Shelanu

shelanu Volume XXXVI • Issue 3

thanks·giv·ing

November 2017 • Cheshvan 5778

noun • the expression of gratitude

Senior Staff

Board of Trustees

Robert A. Silvers

Kim Beame

Rony S. Keller

Linda B. Harris

Senior Rabbi

Director of Religious Education

Senior Associate Rabbi

Director of Early Childhood Education

Allison B. Cohen

Sarah Freudenberger

Assistant Rabbi

Cantorial Associate

Stephanie Shore

Richard D. Agler, DD

Cantor

Rabbi Emeritus

Steve Allen

Executive Director

Executive Committee Jeffrey Cannon

Susan Mayer

Dara Siegel

president@cbiboca.org

vpmembership@cbiboca.org

David Hollander

Robin Siegal

vpadministration @cbiboca.org

vpfinance@cbiboca.org

immediatepastpresident @cbiboca.org

President

VP Financial & Asset Management

VP Membership

Immediate Past President

VP Administration

Vicky Weiner

VP Strategic & Long Range Planning vpstrategicplanning @cbiboca.org

Robin Ellman VP Education

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

Past Presidents Howard Newmark Robyn Rubinoff Adam Shapiro Bonnie Shimel Dara Siegel Stanley Silber Sharon Stein Jen Vogel Jeff Young Ronna Young Jeff Zadoff

Robin Siegal Gary Weiner Phil Nadel Sue Goldman Leslie Kantor RenĂŠe 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 Ronna Young, WRJ/Sisterhood Kevin Garbowit, Trustee Barbara Orville, Member at Large

Tevie Kozak, Member at Large Rachel Greenberg, Trustee Jen Vogel, Preschool Chair Eric Handis, Brotherhood

Honorary Members James Cohen Larry Feldman Douglas Feurring

Monte Friedkin Stuart Graff Alma Kalfus Harold Schwalb z"l

Shelanu & Graphic Designer: Erin Rosado Printer: Minuteman Press, Delray Beach 561.495.7898

Just as others planted for me, I plant for future generations.

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RABBI ALLISON B. COHEN

rabbicohen@cbiboca.org

“Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till it 's gone.

They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.”

-Joni Mitchell--

I will admit that the holiday of Thanksgiving is usually one that upsets me more than it brings me gratitude. Each year, I find myself thinking about how sad it is that we still need a day to remind us to be thankful. Even more, why is it that many times we become thankful after adversity and suffering befallus? Is it that we've become too complacent with our share in the world?

Is it that we easily take for granted that what we have today will be with us tomorrow?

This month we have the opportunity to put ourselves in the shoes of those who have less than we do and more specifically, those who would be unable to take part in a meal without the support of others.

It is these individuals who truly know the meaning of being thankful.

It is these individuals who truly know the significance of each meal.

It is these individuals who truly know the value of those who give from the heart.

There may be no better way to demonstrate our gratitude for what we have and for the food we have on our plates each meal, than to pay it forward.

I hope you will join in as Congregation B’nai Israel teams up with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church for the 34th annual Feed the H u n g r y : C o m m u n i t y T h a n k s g i v i n g D i n n e r o n Tu e s d ay, November 21, 2017 from 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

As children, our parents constantly give us reminders: “brush your teeth, comb your hair, say, ‘please,' but perhaps the most famous of all reminders is to say, “thank you.” Whether after receiving a compliment or a special treat, saying, “thank you” is something that must be learned. As adults, Thanksgiving serves as this reminder. Fortunately for us, Judaism offers us more reminders than just this once-a-year holiday.

Our liturgy offers us daily prayers and blessings that can help us give thanks for every m o m e n t o f t h e d a y. E ve n m o re , t h ro u g h o u r va l u e s o f mitzvot (good deeds), g’milut chasadim (acts of love and kindness) and v’ahavta l'reacha kamocha (loving your neighbor as yourself), Judaism provides us ways to demonstrate our gratitude through giving to others.

Through unexpected life events, any one of us is capable of becoming the one in need, of being the person on the receiving end, of needing to rely on the support of others at times. Sometimes this means needing a shoulder to cry on or a small loan of money. Other times this means needing food for each day or clothing to wear. When we humanize those in need, we can realize that they are no different from us. We can realize that each and every day is one worth giving thanks.

“And they came, every one whose heart was stirred and whose spirit was made willing, brought an offering…” [Exodus 25:21] Wishing you and your families a meaningful Thanksgiving!

Rabbi Cohen

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Shabbat

Sarah Freudenberger Cantorial Associate

sarah.freudenberger@cbiboca.org

Friday Evening Shabbat Services 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary November 3:

6:00 PM First Fridays Shabbat Service

November 10:

5:00 PM Trolls Tot Shabbat 7:30 PM Stars & Stripes Shabbat

November 17:

7:30 PM Musical Shabbat Alive

November 24:

7:30 PM Shabbat Service

Saturday Shabbat Services

9:00 AM Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel November 4 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary November 11 Mincha Service/Bat Mitzvah

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 4:45 PM

November 18 4:45 PM Mincha Service/Bar Mitzvah

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

The season is in full swing as we exited the High Holy Days with a bang at our Simchat Torah Sweet Celebration.

