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B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION MAGAZINE

B NAI TORAH ‘Dreidel Of Many Colors’ by Linda Woods CONGREGATION CLERGY & PROFESSIONAL STAFF Rabbi David Steinhardt, Senior Rabbi Rabbi David Englander, Rabbi Cantor Magda Fishman, Senior Cantor

Helene Ballen, Executive Director OUR ZOOM SERVICES Naomi Gordon, ECC Education Director Cathy Berkowitz, MRS Education Director FRIDAY EVENING, SHABBAT SERVICES Loulou Amiel, Senior Staff Accountant Friday at 5:45 pm Penina Bredoff, Melton Site Director On Zoom, Facebook Live and Livestream Sharon Chazan, Cantorial Assistant SATURDAY MORNING, SHABBAT SERVICES Summer Faerman, Director of TLC Paul Goldstein, B’nai Mitzvah Program Director Led by Rabbi Steinhardt, Rabbi Englander and Randi Good, ECC Receptionist Cantor Magda Fishman Zena Gruda, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator/ 9:30 am Assistant to Rabbi Englander Beth Herman, Executive Assistant of Education SHABBAT MINCHA/MA’ARIV/HAVDALAH Sam Hitner, Director of Finance Times vary Cantor Mitchell Martin, Choir Director WEEKDAY SHACHARIT Vickie Mazza, Front Desk/Programming Assistant Gustavo Moscoso, Maintenance Director Sunday, 8:45 am Leesa Parker, Senior Director of Operations Monday through Friday, 8:00 am Julie Risisky, Ritual Director WEEKDAY MINCHA/MA’ARIV Michele Scher, Pastoral Care Coordinator Allyson Sheldon, Front Desk Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 pm Allison Sherman, Website Administrator TGIS FAMILY SERVICES Bonnie Smith, ECC Assistant Director A musical, interactive and engaging family service Elysa Stark, Programming and Membership Director Claudia Sternberg, Art Director led by Cathy Berkowitz and Laura Lenes AviGail Whiting, Accounting Associate 10 am On select Shabbat mornings

JEWISH RENEWAL SERVICES 2020 CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS Facilitated by Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah Edward Sopher President Rick Schuster Executive Vice President 9:30 - 11 am On select Shabbat mornings Jerry Budney Vice President Scott Frank Vice President Stan Kutlin Vice President Ed Levine Vice President E.J. Leizerman Treasurer Lori Barbag Secretary Cheryl Rymer Financial Secretary Roseanne Sopher Women’s League President Seth Schneider Men’s Club President Spencer Sax* Foundation President Kenneth Lipman, Esq. Synagogue Counsel Jerry Budney Synagogue Counsel

TRUSTEES Lauren Burack Myrna Gross Joshua Shon COVER ART: ‘Dreidel Of Many Colors’ Raphael Cohen Melanie Jacobson* Suzanne Stier Courtesy of Linda Woods Shula Fleischer* Lawrence Korpeck Michael Vernof Steve Garber Marge Browner-Marks Marc Wigder To view more of her work, visit: Elissa Schosheim* lindawoodsartworks.com *Ner Tamid Society Member RABBI DAVID STEINHARDT

Dear Friends,

We all know that Hanukkah is a celebration of a miracle. Jewish history has taught us that our survival is rooted But we question... what was that miracle? Our tradition in spirit, faith, and transcendent values. But it has also provides two narratives. One story contains the miracle taught us that we, as human beings, have a responsibility of the oil. We are all familiar with that one. The other to act. We need strength - and that strength comes story is the recounting of an incredible military victory. from faith and conviction, from a willingness to fight for That is the story of Judah Maccabee and his brothers. what is right and understand limitation.

In a certain way, we might see a tension between the And so the initial question as to what is the miracle of two. One reflects God‘s power in this world, perhaps Hanukkah may be answered by both. We need to be one could say God‘s hand in history. The other is strong, we need to act when called upon, and we reflective of people’s capacity to make things happen, need to do so with faith and understanding. to use their power to create change. So, which is it? We frequently sing this song from the book of Exodus: It As we read the story of the Maccabees and their is my strength and the song of God that is my salvation. stunning victory, we also find the words“lo b’chayil v’lo b’koach ki I’m Ruchi...” in Hannukah’s haftarah “neither May the candles this year bring us inspiration and power or might, rather the spirit of God!” hope. We need to act with our power and be guided by a spirit of goodness, holiness, and humility. As we see When our tradition provides competing texts or the flames of the Hanukkiah let us realize that we have uncertainty, it tells us that we need to interpret for overcome great difficulties and darkness in the past meaning. In this case, I believe our tradition is teaching and continued to face a future with hope and light! that about both human responsibility and human limitation. A society which depends on power and Chag Urim v’sameach. May this time be filled with joy! physical intimidation is likely to implode in time. But a culture which understands the need for a spiritual life and the values that grow out of the realization of Rabbi David Steinhardt human limitation survives in a different way.

HANUKKAH 2020 3 SAVE THE DATE... December 12, 2020

Havdalah & Drive-In Hannukah Celebration!

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4 CHAI www.btcboca.org RABBI DAVID ENGLANDER

Dear Friends,

I do not know how to capture this strange and that his next chapter will be as bright as we anticipate challenging period for all of us in a few short ours will be, both online and hopefully soon once again paragraphs. What I do know is that thanks to you, in person. B’nai Torah, Jewish learning and commitment, beautiful tefilla and much more have been a part of Lastly, I have been thinking about Hanukkah. The our lives even though our lives have been upended. Hanukkah miracles - the victory of the few over the For making that happen, for partnering with us and many and that of the long-lasting oil - were precipitated with each other, for looking to the future even in a by a major crisis. The defilement of the Temple, the difficult present, we are all grateful. I want to reflect cessation of sacrifices, the break from divinely-ordered on just three things. rituals was deeply worrying to those concerned with the perpetuation of Judaism itself. So people fought First, I don’t think I or anyone who participated will for these practices to be restored, and that fight forget our extraordinary High Holy Day services. We represented their desire that Judaism would continue. did not know how they would be received, if people would even sign up, and if they did sign up if they But the main question was embedded not in the would sign on. But you did, and you did! And the restoration but in what happened after. Crises have feedback, acceptance, and overwhelmingly positive often brought out the best and most productive response afterward was deeply touching. I’m sure energies of our people. It is often between them that there have been other holiday seasons fraught with we allow our effort and enthusiasm to lag. This is the uncertainty, but these were unique. time to commit that post-crisis, after the anticipated celebrations of “returning” and rededicating in a Second, I want to be “on the record” in thanking my modern echo of Hanukkah, that we will plan to dive friend Cantor Boaz Davidoff for his years of beautiful into Jewish engagement with at least as much energy service (and services!) to B’nai Torah. Having had the and fortitude as we have summoned these last nine chance to work with him as “my cantor” in the Family months. May we be blessed with the opportunity Service gave me a bima-side vantage point to his and capacity to do so, together and in good health exceptional dedication to the craft of being a true and spirits. shaliach tzibbur, the messenger of the congregation before God. We bless Boaz as he blessed us, and hope Happy Hanukkah, Rabbi David Englander

5 CHAI www.btcboca.org The Lillian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning at B’nai Torah

Education is a core value of our community and Jewish living, and even in these strange and difficult times, B’nai Torah’s wonderful learning opportunities are going strong.

To view the full Cooperman Academy brochure, visit our website: www.btcboca.org/learning. The Zoom link for each class, series or program will be listed on our congregational email blasts as they approach, so make sure to check your email. (If you do not receive our emails, please contact us at [email protected] to be added to our distribution list.)

Mark your calendars for these upcoming virtual programs:

Hope in the Time of Covid Featuring JTS Professors including Rabbi Gordon Tucker and Dr. Sarah Wolf Tuesdays at 12:15 pm - December 15, January 12, February 2

The State of Antisemitism in America with Laurence R. Milstein Regional Director, AJC Palm Beach County Tuesday, January 5 at 12 pm An AJC groundbreaking report, based on parallel surveys of American Jews and the general public, reveals a deep anxiety among Jews, a disturbing lack of awareness among others, and illuminates widely divergent views regarding antisemitism and hatred in America.

Vilna: The Rise, Fall, and Afterlife of the Jerusalem of Lithuania Dr. David Fishman, Professor of Jewish History, JTS Thursdays at 12 pm - January 14, 21, 28

Roots/Shorashim/Judur Series Roots is a local Palestinian-Israeli initiative for understanding, nonviolence and transformation. Based on a mutual recognition of each People’s connection to the Land, Roots is developing understanding and solidarity despite ideological differences. Wednesdays at 11 am - January 6, 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE SERIES

Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman President of the Shalom Hartman Institute.*

Ambassador Dore Gold President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and former Ambassador to the United Nations.*

Dr. Christine Hayes The Robert F. and Patricia Ross Weis Professor of Religious Studies in Classical Judaica at Yale University. Saturday, January 23, 2021

Sarah Hurwitz Senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama in 2009 and 2010, and head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama from 2010 to 2017. Author of “Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life - in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).” Saturday, March 6, 2021

*Dates will be announced... check your email for updates!

