shelanu Issue 3_December

shelanu VOLUME XXXV • ISSUE 3

DECEMBER • KISLEV/TEVET 5780

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B’nai Israel

Robert A. Silvers Senior Rabbi

Rony S. Keller

Senior Associate Rabbi

Allison B. Cohen Assistant Rabbi

David Muchnick 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

Susan Mayer

Jeffrey Cannon

President president@cbiboca.org

VP Membership vpmembership@cbiboca.org

Andrea Cannon

Robyn Rubinoff

VP of Development vpdevelopment@cbiboca.org

VP Education vpeducation@cbiboca.org

Stanley Silber

David Hollander

VP Financial & Asset Management vpfinance@cbiboca.org

VP of Communications vpcommunications@cbiboca.org

Sharon Landau

RABBI COHEN 3 SERVICE SCHEDULE

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CHANUKAH EVENTS

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JEFFREY CANNON

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STEVE ALLEN

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CANTOR SARAH

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MEMBERSHIP 11 SISTERHOOD 12

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Sabrina Schwartz Adam Shapiro Bonnie Shimel Rachel Smith Jason Solodkin Sean Tibor Jeff Young Ronna Young

KANTOR FAMILY CENTER FOR JUSTICE

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CALENDAR

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CBI INSPIRES SERIES

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SPOTLIGHT

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James Cohen Larry Feldman Douglas Feurring

NCECE

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Monte Friedkin

YOUTH GROUP

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VP Strategic & Long Range Planning vpstrategicplanning@cbiboca.org

Board of Trustees

Diana Cooper Peter Davidson Ira Ginsberg Susi Glatt Julie Knote Rachel Fallet-Lax Phil Rothschild

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WE GIVE THANKS

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VP Administration vpadministration@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

Honorary Members Stuart Graff Alma Kalfus

Harold Schwalb z"l

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My mother used to tel l me, “Smi le and the world wi l l smi le back.�

Such an easy thing to do that could brighten one’s day: a simple smile.

The concept behind the quote was that my positive action would lead to another and would somehow be returned back to me. The smile was to lead into a ripple effect, a chain reaction, a call and response process. Now imagine, if this smile was instead a candle. Everywhere we go, we have the choice whether to share our candle’s flame—our light—with another.

This year, each one of us has the opportunity to take part in CBI’s Kindle the Light initiative.

Each night of Chanukah will be dedicated to a different branch of our congregation, just like the branches of the chanukiah. Together, we will strive to “Kindle the Light� for every CBI auxiliary by reaching our goal of $1,000 for each night. Whether donating to the Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education, The Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism, the CBI Sisterhood or Brotherhood, the Kantor Family Center for Justice, Ezrat Am, or the Chesed Fund, each gift will help to strengthen the sacred work we do in our congregation. Just like a contagious smile or a candle that never loses its flame as it sparks a light for others, each donation will be a gift that keeps on giving.

While latkes and jelly donuts fill our stomachs, the art of giving can fill our soul. One of my favorite reminders from Chanukah is that of the shamash “helper� candle that is used to light all of the others. This candle has a holder separate from the others, yet, it is the only one that reaches out to kindle each flame. The shamash makes an effort to draw itself close for the goal of creating more light than just itself. The shamash smiles and the whole chanukia smiles back.

During our Festival of Lights, let us take a moment to think about the “helpers� in our own lives. Who is it that has made our lives a little brighter because they are a part of it? Which branch of CBI puts a smile on our face or warms our heart? Kindle the Light is one way we can honor those CBI “helpers� in our lives, whether staff, teachers, or friends.

We hope that as we join together to support Kindle the Light, we will also kindle the light of each branch of our congregation—the light that illumines the path for one another and brings warmth to our community.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Chanukah!

L’shalom,

Rabbi Cohen CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

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5:45 PM - PRE-NOSH 6:15 PM - MAGIC OF CBI SHABBAT SERVICE WITH BISY & CLUB 678 & BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

December 7 9:00 AM - Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel

December 14 9:00 AM - Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel

December 13

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December 20

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December 21 9:00 AM - Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion

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In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it “Christmas� and went to church; the Jews called it “Hanukkah� and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say “Merry Christmas!� or “Happy Hanukkah!� or (to the atheists) “Look out for the wall� ~Dave Barry In December when much of the world looks forward to the Christmas season and all things red, white and green, we as Jews, celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah. However, for over 2000 years Hanukkah was considered a minor holiday not worthy of observation by the priests and rabbis. So how did this insignificant holiday become transfixed into the festival we know it to be today?

