TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 | ELUL/TISHREI/CHESHVAN 5779

MAKE AN IMPACT IN 5779 IMPACT HIGH HOLY DAYS BACK TO SCHOOL pages 6-7 pages 14-16 pages 17-21

A Chance to Make an Impact

BY RABBI DAN LEVIN [email protected]

Recently I was speaking with a couple knives. Instead, in offering us the Torah, who were thinking about joining Temple God poses a question: Do you want to Beth El with their family. “So what do we make a difference? get from our membership?” they asked. On the high holy days, we are asked “I think you’re asking the wrong to imagine that there is a Book of Life in question,” I replied. “The question is not: which each year we author a page. Think ‘What do I get?’ I think instead Judaism back over the course of the year. What teaches us to ask: ‘What can I give?’” have you written in the story of your life? There is a Midrash where God decides What did you seek to accomplish? What to offer the gift of Torah to other did you give? What difference did you of those battling illness. In others, we nations before the people of Israel. God make? comfort those who are healing from loss approaches the first nation and asks, Judaism is a tradition that teaches and grief. “Will you accept the Torah?” They reply, us how, if we choose, we can build But we also impact the lives of young “What’s in it?” God answers, “A law that lives of rich meaning and holiness. people. From literally learning to take commands: ‘You shall not murder.’” The Judaism instructs us how to nourish their first steps, we help children to first nation responds, “We are a warring our spiritual core, a way to ground explore their Jewish identity, we teach nation. We cannot accept the Torah.” and balance and center ourselves in them the foundations of moral decision- God approaches a second nation and an often tumultuous existence. But making, we offer them the taste of the asks, “Will you accept the Torah?” They even more than that, Judaism offers holy energy that is found in the bonds of reply, “What’s in it?” God answers, “A law us something far richer. community. What do we get from synagogue membership? A chance to make an As Jews, we were not offered the because it had a impact. A page in the book of life we Torah are proud to read. The spiritual energy particular set of benefits. God did not offer us the Torah that comes from deep connection. The powerful inspiration that comes from the with a sales pitch that included a set of steak knives. Instead, discovery of wisdom that touches our in offering us the Torah God core. The spiritual joy that comes from poses a question: helping move our society forward toward Do you want to make a difference? a better place. Judaism was designed to be inconvenient. From the very beginning, that commands: ‘You shall not steal.’” Judaism gives us the opportunity to to be Jewish demanded sacrifice. But The second nation responds, “We are a participate in building a sacred world. what we have learned through the nation of bandits. We cannot accept the Our covenant asks us to extend beyond centuries is that sacrifice is the pathway Torah.’” the boundaries of selfish care and to holiness. When we give of ourselves it Then God came to the Children of concern and invites us to make an impact is our lives that are most enriched. When Israel and the people responded with the on the lives of others, to join together in we extend ourselves to make an impact, famous verse from the Book of Exodus: the creation of a sacred society. it is our lives that are most deeply “Na-aseh V’Nishma – we will do it, and Temple Beth El is that sacred impacted. we will understand.” (Exodus 24:7) community God asks us to create. As May the year 5779 inspire all of As Jews, we were not offered the Torah a congregation there are so many ways us to come together to build sacred because it had a particular set of benefits. we make an impact. In some ways, we community, to make an impact, and to God did not offer us the Torah with a impact the lives of those struggling with find the deep meaning and rich holiness sales pitch that included a set of steak poverty. In others we impact the lives that is found in Jewish life.

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE TEMPLE PRESIDENT Is Synagogue Necessary?

BY MARK SUNSHINE TEMPLE BETH EL PRESIDENT [email protected] As Jews we wonder whether synagogue is birthright Israel trip. Like many kids, she resisted necessary. attending religious school and confirmation class. After all, if we don’t belong to a synagogue Halfway through the trip she called home and we will still be “Jewish”; just with less effort and thanked me for “forcing” her to attend religious expense. school. Because of her time at Temple Beth El So, why belong to a synagogue? and her relationship with our clergy, she was For most of my life I have belonged to a synagogue engaged and inspired, and felt like she belonged in because I know meaningful relationships are not Israel. Her Boca friends who were not “educated” formed without effort and synagogue provides a in a synagogue setting felt like they were ethnic structure for community. outsiders in Israel. Before we had children, my wife and I tried the As my wife Christy and I have become empty “unaffiliated” thing and it didn’t work out for us. nesters, we have become more engaged with We were married by a rabbi we didn’t know in Temple Beth El. We are both “givers to” and a very nice, yet cold and uninspiring, ceremony. “takers from” congregational life. In the past I The lack of long term relationship with the rabbi have needed a lot of help from our congregants that married us could not be overcome. and clergy, and Temple Beth El was there for It’s been 50 years since I met my first synagogue me. On the other hand, Christy and I give back every day to the Temple Beth El community so that others can have the same And, that is what synagogue community experiences I grew up with and enjoy as an adult. is all about. Sometimes you need the synagogue And, that is what and other times synagogue community is it needs you. all about. Sometimes you need the synagogue and other times it needs you. friends in religious school and to this day my Human beings are interdependent creatures. SAVE temple friends are still some of my closest friends. For my family, Temple Beth El provides the THE And, I remain close with my childhood rabbi. essential framework to harness the holy power of DATE In June my 20-year-old daughter went on a community. FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT LESLIE VISELMAN, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AT 561-314-2836

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4 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Welcome NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS For help getting involved, please Construction Update contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, at BY STEVE KAUFMAN [email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR or 561-391-8900. [email protected] Joanne and Dr. David Applebaum If you have visited either the Schaefer Family Campus or Candida and Ross Berger and their children, the Beck Family Campus recently you will have noticed Noah and Lester a flurry of construction activity! Marcia and Dr. Nolan Berman Suzanne Bring and Whitney Tuthill Schaefer Family Campus Geri Castaldo and Robert Fontana The foundations have been poured and the exterior Sylvia and Roger Cohen walls of the new Welcome Center, Adult Learning Room Roberta Deutsch and her daughter, Natalie and Chapel have all been erected. Once the exterior Heidi and Jacob Edelman and their son, Elijah walls are up, the doors, windows and roof system will Anita Eidenberg be installed. On the Nancy and Dennis Gilbert interior, we have been Ruth and Harry Goldberg working feverishly to Amy Goldrod and Dallas Wait renovate the Social Lisa and Dr. Richard Goldman and their daughter, Melissa Hall and Atrium before Elizabeth and Jeff Gottlieb and their children, the High Holy Days. If Leah and Jonah everything remains on David Herman and Arlene Wells schedule, the majority Adria and Michael Hersh and their daughters, of these interior Gabriella and Estella renovations will be Lorraine Holzer complete before Rosh Bonnie and Jay Jackler and Bonnie’s daughter, HaShanah. Lindsay Franks Future Chapel Rachel and Robert Karpeles and their daughter, Larissa Beck Family Campus John Leopoldo The exterior shells of two new classroom buildings Mimi and Steven Levin are complete. The next phase includes the interior Thelma Morse build-out of these classroom buildings, and the shell Gerald Neidick Gia and Charles Nicastro and their children, Olivia and Ian COMMUNITY Jessica and Eric Pendergraft and their daughter, Sophie HALL & Dr. Vani and Mark Richards and their son, Dev Catering Marlene and Dr. Lawrence Rocks COMING SOON! AUDITORIUM Jeff Rosenzweig Kitchen Robyn and Dr. Ian Saltzman and their daughters, Isabelle and Samantha 6 new Additional TEEN & Anel Sanchez and Israel Cohen and their children, Hila, Moshe and Stella classrooms Playground YOUTH LOUNGE Suzanne and Robert Siegler Rebecca and Jason Smith and their children, Kylie, Braeden and Dylen construction of the storage/lounge building and the new Hard Hat Tractor Caution Construction Zone Digger Marsha and Dr. David Snyder אֵזוֹר בְּנִיָּה קַסְדָּה two שׁוtheּפֶ לhall. We hope to have זְהִירוּתcommunity טְרַקְטוֹרmulti-purpose kasdah azur benia Traktor zeheroot shoefel Judy Sontag classrooms ready for occupancy by January 1, 2019 Melissa and Jason Sorkin and their children, and the remainder reaching Olivia, Sophia and Samuel completion by Spring 2019. Renee Stark As both of these projects Kathy and Dr. Martin Stern progress, we appreciate your Sally and Aubrey Strul patience and cooperation Jan and Dan Tintner during this challenging time. Randi Tompkins and her daughter, Marina Continuing to remain fully Michelle Wasch and Dr. Mark Stolzberg operational with this level Kim and Kyle Weismantle and their son, Lincoln of construction activity is Jeremy Whittington challenging, so please pardon Brooke and Todd Wise and their daughters, our mess. Charlotte and Talia Future Classroom

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ParticipatePhone______in the mitzvah optional! of visiting the sick and caring for the elderly Register at tbeboca.org/social-action • Help lead a Shiva Minyan at the home of a family whose or contact Rabbi Greg Weisman at loved one has recently passed [email protected]. • Sort and mail High Holy Day Tickets to our congregation • Volunteer to cover the front desk at the Schaefer Family Campus • Join the Chaverim Team and make phone calls to temple members during holiday times.

6 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org and your COUNTRY We learn in our tradition that “a ruler is not to be appointed Light the Night unless the community is first consulted” (Talmud Brachot, 55a). Saturday, November 10, 2018 Temple Beth El and the entire Reform movement is encouraging 5:30pm all of its members who are eligible to register and vote in this Sunset Cove Amphitheater year’s election. We have the opportunity to impact the future of Boca Raton our community by choosing our leaders, and setting the course for the future for our community, state and nation. Temple Member Mike Blackman is a proud survivor of leukemia, and this year’s Light the Night Chairman 2018 CANDIDATES’ FORUM and Team Leader. He, Sunday, October 28, 2018 • 7:00pm VAH OF THE M ITZ ON in conjunction with M TH Schaefer Family Campus the Social Action Know the Issues. Ask the Candidates. Hear the Answers. Committee, have led NOVEMBER All candidates for local office, including Florida Governor, the charge to make U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and Florida a difference. Please Senate and Legislature will be invited to attend, make their join Mike and hundreds case to their constituents, and answer questions. of Temple Beth El members as we This event is in partnership with the Jewish Community Light the Night on Saturday, November 10, at 5:30pm at the Sunset Cove Relations Council, and is free and open to the public. Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Be part This event will be live-streamed at tbeboca.org/live- of our team as we show our solidarity streaming-video. and commitment to ensuring better treatments and cures for all blood REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE 2018 ELECTION cancer patients. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Register at tbeboca.org/social-action Register to vote in Florida by October 9. for the walk and to make a donation. For more information and to register online, go to pbcelections. All proceeds go to the Leukemia & or To register in person, call Lymphoma of South Palm Beach County. org registertovoteflorida.gov. For more information, contact Mike or go to the Southeast Palm Beach County Administrative Blackman at [email protected] Complex Branch Office at 345 South Congress Ave., Room 103, or 561-364-1627. Delray Beach, Florida, 561-276-1226. AMENDMENT 4 This year, the voters of the State of Florida have the opportunity to right a wrong of the past and expand voting rights of 1.4 million people. Voting yes on Amendment 4 would restore the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions (except for certain heinous crimes) after they complete all terms of their sentence. Florida is one of a small number of states that does not automatically restore voting rights once people with felony convictions have completed all terms of their sentence, and this amendment would bring Florida in line with the rest of the nation. Reform congregations across the state are engaging on this issue, and anyone who would like more information is encouraged to contact Rabbi Greg Weisman at [email protected].

