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March 20 • March 27, 2015 • 29 Adar • 7 Nisan 5775
This week’s Weekly is generously sponsored by Rabbi Uri & Aliza Pilichowski wishing a Mazal Tov to Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky,
our true role models and friends, and to Noam & Jill Kaminetzky and to our very dear Linda on your honor at this year’s BRS Dinner.
Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Goldberg and the entire community, we miss you and hope to see you soon.
RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG
Marah D’asrah
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RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ
Associate Rabbi
FRIDAY NIGHT
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Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
Earliest Candle Lighting
Candle Lighting
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
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
SHABBAT DAY
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RABBI JOSH BROIDE
Outreach Rabbi
6:00 pm
6:16 pm
7:14 pm
7:15 pm
Rabbi’s Class
6:00 pm
Shabbat Mincha
Ma’ariv/Havdalah
7:00 pm
8:07 pm
Simple and Meaningful Thoughts
to Share at Your Seder
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
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RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI
Rosh Beis Medrash
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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
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RABBI ELI ZIANS
Teen Director
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BRS/JFS Social Worker
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FROM THE RABBI’S DESK
A couple of weeks ago, the 20th
of Adar, marked the twentieth
yahrzeit of Rav Shlomo Zalman
Auerbach zt”l. In a tribute written
shortly after his passing, Rav Aharon
Lichtenstein, who shared a very
close relationship with Rav Shlomo
Zalman, described him as a “Gentle
giant.” He wrote:
“Reb Shlomo Zalman was endowed,
as a lamdan, with a set of qualities
which served him, ideally, as
a posek. He had encyclopedic
knowledge — and he had it, as
mechudaddim beficha, at his
fingertips. His temperament was remarkably judicious,
invariably level-headed, and never pedestrian. He was
deferential to the views of others, and yet genuinely
self-confident. He could be innovative and even daring.”
“The Art
of Saying
Hello”
Rav Shlomo Zalman’s brilliance was undeniable, and yet it
was perhaps surpassed only by his humility and sensitivity
to all. R’ Chanoch Teller recounts the following anecdote:
“When Rav Shlomo Zalman passed away, a beggar in
Sha’arei Chesed sobbed in her anguish: “Now who will say
‘good morning’ to me every day?” (Mi yagid li boker tov?)”
While a testament to his unpretentiousness and
accessibility, the anecdote has the potential to leave
the reader believing that one must be the gadol ha’dor,
the greatest of the generation, to be friendly, caring and
gracious to all. Indeed, Rav Shlomo Zalman’s greatness
was seeing his warmth and friendliness as nothing
extraordinary at all, but something that should come
naturally and be instinctive.
This week, I had the privilege of attending a retirement party
of an executive who was stepping down after twenty years
of dedicated service to his company. In his typical humility,
when he invited me, he portrayed the gathering as being
something like a small cake in the conference room for a
few minutes to mark his retirement. In reality, however, over
six hundred people packed into the company cafeteria,
most of them standing for what turned into two and a half
hours of tributes offered by those who reported to him and
with whom he worked closely.
One by one the presenters noted the individual’s business
acumen, talents, skills and gifts. They talked about his
attention to detail on documents, his negotiating prowess
and his invaluable contributions to the growth and success
of the company. Every single one of them, however, also
noted that what made him truly special and beloved was not
his mind, but his generous heart and soul that he brought
to work each day. They described him as a man of high
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moral character. Exasperated
when he couldn’t find a better
word (he wasn’t familiar with
the word mensch), one person
described him as amazingly
decent. Speakers were literally
chocked up as they recounted
his warmth, wise counsel,
sagacious guidance, and most of
all, his genuine care and concern for their personal lives.
When the event concluded, I asked him, “You only thought
a handful of people were going to attend, those you worked
closest with for the last two decades. Why do you think
over six hundred people decided to attend?” He answered,
“When I began my career many decades ago I made a
conscious decision that I would smile and greet every
single person I would encounter throughout my day at
work, whether in the lobby, elevator, hallway, in line at the
cafeteria or outside in the parking lot. I made it a goal to
learn everyone’s name and made it a point to use his or her
name whenever I said hello. I guess people appreciated it
and maybe that’s why they showed up today.”
The Talmud testifies (Berachos 17a) about Rabban
Yochanan ben Zakai that no one ever preceded him in a
greeting [of Shalom], even a stranger in the marketplace.”
The Mishna in Pirkei Avos (4:20) encourages us all, “Hevei
makdim b’shalom kol Adam, be the first to greet each
person.” The Maharal explains that when you walk by
someone without offering a greeting you make him or her
feel invisible and insignificant. By making a point of greeting
someone you demonstrate that you don’t see yourself as
superior or better than another. Rather, by instigating the
greeting, you show that you respect that person as an
individual and thereby you give them dignity and worth.