Like the modern Reform Jewish movement, the rabbis of 19th century America realized that to maintain the identity of Jews, Hanukkah needed to be transformed from “a simple, joyous holiday� celebrating a military battle with the rededication (literally “Hanukkah�) and purification of the Temple, to a major Jewish holiday luring Jewish children and by extension, their mothers, into active Jewish life. In the early 1900s, immigrant Jews reintroduced Hanukkah as a fight against oppression, bolstering the Zionist movement and leading to the Balfour Declaration, which we celebrated its 100-year anniversary on November 9th. During the 20th century and continuing to today, Jewish identity has been preserved in interfaith marriages by co-mingling Christmas and Hanukkah – Chrismukkah cards and Hanukkah bushes, allowing the children of these marriages to continue to self-identify as Jews. The ways in which Hanukkah was reshaped

by American Jews reveals the changing goals and values that emerged as Jews everywhere confronted the reality of living as a religious minority in the United States.

We as Reform American Jews at the crossroads where we want our Judaism to take us next, only

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need to look to the celebration of Hanukkah, now almost 2200 years old, and its metamorphosis from a military battle to a festival of joy and inclusiveness. Hanukkah has been a dynamic force for both stability and change in American Jewish life; its distinctive transformation is a marker of American Jewish life and illustrates how an almost forgotten festival has become the most visible of American Jewish holidays.

So, as another year concludes and we prepare to turn our calendar forward, Congregation B’nai Israel is already deeply involved in continuing to bring connections to all our members. On Rosh Hashanah I outlined what Congregation B’nai Israel is doing to stay relevant in your lives, as the secular new year commences, I ask that you stay relevant in your congregation’s life. Please check our calendar and attend the programs, events and opportunities that we have for you. Once again Congregation B’nai Israel is leading the commitment on social issues facing Jewish life today. As a congregation deep rooted in social action and social justice, please mark your calendars for February 23 as we come together for our annual Lori Sklar Mitzvah Day. Like the Mitzvah Days of years past, we will set aside the day to connect the souls of our members with the heart of our local community.

I wish all of you a very happy Hanukkah, Hanukkah Sameach.

Jeffrey Cannon President

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As this article is timed to be read near the end of the secular New Year, and right around Chanukah, Debbie and I always take this time to surround ourselves with as much family as possible and take a deep breath. When you get a bit older and your family grows, it is the miracle of life itself. When we think back just 5 years ago, we had 3 kids, 1 married and that was all (plenty!). Now, we still have the 3 kids, 2 married, FOUR grandchildren all in NY, and our beautiful and talented daughter, Rachel, working in South Florida.

This Chanukah season we will hopefully have all of our family down here as we celebrate and babysit a lot for our grandkids, so our kids can go out and see the sights. It is a very difficult assignment but one that we feel up to the challenge and accept readily! It is truly the season of lights as our candles are lit and the entire house is full of 32 toys (4 kids x 8 nights) this year, plus all the toys they have left here over the years. As I celebrate my fifth year here as your Executive Director, it is also a time to reflect on where we have come in my time here and hope that I have made some difference in the CBI community.

CBI continues to be the Congregation with a Conscience. Our Kantor Family Center for Justice continues to thrive and expand our involvement into the Jewish Community, which is something that makes me very proud. Our clergy team was incredible at the High Holy Days and our programming including the Sanctuary sellout of guest speaker, Mitch Albom, from our Speaker Series raised much needed funds, and everyone who attended walked away mesmerized from the presentation of this talented Jewish author and his miraculous, heartwarming and heartbreaking new best seller, “Finding Chika.� As the calendar turns to 2020, CBI is continuing its warm and welcoming atmosphere with our engaging services, our Mitzvah Day on Feb.23, and the Installation/Concert weekend with our fabulous Cantor David Muchnick, and his friends who will take us from Bimah to Broadway on January 31/ February 1. These are just a few highlights but please check our website and pay attention to our eblasts, they really are meaningful.

So, please enjoy your Chanukah season, your Whisky, your family, and the many offerings CBI has for all of you. As usual I am always available to meet with you regarding suggestions, ideas, complaints, coffee and sometimes compliments.

The Allen’s wish you a happy and healthy Secular New Year.

Steve Allen

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How to Celebrate Chanu kah without Presents

5. We celebrate with our Congregation B’nai Israel family at Chanukarama and at our Service of Light during Shabbat in Chanukah. Our staff even gets together I am going to share something possibly for a celebratory luncheon each year (this scandalous with you, our dedicated Shelanu will be my 11th staff Chanukah luncheon!). readers. The Freudenbergers do not give presents for Chanukah. Here is what we do 6. We listen to Chanukah music and watch Chanukah music videos. Every year the instead: Maccabeats and Six13, the two top Jewish 1. We light the candles every night, sing A Capella groups, create amazing Chanukah the blessings, and put an electric Chanukiah Youtube videos. in the window so that others can see it. It seems simple enough, but we are often not 7. We collect Chanukah clothes. In Target home for dinner, so committing to light the or online you can find super fun Chanukah Chanukiah every night is a challenge for shirts and more. Parent tip- buy multiple us. And having enough candles for all the sizes so you always have something that fits as they keep growing! nights! Be prepared ahead of time.

2. We attend community Chanukah events, like the Menorah Lighting at Old School Square in Delray Beach, where our Junior Choir has been performing the past few years, and the PJ Library Community Chanukah Celebration in Boca Raton.

