High Holy Day Issue 5779

shelanu VOLUME XLIV • ISSUE 1

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 • ELUL 5778/TISHREI 5779/HESHVAN 5779

Senior Staff

Robert A. Silvers Senior Rabbi

Rony S. Keller

Senior Associate Rabbi

Allison B. Cohen Assistant Rabbi

Cantor David Muchnick Interim Cantor

Sarah Freudenberger Associate Cantor

Steve Allen

Executive Director

Linda B. Harris

Director of Lifelong Learning Director of Early Childhood Education

Kim Beame Director of Religious Education

Richard D. Agler, DD Rabbi Emeritus

Executive Committee

Jeffrey Cannon

President president@cbiboca.org

David Hollander

VP Financial & Asset Management vpfinance@cbiboca.org

Robyn Rubinoff

VP Education vpeducation@cbiboca.org

RABBI SILVERS

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SHABBAT SERVICES

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JEFFREY CANNON

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STEVE ALLEN 6 SARAH FREUDENBERGER

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HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

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Stanley Silber

VP of Communications vpcommunications@cbiboca.org

Board of Trustees

Andrea Cannon Peter Davidson Ira Ginsberg Susi Glatt Eric Handis Joshua Krut Sharon Landau Rachel Fallet-Lax

David Ogman Adam Shapiro Bonnie Shimel Dara Siegel Jason Solodkin Jeff Young Ronna Young Jeff Zadoff

Susan Mayer

VP Membership vpmembership@cbiboca.org

Robin Siegal

Immediate Past President immediatepastpresident@cbiboca.org

Dara Siegel

VP Administration vpadministration@cbiboca.org

Vicky Weiner

VP Strategic & Long Range Planning vpstrategicplanning@cbiboca.org

Past Presidents Robin Siegal Gary Weiner Phil Nadel Sue Goldman Leslie Kantor Renée Nadel Peter Weintraub Melvin Kalfus z"l David Kantor Joseph Wasch Joel S. Nadel z"l

RABBI COHEN 11 B'NAI MITZVAH

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Honorary Members

SISTERHOOD 14

James Cohen

BROTHERHOOD 15 CBI INSPIRES SERIES

Larry Feldman Douglas Feurring

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SPOTLIGHT 24 HIGH HOLY DAY GREETINGS

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SHOMRIM 45 WE GIVE THANKS

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WELCOMING YOU FROM THE FIRST SHALOM

Harold Schwalb z"l

Monte Friedkin

CALENDAR 18-19 LIFECYCLES 21

Stuart Graff Alma Kalfus

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As the High Holy Days approach, we instinctively look at them through a religious lens. These Yamim Noraim - Days of Awe, are after all, the beginning of our Jewish year, and considered to be perhaps the holiest time of year for the Jewish people. This is the time when we are supposed to do the hard work of inward examination (Cheshbon HaNefesh) and reflection on our behavior. Yes, it is a spiritual and most definitely a religious labor of extreme import, value and worth. But because it is a religious task, or if you will, obligation that we all have as Jews, it is also quite challenging as most of us in our Jewish community lack the religious foundation and knowledge to help us fully understand and appreciate this holy task.

So perhaps I can help you better understand this by relating it through a business metaphor, and in business jargon…

During the High Holy Days, we get meaningful “face-time” with the World’s Wealthiest Investor, and He Himself wants to make sure that we don’t blow the pitch. Even though He has given us opportunities to meet with Him all throughout the year, He now offers us 10 focused days of “power-meetings,” inviting us to not only present Him with our strategic plan, but to also solicit Him to stand behind it (these are known as the Aseret Y’mai Teshuvah – The Ten Days of Repentance. They begin with Rosh Hashanah and culminate on Yom Kippur). The great news is that God – the ultimate Investor – already believes in us and is tremendously eager to invest in our projects. Amazingly, He even takes it upon Himself to steer us away from pursuing the wrong proposals (What a tremendous kindness this is!)

The very same Investor that we are coming to with our strategic plan is focused on making sure that we don’t blow the pitch to Him. So, how does He go about this?

Since He realizes that we may not have researched His investment priorities so carefully, He begins our tenday meetings with an interactive, two-day orientation

symposium: allowing us to discover more about this Investor’s “background;” to explore what types of ventures He values and supports; and more. During these two days – known as Rosh Hashanah – He watches us to get a sense of our sincerity and integrity: Are we awake during the seminar? Are we alertly paying attention to the content? Do we seem to be getting the big picture? Are we internalizing its message? In short: are we viable candidates worth His investment?

Once we understand where this magnanimous Investor is coming from, He grants us eight more days to revise our proposal. He urges us to spend at least a little extra time going through His brochures and “corporate literature” – available in the form of Prayer Books (Machzorim) and Torah texts – to maximize our chances of creating revisions that will attract His support.

And He even lets us practice our pitch on Him – as many times as we need to get it right!

Over these ten days, we all have a golden opportunity: to spend quality time with the Investor that can truly supply the resources we need to make great things happen in this world. He only wants to know what we will do with those resources. What will we do with the health; the strength; the wisdom; the benefits? If we really tap into what’s going on during the first two days – during the awesome orientation opportunity available on Rosh Hashanah, we can clearly understand how the Investor would want us to use these blessings.

May we all merit perceiving this golden opportunity, and may we be worthy recipients of God’s abundant investments in the year to come!

My family (Ava, Jason, and Jenna) join me in wishing you all a Shanah Tovah u’metukah – a good and sweet New Year!

Rabbi Silvers

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Shabbat Ser v ic es

Friday Evening Shabbat Services Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary September 7:

7:30 PM Selichot Service

September 14:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service

September 21:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service

September 28:

6:30 PM Shabbat Service

October 5:

6:30 PM Shabbat Service

October 12:

5:00 PM Tot Shabbat 7:30 PM Shabbat Service

October 19:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service

October 26:

6:30 PM Shabbat Service

SHABBAT SHALOM

Saturday Shabbat Services

September 1: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitvah Gabrielle Aptman Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

September 8: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel September 15: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel September 22: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 11:15 AM

Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan Jarecki Hollander Family Chapel

September 29: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah of Jack Levine Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary October 6: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Yormark Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 11:15 AM Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah of Jake Tal-Shahar Hollander Family Chapel October 13: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah of Shay Wheatman Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary October 20: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah of Sophie Bogen Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 5:30 PM Shabbat Service/ Bat Mitzvah of Ava Simon

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary October 27: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel

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to the past or the only look o wh se tho d An . life of law the is ge “Chan present are certain to miss the future.” ~John F. Kennedy~ As I reflect back over the past year, it is hard to believe it was only one year ago when I wrote my first message as President of Congregation B’nai Israel. As I stated then, your leadership, staff, and clergy had been working hard to make this past year a meaningful one for each of you, where connections will be made, kept, built upon and improved. I hope as we reflect on the past year, you agree that with the addition of our two new rabbis, Rabbi Keller and Rabbi Cohen, Congregation B’nai Israel is well along on the path to being your welcoming and warm home. Our commitment to provide superior programming, whether it is religious, social or educational for which CBI is known for, will continue again this year. I am excited to see all of you at our member’s Welcome Back to Shul Bash just weeks before the High Holy Days and our CBI Talks series with our incredible guest, Olympic champion Aly Raisman (an amazing follow up to Chuck Todd last year) later this year. I hope you take advantage of the incredible programming and realize that CBI has something for everyone. Our Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Parent Organizations and Connecting CBI groups offer members the opportunity to connect with each other, while our CBI Talks, film series and adult education allow members the opportunity to educate themselves. Come to our Friday night services, Saturday morning Torah study or other avenues to expand your Jewish heritage with our clergy. Should you have an idea for a program we don’t have or one which you would like expanded, please reach out to me at President@cbiboca.org Unfortunately, last year was not unique with change.

As you all know by now, our beloved Cantor Shore, decided after more than 27 years with CBI, to retire and pursue her next life’s chapter. I know I speak for many members who grew up, literally, spiritually or emotionally, with Cantor Shore providing the warmth and soul with her music and personal outreach. As we adapt to the changes that life has for us, we too must adapt to this change with a mindset that we cannot replace someone who for years has made CBI our spiritual home.