AUTHOR FORUM

Kenneth Stern Anna Solomon December 17 at 7 pm March 10 at 7 pm ‘The Conflict Over ‘The Book of V’ the Conflict: The Israel/Palestine Campus Debate’

Meryl Ain Shlomo Levin February 4 at 2 pm March 24 at 2 pm ‘The Takeaway Men’ ‘The Human Rights Haggadah’­

Zoom links will be sent out in our weekly emails. For detailed descriptions, please visit our website: www.btcboca.org or call (561) 392-8566 for more information. 7 CHAI www.btcboca.org CANTOR MAGDA FISHMAN

Dear B’nai Torah Family,

How different is this year than last? We have been May you and yours find your own light, something through so much as a nation, a community, a family that gives you joy; may you keep searching for it if and individually. you didn’t find it yet until you do. And when you find it, don’t let it go out. Reach out to friends, family, One of the reasons I love Hanukkah so much is the community. Do things that you love. Sing joyful songs, motif of light. We need so much light nowadays. We join online programs, breathe in the light of Hanukkah. need light in our hearts, souls, communities, family, and I am inviting you to do something that makes your soul in the world. It is a great reminder to us all to never let “light up” on each day of Hanukkah. Make a check list the light go out. for each day and do something that makes you or a loved one feel that light. We are here together, on the same planet, same flesh and blood, and we go through similar struggles In the words of Peter, Paul and Mary: individually and as a group. We are all different and Don’t let the light go out! alike, imperfect perfections that are striving to find our Let it shine through our hope and our tears light in this world. We make mistakes, we don’t always Light one candle for the strength that we need know the way, but we keep searching, and that To never become our own foe searching is the growth, the light, it gives hope. Wishing you all Happy Hanukkah. Health, joy, love, Hanukkah is filled of joyful songs and games, and a prayer and community. May your hearts be open to nightly reminder to join together and light the candles, the light. sing a song, remember our past and present, and hope for a meaningful future. We endured pain, we endured Many Blessings, struggle and sacrifice, but we now experience joy, Cantor Magda Fishman love, song, blessings, community and so much more.

HANUKKAH 2020 8 DON’T BE LEFT OUT! LIGHT ONE CANDLE by Peter, Paul and Mary We have so many virtual events happening Light one candle for the Maccabee children on Zoom... from Shabbat services, to engaging With thanks that their light didn’t die educational opportunities, film discussions, yoga Light one candle for the pain they endured classes and so much more! Links are shared via When their right to exist was denied email every week! If you are not receiving our Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice emails, please contact [email protected] or Justice and freedom demand call (561) 392-8566 to be added to our list. But light one candle for the wisdom to know When the peacemaker’s time is at hand

Don’t let the light go out! It’s lasted for so many years! Don’t let the light go out! Let it shine through our hope and our tears. (2)

Light one candle for the strength that we need To never become our own foe And light one candle for those who are suffering We are excited to share the news that Pain we learned so long ago we have partnered with Lillian and Morris Light one candle for all we believe in Goodman, Sheila Esar and Len Miller to That anger not tear us apart create an opportunity for our Canadian And light one candle to find us together Friends of B’nai Torah to support B’nai Torah With peace as the song in our hearts Congregation through a Canadian tax- deductible entity, The Jewish Community Don’t let the light go out! Foundation of Montreal. This Canadian It’s lasted for so many years! foundation will provide support for Don’t let the light go out! B’nai Torah’s Hazak Program for Seniors. Let it shine through our hope and our tears. (2) We are blessed to have the gracious support of our Canadian friends. What is the memory that’s valued so highly That we keep it alive in that flame? What’s the commitment to those who have died That we cry out they’ve not died in vain? We have come this far always believing That justice would somehow prevail This is the burden, this is the promise This is why we will not fail! CANADIAN FRIENDS of Don’t let the light go out! Don’t let the light go out! B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION Don’t let the light go out! A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As I reflect upon my first year as Executive Director are navigating unchartered territory, and we are at B’nai Torah Congregation, I am so grateful for the collectively learning so much. As a synagogue, blessings of relationships. Relationships are necessary we are most successful when we work jointly with for survival, as we continue to work, learn, and thrive members to identify the needs of our community. together. I have found my home, and I thank you for We are turning challenges into opportunities. While welcoming me with open arms. we would prefer, but cannot safely be together in person, online services, programs and classes are It is crucial to have a strong relationship based allowing us to remain engaged and connected, on mutual trust and respect with the clergy, lay both from close and from afar. leaders, president, Board of Trustees, Foundation and staff. Communication is key to a successful I would like to express deep gratitude, on behalf of working partnership, and therein lies our recipe our synagogue, for your continued support. At a for success. We have a committed team who are time when we need you most, you are staying with working tirelessly to make the synagogue operate as us. While we work diligently for you, you are working seamlessly as possible, and we enjoy what we do! jointly with us. This supportive relationship is allowing us all to achieve so much more, thereby ensuring that The unimaginable has brought a shift in our business as our synagogue continues to thrive for generations to usual, but our mission and purpose remain the same; come. Thank you! to provide congregants with services and programs Chag Hanukkah sameach! May this Festival of Lights to meet your spiritual, life cycle and educational bless us all with happiness, love and health. needs. There is a great hunger for connection and learning, during a time that we feel isolated. We Helene Ballen

We are thrilled to announce that B’nai Torah Congregation has successfully applied and been awarded grants from the Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP), as well as the Florida Department of Education Security Funding for Jewish Day Schools. This will allow us to secure the perimeter of our campus. A heartfelt thank you to Yoram Yasur for his immense patience and expertise in guiding us successfully through this process. Stay tuned for more exciting security updates! 10 CHAI www.btcboca.org A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

The last time I wrote for our Chai magazine was many other synagogues are not offering the array of last March, just two weeks before we closed the programming that we are. synagogue. Then all of us had our lives changed in I have also been moved by the extraordinary time ways and for a length of time we could never have and effort of our clergy to produce the High Holy Day imagined. programs – both the pre-recorded and live services. I know every one of our congregants has a They put in so many hours to provide the best Holiday tremendous yearning to meet again in our Sanctuary experience for our families. That commitment to our for services or gather again in person for classes and families displayed by our clergy is infectious and other programs. We are all hopeful that the day will drives our professional staff and lay leadership to arrive soon when that will be possible. work even harder to provide opportunities to bring the community together. While this “togetherness” There is no guidebook on how to lead a congregation has mostly been on Zoom, there have been several through a pandemic – not for Rabbis or Cantors or “drive-by” events which have enabled all of us to Executive Directors or even for Presidents! But I will see each other again – live and in-person. tell you that the clergy, professional staff and lay leadership are meeting constantly to chart a path I do not know when we will be able to gather again forward during these crazy times that we believe will on a regular basis in our building – no one does. Our be best for all our congregants. And though these main objective is to keep everyone safe. What I can long months of being homebound more than we say with certainty is that B’nai Torah will continue to would like may give some a reason to feel down provide services, classes, movie and book reviews, – I have been uplifted! How is that possible? By speaker series and many other opportunities for us the amazing response of the congregation to the to gather as a community. Please take advantage services and programs we have created in the new of as many of these programs as you can. You will virtual world we find ourselves. find yourself seeing current friends as well as meeting new ones. Attendance at daily and Shabbat services on-line has I look forward to seeing all of you in our many far exceeded what we normally have in the building programs (as I attend most!) – and one day soon – I during the summer and fall months. A number of hope to be there greeting you at the front door!! non-members from around the country have found their way to B’nai Torah services and have joined our Happy Hanukkah, community on a regular basis. Our snowbirds have remained a part of our activities for the entire year as Ed Sopher

HANUKKAH 2020 11 THE TLC ‘LITTLE FREE PANTRY’

B’nai Torah’s TLC program has created a gift that There are currently six food pantry locations: keeps on giving with the Little Free Food Pantries. East Boca: Helping fight hunger has always been a strong 300 SW 2nd Ave (Salvation Army) focus of our Tzedakah, Learning and Chesed (TLC) 300 E Yamato Rd (Advent Lutheran) program. When COVID began, food insecurity 200 Ruby Street (Ebenezer Baptist Church) 5050 Conference Way N (Fusion Academy) became an even more urgent and widespread issue affecting our communities and we knew Delray Beach: that we had to help. 102 North Swinton Ave (Space of Mind)

Throughout Boca and surrounding areas stand Lantana: several small pantries offering free food for those 2116 Lantana Rd (Advent Lantana) dealing with food insecurity. The concept of this program is inspired by the free book exchange You Can Help: libraries that have become popular in recent Filling a Pantry is as easy as 1, 2, 3! years - those in need of food are able to visit and take from the pantry, and those looking to give 1 . Purchase non-perishables from the grocery back can help fill the pantries. The concept is store on your next trip or go through your own directly in line with the mission of the B’nai Torah’s pantry and find unopened food you can donate. TLC program – fulfilling a need in the community 2. Stop by one of the pantries any day, any time. 3. Pull into a safe parking spot and fill the pantry. while offering opportunities for meaningful acts of tzedakah and mitzvot. If the pantry is already full or if it’s easier for you,

food may be dropped off at B’nai Torah The TLC Little Free Pantry is a safe, contactless Congregation. You can also order non- way for people who have to give, and for people perishables and have them delivered to B’nai who need to take with no judgement. Torah - attention Summer Faerman.

