Andy Greenberg in This Course We Will Cover a Wonderful Selection of Fascinating Insights Into the Unique Lifestyle of Juda- Ism

CELEBRATING OUR GROWING COLLABORATION 2016 – 2017 Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Offerings from Our Tree of Knowledge

Visit the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Website: www.adjlc.org

The 2016-2017 Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Support of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. Rev. 11/16/16

1 Temple Shaarei Shalom Temple Torat Emet Temple Beth Tikvah Rabbi Anthony Fratello Rabbi Edward Bernstein Rabbi Howard Shub Cantor Judith Ovadia Cantor Howard Dardashti Cantor Irving Grossman

Temple Sinai of PBC Temple Beth Kodesh

Rabbi Aviva Bass Rabbi Michael Simon Cantorial Soloist Margaret Schmitt Cantor Michael Glozman

Temple Shaarei Shalom - 9085 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-364-9054, www.tssboynton.org Temple Torat Emet - 8600 Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561- 369-1112, www.templetoratemet.org Temple Beth Tikvah - 4550 Jog Rd., Greenacres, FL 33467 561-967-3600, www.templebethtikvah.net Temple Sinai of PBC– 2475 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-276-6161, www.templesinaipbc.com Temple Beth Kodesh – 501 NE 26th Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-586-9428, www.templebethkodesh.org

2 3 Things You Need To Know

 You must register for any and all courses, lectures and/or Book Clubs that you want to attend.

 We encourage you to register for ADJLC offerings online at www.adjlc.org.

 Courses given by Clergy of Collaboration Synagogues (listed on page two) are FREE. However, you must still register for these classes to assure that you receive cancellation and other notices.

 The ADJLC in determination with the Instructor reserves the right to cancel a courses or lecture if there is insufficient enrollment.

 Please note that course dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor. Please call the specific synagogue location if you need to confirm cancellation.

 Synagogue locations and abbreviations are as follows: Temple Shaarei Shalom -TSS Temple Torat Emet -TTE Temple Beth Tikvah-TBT Temple Sinai of PBC-TSPBC Temple Beth Kodesh-TBK

 Please note that courses are listed by day in alphabetical order.

 All important notifications will be sent by email, so please be sure to include your email address on the registration form.

 All Wednesday lectures take place at Temple Torat Emet and begin at 10:00am.

 Applicable to registration by printed form and online registration Please complete one registration form per person. Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend. Write your check payable to the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration. Mail or bring payment to a Collaboration synagogue (listings found on page two).

 Applicable to Online Registration ONLY You will automatically receive an email acknowledgement of your registration.

4 ADJLC COURSES SUNDAYS

iEngage: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Rabbi Ed Bernstein Through the study of Jewish narratives about Israel and the unpacking of the complex meanings of peace in Jewish tradition, participants are invited to explore the ideas and values that animate different attitudes toward the conflict and how these values shape their own political understandings. Curriculum was developed by the Hartman Institute Lecture and Study Series Dates: Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 12 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 Location: TTE —————————————————————————————————

Jewish Gangsters - Rabbi Dr. David Dalin Meyer Lansky, Arnold Rothstein and the Saga of American Jewish Gangsters In this talk, Dr. David Dalin, historian and Rabbi, will discuss the fascinating saga of Jewish gangsters in America. Providing historical anecdotes and analysis, he will discuss the lives, crimes and surprisingly strong Jewish identities of Meyer Lansky, Arnold Rothstein, Bugsy Siegel, Mickey Cohen, and other famous (and infamous) American Jewish gangsters. Dates: Dec. 18 Time: 3:00 pm Location: TSPBC —————————————————————————————————

Jews and Politics - Rabbi Michael Simon This 3 part session will examine the historical role and involvement of Jews in American politics, political ide- ologies of the Jewish community, voting behavior, and Jewish preferences and predictions in the current presi- dential race. The final class will review results, exit polls of Jewish voters, and answer the question – is it good for the Jews? Dates: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 Time: 10:00 am Location: TBK ______

5 MONDAYS

The Amidah - Rabbi William Marder We will learn more about the content of the Amidah, the central prayer of each service. We will discuss the prayer and its theology; Shabbat and Yom Tov as viewed in the Amidah; and core Jewish values as expressed in the Amidah. Dates: January 9, 23 & 30, February 6 Location: TTE Time: 11:00 am ______

Beginners Hebrew - Miriam Schaffer If you don’t know an Alef from a Bet, or you need a refresher, this course is for you! The course will lead to basic decoding of the prayers. A book fee will apply. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 20, 27 Time: 1:00 pm Location: TSS ______

Conversational Hebrew Advanced - Naomi Malakoff Participants will learn phrases, expressions, words, idioms, day-to-day Hebrew conversation, and build solid language skills. Classes may include video news clips, news in ‘easy’ Hebrew, based on the knowledge and ability level of the participants. A solid basic working knowledge of Hebrew will help the participants get the most out of the class. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 20, 27 Time: 10:00 am Location: TSS ______

Jewish Book Club - Janet Eskolsky Taubin We will read and discuss the following books:

Nov. 7 at 2:00pm at TSS - Night by Eli Wiesel This was Mr. Wiesel's first book and it is only fitting to discuss the Shoah---to keep remembering what hap- pened and to work to make sure that it never happens again.

Jan. 30 at 2:00pm at TSS - The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis This is a book about the Sisterhood of Memphis' Orthodox Jews. It illuminates the timeless struggle between mothers and daughters, family, religious freedom and personal revelation.

Feb. 27 at 2:00pm at TSS - The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga This is a book about the untouchables of India--it has been called a Black Comedy. To think that this still happens in India is truly sad.

