b’nai Torah congregation Shabbat Services parashat vayetze november 17, 2018 9 kislev 5779

  Welcome ouka ,a Shabbat Shalom

Mazal Tov to Nicole & Michael Shiman on the naming of their daughter, Maia Della

This Shabbat we welcome guest speaker, Avi Melamed, former Israeli Intelligence Official/Senior Official on Arab Affairs main sanctuary

Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah, Maya Gordon and to her parents, Erica & Randy Gordon havdalah

B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION

This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levinez”l SHABBAT SERVICES

parashat vayetze Torah: Genesis 31:17 - 32:3, p. 181 Haftarah: Hosea 12:13 - 14:10, p. 189 Reader: Shula Fleischer

havurat shabbat Readers: Gene Trainin, Linda Ehrlich, Howard Rabinowitz

Jewish Renewal Service Facilitated by Amy Grossblatt Pessah - Glassman Chapel

Mincha/Ma’ariv November 17, 5:30 p.m.

Candle Lighting November 23, 5:10 p.m.

kiddush The congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational Social Center (ESC). Kiddush was generously co-sponsored by Garry & Helene Shomair in honor of Maia Shiman’s baby naming. Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.

Avi Melamed is a former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Official on Arab Affairs. He is an expert on current affairs in the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the Middle East.

Avi is a Strategic Intelligence Analyst, writer, teacher and lecturer, as well as Founder and CEO of Inside the Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives, and author of “Inside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth.” Through articles, videos, Intelligence Briefings and on-the-ground Intelligence tours, Avi offers insight and understanding into the situation in the region, and the impact regionally and globally.

2 parashat vayetze happenings at B’nai Torah hazak Chair Zumba with Dr. Shellie Fraddin - Monday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. Enjoy music from around the world while engaging in an energizing and fun workout. Hazak programming is generously underwritten by the Faintuch חזק & .Twelvefamily. For South more info, Palm contact Beach Michele Area Scher atSynagogues (561) 392-8566 The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County TLC Thanksgiving Project - Monday, November 19, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Will Join Together For A Please join TLC as we distribute Thanksgiving packages to all the residents of UnityDixie M foranor Israel - 1350 NDessertorth Dixie ReceptionHighway, Boca Raton 33431. For more info,

Ansheiplease Emuna contact Congregation Summer Faerman at [email protected] Torah Ohr B’nai Torah Congregation Delray Orthodox Synagogue Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray TefillaComm unity InterfaithTemple THA NKSGIVINGAnshei Shalom SERVICE - Boca Raton Synagogue Monday, November 19,Temple 7:30 Beth p.m El. ofA Bocall Faiths Raton Welcome. Congregation B’nai Israel Service of Prayers, ReadingsTemple and Beth R Shalomeflection led by local Congregation Shaarei Kodesh clergy of different faiths,Temple and featuringSinai the Adult Choirs of BRICA congregations. Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Honoring Schaefer Family Campus - 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Roseanne & Ed SopherRaton 33432. B’nai Torah Congregation

Guest Speaker Book Presentation by Rabbi Jack Riemer - Sgt. Benjamin WAnthonyednesday, N(IDF,ovember Res) 28, 7:00 p.m. Founder and Director of OurRabbi Soldier Riemers Speak will present his new books: “The Day I Met Father Isaac at the Supermarket - And Other Encounters Thursday, Novemberwith Biblical T2ales9, and201 Teachings”8 ∙ 7:00 and pm “Finding God in

B’nai Torah Congregation Unexpected Places - WisdomTo RSVPfor Everyone or For More from Information, the Jewish Contact: 6261 SW 18th Street Tradition.” No charge. [email protected] and beverages will be Boca Raton, FL 33433 561.939.1360 served. For more information, please contact Elysa Stark Admission: $20.00 per personat (561) · Dietary 392-8566. Laws Observed (NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE)

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Unity for Israel Dessert Reception November 29, 7:00 p.m. Twelve South Palm Beach Area Synagogues & The Anshei Emuna Congregation Congregation Torah Ohr B’nai Torah Congregation Delray Orthodox Synagogue Jewish FederationBoca Jewish Center/Shaarayof South Tefilla Palm BTempleeach Anshei Shalom County will join together here at B’nai Boca Raton Synagogue Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Torah Congregation.Congregation B’nai Israel Guest Speaker:Temple Beth S Shalomgt. Benjamin Anthony (IDF, Res) Founder Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Temple Sinai

and Director ofHonoring “ Our Soldiers Speak.” B’nai Torah Congregation Honorees: Roseanne & Ed Sopher B’nai Torah Congregation Roseanne & Ed Sopher. Admission: $20 per person. To RSVP or for more Guest Speaker Sgt. Benjamin Anthony (IDF, Res) information, pleaseFounder and Director contact of Our Soldiers Speak [email protected] or (561) 939-1360.

