shelanu VOLUME XXXI ISSUE 6
February 2016 Shevat/Adar 5776
NESHAMA CARLEBACH A JOSH NELSON SATURDAY
March 12, 2016
Doors Open at 7:00 PM
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B’nai Israel
Lori Sklar Monthly Mitzvah Project Mitzvah Day: Sunday, February 28
Join us for a meaningful day of making friends and giving back to our community!
9:00 am Mitzvah Day Gleaning with CROS Ministries
Harvest fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste. This produce is then distributed by the Palm Beach County Food Bank to local hunger programs.
8:45 am Emb(race) 1-mile Family Walk at FAU
1:00 - 4:00 pm BBQ with CBI to Feed Our Community at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
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or contact Minda Shaiman at minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org or 561.241.8118
February 2016
From The Desk Of...
Rabbi Robert A. Silvers rabbisilvers@cbiboca.org
This month as we celebrate Presidents’ Day, I thought I’d share some of the most important and famous “Presidential-Jewish Firsts.” George Washington: First to visit a synagogue, Touro, in Newport. Thomas Jefferson: First to propose religious freedom for Jews in his 1779 Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom in Virginia (adopted in 1785).
James Madison: First to appoint a Jew, the irrepressible Mordecai Manuel Noah, as Consul to the Barbary pirates of Tunisia (1813) to negotiate the release of imprisoned Americans. Martin Van Buren: First to order an American Consul to intervene on behalf of Jews abroad. In 1840, he instructed the U.S. Consul in Alexandria, Egypt to protect the Jews of Damascus who were under attack because of a false blood ritual accusation. John Tyler: First to nominate a U.S. Consul to Palestine (1844), Warder Cresson, a Quaker convert to Judaism. Franklin Pierce: First whose name appears on the charter of a synagogue. Pierce signed the Act of Congress in 1857 that amended the laws of Washington D.C. to enable the city's first synagogue, the Washington Hebrew Congregation, to incorporate. Rutherford B. Hayes: First to designate a Jewish ambassador for the purpose of fighting anti-Semitism. In 1870, he named Benjamin Peixotto ConsulGeneral to Romania. Theodore Roosevelt: First to appoint a Jew to the cabinet, Oscar S. Straus (Secretary of Commerce and Labor, 1906). William Howard Taft: First to attend a Seder while in office (1912) as a guest of Colonel Harry Cutler, first president of the National Jewish Welfare Board. Woodrow Wilson: First to nominate a Jew, Louis Brandeis, to the U.S. Supreme Court, holding firm, despite pressure to the contrary. Warren Harding: First to sign a Joint Congressional Resolution endorsing the Balfour Declaration and the Palestine Mandate supporting the establishment in Palestine of a national Jewish home for the Jewish people. Calvin Coolidge: First to participate in the dedication of a Jewish community institution (May 3, 1925): the Washington, D.C. Jewish Community center. Franklin D. Roosevelt: First to be given a Torah as a gift—a miniature Torah from Young Israel and another that had been rescued from a burning synagogue in Czechoslovakia. Harry S. Truman: On May 14, 1948, just 11 minutes after Israel's proclamation of independence, he was the first head of a government to recognize Israel. Dwight D. Eisenhower: First to participate in a national TV program sponsored by a Jewish organization in 1954 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the American Jewish community.
Shabbat Services
Friday Evening Shabbat Services Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary February 5, 7:30 pm Shabbat Service
February 12, 7:30 pm Shabbat Service Birthday Blessings February 19, 6:00 pm Shabbat Under the Stars February 26, 7:30 pm Shabbat Service
Saturday Shabbat Services
9:00 am: Weekly Torah Learning Service Hollander Family Chapel February 6 10:00 am Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary 5:15 pm Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary February 13 10:00 am Shabbat Service/B'not Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary February 27 10:00 am Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
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. Year-Round "B'nai on the Bimah" Make CBI a more integral part of your life. We invite you to celebrate a simcha or commemorate a yahrzeit by participating in an honor on the bimah or aliyah at the service of your choice on a Friday evening at 7:30 pm or Shabbat morning in the Hollander Family Chapel at 9:00 am. The honors available may include opening/closing the Ark for Aleinu or, for Torah services, taking the Torah out from the Ark, saying the Torah blessings, lifting or dressing the Torah or closing the Ark. To schedule your honor/aliyah, please contact: Susi Glatt, Ritual Committee Chair, at glattsusims@aol.com or call 954.971.9410.
Clearly, Israel has no greater friend than the United States and its presidents. So this month, let’s all be proud of our country, its leaders, and their commitment to Israel.
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From The Desk Of... Robin Siegal President, Board of Trustees president@cbiboca.org
Someone recently asked me, “What’s your favorite thing to do at Congregation B’nai Israel?” I replied, “How much time do you have?”