March 20 at 2:00pm at TSS Only Yesterday, 1941-1958, A Memoir by Fedora Horowitz Fedora, a member of Temple Torat Emet, has recently published her memoirs growing up in Romania during WWII, the Holocaust, and later suffering the terror of the Communist Regime. The book is available electron- ically (Kindle) and on paperback at www.Amazon.com

6 MONDAYS (continued)

Dec. 5 at 11:00am at TTE - Love Finer Than Wine edited by Rabbi Edward Bernstein The book is a powerful testament to the brilliance, passion and love of Matt's and Sara's souls- souls that will live within us. Written by Rabbi Sherre Hirsch. Discussion to be led by Rabbi Bernstein. *Please note different time and venue. ————————————————————————————————————————————

Jewish Values - Sue Jaffe CLASS CANCELLED Have you ever wondered if what truly matters to you truly matters to others? In the Values Game, participants are encouraged to collaborate, discuss, and evaluate Jewish values and work as a team to narrow choices and stand for a cause. This activity promotes higher order thinking, evaluating, communication skills, cooperative learning, public speaking, and active listening. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 13, 20, 27 Time: 1:00 pm Location: TSS ______

Making Jewish History Come Alive - Rabbi Howard Shub To understand who we are, it's important to know our history as an integral part of the Jewish People. In this course we will examine our link in a four-thousand year-old continuous journey that began with Abraham and continues today and into tomorrow. So, get ready to enter the time capsule of the oldest faith in Western Civi- lization and hang on for what may be the educational adventure of a lifetime! Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 1:00 pm Location: TBT ————————————————————————————————————————————

Prayer Book Hebrew - Miriam Schaffer Participants will work on fluency and understanding of the Friday evening and Shabbat morning prayers. Basic decoding skills are required. A book fee will apply. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, March 6, 20, 27 Time: 2:00 pm Location: TSS ______

TUESDAYS

Beyond the Alef Bet - Wilma Turk This class is for those who have had a primary contact with the Hebrew alphabet and feel they need lots more practice to be able to read more fluidly. We will use a Hebrew reading text, the siddur and other materials of interest. Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 28 Time: 6:00 pm Location: TTE ______

7 TUESDAYS (continued)

The Book of Genesis (Bereshit) - Fran Townes We will read and study this book of the Torah line by line using an English translation with commentaries from the Plaut Torah book along with commentaries by Rashi. Students are asked to bring in other translations and commentaries to add to our discussions of the text. New students welcome as we will review last year’s material. Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 28 Time: 2:30 pm Location: TSS ———————————————————————————————————————————— Canasta - Lenore Winston—THIS CLASS IS FULL /CLOSED as of 10/31. This is a course for beginners as well as anyone who wants a refresher of this card game. Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 BEGINNING CANASTA - SESSION 2 - JANUARY 3, 10, 17 & 24 Time: 1:30 pm Location: TSS Limited to 14 students. ———————————————————————————————————————————— Digital Photography - Jay Levine CLASS CANCELLED This class will be in four units. It is designed for the beginner to intermediate. The class will not be hands-on, but the lessons are designed for the students to be able to learn the concepts and work with them on their home computer. It will include the following components: Understanding digital photography Editing images and graphics Advanced image editing techniques Publishing images and graphics Dates: Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7 Time: 7:00 pm Location: TSS ————————————————————————————————————————————

Midrash - Rabbi Anthony Fratello This year we will be studying excerpts from Midrash Tanhuma. This is one of the most well known collections of Midrashim on the Torah. We will take a close look at how the Midrash expounded upon some familiar Biblical Stories. Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 28 Time: 12:00 pm Location: TSS ______

Sacred Book of the Jews - Richard Townes This is a survey of the Tanakh, the complete Bible which includes Torah, Prophets and Writings. You will be provided with material to review at home. Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 28 Time: 1:30 pm Location: TSS ______

8 TUESDAYS (continued)

Talmud Study - Rabbi Edward Bernstein This course will examine various contemporary questions in the Jewish world and explore how halakhah (Jewish law) addresses them. We will study Responsa published by the Conservative Move- ment’s Committee of Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly and the primary sources from the Talmud and classical Codes cited in order to understand process of decision making. Reading knowledge of Hebrew helpful but not necessary. All texts will be projected on a screen each class. Texts will also be available in hard copy format. A $10.00 donation to Temple Torat Emet for the year is re- quested to cover printing costs. Dates: Nov 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21,28, Mar. 7, 14, 28, Time: 10:30 am Location: TTE ______

WEDNESDAYS

Bible Books - Rabbi Alan Cohen Part two of our three-part series on the Five Megillot and Jonah will introduce us to the Books of Esther and Song of Songs. We will have one narrative text and one philosophic/poetic text. Esther is, of course, the text of Purim and Song of Songs is read on Pesah. As Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) last year presented the traditional view of King Solomon as author, Song of Songs is also attributed to the King. We will explore these and other interesting insights into both texts. Dates: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 1:00 pm Location: TSS ______Israeli Book Club - Natalie Levin Books chosen by Avram Horowitz December 21, 2016 - My Father's Paradise by Ariel Sabar. facilitator, Rabbi William Marder January 18, 2017 - The Extra by A.B. Yehoshua. Facilitator, Avram Horowitz February 15, 2017 - To Be Israeli by Yair Lapid. Facilitator, Helen Gold March 15, 2017 - Killing of the King by Dan Ephron. Facilitator,Norm Goldfarb April 26, 2017 - The Settlers by Gadi Taub. Facilitator, Rabbi Howard Hoffman Dates: Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, Apr. 26 Time: 2:30 pm Location: TSS ______It’s a Jewish Thing - Andy Greenberg In this course we will cover a wonderful selection of fascinating insights into the unique lifestyle of Juda- ism. Topics include how to tie shoes the Jewish way, ghosts, flexible straws, hidden yet obvious messages in our texts, cell phones and the 10 commandments, the star of the American Dollar bill, 700 wives, ancient as- tronomy, Jewish criminals, the road to wealth, the real 613, and hundreds of additional facts and myths (or are they?) & many more. Dates: Nov 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 22, Mar. 8, 22 Time: 7:00 pm Location: TTE ______

