Issue 8_May1-June 16

MAY/JUNE 2018 • IYAR-SIVAN 5778 • VOLUME XLI-XLII • ISSUE 7

Oh the Places They’ll‘ Go!!!

10th Grade Confirmation • May 20 Preschool Graduation • May 24 12th Grade Graduation • June 1 congregation

B’nai Israel

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

Susan Mayer

Jeffrey Cannon

VP Membership vpmembership@cbiboca.org

President president@cbiboca.org

David Hollander

Robin Siegal

VP Financial & Asset Management vpfinance@cbiboca.org

Immediate Past President immediatepastpresident@cbiboca.org

Robyn Rubinoff

Dara Siegel

VP Education vpeducation@cbiboca.org

VP Administration vpadministration@cbiboca.org

Stanley Silber

Vicky Weiner

VP of Communications vpcommunications@cbiboca.org

RABBI KELLER

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JEFFREY CANNON

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VP Strategic & Long Range Planning vpstrategicplanning@cbiboca.org

Board of Trustees

Andrea Cannon Peter Davidson 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 Sharon Stein Jen Vogel Jeff Young Ronna Young Jeff Zadoff

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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

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Robin Siegal, Chair Rachel Fallet-Lax, Religious School

Rachel Greenberg, Trustee Jen Vogel, Preschool Chair

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Ronna Young, WRJ/Sisterhood Tevie Kozak, Member at Large

Eric Handis, Brotherhood

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WE GIVE THANKS

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Honorary Members James Cohen Larry Feldman Douglas Feurring

Stuart Graff Alma Kalfus

Harold Schwalb z"l

Monte Friedkin

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Shelanu Graphic Designer: Erin Rosado Shelanu Editor: Deena Lurie

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There is a story about two brothers who lived on the opposite sides of a hill. One was married and had a large family, while the other was single. Each was a wheat farmer and each was blessed with a bountiful crop. The unmarried brother, observing his good fortune, thought to himself that God had blessed him with more than he needed, whereas his brother, who was blessed with a large family, could surely use more. He arose in the middle of the night and secretly took from his grain and put it in his brother’s pile. Similarly, the married brother thought to himself that he was fortunate to have children who will care for him in his old age, while his brother will depend on what he saved. He, too, arose in the middle of the night and quietly transferred grain from his pile to his brother’s. In the morning, each pondered why there was no noticeable decrease in his own pile, and so they repeated the transfer the next night. This continued for several nights, until one night the brothers bumped into each other. In that moment they each understood what the other had been doing and they embraced. According to the legend, when God saw that display of brotherly love, God selected this site for The Temple in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is filled with places and moments of Jewish discovery and history. These moments are the connectors that bind us as Jews to Israel and to our peoplehood. The Land of Israel is filled with history, culture, and important sites that are the backbone of who we are.

But perhaps most importantly, there is hummus!!!

Yes, mounds of the most delicious hummus you’ll ever taste! Grab a warm freshly baked pita and dunk it into the hummus for a culinary adventure. Eat some authentic falafel, try some shawarma, and delight in some of the most delicious dairy you’ll ever eat. Snack on fresh watermelon and mango and the tastiest chocolate rugalach on the planet.

Israel provides opportunities to float in the Dead Sea, put your hand on the Kotel (Western Wall), get a birdseye view of Syria, and join in on the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv. The best part is you have an opportunity to experience all that Israel has to offer into a beautiful 12day journey. Throughout the pilgrimage we’ll be able to bask in our biblical history, recalling the story of the two brothers, while simultaneously embedding yourself in modern Israeli and Jewish culture.

Congregation B’nai Israel is going to Israel…don’t miss out on one of the most memorable and life changing opportunities of your life – December 22, 2018 - January 2nd, 2019. I hope you’ll join me on this wonderful journey. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more.

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Shabbat

Friday Evening Shabbat Services Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary May 4:

6:00 PM Shabbat Service

May 11:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service

May 18:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service

May 25:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service: Installation & Volunteers

June 1: June 8Aug 10:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service: 12th Grade Graduation 6:00 PM Summer Shabbat Services begin in the Hollander Family Chapel

featuring Junior Choir

Saturday Shabbat Services

We hope everyone will join the Clergy, Senior Staff, Board of Trustees, and the Membership Committee in the VIP Cocktail Lounge as we welcome this year's newest members into the CBI Family and a chance to form Chavurot/Special Interest Groups!