Our 45-student strong Junior Choir, from ages 5 through 10, led us in song while clarinet, tuba, piano, and 2 drummers regaled us with a Klezmer Hakafah times seven. We went straight into an unbelievable weekend with Nefesh Mountain. My kids and I are still singing ”I lift my eyes to the mountain…” nonstop and both girls are begging for fiddle lessons. Thankfully they have a wonderful CD and the fabulous Youtube channel so we never have to stop listening to their revolutionary “Jewgrass” sound.

Lookin g to t h e mon t h of November, w e resume our First Fridays Shabbat, which is always a musical treat and will feature the Acoushticks Band.

The next weekend, on November

November 25 10:00 AM Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

10, is our annual Stars & Stripes Shabbat, highlighting patriotic favorites with a trombone quartet led by my husband, Peter on bass t ro m b o n e . Ve t e ra n s w i l l b e honored with their military calls played, so bring along a veteran from our community and enjoy a special sing-along. On November 17, the Cantor’s Chantors will lead an uplifting Shabbat Alive service with Cantor Shore and B’nai’s Big Beat Band. Lastly, the Friday after Thanksgiving we will sing our favorite songs of gratitude for all of our blessings.

November is shaping up to be a very musical month, and we look forward to hearing your lovely voices from the Bima every Shabbat.

Sarah

JOIN YOUR CBI FAMILY & CANTORIAL ASSOCIATE SARAH FREUDENBERGER

STARS & STRIPES SHABBAT

S IN RAN VETE DANCE N E T T A BE WILL ED! OR HON

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Jeffrey Cannon

Steve Allen

President

Executive Director

president@cbiboca.org

steve.allen@cbiboca.org

Isaiah 12:4 A “ nd you shall say on that day, "Thank the Lord, call in His Name, publicize His deeds among the peoples; keep it in remembrance, for His Name is exalted”.

In 1621, when the colonists in Plymouth Massachusetts survived a harsh winter and were blessed with a bountiful harvest, they recalled the Torah holiday of Sukkot and in imitation celebrated the first American Thanksgiving.

It seems fitting that after last month where we first celebrated the sweetness of the new year, then repented for atonement, and finally rejoiced with Sukkot, we also turned back the clock one hour.

Perhaps turning back the clock is symbolic of us being able to turn back from events we wish we would take back, but only by one hour reminds us we cannot totally undo what occurred. Or perhaps turning back the clock by one hour allows us the opportunity to share our “gained” hour with those less fortunate than us. But whatever the meaning of the extra hour, let us all take this one hour to reflect how fortunate we are to have Congregation B’nai Israel as the centerpiece of our spiritual life.

As I sat at the Nefesh Mountain concert, I realized we as Jews can be thankful for being able to express our love for Judaism whether it be through traditional liturgies or set to the tune of bluegrass music. We as Jews should be thankful that we have the freedom to practice our religion at any time or in any place. I am thankful I am able to serve as your congregational president, helping us define the spirituality that we as Jews are ever seeking, alongside the friendship and lifelong connections Congregation B’nai Israel is known for. I am thankful we have terrific staff to help us deliver

our mission, from our Executive Director, Steve Allen, and our clergy, as I described them last month as the “Fab Five”, to everyone else who promotes Congregation B’nai Israel.

As we give thanks for everything we have, we also must think of the people who are less fortunate than us in our own community. Consistent with my remarks on Yom Kippur, extraordinary results come from ordinary items.

So while we count the ways for which we are thankful, let’s not only think of, but help the less fortunate among us, and allow them to have a similar experience through our participation in Feed The Hungry on November 21. But please do not stop there.

Every day we should give thanks for what we have and our ability to find significance in objects that appear to be ordinary.

We were extraordinarily fortunate to host over 300 teens from across the state at our NFTY fall Kallah. How fortunate we were to be able to install two rabbis last month, and meet the people inspirational in their life, both personally and professionally.

Ta ke a mo men t o r you r extra hour, reflect on what you are t h a n k f u l for, and email me at president@cbiboca.org with how you want to be involved to make the most of what Congregation B’nai Israel has to offer. When you touch a life, you touch a generation.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Jeff

We were asked to write our

who make Debbie and I proud every day. Despite the fact I will get in trouble for these next few sentences, I am blessed and grateful every day for my incredible wife, Debbie. She is the source of my continued positive attitude that I am able to bring to CBI, and she is my partner and best friend in life. I am a very luc ky man. I have to add the pets of the family and despite an aging Golden Retriever, Honey, she has brought us so much joy in our lives and now we are enjoying every day, one day at a time.

columns this issue about gratefulness and Thanksgiving. In my mind, that is a combination of looking back and looking forward.

I am grateful that we survived Hurricane Irma, the High Holy Days, all our special programs, and the Fall Kallah with over 300 Jewish teenagers on our campus for the weekend of October 1315. None of this would have been possible for success without the outstanding effort of your CBI staff. The maintenance crew, the security team, the staff from our pre- school and religious school, our administration staff, and our Senior staff and clergy all went over and above in their efforts to ensure every day was a successful one here at CBI.

We will be gathering together as a family for Thanksgiving as some are coming down from NY plus Debbie’s family here in Florida and it will be a great day to be together. We will eat too much and watch football, but love just being together.