I could talk about how much I love going to services. Our Friday night Shabbat services are a beautiful way to end the week and welcome our weekly respite with prayer and song. When we have engaging speakers, like Rabbi Daniel Freelander from the World Union for Progressive Judaism, Robert Tannen, the Associate Director of the SE Regional Office of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and others. I am enriched by their words and their presence. Or perhaps I feel my Judaism come alive through music, with guests like Shir Appeal, the talented student a cappella group from Tufts University who joined us in January, or with our adult or youth bands, or the choir. Or maybe it’s Saturday morning Torah study, where I have the opportunity to contemplate the weekly portion, sharing and learning with fellow congregants. Or maybe it’s at Saturday Shabbat services, kvelling over the b’nai mitzvah and recalling my own children’s services with a feeling of nostalgia and pride. I could talk about how I love our CBI Talks programs, especially the Nagle Family Film Jewish Festival, which provides the opportunity to see seven different films over the course of the season this year, all with various Judaic themes, in the beautiful VIP cocktail lounge with popcorn and cookies! Each knowledgeable and interesting host facilitates a thought-provoking discussion, adding to the enjoyment of an evening I love to attend, which is both entertaining and educational. I could talk about how I love our Kantor Family Social Action initiatives. From our Annual Feed the Hungry at Thanksgiving, to our upcoming Mitzvah Day at the end of February, giving service to others is an incredibly fulfilling way for me to participate in synagogue life. And with the addition of our new Monthly Mitzvah opportunities, such as cleaning the beach or volunteering at the food pantry, this could well be my favorite thing to do! I could talk about how I love to participate in WRJ/Sisterhood activities. Whether it was our Women of Valor Luncheon, or Praying with my Feet at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk, or our upcoming Wine and Painting Party, socializing with my CBI friends is way up there on the list of my favorite things to do! (And our Brotherhood does some pretty fun stuff, too!) I could talk about each and every activity here at CBI, and still not reach a consensus on what my favorite thing is to do. I welcome all of you to participate in any of these, or any other program we provide. The synagogue is here for you, to enrich your life with spirituality, Jewish education, community service, entertainment and social opportunities. And if you have a great idea for a new program, please contact our Programming Coordinator, Minda Shaiman at minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org. So come join me anytime and help me figure out my favorite 4
Steve Allen Executive Director
steve.allen@cbiboca.org
If I wasn’t convinced that our move to Florida 4 years ago was the right move, it was reiterated over the Martin Luther King Weekend by our frozen trip to New York. I guess once you live down here for a longer time it becomes commonplace to take the beautiful weather (including a cold spell of 60!) for granted. We, in the Allen household, take nothing for granted anymore!
We are extremely busy at CBI planning special programming events and speakers for the coming season while also maintaining our fiscal responsibility of creating a new business budget and making sure we abide by our decisions. There are many exciting events coming up, and I encourage all of you to please visit our new and excellent website to get details. I want to focus on one upcoming event that no one should miss. We have started to sell our sponsorships and tickets to our major fundraiser on March 12 starring the two hottest Jewish Rock stars, Josh Nelson and Neshama Carlebach, and they are going quickly. There are affordable ticket prices for students all the way up to our top sponsorship level with several perks included. For those of you who have been lucky enough to hear these two talented young performers exhibit their talent at a Biennial or a concert, then I am “preaching to the choir.” Nashama and Josh appeal to all ages, from 16-90 and beyond, and we know you will be inspired by their performance. It will be a great musical evening while also helping out the major fundraising effort of CBI. They represent a spirit and energy of the reform movement while performing many familiar songs written by Josh’s mentor, Debbie Friedman (of blessed memory), and Neshama’s world famous father, Orthodox Rabbi, Shlomo Carlebach. Please join us and purchase your tickets now! The evening will begin at 7:00 pm with a CBI showcase of our choir, band, Miss Susan, and other surprises who will get the crowd warmed up in the courtyard with their musical talents, and some wine and cheese This is just a taste of what will be happening here on campus to increase CBI’s visibility and stature in the Jewish world of Palm Beach County and beyond. As my third month of being your Executive Director ends, I am pleased to have met so many of you already, and I continue to encourage you to contact me and come see me with comments, suggestions, ideas, complaints and yes, compliments. Enjoy these fabulous winter months!
Join Congregation B'nai Israel @ the Delray Beach Open on Wednesday, Feburary 17!
Box seats reserved for CBI with special group rate to see the world famous doubles team The Bryan Brothers! Matches Included: 6:00 pm: 2nd Round Singles Match 8:00 pm: The Bryan Brothers vs TBD Special Congregation B'nai Israel GROUP rate: $52 per ticket for members (regular price $77.95) $62 per ticket for non-members Please RSVP by February 10 Purchase tickets online: login.cbiboca.org/tennis
February 2016
Our Membership
B'nai Mitzvah
Welcome new members...
February 2016
Mazel Tov to...
Saturday morning, February 6 Parashat Mishpatim Zeke Rosenthal, son of Donald & Melinda Rosenthal Saturday afternoon, February 6 Parashat Terumah Madeline Weinstein, daughter of Andrew & Julie Weinstein Saturday morning, February 13 Parashat Terumah Alexa & Callie Davis, daughters of Marshall & Lori Davis Saturday morning, February 27 Parashat Ki Tisa Jordan Meddoff, son of Andrew & Floramay Meddoff
Joined December 15 - January 15 Joshua & Elizabeth Davis Murray & Linda Janower Kenneth & Jill Morris Lewis & Lori Gold Peter & Sabrina Schwartz Stewart & Tiffany Gold Welcome back: William J. Wolfe Stuart Gordon CBI Librarian Heidi Estrin on her nomination for the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award. See story on page 10. Cantor Stephanie & Sarah Shore, and big sister Sawyer on the birth of a new baby girl, Saylor Grace. Phil & Sharon Wishna on the marriage of their son Brett to Jessica Rogozinski.
