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Boca Raton Synagogue WEEKLY SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH October 21 • October 28, 2016 • 19 Tishrei • 26 Tishrei 5777 This week’s Weekly is generously sponsored by Larry & Dorothy Perkins in honor of all the Chattanim and their families. RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG Marah D’asrah FRIDAY NIGHT [email protected] RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ Associate Rabbi Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Earliest Candle Lighting Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat [email protected] DAVID KAY, MD President [email protected] RABBI DAVID SHABTAI, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan [email protected] RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL Rabbi, BRS West [email protected] RABBI JOSH BROIDE Outreach Rabbi [email protected] RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI Rosh Beis Medrash [email protected] RABBI KENNETH BRANDER, PHD Rabbi Emeritus MONTHLY GALA KIDDUSH THIS SIMCHAT TORAH 5:20 pm 5:35 pm 6:28 pm 6:30 pm SHABBAT DAY Rabbi’s Class 5:15 pm Shylock’s Enduring Impact on Jewish Law and Thought Marking the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Shabbat Mincha 6:15 pm 7:21 pm Ma’ariv/Havdalah Mazel Tov to our 5777 Simchat Torah Chattanim and their families: [email protected] MATTHEW HOCHERMAN Executive Director [email protected] RABBI GERSHON EISENBERGER Youth Director Kol Hanearim – Rabbi Gershon Eisenberger Chassan Torah – Rabbi Jon Kroll Chassan Breishis - Isaac Mizrachi Chassan Maftir – Larry Perkins [email protected] RABBI ELI ZIANS Teen Director [email protected] ALIZA BLUMENTHAL, LCSW BRS/JFS Social Worker [email protected] KERRY PURCELL Editor-in-Chief of the Weekly Page 1 LIKE Like us on Facebook Boca Raton Synagogue FOLLOW Follow us on Twitter @RabbiGoldberg @RabbiPhilip @Broide @MatthewJHoch SHARE Check out Jewish Pride Films for our latest videos HAHN JUDAIC CAMPUS • 7900 MONTOYA CIRCLE N. BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33433-4912 (561) 394-0394 • FAX (561) 394-0180 • WWW.BRSONLINE.ORG •Unity [email protected] Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating FROM THE RABBI’S DESK Imagine the following scene playing out on C-SPAN: On a specific day of the year, the Supreme Court justices together with the members of Congress take copies of the United States Constitution and dance around the floor of the House of Representatives while singing, clapping and lifting the law books high in the air. With each circuit of those carrying the Constitution, the others lean in to affectionately kiss the books as they pass by. This entire scenario seems impossible and the very suggestion of this scene is ludicrous. Don’t Just Read the Book, Dance with It And yet, this is exactly what we do on Simchas Torah in Shuls around the world. We collect all the Torahs from around the shul, sing and dance in a spirited fashion and kiss each Torah as it passes us by. What explains our seemingly bizarre behavior, especially in contrast with the attitude and approach every other legal system and religion brings to their law books? Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks writes so beautifully: “A Torah scroll is the nearest thing Judaism has to a holy object. Still written today as it was thousands of years ago — on parchment, using a quill, by a master-scribe — it is our most cherished possession. We stand in its presence as if it were a king. We dance with it as if it were a bride. We kiss it as if it were a friend. If, God forbid, one is damaged beyond repair, we mourn it as if it were a member of the family. The Koran calls Jews a “people of the book,” but this is an understatement. We are a people only because of the book. It is our constitution as a holy nation under the sovereignty of God. It is God’s love letter to the children of Israel. We study it incessantly. We read it in the Page 2 synagogue each week, completing it in a year. During the long centuries of Jewish exile, it was our ancestors’ memory of the past and hope for the future. It was, said the German poet Heinrich Heine, the “portable homeland” of the Jew. Some Christians have found it hard to understand the Jewish love of law. To them it sometimes seems like an obsession with detail, the “letter” rather than the ‘spirit.’” We live in a world of great darkness in which people are desperately searching for meaning, purpose, happiness, joy, direction, fulfillment, family values, and more. While so much of the world struggles, we are amazingly blessed, fortunate and privileged to be charged by the ideals, values and laws of the Torah that truly provides a prescription for a meaningful life. It is not ours alone and we have no monopoly on its message. Etz chaim hi, lamachazikim bah, it is a tree of life for all those who hold on to it. As we close in on seven long and intensive weeks that began with the first of Elul and concludes with Simchas Torah, many of us feel burnt out, tired, and sick of cooking, eating, long davening and yes, even preparing and listening to sermons and classes. It is no coincidence that exactly when we begin to feel Jewish holidays and observant life are burdensome and difficult that we observe Simchas Torah and remember how fortunate and blessed we are to have Torah and the true simcha it brings. Rabbi Sacks writes elsewhere: “If you want to understand Jews and Judaism, think of Simchat Torah. It’s the only festival that is the pure creation of the Jewish People. All the others were either written in the Torah or came about through historical events, like Purim and Hanukkah. Not so Simchat Torah, which isn’t mentioned in the Torah, not even in the Talmud. It appeared for the first time in the early middle ages. Now you might have thought that with all their dispersion and persecution Jews would have created a fast, but they didn’t. They created a day of pure joy. And joy in what? In the Torah, a book of law…If you want to understand Jews and Judaism, think of Simchat Torah and we realise that Judaism is really a love story: the story of the love of a people for a book, the book with which we dance with on Simchat Torah as if it were a bride.” Next week, when Simchas Torah ends, let’s not put our bride away in a closet or Ark. Let’s continue to get to know her, to fall in love with her, to celebrate our relationship with her and to dance with her throughout the year. Now is the time to renew our commitment to study and celebrate Torah. There is no shortage of opportunities at BRS. You will shortly be receiving our incredible