I am not a big fan of the expression “it takes a village”, but in the month of October we would never have been able to accomplish all we did and get through all the obstacles and issues we faced without our entire team. So for all of them I am grateful, and honored to be in charge of such a terrific group. I am grateful that our team stays strong and are cohesive in making sure that our Congregation continues to flow spiritually, programmatically, and financially.

I have always said I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to be your Executive Director, and coupled with health and a great family I am eternally grateful to all who surround me and feel blessed that I am able to do what I love to do both personally and professionally.

Debbie and I and the entire Allen family wish all of you and your families a happy and healthy Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with family, it is so precious.

On a personal level, I remain grateful every minute of every day for my family despite the fact many of them are away from us in NY. We have expanded to 3 grandchildren this past year as twins, Michaela and Thomas, have joined big brother, Jackson, who will be 3 in January. I am thankful for my 3 grown children

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Finally, remember I am always available to meet with you about suggestions, comments, ideas, complaints and even compliments.

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Minda Shaiman

Programming Coordinator

minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org Congregation B’nai Israel

fulfill not only these mitzvot, but the mitz-

are invited to join us this year on Tues-

was built on a foundation

vah of Tikkun Olam, or repairing the world.

day, November 21st to Feed the Hungry.

of service to the com-

For 34 years, Congregation B’nai Israel

In today’s world, the need for mitzvot has

munity. In fact, it is our obligation as Jews

has joined forces with Ebenezer Mission-

never been greater. The Kantor Family, Greg

to perform the mitzvot of Tzedakah (jus-

ary Baptist Church to provide a beautiful

and Cindy Jacob and I, urge you to join The

tice) to enhance quality of life, and Gemi-

Thanksgiving meal to thousands of com-

Kantor Family Center for Justice Comm-

lut Chasadim (deeds of loving kindness).

munity members in need. Congregation

ittee today and help us work together to

CBI’s Kantor Family Center for Justice

and church members, local restaurants

make a difference.

(KFCJ) reaches far and wide throughout

and country clubs, and many other mem-

informat i o n , p l e a s e c o n t a c t m e a t

our community, both locally and world-

bers of the community provide turkey with

minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org.

wide. Our focus is to help those in need,

all the trimmings, and more to individu-

build interfaith ties with other religious

als and families who would otherwise go

groups, and provide more ways for you to

without a hot holiday meal. CBI Members

For

additional

Minda

JOIN A COMMITTEE! FIND YOUR PASSION!

SHARE YOUR TALENTS & IDEAS!

WE NEED NEW CHAIRS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: BLANKET BUDDIES CBI SINGLES 55 + SINGLES YOUNG FAMILIES

WE NEED ENTHUSIASTIC PEOPLE TO HELP

PLAN, IMPLEMENT & TAKE THE LEAD!

To join or for more information on any of the committees listed below, please contact the chairperson directly, or Minda Shaiman at minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org Brotherhood

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Eric Handis

brotherhood@cbiboca.org

954.812.3269

David Ogman

david.ogman@ubs.com

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Steve Orchard

sporchard@orchardlaw.com

561.900.6933

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FEED THE HUNGRY

Congregation B’nai Israel at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 200 NE 12th Street, Boca Raton* Tuesday November 21 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM with

Do a mitzvah! Help feed the hungry by extending your love and thankfulness into our community!

You and your family can make a real difference, and it’s so easy!

PLEDGE A PLATE!

DONATE LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY! drop off in bin

SING & DANCE

WITH MISS SUSAN & THE COMMUNITY!

outside school office

BE A FAMILY SPONSOR!

VOLUNTEER!

PURCHASE A TURKEY!

For volunteer information, contact Sharon Stein at 561.866.0534 or sharon.stein@cbiboca.org OR Minda Shaiman at 561.241.8118 or minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org

BUY A TURKEY • VOLUNTEER • BECOME A SPONSOR! login.cbiboca.org/FTH

co-sponsored by CBI’s Kantor Family Center for Justice *Directions to Ebenezer: Dixie Highway south to NE 11th Street-first left south of Glades Road.

Next left onto NE 1st Avenue, and follow road around to the right (it becomes NE 12th Street) congregation

2200 YAMATO ROAD

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WRJ Gift Shop

SUPPORT WRJ/SISTERHOOD AND DO YOUR GIFT SHOPPING AT CBI!

OPEN MON-THURS. FROM 10AM-4PM Contact Sue Levine, 561.638.5450 or sue_levine@comcast.net.

W EDDING AN N O UNCEME N TS

Mazel Tov to our member Karen Bleier on the marriage of her grandson Scott Rohan to Adela Thompson on October 15, 2017

Thank You!

CBI Brotherhood for building the outdoor Sukkah and sponsoring the candy and pizza for Simchat Torah

Jewish National Fund for sponsoring Bourbon & Bros in the Sukkah Nefesh Mountain for an amazing music filled weekend Coastal Service Maintenance-Todd Shore and his amazing staff for their hard work setting up for KALLAH and Nefesh Mountain

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M I C A H R E ES E K A N TO R

Mazel Tov to our members Oren and Megan Kantor on the birth of their daughter Micah Reese Kantor on Yom Kippur, September 30, 2017. Mazel Tov to grandparents David & Leslie Kantor, Aunts and Uncles; Niki & Cole Rubin, Ali & Adam Shapiro and Gavi Kantor, Cousins; Raya, Mason & Judah Rubin and Miles & Norah Shapiro.