Saylor Grace Brett & Jessica
We Mourn the Loss of...
Edith Michaelson, mother of Susan Silber. Edith Rothschild, mother of Phil Rothschild, grandmother of Evin and Rose Rothschild.
For All Your Hard Work & Dedication...
Brotherhood for hosting a social networking event at TAP 42. Brotherhood's coordination of the Delray Beach Cleanup as part of the Lori Sklar Monthly Mitzvah Project.
Zeke Rosenthal
Madeline Weinstein
Sarah Freudenberger, the Cantor's Chantors, and CBI's Drum Club for participating in the annual Interfaith Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Susanne Brue for coordinating the Shir Appeal performance. Gabrielle Knafo & Jessica Lieberman for planning a wonderful and fun Peanuts Tot Shabbat! Jan Courte for leading our Shabbat service, and Susan Linder & Sarah Freudenberger for their musical tribute to Debbie Friedman, z"l on Friday, January 15.
Alexa Davis
Callie Davis
Jordan Meddoff
Save the Date
Sunday, April 3 Baby Naming Ceremony for Yael Lilly Epstein Daughter of Rabbi Marci Bloch & Jason Epstein Genizah Dedication, Sunday, Febraury 21, 10:45 am Join Rabbi Silvers as he presides over the dedication of the CBI Genizah. The Hebrew word Genizah, literally meaning "hiding place," is traditionally a depository for old or sacred documents that contain God's name, such as prayer books or torahs which are no longer usable.
Don't miss this unique community event featuring Rabbi Marci Bloch, along with other female leaders of our Jewish community! Be inspired as they share new perspectives about our one-of-a-kind Jewish community.
Thank you to Gutterman-Warheit Memorial Chapel for their generous donation of the Genizah marker.
There is no charge for this event. Open to men and women. Registration required to attend: jewishboca.org/inspiration
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From
BROADWAY —to— BIMA 8 TH ANNUAL C ANTOR STEPHEN DUB OV z”l MEMORIAL CONCERT
Sunday, February 21, 2016 • 3:00 pm Temple Beth El of Boca Raton • Schaefer Family Campus Featuring Cantor David Katz from Temple Or Elohim in Jericho, NY, Cantorial Soloist Neil Michaels from Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, with accompaniment by Dr. Alan Mason from Temple Israel of Miami. These cantorial greats have performed in national tours of Broadway shows, at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, at the Julliard
School and even in the original stage version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! They will recreate their greatest performances from Broadway classics to contemporary hits to the Jewish music we all love. Also featuring cantorial performances by Lori Shapiro, Michelle Auslander Cohen, Stephanie Shore and Sarah Freudenberger.
Reserved Benefactor Seats $100 • Preferred Admission $36 General Admission $18 • Student Admission $10 Purchase tickets online at www.tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900 or at www.cbiboca.org or call 561-241-8118.
come rock with cbi at our biggest fundraiser of the year! CBI TALKS MUSIC PRESENTS...
NESHAMA CARLEBACH AND JOSH NELSON LIVE IN CONCERT
Saturday, March 12 Doors open at 7:00 pm Join us as we welcome the two hottest names in contemporoary Jewish music! Their musical stylings transcend the genre of traditional Jewish music and have catapulted them into mainstream and Broadway stardom.
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Concert Pricing
Premium Reserved Plus Dessert Reception: $150 Premium Reserved: $100 Reserved: $65 General Admission: $36 Student Admission: $20 (student ID required for admission)
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Go to: login.cbiboca.org/concert or contact Pam DiGiacomo at 561.948.0180 pam.digiacomo@cbiboca.org.
Purchase Tickets www.cbiboca.org or call 561.241.8118
February 2016
CBI Talks... NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Beneath The Helmet
Wednesday, February 10, 7:00 pm, VIP Cocktail Room Hosted by Matthew Weisbaum, Producer, and Managing Director of Jerusalem University This coming-of-age story follows the journey of five Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their country. At the age of 18, away from their homes, families and friends, these young individuals undergo a demanding, inspiring journey, revealing the core of who they are and who they want to be. This film illustrates how these young men and women are defending not only their homes, but also the values of peace, equality, opportunity, democracy, religious tolerance and women’s rights. Running time 1 hour 20 minutes. No cost to members. Non-members $10. No RSVP necessary. Tickets are available at the door.
Speaker Series Pictures Paint A Thousand Words with Gary Kenzer
Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 pm, Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary A picture can be very powerful-conveying information, emotion, and details of a situation in a quick fashion. Pictures, like words, can also be taken out of context. All of the above can easily lead to misleading the reader in getting the truth on news as it relates to how Israel is portrayed to the public. Join us as we discuss this subject by looking at actual examples and learn how to evaluate the power of picture and see through what is being portrayed. Cost: $18 pp members & students with ID, $25 pp non-members Purchase tickets at: login.cbiboca.org/garykenzer.
