shelanu VOLUME XXXII ISSUE 1
August/September 2016 Tammuz/Elul 5776
L ‘Shanah Tovah Tikateyvu May you be inscribed for a sweet new year filled with good health, prosperity and peace.
congregation
B’nai Israel come be inspired
Senior Staff Robert A. Silvers
Kim Beame
Marci R. Bloch
Linda B. Harris
Senior Rabbi
Director of Religious Education
Rabbi
Director of Early Childhood Education
Stephanie Shore
Sarah Freudenberger
Cantor
Cantorial Associate
Steve Allen
Pam DiGiacomo
Executive Director
Director of Development
Richard D. Agler, DD Rabbi Emeritus
Executive Committee Robin Siegal
TBA
Rich Hachenburg
president@cbiboca.org
vpdevelopment @cbiboca.org
cot@cbiboca.org
President
Jeffrey Cannon VP Administration vpadministration @cbiboca.org
Vicky Weiner
VP Strategic & Long Range Planning vpstrategicplanning @cbiboca.org
Robin Ellman VP Education vpeducation @cbiboca.org
Penny Laufer VP Membership vpmembership @cbiboca.org
David Hollander
Richard Pollack
vpfinance@cbiboca.org
vpcommunications @cbiboca.org
VP Financial & Asset Management
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VP Development
VP Communications & Technology
Board of Trustees
Past Presidents
Karen Bauman Debbie Belford Andrea Cannon Peter Davidson Kevin Garbowit Ira Ginsberg Rachel Greenberg Eric Handis Joshua Krut Sharon Landau
Gary Weiner Phil Nadel Sue Goldman Leslie Kantor RenĂŠe Nadel Peter Weintraub Melvin Kalfus z"l David Kantor Joel S. Nadel z"l Joseph Wasch
Susan Mayer Howard Newmark Robyn Rubinoff Adam Shapiro Dara Siegel Stanley Silber Sharon Stein Jen Vogel Jeff Young Jeff Zadoff
Committee on Trustees
immediatepastpresident @cbiboca.org
Rich Hachenburg, Chair Karen Bauman, Religious School Andrea Cannon, WRJ/Sisterhood Kevin Garbowit, Trustee Barry Glick, Member at Large
Phil Nadel
Honorary Members
Committee on Trustees
Gary Weiner
Immediate Past President
Past President
pastpresident@cbiboca.org
James Cohen Larry Feldman Douglas Feurring
Tevie Kozak, Member at Large Dara Siegel, Trustee Jen Vogel, Preschool Chair Eric Handis, Brotherhood Monte Friedkin Stuart Graff Alma Kalfus Harold Schwalb z"l
Shelanu Design: Jeanne Schwartz Editor: Erin Condon Graphic Designer: Erin Rosado Printer: Minuteman Press, Delray Beach 561).495.7898
FALL 2016
From The Desk Of...
Rabbi Robert A. Silvers rabbisilvers@cbiboca.org
The Midrash (on Shir HaShirim – The Song of Songs), a 2,000-year-old compilation of Jewish ethics, spirituality and biblical commentary, relates the following episode: During the days of the Roman Empire, in the city of Tziporin, a Jewish village located at the west of Tiberius in the upper Galilee, lived an ordinary tailor by the name of Yusta. He served as the local tailor of the city’s residents and had his spot along the main street, where he would sit all day and tailor cloth. During a visit to mighty Rome, this simple man somehow managed to encounter the emperor and find favor in his eyes. As a gesture, the emperor offered to grant Yusta any wish he had. This tailor requested to be appointed as governor over his native city, Tziporin. When the newly appointed governor returned from Rome to his town, the Midrash says an argument ensued. “Some people who recognized him said that the governor is indeed none other than Yusta the tailor, while others argued that this was not the tailor.” One wise man suggested an idea to determine the truth: “As the new governor is about to parade through the market place of the city, we ought to look out for the moment when the governor will pass by the location where for many years he sat and tailored cloth. If upon passing this location, the governor will turn his head in that direction and gaze at that spot where he sat and tailored, we will know that he indeed is Yusta; but if he passes by and does not turn his eyes toward that location, we will know that he is not Yusta.” When the governor finally arrived and paraded down the main street, passing by his former place of work, the governor indeed turned his head to gaze at his former location of work, and everyone realized that he was none other than Yusta the former tailor. Two questions come to mind: 1) Living together with Yusta for many years, how did the townspeople not recognize the face and countenance of their landsman? And if for whatever reason they could not determine his identity, why did they not ask him, or one of the members of his entourage, who he was? Did they really have no choice but to debate the identity of their governor? And 2) The Midrash, being a part of Torah, is not merely a book of tales and episodes; rather, it is meant, as every single other word in Torah, to serve as
a blueprint for life, a document to guide, inspire and instruct the human being and the human race in their journey toward fixing the world. Yet this begs the question: Why does Torah choose to share with us this tale of a tailor convincing his former neighbors that he became a governor? What message of inspiration lies in this cute episode? One possible interpretation may be that the debate of the townspeople concerning the true identity of their governor was not whether the newly appointed governor was their very own Yusta the tailor. That was most likely obvious for all who looked at the face of the governor. The argument involved a far deeper question of whether the new governor still professed those refined and pietistic qualities that he had when he was a simple tailor. Had Yusta, the kind, genuine and humble spirit, retained his human and moral authenticity upon rising to power; or had the old Yusta “died,” only to be replaced by a new pompous, egotistical, self-centered and manipulative politician? Did Yusta sell his soul for the sake of political correctness and might? Did he lose that spark of moral dignity that makes us human, or did the old tailor still possess the ability to view himself as a simple man who was created to serve God? This, perhaps, was the significance behind the test orchestrated by the wise man. We must determine, said the wise man, if while parading through the city as its new boss, Yusta still possessed the subtle skill of looking back at where he came from, of remembering his former life as a tailor. For this is the true test of us all: Can one earnestly look back and recall that which was sacred and precious to them before one was promoted to a high position of honor? Can one still see themself as a simple, authentic, and vulnerable human being? Yusta passed the test. Even as governor, he forgot not the place he came from. He looked back and recalled the “spot” where he sat and sewed for many years. He remembered that he did not own his power, but that it was a gift to be used as a means to serve God and His children. This, essentially, is the primary theme of this time of the Jewish calendar, when we are about to bid farewell to a year gone by, and prepare to embrace a new one in its stead. The last month of the Hebrew calendar, known as the month of Elul, is the time designated from above to focus on whether our careers, successes and pressures of life have robbed us of our pristine humanness and authenticity. Have we become self-made individuals who worship their creator, or can we still look out to the real Creator of man?
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This question is asked of us as individuals and as a people, spanning 3000+ years. Many of us, thank God, have risen to positions our grandparents and great grandparents could have barely dreamed of. Like Yusta of the Galilee, we have substituted our grandparents’ and great grandparents’ tailor shops on the Lower East Side with lucrative careers and professions in commerce, politics, law, science, academia, and the arts. Yet the question is, do we still have the inner power to turn around to see the spot where our ancestors—new arrivals at Ellis Island— labored, and recall the moral and spiritual power that made the Jewish people tick for thousands of years? Or, perhaps, in our forceful drive to succeed and integrate, we forgot what it really means to be a Jew, to be obsessed with good and horrified by evil? During this time of year, we are granted the power to trace our lives back to our roots — to peek into our innermost heart and discover the presence of God waiting to be embraced, and see still the authentic self of who we are as Jews. From my family to yours… Shanah Tovah U’metuka – a good and sweet New Year.
Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Cohen/FriedkinSanctuary August 19: 7:30 pm Welcome Back Shabbat August 26: 7:30 pm Shabbat Service September 2: 7:30 pm Shabbat Service September 9: 7:30 pm Shabbat Service September 16: 5:15 pm Tot Shabbat 7:30 pm Shabbat Service September 23: 7:30 pm Shabbat Service September 30: 7:30 pm Shabbat Service
Saturday Shabbat Services
9:00 am Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel August 20 10:00 am Shabbat Service/BarMitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary September 10 10:00 am Shabbat Service/B'nai Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary September 17 10:00 am Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 5:30 pm Mincha Service/Bat Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary September 24 10:00 am Shabbat Service/B'nai Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 3
Join Congregation B’nai israel in our 23rd annual Fight against hunger!
Welcome Back Shabbat
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Friday, August 19, 2016 Join our clergy for a warm welcome-back 7:30 pm from your summer! Enjoy the beginning of our 2016-2017 season with our Friday evening services resuming in the Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary, and a delicious chocolate-themed oneg following the service.
Turning Hunger Into Hope
Turning Hunger Into Hope
How to Participate:
» At the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah services, take home as many bags as you like, and fill them with non-perishable and non-breakable food items.
» Onto Yom Participate: Kippur bring your filled food bags to the truck stationed in the CBI parking lot. How
items: ¾¾AtNeeded the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah services, take home as many bags tuna • peanut butter • packaged milk • coffee • tea • rice • pasta • flour ascanned vegetables • canned fruit • canned soup • beans • prepared canned foods you like, and fill them with non-perishable & non-breakable food items.
NO GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED
¾¾On Yom Kippur bring your filled food bags to the truck stationed in the Distribution: The food will be distributed to needy families in our area by CBI parking lot. Palm Beach County Food Bank to the Jacobson Family Food Pantry of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, C.R.O.S Items in GREAT DEMAND: Ministries, the First United Methodist Church and many others. tuna, canned meat, peanut butter (in plastic jars, please).
Let’s make this year better than ever! If you are able to help with the distribution of bags, sorting Let’s make this year better than ever! collections, and/or organizing food on the truck, please congregation
B’nai Israel come be inspired
2200 YAMATO ROAD BOCA RATON, FL 33431 WWW.CBIBOCA.ORG 561.241.8118
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 Matus at 561.241.8118 or email natalie.matus@cbiboca.org. 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. To schedule your honor/aliyah, contact Susi Glatt, Ritual Committee Chair, at 954.971.9410 or glattsusims@aol.com.
Minda Shaimanof atbags, minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org If you are able to help withcontact the distribution sorting collections, or Cindy or Greg Jacob at gejcadj@aol.com. and/or organizing food on the truck, please contact Minda Shaiman at A great TAG 13 and Community Service Opportunity minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org or Cindy or Greg Jacob at gejcadj@aol.com.
coming soon... to a synagogue near you Kantor Family Center for Justice
He who never felt hunger can never know its real effects, both tangible and intangible. Hunger defies imagination; it even defies memory. Hunger is felt only in the present...Elie Weisel
2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431 WWW.CBIBOCA.ORG 561.241.8118
just keep praying...just keep praying...
Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service
October 3, 2016 3:15 pm, Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Open to the community! Register online: cbiboca.org/hhd
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HIGH HOLY DAYs 2016/5777 High Holy Day Admission Card Procedure Orders for Admission Cards received after September 15 can be picked up at the Will-Call Tables at the times listed below. Members pick up in the Administrative Office, Non-Members in the Rotunda Sunday, September 25: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Thursday, September 29: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday, September 30: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, October 2: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Junior Congregation Monday, October 3 & Wednesday, October 12 at 8:30 am A short service for children in grades K-5 followed by activities appropriate to each age group. Please register online at cbiboca.org/hhd and consider making an $18 per child donation.
Children's Services Monday, October 3 & Wednesday, October 12 at 3:15 pm These services offer our youngest families a condensed worship experience of stories and prayers to inspire and teach the meaning of the High Holy Days. Open to members and non-members. No admission card required. Please register online at cbiboca.org/hhd .
Child Care (6 weeks - Pre-K) Child care is available during both 8:30 am and noon services. It is important to register your child(ren) to assure that space will be available. There is a total charge of $50 per family for all services; (Non-members $50 per family per service).
Fast Talk with Dr. Leon Weissberg An informal session on Yom Kippur for those wishing to remain in the synagogue all day. This session will be held at 2:45 pm in the Hollander Family Chapel.
Time for Memorial Thursday, September 29, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm in the Hollander Family Chapel. During the New Year, our thoughts turn inward to cherished memories of beloved relatives and friends who once brought wholeness to our lives. Unfortunately, distance does not allow most of us to perform the mitzvah of visiting their places of burial to pay our respects. Accordingly, we have an opportunity for you and your family to light candles and offer prayers for those who have passed on. This is not a formal service, but rather a time for personal reflection and recalling blessed memories of the departed.
Community Service Hours or TAG 13 Credit • Palm Beach County Food Bank bag distribution on Rosh Hashanah • Ushering with your parent(s) at Preschool/Children's Services • Palm Beach County Food Bank collection on Yom Kippur Contact Natalie Matus at natalie.matus@cbiboca.org or 561.241.8118.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sunday, October 2, 7:30 pm
Signing For The Hearing Impaired
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Monday, October 3 Morning Service - Your choice* Early: 8:30 am (Junior Congregation grades K-5) Late: 12:00 Noon (No Junior Congregation) Children's Service, 3:15 pm Tashlich Service, 4:00 pm
Services will be translated in sign language on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 12:00 pm service.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: Tuesday, October 4 , 10:00 am
Large Print Prayer Books, Sound Enhancement Equipment, and Handicap Seating
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre: Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 pm
Limited quantities of large print books and sound enhancement equipment are available at services. The ushers can assist you in obtaining a book or earphones. Ushers will guide you to areas with handicap seating available.
Yom Kippur: Wednesday, October 12 Morning Service - Your choice* Early: 8:30 am (Junior Congregation grades K-5) Late: 12:00 Noon (No Junior Congregation) Fast Talk, 2:45 pm Children's Service, 3:15 pm Afternoon Torah Service, 4:30 pm Concluding Services: Yizkor, Neilah, 5:30 pm Sound Shofar, 7:00 pm
Non-Member Community Guests All services will be held at CBI in the Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary. The cost is $150 per person to attend all services, or $100 per person for EITHER Rosh Hashanah OR Yom Kippur only. Please tell your friends and neighbors!
Ushers Members of our congregation donate their time in order to assist with seating and assure that services run smoothly and with decorum. Please understand that they do not personally know all our congregants and guests, and they are instructed to ask for admission cards. Please be respectful of them and the task they have to perform. If you would like to volunteer, visit cbiboca.org/hhd.
Child care will be available for ages 6 months - Pre-K.
Register online: www.HHTickets.org CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL
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Our Membership
Welcome New Members... David & Carolyn Allen Mitchell & Jessica Altro Brian & Lisa Baker Andrew & Laura Brown Brian & Stephanie Dershow Mark & Angela Eisenberg Troy Fisher Warren & Samantha Friedman
Mazel Tov to...
