TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON JULY/AUGUST 2019 | TAMMUZ/AV 5779/2019
Belonging Find Where You Belong NEW MEMBER WELCOME EVENT Sunday, September 8, 2019 Schaefer Family Campus 2:00pm-4:00pm
Lite bites and something sweet, find where you belong at this meet and greet.
Start with a special blessing on the Bima to welcome you to our Temple Beth El family. Learn about upcoming programs, social action initiatives, the new Steve Brown z”l* Volunteer Program, Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Parenthood, youth group for kids Kindergarten through 12th grade, and many ways each of you can get involved. • Get your Chaverweb log-in • Sign up for a Chavurah • Pick up your welcome gift – you will love it! Register at tbeboca.org/special-events or contact Julie Guzy at [email protected] or 561-391-8900. *of blessed memory
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2 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Belonging
And Adonai God said: “It is not good for the human being to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.” (Genesis 2:18)
BY RABBI DAN LEVIN [email protected]
From the beginning of time, it was all into the core of our humanity is the about relationship. need to form relationships. The gift Think of an atom – the building of Torah and Jewish tradition is how block of everything that exists. The it teaches us to make those bonds of most simple atom is comprised of two relationship holy. pieces of energy that belong to each Everything about Jewish tradition other. More complex atoms have more guides us toward building bonds of complex systems of belonging. Then community. We are required to come atoms form bonds and join together together for prayer and worship. We into molecules, molecules join together are taught to gather with family and When we belong to a community to create compounds, compounds join friends to celebrate the festivals and it’s like being plugged into an outlet. We derive power and energy from the bonds we share with people, and Everything about Jewish tradition guides us toward in turn we contribute our energy and building bonds of community. We are required to spirit to the community. come for prayer and worship. We are taught to When we belong to each other, we together don’t simply discover each other. In gather with family and friends to celebrate the festivals belonging we learn to discover ourselves. and our holy days. The entire community is obligated to This is what makes Temple Beth El a Kehillah Kedosha – a holy with bride and groom and celebrate congregation. I am so excited that our to comfort those who mourn. new facilities will foster the creation of sacred community. At the Schaefer together to create … everything. our holy days. The entire community Family Campus you will find spaces The entire universe is built on is obligated to celebrate with bride throughout the building where we invite bonds of relationship. Everything and and groom and to comfort those who people to sit and congregate. The room everyone in our world is bound together mourn. When someone is ill, and has that links our sanctuary and our chapel in a cosmic web of interdependence. to be kept apart, it is a mitzvah to is the “Mishpacha Room” – the family Nothing can exist if it does not belong visit. room, for we want our congregation to to something else. But instead of bringing us together, be a family for everyone who belongs. It is not good for us to be alone. Built our modern world conspires to pull us Our multi-purpose space on the Beck further and further apart. So many of Family Campus is called “The Kehillah us work and live alone. We obsess over Center” because that is where we will privacy. We are fixated on individuality. come together as a community to play, We idolize those who make it on their to learn, to worship, and to celebrate. own. We stoically rebuff those who Belonging is a benefit but also a offer help. responsibility. The more of our spirit But these societal pressures and energy we invest in our community, contradict everything we know about the stronger we become together. what makes for holiness. God wants us Your synagogue and your Jewish to be in relationship. We are designed heritage belongs to you. You belong to belong. here. You belong with us.
ON THE COVER Members of our Adult Choirs, led by Michelle Auslander Cohen
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE TEMPLE PRESIDENT Belonging Means “Everyone Knows Your Name”
I often think of the 1980’s TV show “Cheers” which However, unlike “Cheers” where engagement was was set in a fictional bar located in Boston and was one dimensional (after all it was just a 30-minute famous as a place “where everyone knows your weekly sitcom about a bar), Temple Beth El provides name”. numerous meaningful opportunities for belonging. In each of the 275 episodes, the “Cheers’” Beth El is a place for our children and teens to characters helped each other navigate life and make lifelong friends and grow up in a physically important family, work and school relationships. safe and emotionally protective environment. The “Cheers” characters had many obvious Many parents join parenthood groups which BY personality flaws that, while exaggerated for TV, historically have been the basis for enduring MARK SUNSHINE TEMPLE BETH EL were common among all adults. congregant relationships. PRESIDENT But at “Cheers,” the characters and audience On the other hand, if meditation, music or the msunshine@masunshine. com looked past the flaws to create an imaginary arts are your thing, Beth El provides world class neighborhood society that felt like a second home opportunities for learning and expression. And, if for millions of viewers each week. you want to help the poor, advocate for social action or advance the cause of social justice, Beth El is your place. Other opportunities for adult Temple Beth El is similar – anyone can walk into the education, spiritualty or religious expression building but belonging requires effort. abound. I come to Beth El simply to have fun and make friends and have found that Beth El At “Cheers” anyone from the street could walk into provides a caring environment with many great the bar, but belonging was different. people who like me, “just wanna have fun”. Belonging to “Cheers” didn’t come cheap; it I know that there is no shortcut to belonging to was based upon the proposition that deep and Beth El and no easy way to realize Beth El’s benefits meaningful relationships require sustained effort, without spending time engaging with others. commitment and work. Beth El is my own real-life version of “Cheers” – a Temple Beth El is similar – anyone can walk into place where I belong and where everyone knows my the building, but belonging requires effort. name.
MySCHAEFER Heart FAMILY is The in famous the medieval poem,East “My Heart is in the East” by Judah Halevi CAMPUS expresses the ageless longing of the Jewish people for the land of Israel. With the exciting and dynamic resurgence in East Boca Raton, we are OPEN HOUSES thrilled to welcome the community to our Schaefer Family Campus For Prospective Members to experience this beautiful expression of Judaism for themselves.
Tours, schmooze and light bites Invite your friends and neighbors to meet our clergy, tour the building, learn Tuesday, August 27, 2019 about the gorgeous Judaic art installations and experience what makes 6:30-8:00pm Temple Beth El unique. Tours start every few minutes in the first half hour, — or — followed by schmoozing, lite bites and a special welcome gift for all.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Registration required tbeboca.org/special-events Noon-1:30pm
4 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Welcome NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS For help getting involved, please contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, at [email protected] or 561-391-8900.
Melissa and Barak Amram Jill and Greg Goldstein Debbie and Alan Meyers and their and their child, Emma and their child Ethan children, Victoria and Daniel Sue and Hank Aronberg Allison and Frank Gozukizil Jamie and Lane Mitnick Heather and Koray Ata and their and their child, Zoey and their child, Zoey children, Ela and Sera Joan and David Gray Tiffany and Chad Moreau and Stephania and Matthew Baratz Susan and Richard Greene their child, Charlotte and their child, Camila Jennifer and Jonathan Greenwald Stephanie Nason Rachel and Joshua Baron and their and their child, Hannah Karen and Eric Nodiff children, Blake and Billie Ashley and Joshua Harden Andi Goldstein and Ryan Paunovich Rosita and Ralph Behr and their child, Kensie and their child, Davi Valerie and Paul Bidva and their Heather and Jon Hassinger Irina and Damian Pilewski children, Mila and Kali and their child, Hannah and their child, Ariela Jill and Jonathan Block and their child, Violet Ashley and Corey Henick and their Lisa and Jason Pohl and their Marion and George Bloom children, Nathan and Aubrey children, Leila and Jordan Jeffrey Bovarnick and his Rabbi Richard Hirsch Stacie and Scott Poritz and their child, Hudson children, Jaclyn and Jarret Stacey and Bruce Kaplan Kelsey Golden and Sean Probber Marlye and Matthew Braunschweig and Miriam and Justin Klocman Michelle and Brian Rebhun their children, Andrew and Adam and their child, Aaron and their child, Henri Amanda Brensel Stefania Savoldelli and Vinh Le Linda and Jay Rosenkranz Diana To and Homer Chiang and their Forrester and their child, Emma Rebecca and Daniel Schaffer children, Edith and Theodore Danielle and Zachary Lessman and their child, Eva Nicole and Joshua Coussa and and their child, Zoe Heather and Brandon Shepherdson their children, Henry and Cole Augusta and Mark Levendorf and their children, Dylan and Aria Janet and Robert David and their child, Robert Ruth and Jaider Sierra and their Genna and Chris Drimalas and their Danielle and Arthur Levine and children, Evan and Milan children, Emily and Brayden their children, Layla and Ray Jennifer and Joshua Somers Gail Egley Erica Lieberman and her children, and their child, Layla Charlie, Oliver and Alexander Elaine and Morton Erenstein Rachel and Jamie Spoto and their Emily and Jason MacInnes and their children, Emma and Addison Kerri and James Evans and their child, Carter children, Ben, Willa and Elias Phyllis Sykes and her child, Robert Mindy and Joshua Feldman and Dana and Jason Mandel and their Cara and Ryan Wagner and their child, Lila their children, Maple and Tyler children, Grant and Skylar Abby and Robert Fraxedas Charley Scheim-Weinberg and Adam Jamie and Jonathan Mann and Weinberg and their children, Star and River and their child, Jacob their child, Alexander Wendy Friedland Lindsay and Matthew Weiner Lauren and Jeffrey Marcus and and their child, Dylan Mandy and Dave Friedlander and their their children, Kayla and Zoe children, Elizabeth and Brady Jessica and Brett Wishna Andrea McCrossen and her child, Tyler and their child, Bryce Dayna and Benjamin Galloway Julia and Ryan McGavran and their Rosa and Salomon Yaker and their child, Logan children, Sloane and Max Jennifer and Jason Gershman Lauren and Justin Yoskovitz Solange and Maciej Medyk and their child, Gavin and their child, Daniel and their child, Carolina Christy and Jonathan Zaretsky and their child, Jacob
Mazel Tov to Cantor Lori on her marriage to George Brock! Cantor Lori will now be known as Cantor Lori Brock. Please email her a mazel tov at [email protected]
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 5 Annual Meeting We had great time at our Big Fat Greek Jewish Annual meeting. We celebrated the success of the past year, passed the budget and Board resolutions, welcomed our new 2019-2020 Board, enjoyed a festive Greek meal, and congratulated our award recipients – Elaine Krin, recipient of the Robin L. Eisenberg Jewish Learning and Living Award; Vinny Picataggio, recipient of the John Rogers Award for Exemplary Professional Service; Are you and Art Siegel, recipient of the Joseph Q. Kline Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism award. Our temple president, Mark Sunshine even told his looking to very own Windex story, a la the Big Fat Greek Wedding movie. Be sure to get more ask him about it the next time you see him. Opa! involved by volunteering your time or talent? This August, Temple Beth El will introduce the Steve Brown z”l * Volunteer Program, in memory of one of the synagogue’s most devoted volunteers. Looking at the world around us, the need can be overwhelming, but our tradition teaches us that inaction is not an option. At Temple Beth El, we strive to bring people together as we engage in meaningful work, sharing the pride and warmth of our Jewish community. Volunteer opportunities will include work within the Temple, the Early Learning Center, the Religious School and the community. Stay tuned for details about how to sign up. For questions, contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, at [email protected] or 561-391-8900.
*of blessed memory
6 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org You belong with us! JOIN KULANU CHAVUROT*
Looking to meet other members who share your interests, passions, and life experiences? Want to build deeper relationships with individual members of this large and diverse congregation? Let us help you find your Kulanu Chavurah.
Member-Led Groups In these member-led groups, participants come together on a regular basis for shared learning, experiences, and conversation. Groups may be organized by demographic, topic, or interest/affinity area.
Start a group, or join an existing group! Any Temple member can participate – individuals, couples or families. Starting a group only takes three people – you and two start a Jewish Cooking Club! Ever heard of Ask other Temple members. We provide training Big Questions Discussion Groups, or ROMEOs on how to lead a group, helpful resources – Retired Old Men Eating Out? Are you and ongoing support. With guidance from interested in meeting other members of our their Group Leader, each group will decide for Temple family who are passionate, interested themselves what they want to do and when and excited about something you’re excited they want to get together, and can attend about? Let’s work together to make it happen. Temple events or meet up in homes and other locations around town. We look forward to helping you build friendships that last a lifetime. The possibilities are endless! If you are interested in joining Kulanu Are you an artist, or art lover? Let’s start an Chavurot, please contact Elinor Josephson, Artist’s Group! Do you love Jewish food and Director of Engagement and Programming at want to experience more of our heritage? Let’s 561-391-8900 or [email protected].
*Kulanu Chavurot is a Hebrew phrase that embodies the goal of our small group initiative — kulanu meaning “all of us” and chavurot meaning “groups of friends.”
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 7 SOCIAL ACTION Mitzvot of the Month SUPPLY DRIVE! This summer, the Temple will be doing two collections at both the Schaefer and Beck Family Campuses.
AH OF THE M TZV ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES MI T FOR THE GIVING TREE H Please help local children in need prepare to go JULY back to school by supporting the Giving Tree’s Back To School Program. Here’s how you can help: • Fill a student’s school supply list. Email [email protected] to get a child and a list, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Temple. • Donate new school supplies and backpacks • Donate new school uniform tops – polo shirts in solid colors, size child’s 5 – 16 (girls and boys) • No time to shop? Make a donation of $75 to the Giving Tree, and volunteers will shop for the supplies and backpack for a specific child.
