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PARSHIOT TAZRIA-METZORA
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April 24 • May 1, 2015 • 5 Iyar • 12 Iyar 5775
RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG
Marah D’asrah
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RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ
Associate Rabbi
FRIDAY NIGHT
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DAVID L. WOLGIN, PHD
President
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RABBI DAVID SHABTAI, MD
Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan
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RABBI MORDECHAI SMOLARCIK
Rabbi, BRS West
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Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
6:15 pm
Earliest Candle Lighting 6:28 pm
Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
7:00 pm
Candle Lighting
7:31 pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
7:35 pm
RABBI JOSH BROIDE
Outreach Rabbi
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RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI
Rosh Beis Medrash
SHABBAT DAY
Women’s Class 5:20 pm
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Mrs. Amy Horowitz
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RABBI KENNETH BRANDER
Rabbi Emeritus
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MATTHEW HOCHERMAN
Executive Director
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RABBI GERSHON EISENBERGER
Youth Director
Rabbi’s Class 6:20 pm
Kosher Switch: Glatt Kosher or Just Kosher Style?
Rabbi David Shabtai, MD
Shabbat Mincha 7:20 pm
Ma’ariv/Havdalah 8:25 pm
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QUESTIONS
PARSHAT Q & A
TAZRIA
1. Who determines whether a person is a Metzora Tamei (person with ritually impure Tzara’at) or is Tahor?
2. What disqualifies a Kohen from being able to give a ruling in a case of Tzara’at?
3. Why is the appearance of Tzara’at on the tip of one of the 24 “limbs” that project from the body usually unable to be examined?
4. Why must a Metzora call out, “Tamei! Tamei! “?
5. If, after washing a garment, the signs of Tzara’at disappear entirely, how is the garment purified?
METZORA
1. When may a Metzora not be pronounced Tahor?
2. How was having Tzara’at in one’s house sometimes advantageous?
3. When a house is suspected as having Tzara’at, what is its status prior to the inspection by a Kohen?
4. What happens to the vessels that are in a house found to have Tzara’at?
5. Which type of vessels cannot be made Tahor after they become Tamei?
3.
4.
5.
METZORA
1. When may a Metzora not be pronounced Tahor? 14:2 - At night.
2. How was having Tzara’at in one’s house sometimes advantageous? 14:34 - The Amorites concealed treasures in the walls of their houses. After the
conquest of the Land, Tzara’at would afflict these houses. The Jewish owner would tear down the house and find the treasures.
When a house is suspected as having Tzara’at, what is its status prior to the inspection by a Kohen? 14:36 - It is Tahor.
What happens to the vessels that are in a house found to have Tzara’at? 14:36 - they become Tamei.
Which type of vessels cannot be made Tahor after they become Tamei? 14:36 - earthenware vessels
4.
5.
TAZRIA
1. Who determines whether a person is a Metzora Tamei (person with ritually impure Tzara’at) or is Tahor? 13:2 - A Kohen.
2. What disqualifies a Kohen from being able to give a ruling in a case of Tzara’at? 13:12 - Poor vision
3. Why is the appearance of Tzara’at on the tip of one of the 24 “limbs” that project from the body usually unable to be examined? 13:14 - The Tzara’at as
a whole must be seen at one time. Since these parts are angular, they cannot be seen at one time.
Why must a Metzora call out, “Tamei! Tamei! “? 13:45 - So people will know to keep away from him.
If, after washing a garment, the signs of Tzara’at disappear entirely, how is the garment purified? 13:58 - Through immersion in a Mikvah.
PARSHAT SUMMARY
Tazria: The Mother of a Newborn. After giving birth to a child, a mother was
not permitted to enter the Sanctuary for a specified period, at the termination
of which she brought burnt and sin offerings to the Sanctuary and was then
considered ritually clean once again.
Metzora: 1st and 2nd Aliyot: The purification process of the Metzora involving
two Kosher birds, a piece of cedar, some crimson wool, a hyssop branch, fresh
spring water, a clay bowl, a Kohen, the Mikvah, seven days, a haircut, and a
Korban with its Mincha offering, is detailed.
Tzara’at: The bulk of this week’s portion, Tazria, discusses various forms of
Tzara’at, skin maladies, which are contracted as a result of engaging in forbidden
gossip.
3rd Aliya: The Korban of a poor Metzora is described.
4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th Aliyot: The laws dealing with blemishes that appear on a
house are detailed. Following the laws of Tzara’at, the Torah turns its attention
to various laws dealing with bodily discharges that render the individual Tameh.
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.
• Try not to stand and talk in doorways where it prevents the movement of traffic.
• Please make an effort to return greetings and wish others a Good Shabbos.
