Shelanu_Issue 6_February/March

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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 • SHEVAT-ADAR 5778

ISSUE 6

Senior Staff

Robert A. Silvers Senior Rabbi

Rony S. Keller

Senior Associate Rabbi

Allison B. Cohen Assistant Rabbi

Stephanie Shore Cantor

Steve Allen

Executive Director

Linda B. Harris

Director of Lifelong Learning Director of Early Childhood Education

Kim Beame Director of Religious Education

Sarah Freudenberger Cantorial Associate

Richard D. Agler, DD Rabbi Emeritus

Executive Committee Jeffrey Cannon

President president@cbiboca.org

Robin Siegal

Immediate Past President immediatepastpresident@cbiboca.org

David Hollander

VP Administration vpadministration@cbiboca.org

Robyn Rubinoff

Vicky Weiner

VP Education vpeducation@cbiboca.org

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VP Financial & Asset Management vpfinance@cbiboca.org

Susan Mayer

VP Strategic & Long Range Planning vpstrategicplanning@cbiboca.org

VP Membership vpmembership@cbiboca.org

Board of Trustees

Peter Davidson Kevin Garbowit Ira Ginsberg Susi Glatt Rachel Greenberg Eric Handis Joshua Krut Sharon Landau Rachel Fallet-Lax Susan Mayer Howard Newmark

Adam Shapiro Bonnie Shimel Dara Siegel Stanley Silber Sharon Stein Jen Vogel Jeff Young Ronna Young Jeff Zadoff

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

Committee on Trustees

Robin Siegal, Chair Rachel Fallet-Lax, Religious School

Rachel Greenberg, Trustee Jen Vogel, Preschool Chair

Ronna Young, WRJ/Sisterhood Barbara Orville, Member at Large

Eric Handis, Brotherhood Josh Krut, Trustee

Tevie Kozak, Member at Large

Honorary Members James Cohen Larry Feldman Douglas Feurring

Stuart Graff Alma Kalfus

Harold Schwalb z"l

Monte Friedkin

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Blessings In Disguise The holiday of Purim is all about feeling joy, but what happens if we aren’t feeling joyful? What do we do if this time in our life doesn’t allow us to see the light that exists around us? How can we find this commanded happiness if we are truly unhappy? Far from just a children’s holiday, if we delve into Purim, we may just find that it holds many blessings in disguise.

The first blessing can be found in the Purim story itself: Megillat Esther. The word ‘God’ does not appear even once in the story. The Megillah tells of a series of events that lead the Jews to victory.

It demonstrates that just because the word is not physically visible, does not mean God’s presence doesn’t exist in the story.

We often live our lives as if events are disconnected, but can it be that God’s hand is passively guiding our path? The Megillah is a lot like us. We pray to something we may not physically see, but that does not mean God doesn’t exist in every moment of our lives, even in our darkest ones.

A second blessing is that we are commanded to think about others and gather together during this holiday.

In addition to prayer, community is one of the greatest values of Judaism. There is a reason that Judaism is a religion that cannot be lived in solitude. Its very observance requires that we engage with people, and even more, that we support one another. There are four mitzvot, commandments, that are required in order to fulfill the observance of Purim, and each one involves being a part of a community. It is almost as if our ancestors foresaw the need to be mindful of those who may not be spiritually or emotionally ready to observe such an upbeat holiday. With these

four mitzvot, we are commanded to be with others, to surround ourselves with optimism and hope, no matter our personal circumstances. The four mitzvot are: 1) To relive the miraculous events of Purim by listening to the reading of the Megillah, the Book of Esther, 2) To give gifts to the poor, 3) To give or send gifts to friends, and 4) To have a festive meal on Purim day, rejoicing with others. These four commandments help us join in community and uplift one another.

A third blessing and teaching comes from our famous Purim dessert: the hamentashen.

The name comes from the antagonist of the Purim story, ‘Haman,’ combined with the Yiddish word ‘tash’ meaning ‘pocket.’ These cookies are shaped to resemble the wicked ears of Haman, and how clever that we have transformed a symbol connected to a villain into something satisfying.

However, most notably, is that the tastiest part of the pastry is concealed within the dough, reminding us that many times, the best is yet to come.