8. Thanks to PJ Library, we have a huge selection of Chanukah books that we take out only during Chanukah for special holiday reading.

9. Lastly, we have special decorations, like a dreidel tablecloth and past Chanukah art 3. We spend tim e with fa m ily, of ten projects that we keep of our childrens that celebrating with a family party on one of we take out and display during Chanukah. the nights. The highlight is always the It is fun to reminisce every year looking at children performing Chanukah songs their artwork. they’ve learned at CBI over the years.

4. We give to others. JAFCO has an amazing program where you can buy 8 presents for a child. It is a powerful experience for a child to walk through Target picking out presents for another child their own age in need.

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Sarah Freudenberger Associate Cantor

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Now that our Synagogue year is in full swing, the Membership Committee continues to work to plan activities and programs to welcome new members and to engage all members in our CBI Family. We held our fabulous Welcome Back to Shul in August to kick off the new season and a Cocktails & Conversation evening to welcome new members and honor our Chai members in September.

Membership

Since everyone seems to like cocktails and conversation, we will plan more of this type of social event. We are also planning a breakfast get-together for people who have special interests and would like to be part of a group with likeminded members, such as movies, crafts, study, creative writing, photography, chavurim, etc.

Even more importantly, in order to truly live our DNA and be warm and welcoming from the first Shalom, we would like to hand deliver gifts to our members, have representatives at all services and events as CBI Ambassadors, and begin a Buddy program to connect each new member family with an established member.

In order to achieve all of our goals we need to expand our committee and would welcome all members to join us. We have a wonderful group on the membership committee who participate in a few friendly, lively and inclusive meetings each year (which can include good snacks and drinks) and would love to have more people from every arm of CBI join us. Please contact either Marcy Bratman or me for more information.

Susan Mayer

VP of Membership

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CBI SISTERHOOD WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM Chag Chanukah Sameach!

Come share your light with Women of Reform Judaism/Sisterhood on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. We are hosting Menorahs & Mimosas on the third floor in the Joel S. Nadel Board Room. Celebrate the miracle of Chanukah with us, bring your Menorahs to light and be prepared to party. If you would like to attend, please R.S.V.P online so we can plan for seating and refreshments.

Also, for all your Chanukah shopping needs, please remember to stop by our Judaica Shop. We have a large selection of Chanukah merchandise so whether you need that special gift, a singing stuffed animal for a child or grandchild, a hostess present, or just a box of candles, please patronize our shop.

In the last few months, our members spent a musical evening with Cantor Muchnick, raised approximately $5,300 for the fight against breast cancer, attended a Pink Party with members of the Mommy Minyan, and again with the Mommy Minyan, participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on the FAU campus. We are planning our activities for the remainder of this season including our Passover Women’s Seder, a fashion show sponsored by Chico’s, and our annual Mother’s Day Flower Project. Also, mark your calendars for Friday night, February 28, 2020 when members of Sisterhood will be leading the service.

I wish everyone a Chanukah filled with light and happiness. I hope to see you at our events. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to reach me at sisterhood@cbiboca.org or 561-306-2930.

Ronna Young, Sisterhood President

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To start, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

On Sunday, October 13th, we had our annual Brotherhood Sukkah Build. Over thirty guys came out, including Rabbi Silvers, Rabbi Keller and Steve Allen to build CBI’s sukkah.

We spent time with old friends, made new friends and enjoyed bagels and coffee together. Special thanks to Howie Newmark, who did an amazing job planning the day as he does every year. To follow-up this great event we had our third annual Bourbon and Bros event on Thursday, October 17th. Again, we had an amazing turnout as we tasted bourbons and ate delicious food from VIP. What many people do not know, is that we honored two very special people when we built the Sukkah. Jason Beame, who loved building the sukkah and exemplified what being a brother was all about, and Arthur Bowe, who was the original architect and builder of CBI’s Sukkah. Jason and Arthur represent the spirit of celebrating sukkot together and the true meaning of building the sukkah and the bonds that tie our Brotherhood together for the past, present and the future.

Our Monday Night Football watch party on the big screen on November 18th was a great success! We socialized, networked and snacked on great food and drinks together while enjoying the game.

On November 26th, we had a nice group of brothers participating in Feed the Community and it was once again one of CBI’s biggest social action events of the year!

Finally, on December 8th, we will be going to see our hometown Florida Panthers play the San Jose Sharks at the BB&T Arena. You will be able to buy tickets on the CBI website soon, so stay tuned.

That’s all for now. As you can see, the Brothers are very busy and having tons of meaningful fun together. Hope you can come and join us sometime soon.