If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email us at office@brsonline.org
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SHABBAT SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY NIGHT — OMER 20
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Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pm
Early Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:10 pm
Plag MIncha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall)
6:15 pm
Earliest Candle Lighting
6:28 pm
Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:00 pm
Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting
7:31 pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 7:35 pm
LAG B'OMER
commUNITY
commUNITY
Picnic and
and Rally
Rally
Picnic
SHABBAT DAY — OMER 21
Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
6:05 am
Hashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 am
Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 am
Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary)
9:00 am
Sermon: Rabbi Philip Moskowitz
Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash)
9:30 am
Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash)
9:45 am
Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 am
Sof Zman Kriat Shema 10:04 am
Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
3:00 pm
Women’s Class
5:20 pm
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Mrs. Amy Horowitz
Rabbi’s Class
6:20 pm
Kosher Switch: Glatt Kosher or Just Kosher Style?
Rabbi David Shabtai, MD
Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
7:15 pm
Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
7:20 pm
Daf Yomi (Berdugo Beit Midrash)
between Mincha/Ma’ariv
Sh’kiah
7:44 pm
Ma’ariv/Havdalah
8:25 pm
Thursday, May 7th | 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheater
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Join us wearing your 770 t-shirt at the
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BRS WEST
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UNITY
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Nominal fee for rides and food.
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FRIDAY NIGHT
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
Candle lighting 7:25 pm
7:31 pm
Shacharit
Youth Groups Kiddush follows Davening
Mincha (Shabbat) Shabbat Ends/ Maariv
9:30 am
10:30 am
SHABBAT DAY
SHABBAT LEARNING
Tefillah Insights will resume on May 2
Advanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama Minyan
Junior Congregation (Shechet Beit Midrash - Rooms 205 & 206) 10:00 am
Youth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 am
Sephardic Roundtable (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
11:00 am
Avos U’Banim (Social Hall)
6:20 pm
7:20 pm
8:25 pm
PARSHAT ACHREI MOS-KEDOSHIM
Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pm
Early Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:10 pm
Plag MIncha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall)
6:15 pm
Earliest Candle Lighting
6:30 pm
Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:00 pm
Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting
7:35 pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 7:40 pm
Ma’ariv/Havdalah (Shabbat) 8:30 pm
DAILY
MINYAN TIMES
Sephardic Shacharit
SUNDAY
MONDAY
OMER 22
OMER 23
TUESDAY
OMER 24
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
OMER 25
OMER 26
FRIDAY
OMER 27
6:15 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
6:15 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:15 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
6:15 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
6:15 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
6:15 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:15 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
6:15 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
7:55 am
Berdugo Beit Midrash
8:00 am
Social Hall
9:00 am
Social Hall
7:55 am
Berdugo Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
7:55 am
Berdugo Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
7:55 am
Berdugo Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
7:55 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
7:55 am
Berdugo Beit Midrash
7:45 am
Social Hall
8:30 am
Social Hall
2:00 pm
Early Ashkenazi
Senders Library
Mincha
Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm
3:05 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:30 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
3:40 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:30 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
3:05 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:30 pm
Berdugo Beit Midrash
3:50 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:30 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:35 pm
Social Hall
7:35 pm
Social Hall
7:35 pm
Social Hall
7:35 pm
Social Hall
7:35 pm
Social Hall
Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv
9:30 pm
Senders Library
9:30 pm
Senders Library
9:30 pm
Senders Library
9:30 pm
Senders Library
9:30 pm
Senders Library
Ashkenazi Shacharit
Ashkenazi Shacharit
Sephardic Shacharit
Ashkenazi Shacharit
Ashkenazi Shacharit
Sephardic Beit Midrash
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MAZAL TOV
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brian and Huvie Gately on the birth of their daughter. AND to her proud siblings, Hunter, Hailey, Isabella, Joey and Rikki.
Simcha (Richard) & Marlene Gordon on the birth of their grandson. Proud Parents are Tara and Blair Carey of Pardes Hanna, Israel.
KIDDUSH
Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush Fund
Sephardic Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Sephardic Minyan Kiddush Fund
Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Dr. Jack & Rhoda Azar, Jean Cohen, Jonathan & Tamara Gritzman, Daniel & Sue Kaskel, Dr. Stuart & Hyla
Levine, Bruce & Sandy Lilker, Jim & Beth Plotkin, and Samuel & Rita Rubin
Guest Speaker: Josh Karsh, AIPAC
WARREN WEINSTEIN Z”L
While we have been praying every Shabbat for his
speedy and safe release, BRS mourns the unfortunate
and tragic loss of Warren Weinstein, the Jewish
American aid worker held captive by Al Qaeda since
2011. AVOS U'BANIM
The exciting Avos Ubanim father-son learning program on Shabbat
afternoons will continue, this Shabbat, at 6:20 pm in the Social Hall.