May 5: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel May 12: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah of Cadence Barkan Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 5:30 PM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah of Lori Brookman Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary May 19: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel May 26: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah of Ruby Levy Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 11:15 AM

Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Hollander Family Chapel

June 2: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel 10:00 AM 11:15 PM 5:30 PM

Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah of Willow Ferguson Hollander Family Chapel Mincha Service/Bat Mitzvah of Jordan Levey Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Mincha Service/Bat Mitzvah Marissa Rosenberg Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

June 9: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel June 16: 9:00 AM Shabbat Service with Torah Discussion Hollander Family Chapel

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Cocktails & CONVERSATION Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM VIP Cocktail Lounge Hors D’oeuvres & Drinks New Members: Complimentary Members/SLJ/NCECE: $18 PP

RSVP by April 23 login.cbiboca.org/welcomeparty

president@cbiboca.org Do not judge trust in yourself until the day of your death. not do and ity; mun com the from self your “Do not separate od in the g that cannot be understood but will be understo ethin som say not Do e. plac his in are you l your fellow unti use you may never have the time.” – Hillel end. Say not: When I have time I will study, beca Over the past two months there has been much discussion over the notion of community. Congregation B’nai Israel’s Vision Statement understands and embraces this concept, specifically saying “we are a thriving and connected Jewish Community, joyfully inspired by tradition and passionately committed to worship, study and repairing the world.” Community or Common Unity is more about supporting each other in deeds and actions rather than merely agreeing with each other.

In March of 2018, Congregation B’nai Israel, along with NFTY and the Reform Movement, participated in a march. This march was one of solidarity not acquiescence. We marched not because we believe with the minority that guns should be eliminated, but we marched with the majority that violence from guns is detrimental to our society and the protection of our vulnerable community members – whether they be youth, aged or the rest of us, seeking only to peaceably carry on with our day to day activities. We marched because that is what is expected by the common unity – our community. We support each other and support everyone, while recognizing everyone may not agree or share the same perspective, and that is not only acceptable, but preferred. We live in a society where no one should be afraid to share their views or force others to accept differing points of view. By showing our solidarity as a community, only then can the individuality of our ideas be expressed openly and without rancor.

So, it is in that sprit that we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Israel and the decision of the United States to move its embassy to Jerusalem, as this is what every Jew recites at the end of the Passover Seder, “Next Year in Jerusalem”. While we can be joyful over both of these milestones; for a mere 20 years

after the formation of Israel, reaching 70 years was a thought few would dare dream. We as a community will celebrate the 70th anniversary of independence, not because we agree with the religious concept that the Orthodox Jews have the monopolistic and exclusive role of religious determination, but because we agree with the concept that Israel is a place for all Jews to call home. When Israel was founded in 1948, certain agreements were made between the various Zionist movements, both secular and religious, regarding the preservation of the Jewish nature of the State. These agreements provided that the Israeli government would implement certain policies based on Orthodox Jewish interpretations of religious law.

An example would be statewide requirements regarding kashrut, or the fact that public transportation is not allowed to run on the Sabbath. While we as Jews can agree to support the State of Israel, its government, leaders, military and infrastructure, it doesn’t obligate us to agree with them. We can speak out against the policies of conversion, marriage and the disparate treatment of Women of the Wall. We can and must speak out to ensure the Israeli government uphold the freedom of religion and conscience promised in its Declaration of Independence. And we must speak out to ensure the tenets of the World Union of Progressive Judaism, permeates in the core of Israel. So, on this 70th anniversary, let us all do what we need to do to be unified in our support for Israel.

This is a celebration that every Jew must embrace as a community, regardless of any individual belief over a policy or policies of the government of Israel.

Celebrate with us, your community, as this is the only way to ensure our individual voices will be heard.

I thank each and every one of you for being part of the great Congregation B’nai Israel community and from our differing opinions comes great strength.

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For those of you who are expecting a typical column of what to look forward to regarding events, the beginning of a summer schedule, and how hard we are all working (well we are, but I don’t have to mention that every month!), you can stop reading now…

My column is a human-interest story focusing on the kind of people who belong to CBI and why they join our warm and welcoming congregation. I have the privilege of meeting everyone who is thinking about joining CBI, answer all their questions, tell them about us and me - when they ask, and see what they are looking for in a Synagogue. A few weeks ago, I had an appointment with a man who was married in an interfaith marriage and they had a young child.

While he is considered a senior himself, he brought his 91-year-old father with him. The wife/mother of these two men had just passed away a month ago after over 60 years of marriage and I could see that they both felt lost. They had attended a few Friday night services but wanted to come in and speak with me regarding what’s involved in joining and what other programs and activities we had for them and their family.