new Community and Adult Education Brochure filled with classes, programs, events and speakers on diverse topics for diverse audiences. The Dr. Yitzchak Belizon z”l Beis Medrash and the Women’s Midrasha have more offerings and learning opportunities than ever. I encourage you to not just peruse the brochure, but to sit down with a pen and go through it carefully. Circle the classes you are pledging to attend and the learning opportunities you will incorporate into your life this year. Put them on your calendar and set alerts to remind you of the daily or weekly commitment or the special event you don’t want to miss. As we head into the final stretch of this marathon season, I wish you a Chag Sameach and a year filled with simchas Torah, the joy of Torah and simchas ha’chayim, the joy of life. Chag Sameach and Good Shabbos, Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Subscribe to receive the Rabbi's blog via email at rabbisblog.brsonline.org MAIN MINYAN GALA KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES “I did not find this world desolate when I entered it. My ancestors planted for me before I was born. So do I choose to plant for those who will come after me.” We are looking forward to another year of great Kiddushim and the camaraderie it brings. As the cost of a private Kiddush has become prohibitive, the monthly Gala Kiddush affords those with a Simcha to share that Simcha at an affordable price with the entire BRS community. Please consider joining our growing list of sponsors to ensure the Kiddushim continue. The Gala Kiddushim for this year are tentatively scheduled as follows: Dates may be subject to change October 25, 2016 (Simchat Torah) November 16, 2016 December 24, 2016 January 4, 2017 March 11, 2017 June 10, 2017 (Graduation Kiddush) Ta’anit 23a Join the BRS Legacy Society We are very grateful to our Executive Chef Sponsors who contributed $1,000 and our Sous Chef Sponsors for contributing $500. These sponsorships make the Gala Kiddush possible. Please join us as we embark on Boca Raton Synagogue’s Legacy Society Campaign. This is a tremendous opportunity to secure the future of BRS through endowments and planned giving vehicles. Our Legacy Donors are members like yourself who want our cherished synagogue to thrive and be there for future generations. SOUS CHEF SPONSORS Yaakov Kronfeld Josiah & Natalie Lisman George & Stephanie Saks Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor Your legacy gift will help preserve BRS’ future and ensure that YOU will be remembered beyond your lifetime. List in formation SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Executive Chef Sponsor $1,000 Sous Chef Sponsor $500 Bar Mitzvah / Aufruf $360 Bat Mitzvah / New Baby / Engagement $250 Birthday / Anniversary $100 Grandchild / Other Occasion $100 Sponsorships are announced from the pulpit on Shabbat morning of the Kiddush and listed in the Weekly. If you would like to sponsor on any level in this coming year, please contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected] or our Kiddush Club chairs, Donny Cohen and Avi Greenbaum. SISTERHOOD NEWS Daniel & Ellen Averbook Dr. Avraham & Elana Belizon Dr. Mark & Helen Cohan Drs. Eli & Orlie Cohen Arye & Taliya Corbett Samy & Illana Dwek Rabbi Adam & Shira Englander Irving Fitterman Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg Glen & Rosa Golish Lynn W. Hahn Paul Z”L & Helena Ijac Shimmie & Beth Kaminetsky Daniel & Susan Kaskel Daniel & Caroline Katz Dr. David & Sharona Kay Rabbi Gene & Elka Klein Z”L Robert & Linda Levy Stephen & Linda Melcer Lawrence Melcer Michael & Jill Rose Drs. David & Rand Schwartzwald Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor Gil & Lysee Stein Mitchell & Lorys Stiel Ted & Linda Struhl Hommy & Syd Tannenbaum Jules & Hanna Wagner Z”L Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb Dr. Jonathan & Suri Winograd Dr. David & Maxine Wolgin Michael & Risa Zimmerman Leaving a legacy is a Mitzvah! Please contact Linda Melcer, Chairperson, at [email protected] or Matthew Hocherman, Executive Director, at [email protected] to set up an appointment to begin your confidential conversation about your legacy planning. SAVE THE DATES: Tuesday, November 15 - Zumba and Yoga Night at BRS 8:00 pm Sunday, December 11 - WOMEN'S HEALTH AND HALACHA DAY We need volunteers to help with many organizational tasks for the day and are asking for your help. Please contact Dianesaketkhou@hotmail. com We are also seeking people who would like to sponsor one of our incredible break-out sessions in honor or memory of a loved one. Sessions will be on intimacy, depression, addiction, memory, health insurance, CPR, and more. If interested please contact HindaBramnick@ gmail.com or (561) 756-3704. 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. • Different families are going to make a variety of educational choices for their children. This must not lead to separation; we should strive to find commonality with our fellow members. • When you Daven, please be conscious of the person next to you and Daven in a voice you can hear, but won't disturb your neighbor. All of these Mensch Messages have been submitted to the office. If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email us at [email protected]” Page 3 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity SUKKOT SCHEDULE CHOL HA’MOED FRIDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 21 Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Earliest Candle Lighting Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 5:20 pm 5:35 pm 6:00 pm 6:25 pm 6:28 pm 6:30 pm The Community is warmly invited to a Simchat Beit Ha’Shoeiva at 9:30 pm in the Sukkah of Alan & Susie Berger, 22169 Larkspur Trail in Thornihill Green. Divrei Torah - Singing – Ruach (Weather permitting) SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:42 am Hashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 am Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 am Main Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash - 2nd floor) 9:30 am Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 am 10:11 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 10:30 am Youth Tefillah Groups Daf Yomi (Social Hall) 5:15 pm Rabbi’s Class 5:15 pm Shylock’s Enduring Impact on Jewish Law and Thought Marking the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death Rabbi Philip Moskowitz 6:00 pm Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Mincha 6:15 pm Sh’kiah 6:46 pm Seudah Shlishiet in Sukkah Ma’ariv/Havdalah 7:21 pm Daf Yomi 8:15 pm 9:00 pm Ashkenazi Tikkun Leil Hoshana Rabbah (Shul Sukkah) May One Use an Esrog