As we join together to recall the story of Purim, let us be mindful of God’s presence in our own lives. As we join together to rejoice, let us be mindful of those who may not have anyone with whom to rejoice. Our Purim obligations offer ways for how we can share our joy and contentment with those around us. So this Purim, if you are finding it hard to find your happiness, remember that Purim holds blessings in disguise!

Rabbi Cohen

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Friday Evening Shabbat Services Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary February 2:

February 9: February 16:

6:00 PM First Fridays Service Shabbat Under the Stars led by BISY Teens 5:00 PM Tot Shabbat Service 7:30 PM Brotherhood Shabbat Service 6:00 PM Shabbat Service

February 23: 7:30 PM Shabbat Service March 2:

6:00 PM First Fridays Shabbat Service Backwards Purim

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Saturday Shabbat Services February 3: 9:00 AM Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel 5:30 PM Mincha Service/Bat Mitzvah

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary February 10: 9:00 AM Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 11:15 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah Hollander Family Chapel

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Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary February 24: 9:00 AM Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/B'nai Mitzvah

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary March 3: 9:00 AM Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel March 10: 9:00 AM Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary March 17: 9:00 AM Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah

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The PGA Masters tournament, where you will find the original Amen Corner (11th, 12th and 13th holes), is not until April this year, however, Congregation B’nai Israel celebrates our own Amen Corner. Beginning in January where we celebrated MLK Day and the hope and uplifting we had with our local interfaith communities, through February in which we as Jews give back and literally heal our community (Avodah) with our 25th Annual Lori Sklar Mitzvah Day on February 11th and culminating in March; first with Purim and our very own traditional “Spiel” and ending with Passover. These three months, while perhaps not the pinnacle of spirituality in Judaism or at Congregation B’nai Israel, show us the deeper connection we have to the secular world around us and the importance Congregation B’nai Israel has on our local community. Our interfaith services help foster a sense of togetherness, not with fellow Jews, but the Boca Raton community at large. As we transition towards Mitzvah Day, a day where our membership community comes together and embraces our community needs. Activities will range from Brotherhood visiting JARC and BISY washing cars to Sing-Along with Miss

Susan and everything in between. Please turn to page 12 of the Shelanu for more details. Finally, as we look forward to March we have both Purim and Passover to celebrate, but more on that in the next Shelanu.

What is in common about our Amen Corner at Congregation B’nai Israel is that we take time from our daily routine to appreciate, help and make the lives of the less fortunate among us better. Both in our interactions with Ebenezer and ourselves, we all can recall the time when we were enslaved and can now work towards the day everyone is offered the same opportunities.

As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I have a dream that we will one day live in a nation where we shall not be judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character.” As the world around us becomes more polarized by speech, feeling and deed, please join our Congregation and me this Mitzvah Day and provide much needed Avodah to our community. Working together we can provide so much more than working apart. Come make a difference. Come Be Involved. Thank you.

Jeff

Join your CBI family for Pesach!

March 31, 2018

Pesach Service 10:00 am Hollander Family Chapel

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For those of you who have finally recovered from the holidays and having your kids at home or visiting from college, CBI could be a wonderful haven for you to spend some time moving forward. We continue to offer top-of-the-line speakers and programming.

Spirituality abounds with Shabbat services and new, special programs with our engaging clergy. Our musical programs and children’s choir continue to grow and impress. The result? New congregants joining and those who weren’t previously involved are finding themselves being drawn in. We are seeing a huge upturn in the building of a strong Jewish community.

There is something for everyone to be involved with here at CBI. Looking ahead, there’s a lot coming up that you won’t want to miss. The 25th Annual Lori Sklar Mitzvah Day, on February 11, has an army of volunteers behind it and benefits so many in our community that need our help. The Estie Purim Shpiel will be a hoot this year and the cast has swelled to almost 40! There will be dinner before and a musical theatre performance!

Our Nagle film series continues with outstanding offerings each month and includes popcorn to boot.

Welcome back to our Passover Second Night Seder on Saturday night, March 31 led by our outstanding clergy. Details will be forthcoming and there will be limited seating – so please look out for it.

Have you done something amazing recently?

We are excited to welcome the Revital Dance Ensemble from Jerusalem, a wonderful panel led by Ambassador, Dennis Ross, exciting programs spearheaded

by Sisterhood and Brotherhood, and a special opportunity to see our very own, Miss Susan, in a special concert on Sunday April 29th celebrating her 18th year here at CBI. I have only mentioned a fraction of the programs we have planned. The point is that you have so many opportunities to meet fellow congregants, interact with our clergy and professional staff.