We Mourn the Loss of...

Gary Samuel Silbert, Father of Ian (Fran) Silbert, Grandfather of Bella and Ryan Silbert.

Muriel Broad, Aunt of Jeffrey (Andrea) Cannon, Great Aunt of Douglas Cannon and Alyson (Shams) Tarek.

Michael Richter, Husband of Priscilla Richter.

Alice Weinstein, Mother of Victor (Vicki) Weinstein.

Mi Shebeirach Prayer for Healing

At Congregation B’nai Israel, we offer public prayers for healing (Mi Shebeirach) during worship services. These prayers are meant to comfort loved ones as well as inform our community of our members’ illnesses.

To place a name on one of our Mi Shebeirach lists, go to login.cbiboca.org/misheberach or contact Natalie at 561.241.8118 or natalie.matus@cbiboca.org.

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BAILE E MADISO N Mazel Tov to our member Marla Paul on the birth of her granddaughter Bailee Madison on September 15th to daughter, Melissa Paul

Please send us your birth, wedding & anniversary announcements, and other simchas, so that we can share them with our Synagogue family.

Send information with a digital photo to erin.rosado@cbiboca.org

by November 15 to appear in the December issue of Shelanu.

weekend music fest

NOTEWORTHY

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Suzanne & Nordahl Brue Andrea & Jeffrey Cannon Renee Herskowitz Leslie & David Kantor Phyllis & Laurence Malmuth Robin & Laurence Nagle Sandra & L. Tadd Schwab Myra & Thomas Shaughnessy Robin & Jeffrey Siegal Lynn & Arthur Sonnenblick Lois & Richard Werner

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Ronna Young

Sisterhood President

sisterhood@cbiboca.org We will also have coffee and As we a p p r o a c h snacks (but only healthy ones). the end of the calendar year, we can feel blessed and thankful for so m a n y r e a s o n s a t Wo m e n of Reform Judaism/Sisterhood.

Our members spent the fall stuffing backpacks with school supplies, filling holy day baskets for clients of the Jacobson Family Food Pantry, participating in a walk for cancer research, enjoying dessert and coffee with Rabbi Cohen, contributing toward expenses for the Fall Kallah, donating clothing to One Love Community, and organizing our Women of Valor Luncheon and Fashion Show. Thank you to everyone who helped or participated.

On November 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM, we will be hosting a general meeting and new event in the Oneg Room. Denise Kuhrt w i l l be our guest for the evening. Denise is certified as a personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

She is also a nutrition consultant and corrective exercise specialist.

She will be giving us useful tips on diet and exercise as well as directing us in a little stretching, a little yoga, and a little Pilates. Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.

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If you are interested in having a fun evening and possibly making up for some of your Thanksgiving meal calories, please join us.

On December 18, 2017, we will be having our annual Chanukah party and toy collection. Watch for details.

I am pleased to announce that our gift shop is now carrying s o m e n ew, t r e n d y l i n e s o f merchandise. If you are looking for children’s gifts or crafts, how about a Mother Goose toy that recites nursery rhymes or a pirate painting set? Need a new electronic gadget? How about wireless ear buds or a fan to plug into your iPhone?

Whether it’s a children’s gift, a Chanukah present, a hostess gift, or a specialized consultation for your bar or bat mitzvah needs, please stop by. The proceeds from our gift shop helps support our programs. Where else can you shop and perform a mitzvah at the same time?

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and looking forward to seeing you at Women of Reform Judaism/Sisterhood events!

Ronna

Eric Handis

Brotherhood President

brotherhood@cbiboca.org Oh, what a start of the year it has been for our Brotherhood.

Football Kickoff Party, Build the Sukkah, ushering for the High Holidays, Bourbon and Bros, Florida Panthers Hockey, Feed the Hungry and Bagels and Bros soon to come.

We are putting on a lot of great events to participate in, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. So, fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride.

But, let’s take a step back and think about what our Brotherhood is really all about. It’s about friendship, our CBI community, camaraderie, giving back, and being there for support during good and bad times. The list goes on and on.

We have pre-School dads, SLJ dads, singles and empty nesters as members, and we strongly encourage any member of the congregation who havean interest in joining us to

do so.

So, as you can see we have members from every age group, shape and form. And there is something for everyone. If there isn’t, we are open to exploring new programs and ideas. Sounds awesome.

Right?

So, if you haven’t attended a Brotherhood event in the past, what’s stopping you? Please come join us. If you have never been to an event, I or one of our other board members will welcome you and introduce you to others in attendance.

Also, if you have any questions, or want to discuss anything in greater detail regarding Brotherhood, please call me at 561-221-4263 or email me at eric.handis@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you, and to seeing you real soon.

Eric

Susi Glatt

Ritual Committee Chair glattsusims@aol.com

MUSICAL

SHABBAT ALIVE ARZA AND THE URJ BIENNIAL From the ARZA position paper.

September 8, 2017 Israel’s founding Zionist vision expressed in its Declaration of Independence: “…will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture.”