In his book, “Reflections of the Maggid,“ Rabbi Paysach
Krohn tells the following story:
In Argentina there was a ritual slaughter complex,
comprised of several buildings. There was a building
where the animals were fed, a building where they
were slaughtered and the meat packed and loaded
onto trucks, and an office building with dressing rooms
for the shochtim (ritual slaughterers). The entire area
was surrounded by a tall chain link fence and everyone
entered through a wrought iron gate in the front, near
the parking lot.
The owner, Yisrael (Izzy) Nachmal, was a workaholic.
He was the first one in every morning and the last one
out every evening. He oversaw every aspect of his
company, Ultimate Meats, and made it a point to know
every worker. The guard at the front gate, Domingo,
knew that when Izzy left in the evening, he could lock
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the gate and go home.
One evening as Izzy was leaving, he called out to the
guard, “Good night, Domingo, you can lock up and go.”
“No,” Domingo called back, “not everyone has left yet.”
“What are you talking about,” Izzy said, “everyone left
two hours ago!” “It is not so,” Domingo said, “One of
the shochtim, Rabbi Berkowitz, hasn’t left yet.” “But he
goes home every day with the other shochtim, maybe
you just didn’t see him,” Izzy said. “Believe me, I am
positive he didn’t leave yet,” the guard insisted. “We
better go look for him.”
Izzy knew that Domingo was reliable and
conscientious. He decided not to argue, but instead
got out of his car and rushed back to the office building
with Domingo. They searched the dressing room
thinking that perhaps Rabbi Berkowitz had fainted and
was debilitated. He wasn’t there.
They ran to where the animals were slaughtered, but
he wasn’t there either. They searched the truck dock,
the packing house, going from room to room. Finally
they came to the huge walk-in refrigeration room
where the large slabs of meat were kept frozen.
Izzy Nachmal was incredulous. “Domingo,” he asked,
“how did you know Rabbi Berkowitz hadn’t left? There
are over two hundred workers here every day. Don’t
tell me you know the comings and goings of every one
of them?”
The guard’s answer is worth remembering. “Every
morning when that rabbi comes in, he greets me
and says hello. He makes me feel like a person. And
every single night when he leaves he tells me, ‘Have
a pleasant evening.’ He never misses a night – and to
tell you the truth, I wait for his kind words. Dozens and
dozens of workers pass me every day – morning and
night, and they don’t say a word to me. To them I am a
nothing. To him, I am a somebody. “I knew he came in
this morning and I was sure he hadn’t left yet, because
I was waiting for his friendly good-bye for the evening!”
We may not have encyclopedic Torah knowledge or
a brilliant business mind, but every one of us can be
extraordinary just by making a point of greeting everyone
with a smile. Whether at work, the gym, the supermarket or
walking to Shul, we should never retire from being friendly,
courteous and attempting to provide dignity and worth to all.
They opened the door and to their shock and horror
they saw Rabbi Berkowitz rolling on the floor, trying
desperately to keep himself warm. They ran over
to him, lifted him off the floor and helped him out of
the refrigerated room, past the thick heavy wooden
door that had locked behind him. They wrapped
blankets around him and made sure he was warm and
comfortable.
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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.
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.
“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.
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.
• Please help reshelve chumashim and siddurim at the conclusion of all minyanim.
• When the shul is crowded, please take private articles off the seat next to you and invite someone to sit down. There is a coatroom in the
lobby for hats and outerwear.
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
SHABBAT
HA’GADOL
DERASHA
FRIDAY NIGHT
Earliest Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:55 pm
Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pm
Plag MIncha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall)
6:00 pm
Earliest Candle Lighting
6:16 pm
Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
7:10 pm
Candle Lighting
7:14 pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:15 pm
SHABBAT DAY
NEXT SHABBAT, MARCH 28 - 8 NISAN
Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
6:40 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 10:26 am
Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
3:00 pm
Rabbi’s Class
6:00 pm
Simple and Meaningful Thoughts
to Share at Your Seder
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash)
6:55 pm
Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary)
7:00 pm
Daf Yomi (Berdugo Beit Midrash)
between Mincha/Ma’ariv
Sh’kiah
7:32 pm
Ma’ariv/Havdalah
8:07 pm
Shabbat Hagadol Derasha for Teens Rabbi Eli Zians
Sephardic Mincha
Dessert Reception Mincha
5:30 pm
SHABBAT HAGADOL DERASHA
6:40 PM
From Ancient Hatred to Modern
Anti-Semitism: The Haggadah
as a Guide to Understanding
the Age Old Question of
Why the Jews?