Collection bins will be available on both the Schaefer and Beck Family Campuses. All collections will go to the Giving Tree. For more information contact [email protected]. HURRICANE SUPPLIES FOR THE JACOBSON FAMILY FOOD PANTRY The Jacobson Family Food Pantry at Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is creating hurricane VAH OF THE M ITZ ON M TH supply kits for those in our community who would benefit. Temple Beth El will be AUGUST helping to source those kits with granola bars, cans of tuna, and cheese and cracker or peanut butter and cracker packages. Please bring donations of those three items to either the Schaefer or Beck Family Campus. Hurricane Home Matching Program The Temple is encouraging member families who live in residences that are hurricane-ready (protective windows and secondary power sources), and are willing to share their residence with other congregants during a hurricane, to do so. For those who could use the comfort and protection of a hurricane-ready home to ride out a storm (Heaven forbid!), the Temple would like to try to match you up with a home that can take you in as a storm passes. As we make our way into hurricane season, we want to remind everyone to prepare yourselves and your homes. For a helpful guide on hurricane preparedness, go to www.ready.gov/hurricanes. For more information or to register for this Hurricane Home Matching Program, go to www.tbeboca.org/social-action
8 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org E BE PL TH M E Lunch E L T & Learn SENI R CIRCLE SAVE THE DATE Bring your own lunch. Drinks On-going social, educational and provided. Senior Circle experiential programs for the senior Bagel Breakfast population of Temple Beth El BROADWAY WITH BENKOF The Intersection of Jews and JULY Jewish Themes in the Shows We Love WHERE WE WORSHIP: Sunday, September 8, 2019 A LOOK AT 11:00am SYNAGOGUE Schaefer Family Campus AND SPACE Some of the best Broadway shows – from “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30 Tony-winning “Dear Evan Hansen,” and “The Band’s Visit” (based on (No class July 2) an Israeli film) have major Jewish themes and connections. David 12:00– 1:00pm Benkof will discuss these awesome shows and participants will hear Schaefer Family Campus some of their most tuneful, stirring numbers. And warm up your Rabbi Jessica Mates voices, because we’re going to sing! All the construction at Temple David Benkof is a Jerusalem-based teacher whose (worldwide) Beth El gives us an opportunity Limmud sessions engage participants with a variety of Jewish to reflect on how sacred space cultural enrichment (fiction, poetry, musicals, films, is created. We will look at the jokes). He is also a Jewish historian, essayist, subtle and blatant aspects that polyglot (English, French, Hebrew, German, have influenced the ways Jewish Italian, and Russian, in that order), communities have worshipped theater enthusiast, philanthropist, and for thousands of years, from trivia buff. ancient to modern times.
AUGUST FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES “TALMUD: OVERVIEW, EVOLUTION AND Take Me Out to the Ball Game! PLACE IN OUR LIVES Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 1:00pm Hurricane Home Matching Program TODAY” Miami Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesdays, Marlins Park August 6, 13, 20 and 27 $15 per person includes a baseline reserved ticket. 12:00-1:00pm Children under 2 do not need a ticket. Schaefer Family Campus Parking passes are available for $10. Rabbi Greg Weisman It’s a beautiful day for a ball game! Join Temple Beth El’s Young Talmud will be our topic as Adults and Young Families to watch our hometown we delve into the influence it Miami Marlins take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. has had on the genesis and Adults and kids are welcome! transformation of Judaism, from RSVP by July 15 at its earliest beginnings until today. tbeboca.org/adult-programming For more information, contact Rabbi Greg Weisman at 561-391-8900 or [email protected].
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 9 Celebrate
JULY 5 EARLY SERVICE JULY 26 AUGUST 9 6:00pm Shabbat Service: 7:30pm Shabbat Service: 7:30 pm Shabbat Service: Jews in America Israel Report Music from the Heart Schaefer Family Campus Schaefer Family Campus Schaefer Family Campus This Shabbat we celebrate our Rabbi Levin will share his thoughts Celebrate Shabbat with the beautiful freedom while contemplating how on the rise of Nationalism and music of Michelle Auslander Cohen we, as Americans, juggle our Jewish Patriotism upon returning from which will prepare us for Tisha identity. Israel and what it means for our B’Av with original, contemplative future. melodies. JULY 12 7:30pm Shabbat Service: AUGUST 2 EARLY SERVICE SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Jews in Arab Lands 6:00pm Shabbat Service: 10:30am Welcome Back Schaefer Family Campus The Beat of the Drum! Tot Shabbat We will celebrate Shabbat with Schaefer Family Campus Beck Family Campus a festive Sephardic sound while Join us for a rhythm filled service Celebrate Shabbat with singing, learning about Jewish custom and followed by a Drumming Circle with dancing, praying and storytelling practice in Arab nations. Pizza Oneg! at this special Welcome Back Tot Shabbat geared towards children 5 JULY 19 and younger, followed by an Oneg in our beautiful breezeway. 7:30pm Shabbat Service: “Shalom Ol’ Chap!” Schaefer Family Campus Celebrate Shabbat with the British Invasion and learn about our Jewish neighbors across the sea. Followed by Tea and Crumpet Oneg!
10 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org AUGUST 16 AUGUST 23 Tisha B’Av 7:30pm Shabbat Service: 7:30pm Shabbat Service: SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 All You Need is Love! Being a Good Jew 10:30 AM Schaefer Family Campus Schaefer Family Campus BEIT MIDRASH, Join us this Shabbat as it coincides In this week’s portion, Eikev, we SCHAEFER FAMILY with the holiday of Tu B’Av which discover what does God require of CAMPUS celebrates love! us. What does it mean to be a good Jew? As we commemorate the destruction of both the AUGUST 16 first and second temples Back to School Shabbat AUGUST 30 in Jerusalem, we will be Family Participation Service 7:30pm Shabbat Service: inspired by the Beck Family Campus The Holiness of Work teachings of Rabbi Amy 6:00pm Pizza Dinner Schaefer Family Campus Pessah as we elevate our 6:30pm Shabbat Service Join us in our celebration this Labor souls on this lowest day of 7:15pm Games and Oneg Day weekend as we examine the the Jewish year. Enjoy a casual pizza dinner and holiness of avodah. Shabbat service led by clergy and Rabbi Amy Pessah: students! Afterwards, meet our A Jewish educator for religious school faculty as you play over 30 years, Rabbi games and see what you can look Pessah’s focus is the forward to in religious school this study and practice year! Do you of Jewish mysticism, RSVP at tbeboca.org/worship or mindfulness, contact Brigitte in the school office love meditation, and music. [email protected] with any questions. to sing? JOIN OUR ADULT CHOIR, SHIR SHALOM! For more information, please contact Michelle Auslander Cohen at [email protected]
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 11 Friday, September 6, 2019 6:00pm Shabbat Evening Service Blue Jeans Shabbat7:15pm BBQ Dinner catered by Artisan Foods Wear your favorite Sponsored by Temple Beth El Brotherhood & Sisterhood blue jeans and come see friends and families RSVP online at tbeboca.org/special-events you haven't seen or call 561-391-8900 all summer! $20/adult, $12/child (ages 4-12 by August 28) $24/adult, $16/child after August 28
Drop your children (ages 2-10) off for a wonderful Shabbat experience. Shabbat While you enjoy services, they can enjoy Shabbat with their friends and our fabulous Early Learning Center teachers. Club FREE but you must register! tbeboca.org/worship
12 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Belonging
As humans, we need to belong – to one another, to friends and families, to our culture and country, to our world. Belonging is fundamental to our sense of happiness and well-being. We reached out to four of our families, and asked them to describe what makes them feel like they belong at Temple Beth El and what advice they would give to others who would like to strengthen their connection. Mara and Michael Shapiro, Jenna, Scott and Daniel I think of Temple Beth El as a warm, welcoming engagement, is, of course, wonderful. However, place; a second home. I am especially when I truly needed the Temple in the aftermath appreciative for the connection now as an empty of my mother’s tragic, unexpected passing, I was nester when I no longer have the weekly routine incredibly grateful. Everyone was very supportive of dropping my kids off for religious school, Bar/ and caring when my family most needed it. Bat Mitzvah lessons and youth engagement. I can see where some people at my stage of life Sisterhood and Temple events give me the might think to drop their Temple membership opportunity to catch up with friends and familiar now that the kids have grown up and moved faces that I used to see on a regular basis. on, but in reality, this might be the best time Knowing that Beth El is always there in the to become more involved and form a deeper good times; when my kids were becoming connection with all that Temple Beth El offers. Bar/Bat Mitzvah and our daughter’s recent — Mara Shapiro
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 13 Larry and Edie Gise Edie and I have been members since 2014, and the clergy, staff and the entire membership have become our family. When we enter the temple campus, a sense of serenity envelops us. I have been a proud member of the social action and religious action committees, as well as a coordinator of Family Promise working with homeless families. In addition, I have been an usher at Friday night services as part of my involvement with the Brotherhood, and Edie sings in the choir. I would say to all members of the congregation that getting involved is so rewarding. Older members have so many wonderful programs such as Lunch and Learn and younger families have the best education for their children. As the children continue to learn and be involved with their Jewish heritage, Temple Beth El will help maintain a focus on spirituality. Edie and I thank GOD every day for Rachel and Craig Temple Beth El. Rubinstein, Emma — Larry Gise and Jack There is an atmosphere of warmth and welcoming created by the congregants and clergy at Temple Beth El that is palpable and not readily found at other synagogues. Our family has been involved in numerous ways, including sitting on various committees for both the congregation at large and the religious school, singing in both youth and adult choirs, and attending services and social action activities. As the saying goes, “you’ve gotta be in it to win it.” There are many different opportunities at TBE to get involved. Come to services, volunteer your time and skills, join a chavurah. There is a place for everyone. You will get out so much more than what you invest. Walking onto the temple campus, there is a mixture of emotions; pride, nostalgia, and excitement. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we do everything within our power to strengthen and perpetuate our Judaism, not only to prepare our children for their future leadership, but to honor and preserve the legacy of those upon whose shoulders we stand. — Craig Rubenstein
14 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Michelle Bonder, Kevin Trembley Michelle grew up at Temple Beth El. I was not raised honored to be a part of the Special Needs Initiative Jewish. When we decided to marry, there was only one Task Force. As parents of a child with special needs, choice of venue: Temple Beth El. We met with Rabbi Dan this initiative is very close to our hearts and we are so and talked for some time. At the end of the meeting, I left proud of Beth El for making this happen. Michelle first feeling like I was being accepted into a family. We now discovered her love for singing at Beth El as a child. She have two young children who are continuing the traditions is humbled to sing in the Temple’s new vocal ensemble, Michelle’s family started a generation ago at Beth El. Beth Shir Chadash, with five other talented congregants and El has always met us where we are, welcomed our family to friends. We participate in as many events as we can and participate as much as we choose and share our laughter enjoy every minute. and tears throughout our journey. Advice we would give to people new to our town or When we walk in the doors at either campus, we feel congregation, or even to some of your friends who are like we are walking into our second home. We love the not as connected, so that they feel that they belong? staff!! Everyone is dedicated and thoroughly seems We would tell them that we are just like you: our to enjoy their involvement here. When we watch our plates are full; we are full-time parents to young children run through the same halls and sidewalks that children and full-time professionals. Just pick one Michelle learned and played in as a child, we know there event on the calendar that interests you and allow is no other place we could raise our family. yourself that hour or so to connect. Let it grow Aside from committing to raise our family here and naturally from there and it will be the best choice you commuting from West Boynton Beach, we both sit on the make all year. This is a family and a village. Each Parenthood Board at the ELC; we share the Secretary person wants to see the next person succeed. We and Treasurer positions. Michelle is a member of the are champions for our temple and our community. Tribal Council for our Religious School. Michelle is — Kevin Trembley
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 15 GIVING 2018-2019
ThankWe gratefully acknowledge You our members who helped us in 2018-2019/5779 to continue to dream bigger and strive to serve more members of the community in meaningful ways. We celebrate great joys and comfort each other in moments of deep sorrow. We learn and pray together. We work towards the task of tikkun olam. We find meaning in our Judaism. We are Temple Beth El.
Our Sustaining Members contributed above and beyond the standard congregational commitment to provide a sustainable base of revenue, and ensure that Temple Beth El is open to all who may need the embrace of our community, or the guidance of a caring rabbi and a holy tradition.
Our Annual Giving Donors contributed to ensure we could provide scholarships so that anyone who wants to worship or obtain a Jewish education at our temple is able to do so.
Our Beth El Bash Sponsors and Gift from the Heart Givers helped us establish the Susan and Barry Podolsky Special Needs Fund to meet the diverse academic and behavioral needs of our students from Preschool through 12th Grade, in addition to supporting our scholarship program.
Our Beth El Lasting Legacy Society members participated in the Create a Jewish Legacy program to ensure Temple Beth El will always be here for our children, grandchildren and many generations to come.
Find something that speaks to you, and help create a brighter future for our Jewish community. Contact Leslie Viselman, Director of Development at [email protected] or 561-391-8900, to learn how you can make an impact with your gift of tzedakah.