Rather, your leadership – clergy, professional and lay leaders – are committed to bringing in a new outstanding cantor, who brings the same qualities we love and will deepen connections with each of us. As in life, we hold fond memories of what we had before; we must look forward and embrace change without diminishing the importance and impact they had on our lives.

I shared with you in a prior message, our goal for this year is to continue to deepen connections and for CBI to make your life’s Jewish Journey more meaningful together through approachable relevant Judaism in an inviting, supporting and inspirational home. Let’s keep this thought in mind as we once again prepare for the High Holy Days, and look ahead to the new year where harmony and unity prevail and meaningful connections are made. I again urge each and every one of us to connect, in whatever way we feel is meaningful, through involvement in Congregation B’nai Israel – Connecting By Involvement.

I wish all my fellow congregants, staff and clergy a very healthy, happy, and prosperous 5779.

Jeff

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steve.allen@cbiboca.org

What a year it was. As I write this article, I am thinking back to the year that is about to end and all the things and events that have happened personally and professionally. As my job is one which things happen not just daily or hourly but by the minute sometimes, it was a good year yet filled with moments of anxiety and disbelief.

Getting to know many more congregants, improving my staff immeasurably, watching the camaraderie of our clergy get closer now than it’s been in the 3 years I am here, watching and helping the bond between the leadership and the staff tighten, spending months on creating a new DNA for the Congregation (thank you Samantha Avivi!), bringing in Chuck Todd as our CBI Inspires main speaker, experiencing the tragedy of Parkland where I worked for 3 years before coming to CBI, traveling to NY to see my 3 grandchildren and knowing that number 4 is due in September, increasing the congregation’s visibility in the Jewish community through major outreach and social action projects, and really understanding what it means to run a synagogue. These are just a few of the memories that come to mind as I write this article

This coming year I will celebrate my 20th year as an Executive Director in the non-profit world. As I start my 4th year here as your Executive Director, we will welcome the incredible and dynamic, Aly Raisman on November 8, as our featured CBI Inspires speaker, continue to help grow our pre-school and religious school, make needed aesthetic and necessary repairs and changes to our campus, celebrate our 35th anniversary of existence at 2200 Yamato Road, continue to appreciate all the people I work with here at CBI and realize that each and every one of them contributes to the success and the sense of community we have built and will continue to build, work closely with your lay leadership under the President of CBI, Jeff Cannon, get back to playing tennis as I recover from the March car accident, and finally have the ability and honor to wish all of you from Debbie and me a very happy and healthy new year, and let it be a year of peace, good health and strong family ties.

As always, I look forward to meeting with anyone who would like to come see me about anything.

L’Shanah Tovah

Steve

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“Music works, as mere words do not, to convert individuals into a group where they can experience together the message of the alternative world being established in their prayers.”

-The Art of Public Prayer, Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, Ph.D.

As we head into a new season at Congregation B’nai Israel, I would like to report on the state of the music at our synagogue. For many people, myself included, music is the way through which we connect to our spirituality, our Jewish heritage, and to fellow Jews. Music has always been an integral part of all our lives both inside and outside of worship.

In the Art of Public Prayer, Rabbi Hoffman spends an entire chapter talking about what makes music sacred, and what the real task of music in prayer is; that is, WHY is music important in a service? In this explanation, he speaks of the community created in any given worship service. There is horizonal, people connecting to each other while praying together, and there is vertical, our prayers being lifted as a common goal of worshipping, to God. This is the two-fold assignment when we gather together in public prayer.

and leadership teams of CBI. We have created a community with many purposes. We want to be the place to be for education, social action, friendship, milestones, healing, and prayer. We know that prayer sometimes takes a backseat for some of us to these other activities or needs. However, we assert that we have surprisingly engaging services. We believe Judaism, and prayer, is relevant. We invite you to find that out firsthand at every service….

Which brings me back to the state of music at Congregation B’nai Israel. I believe now more than ever we need prayerful inspirational music in our lives as modern day Jews in America. We need Shabbat in our lives to quiet the noise and tumult the world provides daily without fail. It is my promise to provide inspiring, uplifting, and peaceful Shabbat music at every Shabbat service that enables us to pray. I will do this not alone but with participation from our adult choir, junior choir, band, teens, and other musicians, in conjunction with careful planning with our committed and supportive rabbis. I will provide opportunities for YOU, all of you, to be able to participate by singing our prayers and beautiful songs together as a community.

This also achieves exactly what we discussed in our strategic planning sessions recently with senor staff

Calling all Music Lovers!

Sarah

Do you love to sing? have fun, make new friends, learn old and new jewish music, create prayerful shabbat music in our adult choir! rehearsals are select thursday nights under the director, associate cantor sarah freudenberger. no formal experience necessary-we will teach you to read music and sing harmony!

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HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICE SCHEDULE Time For memorial

Description of Services

erev rosh hashanah

8:30 AM Junior Congregation (early service only - Rosh Hashanah I & Yom Kippur) Junior Congregation offers our children in grades K-5 a short service to worship on their own level and learn about the meaning of the High Holy Days. Arts & Crafts and music will further enhance your child's experience.

Thursday, September, 6, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Hollander Family Chapel Distance does not allow many of us to perform the mitzvah of visiting the burial places of our beloved relatives and friends. Time for Memorial is an opportunity for you and your family to light candles offer prayers, and remember your loved ones that have passed on.

Sunday, September 9, 7:30 PM

rosh hashanah i

Monday, September 10 Morning Service - Your choice Early: 8:30 AM (Junior Congregation) L ate: 12:00 PM Children’s Service, 3:15 PM* Tashlich Service, 4:00 PM*

rosh hashanah ii

Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 AM*

shabbaT shuvah

Friday, September 14, 7:30 PM Saturday, September 15, 9:00 AM

erev Yom Kippur/Kol nidreI Tuesday, September 18, 7:30 PM

Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 Morning Service - Your choice Early: 8:30 AM (Junior Congregation) Late: 12:00 PM Fast Talk, 2:45 PM, Hollander Family Chapel Children’s Service, 3:15 PM* Minchah (Afternoon) Service, 4:30 PM Concluding Services: Yizkor, Neilah, 5:30 PM* Sound Shofar, 7:00 PM* Child care will be available for ages 6 months - Pre-K. Space is limited for infants.

A sign language interpreter will be at some services.

*Service open to the community

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8:30 AM Early Service (Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur) This service offers an invitingly participatory experience for all ages. Our students will chant Torah and Haftarah with entire families offered honors to participate in the service. Shofar will be sounded and sermon offered by our rabbis.

12:00 PM Late Service - (Rosh Hashanah I & Yom Kippur) This service offers dynamic and engaging experience with Torah and Haftarah chanting by our adult synagogue members. Shofar will be sounded and sermon offered by our rabbis.

3:15 PM Children’s Service - (Rosh Hashanah I & Yom Kippur) This service offers families with young children a fun, condensed worship experience of stories and prayers to inspire and teach the meaning of the High Holy Days.

Rosh Hashanah ONLY 4:00 PM Tashlich Tashlich originated during the Middle Ages and was inspired by a verse uttered by the prophet Micah: ‘God will take us back in love; God will cover up our iniquities, You [God] will hurl all our sins into the depths of the sea.’

(Micah 7:19). As the custom evolved it became tradition to go to a body of water and symbolically cast our sins (by tossing pieces of bread) into the water on the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

Yom Kippur ONLY 2:45 PM Fast Talk This informal learning is for those wishing to remain in the synagogue all day. The topic will be "Jewish Perspective of the After Life" and be led by our member, Bob Dobrin.

5:30 PM Yizkor, Neilah We will conclude Yom Kippur with our traditional Yizkor & Neilah - the closing service. Adults and children are invited to bring and sound their shofar, to mark the end of the High Holy Days.

Services on the Web

If you are unable to attend services, you can join us online.

Go to cbiboca.org and click on the link “High Holy Days Online.”

The connection will “go live” 10 minutes prior to services.

Photo ID plus CBI Membership Card or Admission Card required to attend services.

College students and military personnel will be admitted free with a valid I.D.

WELCOMING YOU FROM THE FIRST SHALOM

Register online at cbiboca.org/hhd

A special note from Minda Shaiman, Programming Coordinator

Become a part of CBI Chavurot!