SHABBAT LEARNING
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Tefillah Insights with Rabbi Josh Broide (Rand Sanctuary) 8:30 am
Advanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama Minyan
Rabbi Sacks Explanatory with Rabbi Broide (Board Room)10:00 am
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)
5:00 pm
CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED
Ma’ariv/Havdalah
BRS WEST
(At the Hillel Day School, 21001 95th Ave. • (305) 725-2292 • www.brswestonline.org)
FRIDAY NIGHT
Earliest Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:00 pm
Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pm
Plag MIncha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall)
6:05 pm
Earliest Candle Lighting
6:18 pm
Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:15 pm
Candle Lighting
7:17 pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:20 pm
Ma’ariv/Havdalah (Shabbat) 8:10 pm
Ashkenazi Shacharit
SUNDAY
8:11 pm
Sponsored by Dr. Avraham and Elana Belizon
in memory of his beloved father, Dr. Yitzchak Belizon
PARSHAT TZAV
SHABBAT HA’GADOL
DAILY
MINYAN TIMES
5:40 pm
5:45 pm
6:15 pm
MONDAY
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
Candle lighting 7:10 pm
7:14 pm
Rabbi’s Class
Shacharit
Youth Groups Kiddush follows Davening
Mincha (Shabbat) Shabbat Ends/ Maariv
8:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
SHABBAT DAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
6:15 pm
8:07 pm
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
6:25 am
Social Hall
6:55 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Rand Sanctuary
6:55 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Rand Sanctuary
6:55 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Rand Sanctuary
6:55 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:20 am
Rand Sanctuary
6:55 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
6:25 am
Rand Sanctuary
6:55 am
Sephardic Beit Midrash
Ashkenazi Shacharit
7:15 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
7:00 am
Social Hall
Sephardic Shacharit
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
3:05 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:15 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:20 pm
Social Hall
9:30 pm
Senders Library
3:40 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:15 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:20 pm
Social Hall
9:30 pm
Senders Library
3:05 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:15 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:20 pm
Social Hall
9:30 pm
Senders Library
3:05 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:15 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
7:20 pm
Social Hall
9:30 pm
Senders Library
Sephardic Shacharit
Ashkenazi Shacharit
Ashkenazi Shacharit
2:00 pm
Early Ashkenazi
Senders Library
Mincha
Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:15 pm
Sephardic Beit Midrash
Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:20 pm
Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv
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Rand Sanctuary
9:30 pm
Senders Library
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MAZAL TOV
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rabbi Eli & Batsheva Zians on the birth of their daughter, Tehilla Devorah. AND to her proud big sister, Ashira.
Ira & Jackie Lome on their sons, Tzvi & Eli becoming B’nai Mitzvah. AND to their proud sister, Devorah. AND grandparents, Shia and Phyllis
Lome and Bruce Idell.
Josh & Denise Herschberg on their daughter, Yehudit Rachel, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. AND to her proud siblings, Ariella, Netanya and Dov.
AND to her grandparents, Kitty Greenstein, Peter Greenstein, Patricia Greenstein and Stan Slovin. AND to all of her Aunts and Uncles.
Jonathan & Esther Abrams on the marriage of their daughter, Doba Devira, to Zev Rudberg, son of Cary and Dora Rudberg of Dallas, Texas.
Jack & Rhoda Azar on the engagement of their granddaughter, Bracha, to Danny Namdar, son of Jacob & Hilda Namdar of Queens, NY. Her
proud parents are Rabbi Josh & Rena Einzig of Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky, Noam & Jill Kaminetzky and Linda Gordon on being honored at this year’s BRS 25th Annual Journal
Dinner.
Mitch Stiel on his 60th birthday.
KIDDUSH
Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush Fund.
Teen Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Dan & Sue Kaskel in honor of her mother, Dee Heyman, on her special birthday. AND in honor of the
Zians Family on the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Tehilla Devorah.
Sephardic Kiddush sponsored by Eli & Amy Buzaglo with appreciation to HaShem.
Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Rabbi Josh & Simone Broide, Jerry & Gigi Kaminetzky, Jeffrey & Carla Klein, Norma Pollack, and Stan & Joy
Smith
Guest Speaker: Rabbi Mordechai Siev
SPECIAL KIDDUSH IN HONOR OF
RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ
Next Shabbat morning, Shabbat Ha’Gadol, BRS is overjoyed to host
a special Gala Kiddush in honor of the recovery of Rabbi Moskowitz
and with wishes for only good health and happiness for him,
Rebbetzin Arielle and the whole Moskowitz family. To contribute,
please email Matthew at mjh@brsonline.org
RABBI MORDECHAI SIEV
Rabbi Mordechai Siev of Ascent in Tsfat will give a Farbrengen
tonight, Friday, March 20 at 8:45 pm at the home of Nachum & Beila
Kaplan, 7409 Andorra Place in Captiva. He will also be speaking at
BRS this Shabbat in the Shtiebel Minyan and during Seudah Shlishiet.