A huge thank you to the Bredoff family who really Another way you can support this project is by made this dream into a reality. They engineered making monetary donations to the Little Free Food and installed the first food pantry, and after seeing Pantry, just visit www.btcboca.org/littlefreepantry how a little food pantry could have a big impact, they committed to building additional pantries. Summer Faerman, TLC Director Meryl and Ron Gallatin TZEDAKAH, LEARNING TLC & CHESED PROGRAM

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ADDING MEANING TO LIGHTING THE HANUKKIAH

The lighting of the Hanukkiah is a 2nd Night: (Fairness) The Maccabees sought to symbol and message of the triumph protect themselves when their rights were violated. of freedom over oppression, of spirit Our Hanukkah lights serve as a reminder that being over matter, of light over darkness. fair to others means you honor the precious liberty and property of our fellow people. Let us be fair to The Hanukkah Lights remind us in a most obvious others by treating them with respect. way that illumination begins at home, within oneself, 3rd Night: (Tzedakah) Our tradition tells us that one’s family and one’s community. Such is the nature during the Maccabean war for freedom, all Jews of light that when one kindles the Hanukkah Lights contributed tzedakah toward the cause of defeating it is meant to illuminate the “outside,” symbolically the oppressor. The root sounds of tzedakah, “tz-d-k,” alluding to the duty to bring light to those who, for also form the Hebrew word for justice. Giving of what one reason or another, still walk-in darkness. you have to others is not just an act of love, it is a matter of doing what is just and right. The Hanukkah candles remind us that our actions can add light to the world. The words below may be 4th Night: (Family) Tonight as we celebrate Hanukkah added either before or after lighting the candles.* together, we are conscious of our precious family. So often we take one another for granted. Let us, now, This is an opportunity to bring deeper meaning to as we kindle these festive lights, rededicate ourselves your family’s celebration. You may want to decide to sharing our love and time with one another. as a family how to put to action each Jewish value. 5th Night: (Study of Torah) Tonight we rededicate 1st Night: (Freedom) We light these Hanukkah lights ourselves to the study of our tradition. As the in memory of the dedication and courage of the Maccabees courageously fought to preserve our Maccabees. Believing that they should be free to faith, we too are dutybound to sustain our heritage worship God as their hearts and minds dictated, they by deepening our understanding of it through study. willingly fought for freedom. We rededicate ourselves By increasing our knowledge of Judaism, we become to work for the equal rights of all people, and for the more sensitive and aware of its abiding values and realization of a society of democracy and freedom. our responsibility to realize these values in our society.

*Created by Congregation Shaare Emeth, in St. Louis, MO 14 CHAI www.btcboca.org 6th Night: (Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World) The candles of Hanukkah remind us of our responsibility as Jews to make the world a better place. May these lights illuminate our way all year round to help make the world a better and more beautiful place to live.

7th Night: (Courage) The Maccabees battled against all odds and won. Their might and their courage was derived from a belief in the rights of all people to worship, believe and live in freedom. As we light these candles in honor of courage, we think of our men and women in the armed forces with the courage to make the world a better place.

8th Night: (Faith) Tonight we kindle all the candles of our hanukkiah. Throughout the centuries the hanukkiah has been a symbol of our faith. Like the Maccabees, when they celebrated this festive holiday, we rededicate ourselves to living a more Jewishly involved life. We pray that throughout this coming year we may fulfill the ideals of Freedom, Fairness, Tzedakah, Family, Study of Torah, Tikkun Olam, Courage and Faith—all of which are symbolized by the candles of our hanukkiah.

Let us pray that the message of Hanukkah will illuminate the everyday life of everyone personally, and of the society at large, for a brighter life in every respect, both materially and spiritually.

Happy Hanukkah and may the light shine upon all of us!

Dr. Cathy Berkowitz, Education Director AUDACIOUS COLLABORATION

AUDACIOUS COLLABORATION... Two little words that we We agreed to go virtual with our students. There was so put on paper last year to drive our theme for the 2019- much to learn, websites to build, teaching tools to figure 2020 school year. Audacious, defined as a willingness to out. But we did it! What was to be a few weeks turned take bold risks. Collaboration, defined as two or more into the rest of the school year. We had drive through people working together to create a common goal. Shabbat, Yom Ha’atzmaut, and Pre-K Graduation to stay connected. We continued this virtual program March of 2020, our school year came to a fast halt. We through the summer. Our teachers volunteered would have to rise to an occasion no one could have to keep the connections going. The AUDACIOUS ever predicted. With an overabundance of caution, COLLABORATION was incredible. we chose to “delay” our big B’nai to Broadway production due to the news about this “new virus”. With Fast forward to August of 2020. Close to six months the same overabundance of caution, we closed our of planning and research was conducted to work school two days before all public schools shut down toward the opening of the 2020-21 school year. We when we heard one of our teachers may have been in purchased air purifying machines for every classroom a place where someone had this “new” Covid-19 virus. that deactivate bacteria, mold, and viruses. We also Little did we know on that Wednesday evening, our purchased electrostatic sprayers to fog our classrooms school would remain closed for the months to come. daily with a non-toxic bioesque sanitizing agent. That Wednesday afternoon, we said goodbye to our Thermometers for every classroom were purchased. children with the typical hugs and kisses we as early Tents! We purchased tents for our teachers to meet childhood educators normally give without knowing the children each morning. A lengthy document with that it would be months until we would hug again. new policies and procedures was written. The process The following Monday morning, the teaching staff met was daunting. Everything we would need to do was distanced, uncertain, scared, and willing. We learned going to be different. Could we really open a school how to use this foreign teaching platform called Zoom. in a pandemic? Could we open a Kindergarten class

16 CHAI www.btcboca.org for the parents who wanted their children to continue one more year with us? YES! Thanks to the AUDACIOUS COLLABORATION of this incredible village, we were ready to go.

September 2, 2020 was a day to remember! The building sparkled and all new systems were in place. As the teaching staff waited to open those doors for the first time in almost six months, I tearfully said, “We did it! With AUDACIOUS COLLABORATION, this dream will come true.” As we danced outside to the music playing, the joy and excitement was flowing. These beautiful little children walked in the building with excitement. Separation anxiety was less than ever. Since September 2nd, our enrollment has more than doubled. Our policies and procedures are in place and our children are doing amazingly well.

Never will I take for granted a first day of school again. Having our school re-open has been a gift. I want to thank the B’nai Torah team including clergy, management, office and maintenance staff for their daily support. I want to also thank the Early Childhood Staff for providing the most incredible environment for our children. Their love and dedication is second to none. And to our ECC families, thank YOU for trusting SENSORY PLAY US. Through AUDACIOUS COLLABORATION, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

With so much gratitude,

Naomi Gordon “Never will I take for granted a first day of school Early Childhood Center Director again. Having our school re-open has been a gift.”

HANUKKAH 2020 17 Y Chai Members A special THANK YOU to our Chai Members whose continued generous support makes B’nai Torah’s outstanding programming possible.