16 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Thank you to our Sustaining Members GRAND BENEFACTOR Silvana and Barry Halperin Dale and David Pratt Susan and Joel Ivers Patty Beck and Louis Beck Meredith and Marc Hirsh Jill and Greg Rispler Bonnie and Steven Kanowitz Freyda and Ed Burns Adele and Herman Lebersfeld Stephanie and Steven Schuster Pam and Tom Kaplan Lew Gould Joanna and Bob Meisel Debbie and Larry Silver Yvette and Aviv Katz Wilma and Jim Kaufman Arlene and Robert Merson Jane Skelton Suzanne and Jeffrey Katz Graziela and Mason Slaine Susan and Barry Podolsky Susan and Jaime Weiss Cristina and Donald Keusch Velia Sweet Cheryl and Adam Runsdorf Ilene and Peter Wohlgemuth Gail and Harold Kirstein Paula Runsdorf Marilyn Kraus BENEFACTOR PATRON Gail and Keith Kronish Maddi and Wes Finch Linda and Bobby Schmier Priscilla and Len Adler Marci and Jeff Langley Sara Jo Kobacker Gina and Greg Shugar Debbie and Chas Averbook Mimi and Len Leeds Edith Stein Deb and Neal Slafsky Christy McElhaney and Barbara and Jonathan Berman Melissa Friedman-Levine Betsy and David Blechman FOUNDER Mark Sunshine and Brad Levine Marlene and Richard Bluestein Jen and Brad Berkowitz Fran Weinberg Robert Levinson Ellen and Howard Bolner Lorraine and Howard Freeman Ellie and Martin Lifton PILLAR Robin and Ken Bresky Jill and Steven Hacker Sarina and Jerry Lind Judith Beiner Andrea and Roy Bresky Nilma and David Igdaloff Brooke and David Lukes Reginee and Mark Bromson Hillary and Rodger Krouse Toni and Arnold Berliner Ilyne Mendelson and Steve Terk Carolyne and Ed Levy Lindy and Steven Cohen Dorothy Bucksbaum Fran and Nathan Nachlas Susie Malnove and Paul Malnove Andrea and Robert Colton Terri and Stephen Chetek Marcia and Ken Namerow JoAnn and Philip Procacci Marilyn and Robert Dragin Patricia and Dan Cohen Jennifer and David Oppenheim Myrna and Norm Ricken Elaine and Herb Gimelstob Carolyn and Jeff Coleman Carole Pedvis Jacqueline and Neal Shear Glenda and Ken Gordon Karen and Mark Dern Ellie and Stan z”l Rassler Simone and Sam Spiegel Corinne and Jerry Gorelick Shirley and Warren Deutsch Charlotte and Morris Robinson Sally and Aubrey Strul Karyn and Stuart Grossman Lois and Leonard Dopkins Linda and Norman Rose Lenore Wachtel Sheilah and Bob Harrow Edythe and Morton Dranoff Jackie and Mark Saltzman Ellie and Norman Weiss Arlene and Ira Lazar Lynda and Michael Frost Trish and Mark Schaum Jan and Allen Lev Sheila and Robert Furr Shari and Craig Schwamm GUARDIAN Stephanie and Nate Lowen Rani Garfinkle Mara and Michael Shapiro Carmel and Peter Baronoff Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Lucille z"l and Bob Geller Jill and Alan Slootsky Marilyn and Stanley Barry Rubenstein Marion Goldstein Wendy and Steve Walin Marjorie and Dennis Berg Susan and Bruce Moldow Gladys and Arnold Granet Beverly Warheit Joan Goldburg Jennifer and David Morse Marian and Marvin Gruber Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Kenny Goodman Mary Perper Lorri and Cliff Hark Shirley and Bart Weisman
SUSTAINING MEMBER CATEGORIES Grand Benefactor $12,000 • Benefactor $8,900 • Founder $6,300 • Guardian $4,500 • Pillar $3,800 • Patron $3,150
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 17 Annual Giving
CHESED: LOVING Diane Perkins and Aviva and Rabbi Patricia and Dan Cohen Stephanie and Steven KINDNESS Paul Mandel Arnold Miller Andrea Corn Schuster Patty Beck and Louis Beck Myrna and Norm Ricken Marjorie and Adrian Minor Alene and Richard Court Shari and Craig Schwamm George Brock Hanita and Morry Caryn and Peter Mintz Shirley and Warren Marie and Mel Schwartz Simone and Sam Spiegel Schreiber Susan and Bruce Moldow Deutsch Mara and Michael Shapiro Temple Beth El Karen and Larry Shagrin Cindy and Duncan Morton Judi and Craig Donoff Anna and Mike Singer Brotherhood Myrna Skurnick Helene and Rick Paul Tracy Kornfeld and Deb and Neal Slafsky Christy McElhaney and Natalie Pelavin Jason Engelman Eileen and Jack Solomon TZADDIK: Mark Sunshine RIGHTEOUS PERSON Ann and Marshall Pepper Sue and Steve Feldman Lois and Geoff Solomon Leslie and Michael Baron René and Kristen Vargas Margie Plough and Karen and Stephen Feller Gail and Philip Solomon Susan and Jaime Weiss Ellen and Stephen Danetz Maurice Plough, Jr. Hinda and Marvin Finston Rona and Sandy Steinberg Elaine and Herb Gimelstob Susan and Barry Podolsky Sheryl and Marty Sophia and Bodhi Stone CHACHAM: Jill and Greg Rispler Nicole and Jeff Goldberg WISE PERSON Fromowitz Janet and Allan Sussberg Marilyn Anderson Charlotte and Morris Marni and Michael Gleiber Lindsay and Jon Swergold Lew Gould Robinson Donna and Max Baran Lisa and Richard Goldman Cis Teltser Neta Kolasa Linda and Norman Rose Nicki and Jason Neimark Mollye and Glen Berngard Marilyn and David Gotterer Ilyne Mendelson Lara Freedman and and Steve Terk Jennifer and David Marlene and Richard Matthew Sakolove Dawn and Chuck Graubert Bluestein Jill and Paul Weiner Oppenheim Dina and Andrew Schwartz Lauren and Michael Jay Buck Gail Weisbaum Mary Perper Bill Schwartz Halperin Jan and Rick Chavis Marla Schaefer and Gina and Greg Shugar Clarissa and Mike Harris Tami and Rabbi Myra and Barry Cohen Greg Weisman Steven Weishoff Fran and Art Siegel Barbara and Bob Hausman Linda and Charles Cohen Linda and Dennis Weiss Linda and Bobby Schmier Myra and Rabbi Michelle and Mitch Irvin Stern Foundation Marilyn and Robert Dragin Merle Singer Hershey Jacquelyn and Al Wheeler Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Lori and Jayson Dubin Randee and Howard Helene and Bernie Marilyn and Hubert Wulkan Lorraine and Howard Solomon Herskowitz Lisa and Kenny Young NER TAMID: Freeman Susan and Mark Sosin Marcia Hoffman ETERNAL LIGHT Adele Friedland Jennifer and Michael Vucko Cindy and Paul Homer SIMCHA: JOY Maddi and Wes Finch Julie Adelman Beth and Dale Frost Wendy and Steve Walin Grace and Jack Jaiven Jane Skelton Diane Anekstein Lynda and Michael Frost Iris Weingarten Bobbi and Jack Kalmanson Marian Aronson and Renee Weil Sheila and Robert Furr Ellie and Norman Weiss Eileen and Harvey Kamil Irene Aronson Janice Levites and Serena and Richard Werber Karen and Jan Kaplan CHAI: LIFE Joan and Harold Bader Alan Glazer Linda and Eric Workman Bruce and Chris Kassover Sheila and Dick Asher Joan Goldburg Jody and Andrew Merrill and Larry Kotok Judith Beiner Silvana and Barry Halperin Bandremer KAVOD: HONOR Lee Lasser Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Ursula and Lenny Hess Lynn Barr Maxine Arno Mimi and Len Leeds Mates and Mitch Mates Bonnie and Herb Hirsch Janis Manley and Stan Bass Lysa Long-Burke Peggy and Robert Edelheit Joanna and Sebastien Steve Barrow Jill and Ian Berger Suzie Rizzuto and Hoffmann Susan Bell E.J. and Steve Manton Ricki Berger Morris Flancbaum Karen Hollander Marjorie and Dennis Berg Gene Mesh Toni and Arnold Berliner Howard Guggenheim Lois and Allan Hutensky Annie and Michael Bergner Diane More Barbara and Jonathan Lorri and Cliff Hark Nilma and David Igdaloff Doris and Jerry Berkman Jennifer and David Morse Berman Barbara and David Jay Yvette and Aviv Katz Sonia and Richard Fredda and Richard Millie and Danny Berman Suzanne and Jeffrey Katz Deanna Katz Bernstein Neimark Bobbie Bernheim Charna Larkin Jennie and Larry Kreger Erika and Harold Bishins Philip Pollak Judy and Mike Blackman Bev and Lee Learman Harvey Levins Marianne Bobick Michael Ralby Annie and Bernie Brickel Jan and Allen Lev Adele and Roger Lieberman Ellen and Howard Bolner Enid Rosenthal Dorothy Bucksbaum Steven Levin Sarina and Jerry Lind Amy and Robert Brand Dina and Aaron Rosenblatt Lisa and Brian Cauff Aimee and Rabbi Stephanie and Nate Lowen Dana Brown Erik Rosenstrauch Linda Cherry Dan Levin Dawn Mazer and Dana and Max Bulbin Barton Satsky Stephanie and Richard Ed Listengart Robert Picow Cary and Richard Caster Jamie and Brian Schmier Chestnov
18 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Rhonda Brown and Rebecca Elman and Teresa and Michael Kim and Erick Ellsweig Brigitte and Bruce Stuart Cohen Andrew Levy Turetzky Phyllis and Eddie Elman Himelstein Jessica and Michael Cohn Barbara and Jerry Lewin Evelyn Weitzman Irene and Merrill Epstein Robin Hirsch Elaine Colker Lisa and Ben Lusskin Beth and Jeff Zipper Peggy Falk Meredith and Marc Hirsh Roberta Deutsch Phyllis and Stephen Lyons Lisa and Andrew Zwick Stacy and Brian Feinstein Karyn and Glen Hoffman Elise and Gary Ecoff Heather Bennett-Magod Susan Feit Sondra Homer-Warner BRACHA: BLESSING Helene and Jay Eichler and Buddy Magod Sheila and Bob Fellman Diane and Saul Jannette Abejean Norma Emrick Nicole and Brian Mark Jay Felner Hoppenstein Debra and Joshua Marcus Melissa and Charles Abell Steve Huber Jaime Engelman Priscilla and Len Adler Phyllis Fink Marlene Faust Shelley and Larry Marcus Sybil Firestone Susan and Joel Ivers Claudette and Allan Afrow Debi and Herb Jackman Nancy Jo and Alan Annette and Ken Mogell Aline Fisher Philip Altland Susan and Alan Jacobs Feinberg Pam Nadler and Joan and Larry Fleischman Mark Sickles Kerry Appelbaum Elinor and Jay Josephson Linda and Ivan Gefen Amy and Eliot Appel Deena and Seymour Lucille z"l and Bob Geller June Neal Freeman Maida and David Kahn Joanne and David Barbara and Jack Kanfer Myrna and Mike Ginsberg Hedy and Yoel Nuriel Corinne Friedlieb Sheri Nusbaum Applebaum Elaine and Peter Kaplan Daniel Goldburg Dana and Ronen Gabbay William Nutovits Staci and Kurt Aron Andrea Katz Ruth and Harry Goldberg Draisa and Andrew Gale Elizabeth O'Mara Debbie and Chas Averbook Jane and Larry Katzen Joy and Jason Goldman Karen and Jeff Galin Susan Pierce Ann and Fred Axelband Judy and Norman Kaufman Judi and Richard Brianna and James Garrett Carolyn and Edward Bruce Bakerman Judy and Chet Kay Goldmann Dawn and Bob Gaynor Pomeranz Ann Lois Ballon Joan and Jack Kaye Annette and Mike Goldstein Naomi Gersh Laure and Owen Rheingold Bernice and Irv Baras Michael Kirshon Ellen and Steven Gottsegen Deborah Gilchrist Jami and Elliot Rice Alexandra Paroulek- Leonie Klein Staci Graef Jackie and Louis Robinson Bergbauer and Betty Ginsburg Mike Bergbauer Roger Kline Kathy and Devin Grandis Laurie and Joel Rosenberg Andrea and Jerry Goldberg Gary Berg Jodi and Richard Kornblath Gladys and Arnold Granet Lynn Miner-Rosen Alissa and Scott Goldman Ruth Berg Jodi and Michael Kotler Fran Greenbaum and Steve Rosen Susan and Dick Goldstein Marcia and Nolan Berman Adrienne and Irwin Kotlove Lynn Guez Jason Ross Felicia and Eric Gordon Judith and Eldon Bernstein Joan and Melvyn Kramer Susan and Meyer Maxine and John Ross Judy and Jim Gordon Lauren and Roger Blinder Marsha Eisenberg Haberman Barbara Rovin Glenda and Ken Gordon and Ezra Krieg Beverly Hacker Heidi Boncher and Muriel Gorvine Harriett and Jeff Schilit Joel White Jennifer and Alex Kulik Ellen Hahn Emily Gould Elaine Schlessberg Suzanne Bring and Judy Kuritz Barbara Harper Sharyn and Bob Whitney Tuthill Ronni Namerow-Graf Julie and Mitch Kurman and Tim Graf Dorene Higier Schneiderman Mindy and Craig Brodsky Elliott Landman Marjorie and Stanley Yolanda and Richard Lisa Schultz George Brown Wendy and Wayne Legum Holiber Greenbaum Jill and Jan Schuman Danielle and Rob Butler Sherry and Ken Lerner Debra and Bruce Green Shelley and Barry Stacey and Craig Shapiro Anne Chervony Barbara and Marvin Hymowitz Laurie and Jon Greene Susan and Jonathan Leon Cohen Leventhal Mitchell Jacobson Shapiro Howard Gropper Lindy and Steven Cohen Phillis Levine Dawn and Harold Jonas Evelyn Siegel Lauren and Alan Gross Maxine and Joseph Carol and Herbert Levin Ivy and Steve Kaufman Gloria and Larry Siegel Copulsky Karyn and Stuart Casey and Jonathan Levin Grossman Lauren and Richard Yvette and Peter Siegel Edythe and Ted Davis Richard Lewine Koblick Sasha and Steve Siegel Rita and Richard Diamond Marian and Marvin Gruber Fran and Harvey Lifton Judy and Mike Kornitsky Mike Solomon Leslie and Dean Dobbin Stephanie and Robert Halio Stacy and Matt Linick Bianca and Aaron Cyndi and Dana Stamler The Estate of Sandra Andrea and Roger Roz and Rob Littman Krickstein Nanci and Fred Stone Eastman Hampton Brigitte and Noel Lori and Todd Kupferman Nina Shapiro-Swab Margaret and Sheilah and Bob Harrow Livingstone Judy and David Langsam and Chris Swab Harold Eichler Denise and Bruce Harwin Karen and Larry London Jamie and Kenneth Rasheena and David Taub Robin Eisenberg and Ileen and Steven Hattem Sharon Longert Lebersfeld Ronna and Marc Taub Andy Broido Allison and Bill Heller Brooke and David Lukes Jane Leventhal Shelly and Ed Turetzky Elysa and Scott Elk Rhea Herman Martin Mandel ANNUAL GIVING CATEGORIES Chesed: Loving Kindness $10,000 - $14,999 Tzaddik: Righteous Person $5,000 - $9,999 Ner Tamid: Eternal Light $3,600 - $4,999 Chai: Life $1,800 - $3,599 Chacham: Wise Person $1,000 - $1,799 Kavod: Honor $500 - $999 Simcha: Joy $250 - $499 Bracha: Blessing $100 - $249 Chaver: Friend $1 - $99