I hope you had a great summer! We’ve been busy as bees getting ready to welcome you “Back to Shul”.

Chavurah groups are a great way for members to connect with other members who have similar interests. Building lasting friendships while engaging in your favorite activities or explore new ones!

• Friday, August 17th at 7:30 pm in the Cohen/Freidkin Sanctuary is Back to Shul Shabbat followed by a Flaming Donut Oneg in VIP with music by our own “Acoushticks”.

• Sunday, August 19th from 11:00 am-2:00 pm is our Welcome Back to Shul- Food Truck Frenzy. This celebratory, kickoff event promises something for everybody. Bingo with the Brotherhood, Bungee Jumping in the Pollack Family Courtyard, a variety of popular, neighborhood Food Trucks and many more activities; all FREE of charge to our CBI community! Come, have some fun and reconnect with your CBI Clergy, Staff and friends.

Throughout the season, you’ll find program favorites like learning with CBI member Professor Leonard Berkowitz, Melton Classes with Rabbi Silvers and Rabbi Keller, Mommy Minyan with Rabbi Cohen. Back by popular demand is Kindred Spirits Meditation with CBI member, Gail Sack. Look for Cocktails and Karaoke October 26th after shabbat services, plus NEW free baby sitting Friday nights and Saturday mornings; making worship at CBI more accessible to everyone!

Our congregants are our most valuable resources and I am eager to hear your suggestions, share your talents and work together to cultivate new ideas for future programs and events.

As our CBI community continues to flourish and grow, so does the wide range of programs and events we have in store for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. Check out our calendar, save the dates, and we hope to see you all soon.

VOLUNTEERS: If you have a few hours a week to spare, we can use your help on a few upcoming projects. In addition, there’s still time to sign up to Usher or to help with Food Collection for the High Holy Days.

Shana Tovah-Wishing you all a sweet new year!

Minda

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IN OUR 25TH ANNUAL FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER! CBI SISTERHOOD WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM

Rosh Hashanah Food Bags 9.6.18 • 9:30 am Perform a Mitzvah this Rosh Hashanah Contact Sue Levine: 561.638.5450 or sue_levine@comcast.net

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.

Then, on Yom Kippur bring your filled food bags to the truck stationed in the CBI parking lot.

Food Truck Volunteers Needed!

For more information contac, Andrea Cannon at redsisboca1@gmail.com or Minda Shaiman atMinda.Shaiman@cbiboca.org

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This summer, I had the distinct pleasure of being on faculty at the Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Camp Coleman in Cleveland, GA. As you may know, the URJ operates as the overarching umbrella for the movement, connecting with all the Reform synagogues. The URJ also owns and operates 17 different Jewish summer camps throughout the United States and Canada. Sixteen of those camps are residential sleep-away camps. While each camp is special and has its own unique qualities, some things that all of the camps have in common are: fun, safety, camaraderie, and the development the Jewish identities of young people.

Camp Coleman was founded in 1964 and has been the premier center for Jewish camping in the southeast ever since. The week that I spent on faculty was extremely rewarding and lots of fun. During one session there are approximately 600 people at camp, including the kids, staff, and faculty. It is a welloiled machine creating smiles, lasting memories, and precious Jewish moments summer after summer. Everyone you encounter is kind, happy, and focused on the same goal of creating a meaningful experience for everyone. In fact, my older son attended Camp Coleman for the first time this past summer and had a wonderful time.

the middle of camp. The cheers from each unit are thunderous, the Jewish programming is engaging and interesting…and the circus arts activities are incredible as kids juggle and walk on tight-ropes.

Camp is divided into 7 different units arranged by age group starting with campers entering the 3rd grade and up through counselors in training (CITs) in 12th grade. I was lucky enough to be paired with the 9th grade Kesher (Hebrew for connection) unit throughout my time at Coleman. The staff and campers were welcoming and immediately made me feel like part of the community.

Perhaps one of the coolest things about Camp Coleman is the beautiful man-made lake at the center of the camp. Each day is either a “pool day” or a “lake day” for the campers. The pool is sparkly blue with a waterslide, and the lake (as pictured below) has a beach, diving areas, and in the center is the ‘blob’.

The blob is the air-filled floating

The food is delicious, the Chadar Ochel (dining hall) is bubbling with excited energetic children, and the cabins are all nestled amongst the trees that surround the lake in

launching pad in the center of the lake. One camper sits on the end closest to the lake and one jumps off the top of the wood stand and onto the blob which launches the other person up into the sky and then splashing into the lake…it's awesome to watch!

The statistics of Jewish camping don’t lie. The proof is in the numbers. According to studies conducted by Jewish sociologists and by the Foundation for Jewish Camp show that kids who attend Jewish residential summer camps are 89% more likely to connect to Jewish holidays, visit Israel, and belong to synagogues. Those who attend Jewish summer camps are more readily equipped to engage in programs and activities that continually develop their Jewish identity.

Plus, children who attend overnight camp more easily adjust to college, since they have already experienced the independence of living away from home.

Here is the best news of all! CBI is situated in a perfect place to access many URJ camps. The closest is Camp Coleman, but there are also URJ specialty camps available for kids interested in sports, arts, and technology. Attached to this article are websites that you can access to find out more about these incredible camps and opportunities to create lifechanging and positively impactful summers for our kids.

If you have any questions about Camp Coleman or any of the URJ camps please contact me.

Front Row (L to R): Leor Keller, Hannah Tekel, Aviv Keller Back Row (L to R): Drew Van Buskirk, Matthew Buchman, Shay Wheatman, Rabbi Rony Keller

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Rabbi Keller

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R. Chanina said, “I have learned much from my teachers, more from my colleagues, and the most from my students” (Talmud Ta’anit 7a).

What could be more powerful than watching a group of young Jewish adults fall in love with their homeland just as I had done?

I have been to Israel many times, even living there twice, but this past summer has allowed me to see Israel through new eyes.

This summer has allowed me to see Israel through the eyes of twenty-three amazing young adults, who were seeing Israel for the very first time.

What could be more powerful than seeing them connect with their spirituality, as they placed letters and poured their hearts out into the Western Wall?

My relationship with Israel has been a formative aspect of my own Jewish identity.

Israel is where Hebrew transformed foreign Shabbat sounds and songs into prayers and hopes.

Israel is where the Torah came alive, realizing that this place was not a fictional, far-off land but a place with rich Jewish history that brought the biblical stories to life.

Israel is where I learned what it means to be part of a peoplehood—part of something larger than myself, part of a chain of tradition passed on from generation to generation, l’dor v’dor.

Israel is where my Judaism left the pages of the prayerbook and became part of my being: bringing me closer to God, connecting me to a land of history and rooting me within the Jewish people.

I have always known the significance of this place, but I did not know that sharing Israel with others would be even more significant.

What could be more powerful than watching them take part in mitzvot, as they prepared food baskets for those in need volunteering through Pitchon Lev (Open Heart) and entertained children receiving medical treatment at Save a Child’s Heart?

What could be more powerful than seeing them understand the importance of a Jewish homeland after visiting Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center?

What could be more powerful than watching their amazement as the whole country paused to celebrate Shabbat with them and Jews of all denominations wished them a “Shabbat Shalom,” as they walked through the cobblestone streets of Jerusalem?

What could be more powerful than hearing that they long to return to Israel and that this trip has strengthened their Jewish identity?

I am so proud of the CBI Confirmation Class of 5778 and honored to have been part of your first pilgrimage to your Jewish homeland! “Mazal tov” for taking this step on your Jewish journey.

Rabbi Cohen

Please consider donating to the CBI Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund which helps send our teens to Israel for three weeks each summer.

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G e t t o k n o w o u r. . .

Jack Edelstein

August 18, 2018 ~ Shabbat Shoftim

Son of: Sherry & Richard Edelstein Grandchild of: Jenny & Jaime Edelstein and Pat & Norman Stolack School Attending: Unity School Hobbies and/or Interests: Soccer, basketball, tennis & skiing Mitzvah Project: For Jack's Bar Mitzvah Project, he has partnered with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to collect gently-used soccer gear in the community for redistribution locally to kids who love the sport but cannot afford the gear.