DIAMOND CHAI MEMBERS Joan Kaufman Steven Wexner Michelle Schwartz & Lawrence Lidov Meryl & Ron Gallatin Rhona & Marvin Kirsner Dorothy Wizer Civi & Alan Lieberman Donna & Gerry Kramer Sylvia Kopkin Etta & Raymond Zimmerman Alissa & Jay Maizes Marcia Ruderman Frances & Joseph Krause Susan & Martin Markowitz Sydelle Lazar SILVER CHAI MEMBERS Janice & Stuart Marowitz PLATINUM CHAI MEMBERS April & Roger Leavy Nancy & Irwin Aronson Blanche Meisel Karen & Lawrence Altschul Nauma Levin Nancy & Joshua Bailin Annette & Gilbert Melin Marleen Forkas Carol Pessah & Morris Lewitter Rhoda & Arthur Bennett Phyllis Liss & Steven Melman Lowell Glazer Gayle & Charles Lichtman Sam Berman Joan & Mark Mendel Debra & Jerry Kramer Madelyn & Kenneth Lipman Rhoda & Henri Bertuch Beth & Joseph Mishkin Hiromi & Robert Printz Alan Lipson Sidney Besvinick Erna Moskovits Toby Sloane Robin Lissak Jeannette & Frederic Bogart Lila & Stewart Newman Eda & Clifford Viner Charlotte Mandelblatt Holly & Jerold Budney Toni Nieves Carlyn & Lothar Mayer Yael Camhi Roberta Packer Tannenbaum GOLDEN CHAI MEMBERS Maruka Mirochnick Ellen & Jon Channing Murray Rehner Beverly & Joel Altman Beth & Alan Mitchell Cherie & Richard Chosid Donna & Andrew Robins Cindy & Richard Aronsohn Tamara & Richard Morgenstern Micki & Jay Cohen Rose Robinson David Baum Esther Rosenberg & Michael Ostroff Alisa & Richard Cohen Linda & Mack Rosenbaum Liza Baum Cathy & Elliott Packer Suzanne & Jeffrey Deutch Caroline & Todd Rosenberg Debby & William Berman Marilyn & Jack Pechter Karl & Shirley Enselberg Phyllis Rosenstock Martin Bloom Elissa & Steven Pollack Freda Epstein Jerome Roth Bobbi Brand Miriam Preminger Dale & Edward Filhaber Cheryl & William Rymer Linda & Don Brodie Jewel & Allen Prince Richard Finkelstein Mark Samarel Helene & Elliot Brody Patricia & Jack Randell Mona Fleisig Carie & Spencer Sax Phyllis Butters Jo Robbins Abbie & Scott Frank Elissa & Peter Schosheim Beverly & Laurence Chaplin Ellen Weitz & Gerald Robinson Meredith & Jarrod Frydman Jody & Henry Schwartz Jane Cornell Lynda Miller & James Robinson Heni & Henri Galel Benita Haber & Bruce Segal Joyce Croft Barbara & Jeffrey Rosenberg Bernice Garelick Harriet & Bernard Shavitz Jack Elf Lisa & Steven Rosenfeld Ellen & David Gendal Carol & Murray Shear Tammy & Jack Faintuch Janice & Jeffrey Sandelman Judith & Henry Goldrich Elaine & Gary Shore Barbara & Jeffrey Feingold Judith Kay & Norman Schlanger Faith & Allan Goldstein Shelly Siskin Eleanor Fensterman Alison & Andrew Schreier Monica & Steven Goldstein Roseanne & Edward Sopher Edith Friedman Marvin Schulman Lynn & Norbert Graber Judy & Larry Speizman Robin & Stuart Friedman Marilyn & Monroe Schulder Helene & Jeffrey Grantz Alicia & Jeffrey Spero Nancy & Mark Gilbert Betsy & Rick Schuster Myrna & David Gross Patricia Stein Brenda & Larry Glassman Lizette & Dan Sheinberg Deborah & Sheldon Gross Linda Stewart Steven Glassman Norman Smiley Andrea & Bruce Grundt Phyllis Thurm Marvin Golberg Sally Sokoloff Judy & Morris Gurevitch Amy Trujillo Bea Gold Shirley & Allan Solomon Zoe Hereford Marsha & Renny Verbit Sherby & George Goldstein Sandra Staub Betty & Herbert Kane Ana & Andrew Waldman Howard Goldsmith Ellyn & Harry Steinbok Zerlina & Edward Kaplan Sue Gurland & Mark Wasserman Michele & Martin Greenberg Marilee Susi Joyce & David Katz Rachel & Ian Weiner Jan & Jeffrey Greenhawt Ruth Taubman Debbie & Howard Kestenberg Hilary & Stanley Weiner Shelly & Larry Gross Shari Upbin Beth & Seymour Kirshner Nancy Weingard & Michael Lewis Babette & Calvin Haddad Corina & Stuart Waldman Sue Kirshner Deborah & Roy Weisman Beatriz & Harold Jacobsohn Hedy & Bryan Wasserman Fran & David Klingsberg Rita & Henry Wells Melanie Jacobson Carla & Bruce Weiner Dorinda Derrigan & Lawrence Korpeck Fran & Marc Wigder Anne & Norman Jacobson Myriam Weinstein Keith Kronish Lainie & Edward Williams Felice & Neil Kantor Selma & Daniel Weiss Gail & Richard Kwal Joan & Barry Winograd Linda Kaplan Amy & Fred Weiss Toby Levi Myrna & David Yudenfreund

18 CHAI www.btcboca.org Brand new Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning classes begin in January and they are being taught in the mornings, afternoons and evenings by your favorite Melton teachers. You don’t have to be concerned about locations because all of the classes are being taught wherever you are! Classes will be meeting on ZOOM!

Seek the wisdom within our tradition, it’s traveled long and far to tell you something. Seek because it’s in your nature to question. It’s how your soul attains fulfillment. Seek without being sure what you’ll find. Trust that it will be worth the work you put in. Seek and become the change you wish to see. The wisdom you acquire will ripple out from you. For those who seek a more meaningful Jewish life—never stop seeking!

Beginning in January 2021: Jewish Denominations: Challenges of Modernity Mondays, 9:30 am | 10 weeks | Instructor: Dr. Sandra Lilienthal

The Star & the Crescent: A History of Jewish-Muslim Relations Mondays, 2:00 pm | 10 weeks | Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Leon Weissberg

Exploring A Forgotten World: A Social History of Medieval Jewry as Revealed in the Cairo Genizah Mondays, 7:00 pm | 10 weeks | Instructor: Marion Hirschmann

NEW! Devarim (Deuteronomy) – The Grand Finale Tuesdays, 10:45 am | 10 weeks | Instructor: Rabbi David Steinhardt

NEW! Members of the Tribe: What is the overarching purpose of living Jewishly? Thursdays, 10:45 am | 6 weeks | Instructor: Marion Hirschmann

Beginning in February 2021: Soul’s Cycles: A Ride Through the Chapters of Life - Life’s Celebrations and Jewish Meaning Mondays, 7:00 pm | 6 weeks | Instructor: Dr. Sandra Lilienthal

OMG, Can You Believe?!: Seek Answers to the BIG questions Around GOD Thursdays, 10:45 am | 6 weeks | Instructor: Marion Hirschmann

Beginning in April 2021: Loss, Love and Wisdom: Seeking Jewish Wisdom on Death to Help Cope with Heartbreak and Loss Mondays, 7:00 pm | 6 weeks | Instructor: Dr. Sandra Lilienthal

To register, please visit: www.events.org/MeltonBocaRaton

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions or concerns! Penina Bredoff, South Palm Beach Melton Director NER TAMID SOCIETY B’nai Torah Foundation The prestigious Ner Tamid Society honors donors who have contributed a minimum of $100,000 to the B’nai Torah Foundation. This can be done through a gift or through a charitable trust, life insurance policy, will, IRA or pension. Donors are acknowledged on the Ner Tamid recognition wall located in the front lobby of the synagogue. Create a Jewish Legacy through our Ner Tamid Society and perpetuate Jewish life from Generation to Generation.

Cynthia & Dr. Richard Aronsohn Anne* & Fred* Levi Esther* & Milton* Blank Toby & Norman Levi Alisa & Dr. Richard Cohen Courtney & Dr. Scott Levin Ellen & Edward Cohen Nauma Levin Jane & Alan Cornell Mildred* & Abner* Levine Tammy & Dr. Jack Faintuch Rabbi Marc* N. Liebhaber Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Feingold Alissa & Dr. Jay Maizes Miriam* & Henry* Fistel Sam* Mandelker Shulamith Fleischer & Robert Schattner Gay & Morris* Mandon Marleen & Harold* Forkas Beatrice Cummings Mayer* Shirlee* & Daniel* Freed Maruka & Bernard* Mirochnick Isadore* Friedman Millicent & Sigmund* Nathan Neil Friedman Michael Ostroff & Family Meryl & Ron Gallatin Marilyn & Jack Pechter Nancy & Mark Gilbert Miriam & Zwi* Preminger Mark W. Glickman Hiromi & Robert Printz Phyllis & Gerald* Golden Madeleine & Norman* Reich Susan*, Howard, & Mallory Goldsmith Barbara & Jeffrey Rosenberg Suzanne & David Goodis The Sandelman Family Dorothy* & Milton* Gordon Carie & Spencer Sax Emily & Dr. Stephen Grabelsky Mildred* & Sol* Schaikowitz Linda* & Alan Hurst Elissa & Dr. Peter Schosheim Beatriz & Harold Jacobsohn Carol & Murray Shear Anne & Norman Jacobson Claire & Allan Sheres Melanie Jacobson Ethel* & David* Sommer Naomi Jacobson Ruth & Edward* Taubman Carolyn & Robert Kantor & Family Eda & Cliff Viner Pam & Dr. Ethan Kass Beate* & Henry* Voremberg Phyllis & Samuel Kauffman Debra & Howard Wander Sue & Myron* Kirshner Hedy & Dr. Bryan Wasserman Anita* & Paul* Kivell Eleanor* & Paul* Weiner Eric N. Klein Pamela & Robert Weinroth Debra & Gerald Kramer Amy & Fred Weiss Donna & Gerald Kramer Gabriela & Walter* Weiss Doris B. & Saul* Kuperstock Selma & Daniel Weiss April & Roger Leavy

* Of Blessed Memory MELANIE JACOBSON longtime member and treasured friend of B’nai Torah Congregation, has graciously become a member of our Ner Tamid Society which was created to ensure that our synagogue continues to thrive for generations to come.