As always, if you have any questions or comments about anything, please don’t hesitate to email me at ehandis@1847financial.com, or call or text me at 561.221.4263

Eric Handis

Brotherhood President

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We hope everyone had a delicious Thanksgiving being with family and friends!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at our Feed The Community event, Tuesday November 26th at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Steering committee worked many long hours setting up for our event. Thank you to all of you for your dedication, time and commitment to bring joy to our guests this holiday season. Thank you to our set-up committee who arrived at 8:00am to be ready to serve at 3:30. Thank you to VIP Caterers for cooking the turkeys, and the Country clubs who donated the sides. Thank you to the CBI Staff who helped organize this event and volunteered as well.

Thank you to our Community Partner Ebenezer Baptist Church and Reverend Ronald and Wanda Brown for supporting this important annual event!!

THAT EVER HAS.” ~MARGARET MEAD~

Thank you to all the Sponsors and everyone who purchased turkeys, and made donations that helps to subsidize the cost of this event.

Thank you to Susan Linder who was our DJ. CBI will again participate in The Give Back Christmas Feast at Town Center Mall Christmas Day. Please look for information for the items we will be collecting and how to Register to volunteer for this event.

We are also working on several more Christmas Day volunteer opportunities. We will share them with everyone once confirmed.

Happy Chanukah to everyone, and we wish you a Happy & Healthy New Year!!

Andrea Cannon

Chair, Kantor Family Center for Justice

Chanukah is an important time of year to give back!

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Thank you to our Feed The Community Sponsors Event Sponsors VIP Caterers Walmart- West Boca Woodfield Country Club Boca Grove Country Club Mizner Country Club Addison Reserve Country Club St. Andrews Country Club Polo Country Club Greenwise Publix Boca Stein Posner Real Estate Casa L’Italien (SP) Victory Wholesale Group Protection & Tactical Services Palm Beach Bagel Grand Benefactor VIP Caterers Deputy Benefactor Leslie & David Kantor Family Benefactor Todd & Hope Blum Family Kidz Corner Renee Herskowitz Alyse & Richard Brovitz Eran Financial Services Sigrid Feder Rachel & Ian Weiner WRJ/CBI Sisterhood CBI Brotherhood NCECE & SLJ Ice Cream Cart Carvel Ice Cream of Boca Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon Robert Rosenblum Jeffrey Serxner & Rita Suave Debby & Barry Glick Rosenblum Family Rabbi Rony & Lisa Keller IESCO Table Sponsors Cherri Alexander Debbie & Steve Allen Lazara & William Belford Rebecca & Justin Gaines Sue & Howard Goldman Donna & Marshall Kaplan Rachel Fallet-Lax & Joshua Lax Talie & Sean Leder Rita & Stuart Lestch Susan & Greg Levy Anita & Julius Meinbach Matthew & Wendy Maschler Alexandra & James Myrick Faye Carole Nobel Kara & Chris Paladino Helaine & Roger Pomerance Georgia Salmon & Tibor Radvany Georgia Salmon Debby Schwaber Ali & Adam Shapiro Myra & Tom Shaughnessy Janyce Dean Speier Susan & Stanley Silber Sharon & Rick Stein CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

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NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL THE CAKE MAKER 7:00 PM • VIP COCKTAIL LOUNGE MOMMY MINYAN: LIGHT UP THE NIGHT CHANUKAH CELEBRATION 7:00 PM • aRTNEST, BOCA RATON CBI INSPIRES MUSIC: ROCK & ROLL THE JEWISH CONNECTION 2:30 PM • HOLLANDER FAMILY CHAPEL NCECE CHANUKARAMA 11:30 AM • CBI CAMPUS SISTERHOOD MENORAHS & MIMOSAS CHANUKAH PARTY 7:00 PM • JOEL S. NADEL BOARD ROOM

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CBI INSPIRES: BOOK CLUB THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN 7:00 PM • FELDMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY

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CANTOR MUCHNICK CONCERT & DESSERT RECEPTION 7:00 PM • VIP COCKTAIL LOUNGE

HOW TO’S FOR JEWS WITH RABBI KELLER 7:00 PM • JOEL S. NADEL BOARDROOM

MOMMY MINYAN MOCK SHABBAT 7:00 PM • LOCATION TBD

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AN INCREDIBLE EVENING WITH MITCH ALBOM There was not a dry eye in the house on Thursday, November 14th as CBI hosted a special evening with acclaimed author, philanthropist, columnist, and sports reporter, Mitch Albom. Albom, who is best known for his best-selling book Tuesdays with Morrie, spoke to a sold-out sanctuary as he got personal about his Jewish roots, professional ups and downs and his latest heartbreaking memoir,

Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family.

Mitch Albom began the evening discussing his funny childhood memories at Jewish day school and how he never intended to become a best-selling author but how his heart was set on being a musician. It was actually tiny twists of fate that had decided so much of his life.

Albom focused the majority of his talk on sharing the heartwarming story of Chika, an orphaned Haitian girl who forever changed his heart and transformed his family before passing away from an inoperable brain tumor in 2017. He displayed videos and photos of Chika that were moving and inspirational, drawing both laughter and tears from crowd.