that Served as a Sukkah Decoration? with Rabbi Josh Flug Sephardic Tikkun Leil Hoshana Rabbah 11:00 pm HOSHANA RABBAH EREV SHEMINI ATZERET SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Ashkenazi Neitz Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 6:55 am Sephardic Shacharit 7:00 am Ashkenazi Shacharit 6:15, 7:00 & 8:00 am Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:25 pm Candle Lighting with Shehechiyanu 6:27 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv (Rand Sanctuary) 6:30 pm DAILY MINYAN TIMES THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:20 am Social Hall 6:40 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:20 am Social Hall 6:40 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:20 am Social Hall 6:40 am Sephardic Beit Midrash Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall Sephardic Shacharit 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am Rand Sanctuary 8:30 am Social Hall 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall Ashkenazi Shacharit Sephardic Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit WEDNESDAY Early Ashkenazi Mincha Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:25 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:25 pm Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv Page 4 Social Hall 9:30 pm Senders Library 3:50 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 pm Social Hall 9:30 pm Senders Library SHEMINI ATZERET MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:43 am Hashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 am 8:30 am Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Main Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash - 2nd floor) 9:30 am Teen Minyan (Shechet Beit Midrash - 2nd floor) 9:45 am 10:11 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema Yizkor (Rand Sanctuary) Approximately 10:30 am Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:30 am Rabbi’s Class (Rand Sanctuary) 5:25 pm The Magnificent Eight: What's the deal with the last 8 verses of the Torah? Rabbi Gershon Eisenberger Daf Yomi 5:25 pm Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:25 pm 6:25 pm Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) Kiddy Hakafot (Social Hall) 6:40 - 7:10 pm Sephardic Ma’ariv 6:55 pm Ma’ariv/Hakafot 7:10 pm After the first two Hakafot, we will divide into: Simchat Hakafot in the Ballroom Hakafot in the Rand Sanctuary Candle Lighting with Shehechiyanu No Yom Tov Preparation Prior To 7:19 pm SIMCHAT TORAH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) (Shacharit Only) 6:44 am Ashkenazi Shacharit (Rand Sanctuary) 8:00 am Sephardic Shacharit (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:15 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 10:12 am Hakafot (Social Hall) 8:50 - 10:00 am Aliyot10:00 am SIMCHAT TORAH READING ASSIGNMENTS Hashkoma Minyan: Room 211/212 Sephardic Minyan: Three stations in the Sephardic Beit Midrash Main Minyan: Six stations in the Rand Sanctuary Shtiebel Minyan: Basketball Court Teen Minyan: Room 102 Gala Kiddush (Meat) 10:00 am Kiddush available for women (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 10:00 am Hakafot for Women (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 10:00 - 10:30 am Magic Show for Kids (Rooms 106 & 107) 10:00 am Women’s Shiur (Shechet Beit Midrash ) 10:30 - 11:15 am Properly Escorting the Shabbos Queen: The Purpose and Significance of a Melave Malka Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Chattanim & Mussaf 11:15 am SHARP Kol Hanearim – Rabbi Gershon Eisenberger Chassan Torah – Rabbi Jon Kroll Chassan Breishis - Isaac Mizrachi Chassan Maftir – Larry Perkins Daf Yomi 5:30 pm Sephardic Mincha 6:25 pm Mincha 6:30 pm Dvar Torah - Rabbi Jonthan Kroll Ma’ariv/Havdalah 7:19 pm OCTOBER 28 & 29 PARSHAT BERESHIT Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Earliest Candle Lighting Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Ma’ariv/Havdalah (Shabbat) (Rand Sanctuary) Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity 5:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:20 pm 6:22 pm 6:25 pm 7:16 pm SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MAZAL TOV Josh & Yael Geller on the birth of their son. AND to proud big brother, Benji. KIDDUSH Main Minyan Gala Kiddush on Simchat Torah is co-sponsored by our Sous Chef Sponsors listed on page 3. Hashkama Minyan Kiddush on Shemini Atzeret sponsored by Gil & Lysee Stein and Hercules Roofing in honor of Tefilat Geshem. Hashkama Minyan Kiddush on Shabbat & Simchat Torah sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush Fund. Sephardic Kiddush sponsored by the Sephardic Minyan Kiddush Fund. Joint Seduah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Jack & Rhoda Azar, Rabbi Josh & Simone Broide, Sylvia Broide, Robert & Elise Dolgow, Yocheved Hande, Joshua & Liz Karsh, Yaakov Kronfeld, and Gene & Georgina Rice MAZEL TOV TO OUR SIMCHAT TORAH CHATTANIM SHALOM ZACHOR & BRIT ANNOUNCEMENT HOSHANA RABBAH LEARNING THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 22 SUKKOT AND SIMCHAT TORAH FOR KIDS Kol Hanearim – Rabbi Gershon Eisenberger Chassan Torah – Rabbi Jon Kroll Chassan Breishis - Isaac Mizrachi Chassan Maftir – Larry Perkins Please note the following learning opportunities taking place this Saturday night, Leil Hoshana Rabbah • Rabbi Ben Sugerman will be giving a Daf Yomi Shiur in the Shul Sukkah at 8:15 pm (weather permitting; otherwise it will take place in the Social Hall). • Rabbi Josh Flug will give a Chabura for men at 9:00 pm on “May One Use an Esrog that Served as a Sukkah Decoration?” in the Shul Sukkah. Chinese food will be provided for those attending. (weather permitting; otherwise it will take place in the Social Hall). • Sephardim will meet in the Sephardic Beit Midrash 11:00 am - 6:30 am KOL HANE’ARIM TALLIT We are only a few days away from once again using our Guinness World Record gigantic and beautiful Kol Hane’arim Tallit. We are in need of a team of at least 40 strong men to volunteer on Simchat Torah morning in order to setup, hold, and put away the Tallit. If you are interested in being part of this team, please come to the front of the Rand Sanctuary at 11:00 am on Simchat Torah morning for the big event. We are especially grateful to Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch for their sponsorship of the center of our Kol Hane'arim Tallit. The Weisstuchs have sponsored the Tallit in loving memory of her beloved father, Henry Kamioner. We would also like to thank our corner sponsors Moshe & Channi Bertram, Dr. Robert and Judith Bruckstein, Saul & Bobbie Friedman, and