Come join your friends for great learning, and prizes!
TAHARAT HAMISHPACHA REFRESHER
COURSE
Join Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg this Tuesday night, April 28 at
8:30 pm for part two of a three-part series presented by BRS and
the Boca Raton Mikvah. This week’s topic is “Mikvah: Calming
Water for a Chaotic Life.” Hosted at the home of Suri Winograd,
7376 Wexford Terrace in Thornhill Estates. The Mitzvah of Taharat
Hamishpacha is one of the most sacred and holy Mitzvot in our
tradition. Please take advantage of these opportunities to learn more
about it and to review the details and meaning behind this important
Mitzvah.
FROM INDIA TO ISRAEL: A JOURNEY
WITH THE BNEI MENASHE
Join us on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 am in the Social Hall.
Who would believe that the Bnei Moshe, from a remote
region in northeast India, are living as orthodox Jews
and claim descent of the Ten Lost Tribes? Hear from
Laura Ben-David, of Shavei Israel, as she describes
the incredible, inspiring days she spent among
them in the remote region they have called home for
millennia followed by her return to Israel escorting 50 of them on
their unforgettable Aliyah flight. The program will include beautiful
slides from both India and Israel.
Laura Ben-David is a marketing consultant, public speaker, writer
and photographer. Originally from New York, she made Aliyah
from Boca Raton, Florida in 2002. Before joining Shavei Israel as
their director of marketing, Laura managed all social media at
Nefesh B’Nefesh. Laura is the author of the book, MOVING UP: An
Aliyah Journal, a memoir of her move to Israel, as well as numerous
published articles both in print and digital media; her subjects of
choice include Israel, Aliyah & social media - and sometimes all three
at once.
SHABBAT AFTERNOON WOMEN’S SHIUR
A COMMUNITY-WIDE LEARNING
OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN, BY WOMEN.
THIS SHABBAT, APRIL 25, 5:20 PM
with Mrs. Amy Horowitz “What Goes Up Must Come Down”
It is with great excitement that we continue our Shabbat afternoon
women’s class this week. The women’s class is a weekly communitywide learning opportunity for women, by women and continues
throughout the summer months. The women’s class takes place two
hours before Mincha on Shabbat afternoon in the Rand Sanctuary.
GUEST SPEAKER – THIS SUNDAY
RABBI MOSHE MILLER
Rabbi Moshe Miller will be joining us this Sunday,
April 26 at 10:00 am for a special lecture titled “The
Return of the King: An Introduction to Megillat Ruth”.
Rabbi Miller recently published a novel “Rising Moon:
Unraveling the Book of Ruth” and it will be available
for sale after the lecture. Please note, Rabbi Miller will
have the ability to accept credit cards.
Rabbi Moshe Miller was ordained at the Ner Israel Rabbinical
College in 1974 and embarked on a career of over thirty-five years as
a Jewish educator. He has held the position of principal in schools in
Santa Clara, California; Providence, Rhode Island; Atlanta, Georgia;
and Miami Beach, Florida. Most recently, he was the Rosh Kollel of
the Boca Raton Community Kollel. He and his wife made Aliyah in
2010, where he is currently a lecturer at Michlalah Jerusalem College.
WHATSAPP CHESED GROUPS
Our community often has Chesed opportunities such as driving
someone to a doctor or making a meal that requires responsiveness
in real time. Additionally, we sometimes have Shiva homes that
struggle to get a Minyan. We have created two WhatsApp groups
for individuals to be alerted to Chesed opportunities in real time
and to volunteer to help. If you would like to be part of the BRS
Chesed Group or the BRS Shiva Minyan Group on WhatsApp,
please contact the Shul office indicating which group and your
WhatsApp cell phone number.
Rabbi Goldberg spending time with
BRS students in Israel.
GUEST SPEAKER – NEXT TUESDAY
LAYAH KRANZ LIPSKER
Layah Kranz Lipsker will be the guest speaker for Fay
Greene’s monthly class on Tuesday, May 5, 12:30 pm at
the home of Sylvia Pruzansky, 7942 Tennyson Court in
Boca Hamlet. All women are invited to attend. Her topic
will be: “Gender Equality in Jewish Tradition: Exploring
gender issues through the prism of the Agunah crisis
and Shul participation.” RSVP to Sue Lowenkron at bubbesue@att.net, or call Fay at 338-0579. Refreshments
will be served. LAG BA’OMER,
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - MAY 6
Join BRS for an authentic Lag Ba’Omer celebration on
Wednesday night, May 6, at 8:30 pm. We will have a BBQ,
Bonfire, Chagiga, and Kumzits. The bonfire lighting will be at 8:30 pm
on the BRS front lawn. Many thanks to our co-chairs Rubi Elmakies
and Shloime Lugassy.