“There could not have been a better representation of CBI’s DNA message of warm and welcoming and the Congregation with a Conscience then Mitch Albom’s heartwarming and heartbreaking presentation as our CBI Inspires guest speaker, says CBI Executive Director Steve Allen. Mitch represents all that can be good in this world and it was an honor and a privilege to host him at CBI.” Following Albom’s time with the audience, guests lined the halls to purchase their copies of Finding Chika, which a portion of the book sales went back to Have Faith Haiti Mission & Orphanage in Port-au-Prince. CBI also hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet dessert reception for CBI Inspires Series sponsors, where they mingled with Mitch and enjoyed candid conversation.

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS* “Finding Chika”

Herskowitz Family Sandy & Tadd Schwab “Tuesdays With Morrie”

Richard L. & Lois S. Werner Foundation Leslie & David Kantor NFP-The Meltzer Group

“The Five People You Meet In Heaven” American HVAC Abbe & Steven Becker Darren Graff/J.P. Morgan HUB International Professional Bank Carol & Rob Trow

“Have A Little Faith”

Anonymous The Bauman Family Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon Beverly Feurring Robynn & Ira Ginsberg Suzanne & Fred Kirschner Sharon & Ron Landau Wendy & Matthew Maschler Renee Nadel & Dr. Harry Dubow Paradyme Fire & Security Prizma Photo Protection & Tactical Group, LLC Service Max Sonnenblick Foundation Sandy & Ken Tankoos VIP Caterers Vicky & Gary Weiner

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2019-2020 SERIES

Congregation B’nai Israel welcomes you to our 8th 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.

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 Adult B’nai Mitzvah Program with Rabbi Allison Cohen Mondays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Joel S. Nadel Board Room Classes began October 28, 2019

THE JADE LILY December 19, 2019 • 7:00 PM FELDMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FACILITATOR: MARILYN BLIDEN

DELVING INTO PRAYER with Rabbi Allison Cohen Mondays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Joel S. Nadel Board Room Classes began October 28, 2019

WOMEN’S TORAH COMMENTARY with Rabbi Allison Cohen & Rabbi Rony Keller Every other Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM , Room 301 Cost: Members: Free; Community Guests: $18/class Classes began October 29, 2019

THE LOST GIRLS OF PARIS January 23, 2020 • 7:00 PM FELDMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FACILITATOR: SANDRA TANKOOS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FUTURE BOOK CLUB DATES “HOW TO’S FOR JEWS” with Rabbi Rony Keller Thursdays, 2/13, 2,20, 2/27 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Joel S. Nadel Boardroom

7:00 PM FELDMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY February 20, 2020 March 19, 2020 April 16, 2020 May 21, 2020 June 18, 2020

Congregation B’nai Israel’s Book Club 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 something for everyone. We welcome both members but fun and educational!

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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!

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December 4, 2019 • 7:00 PM VIP COCKTAIL LOUNGE

ROCK & ROLL AND THE JEWISH CONNECTION December 11, 2019 • 2:30 PM HOLLANDER FAMILY CHAPEL

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January 8, 2020 • 7:00 PM VIP COCKTAIL LOUNGE

PROSECUTING EVIL

RUN TIME: 83 MIN.

February 5, 2020 • 7:00 PM VIP COCKTAIL LOUNGE

THE LIGHT OF HOPE

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March 4, 2020 • 7:00 PM VIP COCKTAIL LOUNGE

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SPIRITUAL & MUSICAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION CANTOR MUCHNICK’S INSTALLATION SHABBAT January 31, 2020 • 6:15 PM COHEN/FRIEDKIN SANCTUARY A CANTORIAL CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS February 1, 2020 • 7:00 PM COHEN/FRIEDKIN SANCTUARY PRICING: $72.00 VIP SEATING $40.00 SANCTUARY SEATING FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT CBIBOCA.ORG/MUCHNICK

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April 1, 2020 • 7:00 PM VIP COCKTAIL LOUNGE 12TH ANNUAL CANTOR STEPHEN DUBOV Z”L MEMORIAL CONCERT March 1, 2020 TEMPLE BETH EL

CBI’s annual Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival o with hosts who introduce each film and lead a discussion afterward.

Films take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the VIP Cocktail Lounge with popcorn, candy, and dessert accompanying each film. Registration and ticket sales will take place at the door for each film.

PURIM SHPIEL March 9, 2020 5:00 PM - Dinner 6:00 PM - Shpiel 7:00 PM - Hamantashen Oneg COHEN/FRIEDKIN SANCTUARY

Come explore the world of music! This year wide variety of musical programs for you to enjoy.

There is no cost for members and a $10 fee per film for community From spiritual musical Shabbats to an amazing Jewish guests. The Film Festival is generously sponsored by the Nagle roots concert weekend. CBI has something for everyone!