Dance Rehvital Dance Troupe
“From Genesis Until Forever” Wednesday, March 2, 7:00 pm, Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Congregation B’nai Israel welcomes the highly acclaimed Rehvital Dance Ensemble, founded by Rehvital Pienica Zevulunov in 1995. The group has become the representative dance group for the Israeli city of Petach Tikva. The company has toured throughout Israel and world-wide, and has performed at international festivals, theaters, and Israeli Independence Day celebrations. Join us for this amazing performance! Cost: Members $20, Non-Members $25. Purchase tickets at: login.cbiboca.org/dance.
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ADULT LEARNING: SPECIAL EVENT Jewish Humor: From Russia with Laughs
with Dr. Leonard Berkowitz Tuesday, March 8, 10:00 am, Joel S. Nadel Boardroom A funny thing happened on the way to America—we brought our humor with us. As Jews immigrated to America from Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they brought their traditional stories and jokes. At first, the stories retained their original form (some even their original Yiddish!) but as time went on, Jewish humor in America evolved and took some of its character from its new environment. Let’s explore some of these stories and how Jewish humor developed in America in the last century. Cost: $10 per person. Purchase tickets at: login.cbiboca.org/berkowitz.
ADULT LEARNING (ongoing) Adult Hebrew Prayer & Commentary Mondays, 10:30 am -12:00 noon, room 305 Cost: $36 members, $54 non-members.
Women's Torah Study with Rabbi Marci Bloch
Tuesdays, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm, Room 305 No cost to members. Non-members $10.
Introduction to Judaism
Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Congregation B'nai Israel Contact Natalie Matus at natalie.matus@cbiboca.org or 561.241.8118 for information or to register.
BOOKS Adult Book Club
Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 pm Henna House by Nomi Eve Nomi Eve’s vivid saga begins in Yemen in 1920, when Adela Damari’s parents desperately seek a future husband for their young daughter. After passage of the Orphan’s Decree, any unbetrothed Jewish child left orphaned will be instantly adopted by the local Muslim community. With her parents’ health failing, and no spousal prospects in sight, Adela’s situation looks dire until her uncle arrives from a faraway city, bringing with him a cousin and aunt who introduce Adela to the powerful rituals of henna tattooing. For location and information, contact Janet Kleinman, 561.499.6784 or kleiwrite@bellsouth.net. For further information about CBI Talks programs, contact Minda Shaiman at minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org or 561.241.8118.
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P U R atiCBIM Kid's Purim Shpiel
Sunday, March 13, 10:00 am
Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary Enjoy the show as our CBI Drama Club and Junior Choir perform this year's annual Kids Purim Shpiel musical production.
Purim Carnival with PJ Library
Sunday, March 13, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Attractions for all ages include: ☺☺ Zip Line ☺☺ The Juggling Jewish Cowboy ☺☺ Bungee Jump ☺☺ Photo Booth ☺☺ Face Painting ☺☺ Giant Slide ☺☺ The Game Cube Truck ☺☺ and more! Food & snacks available for purchase. Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Kim Beame at 561.241.1484 or kim.beame@cbiboca.org.
Karaoke Purim
Friday, March 18, 5:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
Join our clergy and senior staff and be a part of our exciting new Purim service featuring music from past Shpiels. Choose one of the songs from our song list and let us know! This evening will be a fun way to celebrate the festival of Purim with everyone participating! Bring a box of pasta to use as your grogger and then donate to The Jacobson Family Food Pantry at Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services to help those in need!
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CBI Cares
Support Group for Teens Who Have Lost Parents Wednesdays, February 10, March 9, April 13, & May 11 5:00 pm, Room 304 You are not alone. Meet with this group of teens who are going through the same grief as you are. Sponsored by Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services.
Kibitz and Ride
Kibitz and Ride is a program sponsored by Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services. Volunteers provide rides for seniors to get to medical appointments, shopping, and other important destinations, including to and from the synagogue. If you need a ride or can volunteer as a driver, please contact Shlomit Karasik at 561.852.3326.
Ezrat Am Ezrat-Am is our synagogue's "Caring Committee" at CBI. They provide assistance to members who are going through difficult times in a variety of ways. If you are willing and able to offer your professional expertise, whatever it may be, on an occasional, volunteer basis, please let us know, or contact Susan Mayer, Chair, at 561.735.4933 or susanmayerfl@gmail.com.
Jewish Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, February 11, 4:30 pm, Hollander Family Chapel Contact Jan Courte, VITAS Chaplain, at 561.733.6300.