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YOM HASHOAH
LAST WEEK AT BRS
LIFE CYCLE
BIRTHDAYS
Richard Ehrlich Shani Muschel
Gary Krasna
Rabbi Moshe Mintz
Paige Rackman
Netanel Cohen
Cheryl Mirsky
Simcha Stadlan
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 Rachel Leah
Yosef Chaim ben Faiga
Merv Jacobs
Meir ben Sarah
Stuart Silverman
Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah
Nachum Gedalia ben Sara Baila
Mordechai ben Malka
Jonathan Abrams
Yonatan Chaim ben Yehudit
Chazan Mark Helpern
Moshe Ephraim ben Mindle Leah
Michael Lupin
Michoel Yonah ben Leah
Helen Ijac
Alta Haita bat Devorah
Joan Noven
Rochel Tova bat Malka
Ariella Berman
Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka
Beverly Kassirer
Briendle bat Pessel
Chana Guta bat Rochel
Ruth Malinowitz
Rivka bat Freyda
Noa Maya Carmel
Noa Maya bat Devora Rachel
Perel bat Chaya Sara
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
Beth Plotkin
Bayla Risel Elisheva bat Esther Revalah
YAHRZEITS
Jerry Kaminetzky in memory of his father
Rachel Bensimon in memory of her mother
Stuart Silverman in memory of his father
Philip Landau in memory of his mother
Rabbi Samuel April in memory of his mother
George Saks in memory of his uncle
Adam Ballew in memory of his grandfather
Shirley Eschwege in memory of her mother
Irving Falik in memory of his father
Dr. Jack Mermelstein in memory of his mother
Rosa Golish in memory of her grandmother
Chanie Zwiebel in memory of her father
Jonathan Gritzman in memory of his sister
Jean Cohen in memory of her father-in-law
Beth Plotkin in memory of her brother
Dr. Stuart Levine in memory of his father
David Zwiebel in memory of his mother
Tammy Clarke in memory of her father
Susan Kaskel in memory of her father
Dr. Cynthia March in memory of her mother
Benjamin Saketkhou in memory of his mother
Ruth Bleiman in memory of her husband
Rabbi Joel Morris in memory of his mother
Jean Cohen in memory of her mother
Barry Bard in memory of his mother
Renee Rosenberg in memory of her father
Esther Abrams in memory of her mother
Rita Rubin in memory of her grandmother
Helene Amar in memory of her mother
Sandra Augenbaum in memory of her father
Murray Eisenberg in memory of his father
Rhoda Azar in memory of her father
Chaya Berdugo in memory of her grandmother
Dan Waldman in memory of his mother
Jeff Janock in memory of his daughter
Beth Janock in memory of her daughter
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Rev. Morris Kaminetzky, 5 Iyar
Emily Abikhzer, 5 Iyar
Orion Silverman, 5 Iyar
Linda Landau, 5 Iyar
Fanny April, 5 Iyar
David Gluck, 5 Iyar
James Tinsley, 6 Iyar
Myrtle Hudes, 6 Iyar
Ben Falik, 6 Iyar
Margaret Mermelstein, 6 Iyar
Heshmat Benhaim, 7 Iyar
Simcha Moshe Malevi, 7 Iyar
Carolynne Cohen, 7 Iyar
Arthur Cohen, 7 Iyar
Jay Pepose, 7 Iyar
David Levine, 7 Iyar
Mindel bat Dovid, 8 Iyar
Dr. Michael Bleiman, 8 Iyar
Sanford Levine, 8 Iyar
Esther March, 8 Iyar
Molouk Saketkhou, 8 Iyar
Dr. Michael Bleiman, 8 Iyar
Anne Morris, 9 Iyar
Miriam Cohen, 9 Iyar
Freda Bard, 10 Iyar
Sam Kissel, 10 Iyar
Doba Barash, 10 Iyar
Yospa Kupietzky, 10 Iyar
Aida Podrizki, 10 Iyar
Harry Medwied, 10 Iyar
Harry Eisenberg, 10 Iyar
Dr. Joseph Miller, 11 Iyar
Ruthe Peyser, 11 Iyar
Gitel Waldman, 11 Iyar
Carrie Janock, 11 Iyar
Carrie Janock, 11 Iyar
WEEK AT A GLANCE
DAILY
DAF YOMI (Sunday - Friday)
with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212.
• MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday - Thursday)
15 minutes before Mincha
• NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday - Thursday)
community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm
• NIGHTTIME DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday)
with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105
•
THE 2014-2015
PILLAR SOCIETY CAMPAIGN
PILLAR SOCIETY 2014-2015
EMERALD
Daniel & Caroline Katz
Paul S. & Lynn H. Pariser
PLATINUM
Leo & Heni Ehrlich
Martin & Ileana Flics
Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky
Lothar & Carlyn Mayer
Dr. William & Debbie Rand
Michael & Jill Rose
Larry & Deborah Silver
Harry & Marilyn Wanderer
MONDAY
•
•
HEBREW POETRY
with Hassia Yehuda will resume in the Fall
MEN’S AFTERNOON KOLLEL
will resume in the Fall (Monday only)
GOLD
TUESDAY
•
•
Daniel & Dr. Liora Adler
Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas
Howard & Bonnie Block
Dr. Steve & Yael Charlap
Donny & Dr. Freyda Cohen
Drs. Eli and Orlie Cohen
Dr. Hillel & Chayi Cohen
Dr. Meyer & Laura Cohen
Nachman & Jamie Feig
Dr. Mark & Tilda Fisher
Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman
Michael & Barbara Frenkel
Hensha Gansbourg
Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg
Murray & Basheva Goldberg
Glen & Rosa Golish
Drs. Charles & Simone Griff
Stanley & Ana Haar
Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin
Dr. Chanoch & Rachel Harow
Ben & Hanna Henschel
Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth
Yanki & Lauren Hofstatter
Dr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs
Dr. David & Sharona Kay
Gary & Judi Krasna
Yaakov Kronfeld
Drs. Joseph & Seema Loskove
Stephen & Linda Melcer
Bob & Penny Pearlman
Dr. Michael & Dana Petrover
Dr. Daniel & Rachel Rudensky
Mike Senders
Dr. Leor & Gabriela Skoczylas
Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor
Teddy & Linda Struhl
Dr. Jonathan & Suri Winograd
Drs. Allen & Amy Wolnerman
Michael & Risa Zimmerman
Anonymous
Anonymous
PARSHA CLASS
with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at 9:30 am in the Social Hall
SEFER DANIEL CLASS
with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will not take place this week
WEDNESDAY
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CUP OF JOE & KNOW
with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg will not take place this week
IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL I will resume on May 6
MEN’S AFTERNOON KOLLEL
3:00 - 5:00 pm in the Social Hall
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS, ETHICS AND VALUES FOR AN
EMPOWERED LIFE, AS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF
JEWISH SPIRITUALITY...
with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm in Room 101
THURSDAY
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AVIGAIL ROCK
with Rabbanit Avigail Rock will resume in the Fall
WEEKLY SHMOOZE
at 9:45 pm in the Senders Library
BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.
BIKUR CHOLIM
In his excellent book, Visiting the Sick, Rabbi Aaron Glatt, M.D.
states that one must be extra careful about talking in the presence of
a sleeping, debilitated, or comatose patient. Medical science really
does not understand “coma,” and numerous first-hand accounts
exist of patients being able to recall verbatim conversations that
transpired around them while they were under anesthesia, comatose,
or incapacitated. Never say anything you would not say if the patient
were awake, alert, and able to hear.
SAPPHIRE
Dr. Mark & Helen Cohan
Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman
Elaine Trachtenberg
Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb
Anonymous
SILVER
PLEASE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY ERUV
The Eruv is a vital necessity to our community. It is that time of
year and, once again, our funds are dangerously low. This makes
maintaining the Eruv almost impossible. In order to continue the
upkeep of our Eruv, please send a donation as soon as you can.
Checks should be made payable to Boca Community Eruv Inc. and
sent to Boca Raton Community Eruv, Inc. 7653 London Lane, Boca
Raton, Fl 33433. The Eruv needs your caring support…JUST DO IT!!
FREE SAT/ACT PREP COURSE
Jewish Family Services is offering a free SAT/ACT prep course to
students whose families reside in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and
Highland Beach and who financially qualify. Courses begin in the
Spring and run through the Summer. For more information and to
check eligibility, please contact Shariw@ralesjfs.org.
Dr. Avraham & Elana Belizon
Evan & Orly Shapiro
Dr. Josh & Stephanie Stern
Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch
Anonymous
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NEW PILLAR SOCIETY CATEGORY
We have added a new $4,000 Pillar Society level this year called
Sapphire. This is for BRS Members that at least one spouse is 70
years old or over. The Sapphire Level members will receive all
of the same benefits of the Silver Level as well as a Half Page Ad
in the Annual Journal. Pillar Society brochures with additional
information are available in the lobby. To join the Pillar Society for
2014/2015 please contact Matthew Hocherman at
mjh@brsonline.org or (561) 394-0394.