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SPOT LIGHT A l exa nd ra My ri ck

more to ou r chi ldren, thei r peers, and the facu lty and staff at C B I. I a m l ooki ng forward to the u pcomi ng events at the I am the oldest of five chi ldren. It was always hectic and busy preschool and Temple, i n ou r house, i n a g ood way. My mother ra n the show - and bei ng a part of a she al ways d rove us to and from school, was PTA President, warm, lovi ng commu nity. volu nteered i n various Jewish organizations, yet made su re we never missed Hebrew school or a sports practice. W hi le bei ng a B’n ai Israel has become a second home to ou r fami ly. For Jackson constant chauffeu r and manager to the five of us, and my and Dy lan, it’s a nu rtu ri ng envi ronment where they learn and father (kids 6 and 7, as she wou ld joke), she always did more. play with thei r friends and teachers. For Ji mmy, it’s a memory She always gave back. My mother and father were always present si mi lar to his place of worshi p from his chi ld hood; where his and committed. I learned from them the i mportance of bei ng an mother was actively i nvolved, his father hel ped i n any way he cou ld, and Ji mmy and his brother attended Su nday school. For active and i nvolved parent. me, it’s aspi ri ng to do my best as a mother, wife, and friend, My husband was also raised with a strong fou ndation of givi ng just l i ke my mom. It’s a fresh chal lah on Shabbat, celebrations back to the commu nity. Throug h thei r fami ly produce busi ness, of Jewish hol idays; a sense of comfort and secu rity. It’s where he and his father wou ld donate fru its and vegetables to various my kids are happy. Congregation B’n ai Israel is the place where organizations and companies. They now have the opportu nity to my fami ly and friends are - and that’s where I want to be. share this tradition with Congregation B’n ai Israel.

I have been a member of Congregation B’n ai Israel si nce ou r son Jackson started Mommy & Me i n 2016. W hi le l ivi ng i n Boca Raton for over 30 years, my parents have been i nvolved i n the Jewish commu nity and thei r sy nagogue, and have i nsti l led i n me a strong fou ndation of tzedakah and givi ng back.

Bei ng a part of CBI is very i mportant to ou r fami ly. My husband, James, myself, and ou r two sons, Jackson (al most 4) and Dy lan (2), feel a strong connection to the B’nai Israel family at both the preschool and congregation levels. Raisi ng ou r chi ldren with a Jewish u pbri ngi ng was a decision that we made early on. The terms “tzedakah” and “mitzvah” may be rather new to Ji mmy, but, givi ng back, doi ng good deeds, and bei ng a part of somethi ng bigger, are just some of the values we both share.

This year, I was asked to be a part of the Parent Organization at CBI. This has allowed me to become more i nvolved with the preschool.

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Traditionally, Chanukah is a time of gift giving and decorations to celebrate a festive time of year. In order to help children, understand that the meaning of Chanukah is more than receiving a new toy or game, here are some suggested activities for you to do with your children: Day One: Remember the Meaning of Miracles Light the first candle, say the prayers and read about the story of Chanukah. Take some time to explore what a miracle is, both big and small and how it might show up. It could be a rainbow, a beautiful sunset or a butterfly that came out of its cocoon.

Day Two: Appreciate Art There are art projects that you and your children could explore with just scissors, colored paper, and glue!

Turn dreidels into art pieces with felt, ribbons and paint, or decorate candles with beeswax. Spend the evening together, having fun and creating handmade pieces to decorate your home in the coming days of Chanukah.

Day Three: Tzedakah Night Spend time as a family discussing the meaning of Tzedakah (charity), and why we value giving to those in need. You can have the children wrap a few toys to bring to kids in need, or identify another charity, or a family, or individual who needs help. Together, as a family, you can come up with a plan to decide what act or acts of charity can be done.

Day Four: A Night of Cooking Prepare traditional foods together for an extra special festive meal! Make sure to involve your kids in the preparation and talk to them about the meaning of the foods. Share your creations with friends and loved ones.

Day Five: Music Night Sing Chanukah songs, listen to your favorite Chanukah music, or find a Chanukah playlist on Amazon Alexa (there are several). We also suggest songs by our very own Miss Susan. Make this night about music.

Day Six: Story Night Ask your older family members to attend this special evening of sharing. Each member of the family can bring a book about Chanukah. Ask the eldest family members what it was like growing up Jewish in his or her generation and what they did for Chanukah as children. What has changed and what has stayed the same?

Day Seven: Peace in the Home, Shalom Bayit Discuss the value of having a peaceful home and getting along with family members, especially their brothers and sisters. Take a walk after dinner to look at holiday lights.

Day Eight: Mitzvot Night Point out the kind deeds that they have seen by family members over the past eight days in order to reinforce a sense of giving simply for the happiness of giving. Reflect on the wonders that showed up and how your family might continue to remember them all year long.

By introducing these fundamental values and concepts during Chanukah, you are truly reinforcing and celebrating the “festival of lights”. These values can be reinforced and practiced throughout the year to help build relationships, friendships and family.

Enjoy the Festival of Lights with your family!