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 19 Annual Giving Natalia Mandor Laurie Silvers and Fran Weinberg Jaime and Eric Bricker Debbie Gilman Barbara Manning Mitchell Rubenstein Saragale and Frank Suzy and Brian Broad Ira and Cindy Goldberg Sandra Martin Myra Rubenstein Weinstock Bruce Brodsky Phyllis Goldberg Lisa and Bob Marton Rochelle and Paul Doris Weingrad Lois and Dennis Charney Stephanie and Brian Andrea and Ed Mass Ruttenberg Saragale and Frank Judith Chason Goldfuss Linda and Terry Max Bunny and Allen Sabath Weinstock Beth Ann and David Cohen Shelley and Jeffrey Gold Rhea and Joe Mayerchak Barbara and Chuck Karen and Howard Weiss Gail and Irwin Cohen Clarice and Mark Goldstein Saletan Barbara and Robert Susan and Barry Werner Michele and Ira Cohen Sharon Buchhalter Michaelson Jackie and Mark Saltzman Luisa and Mark Werner Rachel and Jeremy Cohen Goldstein and Adrian Ginny Salus Buchhalter Bernice Miller Jeffery Wiener Carol and Louis Cohen Deborah and Raymond Katie and Mitch Goldberg Maryanne and Stuart Miro Melissa and Jordan Wigdor Alice and Ron Cohen Samuel Stefanie Goldberg and David Mishkel Myra and Jack Wolf Lori Cohen-Vogel Alyce and Monroe Satsky Julie Wolkoff George Gonzalez, Jr. Leslie and Charles Mishner Stacey Cohen Rich and Maddy Jill Wrubel Alyssa Gorman Barbara and Harvey Morris Brian Coleman Schlesinger Darlene Wulkan Jane and Al Gortz Lin and Rob Nagler Carolyn and Jeff Coleman Susan and Gadi Schnabel Linny and Jeff Yankow Howard Greenberg Marcia and Ken Namerow Brian Coleman Beryl Shapiro Jay Yospe Kevin Greenberg Arline Neuren Cheryl and Marc Cooper Jennifer and Craig Shapiro Elaine and Alex Zakson The Estate of Merwin Kathy Freeman-Costin Grosberg Cecily and Irwin Newman Bonnie and Hal Shapot Randi and Steven Weiss and Michael Costin Alison and Brian Gross Dolores and Samuel Janet and Brian Sherr Dan Zipkin Newman Madeleine Siegel Debbie and Erik Covitz Alison and Michael Gross Robin and Evan Nierman Sari Siegel CHAVER: FRIEND Jaime and Matt Cowan Tracey and Michelle Arlene Oppenheim Jocelyn and Marc Liliana Abramson Stuart Cummings z”l Labgold Lynn and Joseph Ouslander Silverman Jess and Jeff Adelman Beth Daub and JB Gordon Sally and Murray Halperin Ivel and Frank Paroulek Debby Silver David Agler Pearl and Otto Decker Paula and Hank Harman Kelly and Michael Elaine and Larry Smith Barbara Arnold Alison Dick Eileen and Lawrence Harris Passeroff Susan and Steven Solomon Debbie Gaines-Askowitz Linda Holtz and Arthur Haspel Barbara and Paul Patti Jerry Spiegelman and Eric Askowitz Chuck Distler Adele and Ed Haymes Alicia and Randy Peck Nancy Spielman Joanne and Ely Attman Selma Drucker Fran and Paul Heller Martha Pepper Susan and Andy Stallone Melissa and Jeff Baer Heather and Elliot Edelman Marti and Phil Heller Georgia and Jay Petkov Arlene Stern Pearl Baker Howard Egdish Karol and Marshall Wendy and Daniel Picard Beverly Stewart Ricki and Milton Barbarosh Fran and Michael Hershon Eisenberg Roslyn Hopin Bonnie and Henry Pikkel Francine and Jeffrey Stoler Dori Barenholtz Roberta and Alan Allison and Ian Horowitz Ellen and Ed Pollock Deborah and Marc Straus Bethann and Jack Baskies Feldscher Arlene and Jerome Hulak Allan Pomerantz Nina Shapiro-Swab Szu-Huey Lee and Toby and Gary Feller Rachel and Robert Hunter Lisa and George Ponczek and Chris Swab Seth Beck Emily and Bryan Feuerberg Betsy and Bryan Isackson Ron Potkin Michelle and Mike Brenda Bello Tannenbaum Marni and Michael Carol Jacoby Sandy Putesky Traci and Seth Benedon Beth Tavlin Feuerman Linda Jaro Andrea Raab Rita Verbin and Joel Sonny Thal Benjamin Joan and Franklyn Field Lynne Josephson Rachael and Rob Rand Lauren and David Tolces Amy and Eyal Ben-Maier Laura and David Fine Annette Kahn Ellie Rassler Danielle and Hayden Karen and Rick Benrubi Harlene and Richard Gary Kain Sherry Redler Trepeck Sheryl and Scott Berenson Fishman Mark Kamen Lisa and Alan Reichstein Judy Bodner and Bobbi Berlin Robin Flaks Leslie and Ari Kandel Sue and Robert Reiner Mel Turetzky Elsie and Jack Blanco Melanie and Fred Fram Andrea and Michael Rima Robinson Susan and Richard Ullrich Joy Blaskovitz Randi and Dan Frazin Karsch Sandy and Phillip Roller Lenore Wachtel Annette and Jerry Roni and Alan Freedman Pat and Gary Kaufman Lisajane and Kevin Romer Robin and Gary Warren Blumberg Carole and Alan Friedman Renee Kay Lisa and Ken Rosenthal Sondra and Norman Madeleine Bolno and Rosalind Gaines Bonnie and Brad Kirsch Laura Winter and Waxman Thomas Hughes Carol and David Gart Orin Kirshner Ron Rosen Lois and Harold Weber Amy and Perry Borman Jenn and Benji Gene Karen Klebenoff Judy Rosenwater Joan and Tom Weidenfeld Benjamin Borman Dori and Bill Gerstein Kathleen and Ken Koffman Susan and Richard Rosser Vera Weiler Miriam and Jack Boshes Gregory Gertsen Selma Koppelman
20 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Maxine Kornitzer Lisa and Brian Marder Esther Poritz Olivia Shapiro Robin and Barry Tartarkin Margaret Kottler Betsy and Albert Mark Arlene Reese Liz and Adam Shonson Myron Taxman Rita and Spencer Kreger Sheryl and Rollie Martin Sonide and Eric Reid The Estate of Sandra Shore Randi Tompkins Toby and Murray Lacher Lynn and Norman Metzger Jodi and Jerry Rich Susan and Irving Shugar Shepard & Cynthia Tye Cheryl Lapin Debbie Mackler and Roni and Seth Robert Louise Shure Allison Ullman Eva Laski Howie Mintz Babs Robin Rene and Stuart Siegel Joanne and Jay Miller Michelle Wasch and Stacey Lederberg Melissa and Carlos Romero Sari and Todd Siegel Mark Stolzberg Chris and Stephen Mintz Eleanor Rose Beverly Simon Jay Leicher Aileen Weinberg Holly and Jeffrey Levine Lauren Mitchell Debbi and Larry Natalya and Marshall Sklar Bernice Weiss Karen and Steven Levine Robyn Mohr Rosenblum Jill and Alan Slootsky Shayna Weitz Jodi Spindel-Levinson Roberta Morris Nicole and Stuart Danielle and Lonnie and Stuart Levinson Cary Nation Rosenblum Sluchak Barbara Wexler Rick Levitt Robin and Evan Nierman Fran Roth Larry Solomon Jodie Wheeler Doreen and Michael Erik and Lottie Nilsen Cheryl and Adam Runsdorf Linda Sommers Ronni and Scott Wheeler Lichtenstein Jen Kopf Noble and Dr. Stuart Sarshik Judy Sontag Jamie and Jonathan Sue Lichtenstein Rick Noble Robin and Gary Schear Bruce Spizler Wulkan Jen and Andrew Lieberman Bobbi Nusbaum Karen and Lenny Schloss Dorothea and Rachel and Richard Bronia and Eugene Lisa and Paul Oken Meredith and Jeff Harvey Starin Wurman Gail Oren Lopatukhin Schneider Anita and Earl Starkoff Alan Zelcer Cheryl and Danny Ornstein Myra and Paul Schulman Leslie and Rick Steinberg Juliana Faigenbaum Barbara Zipkin Lucchesi and Barbara and Jay Peitzer Hynda Schuman Leah Steinhart Paula and Alan Waxman Paulo Lucchesi James Perilstein Jennifer and Michael Steve and Amy Stein Stacey and George Luck Nicole and Mac Phillips Schwartz Lisa Swartz Leslie and Barry Zeitlin Marty Malaga Dana and Philip Pina Stacey and Rob Sefton Eden Hirsch and Wendy and Sol Zoberman Jessica and Aldo Marchena Harriet Pioquinto Ellen Siegel Gregory Tabor Jille Marc Stacy Popfinger Roberta and Lorrie Shafer Susie and Mark Tabor
Legacy Giving Eleanor Appelbaum Suzanne and Jeff Katz Mary and Harold z”l Perper Deborah and Chas Averbook Deanna and Hank z”l Katz Susan and Barry Podolsky Gary Berg Ivy and Steve Kaufman Eliza Prince Mollye and Glen Berngard Betty and Jon Kimmel Jason Reasor Cantor Lori Brock Margaret Kottler Janet Rosenblum z”l George Brown Gail and Keith Kronish Trish and Mark Schaum Temple Beth El Brotherhood Tracey Labgold Marcy and Barry Schultz Judith Chason Helga and Melvin Lechner Shari and Craig Schwamm Alene Court Jan and Allen Lev Gina and Greg Shugar Helene and Jay Eichler Aimee and Rabbi Dan Levin Anna and Michael Singer Robin Eisenberg Rick Levitt Deborah and Neal Slafsky Aline Fisher Phyllis and Stephen Lyons Bernice Teltser Beth and Dale Frost Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates Lenore Wachtel Lynda and Michael Frost Marcia Matles z”l Wendy and Steve Walin Lucille Kuttler Geller z”l Christy McElhaney and Mark Sunshine Joan and Tom Weidenfeld Carl Gold z”l Ilyne Mendelson and Steve Terk Jill and Paul Weiner Glenda and Ken Gordon Marvin E. Miller Iris Weingarten Deborah Hallow Bruce Moldow Ilene and Peter Wohlgemuth Jack Javien Lottie and Erik Nilsen Lisa and Andrew Zwick Barbara Kasper Leventhal Natalie Pelavin *As of June 1, 2019
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 21 Thank you to our Beth El Bash Benefactors and Give from the Heart Supporters
RUBY BENEFACTORS Barbara and Jerry Lewin Cantor Michelle Auslander Marci and Jeff Langley Marla Schaefer and Patty Beck and Louis Beck Mizner Storall Cohen and Yaniv Cohen Susan and Eric Lebersfeld Steven Weishoff Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer Susan and Bruce Moldow Carolyn and Jeff Coleman Jay Leicher Trish and Mark Schaum Edith Stein PGAL Jaime and Matt Cowan Sherry and Ken Lerner Margo and Brett Schneider Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Iris and Steve Podolsky Robin and Albert Dabbah Jan and Allen Lev Marcy and Barry Schultz Marla Schaefer and Gail Podolsky and Alice and John DeMutiis Aimee and Rabbi Shari and Craig Schwamm Steven Weishoff Kim Fernandez Robin Eisenberg and Dan Levin Jennifer and Craig Shapiro Andy Broido Casey and Jonathan Levin Michelle Wasch and Mara and Michael Shapiro SAPPHIRE Aline Fisher Barbara and Jerry Lewin BENEFACTORS Mark Stolzberg Fran and Art Siegel Penny and Stu Fleischer Shelley and Larry Marcus Susan and Barry Podolsky Ilyne Mendelson Madeleine Siegel and Steve Terk Diane and Justin Freedman Shayna and Richard Susie and Micha Siegel GOLD BENEFACTORS Jerry Podolsky and Lynda and Michael Frost Martinoff Lois Podolsky Phyllis Wasserberg Nancy and Dennis Gilbert Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Yvette and Peter Siegel Susan and Jaime Weiss Lisa and Adam Glass Mates and Mitch Mates Erika Sirianos EMERALD Barbara Silver and Stephanie and Brian Karina and Jerry Mishkin Mike Sirowitz BENEFACTORS Annette and Ken Mogell Lynda and Michael Frost Steven Willner Goldfuss Sabrina and Jonathan Susan and Bruce Moldow Silvana and Barry Halperin Marilynn and Paul Yentis Stefanie Goldberg and Smith George Gonzalez, Jr. Naomi Denish and Wendy and Steve Walin Cara and Eric Snyder VALET SPONSOR Kenny Goodman Amalio Nieves Lois and Geoff Solomon Ilene and Peter Lottie and Erik Nilsen Wohlgemuth Barbara Silver and Cara and Josh Gottlieb Susan and Mark Sosin Carol and Neil Niren Airstron Steve Willner Emily Grabelsky Simone and Sam Spiegel Elissa and Robert Norton Marsh McLennan Ronni Namerow-Graf Jenn Yuil-Steinberg and GIVE FROM THE and Tim Graf Neal Oknowsky Michael Steinberg HEART SUPPORTERS Gladys and Arnold Granet Jennifer and David BRONZE Maxine Arno Nanci and Fred Stone BENEFACTORS Lauren and Alan Gross Oppenheim Debbie Gaines-Askowitz Marlene and Richard Martin Gutter Kelly and Michael Christy McElhaney and and Eric Askowitz Mark Sunshine Bluestein Erika Lewin-Harris and Passeroff Freyda and Ed Burns Ricki and Milton Barbarosh Terrence Harris Bonnie and Henry Pikkel Ilyne Mendelson Maddi and Wes Finch & Gary Berg Diane and Jeff Hilton Margie Plough and and Steve Terk Tracey Grossman Jen and Brad Berkowitz Alan Hurst Maurice Plough, Jr. Michelle Bonder and Susan and Dick Goldstein Mollye and Glen Berngard Rosalyn Imerman Susan and Barry Podolsky Kevin Trembley Gladys and Arnold Granet Judy and Mike Blackman Debi and Herb Jackman Gail Podolsky and Tabitha and Jared Ullman Meredith and Marc Hirsh Kim Fernandez Betsy and David Blechman Mari and Paul Jenner Leslie Viselman and Interiors by Brown Jerry Podolsky and Marlene and Richard Elinor and Jay Josephson Scott Roberts JARC FLORIDA Phyllis Wasserberg Bluestein Kim and Larry Juran Jill and Matthew Wahler Jewish Federation of South Rachael and Rob Rand Evelyn Boccanfuso-Swid Michele and Alan Kahhan Robin Goldstein and Palm Beach County Robin and Ken Bresky Susan Beil and Jim Joseph Wasch and Sinai Residences Karen and Ronald Kammer Reynolds Suzy and Brian Broad of Boca Raton Suzanne and Jeffrey Katz Lisajane and Kevin Romer Michelle Wasch and Mark Stolzberg Suzanne and Jeffrey Katz George Brock Ivy and Steve Kaufman Laura Winter and Betty and Jon Kimmel Cantor Lori Brock Lauren and Richard Ron Rosen Jill and Paul Weiner Kronish Funeral Services Danielle and Rob Butler Koblick Debbi and Larry Tami and Rabbi Jan and Allen Lev Ira and Clifford Campbell Cindy Korshin Rosenblum Greg Weisman Aimee and Rabbi Judith Chason Jessica Kreger Wendy and Ben Roth Linda and Dennis Weiss Dan Levin Myra and Barry Cohen Jennie and Larry Kreger Lindy and Ira Rothstein Marilynn and Paul Yentis