I promise, you’ll feel really comfortable and at home here on Yamato Road.

As always, I am available to meet with you privately to discuss ideas, suggestions, issues, complaints and to accept compliments on behalf of CBI!! I would be remiss if I did not end this column with a huge shout out to the staff of our congregation on the incredible job they accomplished in the presentation of A Conversation with Chuck Todd of Meet the Press a few weeks ago. He was engaging, thought-provoking and a real mensch. It was really heartwarming to see the support of our congregation and a packed house for this program. Our thanks also goes out to all our wonderful Sponsors who helped make the night a reality and a huge success.

There will be plenty more in store!!!

Steve

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When reviewing the book, “Why Are Jews Funny”, New York Times book reviewer Mark Horowitz says, There are plenty of theories to explain Jewish humor — most devised by Jews. Saul Bellow, channeling his inner Kierkegaard, thought Jewish humor combined “laughter and trembling.” Freud believed Jewish humor was a defense mechanism: a form of sublimated aggression that lets victims of persecution safely cope with their condition. Or, as Mel Brooks put it, “If they’re laughing, how can they bludgeon you to death?”

Enter the Purim Shpiel. For years I have been parodying lyrics for the shpiels, but this is the first time I have endeavored to write the entire book as well. I must say it has been so enjoyable to watch the words come alive, and during rehearsal we laugh our way through “Annie” and Purim story combined.

We LOVE laughing and there has been no shortage of it during our Purim rehearsals. The Estie Purim Shpiel (our parody of the Broadway hit musical, Annie) is well on its way for curtains up. And there is a team in place to entertain you.

Of course, you will see your rabbis, cantors, senior

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staff, president, and choir, however this year you will also see actors and actresses from our very own congregation ranging in ages from 8 to 75. We have nearly 40 people in the cast!

During a typical rehearsal we are doing our best to wrangle the orphans, tame our humorous rabbi’s extemporaneous off script clever quips, get a group of Jews to all step right on the right beat and the right time, and manage to run through more than page one before we have to run to choir rehearsal. No easy task!

All the while the bloopers are hysterical and many times we simply have to pause because we are all laughing too hard to continue. We have fun and can’t wait to share the fun with you!

We have surprises up our sleeves, dances in our feet and moves that will make you feel like you are at an off-Broadway Show, (well, really off-off-off Broadway) But nevertheless we hope you come to be regaled by our thoroughly theatrical thrilling thespians!

You won’t want to miss it!!!

Cantor Shore

Mazel Tov to our member

Tori Bandel

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who received an award for Outstanding Acheivement for her longtime work as Team Captain for the Special Olympics!

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In January, Sisterhood celebrated life by participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in West Palm Beach. We were proud to play our part in supporting the fight against breast cancer.

We also attended a Southeast District Area Day in Plantation. The Southeast District is one of eight districts of Women of Reform Judaism comprising approximately 7,000 women in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. At Area Day, our members experienced a taste of what Women of Reform Judaism is all about and had a chance to learn about the importance of leadership, fundraising and programming. We participated in an important social action project for Women in Distress (a local women’s shelter), attended a Spiritual Musical Service, and enjoyed hearing from guest speakers, including our very own Andrea Cannon, Immediate Past President of CBI’s Women of Reform Judaism/Sisterhood.

Mark your calendars as we have so much in store for you! On March 15, we will be hosting our popular (and delicious) Chocolate Seder. This is an opportunity to sing, dance, and experience a Seder, just before Passover. The entire meal is made out of chocolate - including the wine! Watch for the CBI Insider for information on how to RSVP. On April 16, we will be hosting a new event, Zumba with the Rabbi. Rabbi Cohen along with experienced

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Zumba instructor Sonya Longo will combine exercise with lots of fun and laughs. Zumba experience not required!

Additionally, the WRJ Fried Leadership Conference is scheduled for March 1-4 in Nashville, Tennessee. This conference is open to all women. There is something extraordinarily valuable to be gained from meeting face to face with like-minded Reform Jewish women, and the conference has something to offer in a wide variety of areas whether for personal growth, skills training, or education on advanced Jewish topics. Stacy Beyer, who has performed at CBI, will be leading the WRJ Choir at the Conference. I will be attending the Conference and singing in the Choir.