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YOUTH GROUP

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We started a new youth group this year called Chaverim for our K-2nd graders! Our first event was a Fall Festival full of candy apple making, apple scavenger hunt around the temple and a giant corn maze in the front lawn! We had over 60 children join us for this amazing event! It was tons of fun and they even received a youth group t-shirt!

We were excited to have our first event of the year, glow in the dark mini golf! We had a great time playing mini golf in the Zimmerman Family North Social Hall, doing some relay races outside and enjoying snow cones.!

We started this year off with Club 678 going on a limo scavenger hunt around Boca! We made stops at the Town Center Mall, Patch Reef Park, the beach and Phenomenom for ice cream!

Everyone had a great time and we’re looking forward to future events!

UPCOMING YOUTH GROUP EVENTS CLUB 345 December 15 ArtNest in Delray

CLUB 678 December 6 - Disney Shabbat with BISY

BISY December 6 - Disney Shabbat December 25 - Give Back Christmas Feast @ Town Center

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Get to know ou ri Mitzvah!

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Mazel Tov!

Logan Schwedelson

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Drew Schwedelson

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Madison Levy

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Aliah Alter

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School: Pine Crest School Daughter of: Allison & Jay Schwedelson Granddaughter of: Donna & Marshall Kaplan and Helene & Roy Schwedelson Hobbies & Interests: Basketball, soccer & spending time with friends

School: Pine Crest School Son of: Allison & Jay Schwedelson Grandson of: Donna & Marshall Kaplan and Helene & Roy Schwedelson Hobbies & Interests: Basketball & spending time with friends

School: Woodlands Middle School Daughter of: Renee & Jonathan Levy Granddaughter of: Linda & Steve Goldstein and Teegee & Alan Levy Hobbies & Interests: Art, Golf & Theatre Mitzvah Project: Donation to Ann Norton Sculpture Garden

School: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Daughter of: Marina & Steve Alter

Granddaughter of: Wilma & Mario Dunatov and Grace & Jona Alter Hobbies & Interests: Helping others, playing cards with Grandpa Jona, sleepovers with friends & shopping.

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THE BARRY IRA GRAFF SCHOOL FOR LIVING JUDAISM The SLJ 8th-10th Grade Fall Retreat/Kallah was the weekend of October 11-13 at the Marriott Pompano Beach. Twenty-five teenagers spent Shabbat and the weekend together, learning, bonding and playing. The theme of the weekend was Teen Well-Being.

Students learned how to take care of themselves and their peers through activities and discussions and learned the Jewish values associated with mental health. The retreat was made possible in part through the Kamsly Grant from The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation. One teen told us, “I learned to love myself as I love my neighbor and love my neighbor as I love myself.” Another told us that he learned, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” Another told us, “Wow, I really need this weekend of learning. Thank you.”

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Just as we kindle the lights on the branches of the Chanukah meno rah , we need your help supporting the various branches of

our congregation. Please consider giving to each of these funds to help the light of CBI grow even stronger. This is the ultimate Chanukah gift that keeps on giving!

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS Shomrim/Guardian Society ♦ Rabbi's Circle

Lawrence and Diane Feldman Lester and Lynn Garson Jeff Hollander David and Leslie Kantor

Tzedakah/Justice Circle

Alexander Gellman Kenneth and Paulette Howard Arthur Schechner and Cynthia Hollander Schechner Howard and Deborah Belford Richard and Lois Werner

Chai/Life Circle

Steven and Abbe Becker Leonard and Phyllis Greenberg Ronald and Sharon Landau Renée Nadel and Harry Dubow Harry and Amy Seidman Barton and Shirley Weisman Renée Herskowitz

Bonim/Builders Circle

Jerry and Fran Butwin Douglas Feurring and Alexandra Karram Lewis and Lori Gold David and Robyn Rubinoff

The Heritage Society

Lawrence and Diane Feldman Reneé Herskowitz The Nagle Family Gail Sack Max and 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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CBI Planned Giving & Endowments

Jeffrey and Andrea Cannon David Coppa and Devon McManama Bruce and Marcia Davis Lawrence and Jodi Fiedler Ira and Robynn Ginsberg David and Rachel Greenberg Robert and Auta Hendler Kermit* and Arlene Meade Neil and Constance Meisel Philip and Blair Nadel Roy and Helene Schwedelson Gary* and Corey Shapiro Spencer and Dara Siegel Stanley and Susan Silber Victor and Vicki Weinstein William and Barbara Weprin Scott and Lori Weprin Todd and Elizabeth Weprin

Honorary Shomrim

Laurence and Robin Nagle David and Amy Ross Gary & Robin Rubin Harvey and Phyllis Sandler Larry and Andrea Schnurmacher L. Tadd and Sandra Schwab

Anonymous  Anonymous  Bruce and Marcy Barrick  Alan and Karen Bauman  Howard and Deborah Belford  Dean and Lisa Borg  Barry and Debby Glick  Howard and Sue Goldman  Richard and Candy Hachenburg  Jeff Hollander  Marissa Hollander  Kenneth and Paulette Howard  Greg and Cindy Jacob  David and Leslie Kantor  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  Vicky & Gary Weiner  Philip and Sharon Wishna  Jeffrey and Ronna Young 