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 7 6:00PM EARLY FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE is on the FIRST Friday of every month!

SEPTEMBER 7 EARLY SERVICE SEPTEMBER 28 6:00pm Shabbat at 6! 7:30pm Revelation Schaefer Family Campus Schaefer Family Campus Join us for our hour long casual and Ever wonder how to get God to talk to reflective Shabbat experience. On this you? What does tradition mean when we Shabbat before Rosh HaShanah we will talk about revelation? What happened begin to reflect on themes for the New Year. when God met us at Sinai? And how does revelation happen for us today?

SEPTEMBER 14 6:30pm Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah 7:30pm Shabbat Shuvah Beck Family Campus Schaefer Family Campus Do the “Lulav Shake” and celebrate Recovery Shabbat. On this Sabbath of Shabbat and Sukkot with your ELC Return, between Rosh HaShanah and Yom family! A Sukkot themed Shabbat service Kippur, we reflect on how spiritual healing followed by a holiday inspired oneg in the promotes sacred healthy living and Sukkah. recovery from addiction. Pizza dinner at 6:00pm before the service and oneg following. No charge for dinner, but please RSVP at tbeboca.org/early- SEPTEMBER 21 learning-center 7:30pm A Shabbat of Gratitude Schaefer Family Campus OCTOBER 5 EARLY SERVICE “Sameach B’chelko” meaning, “Who is SHABBAT CLUB rich? Those who are happy with their 6:00pm Bereishit: In the Beginning with A Shabbat experience portion.” Gratitude and Contentment are our Kindergarten Class and the naming for children ages 2-10, wonderful words to live by, but how many of Layla Hodaya Weisman while you enjoy Shabbat of us are truly satisfied with our portion? An evening of joy: Our Kindergarten services in the sanctuary. students, who have begun their first year This Shabbat before Sukkot, our season of We will offer a pizza in religious school, will help lead our Thanksgiving, we will focus dinner at 5:45pm along on living our lives in service on the week of Bereishit – the with Shabbat activities. gratitude. very beginning of the Torah. The joy will continue as we celebrate a very The Shabbat Club is free special beginning - the naming of but you must register! Layla Hodaya Weisman, the daughter Please call Aileen in the of Rabbi Greg and Tami Weisman! clergy at 561-391-8900 In honor of Layla, tzedakah will or register online at be collected for the Beck Family tbeboca.org/worship Campus expansion project.

8 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Family Participation Shabbat October 12 at 7:00pm Family Participation: Two by Two! Beck Family Campus Enjoy pizza and then a casual, family service, led by members of Shir Joy, Shir Ruach and musical members of our Temple! This week we read Parashat Noach, and will learn how one man was able to save the lives of so many of our favorite furry friends. Following services, we will follow in Noah’s footsteps by helping animals in need in our community: we will make blankets and other crafts to donate to Tri-County Humane Society.

OCTOBER 12 OCTOBER 26 7:00pm Family Participation: 7:30 Shabbat Evening Service: Two by Two! CHAI and NEW MEMBER – Beck Family Campus PINK SHABBAT Enjoy pizza and then a casual, family service, led Schaefer Family Campus by members of Shir Joy, Shir Ruach and musical We honor our newest members members of our Temple! (See above for details.) and Chai members who have been members at Temple 7:30pm Parashat Noach, Beth El for 18 or more years. In Helping the Helpless recognition of Breast Cancer Schaefer Family Campus Awareness Month, we will also Join us for Shabbat services as we focus on the offer a special Mi Sheberach Torah portion of the week, Parashat Noach. We for breast cancer survivors. will reflect on the ways we can speak up for Tzedakah will go to Sharsheret, those who have no voice, and ask that Tzedakah an organization which helps this week be donated to Tri-County Humane women and their families face Society. breast cancer. SAVE OCTOBER 19 THE 7:30pm Shabbat Service: Parashat Lech L’cha, SHABBAT DATES Travelling to the Land of Israel CLUB Schaefer Family Campus For children ages 2-10, In Parashat Lech L’cha, God commands Abraham while you enjoy Shabbat to go on a journey “to the land that I will show services in the sanctuary. you.” Join us as we welcome Lt. Col. (res.) Friday, October 5, 2018 Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem. A 5:45-7:00pm decorated spokeswoman for the Israel Defense Shabbat service at 6:00pm Forces, Leibovich’s work with AJC enhances Friday, November 2, 2018 the everlasting bonds between Israel and world 5:45-7:00pm Jewry. She will share with us an update from our Shabbat service at 6:00pm holiest city. Friday, February 1, 2019 5:45-7:00pm 6:30pm Yoga Tot Shabbat Shabbat service at 6:00pm Beck Family Campus Usher in Shabbat with the amazing techniques of Friday, April 5, 2019 Yoga Yeladim (Children’s Yoga).Let the soothing 5:45-7:00pm Shabbat service at 6:00pm positions of Yoga help you and your family relax and enjoy a peaceful and restful Shabbat! Friday, May 10, 2019 Pizza dinner at 6:00pm before the service and 7:30-9:00pm oneg following. No charge for dinner, but please Shabbat service at 7:30pm RSVP at tbeboca.org/early-learning-center ***no pizza dinner on May 10

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 9 Chai and New Member SHABBAT ALL ARE WELCOME Friday, October 26, 2018 The traditional Hebrew greeting, bruchim ha-baim, 6:00pm Dinner means “blessings to those who come.” Join us for 7:30pm Shabbat Service this festive Shabbat dinner and service which brings Schaefer Family Campus together two wonderful groups of Temple Beth El members: Chai Members (who have been part of our Temple Beth $20 per adult/$12 per child El family as members for 18 years or more) and New Members! (4-12 years old) Everyone is welcome to attend, especially our Chai Members, New Members, their families and friends. During services, we will After October 19, 2018: proudly honor our Chai Members and New Members with a special $25 per adult/$14 per child blessing on the bima. (4-12 years old) RSVP at tbeboca.org/special-events or call Rosalie Ratner at 561-391-8900. Look for your invitation in the mail soon if you have been a member for 18+ years, or you are a new member. Closer to the event if you still haven’t received an invitation, please contact us. Sponsored by Sisterhood and Brotherhood.

E BE PL TH SENIOR CIRCLE KICKOFF M E E L SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2018 •1:00pm T Schaefer Family Campus RABBI MORDECAI SCHREIBER SENI R CIRCLE and his new book THREE FOUNDERS OF ISRAEL Three men, each in his own way, made Israel happen. Their names were David Ben-Gurion, Menachem Begin, and Avraham Stern. All three were visionary and pragmatic leaders. The On-going social, educational and author, raised during Israel’s War for Independence, has experiential programs for the senior interacted with both Ben-Gurion and Begin. He shows how all population of Temple Beth El three, who came as young men from Poland at different times, reclaimed their ancestral land and enabled their people to come back to life out of the ashes of the Holocaust. Mordecai Schreiber (pen name Morry Sofer) is the author of over 60 books, mostly on linguistic and Judaic topics. He is also a rabbi, publisher, and founder of Schreiber Translations. Schreiber was born and raised in Israel, and lived in Uruguay and Guatemala. He has lived most of his adult life in the Washington, DC area, and is now retired in south Florida.

10 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Introduction to Judaism Wednesdays, October 17, 2018-April 3, 2019 7:30-9:00pm Schaefer Family Campus This weekly course taught by the clergy and other experts covers topics such as holidays, customs, life-cycle events, values, theology, prayers and rituals, Lunch Jewish texts, history, and Hebrew. Introduction to Judaism is open to & Learn Jews and non-Jews alike. Often, a Jewish partner, friend, or family member will accompany the prospective convert to the classes. This class is useful for Bring your non-Jews who do not intend to convert but are interested in learning more own lunch. about Judaism, and for people who were born and raised as Jews but feel Drinks as though they never received a solid Jewish education. All are welcome. provided. Contact Rabbi Greg Weisman at 561-391-8900 or [email protected].

OCTOBER Tuesdays Rise Up and Sing! October 2, 9, 16, INSPIRING SONGS OF PROTEST AND CHANGE 23 and 30, 2018 12:00pm-1:00pm MICHELLE AUSLANDER COHEN AND Schaefer Family Campus CANTOR JAY O’BRIEN IN CONCERT The Autumn of Our Life: Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 3:00pm The Book of Ecclesiastes Schaefer Family Campus Dr. Lawrence Kotok The book of Ecclesiastes “Music can change the world (Kohelet in Hebrew) is like because it can change people.” —Bono that of an elder with death in sight reviewing his or her From Bob Dylan to U2, Cabaret to Miss life. Sukkot, when the book is Saigon, and Naomi Shemer to Israeli musical traditionally read, is a festival sensation Koolulam - Israeli and American that like Kohelet contrasts music have served as a powerful call to action joy tempered by a sadness, and inspired us to change the world. Cantorial a soulfulness. As much as we Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen joins with rising celebrate the plenty of the star of the Reform Movement, Cantor Jay O’Brien, harvest, thanking God for for a music filled afternoon that promises to inspire our bounty, so too, at least in hope and change in all of us. the custom of our time, do we spend time remembering A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our ancestors, mourning our Orange Ribbons for Jaime, an organization losses. Beloved teacher Rabbi formed in memory of Jaime Guttenberg, Marjorie Kotok will guide us through Stoneman Douglas shooting victim. these texts. Benfeactor: $100 • Preferred: $36 General: $18 • Student: $10

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September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 11 You GIVING 2017-2018 Please accept our sincere apologies for not acknowledging the following donors for their 2017-2018 Annual Giving and Bash support in the July/August issue of The Chronicle. We encountered a mistake in our database, have since resolved the problem and assure you it will not happen again.

