SHELANU VOLUME XXX ISSUE 4
December 2014-January 17, 2015 Kislev/Tevet/ 5775
Chanukah 2014
Begins Tuesday, December 16 at Sundown (1st candle) Ends Wednesday, December 24 at Sundown (last candle December 23)
congregation
B’NAI
ISRAEL
30th A
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Est. 1984
Congregation B'nai Israel Robert A. Silvers
Kim Beame
Marci R. Bloch
Linda B. Harris
Senior Rabbi
Board of Trustees
Director of Religious Education
Rabbi
Director of Early Childhood Education
Stephanie Shore
Sarah Freudenberger
Cantor
Sharon Wagman Executive Director
Cantorial Associate
Richard D. Agler, DD Rabbi Emeritus
Debbie Belford Robin Ellman Ira Ginsberg Susi Glatt Eric Handis David Hollander Greg Jacob
Committee on Trustees
Executive Committee Gary Weiner
President gary@cbiboca.org
Jeffrey Cannon VP Finance and Asset Management jeffrey.cannon @cbiboca.org
Jeff Young
VP Strategic & Long Range Planning jeff.young @cbiboca.org
Pamela Reuter
Richard Pollack
Nel Bloom
Rich Hachenburg
Robin Siegal
Phil Nadel
VP Membership pamela.reuter @cbiboca.org
VP Development nel.bloom @cbiboca.org VP Education robin.siegal @cbiboca.org
VP Communications & Technology richard@cbiboca.org Chair, Committee on Trustees rich@cbiboca.org
Brotherhood Budget Catering CBI Talks Cemetery Chesed CBI Alumni Association Committee on Trustees Connecting CBI Endowment Ezrat-Am General Counsel House/Security Interfaith Relations Jewish Soldier Holiday Program Judaica Gift Shop Kantor Family Center for Justice Legacy Membership Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival NCECE Board Chair NCECE Parent Organization PJ Library Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Barry Ira Graff SLJ Board Recovery Team: Tzevet T'shuvah Ritual Room at Your Table Sandwich Brigade Singles 55+ Strategic Planning Implementation TAG 13 Women of Reform Judaism Youth Commission
Honorary Members Monte Friedkin James Cohen Stuart Graff Larry Feldman Douglas Feurring Alma Kalfus Harold Schwalb z"l
Past Presidents Leslie Kantor David Kantor Renée Nadel Joseph Wasch Peter Weintraub Joel S. Nadel z"l Melvin Kalfus z"l
Immediate Past President phil@cbiboca.org
Sue Goldman Past President sue.goldman
Committee Staff Liaisons Janet Kleinman Susi Glatt Jan Courte Robin Siegal Suellen Wexler Paulette Kenney Phil Wishna Jeffrey Cannon Greg Jacob Elaine Reiner Sharon Wagman Tevie Kozak Eileen Newmark Rich Hachenburg Jason Cohen Nel Bloom Susan Mayer Peter Weintraub Greg Jacob Howard Newmark Deborah Meisel Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon Sue Levine Cindy & Greg Jacob Pam DiGiaccomo Pamela Reuter Robin Nagle Niki Rubin Rachel Greenberg Rabbi Marci Bloch Robyn Rubinoff Robin Ellman Dennis Bliden Susi Glatt Susan Mayer Debby Schwaber Annette Sauvé Vicky Weiner Natalie Matus Penny Laufer Karen Handis
Shelanu Designer/Editor: Jeanne Schwartz Editor: Erin Condon Printer: Minuteman Press, Delray Beach: (561) 495-7898
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Robin Ellman, Religious School Penny Laufer, WRJ/Sisterhood Niki Rubin, Preschool Phil Wishna, Brotherhood
Rich Hachenburg, Chair Sue Goldman, Past President Richard Pollack, Trustee Vicky Weiner, Trustee
Committee Contacts Adult Book Club Adult Library ARZA Bereavement Group Bridge Committee Blanket Buddies
Dara Siegel Jen Stein Sharon Stein Vicky Weiner Toni Weintraub Phil Wishna
Sharon Landau Penny Laufer Susan Mayer Howard Newmark Niki Rubin Gail Sack
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Barrie Brett Natalie Matus barrie@cbiboca.org natalie@cbiboca.org • CBI Talks • ARZA • Nagle Family Jewish • CBI Alumni Association Film Festival • Ritual • Speaker Series • TAG 13 Erin Condon erin@cbiboca.org • WRJ • Judaica Shop
Pam DiGiacomo pam@cbiboca.org • Endowment • Legacy • Shomrim
Minda Shaiman minda@cbiboca.org • Blanket Buddies • Jewish Soldier Program • Kantor Family Center for Justice • Membership • Room at Your Table • Sandwich Brigade
Susan Goldman susan@cbiboca.org • Budget • Chesed
Sharon Wagman sharon@cbiboca.org • Ezrat Am • Recovery
Shawn Laing shawn@cbiboca.org • Brotherhood • Connecting CBI • House & Security
Esther Zipper esther@cbiboca.org • Catering • Cemetery
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B’NAI
30th
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Est. 1984
Congregation B'nai Israel is a member of
2200 Yamato Road • Boca Raton, FL 33431-4325 Tel: (561) 241-8118 • Fax: (561) 241-1701 School Tel: (561) 241-1484 • Fax: (561) 241-6018 www.cbiboca.org Mailing Address: PO Box 810909 Boca Raton, FL 33481-0909
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From The Desk Of...
Gary Weiner President, Board of Trustees
rabbibloch@cbiboca.org Twelve years ago when I was living in Indiana, I took guitar lessons. I had a wonderful teacher who taught me a tremendous amount about the guitar in a very short time. Even more importantly, he taught me to not give up (and believe me there were times I wanted to—especially with other time commitments), and he really pushed my creative side by helping me write a few songs.
FriendsI was recently advised of a conversation between a congregant and a lay leader that was terribly upsetting. I wish I didn't have to share this with you but I feel compelled to do so. It is my hope and prayer that what you glean from this message, is the reality that no successful relationship and certainly, no temple/congregant relationship can endure unless both parties are committed to its success.
