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Sharing the Journey, Hand in Hand

HONORING CANTOR

LORI BROCK’S

29 YEARS OF SACRED SERVICE

BY RABBI DAN LEVIN DLevin@tbeboca.org

I remember the first time I heard Lori Brock sing. I was a new assistant rabbi and Temple Beth El needed additional cantorial help to serve our growing congregation. We had a few other auditions which left me underwhelmed, and then we sat down in the sanctuary for Lori’s presentation. Wow!

I remember it wasn’t just the quality of her voice. It was the energy and the spirit behind it. And that same spirit has only grown larger in the 29 years since that day.

In those early years, Lori and I would spend hours learning together, studying the liturgy and the deeper spiritual resonances behind our prayers. Like she was then, Lori is constantly thirsty for wisdom and understanding, always curious and looking to learn, relentlessly pursuing her intellectual and spiritual growth.

In 2006, following the tragic death of Cantor Stephen Dubov just a few weeks into his tenure, Lori again stepped up to lead our congregation. And as our senior cantor, Lori has led with passion, excitement, energy, and a commitment to excellence in her every endeavor. It was not long after she began that Lori knew she wanted to study for her formal cantorial investiture. But as a mother of young children, that seemed an impossibility. So when the Hebrew Union College offered a distance-learning program for cantorial education, Lori jumped at it.

spiritual growth. It is not simply to lead from the bima, but to share the journey hand-in-hand with the communities we share.”

In so many ways, that has been Lori’s mission. She is happiest when the congregation feels inspired to sing with her, when they open not just their mouths, but their souls. She carefully crafts each worship service, looking to inspire those who join us in worship to experience transcendence, awe, and joy – for the music to uplift and elevate the spirit, and to inspire meditative personal introspection and reflection.

But more than what Lori offers from the bima is what Lori offers from her heart. Lori loves this congregation with every fiber of her being. There isn’t a single member of the community that she does not hold in her heart. When members of Temple Beth El are battling illness or moving through loss and grief, Lori is constantly there by their side, regularly checking in to let them know they are supported, appreciated, and loved.

“It is our responsibility to inspire and educate the members of our congregations to make their own personal investments in our communities and to take ownership for their spiritual growth. It is not simply to lead from the bima, but to share the journey hand-in-hand with the communities we share.”

– Cantor Lori Brock

In her application, Lori wrote the following: “Today’s Cantor must be a conduit through which Jewish seekers connect to their Jewish heritage and to God. We must use music as just one of our tools to challenge our congregants’ minds and souls. We cannot allow our congregants to sit back and let us pray for them. It is our responsibility to inspire and educate the members of our congregations to make their own personal investments in our communities and to take ownership for their

Lori weaves her creativity into almost everything she does – from the Passover Seders we have led together infused with Broadway and Billy Joel, to the trips she has led, to the programs she has authored. Her cultivation of the Friends of Music and Arts has enriched our congregation with phenomenal programs and enhanced the quality of our Shabbat and holiday services.

Lori has made an indelible imprint on Temple Beth El. She has not only enriched the most important moments of our lives – on the bima at B’nai Mitzvah, beneath the Chuppah, by the graveside, in a house of mourning – but she has made our congregation rich with the spirit of love and life she brings to everything she is and does.

Please join me as we honor her 29 years of service at the Bash in her honor April 11, 2026, and thank her for her remarkable service to our congregation and the Jewish people.

Legacy Is What Moves Forward

BY GINA SHUGAR

TEMPLE BETH EL PRESIDENT GShugar@tbeboca.org

I have always had a hard time with the word legacy. It feels too big: some grandiose thing that lasts forever, attached to a name like Mozart or Einstein. In the grand scheme of things, most people will be known only for a moment in time. Even the famous people of our own day will be remembered for only a few years, and only by those paying attention. You and I will possibly be remembered by our great-grandchildren, at best. So, what’s the point?

The truth is, legacy matters deeply – just not in the way we usually talk about it.

Legacy isn’t about being remembered. Legacy is the effect you leave behind in people: the way you made them feel, the confidence you helped them find, the values you showed truly matter. It lives in the small actions that change someone’s day or shift someone’s thinking. It’s the energy you bring into the world and the way you choose to show up.

Legacy isn’t about forever. It’s about creating movement forward.

As President of Temple Beth El, I think of my role as being like a bumblebee – quietly pollinating ideas, smoothing situations, connecting people, helping things grow. Most of what I do is small, but I’ve learned that those small acts create meaningful ripples.

As we look ahead to Cantor Lori Brock transitioning to Emerita status in June 2026, the real meaning of legacy shines through. Lori’s legacy is not just her voice or her presence on the bima; it lives in the countless moments in which

this past November. Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Auslander Cohen and I brought 20 women to witness the beauty, the pain, and the resilience of Israel today. It was a packed eightday trip, but the moment that stands out most was our visit to the NOVA festival site. Now a memorial, it is lined with makeshift placards honoring hundreds of young adults whose lives were stolen – many in their early twenties. We will never know their names by heart, but their legacies live on. They sought joy and inclusivity. They sought to live in love.

It is said that every Israeli citizen personally knows someone who has died since October 7. Each one of those individuals lives on through the strength of Israel, and through us as witnesses carrying their stories forward. Their legacies did not end. Their energy moves forward in ways they could never have predicted.

That is the truth I want every member of our congregation to understand: you are creating a legacy every single day. Not through grand gestures, but through the way you show up— to this community, to your family, to your friendships, and to yourself. Every time you volunteer, welcome someone new, support a program, offer a kindness, ask a question, challenge an assumption, comfort someone, or simply show up, you are shaping what Temple Beth El becomes. You may never know the full effect of your actions – most people don’t – but the impact is real. That is why Greg and I made a commitment to our BE The Future campaign, so that part of our legacy will be felt in our congregation for years to come.

“Legacy isn’t about being remembered. Legacy is the effect you leave behind in people.”

she has supported, comforted, celebrated, and uplifted this community. Her legacy is embodied in people, in memories, in spiritual connections that will continue long after her daily work here ends. Her legacy moves forward in us.

This idea of legacy came into sharper focus during an incredibly meaningful trip to Israel with Temple Beth El and Momentum Unlimited

Here at Temple Beth El, every one of us has the power to pollinate goodness, connection, justice, and hope. We each contribute to the future of this community in ways that are meaningful, even when they are quiet.

My hope is that this issue of the Chronicle inspires you not only to reflect on Lori’s beautiful legacy, but also to see the one you are creating – right now – through the small choices that add up to something lasting.

2026 B ETH E L B ASH

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Beth El Mausoleum Expansion CONSTRUCTION

After four years of planning, design, and permitting, the long-awaited expansion of the Beth El Mausoleum is officially underway. The project broke ground in February 2025, launching a carefully coordinated construction effort.

Early work has focused on preparing the site, including excavation, tree removal and relocation, and surveying to establish the building’s footprint. Crews also completed digging for the elevator shaft and installing the sewer line. With utilities in place, the foundation was poured, followed by the steel and wood framing that will support the crypts, office, bathroom, stairways, and hallways.

Concrete work for the crypt levels has progressed efficiently, with teams repeatedly dismantling and rebuilding framework for each new level. All six levels of the first floor were successfully poured by Thanksgiving. Soon after, the secondfloor slab was framed and poured, and by the end of January, all six levels of the second floor were completed as well. Meanwhile, significant progress has been made on the artistic and finishing elements of the project. Marble and granite for crypt and niche fronts—including premium gated

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alcoves, sarcophagi, and two private rooms—have been carefully selected and ordered. Our Art Task Force continues to meet biweekly with the chosen artist and studio to design stained-glass windows, mosaics, a prayer wall, and additional artwork. Nearly half of the stained-glass windows have been approved and will enter production soon.

Thanks to the skill and dedication of our construction team, the project remains on schedule. Barring any unforeseen delays, we look forward to opening the doors to this lovely new building in April 2027, continuing our long-standing commitment to creating a sacred and enduring space for our community.

Celebrating New and Returning Members

Welcome New and Returning Members who have joined between September 17, 2025 and December 15, 2025. Additional members not listed at the time of printing will be included in our next list. For help getting involved, please contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, at EJosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900.

Jill Accardo

Rebekah Acosta and her child, Gunnar

Liz Albert

Harvey Altman

Charles Auslander & Zara Gerber

Wendy Bader

Lynn & Bill Bragin

Michael Breit

Alan & Wendy Bruck

Gary & Sandi Ceska

Guy Cohen & Ariel Yofan Cohen and their child, Liam

Marni & William Cohen

Carol & Ron Cowen

Scott Davidoff

Joan Davis

Bambi & Barry Deanto

Elizabeth Endelson Wolfe and her children, Lily, Lucy, Beatrice & Joseph

Nancy Finkelstein

Susan & Eric Fogelgaren

Amanda Furman

Katie & Jamie Futterman and their child, Lily

Betsy & Richard Gaberman

Sarah Gale

Steve & Sally Glick

Ira & Judy Gomberg

Kathy Gottlieb

Corinne Gracyalny

Megan & Jake Grant

David Greenberg & Melanie Wolf-Greenberg

Dennis & Shelley Haber

Eden Hebron

Richard & Lisa Immerman

Matt & Rabbi Samantha Kahn and their children, Stella & Roey

Sharman & Mark Kamen

Michael & Nancy Kanterman

Gail Karabell

Heidi & James Kargman

Phyllis Klotz

Wendy & Elliot Koolik

Ronny Kurzman and his child, Isaac

Katie & Daniel Larkin and their child, Mason

Alan & Cari Lasdon and their children, Max & Ari

Harriet & Edwin Levine

Lauren Levy

Emily & Todd Magazine

Michele & Stephanie Midler and their children, Maxwell & Logan

Erik & Jenna Modansky and their children, Jeremy & Corey

Cem & Lexie Osma and their child, Levi

Alexander Panvini & Kara Bergner and their child, Ashton

Joshua Paradise & Kirstin Stull

Mitzi Pasch

Nora & Loyd Putnam

Adam & Dana Rahn and their children, Charlie & Layla

Lynn Nathanson & Ted Rozsa

Raphaelle & Boris Schrenzel and their children, Eli & Lea

Bryan & Doreen Shetsky and their children, Landon & Ayden

Linda Koshy & David Solow and their child, Noah

Karen & Henry Somers

Jeffrey & Joi Spokony

Harish & Lindsey Sulghar and their child, Priya

Linda Weiller

Justin & Leslie Wheatley

Allison & Scott Wides

Bonnie Koreff-Wolf & Ivan Wolf

Roberto Arista & Leslie Wolfe Arista

Brenda & Sheldon Zomick

PROJECT NUREMBERG Annual Lawyers Luncheon

THE PILLARS ON WHICH WE BUILD A JUST WORLD

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

12:00-2:00pm

Buffet opens at 11:30am

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Honorary Chairs Marilyn & Jay Weinberg

HONORING

BRYAN STEVENSON

Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative

Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Rule of Law Award Recipient

JUDGE BRUCE REINHART

United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida Civility Award Recipient

The legacy of the Nuremberg Trials, and the work of Bryan Stevenson, inspire us to believe we can change the world. By pushing ourselves to get closer to those who are suffering, by changing our narratives so we don’t get comfortable with injustice, by sustaining hope, and by embracing our obligation to do uncomfortable and inconvenient things, we can make our world a more just and holy place.

BRYAN STEVENSON is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative. Under his leadership, EJI has won major legal challenges eliminating excessive and unfair sentencing, exonerating innocent death row prisoners, confronting abuse of the incarcerated and the mentally ill, and aiding children prosecuted as adults.

He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Just Mercy, adapted as a major motion picture and winner of the American Bar Association’s 2020 Silver Gavel Award and four NAACP Image Awards. Mr. Stevenson is also the subject of the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary True Justice and is a graduate of Harvard Law School and the Harvard School of Government.

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JUDGE BRUCE REINHART has served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida since March 2018. Prior to his judicial appointment, he practiced law privately for ten years and served for twelve years as an Assistant United States Attorney in West Palm Beach, as well as a Trial Attorney in the Public Integrity Section of the United States Department of Justice from 1988 to 1996. Judge Reinhart was an inaugural member of the Palm Beach County Ethics Commission and served as President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Federal Bar Association from 2006 to 2007. In recognition of his professional excellence and commitment to mentorship, he received the Kenneth L. Ryskamp Award in 2024 and was named Jurist of the Year by the Craig S. Barnhart Inns of Court in 2022.

Rooted in Reform, INVESTED IN THE FUTURE

BY TADD SCHWAB

For Sandy and Tadd Schwab, Temple Beth El is more than a synagogue—it is a spiritual home. With decades of leadership and involvement in Reform Jewish life around the world, they have seen firsthand what makes a congregation thrive. In this reflection, they share how community, connection, and a deep belief in the power of congregational life led them to Temple Beth El—and why they proudly support the BE The Future campaign.

Sandy and I are relatively new members of Temple Beth El—we joined during the Covid period—but we are not new to Reform Judaism. We have been active members of Reform congregations throughout our 49 years of marriage, and we have each had the honor of serving as temple presidents along the way. Reform synagogue life has been central to our Jewish journey.