If you would like to join me, you can register at wrj. org or feel free to call me, 561.306.2930, for more information.

On April 20-22, the Southeast District will be hosting a Spring Kallah at Camp Coleman in Cleveland, Georgia. This will be an opportunity for spiritual growth, relaxation, and fun and sharing with other women from the Southeast District. More details on the schedule can be found at wrjsoutheast.org.

Other events for this year are being planned. I love to continue to see those familiar faces and can’t wait to see new ones as well.

Ronna

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brotherhood@cbiboca.org

2018 is off to a great start! We kicked off January’s Bagels and Bros with our longtime friends and partners at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Bagels ‘n Bros began in 2017 as a great way for our Brotherhood to get together on CBI’s campus and to reach out to and connect with our SLJ carpool Dads on the 2nd Sunday morning of each month. We’ve had a lot of fun getting together on Sunday mornings, eating breakfast and enriching our circle of Brotherhood members with a bunch of really great guys/bros. We also had a phenomenal evening event at The Barrel of Monks Brewery in Boca. Everyone who attended got to enjoy an incredible sampling of Belgium styled ale’s and beers along with a variety of cheese pairings designed to enhance the palette of each beer/ ale. A good time was had by all!

So February is here and we’ve got more in store starting with our Brotherhood Shabbat on Friday, February 9th at 7:30pm. Our Brotherhood members will be conducting the service as a way of giving back to CBI and thanking our “Fab 5” clergy for all that they give to us, especially on Shabbat. We look forward to sharing a beautiful Shabbat with everyone at CBI. On

February 11th please join us as we take our Bagels ‘n Bros Brigade to JARC for a couple of hours during Mitzvah Day. We are going to host a bingo game and spend some quality time socializing with our friends at JARC. For those of you who attend our Brotherhood events, you already know how fulfilling it is to participate with our diverse and caring bunch of guys. If you have not attended any of our events for a while that’s okay too. We would love to have you join us anytime.

We promise that attending our Brotherhood events is some of the best fun that you can have getting together with other caring and family-minded Jewish guys. On a personal note, we can attest to having forged many long-lasting and meaningful friendships and business relationships that have come about because of our involvement with our Brotherhood.

If you have any questions about CBI’s Brotherhood please feel to call anytime at 561.221.4263.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events soon.

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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS WITH CANTOR SHORE 6:30 PM Hollander Family Chapel

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NAGLE FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL “WHEN JEWS WERE FUNNY”

5:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

7:00 PM VIP Lounge

BROTHERHOOD SHABBAT 7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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MOMMY MINYAN WINE & UNWIND 7:15 PM Pinot’s Palette

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USHMM: To Protect & Serve

Moral Dilemma in Law Enforcement 7:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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FIRST FRIDAY ZEN SHABBAT SERVICE 6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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CBI INSPIRES-DANCE REVITAL DANCE ENSEMBLE

7:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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CBI INSPIRES-MUSIC 10TH ANNUAL STEPHEN DUBOV Z”L CONCERT 3:00 PM Temple Beth El

22 THURS CBI INSPIRES-BOOKS “KAROLINA’S TWINS”

7:00 PM Feldman Children’s LIbrary

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5:00 PM Community Dinner Pollock Family Courtyard

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NAGLE FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL “TO TAKE A WIFE” 7:00 PM VIP Lounge

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CBI INSPIRES-SPEAKER SERIES DENNIS ROSS IS PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST POSSIBLE 1:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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CBI INSPIRES-SPEAKER SERIES DAVID DALIN JEWISH JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT

PASSOVER BEACH SHABBAT SERVICE 6:00 PM Location TBD

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NAGLE FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL “RUN BOY RUN” 7:00 PM VIP Lounge

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5:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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CBIBOCA.ORG/MITZVAHDAY Please join us at 8:45 AM for the Opening Ceremony before heading to your on or off campus activities for breakfast with our clergy and dignitaries, meet your activity captains, and get your Mitzvah Day t-shirts.

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COLLECTIONS • IN ADMIN CIRCLE

Beginning February 5 at CBI drop-off hours: 9AM-4PM

AVDA• Boca Helping Hands • Caring Kitchen • Chemo Angels In Jacob’s Shoes • JAFCO • Jewish Family Services One Love-One Community • Place of Hope • The Soup Kitchen Tri-County Animal Rescue • Women in Distress

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A PIECE OF THE WORLD February 22, 2018 7:00 PM Feldman Children’s Library Renee Nadel will be leading the discussion!