Rabbi Marci R. Bloch
Shortly after studying with him, I moved to Florida and, unfortunately, I stopped playing guitar. Over the years I have thought often about this teacher. Last year when I went to Indiana, I stopped at the guitar shop where he had worked to say hello, but sadly he was no longer there. A few months ago, just before the High Holy Days, I decided to spend a little time trying to track him down. I learned that he now owns his own studio, and I gave him a call. When he answered the phone, I’ll admit, it was a little awkward—after all it had been twelve years! But I helped him recall our sessions, and then I told him that I had called just to thank him for being one of the best teachers I have ever had. Have you ever thought about all the people in your life who have taught you? Who were they? Were they actually teachers? Were they coaches? Parents? Bosses? Friends? Cab drivers? Strangers? All of us have had so many teachers in our lives. Some taught us basic skills and some had a much more profound impact on our lives. Judaism teaches us to acknowledge and give honor to the teachers who have influenced us. In fact, every day in our morning prayers we say a prayer for the teachers who have taught us. It is called Kaddish D’ Rabbanan. The English translation in our prayerbook is not exact, but it is really beautiful: For our teachers and their students, And the students of the students, We ask for peace and lovingkindness, And let us say, Amen. And for those who study Torah Here and everywhere, May they be blessed with all they need, And let us say, Amen. We ask for peace and lovingkindness, and let us say, Amen. As we begin the secular New Year, I ask you to start with a mitzvah. Think about someone who taught you something in your life, whether formally or informally, and find a way to thank that person. Call or send a note to someone who really helped shape you and thank that person for helping you to become who you are. May 2015 be full of many mitzvot and acts of kindness for you and yours.
gary@cbiboca.org
You all know that CBI was founded and has endured on the fundamental principal that we will never turn someone away for lack of funds. I spoke about this on Rosh Hashanah and again on Yom Kippur. It’s who we are. And so we do everything, and I truly mean everything, to ensure that our members remain affiliated with our holy community, particularly when they are experiencing financial setbacks and difficulties. It’s what we do. And, we do it with respect. We do it with dignity. We are not always perfect and I acknowledge that, but I promise we are trying to be as perfect in this regard as we possibly can. Friends, there may be a perception in the community at large or even within our congregational community, that CBI is “well off”. A perception that “ the temple has plenty of money, so there is no need for me to pay dues even though CBI agreed to an arrangement when I needed it and asked for it.” That my friends, was the comment made to a lay leader who reached out with concern to a congregant. Considering the efforts we make to embrace and retain our members, that comment was unfair. In a perfect world, CBI would require no fundraising events. Our programming would be free to all members. The President would not be required to make an annual Kol Nidre Appeal and the clergy would not have to carve out time from their necessary work to meet with families and ask for major gifts. But that is not our reality. Of course, our doors are not closing. But the perception that “CBI has plenty of money” is both untrue and a simple reality we must all understand. Like every congregation in Boca and beyond, times are challenging and we rely on the commitments of our congregants to endure and hopefully, soon, to prosper once again. I am confident, that with hard work and respect for each other, we will achieve that prosperity. I know and trust the character of our congregants, the focus of our staff, the commitment of our clergy and the dedication and love for CBI demonstrated day in and day out by our lay leaders. Facing the realities of our current environment, as difficult as it may be, is the foundation upon which to plan and build for our collective future. We are all in this together. Best, Gary
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Services
Friday Evening Shabbat Services 7:30 pm, Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary (unless otherwise noted)
December 5, 6:00 pm Family Shabbat Under the Stars Pollock Courtyard December 12 Musical Shabbat Service Smooth Jewish Jams with the Acoushticks December 19 Chanukah Shabbat Service December 26 Shabbat Service Birthday Blessings January 2 Shabbat Service January 9, 6:00 pm Family Shabbat Under the Stars Honoring Grow to Give Donors Pollock Courtyard January 16 Shabbat Service Honoring Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday Shabbat Services
9:00 am Weekly Torah Learning Service December 6, 13 January 3, 10, 17 Hollander Family Chapel
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services December 6 4:45 pm Mincha Service/Bar Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary January 10 10:00 am Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 5:30 pm Mincha Service/Bar Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary January 17 10:00 am Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 5:30 pm Mincha Service/Bat Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
Year-Round "B'nai on the Bimah" Get involved! Participate in our services and make CBI a more integral part of your life. We invite you to celebrate a simcha or commemorate a yahrzeit by participating in an honor on the bimah or aliyah at the service of your choice on a Friday evening at 7:30 pm or Shabbat morning in the Hollander Family Chapel at 9:00 am. The honors available may include opening/closing the Ark for Aleinu or, for Torah services, taking the Torah out from the Ark, saying the Torah blessings, lifting or dressing the Torah or closing the Ark. To schedule your honor/aliyah, please contact: Susi Glatt, Ritual Committee Chair, at glattsusims@aol.com or call 954-971-9410. Mi Shebeirach Prayer for Healing At Congregation B’nai Israel, we offer public prayers for healing (Mi Shebeirach) during worship services. These prayers are meant to comfort loved ones as well as inform our community of our members’ illnesses. To place a name on one of our Mi Shebeirach lists, please call Natalie at 241-8118 or email natalie@cbiboca.org.
Congregation B’nai Israel Annual Family Menorah Contest Design a menorah with your family! Let your imagination run wild! Create a family keepsake! Everyone who enters WINS A PRIZE! Menorot will be accepted in the school office December 9 - 15, and placed in the Yormark Rotunda for all to see. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners will be announced at Shabbat services on Friday, December 19. For more information, please contact the school office: 241-1484 4
Family
Under the Stars Friday, December 5, 6:00 pm Wear your favorite sports team colors! Led by BISY and featuring the Shultones.
Friday, January 9, 6:00 pm
Join BISY and the Shultones for a fun, casual camp-style family-friendly Shabbat Service, followed by everybody's favorite:
S'MORES! We will also be honoring our Grow To Give donors.
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From The Desk Of...