In recent years, following my service on the board of the Union for Reform Judaism, we became deeply involved in the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), the global Reform movement. Wherever we travel, we make a point of visiting local congregations. Through the WUPJ Torah Exchange Program, our family has helped provide Torah scrolls to four new and growing congregations—in Vilnius, Porto, Kehilat Ofir near Tel Aviv, and this coming March, to a Russian-speaking Reform congregation outside Tel Aviv. These Torahs—restored Czech Holocaust scrolls—represent both survival and renewal.

Sandy and I first connected with Rabbi Levin on a trip to Israel. Since joining Beth El, we have traveled together on the Civil Rights trip with Rabbi Greg, an Israel trip with Rabbi Dan and the Portugal trip. All of these experiences have been especially meaningful because of the wonderful friendships we have formed along the way.

Closer to home, we also support our children’s congregations

Temple Judea in Tarzana, California, and Barnert Temple in New Jersey—as well as B’er Chayim Temple in Cumberland, Maryland, where I grew up. Across continents and generations, our belief is the same: a congregation matters. Jewish life is strongest when it is rooted in community.

That belief is why the BE The Future campaign resonates so deeply with us. A synagogue is a spiritual home where our rabbis walk with us through joy, loss, reflection, and celebration. Our services are richer because they take place in a community we know and care about. High Holy Days have far greater meaning when you have a personal place to return to—a place where you belong.

No one can predict exactly what synagogues will look like in the future. But by supporting Temple Beth El today, we can be confident that it will be here—strong, vibrant, and continually finding new ways to nurture Jewish life. Sandy and I want Temple Beth El to remain the spiritual home we found during Covid and to continue serving future generations with the same warmth, purpose, and strength.

That is why we support the BE The Future campaign.

If Temple Beth El is a Meaningful Part of Your Life...

Meaning

A VOICE OF A LIFE OF CANTOR LORI’S JOURNEY

A reflection on faith, resilience, and the Jewish belief that every day is a gift—and every life a sacred calling.

I joined Temple Beth El in 1991, when I married my late husband. We were blessed with two children and became part of the congregation. We were both actors, so we often worked Friday nights, but Temple Beth El was our spiritual home—a place of grounding, connection, and belonging.

On May 1, 1996, everything changed.

We were driving on I-95 on our way to an audition when someone cut in front of us. In a moment, there was a terrible accident, and my husband was killed. I remember standing on the highway—it was a beautiful, clear day—and looking up at the sky and saying, “God, I have never contemplated this happening in my life. I need You to show me what to do.” It was my unspoken hineni—“here I am”—a moment of answering a call I did not yet understand.

In that moment, I realized I was a woman of faith. I felt spared. My children weren’t in the car. I was covered in glass and somehow had no cuts. Almost immediately, Rabbi Singer and Cantor Ann Turnoff, came to my side. I was embraced by Temple Beth El in ways I will

EDITOR’S NOTE: As we celebrate Cantor Lori this season and her transition into the role of Cantor Emerita, I had the privilege of sitting down with her to reflect on what it truly means to live a life of meaning. As we spoke, I was struck by how many newer members of our community may not know her journey—and how powerfully her story speaks to faith, resilience, and the sacred impact of a life devoted to others. —Natalie Cohen

never forget, held by a community that surrounded me with compassion when I needed it most.

In the weeks that followed, Cantor Turnoff said to me, “I think you could do this.” We knew each other from theater, and a nearby synagogue needed a soloist to lead a few bar mitzvah services. I said, “How am I going to do this? I don’t read Hebrew.” She said, “You’ll do it. You read music.”

I was more nervous than the bar mitzvah student. But I loved it. I knew immediately that this was my calling.

The temple supplied me with cassette tapes and a Hebrew workbook, and when I couldn’t sleep at night, I taught myself how to read Hebrew—line by line, sound by sound. Six weeks later, I returned and said, “Okay, I can read Hebrew—now what?” Learning to chant Torah and prayers followed, and soon an opportunity arose. I auditioned for the assistant role, and that is when my journey toward the cantorate truly began, guided by cantors and rabbis who patiently taught, coached, and believed in me.

I made many mistakes along the way, but this congregation embraced me with love and understanding. I think they saw not perfection, but passion—and a deep love for this sacred calling.

For nine years, I served as assistant, learning prayer by prayer, moment by moment. Every Monday, I studied with Rabbi Dan Levin, learning the structure of services and how to accompany people through life’s sacred passages. When Cantor Turnoff left the temple, I filled in for a year until we hired Cantor Stephen Dubov. Within hours of first working together, he turned to me and said, “You need to become a cantor—we’re going to

make you a cantor.” Sadly, he passed just five weeks later, and once again I stepped forward—another divine calling.

Eventually, I knew I needed to study formally—not just for myself, but for the congregation. I wanted to feel authentic.

I felt the community deserved a cantorial leader grounded in learning and tradition. I enrolled in Hebrew Union College’s distance learning program, studied for four years, and spent seven weeks in Israel studying at the college there—the same place where I had once celebrated my adult bat mitzvah while leading a temple trip with Rabbi Dan. That experience deepened my love of Israel, our people, and lifelong learning. It also strengthened my passion for teaching, especially adults, because I know how courageous it is to begin learning later in life.

I love walking with people—watching minds and souls grow, holding hands through the highest moments of life—b’nai mitzvah, weddings—and the

that a life of meaning is built prayer by prayer, act by act, day by day.

This community also gave me permission to dream big—creating teen song leaders, bringing worship beyond our walls, and building a cultural arts program that brings Judaism alive through music, art, film, and theater. Everything I learned—through study, through loss, through joy—was passed on here, in voices raised in song and moments of holiness shared together.

As I step into the role of Cantor Emerita, I feel peace. I feel confident that the new cantorial team, led by Michelle Auslander Cohen, will continue nurturing this community with heart and intention. I look forward to sitting among the congregation, continuing pastoral care, teaching when called, and being inspired alongside one another. It feels a bit like becoming a grandmother—you love deeply, trust the next generation, and take pride in watching what you helped build continue to grow.

And I love walking with people—watching minds and souls grow. Holding hands through the highest moments—b’nai mitzvah, weddings— and the lowest moments, funerals and illness.

It’s the ultimate sacred privilege.

lowest moments of illness and loss. It is the ultimate sacred privilege.

I have been guided by extraordinary rabbis and staff—Rabbi Dan Levin, Michelle Auslander Cohen, Rabbi Greg Weisman, and our newest rabbis, Laila Haas and Ashira Boxman—colleagues and friends who allowed me to dream out loud and grow into this role. I am equally grateful to our congregants, especially the older women whose wisdom and quiet strength taught me

If there is a legacy I hope to leave, it is this: that Judaism is something we live, not just something we inherit; that learning is a lifelong act of faith; and that even from moments of deep brokenness, purpose can emerge. Every day is a gift. Every day is an opportunity—to help someone else, to help yourself, and to listen for the Holy One. Hayom im b’kolo tishma’u— today, if we listen. Life is not ordinary. Life is holy.

Shabbat

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Shabbat Unplugged with Dan Nichols

6:00pm

Beck Family Campus

Join us for a super-fun outdoor Shabbat jam, featuring Dan Nichols at our Beck Family Campus. This evening will be filled with singing, laughing, and big musical energy. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for the whole family to enjoy blessings, upbeat songs, and a joyful Shabbat vibe under the open sky! Registration is required and limited to 300 people.

Registration is required at tbeboca.org/unplugged and is limited to 300 people. See page 14.

Shabbat Service

6:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Shabbat Morning Minyan

10:45am

Schaefer Family Campus

Join our clergy for a monthly Shabbat morning experience that combines the ancient words of our sages with the timeless power of music.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Shabbat with Rabbi Rachel Mikva and February Birthday Blessings

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

A Shabbat of Wisdom and Wonder with Rabbi Rachel Mikva, focusing on challenging religious ideas (see page 19). We will also offer a special blessing to everyone born in February.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Shabbat Service

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Sisterhood Shabbat

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

A beautiful Sisterhood Shabbat service celebrating the strength and leadership of the women of our community.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Shabbat Service

6:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Shabbat Morning Minyan

10:45am

Schaefer Family Campus

Join our clergy for a monthly Shabbat morning experience that combines the ancient words of our sages with the timeless power of music.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

Kol HaNeshama

6:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

A peaceful, reflective Shabbat service using wordless melodies and inspiring music.

Shabbat Service

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

March Birthday Blessings

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

March Madness Tot Shabbat

6:00pm

Beck Family Campus

Pizza dinner followed by an outdoor Tot Shabbat service and sports activities. Register at tbeboca.org/tot-shabbat

See page 23.

Shabbat Service

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Chol HaMoed

Shabbat Service

6:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

A festive Shabbat celebrating Chol HaMoed Passover.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Shabbat Morning Minyan

10:45am

Schaefer Family Campus

Join our clergy for a monthly Shabbat morning experience that combines the ancient words of our sages with the timeless power of music.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

Kol HaNeshama

6:00pm Schaefer Family Campus

April Birthday Blessings

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Visit tbeboca.org/shabbat for a detailed service schedule including in-person and online viewing options.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Earth Day Tot Shabbat

6:00pm

Beck Family Campus

A Tot Shabbat focused on protecting nature and repairing the world, with dinner and activities. Register at tbeboca.org/tot-shabbat

See page 23.

Remembering Yom

HaShoah and Volunteer Recognition Shabbat

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

A service honoring Holocaust remembrance and our community volunteers.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Blue Jeans Israel Shabbat

6:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

A celebratory evening honoring Israel and recognizing confirmation students. Learn more and register for dinner at tbeboca.org/blue-jeans

See page 17.

SHABBAT UNPLUGGED

WITH DAN NICHOLS

Friday, February 6

6:00pm

Beck Family Campus – Big Backyard tbeboca.org/unplugged Registration is required and limited to 300 people.

Shabbat Unplugged returns with Guest Musician, Dan Nichols!

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite people for a magical Friday night Shabbat gathering in the backyard with none other than Dan Nichols—the beloved composer behind many of our favorite camp and Shabbat songs. Get ready to sing along, relax under the evening sky, and soak in the joy of welcoming Shabbat together.

Pack a picnic dinner, spread out on the grass, and purchase a sweet treat from the dessert food truck. Kids can run and play while families enjoy music, community, and Shabbat vibes.

Special guests from URJ Camp Coleman and 6 Points Sports Academy will be joining us to reconnect with friends, and chat with those wanting to learn more about the unforgettable Jewish camp experience.

Generously sponsored by Friends of Music and the Arts.

MIA MEGILLAH

MONDAY, MARCH 2 AT 6:00PM SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS

Open to All Register at tbeboca.org/purim

Celebrate Purim with The Mamma Mia Megillah! Starring our religious school students and members of Barclay Performing Arts, this fun-filled retelling of the Purim story comes alive through the music and magic of Mamma Mia.

Spice Up Your Seder

with the Spice Detective

Wednesday, March 25

7:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/spice Open to Temple Beth El Members and Members of FOMA only

$36 Includes signed cookbook “My Spiced Kitchen: A Middle Eastern Cookbook”

$25 Program only

$18 Friends of Music & the Arts special rate

Enjoy an interactive Passover Experience with the Spice Detective, Chef Yaniv Cohen. Join us for a spice tasting, engaging demonstration and take home new and delicious ideas to bring to your Passover Seder tables!

Chef Yaniv will introduce us to a few of his favorite spices and all their culinary and health benefits. He will speak on his love of food and explain colors, scents, and the origins of Israeli spices. Wine and cheese provided.

This program is sponsored by Temple Beth El’s Friends of Music & the Arts.

Celebrate Our Volunteers with a Special Shabbat Blessing!

SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE

Friday, April 17

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Have you volunteered this year? It truly takes a village. Hundreds of our members have shared their time and skills, from committee work, to Chaverim Team calls, to volunteering as leaders of Chavurot, Circles and more. On this Shabbat, we will honor and thank all of our volunteers.

We have a gift for our volunteers. Come by the “THANK YOU” table in the lobby after Services!

SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS Register at tbeboca.org/passover second night seder

SECOND NIGHT SEDER WITH RABBI DAN LEVIN & CANTOR LORI BROCK THURSDAY, APRIL 2 5:30PM

Join Rabbi Dan and Cantor Lori for a totally rad Classic 80s Second Night Passover Seder, mixing the timeless story of our freedom with the unforgettable vibes, music, and neon energy of the decade we love. Dust off your leg warmers and big hair and rock out with our 80s Band—it’s going to be a night of matzah, memories, and major 80s nostalgia!

Delicious Seder meal catered by Artisan Foods. For Temple Beth El members and their guests.

Members

Adults: $95

Children ages 4-12: $55

Children ages 3 and under: $25

Guests of Members

Adults: $110

Children ages 4-12: $65

Children ages 3 and under: $35

Prices increase by $10 per person as of Wednesday, March 18. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 25.

Celebrate Israel BLUE JEANS SHABBAT

FRIDAY APRIL 24 | 2026

6:00 PM

Two Israeli-themed Shabbat services

SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS

7:30 PM

Delicious Israeli-inspired dinner, catered by Artisan Foods

Get ready for an amazing evening as we celebrate our love for Israel, our Jewish homeland! Join us in your favorite blue jeans and blue & white attire as we celebrate TWO Israelithemed Shabbat services!