Jane and Larry Katzen Myron and Elaine Yudkin GIVING Rhoda and Jack Kaufman Steven Klein CHAVER (FRIEND) CHESED SIMCHA (JOY) David Agler (LOVING KINDNESS) Lynn Barr Roger Kline Patty and Louis Beck Maxine Kornitzer Jeff Altschuler Susan Bell Kerry Appelbaum AnnualBarry Chesler Jodi and Michael Kotler TZADDIK Judy Kuritz Joanne and Ely Attman (RIGHTEOUS PERSON) Roberta Deutsch Barbara and Jonathan Kurnit Judy Bendit Mary Perper Margaret and Harold Eichler Judith and Eldon Bernstein Irvin Stern Foundation Liana and Daniel Goldburg Meg Lesnik Ron Levy Susan Bloom Richard and Lisa Goldman Annette and Jerry Blumberg CHAI (LIFE) Fran and Harvey Lifton Marjorie and Stanley Greenbaum Donald Blum Neta Kolasa Bonnie and Craig Horowitz Michael Lipton Charna Larkin Karen and Larry London Debbie Braunstein Helene and Rick Paul Judith Sherwin-Bukaitz Jan and Allen Lev Janis and Joel Rabinowitz Susan Major Michael Matras Charles and Barbara Burghardt Gary Rosen Deborah Carman CHACHAM (WISE PERSON) Jill and Jan Schuman Linda and Terry Max Ursula and Lenny Hess Jane and David Cohen Tami and Greg Weisman Marlyse McQuillen Madison and Steven Levin Barbara and Robert Michaelson Carol and Louis Cohen Adele and Roger Lieberman BRACHA (BLESSING) Jay and Joanne Miller Stacey Cohen Cathi Shaw Marcus and Debbie and Chas Averbook Stuart Miro Suzanne Cornell Steve Marcus Ann and Fred Axelband Robin and Evan Nierman Debbie and Erik Covitz The Estate of Miriam H. Sadler Bernice and Irv Baras Elizabeth O’Mara Anna Crane Lara Freedman and Mildred and Beryl Barenholtz Lynn and Joseph Ouslander Alyson and Rick D’Addio Matthew Sakolove Alex Bernstein Paul and Barbara Patti Karen and Dan Davis Amy and Gary Betensky James Perilstein Leah Einhorn KAVOD (HONOR) Sherry and Ken Endelson David and Joanne Applebaum Karen Bigos Carolyn and Edward Pomeranz Roberta and Alan Feldscher Dana Brown Dana and Max Bulbin Jami and Elliot Rice Kim and Jared Fischer Hinda and Marvin Finston Hannah Chestnov Enid and Dennis Robinson Melanie and Fred Fram Nancy and Joseph Forstot Leslie and Dean Dobbin Rene Robinson Kris and Chuck Gaspari Ronni Namerow-Graf and Tim Graf Robin Farbman Doug Rolfe Deborah Gilchrist Lois and Allan Hutensky Phyllis Fink Sandy and Phillip Roller Barbara Gladstone Elaine and Scott Jaffe Joan and Larry Fleischman Michael Rozen Phyllis Goldberg David Kotler Deena and Seymour Freeman Sheila and Phil Rubin Doris Goldstein Lee Lasser Corinne Friedlieb Rosanne and Jay Sangerman Barb and Stuart Goldstein Dolores and Samuel Newman Dana and Ronen Gabbay Mark Seigel Muriel Gorvine Natalie Pelavin Draisa and Andrew Gale Judith Seigle Deborah and Martin Green Laurie and Joel Rosenberg Saundra and David Gilder Bonnie and Hal Shapot Harold Goodman DDS PA Enid Rosenthal Sloane and Marc Gillman Rene and Stuart Siegel Vicki Haking Barton Satsky Howard Greenberg Sandra and Victor Silverstein Paula and Hank Harman Florence Schubert Denise and Bruce Harwin Mona Joffe and Michael Solomon Karol and Marshall Hershon Mike Solomon Fran and Paul Heller Cyndi and Dana Stamler Linda Holtz Sherri and Glenn Waldman Charles Hochhauser Beverly Stewart Roslyn Hopin Gail Weisbaum Jamie and Jonathan Hock Susan and Barry Werner Linda Jacobson Abbe and Michael Wolf Lorita Jacobson Mitchell Jacobson Julie Wolkoff Lynne Josephson

12 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Annette Kahn SISTERHOOD HOLIDAY GREETINGS Andrea and Michael Karsch Jennie and Matt Kaylie Janice and Mark Koblick Vincent Koch Happy New Year Cipi Kurzman Toby and Murray Lacher Elliott Landman Joy and Russell Leavitt Holly and Jeffrey Levine לשנה טובה Sara Levin Judy Lowenthal Lisa and Brian Marder Chag Sameach! Sophie Amichai GoodL’Shana Health & Happiness ToTova All - The Klebanoff Family Sheryl and Rollie Martin Good cheer for your good health, families and Dominique and Irwin Majzner friends. Happy Holidays! Ann Lois Ballon Happy New Year! Amy Lagala Jay Miller Arlene and Joe Miller Happy Holidays! Ricki & Milton Barbarosh and Family Happy Holidays with Love from Sherry, Ken, Rachel,Hannah and Josh Lerner Helaine and Richard Miller Happy Holidays! Patty and Louis Beck and Family Chris and Stephen Mintz Happy and Healthy Holidays! Jan and Allen Lev Daniel Nussbaum Happy Holidays! Judith Beiner Welcome to TBE and Boca to Lauren and Evan Samuel Pascal Happy Holidays from Ruth Berg Byron Petersen Moscov, and our grandchildren Jack, Ivy and Ari The Leventhals Eleanor Rottkamp Happy Holidays. Betsy and David Rhoda and Daniel Rudd Blechman and family. Aimee & Rabbi Dan Levin and Family Judy Schreier Happy, Healthy Holidays! Evelyn, Happy, healthy holidays to our family and Sari and Steve Sheiner Gemma & Bayla Swid friends! Barbara and Jerry Lewin Ronni Shelley Beverly Simon Very Happy Holidays to my TBE Happy Holidays from Sarina and Jerry Lind Larry Solomon Family From Judith Chason Happy Holidays to our TBE family! Deborah and Steven Spiro Holiday Blessings from Dr Merrill, The Paroulek-Bergbauer family Renee Stark Irene, Jennifer & Melissa Epstein Hilary Steele Margie and Maurice Plough Jr Happy Holidays! Nancy-Jo & Alan Feinberg Ev Boccanfuso-Swid Wishing our Temple Beth El Family a New Year filled Allison Ullman Happy Holidays, Sue and Steve Feldman with good health, peace and sweet inspiration. Sal Van Gelder Chag Semeach! Aline Fisher Susan and Barry Podolsky Jodi and Steven Weinman Saragale and Frank Weinstock Happy Holidays! Good Health Happiness and Happy Holidays: Debbi, Larry, Ally, and Megan Rosenblum Steven Weiss Peace! Sheryl and Marty Fromowitz and Family Ronni and Scott Wheeler Happy Holidays: Mary Arpe, Sarah Happy Holidays! The Schloss Family Bonnie and Stephen Yaffe and Michael Gelfand Jane Yudell Bob, Sharyn, Daniel and Marc Schneiderman Alan Zelcer Happy Holidays...with love from the Gene Family! Happy Holidays from the Schwamm Family Rachel Zinn Have a sweet New Year! Susan & Richard Goldstein Jo Ann and Mark Warren Happy Holidays! Cantor Lori, Lizzie and Adam Shapiro Paula and Alan Waxman Happy Holidays! Glenda and Ken Gordon and Family Mara, Michael, Jenna, Scott & Daniel Shapiro Robyn and Scott Wellikoff Happy and Healthy Holidays! Chag Sameach to all! Myra & Rabbi Merle Singer Jerry Zensky Judy and Gordie Grenn & Family Happy Holidays! Allan & Janet Sussberg Wishing all healthy & happy holidays! BETH EL Cindy and Paul Homer Happy Holidays! Wendy & Steve Walin BASH Wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday! Happy Holidays! The Weiner Family Herb & Debi Jackman & Carol Levin Garcy Jill, Paul, Josh and Stephanie From our family to yours...Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays! Andrew, Lisa, Amanda & Ian Zwick Bryce, Chris, Ben and Sam Kassover $1,800 Happy Holidays from Michelle, Jan and Allen Lev Happy Holidays from the Klasfeld family Todd, Jenna and Brett Wolff

Stars September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 13 DAYS 5779 2018 HIGH Selichot FINDING OUR WAY THROUGH TRAGEDY Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 7:30pm Pre-negHoly at 7:30pm followed by Selichot program and service at 8:00pm Schaefer Family Campus As we prepare to enter 5779, we reflect on how we have weathered the storms of 5778. Sadly, our community, our nation, and our world have been struck by natural disaster, acts of violence, pain, and suffering. Taking the time to process our emotional responses in preparation of entering the new year, we will discuss how to cope, heal, and ultimately thrive after tragedy. The conversation will be followed by our musical Selichot service, and the evening will conclude with an oneg.

Tashlich Monday, September 10, 2018 at 4:00pm Schaefer Family Campus and walk to a nearby stream. Cast away your sins via this meaningful and ancient Jewish custom.

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$36 Erev Rosh HaShanah is $75 Annual $180 Giving 5779 MEMBER PLEDGE CARD TICKET $360 We have provided over $500,000 of 2018 scholarship assistanceDAYS to 300 families TOE Sunday, September 9, 2018. HIGH and children this past year. $500 contributions to Annual GivingYour make this possible. Thank you.

HEAD HolTear off the top portion of this ticket, $1,000 fold down or remove the tab of the amount you wish to contribute and Erev Yom Kippur is $2,500 mail to Temple Beth El or submit to an usher. Retain the bottom half as your High Holy Day ticket. $5,000 Please ensure your correct contact information is on the reverse side of $7,500 this pledge card. Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

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KEEP BOTTOM PORTION THIS TICKET CAN BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES DATE TIME Sunday, ROSH HASHANAH 8:00pm For a complete schedule of High Holy Days services, September 9 Rosh HaShanah Evening Service at Temple Beth El Monday, September 10 10:00am Congregational Worship at Temple Beth El or FAU

2:00pm Family Participation Service at Temple Beth El 2:00pm Young Children’s Service (families with children ages 8 and under) at FAU see the back of your ticket or visit 4:00pm Tashlich Tuesday, meet at Temple Beth El September 11 10:00am Second Day Congregational Worship at Temple Beth El DATE TIME YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, September 18 8:00pm Yom Kippur Evening Service (Kol Nidre) at Temple Beth El or FAU Wednesday, 10:00am Congregational Worship at Temple Beth El or FAU tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-event-schedule September 19

2:00pm Family Participation Service at FAU 2:00pm Young Children’s Service (families with children ages 8 and under) at Temple Beth El 2:00pm Beth El Talks: Personal Stories from our Community at Temple Beth El 3:45pm Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, Yizkor and Ne’ilah at Temple Beth El 4:30pm Community Yizkor at Temple Beth El in the Cohen Atrium (limited seating)

DAYS TOE Shabbat Shuva Beth El Talks THE SABBATH OF STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY REPENTANCE Yom Kippur Afternoon Friday, September 14, 2018 at Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2:00pm 7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus Holy Hear the reflections of members of our community, each who Schaefer Family Campus will share their personal thoughts and wisdom from their own Recovery Shabbat. On this Sabbath of life’s journey. Return, between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, we reflect on how spiritual healing GINA SUGAR Protecting Children promotes sacred healthy living and recovery Gina Sugar is a volunteer with the Palm Beach from addiction. County Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program. The children she works with are characterized as neglected, abandoned or abused — a very Community Yizkor difficult way to start life. Wednesday, September 19, 2018 “It has been an enlightening journey to be their at 4:30pm guardian, watch over them on behalf of the court, and to witness Temple Beth El and encourage their resilience in real time,” said Gina. Schaefer Family Campus, Cohen Atrium IVY SCHAMIS The community is welcome to say Yizkor at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Shooting Survivor Nicholas Dworet and Helena Ramsay were learning about the this afternoon service. Seating is limited. Holocaust from their Stoneman Douglas teacher when they were killed in the Parkland shooting. Their teacher Ivy Schamis is determined that in Kever Avot their memory and in their honor, she will continue Kever Avot is the tradition of visiting the to spread the message that love, not hate, will graves of our parents and loved ones prevail. Ivy raised her children in Parkland with between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. her husband Jeff and this was her 18th year of We invite you to join with us as we pray teaching in classroom 1214, now a crime scene. together, support one another, and honor the memory of those who have passed. JENNIFER GENE Adventurer Jenn Gene knows when to hold them and when to fold them. This Sunday, September 16, 2018 poker player was Tony Miles railbird as he won second place and Beth El Eternal Light $5 million in 2018’s World Series of Poker. Jenn, friends with Tony Mausoleum Memorial for over a decade, stood by him as he overcame at 12:45pm Gardens, addiction to go on to victory. Tony’s win and Those with loved Boynton Beach Jenn’s role in it is just one of Jenn’s amazing ones laid to rest in at 12:45pm adventure. From ESPN to driving the Oscar Mayer the Boca Municipal (meet at the central Wienermobile to becoming president of Beth El Cemetery will Mausoleum Chapel) Early Learning Center’s Parenthood group, to her walk over to visit greatest joy as wife to Benji and mom to Caleb and following the Sophia, Jenn’s life has been full of adventure. service.