Sharon Wagman Executive Director sharon@cbiboca.org
Have you ever thought about the word “happiness”? For me, there are certain things that make me happy, such as spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, or reading a good book. However, I never really sat down and thought about the meaning of the word “happiness” and what constitutes true happiness. On November 13, as part of our CBI Speaker Series, Deepak Chopra spoke to nearly sixteen hundred members and guests on the topic of happiness. In his talk, entitled, The Future of Well-Being, Deepak pondered, “what are thoughts, where do they come from, and what is happiness?” Judging by the volumes of phone calls and emails we have received, people were extremely moved by his thoughts and philosophy of happiness. Deepak spoke of a formula for happiness- H=S+C+V. The percentages are fascinating. He said that S, your “set-point” of the brain, which we know as attitude, accounts for 40% of a person’s happiness. C, which are your conditions of living, such as whether you are financially poor or rich, account for close to 12%, and V, which are the voluntary choices we make, account for 40%. So what do we equate happiness with in the United States? According to Deepak, shopping and entertainment are at the top, with food & wine and sex in the number 2 and 3 spots respectively. However, these “things” do not translate to lasting happiness. This is what really got me thinking. He said that close to 40% of your happiness can include other choices, such as those that give meaning and purpose to our lives, like when we express our creativity or when we help others. At CBI, a huge part of our mission is social action. Through our Kantor Family Center for Justice, we offer programs throughout the year that give meaning to our members lives and to others in the community. Helping the community can bring you happiness. Whether you get involved in Grow to Give, Feed The Hungry, Mitzvah Day or any of the many programs we offer, your life will be filled with more happiness, which Deepak told us is also good for your health. He said the fastest way to be happy is to make others happy with “Attention, Affection, Appreciation, and Acceptance.” As Deepak led the audience through a powerful mediation, I thought about the word ‘happiness’. And as I asked myself, “who am I? What is my purpose?”, I found myself focusing on our CBI mission of social action and how much more we can all give to our community to live the true meaning of the word, ‘happiness.’ Deepak said that if you have one happy person in your life and that person has one happy person in his or her life and that person has another happy person in his or her life, continuing on and on, that will actually lead to happiness. If we all work together to help others
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and bring happiness to their lives, which will bring happiness to their families, and maybe even their friends, and so on and so on, think about how much happiness we can bring to our own lives and the community. At CBI, we strive to bring you meaningful and interesting speakers who help provide happiness. Last year, we were honored to host Dr. Maya Angelou. This year Dr. Deepak Chopra, and on December 10, cartoon editor of The New Yorker magazine, Bob Mankoff. His humorous point of view on a variety of topics, from politics to religion to culture is read world-wide and sure to provide happiness. We hope you will join us for his talk where the winner of his Cartoon Caption Contest will be announced. We will also give you more information on how you can bid on an original Mankoff cartoon, personalized just for you. Join us at each of our CBI Speaker events and our stimulating CBI Talks Adult Learning programs, the wonderful Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival films, and our amazing music and spirituality programs with Cantor Shore and other guest lecturers. Please go to www.cbiboca.org/cbitalks to sign up. We sold out for Deepak Chopra and we want you to be able to attend our events. You can also call the office for information at 561-241-8118. We thank you for supporting our Speaker Series initiative and for helping to bring Deepak Chopra to Boca Raton. Many of you have offered sponsorships. This is greatly appreciated. Also, for those of you, who in addition to ticket purchases, checked off that donation box on the Vendini ticket site and voluntarily added a donation, we thank you. We are now planning for next year where our goal is to offer the most thought-provoking, meaningful and topical speakers to this community. We hope you will participate and join us. Thank you so much for all you do to help CBI and enable us to bring the most exciting speakers to our community.
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Our Membership Welcome new members...(as of 10/15)
Dora Carter Debra Feldman Steven & Ellen Gutterman Adam & Amy Kay Connie Mayer Julian McKean & Allison Castrovinci
Kermit & Arlene Meade David & Allyn Rancman Marvin Weinstein & Rhoda Feldberg Minna Yogel
Mazel Tov to...
Grandparents Vicki & Gary Bandel, parents Loren & Ralph Heistand and aunt Torri Bandel on the birth of twins, Nicholas Morris & Zachary Andrew. Diane & Larry Feldman on being honored at the Unity for Israel reception.
Thank You For All Your Hard Work & Dedication...
Pamela Reuter and the membership committee for organizing and hosting the New Member Dinner on November 7. Grow to Give Committee for planning and executing this amazing project: Top row, left to right: Greg Jacob, Dana Davidson, Marcy Barrick, Lee Ellen Cooper, Janna Stabile, Rabbi Bob Silvers Middle row, left to right: Rabbi Marci Bloch, Jill Saperstein, Mollie O'Grady, Minda Shaiman Bottom row, left to right: Jaime Hartman, Cindy Jacob
Nicholas & Zachary
Sue & Dick Levine whose son, Kenneth Gordon, was re-elected for a 2nd term as State Representative for Massachusetts. Phil & Sharon Wishna in celebration of the Aufruf of Gregg Wishna & Lauren Bloom. WRJ/Sisterhood for being presented with two awards of excellence that were presented to them at the WRJ Biennial: for best Programming, Community Service, & Centennial Projects, and for 10% increase in membership during the year 20122013.
Diane & Larry Feldman
The Nagle Family for sponsoring the Jewish Film Festival. The first movie, Walk on Water, was screened on November 6.
Kenneth Gordon
Greg & Lauren
Feed the Hungry committee and volunteers for another wonderful event! Darci and David Coons, Howard Fichman, Eric & Karen Handis, Sam & Denise Issacs, Eileen Newmark, Gail Sack, Nancy Shore, Sharon Stein, Minda Shaiman, Shelby Jacob, of course KFCJ Chairs, Cindy & Greg Jacob, all our friends at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Gloria, Greg, Carl and John. Barrie Brett, Speaker Series Chair, her committee, and all of the wonderful volunteers, CBI Administrative Staff and sponsors who helped make the Speaker Series Deepak Chopra program an overwhelming success, with over 1,500 people in attendance.
We Mourn the Loss of...
Jackie Herskowitz, mother of Renee Herskowitz Margaret Hess, grandmother of Michael and Paul Saperstein, great grandmother of Raymond, Lillian & Shane Saperstein and Malori & Logan DeRouanna
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Please send us your birth, wedding & anniversary announcements, and other simchas, so that we can share them with our Synagogue family & celebrate at Shabbat services. Send information with a digital photo to Jeanne at jeanne@cbiboca.org by December 30 to appear in the mid-January/February issue of Shelanu.
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Did You Know...?
This year, Congregation B’nai Israel celebrates its 30th Anniversary. We have a rich and vibrant 30-year history of providing opportunities for you to worship, celebrate, and learn with one another. We have shared in your good times and in your bad, in your joy and in your pain. We are your home away from home. We love that you are a part of our proud history and we want you to also be a part of our exciting future. With that in mind, we introduce our “Did You Know…?” campaign. CBI is filled with amazing staff, generous donors, and exciting programs for you to get involved in and we want you to know about them!
About Barrie Brett
About CBI Talks
Barrie Brett is our Director of CBI Talks/Speaker Series. Working closely with and under the direction of executive director, Sharon Wagman, Barrie helped develop, research, book guests and supervise activities related to launching our Speaker Series last year and continues overseeing meaningful speakers this year. “Being part of our CBI Speaker Series has been a labor of love; I am grateful to staff and committee members who help make the events special.” What you may not know is that Barrie also has a thirtyyear career as an Emmy Award-winning television producer, having produced a variety of projects, from commercials and features to celebrity interviews, PBS documentaries and lifestyle programming. Barrie is a former teacher and a published author. Her book, Moments Of Being…Finding Your One Moment In Time, shares true stories of lives changed by one pivotal moment. “I’m passionate about the possibility of such life-changing moments.” Having developed customer training programs across the country, Barrie believes strongly in making members and guests feel welcome at each event. “I feel fortunate to work with Sharon and such a supportive team. I truly believe we have the best volunteers in the entire world who help make our events happen.”