KAROLINA’S TWINS March 22, 2018 7:00 PM Feldman Children’s Library Rena Dern will be leading the discussion!

for more information please contact Marilyn Bliden at 561.254.1351 (texting welcome) or m@bliden.com

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Adult Book Club

March 6, 2018 • 7:00 PM • Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary REVITAL DANCE ENSEMBLE presents “JERUSALEM FOREVER!” CBI Members-$18 Community Guests-$25 Students/Military with ID-$10 CBI Students-free

Speaker Series CBI is pleased to host its 5th Annual Speaker Series for 2017/2018.

We encourage you to join us at each incredible event!

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Is Peace in the Middle East Possible? A Diplomat’s Perspective

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS Cantor Stephanie Shore

Monday evenings, 6:30 PM February 5 & April 9

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Hollander Family Chapel

Dennis Ross &

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Monday afternoons, 12:00 PM March 12

March, 18, 2018 • 2:30 PM • Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 1:00 PM Special Premier Ticketholder Welcome Reception with Book Signing

Hollander Family Chapel

A Conversation with

David Dalinauthor of Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court

April 3, 2018 • 7:00 PM • Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Discussion followed by dessert reception & book signing.

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Adult Learning THE PROBLEM OF EVIL: CAN THE EVIL IN THE WORLD BE RECONCILED WITH THE EXISTENCE OF AN ALL-POWERFUL, ALL-GOOD GOD? with Dr. Leonard Berkowitz Tuesday, February 13 11:00 AM • Joel S. Nadel Board Room Free Event

WOMEN’S TORAH COMMENTARY with Rabbi Allison Cohen Every other Tuesday, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Room 305 CBI Members: Free Community Guests: $18/class

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ B’nai Torah Congregation Classes begin at CBI on February 1, 2018

CORE YEAR ONE - RHYTHMS & PURPOSES Marion Hirschmann & Shayndel Plotkin Wednesdays at 10:00 AM • Room 208

The Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival CBI Members - Free • Community Guests - $10 VIP BALLROOM

February 7, 2018 • 7:00 PM WHEN JEWS WERE FUNNY Running Time: 105 min

March 7, 2018 • 7:00 PM TO TAKE A WIFE Running Time: 97 min

April 11, 2018 • 7:00 PM RUN BOY RUN Running Time: 112 min

www.cbiboca.org/cbi-inspires ESTIE PURIM SHPIEL February 28, 2018 • 6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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THE STAR AND THE CRESCENT: JUDAISM & ISLAM with Marion Hirschmann Thursdays at 1:00 PM • Room Joel S. Nadel Board Room

All Melton Classes meet in Room 303 for 10 weeks To register or learn more, go to: cbiboca.org/adultlearning or call Penina Bredoff at 561.392.8566

10th ANNUAL STEPHEN DUBOV Z”L MEMORIAL CONCERT March 11, 2018 • 3:00 PM Temple Beth El

BROADWAY SHABBAT May 11, 2018 • 7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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School for Living Judaism

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11th and 12th grade Post Confirmation students spent MLK weekend in Washington, D.C. How to make a difference in their community, and eventually the world, was the theme of their activities. They solved problems within the political sphere, social action realm and dealt with religious tolerance. They were touched by the story from a speaker who was formally homeless, then promptly went to McPherson Square to interact with the homeless population in the park, giving them warm clothing they had brought with them to donate. It was an amazing weekend of bonding, learning and solidifying their connection to CBI. To see more pictures from our weekend, please visit the SLJ Facebook page.

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YOUTH GROUP CLUB 345 • TAG • BISY

NFTY-STR Winter Regionals took place the last week of December. We took 15 of our BISY teens with us. During the kallah, our teens participated in teen lead programming and social action projects. They had a wonderful Shabbat together, along with 180 teens from all over our southeast region. The teens voted for new amendments to the NFTY-STR constitution, touching on gender neutral bathrooms and environmentally friendly products. They also elected the new regional board.

Our very own Madison Rosenfield was elected to be Religious and Cultural Vice President. She will be in charge of all the Shabbat and Havdalah services and more during our regional kallot next year. We are so proud of her.

Mazal tov, Madison!