Jeffrey & Jolie Fromowitz Michael & Gabrielle Glasser John & Bonnie Hamill Jonathan & Noelle Ilchert Bradley & Stacey Jaffe Jacey & Lauren Kaps Marc & Michelle Kessler Robert & Shari Lane
Perry & Erica Lazarus Michael & Jillian Levine Evan & Allison Marowitz Ari & Stacy Nisman Deborah Nordell Steven & Claire Platzek Devin Radkay & Sabrina Tirabassi Juan & Elana Salazar
Karen Bleier on the marriage of her granddaughter Rachel Rohan to Jason Creel. Susi Glatt upon her re-appointment to the Environmental Advisory Board of the City of Coconut Creek and her election as Vice Chair. Janet & Jeffrey Greenberg on the marriage of their son Jordan Mark to Anya Rot. Penny & Craig Laufer on the engagement of their son Austin to Tyler Bagley. Jordan & Anya Laura Petrella on the marriage of her daughter Valentina Viertel to Major Conrad Spangler. Sharon & Phil Wishna on the birth of their first grandson, Liam Mason, to Gregg & Lauren Wishna. Liam Mason
Steven & Jordana Sarrell Alex & Pauline Shender Stanley Shenker & Margaret Chapman Brad & Colleen Solomon Linda Villareale Bradley & Ellyse Wasserman Ryan & Ashley Weiss Fran Zionts
For All Your Hard Work & Dedication...
Thank you to those members who participated in our summer services, as well as Cantorial Associate Sarah Freudenberger and Susi Glatt, both of whom helped to implement the "B'nai on the Bima" summer program.
We Mourn the Loss of...
Munio Altneu, grandfather of Estelle Weingarden, great-grandfather of Mattox Weingarden. Our member Dorsey Beech. Gloria Meyer, mother of Jill Siegel. Our member Jules Pearlstine, husband of Shirley Pearlstine. Our member Lynne Warshal, wife of Rabbi Bruce Warshal. Alan P. Wexler, father of our member Gregg Wexler.
Please send us your birth, wedding & anniversary announcements, and other simchas, so that we can share them with our Synagogue family and celebrate at Shabbat services. Send information with a digital photo to Jeanne at jeanne.schwartz@cbiboca.org by August 30 to appear in the October issue of Shelanu.
Congregation B’nai Israel’s
Family Fun Day & Open House! for CBI members, guests & the community
*Free Lunch courtesy of VIP Caterers *Waterslides with SLJ Youth Groups *Animal Show *Waterplay
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*Bingo with WRJ/Sisterhood & Brotherhood
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SINGIN’ WITH SU SAN MC/DJ F OR THE DAY!
First Responder Fire Truck Tour by Boca Fire & Rescue
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SUNDAY SEPT EMBER 11 12:45 - 3:30 PM
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for more information, contact Jill Stern at jill.stern@cbiboca.org or 561.241.8118
FALL 2016
From The Desk Of...
Robin Siegal President, Board of Trustees president@cbiboca.org
The High Holy Days are a time for both celebration and introspection, a combination I find especially significant this year as I reflect on my first year as your President. We have spent a lot of time and energy this past year getting our synagogue through some trying circumstances. We prayed for some miracles and, humbly, I think received them; the good health of Sawyer, Cantor Shore’s now two-yearold daughter who is cancer free, the birth of her second baby girl, Saylor, and the birth of a healthy baby girl, Yael to Rabbi Bloch. We hired a wonderful new Executive Director, Steve Allen, and have done some re-organizing and re-training of staff. We installed a new Executive Board, all of whom assumed new positions in 2015, as well as many new Trustees. We created some new programs, including the Monthly Mitzvah Project. We hosted great speakers, Rabbi Daniel Freelander and Alan Dershowitz, and Josh Nelson and Neshama Carlebach serenaded us with their spiritually inspiring music. We watched films sponsored by the Nagle Family Film Festival and we celebrated Shabbats in our sanctuary, in our courtyard, and on the beach! We celebrated many b’nai mitzvahs, weddings and graduations. And we mourned as a community together some painful losses of congregants, family members, and friends. Our faith has been tested, our relationships have been challenged. Through it all, we remain the CBI family, inspiring each other to remain strong and true to the principles of Reform Judaism and the mission and vision of Congregation B’nai Israel. So, at this time of the Jewish year, what will you celebrate? What will you reflect upon? I would ask that within this framework, you consider your relationship with CBI and how it can be strengthened. What is your passion, what are your talents that can be shared with our community? Is there an activity or committee that sparks your interest? Consider trying something new - attend a service or a class that can broaden your horizons, volunteer for a social action project, join WRJ/Sisterhood or Brotherhood, any of which will result in new friendships and a deeper connection to our synagogue family. I hope there will be many opportunities in the coming year for you to participate and that you will COME BE INSPIRED AT CBI!
CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL
Steve Allen Executive Director
steve.allen@cbiboca.org As the summer has zoomed by and unbelievably by the time High Holy Days have been completed I will have been your Executive Director for a year! I feel it’s been a good year, a learning year, a year of growth in membership, community, programming and an even stronger feeling of warmth and welcoming. A year of continued social action strength exhibited by CBI in the community, a year of partnership with many of the other important Jewish organizations in South Florida, a year where we were able to hear exceptional speakers and music, and a year of a successful integration of staff, lay leadership, led by our incredible President, Robin Siegal, and our temple community. I have had the opportunity to meet one on one with many congregants, getting to know them better as they get to know me and where I came from! There is no better way to build a community then through live interaction. We were able to discuss CBI in depth— problems, issues, compliments, suggestions, and things they would like to see in the future. We have an abundance of events planned for our Speaker Series. A detailed booklet will be available shortly. We have a combined menu of top world renowned speakers and top Jewish musical artists including the world famous, Matisyahu, on October 27th. Tickets are going fast already-order on line now! We have also tailored activities and events for all our many “groups” of members from young 20s to our Seniors, trips, lectures, entertainers, and fun events. We have listened to what you want and expect out of your Congregation. Our High Holy Days will be special again as our Clergy has been working hard preparing for the countless hours spent on the Bimah. This will be my 19th High Holy Day services experience in my career albeit my first at CBI. I can also say without hesitation that my staff is focused and prepared to make your experience at these services seamless and smooth. It is a great team! There have been numerous meetings over the summer paying attention to every detail, seeing what didn’t go perfectly in the past and addressing how we will handle any issues that might arise. During this time of reflection, forgiveness, and hope for the future in a world that has given us an incredible series of challenging events this past year, I urge all of you to spend time with your families, attend our Friday night inspiring services in addition to our High Holy Day services, and get to know your CBI community. As I wish all of you a L’shana Tovah, a sweet and peaceful new year from Debbie, Rachel and me, remember I am always available to meet with you and I encourage you to come in and let’s chat!