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 15 IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY SHAKE YOUR LULAV We will be assembling “basic” toiletry kits with bags provided by Boca Helping at BLUE JEANS SUKKOT! Hands. Please bring the following TRAVEL Sunday, September 23, 2018 SIZE items on Sukkot evening, as it 5:30 pm Sukkot Evening Festival Service becomes very cumbersome on the Boca Helping Hands clients to have to carry/ 6:30 pm Shake Your Lulav Dinner and DJ manage a typical household size product. Schaefer Family Campus Wear your blue jeans to celebrate Sukkot and the reopening of Need to have: Nice to have: our new beautiful social hall and atrium! Enjoy a lively musical Toothbrush Body lotion service, then stay for “Shake Your Lulav” Dinner and Dance Party. Toothpaste Mouthwash Deodorant Lip balm $22/adult, $14/child (ages 4-12) Disposable razor Sunscreen $25/adult, $16/child (ages 4-12), Shampoo after Monday, September 17 Soap Sponsored by Temple Beth El Brotherhood and Sisterhood RSVP online at tbeboca.org/special-events SIMCHAT TORAH Sunday, September 30, 2018 5:30pm Simchat Torah Evening Festival Service and Religious School New Student Consecration 6:30pm Pizza, Pasta and Salad Dinner Schaefer Family Campus At this joyful service we will unroll the torah for all to behold and consecrate our new students! Dance your way from the sanctuary into this casual Sunday night dinner. $14/adult, $12/child (ages 4-12) $16/adult, $14/child (ages 4-12) after Monday, September 24 RSVP at tbeboca.org/special-events

Monday, October 1, 2018 10:30am Festival Morning Service and Yizkor Schaefer Family Campus

16 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Who’s Your Jewish Jiminy Cricket?

BY HEATHER EREZ DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT [email protected]

Jiminy Cricket once told me what to do. His little suited up figure, complete with top hat and umbrella, popped into my head and voiced my conscious. I sometimes wonder who Jiminy Cricket is for my kids. I want to believe that I have used their first decade wisely and instilled in them what they need to make the right choices, but I know it’s not enough. As they get older, there is lot of pull from their peers and the media, and I know I need backup. Young people’s positive impact on our society will be the result of critical thought and conscious decision-making. Our program As our kids get older, the choice to remain empowers our students to engage in topics in religious school is harder to make. Life that are not always clear-cut and require gets busy and carving out time seems thought before action. Through the lens of our impossible. Yet it’s in middle school and high Jewish values, children become empathetic school when the brain can finally connect and compassionate critical thinkers who can impact and improve our world. Our clergy AMANDA CHARSON Through the lens of our Jewish values, Assistant Director of and educators are trained to Youth Education and Engagement lead these conversations, and children become empathetic and (grades K-6) [email protected] this is the crux of the 7-12th grade program. These skills compassionate critical thinkers who can have led six of our teens to impact and improve our world...this is the serve as NFTY-STR board members (the URJ’s regional crux of our 7-12th grade program youth group for South Florida), an amazing accomplishment. Students actions and consequences on a larger scale. who attended our religious school are leaders These lofty ideas need to be given time and in their high school Jewish groups, Jewish context, so young people can think through camps, college Hillels, etc. In partnership with these situations. Time that our fast -paced MELISSA ABELL our families, we cultivate these skills for the world doesn’t allow. We are all very busy, but Assistant Director of Youth Education and children of Temple Beth El. it’s imperative to give our children this gift Engagement of ongoing Jewish education to (grades 7-12) [email protected] further develop their own Jewish Jiminy Cricket.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS September 2 — Labor Day September 9-11, in observance of Rosh HaShanah. September 18-20 in observance of Yom Kippur.

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 17 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

(MUST BE ENROLLED Important Dates IN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE) NEW STUDENT AND 8TH GRADE 1ST GRADE FAMILY DAY CONSECRATION AND SERVICE Saturday, October 27, 2018 (SIMCHAT TORAH) 4:30pm-6:30pm Sunday, September 30, 2018 Beck Family Campus 5:30pm Students will assist in leading their All kindergarteners and new families in Havdallah after enjoying students will be blessed by the some fun activities. clergy as they start their Religious School journey before Simchat 2ND GRADE FAMILY DAY Torah festivities begin. Dinner Sunday, October 21, 2018 to follow by registration only at 10:00am- 12:00pm tbeboca.org/special events at the Jacobson Food Pantry Families will learn about food KINDERGARTEN SHABBAT insecurity and participate in a SERVICE mitzvah day together. Friday, October 5, 2018 5:00pm Pizza and THE BIBLE PLAYERS PARENTS Veggie Pre-Neg Sunday, October 28, 2018 8 11:30am-12:45pm INVITED 5:30pm Rehearsal Schaefer Family Campus 6:00pm Service The Bible Players performing group use Torah stories to teach values, and Join our youngest Religious use improv to put Jewish values into action. Their programming is designed School students at their grade for every member of the community/kehillah,from babies to bubbies! level Shabbat, as they All are welcome! assist the clergy in SHABBAT All religious school students from both Beck and Schaefer Family leading services for or youngerCLUB siblings! Campuses are included (students from Beck will be bussed to Schaefer the first time. Register See page 8 Family Campus) and parents are invited to attend. for details for dinner? All students should be picked up from Schaefer Family Campus at 12:45pm.

To register for any youth programs, please visit tbeboca.org/school-event-calendar. Youth For more information, contact Amanda Charson at [email protected] Engagement or Melissa Abell at [email protected] ALL HIGH SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN, TRIBES O H EL F BO STUDENTS ET C B A E R TRIBES JUDAH (1st Grade) AND DAN NAPHTALI (3rd Grade), L A P T WELCOME M O E N T (2nd Grade) NAPHTALI GAD (4th Grade), (ASHER (5th Grade נפתלי !Splash into School JUDAH Sunday September 16, 2018 In the beginning… 12:00pm - 2:30pm TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON Sunday October 7, 2018 יהודה Beck Family Campus 12:00pm – 4:00pm Splash into the school year with South Florida Science Center GAD your friends while enjoying fun and Aquarium דן water games, water inflatables, Visit the Aquariums of the Atlantic, and the splash pad! Come dressed the Hidden World of the Everglades, ready to get wet and bring your Out of this World space artifacts, and towel and water shoes. Lunch and the Dynamic Earth planetarium show. transportation will be provided. We will celebrate creation while

!experiencing all of God’s creations אשר $20/person, lunch and transportation included.

18 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org 6TH GRADE FAMILY DAY/BAR AND BAT MITZVAH ORIENTATION (MUST BE ENROLLED Sunday, October 7, 2018 IN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE) 10:00am B’nai Mitzvah Schaefer Family Campus All 6th graders and their adults will learn about the Bar and Bat Mitzvah process with Rabbi Dan Levin and Heather Erez.

7TH GRADE CLASS RETREAT AT FAU ROPES COURSE Sunday, October 7, 2018 11:00am – 3:00pm Register at tbeboca.org/school-event-calendar Emily Siegel Ryan Grandis James Isaacson 8TH GRADE RETREAT Friday, October 19, 2018 – Sunday, October 21, 2018 St. Petersburg, FL Students will be heading to St. Petersburg with Education Director, Heather Erez and Rabbi Jessica Brockman to visit the Holocaust museum for a private tour. They will speak with a Holocaust survivor, setting the stage for what they will be learning in class. The weekend will include social activities and outings to create camaraderie and fun amongst the 8th grade Danielle Keyes Lindsey Keyes class.

JR BOFTY JEWISH NEW YEAR’S BASH Saturday, September 8, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm Beck Family Campus • $20/person Come for the BBQ, s’mores and backyard games, and stay for havdalah under the stars. Joseph Sosin Cameron Swartz Andrew Canter

HIGH SCHOOL ALL HIGH SCHOOL SELICHOT SLEEPOVER Emily Siegel Danielle and Lindsey Keyes STUDENTS Saturday, September 1, 2018 – WELCOME Daughter of Sydney and Daughters of Michelle and Sunday, September 2, 2018 Craig Siegel Trevor Keyes 6:00pm-9:00am 9/1/2018 11:30AM 10/20/2018 10:45AM Schaefer Family Campus Annual Selichot Sleepover! Dinner will be Ryan Grandis Joseph Sosin followed by a Selichot program, teen led Son of Kathy and Devon Son of Peter Sosin Havdallah and social activities. Pick up is at Grandis 10/27/2018 10:45AM 9:00am after breakfast. 10/6/2018 11:30AM Cameron Swartz James Isaacson Son of Marla and Jonathan BOFTY/NFTY Son of Jennifer and Robert Swartz NFTY STR Fall Kallah Isaacson 10/27/2018 5:30PM Friday, October 12, 2018 – 10/6/2018 6:00PM Sunday, October 14, 2018 Camp Geneva, Fruitland Hills, FL Andrew Canter Contact Melissa Abell for more information. To Son of Allison and Adam register, please visit https://southerntropical. Canter nfty.org 10/6/2018 (Must pay BOFTY dues to participate.)

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 19 EARLY LEARNING CENTER A Peek Inside the Classroom BY CINDY KORSHIN BETH EL EARLY LEARNING CENTER CO-DIRECTOR [email protected]

Playful learning gives young children the opportunity to scaffold their learning based on what they already know. When children can ask open- ended questions and seek greater knowledge, they enjoy the act of learning while feeling they are joyfully engaged. The Jewish holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah give children the

The children are immersed in learning through their five senses... When we witness the learning that the children have gained though play, we begin to appreciate the process.

opportunity to interact with natural materials cutting it up into smaller pieces and explore such as fruits and vegetables, parchment fractions. paper and feathers. We weave the secular The Beth El Early Learning Center and the sacred so learning is meaningful employs creative opportunities for children and developmental skills are enhanced and to experiment independently with materials, RONNI GRAF refined. All classrooms will cover a specific by modifying a dramatic play area and BETH EL EARLY LEARNING CENTER holiday theme; however in a young toddler turning it into an apple orchard or farm CO-DIRECTOR room the children might explore colors and stand. Charts and graphs will hang from the [email protected] shapes of symbolic items (such as an apple), walls. Supplemental books added to various while in a two-year old classroom, children centers around the room will enhance may use apples as a form of measurement. literacy. Sukkahs will hang from the ceilings, In Pre-K, the children will use an apple by vocabulary words will be added to writing centers, block centers will PARENT have leaves and twigs and WORKSHOP clipboards for writing, and songs, finger-plays December and puppets will reflect the holiday season. The Dilemmas children will be immersed Wednesday in learning through their October 10, 2018 five senses. When we 7:00pm-8:30pm witness the learning that Beck Family Campus the children have gained though play, we begin to appreciate the process. When children can share their wisdom and ask higher-level questions to seek greater knowledge, it is only then that we witness their success.

