b’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION SHABBAT SERVICES PARASHAT VAYETZE NOVEMBER 17, 2018 9 KISLEV 5779 WELCOME ka ,a SHABBAT SHALOM Mazal Tov to Nicole & Michael Shiman on the naming of their daughter, Maia Della This Shabbat we welcome guest speaker, Avi Melamed, former Israeli Intelligence Official/Senior Official on Arab Affairs MAIN SANCTUARY Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah, Maya Gordon and to her parents, Erica & Randy Gordon HAVDALAH B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levinez”l SHABBAT SERVICES paRASHAT VAYETZE Torah: Genesis 31:17 - 32:3, p. 181 Haftarah: Hosea 12:13 - 14:10, p. 189 Reader: Shula Fleischer HAVURAT SHABBAT Readers: Gene Trainin, Linda Ehrlich, Howard Rabinowitz JEWISH RENEWAL SERVICE Facilitated by Amy Grossblatt Pessah - Glassman Chapel MINCHA/MA’ARIV November 17, 5:30 p.m. CANDLE LIGHTING November 23, 5:10 p.m. KIDDUSH The congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational Social Center (ESC). Kiddush was generously co-sponsored by Garry & Helene Shomair in honor of Maia Shiman’s baby naming. Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation. AVI MELAMED is a former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Official on Arab Affairs. He is an expert on current affairs in the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the Middle East. Avi is a Strategic Intelligence Analyst, writer, teacher and lecturer, as well as Founder and CEO of Inside the Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives, and author of “Inside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth.” Through articles, videos, Intelligence Briefings and on-the-ground Intelligence tours, Avi offers insight and understanding into the situation in the region, and the impact regionally and globally. 2 PARASHAT VAYETZE HAPPENINGS AT B’NAI TORAH HAZAK CHAIR ZUMBA with Dr. Shellie Fraddin - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 11:00 A.M. Enjoy music from around the world while engaging in an energizing and fun workout. Hazak programming is generously underwritten by the Faintuch חזק & .Twelvefamily. For South more info, Palm contact Beach Michele Area Scher atSynagogues (561) 392-8566 The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County TLC THANKSGIVING PROJECT - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2:30 - 6:00 P.M. Will Join Together For A Please join TLC as we distribute Thanksgiving packages to all the residents of UnityDixie M foranor Israel - 1350 NDessertorth Dixie ReceptionHighway, Boca Raton 33431. For more info, Ansheiplease Emuna contact Congregation Summer Faerman at [email protected] Torah Ohr B’nai Torah Congregation Delray Orthodox Synagogue Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray TefillaCOMM UNITY INTERfaITHTemple THA NKSGIVINGAnshei Shalom SERVICE - Boca Raton Synagogue MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19,Temple 7:30 Beth P.M El. ofA Bocall Faiths Raton Welcome. Congregation B’nai Israel Service of Prayers, ReadingsTemple and Beth R Shalomeflection led by local Congregation Shaarei Kodesh clergy of different faiths,Temple and featuringSinai the Adult Choirs of BRICA congregations. Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Honoring Schaefer Family Campus - 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Roseanne & Ed SopherRaton 33432. B’nai Torah Congregation Guest Speaker BOOK PRESENTATION BY RABBI JACK RIEMER - Sgt. Benjamin WAnthonyEDNESDAY, N(IDF,OVEMBER Res) 28, 7:00 P.M. Founder and Director of OurRabbi Soldier Riemers Speak will present his new books: “The Day I Met Father Isaac at the Supermarket - And Other Encounters Thursday, Novemberwith Biblical T2ales9, and201 Teachings”8 ∙ 7:00 and pm “Finding God in B’nai Torah Congregation Unexpected Places - WisdomTo RSVPfor Everyone or For More from Information, the Jewish Contact: 6261 SW 18th Street Tradition.” No charge. [email protected] and beverages will be Boca Raton, FL 33433 561.939.1360 served. For more information, please contact Elysa Stark Admission: $20.00 per personat (561) · Dietary 392-8566. Laws Observed (NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE) INVEST IN ISRAEL BONDS ∙ ISRAELBONDS.COM Development Corporation for Israel This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA Twelve South Palm Beach Area Synagogues & The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ISRAEL BONDS PRESENTS: UNITY FOR ISRAEL DESSERT RECEPTION - THURSDAY, Will Join Together For A Unity for Israel Dessert Reception NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 P.M. Twelve South Palm Beach Area Synagogues & The Anshei Emuna Congregation Congregation Torah Ohr B’nai Torah Congregation Delray Orthodox Synagogue Jewish FederationBoca Jewish Center/Shaarayof South Tefilla Palm BTempleeach Anshei Shalom County will join together here at B’nai Boca Raton Synagogue Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Torah Congregation.Congregation B’nai Israel Guest Speaker:Temple Beth S Shalomgt. Benjamin Anthony (IDF, Res) Founder Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Temple Sinai and Director ofHonoring “ Our Soldiers Speak.” B’nai Torah Congregation Honorees: Roseanne & Ed Sopher