22 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org 5780 2019 High Holy Days
general information MEMBER TICKETS You must request tickets for each member of your family. Tickets will be mailed in the beginning of September. ONLINE TICKET REQUEST AND ANNUAL GIVING You may request your tickets by mailing in the forms on pages 26-28 or online at tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 SERVICE LOCATIONS Members may choose to celebrate services either at the Student Union/Kaye Auditorium at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) or at Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus. • If you are a member and are bringing a guest to Congregational Worship Services, you must attend services with them at FAU. • There will be a community Yizkor service free and open to the public on Yom Kippur afternoon at 3:30pm in the Chapel at Temple Beth El. • Rabbi Dan Levin, Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates and Rabbi Greg Weisman will rotate between services at Temple Beth El and FAU. Check tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 for details. FAU PARKING Convenient parking has been secured in nearby lots on the FAU campus. Details will be included with your High Holy Day tickets. PURCHASE CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP GUEST TICKETS We welcome your family and friends to High Holy Day services. Guest tickets are $180 per person for both holidays, or $90 per person for each holiday. Due to space considerations, guest tickets are for FAU services only, except for Rosh HaShanah Evening, Second Day Rosh HaShanah, and Yom Kippur afternoon when we celebrate together at Temple Beth El. PURCHASE FAMILY PARTICIPATION GUEST TICKETS Adult tickets are $180, and student tickets are $90 for children ages 8-12, and can be used at both Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Family Participation services. Children younger than 5 should attend the Young Children’s Service. Family Participation Guest ticket holders are also welcome to worship with us for Rosh HaShanah Evening, Second Day Rosh HaShanah and Yizkor/Ne’ilah at Temple Beth El, and Yom Kippur Evening Service and Congregational Morning Worship Service at FAU. RECIPROCITY REQUESTS For Temple Beth El members who will be attending services out of our area, please fill out the Reciprocity Request and we will make the request for tickets on your behalf. You must contact the out-of-town synagogue to arrange pick-up. Reciprocity can also be requested online at tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 23 High Holy Days 5780/2019
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congregational worship TICKETS ARE REQUIRED Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Evening Services See complete service schedule 8:00pm on page 29. Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Congregational Morning Worship Services 10:00am CHOOSE YOUR SERVICE STYLE, BOTH WITH TEMPLE BETH EL CLERGY: AT TEMPLE BETH EL AT FAU At Temple Beth El: At FAU Kaye Auditorium: A traditional High Holy Day service Traditional, majestic with the addition of contemporary musical instrumentation and High Holy Day service in settings, and thought-provoking ideas from our rabbi that will Beth El style. give the High Holy Days new relevance. Tickets are not required on second day Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Yizkor Services. family participation young children TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AGES 8 AND UNDER FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AGES 8 THROUGH EARLY TEENS TO WORSHIP TOGETHER ON Rosh HaShanah ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON Monday, September 30, 2019 2:00pm Rosh HaShanah FAU KAYE AUDITORIUM Monday, September 30, 2019 at 2:00pm Yom Kippur TEMPLE BETH EL SINGER SANCTUARY Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Yom Kippur 2:00pm Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:00pm TEMPLE BETH EL FAU KAYE AUDITORIUM SINGER SANCTUARY Share the High Holy Days together as a family, with family- Tickets are not required but friendly liturgy and a festive, participatory environment. registration is requested at The service is designed for families with children ages 8 tbeboca.org/services-young-children through early teens, and will be a meaningful High Holy Day Bring your young children ages 8 and experience for all. under to this afternoon service designed Guest tickets for Family Participation Services are available especially for them and filled with music, for purchase for the combination of Rosh HaShanah and Yom story and our famous High Holy Day Kippur together. skits. Open to the public—bring your friends and neighbors!
Members must request tickets no later than Friday, August 30, 2019. Tickets will be provided when at least one-third of your 2019-2020 Congregational Commitment has been paid and will be mailed in the beginning of September.
24 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 5780/2019 High Holy Days Selichot WITH AWARD WINNING COMPOSER AND PERFORMER, NOAH ARONSON Saturday, September 21, 2019 Schaefer Family Campus 7:30pm Wine and Cheese Pre-Oneg 8:00pm Program Dessert reception following Join your clergy, professional choir and instrumentalists as Noah Aronson inspires us through music and words of introspection and illumination. The musical selections for Selichot will help us summon our higher selves as we prepare for the sacred work of the High Holy Days. We commit to practices of self-awareness so that we can connect with Divine love.
Tashlich Monday, September 30, 2019 at 4:00pm Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus and walk to a nearby stream. Cast away your sins via this meaningful and ancient Jewish custom. Shabbat Shuva THE SABBATH OF REPENTANCE Community Yizkor Friday, October 4, 2019 at 6:00pm Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus at 3:30pm Our glorious adult choir will enhance this Shabbat. Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus The community is welcome to say Yizkor at this Kever Avot afternoon service. Seating is limited. HONORING OUR PARENTS AND LOVED ONES Kever Avot is the tradition of visiting the graves of our parents and loved ones between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Beth El Talks Kippur. We invite you to join with us as we pray together, support one another, and honor the memory of those who STORIES FROM OUR have passed. COMMUNITY Sunday, October 6, 2019 Yom Kippur Afternoon Beth El Mausoleum at 12:45pm Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 1:30pm Those with loved ones laid to rest in the Boca Municipal Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus Cemetery will walk over to visit following the service. Come hear the reflections of members of our Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, Boynton Beach community, each who will share their personal at 12:45pm thoughts and wisdom from his or her own Members must request tickets no later than Friday, August 30, 2019. Tickets will be provided when at least (meet at the central Mausoleum Chapel) life’s journey. one-third of your 2019-2020 Congregational Commitment has been paid and will be mailed in the beginning of September.
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 25 High Holy Days 5780/2019 Ticket Order Form For Office Use Only ID Cat Payment Form Initials Date #Tickets Service Location
Return these forms or request online at www.tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 by August 30, 2019.
MEMBER TICKETS section 1 Print Member Name Children (Admission tickets will be issued to each child)
Print Co-member Name Print Name Age
Address Print Name Age
City, State Zip Print Name Age
Phone Print Name Age
Email q Contact me to usher.
Which service would you like to attend? If you are attending congregational worship, q Congregational worship service OR please choose which location you would like to attend q Family Participation Service q FAU Kaye Auditorium OR (recommended for families with children 8 to early teens) q Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus Singer Sanctuary section 2
GUEST TICKETS FAMILY PARTICIPATION SERVICE: ROSH HASHANAH CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP AT FAU AT TEMPLE BETH EL AND YOM KIPPUR AT FAU $180/pp for both holidays or $90/pp per holiday $180/adult and $90/student (children ages 8-12) Print Name Print Name
Print Name Print Name
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I am requesting tickets for (Check one or both.) Total number of guest tickets
PLEASE DO NOT CUT FORM q # ______for Rosh HaShanah q # ______for Yom Kippur Amount due for guest tickets: $ Total number of guest tickets Amount due for guest tickets: $
section 3 RECIPROCITY REQUEST If you are a member in good standing and plan to be out of town during the High Holy Days, we will request tickets at another synagogue on your behalf. You must contact the out-of-town synagogue to arrange ticket pick-up.
Print Your Name Temple Name
Temple Address
City State Zip
Phone Email Contact at Reciprocal Synagogue
I am requesting tickets for (Check one or both.) q # ______for Rosh HaShanah q # ______for Yom Kippur
Please return to Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Kindly return by August 30, 2019 333 SW 4th Avenue | Boca Raton, FL 33432
26 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 5780/2019 High Holy Days Annual Giving and Tributes Return these forms or request online at www.tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 by August 30, 2019.
Honor and Remember Tributes appear in the Services and Tributes for the Days of Awe 2019/5780 booklet. Deadline for submission of tributes is August 30, 2019. Should a loved one pass away after this date, please let us know and the Rabbis will read his/her name on Yom Kippur. IMPORTANT: Print your name as you would like it to appear in the booklet: Print your name as it should appear in the CELEBRATES LOVED ONES OR JOYOUS OCCASIONS. HONOR booklet $25.00 per tribute. For Simchas: Please print names and occasions you wish to honor. Please print clearly as names will appear exactly as written. Attach extra sheets if necessary. section 4 In honor of (name) Occasion
In honor of (name) Occasion
Number of tributes x $25 $
REMEMBER REMEMBERS DEPARTED LOVED ONES AND IS USED DURING THE YIZKOR SERVICE ON YOM KIPPUR $25.00 per tribute. In memory of: Please print names of departed friends and loved ones whom you wish to remember. Please print clearly as names will appear exactly as written. section 5 In memory of (name) In memory of (name)
In memory of (name) In memory of (name)
In memory of (name) Number of tributes x $25 $
YOUR ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION HELPS PROVIDE TEMPLE Print Name CONTRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. section 6 Print Name I/We will make a contribution in the amount of $
Print Name section 7
Total number of guest tickets Your Total Annual Giving Contribution = $(add sections 4, 5 and 6)
Amount due for guest tickets: $ • Bonim $15,000-$17,999 • Ner Tamid $3,600-$4,999 • Chacham $1,000-$1,799 • Bracha $100-$249 • Chesed $10,000-$14,999 • Chai $1,800-$3,599 • Kavod $500-$999 • Chaver $1-$99 • Tzaddik $5,000-$9,999 • Simcha $250-$499
q Please do not list me as an Annual Giving contributor in Temple Beth El publications.
PAYMENT INFORMATION You may pay either by check made payable to Temple Beth El, or by credit card.
Total Amount Due for High Holy Days Tickets and Annual Giving Amount Due $ (add sections 2 and 7) I agree that Temple Beth El of Boca Raton will charge my credit card for the amount due. I would like to make a contribution of q Check Enclosed q3% to help offset credit card fees q Visa q Mastercard q Discover q American Express Card Number (please print clearly)
CVV Expiration Date
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July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 27 High Holy Days 5780/2019 High Holy Day Tot & Youth Program AT TEMPLE BETH EL ONLY. We look after your children while you enjoy the congregational worship service. Return these forms or request online at www.tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 by August 30, 2019.