Dr. Merv and Elaine Jacobs. Thank you all for allowing us to make this project a reality. NEW SUNDAY DAVENING SCHEDULE As of Sunday, October 30 the morning Ashkenazi Minyan schedule for Sundays and Legal Holidays will follow the same schedule as the rest of the week with the addition of a 9:15 am Minyan. Minyan times for Sundays/Legal Holidays will be at 6:25 (6:15 on Laining days), 7:00, 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15. There will no longer be an 8:00 am or 9:00 am Minyan. RABBANIT AVIGAIL ROCK’S CLASS VIA SKYPE Rabbanit Avigail Rock will begin teaching her weekly skype class this Thursday, October 27 in the Board Room. The topic this year will be “Tehillim: Finding Strength in the Darkness; Messages from King David that Speak to our Souls.” The cost for the entire year is $100, and please remember to register in advance. For more information, please contact Penny Pearlman at [email protected] WOMEN'S MONDAY NIGHT LEARNING PROGRAM Begins next Monday, October 31. Join us for a 3 Part Series with Amy Horowitz titled "The Wisdom of Shlomo". Also, Rabbi Simmy Shabtai will be givin his class titled "A Tour of Toshba". For more information see the flyer on page 16. Page 5 The Gellers invite the entire community to a Shalom Zachor this Friday night, October 21, at 9:00 pm at the home of Rabbi Ben & Aviva Gonsher, 7797 San Marcos Place, in Montoya West. AND Announce the Brit of their son on Wednesday morning, October 26, after the 7:45 am Minyan at Boca Raton Synagogue. Please join our Youth department for two incredible programs you will NOT want them to miss. Please the page back of the Weekly for more information. SAFETY MESSAGE Sukkot is a period in which we spend a great deal of time outdoors. Please make sure your pool and its immediate vicinity are safe. As we sit outdoors, we especially encourage those with young children to be vigilant in their supervision. Additionally, because of the concerns about Zika, everyone is encouraged to appropriately use bug repellent. NEITZ (SUNRISE) MINYAN ON HOSHANA RABBAH Hoshana Rabbah, this Sunday, October 23 is considered the culmination of the Days of Awe. There will be a slow, unrushed, Ashkenazi Neitz Minyan in the Shtiebel Beit Midrash at 6:55 am. It is anticipated to conclude by 8:45 am. SIMCHAT TORAH GUIDELINES In order to create the appropriate atmosphere in the Shul, and to protect our children on Simchat Torah, we ask for full cooperation from adults: 1. Zero tolerance for alcohol on the Hahn Judaic Campus on Simchat Torah Night 2. Alcohol is restricted on Simchat Torah Day to designated areas which will be under supervision. SIMCHAT TORAH CANDY BAGS Join us on the front lawn after Kol Hane’arim this Tuesday, October 25 to pick up your delicious candy bag! We greatly thank BRS Sisterhood for generously sponsoring the over 1,000 candy bags. ALIYOT FOR UNDER BAR MITZVAH All boys from 9 years old and up are invited to receive Aliyot on Simchat Torah morning at the Teen Minyan reading, provided that they have been taught the proper way to receive an Aliyah. SUNRISE MINYAN AT THE BEACH Next Friday, October 28 at 7:05 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. SHALSHELET BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM BRS is proud to present the 11th annual Shalshelet Bat Mitzvah program! Please join us for a 10-week series of classes about women throughout Jewish history. This program is for Bat Mitzvah age girls and their mothers, and is taught by Mrs. Michal Schochet and Mrs. Rina Lanner. The first class will be held next Sunday morning, October 30. Please e-mail Rebbitzen Yocheved Goldberg at [email protected] to register and for more information. Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity WEEK AT A GLANCE DAILY • DAF YOMI (Sunday and Thursday) with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212 Sponsored by the Albert & Yetta Lupin Memorial Foundation in loving memory of Lois Lupin Salzman • MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Thursday) 15 minutes before Mincha • NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Thursday) community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm • NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Thursday) with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105 WEDNESDAY • • CUP OF JOE & KNOW with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will not take place MUSSAR/JEWISH SPIRITUALITY CLASS with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm at her home, 7666 Cypress Crescent in Montoya Estates. THURSDAY • • RABBANIT AVIGAIL ROCK CLASS VIA SKYPE at 9:30 am in the Board Room with Rabbanit Avigail Rock INSPIRATIONAL WEEKLY MUSSAR SCHMOOZE at 9:40 pm in the Senders Library BBQ wings from Chef Gersh will be served. BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC. BIRTHDAYS LIFE CYCLE Simcha Freedman Ami Harow While the high holidays are over, the synagogue will be extremely busy over the coming weeks with the Sukkot holiday. We strongly encourage everyone to remain vigilant during this festive time. If you see any suspicious activity on the synagogue campus, please report it to the BRS staff or the security team members immediately. Additionally, many of the BRS members will be traveling during the sukkot holiday. Please be aware of your surroundings and take necessary precautions wherever your travels may take you. If you are ready to help enhance the security of our community, please consider joining the security team. Trainings for new and existing recruits will recommence following the end of the upcoming holidays. The Security Committee wishes you and your family a joyous Sukkot. BIKUR CHOLIM Succos in the hospital....You are permitted to eat prior to the Mitzvah of Lulav and Esrog..if you are not able to get up from bed, you may perform the mitzvah of the 4 spices while sitting or lying down. Source: Guide for the Jewish Hospital Patient OU. [email protected]. BOCA RATON COMMUNITY ERUV The Boca Raton Community Eruv is in need of funds. Yearly membership remains at $100 per family. It is now possible to sponsor the Eruv for a particular Shabbat for $360. Donations can now also be made through our website www.bocaeruv.org or by contacting Chani Salamon at (561) 392-1026 for more information. Please help, as we ALL benefit from the Eruv. The Eruv is something we all rely on and often take for granted. If you have not yet contributed, please consider doing so in order to ensure that the Eruv can be checked and maintained. Page 6 Maurice Bensmihen ANNIVERSARY Donny & Dr. Freyda Cohen WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Lawrence & Linda