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

Ella Weisz Daughter of: Dawn & Russell Weisz School Attending: Saint Andrew's School Hobbies and/or Interests: Playing piano, drums and all percussion instruments, avid tennis player and loves robotics.

Mitzvah Project: Remember-Us.org

February 3, 2018~Parashat Mishpatim

Matthew Buchman Son of: Diane & Jeff Buchman Grandchild of: Avis & Irv Goldfine, Sam & Faye Buchman, Sonia & Irwin Fuchs School Attending: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Basketball, soccer & water sports.

February 10, 2018~Shabbat Mishpatim

Kylie Cohen Daughter of: Lindi & Lee Cohen Grandchild of: Penny & David Klein, Adrienne Cohen, and Howard Cohen School Attending: Eagles Landing Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Basketball, soccer, special needs children Mitzvah Project: Raising $10,000 for the special needs department at Eagles Landing Middle School.

February 10, 2018~Shabbat Mishpatim

Lior Silberman

Daughter of: Jaime Silberman and Sheila Malay Grandchild of: Jacobo Silberman z'l, Mindla Silberman z'l, and Israel Malay & Hatty Goldstein School Attending: Pine Crest School Hobbies and/or Interests: Dance, piano, choir & basketball.

Mitzvah Project: Touch a Heart: Ski Clothes Drive for Neurofibromatosis.

February 17, 2018~Shabbat Terumah

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Benjamin Stein Son of: Ronnit & Jason Stein School Attending: Pine Crest School Hobbies and/or Interests: Playing trombone in the band & playing basketball.

Mitzvah Project: Benjamin spent time volunteering at a local kosher food bank, volunteered at the thanksgiving Feed the Hungry program at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (with CBI), helped collect food through his school's food collection program, and learned about the problem of hunger in our community.

February 24, 2018~Shabbat Tetzaveh

Joshua Yaciuk Son of: Gail & Joseph Yaciuk Grandchild of: Paula Friedman and Eileen & Leon Hufnagel School Attending: Eagles Landing Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Video Production, robotics & sports.

Mitzvah Project: Gift of Life Marrow Registry.

February 24, 2018~Shabbat Tetzaveh

Layken Thau Daughter of: Cyndi & John Thau School Attending: Saint Andrew's School Hobbies and/or Interests: Loves sports. Tennis is her game!

March 10, 2018~Shabbat Vayakhel/Pekude

Samantha Budner Daughter of: Susie & Scott Budner

Grandchild of: Marilyn & Alvin Budner z'l and Marianne & Neil Schneider School Attending: Omni Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Technology & movies.

March 17, 2018~Shabbat Vayikra

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Eight years ago, Brue and her business partner identified the growing trend of wellness based on the popularity of their local New York Soul Cycle and “juicing”. They saw the need for a go-to digital source focused specifically on women where they could find information on everything from fitness to recipes. For the first four years, they were completely focused on New York, but have now become a source for women all over the country, reaching 10 million people through all of their digital channels.

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with elements pulled from yoga and meditation studios. There’s a trend towards creating a more zen, relaxing environment at home – a retreat.

Brue’s created that environment in her own home and is happy to spend time there. “I love spending time with my family, whether it’s doing something active like skiing or hiking or kayaking or playing a board game or cards on a cold night." She concentrates on what’s important, “My personal mantra is to stay focused on the stuff that matters. There’s so much noise and there are so many distractions and whether it’s in business or my personal life, I try to stay focused on what’s meaningful.”

Alexis Brue lives in New York City’s Upper West Side with her husband and two children, ages 9 and 6. Her children both attend Jewish Day School.

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They’ve enjoyed recent success by appearing on/in Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz S how, F a s t C o m p a n y, A M N e w Yo r k , Forbes, CBS This Morning and more.

In January, she added a home section because people are paying more attention to the toxicity of their cleaning supplies as well as decorating their home

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A Conversation

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Chuck Todd

On January 10, 2018, Congregation B’nai Israel had the privilege of hosting Chuck Todd as part of the CBI Inspires Speaker Series.

Todd is one of the most passionate journalists and sharpest analysts in American media today. He is NBC News’ political director and the moderator and managing editor of Meet the Press – the longestrunning broadcast in television history.

Close to 500 members, their guests and community leaders filled our Cohen/ Freidkin Sanctuary as Todd took the stage. He began his talk reminiscing about his childhood in Florida, raising his children Jewish in today’s world and walked a fine line to discuss the current political climate. He peppered his speech with humor and the hour+ he spoke for felt like mere minutes.