This enriching, hands-on program will start at 10:00am TOT PROGRAM 18 months through Pre-K and finish simultaneously with morning worship on the Staffed by teachers from our Early Learning Center, first day of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. children will experience High Holy Days with activities that This program is not meant to replace the High Holy are appropriate for them. Contact Beth El Learning Center Days Young Children’s Service, but it is an additional with any questions, 561-391-9091. experience that will allow parents to attend morning worship services. YOUTH PROGRAM Reservations must be received by August 30, 2019. Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Walk-ins are not accepted, due to staffing requirements. Staffed by teachers from our Religious School, children will participate in art projects, stories, song sessions, snacks and Tefillah. Contact the Religious School office with questions at 561-391-8900. For your children while you are at Congregational Worship at Temple Beth El. TOT PROGRAM — AT TEMPLE BETH EL ONLY 10:00 AM Child 1 TOT’S Birth date q Rosh HaShanah morning FREE q Yom Kippur morning FREE
Child 2 TOT’S Birth date q Rosh HaShanah morning FREE
q Yom Kippur morning FREE Child 3 TOT’S Birth date q Rosh HaShanah morning FREE
q Yom Kippur morning FREE YOUTH PROGRAM — AT TEMPLE BETH EL ONLY 10:00 AM Child 1 YOUTH Grade (circle one) q Rosh HaShanah morning FREE
st nd K 1 2 q Yom Kippur morning FREE Child 2 YOUTH Grade (circle one) q Rosh HaShanah morning FREE
st nd K 1 2 q Yom Kippur morning FREE Child 3 YOUTH Grade (circle one) q Rosh HaShanah morning FREE
st nd K 1 2 q Yom Kippur morning FREE FAMILY INFORMATION FOR TOT AND YOUTH PROGRAM Parent Name
Parent Home Phone Parent Mobile Phone
Emergency cell phone number for adult on premises
Does your child have any medical condition(s), food or drug allergies, or other needs of which we should be aware? ____Yes _____No If yes, please list:
In case of an accident or other health-related emergency, I do hereby authorize the childcare providers to call the above named physician and follow his/her instructions. If it is impossible or impractical to contact the emergency adult contact, other appropriate emergency measures may be taken.
Parent signature Date
Families with older children may request tickets for the Family Participation Service. Please return to Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Kindly return by August 30, 2019 333 SW 4th Avenue | Boca Raton, FL 33432
28 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 Holy
5780/2019 HIGH HOLY DAYS Service Times
DATE TIME TEMPLE BETH EL FAU Sunday, 8:00pm Rosh HaShanah Evening Service No service at FAU. September 29 Attend evening services at Temple Beth El.
Monday, 10:00am Rosh HaShanah Rosh HaShanah September 30 Congregational Morning Worship Service Congregational Morning Worship Service Parking details included with ticket. Shuttle buses available.
10:00am Rosh HaShanah Tot and Youth Program A High Holy Day experience for children while parents are in the Congregational Morning Worship Service. Registration required. (See page 28) 2:00pm Family Participation Service Young Children’s Service Recommended for families with children ages For children (ages 8 and under) to attend with 8 through early teens as a family alternative to parents or grandparents. the Congregational Morning Worship Service.
4:00pm Tashlich Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus and walk to a nearby stream. ROSH HASHANAH ROSH Tuesday, 10:00am Second Day Rosh HaShanah No service at FAU October 1 Morning Worship Service Attend morning services at Temple Beth El.
DATE TIME TEMPLE BETH EL FAU
Tuesday, 8:00pm Yom Kippur Evening Service (Kol Nidre) Yom Kippur Evening Service (Kol Nidre) October 8 Parking details included with ticket. Wednesday, 10:00am Yom Kippur Yom Kippur October 9 Congregational Morning Worship Service Congregational Morning Worship Service Parking details included with tickets. Shuttle buses available.
10:00am Yom Kippur Tot and Youth Program A High Holy Day experience for children while parents are in the Congregational Morning Worship Service. Registration required. (See page 28)
12:30pm Yom Kippur Study Session Attend Yom Kippur Study Session at NEW In the Beit Midrash Temple Beth El in the Beit Midrash
1:30pm Beth El Talks Attend Beth El Talks at Temple Beth El. NEW TIME In the Chapel
2:00pm Young Children’s Service Family Participation Service For children (ages 8 and under) to attend with Recommended for families with children ages
YOM KIPPUR YOM parents or grandparents. 8 through early teens as a family alternative to the Congregational Morning Worship Service.
3:30pm Community Yizkor in the Chapel (limited No service at FAU. NEW TIME seating, no tickets required) Attend Yizkor at Temple Beth El.
3:45pm Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, No service at FAU. Yizkor and Ne’ilah in the Sanctuary Attend Yizkor and Ne’ilah at Temple Beth El.
29 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 July/August 2017 • T H E C H R O N I C L E 29 High Holy Days 5780/2019
What is a Members who contribute higher than the regular annual Sustaining Member? congregational commitment to ensure the ongoing strength and resiliency of the temple and its mission.
Where are the Contributions provide the synagogue with a dependable base of revenue additional funds used? to sustain the programs, education, worship, clergy services and pastoral care upon which our community relies. These funds will help ensure that no family is turned away, that no child is denied a religious school education, and that in times of great need we may assist those who require our help.
Why become a Temple Beth El has thrived for over half a century thanks to loyal Sustaining Member? support from our Sustaining Members who help protect the future of our synagogue for our children and our children’s children.
Who can become a You can! Sustaining Member?
Sustaining Patron: $3,350 • Pillar: $3,950 • Guardian: $4,800 Member Levels Founder: $6,600 • Benefactor: $8,900 • Grand Benefactor: $12,000
Benefits By taking the step to make this gracious commitment, you will be the recipient of many additional benefits and perks based on your level of Sustaining Membership. All Sustaining Members will be listed on the new Digital Recognition Wall at the Schaefer Family Campus, and will receive an invitation to a special donor recognition event. Additional benefits include • complimentary tribute cards* • cantorial concerts tickets • Blue Jeans Shabbat tickets • guest High Holy Day Tickets at FAU, depending on your level of commitment View tbeboca.org/sustaining-member for full details.
How do I become a If you are not already a member of Temple Beth El, register as a Sustaining Sustaining Member? Member at tbeboca.org/tbe-membership-form. If you are already a member of Temple Beth El and would like to become a Sustaining Member, contact Leslie Viselman, Director of Development at [email protected] or 561-314-2836. We hope you will join us…as together we are capable of infinite possibilities.
*A tribute card is an acknowledgment Temple Beth El mails to a recipient of your choice in honor, memory or celebration of a person or event. Does not include High Holy Day Tribute Booklet.
30 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2019 SISTERHOOD UPDATE
We are very excited to be your Sisterhood Co-Presidents for 2019-2021. Our families have been an active part of Temple Beth El for many years, and celebrated our children’s B’nai Mitzvah and Confirmations here. We have belonged to Sisterhood since joining Beth El, and have served in the past as Vice Presidents of Membership and Programming. We look forward to our newest endeavor. Our hearts belong to Sisterhood. Sisterhood is defined by inclusion and belonging, both for our Sisterhood members, our temple, and our community. Sisterhood embraces women of all ages, and our programs are BY KAREN SCHLOSS thoughtfully crafted to be meaningful. Our diverse programming highlights the strength of AND LISA FRANKLIN SISTERHOOD CO-PRESIDENTS Jewish women. We have a very inspiring and fun year of events planned. These are exciting [email protected] times for Sisterhood. Our new gift shop will be a highlight of the renovated Schaefer campus www.tbeboca.org/sisterhood filled with fabulous merchandise. Please stop by to shop and say “hello!” We thank our past Co-Presidents, upcoming events Aimee Levin and Jill Weiner for their leadership and guidance. This 2019- Summer Event Sisterhood Book Club 2021 term has an amazing group Tuesday, July 23, 2019 • 6:00pm Thursday, August 22, 2019 • 6:00pm of women serving on our board! Flower Arranging Party at Field of Beck Family Campus Sisterhood is the place to be, and we Flowers We are so excited for our Book club want you to join us as often as your This will be a fun event of socializing event. New York Times bestselling schedule allows. Our goals are to fill and creating beautiful floral author, Martha Hall Kelly will be your hearts with love, inspire you, and arrangements. Limited space, please discussing her book, “Lilac Girls” with give you a sense of belonging. We look RSVP by July 12. us via Skype. Grab a copy of “Lilac forward to seeing familiar faces and $45/pp (Sisterhood members only) Girls” for your summer read and join welcoming new ones. us for a potluck dinner and book Thank you so much for this honor! discussion with the author! Karen and Lisa
BROTHERHOOD UPDATE
Wow, it is summer already! Your Brotherhood looking to host a Fall kickoff event designed has been winding down a very successful year to engage more of you. The program will be here at Temple Beth El. We have worked hard structured to help you meet other Temple to create programs, facilitate introductions members who share your same interests. and engage more of you in what we are We are looking to create Brotherhood doing. The Brotherhood runs because of the sub-communities—fishermen, poker players, commitment of some special people. I want book readers, bridge players, bourbon to acknowledge the terrific efforts this past drinkers and more! We want the men of our year of Marc Jaro, my chief nudger as well community to view us as a resource. We all BY CARLOS ROMERO BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT as Alan Klasfeld, Paul Weiner, Guy Fronstin, belong to this special community and we [email protected] Brad Berkowitz, Adam Runsdorf, Louis Datz, have an opportunity to bring people together. www.tbeboca.org/brotherhood Larry Hotz, Andrew Lieberman, Charles If there is an activity or interest that you Abell, Andrew Zwick and Jon Levin. They would like us to address, feel free to reach help make the Brotherhood run. out to me at [email protected] or The idea behind Brotherhood is to create call me at 561-350-7156. Have a wonderful a community of men to which we all feel a summer! sense of belonging. Towards that end, we are
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 31 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENROLL IN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BY JULY 15 TO AVOID THE $200 LATE FEE Community of Students
BY HEATHER EREZ DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT [email protected] We all want to belong. Studies show that when children are part of a community where they feel Important Dates safe to explore, inquire and grow friendships, BEYACHAD AT THE they are able to engage more deeply with the SCHAFER FAMILY CAMPUS BEYACHAD HAVDALAH content they are being taught. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 4:00pm Our goal is for each child to know they Schaefer Family Campus belong in our community and are missed when they aren’t there. Whether they had a baby BEYACHAD CLASS naming on the Bima at Temple Beth El, or recently Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 9:00am joined the school, we want them to feel welcomed, Schaefer Family Campus and that we are truly excited to see them. KIDS LEARNING In our classrooms, our faculty work with AT THE BECK FAMILY CAMPUS intentionality to create community. When students FIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL! step out of the classroom, they know they are August 18, 2019 at 9:00am part of the school Tribe, inspired by the 12 Tribes Beck Family Campus Enrichment 11:30am-12:30pm for those enrolled of Israel. Students keep their Tribe name for all th th MELISSA ABELL Hebrew for 4 -6 11:30-12:30 Assistant Director of 12 years, and so their Tribe becomes part of their Youth Education and Temple Beth El identity. Engagement FIRST MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT (grades 7-12) Even the name of our new learning opportunity, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 [email protected] Beyachad, means “together” in Hebrew. This Beck Family Campus option brings family units together twice a month 6:00pm Dinner and Youth Group to engage with Jewish content as they connect 7:00pm-8:30pm Classes with our clergy and educators, each other, and FIRST HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT their tribe. This ultimately will lead to a feeling of Tuesday, August 27, 2019 belonging to Temple Beth El, to each other and to Beck Family Campus their own Judaism. 6:00pm Dinner and BOFTY For all of our religious school families, our Tribal 7:00pm-8:30pm Classes STEPHANIE TREW Council parents will work to create fun, casual get- Assistant Director of YOUTH GROUP Youth Education and togethers. From after religious school playground st Engagement Tribe Simeon (1 Grade) Youth Group (grades K-6) meet-ups, to Dunkin’ Donuts bagel breakfasts while Sunday, August 25, 2019 after religious school [email protected] the kids are in religious school, there will be lots Pick up at 2pm at the Beck Family Campus of opportunities to connect and find a sense of Lunch provided. belonging for members of the tribe! Free but RSVP required at tbeboca.org/school-event-calendar
Welcome Stephanie Trew Assistant Director Youth Education and Engagement (grades K-6) Stephanie Trew is an educator whose true calling is families, and working with students to meet their working with children of all ages. She grew up in Coral individual needs. Stephanie is also a 95 hour certified Springs and attended Temple Beth Orr, where she children’s yoga teacher. She loves incorporating yoga became a Bat Mitzvah, was confirmed, and went to and mindfulness into children’s daily lives. Hebrew High School. After graduating from Florida Stephanie and her husband Brian, a musician and Atlantic University, Stephanie went on to teach in private music instructor, live in Deerfield Beach with Broward and Palm Beach Counties for eleven years. their rescue dog, Annie. In her free time, Stephanie Her favorite parts of teaching were developing a caring loves to practice yoga, cook, and listen to live music and genuine relationship with her students and their with family and friends.
32 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org BACK TO SCHOOL SHABBAT A Special Family Participation Shabbat to Welcome Religious School Families!