9 WEDNESDAYS (continued)

Parashat Ha’shavua - Weekly Torah Portion - Anschel Weiss, PhD Participants will discuss the Torah portion to be read on the upcoming Shabbat in order to be able to make the Torah more accessible to them. Dates: Nov. 2 16, Dec. 7, 21, Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, March 1, 15 Time: 7:00 pm Location: TTE ______Tallit Making - Judy Price Find a piece of fabric that you love and bring it to this class. Be sure the fabric is the same on both sides (no wrong side). You will need a length of 60 inches. The width depends on whether you prefer a tallit you can drape over your shoulders. Tzitzit can be ordered for approximately $5.00 a set after enrollment in this class. Dates: Jan. 11, 18, 25 Time: 7:00 pm Location: TTE ______Unpacking the Siddur - Cantor Judith Ovadia We will explore the history, form, and content of the Jewish prayer book, focusing on the structure of the Shabbat service and its prayers, blessings, piyyutim, and hymns. Our study will include the traditional Siddur but focus mostly on the Reform prayer books of the 20th and 21st centuries. Knowledge of Hebrew helpful, but not necessary. Dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Times: 12:00 pm Location: TSS ______Violence: The Dark Side of Power: Responses from Jewish Tradition - Rabbi Howard Hoffman We will use text to explore how Jews confront the violent potential of the individual, the family, the state and the deity. We will look at the narratives and discuss the legitimate and illicit uses of violence. Dates: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Jan. 4, 11, 18 Time: 1:30 Location: TSS ______THURSDAYS

Digital Photography - Jay Levine This class will be in four units. It is designed for the beginner to intermediate. The class will not be hands-on, but the lessons are designed for the students to be able to learn the concepts and work with them on their home computer. It will include the following components: Understanding digital photography, Editing images and graphics, Advanced image editing techniques Publishing images and graphics Dates: Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6 Time: 11:00am Location: TSS

10 THURSDAYS (continued)

Everyday Holiness - Rabbi Aviva Bass We will study the book, Everyday Holiness by the Mussar* Institute founder, Alan Morinis. Focusing on one middah or characteristic per week. This is a participatory class in a safe environment.

*a Jewish set of practical teaching for individual, spiritual growth Dates: Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9. 16, 23, 30 Time: 2:00 pm (NEW TIME) Location: TSPBC ______

Introduction to Mishnah – Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers - Rabbi Michael Simon Following an introduction to the Mishnah, its authors and contributors and the social and historical background which produced it, we will study the tractate called Avot which contains numerous ethical and other maxims passed down to us by our sages. Dates: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8,15, 22, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23. Time: 9:45 am Location: TBK ______

Israeli Dance - Herb Cohen The twelve week session includes many early dances, and some recent creations. The class is designed to ap- peal to both beginning dancers, and those who have had some experience. There will be a CD provided that includes all the music for the dances that are taught during the sessions. Dates: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 7:00 pm Location: TSS ______

Prophets - Rabbi Anthony Fratello Troublers of Israel: How the Prophets agitate for social change in an unpredictable and dangerous world. Dates Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13 Time: 7:00 pm Location: TSS ______

Torah Study - Rabbi Howard Shub A weekly class where Rabbi Shub discusses the highlights of the Parshah. Dates: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 New Time: 11:15 am except for Jan. 12, Feb. 9 & March 16 at 11:00am Location: TBT ————————————————————————————————————————————-

11 THURSDAYS (continued)

Women’s Torah Study - Jan Courte Examine the portion of the week (Parshat Ha-Shavua) using Eitz Chaim, our Chumash (Bible) and other com- mentators. No Hebrew required but helpful. Women only. Come grapple with the texts and deepen your understanding. Dates: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 9:30 am Location: TTE ______

World of Operas - Margaret Schmitt We will study 4 of the world's most popular operas. We will discuss some of the musical history of the opera, the background of the plot and the life and work of the composer. We'll review the story of the opera and then watch highlights on a DVD. We'll be studying "Don Giovanni", "Rigoletto", "Faust" and "Tosca" These lectures are for everyone, from opera buffs to those who have never seen an opera before. Dates: Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 Time: 7:00 pm Location: TSPBC ______

FRIDAYS

Beginning Bridge - Lolita Baker This class is for those who have never played Bridge or who have very little knowledge of Bridge. Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 9:45 am Location: TTE ______

Intermediate Bridge - Marianne Rogers This is a continuation of last year’s class and for those who have some knowledge of Bridge. Dates: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 9:45 am Location: TTE ______

12 Some Important Reminders

 You must register for any and all courses, lectures and/or Book Clubs that you want to attend.

 We encourage you to register for ADJLC offerings online at www.adjlc.org.

 Courses given by Clergy of Collaboration Synagogues (listed above) are FREE. However, you must still register for these classes to assure that you receive cancellation and other notices.

 The ADJLC in determination with the Instructor reserves the right to cancel a courses or lecture if there is insufficient enrollment.

 Applicable to Online Registration ONLY You will automatically receive an email acknowledgement of your registration.

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning is an international program featuring a text-based curriculum created by experts at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Using interactive teaching techniques, Jewish scholars and rabbis lead students in discovering the tapestry of Judaism from a pluralistic perspective.

The impact of Melton learning reaches far beyond the classroom, influencing and enhancing students’ lives, families and our Jewish community.

To register now, go to cjepb.org. For questions, please contact Debra Lerman, CJE’s Melton Director at 561-209-2612, [email protected]

13 Applicable to registration by printed form and online registration at www.adjlc.org  Please complete one registration form per person  Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend.  Write your check payable to the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration.  Mail or bring payment to a Collaboration synagogue (locations found on page 2). Applicable to Online Registration ONLY  You will automatically receive an email acknowledgment of your registration.