IN OUR SANCTUARY, join us for an uplifting Yom Ha’atzmaut service celebrating 77 years of Israel’s independence. Through prayer, song and reflection we will honor Israel’s journey, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people. We will also honor our Religious School confirmation students this evening.

IN OUR CHAPEL, join us for a family-oriented joyful and interactive experience, celebrating the beauty, history and spirit of Israel in a family friendly and meaningful way. Then come together for a delicious Israel-inspired dinner catered by Artisan Foods!

DINNER PRICES

Members

Adults: $35

Children ages 4-12: $25

Children ages 3 and under: Free

Guests of Members

Adults: $40

Children ages 4-12: $30

Children ages 3 and under: Free

Prices increase by $5 per person on Friday, April 10.

Registration closes at 12:00pm on Monday, April 20.

Register for dinner at tbeboca.org/blue-jeans

For information or questions contact Elinor Josephson, Director Engagement & Programming at EJosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2833.

The Giving Tree is in need of Blue Jeans and will be collecting them at our Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration. Please bring NEW children’s jeans, sizes 4-16 for those less fortunate.

Lunch & LEARN

Encountering Elijah: Stories, Texts, and Timeless Meaning

with Dr. Kris Lindbeck

Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24

12:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus & Virtual

Beth El (Zoom)

Join us for a captivating exploration of Elijah—one of Judaism’s most inspiring and enduring figures—scholar and storyteller Dr. Kris Lindbeck. Journey through biblical narratives, Rabbinic midrash, and later legends to discover how Elijah speaks to faith, justice, and divine connection. This course will deepen your understanding of a figure who continues to shape Jewish thought across the ages. Dr. Lindbeck is an Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Florida Atlantic University. She holds a masters in Talmud and Rabbinics from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a doctorate in Ancient Judaism.

The Evolution of Jewish Identity with Rabbi Larry Kotok

Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

12:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus & Virtual

Beth El (Zoom)

Join Rabbi Larry Kotok for a thoughtprovoking Lunch & Learn series exploring the sweeping evolution of Jewish identity - from Enlightenment to Emancipation, from the rise of Zionism to the complexities of modernity. We, as Jews, have lived through incredible change and we have found new paths. Where are we headed now? Can Passover help us build our identity as Jews facing tomorrow with hope and faith?

Lunch & Learn with David Shukiar

Tuesdays, April 7, 14

12:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus & Virtual

Beth El (Zoom)

Session 1 – April 7

From 7th Grade to Auschwitz, A Journey from Denial to Bearing Witness In 7th grade, David Shukiar received a flier claiming the Holocaust was a hoax. That moment began a long search for truth that ultimately led him to AuschwitzBirkenau, Majdanek and Terezin. Through photos and personal reflection, this presentation follows his path from encountering denial to walking the death camps themselves, retracing the final steps of Sophia and Hermi van Hasselt, his daughter’s Holocaust “twins.”

This class explores how misinformation takes hold, how truth confronts us, and why remembering remains essential.

Session 2 – April 14

Whispers from Terezin, the Children and the Words they Left Behind

Explore the haunting poetry of the film Through Children’s Eyes in this textbased class that uncovers the deeper meanings woven into the words of the children of Terezin. Together, we’ll experience their poetry and examine how these texts, through video musical examples, inspired and shaped the music composed for the film, revealing the powerful dialogue between their voices and today’s artistic expression.

About David Shukiar

The music of David Shukiar has been heard in synagogues, concert halls (including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York) and theatres all over North America and in Israel. For the past 17 years David has served in the cantorial office at Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, CA. He has built a unique and successful music program spanning many generations. He currently serves as president of the Guild of Temple Musicians.

Young Zionist Voices: A New Generation Speaks Out with Rabbi Ashira Boxman

April 21 & 28 | May 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus & Virtual Beth El (Zoom)

Join Rabbi Ashira Boxman for a sixweek Lunch & Learn exploring a collection of essays, Young Zionist Voices: A New Generation Speaks Out, edited by David Hazony. Together, we’ll read and discuss essays by nextgeneration thought leaders engaging deeply with Zionism, Israel, Jewish identity, and what it means to hold love, responsibility, and complexity at the same time.

Rabbi Ashira is also a contributing essayist in the book and will share personal reflections from her own essay, along with insights into how these conversations continue to shape Jewish life and leadership today.

Wisdom & Wonder SERIES

with Rabbi Rachel Mikva

What Does it Mean to be Human?

Thursday, February 12

7:00 pm

Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/human

What does it mean to be human? Are we good? Are we free? Are we more than dust? Religious convictions about the fundamental nature of human beings significantly influence public policy related to criminal justice, abortion, gender, and more. They are frequently invoked in America’s contemporary “culture wars.” By broadening our collective understanding of what it means to be human, we resist the establishment of one particular Christian perspective as determinative for the entire body politic.

Shabbat Evening Services: Dangerous Religious Ideas

Friday, February 13

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus and Virtual Beth El

Our Wisdom & Wonder guest Rabbi Rachel Mikva will join us for Shabbat Evening Services.

All religious ideas are dangerous—not only those we might consider extremist, but even those that stand at the heart of faith, and your own. Because most religious traditions have always understood this peril, they have transmitted tools of selfcritique. Putting Jewish thought and practice in conversation with Christianity and Islam, we explore how the potential for blessing in religion is bound up with its potential for harm, and the necessity of self-critical faith.

Torah Study

Saturday, February 14

9:30am

Bagel nosh to follow

Schaefer Family Campus and Virtual Beth El (Zoom)

The CCAR is developing a new Torah commentary, and Rabbi Mikva was asked to curate material (historical and modern, traditional and radical) for Parashat Noach. She will teach her selected portion and you will be among the first to learn with the editor and be part of the conversation that shapes this important project!

About Rabbi Rachel Mikva

Rabbi Rachel Mikva, Herman E. Schaalman Professor of Jewish Studies and Senior Faculty Fellow at the Chicago Theological Seminary, served as a congregational rabbi for thirteen years before returning to academia. Her research and teaching focus on interpretation of the Hebrew Bible in various times and places, exploring how the ideas both shape and reflect the societies in which they unfold. The most profound truths are not simple ones, and they often live in dialectical tension with other truths. Pursuit of justice is essential, but the equally compelling call to mercy sometimes (gently) pushes justice aside. Freedom is a God-given right, but freedom without commitment and purpose leaves us rootless. Peace is our perpetual desire, even as we sometimes decide we must fight. We also live with the breathtaking and terrifying knowledge that religious passion is a catalyst for great good, but all too often is wielded as a weapon. She holds an AB from Stanford University, Rabbinic Ordination, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and a PhD from Jewish Theological Seminary.

YOGA WITH A TWIST

Integrating Mussar and Movement

Thursdays, February 26, March 12, April 16 6:30 pm

Schaefer Family Campus

The Yoga Circle is expanding! Led by Rabbi Amy Pessah and Yoga Teacher & Member Amy Appel, this class intertwines Yoga with the study of Mussar - a Jewish spiritual practice that gives guidance on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Each monthly class will focus on a different human attribute and how to work on achieving it in mind, body and spirit.

*Please bring a mat.

Register at tbeboca.org/mussar

BEIT MIDRASH | HOUSE OF LEARNING RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

HEATHER EREZ, RJE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT HErez@tbeboca.org

Hebrew in the Religious School

At Temple Beth El, we know that Hebrew learning is an essential part of our children’s Jewish education. While it may not look the same as many of us remember, we are proud of our strong, intentional, and student-centered program.

In recent years, our clergy and education team carefully evaluated our Hebrew benchmarks, student needs, and parent feedback. We found that traditional methods—especially early letter memorization and passive prayer learning—were not leading to long-term retention or confidence. After extensive research, we adopted the nationally recognized Onward Hebrew program, an approach aligned with how children learn language best.

What does this mean for our students? It means they are:

• Hearing and using Hebrew weekly at Religious School for at least 45 dedicated minutes

• Building natural understanding and confidence

• Learning to read and sound out Hebrew at developmentally appropriate ages

• Receiving individualized support leading up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah, centered on how each student learns best—not a rigid timeline

Most importantly, our Hebrew expectations and benchmarks have not changed. In fact, we are seeing outstanding results, with many students surpassing our goals and showing greater enthusiasm for Hebrew than ever before. We are also better able to create meaningful rituals for students who may not follow a traditional Bar/Bat Mitzvah path, ensuring their connection to Judaism—and our community—remains positive and affirming.

Our team is committed to meeting each student where they are and supporting their growth with confidence and joy. If you ever have questions about how Hebrew unfolds at Temple Beth El, our doors are always open. Together, we are building a meaningful and lasting connection to Hebrew for every student.

Avery Litvin

Daughter of Talia Litvin and Mark Androshick

February 7, 2026 at 11:30am

Lucas Shapiro

Son of Stacey and Craig Shapiro

February 7, 2026 at 5:00pm

Marco Zummo-Hurley

Son of Markdavid and Karen Zummo-Hurley

February 14, 2026 at 9:00am

Billie Baron

Daughter of Josh & Rachel Baron

February 14, 2026 at 11:30am

Kaidyn Glasser

Daughter of Gabrielle and Michael Glasser

February 14, 2026 at 6:00pm

Kylie Glasser

Daughter of Gabrielle and Michael Glasser

February 14, 2026 at 6:00pm

Alexa Hilton

Daughter of Jeff and Diane Hilton

February 21, 2026 at 9:00am

Benjamin Wahler

Son of Jill and Matthew Wahler

February 21, 2026 at 11:30am

Larissa Karpeles

Benjamin Kay

Marco Zummo-Hurley

Lucas Shapiro

Olivia Ginnis

Drew Hartman

Avery Litvin

Abby Warden

Dylan Hartman

B’nai Mitzvah

Larissa Karpeles

Daughter of Robert and Rachel Karpeles

February 21, 2026 at 5:30pm

Abby Warden

Daughter of Sari and Adam Warden

February 28, 2026 at 9:00am

Olivia Ginnis

Daughter of Stefanie and Eric Ginnis

February 28, 2026 at 11:30am

Ashley Harper Remis

Daughter of Michael and Allison Remis

February 28, 2026 at 5:30pm

Ella Martinoff

Daughter of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Shayna Martinoff

March 7, 2026 at 10:45am

Braden Corum

Son of Ilana Corum

March 7, 2026 at 6:00pm

Brianna Segall

Daughter of Steven and Allison Segall

March 14, 2026 at 11:30am

Sarah Avigail Pinhasi

Daughter of Rachel and Avraham Pinhasi

March 21, 2026 at 10:45am

Benjamin Kay

Son of Joshua and Lindsay Kay

March 28, 2026 at 10:45am

Dylan Hartman

Daughter of Jolie and Richard Hartman

April 18, 2026 at 9:00am

Drew Hartman

Daughter of Jolie and Richard Hartman

April 18, 2026 at 9:00am

Hudson Huff

Son of Alexandra and Scott Huff

April 18, 2026 at 11:30am

Danielle Wulkan

Daughter of Jamie & Jonathan Wulkan

April 18, 2026 at 6:00pm

Jake Levinson

Son of Jodi and Stuart Levinson

April 25, 2026 at 9:00am

Brady Friedlander

Son of David and Mandy Friedlander

April 25, 2026 at 11:30am

Kaidyn Glasser

Braden Corum

Danielle Wulkan

Benjamin Wahler

Sarah Avigail Pinhasi

Brady Friedlander

Kylie Glasser

Billie Baron

Ella Martinoff

Hudson Huff

Ashley Harper Remis

Alexa Hilton

Brianna Segall

Jake Levinson

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Mini Circles

One of the greatest joys of Religious School is watching our students discover what lights them up - what makes them smile, lean in, and feel truly connected. That spirit is at the heart of everything we do, including Mini Circles.

Mini Circles are short-term, interest-based groups. They allow students to try something new, build skills, and form friendships outside of their regular Religious School classes.

Some Mini Circles, such as Arts and Crafts or Backyard Games, are easy to join and do not require a minimum number of sessions. Others build upon skills taught in each class, involve a steeper learning curve, or work toward a larger final project. These Mini Circles require a minimum commitment of three to

Family Hamantashen Bake

Sunday, February 22

1:00pm-2:30pm

Beck Family Campus

$18 per household

Parents and children make their Purim Hamantashen together!

four sessions so students can fully engage and feel successful. Mini Circles help students feel at home in our Religious School community. Whether baking unique kinds of challah in the Shabbat Mini Circle, getting active in Backyard Games or Israeli Dance, expressing creativity through art or photography, or exploring innovation through 3-D printing and laser cutting, each option invites students to explore, create, and connect.

Because students from different grades participate together, Mini Circles naturally encourage new friendships and strengthen our sense of belonging. By giving students choice and space to grow, Mini Circles nurture confidence, curiosity, and community.

At their core, Mini Circles are about choice, creativity, and connection. Students are empowered to follow their interests while being supported by caring teachers and surrounded by friends. My hope is that every child finds a Mini Circle that excites them and leaves each session feeling more confident, more connected, and more at home in our Religious School family.