20 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Important Dates TOT SHABBAT IN THE SUKKAH to Remember BETH EL EARLY LEARNING CENTER Friday, September 28 at 6:30pm Labor Day – NO SCHOOL Beck Family Campus Monday, September 3 Do the “Lulav Shake” Rosh HaShanah – NO SCHOOL and celebrate Shabbat Monday- Tuesday, September 10-11 and Sukkot with your Erev Yom Kippur ELC family! A Sukkot NOON DISMISSAL themed Shabbat Tuesday, September 18 service followed by a holiday inspired oneg in Yom Kippur - NO SCHOOL Wednesday, September 19 the Sukkah. Parenthood meeting Wednesday, September 26 at 9:15am Sukkot Tot Shabbat starting with pizza dinner at 6:00pm YOGA TOT SHABBAT Friday, September 28 Friday, October 19 at Parent Workshop, 6:30pm December Dilemma, Beck Family Campus Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00pm Usher in Shabbat with the Yoga Tot Shabbat amazing techniques of Yoga starting with pizza dinner at 6:00pm Yeladim (Children’s Yoga).Let the Friday, October 19 soothing positions of Yoga help you Dads and Donuts (2’s/4’s) and your family relax and enjoy a peaceful Wednesday, October 24 at 8:15am and restful Shabbat! Pizza dinner at 6:00pm before the service and Parenthood Meeting oneg following. No charge for dinner, but please Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00pm RSVP at tbeboca.org/early-learning-center Dads and Donuts (3’s) 8:15am Thursday, October 25 at 8:15am

PARENT Join Rabbi Greg and Tami Weisman, Jewish educators and parents of preschool- WORKSHOP aged children, for a friendly workshop on living Jewishly in community with others. Holidays like Halloween, Chanukah and Christmas provide opportunities and December challenges for families with young children, especially those in which not everyone in the family is Jewish. This will be a place to Dilemmas discuss our concerns, past experiences, hopes, Wednesday and ideas for maintaining Jewish identity October 10, 2018 while validating our varied backgrounds and 7:00pm-8:30pm traditions. Beck Family Campus Light snacks, drinks and wine will be provided. Space is limited so RSVPs are required, although there is no cost. Open to adult Temple Beth El members who have children ages 5 and under. We thank Parenthood and Sisterhood for their support. For more information, please contact Rachael Rand at [email protected] or 561-391-9091. RSVP at tbeboca.org/early-learning-center by Monday, October 8, 2018.

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 21 SISTERHOOD UPDATE

What a fast, fabulous summer Sisterhood had! July’s Girls’ Night Out Dinner and “Mama Mia 2” was a fun, easy evening to gather with some familiar sisters and some new faces. In August, “The Bridal Chair” Summer Book Discussion and Potluck Dinner with Rabbi Brockman was a perfect way to open our minds to a variety of thoughts and opinions. These events are just two of a multitude of ways Temple Beth El Sisterhood makes an IMPACT. As your co-presidents, we are often surprised to hear that so many of you are not familiar with the many things Sisterhood does, assists with, and provides within the scope of Temple Beth El. As we finalized the 2018-19 budget, we could not BY AIMEE LEVIN help but be amazed at the endless list of spiritual, cultural and social programs and AND JILL WEINER events which Sisterhood oversees or assists. SISTERHOOD CO-PRESIDENTS [email protected] We are happy to report that Sisterhood really does make a huge IMPACT! Thus, www.tbeboca.org/sisterhood starting this month, look for our new “Did You Know...?” feature in each month’s Chronicle, to learn more about the IMPACT of your Sisterhood. We couldn’t do all of this without YOU, the women of Temple Beth El. Please join the Sisterhood TODAY. (Go to tbeboca.org/sisterhood just a simple click at the Did You top of the page makes it easy to join) Know...???? If you’re already a member, thank you, and we look forward to seeing you Temple Beth El throughout the year! Sisterhood: • Represents all ages and More to come! is multi-generational. Jill & Aimee • Provides holiday packages to our college students and military. • Sends Shiva trays to families in mourning. • Decorates the Sukkah in the Sanctuary. • Lovingly knits and delivers hand-made healing blankets to the sick. • Provides the weekly flowers you see on the Bima, and the delicious goodies enjoyed at the Oneg. • Offers a multitude of spiritual, cultural and social events throughout the year. upcoming events Decorate the Sukkah! Bingo-rita! Please look for Sisterhood Sunday, September 23, 2018 Thursday, October 4, 2018 and Temple Beth El weekly 10:00am 6:30pm emails for further details Schaefer Family Campus Schaefer Family Campus and registration info! Sisterhood Yoga Register for events at with Amy Appel tbeboca.org/sisterhood. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:00pm Schaefer Family Campus

22 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org BROTHERHOOD UPDATE

My hope is that you enjoyed a meaningful Family Campus. No, I don’t mean tacos and summer! Your Brotherhood has been busy burritos—we are talking Tequila (with kosher arranging a number of events that will make worms!) We will be sampling different tequilas the 2018-19 year special for our Temple Beth in the serene environment of our Sukkah. El community. We hope these events will Help Wanted! One event where we need encourage many of you come join our Achvah! some help is our annual Thanksgiving charity Our Brotherhood wants to do more to bring flag football game. In past years, a family our temple families together this next year, with a middle/high school age child has taken and sporting events are a great opportunity charge to organize the day. This wonderful to do that. Boca Raton is very lucky to have event has been a tradition of our Temple for BY CARLOS ROMERO attracted a super talented head football many years, with many of our temple “alumni” BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT [email protected] coach to FAU, and the team is no longer a coming to play. It is a special gift seeing so www.tbeboca.org/brotherhood college football doormat--they are a Top 25 many kids that “grew up” at Temple Beth El ranked team according to the preseason polls. coming back to see all of their friends on Imagine that! Please join us for the home Thanksgiving morning. If you and your family game this October against Old Dominion can help to organize this event, it would be University. much appreciated. Please reach out to me at Towards the end of September, we are doing [email protected] a Mexican style Sukkah event at the Beck

upcoming events TEQUILA WITH RIDE THE ‘LANE TRAIN!’ A TWIST OF ETROG FAU FOOTBALL GAME Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Saturday, October 6, 2018 7:00pm-9:30pm 5:30pm- 10:00pm Beck Family Campus (Havdalah at 7:01pm) FAU Stadium Celebrate Sukkot with a tequila tasting, led 777 Glades Road by our resident Maestro Catador Rabbi Greg Boca Raton, FL 33431 Weisman. Sukkot is a celebration of nature’s gifts, From Zero to Hero, the FAU football Owls and on this night we will sit in the sukkah, earned the Conference USA Championship wave lulav and etrog, and learn of the fruit last year after multiple lackluster seasons of the agave plant. Join the Temple Beth El and have been ranked as high at #17 for Brotherhood for this engaging social event the upcoming year. See what the fuss is as we fulfill the mitzvah to celebrate the about and support our local team at a game festival. against Old Dominion. Come on guys, get $30 for Brotherhood members, $40 for all on the Lane Train! others Tailgate in parking lot 5:30 p.m.; Havdalah Must be 21 or over to attend. $10 gift 7:01 p.m.; Game time TBD card for designated driver in carpools of 3 Fee: $40 Temple Beth El Brotherhood or more participants. members and their families/$50 non- members Includes tailgate dinner and premium seat between the 20-yard lines on the FAU side.

Register for events at tbeboca.org/brotherhood.

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 23 SFC-Schaefer Family Campus BFC-BeckSFC-Schaefer Family Family Campus Campus BFC-Beck Family Campus SEPTEMBERMAY 2014 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 11:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Emily Siegel 6:00 PM-High School Selichot Sleepover 7:30 PM-Selichot Pre-Neg, Program & Service 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No Religious School Labor Day - 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study School & Offices Closed 6:00 PM-Middle School Tuesday Night 6:00 PM-Mausoleum Committee Meeting 6:30 PM-Brotherhood Board Meeting (BFC) 4:00 PM-Junior BOFTY Opening Event (OOT) Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:00 PM-FAU High Holy Day Choir 7:00 PM-TBE High Holy Day Choir Rehearsals Rehearsals 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-6-8th Grade (BFC) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Erev Rosh HaShanah Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Rosh HaShanah Day 2 - School & 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study School & Offices Close at School & Offices Closed Offices Closed 7:00 PM-FAU High Holy Day Choir 7:00 PM-TBE High Holy Day Choir 12:30 PM Rehearsals Rehearsals 10:00 AM-Rosh HaShanah Day 1 (SFC 10:00 AM-Rosh HaShanah Day 2 (SFC) 9/09 - 9/11-No Religious & FAU) School 2:00 PM-Family Participation Service (SFC) 2:00 PM-Young Children’s Service (FAU) 8:00 PM-Erev Rosh HaShanah Service (SFC) 4:00 PM-Tashlich (SFC) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 7:00 PM-Lilith Salon (OOT) Yom Kippur Eve Yom Kippur 7:30 PM-Men’s Study Group (OOT) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 12:00 PM-Tribes Judah/ Dan Kol Nidre School & Offices Closed Kindergarten(BFC) SFC School & Offices Close at No Religious School 12:45 PM-Kever Avot 12:30 PM, BFC Closes at Noon 10:00 AM-Yom Kippur Morning Service (TBE & FAU) 8:00 PM-Yom Kippur Evening Service (TBE 2:00 PM-Family Participation Service (FAU) & FAU) 2:00 PM-Young Children’s Service (TBE) 2:00 PM-Beth El Talks (TBE) 3:45 PM-Yom Kippur Afternoon (TBE) 4:30 PM-Community Yizkor Service (TBE) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Erev Sukkot Sukkot - SFC School & Offices 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 9:15 AM-Parenthood Meeting (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-Tot Shabbat Pizza Dinner in the 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study Closed, BFC Open 6:00 PM-High School Tuesday Night Dinner 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Board Meeting (BFC) Sukkah (BFC) 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) (BFC) 7:30 PM-Brotherhood Sukkot Tequila 6:30 PM-Tot Shabbat Service (BFC) 10:0am-Sisterhood.Sukkah Decorating 7:00 PM-Sisterhood Yoga Tasting (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 5:30 PM-Sukkot Service 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 6:30 PM-Blue Jeans Sukkot Dinner 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:00 PM-Derech Torah: Grade 9, 11 & 12 (BFC) 30 Erev Simchat Torah