Sophia Alcalay August 25, 2018 ~ Parashat Ki Tavo

Daughter of: Meredith & Ziv Alcalay

Grandchild of: Rochelle Miller, Arthur Miller, Ronny & Hanna Alcalay School Attending: Eagles Landing Hobbies and/or Interests: Soccer, tennis & hanging out with friends Mitzvah Project: Remember Us the Holocaust Mitzvah Project

Gabrielle Aptman

September 1, 2018 ~ Shabbat Ki Tavo Daughter of: Jessica & Matthew Aptman Grandchild of: Karen & George Silver and Lynn & Michael Aptman School Attending: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Lacrosse, Dance and Photography Mitzvah Project: In Jacob's Shoes and Remember Us The Holocaust B’nai Mitzvah Project

Jonathan Jarecki

September 22, 2018 ~ Shabbat Ha'azinu

Son of: Steven Jarecki & Rosebud Straubhaar School Attending:Pinecrest Hobbies and/or Interests: Basketball, football and gaming

Sophia Yormark

October 6, 2018 ~ Shabbat Bereshit

Daughter of: Dana & Michael Yormark Grandchild of: Suzanne Jacobowitz, Arlene & Bill Sloan School Attending: Pinecrest Hobbies and/or Interests: Dance, the beach, spending time with friends, and family

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Jake Tal-Shahar

October 6, 2018 ~ Shabbat Bereshit

Son of: Rottem & Minda Tal-Shahar School Attending: Omni Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Riding Bikes

Shay Wheatman

October 13, 2018 ~ Shabbat Noach

Daughter of: Jeffrey & Debra Wheatman Grandchild of: Barry & Susan Friedman and Allen & Paula Wheatman School Attending: Carver Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Cooking, tennis & French

Ava Simon

October 20, 2018 ~ Parshat Vayera

Daughter of: Brad & Ivonne Simon Grandchild of: Barry and Judi Simon; Elliot and Phyllis Rabin; Harold Polasky School Attending: Forest Glen Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Plays in the band at the Middle School (5 Instruments) theatre; singing; reading, writing; officer of Junior National Honor Society and the announcer of her middle school; being with family friends and spending time with her yellow lab-Julius Mitzvah Project: Being part of Mitzvah Mutts with the Humane Society for the past year. Ava's project is collecting new toys for the dogs and cats at the Ft. Lauderdale Humane Society. She has been receiving donations from family

Sophie Bogen

October 20, 2018 ~ Shabbat Lech-Lecha

Daughter of: Mr. & Mrs. Bogen Grandchild of: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bogen School Attending: Saint Andrew's School Hobbies and/or Interests: Tennis, Dance, and Baking

Mazal Tov! We are so proud of all of you!

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RONNA YOUNG sisterhood@cbiboca.org

Shanah Tovah U’metukah - a good and sweet new the Florida Constitution, and many of those proposals year! To make your new year especially sweet, Sisterhood’s opening event this year will be a dessert party on Monday evening, October 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the third floor Boardroom. This event will be free to all CBI members who have paid their Sisterhood dues this year. That evening, we will be hosting a surprise guest speaker with a marvelous sense of humor. If you want to attend this event, please pay your Sisterhood dues and consider joining at one of the higher levels. Your dues help to support Sisterhood projects at CBI as well as Women of Reform Judaism in North America.

Sisterhood members are also entitled to discounts in our Judaica Shop.

On October 29, 2018, Sisterhood will be sponsoring a special program, which will be open to all CBI members, at 7:00 pm in the chapel. The League of Women Voters will provide a non-partisan presentation on the 2018 November Election ballot proposals. Florida ballots will contain, at least, 13 proposed amendments to

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can be confusing to the average voter. We are so fortunate to be able to host this program shortly before the November 6 election. This presentation is geared to allow voters to understand what they are voting for or against. Discussion will be encouraged. The presentation will be followed by coffee and dessert.

Also in the fall, Sisterhood members will be participating in the annual Rosh Hashanah Food Bag Project (September 6) and the annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk (October 14). Sisterhood members should, also, mark their calendars for November 15 when we are planning a Zumba evening. Please contact me if you have any questions about our upcoming events and hope to see you at Sisterhood.

Ronna

ERIC HANDIS brotherhood@cbiboca.org

The New Year (5779) is almost upon us. It will be filled with the most amazing opportunities to join us and enjoy everything that our Brotherhood has to offer. We spring into action on Sunday, September 23rd from 9:00 am -11:00 am for our annual Sukkah build. Building our Sukkah is a great opportunity to continue celebrating the New Year and to meet 'n greet many of our Brotherhood members outside in the upper courtyard. We will continue the celebration on Wednesday evening, September 26th as we enjoy Bourbon 'n Bros in our Sukkah. Bourbon 'n Bros is another great way to socialize and get to know even more of our Brotherhood Bros. The evening is sponsored by JNF (Jewish National Fund) as we taste test a wide variety of Bourbons and enjoy delicious food prepared by VIP Caterers.

On September 6th, we will kick off with our annual Monday Night Football Party at Duffy's (more details to follow). October is also when we resume Bagels 'n Bros on Sunday mornings near the SLJ carpool lane (more details to follow). Due to the success of Bagels 'n Bros we are expanding it beyond the enjoyment of schmoozing over a bagel and a schmeer. This year we will be socializing and helping our community through social action

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by collecting food for the Jacobson Family Food Pantry each month. Bagels 'n Bros will be the drop off point for our food donations.

Our Brotherhood has enjoyed tremendous growth and participation from a multitude of guys. Our diverse group transcends age as we get together to build friendships founded on our Jewish principals and commonality. In fact it is our diversity of ages and personalities that makes getting together so much fun. We are planning a variety of social events, sporting events, educational opportunities and more throughout the year. We welcome you to check out our Brotherhood anytime.

We wish everyone a Happy 5779 and hope that your New Year will be filled with the nachas that comes from forging new friendships and being a part of our Brotherhood.

Feel free to contact Eric Handis or Howie Newmark if you want to know more about CBI's Brotherhood, Howie can be reached by email at info@themoldinspector.org and Eric can be reached at Eric.handis@gmail.com

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Congregation B’nai Israel welcomes you to our 7th Annual CBI Inspires Series!

CBI Inspires brings a variety of educational and informative programs to our community and encompasses our Speaker Series, the Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival, adult and spiritual learning opportunities, as well as cultural programs involving music, art, theater, and more.

Our CBI Inspires series could not be the success that it is without your continued support.

Speaker Series

KINDRED SPIRITS: CREATING SACRED SPACES with GAIL SACK Thursdays begining October 11 • 6:00 PM Hollander Family Chapel

Spirituality

FOREVER FIERCE: AN EVENING WITH ALY RAISMAN November 8, 2019 • 7:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

If you would like to be a program sponsor, please contact Steve Allen, our Executive Director at 561.241.8118 x 101 or steve.allen@cbiboca.org

Spirituality

SHABBAT OF LIGHT December 7, 2018 • 6:30 PM Pollock Family Courtyard

Adult Book Club 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 there!

AGING SHMAGING: NAOMI MILLER January 9, 2019 • 11:45 AM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary MLK INTERFAITH SERVICE EBENEZER 100TH ANNIVERSARY January 20, 2019 • 10:45 AM Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

MACCABEATS CONCERT January 31, 2019 • 7:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

August 23, 2018 • 7:00 PM Feldman Children’s Library

for more information please contact Marilyn Bliden at 561.254.1351 (texting welcome) 16 or WELCOMING YOU FROM THE FIRST SHALOM m@bliden.com

10th ANNUAL STEPHEN DUBOV Z”L MEMORIAL CONCERT March 31, 2019 • 3:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

Music

Congregation B’nai Israel’s annual Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival offers a series of inspiring films with hosts who introduce each film and lead a discussion afterward.

The films take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the VIP Cocktail Lounge with popcorn and dessert accompanying each film.

There is no cost for members, SLJ & NCECE families and a $10 donation per film for guests. The Film Festival is generously sponsored by the Nagle Family.

This year we have an exciting lineup of films! Registration will take place at the door for each film. We encourage you to come early as there is limited seating!