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B'nai Mitzvah
August/September 2015 Saturday morning, August 20: Parashat Va’etchanan Connor Bloch, son of Adam & Randi Bloch Saturday morning, September 10: Parashat Shofetim Colby Feibus, son of Terry & Debra Feibus Cole Newman, son of Barry Newman and Darcy Newman Saturday morning, September 17: Parashat Ki Tetze Baylee Jacobson, daughter of Steven & Crisa Jacobson Saturday afternoon, September 17: Parashat Ki Tavo Ashley Zukerman, daughter of of William & Karen Zukerman Saturday morning, September 24: Parashat Ki Tavo Jacob Jeremias, son of Denise M. Young Noah Schiller, son of Glenn Schiller
Connor Bloch
Colby Feibus
Cole Newman
Israel OUR STRUGGLE FOR RELIGIOUS PLURALISM
A few months ago, we celebrated as the Israeli Government voted in favor of a historic compromise to create an egalitarian plaza at the Western Wall where all forms of Jewish observance would be recognized. Leaders in the ultra-Orthodox community have increased their opposition, blocking any further steps to create the new plaza, warning to “fight for the holiness of the Western Wall”. The Government of Israel has already voted to approve this plan, with support from the Reform Movement in Israel and in North America. Rabbi Gilad Kariv, President of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism - IMPJ, has threatened to take this issue to Israel’s Supreme Court if the plan is amended. It is vital that we, as American Progressive/Reform Jews, express our love for Israel in a way that cherishes our commitment to pluralism and a Western Wall that honors all forms of Jewish practice. We can help. Send Prime Minister Netanyahu an email and share with him our convictions and our deep disappointment and concerns. Keep in mind that the voice of Diaspora Jewry matters. Next month, when you receive your statement for CBI membership, please be sure to check the box for ARZA membership, as we continue to demonstrate our support for Reform Jewry in North America. For more information, visit www.arza.org or contact Susi Glatt, ARZA Committee Chair at glattsusims@aol.com.
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REFORM ISRAEL FUND
Baylee Jacobson
Ashley Zukerman
2017 International March of the Living Jacob Jeremias
Noah Schiller
The Trip that Changes Lives...FOREVER! REGISTER NOW! April 19 - May 3 Adults & Families with students in 11th & 12th Grades March of the Living, Southern Region U.S.A. is a 2-week international, educational program bringing Jewish teens and adults from all over the world to Poland on Yom Hashoah, (Holocaust Memorial Day), to march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built during World War II, and then to Israel to observe Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day), and Yom Ha'Atzmaut, (Israel Independence Day). Among the goals of the March of the Living is for these young people and adults to learn the lessons of the Holocaust and to lead the Jewish people into the future vowing Never Again. We offer trip opportunities for high school juniors and seniors, as well as, a special 5-Star trip for adults 27 and above. For information, visit www.molsouth.org or contact Natalie Matus at 561.241.8118 or natalie.matus@cbiboca.org.
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Our Holiday Programs Selichot Program & Service
Saturday, September 24 VIP Cocktail Lounge 7:30 pm Film: Get Low A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party...while he was still alive.
Sukkot Celebration
Sunday, October 16, 4:00 pm Zimmerman Family North Social Hall & Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary, Casual Attire You don't want to miss the first family event of the new school year! In celebration of Sukkot, CBI and the preschool parent organization will be hosting a Sukkot Celebration. Join us for a night of dancing with Miss Susan, hay rides, and much more!
Followed by Dessert & Discussion, and Selichot Service. Our clergy will lead the congregation in this beautiful, meaningful service, concluding at 11:00 pm. Selichot means “forgiveness,� and is the special penitential prayer recited by Jews throughout the High Holy Days.
Rosh Hashanah Bags
Thursday, September 29, 9:45 am Yormark Family Rotunda Join other CBI members in assembling Rosh Hashanah bags for seniors. We also need people to deliver the bags and enjoy a brief visit with the recipients. To volunteer for this mitzvah, contact Marcy Barrick at 561.654.4017 or marcybarrick@gmail.com, or Sue Levine at 561.638.5450 or sue_levine@comcast.net.
Tickets are available through the preschool. For more information, contact Jamie Wasserman, jamiebwasserman@gmail.com.
Sukkot
Erev Sukkot Service Sunday, October 16, 5:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Sukkot Service Monday, October 17, 10:00 am Hollander Family Chapel Cantor's Chantors (CBI's Choir) will participate.
Simchat Torah Jewish Military Overseas
For the 12th year, organized by Andrea Cannon, CBI is collecting dried apples, honey straws, small cans of gefilte fish (no glass), tuna in packets, kosher hard candies, kosher cookies, small packs of tissues, and funds to ship packages to Jewish military overseas. Your donations will permit the military to enjoy the High Holy Days. Please bring your donations to the administrative office, or send a check to: CBI, PO Box 810909, Boca Raton, FL 33481-0909, Jewish Military Overseas in memo, by September 15.
Sukkah Building
Sunday, October 16, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Brotherhood as they build the sukkah in the Pollock Family Courtyard. Refreshments will be provided.
Erev Simchat Celebrate the Sweetness of Torah Sunday, October 23 4:45 Pizza Dinner 5:30 Service Be part of an inspiring service when we, together as a community, unroll the entire Torah scroll around the Sanctuary. Rabbi Silvers will give an abbreviated synopsis of the Torah. Candy Oneg will follow service. All babies born in the past year (and their parents) are invited for the honor of being blessed under the chuppah. Please let us know if you will be attending. Contact Natalie Matus at 561.241.8118 or natalie.matus@cbiboca.org.
All are invited!
Simchat Torah Service, Yizkor Monday, October 24, 10:00 am Hollander Family Chapel Cantor's Chantors (CBI's Choir) will participate.
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Congregation B’nai Israel’s CBI Talks Music Presents...
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The Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival presents... Wednesdays 7:00 pm VIP Cocktail Lounge
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CBI TALKS
CBI TALKS 2016-2017
CBI Talks brings a variety of educational and informative programs to our community. It 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. CBI Talks offers opportunities for all ages. To become a sponsor of CBI Talks, please contact Pam DiGiacomo, Director of Development, at pam.digiacomo@cbiboca.org or 561.922.8971.
CBI offers inspiring lectures and thought provoking classes by noted guests and our clergy, and insightful adult religious education opportunities with knowledgeable faculty. With both single and multi-session opportunities, these programs offer something for everyone.
Fall Holiday Series with Rabbi Marci Bloch Rosh Hashanah: Tuesday, September 6 Yom Kippur: Tuesday, September 13 Sukkot: Tuesday, October 18 Simchat Torah: Tuesday, October 25 11:15 am to 12:30 pm, Room 305 Cost: Members: Free; Non-Members: $10 per class
Reason and Religion: What Can Logic Tell Us about the Existence of God? With Dr. Leonard Berkowitz Tuesdays, September 20 & October 18 10:00 am, Joel S. Nadel Board Room No Cost
Women's Torah Commentary with Rabbi Marci Bloch Tuesdays, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm, Room 305 Beginning November 1 Cost: Members: Free; Non-Members: $10
Introduction to Judaism Thursdays, beginning October 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ B’nai Torah Congregation (Classes will move to CBI in January)
Congregation B’nai Israel’s Adult Book Club offers an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a lively and intellectual discussion every month. The book club is open to both members and their friends and is an informal, fun group. We hope to see you
The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 7:00 pm For more information & location details please contact Janet Kleinman at 561.499.6784 or kleiwrite@bellsouth.net.
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Foundations of Jewish Family Living For Young Parents with Rabbi Marci Bloch Thursdays at 9:45 am beginning November 3, Room 305
Jews in America-Insiders & Outsiders with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal Thursdays at 1:00 pm beginning November 3
Jewish Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Modernity with Rabbi Robert Silvers Thursdays at 7:00 pm begining January 19, 2017
Shemot 1- Slavery to Sinai with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal Thursdays at 1:00 pm beginning February 2, 2017 All Melton Classes meet in Room 305 for 10 weeks To Register or learn about all of the Melton Classes being offered in Palm Beach County, go to: cbiboca.org/adult-learning or call Penina Bredoff at 561.392.8566
Whether it’s learning to relax the mind, body and spirit, or learning to integrate spirituality into our everyday lives, we know you will love our new course offerings.