Tzevet T'shuvah/Recovery Team
"I was terribly confused about the meaning of 'compassion' when I came to Al-Anon. I thought it meant making excuses for the alcoholic or covering bad checks. Al-Anon helped me to find another word for this behavior: 'enabling.' I learned that when I cleaned up the consequences of alcoholic behavior, I enabled the alcoholic to continue drinking comfortably and acting out without having to pay the price. A more compassionate way to respond to those I love might be to allow them to face the consequences of their actions, even when it will cause them pain. "How do I know whether a particular action is enabling? While this is not always clear, I find it helpful to look carefully at my motives. Am I trying to interfere with the natural consequences of a loved one's choices? Am I trying to do for someone what they could do for themselves? Am I doing what I think is best for me? Do I resent what I am doing? If so, is it really a loving choice? Sometimes the most compassionate thing I can do is to let others take responsibility for their behavior. "Today I will remember that I have choices, and so does the alcoholic. I will make the best choices I can and allow others in my life to do the same without interference. I must learn to give those I love the right to make their own mistakes and recognize them as theirs alone." Excerpted from "Courage to Change," page 5. CBI 12-Step Group Meeting Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 305 AA For Professional Women Only Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Room 208 For more information, please contact Dennis Bliden at dennis@artmar.com or 561.254.1305. February 2016
Get Involved WRJ/Sisterhood
Thursday, February 4, 7:00-9:30 pm Zimmerman Family North Social Hall Members $30, Non-Members $40 per person Includes painting & Art Instructor. Beverages, Wine, & Appetizers will be served. RSVP required: login.cbiboca.org/wine-and-painting-party Eileen Newmark, eileen.newmark@cbiboca.org or 954.650.6743 or Andrea Cannon, sisterhood@cbiboca.org or 561.703.6004. Painting supplies provided by Heartsy of Ft. Lauderdale.
WRJ Gift Shop
Extraordinary Gifts for All Occasions Judaica & Non-Judaica WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Contact Sue Levine: sue_levine@gmail.com or 561.638.5450 Shop hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join WRJ/Sisterhood! Go to login.cbiboca.org/joinwrj and become part of a North American organization that has over 60,000 members worldwide.
WRJ Blanket Buddies
Brotherhood
Sign up online! Go to login.cbiboca.org/joinbrotherhood.
CBIMEN BROTHERHOOD
Brotherhood’s mission is to provide programs and activities that encourage friendship, mitzvot, and connection to Congregation B’nai Israel. For more information about Brotherhood, or to RSVP to events, contact Eric Handis at brotherhood@cbiboca.org or 561.221.4263.
Join one of CBI Brotherhood's two weekly teams! Whether you can play every week or just as a sub, we welcome your participation. There are no tryouts - just come and play! Join us at the Ale House following the games. For more information, contact: Monday night league (recreational “Adult D”) : Jason Epstein, 561.878.9776 or eshee33@hotmail.com Wednesday night league (intermediate "Adult C") Rich Hachenburg, 561.289.5119 or rhachenburg@gmail.com
Connecting CBI
Business Networking Group
Wednesday, February 10, 8:00 am Joel S. Nadel Boardroom, 3rd Floor This networking group is for members and people associated with Congregation B'nai Israel. »» Expand your business through new opportunities »» Increase your knowledge »» Share the ever-so-valuable word-of-mouth advertising
For information, please contact Minda Shaiman, 561.241.8118 or Thursday, February 11, 10:30 am, Youth Lounge Blanket Buddies creates warm, cozy blankets to minda.shaiman@cbiboca.org. be distributed to local hospitals and cancerGold CMYK 0,20,60,20 90% PMS 267 C Right now, the world seems dark, with treatment centers. Contact Suellen Wexler atPMS 320 C Black terrorism and hate encroaching on us both 561.742.7022. in the United States and in Israel. The Reform Movement has stood strong against WRJ Sandwich Brigade hatred and fear of all kinds, from terrorism Wednesdays, 10:30 am, Youth Lounge in Israel to fear-mongering against refugees at home. ARZA and Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are distributed to the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism—IMPJ—have acted children in after-school programs and to The Caring as a beacon for Jewish values and human rights, even in these dark Kitchen. Contact Debby Schwaber at 561.961.4600 times. You can help shine a light to banish the darkness and illumior debbyschwaber@gmail.com for more information. nate a path for a secure, pluralistic and democratic vision of Zionism and the State of Israel. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Be a light for Israel. By joining ARZA, you can help. Your dues go directly to the people on 55+ Singles Group Happy Hour the ground building a pluralistic, progressive Israel. We must defend our values in the face of brutality and fear. Date & Location TBA Enjoy a glass of wine, appetizers, and good Please go to CBI website www.cbiboca.org and become an ARZA company at our monthly happy hour. member, or make and additional donation if you already are an For more information, contact Annette Sauvé, ARZA member. 561.470.0799 or netty18@att.net. With gratitude, Susi Glatt, ARZA Chair
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Noteworthy The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) is delighted to nominate Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin for the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award. Heidi has served AJL and the profession of Judaica librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries from 2012-2014 in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor. Heidi was the chairperson of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee and the Public Relations Committee. In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee.
Janet S. Kleinman, author of the new novel, Good-bye Russia, Hello America, the saga of an immigrant family's adjustment and contribution to life in America between 1923-1946, will be featured at the Boynton Beach Palm Isles Book & Author Luncheon on Friday, February 15th. Commentary on her earlier novel Flirting With Disaster When Love and Nature Collide will also be included.
Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL. Heidi oversaw the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted them online. She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities. Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to person for website changes at www.jewishlibraries.org. Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature. She has interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People and the Books We Read and carefully edited those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere. Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their authors. Heidi also spearheaded AJL Reads, a call-in book club for discussion among members around a given book.