At Congregation B’nai Israel, we are fortunate to have wonderful programming. Our CBI Talks series brings a variety of educational and informative programs to our community. CBI Talks encompasses our Speaker Series, the Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival, Conversations with our Rabbis and other esteemed scholars, adult and spiritual learning opportunities, as well as cultural programs involving music, art, theater, and more.
This year we have already heard from three provocative and intriguing speakers, Mosab Hassan Yousef, Deepak Chopra, and Rabbi Dukhovny. We look forward to hosting Bob Mankoff on the December 10, and hope everyone joins in on the fun and enters our Cartoon Caption Contest. We screened the film Walk on Water to great acclaim and will host writer and director, Paul Saltzman, for the screening of The Last White Knight on December 4. Our Adult Learning courses are very popular, and we encourage you to go online and register for the upcoming classes. SpiritJEWality with Cantor Shore was a huge success, so make sure to sign up for the sessions in February and April before they’re all booked up as well. Spiritual Exercise with Gail Sack begins in January. Our musical programs are fun and family friendly and our Adult book club is thought-provoking and exciting. We look forward to seeing you all at these wonderful events and can’t wait to show you what’s in store for 2015-16! For more information or to sign up for CBI Talks, please go to www.cbiboca.org/cbitalks or contact Elaine Reiner at bubbe05@comcast.net or 865-4273.
About Annette Sauve
Annette Sauve joined our CBI family in 2012 and states, “it’s the best thing I ever did.” Annette feels that CBI is like a second home and gives so much of herself to make it that way for so many others. Annette volunteers for many different programs including the Speaker Series and the High Holy Days. From stuffing envelopes and making phone calls, to ushering at events and assisting the administrative staff, Annette does it all. Annette also lends a hand at the baby center, loving and caring for our littlest members, sings in the choir, and chairs our 55+ singles group. Annette loves to attend our Friday night services and is a part of our Women’s Torah Study Group. Annette is a joy to be around and we are so grateful for all that she does for CBI. If you would like to get more involved at CBI, contact Minda Shaiman at 241-8118 or minda@cbiboca.org.
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Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival: "The Last White Knight" December 4 "Brothers" January 8 7:00 pm www.cbiboca.org/ cbitalks
Family Shabbat Under the Stars December 5
& January 9 6:00 pm Pollock Courtyard
CBI TALKS: Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Louis Reiser January 13, 20 12:30 pm www.cbiboca.org/ cbitalks
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Chanukarama December 14 11:30 am
Chanukah December 16 sundown December 24 sundown
WRJ Trip ter ick Thea W e h t o t y Thursda 15 January 7:30 pm Contact ne Sue Levi t.net
Spirituality Exercise
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Prospective Member Open House January 30 6:30 pm
Shabbat Shira 7:30 pm
CBI Speaker S eries Bob Mankoff Cartoonist Wednesday December 10 7:00 pm www.cbiboca.org / cbitalks
CBI TALKS: tion with A Conversa gel, PhD Richard Sie 8 December 1 7:00 pm a.org/ www.cbibocs cbitalk
Martin Luther King Jr. Joint Service
January 18 10:30 am at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
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B'nai Mitzvah - DECEMBER, 2014 through JANUARY 17, 2015
israel 2015 International March of the Living
The Trip that Changes Lives... Forever!
Zachary Fiedler son of Lawrence & Jodi Fiedler Saturday afternoon December 6 Parashat Vayeshev
Zachary Weiner son of Alan & Steffi Weiner Saturday morning January 10 Parashat Shemot
Jake Tucker son of Gary & Beth Tucker Saturday afternoon January 10 Parashat Vayera
April 12 - April 26, 2015 Adults & Families with students in 11th & 12th Grades NOW is the time to register! The March of the Living is a two-week international experience where teens from around the world come together each year and bear witness to the destruction of the Holocaust in Poland and then travel to Israel to rejoice in the Jewish Homeland. The program commemorates Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, marching from Auschwitz to Birkenau and celebrates Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, in the streets of Jerusalem. For information & to apply, visit www.molsouth.org.
Show Your Support to Israel this Summer!
Anna Field daughter of Mitchell & Karen Field Saturday morning January 17 Parashat Vayera
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Skylar Robin daughter of Stephanie Robin & Michael Robin Saturday afternoon January 17 Parashat Bo
This is an exciting opportunity for your family to participate in an incredible trip to Israel led by Rabbi Robert and Ava Silvers. Your child can celebrate becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel. All students who become Bar/Bat Mitzvah this school year are welcome to join us. Watch for details!
Pledge to Vote! REFORM JEWS
From January 15th through April 30th 2015 – the American Zionist Movement will hold open voting for all American Jews to determine the United States’ delegation to the 2015 World Zionist Organization. Every Jew has the opportunity to vote for the platform that most aligns with his/her personal views and help shape the agenda of the Congress. By pledging below, you are committing to vote for the ARZARepresenting Reform Judaism slate in the 2015 World Zionist Organization elections. By doing so, you’re pledging to vote for: • Women’s Rights & Gender Equality: • We strive to create a world in which gender equality is the rule – where men and women can pray, work and live together as equals deserving of the same respect and honor. • Religious Equality: • We envision and work for a society in which all denominations are treated fairly and with respect—and all
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of us are seen as Jews, regardless of our level of observance. • Security in the Region • Lasting peace, security and stability for Israel, the Palestinians and the surrounding Middle East region is possible and although the road may seem long, we are building the path to that peace every day. There is much at stake if we want to determine that the values we hold dear will become reality in the Israel that we love. By pledging to vote ARZA-Representing Reform Judaism in the 2015 World Zionist Organization, you’re taking the first step towards voting. You’ll stay up to date on registration and voting logistics, and you’ll receive useful information about the elections to pass on to your family and friends. Pledge to vote—join ARZA to be eligible. Contact Susi Glatt, Chair ARZA Committee 9
Cbi Talks...Speaker Series
CBI TALKS SPEAKER SERIES presents Bob Mankoff
Wednesday, December 10 7:00 pm, Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
How About Never... Is Never Good for You? Cocktail Reception: 5:30- 6:30 pm VIP Caterers Talk: 7:00-8:00 pm Q & A: 8:00-8:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Book Signing: 8:30- 9:30 pm VIP Caterers Join Congregation B'nai Israel to hear noted Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker magazine, Bob Mankoff. Bob will bring his unique creativity to Congregation B’nai Israel as he talks about how his cartoons are commentaries on the role of humor, whether related to business, politics, science or life. Bob will also share his memoir, How About Never...Is Never Good For You?, with a book signing to follow. During the weeks leading up to his discussion, we are running a Cartoon Caption Contest. Bob will also craft an original customized cartoon on which you will have an opportunity to bid prior to the event. Watch for details.