Melanie’s first encounter with B’nai Torah was when she attended a Bar Mitzvah that Rabbi Steinhardt officiated. She immediately took note of Rabbi’s sermon which she found to be both eloquent and erudite. Melanie, herself an intellect, has a passion for knowledge, a trait she inherited from her parents. They were in the travel industry and traveled extensively in a quest to learn about the world around them.

When Melanie joined B’nai Torah, she shared with Rabbi Steinhardt that she was determined to have a more substantive connection to Judaism. While as a child, she attended religious school, was in the choir, beautifully celebrated major holidays, and shared her parents ardent love of Israel, her family’s Jewish connection was more traditional and secular. As a lifelong learner, Melanie decided to prioritize a religious focus to her quest. By nature, she had an intrinsic need to connect things, and so began her next steps in her Jewish educational journey. With Rabbi Steinhardt’s guidance, she attended Melton and Hartman classes, and never looked back.

After several years of serious study, Melanie was ready to become a Bat Mitzvah. Very committed to the process, she studied relentlessly. Appropriately, Ner Tamid means eternal light, the lamp that adorns the synagogue’s prayer space. To Melanie, knowledge is light. Melanie has an esteemed and highly respected career as a litigator, judge, adjunct law professor and mediator, and yet she feels this is one of her greatest accomplishments. What she learned, and what she exemplifies, is that you can learn anything at any age. Melanie was mourning the loss of her mother and managing a demanding career while taking on this tremendous responsibility. As a trial lawyer, she focused on perfectionism and by nature did not want to disappoint - and she did not! She was touched by the outpour of support from our congregants who shared in the joy of her simcha.

This year, Melanie was asked to take on a leadership role and was thrilled to join B’nai Torah’s Board of Trustees. In an act of tremendous generosity, Melanie chose to acknowledge and celebrate the fifth anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah and a milestone birthday, while honoring her beloved mother’s memory, by supporting the synagogue during a difficult time with her Ner Tamid gift. With great appreciation for the opportunities, community, and kindness she was shown on her journey of learning, Melanie hopes others experience this same connection with B’nai Torah Congregation for years to come.

May you go from strength to strength. “QUOTES FROM QUARANTINE” Although the last few months have undoubtedly been challenging for all of us, more time at home has provided opportunities to discover new hobbies and interests, new technologies, or even new connections to B’nai Torah. While we love seeing so many faces on Zoom services and programs, we miss the personal connections of being together at shul, so we asked you to share your thoughts and experiences regarding this unprecedented time. Thank you to all of those who participated; we loved hearing from you! Here’s a look at what some of our members had to say:

What new hobbies or interests have you developed?

Building wooden crafts, re-watching the 80s drama, My hobby is painting. I turned my garage into a studio St. Elsewhere, and further refining my tennis game in and, when it isn’t too hot, I’m able to spend hours hopes of one day beating Rabbi Englander (even down there. Dinner time also became a chance to try “though he has an unfair advantage!). - Dan Levine some innovative dishes. - Dale Sonenklare I’ve always cooked, but I’ve expanded my horizons Quarantine has given us lots of time to do many fun with some new interesting culinary creations. Also activities as a family - puzzles, diamond paintings, I have become very familiar with Zoom and have jewelry making, and baking. - Michele Scher taken on the responsibility of hosting weekly Shabbat morning services for BTC. - Mike Vernof I’ve always been interested in photography, but in this time of COVID, I started learning about the art I renewed my love of reading. So much of my routine of photography. Most of my photography has been was cancelled. I now have fixed times to read. I now travel related, but since my travel wings have been can relax and enjoy books on history, fiction and clipped, I’ve been delving more into the “why” Judaica. - Murray Pinsky and “how to” of photography I discovered Diamond Painting on Amazon and I also and have been learning many have been working on keychains for my children new photography ideas and grandchildren. I feel like I am accomplishing and techniques. something and I know that they will like it! Also, my - Charlotte Temple husband and I are spending time together working on jigsaw puzzles. - Hinda Winokur

Mike, Jessica, Jordyn and Jamie Vernof ‘Diamond Painting’ Beautiful photograph by Charlotte Temple What is one thing you’ve learned during this time?

The crazy months have served as an inspiration to I learned the importance of people who surround center ourselves. In this horrific tragedy, it seems we me. I have a new level of respect for all those who all were stopped in our tracks, allowing us to reflect have dealt with people - cashiers, delivery persons, upon what is really important to us as individuals. telephone operators... they showed us all a lesson in - Cindy Levinson times of such high stress. The biggest heroes were the members of the medical community who risked their

Patience! - Sidney Besvinick lives to save us all. - Murray Pinsky As frustrated as we may become missing what we How much we all need people, especially our family

used to be able to do prior to COVID-19, we have and friends - to be able to get together, to talk and no right to complain since we are fortunate and to laugh with one another and most importantly to there are others who have it MUCH worse than be able to HUG HUG HUG each other! we do! - Mike“ Vernof - Hinda Winokur I learned how to make Cholent. It is fun to prepare. It’s never too late to learn. - Charlotte Temple Add three minced serrano peppers and one minced habanero for extra spice. - Michael Nolan

Which virtual B’nai Torah services/programs

have you enjoyed most and why? Michael Nolan’s Cholent... yum!

I enjoyed the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Zoom lunch & learn, BT members should be so proud of our clergy. Faced as well as the High Holy Day services. - Dan Levine with totally crazy times, they led us with creative programming and religious services to allow us to have For the past 7 months, I’ve found many things to do some semblance of ordinary life. I was very concerned because of B’nai Torah programming. The Melton about missing High Holy Day Services. In fact, they courses I take on Zoom have helped me quite a were inspiring and fulfilling. - Murray Pinsky bit. Saturday morning services are fantastic - I never thought I could sit and be so engaged. Many thanks to My husband Terry attends the Zoom Mincha/Maariv the clergy and staff at B’nai Torah. - Cliff Seresky services - he really enjoys keeping in touch with all the people he was used to seeing in the chapel. And, I Shabbat services, where I can see my friends and have enjoyed our Coffee Talk group - fun just gabbing reconnect with BTC. - Sidney Besvinick and getting to meet different people each week. - I really enjoy the Talmud class with Rabbi Englander Hinda Winokur on Thursdays. Without zoom, I likely would not have B’nai Torah keeps us VERY busy. We take a Melton class been able to attend those classes. I attend every week and a Torah class. The time is fleeting by. One Shabbat when I can. - Adam Weisholtz runs into another. - Dale & Richard Sonenklare Regular Mincha/Ma’ariv has been wonderful for maintaining a calm mind. - Michael Nolan Coninued on next page... Years from now when you look back at 2020, what will you recall?

The famous line from Back to the Future where Christopher Lloyd instructs Michael Fox, “Go anywhere, National elections combined with pandemics create but never to 2020. It’s a bad year.” - Sidney Besvinick a special amount“ of craziness! - Michael Nolan I think I will remember our High Holy Day services, I learned how to brew my own beer and I had time to which we had no idea either how to do or whether work on a beautiful garden with my kids - Kyle Whiting they would be at all satisfying and they turned out We have spent A LOT of quality time together as a to be impactful, well received, and moving. And I’ll family. Baking, reading, and playing games has been remember how our daily minyan moved from the the highlight. Although this been an unprecedented Chapel to the Sanctuary to fully online in a matter of and stressful time, I will look back fondly. Life slowed weeks, and how we never missed getting a minyan down, and that hasn’t been all bad. for even one service. I’ll remember watching baseball - Rachel Carrabba games with empty stands and the NBA’s successful “bubble.” I may even remember that the Heat made You can try to make the best of a difficult situation. it to the finals. And I’ll remember that in the midst of My son Robbie and I found time to paint together, uncertainty and danger, our B’nai Torah community I planned socially-distanced gatherings with friends stuck together and looked toward a safer and still outdoors, and I enjoyed doing arts and crafts like vibrant future. - Rabbi David Englander tie-dyeing facemasks and beading mask holders. - Claudia Sternberg

Kyle Whiting’s home-grown sunflowerand home-made beer! Mila Carraba helping in the kitchen.