I spent the next two hours getting to know them and telling them all about CBI. The younger man wanted to go home and discuss the option with his wife, while the spry, sharp older man signed up and joined right away. The next day the younger man came in and did the same. Two days later I saw them at Friday

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night services and they had already been to a Brotherhood event and met several guys who became instant friends. They were beaming and thanked me and my staff for being so nice and welcoming. The young child is starting our Religious School with the goal of a Bar Mitzvah! They loved the Shabbat services and were so impressed that people came over to them to introduce themselves and say hello not even knowing if they were members. I understand they have a full schedule of invites moving forward and I am happy.

That is what CBI is all about, and you won’t find it anywhere else in the area. We pride ourselves on being warm and welcoming, our social action activities, and programs including our unrivaled pre-school and newly top level accredited Religious School. It only takes a minute to reach out and say hello to someone you don’t know or recognize. It only takes a minute to invite someone to sit with you. It only takes a minute to ask if they are planning on going to an upcoming event and arrange to meet there. It only takes a minute to create a community if everyone does that one simple act.

As the weather gets warm and your routine changes, come see us and meet a new friend. It feels so good inside and out.

Steve

Have you won an award, helped others, achieved an academic distinction or perhaps you've won a sporting event?

If so (or anything else you can think of), Shelanu wants to hear about it (space permitting, of course)!

Our next edition is under way, so whatever age you are, from 9 to 99, please write it out, type it out or have Siri email us.

Articles should be no more than 400 words long and if you have any pictures, well that would be the icing on the cake! pLEASE SUBMIT TO DEENA LURIE DEENA.LURIE@CBIBOCA.ORG

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Installation & Volunte Shabbat Friday, May 25, 2018 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Fund of the Month

Your contribution helps make a dif ference.

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FELDMAN CHILDREN’S LIBRARY

Offsets the cost of purchasing books, computer lab equipment, and other materials needed for our beloved children’s library, which is enjoyed by both our preschool and religious school students.

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We Mourn the Loss of…

Samantha Allen

Niece of Robin and David Ellman

Sherman Podolsky

Husband of Ellen Podolsky Father of Amy (Andrew) Shook, Lisa Podolsky, & Jason Podolsky

Nurith Weitz

Mother of Loren (David) Szmiga

Josh Seiden

Brother of Rachel (Daniel) Wasserstein, Uncle of Jackson & Ava Wasserstein

Allan Posner

Husband of Linda Posner

Kermit Meade

Husband of Arlene Meade, father of Michael (Mindy) Meade, Grandfather of Alex & Samantha Meade

Judy Ginter

Mother of Cary (Robin) Ginter, Grandmother of Kyle and Jared Ginter

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RONNA YOUNG sisterhood@cbiboca.org

The WRJ Sisterhood Chocolate Seder did not disappoint! Special thanks go to Rabbi Cohen, Kim Beame, Susan Linder, and Eileen Newmark for planning and participating in the Seder and numerous Sisterhood members who donated items for the Seder or helped with set-up and clean-up. We had to work off any extra calories at Zumba with Rabbi Cohen! Special thanks go out to Susi Glatt for coordinating with the Zumba instructor, Sonya Longo – who was full of energy, to Susan Silber - who sponsored Sonya’s attendance, and to the Board members who donated “healthy” and a few “not-as-healthy” snacks and beverages for the event.

In April, Sisterhood board members participated in a Friday night Shabbat service. It was such a special evening and we were proud to be on the Bima with our clergy. Thank you to everyone who attending and enjoyed the Shabbat with us.

Looking ahead, we will be hosting an important educational program, “Protect our Children: The Dangers of Human Trafficking” on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 PM in the Hollander Family Chapel. This program is for par-

ents, grandparents, teachers, coaches or anyone who wants to learn more about this issue and the warning signs to indicate that someone may be a victim.

On Thursday, May 10 at 10:00 AM, we will be having our annual Mother’s Day Flower project where we prepare bouquets of carnations to brighten the day of residents at local nursing homes and shelters. We work this project with a smile, and the preparation always goes quickly. You can pre-register online.

Our year end luncheon and installation of new board members has been scheduled for Sunday, June 3.

Watch for more details and registration information.

Have a wonderful Summer! The Sisterhood Board will be meeting over the summer to plan our activities for next season and we want to hear your ideas. Please feel free to contact Eileen Newmark, Vice President of Programming at 954.650.6743 or me.

Ronna

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RSVP Online or Call: login.cbiboca.org/wrjflower Susan Stein-Chiesa at 561.392.5994 Ronna Young at 561.306.2930

Happy Mother’‘ s Day

ERIC HANDIS brotherhood@cbiboca.org

March was quite a busy month with the Brotherhood!