He will speak about Jewish identity in connection with Ascent’s
work with the IDF and creating a home for all Lone Soldiers. For
more information about Ascent please call (516) 343-1674 or visit
their website at www.MyAscent.org.
AVOS U'BANIM
The exciting new Avos Ubanim father-son learning program
continuing on Shabbat afternoons beginning one hour before mincha
in the Social Hall. Come join your friends for great learning, ices and
prizes!
PESACH WORKSHOP
Rabbi Goldberg’s annual Pesach Workshop will be held on this
Sunday, March 22, beginning at 10:00 am
BRS WEST RABBINIC CANDIDATE CLASSES
Tuesday, March 24, at 8:00 pm, Rabbi Rael Blumenthal will deliver
a class at BRS entitled “More than Matza: 10 Ideas to Uplift, Inspire,
and Engage your Kids at the Seder.” The entire BRS community is
invited to attend.
Saturday, March 28, at 9:00 pm Rabbi Gideon Black will deliver a
class at the sanctuary of BRS West (at Hillel) entitled “Conversion for
Marriage: From the Shtetl to the City.” The entire BRS community is
invited to attend. Light refreshments served.
NPA – NO PARENTS ALLOWED
Sunday, March 29 - 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Children
– join us at Shul for Pesach arts & crafts, movie, and
lunch. Parents – enjoy a quiet and productive day of
cleaning and Pesach preparations. Cost - $5 per child,
max per family $20. Pizza available at additional cost
of $2 per slice. Very limited space available. Please contact, Rabbi Gershon
Eisenberger at rge@brsonline.org
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.
TEHILLIM CIRCLE
Friday night, March 20, Rosh Chodesh Nisan, please rotate to the
next 3 Psalms.
ROSH CHODESH ADAR
Will be celebrated this Shabbat, March 21.
SUNRISE MINYAN AT THE BEACH
This Friday, March 27 at 6:55 am - Men and women welcome.
Watch the sun rise over the ocean as you connect with God
through prayer and inspiration. Meet at the Palmetto Park
Gazebo for a special inspirational Minyan. Please call the
Shul office (561) 394-0394 to confirm your attendance.
THE ROSH CHODESH LECTURE
WAS CANCELLED FOR MARCH.
New Date: April 19 with Dr. Ahava Oppenheimer. Hosted by Freyda
Cohen, 22256 Hollyhock Trail in Thornhill Green.
PARTY IN THE PARK, THIS SHABBAT
We would like to invite you to come join your
friends of Boca Raton Synagogue for our next
Party in the Park! We will eat snacks, play some
games, learn some great Torah, and have some
good fun. Don’t forget to bring your BLANKETS!!!
Who: Families and children of all ages
What: Party in the Park
When: This Shabbat, March 21, 3:15 pm.
This event will not be held if it is raining at or after 2:00 pm.
Where: Right before the lake, between the Shul, Lago, and Thornhill
Green
Why: ‘Cause it’s Shabbat
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.
THE BRS GREETERS ARE HERE
Don’t be surprised if someone wishes you Good Shabbos as you
enter the Rand Sanctuary or offers you a Siddur and help finding
a seat. It’s part of our new initiative to make everyone feel welcome
at BRS. We hope you will also greet a new member and/or guest
or introduce yourself to someone you haven’t met before. Contact
Jessica Weiss at jjwimg@aol.com or Annette Shachter at agshachter@
gmail.com if you would like to be part of this committee.
COSTUME GEMACH
We are proud to announce a Costume Gemach for the BRS
community. Please donate and drop off any used or unwanted
costumes at the home of Steven & Keri Greenfield, 22218 Alyssum
Way in Thornhill Green - feel free to leave them at the front door any
time. Please make sure size is indicated. We ask that all costumes are
returned cleaned and in good shape. Suggested donation is $10 per
family. All proceeds will go to the BRS Rabbis Discretionary Fund. If
you have any questions, please contact Shani Muschel at smuschel@
gmail.com or Keri Greenfield at kerigreenfield@hotmail.com. You
can also email Keri for pick-up at your home.
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PESACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
SECOND NIGHT PESACH SEDER AT BRS
Need a break from the kitchen? Want to experience a
Pesach like you’ve never experienced it before? Leave
your 2nd Seder to us! We will provide delicious food,
uplifting singing, and beautiful Divrei Torah to enhance
your Seder. People of all ages and backgrounds will
love the liveliness and spirit of the BRS Seder. Come join
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and the entire Goldberg family
for a Seder experience you won’t forget! The cost to attend the Seder
is $75 per person for BRS members and BRJE regulars and $90 per
person for non-members. The cost for children ages 5 – 15 will be
$35 per person. For more information or to sign up, visit www.
brsonline.org/Seder. The Seder is based on a first come, first served
basis, and will be closed out at 120 participants.