COURSES Member of Collaboration Non-member Synagogues (Unlimited - Indicate your choices online or on registration form) $40 $50 WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES Member of Collaboration Non-member Synagogues (Unlimited - Indicate your choices online or on registration form) * Individual lectures - $5 Members, $7 non-members $40* $50* COURSES & WEDNESDAY LECTURE Member of Collaboration Non-member Synagogues SERIES COMBINED

Sunday Distinguished Lecture Series is NOT included $70 $90 SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES Member of Collaboration Non-member Synagogues Five Lectures in the Series ** Individual distinguished lectures - $10 Members, $13 non-members $40** $50**

Name: ______Street Address: ______City: ______ZIP : ______Home Phone:______Cell Phone: ______Email Address: ______@______Synagogue Affiliation (check one): ______Temple Shaarei Shalom ____Temple Torat Emet _____Temple Beth Tikvah ______Temple Sinai of PBC ____ Temple Beth Kodesh _____ I am not a member of a Collaboration synagogue. How did you hear about the ADJLC? ______Courses: $______Lectures: $ ______Both: $______Sunday Distinguished Lectures $ ______Total $ Amount: ______

14 Please check off Courses, Wednesday Lectures, Book Clubs and Sunday Distinguished Lectures for which you are registering.

SUNDAY COURSES WEDNESDAY COURSES

iEngage, Bernstein Bible Books, Cohen Jewish Gangsters, Dalin Israeli Book Club, Levin Jews and Politics, Simon It’s a Jewish Thing, Greenberg Parashat Ha’shavua, Weiss Tallit Making, Price MONDAY COURSES Unpacking the Siddur, Ovadia Violence: The Dark Side of Power, Hoffman The Amidah, Marder Beginners Hebrew, Schaffer Conversational Hebrew Advanced , Malakoff THURSDAY COURSES Jewish Book Club, Taubin ______Jewish Values, Jaffe Digital Photography, Levine Making Jewish History Come Alive, Shub Holiness, Bass Prayer Book Hebrew, Schaffer Introduction to Mishnah, Simon Israeli Dance, Cohen Prophets, Fratello TUESDAY COURSES Torah Study, Shub Women’s Torah Study, Courte Beyond the Alef Bet, Turk World of Operas, Schmitt The Book of Genesis (Bereshit), Townes Canasta, Winston (Nov. FULL/CLOSED) ______Canasta (Session 2 - January) FRIDAY COURSES Digital Photography, Levine CANCELLED Beginning Bridge, Baker Midrash, Fratello Intermediate Bridge, Rogers Sacred Book of the Jews, Townes Talmud Study, Bernstein

15 Please check off Courses, Wednesday Lectures, Book Clubs and Sunday Distinguished Lectures for which you are registering.

WEDNESDAY LECTURES SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURES

Yiddish Sing Along, Perlmutter Islam, Crain Haim Salomon, Financier of the American Revolution, Saylor Covering Celebrity, Streeter Faithbook, Facebook & Kabbalah, Riess Visual Midrash, Yentis The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Lazin IDF, Siskin Louis D. Brandeis, Dalin Beethoven, Bailin

The Many Faces of Israel, Sananes

Great Jewish Families who Built America, Polin

Jewish Comedians of the Catskills, Kantoff & Picker

Invasion of the Robots, Polin

Grandma Googles – Popular Websites and Online dating, Kentoff & Picker

DaVinci & Michelangelo: Renaissance of Genius, Green

Jonathan Pollard, Victim or Villain?, Singer

ADL Update on Antisemitism, Holzhauer

Edutainment, Goldstein

16 Applicable to registration by printed form and online registration on www.adjlc.org

 Please complete one registration form per person  Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend.  Write your check payable to the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration.  Mail or bring payment to a Collaboration synagogue (locations found on page 2). Applicable to Online Registration ONLY  You will automatically receive an email acknowledgment of your registration.

COURSES & WEDNESDAY LECTURE Member of Collaboration Non-member Synagogues SERIES COMBINED

17 Please check off Courses, Wednesday Lectures, Book Clubs and Sunday Distinguished Lectures for which you are registering.

SUNDAY COURSES WEDNESDAY COURSES

iEngage, Bernstein Jewish Gangsters, Dalin Bible Books, Cohen Jews and Politics, Simon Israeli Book Club, Levin It’s a Jewish Thing, Greenberg Parashat Ha’shavua, Weiss MONDAY COURSES Tallit Making, Price The Amidah, Marder Unpacking the Siddur, Ovadia Beginners Hebrew, Schaffer Violence: The Dark Side of Power, Hoffman Conversational Hebrew Advanced , Malakoff Jewish Book Club, Taubin THURSDAY COURSES ______Jewish Values, Jaffe Making Jewish History Come Alive, Shub Digital Photography, Levine Prayer Book Hebrew, Schaffer Holiness, Bass Introduction to Mishnah, Simon Israeli Dance, Cohen Prophets, Fratello TUESDAY COURSES Torah Study, Shub Women’s Torah Study, Courte Beyond the Alef Bet, Turk World of Operas, Schmitt The Book of Genesis (Bereshit), Townes Canasta, Winston (Nov. FULL/CLOSED) FRIDAY COURSES ______Canasta (Session 2 - January) Digital Photography, Levine CANCELLED Beginning Bridge, Baker Midrash, Fratello Intermediate Bridge, Rogers Sacred Book of the Jews, Townes Talmud Study, Bernstein

18 Please check off Courses, Wednesday Lectures, Book Clubs and Sunday Distinguished Lectures for which you are registering.