On March 11th we had our monthly Bagels and Bros get together. Over 15 guys talked, laughed and of course ate a great bagel breakfast. This time, we set up a table on the walkway leading up to the entrance of the school, so we were visible to everyone who was dropping off their children. Everyone who attended received our new official Brotherhood shirt, which was sponsored by our own Howie “The Mold Inspector” Newmark. Bagels and Bros is the second Sunday of each month, so if you couldn’t make it last month come this month or the month after that.

On March 22nd we had our first ever March Madness event. Two projector screens were set up in the Zimmerman Social Hall so we could watch multiple games at once. We had a great mix of close to 20 guys who watched, ate lots of pizza and snacks and had a great

time. New friends. Old friends. This will definitely become a very nice tradition. Plus, the venue and big screen will be an awesome spot to watch future popular sporting events.

April 29 was our Annual Baseball game on April 29th.

The Marlins vs. Rockies. You couldn’t beat those awesome seats and door to door service on an air-conditioned bus. We went in style thanks to Peter Davidson!

It’s a blast every year.

That’s all for now. As always, if you have any questions about Brotherhood, please call me at 561-221-4263 or email me at eric.handis@gmail.com. If you will be coming to your first event, please let me know and I will introduce you to everyone.

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M AY 1

WOMEN’S TORAH COMMENTARY 11:15 AM Room 305

MOMMY MINYAN ROLLIN’ INTO SUMMER 7:15 PM Delray Marketplace

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SANDWICH BRIGADE

FIRST FRIDAY SHABBAT SERVICE YOM HA’ATSMAUT FEATURING THE JUNIOR CHOIR

COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION MEET NEW MEMBERS

10:00 AM Room 305

7:00 PM VIP Cocktail Lounge

SISTERHOOD HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM

6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

7:00 PM Hollander Family Chapel

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CONNECTING CBI

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

8:00 AM Zimmerman Family North Social Hall

7:00 PM Room 301

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SISTERHOOD FLOWER PROJECT 10:00 AM WRJ Kitchen

MOTHER’S DAY

SANDWICH BRIGADE 10:00 AM Room 305

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ANNUAL MEETING

CBI INSPIRES-BOOK CLUB “SMALL GREAT THINGS”

BOARD INSTALLATION/ VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SHABBAT SERVICE

7:00 PM Hollander Family Chapel

7:00 PM Feldman Children’s Library

June 1 FRI

12TH GRADE SLJ GRADUATION

7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

28 MON MEMORIAL DAY Office Closed

7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary & Zimmerman Family North Social Hall

summer service schedule

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WRJ YEAR-END EVENT Details TBD

June 8 - August 3

Friday Night Services 5:30 pm - pre-nosh 6:00 pm-Service followed by oneg

June 9 - August 4

Saturday Morning Services 9:00 am

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Who Let the Dogs Out? The front lawn of CBI had gone to the dogs (literally) at Shabbark Shalom.

Friends and their best furry friends gathered for a dinner of…hot diggety dogs followed by a Shabbat Service. It was im-paws-ible to resist these adorable pups as they relaxed and even barked along to the prayers.

Our dogs were given delicious treats.

Their humans were given Ivy’s Rocks of Love.

Thank you to Jeff Zadoff & Liz Dubman-Zadoff for once again hosting this annual event!

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B’nai Israel

2018 Chai Members

Marina & Steven Alter Jerome Aronowitz Marilyn & Howard Asofsky Lynn Augenblick Annette & Stuart Baine Marcy & Bruce Barrick Deborah & Howard Belford Kim Beame Dianne & Seymour Bigayer Lisa & Dean Borg Cary Buf ferd Francine & Jerome Butwin Ilse Camis Andrea & Jef frey Cannon Margaret Coan Lainie & David Cohen Lee & Jef frey Cooper Joanne Crown Theona & Steven Daun Mira & Peter Davidson Marcia Davis Nancy & Robert Dobrin Paula Dropkin Joan & David Dubov Laurie Dubow and Stephen Needleman Robin & Douglas Ebenstein Robin & David Ellman Sigrid & David Feder Diane & Lawrence Feldman Alexandra & Douglas Feurring Beverly Feurring Lynn Finkelstein Jill & Geof frey Fisher Katherine Fleishman Debra & Mitchell Fogel Jill Forst Marjorie Frankel Lisa & Shawn Friedkin Lora Friedkin Rita & Gerald Gare Elaine Garfield Ellen & Eric Gechter Bonnie Gelberg Leslie & Robert Ginberg Debby & Barry Glick Leslie Goldberg Lynn & Stanley Goldblatt Julie & Marc Golden Sue & Howard Goldman Debbie Goldsmith Susan & Samuel Goldstein Linda & Stephen Goldstein Michele & Ted Goodwin Claire & Raymond Gordin Janet & Jef frey Greenberg Phyllis & Leonard Greenberg Candy & Richard Hachenburg * z�l