Thursday, November 29, 2018 ∙ 7:00 pm

B’nai Torah Congregation To RSVP or For More Information, Contact: 6261 SW 18th Street [email protected] Boca Raton, FL 33433 561.939.1360 parashat veyetze 3 Admission: $20.00 per person · Dietary Laws Observed (NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE)

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Latkas, Vodkas & Trivia - Wednesday, December 5, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Women’s League and Men’s Club of B’nai Torah. Make your own team for a fun Trivia game, or join one ? of ours! Mediterranean style dinner and one drink included - $25 pp. RSVP at www.wlbtc.org by Nov. 26. Mitzvah Project: Make a teen’s holiday a little brighter... please bring a $10 Target/Walmart giftcard.

B’nai torah’s Hanukkah Celebration - Thursday, December 6, 5:00 p.m. Fun for the entire family! Arts & crafts, DJ/ dancing , selfie photo station and more! BYOH - Bring Your Own Hanukkiah for a Community Lighting! Following the celebration join us for dinner, latkes and sufganiyot. RSVP for dinner at www.btcboca.org/ BYOH. TLC Mitzvah Project: Please bring a NEW unwrapped gift appropriate for teenagers. BTC Author Forum 2018-19

jamie bernstein: FAMOUS FATHER GIRL wednesday, december 19, 7:30pm Leonard Bernstein’s oldest daughter offers a rare look at her father on the centennial of his birth in a deeply intimate and broadly evocative memoir. Program will include a live performance of music written by Leonard Bernstein. Admission: VIP Reserved Seating: $50, includes Co-sponsored with: book; General Admission: $25, Sandler Center and BTC members: $20. To purchase tickets, please contact Elysa Stark at (561) 392-8566.

4 parashat vayetze support groups at b’nai torah Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings every Monday night, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Cancer Support Group Monthly meetings to provide education, resources & emotional support to patients/survivors. Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 6 at 7:00 p.m. Facilitator: Cindy Collins, PhD, RD, CSO, LD/N - (561) 376-0084.

Caregiver Support Group Learn ways to handle everyday issues when caring for a loved one; receive information on supportive resources. Nov 28, Dec 19, Jan 23 at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Jennifer Schosheim, LCSW - (917) 363-6359.

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Congregati @ B’nai Torah on Inaugural Concert! Josh and the Jamtones December 16, 2018 11:00 a.m.

For tickets, call (561) 392-8566 or visit www.btcboca.org

parashat veyetze 5 Lillian, Philip, and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning Classes starting soon: Tuesday, December 4, 12:15 p.m. Lunch & Learn - “The 80th Anniversary of Reichs-Kristallnacht” Professor Claudia Dunlea will examine the anti- Semitism and persecution that led to Nazi Germany’s attempts to systematically exterminate Germany’s and Europe’s Jewish population.

Wednesday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. “The Words We Say Before We Pray” Rabbi Jack Riemer will analize four passages found in the siddur and help you find profound lessons in how to live and how to pray.

Thursday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. “Visual Midrash” Helene Yentis will use interactive power-point presentations to examine multiple Biblical subjects and personalities.

Torah classes with Rabbi David Steinhardt - Fridays, 8:15 a.m. - A close reading of Torah narratives. What did they intend, what do they say?; Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - Parshat HaShavuah

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi David Englander - Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. Exploring and delving into Tractate Sanhedrin. Our primary text will be the Koren Talmud - Sanhedrin Part I (English-Hebrew edition), available at www.korenpub.com.

Hebrew Reading for Beginners - Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Instructor: Yardena Barzilay - Yardena will take students from little or no Hebrew letter recognition to competent reading in one semester!

Lunch & Learn - Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Join Rabbis and special guest educators for an hour Lunch & Learn of learning. All are welcome to this popular weekly at gathering. Please bring a dairy/parve lunch; coffee and

tea are provided.

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning is a unique opportunity to learn Jewish texts, values, and traditions in a pluralistic and intellectually stimulating environment. For a complete class schedule and to register, visit www. events.org/MeltonBocaRaton. For more information, contact Penina Bredoff at [email protected].