Whole-Hearted Living Seminars with Cantor Stephanie Shore Tuesday Evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 PM November 19, December 13, March 28, April 25 & May 23 VIP Caterers Ballroom January 31 & February 28 Zimmerman Family North Social Hall Cost: Members: Free; Non-Members: $5/seminar or $30 for all 7 To learn more, contact Ali Rancman, ali.rancman@cbiboca.org.
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Congregation B’nai Israel is pleased to host its 4th Annual Speaker Series for 2016-2017. We encourage you to join us at each incredible event.
Dr. Joel M. Hoffman Acclaimed Translator & Biblical Scholar "The Bible Doesn’t Say That" Thursday, September 15, 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Discuission followed by a dessert reception & book signing
Congregation B’nai Israel introduces CBI Talks Travel! Join CBI on a variety of exciting and educational tours and experience traveling on a whole new level.
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Learn more: cbiboca.org/travel or contact Minda Shaiman, minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org.
Cost: Members: Free, Non-Members: $25, Students with ID: $18
Rabbi Gilad Kariv Executive Director of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism Friday, November 18 5: 00 pm Shabbat Dinner VIP Ballroom 7:30 pm Shabbat Services Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 9:00 pm Oneg
David Horovitz Founding Editor of The Times of Israel Friday, December 2 6:00 pm: Shabbat Service Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 7:00 pm: Shabbat Dinner & Briefing VIP Ballroom Cost: Members: Free, Non-Members: $36
Come explore the world of music with Congregation B’nai Israel. This year, CBI is offering a wide variety of musical programs for you to enjoy.
“An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu” Thursday, October 27, 7:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
9th Annual Stephen Dubov z”l Memorial Concert: From Broadway to Bima! Sunday, February 19, 2017, 3:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Featuring Cantor Patti Linsky, with special cantorial performances by Stephanie Shore, Sarah Freudenberger, Lori Shapiro & Michelle Auslander Cohen.
Learn more: cbiboca.org/speakerseries
Music Director Maestro Sebrina Maria Alfonzo presents the South Florida Symphony Orchestra Watch for your CBI Talks Booklet coming soon! or visit us at
cbiboca.org/cbitalks
Events subject to change. Watch E-vents, Shelanu, and our website.
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Sunday, March 5, 2017, 2:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
Music Groups:
Making Music with Cantor Shore CBI's music groups add musical spirituality to our services. For those who sing or play, it is a unique opportunity to make music alongside other members of our CBI community. For more information, please contact Ali Rancman at ali.rancman@cbiboca.org. 13
CBI Cares Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Needs Volunteers
Jason Beame Tribute Fund This fund provides scholarships to SLJ students who best exemplify moral conduct, leadership, and other behaviors most admired in Jason Beame. The scholarship is for SLJ tuition, Israel and other trips, NFTY, and additional SLJ programs.
Find Your Passion! Share Your Talents! Chair A Committee! Seeking New Chairs Blanket Buddies CBI Singles 35-55 (new) 55+ Singles Young Families (new)
We need enthusiastic people to help plan, implement & take the lead! Contact Minda Shaiman, minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org or 561.241.8118
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The companionship that accompanies JFS volunteer opportunities lifts the spirits of our neighbors in need, many of whom are homebound seniors. Our needs include driving neighbors to medical appointments or to supermarkets, delivering food packages and meals, and just spending time with them. Volunteer Opportunities include: Kibbitz and Ride Drivers Meals on Wheels Drivers Food Pantry Delivery Drivers Community Mentors Telephone Reassurance Friendly Visitors Parachaplains Weisman Center Volunteers For additional information, contact Nadine Greenberg, Director of Volunteer Engagement, 561.852.3333 or nadineg@ralesjfs.org.
Tzevet T'shuvah/Recovery Team
"One of the greatest blessings of recovery is the discovery that what we focus on affects the way we feel. There is already an abundance of blessings in our lives, if we are but ready to see them. Instead of feeling shortchanged because we don't get everything we want, why not appreciate all the things we don't have that we don't want?"... Renewed Each day by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitsky and Aaron Z. CBI 12-Step Group Meeting Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Beginning October 17 Zimmerman Family N. Social Hall AA For Professional Women Only Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 208 For more information, please contact Dennis Bliden at dennis@artmar.com or 561.254.1305.
DIFFERENCE
SLJ/WRJ SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Kicked off by BISY (B'nai Israel Senior Youth) on August 12, the Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judiasm is conducting its annual school supply drive through the month of September. Please drop donations in the blue bins outside the school office, or in the WRJ Gift Shop after August 24.
For more infomation, go to: cbiboca.org/gtg
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WRJ/Sisterhood
If you
WRJ Board Meeting - "Pack it Up School Supplies" Monday, September 12, 7:00 pm Help us pack up school supplies for distribution to children at Pine Grove Elementary School. You may bring donations to the WRJ Gift Shop beginning August 24. Gold CMYK 0,20,60,20 90% PMS 267 C PMS 320 C Black
Opening Event: "Women of Valor" Luncheon & Fashion Show Sunday, September 25, VIP Caterers Join us as we honor our Women of Valor: Karen Bauman, Rachel Greenberg & Vicky Weiner Vendors Sales: 10:00 am Luncheon: 11:30 am Fashion show sponsored by Mario Pucci, Boca Watch for your invitation in the mail! Save the Dates: October 22: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Mizner Park October 26 - 30: WRJ Southeast District Biennial in Clearwater, Florida December 19: Chanukah Party January 19: Bingotini and Texas Hold-em with Brotherhood January 28: Race for the Cure February 23: Paint Party March 30: Chocolate Passover Seder April 5: Mommy Minyan Passover cooking lesson April 22: WRJ/Sisterhood & Brotherhood BBQ & Havdalah Service May 6: WRJ & Brotherhood Bowling Night May 11: Mother's Day Flower Project May 21: Year-end Event Please go to www.cbiboca.org/wrj-sisterhood and become part of a North American organization that has over 60,000 members worldwide.
WRJ Judaica & Gift Shop WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Contact Sue Levine at sue_levine@gmail.com or 561.638.5450. The shop will reopen on August 24. We are well stocked with new items for the High Holy Days as well as beautiful gift items! Shop hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WRJ Sandwich Brigade
This group will meet Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Room 305 when public schools are in session. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are distributed to children in after-school programs and to the Caring Kitchen.
your book group,
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Chai Mitzvah!
A personal spiritual journey, shared with friends. Tuesday, June 21, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Feldman Children's Library • Integrates study, social action, and spirituality • Encourages deeper engagement in Judaism and community life • Special resources and education opportunities for WRJ affiliates • Endorsed by the URJ For information, contact Andrea Cannon at redsisboca1@gmail.com or 561.703.6004.
Brotherhood
CBIMEN BROTHERHOOD
Join us! Our dues are $36 and are included as an option on your billing statement. Your dues AND your involvement will allow us to have a busy, rewarding, and successful year. Sign up online! Go to cbiboca.org/joinbrotherhood.