Look out for upcoming Tribal Gatherings with your friends, featuring backyard fun, entertainment and hands-on experiences for all of our grade levels. And keep an eye on the Religious School Padlet and weekly emails for the latest!

Teen Trip To Israel

TEN INCREDIBLE TEENS FROM TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON JUST RETURNED FROM AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY THROUGH ISRAEL.

From hiking ancient landscapes to engaging with Israel’s modern story, we experienced it all. We explored a biblical nature preserve, traced Israel’s founding, and saw today’s reality reflected in powerful post–October 7 graffiti art.

In Tzfat, we felt the city’s spiritual creativity, then connected deeply with our partnership friends in Zichron Yaakov. We learned about kibbutz life, welcomed Shabbat in Modi’in, and stood in awe at the Western Wall at night.

Adventure and reflection went hand in hand — climbing Masada at sunrise, floating in the Dead Sea, riding camels, and wandering Jerusalem’s Old City. Moments of deep meaning followed as we met an October 7 survivor, honored the victims of Nova, and visited Yad Vashem and Israel’s national hall for fallen soldiers. We return home with stronger Jewish pride, deeper friendships, and hearts full of connection and hope.

BEIT

MIDRASH | HOUSE OF LEARNING

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

March Madness Tot Shabbat

Friday, March 27 | 6:00 pm

Beck Family Campus

Registration is required at tbeboca.org/tot-shabbat

We’ll kick off this special evening with a delicious pizza dinner, then gather together for a fun outdoor Shabbat service. Afterward, the children will have a wonderful time building their sports skills with energetic Amazing Athletes coaches in our Big Backyard. Feel free to show your spirit by wearing your favorite sports jersey!

To make yourselves comfortable, please remember to bring a blanket or chair for outdoor seating.

*Oneg to be sponsored by Balloon Buddies (113), Outrageous Owls (122) & Dynamic Dinosaurs (123).

Earth Day Tot Shabbat

Friday, April 17 | 6:00pm

Beck Family Campus

Registration is required at tbeboca.org/tot-shabbat

A Tot Shabbat focused on protecting nature and repairing the world, with dinner and activities.

ELC Dates

FEBRUARY

Quiet Giving, Lasting Impact

BY HELAYNE ROSENBLUM

FINDING PURPOSE THROUGH THE GIVING TREE OF TEMPLE BETH EL

It is deeply inspiring to see how volunteering for “Quiet Giving,” a special division of The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El, leads participants to live lives filled with purpose. Quiet Giving provides crucial essentials for daily living to those who need it most, and giving the gift of dignity to someone who is struggling— quietly, humbly, and without fanfare— brings meaning not only to those who receive, but to those who give.

This powerful act of Tikkun Olam is best illustrated through the experiences of two long-time Giving Tree volunteers, Barbara Urban and Suzanne Katz. United by a shared commitment to helping others, both women also find deep personal fulfillment through their work.

“The work is meaningful because we are making a difference for people in our community who are struggling to provide basic necessities for their families,” says Suzanne. “They struggle to put food on the table, find clothing, and provide what their children need to be successful in school. It is quite fulfilling to imagine a child we’ve helped walking into school wearing a brand-new outfit.”

Barbara shares her own journey with the Giving Tree. “I began volunteering with The Giving Tree of Temple Beth

El twenty years ago. About three years ago, I was asked to co-chair the upgraded Quiet Giving Clothing Closet program.”

She explains that Palm Beach County social service agencies rely on Giving Tree Quiet Giving to support their clients in need. “Primarily, we provide seven days of new clothing, along with shoes, socks, and underwear, for each child. For families of all ages, Quiet Giving also supplies car seats, strollers, housewares, laptop computers, and much more. All requests come through the Giving Tree website and are carefully reviewed. Once accepted, volunteers do the shopping, organizing, packing, communication, and distribution.”

Both Barbara and Suzanne describe

THE GIVING TREE

BLUE JEAN COLLECTION

April 1–30, 2026

Schaefer Family Campus

Support the Giving Tree by bringing NEW children’s jeans, sizes 4-16 as we celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut and Blue Jeans Shabbat. These items will stock The Giving Tree’s Clothing Closet, which receives daily requests from local social services organizations. Also acceptable for donation are shorts and long pants. Please do not bring any used or adult clothing; they will not be accepted. Questions? Email contact@thegivingtreeboca.org.

working closely with caseworkers to meet each client’s specific needs. Volunteers gather items from the Giving Tree storage facility or shop when something is not available. Once a request is fulfilled, the caseworker is contacted to arrange pickup.

“There are times when Quiet Giving receives one or two requests per week, and other weeks we may receive ten or fifteen,” Suzanne notes. “The work and schedule are very unpredictable.”

For Barbara, the most rewarding moments come at the handoff. “The best part of giving new clothes for children and babies or new dishes, towels, and pots and pans to case managers is the look on their faces. They tear up as much as I do—and there’s a lot of hugging going on.”

Suzanne recalls a particularly impactful request. “About a year ago, we

Barbara Urban

Lauren Gross

Suzanne Katz

received a call from a caseworker whose client was a teenage boy with an illness requiring refrigerated medication. The family’s refrigerator had broken down, and they couldn’t afford a new one. Without it, the boy risked being removed from the home and placed in foster care. Through Quiet Giving, I was able to order and have a refrigerator delivered, allowing the family to properly care for him and remain together.”

Barbara shared another moving moment when a longtime case manager, “Carol”, called her about a woman with a baby outside a hospital who urgently needed diapers and formula. Barbara quickly emailed an e-gift card so the items could be purchased, and the woman was overwhelmed with gratitude.

“Hearing from case managers, therapists, and child advocates— about how grateful they are for what The Giving Tree does for their clients—is incredibly moving. It’s hard not to become emotional when learning about the hardships some face. I get flutters in my heart knowing I helped in a small way. I’ve also met so many wonderful women who work tirelessly for this organization. They are my coworkers and my friends,” shared Barbara.

These two humble volunteers represent the many Giving Tree volunteers and donors who find meaning in quietly and generously giving their time and resources to help strangers in need. Their stories remind us that the impact of Quiet Giving is felt just as deeply by those who give as by those who receive.

CELEBRATE PRIDE!

Palm Beach Pride Festival

Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 | 12:00-6:00pm

Bryant Park, Lake Worth Beach

Sign up to volunteer at tbeboca.org/pride-2026

Temple Beth El welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community to engage fully in the richness of Jewish life, and celebrates that diversity within our community.

Join us either day between noon and 6:00pm to show your Beth El Pride! Volunteer to staff the booth and share our congregation’s welcoming spirit.

Antisemitism: Where Are

We Today and Where Are We Going

WITH GUEST SPEAKER, DAVID HARRIS

Wednesday, March 11 | 7:00pm | Schaefer Family Campus

David Harris, a lifelong Jewish activist, led American Jewish Committee (AJC), which has been described by the New York Times as the “dean of American Jewish organizations,” from 19902022. He was referred to by the late Israeli President Shimon Peres as the “foreign minister of the Jewish people.” Harris has been honored more than 20 times by foreign governments for his international work, making him the most decorated American Jewish organizational leader in U.S. history.

SAVE THE DATE

An Evening with Guest Speaker Donniel Hartman

Thursday, March 19 | Schaefer Family Campus

Donniel Hartman is president of the Shalom Hartman Institute and holds the Kaufman Family Chair in Jewish Philosophy. Donniel is also the host of the award-winning podcast For Heaven’s Sake, together with his colleague Yossi Klein Halevi, which ranks consistently as one of the top Judaism podcasts in the world. He is also the founder of some of the most extensive education, training and enrichment programs for scholars, educators, rabbis, and religious and lay leaders in Israel and North America. Donniel is a prominent essayist, blogger and lecturer on issues of Israeli politics, policy, Judaism, and the Jewish community.

Through Children’s Eyes

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

FOLLOWED BY CONVERSATION WITH MOVIE SCORE COMPOSER DAVID SHUKIAR THE HOLOCAUST AS SEEN THROUGH THE POETRY AND DRAWINGS OF THE CHILDREN OF TEREZIN

Tuesday, April 14

7:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Through Children’s Eyes is a powerful multimedia presentation that brings to life the poetry and artwork created by children imprisoned in the Terezin concentration camp. Their words are set to evocative music, accompanied by their own drawings and paintings—poignant expressions of hope, fear, and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. The documentary follows the creation of this moving tribute and the extraordinary journey leading to a once-in-a-lifetime concert held in the historic Attic Theatre at Terezin, a space that once echoed with music during the darkest days of World War II.

“As I composed the music for this piece, these children came to life for me. I could see their faces and hear their voices and I became deeply committed to sharing their stories and preserving their memory. After the premiere, my focus shifted to bringing the piece to life in the very place where the poetry was written—standing in the space where these precious children scream to us in silence through the walls of the camp.”

- David Shukiar

Join Our Chaverim Team

A SIMPLE, BUT MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

CAN YOU HELP WITH A MITZVAH?

We’re looking for warm, caring volunteers to join our Chaverim Team—a group of Beth El members who strengthen our community through brief but heartfelt phone calls, made just twice a year: before Rosh HaShanah and before Passover.

These calls help our congregants feel remembered, valued, and connected— especially at times when community means everything.

What’s Involved?

It’s really simple: make a quick call to say hello, check in, and wish them a happy holiday. That’s it! A small act of kindness that makes a big difference. We also provide an optional calling script to make it easy.

Passover will be here before we know it! Join the Chaverim Team and help ensure every member of our Beth El family receives a warm holiday greeting and a meaningful moment of connection.

If interested, contact Susie Federman at SFederman@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2783.

Generously underwritten by Friends of Music and the Arts

Find Your People at Temple Beth El

LOOKING TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS OR DEEPEN YOUR CONNECTIONS AT TEMPLE BETH EL?

Join Beth El Circles, a Chavurah, or both! It’s not too late to jump in.

Beth El Circles bring people together around shared interests: from art, books, and movies to card games, pickleball, and so much more. Meet in person or on Zoom, do what you love, and enjoy time with people who love it, too!

Beth El Chavurot are small groups of friends in similar life stages who come together for social and Jewish experiences - Shabbat, happy hour, game night, and everything in between. You choose the vibe!

Nefesh Social

NEW GROUP FOR JEWISH 20S & 30S!

Ready to join the fun?

For information on Circles, contact Susie Federman, Engagement & Programming Associate, at SFederman@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2783.

For information on Chavurot, contact Rachael Rand, Engagement & Programming Senior Associate, at RRand@tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900 ext. 3178.

You already have places that support your routine—your gym, your go-to coffee spot, your group chat, your take-out order…

Nefesh is the Hebrew word for soul, and Nefesh Social is the place that nourishes and supports your Jewish soul.

Maybe you’re looking for:

• Jewish friends

• Holidays and rituals that feel meaningful

• Social events

• A deeper connection to Judaism

• Good food and good company

Whatever it is, Nefesh Social makes Jewish life in Boca feel fresh and relevant.

And our tagline? “Not Your Bubbe’s Boca.”

Because yes — our Bubbes built Boca. They created the warmth, the Jewish presence, the community foundations we’re lucky to inherit.

Now it’s our turn to build what comes next.

Nefesh Social helps you find your people and shape a new, young, meaningful Jewish life in Boca — no pressure, just community.

Follow @NefeshSocial on Instagram for our calendar of events

Nefesh

SHABBAT DINNER KICKOFF EVENT

Friday, February 20 8:30pm

DVASH Restaurant

8208 Glades Road, Boca Raton

$54 per person, includes 3-course dinner and wine/beer

Register at tbeboca.org/nefesh

Jewish Heritage Tour to Eastern Europe

Led by Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson

May 31–June 11, 2026

There are still a few spots available on this incredible trip! Discover the profound history and vibrant heritage of Jewish communities across Eastern Europe. This immersive journey will take you through the heart of Jewish life, exploring significant landmarks, historical sites and cultural treasures. Together we’ll honor the past, celebrate resilience and look toward the future.

For information, contact Elinor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2833.

Nefesh Social Reform Volunteer Birthright Israel Trip

Led by Rabbi Ashira Boxman July 7–15, 2026

Informational Meeting

Wednesday, February 4 | 6:00pm Via Zoom

Travel with Temple Beth El to Israel

Led by Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson

October 18-29, 2026

Join Rabbi Dan and Elinor Josephson on this insightful journey of unity and resilience. For our members who have traveled to Israel previously, this experience will provide a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of Israeli society, politics, and security through engaging educational sessions and immersive visits to key locations. Members who have not been to Israel before may participate in an extension of the trip to visit some of the iconic sites. For information, contact linor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2833.

Te mp le Beth El with

Nefesh Social is headed to Israel this summer! Come travel with Temple Beth El’s 20s-30s community on a Reform Volunteer Birthright Israel trip, led by Rabbi Ashira Boxman.

Cost: $650 (includes roundtrip airfare from MIA + accommodations in Israel)

What to expect:

• Volunteer projects across Israel with diverse communities

• Time in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

• A meaningful, fun way to connect with other South Florida young adults

Interested in learning more? Register at tbeboca.org/nefesh-travel

For information, contact Rabbi Ashira Boxman at ABoxman@tbeboca.org.