The Bob Mankoff Cartoon Caption Contest The winner of the cartoon caption contest, chosen by Bob Mankoff, will be announced during his talk. That person will receive a signed copy of the cartoon and a picture with Bob on the night of the event.
No Place on Earth Documentary & Talk with Survivors Wednesday, February 25 Film: 7:00-8:30 pm Discussion: 8:30- 9:00 pm Q & A: 9:00-9:30 pm Light Refreshments & Book Signing will follow. 10
Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger A German Life Tuesday, March 24 Talk: 7:00-8:00 pm Q & A: 8:00 – 8:30 pm Light Refreshments & Book Signing will follow.
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Cbi Talks...NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH Film festival Thursday, December 4, 7:00 pm Zimmerman Family North Social Hall
This courageous film, written and directed by Paul Saltzman, was inspired by an incident that took place during the early 1960s when Paul journeyed to the Deep South as a civil rights worker to help with voter registration in Mississippi. One of the first days he was there, he was assaulted by a group of young members of the Ku Klux Klan. Decades later, Saltzman returns to the south to meet with his assailant Byron “Delay� De La Beckwith and see if personal reconciliation is possible. Running Time: 78 minutes Paul Saltzman will lead the discussion.
Thursday, January 8, 7:00 pm Zimmerman Family North Social Hall
Dan chooses to work on the land, living in a kibbutz in the South of Israel. Aaron, his brother is a doctor of law and philosophy and a distinguished scholar of the Torah. He comes to Jerusalem from the United States to defend the rights of Torah students. The conflict which arises between the two brothers reflects that of a society torn between its religious and political principles. With restrictions and injustices multiplying, Israel today is on the brink of civil war. This film opens a subtle yet essential debate on the question of separation of the state and religion in Israel. Running time 116 minutes Rabbi Robert Silvers will lead the disussion.
Save the Dates:
Thursday, February 5 Cantor Shore will lead the discussion.
Thursday, March 12 Barrie Brett will lead the discussion.
Thursday, April 16 Rabbi Bloch will lead the discussion.
No cost to members. $10 per person for non-members. Tickets will be available at the door. Sponsored by the Nagle Family.
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Cbi Talks...adult learning A CONVERSATION WITH... RICHARD SIEGEL, PH.D Healing the Inner Child Thursday, December 18, 7:00 pm Hollander Family Chapel Cost: $10 Join Dr. Siegel in this one night only discussion on Healing the Inner Child. Trained in Gestalt, Bio-Energy & Abuse and Trauma Resolution, Dr. Siegel brings an array of modalities to this life issues discussion. In private practice in South Florida for over forty years, Dr. Richard Siegel has a Masters and a Ph.D in Psychology.
RABBI LOUIS RIESER The Prayer Lab Tuesdays, January 13, 20 Lunch & Learn, 12:30 pm, Youth Lounge Cost: $10 per session, or $15 for both This series will help refine your understanding of prayer and consider strategies to help your prayer be more successful. What are your expectations of prayer? Author and scholar Rabbi Rieser teaches Talmud and mysticism, and his articles appear in print and on line. His hands-on class offers an experience for reflection and helps define prayer. *Bring your own lunch.
RABBI BRUCE WARSHAL An Examination of Jewish Beliefs Mondays, January 26 and February 2 7:00 pm, Hollander Family Chapel Cost: $10 per session, or $15 for both Founding Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, former publisher of the Jewish Journal,and member of CBI, Rabbi Warshal will lead two discussions: Lecture one: God to Moses: “Take a Ballpoint & I Will Dictate.” Ask, as Reform Jews, what can we believe? Are we really the chosen People? Lecture two: A Historical Jewish Timeline, 1850 BCE to 70 CE. This class will help you understand how historical events influenced Jewish beliefs & traditions (for example, “Solomon was a spoiled brat, and find out why no Jewish Mother would want her child to become a prophet”).
ADULT BOOK CLUB All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Wednesday, December 3 7:00 pm, Home of Rena Dern Contact Janet Kleinman, kleiwrite@bellsouth.net or 499-6784 for information and directions.
Upcoming CBI Talks Classes A Conversation with... PROFESSOR LEONARD BERKOWITZ Cultural Relativism... How your Beliefs are Formed... Reason and Morality Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17 Lunch & Learn*, 12:30 pm, Youth Lounge Cost: $10 per session, or $25 for all three A Conversation with... THE RABBIS The Prophets: Jeremiah, Hosea, Micah Tuesday, February 24 with Rabbi Robert Silvers Tuesday, March 3 with Rabbi Bruce Warshal Tuesday, March 10 with Rabbi Marci Bloch Lunch & Learn*, 12:30 pm, Youth Lounge Cost: $10 per session, or $25 for all three *Bring your own lunch
SPIRITUALITY Spiritual Exercise with GAIL SACK The Four Step Method: To Relax Mind, Body, and Spirit Join us in learning and doing as our member, Gail Sack, explains and teaches you methods of using spiritual techniques. Gail uses a healing touch, meditation, Some Energetics, cranio sacral therapy— relating to body, spirit and mind — that can give you a deep sense of calm and relaxation, helping to restore harmony and balance to your life.
Thursdays, January 22, February 19, March 19 10:00 am, Hollander Family Chapel Cost: $10 per session, or $25 for all three
SPIRITJEWALITY with CANTOR STEPHANIE SHORE A workshop where life is our classroom This workshop will enable the participants to experience what it means to be spiritual in their everyday lives. We will explore how the ancient teachings in our Torah can aid us today to be calmer, more relaxed and ready to meet the challenges we experience on a daily basis. SpiritJEWality is a term coined by Cantor Stephanie Shore to integrate the way we live our lives, using the profound and powerful teaching of Torah, melodies from Cantor Shore and the wisdom of Deepak Chopra.