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ISRAEL UPDATE
SOCIAL ACTION
From Rabbi Steve Gutow, President of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs:
This has been a difficult year for those who love Israel. The summer war in Gaza; the painful and partisan rhetoric surrounding Prime
Minister Netanyahu’s speech to Congress; and our doubts and concerns about the Iran nuclear negotiations have made American
Jews of all political persuasions uneasy and even angry.
As we progress through the Jewish year from our liberation at Pesach to the giving of the law at Shavuot, we are reminded again that
to be an American Jew often feels optional, a matter of choice. Yet we hold to this sacred cycle of holidays and life events because it
is a positive statement about who we are and what matters to us. Likewise, to acknowledge the modern holidays of Yom HaZikaron
and Yom Ha’Atzmaut is also to make a positive statement about who we are and what matters to us. We may be tired or depressed or troubled by the events of the past year. Nevertheless, we must continue to support the Israeli people and Israel
as a Jewish and democratic state dedicated to the rights and liberties of all its citizens. This is a life-affirming choice that recognizes that Israel is
not just another country but the home to millions of our brothers and sisters.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
JONATHAN POLLARD
Your letters - the only ray of light in Jonathan’s dreary cell. Write to him today: Jonathan Pollard #09185-016, c/o FCI Butner, P.O. Box
1000, Butner, North Carolina, U.S.A 27509-1000.
Yehonatan ben Malka - Jonathan Pollard.
Jonathan Pollard has been imprisoned in the United States since 1987. While working as an American civilian intelligence analyst,
Pollard admitted to passing classified information to Israel. Although even his most ardent supporters agree that he was in the wrong
and guilty, the nature and length of his imprisonment is disproportionate and unparalleled. Join a multitude of prominent politicians, officials
from the national intelligence world, and the legal world who have called for Pollard’s sentence to be commuted. For more information and to
sign a petition, visit www.jonathanpollard.org.
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.
ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF)
PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS
The Emek Learning Center in Baka has a program that offers
support to IDF Soldiers without families in Israel. If your child or
grandchild is in the IDF and would like the center to reach out to
them, please send Linda their name and contact information and it
will be forwarded to the center. If you want to learn more about the
center, the website is emeklearningcenter.com. Linda can be reached
at linda@brsonline.org or by calling (561) 394-0394.
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, Daniella Borenstein, Yosef Brander, Stav Gare,
Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Daniel Louis, Albert
Lupin, Charlie Pollack, Yakov Simcha ben Moshe Yisroel, Yehuda
Strauss, Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Ron Hirschhorn, Yehoshua
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Strauss, Amichai Berman, Dov Lieber, Leo Loeffler Chanan Wolfson,
Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Noam Bar Yakov, Yuchiel Shlomo
Lowenstern, Amir Tsarfati, Reuben Gladstone, Zoe Gladstone,
Dean Tansman, Joshua Weiss, Hannah Katz and Zachary Solomon.
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.
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BEIS MEDRASH of BRS
AVOS U’BANIM
The exciting Avos Ubanim father-son learning program on Shabbat afternoons will continue,
this Shabbat, at 6:20 pm in the Social Hall. Come join your friends for great learning, and
prizes!
SUNDAY NIGHT: HALACHOT OF DAILY LIFE CHABURA
Join Rabbi Simmy Shabtai on Sunday nights, 8:00 – 8:45 pm in the Senders Library for group
learning on the Halachot of day-to-day life (Tefillah, Brachot, Etc.).
TUESDAY NIGHT: 7TH & 8TH GRADE GEMARA CHABURA
Come to the Senders Library on Tuesday nights, 8:00 – 8:45 pm and join your 7th and 8th
grade friends for guided learning in Masechet Brachot by Rabbi Simmy Shabtai.
THURSDAY NIGHT: PARSHA CHABURA
Join Rabbi Simmy Shabtai on Thursday nights, 8:45 – 9:30 pm in the Senders Library for
roundtable learning and insights on the weekly Parsha.
THURSDAY NIGHT: MUSSAR SCHMOOZE & BBQ WINGS
Come to the Senders Library after the 9:30 pm Ma’ariv to hear words of Mussar and
inspiration from various rabbinic personalities from within our community. Famous BBQ
wings from Chef Gersh will be served. This week we will have the privilege to hear from
Rabbi Netanel Chait.