November 14, 2018 • 7:00 PM THEODORE BIKEL: IN THE SHOES OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM Running Time: 90 min

January 16, 2019 • 7:00 PM HARMONIA Running Time: 98 min

December 12, 2018 • 7:00 PM DREAMING OF A JEWISH CHRISTMAS Running Time: 52 min

February 13, 2019 • 7:00 PM THE STURGEON QUEENS: RUSS & DAUGHTERS Running Time: 52 min

December 12, 2018 HANNAH’S HOLY COMMUNION Running Time: 13 min (short film)

February 13, 2019 BAGELS IN THE BLOOD Running Time: 5 min (short film)

February 13, 2019 A REUBEN BY ANY OTHER NAME Running Time: 5 min (short film)

The Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival

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WOMEN’S TORAH COMMENTARY with Rabbi Allison Cohen Every other Thursday, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM , Room 305 Cost: Members: Free; Non-Members: $18/class Classes begin October 4, 2018

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ B’nai Torah Congregation Classes begin at CBI on January 31, 2019

CBI Inspires Adult Learning offers stimulating lectures by noted guests and our clergy, thought provoking classes in our Lunch & Learn programs, and insightful adult religious education opportunities with knowledgeable faculty. With both single and multi-session opportunities, these programs offer something for everyone. We welcome both members and non-members and classes are not only affordable, but fun and educational!

FOUNDATIONS OF JEWISH FAMILY LIVING Rabbi Rony Keller Thursdays at 9:45 AM begining October 11

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Adult B’nai Mitzvah Program with Rabbi Allison Cohen Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Starting Date TBD

MORALITY OF THE DEATH PENALTY with Dr. Leonard Berkowitz Monday, October 15 and October 22 11:00 AM Joel S. Nadel Board Room

CORE YEAR TWO - ETHICS & CROSSROADS with Marion Hirschmann & Shayndel Plotkin Wednesdays at 10:00 AM begining October 17 JEWISH DENOMINATIONS with Rabbi Robert Silvers Thursdays at 1:00 PM begining January 10 All Melton Classes meet in Joel S. Nadel Board Room for 10 weeks CONGREGATION • go WWW.CBIBOCA.ORG 17 To B'NAI RegisterISRAEL or learn more, to: cbiboca.org/adultlearning or call Penina Bredoff at 561.392.8566

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5:30 PM CELEBRATE THE SWEETNESS OF SIMCHAT TORAH COHEN/FRIEDKIN SANCTUARY

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A special note from Andrea Cannon, Chair Kantor Family CenterFor Justice

I am writing to provide an update on the Kantor Family Center for Justice. I have been working with the CBI Clergy and staff on new activities for our members.

I am excited to share that CBI has registered with the Religious Action Center, the social justice/social action arm of the Union of Reform Judaism to be a Brit Olam Congregation to join in the Reform movements vision for social justice.

Our first initiative: to work towards all CBI members registering and pledging to vote. As Americans we know that nothing changes until we act. As Jews we know that where there is room to act, there is reason for hope. Our action, our hope, begins with our votes.

Pledge cards will be displayed throughout CBI. Please take a moment to complete and pledge to vote.

A second initiative: will be collecting donations on a monthly basis for local charities. For local charities.

The following is a monthly list of items we will be collecting over the coming year, by month. The blue bins placed by the school offices will be used to collect these items.

August

School supplies September High Holy Day food collection October

Toiletry collection November New underwear for children & adults December Food and toys January

Diapers and baby wipes (sizes 2-6) February

Food for Jacobson Food Pantry (chips, pudding, granola bars,ketchup, March April May June

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We have many more activities planned this year!

This winter, we will become involved with 3rd Annual Christmas Day Feast. We will assist with setting up, serving, cleaning up. Stay tuned for information on responsibilities and how to register.

Of course we will continue to host the Thanksgiving meal with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

This spring we will continue to host Lori Sklar Mitzvah Day taking place on March 3rd. Save the date!

I hope you are all as excited as I am to become further involved and give back to our community. If you have any questions, please contact me at redsisboca1@gmail.com. I also welcome members to join the Kantor Family Center for Justice Committee, if you are interested, please contact me or speak to Minda in the CBI Administration office.

My family and I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year!

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Mitzvah Day collections to be announced Food for Passover Jacobson Food Pantry New pajamas and books for children Father’s Day collection for men in shelters

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Meade~

Mazel Tov to our members Phil and Sharon Wishna on the birth of their grandson Luke Corey Wishna on July 16th to proud parents Gregg and Lauren Wishna along with big brother Liam.

Mazel Tov to our member Robin Koota on the birth of her grandson, Adam Philip Nedlin born on May 24th to Jordan and Gabriella Nedlin.

Mazel Tov to Hillary & Sam Cohen, big brother Justin, grandparents Pamela & Merrill Reuter, Great-grandparents Dianne & Seymour Ginsberg and all the Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Mazel Tov to Joy and Jeff Rosenberg on the marriage of their daughter Sloane to Jared Niles on May 27, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs. The couple will reside in Boca Raton.

We Mourn the Loss of‌ Ida Watsky mother of Robin (Jeffrey) Malley grandmother of Jason and Adam Malley Joy Schreiber mother of Hinda (Joel) Miller Cheryl Goldberg Andrews sister of Judy Garber Oscar J. Olem father of Nancy Olem Feldman grandfather of Alex Feldman Ed Lichtenfeld husband of Barbara Lichtenfeld

Robert Tannenbaum father of Jeffrey (Susan) Tannenbaum Dr. Sander Diamond brother of Steven Diamond Teresa Lannarelli mother of Linda Villareale Rory Epstein husband of Cheryl Epstein father of Daniel and Keith Epstein Lee Kaufman husband of Karen Kaufman

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B’nai Israel Dear CBI Family, In appreciation of your past support of programming at CBI, I am writing to you personally to share a very exciting development in our CBI Inspires Sponsors Circle program and invite you to be part of this very exclusive group.

As you know, our annual speaker series brings world famous thinkers and celebrities to CBI. Past speakers have included Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Alan Dershowitz and most recently, Chuck Todd of NBC’s Meet the Press.

Each has generated tremendous exposure and support for our organization, but this year, we will be going in a new and even broader direction.

On November 8, 2018, our guest speaker will be Aly Raisman, two-time Gold medalist and one of the world’s best known Jewish athletes. Her dedication to her sport, her country and her faith have been an inspiration and a model for the youth of our community. Aly has also been a nationwide spokesperson for the “Me Too” movement with much acclaim for her efforts. Aly will be conversing with the audience for more than an hour, followed by an exclusive meet-and-greet dessert reception open to CBI Inspires Series sponsors. We expect record-setting event attendance from all segments of our community and significant media coverage.

CBI has become known in the community for being a premier host and it could not be achieved without sponsors like you. These events have been successful fundraisers for CBI and it’s now time to make it happen again. We invite you once again to join the CBI Inspires Sponsors Circle and enjoy the many benefits of and recognition before, during and after the events.

By the way, your sponsorship will fund only the CBI Inspires Series, not any other operating funds. Click on the web address below to choose your preferred sponsorship. On behalf of our CBI family, I thank you in advance for your unwavering support!

Respectfully, Steve Allen Executive Director

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SPOTLIGHT DAVID OGMAN

What is your hometown: Boca Raton, grew up in NJ, and born in Brooklyn, NY Name three words that you describe you: Likeable, Dependable & Optimistic

How long have you been a member at CBI: 8 years (since being married in 2010 at CBI) What is your favorite Jewish tradition: Lighting Shabbat candles every Friday night with my Wife and 2 Kids Who is someone you admire, and why: My parents, because we never had much money growing up, but they made sure that I didn’t realize it. They always strived to give me the same opportunities and experiences as everyone else, and told us that the possibilities are endless.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about: I can cheer anyone up, and can always put a smile on everyone in the room.

Finish this sentence: On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me: at JCC Men’s Softball, then at Palm Beach Bagel with my wife and kids for the $4.35 breakfast special.

What’s a goal you have for yourself: To protect my kids from hatred, bullying, and anti-semitism, that seems to be so prevalent in society these days.