True to this Declaration of Independence, the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) strongly opposes a campaign advocating the dismantling the Palestinian Authority, annexing all of the West Bank into Israel, paying Palestinians to leave their homes in the West Bank and move to an Arab Country. ARZA supports a two-state solution as the only way to assure peace between our two peoples with defined

borders, security, mutual recognition of each other’s national sovereignty, and an end to the conflict. ARZA urges the government of Israel to reject this annexation plan and reaffirm the principle of “a two states for two-peoples” resolution.

Join ARZA members and your CBI friends at URJ Biennial, December 6-10 in Boston, MA, attend sessions with ARZA President Rabbi Josh Weinberg and hear more about our vision for a progressive, inclusive Israel.

Together we are stronger, together we are louder, and together we can make the difference.

Become a member of ARZA and become a member of a vast network of likeminded, progressive Jewish voices, working in unison, to build a better Israel.

Please join Cantor Stephanie Shore

Cantor’s Chantors & B’nai’s Big Beat Band...

for an uplifting Musical Shabbat Experience!

Susi Friday November 17, 2017 7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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2017-2018 SERIES

The Nagle Family Jewish Film Festival

Adult Book Club November 15, 2017 • 7:00 PM ON THE MAP Running Time: 85 min

November 30, 2017 • 7:00 PM Feldman Children’s Library

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

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS Cantor Stephanie Shore

Hollander Family Chapel

Monday afternoons, 12:00 PM December 4 & March 12

Hollander Family Chapel

CBI Members-free Community Guests-$25 per class $100 for all 5 classes

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!

Middle East Relations Panelwith Discussion Dennis Ross

& an All-Star Panel of Scholars

Spirituality

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

www.cbiboca.org/cbi-inspires

with

December 13, 2017 • 7:00 PM MUHI: GENERALLY TEMPORARY Running Time: 89 min

January 17, 2018 • 7:00 PM I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU: THE LIFE & LEGACY OF SIMON WIESENTHAL Running Time: 105 min

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

A Conversation with

David Dalinauthor of Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court

March 20, 2018 • 7:00 PM • Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Discussion followed by dessert reception & book signing.

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Dance

February 25, 2018 • 2:00 PM • Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 1:00 PM Welcome Reception with book sale & signing.

March 6, 2018 • 7:00 PM • Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary REVITAL DANCE ENSEMBLE presents “JERUSALEM FOREVER!” CBI Members-$15 Community Guests-$25 Students/Military with ID-$10 CBI Students-free

Adult Learning CORE YEAR ONE - RHYTHMS & PURPOSES with Marion Hirschmann & Shayndel Plotkin Wednesdays at 10:00 AM beginning October 18

JEWISH HUMOR: FROM SINAI TO SEINFELD with Marion Hirschmann Thursdays at 12:45 PM beginning October 19 THE HOLOCAUST AS TOLD THROUGH MEMOIRS AND DIARIES with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal Thursdays at 1:00 PM beginning October 19 BEMIDBAR-LEADERSHIP DEFINED AND DEFENDED with Marion Hirschmann Thursdays at 10:45 AM beginning January 18 JEWISH DENOMINATIONS-ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES OF MODERNITY with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal Thursdays at 12:45 PM beginning January 18 THE STAR AND THE CRESCENT: JUDAISM & ISLAM Marion Hirschmann Thursdays at 1:00 PM beginning January 18

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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

Music STARS & STRIPES SHABBAT November 10, 2017 • 7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary MUSICAL SHABBAT ALIVE November 17, 2017 • 7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary CHANUKAH ROCKS December 15, 2017 • 5:00 PM Location TBD

MLK INTERFAITH SERVICE January 14, 2018 • 10:45 AM Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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

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THE STAR AND THE CRESCENT: JUDAISM & ISLAM with Marion Hirschmann Thursdays at 10:45 AM beginning October 19

WOMEN’S TORAH COMMENTARY with Rabbi Allison Cohen Every other Tuesday, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM , Room 305 Cost: Members: Free; Non-Members: $18/class Classes begin October 17, 2017

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

WOMEN OF THE WALL & THE STRUGGLE FOR RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN ISRAEL with Rabbi Allison Cohen Thursday, November 30 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Joel S. Nadel Board Room Cost: Members: Free; Non-Members: $25 “HOW TO’S FOR JEWS” with Rabbi Rony Keller Wednesdays January 24 & January 31 (2 PART SERIES) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Joel S. Nadel Board Room Cost: Members: Free; Non-Members: $36

SHABBAT SHIRA BIG BAND AND BARCHU-PART II January 26, 2018 • 7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

ESTIE PURIM SHPIEL February 28, 2018 • 6:00 PM VIP Ballroom

THE MUSICAL

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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MELTON CLASS CORE YEAR ONE Rhythms & Purposes

10:00 AM Room 208

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FIRST FRIDAYS SHABBAT

6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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BROTHERHOOD

PANTHERS VS. NY RANGERS HOCKEY GAME

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SPIRITUAL TEACHNIGS CANTOR SHORE

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6:30 PM

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Hollander Family Chapel

BUS LEAVES CBI

BB&T Center

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CONNECTING CBI

CHIC BOUTIQUE

8:00 AM Zimmerman Family North Social Hall

9:30 AM VIP Caterers

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STARS & STRIPES SHABBAT

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FIRST FRIDAYS SHABBA WITH JUNIOR CHOIR

6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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MOMMY MINYAN SPA & SPIRITUALITY

7:15 PM Location TBD

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CITY OF DELRAY MENORAH LIGHTING WITH JUNIOR CHOIR 5:30 PM Old School Square Delray Beach

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7:00 PM VIP

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MUSICAL SHABBAT ALIVE

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CBI INSPIRES NAGLE FILM “ON THE MAP”

7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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DECEMBER

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FEED THE HUNGRY

7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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MELTON CLASS CORE YEAR ONE Rhythms & Purposes

10:00 AM Room 208

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24.