DIRSHU REVIEW EXAMS COMING TO BRS
The popular Dirshu review program will begin at BRS this Sunday. Tests will be offered
on the Daf Yomi limud of Maseches Kesuvos (47-77), as well as on the Mishna Berura
Yomi limud which began its new 6 year cycle this past month (Orach Chaim Simanim
1-8:8). Financial rewards are given to those with high grades. Please contact Rabbi Shabtai
to sign up for the tests or for more information
For more information about any of the programs taking place as part of the Beis Medrash of BRS or to be set up with a Chavruta,
please contact our Rosh Beis Medrash, Rabbi Simmy Shabtai at rss@brsonline.org
All levels welcome
BEIS MEDRASH of BRS
Located in the BRS Social Hall
Presents
Free of charge. Refreshments provided
MEN’S AFTERNOON
KOLLEL
Wednesdays
3:00-4:00
Gemara Pesachim (10th perek)
with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
A Weekend with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz
Rabbi of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere,
Rebbe at the DRS High School, and popular YUtorah.org lecturer
May 1-3, 2015
Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz will be Speaking 5 Times:
Friday Night Chabura
The Issur of Tattoos Not Just for Motorcycle Gangs
4:00-4:40
Hilchot Aveilut
with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai
at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Avi Belizon
7478 Dublin Drive, Thornhill Estates
Shabbos Morning Chabura after the
Hashkama Minyan
4:40-5:00
Sefer Yona
with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai
Shaving off Peyos - A Medical Dilemma
Rabbi’s Class Shabbos Afternoon
From The Rabbi’s Desk - How Halacha Deals
With Reality That is Stranger Than Fiction
Seudah Shlishiet Dvar Torah
Holiness in Numbers
Sunday Morning Chabura after the
8:00 am Shacharit Minyan
Kareis for Bris Milah
For more information contact
Rabbi Simmy Shabtai at
rss@brsonline.org.
For more information, please contact the Rosh Beis Medrash,
Rabbi Simmy Shabtai, at rss@brsonline.org or 347.439.7031
Young Israel of
Deerfield Beach
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7900 Montoya Circle N. • Boca Raton, Florida 33433-4912
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WEEK 2
PICTURES
From
ISRAEL
We Hope YOU Can Join US
in ISRAEL!!
CATCH THE SPIRIT AND JOIN US ON A MISSION LIKE NO OTHER!
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is proud to announce the “Spirit of Israel” Community Mission. Make incredible
memories and friends and catch the spirit of heritage, history, technology, adventure, Israeli culture and democracy. We will experience the
best of what Israel has to offer, see unforgettable sites, meet people who are transforming the country and share the magic of our homeland.
• See the Innovation Nation
• Meet with security experts
• Attend sessions with government officials
• Enjoy food, wine and culture
• Experience outdoor adventures
PRICE: $3,200* per person – land only, double occupancy
*$500 subsidy per person available
For more information, contact Barbara Kabatznik at 561.852.6050
or BarbaraK@bocafed.org.
COME & HEAR ABOUT THE TRIP ON MAY 5 AT BRS @7:30PM
BRS YOUTH PROGRAMS
RABBI EISENBERGER’S MISHNA CLASS IS CANCELED THIS SHABBAT:
We will resume next shabbat (Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim) May 2
JUNIOR CONGREGATION
Daven with your friends each and every week with Boca’s all star Rebbe, Rabbi Matan Wexler. Great stories, singing, Parsha, and special treats!!! Begins at 10:45 am
5TH GRADE SEUDAH SHLISHEIT:
This week, April 25 at 7:25 p.m. at the home of Shoshana Stadlan, 22155 Trillium Way in
Thornhill Green. Walking group meeting at 7:15 p.m. at BRS lead by Sara Schandelson. Remember pick up is at the conclusion of Shabbat.
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BRS UPCOMING EVENTS
SHABBAT AFTERNOON
WOMEN’S SHIUR
A COMMUNITY-WIDE
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
FOR WOMEN, BY WOMEN
Parashat Shemini • April 18
Mrs. Gita Guttman
Parashat Nasso • May 30
Mrs. Danielle Grajower
Parashat Devarim • July 25
Mrs. Meira Federgrun
Parashat Tazria/Metzora
April 25
Mrs. Amy Horowitz
Parashat Beha’alotcha • June 6
Mrs. Gita Guttman
Parashat Vaetchanan • August 1
Mrs. Jorie Lyons
Parashat Shelach • June 13
Mrs. Chana Reeva Opoczynski
Parashat Eikev • August 8
Mrs. Sharona Kay
Parashat Korach • June 20
Ms. Elana Kaminetsky
Parashat Re’eh • August 15
Mrs. Aliza Schulman
Parashat Chukat • June 27
Mrs. Rina Lanner
Parashat Shoftim • August 22
Mrs. Esther Lupin
Parashat Balak • July 4
Mrs. Michal Zisquit
Parashat Ki Teitzei • August 29
Dr. Deena Grant
Parashat Bamidbar • May 23
Mrs. Jessica Weiss
Parashat Pinchas • July 11
Dr. Ahava Oppenheimer
Parashat Ki Tavo • September 5
Mrs. Shoshana Deakter
Shavuot • May 25
Mrs. Amy Horowitz
Parashat Matot/Masei • July 18
Mrs. Jessie Brownstein
Parashat Nitzavim • September 12
Mrs. Fay Greene
Parashat Achrei Mot/Kedoshim
May 2
Dr. Rebecca Solomon
Parashat Emor • May 9
Mrs. Vivian Kestenbaum
Parashat Behar/Bechukotai
May 16
Mrs. Leah Rosen
THE BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE
AND BOCA RATON MIKVAH
PRESENT A 3-PART SERIES…
Taharat Hamishpacha
Refresher Course
With Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg
The Mitzvah of Taharat Hamishpacha is one of the most sacred and holy Mitzvot
in our tradition. Please take advantage of these opportunities to learn more
about it and to review the details and meaning behind this important Mitzvah.