Women’s Spirituality Trip to Israel with Momentum

Led by Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Auslander Cohen and Gina Shugar

Departs November 2, 2026

Informational Meeting

Wednesday, March 4 | 7:00pm Beck Family Campus

Join us for another incredible experience for women with children under 18. This highly subsidized trip will depart on November 2, 2026 for 8 soul fulfilling days. Register for the informational meeting at tbeboca.org/momentum. For information, contact Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Auslander Cohen at MCohen@tbeboca.org

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This trip changed my life in ways I never imagined.”

As these words were shared during our final gathering, they echoed the feelings of the twenty women who embarked on this extraordinary journey to Israel. Organized by Temple Beth El in partnership with the Momentum Organization, this experience was far more than a trip—it was a pilgrimage of empowerment, connection, and spiritual growth.

Planning began in 2023, with our first cohort scheduled to travel in November. After the tragic events of October 7, trips worldwide were canceled, and continued challenges forced another cancellation in 2024. Finally, on November 15, 2025, eighteen congregants—alongside Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Cohen and Temple President Gina Shugar—

To learn more about the next Momentum trip, please contact Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Auslander Cohen at MCohen@tbeboca.org.

1. Hostage Square

Momentum’s flagship program, the MOMentum Journey of Growth, is designed for mothers with children 18 and under. Its mission is to inspire women to transform themselves, their families, their communities, and the world through Jewish values, a deep connection to Israel, and unity without uniformity.

This trip embodied all of that—and more. The 2025 Temple Beth El Momentum group has distilled the journey into five life-changing moments they wish to share with our congregation.

On November 19, our group visited Hostage Square, a space dedicated to supporting the families of hostages. We walked through a replica tunnel, dark and unsettling, when a spontaneous singing of Hatikvah began. Emerging into the square, we found a crowd gathered around a piano honoring 22-year-old pianist Alon Ohel, kidnapped by Hamas at the Nova Festival. A sign on the piano read, “You Are Not Alone.”

During Alon’s 738 days in captivity, visitors and musicians played the piano in solidarity and hope. In an extraordinary moment, Alon himself appeared and played for the first time since his abduction. We surrounded him, sang, cried, and held sacred space for his powerful return.

2. Nova Site

Standing at the site of the Nova massacre was overwhelming. The weight of grief was palpable as we bore witness to the lives lost and the families forever changed. Amid the sorrow, we felt a deep sense of unity and responsibility—to remember, to honor, and to foster hope. Being there was both heart wrenching and transformative.

3. The Bonds of Friendship

The friendships formed on this women’s spirituality journey were deeply transformative. Through shared stories, reflection, laughter, and even spontaneous dance parties, a powerful sense of camaraderie emerged. These bonds remain strong after returning home, strengthening our connection to Israel, Judaism, and Temple Beth El, and reminding us of the power of shared experience.

4. Hearing Lone Soldiers Speak

Listening to American young women who left their lives to volunteer in the IDF was profoundly moving. Their strength, maturity, and sense of purpose were awe-inspiring. As mothers, we were deeply impacted by their resilience and dedication, inspiring us to nurture those same qualities—strength, compassion, and responsibility—in our own children.

5. Shabbat at the Kotel

Celebrating Shabbat at the Kotel was one of the most spiritually moving moments of the trip. Surrounded by ancient stones and vibrant energy, we felt a powerful connection to both our ancestors and future generations. This experience reinforced our commitment to passing down Jewish traditions and bringing the warmth and beauty of Shabbat into our homes.

As we boarded the plane to return home, a group text captured the essence of the journey:

• “It just started raining in Israel as we board the plane.”

• “Israel is crying now that we are gone.”

• “Israel will never be the same after our visit. Nor will we.”

BEIT KNESSET | HOUSE OF GATHERING

SISTERHOOD

Rosh Chodesh

Sundays February 21, March 15, April 12 | 9:15–11:15am

Location to be provided upon registration. Register at tbeboca.org/rosh-chodesh

LESLIE VISELMAN & EMILY COHEN

SISTERHOOD CO-PRESIDENTS Sisterhood@tbeboca.org

Join us in our monthly Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group, where we will delve into the insights of celebrated women authors through their poetry and prose. In a nurturing atmosphere, we will participate in meaningful discussions and welcome the spirit of renewal and inspiration that each new month offers, while participating in various creative activities to explore our unique, personal identities as Jewish women.

College Connection: A Meaningful Mitzvah

Wednesday, February 25 and Tuesday, March 24 | 7:00–9:00pm Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/sisterhood

Join Sisterhood to assemble and package Purim and Passover goodies for Temple Beth El’s college students. Our college students may be celebrating these holidays on campus, but they will miss the special treats they would normally get at home. Whether you’re packing for a student you love or simply lending a hand, your participation is a wonderful opportunity to give back and help spread holiday joy and care.

Sisterhood Shabbat

Friday, February 27

7:30pm Schaefer Family Campus and Virtual Beth El

Enjoy a beautiful Sisterhood Shabbat service led by the inspiring women of our community. We’ll celebrate the strength, spirit, and leadership of our Temple Beth El Sisterhood and the commitment to creating an inclusive community of women finding strength and joy through bonds of sisterhood.

Sisterhood

Gift Shop

Stop by our refreshed boutique for modern Judaica and thoughtfully curated gifts for home, holiday, and heart. Every tax-free purchase supports Temple Beth El and brings Jewish tradition into your life.

Open Fridays:

30 minutes before and after Shabbat services, plus select Temple events.

Questions or gift help?

Jill Weiner: TBEBocaSHgiftshop@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed

Easy, fun, and training provided. tbeboca.org/gift-shop-volunteer Irene Abrams: 561-314-2834

Sisterhood Luncheon

SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026

Featuring Chutzpah Girls co-authors, Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg Pruwer, in conversation with Rabbi Laila Haas

The Schedule

10:00am Boutique and Auction Open 11:45am Program Begins 12:30pm Lunch Begins Boutique Open Until 3:00pm

Luncheon Registration

$72 ELC Member

$136 Member

$200 Guest Of Member

Chutzpah Girls book pre-purchase: $30 limited availability

Chutzpah Girls by Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg Pruwer is an anthology featuring 100 inspiring short biographies of Jewish women from ancient times to the present day who demonstrated strength and resilience in diverse fields. Illustrated with original portraits by Jewish female artists the book aims to spark Jewish pride and inspire readers to explore their heritage by showcasing women like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mayim Bialik and lesser known figures who overcame adversity.

To register, please scan the QR code or visit tbeboca.org/sisterhood.

For more information, contact Shayna Martinoff at smartinoff@tbeboca.org, 561-314-2815. Kindly RSVP by Friday, February 20, 2026

A portion of proceeds will go to the Giving Tree.

DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS

August 16, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Amy S. Klein Shapiro Memorial Educational Endowment Fund

Penny & David Klein

Anna Beitscher Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

in honor of:

Rabbi Robert Reiner on his special birthday by Golda’s Chavurah

Bob & Louise Silverman by Jim Brachman

Ben & Barbara Zelenko by Jim Brachman

in memory of:

Robert Pritzker by Jim Brachman

Beverly Bransdorf by Jim Brachman

Dr. Louis Brachman by Jim Brachman

Rose S. Brachman by Jim Brachman

Dr. Michel Y. Roy by Jim Brachman

Janice Zamsky by Jim Brachman

Marvin Bransdorf by Jim Brachman

Annual Giving

Irene Abrams

Liliana Abramson

Julie Adelman

Terry & Sheldon Adelman

Geffen & Michael Altschuler

Anonymous

Ellen & Dan Arkush

Barbara Arnold

Sheila Asher

Shelly & Gary Auslander

Debbie & Chas Averbook

Barbara & Terry Bachow

Joan Bader

Marjorie Baker & Sheldon Klasfeld

Jody & Andrew Bandremer

Stephania & Matthew Baratz

Ricki & Milton Barbarosh

Dori Barenholtz

Robin & Neil Baritz

Leslie & Michael Baron

Hope & Jeff Barton

Stan Bass

Louis Beck

Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein

Fran Belasco

Karen & Rick Benrubi

Alexandra & Mike Bergbauer

Linda & Bill Berger

Annie & Michael Bergner

Sondy & Bob Berman

Mazel Tov To:

Jann & Saul Berman

Mollye & Glen Berngard

Ellen & David Bernstein

Rhonda Bernstein

Sidney Bernstein

Danielle & Michael Berro

Shelli & Gary Bettman

Benjie Birnbaum

Barbara Blakeslee

Betsy & David Blechman

Lauren & Roger Blinder

Jill & Jonathan Block

Suzanne & Stephen Block

Ellen Bogdanoff & Steven Krause

Laurie & Glenn Borden

Miriam Boshes

Stacey & Todd Breen

Stephanie Brensel & Leonard Wolff

Rachelle Brick & Alec Smith

Annie & Bernie Brickel

Cantor Lori & George Brock

George Brown

Phyllis Brucker

Freyda Burns

Roberta Caplan

Laurel Chaleff

From October 17, 2025 through December 30, 2025

Arielle and Alexander Bergman on the birth of their daughter, Addison Pearl Bergman, big sister Aria

Casey and Michael Blair on the birth of their daughter, Emma Rae Blair, big brother Tyler

Heather and Eric Bormel on the birth of their daughter, Gemma Madison Bormel, big brother Miles

Lindsay and William Cole on the birth of their son, Theodore William Cole, big sisters Harper and Reagan

Alexandra and Troy Friedman on the birth of their son, Dustin Friedman, big brother Daniel

Nathan and Jarett Goldman-Schloss on the birth of their daughter, Elle Adele Goldman-Schloss, big brother Noah

Dawn and Charles Graubert on the birth of their granddaughter, Isla Coralia Graubert

Rebecca and Adam Heller on the birth of their son, Dean Ryan Heller, big sister and brother Noa and Max

Nancy and Alvin Malnik on the birth of their grandson, Aston Jay Malnik

Jennifer Tannenbaum and Vince Pegan on the birth of their daughter Remi Pegan, big brother Mason

Chelsea and Gary Saka on the birth of their son, Tyler Jax Saka, big brother Ethan

Lindsay and Joseph San on the birth of their daughter, Corey Jordan San, big brother Theo

Brooke and Vladimir Shneiderman on the birth of their son, Lev Daniel Shneiderman, big brother Eli Kasey and Kevin Silver on the birth of their daughter, Lily Ann Silver

Susan and Andy Stallone and the birth of their granddaughter, Eliana Estelle Farrell

Robin and Gary Warren on the birth of their grandson, Lavi Pierce Warren

Aimee and Rabbi Dan Levin on the engagement of their son Ari Levin to Mary Bach

Lorraine and Dennis Udwin on the engagement of their daughter Alana Udwin to Andrew Joseph

Carolyn and Jeffrey Coleman on the marriage of their daughter Carly Coleman to Avery Robinson

Constance Sadar and Mitchell Fraiman on their marriage

Dori and William Gerstein on the marriage of their son, Michael Gerstein to Rachel Pesick

Barbara Diamond and Russell Leisner on their marriage

Cindy Katz Morton and Duncan Morton on the marriage of their son, Ian Morton to Sammi Berke

Kirstin Stull and Joshua Paradise on their marriage

DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS

August 16, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Lois & Dennis Charney

Judith Chason

Anne Chervony

Dale Chodos

Maria & Barry Cohen

Barry Cohen & Caren Weinberg

Susan & Bruce Cohen

Emily & Richard Cohen

Susan Cohen

Elaine Colker

Nancy Colman

Myrna & Lenny Comerchero

Harriet Cook

Shari Cooper

Andrea Corn

Alene & Richard Court

Lori Dahan & Jeff Korentur

Nikki & Matthew Darin

Brenda & Howard Derector

Stacey & Scott Derector

Shirley & Warren Deutsch

Barbara Diamond

Lindsey Donoff & David Silverman

Amy Doran

Amy Dweck

Helene Eichler

Margaret Eichler

Gail & Mitchell Eisenberg

Eddie Elman

Rebecca Elman & Andrew Levy

Aubrey Elson

Carol & Ted Enfield

Gary Evans

Elizabeth & Aaron Falchook

Teddi Febesh

Susan & Howard Feig

Nancy Jo & Alan Feinberg

Karen Feller

Susan Fellman & Steve Greenstein

Maddi & Wes Finch

Mary & Jesse Finkelstein

Robert Finkelstein

Sybil Firestone

Beth Fisher

Harlene & Richard Fishman

Kandice & Jacob Freedman

Sari & Carl Fremont

Sandi & Ed Fried

Adele Friedland

Steven Friedland

Alice Friedman

Leslie & Bernard Friedman

Jacky & Stephen Friedman

Tammy & Steve Friedman

Paul Frieser

Tzivia Frim

Johanna & Stuart Frohm

Sheila & Robert Furr

Rani Garfinkle

Carol & David Gart

Nancy & Greg Gefen

Ira Gerber

Amy & Richard Gerstein

Dori & Bill Gerstein

Elaine & Herb Gimelstob

Stefanie & Eric Ginnis

Myrna & Myron Ginsberg

Carol & Steven Ginsburg

Andrea & Jerry Goldberg

Delia & Jonathan Goldberg

Sandy Goldberg

Stefanie Goldberg & George Gonzalez, Jr.