Paintings by Claudia (left) and Robbie (right) Sternberg, tie dye masks and beaded mask holders. 24 CHAI www.btcboca.org THE CLUB @ BTC

MEN’S CLUB

Happy Hanukkah!

What a year 2020 has been. My grandmother Series. We are also working on the logistics on how always said, “Man plans and G-d laughs.” we might be able to still take part in the World Thankfully, The Club was able to get through the Wide Wrap. bulk of our scheduled 2020 programming and managed to squeak in The Club Shabbat right Of course we will still be encouraging the B’nai before in-person services and events were put on Torah Community to take part in our annual hold. When I think of all the emotions that we will Yellow Candle program memorializing the six share when we are finally face-to-face again, I million Jews that perished in the Shoah. We are am brought to tears. going to be distributing the candles throughout the year to make sure that we can get one to as 5781 has gotten off to a good start. Our own Bill many of you who want one as we can in time for Gralnick shared stories of Brooklyn and his book Yom HaShoah in early April 2021. The War of the Itchy Balls. Several attendees discussed shared experiences of their childhoods Some of you may have forgotten to check the and how similar they were regardless of locale. Men’s Club box on your renewal so this is your This year, our partnership with the Women’s friendly reminder that you can join The Club at League continues with Latkes and Vodkas. This any point in the year. To make our Club vibrant will be a night that you are not going to want to and successful, WE NEED YOU. Whether you’ve miss! While the format might be a bit different been part of the B’nai Torah family for days or (virtual), it will still be a very entertaining night. We decades, the perfect time to be part of the The will be offering the opportunity to pick up latkes Club is now. Reach out to me with any questions, and vokda in advance so you can nosh while thoughts, or to inquire about the opportunities we being wowed by our Zoom illusionist show. have for you to get involved!!

The Club as a number of other events in the works Here’s to a great 2021! including a beer tasting, Club Shabbat, and several other presenters for our Sunday Speakers Seth Schneider, Men’s Club President

HANUKKAH 2020 25 Olameinu means “Our World” and its mission is to lead and educate our congregation on environmental Our En ld, vir issues in order to become positive agents of change. or on Throughout the year educational materials and W m recommendations will be shared regarding e r n how the synagogue and its congregants u t can improve and protect our environment. O

olameinu

EIGHT DAYS B NAI TORAH OF ACTION TO CONGREGATION PROTECT OUR CLIMATE

During Hanukkah, we light candles to commemorate the Here are eight action items that you can do that will story in which a one-day supply of lamp oil miraculously allow our limited sources of energy to last for as long as lasted eight days. Rabbi Arthur Waskow, founder of they are needed and help sustain and heal our earth. the Shalom Center in Philadelphia, says this holiday 1. Change lightbulbs to LEDs - Quality LED lightbulbs can about creating and sustaining light provides the perfect last 25 times longer, are more durable and use at least opportunity for us to work for a “clean energy future.” 75 % less energy than other bulbs.

Every time we burn oil and coal, carbon dioxide 2. Wash clothes in cold water - Many of us wash laundry and other greenhouse gases are released into the in warm water, which costs more money and takes a atmosphere, trapping heat from the sun’s radiation and toll on the environment. Approximately 75% of the total warming our planet. If no action is taken to reduce these energy use and greenhouse-gas emissions produced by greenhouse gas emissions, it is predicted that by 2100 a single load of laundry come from warming the water the earth’s average temperature may rise as much as itself. Studies have shown that washing in cold water is 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and the global sea may rise by just as effective as using warm water. as much as 34 inches. Melting glaciers, severe weather patterns, an increase in the spread of disease, and the 3. Unplug electronic devices when not in use - Just extinction of species will be worsening problems. because a device or appliance appears to be off does not mean it is not drawing power. About 25% of How can we conserve our natural resources, so that all residential energy consumption is used on devices they, like the oil in Hanukkah, will last to meet our needs? in “sleep mode” and is costing $19 billion in electricity How can we use our resources without compromising the bills. Your cable box, laptop, and even your speakers ability of future generations to meet their own needs? may be using almost as much power when they are off but plugged in as when they are on. Group your appliances on power strips so you can turn them off at the same time.

26 CHAI www.btcboca.org 4. Use reusable water bottles - The creation of single- use plastic bottles releases 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. If used for another purpose, that amount of oil could fuel 1.3 million cars for an entire year or power 190,000 homes. 5. Plant a tree - Trees soak up carbon dioxide, release oxygen into the air and cool down our cities. Effective landscaping can reduce your cooling bill by up to 50%. Plant trees that shade your house from sunlight during the hottest hours of the day.

6. Wash your car in a self-serve car wash - It may seem better to wash your car at home, but it is actually worse for the environment. Washing your car in the driveway causes polluted water to run into sewers, and you will likely keep the hose running too long. The best way to wash a car is at a self-serve station which uses around 12 - 18 gallons of water per vehicle, compared to up to 100 gallons at home.

7. Bring your own shopping bags - Plastic bags are incredibly destructive to the environment. They take hundreds of years to break down, contaminate soil and waterways and cause widespread marine animal deaths. Switch to reusable bags and use them regularly.

8. Learn more and learn together - Listen to a podcast, watch a documentary and read books with your family. It is extremely important to learn about and understand the science of climate change and the ways in which you and your family can help reduce your carbon footprint.

No single action will solve the global climate crisis. Yet, if we act on as many of the areas above as possible and act together, a small group of people can overcome a seemingly incomprehensible crisis. We can, as in days of old, turn this time of darkness into one of light.

Michele Scher COOL & HIP ALTERNATIVE LATKE RECIPES

CINNAMON SWEET POTATO & APPLE LATKES DIRECTIONS: INGREDIENTS: 1. Peel and grate sweet potato & apple. Using a clean 2 c grated sweet potato kitchen towel, cheese cloth, or fine mesh strainer, 1 c grated Granny Smith apple extract as much of the liquid as possible and discard it. 1 large egg 2. In a medium bowl, add the egg, baking powder, ½ tsp baking powder cinnamon, flour, oat bran, flax seed meal and salt to 1 tsp ground cinnamon the grated sweet potato and apple. Mix well. 2 Tbsp flour 3. Heat oil in a large non stick skillet. Before frying, test 1 Tbsp oat bran oil by dropping a shred to make sure its hot enough. 1 tsp flax seed meal pinch of sea salt 4. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon (using a soup 3 Tbsp canola oil for frying spoon, not measuring spoon), gently drop into hot pan, and use the back of the spoon to flatten out the latke. Continue, in batches, with the entire mixture. Add more oil the pan, as needed. 5. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 7. Serve warm with your favorite condiment. Recipe by Karen Biton-Cohen

BRUSSELS SPROUTS LATKES

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: 3 c Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed 1. Thinly slice Brussels sprouts in food processor. Place in 1½ lb Russet potatoes, about 2 or 3 large mixing bowl. 1 medium yellow onion, peeled 2. Shred or grate the potatoes and onions. Extract as much 3 large eggs, lightly beaten liquid as possible using a thin kitchen towel or cheese cloth. 1 Tbsp sea salt 3. Add the shredded potatoes and onions to the Brussels A few grinds of black pepper sprouts. Mix well. Add the eggs, salt, pepper and bread ¾ c bread crumbs, flour or matzo meal crumbs to the vegetables and combine well. Oil for frying 4. Heat oil in large skillet. Using about 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture, form latkes into 2 ½-inch pancakes. Flatten slightly and carefully place into the pan. When edges are brown and crisp, turn them over and cook until golden. 5. Transfer latkes to rack or paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. 6. Serve immediately with applesauce or sour cream.

Recipe by Pamela Salzman 28 CHAI www.btcboca.org BUTTERNUT SQUASH LATKES WITH SRIRACHA AIOLI INGREDIENTS: 4 cups grated butternut squash DIRECTIONS: 1 onion 1. Use a food processor or box grater to 2 eggs, lightly beaten grate the onion. Strain out any liquid with 5 Tbsp all purpose flour (gluten free or whole a mesh strainer, pressing to squeeze out wheat will work fine) all of the moisture or wrap the onion in a 1 tsp baking powder clean towel and squeeze out all of the ½ teaspoon salt moisture. Combine the butternut squash, canola oil for frying onion, and remaining ingredients in a For the Aioli: large bowl. Fold together with a spatula. ½ c mayonnaise 2. Heat a thin layer of canola oil in a large ½ - 1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce cast iron skillet. Fry the latke mixture in ½ 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar cup mounds a few minutes per side until the edges are brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. 3. Make the aioli. Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust sriracha or vinegar if necessary.