Mondays, February 9, April 20, 7:00 pm Open to members only. Space is limited. RSVP required. Cost: $13 per session
To register for any of our CBI Talks classes, visit our website: www.cbiboca.org/cbitalks or call Elaine Reiner at 865-4273
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Get Involved WRJ/Sisterhood
Brotherhood
Women of Reform Judaism hosts a variety of social, spiritual, learning, and social action projects throughout the year. WRJ also runs the Judaica Gift Shop at CBI that is located in the Yormark Family Rotunda, next to the sanctuary. We invite you to get involved. Please contact our WRJ President Penny Laufer at 450-7779 or clpl822@aol.com.
The Wick Theater La Cage Aux Folles Thursday, January 15, 7:30 pm With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and an incredibly inspired book by Harvey Fierstein, La Cage aux Folles is the story of a flamboyant gay couple who must pretend to be straight for one night - with one of the men in drag - to dupe the conservative political family of their son's fiancee. Winner of 6 Tony Awards in 1984.
About 25 Brotherhood members and families enjoyed a great evening tailgating and watching the FAU football game on November 1st. Thank you to Spencer Siegel for chairing the event.
For information, please contact Sue Levine at sue_levine@comcast.com or 638-5450.
SAVE THE DATE! Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Saturday, January 31, 8:00 am Contact Amy Seidman at 954-815-4664 or amycpm@aol.com.
WRJ Judaica & Gift Shop
Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Contact Sue Levine at sue_levine@comcast.net or 638-5450.
Chanukah Party & Toy Drive
For more information about Brotherhood events, please contact Phil Wishna at pwishna@gmail.com.
Eight Days of Oil: Chanukah Olive Oil Tasting Whole Foods, Boca Raton Tuesday, December 9, 5:00 -7:00 pm Bring your friends to learn about CBI, and join us for a tasting of the different types of olive oil, and have some fun. Raffles, and more!
Chanukah Party
Boca Raton Children's Museum
December 15, 7:00 pm, Zimmerman Family N. Social Hall WRJ/Sisterhood comes together to celebrate Chanukah. Please bring a toy for a joint Toy Drive with SLJ and NCECE. Toys will be donated to Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services.
498 Crawford Blvd, Boca Raton Thursday, December 11, 5:00 pm Reservations required: call the museum at 368-6875 Includes a sing-along with the Junior Chai Notes, a craft, and a snack.
Please begin collecting small toiletries for our February 23rd meeting to make bags for those in need.
For more information about either of these events, contact Sarah Freudenberger, sarah@cbiboca.org
Connecting CBI
Business Networking Group
Friday, December 12, 8:00 am Joel S. Nadel Boardroom This networking group is for members and people associated with Congregation B'nai Israel. To sign up, go to http://www.meetup.com/ConnectingCBI or contact Jason Cohen at jason@simply180.com for more information. CBI WRJ ladies at the Southeast Biennial.Left to right: Susi Glatt, Ronna Young, Iris Kozak, Susan Stein Chiesa, Penny Laufer, Sue Levine, Elaine Reiner , Paulette Kenny
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CHIC BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY SHOPPING 9:30 AM - 4:00 pm, VIP Ballroom
NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: THE LAST WHITE KNIGHT
January, 2015
Thursday
NEW YEAR'S DAY SCHOOLS & OFFICE
Thursday
NAGLE FAMILY JEW BROTHERS
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7:00 pm Zimmerman Family North Social Hall
FAMILY SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS Featuring BISY & the Shultones 6:00 pm Pollock Courtyard
CBI TALKS: SPEAKER SERIES BOB MANKOFF 7:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
MUSICAL SHABBAT Featuring The Acoushticks 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
CHANUKARAMA 11:30 am
CHANUKAH: First Night Sundown
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Tuesdays
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LUNCH & LEARN W 12:30 pm Room 305
WRJ TRIP TO WICK 7:30 pm
MARTIN LUTHER K
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MARTIN LUTHER K
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SPIRITUALITY EXER
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CHANUKAH ENDS
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Sundown
Friday
NEW YEAR'S EVE OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON
6:00 pm Pollock Courty
MARTIN LUTHER K SCHOOLS & OFFICE
7:00 pm Hollander Family Chapel
WINTER HOLIDAY SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED
FAMILY SHABBAT U S'more Shabbat
Monday
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A CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD SIEGEL, PH.D
7:00 pm Zimmerman F
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7:30 pm Cohen/Friedk
SUSAN G. KOMEN
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February 2015 8 LUNCH & LEARN WITH PROFESSOR LEONARD BERKOWITZ
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WISH FILM FESTIVAL
Family North Social Hall
NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: BROADWAY MUSICALS
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UNDER THE STARS led by BISY
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Friday
WITH RABBI LOUIS REISER
12:30 pm Room 305
Thursday
7:00 pm Zimmerman Family North Social Hall
SPIRITJEWALITY WITH CANTOR SHORE
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7:00 pm Off Campus
NCECE SHOPPING EVENT AT DENNY'S
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ALL DAY
CANTOR DUBOV MEMORIAL CONCERT
Sunday
K THEATER
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KING JR. THEMED SHABBAT
kin Sanctuary
KING JR. JOINT SERVICE
issionary Baptist Church
3:00 pm Temple Beth El
Monday
PRESIDENTS' DAY SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED
Thursday
SPIRITUALITY EXERCISE WITH GAIL SACK
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10:00 am Hollander Family Chapel
CBI TALKS: SPEAKER SERIES MOVIE: NO PLACE ON EARTH
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RCISE WITH GAIL SACK
amily Chapel
MBER OPEN HOUSE
Family North Social Hall
kin Sanctuary
WALK FOR THE CURE
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Register for any of the CBI Talks classes Online: www.cbiboca.org/cbitalks or call Dorothy at 241-8118 unless otherwise noted
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CBI Cares Feed Those in Need at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30 pm Join CBI, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and United Methodist Church every Thursday night in feeding 35-40 community members in need. Volunteers are needed to help serve and clean up. All volunteers of High School age and older are welcome. Contact Minda Shaiman at minda@cbiboca.org or 241-8118 for more information and to volunteer.
Tzevet T'shuvah/Recovery Team CBI 12-Step Group Meeting Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Zimmerman Family N. Social Hall AA For Professional Women Only Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 209 Dedicated/Confidential Phone Number 922-8989 • 24 hours/day • 7 days/week Contact Dennis Bliden at dennis@artmar.com or 254-1305.
Celebrate Life! Pray With Your Feet!
Coupon Cadets
Join CBI's popular group which meets monthly to sort and cut coupons for on-base military families. All manufacturers' coupons that are current and up to 4 months expired, are needed. For information, please contact Chair, Mollie O'Grady at MoLLz85@aol.com.