WRJ held an "After" Chanukah Party, where everyone had fun with crafts and food, and enjoyed singing along with Susan Linder. The ladies posed for a photo in their tallism in support of The Women of the Wall.
And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida. Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries, tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to bring AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region. Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Estrin www.bookoflifepodcast.com
Congregation B'nai Israel was honored at AVDA's Heart of a Woman Luncheon on January 20. Rabbi Robert Silvers accepted the award on behalf of CBI. Pictured, left to right: Robert Weinroth, Deputy Mayor of Boca Raton, Rabbi Robert Silvers and Susan Haynie, Mayor of Boca Raton. 10
Cantorial Associate Sarah Freudenberger leads the Cantor's Chantors at the service.
Interfaith Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, on Sunday, January 17. Top left: Sarah Freudenberger, Amy Seidman, Dorothy Johnson, and Pastor Winston Anderson. Top right: Howie Newmark, Dan Polley, and David Sky.
February 2016
Member Spotlight
Jen & Jay Vogel
My husband Jay and I were first introduced to CBI when we were looking for a Rabbi to officiate at our wedding. Jay was originally from New Jersey and I grew up in Miami. Our wedding took place in Palm Beach. During the process, we met with Rabbi Silvers and immediately felt a comfort and connection with him. Although the wedding ceremony was not at CBI, we became members of the congregation shortly thereafter. During our membership as a newlywed couple, we attended various services at CBI and always appreciated how good we felt leaving the services. In 2010, I gave birth to our first son, Jake. When Jake was 10 weeks old, I began Mommy and Me classes at CBI’s Baby Center. During my time in the Baby Center, my child and I met many wonderful friends and developed strong connections to the school. It has always been very important for me to be as involved in my children’s education as possible. This was instilled in me at a young age, as my own mother was very involved with both my religious and academic education. I am very fortunate to have the time to dedicate myself to every volunteer opportunity that has arisen over the past few years. In 2012, we had our second child Sam, and was asked to join the Parent Organization Board of NCECE. I gladly accepted the position and gave the new role my all. I thoroughly enjoy being in a position to help the school and ultimately the congregation in a multitude of ways, while working with great board and staff members. In 2015, I was honored to become the Chairperson of NCECE. This position has enabled me to not only help NCECE, but to also move into a more integral part of the congregation. Having attended an elementary school that was associated with a temple, the Jewish education along with the academics has always felt very natural. I want my children to have the same strong Jewish values I learned during my formative years in elementary school. Over the past few years, my many roles in the school and temple have opened my eyes and brought me closer to the amazing things CBI has to offer. It truly makes me feel special to be part of a Jewish community where I have established many close relationships. I hope CBI continues to grow and flourish in the Boca area. I truly look forward to serving many more years in the school and temple, and offering my assistance in a myriad of ways.
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Calendar February 2016
Wednesday
Thursday
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WRJ/SISTERHOOD WINE & PAINTING PARTY 7:00 pm Zimmerman Family North Social Hall
Wednesday
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CONNECTING CBI NETWORKING GROUP 8:00 am Joel S. Nadel Boardroom
NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL BENEATH THE HELMET 7:00 pm VIP Cocktail Lounge Thursday
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BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:30 pm Hollander Family Chapel
Monday
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PRESIDENTS DAY SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED
Wednesday
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2
7:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanc
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Wednesday
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BLANKET BUDDIES 10:30 am Youth Lounge
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3:00 pm Temple Beth El
CBI TALKS...SPEAKER SERIES HONEST REPORTING WITH GARY KENZER CBI BOOK CLUB: HENNA HOUSE, by Nomi Eve 7:00 pm Off Campus
Sunday
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BEREAVEMENT GROUP
4:30 pm Hollander Family Cha
Saturday
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CBI TALKS...MUSIC NESHAMA CARLEBAC LIVE IN CONCERT
7:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanc
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LORI SKLAR MITZVAH DAY 7:30 am 5K Run "Stand Among Friends" Embrace Race 9:00 am Mitzvah Day Gleaning 1:00 pm BBQ with CBI to Feed the Hungry at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