Adapted from ‘earlymorningfarm.com’

HANUKKAH 2020 29 WLBTC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

The pandemic has certainly transformed our lives with Charlotte Temple, and discussed films with during these months. The synagogue has been Ellen Safran, Michele Goodwin, and Dr. Tobi closed for events, most of us are confined to Steinhardt. Corina Waldman will offer “House our homes, and the future looks fairly uncertain. Calls,” a series on Women’s Health. We have Even though buildings have been closed, our also had the opportunity to schedule speakers Services, communications and learning have and guests via Zoom. Margery Marcus, Ed.D, not stopped. We thank our wonderful Clergy presented “A Look at the Amazing Similarities and the creative staff of B’nai Torah for their Between our World 100 years Ago and Today.” support and unending efforts to see us through Rabbi Amy Pessah presented “Strengthening this challenging time. our Relationships Through Prayer.”

Last March, Women’s League members were Our future virtual programs include our Paid- fortunate to host a Torah Fund Luncheon, not Up Member Event, Latkes & Vodkas, Women’s realizing at the time, that it would be our last League Shabbat, and more. time celebrating together in person for many months. Our Torah Fund theme for the current We continue to do our share for the TLC Program, year is “B’Yachad,” or “Together.” How ironic promoted tirelessly by Summer Faerman. that the year our theme is “Together,” we find Whenever we come together for an outdoor ourselves staying apart! But are we? From the event at the synagogue, we encourage beginning of this pandemic our volunteers have contributions of non-perishable food items jumped into action, and we have become very to be donated to the Jacobson Family Food acquainted with the concept of “Zoom!” Corina Pantry. In addition, there are several TLC Little Waldman and Shelly Gross attended the Jewish Free Pantries around Boca which need to be Book Council remotely and recommended kept stocked. books for the entire year of Book Club. Now Book Club has so many interested participants, Please watch your emails for details about our that it is held twice each month! Some authors programs. The good news is that all families and are scheduled to speak. Suzanne Stier led a friends may participate remotely whether in series of sessions on Meditation and the Parsha; Florida or up north. Sue Gurland has led Jewish Healing Circle each Rosh Chodesh; we have cooked and baked Best wishes for a happy and healthy Hanukkah with Mindy Goldenberg and Beth Herman, to you and your loved ones. arranged flowers with Bonnie Licker, laughed with Sue Kirshner and Bea Gold, ‘travelled’ Roseanne Sopher , WLBTC President

30 CHAI www.btcboca.org OUR PRIDE AND JOY 2020 B’NAI MITZVAH

AVA ALEMBIK MOE SHARABY BARI EDELBERG EYTAN WHITING HILLARY RICHARD DAMIEN SEGALL

LOGAN FISKE AVI BUELLER MICHAEL HODIS BENJAMIN ROTHBAUM JOSHUA ROTHBAUM

AVA ALEMBIK 10/17/2020 HILLARY RICHARD 11/14/2020 MICHAEL HODIS 12/19/2020 Daughter of Jennifer Alembik Daughter of Karen & David Richard Son of Merrilyn & Douglas Hodis & Steven Alembik DAMIEN SEGALL 11/21/2020 BENJAMIN ROTHBAUM 12/31/2020 MAURICE ‘MOE’ SHARABY Son of Theresa & Alan Segall Son of Samantha & Robert 10/24/2020 Mitzvah Project: Damien has Rothbaum Grandson of Caryn & Maurice organized beach cleanups Mitzvah Project: Ben is volunteering Sharaby and volunteered at the wildlife at the Jacobson Food Pantry at sanctuary caring for animals. Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish BARI EDELBERG 11/5/2020 Family Services. Daughter of Kim & Adam Edelberg LOGAN FISKE 12/5/2020 Mitzvah Project: Bari made Son of Jodi & Bryan Fiske JOSHUA ROTHBAUM 12/31/2020 Thanksgiving cards for seniors Mitzvah Project: Logan is Son of Samantha & Robert that received meal boxes from volunteering for the National Kidney Rothbaum the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Foundation/Team Kidney Fundraiser. Mitzvah Project: Josh is volunteering Family Services. at the Jacobson Food Pantry at AVI BULLER 12/13/2020 Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish EYTAN WHITING 11/7/2020 Son of Jennifer & Howard Bueller Family Services. Son of AviGail & Kyle Whiting Mitzvah Project: Avi worked with Mitzvah Project: Eytan is raising Boca Helping Hands to assist in their funds for Spastic Paraplegia “Thanksgiving Box Brigade.” Foundation to help with research and testing.

HANUKKAH 2020 31 TRIBUTES AND CONTRIBUTIONS Anne & Norman Jacobson Chesed Fund Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jacobson In memory of Ruth Jacobson Ross TO B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION Ms. Lisa Moore In memory of Lorraine Goldberger Mr. & Mrs. Allan Rodolitz In memory of Doris Siskin February 1 through October 31, 2020 Mildred & Abner Levine Flower Fund Mrs. Michelle Avenia In memory of Jeannine Sawyer Mr. Lester Hersch Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In honor of Morris chanting Haftorah Esther & Milton Blank Children’s Music Fund Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lombart In honor of Zena Gruda Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Dion In memory of Rebeca Yore Mr. & Mrs. Jason Stagman In honor of Danielle becoming Bat Mitzvah Ms. Sheila Firestone In appreciation of Inspiring Music Mrs. Jo Robbins In memory of Jill Glick Educate a Family Mrs. Jo Robbins In memory of Malcolm Robbins Mr. David Baum Tzedakah Mrs. Jo Robbins In memory of Esther Blank Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Florence Rudolph Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Josef Pessah Cantor Magda Fishman’s Discretionary Fund Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Fannie Lewitter Mr. & Mrs. Itzik Berdugo In memory of Lisetta Marco Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Zvi Frydman Mr. & Mrs. Itzik Berdugo In memory of Miriam Zucker Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Josef Pessah Mr. & Mrs. Richard Birdie In memory of Lisetta Marco Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter Wishing Arthur Maron a speedy recovery Mrs. Gail Bloom In appreciation of Virtudal services & Cantor Fishman Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Meri Apfel Mrs. Marjorie Browner - Marks In memory of Lisetta Marco Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Judy Sussman Mrs. Marjorie Browner - Marks In memory of Abe Dweck Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In honor of grandson, Jacob becoming Bar Mitzvah Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Chaplin In memory of Lisetta Marco Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In memory of Shep Masarek Dr. & Mrs. G. Richard Cohen In memory of Lisetta Marco Mr. Thomas Neiderman & Mrs. Holly Strogoff Tzedakah Cantor Jennifer Cohen In memory of Lisetta Marco Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feinberg In memory of Louis Feinberg General Fund Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feinberg In memory of Lisetta Marco Dr. & Mrs. Howard Adler In memory of Robert Wander Drs. 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HHD services Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Kramer In honor of Lester Hersh’s 101st birthday Ms. Rosalind Waitman In appreciation of volunteers who reached out to me Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Kramer In memory of Lester Halpern Ms. Odette Waldman & Marjorie Attias In memory of Ilan Zafran Mrs. Linda Landes In appreciation of Jewish Renewal Services Mrs. Carol Wandner Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Stan Lane In memory of Larry Falk Mrs. Judith Weber In appreciation of Kol Nidre & Yizkor services Mr. & Mrs. Howard Laskow Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wechsler In honor of Clergy Mrs. Toby Levi In memory of Shirley Chaplin Ms. Jessica Weitzman Tzedakah Mrs. Toby Levi In honor of Gerta Gleich’s birthday Mrs. Carol Wenig Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter Thankful for loving family & friends Mr. & Mrs. Talmadge Wiggins In memory of Mary Hedaya Mr. & Mrs. Meir Lieblich Tzedakah Mrs. Dorothy Wizer Tzedakah Mrs. Renee Loeb In memory of Saul Loeb Mrs. Marcia Worobow In memory of Michael Gleiberman Mrs. Renee Loeb In memory of David Gold Ms. Helene Yentis In appreciation of Zoom programs Mrs. Renee Loeb In memory of Mildred Gold Mrs. Judith Zachs In honor of Harold Katz’s new home Mr. & Mrs. Ned Lubell In memory of Helene Polin Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Zimmerman In honor of birth of Paulina Filhaber Mr. & Mrs. Joel Macher In appreciation of Boca West Yom Kippur services Dr. & Mrs. Norman Zinn In memory of Doris Siskin Dr. & Mrs. Morton Mandell In honor of Samuel Berman Mr. Hank Mann Keep up the good work Leon & Esther Holz Youth Activities Fund Mrs. Lenore Marofsky Wishing Marc Owens a speedy recovery Mr. & Mrs. Ira Holz In memory of Leon Holz Mrs. Lenore Marofsky Mmisheberach for Alyssa Owens Mr. & Mrs. Ira Holz In memory of Esther Holz Mr. & Mrs. Peter Marx In memory of Marvin Schachter Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Mazza In honor of Kenny Mazza & Christina Roberto’s engagement Melvin Klein Ritual Wine and Liquor Fund Mrs. Mary McCarthy In memory of Sylvia Birdie Mr. Eric Klein Tzedakah Mrs. Elizabeth Mehlman In memory of Elias Garelick Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lezell Tzedakah Ms. Blanche Meisel In memory of Shirley Books Ms. Sonia Saxanoff In memory of Fannie Miller Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Meisel In honor of Scott, Lily, Gabriela & Sophia Meisel Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Meisel In appreciation of Shabbat & Zoom services Sam Mandelker College Connection Fund Mr. & Mrs. Paul Merzer Misheberah for Dr. Pamela Eliach Mr. & Mrs. Ted Goodwin In memory of Barbara Robbins Ms. Rebecca Michel In appreciation of Riesha & Bill Morse & recuperation Mrs. Michele Rudnick In memory of Gladys Ariff Mr. Robert Miron In appreciation of Aliyah Mrs. Daphna Smolka In memory of Felix Smolka Ms. Lisa Moore In memory of Louis Moore Mr. Len Moskowitz In memory of Doris Siskin Diane Marcovitz Adult Education Fund Mrs. Florence Nagin In appreciation of keeping in touch Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bender In memory of Louis Kellner Mrs. Beryl Notelovitz In memory of Judi Kauffman Mrs. Lisa Peddy In memory of Marvin Schachter Mildred & Abner Levine Flower Fund Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Penn In memory of Marvin Schachter Dr. & Mrs. George Goldstein In memory of Lori Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Perl General Fund-Misheberach Joe Perl Dr. & Mrs. George Goldstein In memory of Caroline Roher Ms. Ronnie Perlman Tzedakah Mr. Joseph Balan In memory of Florence Balan Dr. & Mrs. Richard Pilarski In appreciation of Services Mr. Joseph Garten In memory of Bea Garten Mr. Howard Rabinowitz In memory of Harvey Rehner Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In honor of Morris Lewitters’ 93rd birthday Mr. Howard Rabinowitz In memory of Syliva Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rich In honor of great grandson, Aiden Reid Geller Diane Marcovitz Adult Education Fund Mr. & Mrs. George Risisky Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Grantz In memory of Louis Saltz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosen In memory of Larry Falk Dr. & Mrs. Alan Marcovitz In memory of Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell Rosenbaum Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bender In memory of Louis Kellner Dr. & Mrs. Steven Rosenfeld In memory of Elaine Ellish Ms. Debra Roshfeld In honor of R. Steinhardt, P. Bredoff, M. Hirschman & Melton Beatrice Cummings Mayer Melton Fund Mrs. Dvora Rotenberg In memory of of Phillip Friedman Mr. & Mrs. Seth Edgarde In appreciation of Rabbi Steinhardt Mr. & Mrs. Harold Rothenberg In memory of Robert Wander Mr. & Mrs. Seth Edgarde In appreciation of Marion Hirschmann Mr. & Mrs. Jim RuskinY In memory of Lothar Falk Ms. Bonnie Ryvicker Thank you to Dale & Richard Sonenklare Mirochnick Religious School Fund Ms. Yamit Sadok In memory of Abraham (Avi) Zadok Mrs. Shari Cohen & Robert Mayer In honor of Maya Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Scott Frank In memory of Mildred Jacobs