WEDNESDAY LECTURES SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURES

The Many Faces of Israel, Sananes

Great Jewish Families who Built America, Polin

Jewish Comedians of the Catskills, Kantoff & Picker

Invasion of the Robots, Polin

Grandma Googles – Popular Websites and Online dating, Kentoff & Picker

DaVinci & Michelangelo: Renaissance of Genius, Green

Jonathan Pollard, Victim or Villain?, Singer

ADL Update on Antisemitism, Holzhauer

Edutainment, Goldstein

19 WEDNESDAY LECTURES SERIES All Wednesday Lectures will take place at Temple Torat Emet at 10:00 am, unless otherwise indicated. November 2, 2016 Yiddish Sing Along - Serge Perlmutter Start the year off with a Yiddish sing-along with Serge Perlmutter who will lead you in songs such as: Oyfin Pripetchik, Shein vi de Levone, Die Greene Cousine and many more that you may remember from your child- hood or want to learn and have fun. ————————————————————————————————————————————-

November 9, 2016 Haim Salomon, Financier of the American Revolution - Shari Heck Saylor Shari Heck Saylor, who is a member and Honorary Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution will talk about the life of Haim Salomon, a Portuguese Jew, and how he became a financier during the time of the American Revolution. ————————————————————————————————————————————

November 16, 2016 Visual Midrash - Helene Yentis The Ancient Love Triangle: Sarah, Abraham and Hagar They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Join Helene Yentis, Art Historian and Jewish Art Expert, in an interactive power-point presentation which explores how Sarah, Abraham and Hagar are portrayed. Some of these images will be historical and some will be very contemporary. ————————————————————————————————————————————

November 30, 2016 IDF, The Israel Defense Forces - Sherry Siskin The Israel Defense Forces are the defenders & protectors of the State of Israel and Jews everywhere. Learn about the ways the Friends of the IDF supports the wellbeing needs of the IDF soldiers, and help to shape and strengthen the very fabric of the State of Israel. ————————————————————————————————————————————

December 7, 2016 Beethoven - Stuart Bailin Beethoven composed many wonderful pieces throughout his lifetime. This program will review some favorites of his such as The Moonlight Sonata, The Fifth Symphony and The Ninth Symphony. Musical excerpts will accompany Dr. Bailin's commentary. ————————————————————————————————————————————

December 14, 2016 The Many Faces of Israel , Bar Sananes Bar Sananes, the Jewish Federation’s Shlicha, (emissary) will discuss the diverse population of Israel and how it affects the Israeli society. This is the second year of Bar’s Shlichut and she enjoys working with the diverse population of Palm Beach County. ————————————————————————————————————————————

20 WEDNESDAY LECTURES SERIES (continued)

January 4, 2017 Great Jewish Families who Built America - Leah Polin Since Jews historically had been prohibited from owning land, the privilege of owning property without fear of loss was alluring to Jewish immigrants to America. We will look at a minyan of families in major American metropolitan areas who built malls and megastruc- tures that transformed the way Americans live and shop. ————————————————————————————————————————————

January 11, 2017 Jewish Comedians of the Catskills - Tali Kantoff & Sherry Picker A quick nostalgic look back at that magical time from the 1940s through the 1970s for Jewish vacationers in the Catskill Mountains, NY. Many Jewish comedians got their start and honed their acts entertaining the tough audiences in hotels like Grossinger’s or The Concord. Included is a video performance by Jackie Mason in To- ronto. Reminiscing and joke telling is encouraged. ————————————————————————————————————————————-

January 18, 2017 Invasion of the Robots - Stanton Polin, MD Artificial intelligence and computers have made it possible to mimic humanoid characteristics. They are used in industry, the military, medicine and play. They can perform intricate surgery and can manufacture things to the most rigid standards. They will soon even be able to reproduce by giving birth to their own offspring. What is their history and future potential? ————————————————————————————————————————————

January 25, 2017 Grandma Googles – Popular Websites and Online dating - Tali Kentoff, MA and Sherry Picker, MSW Join us for a trip around the web to explore popular websites like: Ted Talks, YouTube, Netflix and Pandora. Learn how to access experts from around the world, how to do just about anything via videos, enjoy free music and other very reasonable entertainment. Included is a spotlight on safe internet dating, demonstrating how to build a personal profile, explore dating sites, sharing some facts and tips about seniors seeking companionship or love online . ————————————————————————————————————————————

February 1, 2017 DaVinci & Michelangelo: Renaissance of Genius - Ken Green When discussing the Italian Renaissance, it is impossible to talk about DaVinci without comparing his accom- plishments with those of Michelangelo. The two iconic artists defined the age. Although vastly different in some ways, they shared similar personal peculiarities and even mutual antagonism. What made each of them tick? This visually-enhanced program discusses the work of these two artists compared with their untradition- al life styles producing a rarified understanding of why back stories give insight to great art. ————————————————————————————————————————————

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February 15, 2017 Jonathan Pollard, Victim or Villain? - Stephen J. Singer Jonathan Pollard was a civilian contractor with our Naval Intelligence service in the 1980’s. Over a period of eighteen months, he conducted spying activities for the state of Israel. After pleading “guilty” to espionage charges he was sentenced to life imprisonment. The question remains as to whether he was treated unfairly by our government, considering that he spied for an allied country. ————————————————————————————————————————————-

March 1, 2017 ADL Update on Antisemitism - Hava Leipzig Holzhauer Ms. Holzhauer, the Anti-Defamation Leagues’ Regional Director for the State of Florida will update us on the state of antisemitism in Florida, what ADL is doing about it, and what we can do to help. ————————————————————————————————————————————

March 8, 2017 “Edutainment” - Seymour Goldstein An inter-active program with audience participation. Can you name these twenty-five plus American heroes from A to Z? Songs too! ————————————————————————————————————————————

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All lectures will take place on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the various collaborating venues, unless otherwise indicated

Islam - Rabbi Crain Islam is acknowledged to be the third great monotheistic religion. Like Judaism, it insists that God is one and not a trinity. Islam is based on a book written in Arabic in the seventh century A.D. that is said to have been revealed to Mohammed by God and entitled the Koran. Many Biblical figures and stories are mentioned in the Koran, including Moses, David and Jesus. Mohammed had many contacts with Jews and Christians. Rabbi Crain will discuss the influence of Judaism on Islam. Date: November 6, 2016 Location: TBT ————————————————————————————————————————————

Covering Celebrity in South Florida: OY What Would My Jewish Mother-in- Law Say? - Leslie Streeter Leslie Gray Streeter is a columnist and pop culture critic for the Palm Beach Post, where she has worked since October 2002. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she is a proud product of that city’s public school system, and graduated from Baltimore City College High School in 1989. Leslie was greatly influenced by the Jewish women in her life and would like to dedicate this talk to the memory of her husband and mother-in-law Sharon Zervitz, an active member of the Sisterhood at her Temple in Baltimore, Maryland Date: January 8, 2017 Location: TSPBC ————————————————————————————————————————————