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13 WED CBI INSPIRES NAGLE FILM “MUHI”

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8:00 AM Zimmerman Family North Social Hall

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5:00 PM Pollack Family Courtyard

18 MON SISTERHOOD CHANUKAH PARTY

7:00 PM Feldman Children’s Library

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FIRST FRIDAY

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MLK SHABBAT SERVICE WITH MICHAEL OCHS

CONNECTING CBI 8:00 AM Zimmerman Family North Social Hall

7:30 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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MLK INTERFAITH SERVICE EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

CBI INSPIRES NAGLE FILM “I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU”

7:30 PM Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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KRAV MAGA CLASS

6:00 PM Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

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CHANUKAH ROCKS EVENT &SERVICE

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8:00 AM VIP Lounge

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SANDWICH BRIGADE

HOW TO’S FOR JEWS WITH RABBI KELLER

10:00 AM Room 305

(2 part series)

6:00 PM Joel S. Nadel Board Room

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PJ LIBRARY LIGHT UP THE 8TH NIGHT OF CHANUKAH 5:30 PM Boca Town Center Circle

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018

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WHAT'S HAPPENING. ..

School for Living Judaism

november

5th Grade Family Wimple Program Sunday, November 5 or Monday, November 6 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM (REMEMBER, IT'S DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME - FALL BACK 1 HOUR)

6th - 12th Graders and Families Tuesday, November 7, 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM Special Guest Speaker- YAHYA MAHAMED, Co-hosted with STAND WITH US

CLUB 345 • TAG • BISY

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November 4 Panther’s Hockey Game

3rd Grade Family Empty Bowl Program Sunday, November 12 or Monday, November 13 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

November 10-12 NFTY-STR Hatikvah Kallah

Feed The Hungry Tuesday, November 21

November 16 BISY Hang Out @ Phenomenom Fundraiser

ALL FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED

TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER NO SLJ Sunday, November 19 thru Monday, November 27

2nd Grade Family Mitzvot Program Sunday, December 3 9:00-10:45am NO SLJ Tuesday, December 12 First Night of Chanukah Chanukah Rocks Friday, December 15 All SLJ Families

NO SLJ Tuesday, December 19-Monday, January 8

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November 21 Feed The Hungry

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YOUTH GROUP

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Olivia Robbins Daughter of: Ranee & Russ Robbins Grandchild of: Paula & Warren Robbins and Dinah & Adrian Mercenit Great Grandchild of: Senaida & Mariano Tejera Hobbies and/or Interests: Soccer (Team Boca) Mitzvah Project: Donations for Tri-County Animal Rescue

November 4, 2017 ~ Shabbat Vayera

Sasha Hailey Kaufman Daughter of: Jennifer & Matthew Kaufman Grandchild of: Dotti & Carl Young, Adelyn & Robert Mayer, Roberta & Jerry Kaufman, and Carol Kaufman School Attending: Pine Crest Hobbies and/or Interests: : Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Camp, Volunteering and Art Mitzvah Project: Touch A Heart Foundation, a non-profit charity that is dedicated to enriching the lives of less fortunate children in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. She helps out on many projects. Most recently she created winter/ski clothing for families who have a child battling Neurofibromatosis and are being sent on a trip by the B The Difference Foundation. It was very successful and she plans to do more drives and volunteering throughout the year.

November 11, 2017 ~ Parashat Toldot

Tyler Haas Son of: Karen & Jeffrey Haas Grandchild of: Ida & Bernardo Handszer, and the late Eleanor & Werner Hass School Attending: Eagles Landing Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Travel, baseball, soccer, boating, and tracking hurricanes.

Mitzvah Project: Volunteering at the Walks for the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness and money for research and other community programs.

November 18, 2017 ~ Parashat Vayetzei

Drew Van Buskirk Son of: Deborah & Rhett Van Buskirk Grandchild of: Ann & Bruce Rhodes School Attending: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Hobbies and/or Interests: Cross Country, Traveling & Hanging out with friends and family Mitzvah Project: Collecting unwrapped toys to benefit Toys for Tots and helping to coordinate the 4th annual Boot Camp on the Beach with the US Marines of 4th ANGLICO.

November 25, 2017 ~ Shabbat Vayetzei

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Rabbi Silvers' says...

there is more in november to be thankful for than just turkey...

November November November November November November November November

1: It’s World Vegan Day (but thankfully it is also National Bison Day) 2: National Deviled Egg Day 3: National Sandwich Day 4: National Candy Day (please remember this day when it comes to your clergy, oh yes, and your sweetheart!)