6 parashat vayetze Save the Date... January 11 - 12, 2019

for a special weekend in honor of Rabbi David Steinhardt Celebrating 2525 Years of Dedicated Service to B'nai Torah Congregation

Featuring the beautiful music of Cantor Simon Spiro & The Toronto Festival Singers

. Friday Night Shabbat Dinner . Saturday Morning Shabbat Services . Saturday Night Concert & Celebration with Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres and Dessert Reception On behalf of the B’nai Torah family, we’d like to wish Mazal Tov and Yasher Koach to Cathy Berkowitz, Education Director of the Mirochnick Religious School, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Pedagogy in Jewish Education from JTS this past week.

We look forward to many more years of achievement as she continues to bring our kids closer to Torah, the synagogue and Jewish living.

B’nai Torah Congregational Choir Musical Director/Conductor: Cantor Mitchell J. Martin Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Sandra Gottfried Nina Cohen Erick Crow Daniel Caplin Myrna Gross Pamela Feldman Mark Glickman Ethan Cohen Gail Franklin Andrea Gralnick Leonard Miller Jason Goldstein Debbie Leveen Donna Grossman Lois Radding Len Lefkowitz Sharon Steinberg Robyn Lamp Derrek Stark Mark Samarel AviGail Whiting Leah Levin Naomi Lippa

Service Notes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during Shabbat. Please do not save seats. Refrain from chewing gum while in services. Automated External Defibrillator located in lobby by the Glassman Chapel.

8 parashat vayetze B’nai Torah social initiatives

40’s & 50’s initiative: Saturday, December 1 - Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt! Royal Palm Plaza. Cost : $55 pp. To register, call (561) 392-8566.

60’s & 70’s Adult Experience: Try-N-Escape - Novemeber 29, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per person - RSVP required, contact Stu Gordon at [email protected]. 3350 NW 2nd Ave., #A2, Boca Raton 33431.

For more info, contact Michelle Fox (561) 271-0417 or Melissa Bloom (561) 929-9165.

Outstanding People and Leaders

We proudly announce that The Rotary Club of Boca Raton will honor Rabbi David Steinhardt on Saturday, January 19, 2019 during the 21st Annual OPAL Awards Ceremony.

The OPAL awards recognize and honor citizens in Boca Raton who have demonstrated an on-going commitment to serve our community through philanthropic, professional leadership, education, community service and medical service endeavors.

parashat veyetze 9 LIFE EVENTS Yahrzeits Suretta Barnett ...... 11/17 Mary Wasserman . . . . .11/20 Marc Jay Bernstein . . . . 11/17 Burton Wollowick . . . . .11/20 Richard Desnick . . . . . 11/17 Sylvia Zuckerman . . . . .11/20 Harry Kampelman . . . . .11/17 Eleanor Alboum . . . . . 11/21 Doba Krejtman-Zybert . . . 11/17 Sarina Idy ...... 11/21 Murray Ritter ...... 11/17 Elaine Kaye ...... 11/21 Lenore Schuster ...... 11/17 Lester Peskin ...... 11/21 Rose Taylor ...... 11/17 Edwin Rose ...... 11/21 Harry Viner ...... 11/17 Ronald Rosenberg . . . . .11/21 Lane Coleman ...... 11/18 Gertrude Shapiro . . . . .11/21 Bernard Deutch ...... 11/18 Rachel Sieber ...... 11/21 Theodore Garelick . . . . 11/18 Milton Blank ...... 11/22 Abe Gellman ...... 11/18 Correy Dietz ...... 11/22 Myron Kirshner ...... 11/18 Louis Finker ...... 11/22 David Kohn ...... 11/18 Rose Fishman ...... 11/22 Robert Lushan ...... 11/18 Leonard King ...... 11/22 Harvey Printz ...... 11/18 Aaron Kordon ...... 11/22 Abraham Robinson . . . . 11/18 Frieda Lemus ...... 11/22 Sandra Schreier . . . . . 11/18 Simon Neuman ...... 11/22 Florence Apperman . . . . 11/19 Ira Peskin ...... 11/22 Susan Baram ...... 11/19 Raye Sacks ...... 11/22 Herman Bergman . . . . .11/19 Sylvia Schechterman-Gerber . 11/22 Adele Friedman . . . . . 11/19 Geraldine Zeeman . . . . 11/22 Ethel Kaplan ...... 11/19 Linda Dragin ...... 11/23 Helen Klein ...... 11/19 William Gelfond . . . . . 11/23 Ida Miller ...... 11/19 Sylvia Goldstein . . . . . 11/23 Jack Shapiro ...... 11/19 Lloyd Hurst ...... 11/23 Carol Silver ...... 11/19 Harry Margolis ...... 11/23 Anna Traktman ...... 11/19 Regina Paniagua . . . . .11/23 Jeanette Fisher ...... 11/20 Peter Schuster ...... 11/23 Sara Leiser ...... 11/20 Helen B. Wexler . . . . . 11/23 Bob Morris ...... 11/20 Joseph Wuraftic . . . . . 11/23