9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 5:30 PM-Simchat Torah Service and New Student Consecration 6:30 PM-Simchat Torah Dinner SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 11:30 AM-Bat Mitzvah of Emily Siegel 6:00 PM-High School Selichot Sleepover 7:30 PM-Selichot Pre-Neg, Program & Service 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No Religious School Labor Day - 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study School & Offices Closed 6:00 PM-Middle School Tuesday Night 6:00 PM-Mausoleum Committee Meeting 6:30 PM-Brotherhood Board Meeting (BFC) 4:00 PM-Junior BOFTY Opening Event (OOT) Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:00 PM-FAU High Holy Day Choir 7:00 PM-TBE High Holy Day Choir Rehearsals Rehearsals 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-6-8th Grade (BFC) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Erev Rosh HaShanah Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Rosh HaShanah Day 2 - School & 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study School & Offices Close at School & Offices Closed Offices Closed 7:00 PM-FAU High Holy Day Choir 7:00 PM-TBE High Holy Day Choir 12:30 PM Rehearsals Rehearsals 10:00 AM-Rosh HaShanah Day 1 (SFC 10:00 AM-Rosh HaShanah Day 2 (SFC) 9/09 - 9/11-No Religious & FAU) School 2:00 PM-Family Participation Service (SFC) 2:00 PM-Young Children’s Service (FAU) 8:00 PM-Erev Rosh HaShanah Service (SFC) 4:00 PM-Tashlich (SFC) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 7:00 PM-Lilith Salon (OOT) Yom Kippur Eve Yom Kippur 7:30 PM-Men’s Study Group (OOT) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 12:00 PM-Tribes Judah/ Dan Kol Nidre School & Offices Closed Kindergarten(BFC) SFC School & Offices Close at No Religious School 12:45 PM-Kever Avot 12:30 PM, BFC Closes at Noon 10:00 AM-Yom Kippur Morning Service (TBE & FAU) 8:00 PM-Yom Kippur Evening Service (TBE 2:00 PM-Family Participation Service (FAU) & FAU) 2:00 PM-Young Children’s Service (TBE) 2:00 PM-Beth El Talks (TBE) 3:45 PM-Yom Kippur Afternoon (TBE) 4:30 PM-Community Yizkor Service (TBE) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Erev Sukkot Sukkot - SFC School & Offices 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 9:15 AM-Parenthood Meeting (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 6:00 PM-Tot Shabbat Pizza Dinner in the 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study Closed, BFC Open 6:00 PM-High School Tuesday Night Dinner 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Board Meeting (BFC) Sukkah (BFC) 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) (BFC) 7:30 PM-Brotherhood Sukkot Tequila 6:30 PM-Tot Shabbat Service (BFC) 10:0am-Sisterhood.Sukkah Decorating 7:00 PM-Sisterhood Yoga Tasting (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 5:30 PM-Sukkot Service 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 6:30 PM-Blue Jeans Sukkot Dinner 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:00 PM-Derech Torah: Grade 9, 11 & 12 (BFC) 30 Erev Simchat Torah

9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 5:30 PM-Simchat Torah Service and New Student Consecration 6:30 PM-Simchat Torah Dinner

SFC-Schaefer Family Family Campus Campus BFC-Beck Family Family Campus Campus OCTOBERMAY 2014 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Simchat Torah - SFC School & 12:00 PM-Lunch and Learn 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 5:00 PM-Kindergarten Pre-Neg 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study Offices Closed, BFC Open 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Meditation 6:30 PM-Brotherhood Board Meeting (BFC) 5:30 PM-Kindergarten Shabbat Service 11:30 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Grandis 5:30 PM-Facilities and Technology 7:30 PM-Social Action Committee Meeting 6:30 PM-Bingo-rita Rehearsal 5:30 PM-Brotherhood FAU Football Committee Meeting 5:45 PM- Shabbat Club 6:00 PM-Bar Mitzvah of James Isaacson 10:30 AM - Simchat Torah Festival Morning 6:00 PM-Middle School Tuesday Night 6:00 PM-Shabbat Service: Shabbat Service Dinner (BFC) Bereishit led by Kindgergarten 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-6-8th Grade (BFC) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 12:00 PM-Lunch and Learn 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 10/12 - 10/14-NFTY STR Fall Kallah (OOT) 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 10:00 AM-6th Grade Family Learning Day / 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Parent Workshop (BFC) 7:00 PM-Sisterhood Board Meeting BBM Family Day 6:00 PM-High School Tuesday Night Dinner 6:30 PM-Family Participation Pizza Dinner 11:00 AM-7th Grade Team Building at FAU (BFC) (BFC) Ropes Course (OOT) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-Family Participation Service (BFC) 12:00 PM-Tribe Naphtali, Gad, Asher (OOT) 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 7:00 PM-Derech Torah: Grade 9, 11 & 12 (BFC) 7:00 PM-Mitzvah of the Month Pajama Game Night (OOT) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 12:00 PM-Lunch and Learn 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 10/19 - 10/21-8th Grade Retreat (OOT) 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 1:00 PM-Senor Circle 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 6:00 PM-Mausoleum Committee Meeting 7:00 PM-Board Meeting 10:45 AM-B’not Mitzvah of Danielle and 6:00 PM-Middle School Tuesday Night 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 6:00 PM-Tot Shabbat Pizza Dinner (BFC) Lindsey Keyes Dinner (BFC) 7:30 PM-Intro to Judaism 6:30 PM-Tot Shabbat Service (BFC) 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-6-8th Grade (BFC)

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10/21 - 10/28-Family Promise 12:00 PM-Lunch and Learn 8:15 AM- Dads and Donuts 2’s and 4’s (BFC) 8:15 AM- Dads and Donuts 3’s (BFC) 6:00 PM-Chai & New Member Shabbat 10/27 - 11/07-Culinary Tour of Israel (OOT) Host Week (OOT) 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 4:30 PM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) Dinner 6:00 PM- High School Tuesday Night 7:00 PM-Parenthood Meeting (BFC) 7:30 PM-Men’s Study Group (OOT) 7:30 PM-Shabbat Service 9:30 AM-Shabbat Morning Torah Study 9:30 AM-2nd Grade Family Learning Day Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 10:45 AM-Bar Mitzvah of Joseph Sosin 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:30 PM-Intro to Judaism 4:30 PM-1st Grade Family Day (BFC) 1:00 PM-Senior Circle 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 5:30 PM-Bar Mitzvah of Cameron Swartz 7:00 PM-Derech Torah: Grade 9, 11 & 12 (BFC)

28 29 30 31 9:30 AM-Religious School (SFC & BFC) 12:00 PM-Lunch and Learn 7:30 PM-Intro to Judaism 11:30 AM- Bible Players 4:30 PM-Religious School (BFC) 7:00 PM-Candidate’s Forum 6:00 PM-Middle School Tuesday Night Dinner (BFC) 7:00 PM-Confirmation Class (BFC) 7:00 PM-Shir Shalom - Adult choir 7:00 PM-6-8th Grade (BFC) Our Congregation Mourns In Honor Of Gerta Baron, grandmother of Melissa Maurice Rosen, father of Lisa and Howard Gifts from 5/18/2018 – 7/18/2018 and Jordan Wigdor, great-grandmother Helfant, grandfather of Jordan Helfant of Ryan and Brandon Wigdor Miriam Rosenfeld, mother of Shelly and Ed Turetzky, 50TH ANNIVERSARY YOUTH TRAVEL TO ISRAEL FUND Seymour Robert (Bobby) Brown, father of grandmother of Brooke and Brad Turetzky in honor of Laurie and Michael Sprinzen, grandfather Laurence Runsdorf*, husband of Paula Runsdorf, Judge Milton Hirsch by Mark Miller of Matthew and Spencer Sprinzen father of Adam and Cheryl Runsdorf, Kellie and Myles Martha Lu Butler, grandmother of Danielle Runsdorf, and Lisa and Daniel Lavalle, grandfather of AMY S. KLEIN and Rob Butler, great-grandmother Justin and Benjamin Runsdorf, Conner Henley, Dylan SHAPIRO MEMORIAL of Taylor and Sydney Butler and Shea Runsdorf, and Ashley and Ethan Lavalle EDUCATIONAL FUND in honor of Gertrude Silver Deutsch, mother of Roberta Helen Schwartz, grandmother of Jennifer Bernard Berger’s 90th birthday Deutsch, grandmother of Natalie Deutsch and Michael Schwartz, great-grandmother by Beth & Ken Klein Gertrude Gershkoff, mother-in-law of Barbara of Mia and Eliana Schwartz and Robert Eisenberg, grandmother of Howard Schwartz, father of Stacey and Andre ANNA BEITSCHER Debbie Eisenberg and Bill Eisenberg Slintak, grandfather of Alexander and Blake Slintak MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND Phillip Goldman, father of Alissa and Scott Goldman, Roy Spiegel, brother of Lois and Harold Weber in honor of grandfather of Deena and Adam Goldman Jackie Tompkins, mother of Randi Tompkins, Temple Beth El’s Clergy Glenda Kallen, mother of Mollie and Marc grandmother of Marina Tompkins by Lenore & Jim Brachman Kallen, grandmother of Jacob Kallen Ida Watsky, grandmother of Danielle Kevin Koffman, brother of Kathleen and Kenneth and Jason Malley, great-grandmother CANTOR STEPHEN DUBOV CONCERT Koffman, uncle of Valerie, Laura and Brian Koffman of Alexander and Liam Malley ENDOWMENT FUND Bonnie Leopoldo*, wife of John Leopoldo Barbara Weinberger*, beloved member in honor of Howard Levitz, father of Amie and David Levitz Alan Weiner**, husband of Phyllis Weiner Joan and David Dubov’s 69th Anniversary Rana Malinoff, sister of Judith and Gordon Grenn Gloria Weinman, grandmother of Jill by Maureen O’Connor Kilar Leon Morse*, husband of Thelma Morse and Matt Wahler, great-grandmother by Evelyn & Meyer Levine of Benjamin and Ava Wahler Sarah Neuman*, mother of Linda and Bobby Fern Weisman*, grandmother of Jeremy Whittington EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND Schmier, grandmother of Brian and Jamie in honor of Schmier, Lauren and Tim Carey, Brad and Alyson Thelma Zinn, aunt of Julie Guzy, great-aunt Sammy, Max and Alexa Jill’s Schmier, great-grandmother to Jake, Chloe, and of Matthew and Daniel Guzy graduations by Myra Rubenstein Cole Schmier, Dylan Carey and Myla Schmier *Laid to Rest in the Temple Beth El Mausoleum the 75th Birthday of Dr. Fred Rietman **Past President of Temple Beth El by Sheila & Robert Grenitz