The Israeli – Palestinian Conflict; a Historical Perspective - Dr. Fred Lazin Dr. Lazin, Professor Emeritus, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva Israel and visiting Scholar, Taub Center for Israel Studies, NYU, will talk about the 100 year conflict between Jews and Palestinians over the same land. How has the rise of Islamic fundamentalism affected the Conflict? Is a two state solution viable? Who favors a one state solution? Can we be optimistic about Israel’s future? Date: January 29, 2017 Location: TSS Time: 2:00 pm —————————————————————————————————

Faithbook is on Facebook: Creating your unique spiritual profile - Rabbi Eyal Riess Rabbi Riess, Director of the Tzfat Kabbalah Center, founded in the city of Tzfat in 2007 by the Jewish Federation of the Palm Beach County is visiting from Israel and will speak about an innovative Kabbalistic approach to self-empowerment based on Jewish Symbolism, modern science, and social media. Date: February 12, 2017 Location: TBK ————————————————————————————————————————————

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Louis D. Brandeis: The First Jewish Justice of the Supreme Court - Rabbi Dr. David Dalin Rabbi and historian Dr. David Dalin, author of the forthcoming book The Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court, from Brandeis to Kagan, will discuss the life and legacy of Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish Justice on the Court, whose historic appointment in 1916 began the tradition of a "Jewish Seat" on the Supreme Court. One of the best known American Jews of the twentieth century, and a key leader of the American Zionist movement, Brandeis has been widely acknowledged to be one of the most important and influential Supreme Court Justices in American history. Dates: March 19, 2017 Location: TTE ————————————————————————————————————————————

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROGRAMS

ISRAELI MOVIE NIGHT Bar Sananes, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Shlicha (Emissary) will facilitate two Israeli movies on the following dates: Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 7:30pm Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 7:30pm Location: Temple Torat Emet FILM SELECTIONS TBA

Raisin’ Cane: Sugar Harvest Tour Thursday, February 16, 2017, 8:00am-5:00pm Presented by the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration and Florida Sugar Cane League

The tour will take you to the U.S. Sugar Facilities in Clewiston, Florida. Your behind the scenes tour will include:  An insight into sugar cane harvesting, processing  and packaging Bus departs  A visit to the Southern Gardens Citrus Groves Cost: $18 p/p promptly at  See Lake Okeechobee Space is limited. 8:00am  Lunch at the Clewiston Country Club Please RSVP by Bus will return Pickup location: Temple Shaarei Shalom February 2 with around 5:00pm completed registration form & Sugar Harvest Tour registration form can be found in Collaboration payment synagogues offices and our Temple websites.

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Stuart Bailin, PhD Dr. Bailin received a Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York, a Master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts and a PhD from Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Bailin’s passion and expertise with respect to Ludwig van Beethoven’s life and music have given him an opportunity to share the joy of Beethoven’s music with his audiences.

Lolita Baker Lolita Wulfohn Baker was born in Hamburg, Germany and after Kristallnacht, she and her parents luckily were able to immigrate to the USA. Lolita graduated from the University of Texas with a major in Mathemat- ics and Physics. Since retiring, she has taught Bridge to senior adults in Wooster and Boynton Beach.

Rabbi Aviva Bass Rabbi Bass has an M.A. in Jewish Education from Gratz College and a Rabbinic Ordination and Hebrew Let- ters degree from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2000. Rabbi Bass is also a classically-trained so- prano with B.A. in Music. She has served congregations as a Rabbi, Cantorial soloist, and educator, at various locations around the United States as well as in Australia and New Zealand. She is currently the Rabbi at Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County in Delray Beach, Florida.

Rabbi Edward Bernstein Rabbi Edward C. Bernstein is the Spiritual Leader of Temple Torat Emet. Ordained in 1999 by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York City, Rabbi Bernstein received bachelor degrees from Colum- bia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary in American History and Bible, respectively. Rabbi Bern- stein has studied extensively in Israel, including at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Yeshivat HaMivtar in Efrat, and The Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. He has been recognized nationally for his work advocating for the environment and social justice, and serves on the Social Justice Commission of the International Rabbini- cal Assembly. Rabbi Bernstein writes a blog on Judaism for the Huffington Post, a renowned online news and opinion journal.

Rabbi Alan Cohen Rabbi Alan Cohen, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, holds degrees from Columbia University and the Jewish The- ological Seminary. He is recently retired after a 40 year rabbinic career serving congregations in Florida, South Carolina, and most recently 20 years in Kansas City, Missouri.

Herb Cohen Herb Cohen has been an Israeli folk dancer since 1954 and has led college and youth groups in the Capital Dis- trict of New York State, and workshops in other areas. He attended Camp Blue Star and worked with many Israeli choreographers.

Jan Courte Janet Courte, chaplain with Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, serves as a Jewish educator, service leader and Cantorial soloist in the Palm Beach area. She holds a BA with Honors from San Francisco State University in Jewish Studies, History and Philosophy, which includes studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and, more recently, in Jerusalem at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism. She has been actively involved with synagogue ritual life at Temple Torat Emet since relocating to Florida in 2006. Jan tutors children and adults for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and teaches Jewish topics to a diverse population.

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Rabbi Dr. David Dalin Rabbi Dr. David Dalin, who received his MA and PhD from Brandeis University, is the author or co-author of eleven books, including The Presidents of the United States and the Jews. He is now completing a forthcoming book, The Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court, from Brandeis to Kagan - Their Lives and Legacies. Rabbi Dalin has lectured extensively on Jews and Baseball, and has published major articles about Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax.