5: National Doughnut Day and International Stout Day (what a great combination) 6: National Nachos Day 7: Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day (I’m a big fan of this day) 8: National Cappuccino Day

November November November November

9: National Scrapple Day 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day 11: National Sundae Day 12: National Pizza with Everything Day

November November November November November November November November November November November November November November November November November

13: National Indian Pudding Day 14: National Spicy Guacamole Day and National Pickle Day 15: National Raisin Bran Cereal Day (by the middle of the month, you’ll be needing this…)

16: National Fast Food Day 17: National Baklava Day and Homemade Bread Day Indian Pudding 18: National Vichyssoise Day 19: Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day 20: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day and Beaujolais Nouveau Day (I think they would go together great!)

21: Gingerbread Day 22: National Cashew Day 23: National Espresso Day 24: National Sardines Day 25: National Parfait Day 26: National Cake Day 27: National Bavarian Cream Pie Day 28: National French Toast Day 29: Chocolates Day (remember, for those of you who wish to honor your beloved Senior Rabbi on this day, I prefer Dark

and for those who wish something a little more zing, it’s also National Harvey Wallbanger Day

(Except Anchovies)

and for those of us who wish something more Jewish – it’s National Chicken Soup For The Soul Day

Chocoloate and for those of you who don’t like chocolate, it’s also National Lemon Creme Pie Day (I can’t imagine anyone celebrating this instead of Chocolate Day)

November 30: National Mousse Day

Yes, the Jewish Fall Festivals are over, but look what’s in store for us all this coming month…

And there’s plenty in store for you at CBI as well: Shabbat Services (First Fridays at 6:00 pm, Shabbat Alive on November 9), Melton Classes, Women’s Torah Commentary Class, Introduction to Judaism (Conversion) Class on Thursday nights, Tree of Life Dinner on Sunday, November 12, Nagle Film Festival on November 15, Youth Group Programs for BISY, Club 345 and TAG, Feed the Hungry at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist church on Tuesday, November 21, CBI Book Club on November 30. Yes, there is much in store for us all in the month of November and much to be thankful for – like our thriving Jewish community and Holy Congregation. I am indeed grateful for all of this and for all of you who make our community a very special spiritual home.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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CBI'S

SPOTLIGHT Rabbi Rony Keller & Rabbi Allison Cohen Formal Rabbinical Installation

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It is because of the positive role the congregation played in my life that I strive to create a congregational home for others —a place of warmth, growth, and learning. I am so excited to have joined the CBI family and to

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serve alongside Rabbi Silvers and Rabbi Keller!.

~Rabbi Allison Cohen Rabbi Don Rossoff and Rabbi Robert Silvers at the ordination of Rabbi Allison Cohen in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Rabbi Stephen Kahn and Rabbi Rony Keller

One of the most exciting things about being here at Congregation B’nai Israel is the opportunity to be part of a stellar team.

Now after installation, I feel blessed that its ‘official’. I look forward to many years of synergy and collaboration with all of my new colleagues! Of course, I am also elated to be

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part of CBI’s thriving and connected community.

~Rabbi Rony Keller

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The Kamerlink Family

meet

Many people might not know this, but Jonathan and I are literally the boy/girl next door story.

We grew up on the north shore of Chicago, Illinois, three houses apart from one another. Much of our childhood we were not friendly with each other, but at the 2011 annual Big Event Fundraiser of JUF’s Young Leadership Division, we ran into each other. Here it is 6 years later, 1 wedding, 3 kids, and a big move from our comfortable cold home in Chicago to the wonderfully, warm tropical south Florida.

When we came to Boca Raton, we knew it was important to us as parents to model for our children the need to be engaged with Jewish organizations at both the spiritual level as well as educational level. While we completed our recursive rounds of the Jewish preschools, we instantly knew that CBI was the right place for our family. Our initial impression with the early childhood development program at CBI is unwavering to this day. Before our eyes, our children have been carefully molded from babies into articulate, kind, and thoughtful children.

Jonathan and I are forever grateful for how the early childhood program in a short amount of time both welcomed us with open arms and greatly impacted our children’s development.

We have just concluded the High Holiday Season of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Succos. During this period of time, our family reflects on the previous year. This year we are the most grateful that hashem has blessed us with 3 beautiful, happy, and most importantly healthy children. Myself being a former speech therapist, I have worked with many children that have had both physical and mental disabilities. This background makes me appreciate the resources CBI has available to all their children. As the winter season approaches us, our families will be looking forward to Thanksgiving. Yet again this will be another wonderful excuse to spend time with family and friends. Our typical Thanksgiving, involves spending time with our parents all of which live in south Florida and our children enjoying the warmth of Floridian winters.

This past year, Jonathan has decided to open his own pain medicine practice in Boca Raton. It has always been his passion in life to be a physician and to help care for others. We are very excited and thankful for his practice, Kamerlink Pain Institute to open in October 2017.

We wish all Congregation B'nai Israel members and nonmembers a very Happy Thanksgiving and New Year. May you and your family always be blessed with health, love, and happiness. Thank you CBI for the joy that you bring to us and our children. You are truly a beautiful and special place.

Love,

The Kamerlink Family

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We Give Thanks

The following contributions were received by the synagogue office from Sept. 5 - Oct. 11.