Leshnik Ken & Ricky Carter Natan & Jessie Brownstein CONDOLENCES TO Rabbi Mordechai Cohen and Dr. Eli Cohen & Dr. Meyer Cohen on the passing of their beloved brother and unlc, Moshe Cohen. REFUAH SHLAYMAH For members of BRS Community. For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) 394-0394 Moshe Applebaum Moshe Zvi ben Rochel Leah Yosef Chaim ben Faiga Merv Jacobs Meir ben Sarah Stuart Silverman Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah Marcus Witztum Mordechai ben Malka Chayim ben Rashi Chaim ben Rachel Josef Yitzchak ben Baila Rochel Bob Strauss Chaim HaLevi ben Ziporah Larry Perkins Yisrael Aaron ben Bayla Golda ___________________________ Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat Devorah BRS VOLUNTEER SECURITY TEAM The Security Committee would like to commend the BRS family for the wonderful Yaamim Noraaim experience. We hope that the sense of security at our synagogue helped enhance your davening and made for a more meaningful experience for you and your family. Jeremy Jacob Yoni Greenblatt Joan Noven Rochel Tova bat Malka Ariella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka Chana Guta bat Rochel Noa Maya Carmel Noa Maya bat Devora Rachel Jacquie Padow Ya’akova Chava Rus bat Beyla Or Ester bat Dina Rivka Wendy Wasserstrom Zehava bat Chaya Lily Lerman Libi Chana bat Golda Chava Hensha Hadassah bat Sarah Rochel Eden Malka bat Ravit Sara Leah bat Maya Elanit Jean Cohen Eta Chaya bat Rachel Victoria Romano Vida bat Sol YAHRZEITS Sylvia Pruzansky in memory of her mother-in-law Pesha Baila Pruzansky, 19 Tishrei Shifra Zwick in memory of her father Rabbi Shlomo Nulman, 19 Tishrei Kenneth Bender in memory of his father Joseph Joel Pitt, 19 Tishrei Robert Pearlman in memory of his father Cyril Pearlman, 19 Tishrei Dr. Sara Brudnoy in memory of her father Israel Serchuk, 19 Tishrei Shari Hirth in memory of her uncle Martin Samowitz, 19 Tishrei Frances Marx in memory of her brother Sol Popper, 20 Tishrei Tony Gelbart in memory of his father Bernard Gelbart, 20 Tishrei Richard Berg in memory of his aunt Ethel Seiden, 21 Tishrei Joel Clayman in memory of his father William B. Clayman, 21 Tishrei Georgina Rice in memory of her father Michael Lewis, 22 Tishrei Avi Tansman in memory of his uncle Victor Wolkowicz, 22 Tishrei Dr. Robert Dolgow in memory of his father Edward Dolgow, 22 Tishrei Dr. Jack Azar in memory of his mother Rena Azar Cohen, 22 Tishrei Warren Factor in memory of his father Anthony Factor, 23 Tishrei Rabbi Josh Broide in memory of his grandmother Yetta Katz, 23 Tishrei Jeffrey Gerstin in memory of his father Harry J. Gerstin, 23 Tishrei Sylvia Broide in memory of her mother Yetta Katz, 23 Tishrei Jack Hanoka in memory of his grandfather Marco Penso, 23 Tishrei Barbara Frenkel in memory of her mother Ruth Lerner Delman, 23 Tishrei Yocheved Hande in memory of her mother Lillian Beckenstein Horowitz, 25 Tishrei Daniel Masri in memory of his father Joseph Masri, 25 Tishrei Dena Ballew in memory of her father Sheldon C White, 25 Tishrei Natalie Halperin in memory of her mother Frances Mager, 25 Tishrei Dr. Jaime Alalu in memory of his brother Leon Alalu, 25 Tishrei Liz Karsh in memory of her mother Esther Shemesh, 25 Tishrei Debra Halperin in memory of her father Isadore Moore, 26 Tishrei Leah Weintraub in memory of her mother Yocheved Bas Yaakov, 26 Tishrei Yaakov Kronfeld in memory of his mother Yetta E Kronfeld, 26 Tishrei Pamela Silverman in memory of her mother Ilene Tauman, 26 Tishrei Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity ISRAEL UPDATE SOCIAL ACTION In a new attempt to facilitate an economic boycott of Israel, the UN’s Commissioner on Human Rights, Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid AlHussein of Jordan, is demanding a blacklist of Israeli and international companies doing business in the West Bank, Golan, and eastern Jerusalem. From Honest Reporting: Ties which can qualify a business for the Black List include those with any branches in the territories. These include, for example, banks which could be boycotted by the UN under the criteria set out by Al-Hussein even if its main operation centers are not situated in the West Bank or the Golan Heights. Officials from the Israeli Foreign Ministry have said that that the implementation of the resolution could result in an economic disaster for the State of Israel since Israeli businesses operating outside Israel will be threatened with consumer boycotts. Furthermore, international corporations operating in Israel will be forced to choose between having their products labelled by the UN or activity in large parts of Israel. Save the Date: Sunday evening, November 13 -, Gary Kenzer, National USA Executive Director Honest Reporting "Social Media and Advocacy for Israel" PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ROBERT ALAN “BOB” LEVINSON Is an American private investigator and retired DEA and CIA agent. He was taken hostage on March 9, 2007 when visiting Iran’s Kish Island and is currently the longest held hostage in American history. AVRAHAM BEN AGERNISH Avera (Avraham) Mengitsu is an Israeli civilian with a history of severe depression and mental illness. He crossed into Gaza in September 2014. Hamas has recently admitted that they are holding him captive but there is no additional information on his condition. ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF) PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Asher Kaplan, Adam Barel, Shayna Bender, Raz Ben-Zikry, Shani Ben Zikry, Judah Baum, Rotem Bronfman, Stav Gare, Gavriella Wolff, Aviad Halfon, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Daniel Louis, Albert Lupin, Charlie Pollack, Rafael Nissim ben Moshe Israel, Akiva Strauss, Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Ron Hirschhorn, Yehoshua Strauss, Kevin Schechter, Chanan Wolfson, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Noam Bar Yakov, Judah Makover, Amir Tsarfati, Reuben Gladstone, Zoe Gladstone, Dean Tansman, Joshua Weiss, Noah Weiss, Dani Matilsky, Seth Weiss and Page 7 Hannah Katz. If you have children or grandchildren currently serving in the IDF, please let us know their names so we can include them. Please have in mind our missing-in-action Israeli Soldiers. Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 שבת חול המועד—שמיני עצרת Shabbat Hol ha-Mo’ed—Shemini Atzeret OCTOBER 23 OCTOBER 24 הושענא רבא שמיני עצרת 1:00AM T IKKUN 7:05AM S HAHARIT 8:00PM SHAHARIT 6:25PM M INHAH 6:26PM CANDLE LIGHTING 6:58PM E ARLIEST S HEMA 7:20PM EARLIEST KIDDUSH 6:43AM S HAHARIT 8:30AM S HAHARIT 5:30PM RABBI’S CLASS 6:25PM MINHAH 6:55PM A RVIT 7:19PM CANDLE LIGHTING OCTOBER 25 שמחת תורה 6:44AM S HAHARIT 8:15AM S HAHARIT 6:25PM MINHAH 7:19PM H AVDALAH Minyan News OCTOBER 26 7:07AM S HAHARIT 7:55AM S HAHARIT 6:25PM M INHAH OCTOBER 27 7:07AM S HAHARIT 7:55AM S HAHARIT 6:25PM M INHAH חול המועד סוכות 7:04AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 6:25PM M INHAH 6:28PM CANDLE LIGHTING 7:00PM EARLIEST SHEMA 9:00PM SIMHAT BEIT HASHO’EIVAH OCTOBER 28 7:08AM S HAHARIT 7:55AM S HAHARIT 6:20PM M INHAH 6:22PM CANDLE LIGHTING 6:54PM EARLIEST SHEMA שבת OCTOBER 22 שבת חול המועד 6:42AM S HAHARIT 8:40AM S HIUR 9:00AM S HAHARIT 5:15PM R ABBI ’ S C LASS 6:00PM M INHAH 7:21PM HAVDALAH 7:55PM R ABBENU T AM 1:00AM T IKKUN OCTOBER 29 בראשית 6:46AM S HAHARIT 8:40AM S HIUR 9:00AM S HAHARIT 5:10PM R ABBI ’ S C LASS 6:05PM M INHAH 7:16PM HAVDALAH 7:50PM R ABBENU T AM Sukkot Thought While the Beit ha-Mikdash stood, only those in its vicinity took a lulav and etrog all seven days; everybody else only did so on the first day of Yom Tov. After the hurban, R. Yohanan ben Zakkai established that everybody, regardless of where they live, take a lulav and etrog all seven days as a means of remembering the Mikdash. The Midrash writes that the lulav and etrog are considered to be symbols of having emerged victorious from battle. We are proud to have made it through Yom ha-Kippurim and celebrate our newly cleansed spiritual state. While this status cannot last forever, in the four days between Yom ha-Kippurim and Sukkot we are busy taking care building sukkot and purchasing and arranging the lulav and etrog. It’s so all encompassing that we practically don’t really have any time to do violate any aveirot. Hatam Sofer explains that even days later, on the first day of Sukkot, we are still able to be proud of our victory and new spiritual status. After a full day of Yom Tov however, we cannot be so sure of ourselves anymore and therefore, the mitzvah of lulav and etrog no longer applies. Those celebrating Sukkot in Yerushalayim however, are directly in Hashem’s presence for the entire holiday and experience it on a spiritually exalted state. They can therefore be fully confident that no sin will befall them during their sojourn in Hashem’s city and can perform the mitzvah of lulav and etrog for all seven days. Rabbi David Shabtai, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan [email protected] Page 8 In our post-hurban world, we indeed celebrate with the lulav for seven days. But not because we are confident in our spirituality, but rather with no centralized source of spiritual inspiration, we must strive to have those experiences wherever we may live. Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity BRS TEEN DEPARTMENT BRAIDING WITH A TWIST Join us for a night of fun and inspiration for mothers & daughters (middle and high school age) as we learn the secrets of challah and learn some amazing challah braiding skills Thursday, November 10 at 8:00 pm in Social Hall. Cost is $5 Please register online at brsonline.org/challahbake NCSY SUMMER PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE Learn about the incredible traveling and learning opportunities that await you this summer with NCSY! November 14, Monday night, at 8:00 pm Location TBD THE BRS ACHARAI FELLOWSHIP Due to popular demand, applications have been extended till October 30. Please make sure you apply online at www.brsonline.org/acharai BRS hosting NCSY Israel Political Advocacy Shabbaton All teens are welcomed to join us November 12, weekend and learn about how you can make a difference when it comes to Israel and the skills needed for advocating! Stay tuned for more information. BRS YOUTH DEPARTMENT Page 9 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity במערבא NEWS FROM THE WEST SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED שבת חול המועד סוכות SHEMINI ATZERET שמיני עצרת SIMCHAT TORAH שמחת תורה עצרת @KATZ HILLEL DAY SCHOOL | 21001 95TH AVE | BRSWEST.NET | (561) 909-0234 Erev Shabbat Pre Shabbos Chasiddus Mincha Candle Lighting Shabbat Rashi Shiur Shacharit Youth Groups Shiur: Ramban Mincha / Seuda Maariv / Havdalah Erev Yom Tov Mincha Candle Lighting Shemini Atzeret Shacharit Youth Groups Yizkor Mincha Shiur: Showering Maariv / Hakafot Candle Lighting Simchat Torah Shacharit Hakafos Aliyot Chassanim Sinai Simchat Torah Mincha Neilat HaChag Maariv / Havdalah THIS AT SHABB THE WORLD OF THE RAMBAN "וֶהֱוֵי אֲשֶׁר תּוּכַל,זָהִיר לִקְרוֹת בַּתּוֹרָה תָּמִיד ֹ וְכַאֲשֶׁר תָּקוּם מִן הַסֵּפֶר תְּחַפֵּשֹ בַּאֲשֶׁר לָמַדְתָּ אִם יֵשׁ בּו.ּלְקַיְּמָה .ֹדָבָר אֲשֶׁר תּוּכַל לְקַיְּמו Be careful to read the torah always, so that you may be able to uphold it. and when you rise from study, Search in that which you learned if there is something that you can observe SHABBAT MORNINGS | 8:30AM RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL SHABBAT AND YOM TOV NOTES THANK YOU: To the Gabbaim, Baalei TeÞllah, Baalei Keriah, all those who helped set up the shul, the kiddush committee, and break fast sponsors, for an amazing Yamim Noraim! THANK YOU: To Lisa Loewinger for arranging the Sukkah Hop, and thank you too all those hosting hop stops! THANK YOU: To all those who are assisting in building our new BRS West Sukkah! Following Maariv on Simcha Torah, we will be taking the sukkah down. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. KIDDUSH ON SHABBAT IS SPONSORED BY ADAM AND GEORGETTE ELISHA GALA KIDDUSH ON SIMCHAT TORAH IS SPONSORED BY MARTY AND SUSAN BODNER Page 10 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity 21-Oct 6:00 PM 6:25 PM 6:28 PM 21-Oct 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 5:20PM 6:20 PM 7:21 PM 22-Oct 6:25 PM 6:27 PM 23-Oct 8:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:45 PM Earliest 7:19 PM 24-Oct 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 4:15 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 7:19 PM PRAYER 101 5 Steps to a New YOU!! Boca Raton Synagogue Info & Registration www.BRSonline.org/Prayer101 SAVE THE DATE: COMMUNITY TRIPS TO ISRAEL JWRP - JeWish Women’s Renaissance PRoJect CommuniTy mission To israel FRee trip to israel for moms with children under 18 who are not connected Join the Jewish Federation of south Palm Beach county along with Rabbi efrem Goldberg & Rabbi Josh Broide & amazing people from all over our community - noV 2017 with the Jewihish community. Trip #1: December 2016 - soLD oUt Trip #2: may 2017 ~ Trip #3: nov/Dec 2017 SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!! Session 1 is Coming Soon!! Prayer 101 – 5 Steps to a New You! 7:00pm - 8:00pm There are four primary misconceptions that prevent us from effectively communicating with our Creator