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Linda Harris Auta & Robert Hendler Dorothy & Jack Herman Lisa & Gary Hindin Anita & Gerald Hof fer Cynthia Hof fman Shauna & Jef frey Hollander Marissa Hollander Fortuna & Steven Hornreich Paulette & Kenneth Howard Cindy & Greg Jacob Karen & Henry Janus Steven Jarecki Rosalind Juster Kimberly & Leslie Kaminof f Leslie & David Kantor Ethel Kapner Laurie & Stanley Kestecher Miriam Klein Valerie Kolbert Iris & Tevie Kozak Debbie & Marc Kravit Penny & Craig Laufer Rachel Fallet-Lax & Joshua Lax Sue & Richard Levine Susan & Gregory Levy Renee & Jonathan Levy Sheree & Glenn Lewis Dana & Eric Lieberman Wendi & Todd Lipsich Alyssa & Marc List Marina & Vladimir Livschutz Sandra & Albert Makof f Robin & Jef frey Malley Phyllis & Laurence Malmuth Lisa Marks Sheldon & Elizabeth Maschler Mindy & Michael Meade Gail & Michael Meddof f Constance & Neil Meisel Cheryl & Robert Mellman Marsha & Vincent Micciantuono Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow Blair & Philip Nadel Robin & Laurence Nagle Brenda Olenick Nina & Edgar Otto Wendy & Alan Pastor Marla Paul Ellen & Sherman* Podolsky Sheree Pollock Helaine & Roger Pomerance Lisa & Stuart Popowitz Tracey & Charles Posess Marilyn & Steven Racow Gale & Herman Reiter Barbara & Robert Reiter

Pamela Reuter Ann & Bruce Rhodes Priscilla Richter Linda & Jay Riegelhaupt Lois & Bruce Ring Lori & Stephen Rosenberg Joy & Jef frey Rosenberg Amy & David Ross Barbara & Shawn Ruben Robin & Gary Rubin Robyn & David Rubinof f Paula & Laurence Runsdorf Mercedes & Yomtov Salazar Marsha & Philip San Filippo Dana Sanders Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Pia & Dana Scheer Patricia & Jef frey Schildkraut Abi & Robert Schmeltzer Andrea & Larry Schnurmacher Amy & Harry Seidman Marilyn Shapera Dari & Seth Shapiro Miriam & Robert Shumaker Robin & Jef frey Siegal Vicki & Ronald Siegel Annabelle Silverman Rabbi Robert & Ava Silvers Cantor Stephanie Shore & Sarah Shore Ellen & Marc Sinensky Susan Sklar Zoraida & Barry Snyder Susan Stein-Chiesa Craig Stemmer Penny & Gerald Tamber Henry Tanzer Lesley & Andrew Tell Marna & Richard Todd Harriet Tunick Vicky & Gary Weiner Mark Weingarden Tracy & David Weinstein Vicki & Victor Weinstein Toni & Peter Weintraub Shirley & Barton Weisman Marilynn & Charles Wender Lori & Scott Weprin Elizabeth & Todd Weprin Barbara & William Weprin Miriam & Bruce Wetzler Linda & Gregg Wexler Sharon & Phil Wishna Helen Wurm Susanne & Melvin Young Ronna & Jef frey Young Randee & Bruce Zalman Terry & Jordan Zimmerman

r e n n i D s r e b m e M i a h C Where would we be without the support of our Chai Members?

Those who have been here for 18 years or more were honored at a wonderful dinner followed by a Special Shabbat Service.

CBI is privileged that over 150 couples and individuals have chosen to make CBI their second home for so long.

Many of them are on our Board, on Committees, are Volunteers and they all see the value in the community, diversity, ritual, programming and friendship that we have to offer.

Thank you, Chai Members!

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See n passover beach shabbat The Florida heat could not keep away the crowd that gathered for the very popular service. Members and guests settled into their beach chairs and enjoyed the sand, the breeze and the beautiful service led by our clergy.

2nd Night Passover Seder Why was this night different from all other nights?

Because when you celebrate a holiday with CBI, your family of 4 turns into a family of over 150!

There was singing, commentary and plenty of matza as we gathered for an enjoyable seder.