B’nai Torah Congregation Roseanne & Ed Sopher. Admission: $20 per person. To RSVP or for more Guest Speaker Sgt. Benjamin Anthony (IDF, Res) information, pleaseFounder and Director contact of Our Soldiers Speak [email protected] or (561) 939-1360. Thursday, November 29, 2018 ∙ 7:00 pm B’nai Torah Congregation To RSVP or For More Information, Contact: 6261 SW 18th Street [email protected] Boca Raton, FL 33433 561.939.1360 PARASHAT VEYETZE 3 Admission: $20.00 per person · Dietary Laws Observed (NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE) INVEST IN ISRAEL BONDS ∙ ISRAELBONDS.COM Development Corporation for Israel This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA HAPPENINGS AT B’NAI TORAH (cont.) MIROCHNICK RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Please join us at Barnes & Noble (1400 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431) for B’nai Torah’s Mirochnick Religious School’s yearly Book Fair... just in time for Hanukkah! All proceeds benefit our school. LATKAS, VODKAS & TRIVIA - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 6:30 P.M. Presented by Women’s League and Men’s Club of B’nai Torah. Make your own team for a fun Trivia game, or join one ? of ours! Mediterranean style dinner and one drink included - $25 pp. RSVP at www.wlbtc.org by Nov. 26. Mitzvah Project: Make a teen’s holiday a little brighter... please bring a $10 Target/Walmart giftcard. B’nAI TORAh’s HANUKKAH CELEBRATION - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5:00 P.M. Fun for the entire family! Arts & crafts, DJ/ dancing , selfie photo station and more! BYOH - Bring Your Own Hanukkiah for a Community Lighting! Following the celebration join us for dinner, latkes and sufganiyot. RSVP for dinner at www.btcboca.org/ BYOH. TLC Mitzvah Project: Please bring a NEW unwrapped gift appropriate for teenagers. BTC AUTHOR FORUM 2018-19 JAMIE BERNSTEIN: FAMOUS FATHER GIRL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7:30PM Leonard Bernstein’s oldest daughter offers a rare look at her father on the centennial of his birth in a deeply intimate and broadly evocative memoir. Program will include a live performance of music written by Leonard Bernstein. Admission: VIP Reserved Seating: $50, includes Co-sponsored with: book; General Admission: $25, Sandler Center and BTC members: $20. To purchase tickets, please contact Elysa Stark at (561) 392-8566. 4 PARASHAT VAYETZE SUPPORT GROUPS at b’NAI TORAH ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) MEETINGS every Monday night, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings to provide education, resources & emotional support to patients/survivors. Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 6 at 7:00 p.m. Facilitator: Cindy Collins, PhD, RD, CSO, LD/N - (561) 376-0084. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Learn ways to handle everyday issues when caring for a loved one; receive information on supportive resources. Nov 28, Dec 19, Jan 23 at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Jennifer Schosheim, LCSW - (917) 363-6359. TheThe Dr.Dr. JeffreyJeffrey && BarbaraBarbara FeingoldFeingold ConcertConcert KKidsidsSeries CONGREGATI @ B’NAI TORAH ON Inaugural Concert! Josh and the Jamtones December 16, 2018 11:00 a.m. For tickets, call (561) 392-8566 or visit www.btcboca.org PARASHAT VEYETZE 5 LILLIAN, PHILIP, AND GERRY COOPERMAN ACADEMY FOR ADULT JEWISH LEARNING CLASSES STARTING SOON: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 12:15 P.M. LUNCH & LEArn - “THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF REICHS-KRISTALLNAcht” Professor Claudia Dunlea will examine the anti- Semitism and persecution that led to Nazi Germany’s attempts to systematically exterminate Germany’s and Europe’s Jewish population. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 11:00 A.M. “THE WORDS WE SAY BEFORE WE PRAy” Rabbi Jack Riemer will analize four passages found in the siddur and help you find profound lessons in how to live and how to pray. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 10:30 A.M. “VISUAL MIDRAsh” Helene Yentis will use interactive power-point presentations to examine multiple Biblical subjects and personalities. TORAH CLASSES with Rabbi David Steinhardt - FRIDAYS, 8:15 A.M. - A close reading of Torah narratives. What did they intend, what do they say?; WEDNESDAYS, 4:00 P.M. - Parshat HaShavuah WEEKLY TaLMUD CLASS with Rabbi David Englander - THURSDAYS, 9:15 A.M. Exploring and delving into Tractate Sanhedrin. Our primary text will be the Koren Talmud - Sanhedrin Part I (English-Hebrew edition), available at www.korenpub.com. HEBREW READING FOR BEGINNERS - THURSDAYS AT 7:00 P.M. Instructor: Yardena Barzilay - Yardena will take students from little or no Hebrew letter recognition to competent reading in one semester! LUNCH & LEARN - TUESDAYS AT 12:15 P.M. Join Rabbis and special guest educators for an hour Lunch & Learn of learning. All are welcome to this popular weekly at gathering. Please bring a dairy/parve lunch; coffee and tea are provided. The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning is a unique opportunity to learn Jewish texts, values, and traditions in a pluralistic and intellectually stimulating environment.