JASON SOLODKIN What is your hometown: Hollywood, Florida Name three words that you describe you: Honest, Analytical & Witty How long have you been a member at CBI: 7 years What if you favorite Jewish tradition: Chanukah with my family to watch my children’s joy Who is someone you admire, and why: Teachers, doctors, nurses and our clergy for putting other’s needs first.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about: My first career was as a broadcaster.

Finish this sentence: On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me: Driving my daughter to SLJ classes at CBI. What’s a goal you have for yourself: To be the best father and husband I can be.

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NADEL CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION NEW PARENT ORIENTATION

REGISTRATION FOR FALL B’NAI FAMILIES CLASSES

Wednesday August 16 7:15 PM

MOMMY & ME DADDY & ME GRANDPARENT & ME

Zimmerman Family North Social Hall

for children 4 months - 24 months.

PRESCHOOL ORIENTATION 5 Day Classes

FREE Mommy Magic class for expectant moms & moms with newborns.

Space is limited-Please contact Karen at 561.241.1484 or Karen.Forster@cbiboca.org

Tuesday August 21 7:15 PM

Tot Shabbat

3 Day Classes Wednesday August 22 7:15 PM

October 12 5:00 PM COHEN/FRIEDKIN SANCTUARY with Rabbi Alli & Miss Susan

VOLUNTEER FAIR BOTH DAYS IN THE ZIMMERMAN FAMILY NORTH SOCIAL HALL!

WATER PLAY-A-THON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 & 3

Dinner 5:00 PM Service 5:45 PM

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday November 7 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM VIP Ballroom

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School for Living Judaism

Alec Schwartz BISY President I have grown up at CBI, going to Religious School every Sunday to learn more about my religion and my culture. I would always hear about this place called Israel. I always knew it was our Jewish Homeland and was the holiest place in the world. However, I didn’t really have an established connection… until now. The three weeks that I spent with my Confirmation Class in Israel were truly the most meaningful and amazing weeks of my entire life. It is difficult to put into words just how powerful this trip was. One moment from the trip that I will hold with me forever is the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. Just like in Religious School on Sunday, I would always hear about it and I knew what it was, but I was never able to really connect with it.

When I walked up to The Wall, I instantly broke into tears and finally understood the significance of the Western Wall and Israel. Not only was I able to experience this adventure in Israel with my Confirmation Class, but I met new friends from all over the country-Chicago, Atlanta, Con-

necticut, Ohio, and California. We began the trip not knowing anything about each other and ended the trip being more connected to each other than some of our friends at home. Between the family that we created in our group and the incredible places we visited along the way, I can easily say that this adventure in Israel will always be the most memorable and important experience of my life. I no longer see Israel as some place like I did as a kid, but because of this trip, I truly see it as my home and I know I will be back some day.

I am so grateful to Kim Beame, Rabbi Alli Cohen (“Rabbs”), David Linder, and the rest of the staff, and I would like to thank CBI and the SLJ for giving me the opportunity to have the most amazing time of my life, which I will never forget. Because of this amazing journey my friends and I embarked on, I now have an unbreakable bond with my homeland, Israel, and I will hold onto it and cherish it forever. I don’t know exactly when, but I do know that I will be back one day.

YOUTH GROUP

CLUB 345 • TAG • BISY CLUB 345 UPCOMING EVENTS 10.7 Water Tag @ CBI 11.4 Monster Mini Golf 12.16 Bubble Soccer @ CBI BISY UPCOMING EVENTS 9.28 BISY Sukkot Event 10.5 - 10.7 8th-10th Grade Retreat 10.12 - 10.14 NFTY Fall Kallah 10.17 BISY Fundraiser 11.3 BISY @ Dave and Busters 11.9.-11 NFTY Hatikvah Kallah

Your CBI Clergy wishes you and your family a Sweet, Healthy & Happy New Year.

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L’ Shanah Tovah A sweet, peaceful, and Happy New Year!

Love, Debbie, Steve & the entire Allen Family

Happy New Year from our growing family!

Pamela & Merrill Reuter, Seth & Danica, Hillary & Sam, Justin & Matthew and Evan & Jordan

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May you and yours be inscribed for a good year.

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To Our CBI Family, We wish you a year of Peace, Health, Love & Laughter.

h a n a h L’ S Tovah

Renée Nadel & Harry Dubow

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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The Kantor, Rubin & Shapiro families wish our CBI family a fruitful 5779 filled with peace, health and happiness!

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Wishing a sweet & wonderful year to all!

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Wishing all the best to our CBI Family

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Linda & Mark Silverman

Susan & Marty Mayer

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L’ ShanahT ovah May all of our temple members & friends have a sweet year.

Carol & Elliot Porwich

L’ Shanah Tovah Wishing a sweet new year to all of our CBI friends & family!

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h a n a h L’ S Tovah Love to my Temple Family,

Joanne Crown

L’ Shanah Tovah Reflect Refresh, Renew Replenish

our priorities, commitments, spirit & strength.

L’Chaim & Peace

Love, Maddi Kane

L’ Shanah Tovah

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The Gemstone Sisters L’ Shanah Tovah (Bryce, Brady, & Blain)

wish you a healthy, happy, and sweet New Year!

h a n a h L’ S Tovah

from our family to yours, wishes for a sweet & happy new year!

The Feder Family

Wishing a sweet New Year To All the Shabbat Chavarim and to our Clergy who make each and every Shabbat significant for us and to Robin Koota for making the Hollander Family Chapel feel like home to all who attend.

h a n a h L’ S h a v o T

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The SLJ Staff & School Board wishes all of our families a sweet and happy new year!

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h h a a n n a a h h L’ S L’ S h h a a v v o o T T Our sincerest wishes for a blessed new year.

Joy, Jeff, Elyssa, Evan, Kim, Sloane, Jared, Ashlyn & Tyler

Sinensky & Scherer Family

L’ Shanah Tovah Sherman Firsty & Louise Behmoras

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L’ Shanah Tovah

The Newmark Family & The Mold Inspector wish you a happy new year filled with nachas & good indoor air quality.

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To our CBI Family.

h a n a h S ’ L h a v o T with love, Robin, Jeff, Evan & Brooke Siegal

L’ Shanah Tovah Wishing everyone a sweet new year!

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Hope this new year brings you good health, happpiness, and peace.

Hi CBIFor all you do, this love is for you.

BettyAnn

h a n a h L’ S Tovah with Love, Craig & Penny Laufer

L’ ShanahT ovah

Sandy & Tadd Schwab

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G'mar Hatima Tovah L’ Shanah Tovah The Rancman Family

May the joyful sound of the shofar welcome in a New Year of Health, Happiness, Laughter & Love!

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS Shomrim/Guardian Society ♦ Ner Tamid Circle Jordan Zimmerman and Family Rabbi's Circle Lawrence and Diane Feldman Jeff and Shauna Hollander Lester and Lynn Garson David and Leslie Kantor Tzedakah/Justice Circle Alexander Gellman Joseph and Judith Gross Kenneth and Paulette Howard Philip and Blair Nadel Laurence and Paula Runsdorf Arthur Schechner and Cynthia Hollander Schechner Chai/Life Circle Howard and Deborah Belford Ronald and Sharon Landau Renée Nadel and Harry Dubow Harry and Amy Seidman Barton and Shirley Weisman Richard and Lois Werner Bonim/Builders Circle Jerry and Fran Butwin Douglas Feurring and Alexandra Karram Leonard and Phyllis Greenberg Lewis and Lori Gold David and Robyn Rubinoff Stuart and Jill Siegel

The Heritage Society Jonathan and Nel Bloom Larry and Diane Feldman Reneé Herskowitz The Nagle Family Gail Sack Max and Judith Stern

Mitzvah Circle Edmund and Sam Bogen Jeffrey and Andrea Cannon David and Lainie Cohen David Coppa and Devon McManama Bruce and Marcia Davis David and Robin Ellman Ira and Robynn Ginsberg Barry and Debby Glick Howard and Sue Goldman David and Rachel Greenberg Robert and Auta Hendler Craig and Penny Laufer Kermit and Arlene Meade Neil and Constance Meisel Barbara Orville Roy and Helene Schwedelson Adam and Alissa Shapiro Gary* and Corey Shapiro Thomas and Myra Shaughnessy Jeffrey and Robin Siegal Spencer and Dara Siegel Stanley and Susan Silber Richard and Sharon Stein Gary and Vicky Weiner Victor and Vicki Weinstein William and Barbara Weprin Scott and Lori Weprin Todd and Elizabeth Weprin Philip and Sharon Wishna Honorary Shomrim Laurence and Robin Nagle David and Amy Ross Harvey and Phyllis Sandler Larry and Andrea Schnurmacher L. Tadd and Sandra Schwab