Sisterhood chocolate seder

The WRJ Sisterhood and chocolate are 2 of our favorite things! This evening was full of deliciousness and singing as our Sisterhood came together with our clergy, Miss Susan, Kim Beame and more to have the best kind of seder...a chocolate seder!

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A r o u nd CBI Dennis Ross Over 800 people attended this joint program between CBI and the Florida Society for Middle Eastern Studies (FSMES).

Ambassador Dennis Ross was joined by Dr. Ralph Nurnberger, Dr. Robert G. Rabil and Dr. Mehmet Gurses. His perspective on Middle East Peace was enlightening.

David Dalin During Passover, David Dalin spoke to an intimate crowd about his book, Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court.

He mingled with guests and signed copies of their books.

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We are happy to announce our very own Cooper O’Kuhn, as one of the new song leaders for the NFTY-STR Region. Cooper worked incredibly hard practicing for his audition and even submitted an original piece of music! Congrats Cooper!!!

Our own Madison Rosenfield was inducted to the NFTY-STR Regional Board as well during the weekend of Spring Kallah. She will be the Region’s Religious and Cultural Vice President. Mazel Tov Madison!!!

We are so proud of our teens representing BISY along with CBI at the Regional level.

Our BISY teens had an amazing time just south of here in Plantation for the Spring Kallah. The teens participated in social action projects and got a special concert from Jewish Rocker Dan Nichols (from the group, Eighteen)!

The next NFTY-STR Regional event is for our newly elected BISY Board Members to learn about their Board Positions and begin planning for the next year – which is going to be spectatular!

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10th Grade Confirmation Service Sunday, May 20 10:00 am

12th Grade Graduation Service Friday, June 1 7:30 pm

If you ever wondered why your child should attend religious school or stay in religious school after their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, please join us for our 10th Grade Confirmation Service and/or our 12th Grade Graduation Service.

These teens are leaders in our CBI family and in our community.

They, and their families, have committed to their Jewish Education and they exemplify the true meaning of being a mensch!

Come hear what they have to say as they lead us in prayer.

You will beam with pride!

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10th Grade Confirmation Class Top Row: Jared Ginter, Alec Landau, Noah Seligson, Nathan Lax, Alex Feldman, Skyler Hyman, Alec Schwartz, Alan Katz

12th Grade Graduation Class Top Row: Rabbi Keller, Alec Kain, Daniel Zelmanovich, Matthew Feder, Kyle Ginter, Jake Flaks, Rabbi Cohen, Rabbi Silvers

Bottom Row: Shana Hecht, Jennifer Hanapole, Sophie Borowski, Olivia Haut, Nicole Ruben

Bottom Row: Sydney Lubetkin, Sarah Alexander, Molly Schiller, Emily Posner, Lena Finkelstein, Emily Cohen

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d o n a t e t h e m t o 5 d i f f e re n t o r ganizations for underprivileged c h i l d re n , s e n i o r s a n d h o s p i t a l p a t i e n t s . T h e g ra n d t o t a l c o l l e c t e d wa s 2 , 6 5 0 !

G re a t j o b , R u by !

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

Lori Brookman

Daughter of: Stacy & Joel Brookman Grandchild of: Ellen & Robert Brookman and Chuck Strolla School Attending: Unity School of Delray Beach Hobbies and/or Interests: Soccer, piano & music Mitzvah Project: Lori is starting a non-profit with another local 7th grader to develop soccer foot and game skills for under-served children in the area. She will be collecting donated soccer equipment, then organizing weekend soccer drill/skill classes, teaching area students (5-7th grade) how to play soccer. After completing the course, the attendees can earn soccer gear to keep.

May 12, 2018 ~ Parshat Bemidbar

Cadence Barkan

Daughter of: Lauren & Aron Barkan

Grandchild of: Dr. Steven & Arlene Diamond and Steven & Janice Barkan School Attending: Pine Crest School Hobbies and/or Interests: Accomplished flutist winning awards in solo and ensemble performances.

Plays for the Pine Crest Middle School Band, USTA tennis, the Pine Crest tennis team, basketball for the Pine Crest basketball team, Boca Hoops, and West Boca basketball. She loves dogs (especially her latest rescue puppy, Beauty), the New York Mets, and great quotes such as Steve Martin's "Be so good they can't ignore you".

Mitzvah Project: Puppy and kitten toy collection for rescue animals at Good Karma Animal Rescue.

May 12, 2018 ~ Shabbat Bechukotai

Ruby Levy

Daughter of: Bobbi & Ira Levy Grandchild of: Ruben & Gertrude Levy and Rosalie Gaglie School Attending: Eagles Landing Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Singing with Cantor Stephanie Shore at temple, singing anywhere there’s a microphone, and acting.