PESACH WORKSHOP
Rabbi Goldberg’s annual Pesach Workshop will be held on Sunday,
March 22, beginning at 10:00 am
COMMUNITY KASHERING FOR PESACH
NEW TIME
Will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 8:30 am – 12:00 noon at the Jewish
Federation of South Palm Beach County.
PESACH SEDER
If you have room at your Seder table for a guest or two, or you are
in need of a Seder to attend, contact Linda at linda@brsonline.org or
(561) 394-0394
THE SELLING OF CHAMETZ
Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz and Rabbi Dr. Shabtai will be available to
arrange the selling of chametz at the following times. Unless otherwise noted,
Rabbi Goldberg will sell chametz in his office and Rabbi Moskowitz and Rabbi
Dr. Shabtai will sell chametz in the main shul office. Sunday through Thursday
immediately following Mincha/Maariv for 10 minutes (Social Hall) .
Sunday, March 22
9:00 - 10:00 am – Rabbi David Shabtai, MD
Tuesday, March 24
8:00 – 9:30 pm – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Thursday, March 26
10:00 – 11:30 am – Rabbi Philip Moskowitz
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY
Shia and Phyllis Lome
Bruce Idell
Family & Friends here in honor of the Lome Bar Mitzvah
Marc Herschberg
Howard Herschberg
Aryeh Herschberg
Grace Herschberg
Gerry Famaghetti
Family & Friends here in honor of the Herschberg Simcha
Arie Hizkiya
BIRTHDAYS
Mitch Stiel Alex Schwartz
Refaella Galbut
Dr. Donny Cohen Rebecca Fisher Netanel Greene
Leo Ehrlich
Salomon Maikhor
Dan Skoczylas Estee Goldberg Tuesday, March 31
10:30 – 11:30 am – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Thursday, April 2
6:00 –7:00 pm - Rabbi Philip Moskowitz
CLEAN SHUL CUBBIES FOR PESACH
If you are renting a cubby through the Shul, please remember it is
your responsibility to remove all Chametz from your cubby. Please
remember to clean your Tallit bag of all candy and wrappers as well.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
BLOOD DRIVE
One Blood of South Florida will be hosting a blood drive at
Weinbaum Yeshiva High School on Wednesday, March 25 from
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. For every pint collected, $20 is contributed to a
senior scholarship fund. Free t-shirt and refreshments for all donors.
Contact Lysee Stein mlys@wyhs.net with any questions.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE PRE-PASSOVER
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE.
The annual pre-Passover boutique and vendor show, sponsored by
the Hillel Day School PTA, will be held at Boca Raton Synagogue on
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Bring your friends and
come shop for all of your holiday needs! Cash and checks only!
Remy Greenblatt
Judah Rackman
Renee Mintz
Akiva Stadlan
THANK YOU FROM PENNY PEARLMAN
It is with heartfelt emotion that I thank this amazing community for
all their help and Chesed during my recent bereavement. All who set
up the house,all who cooked, all who came, all who donated... you
made a difficult time so much easier. My special thank you to our
wonderful Rabbi Goldberg and Rabbi Moskowitz , truly the best of
the best of the best.
REFUAH SHLAYMAH
For members of BRS Community.
For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) 394-0394
Helen Ijac
Moshe Applebaum
Alta Haita bat Devorah
Moshe Zvi ben Rachel Leah
Joan Noven
Yosef Chaim ben Faiga
Rochel Tova bat Malka
Merv Jacobs
Ariella Berman
Meir ben Sarah
Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka
Stuart Silverman
Beverly Kassirer
Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah
Briendle bat Pessel
Nachum Gedalia ben Sara Baila
Chana Guta bat Rochel
Mordechai ben Malka
Ruth Malinowitz
Yerachmiel Pincus ben Malka
Rivka bat Freyda
Yonatan Chaim ben Yehudit
Noa Maya Carmel
Rabbi Philip Moskowitz
Noa Maya bat Devora Rachel
Perel bat Chaya Sara
Harav Gavriel Pinchas ben Jacquie Padow
Devorah Zlata
Ya’akova Chava Rus bat Beyla
Chazan Mark Helpern
Or Ester bat Dina Rivka
Ephraim ben Mindle Leah
Wendy Wasserstrom
Zehava bat Chaya
Lily Lerman
Libi Chana bat Golda Chava
YAHRZEITS
Sunday, March 29
8:00 – 9:00 pm – Rabbi David Shabtai, MD
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LIFE CYCLE
Sheryl Strauss in memory of her father
Dr. Jaimy Bensimon in memory of his father
Edmund Ashkenazie in memory of his mother
Dr. Ephraim Foonberg in memory of his father
Carla Klein in memory of her father
Linda Katz in memory of her sister
Gabi Shabtai in memory of his wife
Rabbi David Shabtai, MD in memory of his mother
Rabbi Simmy Shabtai in memory of his mother
Rabbi Samuel Levine in memory of his mother
Chani Salamon in memory of her father
Stanley Smith in memory of his father
Martin Wasserstrom in memory of his father
Robert Bruckstein in memory of his father