For more information about CBI Brotherhood, or to RSVP to events, contact Eric Handis, brotherhood@gmail.com or 954.912.3269. Kickoff Event at Duffy's 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. Monday, September 12, 6:00 pm Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Red Skins $10 per person includes: Private room, big screen TVs, food Cash bar available RSVP online: login.cbiboca.org/duffys
Connecting CBI: Business Networking Group
Join this exciting monthly group conveniently located on campus in the Joel S. Nadel Boardroom (3rd floor). Meet fellow congregants and friends of CBI. Wednesday, September 14, 8:00 am • Expand business opportunities • Learn helpful business practices from fellow professionals • Share the latest technologies • No registration required Contact us if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Mizner Park Saturday, October 22, 7:30 am, Mizner Park Amphitheater Join Penny Laufer & WRJ/Sisterhood in the annual walk to support Breast Cancer Awareness & Research. Go to cbiboca.org/wrj-sisterhood and click on the link to register.
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To RSVP, please contact: Minda Shaiman, minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org or 561.241.8118 Questions? Please contact Chairs: Steve Orchard at sporchard@orchardlaw.com or David Ogman at david.ogman@ubs.com
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Calendar August/ September Friday
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WELCOME BACK SHABBAT & CHOCOLATE ONEG 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
LABOR DAY - SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED FALL HOLIDAY SERIES: ROSH HASHANAH
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WRJ SCHOOL SUPPLY BACKPACKING FALL HOLIDAY SERIES: YOM KIPPUR 11:15 am Room 305
WRJ CHAI MITZVAH PROGRAM CONNECTING CBI NETWORKING GROUP 8:00 am Joel S. Nadel Boardroom
CBI TALKS: DR. JOEL HOFFMAN TALK & BOOK SIGNING 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
SELICHOT PROGRAM 7:30 pm Hollander Family Chapel
WRJ WOMEN OF VALOR LUNCHEON
9:00 am - 8:00 pm Hollander Family Chapel
EREV ROSH HASHANAH SERVICE 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 SERVICES 8:30 am OR 12:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 SERVICE 10:00 am Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED
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YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
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BROTHERHOOD FOOTBALL AT DUFFY'S
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FALL HOLIDAY SERIES: SUK 11:15 am Room 305
NEW MEMBER DINNER 5:00 pm VIP Ballroom
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4:45 pm Pizza Dinner, Zimmerma 5:30 pm Service, Cohen/Friedkin
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FALL HOLIDAY SERIES: SIM 11:15 am Room 305
ADULT BOOK CLUB: THE M 7:00 pm Off Campus
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FEED THE HUNGRY 3:00 pm Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
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Noteworthy THANK YOU TO Steven, Theona and David Daun built a new kippah holder for the sanctuary and donated it to CBI as part of the Confirmation Class 2016/5776 Class Gift.
Jewish Unity Day 2016, attended by Rabbi Marci R. Bloch The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) awarded Heidi Rabinowitz the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award. The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish librarianship.
Office Depot Backpack Annual Distribution for CBI's Kantor Family for Justice Back to School program.
Kantor Family Center for Justice
In our constant effort to bring social justice to our community and in light of the tragic recent events in our nation the Kantor Family Center for Justice hosted a luncheon attended by deacons and members of Ebenezer Missionary Baptists Church, Reverend Calvin Davis, the chief of police and assistant chief of police, Rabbi Silvers, Rabbi Bloch, Cantor Shore, Steve Allen a nd Wendi Lipsich, the district director for Congressman Ted Deutch.
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Zoë Goldberg, Youth Engagement Professional Zoë was born in Memphis, TN and grew up in Orlando, FL. She went to Florida Atlantic University for her undergraduate degree, where she majored in Psychology and minored in Sociology, and became very active at Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach. Her involvement in Hillel encouraged her to pursue a career in the Jewish community. After graduation, she moved to Houston, Texas, where she began working as the Director of Undergraduate Engagement at Houston Hillel. In Houston, Zoë worked with college students from the University of Houston and Rice University, as well as the Jewish community as a whole. After two years in Houston, she decided that her next career path would be back in South Florida. She is very excited to take on this new role as the Youth Engagement Professional and looks forward to meeting all of our SLJ students and families. Zoë has been busy planning with BISY board. FALL 2016
Jayne Alexander Accounting Assistant Jayne Alexander is our new Billing Coordinator at CBI. She is a Boston native who has lived in South Florida for 20 years. Jayne and her family have been members of CBI for 10 of those years. Her son Gabriel graduated from SLJ and daughter Sarah was recently confirmed. CBI has played an important role in Jayne’s family and she is very happy to be part of the accounting team.
Peter Freudenberger Digital Communications Coordinator Originally from California, Peter came to Florida to attend the University of Miami and decided to stay. He loves all things music and is a self-proclaimed nerd. CBI has always had a special place in his heart and he is happy to be back working in the office. He is married to Sarah Freudenberger, our Cantorial Associate, and they have two daughters, Aria, age 5, and Ada, age 1. Ali Rancman Clergy Administrative Assistant Since coming on board in July 2015, Ali has really been enjoying getting to know everyone within this great community. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she traded in snow scrapers for beach towels nearly 7 years ago. Ali and her husband, David, have 2 young children – one of whom is a recent NCECE graduate! A fun fact: she can recite just about every episode from her favorite TV show FRIENDS. Erin Rosado Graphic Designer Erin is CBI's lead Graphic Designer. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where she met her husband, Jesus Rosado. She is the mother of Jacob, age 7 and Eva, age 5. Erin has a passion for color and seeks to create emotions through her designs. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Erin and her family recently moved back to Florida in 2015. Minda Shaiman Programming Coordinator Minda Shaiman was born in New York and has been a resident of South Florida for 34 years. She is married to Ron and is the mother of 2 grown children, Bryan and Gabrielle. Minda joined the CBI team in 2012 with 18 years of synagogue and administrative experience. As CBI’s Program Coordinator and Social Action Liaison for Kantor Family Center for Justice, she has been working diligently with our staff and lay leaders. “I am very excited about the wonderful season of fun and meaningful programs that have been planned for our congregation and our community! I am happy to meet with any congregant with ideas about events and programs."
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The Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism SLJ Fall SLJ Begins Tuesday, September 6, 6:45 pm Sunday, September 11, 9:00 am Monday, September 12: 3:45 pm 7th Grade Parent Open House Tuesday, September 13, 6:45 pm B'nai Mitzvah Date Celebration Sunday, September 18, 12:30 pm 9th & 10th Grade Kallah/Retreat Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 18 9th/10th Grade Retreat Program Follow up for Parents Tuesday, September 20, 6:45 pm 11th & 12th Grade Post Confirmation Class Tuesday, September 20, 6:45 pm
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3rd Grade "Breaking Ground" Family Program Sunday, October 9, 9:00 am Monday, October 10, 3:45 pm 11th & 12th Grade Post Confirmation Class Tuesday, October 18, 6:45 pm Consecration of K-3 New SLJ Students Sunday, October 23, 9:00 am
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Kindergarten Family Workshop for Sunday & Monday Students & Parents Sunday, October 23, 9:45am
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6th Grade TAG 13 Family Workshop Sunday, October 30, 9:00 am
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SLJ Walk-a-thon Sunday, October 30 Monday, October 31 Tuesday, November 1
SLJ Closed Sunday - Tuesday, October 2 - 4 Tuesday, October 11 Monday, October 17 Monday, October 24
Join CBI Temple Youth Groups!