Mitzvah Project: Ruby’s Readers – Ruby has collected over 2,700 books for those who need to lift their spirts through reading. (see page 19 for full story) May 26, 2018 ~ Shabbat Naso

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Marissa Rosenberg Daughter of: Drs. Lori & Stephen Rosenberg Grandhild of: Ruth & Richard Rosenberg and Estelle & Martin Kostin School Attending: Pine Crest School Hobbies and/or Interests: Figure Skating

June 2, 2018 ~ Parashat Shelach Lecha

Willow Ferguson

Daughter of: Timothy John & Geula Rose

Grandchild of: Daniel & Nancy Ferguson and Linda & Irving Rosenthal z"l School Attending: Logger's Run Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Drawing, Art, Anchor/Editor on LJTV News, music & cooking Mitzvah Project: In Jacob's Shoes, we are asking people coming to the service to bring gently used shoes to the service.

June 2, 2018 ~ Shabbat Beha’alotecha

Jordan Levey

Son of: Gail Levey Grandchild of: Saundra Levey and Barbara Peluso School Attending: Omni Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Plays sports, PS4 & learning stats.

June 2, 2018 ~ Shabbat Beha’alotecha

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We Give Thanks

The following contributions were received by the synagogue office from March 6 - April 1.

Cantor Shore's Discretionary Fund Debby & Barry Glick in Memory of Barry Gordon Debby & Barry Glick in Memory of Rick Hyman Chesed Fund Herbert Wissner in Honor of Jonathan Wissner WRJ Sisterhood in Honor of Susan Linder & the Chocolate Seder Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow in Memory of Samantha Allen Tevie & Iris Kozak in Memory of Samantha Allen Children’s Education Fund Suzanne & Nordahl Brue in Memory of Michael Helfant Susie & Mark Tabor in Memory of Samantha Allen Ezrat Am Fund Stanley Feld & Frances Fischer in Honor of The Purim Shpiel General Fund Edith Bamdas in Appreciation of Friday Night Services Michael Jacobson Jason Beame Tribute Fund WRJ Sisterhood in Honor of Kim Beame & the Chocolate Seder Paulette Kenney in Memory of Ronald Dudwick Robin & Jeffrey Siegal in Memory of Samantha Allen KFCJ Fund Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Judy Ginter Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Kermit Meade Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Honor of Gavi & Zach's Engagement Fran & Jerry Butwin in Honor of the Engagement of Gavi & Zach The Posess Family in Honor of Douglas Cannon Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Suzanna Rubinson Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon in Memory of Dr. Sherman Podolsky Memorial Fund Adrienne Serowitz in Memory of Rosalia Wilkes Albert Makoff in Memory of Sarah Makoff Allison Craigie in Memory of Richard Hermann & Bernice Hermann Annabelle Silverman in Memory of William Gross Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of Rosalie Cohen Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of Harold Kaluzna Charlotte & Edwin Cohn in Memory of George Bukofsky Charlotte Ellman in Memory of Jesse Ellman Cyrus Cowen in Memory of Sylvia Cowen David & Tracy Weinstein in Memory of Kermit Meade Donna Weindruch in Memory of Ira Weindruch Elinor Toberoff in Memory of Sidney Kandel Elinor Toberoff in Memory of Louis Resnick Elinor Toberoff in Memory of Wallace J. Clarfield Elizabeth & Joey Baker in Memory of Ronald Frankel Emilia Karram & Alexandra Feurring in Memory of Alfred Karram Eric & Dana Lieberman in Memory of Alice Kaplan Erich Kupferberg in Memory of Hedwig & Ada Kupferberg Ferne & Norman Barr in Memory of Eric Barr Jaclyn & Jason Brodie in Memory of Kermit Meade Jerry & Fran Butwin in Memory of Stanley Butwin Joseph Wilkes in Memory of Rosalia Wilkes Joseph Wilkes in Memory of Harry Wilkes Judith Golden in Memory of Charles Brodsky Judith Greenberg in Memory of Jacob Greenberg Katya Neuwirth in Memory of Harold Neuwirth Laurie & Stan Kestecher in Memory of Sam Felman Laurie & Stan Kestecher in Memory of Helen Baron Laurie Didio in Memory of Josh Seiden Lesley Berman in Memory of Kenneth S. Dean Lisa & Dean Borg in Memory of June Einsidler Lisa Marks in Memory of Paula Rosen Marc Sinensky in Memory of Gerald Sinensky Marcia Davis in Memory of Samuel Gittleson Marilyn & Howard Asofsky in Memory of Hy Rappaport Marsha & Vince Micciantuono & Family in Memory of Anne Kornmehl Miriam Klein in Memory of Dora White Mr. & Mrs. Neil A. Fox in Memory of Eugene Fox