GENERAL FUND in celebration of Roberta Presser’s Birthday Mazel Tov To by Claire Cohen Diane and Justin Freedman on the birth Tami and Rabbi Greg Weisman on the birth in honor of of their daughter Jade Ember Freedman, big sisters of their daughter Layla Hodaya Weisman, Leslie Baron’s birthday by are Skylar and Brooklynn, big brother is Hunter big sisters are Claire and Daphne Andrea Corn Kandice and Jacob Freedman on the birth Marla Schaefer and Steven Weishoff on Eileen Eisenberg and to thank of their son Calvin Slade Freedman the engagement of their daughter Danielle Rabbi Jessica Brockman “Dani” Weishoff to Emmit McCormick for her well wishes by Fran Marcy and Martin Freedman on the birth of & Michael Eisenberg their granddaughter Jade Ember Freedman Leslie and Richard Chanin on the marriage of her Jennifer Forman by Lorraine Bragin Roni and Alan Freedman on the birth of daughter Haley Feigenheimer to Jeffrey Sifen the birth of Calvin Slade Freedman their grandson Calvin Slade Freedman Jessica Hochman and Rob by Alex Rosenberg Heidi and Jarrod Friedman on the Corcoran on their marriage Beatrice Gimelstob’s 100th birth of their daughter Sarah Anne Adrienne and Irwin Kotlove on the marriage of their birthday by Roslyn Hopin Friedman, big brother is Matthew grandson Dr. Matthew Kotlove to Caroline DeHaan The 50th Anniversary of Laurie and Jonathan Greene by Wendy and Wayne Legum on the birth of Samantha Libman and Ryan Susanne & Mel Young their grandson Devin Isaac Weber McGinley on their marriage Elinor Josephson by Andrea Mary Ellen and Tony Mazer on the birth of their Robin and Gary Shear on the marriage of their & Mark Platt son Max Marcus Mazer, big sister is Melina son Zachary Schear to Wendy Wasserman Susan Podolsky’s well deserved Danielle Naglieri and Hayden Shelly and Edward Turetzky on the marriage of honor by Natalie Pelavin Trepeck on their marriage her son Bradley Turetzky to Brooke Oransky the birth of Gavin Wolf Spiro by Jackie and Louis Robinson on the birth of their Judy and Melvin Turetzky on the marriage of their Simone & Sam Spiegel granddaughter Layla Hodaya Weisman grandson Bradley Turetzky to Brooke Oransky the speedy recovery of Lloyd Tamarin by Phyllis & Edward Elman

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September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 27 In Honor Of South Florida JAN AND ALLEN LEV Rabbi Dan Levin for making Jacob’s ENDOWMENT FUND Bar Mitzvah in Israel so Real Estate in honor of memorable Rita Diamond for receiving the by Jill & Greg Rispler John Rogers Award for Temple Beth El for her 106th birthday SHELDON Exemplary Professional blessing by Idah Robins Service by Jan & Allen Lev Rabbi Greg Weisman Susan Podolsky for receiving by Harlean Goldberg JAFFEE Joseph Q. Kline Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Award by Jan & Allen Lev • World Class Service in honor of the birth of Layla Hodaya Weisman Jason Katz’s Confirmation • In-Depth Knowledge by Jan & Allen Lev by Ruth Berg of the Market Riley Podolsky • Experience Since 1976 PODOLSKY FAMILY by Cheryl & Bob Newman ENDOWMENT FUND Gavin Spiro by Robin Eisenberg in honor of Susan Podolsky RICHARD ALLEN “It’s about following by Ruth Berg BRANSDORF MEMORIAL by Lauren & Cliff Schulman ENDOWMENT FUND through on promises in honor of RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY baby Layla Hodaya Weisman and getting results.” FUND by Beverly & Marvin Bransdorf in honor of the birth of Gavin Wolf Spiro Erin and Jeff Brill by Beverly & Marvin Bransdorf by Cheryl & Richard Weinstock the conversions of Anel Sanchez and SAMUEL & MOLLIE LUKS 561-395-8244 Moshe, Hila and Stella Cohen ENDOWMENT FOR SPECIAL waterfrontandluxuryestates.com LANGREALTY by Anel Sanchez & Moshe, NEEDS EDUCATION FUND Stella, Hila & Israel Cohen in honor of Nina Finkel the special anniversary by Ruth Berg of Francene & Martin Elinor Josephson by Marcia Hoffman Ritter by Fran Weinberg Rabbi Dan Levin by Linda & Bobby Schmier TREES TO ISRAEL FUND Rabbi Dan Levin for Gavin Wolf in honor of Spiro’s bris and baby naming A FAMILY FILM Rabbi Laurence Kotok’s new by Marisa, Brian, & Logan Spiro by Robin & Gary Warren grandchild by Linda & Norman Rose Gina Shugar by Marcia Hoffman the birth of Layla Hodaya Weisman by Julie Adelman TZEDAKAH FUND by Brenda Bello for the Mi Sheberach by Ruth Berg of Sharan Bonder and Alex by Myra Rubenstein Bonder by Sonny Thal by Sheila & Phil Rubin by Sonny Thal TELL THE STORY OF Rabbi Greg Weisman by Adrienne & Irwin Kotlove YOUR FAMILY The engagement of Dani Weishoff to Emmit McCormick by Susan & Barry Podolsky to thank AND PRESERVE IT the Clergy for their support and in memory of Lori Weiss FOREVER by Andrea & Ed Mass the Clergy for their support during her recent illness by Barbara Zallea & Daniel Twer the Clergy for their support by Judie Parmet the Clergy and Temple Beth El for their support by Myra & Michael Halle

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September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 29 Yahrzeit Fund Exclusively for Temple Beth El 5/18/2018 – 07/18/2018 Mae Hess, Warren Hess, and Gladys The Hilton Boca Raton Suites offers discounted rates in memory of Spielberger to all members, affiliates, family & friends. Joseph Kerman by Shirley & Warren Deutsch by Julie Kerman Adelman Jerome and Ella Faust Sydney A. Altman by Joel Altman by Marlene Faust Bert April by Benita & Stuart Appel Samuel Feinerman Mannie Manoff by Maxine Arno by Adele Feinerman Alan M. Arno by Maxine Arno Benjamin Gewirtz Becky Eisenberg by Adele Feinerman by Marian Aronson Arnold Reich by Phyllis Fink Henry Goldstein by Andrew Fiorillo & Irene Aronson Your travelers will enjoy: Tinnie Goodman by Natalie Bachman Eva Ouziel and Ben Ouziel by Sybil Firestone Spacious Two Room Suite David Bakerman by Bruce Bakerman Joshua Savarick by Sybil Firestone Complimentary full cooked to order breakfast each William Barbarosh Selma Hauser morning by Milton Barbarosh by Hollis & Jeffrey Freimark Complimentary two hour cocktail reception each evening Ethel Barbarosh by Ricki & Milton Barbarosh Leonard Garcy Complimentary local transportation within the Boca Raton Bertha Barry by Debi Jackman & Carol Garcy area by Marilyn & Stanley Barry Philip Gesoff by Mark Gesoff Located just minutes from Temple Beth El, area Robert Bashe by Barbara Bashe Richard Gitlitz by Cindy Gitlitz attractions and local beaches Maurice Boroff by Brenda Bello Helen Wohl by Anne & Jerry Gold Stephen Goldburg by Joan Goldburg For reservations call 561- 483-3600. Be sure to ask for the Alex Berg by Dennis Berg special discounted Temple Beth El Rate. Benjamin Glickman and Ronald Berg Sidney Goldburg by Joan Goldburg by Marjorie & Dennis Berg Sybil Goldman by Scott Goldman Ronald Berg by Steve Berg Robert Goldstein Obdulia Lopez by Mildred Goldstein by Alex Paroulek‑Bergbauer Michael Gordon by Ethel Gordon & Mike Bergbauer Nancy Smereski 7920 Glades Road  Boca Raton, FL 33434 Barry Berkovitz by Judy & Jim Gordon Herman Tauber www.bocaratonsuites.hilton.com by Stan Berkovitz & Family by Judy & Jim Gordon Lisa Goldberg Samuel Shakin by Toni & Arnold Berliner by Corinne & Jerry Gorelick Fay Lewis Berman Gabriel Finkel by Sondy & Bob Berman by Gladys & Arnold Granet Joseph Emile Berman Nathan Granet by Sondy & Bob Berman by Gladys & Arnold Granet Daniel S. Bernheim, Jr. Hyman Tanenblatt by Bobbie Bernheim by Fran Greenbaum Benjamin Berzon Elizabeth and Art Grenn by Jewel Berzon by Judith & Gordon Grenn Marline Block Aaron Sweetman by Susen Grossman by Debra & Stephen Block Mae Sweetman by Susen Grossman Melvin Scurnick Gerd Hahn by Ellen Hahn by Debra & Stephen Block Frieda Hanowitz by David Hanowitz Richard Bondy by Toby & Larry Bondy Mac J. Stessin Shari Borden by Glenn Borden by Karen, Bob, & Cheryl Harmelin Burton Bromson by Mark Bromson Ethel Feder Harrow by Bob Harrow Mary Jane Brown by George Brown Dr. Morton Schwartz William Chuzmir by Joan Brown by The Heckler Family Beatrice Chuzmir by Joan Brown Dr. Harvey Horn by The Horn Family Louise Brown by Murray Brown Victor Wagner by Mayla Horn Ruth Brunswick by Murray Brown John Joseph Schiavo Phillip Stillpass by Phyllis Brucker by Shelley Hymowitz Soira bat Maier v’Yossuf Dr. Sonia Slatin‑Lewis by Marisa & Arnold Byer by Shelley Hymowitz Marni Zebersky by Barbara Carlin Martha Jablon by Howard Jablon Ronald Chason by Judith Chason Martha Jablon by Irving Jablon Samuel Aizer Harold P. Jaffe by Stephanie, Richard, & Alexis Chestnov by Frieda Jaffe & Family Sidney Z. Cohen Steven Lewkowsky by Alice & Ron Cohen by Marc Jaro Frances Cohen by Laurie Cohen Ann Smith by Joyce Kahane Shirley Cohen Louis Smith by Joyce Kahane by Susan & Harvey Cohen Al Katz and Ida Katz Julian Sincoff by Andrea Corn by Deanna & Hank Katz Joan W. Cummings Alfred S. Kaufman by Jean Kaufman by S. Stuart Cummings Jean Klein by Morton Klein Frank R. Shear by Glenn Cutler Kenneth R. Brooks by Penny Klein