Jerry Kaminetzky in memory of his mother
Frances Band in memory of her mother
Esther Ohayon in memory of her father
Rabbi Josh Broide in memory of his grandfather
Michael Kazinec in memory of his brother
Barry Okoskin in memory of his mother
Norma Pollack in memory of her father-in-law
Dr. Sydney Abramson in memory of his father
Alan Rubin in memory of his mother
Jeffrey Klein in memory of his father
Salomon Maikhor in memory of his sister
Norman Mordkofsky in memory of his father-in-law
Dr. Jonathan Cutler in memory of his brother
Grace Halpert in memory of her father
Ruth Weiss in memory of her mother
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Philip Shapiro, 29 Adar
Raphael Bensimon, 29 Adar
Margie Ashkenazie, 30 Adar
David Foonberg, 30 Adar
Philip Lewin, 30 Adar
Roberta Shabtai, 30 Adar
Roberta Shabtai, 30 Adar
Roberta Shabtai, 30 Adar
Roberta Shabtai, 30 Adar
Tzirel Levine, 1 Nisan
Alvin Lipschitz, 1 Nisan
Meyer Smith, 1 Nisan
Harry Wasserstrom, 1 Nisan
Isidor Bruckstein, 2 Nisan
Zehuva Kaminetzky, 2 Nisan
Sarah Shulman, 2 Nisan
Miguel Benadiba, 3 Nisan
Benjamin Broide, 3 Nisan
Barry Kazinec, 3 Nisan
Gertrude Okoskin, 3 Nisan
Hymen Pollack, 3 Nisan
Ben Abramson, 4 Nisan
Sondra Rubin, 4 Nisan
Eugene Klein, 5 Nisan
Esther Maikhor, 5 Nisan
Sidney Spiesel, 5 Nisan
Stephen Cutler, 6 Nisan
Jeruhem Milwer, 6 Nisan
Magrit Grunberg, 7 Nisan
DAILY
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WEEK AT A GLANCE
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
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HEBREW POETRY
with Hassia Yehuda will take place this week
MEN’S AFTERNOON KOLLEL
3:00 - 5:00 pm in the Social Hall
TUESDAY
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GOLD
PARSHA CLASS
with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 9:30 am in the Social Hall
SEFER DANIEL CLASS
with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will not take place this week
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
WEDNESDAY
•
CUP OF JOE & KNOW
with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg after 7:45 am Minyan in the Rand
Sanctuary
IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL I with Malka Morris at 9:30 am in the Social Hall
MEN’S AFTERNOON KOLLEL
3:00 - 5:00 pm in the Social Hall
KABBALAH & SPIRITUALITY: THE INNER WISDOM OF
THE 5 BOOKS OF MOSES (BEGINNERS)
with Anne Deakter will not take place this week
KABBALAH & SPIRITUALITY: THE INNER WISDOM OF
THE 5 BOOKS OF MOSES (ADVANCED)
with Anne Deakter will not take place this week
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THURSDAY
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AVIGAIL ROCK
with Rabbanit Avigail Rock at 9:15 am in the Board Room
WEEKLY SHMOOZE
at 9:45 pm in the Senders Library
FAY GREENE’S CLASS
The next class will take place this Tuesday, March 24 at 12:30 pm at
the home of Ellen Averbook, 22351 Guadeloupe Street in Captiva. All
women are invited to attend. RSVP to bubbesue@att.net
BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.
SAPPHIRE
BIKUR CHOLIM
Dr. Mark & Helen Cohan
Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman
Elaine Trachtenberg
Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb
Anonymous
Seder Night. Any patient who has the ability to participate in a Seder
is obligated to do so. If you are bedridden, you should recite the
Haggadah in bed. If you are not able to drink wine or grape juice, you
may use tea, coffee, or juice for the Four Cups. If you have difficulty
standing, you may recite Sefiras Haomer while sitting or even lying in
bed. Source: Guide for the Jewish Hospital Patient. (Orthodox Union)
SILVER
Dr. Avraham & Elana Belizon
Evan & Orly Shapiro
Dr. Josh & Stephanie Stern
Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch
Anonymous
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!!
The eruv is generously sponsored this Shabbos by Dr. Bennett &
Chani Salamon in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her father
Avraham Moshe ben Menachem Mendel.
List in formation
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
Last Tuesday, for the 20th time in her history, Israel held free and fair elections. It has been reported that 71.8% of eligible voters
cast their ballots, the largest turnout for an Israeli election since 1999. In a region surrounded by tyranny, violence, and human rights
violations — Israel stands alone as a beacon of democratic values. Voting results project Benjamin Netanyahu’s center-right Likud
party with 29 or 30 seats, and Isaac Herzog’s center-left Zionist Union party with 24 seats. Netanyahu will most likely be the next
prime minister, but it will come down to putting together a coalition. Sixty-one seats are necessary to build a majority government.