Brotherhood Fund Lee Scher

Cantor Shore’s Discretionary Fund Arlene Sapoff Chesed Fund Craig & Penny Laufer in Honor of the Birth of Ella Rose Robin & Jeff Siegal in Honor of the Birth of Leila Florence Children’s Education Fund Craig & Penny Laufer in Honor of the Birth of Samantha Belle Phil & Blair Nadel in Honor of the birth of Joshua Evan Kolkin Bess Silverman Congregational Fund Richard & Elaine Solomon in Honor of Rabbi Rony Keller Iris Vidaurri in Memory of Jack Neer Renee Herskowitz in Memory of Jackie & Hank Herskowitz Jason Beame Tribute Fund Sheila Gelman in Memory of Arthur Gelman, Bertha Shron & Louis Shron Merrill Reuter KFCJ Fund Craig & Penny Laufer in Honor of the Birth of Micah Reese Kantor The Laufer Family in Honor of Shayla becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Phil & Blair Nadel in Honor of the Birth of Micah Kantor Rosalind Juster in Honor of Micah Kantor Sharon & Rick Stein in Honor of the B'nai Mitzvah of Sue & Bart Satsky's grandchildren Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow in Honor of the Birth of Micah Reese Kantor Memorial Fund Bobbie Fichman in Memory of Anna Weinraub Carol & Elliot Porwich in Memory of Matty Schneider Carol & Rob Trow in Memory of M. William Smira Charlotte Cohn in Memory of Eva Wapnowitz & Morris Wapnowitz Craig & Penny Laufer in Memory of Beatrice Baker David Schimmel in Memory of Blanche Schimmel Donna Weindruch in Memory of Linda Weindruch Eric & Dana Lieberman in Memory of Jennie Lieberman Eric & Dana Lieberman in Memory of David Kaplan & Marvin Lieberman Ferne & Norman Barr in Memory of Ruth Barr Fruma Granofsky in Memory of Mildred Kessel Gerald Gare in Memory of Getrude Gare Harriet Gildberg in Memory of Rose Nadelberg Harvey & Phyllis Gottlieb in Memory of Elsie Gottlieb Helaine Pomerance in Memory of Annabelle Rebecca Meizel Ilse Camis in Memory of Emily Camis Ina & Neil Fox in Memory of Sophia Weiner Ina & Neil Fox in Memory of Helen Fox Fromm Ina & Neil Fox in Memory of Stanley Weiner Jennie Zukerberg in Memory of J. David Nagel Jerry & Fran Butwin in Memory of Nathan Butwin Joann Summerfield in Memory of Lesta Stacom & Abraham Karlikow Larry Fruman in Memory of Etta Fruman Larry Nagle in Memory of Grace Elias Laurie Gunar in Memory of Hannah Feig Linda Silverman in Memory of Clarence Rosenberg Lisa Kenny in Memory of Constance Green Mark Edelmann in Memory of Adolf Leo Edelmann Michael Geffer in Memory of Marilyn Geffer Mr. & Mrs. Richard Werner in Memory of Rose G. Werner Norman & Irene Katz in Memory of Jeanette Katz Seymour Goldberg in Memory of Sarah Horowitz Suellen Turk Wexler in Memory of Jerome Turk 26

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Susi Glatt in Memory of Kenneth Glatt The Gemstone Sisters in Memory of Gemma Villareale Toni & Peter Weintraub in Memory of Lester Rebhun Vicki Siegel in Memory of Arnold Delano Wayne & Ellen Zuskin in Memory of Joyce Zuskin & David Pearlman Rick Schuster Pollock Youth Scholarship Fund Barry & Debby Glick in Memory of Alice Weinstein Neal Pachtman in Memory of Joshua Evan Kolkin Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow in Memory of Michael Richter Sharon & Rick Stein in Memory of Alice Weinstein Rabbi Cohen’s Discretionary Fund Randi & John Goldin in Memory of Bernard Goldin Elaine Goldin in Memory of Bernard Goldin Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund Gregg & Jillian Goldin in Honor of the Babynaming of Callum Hayes Goldin Barbara Kaluzna in Memory of Gerald Gubin David & Jen Stein Dorathea Bernstein Sari Neimark Fund Adrian Glickson in Honor of the Marriage of Brad Dolin, son of Joyce & Eddie Dolin Lori Nisson & Jill Nisson in Memory of Barry Glickson The Sunenshine Family in Memory of Barry Glickson Teacher Education Fund Jessica and Matthew Aptman Renee and Kenneth Blatt Randi Caddell Ashley Deal Alexis and Andrew Frisch Gabriela and Daniel Ganc Stefanie and Eric Ginnis Julia and Edward Hanapole Jill and Kevin Hill Joanna and Chad Horowitz Inessa and Samuel Kain Rabbi Rony and Lisa Keller Rachel and Joshua Lax Daniele and Scott Lipskin Denise and Michael Mann Floramay and Andrew Meddoff Jessica and Andrew Norkin Caroline and Todd Rosenberg Lisa and Alex Sandel Cory Shapiro Dawn and Michel Sherling Elena and Igor Zelmanovich Tzedakah Fund William & Lazara Belford in Honor of Leila Belford

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