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Mr. & Mrs. Scott Frank In memory of Sherman Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Rob Harris In memory of Selma Schachter Mr. & Mrs. Sam Kalvort In honor of Sandy & Richard Birdie’s 50th anniversary Mrs. Laura Hirschman Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Sam Kalvort In memory of Sylvia Birdie Mrs. Lesley Hlatki In honor of Michael Kahn Barbara Levine & Maxine Griffler In memory of Elinore Metrano Rutman Mr. & Mrs. Harold Jacobsohn In honor of Alexandra Leavy’s engagement Mrs. Maruka Mirochnick In memory of Tobi Nevers Mr. & Mrs. Sam Kalvort In memory of Paulette Terner Mrs. Maruka Mirochnick In memory of Joseph Mirochnick Mr. & Mrs. Allan Katz In honor of Linda & Steven Horenstein’s granddaughters Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Padnis In memory of Heidi Sonolan Mrs. Alberta Kaufman In memory of Richard Kaufman Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Padnis In memory of Sheila Schwam Mr. Stanley Kay & Rebecca Nelson In honor of wedding Dr. Shannon Segaloff In memory of Myra Bernstein; in app. of Allen Bernstein Dr. & Mrs. Howard Kestenberg In honor of Summer Faerman Mrs. Daphna Smolka In memory of Felix Smolka Mr. & Mrs. Steven Klein Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Edward Speicher In memory of Dewey Steele Mr. & Mrs. David Klingsberg In memory of Dorothy Kingsberg Drs. 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WE APPRECIATE ALL TRIBUTES AND CONTRIBUTIONS All tributes/contributions of $18 (per honoree) and up will be acknowledged with a card sent to the contributor and to the honoree, and will be listed in Chai Magazine. Thank you very much for your generosity. This list includes donations made from February 1 through October 31, 2020. DONATE ONLINE: www.btcboca.org, BY PHONE: Call (561) 392-8566 during regular business hours, or BY MAIL: B’nai Torah Congregation - 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33433. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. B’nai Torah Congregation is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization - donations B NAI TORAH are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. No goods or services were provided CONGREGATION for this gift. Consult your tax advisor regarding specific questions about your deductions. 38 CHAI www.btcboca.org Yahrzeit/Yizkor Fund (cont.) Meryl & Ron Gallatin TLC Program (cont.) Mrs. Charlotte Temple In memory of Pete Temple Mr. & Mrs. Ken Feinberg In memory of Marvin Klein Mrs. Charlotte Temple In memory of Arlene Carle Mr. & Mrs. Scott Goldberg In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tozman In memory of Mania Reicher Mr. & Mrs. Brett Goodman In memory of Marvin Klein Mrs. Sheila Trossman In memory of Tillie Weinrub Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Gore Tzedakah Mr. Sam Tuchman In memory of Miriam Tuchman Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Gore In honor of Summer Faerman Mr. & Mrs. Warren Verbit In memory of Clarence Bloomberg Mrs. Shelly Igdaloff In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Steven Walzer In memory of Mollie Walzer Ms. Peyton Katz & Mr. Scott Golley In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Joel Kaufman In memory of Marvin Klein Nancy Weingard & Michael Lewis In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Brian Klein In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Frank White In memory of Jack Sacks Mr. Howard Kline & Judy Dragin In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Frank White In memory of Edithe Sacks Ms. Bayli Kowalski In memory of Marvin Klein Mrs. Stacy Wilder In memory of Lothar Falk Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Krasnoff In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Williams In memory of Marion Williams Mr. & Mrs. Victor Lesser In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Williams In memory of Marian Nataupsky Mr. & Mrs. David Meredith In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Williams In memory of George Nataupsky Mr. Robert Miron In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Williams In memory of Larry Stoll Mr. & Mrs. Jack Pechter Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. David Winter In memory of Jeffrey Gerstin Mr. David Peskind TLC Program Donation 2020-2021 Ms. Teri Wolofsky In memory of Sophie Robinson Mrs. Marcia Riklis In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. David Yudenfreund In memory of Julius Engel Dr. & Mrs. Steven Rosenfeld In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. David Yudenfreund In memory of Stanley Yudenfreund Mr. & Mrs. Rion Safier In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. David Yudenfreund In memory of Margaret Yudenfreund Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schmier In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Zuckerberg In memory of Beverly Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Ken Schneiderman In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Zuckerberg In memory of William Zuckerberg Mr. & Mrs. Henry Schwartz In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Zuckerberg In memory of Bertha Zuckerberg Mr. Stanley Seidenfeld In memory of Selma Schachter Mr. & Mrs. Ben Zwerling Yizkor Mr. & Mrs. Michael Shapiro In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. Steven Sheffey In memory of Marvin Klein Meryl & Ron Gallatin TLC Program Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sonenklare In honor of Fran & Joe Krause’s granddaughter Mr. Peter Alter In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sonenklare In memory of Barry Stein Mr. & Mrs. Vic Amster In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sopher In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sopher In memory of Selma Schachter Mr. & Mrs. Evan Brown In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sopher In honor of Selma & Dan Weiss’ grandson’s engagement Mrs. Marjorie Browner - Marks In memory of Marvin Klein Mrs. Phyllis Thurm Tzedakah Women’s League of BTC In honor of Summer Faerman Mr. & Mrs. Ed Weinstein In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. William Caplow In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Williams Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Jon Channing In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyse In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Robert Colton In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Zimmerman In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Deutch In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. Robert Dragin In memory of Marvin Klein Mr. & Mrs. Alan Fant In memory of Marvin Klein

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