through prayer. It feels like we are talking to a wall. Since we don’t actually see God or sense Him with any of our five senses, how can we have a conversation with Him? A one-way dialogue is awkward at best; at worst a little crazy. It makes no sense to pray to God if He knows our needs. He’ll either give us what we want if we need it, or He won’t if we don’t. How can prayer change His mind? God doesn’t seem to answer our prayers. Sometimes we pray for an ill person and he dies anyway. Or we pray for years to find a soul-mate or to have children and our requests go unanswered. So why keep trying? Standardized prayer is a drag. How can you have a natural conversation with someone if you don’t get to decide what to say and when to say it? That’s not called communication. This series will explore each of these questions and see how a small change in perspective can make all the difference. November 3, 2016 1. Introduction to Prayer This class will serve an introduction to the subject of Jewish prayer. What is Prayer? Where did prayer come from? What are some of the basic skills? We will open the siddur and demonstrate how prayer can help us unlock the secret to becoming the individuals that we know we are meant to be. November 10, 2016 2. The Morning Blessings Stretch What’s with Judaism and all these blessings? Does G-d really need my blessing? Who is blessing who? This class will demonstrate how every blessing is not only about G-d, but has more to do with each of us that we ever could have imagined. November 17, 2016 3. Warming up with Kriat Shema The Shema is a declaration of faith, a pledge of allegiance to One God. It is said upon arising in the morning and upon going to sleep at night. It is said when praising God and when beseeching Him. It is the first prayer that a Jewish child is taught to say. It is the last words a Jew says prior to death. What makes this prayer so special? December 8, 2016 4. Stand Up and Get Moving We’ve been preparing and working really hard to get to this point of the prayer service. Now that we have spent time stretching and warming up its time to have a personal conversation with G-d. But what do I say? What if I have a personal request, where can I insert it? How can I make the most out of this special moment. December 15, 2016 5. Cool Down and Make it a Great Day Just when you think that it’s over, there is one more critical aspect to the service. Unfortunately it’s one of the most neglected pieces and a reason why many people don’t get any substantial results. Join us as we conclude the series and solidify all of the lessons we learned to ensure that you can become a new you. Page 11 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Rabbi Josh Broide (561) 702-3864 [email protected] GUEST RABBONIM WOMEN’S MONDAY NIGHT LEARNING PROGRAM BEGINS OCTOBER 31 7:45 - 8:30 pm A Tour of Toshba By Rabbi Simmy Shabtai 8:30 - 9:15 pm The Wisdom of Shlomo 3 Part Series By Mrs. Amy Horowitz YOUTH LEARNING Wednesday Night Grades 2-8 Chavrusa Program With TTB Yeshiva -Resumes After Sukkot Shabbat Afternoon Avos Ubanim AFTERNOON KOLLEL RESUMES NOVEMBER 9 Page 12 DIRSHU BACHURIM TEST ON 10/26 RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI ROSH BEIS MEDRASH [email protected] Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity PAID ADVERTISEMENTS • IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD, PLEASE GO TO WWW.BRSONLINE.ORG/ADS Stressing about the Holidays? Have no Fear! Chef Aryeh is here! Contact Chef Aryeh today for all your Holiday Catering needs! [email protected] 305.359.5919 This Rosh HaShanah, make a healthy New Year a reality for millions of Israelis. 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The Tallit is made of 49 Tallitot! It is the size of a half basketball court. It can hold 700 children comfortably beneath it. Kol Hanearim is a time to celebrate our children and grandchildren’s Torah learning. We hope everyone in the community will use this as an opportunity to have their children and grandchildren and even great grandchildren’s names added to this Tallit. The children may even be able to look up and find their name when they all come together under the Tallit on Simchat Torah. The cost to have a name embroidered on the Tallit is $4 per letter. All names will be embroidered in English and will be spelled the same way they are submitted on the form below. If you have any questions, please contact Cherelle in the Shul office at 561-394-0394. The deadline to submit your form to the Shul office with payment is Friday, June 30, 2017. YOUR NAME ______________________________ These names are FIRST NAME (REQUIRED) PHONE NUMBER____________________ NEW or ADDITIONAL* NAMES ON TALLIT MIDDLE NAME (OPTIONAL) LAST NAME (REQUIRED) TOTAL # OF LETTERS TOTAL X $4 TOTAL We are especially grateful to Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch for their sponsorship of the center of our Kol Hane’arim Tallit. The Weisstuchs have sponsored the Tallit in loving memory of her beloved father, Henry Kamioner. We would also like to thank our corner sponsors Moshe & Channi Bertram, Dr. Robert and Judith Bruckstein, Saul & Bobbie Friedman, and Dr. Merv and Elaine Jacobs. *If you are adding names to an already existing family box, you have the option of either paying to have all of the names redone so they appear on one box or you can just pay for the additional names you would like added, and we will have it placed under the currently existing family box. Page 17 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Pillar Society Seven years ago, Boca Raton Synagogue launched the Pillar Society for those members that wish to help our synagogue continue to offer the highest possible level of educational, religious, and social programming to our community. The Pillar Society provides a backbone to our community, and your commitment enables the Shul to provide for the needs of all our members, regardless of their ability to pay. Boca Raton Synagogue would like to thank the families that have already committed to the 2016/2017 Pillar Society. We appeal to you and others to become members of The Pillar Society – to be the leaders of Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim in our community. • • • • Emerald Pillar $25,000 Diamond Pillar $18,000 Platinum Pillar $12,000 Gold Pillar $6,000 • Sapphire Pillar $4,000 (for Families age 70 and over) • Silver Pillar $3,600 (for Families ages 36 and under) General Membership • Family Membership $2,000 • Single Membership $1,200 q THE 2016-2017 PILLAR SOCIETY q CAMPAIGN IS NOW UNDERWAY EMERALD GOLD Daniel & Dr. Liora Adler Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas Lisa Kaufman Bensmihen Donny & Dr. Freyda Cohen Drs. Eli & Orlie Cohen Dr. Meyer & Laura Cohen Dr. William & Debbie Rand Nachman & Jamie Feig Dr. Mark & Tilda Fisher Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman Eli & Amy Buzaglo Michael & Barbara Frenkel Leo & Heni Ehrlich Hensha Gansbourg Dr. Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg Yaakov Kronfeld Murray & Basheva Goldberg Lothar & Carlyn Mayer Glen & Rosa Golish Michael & Jill Rose Avi & Dr. Laura Greenbaum Lewis & Helene Stahl Drs. Charles & Simone Griff Elaine Trachtenberg Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin Skipper & Sari Vine Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth Harry & Marilyn Wanderer Yanki & Lauren Hofstatter Dr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs Dr. David & Sharona Kay Gary & Judi Krasna Lynn W. Hahn Daniel & Caroline Katz Larry & Deborah Silver DIAMOND PLATINUM Philip & Jennifer Landau Drs. Joseph & Seema Loskove Dr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara Levine Stephen & Linda Melcer Dr. Michael & Dana Petrover Dr. Daniel & Rachel Rudensky Mike Senders Dr. Leor & Gabriela Skoczylas Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor Dr. Dan & Eve Sperling Dr. Josh & Stephanie Stern Teddy & Linda Struhl Dr. Jonathan & Suri Winograd Dr. David & Maxine Wolgin Michael & Risa Zimmerman Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb SILVER Dr. Danny & Emely Aghion Rick & Dr. Penina Dorfman Ayal & Deena Frist Dr. Evan & Ilana Landau Aron & Penina Schoenfeld Gil & Lysee Stein Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch Anonymous SAPPHIRE Dr. Mark & Helen Cohan Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman Rabbi Samuel & Beatrice Levine Bob & Penny Pearlman To join the Pillar Society for 2016/2017 please contact Mattthew Hocherman at [email protected] or (561) 394-0394. Page 18 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity The Boca Raton Synagogue Sisterhood wishes all a very happy and sweet new year. May we all be inscribed in the book of life. Dr. Daniel & Emely Aghion & Family Hena & Abe Aloof & Family Avigayil Alperin Bina & Jason Asher & Family Ellen & Daniel Averbook Rhoda & Jack Azar Dr. & Mrs. Alan Bakst Maya & Judah Beck & Family Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Bierly Ruth Bejar Dr. & Mrs. Avraham Belizon Irene & Ira Berger Phyllis & Floyd Bernstein Ruth Bleiman Shari & Gil Bloom & Family Rabbi Rael & Aliza Blumenthal & Family Hinda & Arnold Bramnick Rabbi Kenneth & Ruchie Brander & Family Rabbi Josh & Simone Broide & Family BRS Maintenance Staff Sara & David Brudnoy Jordana & Rotem Carmel & Family Mrs. Jean Cohen & Family Orlie & Eli Cohen & Family Sue & Stephen Colman & Family Drs. Miriam & David Dalin Sarah & Simcha David & Family Dr. Daniel & Anne Deakter & Family Michele & Chayim Dimont & Family Amy Downs Rabbi Rafi & Rachel Draiman & Family Rabbi Gershon & Shoshana Eisenberger Shira & Adam Englander & Family Rabbi Jerry & Jane Epstein Mrs. Shirley Eschwege Marcia Feldman The Ferber Family Debbie & Simcha Firestone & Family Mona & Alan Fisher Vicki Fishof Cara & Benjamin Freedman & Family Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman Barbara & Michael Frenkel Shirley & Allen Girnun Simone & Charles Griff & Family Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg & Family Linda & Harvey Gordon Rachel & David Greenbaum & Family Bayla Kieffer The Haik Family Mrs. Yocheved Hande & Family The Harow Family Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hauptman Anita & Sam Heering & Family The Herschberg Family Tova & Matthew Hocherman & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Hollander Beverly & Marty Jacob & Family Cherelle Jones Gigi & Jerry Kaminetzky & Family Linda & Steve Katz Dr. & Mrs. Aaron Kaweblum The Kay Family The Kieffer Family Carla & Jeffrey Klein Rina & Mark Kotok Judi & Gary Krasna & Family Chana Leah & Daniel Lacesa Hyla & Stuart Levine Shari & Elliot Levontin & Family Dr. Gary & Patti Lieber Michal & Daniel Lunski Esty & Michael Lupin & Family Leorah & Akiva Marcus & Family Dr. Oren & Shoshana Masory Jessica & Mark Matiash & Family Shirley & Marcus Mayer & Family The Menczer Family Dr. Gary & Elaine Mendelow & Family Reina & Elie Mendelson Jessica Michael Rabbi Phillip & Arielle Moskowitz & Family The Muschel Family Joan & Howard Noven Devora & Avi Orlan & Family Elana & Ken Ostroff & Family Jacquie Padow & Theo Klewansky Penny & Bob Pearlman Dorothy & Larry Perkins Kerry Purcell Dr. & Mrs. William Rand & Family Rena & Steve Rantz & Family Drs. Juliana & Elan Rosenblat The Rosman Family Rita & Sam Rubin The Saketkhou Family Stephanie & George Saks Sara & Martin Schandelson & Family Andrea Scharlat Dana & Barry Schechter & Family Gloria & Bennett Schreiber Rabbi David & Monica Shabtai & Family Rabbi Simmy & Devora Shabtai & Family Debbie & Daniel Sheinbein Penina & Aron Schoenfeld & Family Judy & Jeffrey Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Silkin Eve & Dan Sperling Liz & Carmi Stadlan The Stein Family Lysee & Gil Stein & Family Lorys & Mitchell Stiel & Family Sheryl & Robert Strauss Syd & Hommy Tannenbaum Melinda & Avi Tansman & Family Estelle & Norman Wald & Family The Wasserstrom Family The Wax Family Bonnie & Neal Weinreb Mr. & Mrs. Farley Weiss Yaffi & Matan Wexler & Family Joy & Barry Wolfson & Family Rachel & Akiva Wolk & Family Rabbi Eli & Batsheva Zians & Family Peggy & Philip Zimmerman THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE BECOME SISTERHOOD MEMBERS IF YOU HAVE NOT JOINED GO TO WWW.BRSONLINE.ORG/SISTERHOOD Page 19 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity ! p o t S & p o H h Sukka Our second annual kkah u S l u h S e th in at 4:00 pm 2 2 r e b to c O t, a b This Shab Join the BRS Youth community for our incredible Sukkah Hops and Stops. Children up to 2nd grade, join us in the Shul Sukkah to create your very own Candy Sukkah. 3rd- 5th graders will join our incredible group leaders & Group leaders in training on a fun Sukkah hop with great snacks & activities. In the event of rain all groups will meet in the Berdugo Beit Midrash for an indoor activity. SIMCHAT TORAH Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N • Boca Raton, Florida 33433-4912 (561) 394.0394• www.brsonline.org MAGIC SHOWS Two Magic Shows for the BRS Youth! October 25, Simchat Torah morning FOR AGES 3-6 Room 107 at 10:00 am FOR AGES 7-11 Room 106 at 10:00 am (No Parents Allowed) We welcome back one of our favorite magicians for a spectacular show. Page 20 Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N • Boca Raton, Florida 33433-4912