Friday, August 16, 2019 6:00-6:30pm - dinner 6:30-7:15pm - services 7:15-8:00pm - games Beck Family Campus Following dinner and student led services, meet the Temple Beth El faculty as you play games with your tribe, and see what you can look forward to in religious school this year! New and prospective families are welcome to attend, so invite your friends and neighbors to experience what Temple Beth El is all about. No Fee but RSVP online at tbeboca.org/worship
B’nai Mitzvah
Kara Pina Connor Burke Jack Cole Aidan Donnelly Dylan Rogers Ella Levine
Kara Pina Jack Cole Dylan Rogers Daughter of Dana and Philip Pina Son of Beverly and Robert Cole Daughter of Wendy Rogers 8/17/2019 @ 9:00am 8/24/2019 @ 9:00am 8/31/19 @ 9:00am
Connor Burke Aidan Donnelly Ella Levine Son of Lysa Long-Burke Son of Marni and Ardsley Donnelly Daughter of Betsey Silverfine 8/17/2019 @11:30am 8/24/2019 @ 11:30am and Russell Levine 8/31/2019 @ 11:30am
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 33 EARLY LEARNING CENTER First Days of School
BY RONNI GRAF BETH EL EARLY LEARNING CENTER DIRECTOR [email protected] PJ Library Summer Each new school year is met with a Ice Cream Series combination of excitement and joy and a little Wednesday, July 31, 2019 anxiety and fear. Parents are always concerned 5:30-7:00pm if their child will adjust, cry, or be happy. Brendy’s Yogurt and Ice Cream Parents wonder if they will make friends, find a 9010 Lakeridge Blvd., Boca Raton community, a home. Free The Beth El Early Learning Center staff are Join Temple Beth El, PJ Library and very sensitive to these concerns and will go Rabbi Greg Weisman for an afternoon of above and beyond to mitigate these fears. delicious ice cream, crafts and a great PJ Our new Family Meet and Greet scheduled Library story. Cool for Saturday August 10, is the perfect off with yummy treats and great Please consider joining our Parenthood friends! organization… Become as involved as you community. The ELC would not be nearly as want and be prepared to make lifelong successful as it has been without the love and support from our parents. Their creativity, along the way. friends and willingness to go above and beyond for our school book fair, Family Fun Day, holiday MOMMY & ME opportunity to enjoy brunch in an intimate and parties, staff appreciation week and our FALL 2019-20 relaxed setting and make some new friends. beautiful graduation celebration has made our For babies Tot Shabbat will follow immediately and then school stand apart from others. Become as 12-18 months you will be able to visit in your child’s new involved as you want and be prepared to make 13 Tuesdays classroom. It is our hope that your child will lifelong friends along the way. September 3 to feel more familiar and comfortable when the Always remember that our clergy is December 10 (no classes on 10/1, time comes to drop off on Monday morning. accessible and available to embrace you 10/8, 12/7) Staff will reach out to you, whether it be a and help you feel connected to our greater $325 phone call, message or a brief chat at pick community. For babies up. We want you to know we understand and Our doors are always open. Never hesitate to 18-24 months respect your questions and concerns. stop by for a chat or a quick hello. 14 Thursdays Please consider joining our Parenthood We are truly a village! September 5 to December 12 organization. Our intention is to provide the (no class on 11/28) best program possible in a warm and engaging $350 Important Dates Thursday, August 8, 2019 Parent Orientation Night
Saturday, August 10, 2019 9:30am New Family Meet and Greet 10:30am Welcome Back Tot Shabbat 11:15am-12:30pm Student Classroom Visiting
Monday, August 12, 2019 First Day of School
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 The Early Learning Center Class of 2019 7:00pm Parenthood Meeting performs at their graduation ceremony.
34 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org WELCOME BACK TOT SHABBAT AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER STUDENT OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 10, 2019 • 9:30am-10:30am Beck Family Campus New Family Meet and Greet We would like to officially welcome you and your child to our early learning center with a special new family breakfast. Come to schmooze, connect, and make new friends. Sponsored by Parenthood. TOT SHABBAT 10:30am-11:00am Celebrate Shabbat with singing, dancing, praying, and storytelling at this special Welcome Back Tot Shabbat geared toward children 5 and younger. Join us immediately following for an Oneg in our beautiful Breezeway. CLASSROOM VISITING 11:15am-12:30pm – New This Year! Bring your child to visit their new classroom, meet their teachers, see old friends, and make some new ones. This opportunity to spend time in their new space is designed to help ease your child’s transition into school on their first day the following week.
Please RSVP at tbeboca.org/early-learning-center
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 35 SFC=Schaefer Family Campus SFC-SchaeferBFC=Beck Family FamilyCampus Campus BFC-BeckOOT=Out of TempleFamily Campus JULYMAY 2014 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Independence Day - School & Offices 6:00 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study Closed
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:00 PM-Board of Trustees Meeting (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 6:00 PM-Sisterhood Girl's Night Out (OOT)
28 29 30 31 1:00 PM-Young Families Go To The Miami 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 5:30 PM-PJ Library Gathering at Brendy's Marlins (OOT) Boca Raton (OOT) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Independence Day - School & Offices 6:00 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study Closed
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:00 PM-Board of Trustees Meeting (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 6:00 PM-Sisterhood Girl's Night Out (OOT)
28 29 30 31 1:00 PM-Young Families Go To The Miami 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 5:30 PM-PJ Library Gathering at Brendy's Marlins (OOT) Boca Raton (OOT)
SFC=Schaefer Family Campus SFC-SchaeferBFC=Beck Family FamilyCampus Campus BFC-BeckOOT=Out of TempleFamily Campus AUGUSTMAY 2014 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 6:00 PM-Sisterhood Board Meeting (OOT) 6:00 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 6:30 PM-Brotherhood Board Meeting (BFC) (Room 803)
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9:00 AM-Religious School Staff Training 8/05 - 8/10-Staff Development Week at 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 6:30 PM-Brotherhood Board Meeting (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service Tisha B'Av (BFC) ELC - BFC School Closed 7:00 PM-ELC Parent Orientation Night (BFC) 9:30 AM-ELC New Family Meet & Greet Breakfast (BFC) 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:30 AM- Welcome Back Tot Shabbat (BFC) 11:15 AM-ELC Classroom Visiting (BFC)
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10:30 AM-Tisha B'Av Morning Service 9:00 AM-ELC 1st Day of School and 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:00 PM-Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM-Family Participation Dinner 9:00 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Kara Pina Boo Hoo Breakfast (BFC) 6:30 PM-Family Participation Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study Back to School Shabbat (BFC) 11:30 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Connor Burke 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 4:00 PM-Beyachad Havdalah
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9:00 AM- Religious School Opening Day 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 7:00 PM-Parenthood Meeting (BFC) 6:00 PM-Sisterhood Book Review (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:00 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Jack Cole (BFC) 6:00 PM-Religious School Middle School 7:30 PM-Social Action Committee Meeting 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 11:30 AM- Enrichment (BFC) Dinner (BFC) 11:30 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Aidan Donnelly 11:30 AM-Hebrew for 4th-6th (BFC) 7:00 PM-Religious School Middle School Class (BFC)
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 AM-Religious School Sunday Morning 12:00 PM-Lunch & Learn 12:00 PM-SFC Tour - My Heart is in the East 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:00 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Dylan Rogers (BFC) 6:00 PM-Religious School High School 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 9:00 AM-Beyachad (SFC) Dinner (BFC) 11:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Ella Levine 11:30 AM-Youth Group (BFC) 6:30 PM-SFC Tour - My Heart is in the East 12:00 PM-1st Grade Youth Group 7:00 PM-Religious School/High School (BFC) (lunch provided) In Honor of 3/21/2019 to 5/17/2019 the upcoming marriage of Cantor Lori Shapiro and George Brock CANTOR STEPHEN DUBOV by Ricki & Milton Barbarosh MUSIC ENRICHMENT FUND in honor of MYRA R. SCHWARTZ With over 25 years of experience as a Board Certified attorney, Joan and David Dubov's 70th CANTORIAL MUSIC FUND Mark A. Schaum, Esq., CPA provides the knowledge, reliability and integrity anniversary by Phyllis Brucker in appreciation of you need to protect your most important asset...your family. in appreciation by Sara GELFAND/ARPE YOUNG & Hal Halman CHILDRENS INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROJECT NUREMBERG in honor of in honor of Amy Singer Borman by Michael Gelfand Robin Bresky by Susan & Barry Podolsky Susan and Barry Podolsky by Michael Gelfand in support of the Peace of Mind program benefitting Israeli combat GENERAL FUND soldiers by Carole Karsch in honor of Lila Feldman by Marilyn & David Gotterer RABBI MERLE SINGER FOR TEEN JEWISH ENRICHMENT Sheryl Fromowitz by Ellen Guncheon MARKSCHAUMLAW.COM in honor of Elaine and Herb Gimelstob 561.750.7575 | [email protected] Rabbi Merle Singer's Special by Roslyn Hopin 6501 Congress Avenue Birthday by Helene Zoey Ella Marcus by Lisa & Jay Eichler Boca Raton, Florida 33487 & Ken Rosenthal Natalie Pelavin's 80th birthday Law Office of Mark A. Schaum, P.A. proudly serves clients throughout by Gordon, Alejandro RABBIS' DISCRETIONARY Palm Beach County and Broward County & Javier Pelavin FUND to feed and provide Seder to the *Board certified in Wills, Trusts & Estate Law The Podolsky's and the Beck’s by needy by Ursula & Lenny Hess Myra & Rabbi Merle Singer Marla Schaefer's Birthday by David in appreciation of Hanowitz & Eric Gottlieb Lunch and Learn by Sara Halman Art Siegel by Susan & Barry Podolsky the support from the clergy by Lenore Wachtel's 80th Birthday Marci & Jeff Langley South Florida by Edythe & Ted Davis Temple Beth El by Michael Turetzky to thank Ailene Fisher and Rabbi Greg Real Estate Ronni Graf by Natalie Pelavin Weisman by Sheila & Phil Rubin Rabbi Dan Levin HERBERT WACHTEL SHELDON MEMORIAL by Marianne Bobick ENDOWMENT FUND by Rina & Ronald Meyers in honor of by Karen & Howard Weiss JAFFEE Lenore Watchtel's special birthday Torah Study by Barbara & by Helene & Jay Eichler Russ Johnston • World Class Service Rabbi Greg Weisman for his kindness JAN AND ALLEN LEV and compassion following • In-Depth Knowledge ENDOWMENT FUND the passing of Miriam Brill by of the Market in honor of Laurie & David Putterman • Experience Since 1976 Jan and Allen Lev in honor of by Ruth Berg & Gary Berg the speedy recovery of Helene by Myrna Gradman Abramowitz by Phyllis in support of & Eddie Elman “It’s about following Temple Beth El by Sandelman Hannah Hoffmann's baby naming by Foundation Joanna & Sebastien Hoffmann through on promises Barbara and Mitch Kaplan's LEONARD & URSULA HESS 64th wedding anniversary and getting results.” ENDOWMENT FUND by Liliana Abramson in honor of Rachel Lerner’s graduation by Susan and Barry Podolsky's Barbara & Harvey Morris achievements by Mr. & Luke Siegel’s Bar Mitzvah Mrs. Leonard Hess by Sari Siegel 561-395-8244 Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates for waterfrontandluxuryestates.com LANGREALTY MUSIC FUND the Nuremberg Luncheon and in honor of her inspiration by Jules Balkin
38 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org In Honor of Our Congregation Mourns Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates on her Stanley Beitscher, brother in Jackler, grandfather of Lindsay Jackler marriage to Mitchell Mates law of James Brachman by Ricki & Milton Barbarosh Jon Klasfeld*, husband of Ilene Klasfeld by Helene & Jay Eichler Donald Birnbaum*, husband of Benjie Birnbaum father of Alan and Rebecca Klasfeld and by Sara & Hal Halman Michael and Rachel Klasfeld, grandfather Aiden and Brandon Moldof's B’nai Miriam Brill, mother of Laurie of Samantha, Robert, Suzanne, Luke, Noah, Mitzvah by Carol Kaufman and David Putterman Hannah, Ethan and Isaac Klasfeld Thea Madeline Tyger’s baby Linda Brody*, wife of Paul Brody naming by Irving Friedman Geraldine Polinger, mother of Jan and Richard Chavis Rabbi Greg Weisman by Edna Kaufman Feinberg, mother of Alan and Congregation Beth Emeth Nancy Jo Feinberg, grandmother of Katherine Thomas Romero, father of Crystal Romero- Lois and Gary Weinstein's and Josh Shonk, Kimberly Feinberg and Luly Sherman and Brett Sherman, grandfather recent Aliyah by Lois Caseres, and Alan Feinberg, Jr.; and great- of Ayden, Brandon and Dylan Sherman & Gary Weinstein grandmother of Ellie Casares Feinberg Steven Pollack*, husband of Nadine Pollack the wedding of Elizabeth and Thelma Geetter*, beloved member Spencer Slaine by Elizabeth Mordechai Hirsh Singer, grandfather of & Spencer Slaine Julie Gleeman, wife of Lee Gleeman, mother Lee and Israel Rotter, great-grandfather in support of of Jeffrey, Erika and Dylan Gleeman of Laurette and Lavi Rotter The Easter Interfaith Service Jeanette Gubin, sister of Stan Bass by Judith Chason Marilyn Snow*, mother of Jill Temple Beth El by Mike Waxman Helene Herskowitz, wife of Bernard Herskowitz and Leonard Fishgold The Easter Pantry by Luanne Hirschman-Gotterer*, daughter-in-law of Bernice Zalk*, mother of Sally Natalie Klebanoff Marilyn and David Gotterer, wife of Larry Gotterer and Murray Halperin Helene Abramowitz’s speedy recovery by Phyllis Joseph Jackler*, father of Jay and Bonnie *laid to rest in the Beth El Mausoleum & Eddie Elman on the occasion of Benjamin Adelman's Bar Mitzvah