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

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We G i v e Th a n k s Cantor Muchnick Discretionary Fund Dari & Seth Shapiro in Honor of Samantha Shapiro’s Bat Mitzvah Cantor Sarah Freudenberger’s Discretionary Fund Priscilla Barbu in Memory of Lue Dee Jackson, Sr. Children’s Education Fund Sharon & Rick Stein in Honor of Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah Sharon & Rick Stein in Honor of Ben & Stefani Fishman Congregational Fund Ted Friedman in celebration of the birthdays of Ted & David Friedman KFCJ Fund Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Honor of The Wedding of Nicole & Meg Memorial Fund Andrei Berger in Memory of Evelyn Berger Barbara Crane in Memory of Lynn Finkelstein Bobbie Fichman in Memory of Anna Weinraub Dean & Lisa Borg in Memory of E. Winifred Borg Dorothy & Jack Herman in Memory of Sam Herman & Lillian Herman Dr. & Mrs. Melvin Conn in Memory of Joseph Conn Dr. & Mrs. Sy Bigayer in Memory of Esther Reich Ethel Kapner in Memory of Sydney Kapner Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Raymond Goldberg Fruma Granofsky in Memory of Ben Kessel Herbert Fichman in Memory of Alice Fichman Ilse Camis in Memory of Marie & Heinrich Kollmann Ilse Camis in Memory of Emily Camis Jennie Zuckerberg in Memory of J. David Nagel Larry Fruman in Memory of Etta Fruman Laurie Gunar in Memory of Hannah Feig Leslie Berger in Memory of Melvin Klein Lianne Berger in Memory of Nancy Davis Linda R. Silverman in Memory of Clarence Rosenberg Lois & Richard Werner in Memory of Rose Werner & R.D. Werner Lou Sahadi in Memory of Enid Roth CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

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Marc Sinensky in Memory of Ruth Sinensky Miriam Wetzler in Memory of Cantor Bruce Wetzler Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tashof in Memory of Leon Tashof Paulettte & Harvey Sonnenstein in Memory of Israel (Sid) Lukomnik Rachelle Liebman in Memory of Joseph Gertson Renee Schwartz in Memory of Robert Schwartz Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Barnett & Fanny Stein Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Al Gordon Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Rose Altman Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Irwin Furman & Dorothy Furman Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Alice Doblin Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Morris Perlman Steve Alter in Memory of Grace Alter Susan Lyman in Memory of Fred Weiner Susan, Michael, & David Linder in Memory of Martin Shane Susanne Young in Memory of Nathan Honig Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Bianche Neimand Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Raymond Goldberg Rabbi Keller’s Discretionary Fund Steven & Wendi Appel in Honor of Nathan Applebaum Alissa & Mark Rogers Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund Amy & Harry Seidman in Honor of the Marriage of Nicole & Megan Dari & Seth Shapiro in Honor of Samantha Shapiro’s Bat Mitzvah Anna Schwarzwald in Memory of Hildegard Pitheon Arlene Meade in Memory of Kermit Meade Gale Reiter in Memory of Harvey Gordon Youth Group Fund Rachel Fallet Lax & Joshua Lax in Honor of Rachel & Joshua’s 25th Anniversary

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CBI CARES Where to Call for Help in Palm Beach County numbers listed are answered 24 hours a day except where noted

CBI has a Recovery Team who can support you with issues surrounding addiction in a confidential atmosphere. A member of our clergy or Recovery Team is available if you or a loved one needs assistance with a problem.

CBI Recovery Team (M-Th: 9 am-5 pm; Fri: 9 am-4 pm) Evenings and Weekends

561.241.8118 561.254.1305

Alcoholics Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Al-Anon Family Groups-for friends & family of alcoholics Families Anonymous

561.276.4581 855.222.5542 561.393.0303 561.278.3481 561.994.9463

Information, Referrals, Shelters, and Crisis Counseling:

LOCAL Boca Raton- Home Safe Emergency Shelter Delray Beach-Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Lake Worth-Home Safe Jewish Family Services (M-Th: 8:30 am-8:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm)

561.383.9800, ext 1302 800.355.8547 561.383.9800, ext 1240 561.852.3333

STATE Information & Crisis Line Domestic Violence Hotline-Electronic Referral Sexual Violence Hotline-Live Referrals Dept. of Children and Families Abuse Hotline

211 800.500.1119 866.891.7273 800.962.2873

NATIONAL National Jewish Domestic Violence Hotline Jewish Women International National Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault Hotline RAINN- Rape Abuse Incest National Network National Domestic Violence Hotline (TTD Callers) National Youth Crisis Hotline National Child Abuse Hotline National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

888.883.2323 800.343.2823 800.656.HOPE(4673) 800.656.4673 800.799.SAFE(7233) 800.787.3224 800.442.HOPE(4673) 800.422.4453 800.273.8255

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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.

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