Joan Goldburg

Emily & Alvin Goldgram

Judi & Richard Goldmann

Susan & Richard Goldstein

Robin Goldstein & Joe Wasch

Martha & David Goodkin

Sheryl Mintz Goski & Kenneth Goski

Marilyn & David Gotterer

Lew Gould

Arnold Granet

Analee Granik

Kenneth Green

Jane & David Greenberg

Ilene Greenberg

Kelly Greenberg

Fran & Ron Greenblatt

Laurie & Jonathan Greene

Lori & Larry Groipen

Susen Grossman

Howard Guggenheim

Arthur Gutterman

Gutterman’s, Inc.

Rabbi Laila Haas & Will Evans

Stephanie Halio

Silvana & Barry Halperin

Denise & Bruce Harwin

Barbara & Bob Hausman

Norma Heit

Austine & Gary Heldman

Sylvie Heyman

Dorene Higier

Barry Hikin

Brigitte & Bruce Himelstein

Carol Himmel

Bonnie & Herb Hirsch

Suzanne Hochberg

Yolanda & Richard Holiber

Harriet Hollander

Roslyn Hopin

Nilma & David Igdaloff

Shari & Howard Jablon

Debi & Herb Jackman

Deborah & Michael Jacobs

Grace & Jack Jaiven

Peter James

Linda Jaro

Mona Joffe & Michael Solomon

Barbara & Russel Johnston

Susan & Brett Juliano

Roberta & Jack Kalmanson

Debra & Daniel Kamen

Sharman & Mark Kamen

Eileen & Harvey Kamil

Maddy & Edwin Kamstock

Denie Kane

Susan & Donald Kanoff

Fern Kanter & Scott Gershaw

Andrea & Michael Karsch

Sandy & Stewart Kasen

Philip Kassof

Burton Katz

Suzanne & Jeffrey Katz

Celia Kaufman

Ivy & Steve Kaufman

Judy Kaye

Hillary Kelly

Johnny Kelman

Debbie Kimmel & Ian Nestler

Jill Kind

Lisa & Alan Kirschenbaum

Penny & David Klein

Karin Klein

Leonie Klein

Barbara & Paul Knapp

Kolasa Foundation

Selma Koppelman

Lynn Kordower

Beth & Ari Kornhaber

Merrill & Larry Kotok

Judy & Eliot Krause

Rita & Spencer Kreger

Stephanie & Charles Krobot

Jill & Josh Kroll

Jodi & Michael Krumholz

Jennifer & Alex Kulik

Amy & James Kuntz

Judy Kuritz

Julie & Mitchell Kurman

Cheryl Lapin

Charna Larkin

Howard Laskow

Mel Lazar

Peter Lazarus

Jamie & Kenneth Lebersfeld

Mimi Leeds

Simone & Scott Leffler

Ruth LeFrock

Lily Zaidman-Leguizamon & Alex Leguizamon

Wendy & Wayne Legum

Charlotte Leigh

Aimee & Rabbi Dan Levin

Ellen & Charles Levine

Harriet & Edwin Levine

Holly & Jeffrey Levine

Richard Levitt

Barbara & Jerry Lewin

Gayle & Charles Lichtman

Patti Lieb

Lauren & Bradley Liebmann

Roxane & Michael Lipton

Adele Loeb

Rosy Lofer

Lysa Long Burke

Stephanie & Nate Lowen

Stacey & George Luck

Marilyn Ludolph

Brooke & David Lukes

Debbie Mackler

Heather Bennett-Magod & Buddy Magod

Laurie Malden

Nabih Mangoubi

Barbara Manning

E.J. & Steve Manton

Shelley & Larry Marcus

Irene & Leslie Martin

Sheryl & Rollie Martin

Julie Mayer & Edythe Harrison

Rhea & Joseph Mayerchak

Joshua McCoy

Dorothy Merlin

Michelle Merson & Jeffrey Marwil

Rosalyn Merzer

Barbara & Burton Metsch

Hilda Metzger

Diane & Steven Michaels

Christine & Jonathan Midwall

Aviva Miller

Martin Miller

Maxine & Stephen Miller

Karen Mintz

Sherry & Arthur Missan

Annette & Kenneth Mogell

Diane More

Charlene Myers & Alexis Newman

Howard Nadel

Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles

Madeline Nappen

Judy & Gary Nath

Cary Nation

Nicole & Jason Neimark

Beth & Michael Nemeroff

Arline Neuren

Dolores & Samuel Newman

Lottie & Erik Nilsen

Barbara Norwitz

Ida & Scott Novack

Sheri Nusbaum

Esther Poritz-Oknowsky & Neal Oknowsky

Laura & William Orlove

Andrea Panock & Steven Weiss

Barbara & Paul Patti

Randi & Daniel Paul-Heskins

Natalie Pelavin

Donna & Samuel Pesin

Georgia & Jay Petkov

Irina & Damian Pilewski

Susan & Gerald Pinsky

Andrea & Mark Platt

Margie & Maurice Plough

Susan & Barry Podolsky

Ellen & Edward Pollock

Brenda & Maurice Pollock

Carolyn & Edward Pomeranz

Alan Ponce

Katja & Scott Pressman

Kim & James Price

JoAnn & Philip Procacci

Amy & Howard Puro

Barbara Rachells & Barbara Gianat

Ellie Rassler

Sherry Redler

Lisa & Alan Reichstein

Barbara & Frederic Reitman

Jami Rice

Susan & Frank Richard

Myrna & Norm Ricken

Sheryl Ripp

Arleen Roberts

Debbie & Federico Rochwerger

Douglas Rolfe

Lisajane & Kevin Romer

Matthew Roseberg

Matt Roseman

Lindy & Daniel Rosenberg

Nancy Rosengard & Marty Pine

Jeffrey Rosenthal & Richard Paresky

Meryl & Bruce Rosenwater

Susan & Richard Rosser

Regina & Jeffrey Roth

Vicki Rother-Pliskin

Jenny & Adam Rothstein

Risa & Ron Rubin

Diane & Ira Rubtchinsky

Shirley Rudd

Rochelle Ruttenberg

Joanna & Matthew Sackel

Shayna & Marvin Salganov

Samantha & Joshua Saltz

Marye Rose Schaler

Harriett & Jeff Schilit

DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS

August 16, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Sue & Jim Schiller

Robyn & Neil Schiller

Brett Schneider

Ken Schuh

Miki Schulman

Susan Schulz

Susan Schulz

Rita Schuster

Leslie Schwam

Shari & Craig Schwamm

Lauren & Adam Schwartz

Dina & Andrew Schwartz

Joanne & Barry Schwartz

Tracey & Jay Schwartz

Jill & Robert Schwartz

Mindy Scot

Susan Selnick & Jeffrey Gordon

Janet Serle & Ira Malin

Olly Shaevitz

Roberta Shafer

Stacey & Craig Shapiro

Diane & Lawrence Sharnak

Janet & Brian Sherr

Julie & David Shonkoff

Gina & Greg Shugar

Caron Shutan & Jay Yospe

Madeline & Arnold Siegel

Caroline & Art Siegel

Yvette & Peter Siegel

Lisa Singer

Rabbi Merle Singer

Anna & Mike Singer

Mike Sirowitz

Barbara & Sam Skora

Myrna Skurnick

Michele & Peter Sloane

Donna Slotnick

Jeffrey Small

Gail Smith

Sabrina & Jonathan Smith

Kay & Ted Smith

Barbara Solominsky

Lois & Geoff Solomon

Linda Sommers

Susan Sosin

Jennie Spallone

Leah Spero

Simone & Sam Spiegel

Nancy Spielman

Allison Spitzer & Michael London

Julie & Richard Spodek

Rebecca & James Spooner

Laurie Sprinzen

Cyndi & Dana Stamler

Donna Stein

Carole Steinberg

Leslie & Rick Steinberg

Rona & Sandy Steinberg

Sophia Stone

Bob Sugarman

Janet & Allan Sussberg

Susan & Dan Swett

Jill & Alan Swimmer

Susie & Mark Tabor

Steven Tattleman

Rasheena & David Taub

Ronna & Marc Taub

Diane & Richard Templer

Ilyne Mendelson & Steve Terk

Jennifer & Robert Tilliss

Elissa Tobin

Lauren & David Tolces

Robin Traiger

Danielle & Hayden Trepeck

Rebecca Arliss-Turetzky & Martin Turetzky

Daniel Tye

Cynthia & Shepard Tye

Kristen Vargas

Wendy & Steve Walin

JoAnn & Mark Warren

Sharon Wasserman

Karen Weber

Joan & Tom Weidenfeld

Vera Weiler

Marilyn & Jay Weinberg

Jill & Paul Weiner

Leidy & David Weinstein

Tracy & David Weinstein

The Weinstein Family Philanthropic Fund

Rabbi Greg and Tami Weisman

Shirley Weisman

Linda & Dennis Weiss

Susan & Jaime Weiss

Ellie & Norman Weiss

Jessica Ticktin-Weliky

Robyn & Scott Wellikoff

Serena & Richard Werber

Susan & Barry Werner

Luisa & Mark Werner

Pat White

Judy Whitman

Carol Winig

Enid & Robert Winikoff

Sheryl Wolf

Bev Wolff

Julie Wolkoff

Linda & Eric Workman

Darlene Wulkan

Rosa & Salomon Yaker

Lisa & Kenneth Young

Sandra Yuil

Roberto Zabaro

Judi Zimmermann

Lisa & Andrew Zwick

for the Mi Sheberach of:

Stella Gross by Lauren & Alan Gross

in appreciation of:

my grandson, Sidney Albo by Gayle Becker

Rabbi Dan Levin & virtual High Holy Day services by Ellen & Perry Saines

in celebration of:

Mike Goldberg’s 96th birthday by Iris, Brad & Scott Berman

Marilyn & Mike Goldberg’s 75th anniversary by Iris, Brad & Scott Berman

in honor of:

the Temple Beth El clergy & congregation by Randi & Barry Berkowitz

my kind and generous friends, Betsy Silverfine & Russ Levine by Linda Cook

the Finch, Labgold & Grossman families by Wes Finch

Susan Ivers’ conversion to Judaism by Susan & Joel Ivers

Yoram Makori by Michelle & Eial Makori

Sylvia Markowitz & William Markowitz by Mel Markowitz

Gina Sugar by Lauren Pearlstein & Louis Feinberg

Emerson Comess’ Bat Mitzvah by Barbara & Al Simon

in memory of:

Steven Bloom, Stephen Siegel & Lee Siegel by Marcy Bloom & Harold Levy

Joyce Kahane by The Borzillo family

Dr. Nathan & Gertrude Deutsch by Roberta Deutsch

Herbert & Hannah Davis by Sharon Eichner

Rabbi Samuel Vainberg by Aline Fisher

Harry A. Gaines by Debbie Gaines-Askowitz

Joan & Joseph Buck by Cheryl Gantz

Carly Colman by Jonah Geller

Susan Gesundheit by Marcia Gerson & Scott Glincher

Martin Lifton by Joyce & Norman Harvey

Michael P. Kargman by Heidi & James Kargman

Nancy Sinrod by Melvyn Kramer

Jeffrey Levine by Sharon Levine

Arlene Merson by Michelle Merson & Jeffrey Marwil

Bob Merson by Michelle Merson & Jeffrey Marwil

Rabbi Samuel Vainberg by Judy Miller

Adeline & Leonard Bernstein by Judi & Irvin Pressman

Jack S. Baskies by Susan Stoppelman

Joel Tabnick by Susan Tabnick

Morton & Jean Klein by Cheryl & Richard Weinstock to thank:

Rabbi Dan Levin for his thoughtful sermons on the High Holidays by Robin Price

BE The Future Endowment Campaign

Larry Dashow

Cindy Chieffo

Anna & Mike Singer

Susan & Andy Stallone

Danielle & Hayden Trepeck

Benjamin & Pearl Baker Mausoleum

Perpetual Care Endowment Fund

Barbara Baker

Brotherhood Golf Outing Contribution in honor of:

Rabbi Greg Weisman’s 13 years of dedication & service to Temple Beth El by Phyllis Brucker

Rabbi Greg Weisman’s 13 years of dedication & service to Temple Beth El by Irene & Merrill Epstein

Bud Levin Endowment for Advanced Jewish Education

to thank:

Rabbi Dan Levin for the baby naming of Mallory Claudia Epstein by Irene & Merrill Epstein