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Sunday, October 9, Cupcake Wars 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Youth Lounge
BISY Program
Friday, September 30: Broomball Thursday, October 6: BISY hang out Oct 14th -16 NFTY Fall Kallah
For more information, please contact Zoë Goldberg at zoe.goldberg@cbiboca.org or 561.241.1484.
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Tribute Funds
TRIBUTES are an important way to show family and friends that you share their joys and sorrows while supporting the synagogue. Adult Education: Supports our adult education programs. Adult Library: Provides the continuous enhancement of the adult library.
Transportation Fund: Aids with a wide range of transportation services provided by CBI, including SLJ students and High Holy Day services for older adults who do not have alternate transportation.
Alumni Association: Benefits CBI programs that outreach to recent SLJ graduate members.
Tzedakah Fund: Provides assistance for Jewish and secular social service organizations in South Florida and Israel.
Brotherhood: Supports the Brotherhood’s efforts on behalf of CBI.
Tzevet T’shuvah/Recovery Team Fund: Supports activities helping individuals and families understand alcoholism, other addictions, and the prevention of substance abuse.
Cantor Shore’s Discretionary Fund: Assists Cantor Shore in her work and in developing special music projects. Cantor Stephen Dubov Music Fund: Supports general CBI music programs and music scholarships. Children’s Fund: To help support families by providing funds for their children’s preschool and religious school. Ezrat Am: Helps congregants in times of difficulty, trial, or illness. Feldman Children’s Library: Offsets the purchased of books for Library, our schools and special services such as the Howard Computer Center. Jason Beame Tribute Fund: Helps provide scholarships to SLJ students who best exemplify moral conduct, leadership, and other behaviors most admired in Jason Beame. The scholarship is for SLJ tuition, Israel and other trips, NFTY, and additional SLJ programs. Kantor Family Center for Justice: Supports the wide range of social action programs provided by KFCJ. Lily Mintz B’nai Mitzvah Fund: This fund was set up by Lily as her mitzvah project for her Bat Mitzvah. Lily donated 100% of her gifts in establishing this fund. Donations to this fund will be used for the sole purpose of providing financial assistance to families at Congregation B’nai Israel who cannot afford the B’nai Mitzvah fee. Memorial Fund: Benefits CBI through gifts that mark yahrtzeits or in memory of those who are recently deceased. Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarships for youth travel programs to Israel, attend Jewish camps, experience Shabbaton, and other retreats. Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund: Assists Rabbi Silvers in his work of providing tzedakah. Rabbi Bloch’s Discretionary Fund: Assists Rabbi Bloch in her work of providing tzedakah. Sari Neimark Fund: Alleviates some financial burden for preschool parents in order to continue a child’s education at CBI’s NCECE. Scholar-in-Residence Fund: Supports the annual Scholar-in-Residence program. SLJ Scholarship Fund: Provides funds for students to attend the Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism SLJ Teacher Education Fund: Provides funds for teachers to advance their learning for the Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism. Speaker Series Fund: Helps enable CBI to provide noted scholars and speakers. Stan Harris Fund: Provides assistance in any area of NCECE, ranging from equipment and supllies for the classrooms, to monetary aid for families that are in need.
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Women of Reform Judaism/Sisterhood Fund: Contributes to a wide range of Sisterhood social, spiritual, learning and social action projects that benefit CBI, the community and Women for Reform Judaism. WRJ/Sister Blanket Buddies: Provides for the special WRJ project of creating blankets distributed to hospitals and clinics. Youth Group Fund: Benefits the activities of CBI’s Jewish Youth Groups.
Additional Ways to Support CBI
There are many ways to support CBI and at the same time remember the special events and people in your lives. CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY There are many opportunities to name programs by creating a perpetual endowment through the CBI Legacy Campaign. NAMED DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES There are a limited number of opportunities to name portions of our facilities and receive recognition on the dedication board outside the Cohen-Friedkin Sanctuary or the Hollander Family Chapel. MEMORIAL PLAQUE IN THE COHEN-FRIEDKIN SANCTUARY Remember a loved one with a bronze plaque on the Memorial Wall in the Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary. A corresponding Lucite plaque is placed in the lighted Remembrance Stand on the anniversary of the yahrtzeit. Memorial Plaques are $650. LEAF ON THE TREE OF LIFE An inscribed “leaf” on the Tree of Life is a wonderful way to share a “living dedication” for a family simcha, especially for a birthday, anniversary, Bar/ Bat Mitzvah, wedding, etc. Leaves on the Tree of Life are $750. GIFT-A-BRICK Engrave a brick on either the South Entrance walkway that leads past our schools and into the main sanctuary hallway or the South Pre-School Entrance walkway. Create a lasting memory, and write a message to honor a special person or moment. Each single brick is 4” x 8”, 12 characters per line, three lines per brick. Each double brick is 8” x 8”, 12 characters per line, six lines per brick. Bricks are $180 for single; $360 for double. FELDMAN CHILDREN'S LIBRARY HONORS Commemorate your child's birthday and benefit the Feldman Children's Library. Available honors: Special Book Collection $360, Shelf Plaque $180, Tree Leaf $36, or a Book/CD Plate $18. Contact Heidi Rabinowitz, 561.241.1484 or heidi.rabinowitz@cbiboca.org, or order online at cbiboca.org/fcl.
For further information contact Pam DiGiacomo at 561.241.8118 or pam.digiacomo@cbiboca.org.