30 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org Yahrzeit Fund Saul Koretsky and Yetta Koretsky Jacob Miller Anne Romer by The Romer Family Selma Buksbaum by David Koretsky by Sandy Ehrlich & Rose Gringer by Arline Rosenfeld by Barbara Tamchin Frances Kaufman‑Brown Richard Miller Lee Rosenfeld by Ernest Rosenfeld Betty G. Davis by Robin A. Tartarkin by Judith Kornitsky Leo Mackler Rae Fried by Mitchell Rubenstein Marvin Thal by Sonny Thal Gussie Kornitsky by Debbie Mackler Morris Mayer by Myra Rubenstein David Jacobson by Lauren Tolces by Judy & Mike Kornitsky & Howie Mintz Leonard Satin by Jean Satin Sylvia Tufel by Ann & Sherman Tufel Mendel Kornitsky by Myron Kornitsky Dr. Emanuel Neuren Daniel Schnier by Elliot Schnier Nathan Tufel Harold Krichman by Sheila Krichman by Arline & Eli Neuren Eva Slupow by Ann & Sherman Tufel Bernard Krinsky Rose Cooper by Arline & Eli Neuren by Stephanie & Steven Schuster Merna Kellman by Tina & Jay Krinsky Dina Savage by Sheri Nusbaum Karl Neimand by Ann & Sherman Tufel Arnold Shay by Eva Laski Blanche Nusbaum by Sheri Nusbaum by Stephanie & Steven Schuster Toba Vainberg Frances Levenson Bessie Goldstein Esther Schwartz by Lynne & Samuel Vainberg by Ruth Levenson by Arlene Oppenheim by Elaine & Rabbi N. Sofia Bach Eli B. Friedman by Jane Leventhal Louis Oppenheim William Schwartz by Lynne & Samuel Vainberg Irwin Levine by Arlene Oppenheim Samuel Siegel Mabelle London by Cheryl Walder Obdulia Lopez by Melissa & Brad Levine by Lawrence Siegel Henry Weidenfeld by Tom Weidenfeld by Ivel & Frank Paroulek Nicole Levine by Sharon Levine Ida Siegel by Gerald Spiegelman Julius Miller by Fran Weinberg Betty Ann Idell by Debra Pearlman Nat Lifton by Martin Lifton Martin Spielman Sondra E. Weinberg B. Morris Pelavin by Natalie Pelavin Daniel Granwald, Regina Granwald Betty Pelavin by Natalie Pelavin by Barbara Spielman by Jay M. Weinberg and Jack Spellman Joan Perkins by Diane Perkins Joan Steinberg Richard Evans by Jill & Paul Weiner by Sarina & Jerry Lind Irvin H. Perper by The Steinberg Family Esther and Bernard Burger Ida Watsky by Hedy and Jon Perper Rose and Jacob Stern by Iris Weingarten by Alexander & Liam Malley Samuel Pielet by Joan Pielet by Audrey Stern Arthur David Weiss Larry Galison Rose Podolsky by Jerry Podolsky Harvey Stewart by Beverly Stewart by Bernice Weiss by Pamela & Paul Matsil Jennie G. Pollak by Philip Pollak Mary Greenman Roslyn Meisner Abe Gidal Ava Glazer by Marvin Stockel by Karen & Howard Weiss by Barbara Michel Hy Lev by Ronald Potkin Doris Jacobs Esther Schwartz by Aviva & Rabbi Arnold Miller Grace Rabkin by Joyce & by Janet & Allan Sussberg by Linda & Dennis Weiss Lily Lev Aftergood Jerry Rabkin Sarah Karr by Velia Sweet Harry Weitzman by Evelyn Weitzman by Aviva & Rabbi Arnold Miller Riva Redensky by Fira Redensky Priscilla Gilbert Hilbert Lessans by Evelyn Weitzman Dorothy Miller Helen Klaus by Idah Robins by Susie & Mark Tabor Helen Strauss by Lisa & by Marvin Miller William Romer by The Romer Family Joseph Gilbert by Susie & Mark Tabor Kenneth Young

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 31 In Memory Of Gifts from 05/18/2018 – 07/18/2018 Sarah Neuman by Jill & Allen Slootsky ALAN & PHYLLIS WEINER Preston Packer ENDOWMENT FUND by Sandy & Peter Quinter in memory of Alan Pinhas Alan Weiner by Marian and Marvin Gruber by George Brown With over 25 years of experience as a Board Certified attorney, Mimi Rosenfeld Mark A. Schaum, Esq., CPA provides the knowledge, reliability and integrity by Helene & Jay Eichler by Elana Grossman by Judy Bodner & Mel Turetzky you need to protect your most important asset... your family. by Deboah Moroney Beatrice Roth by Laura Sherman by Betsy & David Blechman Larry Runsdorf ANNA BEITSCHER by Edward Allera MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP by Shari & Mitch Broder ENDOWMENT FUND by Rona Gertsman in memory of by Susan & Harold Goldstein Anna Beitscher, Jack Beitscher, by Ina & Leon Herman Jonathan Brachman, Gigi by Lanter & Leonardo, LLC Brachman, and Belle Eder by Ira Leiderman by Lenore & Jim Brachman by Robert MacArthur by Edith & Leonard Meisels BENJAMIN & PEARL BAKER MAUSOLEUM by Heather & Davis Morris by Pharmaceutics MARKSCHAUMLAW.COM PERPETUAL CARE in memory of International, Inc. 561.750.7575 | [email protected] Benjamin L. Baker by Erika Salamon 1801 N. Military Trail, Suite #160 by Pearl Baker by Kim Sebring Boca Raton, Florida 33431 by Clayton, Claire, Kensy, Eric, by Adrienne & Wally Stern Isabela & Atlas Jones Cole Schuster Law Office of Mark A. Schaum, P.A. proudly serves clients throughout by Debra & Webster Jones by Pamela & Douglas Neimand Palm Beach County and Broward County by Susan & Eric Schneider & *Board certified in Wills, Trusts & Estate Law CARYN & PETER MINTZ Family RELIGIOUS SCHOOL by Simone & Sam Spiegel SCHOLARSHIP FUND Les Soloff in memory of by Sandra & Victor Silverstein Daniel Joel Braun by Havurah Yachad Robert Tarrash by Beth & Jeff Zipper EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND Jackie Tompkins in memory of by Adrienne Garland Nancy Holzer by Debbie & Joe Kasle by Ellen Belldork Bongard Thelma Zinn by Robin Eisenberg by Meredith Hirsh MYRA R. SCHWARTZ by Barbara & John Pezzlo CANTORIAL MUSIC FUND by Robin & Gary in memory of Warren & Family Miriam “Mimi” Geller, Max Geller, GELFAND/ARPE YOUNG and George Finkelstein CHILDRENS INNOVATIVE by Lucille & Bob Geller EDUCATION FUND Jacob Hassid by Lucille & Bob Geller in memory of Margaret Banks by Michael Gelfand PLOUGH FAMILY FUND SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS SCHOOL GENERAL FUND in memory of in memory of Janice Cohen Alan Weiner by Margie Plough & by Sandra & Victor Silverstein Maurice Plough, Jr. Stephen Corn by Daniel Hodas RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY by Fay Ann & Darwin Dornbush FUND Vivian Hoffman in memory of by Wendy & Steve Walin Irving and Lillie Alter Nancy Holzer by Helen Regenstreif by Gerry Frankel Arthur Avidon by Helene Avidon by Barbara Schapiro Eileen “Leenie” Bertola by Roberta & Lorrie Shafer by Adrienne & Irwin Kotlove by Susan & Steven Solomon the 93rd birthday of Ed and the Michael Kelton by Judith Chason 50th wedding anniversary of Milton Lewis Marianne and Ed by Sandra & Victor Silverstein by Marianne Bobick

32 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org In Memory Of Ilene Israel by Audrey Stern Alan Weiner by Patty & Louis Beck Bob Lane by Audrey Stern Eleanor Kaiser by Patty & Louis Beck Law Office of Sarah Neuman by Judith Chason Len Pedvis by Carole Pedvis RICHARD ALLEN BRANSDORF MEMORIAL Paul Jacobs, P.A. Cole Schuster ENDOWMENT FUND by Amy & Barry Taney in memory of Practicing law in Boca Raton and by Simone & Sam Spiegel Stanley Garfinkel by Beverly Temple Beth El member for over 25 years David Shore by Sandra Shore & Marvin Bransdorf Nancy Smereski by Judy Dan Gilbert by Beverly & & Jim Gordon Marvin Bransdorf Personal Injury | Family Law | Civil Litigation Freda and Solomon Kopald John Morsut by Beverly & by Hynda Schuman Marvin Bransdorf Case evaluation at no charge Bernard Zucker by Helene Avidon Anne Berman Seff by Beverly & Marvin Bransdorf RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND in memory of SAMUEL & MOLLIE LUKS PaulJacobsLaw.com SHABBAT MORNING MINYAN Everett Borman by Robin Eisenberg ENDOWMENT FUND Gertrude Gershkoff by in memory of 561-394-9099 Robin Eisenberg Samuel Luks for Father’s Day Sarah Neuman by Robin by Fran Weinberg Eisenberg & Andy Broido

REVA AND HERBERT STERNECK CAMP KUTZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND in memory of The father of Ann Fills by Patty & Louis Beck Giving Tree Gifts from 5/18/2018 – 7/18/2018 Barbara & Russ Johnston Joshua Katz Marcy & Bruce Barrick Natalie Pelavin Ruth Berg Jill & Greg Rispler REAL ESTATE IN Brian Coleman Myra Rubenstein Andrea Corn Trish & Mark Schaum THE BERKSHIRES Phyllis & Edward Elman Leslie & Rick Steinberg Debi Feiler Gale Wechsler, The Wechsler Marni & Michael Gleiber Foundation, Inc. Susan & Dick Goldstein Debbie Weisman Jessica Hochman STEVE ERENBURG m 413 663 0457 Sisterhood Contributions

YES FUND: Shari and Craig IN HONOR OF: Schwamm and Family Susan Podolsky receiving the The Sisterhood Board Joseph Q. Kline award by: Debi and Dr. Herb Jackman IN MEMORY OF: The Sisterhood Board Miriam Rosenfeld, mother of Shelly Roberta Presser’s birthday by Debi Turetzky, by Shari and Craig and Dr. Herb Jackman Schwamm and Family The birth of Layla Hodaya Weisman, daughter of Tami and Rabbi Greg Weisman, by: 413 637 1086 47 CHURCH STREET LENOX, MA Tribute Cards are a great way to honor a loved one. The cost is $18.00 for one, $180.00 for ten and the money is used to fund various Women of Reform Judaism projects. For further information and to purchase a card, email www.cohenwhiteassoc.com Glenda Gordon at [email protected] or phone Glenda at 561- 495-2980. These cards are available on the Temple’s website for purchase.

September/October 2018 | THE CHRONICLE 33 TEMPLE OFFICERS Mark Sunshine President Wendy Walin Executive VP Barry Podolsky Immediate Past President Neal Slafsky VP at Large 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 Rick Steinberg 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* Patty Beck* Karyn Hoffman Morris Robinson Adam Bershad Jennie Kreger Carlos Romero Jack Bershad Jamie Kshonz Debbie Rosenblum Mike Blackman Allen Lev Dina Schwartz Danielle Butler Steve Manton Mike Singer Jenn Gene Marjorie Minor Rabbi Merle Singer Herbert Gimelstob* Mark Platt* Jill Weiner Rikki Goldenberg Margie Plough Lisa Zwick Ken Gordon TEMPLE LEADERS OF BLESSED MEMORY James B. Baer* Ida Herst* Stanley Rose Donald Berger Joseph Q. Kline Albert Schiff* Frances Cohen LTC Ben Lake Bernard H. Shulman* Stanford Hermann Cis Rader Alan H. Weiner* Irving Rifkin

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Rabbi Daniel Levin Erica Taub Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman TRANSFORMATIONAL, Rabbi Greg Weisman SPIRITUAL, & LIFE COACH Cantor Lori Shapiro Michelle Auslander Cohen, CANTORIAL SOLOIST 813-326-7749 Rabbi Merle Singer, D.P.S., D.H.L., D.D., RABBI EMERITUS [email protected] Steve Kaufman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR www.ericataub.com Mark Erickson, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Specializing in teens Susan Stallone, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Jason Reasor, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES and women with Elinor Josephson, DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING Eating disorders • Body image Mike Sirowitz, MAUSOLEUM DIRECTOR Self Confidence • Coping Skills Leslie Viselman, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Rita Diamond, OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER MAIMONIDES INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING Heather Erez, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT Amanda Charson, ASST. DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT (GRADES K-6) Melissa Abell, ASST. DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT Let (GRADES 7-12) Cindy Korshin, CO-DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER Temple Ronni Graf, CO-DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER Robin Eisenberg, RJE, DIRECTOR OF JEWISH LEARNING Beth El AND LIVING EMERITA

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