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Neil & Arlene Reger in Memory of Solomon Miller Renee Nadel in Memory of Joel Nadel Richard & Esther Zaretsky in Memory of Rose Gechter Rita Gare in Memory of Henry Harris Ronald & Marcia Leventhal in Memory of Esther Leventhal Seymour Goldberg in Memory of Irene Goldberg Suellen Turk Wexler in Memory of Anne Rosenbaum Susanne Young in Memory of Laura Honig Toni & Peter Weintraub in Memory of Marjorie Weintraub Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Linda Harris in Honor of the Marriage of Douglas Cannon to Stephanie Spritz Deby Goldfarb in Memory of Billy Goldfarb Rachel Fallet-Lax in Memory of Samantha Allen Rachel Fallet-Lax & Joshua Lax in Memory of Judy Ginter Shirley Thaler in Memory of Betty Policar Toni & Peter Weintraub in Memory of Samantha Allen Rabbi Robert Silvers in Honor of Dr. Andrew Norkin, for his Professional Courtesy & Kindness Rabbi Cohen’s Discretionary Fund WRJ SIsterhood in Honor of Rabbi Cohen & the Chocolate Seder Rabbi Keller’s Discretionary Fund Ellen Podolsky & Family in Memory of Sherman Podolsky Rabbi Silvers' Discretionary Fund Linda Posner in Appreciation of Rabbi Silvers for keeping us in his prayers Mattie Paul in Honor of Carol Porwich's 84th Birthday Myra & Tom Shaughnessy in Honor of Misheberachs said for Myra, Casey & Sandy K. The Gechter Family in Honor of Rabbi Silvers The Novick Family in Honor of Carol Porwich's 84th Birthday Arnold E. Lezberg in Memory of Allan Posner Bernice Shore in Memory of Allan Posner Bill & Ann Sargent in Memory of Rosalia Wilkes Carol & Paul Winkler in Memory of Allan Posner Elaina & Jeffrey Werner in Memory of Allan Posner George & Lynne Schnyder in Memory of Allan Posner Harriet & Fred Fribush in Memory of Allan Posner Herman & Zora Natanblut in Memory of Allan Posner Jacob & Vera Woolf in Memory of Allan Posner Jane & Stuart Yourish in Memory of Allan Posner Janet & Mark Grebow in Memory of Allan Posner Jim & Janan Glass in Memory of Rosalia WIlkes Laurence & Marlene Bluerock in Memory of Allan Posner Lisa Marks in Memory of Paula Rosen Marilyn Sherr in Memory of Allan Posner Myra & Tom Shaughnessy in Memory of Simon Kreisler Paula & Alvin Zoland in Memory of Allan Posner Phyllis & Marvin Levin in Memory of Rosalia Wilkes Rebecca Halpern in Memory of Allan Posner Renee Goldstein in Memory of Allan Posner Ronna Kravitz in Memory of Rosalia Wilkes Joseph & Gerry Cooke in Memory of Allan Posner Joseph Wilkes in Memory of Rosalia WIlkes Oriel & Loretta Cohen Transportation Fund Stephen Wainger in Appreciation of Congregation B'nai Israel Tzedakah Fund Sandy & L. Tadd Schwab in Honor of The Wedding of Douglas Cannon & Stephanie Spritz Youth Group Fund Lainie & David Cohen in Memory of Kermit Meade Lainie & David Cohen in Memory of Samantha Allen Jeffrey & Laura Sobel

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS Shomrim/Guardian Society ♦ Ner Tamid Circle Jordan Zimmerman and Family Rabbi's Crcle 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  Jeffrey and Shayna 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

for more information regarding giving opportunities, please contact Steve Allen at 561.241.8118 or steve.allen@cbiboca.org

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Mommy Minyan

After Dark

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Join us for a pre-sunset havdalah service outside Batch Gastropub with Rabbi Alli. Appetizers and drinks will follow.

Then we will “Roll Into Summer” with bowling at Frank CineBowl.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7:15 PM Meet @ Batch Gastropub Delray Marketplace 14813 Lyons Road, Delray Beach $35 per person Reservation required by April 27: LOGIN.CBIBOCA.ORG/MM Questions? Contact, Sabrina Schwartz at 561.213.6200 or Shschwartz19@gmail.com or Gabrielle Glasser at 954.632.3601 or gabrielleglasser240@gmail.com

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