by Jess & Jeff Adelman Mazel Tov To RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Terri and Stephen Chetek on the birth of their grandson, Ora Beau Chetek in honor of Kimberly and Daniel Cruz on the birth of their son, Rio Knox Cruz, big brother Cash Marjorie Adler by Sasha, Steve, Sean & Ryan Siegel Tal and Julie Falk on the birth of their son, Lior David Falk, big brother Eitan Dalia and Daniel Gutman on the birth of their daughter Sara Tamar RICHARD ALLEN Gutman, big sister Ariela and big brother Jonathan BRANSDORF MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND Joanna and Sebastien Hoffman on the birth of their daughter, Hannah Rose Hoffman, big brother Ryan in honor of the wedding of Cantor Lori and Vani Sabesan and Mark Richards on the birth of their son, Davi Richards, big brother Dev George Brock by Beverly Rona and Sandy Steinberg on the birth of their grandson, Leo Charney Bonica & Marvin Bransdorf Mara and Michael Shapiro on the engagement of their daughter Jenna Shapiro to Erik Modansky SAMUEL & MOLLIE LUKS Barbara and Jonathan Berman on the marriage of their daughter Brittany Berman to Michael Midlarsky ENDOWMENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION in celebration of Passover by Fran Weinberg in honor of Sisterhood Contributions VOLUNTEER FUND: Mother's Day by Barbara & YES FUND: Tribute cards are a great way to Cliff Gerstenhaber Thank you to the 2017-2019 IN MEMORY OF: honor a loved one. The cost is $18.00 Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kaufman's Sisterhood Board for Jon Klasfeld, father of Alan and per card of $10 for $180.00, and the grandchildren's Bar Mitzvahs 2 wonderful years by Rebecca Klasfeld, by Shari and money is used to fund various Women Irene Epstein by Fran Weinberg Craig Schwamm and family of Reform Judaism projects. For To Carole Kotkin in memory further information and to purchase Susan and Barry Podolsky by of Sidney Kotkin by Dr. Karen & Jan Kaplan a card, email Glenda Gordon at Merrill, Irene, Jennifer [email protected] or and Melissa Epstein phone Glenda at 561-302-3507. SAMUEL & MOLLIE LUKS These cards are also available on SHABBAT MORNING the Temple website for purchase. MINYAN ENDOWM in celebration of Passover by Fran Weinberg
July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 39 In Honor of General Gifts STEVE BROWN 03/21/2019 to 5/17/2019 ENDOWMENT FUND Law Office of in honor of BONNIE & JAMIE SCHAEFER The Siegel Family by Marisa ENDOWMENT FUND Paul Jacobs, P.A. & Brian Spiro David Hanowitz and Eric Gottlieb Susie Siegel by Rene & Noah Allen GENERAL FUND Practicing law in Boca Raton and Lori and Bruce Blum Temple Beth El member for over 25 years SUSAN AND BARRY Roberta Presser and Alex Bruner PODOLSKY SPECIAL NEEDS FUND Marisa and Arnold Byer Personal Injury | Family Law | Civil Litigation in honor of Brian Coleman Riley Podolsky’s first birthday Wendy and Sam Kanner by Carol Snyder Case evaluation at no charge RABBIS' DISCRETIONARY Vinny Picataggio by Susan FUND & Barry Podolsky Ellie and Martin Lifton PaulJacobsLaw.com The Temple Beth El Bash by Ursula and Lenny Hess Gladys & Arnold Granet Lisajane and Kevin Romer Susan Podolsky on Mother’s Day 561-394-9099 by Ruth & Gary Berg STEVE BROWN Susan and Barry Podolsky by ENDOWMENT FUND Ricki & Milton Barbarosh Debbie and Chas Averbook on the occasion of Catherine Caporaso Benjamin Hirsh’s Bar Mitzvah by Becky and David Datny Susan & Barry Podolsky Naomi Demers Karen and Jayson Friedman TEMPLE BETH EL WOMEN Carol Gajewski OF REFORM JUDAISM Margaret Hayes on the occasion of Bonnie Hill Audrey Hayward's graduation from Patricia Hubbel high school by Melissa Epstein Jill Jones Ellen and Paul Kushel TREE OF LIFE FUND Lisa Loughlin in honor of Danielle Motola Cantor Lori & George Brock's Kendra Rhoulhac Marriage Peter Sinensky by Meredith & Marc Hirsh Cara and Eric Snyder by Susan & Barry Podolsky Rachel Solomon by Lisa & Ken Rosenthal Evie and Chuck Topcik by Bonnie & Jamie Schaefer Jamie Wicks by Marla Schaefer & Steven Weishoff SUSAN AND BARRY Temple Beth El by The PODOLSKY SPECIAL Confirmation Class of 2019 NEEDS EDUCATION FUND Cara and Josh Gottlieb TOGETHER, Jay Leicher WE CREATE REAL IMPACT. Jan and Allen Lev Brett Schneider The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County connects our Jewish community. Together, we take care YAHRZEIT FUND of those in need. We advocate for those who cannot Gertrude Ehrlich advocate for themselves — to live a life with dignity and respect. We work together to build a dynamic Jewish future at home, in Israel and around the world. We inspire Giving Tree a passion for learning, responsibility and community. Together, we innovate, we ideate, and we celebrate. 03/21/2019 to 05/17/2019 Heather and Greg Weinbrum Get involved at jewishboca.org in support of or call 561-852-3100 Larry Goodman’s speedy recovery, for more information good health, and healing by Phyllis and Eddie Elman on the occasion of Sydelle and David Metal’s 65th wedding anniversary by Marcia and Bob Ingram
40 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 41 Yahrzeit 03/21/2019 to 05/17/2019 Mollie Fromstein by Ruth & Jim Fromstein Max Adelman by Julie Adelman Ceil Wolin by Naomi Gersh Ruth Appel by Benita & Stuart Appel David Comras by Myrna & Alan Arno by Maxine Arno Mike Ginsberg Esther Glowatz Arno by Maxine Arno Selma Serenco by Cindy Gitlitz Albert Aron by Staci & Kurt Aron Dr. Sanford Glanz by Franklin Glanz Jean Zucker by Helene Avidon Irving Glatzer by Ronald Glatzer Rose Nerenberg by Leslie Stephanie Glazer by Alan Glazer & Michael Baron Carolyn Lowe Schwartz by Daniel Barry by Stanley Barry Joan Goldburg Shlomo Bello by Brenda Bello Charlotte Miller by Glenda Lillian Zuckerman by Linda & Ken Gordon & William Berger Fannie Shakin by Corinne Harold Bergner by Annie & & Jerry Gorelick Michael Bergner Norman E. Jutras, Sr. by Kim David Sloan by Toni & & Steven Graham Arnold Berliner Annalee Schwarz by Laurie Jane Barocas by Jill & & Jon Greene Adam Bershad Benjamin Greene by Laurie Mollie Blackman by Judy & & Jon Greene Mike Blackman Faye Malinoff by Judith & Ida Bloch by Estelle Bloch Gordon Grenn Anna Bobick by Marianne Bobick Morris Grossman by Stuart Irene Findler by Marianne Bobick Grossman Bernard (Bud) Levin by Shirley Albert Hacker by Beverly Hacker Levin & Jules Bowen Donna Higier Atterman by Miriam Mehlman by Andrea Bresky Dorene Schine Higier Stephanie Afromsky by Julius Higier by Dorene Suzanne Broad Schine Higier Steven Brown by Murray Brown Martha Schine by Dorene Gloria Kline by Phyllis Brucker Schine Higier Edith and Joseph Simon Abramsohn Ross Higier by Dorene Schine Higier by Dorothy Bucksbaum Joseph Himelstein by Eugene Fomon by Judith Chason Brigitte Himelstein Elliot Benjamin by Linda Cherry Isadore Bernhard by Bonnie Evelyn Dorsey Gleaves by & Herb Hirsch Linda Cherry Joseph Hirsch by Bonnie Jay L. Cherry by Linda Cherry & Herb Hirsch Bruce Cohen by Rick McArdle Dorothy Heller by The Heller Family & Laurie Cohen Everett Borman by The Roy Cohen by Laurie Cohen Hoffman Family M. Ray. Cohen by Lauren Cohen Belle Fine by Sondra Homer Warner Yetta Schneier by Maxine & Joseph Copulsky Joyce Honig by Renee & Barry Honig Harold Willner by Ellen Danetz Victor Wagner and Charles Horn by Mayla Horn Sam Deutsch and Gertrude Deutsch by Shirley & Warren Deutsch Josef and Pola Gelcman Diane Robin Hammer by by Frieda Jaffe Saralyn & Gerry Dicker David Fishman by The Jaiven Family Bertha Eichler by Harold Eichler Sara Brooks by Marcia Johnson Ira Bankofsky by Phyllis Herbert Kirschner by Bobbi & Eddie Elman & Jack Kalmanson Abraham Gevirtz by Adele Martha Kirschner by Bobbi Feinerman & Jack Kalmanson Jacob Feldman by Diane & Mary Kaufman by Karen Kaufman Joseph Feldman Rex Klein by Leonie Klein GRIFFIN GALLERY Edward D. Kaplan by Joan Field Clara Sherman by Selma Koppelman & Familly 1020 HOLLAND DRIVE, SUITE 123 Rose Reich by Phyllis Fink Alan Firestone by Sybil Firestone Frances Kaufman Brown by BOCA RATON, FL 33487 Bernard Hauser by Hollis & Judith Kornitsky (561) 994-0811 Jeffrey Freimark Margaret Krauss by Dara & WWW.GRIFFINGALLERY.NET Richard Fisher by Carol & Michael Krauss [email protected] Ron Friedsam Morris Kronzek by Brenda Stella Friedsam by Ron Friedsam & David Kronzek
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44 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org In Memory of Steve Brown by Patty Beck & Louis Beck THERE’S A GREAT PLACE IN by Suzy & Brian Broad by Dana Brown WEST BOCA FOR CHILDREN’S by Amy & Jeff Grossman by Andrea & Bruce Grundt BIRTHDAY PARTIES by Scott Solomon & Judy Hurlock TEMPLE BETH EL BECK FAMILY CAMPUS by Linda & Bobby Schmier OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA by Caryn & Bill Schuman by Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles Splash pad by Katie & Moshe Siegel by Marilyn & Ralph Siegel Air-conditoned party room by Debra, Howard, Jason & Basketball court Sam Solomon by John Stock Playground by Debbie & Justin Tucker Covered pavilion Hannah Fleck by Dana Brown with picnic tables
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Call 561-826-3800 VISIT HARRISOBGYN.COM OR CALL. WE CAN HELP. Forwww.harrisobgyn.com more information or to tour the recreation2500 North area, Military Trail Suite 111 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 contact Julie Guzy at [email protected] or 561-391-8900. Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Road July/August 2019 | THE CHRONICLE 45 TEMPLE OFFICERS Mark Sunshine President Wendy Walin Executive VP Barry Podolsky Immediate Past President Bruce Moldow VP of Finance Patty Beck VP of Leadership Development & Governance Aline Fisher VP of Religious Activities Michael Frost VP of Development Gina Shugar VP of Engagement Barbara Leventhal VP of Education Lottie Nilsen VP of Social Action Brett Schneider Secretary Lauren Gross VP of Early Learning Center Shari Schwamm VP of Membership Ilyne Mendelson VP of Mausoleum Jeff Katz VP of Facilities and Technology TRUSTEES Marla Schaefer Peter Wohlgemuth Lisa Glass LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Marc Applebaum* Stanley Gray Maurice Plough, Jr. Debbie Averbook Larry Hotz Barry Podolsky* MISSION Patty Beck* Karyn Hoffman Morris Robinson The mission of Temple Beth El is to inspire Adam Bershad Jennie Kreger Carlos Romero a passionate commitment to Jewish life, learning, Jack Bershad Jamie Kshonz Debbie Rosenblum Mike Blackman Allen Lev community and spiritual growth. Dina Schwartz Danielle Butler Steve Manton Mike Singer Jenn Gene Marjorie Minor Herbert Gimelstob* Mark Platt* Rabbi Merle Singer VISION Rikki Goldenberg Margie Plough Jill Weiner Temple Beth El of Boca Raton seeks to be a deeply Ken Gordon Lisa Zwick compelling center of Reform Judaism, integrating the wisdom of Torah and tradition with the TEMPLE LEADERS OF BLESSED MEMORY James B. Baer* Ida Herst* Stanley Rose modern world in which we live. Donald Berger Joseph Q. Kline Albert Schiff* Our congregation will: Frances Cohen LTC Ben Lake Bernard H. Shulman* Welcome, involve and inspire all Stanford Hermann Cis Rader Alan H. Weiner* who enter, embracing the unique Irving Rifkin contributions of every individual. PROFESSIONAL STAFF Reach out to the larger community to Rabbi Daniel Levin encourage participation in synagogue life. Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates Rabbi Greg Weisman Celebrate, grieve, heal and grow Cantor Lori Brock together through all seasons of life. Michelle Auslander Cohen, CANTORIAL SOLOIST Strive to be a learned community that Rabbi Merle Singer, D.P.S., D.H.L., D.D., RABBI EMERITUS questions, studies, and honors the gift Steve Kaufman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of Torah and the covenant with God. Mark Erickson, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Engage in inspiring worship Susan Stallone, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS and transformative experiences Jason Reasor, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES of Jewish spirituality. Elinor Josephson, DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING Mike Sirowitz, MAUSOLEUM DIRECTOR Share a love and responsibility for each Leslie Viselman, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT other, our community and country, for Israel, Rita Diamond, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS and for the future of the Jewish people. MAIMONIDES INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING Heather Erez, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT Melissa Abell, ASST. DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT (GRADES 7-12) Stephanie Trew, ASST. DIRECTOR YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT (GRADES K-6) Ronni Graf, DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER ADVERTISE IN Robin Eisenberg, RJE, DIRECTOR OF JEWISH LEARNING AND LIVING EMERITA
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Beth El Mausoleum Memory Niches at Beth El Mausoleum Memories are transcendent. We are able to stow them into These niches the portmanteau that is our mind and unpack them at will. would be spacious But they are not concrete. We cannot touch them, and we enough to are often at great distances, both literally and emotionally, contain concrete from the loved ones whose recollections we cherish. memorabilia in My son Andrew passed away in 2005. He was an whatever form amazing man, a wonderful husband and father and a they took. I immediately realized that I had stored actual, loving “child.” Andrew is interred in Connecticut, and touchable items of Andrew’s in closets and on shelves, once a year I would fly up north and spend time in the and how comforting it would be to have them all in a leafy surroundings of his place of rest. But each visit was dedicated, close by, safe and secure site. And so I gathered fleeting and with every flight home I mourned the fact that his baby sweater, his favorite childhood books, photos and I would not be with Andrew again for many months. other cherished artifacts and placed them in the memory A short while ago, there was a notice in The Chronicle niche. It is engraved with his name and now, although I about an innovation at our Mausoleum. A wall of MEMORY fervently wish he were here on earth, I can spend time with NICHES was to be designated just inside the main his essence whenever I choose. — Judith Beiner entrance of the mausoleum itself.
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