KIDS PURIM SHPIEL 10:00 am
PURIM CARNIVAL 11:00 am
CANTOR STEPHEN DUBOV z"l MEMORIAL CONCERT
Wednesday
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8:00 am Joel S. Nadel Boardro
Sunday
7:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
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CONNECTING CBI NETW
Thursday
6:00 pm Delray Beach Tennis Stadium
Tuesday
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CBI TALKS...SPEAKER SER LEONARD BERKOWITZ 10:00 am Joel S. Nadel Board
Sunday
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CBI TALKS...MUSIC REVITAL DANCE THEATER
Tuesday
"CBI NIGHT" @ DELRAY BEACH TENNIS OPEN
Thursday
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March 2016
Wednesday
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NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH F FILL THE VOID 7:00 pm VIP Cocktail Lounge
Thursday
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BLANKET BUDDIES 10:30 am Youth Lounge
Friday
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PURIM SHPIEL
5:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanc
Wednesday
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CBI BOOK CLUB (BOOK T 7:00 pm Off Campus
February 2016
EVENTS
of
April 8 2016 Wednesday
Friday
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SHABBARK SHALOM with PJ LIBRARY 6:00 pm North Lawn
Wednesday
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RIES Room
CONNECTING CBI NETWORKING GROUP 8:00 am Joel S. Nadel Boardroom
Sunday
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WORKING GROUP
oom
KANTOR FAMILY CENTER FOR JUSTICE HEALTH EXPO 1:00 pm CBI Campus
Wednesday
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apel
CBI TALKS...SPEAKER SERIES & NAGLE FAMILY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL RIGHTEOUS AMONG US: TWO WHO DEFIED THE NAZIS 7:00 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
Thursday
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CH & JOSH NELSON
ctuary
BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:30 pm Hollander Family Chapel
Friday
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BOOMERS SHABBAT 7:30 pm Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary
Wednesday
Happ FILM FESTIVAL y Pu
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Thursday
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CBI BOOK CLUB (BOOK TBA) 7:00 pm Off Campus
BLANKET BUDDIES 10:30 am Youth Lounge
Friday
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EREV PASSOVER SCHOOLS/OFFICES CLOSED FIRST SEDER: NO SHABBAT SERVICE AT CBI
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ctuary
PASSOVER DAY 7: SCHOOLS/OFFICES CLOSED PASSOVER SHABBAT AT THE BEACH 6:00 pm Delray Beach
TBA)
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GRANDNadel Center PAREN TS DAY 2s & Tu rnin S
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g 3s: Monda y, Febr uary 1 Pre-K: Tuesda y, Febr uary 2 3s: Wedne sday, F ebruar Almos y3 t Twos, B’nai B and B’ abies na Thursd i Toddlers: ay, Feb ruary 4
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (PRESIDENTS' DAY)
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FAMILY & ME"
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February 2016
Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism SLJ February 11th/12th Grades Post Confirmation Trip to Washington Friday, February 12 - Monday, February 15
Family Shabbat Under the Stars Friday, February 19 3rd Grade Empty Bowl Program Sunday, February 21, 9:00 am Sunday & Monday Students & Parents Invited NO SLJ Sunday, February 14 - Monday, February 15
Club 345 @ Imagine That
CBI Youth Groups
CLUB 345
Scavenger Hunt at CBI Sunday, February 7, 12:30-2:30pm
BISY @ NFTY STR Winter Regional Convention
CLUB 678
Ice Skating Sunday, February 21, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
BISY
Shabbat Under the Stars & Lock-In Friday, February 19 Learn more about CBI Youth Groups: www.cbiboca.org/community/social-groups/youth-groups
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We give thanks for the thoughtfulness of those who support CBI by remembering and/or honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions. The following contributions were received by the synagogue office from December 15 - January 15. Memorial Fund (cont'd)
Cantor Shore's Discretionary Fund
Jane Schafrann in Honor of Cantor Shore Congregational Fund
Cathy & Tom Hoffeld in Honor of Andrew Weinstein & Family Cathy & Tom Hoffeld in Honor of Marcia Steele Ezrat Am Fund
Robert & Helene Vollmer in Honor of CBI Rena Davidow in Memory of Aaron Wurm
Andrea Simon in Memory of Mary Wolodiger Jack Granofsky in Memory of Louis Granofsky Paulette Kenney in Memory of Fanny & Alex Krimsky Rhoda Sterling in Memory of Eugene Sterling Rabbi Bloch’s Discretionary Fund Geraldine Katz in Memory of Steve Katz & Martha & Sol Sobel Rabbi Silvers’ Discretionary Fund
Memorial Fund