DONATE ONLINE: LOGIN.CBIBOCA.ORG/DONATE FALL 2016
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 June 11 - August 1. Donate online: login.cbiboca.org/donate Cantor Shore's Discretionary Fund
Alana Gordon in Honor of Alana & Barry Gordon's 15th Wedding Anniversary Karen & Alan Bauman in Honor of Spencer Bauman Eileen Danton in Memory of Eugene Smith Helene Waratel in Memory of Benjamin Shumaker Phyllis & Leonard Greenberg in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Chesed Fund Marcy & Bruce Barrick in Honor of David Weinstein Robin & Jeffrey Siegal in Honor of Marriage of Valentina to Conrad Joshua & Dana Krut in Memory of Elaine Buchalter Robin & Jeffrey Siegal in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Children’s Education Fund Madalyn Freund in Honor of Karen & Leonard Berkowitz Paula Mark & John Kulick in Honor of Karen & Leonard Berkowitz' 25th Wedding Anniversary Sherry Levy in Memory of Joyce Schachter Ezrat Am Fund Jeffrey & Lee Cooper in Memory of Stacy Liss' Mother Feldman Children’s Library Fund Beverly A. London in Memory of Francine Bieder General Fund Myra L. Ehrman in Honor of CBI Michael Faranello on Behalf of The Solaris Group in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Rosalia Wilkes in Memory of Philip Haas Daniel Bates in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Richard Werner in Honor of the Recovery of Millie Forsythe Jason Beame Tribute Fund Carol Celestino in Honor of Spencer Bauman's Bar Mitzvah Karen & Alan Bauman in Honor of Spencer Bauman Laura Petrella in Honor of Valentina Viertel Barbara Cole in Memory of Alan Rudolph KFCJ Fund Toni & Peter Weintraub in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Steve & Edna Kogan in Honor of Harriet Tunick's 95th Birthday Memorial Fund Barbara Kaluzna in Celebration of the Wedding of Joey & Brenna Brutzkus Adrienne Young Cohen in Memory of Benjamin Shumaker Alyssa & Marc List in Memory of Donald List Alyssa & Marc List in Memory of Daniel Block Arlene & Neil Reger in Memory of Melvin Miller Barbara & Bob Reiter in Memory of Julio Barrios Jr. Barbara & Bob Reiter in Memory of David Milstein Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of Rose Wenger Brenda Olenick in Memory of Jack Olenick & Richard Plaschkes Cyrus Cowen in Memory of Randi Cowen Dana & Eric Lieberman in Memory of J. Paul Breakstone & Judd Breakstone, MD Donald & Tama Pasternak in Memory of Julius Pasternak Dr. & Mrs. Sy Bigayer & Family in Memory of Sol Reich Elizabeth Kharash in Memory of Dora Rizher Emily S. Danson in Memory of Wilfred G. Stark Erich Kupferberg in Memory of Ada Kupferberg Erich Kupferberg in Memory of Herman Kupferberg Esther Kossoff in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Ethel Lokshin in Memory of Elizabeth Tolchinsky Ferne & Norman Barr in Memory of Leonard & Cecile Mishkind Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Ned Marcus Jack Granofsky in Memory of Gertrude Granofsky Judith Greenberg in Memory of William J. Greenberg Karen & Alan Bauman in Memory of Francine Arstark Lawrence Fruman in Memory of David Lisa Marks in Memory of George Rosen Marc & Deborah Kravit in Memory of Irwin Kravit Marcella & Victor Shames in Memory of Harold Findlay & May Burgess Findlay Marcia Davis in Memory of Jean Gittelson Marjorie Hausman & Jay Tanenbaum in Memory of Richard Hausman Miriam & Arthur Klein in Memory of Fannie Klein & Albert White Mr. & Mrs. Alan Mintz in Memory of Paul Barr & Edith Mintz Mr. & Mrs. Joel Dubrow in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Myra Spolter in Memory of Gerald Spolter Myrna Kingsley in Memory of Alvin Kingsley Renee E. Markus in Memory of Stanley Jack Markus Renee Nadel in Memory of Geri Gershen Richard & Lois Werner in Memory of Gloria Werner Sandra Makoff in Memory of Alfred Fuldauer Seymour & Harriet Maltz in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Sharon & Phil Wishna in Memory of Martin Kantor Sharon & Phil Wishna in Memory of Martin Wishna Sigrid & David Feder in Memory of John Edward Iwerson Sigrid & David Feder in Memory of Teddy Feder Stephen & Linda Kates in Memory of Elliot Jacobs Susi Glatt in Memory of Lottie Goldberg Tadd & Sandy Schwab in Memory of Seymour Scher The Camis Family in Memory of Ernest Camis NCECE Education Fund Diana Cooper, Erica Hecht, Genny Kaufman, Dana Cohen in Memory of Adele Block Phil & Blair Nadel in Memory of Michael King
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Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Bruce & Marcy Barrick in Honor of Noah's Graduation Fran & Jerry Butwin in Honor of Amy Silver Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow in Honor of Emily Cohen Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Adele Block Robert Zucker & Theona Daun in Memory of Joel Feldman's Mother Sue & Howard Goldman in Memory of Alan Wexler Rabbi Bloch’s Discretionary Fund Alana Gordon in Honor of Alana & Barry's 15th Wedding Anniversary Karen & Alan Bauman in Honor of Spencer Bauman Dennis Bliden in Memory of Robert Bliden Eileen Danton in Memory of Lillian Gelfond James Miller in Memory of Irene Miller Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund Sharon Rosen in Memory of Gary Rosen Karen & Alan Bauman in Honor of Spencer Bauman Jill & Stuart Siegel in Memory of Gloria Meyer Melva Lambert in Honor of Richard Levine's Birthday Ritual Fund Barbara Orville in Honor of Gratitude Shabbat SLJ Scholarship Fund Laura Petrella in Honor of Valentina Viertel SLJ Teacher’s Fund Laura Petrella in Honor of Valentina Viertel Speaker Series Fund Judith Bailey in Honor of Suzanne Brue becoming a Bat Mitzvah Nancy Staudt in Honor of Suzanne Brue becoming a Bat Mitzvah Stan Harris NCECE Fund Dara & Spencer Siegel in Honor of Sam & Tomer Avivi & Linda Harris Tzedekah Fund Karen & Leonard Berkowitz in Honor of Cherie Kalvort Myra & Tom Shaughnessy in Memory of Donna Siegel Myra & Tom Shaughnessy in Memory of Lillian Kreisler Renee Schwartz in Memory of Lutz Haas Youth Scholarship Fund Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Dean & Lisa Borg Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Debbie & Howard Belford Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Ben Naar Rabbi SIlvers in Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Spencer Bauman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jett Zimmerman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Robin Siegal Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Steve Allen Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Sarah Freudenberger Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Lee Lebovich Rabbi Silvers in Honor of the Birth of Victoria O'Grady Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Jordan Zimmerman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Marla Eggers Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Matt Levin Rabbi Silvers in Honor of the birth of Yael Epstein Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to the Avivi Family Rabbi Silvers in Honor of Rachel Greenberg Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Leslie & Kim Kaminoff Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Todd Shore Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Kim Beame Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Linda Harris Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Rabbi Marci Bloch Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Natalie Matus Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Cantor Stephanie Shore Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Pam DiGiacomo Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Cheryl Epstein Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Susan Goldman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Jeanne Schwartz Rabbi SIlvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Erin Rosado Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Ali Rancman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Jill Stern Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Shiri Pressman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Mary Pimenow Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Judy Chaskin Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Hector Benabe Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Minda Shaiman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Rebeca Rosenblatt Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Debbie Goldsmith Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Jill Forst Rabbi SIlvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Laurie Siegel Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Sara Schenkman Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Jayne Alexander Rabbi Silvers in Honor of the naming of Saylor Shore Rabbi Silvers in Honor of Ellen, Eric, Fallon, Jordan, and Gabby Gechter Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Ed Alpert Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Erin Condon Rabbi SIlvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Dorothy DiMambro Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Sammy Kalmowicz Rabbi Silvers in Memory of Robert Kramer Rabbi Silvers in Memory of Joanne Glotter Rabbi Silvers in Memory of Leo Kaminoff Rabbi SIlvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Jill Saperstein Rabbi Silvers in Honor of & Gratitude to Esther Zipper
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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 Ronald & Sharon Landau Harry & Amy Seidman Gary & Vicky Weiner Barton & Shirley Weisman Dick & Lois Werner Bonim/Builders Circle Jerry & Fran Butwin Douglas Feurring & Alexandra Karram Leonard & Phyllis Greenberg Laurence & Robin Nagle James & Debra Prevor David & Robyn Rubinoff Tad & Sandra Schwab Jeffrey & Robin Siegal Stuart & Jill Siegel
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.
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Mitzvah Circle Anonymous Allan & Elaine Adams 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 Howard & Sue Goldman Robert & Auta Hendler Howard Kaye Craig & Penny Laufer Richard & Sue Levine Kermit & Arlene Meade Neil & Constance Meisel Leona Paul Richard & Emi Pollack Jay Schwartz & Andrea Raab Roy & Helene Schwedelson Adam & Alissa Shapiro Corey Shapiro Thomas & Myra Shaughnessy Spencer & Dara Siegel Stanley & Susan Silber Stuart & Rose Singer Richard & Sharon Stein Bruce Warshal Victor & Vicki Weinstein Bill & Barbara Weprin Scott & Lori Weprin Todd & Elizabeth Weprin Philip & Sharon Wishna Philip & Elissa Zwiebel Honorary Circle David & Amy Ross Gary & Robin Rubin Harvey & Phyllis Sandler
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
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