The Joint List, a merger of four previously independent Arab political parties, is expected to have 14 seats in the new Knesset, making
it the third largest party. University students across the globe protesting Israel’s supposed discrimination against Arab citizens in this
spring’s round of “Israel Apartheid Weeks” should take notice.
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.
WARREN WEINSTEIN
The 72-year-old Weinstein, Yisrael Yitzchak ben Hannah Faygel, was a consultant for the US Agency for International Development in
Pakistan when terrorists broke into his home in 2011 and dragged him away. Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has since claimed to
be holding him. Weinstein made news in a just-released video in which he pleads for President Obama to help. No Jew should ever feel
abandoned or forgotten. Please add him to 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.
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, 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 Strauss, Amichai Berman, Matt Firestone,
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
NEW TIME FOR AVOS U’BANIM
The exciting new Avot Ubanim father-son learning program will now take place on
Shabbos afternoons beginning one hour before mincha in the Social Hall. Come join your
friends for great learning, ices and prizes! For sponsorship opportunities, please speak
with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai.
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 Avi Billet
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
COMMUNITY LEARNING
All levels welcome
Located in the BRS Social Hall
Free of charge. Refreshments provided
MEN’S AFTERNOON
KOLLEL
Mondays
Wednesdays
3:00-3:45
Gemara Pesachim (2nd perek)
with Rabbi David Shabtai, MD
3:00-4:00
Gemara Pesachim (10th perek)
with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
3:45-4:30
Hilchot Tefilla
with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai
4:00-4:40
Hilchot Aveilut
with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai
4:30-5:00
Mesilat Yesharim
Rabbi Yigal Abramchik
4:40-5:00
Sefer Yona
with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai
NEW!
Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Tiferes Torah of Boca Raton
Participate in our vibrant Wednesday Night Learning
Program, taking place between 8:00 and 10:00 pm in
the Sephardic Beit Midrash as we are joined by Yeshiva
Tiferes Torah of Boca Raton. In addition to Chavruta
learning, we will be having the following Chaburas take
place:
8:00 – 8:45 pm
Shulchan Aruch Chabura
By: Rabbi David Shabtai, MD.
8:45 – 9:30 pm
Mesillat Yesharim Chabura
By: Rabbi Matan Wexler
8:45 – 9:30 pm
Chassidus Chabura
With our Shtiebel Minyan
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
8:45 – 9:30 pm
High Level Bava Metzia Chabura
By: Rabbi Shaul Opoczynski
Rosh Yeshiva of Tiferes Torah of Boca Raton.
Light refreshments will be served.
Congregation Torah Ohr
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
and family specials!
Sponsorships still available!
BRS TEEN MINYAN BBQ
All teens from teen minyan are invited to our Teen BBQ.
The BIGGEST problem will be too many meats to choose from
Sunday, March 22, at 7:00 pm Hosted by the Kay Family Located
at 7958 Tennyson Ct (Boca Hamlet).
TEEN MINYAN
Join us every Shabbat at 9:45 am in classrooms
104/105 followed by a
delicious Kiddush and schmooze! Join us every week for
your chance to win tons of prizes!! Heat tickets, Ipads,
and so much more but you gatta be in it to win it!!
LOOKING FOR AWESOME SUMMER
PROGRAMS?
Searching for an incredible and inspirational summer?
Search no more! Visit ncsysummer.org for more information!
If you would like to help sponsor or donate to our Teen Kiddush,
Teen Seudah Shlishiet, or any other program, or for more information
about upcoming events and activities, please contact Rabbi Eli Zians
at REZ@brsonline.org or at (516) 451-2123. Wishing everyone a
Shabbat Shalom!
BRS YOUTH PROGRAMS
RABBI EISENBERGER'S MISHNA CLASS
We are continuing our journey through Shisha Sidrei Mishna as we learn Masechet Eduyot.
Join us every week for an incredible learning experience. Junior Kiddush each week.
9:30 am - 10:00 am in Room 102.
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 10:45am
SHABBAT IN THE PARK
Who: Families and children of all ages.
When: This week, Parshat Vayikra, between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
Where: Right before the lake, between the Shul, Lago, and Thornhill Green
Why: Cause it's Shabbat!
This event will not take place if it rains at or after 3:00 pm.
NEXT WEEK: FAMILY MINYAN
We are excited to announce our third family minyan of the year. Please join us next
Shabbat, March 28, Parshat Tzav. Great Prizes, Kiddush, and more.
We hope to see you there! Tefillah will begin at 9:45 am with Baruch She'amar.