If you would like to learn about the Mikvah in a smaller group or one on-one or
if you would like to arrange a tour of the Mikvah, please contact Linda at the
Shul office at (561) 394-0394.
The women’s class takes place two hours before Mincha on Shabbat afternoon in the Rand Sanctuary. If you are
interested in giving a future class, please contact Rabbi Moskowitz at (561) 394-0394 or rpm@brsonline.org
To sponsor any Shiur for $100 in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion,
please contact Jamie at jamie@brsonline.org or (561) 394-0394
Hahn Judaic Campus • 7900 Montoya Circle N. Boca Raton, FL 33433
Tel. (561) 394-0394 - www.brsonline.org
From India to Israel:
A Journey with the Bnei Menashe
Sunday, May 3 — 10:00 am, Boca Raton Synagogue — Social Hall
Who would believe
that the Bnei Menashe, from a remote region in northeast India,
are living as orthodox Jews and claim descent of the Ten Lost
Tribes? Hear from Laura Ben-David, of Shavei Israel, as she
describes the incredible, inspiring days she spent among them
in the remote region they have called home for millennia followed
by her return to Israel escorting 50 of them on their unforgettable
Aliyah flight. The program will include beautiful slides from both
India and Israel.
About Shavei Israel:
Shavei Israel is a unique
non-profit organization
dedicated to assisting
descendants of Jews and
the Lost Tribes of Israel
to reclaim their roots. Active worldwide, Shavei Israel is the starting point
for anyone with Jewish heritage or
ancestry who yearns to return.
Bio: Laura Ben-David
Laura Ben-David is a marketing consultant, public speaker, writer and photographer.
Originally from New York, she made Aliyah from Boca Raton, Florida in 2002. Before
joining Shavei Israel as their director of marketing, Laura managed all social media at Nefesh
B’Nefesh. Laura is the author of the book, MOVING UP: An Aliyah Journal, a memoir of her
move to Israel, as well as numerous published articles both in print and digital media; her
subjects of choice include Israel, Aliyah & social media - and sometimes all three at once.
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LAG BA’OMER
Wednesday Night, may 6
Begins at 8:30 pm
Join BRS for an authentic
Lag Ba’Omer celebration
BBQ
BONFIRE
CHAGIGA AND KUMZITS
Bonfire lighting at 8:30 pm
BRS Front Lawn
With many thanks
to our co-chairs
Rubi Elmakies and
Shloime Lugassy
Hahn Judaic Campus • 7900 Montoya Circle • Boca Raton, Florida 33433 • (561) 394.0394 • www.brsonline.org
GUEST SPEAKER
RABBI MOSHE MILLER
This Sunday, April 26 at 10:00 am in the
Social Hall of the Boca Raton Synagogue
Rabbi Moshe Miller will be joining us Sunday, April 26
at 10:00 am for a special lecture titled “The Return of
the King: an Introduction to Megillat Ruth”.
Rabbi Miller recently published a novel “Rising Moon:
Unraveling the Book of Ruth” and it will be available
for sale after the lecture. Please note, Rabbi Miller will
have the ability to accept credit cards.
Rabbi Moshe Miller was ordained at the Ner
Israel Rabbinical College in 1974 and embarked on a
career of over thirty-five years as a Jewish educator.
He has held the position of principal in schools in
Santa Clara, California; Providence, Rhode Island;
Atlanta, Georgia; and Miami Beach, Florida. Most
recently, he was the Rosh Kollel of the Boca Raton
Community Kollel. He and his wife made Aliyah in
2010, where he is currently a lecturer at Michlalah
Jerusalem College.
Boca Raton Synagogue • Hahn Judaic Campus
7900 Montoya Circle N. • Boca Raton, Florida 33433-4912