CBI Planned Giving & Endowments Anonymous  Anonymous  Bruce and Marcy Barrick  Alan and Karen Bauman  Howard and Deborah Belford  Jonathan and Nel Bloom  Dean and Lisa Borg  David and Lainie Cohen  The Estate of Francine Cole  Ervin and Katherine Fleishman  David and Carol Gart  Robert and Leslie Ginberg  Barry and Debby Glick  Howard and Sue Goldman  Richard and Candy Hachenburg  Jeff and Shauna Hollander  Marissa Hollander  Kenneth and Paulette Howard  Greg and Cindy Jacob  David and Leslie Kantor  Howard Kaye  Paulette Kenney  David and Julie Kirschner  Tevie and Iris Kozak  Laurence and Phyllis Malmuth  Michael and Gail Meddoff  Renée Nadel and Harry Dubow  Philip and Blair Nadel  Laurence and Robin Nagle  Pamela Reuter  Gail Sack  Robert and Miriam Shumaker  Jeffrey and Robin Siegal  Susan Sklar  Jason and Lori Solodkin  Max and Judith Stern  Gary and Vicky Weiner  Peter and Toni Weintraub  Philip and Sharon Wishna  Jeffrey and Ronna Young 

“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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 2008-2009 Endowment Campaign  Create a Jewish Legacy Campaign

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W e G iv e T h a n k s

The following contributions were received by the synagogue office from April - July 9.

Adult Library Fund Annie Lampert & Jen Chung in Memory of Franki Cohen's grandmother Cantor Freudenberger’s Discretionary Fund Myra & Tom Shaughnessy in Memory of Donna Siegel Talie & Sean Leder in Honor of Holden Leder Cantor Stephen Dubov Music Fund Bernard Belson in Honor of The Anniversary of David & Joan Dubov Beverly Sisisky in Honor of Joan & David Dubov Chesed Fund Sharon & Philip Wishna in Memory of Ida Watsky Children's Education Fund Lee & Jeff Cooper in Honor of Sophi Braun Phil & Blair Nadel in Memory of Elaine Shane, we are so sorry for your loss Feldman Children's Library Myra & Tom Shaughnessy in Memory of Lillian Kreisler General Fund Dianne Schmidt in Honor of Miss Susan Dr. Alan Mason in Celebration of 18 years of Beautiful Music with Susan Shane Linder Harvey & Paulette Sonnenstein in Honor of Miss Susan Lois & Richard Werner in Honor of Mort Fogel's Recovery from Illness Mr & Mrs Richard Werner in Memory of Carol Cohen Lois & Dick Werner in Memory of Marc Resnick Jason Beame Tribute Fund The WRJ Sisterhood in Memory of Elaine Shane Sue & Richard Levine in Memory of Martin & Elaine Shane Rachel Fallet-Lax & Joshua Lax in Memory of Elaine Shane Rena Dern in Memory of Elaine Shane KFCJ Fund Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Elaine Shane Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Jan Hirsch, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Marcia Gray, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Emilia Karram Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Mildred Strom Kiddush Fund David Sandman in Memory of Sydelle Epstein, & Simon, Minnie, & Manny Sandman Memorial Fund Carol & Ronald Pam in Memory of Murray Hauser Miriam Klein in Memory of Albert White Sharon & Philip Wishna in Memory of Martin Kantor Carol & Rob Trow in Loving Memory of Brenda Smira Annabelle Silverman in Memory of Flora Gross Annette Sauve in Memory of Murry Kopita Arlene & Neil Reger in Memory of Melvin Miller Arlene & Neil Reger in Memory of Ethel Borg Arlene & Steven Diamond in Memory of Samuel Sinai Klein Arlene Fruman in Memory of David Segal Barbara & Bob Reiter in Memory of Sol Reiter Barbara & Bob Reiter in Memory of David Milstein & Julio Barrios Jr Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of Harvey Kaluzna Barbara Prince in Memory of Harvey Prince Blair & Phil Nadel in Memory of Ken Baron's Mother Carol & Elliot Porwich in Memory of Sylvia Porwich Dana & Eric Lieberman in Memory of Harry Lieberman Dana & Eric Lieberman in Memory of Irving Breakstone, MD Dana & Eric Lieberman in Memory of J. Paul Breakstone Debby Schwaber in Memory of Jonathan Schwaber Dorothy & Jack Herman in Memory of Margaret Coburn Dorothy & Jack Herman in Memory of Morris Herman Dr & Mrs Bigyayer & Family in Memory of Sol Reich Dr & Mrs Steven Diamond in Memory of Fred H Richman Eileen Danton in Memory of Lillian Gelfond & Eugene Smith Eileen Neuwirth in Memory of Richard Neuwirth

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Elizabeth Kharash in Memory of Dora Rizher Eric & Dana Lieberman in Memory of Ethel Rosler Eric & Dana Lieberman in Memory of Judd Breakstone, MD Eric & Dana Lieberman in Memory of Norma Lieberman Ethel & Edwin Lokshin in Memory of Elizabeth Tolchinsky Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Ned Marcus Frieda Mosberg in Memory of Lenord Poritz Harriet Magalnick in Memory of Nancy Furman Harvey Sonnenstein in Memory of Mildred Sonnenstein Harvey & Paulette Sonnenstein in Memory of Elaine Shane Harvey Sonnenstein in Memory of Gertrude Sonnenstein Harvey Sonnenstein in Memory of Rubin Sonnenstein Herbert Fichman in Memory of Leon Fichman Jack Fertig in Memory of Gertrude Fertig Jack Fertig in Memory of Helen Neuwirth Jack Lotker in Memory of Charlotte Lotker Jeff & Ronna Young in Memory of Donald Young Joel & Roselyn Blau in Memory of Ronda Allison Blau Joseph Tashof in Memory of Fanny Tashof Judith Greenberg in Memory of Betty Arkus Laurie Gunar in Memory of Morris Feig Leah Goldstein in Memory of Jerry Newmark Linda Harris & Family in Memory of Therese Harris Lisa Marks in Memory of George Rosen Madelyn Kane in Memory of Anne Auslander Marc & Deborah Kravit in Memory of Irwin Kravit Marcia Davis in Memory of Max Davis Marcia Davis in Memory of Jean Gittleson & Doris Davis Marjorie Frankel in Memory of Ronald Alan Frankel Mark Silverman in Memory of Fannie Silverman Martin Mayer in Memory of Joseph Mayer Martin Mayer in Memory of Lillian Mayer Mel Young in Memory of Joseph Young Mr & Mrs Richard Werner in Memory of Gloria Werner Mr & Mrs Richard Werner in Memory of Bob Tannenbaum Pamela Kanterman in Memory of Lawrence Kanterman Paulette Sonnenstein in Memory of Gertrude Lukomnik Phil & Blair Nadel in Memory of Emilia Karram Renee & Glenn Schiller in Memory of Julius Schiller Renee E Markus in Memory of Stanley J. Markus Renee Nadel in Memory of Anna Gershen Renee Schwartz in Memory of Lutz Haas Rita & Jerry Gare in Memory of Tracy Gare Kurzweil Ron & Marcia Leventhal in Memory of Harry Pearl Rosalind I Gordon in Memory of Phillip Gordon Rosalind I Gordon in Memory of Dorothy Furman Rosalind I Gordon in Memory of Joseph Gordon Rosalind I Gordon in Memory of Irwin Furman Rosalind I Gordon in Memory of Ida Schwartz Rosalind I Gordon in Memory of Lester Tanner Rosalind I Gordon in Memory of Alice Doblin Rosalind Juster in Memory of Esther Berman Ruth & Al Jacobson in Memory of Minnie Kaplan Sandra Makoff in Memory of Alfred Fuldauer Sandy & Ken Tankoos in Memory of Dr. Ronald Rich Seymour Goldberg in Memory of Issie Goldberg Sharon & Philip Wishna in Memory of Martin Wishna Sheila Reich in Memory of Irwin Reich Shiri Pressman in Memory of Lenny Zipper Shirley Weisman in Memory of Herman Mitchell Suellen Turk Wexler in Memory of Seymour Rosenbaum Tadd Schwab in Memory of Leonard Schwab Tama & Don Paternak in Memory of Elaine Shane The Bigayer Family in Memory of Michael Bigayer The Bigayer Family in Memory of Helen Skillman The Feder Family in Memory of John Edward Iwersen The Feder Family in Memory of Teddy Feder The Micciantuono & Meran Families in Memory of Elaine Shane Tracey Schwam Posess in Memory of Bernard Schwam Wayne & Ellen Zuskin in Memory of Joyce Zuskin The Bigayer Family in Memory of Jaret Jacobson Music Fund Allison Mandel in Memory of Elaine Shane Ronnie Kramer in Memory of Ed Lichtenfeld Suzanne & Nordahl Brue in Memory of Joy Schreiber