Carol & Barry Sterneck Musical

Program Endowment Fund

in memory of:

my dear cousin, Carol Sterneck by Bonnie Creinin

Carol Sterneck by Esther & Woody Fox

our dear aunt, Carol Sterneck Kaiser by Sharon & David Kaiser

Carol Sterneck by Barbara & Norton Sterneck

my cousin, Carol Sterneck by Leslie Tjarks

Carol Sterneck by Jill & Paul Weiner

Disaster Relief Fund

Stephania & Matthew Baratz

Annie & Michael Bergner

Emily & Richard Cohen

Dana Egert

Mary & Jesse Finkelstein

Deborah Fried

Myrna & Myron Ginsberg

Carol & Steven Ginsburg

Arnold Granet

Rabbi Laila Haas & Will Evans

Cindy-Jo & Paul Homer

Sara & Mark Horowitz

Debi & Herb Jackman

Grace & Jack Jaiven

Barbara & Russel Johnston

Judy Kaye

Cristina & Donald Keusch

Barbara & Paul Knapp

Lisa & Dan Korn

Aimee & Rabbi Dan Levin

Barbara & Jerry Lewin

Jamie & Jonathan Mann

Jackie & Matt Markoff

Janice & Harold Odesnik

Alicia & Randy Peck

Cindy Pellach

Lisa & George Ponczek

Jenny & Adam Rothstein

Robyn & Neil Schiller

Stacey Shapiro

Betsy Silverfine & Russell Levine

Linda Sommers

Carol Stein

Leslie & Rick Steinberg

Rona & Sandy Steinberg

Angela Salmon & Scott Stone

Danielle & Hayden Trepeck

Leidy & David Weinstein

Luisa & Mark Werner

in memory of:

Miriam Levinson by Aline Fisher

Claudia Plafsky by Jolene & Mickey Piazza

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DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS

August 16, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Early Childhood Scholarship Fund

Louise Shindler in memory of:

Birdie Brundage by Fay & Richard Kline

Mel Lazowick by Fay & Richard Kline

Early Learning Center Contributions

Joanne Geller in memory of:

Nancy Sinrod by Susan & David Grant to thank:

Ronni Graf & Mason Pegan’s teachers- Karen, Shirli & Becca by Jennifer Tannenbaum & Vince Pegan

Gelfand-Arpe Young Children’s

Innovative Education Endowment Fund in honor of:

Suzy Klasfeld by Michael Gelfand

General Endowment Fund on the occasion of:

Ryan Birnbaum’s Bar Mitzvah by Courtney & David Birnbaum

General Fund

Marisa & Arnold Byer

Karen & Daniel Davis

Susan & Richard Goldstein

Shepard Osherow

Liliana & Charles Rosen

Mindy Scot

Mindy Scot

Donna Slotnick for the recovery of:

Linda Weiss by Roz & Steve Strauss in appreciation of: reciprocity tickets for Yom Kippur by Phyllis Goldberg in celebration of: the birth of our granddaughter, Nora Everly Weinberger by Sherry & Dan Weinberger in honor of:

Rabbi Ashira Boxman’s first year of high holiday services at Temple Beth El by Phyllis Abraham in memory of:

Luke Heller by Stephanie & Barry Greenfield

Miriam Levinson by Barbara & Robert Sonneborn

Nancy Sinrod by Lois & Harold Weber on the occasion of: the baby naming of Stuart & Penny Fleischer’s granddaughter by Meryl & Stephen Berliner to thank:

Steve Kaufman for his kindness by Debi & Herb Jackman

Giving Tree

Lily & Michael Aresty

Spencer Backman

Joan Bader

Myrna Barzelatto

Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein

Marjorie Berg

Alexandra & Mike Bergbauer

Beth El Early Learning Center

Kristine & Stanley Black

Debra & Stephen Block

Heather & Eric Bormel

Phyllis Brucker

Nancy & David Carver

Center Street Capital Advisors

Janet Chaikin & John Zissel

Judith Chason

Stephanie & Richard Chestnov

Carolyn & Jeff Coleman

Myrna & Lenny Comerchero

Lynn David

Erica & Jordan Elman

Rebecca Elman & Andrew Levy

Irene & Merrill Epstein

Brian Feist

Susan & Stephen Feldman

Aline Fisher

Nancy & Stephen Furman

Ilysa Gerber

Amy & Richard Gerstein

Nancy & Dennis Gilbert

Debby Glick

Susie Goldberg

Elisabeth & Jason Gordon

Carolyn Gorelick

Analee Granik

Lori & Larry Groipen

Rebecca Gross

Diana & Jeff Grubman

Jessica & David Gussack

Marlee & Matthew Hale

Meredith & Marc Hirsh

Debi & Herb Jackman

Grace & Jack Jaiven

Randi & Marc Jaro

Barbara & Russel Johnston

Jill & Cliff Kapson

Andrea & Michael Karsch

Miles Kaye

Jennifer & Josh Kramer

Susan Krause & Allen Nimensky

Cheryl Lapin

Barbara & Jerry Lewin

Lisa & Ben Lusskin

Carol Lustig

Laurie Malden

Stephanie & Evan Manevitch

Pamela & Paul Matsil

Joshua McCoy

Gloria Melman & Barry Broder

Annette & Kenneth Mogell

Parker Murphy

Lorraine Natkin

Marisa Obuchowski & Adam Yosim

Karen & Mark Panoff

Brooke Perez

Margie & Maurice Plough

Roberta Presser & Alex Bruner

Barbara Rachells & Barbara Gianat

Mara Reuben

Lisajane & Kevin Romer

Cindy Rosenthal

Jeffrey Rosenthal & Richard Paresky

Rotary Club of Coral Springs-Parkland

Martha Ellie Roth

Jennifer Rowley

Angela Salmon & Scott Stone

Marla Schaefer & Steven Weishoff

Harriett & Jeff Schilit

Julie Yates-Schiller & Bruce Schiller

Susan Schulz

Leslie Schwam

Janet Serle & Ira Malin

Linda Sommers

Susan Sosin

Nancy Spielman

Carol Stein

Melanie Steinberg & Jad Shor

Rona & Sandy Steinberg

Michael Stern

Gabriel Stilman

Janet & Allan Sussberg

Beth Tavlin

Kaitlin Tesher

Sonny Thal

Pam Tinkham

Kristen Vargas

Sherry & Dan Weinberger

Jill & Paul Weiner

Tracy & David Weinstein

Lois & Gary Weinstein

Serena & Richard Werber

Suellen & Mark Winer

Enid & Robert Winikoff

Marilynn & Paul Yentis

for the recovery of:

Nolene Dale by Spencer Backman in appreciation of:

Cantor Lori Brock, for planning such a great trip to Portugal by Sandy & Tadd Schwab

Cantor Lori Brock, for her kindness and support by Lois & Harold Weber

Rabbi Laila Haas, for her excellent leadership of the Lunch and Learn series by Sherry & Dan Weinberger

in celebration of:

Chanukah, and wishes for a happy, healthy and fun 2026! by Joanna & Bob Meisel

in honor of:

the Abramson & Bloom grandchildren by Liliana Abramson

the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin

Rubenstein by Nancy & Jeff Baskies

the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin

Rubenstein by Judith Chason

Becky Harlem & Andrea Colton by Suzanne & Jeff Deutch

the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Helene Eichler

Judith Chason’s honor with Israel Bonds Palm Beach by Irene & Merrill Epstein the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Jane Giddan & family our kind and generous daughters, Beth Nemeroff & Jessie Barak by Carol & Steven Ginsburg

Liora Gonzalez’s Bat Mitzvah by Stefanie Goldberg & George Gonzalez, Jr. Alan, Lauren, Stella & Hailey Gross by Lissa & Larry Gross the birth of Susan & Andy Stallone’s granddaughter, Eliana Estelle Farrell by Rachel & Arnold Heller the baby naming for Mallory Claudia Epstein by Debi & Herb Jackman

Ruth & Harry Goldberg by Laurie Kamhi

Olivia Karp’s Bat Mitzvah by Jeffrey Karp cousin David Ackerman’s 81st birthday by Barbara & Paul Knapp

Herman Shooster by Wendy & Max Leuchter the wedding of Ian Morton & Sammi Berke by Cindy Katz Morton & Duncan Morton the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles the consecration of Rabbi Ashira Boxman by Lois & Ken Rubin the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Linda & Bobby Schmier

the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Ruth & Harry Sudman

Nancy & Norm Schroeder by Rachel & Adam Wasch

Alina & Samuel Zabielinski by Mel Zabielinski in memory of:

Myra Singer by Ricki & Milton Barbarosh

Spencer Blakeslee by Barbara Blakeslee

Myra Singer by Evelyn Boccanfuso-Swid

Carol Lee Sterneck by Judith Chason

Carly Colman by Shirley & Ricky Cohen

Phyllis Rosen by Lori Dahan & Jeff Korentur

Ada Podhoretz by Helene Eichler in memory of Myra Singer by Helene Eichler

Shirley & Lewis White by Sandi & Ed Fried

Muriel Fischer by Edie & Lawrence Gise

Marc David Gordon by Judy Gordon

Lynne Jackman by Debi & Herb Jackman

Nathaniel & Florence Keusch by Cristina & Donald Keusch

Molly Hammer by Barbara & Paul Knapp

George Gonzales Sr. by Pam & Doug Neimand

Len Cohen by Janice & Harold Odesnik

Benny Levy by Janice & Harold Odesnik

Claudia Plafsky by Jolene & Mickey Piazza

Beverly Fernandes & Carl Teutsch by RaeLee Ripley

Beverly Ann Fernandes by RaeLee Ripley

Myra Singer by Rabbi Merle Singer

Lainie Jones by St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus Council 13051

Joel Tabnick by Susan Tabnick

Pearl Alt by Ronna & Marc Taub

Marcia Cherbini by Ilyne Mendelson & Steve Terk

Myra Singer by Jill & Paul Weiner with gratitude: to the Giving Tree volunteers for their selfless service by Andrea Corn

Glenn & Laurie Borden Endowment Fund

Laurie & Glenn Borden

Israel Youth Travel Fund in celebration of: the birth of Susan & Andy Stallone’s granddaughter, Eliana by Aline Fisher in memory of:

Betty Unger Fisher and Dr. Alexander Sand Fisher by Aline Fisher

Jan & Allen Lev Endowment Fund in honor of:

Arthur Schreier’s Bar Mitzvah by Jan & Allen Lev the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Jan & Allen Lev

DOUGLAS A ROLFE, DDS, PA COSMETIC

DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS

August 16, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Leonard & Ursula Hess Endowment Fund in memory of:

Ilse Cohen by Ursula & Leonard Hess

Ira Mason by Ursula & Leonard Hess

Linda Snyder Kindergarten & Nursery School Fund in memory of:

Batia Kristal by Meryl Cohen

Peter Kasden by Meryl Cohen

Margie & Maurice Plough Youth Scholarship Fund in memory of:

Joel Kalver by Margie & Maurice Plough

Mausoleum Endowment Fund in memory of:

Florence Feldman Mandel, with gratitude to Mike Sirowitz by Debera First Music Fund in memory of:

Mal Chodos, with gratitude to Cantor Jake Harris by Jennifer & Robert Tilliss to thank:

Rabbi Dan Levin by Claire Cohen Cantor Jake Harris & Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Cohen by Helene Eichler

Myra R. Schwartz Cantorial Music Fund

Lois & Geoff Solomon in honor of:

Cantor Lori Brock by Lynn Barr & Marvin Rudman the wedding of Cantor Jake & Cantor Rachel Harris by Helene Eichler

Cantor Lori Brock for officiating the wedding of Laura & Sean by Loui Marver in memory of:

Millie & Beryl Barenholtz by Dori Barenholtz

Myra Schwartz by Lynn Barr & Marvin Rudman to thank:

Cantor Lori Brock by Helene Eichler

Rabbi Merle Singer Endowment Fund for Teen Jewish Enrichment in honor of:

Claire Weisman’s Bat Mitzvah by Helene Eichler

Rabbi Merle E. Singer Scholarship & Educational Endowment Fund to thank:

Rabbi Merle Singer by Helene, Brian & Craig Eichler

Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund

Sidney Bernstein

Cici & Phil Buda

Michael Diamond

Mary & Jesse Finkelstein

Jane & Vincent Firth

Elissa Hecht

Ivy & Larry Hecker

Suzanne Hochberg

Elizabeth & Jonathan Honig

Sara Imershein & Mark Levine

Brad Lenox

Terri & Russell Meyers

Brenda & Maurice Pollock

Arlene & Barry Silberman

Frank Surnamer

Barbara & Stuart Wilens

David Zoberg for the Mi Sheberach of:

Mark Baer by Jan Fine

Dr. Barry Mayer, Shayna Zionts, Harry Zionts, & Laurie Zionts by Myra Rubenstein for the recovery of:

Pamela Neimand by Stephanie & Steven Schuster

in appreciation of:

Rabbi Greg Weisman for his kindness & compassion during our family’s difficult time by Sandra Abeshaus

Rabbi Greg Weisman, for officiating Jerry Zensky’s funeral by Liliana Abramson

Temple Beth El Programming & Worship by Allen Gendler

Rabbi Dan Levin for being a part of our grandson’s simcha! By Lori & Gregg Gottsegen

Rabbi Greg Weisman for calling me to the Bimah for an Aliyah by Larry Hotz

Rabbi Greg Weisman & Rabbi Ashira Boxman for their participation and support for Melvyn Arbesfeld’s memorial service by Suzanne & Jeffrey Katz

Rabbi Dan Levin by Dale Keiter

Aline Fisher, for her High Holiday hospitality and year-round friendship by Brooke Perez

Rabbi Greg Weisman for officiating the memorial service of Gerald Zensky by Rasheena & David Taub

in celebration of:

Rabbi Greg Weisman’s 13 years of dedication & service to Temple Beth El by Liliana Abramson