He then answered questions that were submitted in advance and even took a suggestion from the floor.

Our generous sponsors were treated to a Private Reception with champagne and delicious desserts. They took photos with Todd and even chatted with him. It was a magical evening enjoyed by all.

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MLK Interfaith Service 1.14.2018 CBI honored the legacy ofDr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an inspirational Shabbat Service. We also held an interfaith service on January 14 with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Our choirs joined together i n p r a y e r a n d s o n g a n d we celebrated unity as we’ve done for 34 years. Rabbi Silvers sermon impressed upon us the importance of unity. A joint congregation bagel brunch, sponsored by CBI Brotherhood followed.

Women of the Wall

1.13.2018

During the program, Rabbi Cohen taught about the pluralistic, Jewish prayer group Women of the Wall, whose central mission is to achieve “the social and legal recognition of the right, as women, to wear prayer shawls, pray out loud and read from the Torah collectively at the women’s section of the Western Wall” in Jerusalem. The event concluded with a Havdallah service and an Israeli oneg.

Today, Women of the Wall continues to strive for the right to pray freely with a Torah scroll in the women's section of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

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We Give Thanks

The following contributions were received by the synagogue office from Dec 4 - Jan 3.

Cantorial Associate Sarah Freudenberger's Discretionary Fund Maxine Cohen Cantor Shore’s Discretionary Fund Linda & Jay Riegelhaupt in Honor of Cantor Shore Sylvia & Malvin Cutler in Honor of Sylvia & Malvin Cutler's 65th Anniversary Steven Seidemann Ezrat Am Fund Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Jeanette Wertheimer Marjorie Frankel in Memory of Jeanette Wertheimer Rosalie Abrams in Memory of Jeanette Wertheimer Arlene & Kermit Meade General Fund Greta Taub in Honor of the health of Gladys Rosenwasser Renee Herskowitz in Honor of The Clergy & Staff of CBI Arlene & Kermit Meade Matt Keller KFCJ Fund Renee Nadel & Dr. Harry Dubow in Honor of the Birth of Ezra Tarek, Grandson of Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow in Honor of Cantor Stephanie Shore's professional accomplishment Kiddush Fund Melody & Scott Roseman in Honor of Rob & Angie Roseman & the Baby naming of Remy Roseman Memorial Fund Albert Makoff in Memory of Charles Makoff Barbara & Bob Reiter in Memory of Olga Barrios Barbara & Ed Lichtenfeld in Memory of William J. Stern Emily S. Danson in Memory of Winifred A. Stark Gerald Gare in Memory of Morris Gare Geraldine Katz in Memory of Abraham Katz, Steve Katz & Martha Sobel Helaine Pomerance in Memory of Ruth Pomerance Jack Fertig in Memory of Israel Fertig Jack Granofsky in Memory of Louis Granofsky Jay Clott in Memory of Nancy Clott & Samuel Clott Lois Kaliner in Memory of Ann Freudenheim

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Mark Edelmann in Memory of Adolf Edelmann Paulette Kenney in Memory of Fanny & Alex Krimsky Robynn Ginsberg in Memory of Robert Trager Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Morris Goldstein Rosalind Gordon in Memory of Rose Altman Sharon & Phil Wishna in Memory of Beverly Kantor Sheila Corey & Scott Butler in Memory of Buddy Joseph Butler Shirley Weisman in Memory of Anna Frank Suzanne Brue in Memory of Arnold Watts Wilda & Joseph Tashof in Memory of Harry Pitnoff Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Linda Harris in Honor of the Birth of Ezra Tarek, Grandson of Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon Saul & Pat Rosen in Memory of Jeanette Wertheimer Fran & Jerry Butwin in Memory of Anne Kalish Rabbi Keller’s Discretionary Fund W. James Schiller Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund Allan & Linda Posner in Honor of the Anniversary Blessing Rosalind Gordon in Honor of Mr & Mrs Rothenberg & the Birth of their Granddaughter Lily Joel & Stacy Brookman in Memory of Robert Brookman Stephen & Lori Rosenberg in Memory of Richard Rosenberg Steven Seidemann Sari Neimark Fund Pamela & Stuart Lieberman in Memory of Barry Glickson Transportation Fund Arlene & Kermit Meade Tzedakah Fund Diane Feldman

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