10 parashat vayetze condolences to . Julian Rubinstein, Alexandra and Brooke on the passing of their father/ grandfather, Cantor Saul Rubinstein

. Nancy Gusky, Debbie Gusky and Drew Barrier on the passing of their husband/father/grandfather, Edward Gusky

The yahrzeit candle should be save the date! lit the evening prior to the date Limmud Boca - Sun., December 9, indicated on this list. You are encouraged to attend minyan 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. both days. It is customary when observing A day of Jewish learning and a yahrzeit to perform an act of tzedakah inspiration. Presenters include Rabbi in memory of our loved ones. For your Steinhardt, Rabbi Englander, Sue convenience, an envelope is available in the Glassman Chapel which you can return Gurland, and many more! Held at to the Synagogue Office. Join our daily the Jewish Federation of SPBC morning and evening minyanim. campus. To register, visit www. limmudboca.org.

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WL Judaica Shop Did you know? Monday, November 26th SHUL SHOP MONDAY! Get all your Hanukkah shopping done right here at B’nai Torah... we even sell gift cards! Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10am - 3:30pm; Fridays 10am - 12noon; Sunday by appointment only. For more information call Robin Schwartz (914) 329-1025. All proceeds benefit our B’nai Torah

Congregation Scholarship Fund! Must present coupon - Valid November 1-30, 2018 For address and more info, call (561) 409-3035.

parashat veyetze 11 Come Worship With Us Friday Evening, Shabbat Services Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 5:45 p.m.: Mincha Mincha: 5:30 p.m., Glassman Chapel 6:00 p.m.: Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma’ariv Eleanor & Paul Weinerz”l Cultural Center Weekday Shacharit Saturday Morning, Shabbat Services Sunday, 8:45 a.m., Glassman Chapel Rabbi David M. Steinhardt Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m., Glassman Chapel Cantor Udi Spielman, Cantor Boaz Davidoff 8:45 a.m., Main Sanctuary Weekday Mincha/Ma’ariv Saturday Morning, Havurat Shabbat Sunday - Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Glassman Chapel Rabbi David Englander 10:00 a.m., Weinerz”l Cultural Center

B’nai Torah Congregation officers & staff President Steve Ginsburg Senior Rabbi David M. Steinhardt, D.D. Executive Vice President Eric N. Klein* Rabbi David Englander Vice Presidents Stan Kutlin Executive Director Rabbi Rikki Arad Jerry Budney Senior Cantor Ehud (Udi) Spielman Ed Levine Cantor Boaz Davidoff Marcy Kammerman Treasurer Ed Sopher Mirochnick RS Education Director Cathy Berkowitz Secretary Cheryl Rymer Taubman ECC Director Naomi Gordon Financial Secretary Rick Schuster B’nai Mitzvah Prog. Director Cantor Paul Goldstein Trustees: Director of Finance Sam Hitner Lori Barbag Shula Fleischer* Director of Maintenance Francisco Valdes Jay Berkowitz Scott Frank Art Director Claudia Sternberg Richard Birdie Naomi Jacobson* Director of Technology George Meza Terry Bresnick EJ Leizerman Tzedakah Programming Director Summer Faerman Marjorie Browner Marks Seth Schneider Pastoral Care/Hazak Coordinator Michele Scher Jonathan Criss Shaina Yeslow Cultural Arts & Membership Coordinator Elysa Stark Carmen Cunha Melton Site Director Penina Bredoff Women’s League President Roseanne Sopher Men’s Club President Seth Schneider Baal Korei Joe Fuchs Ritual Director Foundation President Spencer Sax* Julie Risisky Choral Director Cantor Mitch Martin Synagogue Counsel Kenneth Lipman, Esq. Gabbaim Robb Kantor*, Bill Fine, Linda Ehrlich, Jerold I. Budney, Esq. Neil Friedman* Immediate Past President Toby Levi* Concert Series Chair Art Stark House & Grounds Chair Murray Rehner

*Ner Tamid Society Member

B’nai Torah Congregation 6261 S.W. 18th Street | Boca Raton, Florida 33433 B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION (561) 392-8566 | www.btcboca.org