Jewish Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, December 11 & January 8 4:30 pm, Hollander Family Chapel Grief is powerful and sometimes overwhelming. Losing a loved one brings on different emotional, physical, and spiritual feelings. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of the Palm Beaches hosts free support groups designed to meet these needs.
CBI Supports the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure Saturday, January 31 Downtown West Palm Beach 7:45 am: Meet Team CBI 8:30 am: Race Begins Enjoy a wonderful day of supporting Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Susan G. Komen has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer for over 25 years – transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease. They have helped turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. Be a part of the excitement! Sign up online under the TEAM CBI at http://www.komensouthflorida.org. If you don’t want to, or can’t walk, please join us as a “Proud in the Crowd” member! If you have a CBI t-shirt from previous years, you can wear it again, or you can purchase one for $10. Contact Amy Seidman at 954-815-4664 or mail checks to:
Kibbitz and Ride Kibbitz and Ride is a program at Jewish Family Service. Volunteers provide rides for seniors to get to medical appointments, shopping, and other important destinations, including to and from the synagogue. If you need a ride, contact Shlomit Karasik at 852-3326.
CBI/WRJ 2200 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 (put Komen Race in the memo) You may also drop off checks at the administration office.
WRJ Blanket Buddies
Please contact Suellen Wexler at suellenwexler@gmail.com or 742-7022 if you can help. Blanket Buddies creates warm blankets to be distributed to local hospitals and cancer treatment centers.
Tzedakah During the month of December, donations placed in the Tzedakah box will be allocated to the Kantor Family Center for Justice. During the month of January, donations will be allocated to CBI Talks.
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CBI Cares: Kantor family center for justice The Grow to Give event on November 2 was in the planning and "growing" stage for six months. The culmination of this project was amazing, with 28 donors who cut their hair, over 20 hair stylists, and over 100 people who came out to celebrate the day. There were fun mitzvah projects for the entire family!
To view more photos from Grow To Give Day, go to www.cbiboca.org/gtgpix.
INTERFAITH SERVICE HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Join our friends from Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in our annual Interfaith Service Sunday, January 18, 2015, 10:30 am Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 200 NE 12th Street, Boca Raton* Participating in the service:
Reverend Winston Anderson and Rabbi Robert A. Silvers Cantor’s Chantors, led by Cantor Stephanie Shore Jr. Chai Notes, led by Sarah Freudenberger
*Directions to Ebenezer: Dixie Highway south past Glades Road. Make the 1st left at the light south of Glades Road onto NE 11th Street. Make immediate next left, follow around to church parking lot.
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Wednesday, December 3 9:30 am - 4:00 pm VIP Ballroom For sponsorship & ties, vendor opportuni iro ap Sh i Al contact 350-3984 ery.com ali@paperyandcak der or Hannah Schnei 59 75 3954-87 outlook.com hannahschneider@
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Sunday, December 14 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Don't miss out on one of the most fun days at CBI!
Monday, 12/22/14 through Monday, 1/1/15 and Monday, 1/19 NO MINI-CAMP NO B'NAI BABIES* 12/25, 12/31*, 1/1 *BB 1/2 DAY
2015-2016 REGISTRAT ION 18
Members January 7 Currently Enro lled January 14 Siblings & Op en January 21
DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015
Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism SLJ December/January
Family Menorah Contest Entries Due December 9-15 Family Shabbat Under the Stars Featuring BISY & the Shultones Friday, December 5, 6:00 pm 5th Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program Sunday, December 7, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm BBY (11th-12th Grade Class) Sunday, December 14, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon S'more Family Shabbat Under the Stars Featuring BISY & the Shultones Friday, January 9, 6:00 pm 1st Grade Shabbat Workshop Sunday, January 11, 9:00 - 10:45 am BBY NY Trip Friday, January 16 - Monday, January 19 3rd Grade Empty Bowl Program Sunday, January 25, 9:00 - 10:45 am NO SLJ Tuesday, December 16 -Monday, January 5
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For information about Youth Group events, contact youth advisors. Club 345: Amanda (Blum) Mizrahi amanda@cbiboca.org Club 678/BISY: Dana Davidson dana@cbiboca.org Register for CBI Youth Groups: www.cbiboca.org/ youthgroupregistration Join TYG Facebook Pages www.cbiboca.org/club345 www.cbiboca.org/club678 www.cbiboca.org/bisy
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save the dates... 7th Annual Stephen Dubov z�l Memorial Concert featuring:
Six 13: Award Winning Jewish A Capella Group also performing:
CBI's Cantor Stephanie Shore and Cantorial Associate Sarah Freudenberger TBE's Michelle Auslander Cohen
Sunday, February 15, 2015, 3:00 PM Temple Beth El of Boca Raton 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, Fl 33432 Driven by a mission to connect Jews around the globe with their heritage through music, this six-man New York City based group brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage. They sound like a full band – while using nothing but their voices. Reserved Benefactor Seats - $100 Preferred Admission - $36 General Admission - $18 Student Admission - $10 Purchase tickets online at www.cbiboca.org/dubov or call 561-241-8118.
