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January/February 2021 Tevet/Shevet/Adar 5781 TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 TEVET/SHEVET/ADAR 5781 The Joy of Connection YOUTH GROUP BETH EL CIRCLES CHAVUROT SISTERHOOD BROTHERHOOD PARENTHOOD (561) 717-2874 WWW.KRONISHFUNERAL.COM PERSONALIZED FUNERAL SERVICES FROM PEOPLE YOU TRUST SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ZOOM CONSULTATION TODAY! Mark Sunshine | Nina Finkel | Keith Kronish | Mitch Kronish TEMPLE BETH EL PRESIDENT, MARK SUNSHINE, IS A PRINCIPAL OF KRONISH FUNERAL SERVICES. FROM TIME-TO-TIME, BETH EL MAUSOLEUM REFERS PEOPLE TO MULTIPLE FUNERAL HOMES, INCLUDING KRONISH FUNERAL SERVICES, BUT DOES NOT ENDORSE ONE OVER THE OTHER. *WITH PURCHASE OF PRENEED AGREEMENT Communal Energy BY RABBI DAN LEVIN [email protected] Part of what I love about living in South Florida is how often new people move into our community. Because Boca Raton is a relatively young city, the vast majority of people in our community used to live somewhere else. And because Temple Beth El is constantly welcoming new people to our congregation, I frequently get to play my favorite game: Jewish Geography. “Oh — you’re from Washington, DC? Me too! Where did you live? Really? I have good friends who live there. Do you know So-and-So?” Soon, the web of intersecting connections is revealed and yet again we realize the truth that we Jews often are separated by no more than two or three degrees. The universe was born with a burst of cosmic for essential occasions — births of children, bar/ energy. And some of that energy pulled matter bat mitzvah, graduation, weddings, illnesses and together and formed our world. And so everything deaths. We miss the joy of “bumping into people”, spending time with grandchildren or grandparents, simply gathering with friends for a party or a meal We miss the joy of “bumping into people”, spending — a simple handshake or embrace. And as good time with grandchildren or grandparents, simply as technology is in trying to bridge the chasms gathering with friends for a party or a meal. between us, it cannot fully replace the energy our relationships naturally inspire. Temple Beth El has always been a spiritual in our world radiates some of that energy. generator for our community. Our mission has From the moment of our beginnings, that energy always been to bring people together to congregate is passed into us. It is the spark that brings life into in holiness — to celebrate holy days and life cycle being. It is the catalyst that triggers us to grow, not events, to learn and to serve, to support and to simply in body, but in mind and in spirit. comfort. Judaism is a system that teaches us to harness that And now, Temple Beth El will create new energy, to channel it into holiness and goodness. generators of communal energy in the form of our Like a magnet, we are drawn to connect to others. Beth El Circles. These initiatives will bring members We draw our vigor and our vitality from the bonds of our congregation together to form intimate of relationship we form through love. circles of community around shared interests, The human soul is a powerful transmitter. When hobbies, and passions. Whether your passion be we open our spirits up to one another in love, for art, cooking, film, or community service, Beth we transmit that vital and dynamic energy that El Circles will bring you together in small groups to animates life. The connections we nurture with share your interests, your passion, and your energy. family, friends, and loved ones create currents of Got an idea for a Circle? Let us know — new Circles power that light up the essence of our very being. will be forming all the time. See pages 4-7 for more Jewish law and tradition guide us to foster as much information. loving energy as we can generate, and to eradicate In the core of our being is implanted a kernel the forces that interrupt the flow. of God’s holy energy. Judaism teaches that God’s The disruption the pandemic has caused to the presence is revealed when we share that energy in flow of communal energy has taken its toll on community. We truly find God when we truly find all of us. Many of us have missed being together each other. ON THE COVER: Kiki (Keaton) Ullman happily splashing around with friends at Youth Group. January/February 2021 | THE CHRONICLE 3 Feeling disconnected from your Temple family during the global pandemic? Or just want to make friends in the Beth El community? Join a Beth El Circle or Chavurah! CIRCLES TOP Liliana Abramson RIGHT Marci Kessler BOTTOM Mike Singer OPPOSITE Small Group Engagement Leadership Team (left to right) Gina Shugar, VP Membership and Engagement Julie Guzy, Engagement and Programming Coordinator Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming Rachael