Rabbi Anthony Fratello Rabbi Anthony Fratello, Temple Shaarei Shalom, graduated from Pomona College in 1994, with a BA in His- tory, and then began his studies toward the Rabbinate at the Jerusalem Campus of the Hebrew Union College. He returned home to continue his studies at the Cincinnati campus of HUC-TIR in 1995. Rabbi Fratello earned his MA in Hebrew Letters from the Hebrew Union College in 1998, and was Ordained as a Rabbi in June 1999. In April of 2000, Rabbi Fratello was elected to the pulpit of Temple Shaarei Shalom, in Boynton Beach. Rabbi Fratello has served as a Board Member of the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches and the Friedman Commission for Jewish Education. Seymour Goldstein

Seymour Goldstein Seymour Goldstein is a native of Port Washington, NY. He received his training for teaching and school administration at NYU, Hofstra, Harvard and Columbia. He served as Secretary and Vice President of the Huntington Jewish Center; President of the Nassau County Principals Association; Chairman of the Nassau County Red Cross. Seymour, a retired Elementary School Principal, is a tutor in adult literacy and presents programs for local schools and libraries.

Kenneth A. Green, PhD Dr. Green received his BS from Columbia University in NYC, his MA from New York University, and Ph.D. from University of Sedona, New Mexico. He is a member of American Society of Artists, Association of Art Historians & Lake Worth Art League.

Andy Greenberg Andy has 35 years of experience with national companies as a sales and marketing expert. He had his own TV show and is an established author on getting the most out of life. Andy is also a lay leader of services, a Jewish educator for 25years for youth and adults, and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of several synagogues.

Rabbi Howard Hoffman Rabbi Howard Hoffman was born in Toronto, educated at JTS and Columbia University and is a Senior Fellow of the Hartman Institute. He spent his career in pulpits in Montreal, London, Ontario and Port Jefferson, NY. He taught Jewish studies in universities, was an educational innovator and very involved in interfaith affairs. He recently retired to Boynton Beach with his wife Elaine and davens at Temple Torat Emet.

Hava Leipzig Holzhauer Hava is the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL’s) Regional Director for the State of Florida. Deeply committed to fighting anti-Semitism and protecting the rights of all Americans, Ms. Holzhauer is an experienced civil and criminal litigator, having served with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office where she handled hate crime cases. She is a prominent member of the South Florida Jewish community.

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Sue Jaffe Sue graduated from Rabbinic Seminary in California with a degree in Jewish Education. She has taught grades from Pre-K through Adult education in various schools and synagogues throughout the United States, as well as at the University of Judaism.

Tali Kentof Tali Kentof is the Jewish Community Liaison for Vitas Healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in cre- ative writing and a Master's in education.

Natalie Levin Natalie Levin received a BA in English and Elementary Education, MLS/Library Science from Towson Uni- versity, Towson, Maryland. She taught for 18 years in Baltimore County Public Schools.

Jay Levine Jay holds a degree in Accounting from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He recently retired as a partner in Ernst & Young. Throughout his almost 40 year career, Jay was responsible for using technology to improve efficiency in the delivery of tax and accounting services. Jay tells that he bought his first personal computer in 1978 and has been working with every type of technology since then.

Rabbi William Marder Rabbi William Marder holds degrees from Harvard, Hebrew College, and Jewish Theological Seminary. After serving for almost forty years as a pulpit rabbi, he retired to South Florida, where he is active in Temple Torat Emet’s education programs.

Naomi Malakoff Naomi Malakoff, a retired RN by profession, lived in Israel from 1979-1988. She has participated in profes- sional Hebrew Speakers associations, as well as led beginning, intermediate and advanced Hebrew groups in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Texas as a volunteer since 1990.

Cantor Judith Ovadia Cantor Judith Ovadia hails from Lower Merion, PA, just outside Philadelphia. She began singing and playing guitar at the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now URJ) Camp Harlam. Cantor Ovadia earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, where she was a soloist with the college chorus, under the direction of Harold Aks. She attended the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Insti- tute of Religion School of Sacred Music, where she received her Master of Sacred Music degree and was ordained as a cantor.

Serge Perlmutter Serge Perlmutter was born in Argentina where his first language was Yiddish. He learned countless Yiddish songs at home and Yiddish school. He was a member of the South Huntington Jewish Center playing piano and keyboard for Friday Night Services accompanying the Chazan and conducting the choir.

Sherry Picker Sherry Picker, MSW, has been working in Elder Care Services for 15 years. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Yeshiva University–Stern College and a Masters in Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City.

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Leah Polin Leah Polin is a frequent lecturer in the Chicago and Boynton Beach Florida areas on subjects involving Jewish women, Jewish history, Israel and current events/issues. Leah was the founder and for 25 years, the director of the Dawn Schuman Institute for Jewish Learning. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, Roosevelt University, and holds a teachers' certificate from what is now Spertus Institute in Chicago. Leah has organized Jewish Heritage Tours to many interesting and exotic countries and is a frequent traveler to Israel.

Stanton Polin, MD Dr. Stanton Polin is a retired cardiovascular surgeon who trained with the great Drs. Michael DeBakey and Denton Cooley. He is also a history buff. Dr. Polin will combine his knowledge of the development of heart surgery with descriptions of the personalities of researchers and their drive to persist. These researchers brought us new technologies that resulted in pathways to help humanity.

Judy Price Judy Price was raised in a traditional conservative home. Judy is recognized for her many beautiful tallitot, all handmade. She is also known for her fine needlepoint tallit bags and matching atarah. Judy has been an active member of Hadassah for more than 50 years.

Mary Lou Rogers Mary Lou Rogers is a native of McKeesport, PA. She is a graduate of State University of New York at Oneon- ta and is a retired City of Pittsfield MA math teacher. Mary Lou attended her first bridge class at the JCC in Boynton Beach in 2005. She began teaching the Intermediate Bridge class in January 2016.

Bar Sananes Bar Sananes continues the long history of Federation's Shlichut program that brings life in our Partner- ship2Gether region to our local community. She works with synagogues, schools, Federation’s partner agen- cies and other community institutions to provide experiences for all ages that strengthen connections to Jewish identity and Israeli culture.