Lori Sklar Mitzvah Day Sunday, February 22 Together We Can Make A Difference On-campus and off-campus activities. We need captains & committee volunteers! Please contact Minda Shaiman minda@cbiboca.org or 241-8118
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We Give Thanks
We give thanks for the thoughtfulness of those who support CBI by remembering and/or honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions. The following contributions were received by the synagogue office from October 15 - November 10
Chesed Fund Blair & Phil Nadel in Honor of Michele & Steven Fassberg Robin & Jeff Siegal in Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Steven Handis Robin & Jeff Siegal in Honor of the Birth of Bradley Jacob Robin & Jeff Siegal in Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jason Leeman Sharon & Phil Wishna in Honor of the Grand Opening of Boca VIPediatrics Robin & Jeff Siegal in Memory of Arthur Haas Iris Kozak in Memory of Harriet Charatan Iris Kozak in Memory of Mr. Moshe Susan & Stanley Silver in Memory of Rhoda Lowe
Rabbi Bloch’s Discretionary Fund Rita DiGiantomasso in Memory of Harry Stein Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund Randee & Bruce Zalman in Memory of Bernice & Lee Hildebrand Stan Harris NCECE Fund David & Tracy Weinstein in Honor of Robin Rosenbaum Sue & Howard Goldman in Honor of Linda Harris
Ezrat Am Fund Marsi Wall in Memory of Harry Stein Temi Wall in Memory of Harry Stein
Tzedakah Fund Ann & David Siegel in Honor of Larry Siegel Leslie Mishner in Memory of Harry Stein
KFCJ Fund Marcia Davis in Honor of Feed the Hungry Sue & Howard Goldman in Memory of Harry Stein
WRJ/Blanket Buddies Fund Membership Committee in Memory of Harry Stein Rena Dern in Memory of Harry Stein Susan & Richard Levine in Memory of Harry Stein Toni & Peter Weintraub in Memory of Harry Stein
Kiddush Fund David Sandman in Memory of Simon, Minnie,& Manny Sandman Memorial Fund
Barbara & Ed Lichtenfeld in Memory of Hilda Stein
Candy & Rich Hachenburg in Memory of Joan Dunhill Emily S. Danson in Memory of Cecilia Shier Stark Eric & Dana Lieberman in Memory of Marvin Lieberman Florida Atlantic University Foundation, INC in Memory of Marvin Zimmerman Helaine & Roger Pomerance in Memory of Betty Mason Jordan Zimmerman in Memory of Alice Schanerman Judith Golden in Memory of Elliot Golden Michael & Ann Albersheim in Memory of Fred Zelkin and Edith Albersheim Rich & Candy Hachenburg in Memory of Libby Hachenburg Robert & Barbara Reiter in Memory of Abraham Reiter Ruth Jacobson in Memory of William & Helen Kaplan Saul Smilowitz in Memory of Jacob Smilowitz Arlene & Neil Reger in Memory of Esther Miller Brenda Olenick in Memory of Ilka Plaschkes Edwin & Ethel Lokshin in Memory of David Tolchinsky Elaine& Martin Weinberg in Memory of Murray Schwartz Harvey & Phyllis Gottlieb in Memory of Sol Prosky and Elsie Gottlieb J.B & M. Silverman in Memory of Harry Stein Marcia Davis in Memory of Bruce Davis Mr. & Mrs. Richard Werner in Memory of Shirley Rauch Myrna Kingsley in Memory of Bruce Kingsley Neil & Ina Rae Fox in Memory of Sophie Weiner Sharon & Phil Wishna in Memory of Bertha Wishna Susan & Richard Levine in Memory of Al Okin Toni & Peter Weintraub in Memory of Lester Rebhun Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Susi Glatt in Memory of Kenneth Glatt Jake, Susanne & Mel Young in Memory of Caitlyn Crockett
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Thank you to our generous supporters Shomrim/Guardian Society
Ner Tamid Circle Jordan Zimmerman & Family Rabbi's Council Jeff & Marissa Hollander David & Leslie Kantor Tzedakah/Justice Circle Howard & Deborah Belford Larry & Diane Feldman Joseph & Judith Gross Kenneth & Paulette Howard Philip & Blair Nadel Renée Nadel & Harry Dubow Laurence & Paula Runsdorf Arthur Schechner & Cynthia Hollander Schechner Chai/Life Circle Harry & Amy Seidman Gary & Vicky Weiner Barton & Shirley Weisman Dick & Lois Werner Bonim/Builders Circle Anonymous Elliot & Helene Brody Jerry & Fran Butwin Douglas Feurring & Alexandra Karram Howard & Sue Goldman Leonard & Phyllis Greenberg Marlene Kantor Ronald & Sharon Landau Richard & Sue Levine Laurence & Robin Nagle James & Debra Prevor David & Robyn Rubinoff Jeffrey & Robin Siegal Stuart & Jill Siegel Mark & Michelle Sukenik Miriam Wallis & Sherri Pinsley Mitzvah Circle Anonymous Alan & Karen Bauman Jonathan & Nel Bloom Edmund & Sam Bogen David & Lainie Cohen David Coppa & Devon McManama David & Robin Ellman David & Sigrid Feder
David & Kathy Feinerman Lawrence & Jodi Fiedler Ira & Robynn Ginsberg Barry & Debby Glick Robert & Auta Hendler Howard & Karolina Kanner Howard Kaye Tevie & Iris Kozak Craig & Penny Laufer Gloria Luger Kermit & Arlene Meade Neil & Constance Meisel Leona Paul Richard & Emi Pollack Stuart Popowitz & Lisa Falk Cole & Niki Rubin Gail Sack Lorrilyn Saex Jay Schwartz & Andrea Raab Roy & Helene Schwedelson Adam & Alissa Shapiro Gary & Corey Shapiro Thomas & Myra Shaughnessy Spencer & Dara Siegel Stanley & Susan Silber Stuart & Rose Singer Jason & Lori Solodkin Bruce & Lynne Warshal Andrew & Julie Weinstein Victor & Vicki Weinstein Peter & Toni Weintraub Bill & Barbara Weprin Scott & Lori Weprin Todd & Elizabeth Weprin Philip & Sharon Wishna Jeffrey & Ronna Young Philip & Elissa Zwiebel Honorary Circle David & Amy Ross Gary & Robin Rubin Harvey & Phyllis Sandler
Larry & Andrea Schnurmacher The Heritage Society Jonathan & Nel Bloom The Nagle Family Gail Sack Max & Judith Stern
“The Heritage Society” is a level of recognition given to CBI members who have provided a deferred gift such as a charitable trust, life insurance policy, will, IRA, or pension of $100,000 or more to the Synagogue.
CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL
30TH ANNIVERSARY EST. 1984
CBI Planned Giving & Endowments Anonymous Anonymous Bruce & Marcy Barrick Alan & Karen Bauman Howard & Deborah Belford Jonathan & Nel Bloom Dean & Lisa Borg David & Lainie Cohen The Estate of Francine Cole Ervin & Katherine Fleishman David & Carol Gart Robert & Leslie Ginberg Barry & Debby Glick Howard & Sue Goldman Richard & Candy Hachenburg Jeff & Marissa Hollander Kenneth & Paulette Howard Greg & Cindy Jacob David & Leslie Kantor Howard Kaye Paulette Kenney David & Julie Kirschner Tevie & Iris Kozak Laurence & Phyllis Malmuth Michael & Gail Meddoff Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow Philip & Blair Nadel Laurence & Robin Nagle Pamela Reuter Gail Sack Robert & Miriam Shumaker Jeffrey & Robin Siegal Susan Sklar Jason & Lori Solodkin Max & Judith Stern Gary & Vicky Weiner Peter & Toni Weintraub Philip & Sharon Wishna Jeffrey & Ronna Young 2008-2009 Endowment Campaign Create a Jewish Legacy Campaign
(as of 10/31/2014)
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Boca Raton, FL Permit No. 685
congregation
B’NAI
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ISRAEL
th Anniversary Est. 1984
2200 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431
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