Rand, Engagement and Programming Senior Associate 4 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org INTERSECTIONS Where people and interests intersect We took a moment to speak with Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, and Gina Shugar, Vice President of Membership and Engagement on the Temple’s Board of Trustees, to learn about Beth El Circles and the Chavurah program - two major initiatives to build connections and lasting friendships among members of the Temple Beth El community. Q: During the pandemic, the Temple’s A: Join a Beth El Circle. A Beth month and they have already taken off. online programming has been El Circle is a group of members who Active Circles that you can join at this wonderful, but many of us are still connect by doing an activity that they moment include Circle of Life, Art & feeling alone and out of touch with enjoy together. The activity can be Artisans, Movie Time, Trivia Games, our Temple community. We’d like to anything — from paddle boarding to Tech Grandparents, Kachol Lavan meet people with similar interests cooking to listening to the Grateful (This circle connects temple members or hobbies, even if it means getting Dead. The sky is the limit. We just who are from Israel. The name of the together on Zoom. What can we do? launched Circles within the last circle is translated literally as blue and white to symbolize the colors of the Israeli flag.), Canyon Connection, DIY Decorating, Photography, Cooks’ Corner, Runners and Cycling. Nothing look good? Don’t worry you can start your own Circle! Temple Beth El is serious about helping you connect, so we have a dedicated staff member waiting to help you get involved in a Circle. You will have help every step of the way. To sign up call Julie Guzy at 561-314-2918 or email her at [email protected]. continued on page 7 January/February 2021 | THE CHRONICLE 5 BETH EL CIRCLE LEADERS Art & Artisans Judith Beiner Richard Bluestein Canyon Connection TRIVIA Jessica Benedetto Michelle Bonder-Trembley NIGHT Circle of Life Linda Holtz and Chuck Distler’s son Gabe is Liliana Abramson living and working in Boston, and they are all Marci Kessler feeling the isolation from the pandemic. When Mike Singer Gabe told his parents that he and his friends play Cooks’ Corner Trivia on Zoom, Linda and Chuck brought the idea to Sonny Thal the temple. The timing was perfect to create a Trivia Circle! Cycling Michael Simon DIY Decorating Barry Friedman Kachol Lavan* Kira Melamed-Vainberg LGBTQ+ Laura Geisenheimer Steven Lazarus Planning the Trivia Games Circle Movie Time with Julie Guzy Nancy Sinrod Photography Richard Bluestein Naomi Gersh Runners Mark Platt Federico Rochwerger Tech Grandparents Sonny Thal Trivia Games Chuck Distler Linda Holtz Gary Shiff Walking Barbara Margolin *This circle connects temple members who are from Israel. The name of the circle is translated literally as blue and white Some of our Shalom Chavurah families lighting Chanukah candles together to symbolize the colors of the Israeli flag. 6 THE CHRONICLE | tbeboca.org TOP ROW LEFT TO RIGHT Richard Bluestein, Kira Melamed-Vainberg, Mark Platt BOTTOM ROW LEFT TO RIGHT Naomi Gersh, Federico Rochwerger, Sonny Thal continued from page 5 Q: What if I want to connect just with Zoom or by doing outdoor activities can always try another group — or people who are my age of life stage? at the members’ discretion. Temple even start one — to get your perfect A: Join a Chavurah. A Chavurah has a dedicated staff person to help fit! Temple Beth El is committed (Hebrew word for group of friends) with Chavurot: Rachael Rand can to helping members connect — it is a group of members who gather help you find your perfect fit. Call her furthers our mission of enhancing regularly to hang out and socialize. at 561-391-8900 ext. 3178 or email members’ life, learning, community It can be formed with families, her at [email protected] right now and spiritual growth through couples or individuals. We offer New to put your name in for a Chavurah! Judaism. Member Chavurot (the plural of chavurah in Hebrew), where Temple Q: Wow - sounds like a big Q: Can I join more than one? staff place people into groups based commitment? What if I don’t like it? A: Absolutely! You can join as many on age and stage. Or, any member Do I have to attend every meeting as time permits. You may want to join can start their own Chavurah and or promise to stay in a group for a Trivia Games and the Cooks Corner invite acquaintances to join. Our certain amount of time? Circle. Or a DIY Decorating Circle Temple Beth El community currently A: No pressure, just try it! Join a and a Chavurah. Just let us know and has 17 active Chavurot with over 300 group of your choice and see how we will help make it happen.
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