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ISRAEL & BOCA RATON!!!!!
► 2 local 18-22 Birthright Busses - FULL
► 1 local 22-26 Birthright Bus - ALMOST FULL
► 85 teens from Boca going on the March
We can be so proud that our community is sending
more young adults on Birthright this summer than
EVER before!! What an inspiring evening listening
to and meeting with Jewish leaders that have literally
changed the world. From Ambassador Ron Prosor
to Charles Bronfman to Billi & Bernie Marcus.
Matt Levin introduced the evening and then we
met and heard from an amazing young couple that
met on a Birthright trip, got married, and now lives
locally and they are raising a Jewish family. This
summer Birthright expects to have sent over
500,000 young Jewish adults from 66 countries to
Israel and over 2,500 have already participated
from South Palm Beach. Our Jewish Federation
is a proud partner who continues to support this
important program!!
of the Living - BIGGEST GROUP EVER!!
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Mission to Israel in November!!!
CatCh the Spirit and join uS on a miSSion like no other!
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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
• Celebrate Shabbat in Jerusalem and more!
PRICE: $3,200* per person – land only, double occupancy
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RABBI ELI KOHL (SHABBAT OF 3/21/2015)
Rabbi Kohl is currently the Rabbi of the Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation. He utilizes his musical abilities
to lead High Holiday Services, teach in the local preschool, and he has been invited to perform in other communities. He serves as part of the Pastoral Care team at Northern Westchester Hospital. Previously he served
as the Rabbi of the Orthodox community at the University of Maryland.
Rabbi Kohl grew up in Brooklyn, NY, he attended Yeshivat Hakotel (now known as Netiv Aryeh) in Jerusalem and continued on to Yeshiva University. He completed his Rabbinic studies at RIETS at YU while simultaneously spending three years studying in the Marcos and Adina Katz Kollel program. He also completed
advanced training towards a Certificate from Machon Puah in Reproductive Health and Halacha. While at
YU, He worked in the Mechinah program helping students from all backgrounds transition to YU. He also
spent time with preschoolers teaching kindergarten in Ramaz and more recently he served on the education
staff at Camp Yavneh, teaching a wide variety of classes to children of all ages.
Naomi Kohl completed her BA in Psychology at Stern College for Women, holds an LMSW in Social Work from YU's Wurzweiler
School. She also completed her coursework towards her MA in Jewish Education from the Azrieli School at YU. She is currently the
Alumni Relations Coordinator for SAR Academy and SAR High School in RIverdale, NY. Rabbi Kohl and Naomi have three children
Yisrael (7), Shira (5) and Elana (3).
RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL (MID-WEEK, WEEK OF 3/23/2015)
Rabbi Blumenthal currently serves as rabbinic intern at Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck, NJ and
teaches at Yavneh Academy in Paramus, NJ. Previously he served as the director of Teaneck NCSY. Rabbi
Blumenthal has spent the past 6 summers as a director of NCSY's TJJ program in Israel, and currently trains
advisors in Kiruv and relationship building.
Rabbi Blumenthal was born and raised in South Africa and studied for 3 years in Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh
where he devloped a close relationship with Rav Mendel Blachman. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Yeshiva University. He completed his Rabbinic studies at RIETS while studying in Rav
Hershel Schachter's Kollel.
Rabbi Blumenthal is married to Aliza who is a New York native. She received her bachelors in Psychology
from Yeshiva University and her masters in Social Work at Hunter. She works as a therapist at Jewish Family Service in Passaic/
Clifton. Rabbi Blumenthal and Aliza have two children, Ayelet (3), and Dovi (2 mo).
RABBI GIDEON BLACK (SHABBAT OF 3/28/2015)
Rabbi Gideon Black is the OU-JLIC Rabbi at NYU, a role he has held since 2011 in which he serves as the
rabbi for the Orthodox student community on campus, working as part of the Hillel team at the Bronfman
Center for Jewish Student Life. Additionally, Rabbi Black directs the OU-JLIC/YU Fellowship program,
which places rabbinic students on various campuses as interns. Prior to his time at NYU, Rabbi Black held
rabbinic internships at the Riverdale Jewish Center under the tutelage of Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt, and at
the Manhattan Jewish Experience.
Rabbi Black was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was raised in London, England. Following high school he
spent two years at Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush) in Israel. After beginning his undergraduate studies at the
London School of Economics, he received his law degree from University College London and his MA in
Jewish Philosophy from YU's Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and was ordained by YURIETS in 2011.
Rabbi Black is married to Aliza, who is from Englewood, NJ. In Israel, Aliza studied at Midreshet HaRova after which she majored
in Biology at Stern College. She completed her masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Pace University/Lennox Hill Hospital and
currently works as a PA. The Blacks have two sons, Judah (3) and Natan (1).
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