Shari Heck Saylor Shari Heck Saylor has a Bachelor’s in Legal Studies from Barry University and is currently working on a second Bachelor’s in Jewish Education at FAU, where she was a teacher for 20 years. She is also a member and Honorary Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Miriam Schaffer Miriam Schaffer, RJE, former Education Director at Temple Shaarei Shalom, has been involved in Education for many years and has held numerous positions in both synagogues and day schools as a teacher and Adminis- trator. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Judaic Literature from the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies (now Siegal College of Judaic Studies). Miriam is currently the Coordinator of the Adult Learning Collaboration.

Margaret Schmitt Margaret is a graduate of Queens College, and attended the Juilliard and Mannes Schools of Music. She sang many leading roles in opera and musical theatre companies throughout the US, and also appeared at both Ken- nedy Center and Lincoln Center. Margaret has appeared in concert in Germany, Spain, England, Scotland and Russia. She is Artistic Director of “Opera Benvenuto” and The Serenade Singers. She serves as Cantorial Solo- ist at Temple Sinai, Delray Beach.

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Rabbi Michael Simon Rabbi Simon is a graduate of the Yeshivah of Flatbush and obtained rabbinic ordination from the Mesifta Adas Wolkowisk. He received a BA in Political Science from Pace University , a JD from Fordham University, and an MA in Jewish Studies from Gratz College. Rabbi Simon practiced law for 20 years before becoming the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Kodesh in Boynton Beach , Florida in 2005. Rabbi Simon also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Rabbinics at Gratz College, an Adjunct Instructor of Jewish History at FAU, and has pre- viously served as a faculty member of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School.

Stephen Singer Stephen Singer was a criminal defense attorney in New York City for forty four years. He was a Special Agent in the U.S. Treasury Dept., Intelligence Division, as well as an adjunct instructor at St. John's University and a free lance journalist with Newsday, a major newspaper in Queens and Long Island. Currently, he teaches at NOVA University, the Delray Public Library and most of the over 55 communities in our area.

Sherri Siskin Sherri has served as the Executive Director of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Palm Beach/Broward Region more than four years. This region covers all of Palm Beach & Broward Counties, making it the largest geographical region within FIDF. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces is the only official organization working directly with the IDF to support the wellbeing needs of the IDF soldiers.

Janet Eskolsky Taubin Janet Eskolsky Taubin has a B.S. in math from NYU, a Masters in math from Adelphi University and certifica- tion in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University, and the NYC and Atlanta public school systems. She has won many NSF and NASA awards and grants and was a guest at John Glenn's second launch. She likes to read and has led many book discussions in both Long Island and Florida.

Fran Townes Fran Townes has been a teacher of Judaic studies to both children and adults in the USA for over 50 years. She has taught children in day schools and synagogue schools, from Kindergarten to eighth grade. Fran has also taught adult education classes in various synagogues. Fran speaks fluent Hebrew (having lived in Israel for five years). She was also a principal of a synagogue religious school.

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Richard Townes Richard Townes is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and New York Polytechnic Uni- versity, receiving BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Management. He worked at Grumman Aerospace Corporation in Long Island, retiring in 1992 as the Principal Engineer for Weapons System Evaluation and Demonstration. He is also a 1946 graduate of the Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin in Brooklyn NY.

Wilma Turk Wilma Turk has worked in Special Education and informal Jewish Education for more than 25 years. An active member of the Conservative movement since her youth, she has been on the staff of the March of the Liv- ing and currently serves as the director of YAD Hebrew School, a Sunday school for children with special needs.

Anschel Weiss, PhD Anschel Weiss is a graduate of the Mesivta Chaim Berlin located in NYC, Brooklyn College and Boston Uni- versity. He received his PhD in social work from Case Western Reserve University. Anschel has maintained a close connection to various Jewish religious institutions and has continued learning and teaching throughout his adult life. He led a Torah Study Group in Albany, NY for over 13 years with the goal of demystifying To- rah and making it accessible to lay people regardless of their level of prior knowledge.

Lenore Winston Lenore grew up in Brooklyn & Queens, N.Y, and has lived on Long Island, the Berkshires, Connecticut, Ocala & Boynton Beach. She loves teaching and introducing new games to people, especially Canasta & Mah Jongg. Lenore has taught in Adult Ed, Libraries, Community Centers, and in 55+ communities.

Helene Yentis Helen Yentis has over 30 years of experience as an art historian and is an expert on Jewish Art of all periods. Her diverse background includes: presentations on art history; curating exhibitions in museums, galleries and rare book libraries; leading tours of private collections and historical sites; teaching art to children and adults; developing collegiate level college curriculum; researching and cataloguing private collections; and disposing of personal collections via charitable gifting and other techniques. She has an MA in Art History and Judaic Studies from the University of Chicago.

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Unless noted, all regular activities will be presented at Temple Shaarei Shalom, located at 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472. F

Sundays “Vijita de Alhad” Sunday Visits Our Vijitas combine an educational presentation with social time and Sephardic style refreshments.

Our Annual Hanukah Party and Board Installation with a Sephardic lunch plate. Special program provided by our Viva Ladino Class and Musical Entertainment by Sasha.

NOTE New Location: Coco Wood Lakes Clubhouse, 6269 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33484

$7/Members $10/Guests Jake Kohenak. One of our board members, Jake Kohenak, is our representative on the interna tional Ladino internet chat group, Ladinokomunita. Jake will share his extraordinary experience while travelling with his wife on a Ladinokomunita adventure to Mexico. He will give us a brief history of the Sephardim in Mexico and introduce us to some special people he met there. ROOM #110-114

$7/Members $10/Guests Rose Pappo Allen. The President of our Federation, Rose Allen, will share the story of her family’s legacy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and present a brief overview of the fascinating history of Sephardim in the Balkan areas of former Yugoslavia, including the story of the Sarajevo Haggadah. ROOM #110-114

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Celebrating the Collaboration of Temple Shaarei Shalom, Temple Torat Emet, Temple Beth Tikvah, Temple Sinai PBC & Temple Beth Kodesh