Adrienne Schatz in Memory of Irving Schatz Alan & Darlene Mintz in Memory of Milton Mintz Annette Sauve in Memory of Miriam Kopita Cynthia & Arthur Schechner in Memory of Else Hollander Harriet Goldberg in Memory of Rose Nadelberg Helaine & Roger Pomerance in Memory of Herbert H. Pomerance, M.D. Helaine & Roger Pomerance in Memory of Ruth Pomerance Helaine & Roger Pomerance in Memory of Joyce Binder Jay Clott & Emily Danson in Memory of Nancy Clott, Samuel Clott & Winifred Stark Marilyn & Stuart Stark in Memory of Aaron Wurm Morton & Shirley Fidler in Memory of Our Loved Ones Renee E. Markus in Memory of Pearl Jaffee Robin & Jeffrey Malley in Memory of Stanley Watsky Rosalind Juster in Memory of William Juster Sylvia & Malvin Cutler in Memory of Benjamin & Bertha Cutler Sylvia & Malvin Cutler in Memory of Herman Rosen
Brian Lipshy in Honor of the Conversion of Michael Cabarles Lipshy Jane Schafrann in Honor of Rabbi Silvers Jeffrey Reynolds in Honor of Dr. Robert Spoont Oriel Cohen in Honor of Rabbi Silvers Sylvia & Malvin Cutler in Honor of Rabbi Silvers Alan & Darlene Mintz in Memory of Edith Mintz Ilse Camis in Memory of Bernice Alperin Sari Neimark Fund
Stanley & Barbara Neimark in Honor of CBI Stan Harris NCECE Fund
Andrea Cannon & the WRJ Sisterhood in Honor of Susan Linder WRJ/Blanket Buddies Fund
Robin & Jeffrey Malley in Honor of Adam Malley Robin & Jeffrey Malley in Honor of the upcoming Marriage of Brett & Jess
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Thank you to our generous supporters Shomrim/Guardian Society* Ner Tamid Circle Jordan Zimmerman & Family Rabbi's Council Jeff & Marissa Hollander David & Leslie Kantor Tzedakah/Justice Circle Howard & Deborah Belford Larry & Diane Feldman Joseph & Judith Gross Kenneth & Paulette Howard Philip & Blair Nadel Renée Nadel & Harry Dubow Arthur Schechner & Cynthia Hollander Schechner Chai/Life Circle Ronald & Sharon Landau Robert & Lois Pergament Harry & Amy Seidman Gary & Vicky Weiner Barton & Shirley Weisman Dick & Lois Werner Bonim/Builders Circle Jerry & Fran Butwin Douglas Feurring & Alexandra Karram Leonard & Phyllis Greenberg Laurence & Robin Nagle James & Debra Prevor David & Robyn Rubinoff L. Tadd & Sandra Schwab Jeffrey & Robin Siegal Stuart & Jill Siegel Mark & Michelle Sukenik Miriam Wallis & Sherri Pinsley
The Heritage Society Jonathan & Nel Bloom Larry & Diane Feldman Reneé Herskowitz The Nagle Family Gail Sack Max & Judith Stern “The Heritage Society” is a level of recognition given to CBI members who have provided a deferred gift such as a charitable trust, life insurance policy, will, IRA, or pension of $100,000 or more to the Synagogue.
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Mitzvah Circle Anonymous Alan & Karen Bauman Jonathan & Nel Bloom Edmund & Sam Bogen Jeffrey & Andrea Cannon David & Lainie Cohen David Coppa & Devon McManama David & Robin Ellman David & Sigrid Feder Lawrence & Jodi Fiedler Ira & Robynn Ginsberg Barry & Debby Glick Howard & Sue Goldman David & Rachel Greenberg Robert & Auta Hendler Howard Kaye Shephard & Hedda Lane Craig & Penny Laufer Richard & Sue Levine Gloria Luger Kermit & Arlene Meade Neil & Constance Meisel Stuart Popowitz & Lisa Falk Roy & Helene Schwedelson Adam & Alissa Shapiro Gary z"l & Corey Shapiro Thomas & Myra Shaughnessy Spencer & Dara Siegel Stanley & Susan Silber Stuart & Rose Singer Bruce & Lynne Warshal Victor & Vicki Weinstein Peter & Toni Weintraub Bill & Barbara Weprin Scott & Lori Weprin Todd & Elizabeth Weprin Philip & Sharon Wishna Philip & Elissa Zwiebel Honorary Circle David & Amy Ross Gary & Robin Rubin Harvey & Phyllis Sandler
CBI Planned Giving & Endowments Anonymous Anonymous Bruce & Marcy Barrick Alan & Karen Bauman Howard & Deborah Belford Jonathan & Nel Bloom Dean & Lisa Borg David & Lainie Cohen The Estate of Francine Cole Ervin & Katherine Fleishman David & Carol Gart Robert & Leslie Ginberg Barry & Debby Glick Howard & Sue Goldman Richard & Candy Hachenburg Jeff & Marissa Hollander Kenneth & Paulette Howard Greg & Cindy Jacob David & Leslie Kantor Howard Kaye Paulette Kenney David & Julie Kirschner Tevie & Iris Kozak Laurence & Phyllis Malmuth Michael & Gail Meddoff Renee Nadel & Harry Dubow Philip & Blair Nadel Laurence & Robin Nagle Pamela Reuter Gail Sack Robert & Miriam Shumaker Jeffrey & Robin Siegal Susan Sklar Jason & Lori Solodkin Max & Judith Stern Gary & Vicky Weiner Peter & Toni Weintraub Philip & Sharon Wishna Jeffrey & Ronna Young
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Senior Staff
Robert A. Silvers
Kim Beame
Marci R. Bloch
Linda B. Harris
Senior Rabbi
Director of Religious Education
Rabbi
Director of Early Childhood Education
Stephanie Shore
Sarah Freudenberger
Cantor
Cantorial Associate
Steve Allen
Pam DiGiacomo
Executive Director
Development Director
Richard D. Agler, DD Rabbi Emeritus
Executive Committee Robin Siegal
Gail Sack
Rich Hachenburg
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Gary Weiner Phil Nadel Sue Goldman Leslie Kantor Renée Nadel Peter Weintraub Melvin Kalfus z"l David Kantor Joel S. Nadel z"l Joseph Wasch
Howard Newmark Robyn Rubinoff Adam Shapiro Dara Siegel Stanley Silber Sharon Stein Jen Vogel Toni Weintraub Jeff Young Jeff Zadoff
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Rich Hachenburg, Chair Karen Bauman, Religious School Andrea Cannon, WRJ/Sisterhood Kevin Garbowit, Trustee Barry Glick, Member at Large
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