NCECE Education Fund Cynthia Fine in Memory of Adele Halper Cynthia Fine in Memory of Mary Kaufman Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow in Honor of Emily Cohen for completing her 12 years of Religious Education at CBI.

SLJ Teacher Appreciation Fund Darren Auster Jayne Alexander Marc Kessler

Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Blair & Phil Nadel in Honor of Emily Cohen and her Post Confirmation Graduation Rachel Fallet-Lax & Joshua Lax in Honor of Nathan Lax Sharon & Ron Landau in Honor of Alec Landau's Confirmation Sigrid & David Feder in Honor of Matthew Feder Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Bernard Fradin Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Leon Yablon Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Cole Schuster Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Jean Miller Sinks Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Jessica Portnof Saul Rosen in Memory of David Schimmel Sue & Howard Goldman in Memory of Rudi Kirschner Susan Goldman in Memory of Jan Hirsch Susan Goldman in Memory of Kermit Meade Susanne & Melvin Young in Memory of Sarah Neuman Toni & Peter Weintraub in Memory of Emilia Karram Rabbi Cohen’s Discretionary Fund Renee Schwartz in Appreciation of Rabbi Cohen Jay Clott & Emily Danson in Honor of Cheri & Sam Kalvort's Anniversary The Jewish Heritage Club of Valencia Reserve in Honor of Rabbi Cohen Alana Gordon in Memory of Elaine Shane Robin & Jeffrey Malley in Memory of Ida Watsky Rena Dern in Memory of Rabbi Cohen's Grandmother Rabbi Keller’s Discretionary Fund Renee Schwartz in Appreciation of Rabbi Keller Talie & Sean Leder in Honor of Holden Leder Robin & Jeffrey Malley in Memory of Ida Watsky Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund Arlene & Steven Diamond in Honor of Cadence Hope Barkan Deborah & Howard Belford in Honor of the Babynaming of Ella & Leila Gerald Wiseman in Honor of Lani Mendelson Justin Kitzes in Honor of Juliette Kitzes Karen & Elliott Willis in Honor of the Wedding Of Brittany & Sam Edelstein Karen & Les Coles in Honor of Karen & Les Coles' granddaughter, Reese, on receiving her Hebrew name Sandra & William Kitzes in Honor of Ava Silvers Alexandra Karram in Memory of Emilia Karram Alvin Bard in Memory of Allan Posner Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of the Beloved Brother of Bunny Confino Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of Husband & Father Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of a Beloved Father, & Grandfather Barbara Kaluzna & Family in Memory of Howard, Beloved Husband of Arlene Warshawsky Catherine Ulasewicz in Memory of Allan Posner David & Tara Gray in Memory of Marcia Gray Diane & Ralph Leske in Memory of Allan Posner Donovan Lewis in Memory of Allan Posner Edgar F Speiden Jr in Memory of Allan Posner Linda Posner in Memory of Allan Posner Linda Spitzer in Memory of Allan Posner Lori & Larry Galina in Memory of Allan Posner Mary & Scott Belgard in Memory of Alan Belgard Royal T Goodden in Memory of Al Posner Susan & Richard Wilder in Memory of Allan Posner Melvin Finkelstein in Memory of Florence Tchor Miller & Phyllis Kingsley Sari Neimark Fund Adrian Glickson in Memory of Sharon Boye Jason & Nicole Neimark SLJ Scholarship Fund Susi Glatt in Honor of Rita Digiantomasso Susi Glatt in Memory of Hyman Goldberg

SLJ Teacher Education Fund Jessica & Matthew Aptman Karen & Alan Bauman Debra & Ira Bergman Renee & Kenneth Blatt Erin & Michael Condon Jane & David Deal Ruby & Brad Estra Gabriela & Danielle Ganc Lynn & William Gelin Stefanie & Eric Ginnis Steven Glanz Rachel & David Greenberg Lynn & Michael Gross Diana & Jeffrey Grubman Julia & Edward Hanapole Jill & Kevin Hill Rosanna & Eric Howe Miri & Steve Jarecki Megan & Alex Kammer Michelle & Marc Kessler Rachel & Joshua Lax Leonida & Brian Lipshy Michael Mann Courtney & Jarrod Markofsky Beth & Sharon Meirav Heather & Louis Miller Jessica & Andrew Norkin Gian Sigari & Edward Paskin Dawn & Steven Pastor Maureen & Michael Popper Shiri & Matthew Pressman Marisa & Randy Sachs Jill Schlanger & Don Kalogeras Sabrina & Peter Schwartz Vincenza & Ivan Segal Elizabeth & Steven Seidemann Dawn & Michael Sherling Dara & Spencer Siegel Melanie & Scott Simon Zoraida &Barry Snyder Laura & Jeffrey Sobel Sandy & Kenneth Tankoos Linda Villareale Sheila & Sam Zietz Speaker Series Fund Mr & Mrs Richard Werner in Honor of Marcia Levaur's recovery from Surgery Tzedakah Fund Helaine & Roger Pomerance in Honor of Gavin William Graber Judith Imperiale in Memory of Selma Raines Michele & Ted Goodwin in Memory of Paul Goodwin Michele & Ted Goodwin in Memory of Sophie Lindenberg Sharon & Rick Stein in Memory of Ida Watsky Sy Rand in Memory of Janice Hirsch WRJ/Sisterhood Fund Melva Lambert in Honor of Richard Levine's Birthday Youth Group Fund Lynn & Michael Huberman in Honor of Gilda & Fred Stelzer's Granddaughter, Sage

TZEDAKAH

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Septemeber - October Fund of the Month

Your contribution helps make a dif ference.

SLJ Scholarship Fund

Helps provide funds for children to attend the Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism..

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Cemetery Arrangements for CBI Members • Congregation B’nai Israel has a dedicated section at Star of David in North Lauderdale.

• Star of David is a modern, clean facility that has easily accessible plots, peaceful water and paved walkways. It also allows upright headstones (while others only allow markers). The North Lauderdale location provides a convenient location for those who may be traveling in from local airports.

• Because we have purchased these plots as a group, we are able to offer our members and their families a discounted rate.

• Services may be held at CBI or at the Star of David Funeral Chapel. *As of the date of printing, CBI has a small number of unsold plots.

For more information contact Marty Mayer Coordinator, Cemetery Commitee CBI Member

973.207.9406 martincmayer@gmail.com

Matthew H. Maschler Real Estate Broker

Proud Member of CBI since 2005

Matthew H. Maschler represents a select clientele of Buyers and Sellers of real estate in Boca Raton and throughout South Florida.

(561) 208-3334

Matt@RealEstateFinder.com

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Bereavement Support Group (for all ages)

SEEYOUR AD HERE

On-going support group for those in all stages of bereavement.

Loss affects all of us! You are not alone.

Join our bereavement support group for strength and comfort.

Held weekly, Mondays from 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. (Beginning February 5th) Congregation B'nai Israel 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431 For additional information, please contact: Jenna Lazar, MSW, JFS Community OutreachCoordinator 561.852.6047 or jennal@ralesjfs.org www.ralesjfs.org Rabbi Allison Cohen, 561.241.8118 or rabbicohen@cbiboca.org

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