue. Membership and Concerts provide her an opportunity to interact with so many of you which she finds very rewarding!
Elysa has a son, Julian, a dog and two cats. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, watching the sunrise/sunset, eating good food, and spending time with family and friends.
tai chi with suarez Martial arts - Monday, March 5, 12:00 P.M. improve your balance and lower stress levels by engaging in slow moving exercises.
souP For little souls - Monday, March 12, 10:00 a.M.package soup for children of the Milagro center.
three Methods to boost the brain - Monday, March 19, 10:00 a.M.Presented by Mind & Mobility Center. Learn all about nutrition, exercise, and brain games that stimulate best memory patterns.
hazak programs are Free for btc Members; non-members: $5 per person, payable at the door. For more information, please contact Michele scher at [email protected] or (561) 392-8566.
Generously underwritten by Dr. Jack & Mrs. Tammy Faintuch
hazak SeNIoR pRogRammINg
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btc 2018 ad Journal & MeMbershiP directory
ATTENTiON BTc MEMBErs: if would like your copy of the 2018 Membership directory, please stop by
the front office during regular business hours.
please check your listing and report any corrections by calling the front office.*One directory per family.
hearts & hats brunch and Fashion show - save the date! sunday, aPril 22, 10:00 a.M. An intergenerational celebration of the women in our lives. Honoring cATHy BErkOWiTZ, Mirochnick religious school Director (who has a great big HEArT and wears many HATs!) presented by Women’s League of BTc.
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Hearts & Hats
torah Fund 5778 Mah Tovu, “How Good” (from Numbers 24:5) is said as a spontaneous exclamation of joy and appreciation as we walk into services. in celebration of Women’s League’s 100th Anniversary, this beautiful pin is the “thank you” gift for your donation in support of the future of conservative/Masorti Judaism
through professional education. please contact cynthia chiefa-Goldstein, Torah Fund Vp, at (561) 910-1376 or [email protected] to make your donation.
did you know we’re the only conservative synagogue in the country with its own radio show?
Listen to a new show every month of “the way i see it” with rabbi david steinhard.
Our second show included special guest karen Deerwester from B’nai Torah’s Family Time, and can be heard on our
website at www.btcboca.org/the-way-i-see-it-radio-show, or listen on sundays at 10:00 a.m. on the Boca chamber
Bendicho muestro dio, Bendicho muestro siniorBendicho muestro rey,
Bendicho muestro salvador
Atah hu Eloheinu, Atah hu AdoneinuAtah hu Malkeinu, Atah hu Moshi’einu
Tu el muestro dio, Tu el muestro siniorTu el muestro rey, Tu el muestro salvador
The yahrzeit candle should be lit the evening prior to the date indicated on this list. You are encouraged to attend minyan
both days. It is customary when observing a yahrzeit to perform an act of tzedakah in memory of our loved ones. For your convenience, an envelope is available in the Glassman Chapel which you can return to the Synagogue Office. Join our daily morning and evening minyanim.
condolences to. Frances kessner, Ellen (steven) Greenfield, Heidi (Barry) Field, Edward (Dana) kessner, Jake, samantha, Tyler, chloe, Aidan, Josh and ryan on the passing of Gerald kessner
. Elaine & robert Wander, Howard (Debra) Wander, susan (David) knight, Jeff (Alysha) siman, Lauren (pat) O’Brienon the passing of cheryl LynneWander
Friday Evening, Shabbat Services5:45 p.m.: Mincha6:00 p.m.: kabbalat shabbat, Ma’arivEleanor & paul Weinerz”l cultural center Saturday Morning, Shabbat Servicesrabbi David M. steinhardtcantor Udi spielman, cantor Boaz Davidoff8:45 a.m., Main sanctuary Saturday Morning, Havurat Shabbatrabbi David Englander 10:00 a.m., Weinerz”l cultural center
b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN offIceRS & StaffSenior Rabbi David M. steinhardt, D.D.
Rabbi David Englander
Executive Director rabbi rikki Arad
Senior Cantor Ehud (Udi) spielman
Cantor Boaz Davidoff
Mirochnick RS Education Director cathy BerkowitzTaubman ECC Director Nancy GoldsteinB’nai Mitzvah Prog. Director cantor paul GoldsteinDirector of Finance sam HitnerDirector of Maintenance Francisco ValdesDirector of Communications & PR Alan silverbergArt Director claudia sternbergTzedakah Programming Director summer FaermanPastoral Care/Hazak Coordinator Michele scherChoral Director cantor Mitch MartinProgram Coordinator Lauren BergerCultural Arts & Membership Coordinator Elysa starkMelton Site Director penina Bredoff
Baal Korei Joe FuchsRitual Director Julie risiskyGabbaim robb kantor*, Bill Fine, Linda Ehrlich, Neil Friedman Concert Series Chair Art stark