Barbara Diamond & Russel Leisner’s wedding by Dori Barenholtz

Judith Chason’s honor with Israel Bonds Palm Beach by Aline Fisher

the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Aline Fisher

the birth of Avery Reasor by Aline Fisher

Judith Chason’s honor with Israel Bonds Palm Beach, and for her long-standing dedication to Temple Beth El by Susan & Joel Ivers

Liliana Abramson’s birthday by Veronica Lewin

Lily Silver’s baby naming officiated by Rabbi Greg Weisman by Kasey Walther & Kevin Silver

Rabbi Greg Weisman for his upcoming honor at the Brotherhood Golf Outing by Rasheena & David Taub

Vicky Gabay’s birthday by Iris Weingarten

in honor of:

the wedding of Barbara Diamond & Russell Leisner by Liliana Abramson

the Temple Beth El Clergy & Staff by Liliana Abramson

Rabbi Dan Levin for his moving and meaningful sermon on Yom Kippur morning by Leslie & Michael Baron

Rabbi Dan Levin and his kind & generous spirit by Meredith Berkowitz

Rabbi Dan Levin by Dana & Steve Clarfield

Rabbi Greg Weisman’s 13 years of dedication & service to Temple Beth El by Helene Eichler

Noah Trembley’s Bar Mitzvah by Debbie Eisenberg

Claire Weisman’s Bat Mitzvah by Debbie Eisenberg

Claire Weisman’s Bat Mitzvah by Carol & Steven Ginsburg

the birth of Marcia & Alan Kimbarow’s grandchildren by Debbie Gottlieb & David Shapiro

Roslyn & Louis Kirsch by Libby Kirsch

Rita & Spencer Kreger’s 55th anniversary by Jennie & Larry Kreger

Claire Weisman’s Bat Mitzvah by Jan & Allen Lev the Bar Mitzvah of Keaton Lewis by Kim Lewis

Lori Kupferman by Marilyn Ludolph

Rabbi Greg Weisman, to be used his discretion by E.J. & Steve Manton

Rabbi Dan Levin for the wedding of Ian Morton & Sammi Berke by Cindy Katz Morton & Duncan Morton the Simchat Bat of Lila Silver Needell by Stacy & Steven Needell the engagement of Emily Vaughn & Aaron Swift by Elaine Pack

Rabbi Robert Reiner’s 90th birthday by The Reiner family

Claire Weisman’s Bat Mitzvah by Carol & Jamie Robinson the mounting of the mezuzah at the new condo of Joan & Jack Halpern, assisted by Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah by Diane & Ira Rubtchinsky

The Butler family by Karen & Eric Sacks

Dr. Melvyn Kramer by Susan & David Schear

Rabbi Laila Haas for speaking at Gilda Mallin Hadassah by Miki & Kimi Schulman

Rabbi Merle Singer, Rabbi Dan Levin, & Rabbi Greg Weisman by Susan & David Schwartzfarb our daughter, Beth Malin & Jason Duncan’s aufruf, with gratitude to Rabbi Dan Levin for his leadership by Janet Serle & Ira Malin

Dylan Sherman’s Bar Mitzvah by Crystal Romero-Sherman & Brett Sherman

Laura Liebesman for her life-long friendship by Lori Siegel

Rabbi Dan Levin and his admirable teachings by Madeleine Siegel

Ann Silvers 98th birthday by Beverly Stewart

Claire Weisman’s Bat Mitzvah by Ronna & Marc Taub

in memory of:

Norman Bloom by Lisa Stock-Assil & Joseph Assil

Pauline Luckoff by Betsy & David Blechman

Bruce I. Roth by Betsy & David Blechman

Carol Bass by Phyllis Brucker

Miriam Levinson by Micki & Jay Cohen

Lorrie Shafer by Amy Doran

Melvin Febesh by Teddi Febesh

Irma Ann Banks Stanfield Vickroy by Mary & Jesse Finkelstein

Dr. Harry Serfer by Marcia Gerson & Scott Glincher

David Krathen & Malcolm Ginnis, with thanks to Rabbi Greg Weisman by Stefanie & Eric Ginnis

Samantha Cutler-Green by Andrea & Jerry Goldberg

Hannah Goldstein by Susan & Richard Goldstein

Norman Bloom by Ronni Graf

Miriam Levinson by Amy & Richard Greenblatt

Jay Eichler by Mitchell Hait

Raymond George Henry by Carol & Michael Henry

Morton Erenstein by Allison & John Jacobsen

Joyce Kahane by Robert Kahane

Jack Baskies by Loretta Litten

Joel Granet by Sara McDonough

Rabbi Samuel Vainberg, with gratitude to Rabbi Greg Weisman, Senior Cantorial Associate

Michelle Cohen, Cantor Jake Harris & Cantor Lori Brock by The Vainberg family

Harlan I. Miller by Aviva Miller

Rabbi Arnold Miller & Albert Miller by Aviva Miller

Marvin Pack by Elaine Pack

Arnie Stiepleman by Andrea & Mark Platt

Nancy Sinrod by Roberta Presser & Alex Bruner

Miriam Levinson by Myrna & Norm Ricken

Roberta Meyers by Lisajane & Kevin Romer

Carole Romer by Lisajane & Kevin Romer

Lorrie Shafer by Melissa & Carlos Romero

Sol & Lillian Sackel by Ellen & Howard Sackel

Linda Zimmerman by Julie & Lon Sadowsky

Bessie Schuster by Rita Schuster

Rabbi Greg Weisman, for officiating at the funeral of Lorrie Alan Shafer by Roberta Shafer

Anne & Harry Shearer by Ron Shearer

Joel Kalver by Beverly Stewart

David Taub by Ronna & Marc Taub

Sadye Mirman by Ronna & Marc Taub

Ida Taub by Ronna & Marc Taub

Esther Berman by Ronna & Marc Taub

Joyce Kahane by Sonny Thal

Elie Benntal by Pat & Saul Ziv

on the occasion of:

the marriage of Patty Beck & Martin Rubenstein by Ilyne Mendelson & Steve Terk

to thank:

Rabbi Dan Levin & Cantor Jake Harris for Ryan Birnbaum’s Bar Mitzvah by Courtney & David Birnbaum

the Temple Beth El clergy & family for honoring me at the Israel Bonds Dessert Reception by Judith Chason

Rabbi Greg Weisman & Cantor Michelle Cohen for their time, dedication and beautiful service for Emerson’s Bat Mitzvah by Tracy & Jared Comess

Rabbi Ashira Boxman by Helene Eichler

Rabbi Laila Haas & Rabbi Dan Levin by Helene Eichler

Rabbi Greg Weisman for your assistance blessing my tallit, and the Torah blessing for my birthday by Anita Eidenberg

Rabbi Dan Levin by Barbara & Lenny Feld

Rabbi Laila Haas for speaking at the JWF Wine & Welcome by Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County

Rabbi Laila Haas for coming to the Hadassah conference, and the outstanding presentation for the Evolve young women by Miki Schulman

Rabbi Greg Weisman for his unbelievable thoughtfulness and caring by Leslie Schwam the Temple Beth El Clergy, for your kindness and support by Roberta Shafer

Rabbi Dan Levin for the baby naming of Lara Shapiro by Nicole & Jordan Shapiro

Rabbi Dan Levin for the Bris of Corey Blake Modansky by Mara & Michael Shapiro

PHILIP GUTTERMAN • STEVEN KANOWITZ • KEN LASSMAN

DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS

August 16, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Rabbi Greg Weisman for his kindness, caring & unwavering support by Marla & Jonathan Swartz with gratitude: to Rabbi Laila Haas for leading a beautiful Brit Milah for our daughter, Eliza Gellman by Sydney & Mark Gellman to our incredible clergy for the kindness you’ve shown and continue to show our daughter, Beth Nemeroff by Carol & Steven Ginsburg to Rabbi Greg Weisman for Julia Mitnick’s baby naming by Jamie & Lane Mitnick to Rabbi Greg Weisman for being with us for Baby Shneiderman’s Bris! by Brooke & Vladimir Shneiderman

Religious School Contributions for the Mi Sheberach of:

Chloe Comess by Dori Barenholtz

Reva & Herbert Sterneck Camp

Kutz Endowment Fund in honor of: the marriage of Patty & Martin Rubenstein by Bette & Thomas Sherman

Sisterhood Contributions

Annie & Bernie Brickel

Dale Chodos

Rebecca Elman & Andrew Levy

Heather & Shachar Erez

Kate Feingold

Randi & Marc Jaro

Denie Kane

Christine & Bruce Kassover

Lori & Todd Kupferman

Lisa & Ben Lusskin

Marjorie & Adrian Minor

Briana & Kieran Mundt

Robin Nierman

Dawn & David Pollay

Ellen & Edward Pollock

Rachel & Craig Rubinstein

Judith & Jeffrey Silverstein

Janet & Allan Sussberg

Marilyn & Herb Vichnin

Lisa Weisberg & Ken Burian

Juliane & Jay Wolfberg in honor of:

the birth of Sherry & Dan Weinberger’s granddaughter, Nora Everly Weinberger by Jan & Allen Lev

Steve Brown Endowment Fund in memory of:

Susan Leslie Sabath by Dana Brown

Carol Brown by Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles

Louis Goodman by Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles

Judith Sickles by Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles

on the occasion of:

Micha Cohen ‘s Bar Mitzvah by Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles

Susan & Barry Podolsky

Family Endowment Fund in celebration of:

Barry Podolsky’s 75th birthday by Janet & Allan Sussberg

Susan & Barry Podolsky

Special Needs Fund in honor of:

Barry Podolsky’s 75th birthday by Emily & Richard Cohen

Barry Podolsky’s 75th birthday by Jan & Allen Lev

Barry Podolsky’s 75th birthday by Barbara Silver & Steven Willner

Barry Podolsky’s 75th birthday by Wendy & Steve Walin on the occasion of:

Barry Podolsky’s 75th birthday by Aline Fisher

The Betsy & David Blechman

Member Forever Endowment Fund

Betsy & David Blechman

The Ordover Family Endowment Fund

Sharon & Mark Ordover

Tzedakah Fund

John & Shelley Addleson

Marla Berger

Bruce Goldfeder

Aria Machlav

Javier McCrea

Joe McCrea

Stephen Nechtow

Gerald Simmons

Saul Solomon

Beth Tavlin

for the recovery of:

Roberta Lucker Kitchenoff & Hannah Rich Lambis by Lisa Swartz & Mitchell Gross in honor of:

Sienna & Presley Antman by Dee Walker, Jam Revocable Trust

Yahrzeit Fund in memory of:

Samuel Abend by Marilyn Abend

Luke Heller by Alex Abrams

Luke Heller by Izzi & Howie Abrams

Claire Adelman by Julie Kerman Adelman

Gertrude Lerner Kerman Furman by Julie Kerman Adelman

Joseph Kerman by Julie Kerman Adelman

Daniel Goldstein & Janet Adelman by Terry & Sheldon Adelman

Elliott Adelman by Terry & Sheldon Adelman

Robert Frank by Priscilla & Len Adler

Marian Altman by Beverly & Joel Altman

Carl Krawchenko by Sandi & Bob Altner

Luke Heller by David Andelman

Norma Dulman by Amy & Eliot Appel

Marjorie Appel by Jack Appel

Myra April by Stuart Appel

Fred Appel by Stuart Appel

Rose Aronson by Marian Aronson

Bernard Aronson by Marian Aronson

Julius Aronson by Marian Aronson

Abraham Eisenberg by Marian Aronson

Gussie Aronson by Marian Aronson

Suellen Caffery by Marian Aronson

Charles I. Seigal by Sheila Asher

Fred Axelband by Ann Axelband

Luke Heller by Ballentine Partners

Maureen Seiden by Rachel & Joshua Baron

Benjamin Nerenberg by Leslie & Michael Baron

Ruth Baron by Leslie & Michael Baron

Abraham Baron by Leslie & Michael Baron

Myer Barr by Stephen Barr

Louis Feil by Marilyn & Stanley Barry

Gertrude Feil by Marilyn & Stanley Barry

Mordechai Bogushov by Anya Baum

Odette Beer Benveniste by Mirella Beer

Herbert Feldman by Susan & Michael Benenson

Jonathan Yubas by Susan Yubas Benenson

Luke Heller by Alisa Bennett

Jeannette Glickman by Marjorie Berg

Teresa Paroulek by Alexandra & Mike Bergbauer

Ferdinand Paroulek by Alexandra & Mike Bergbauer

William Manning by Linda & Bill Berger

Herman Berger by Linda & Bill Berger

Evelyn Manning by Linda & Bill Berger

Jeanette Berkovitz Nyder by Stan Berkovitz & family

Barry Berkovitz by Stan Berkovitz & family

Hyman Berkovitz by Stan Berkovitz & family

Lesley Berkovitz by Stan Berkovitz & family

Martin Berkowitz by Lloyd Berkowitz & Sharon Segall

Rosalyn Berkowitz by Lloyd Berkowitz & Sharon Segall

Robert Berliner by Eileen & Steven Berliner

Norman Berman by Iris, Brad & Scott Berman

Stanley P. Shindell & Rhea C. Shindell by Sondy & Bob Berman

Julian (Dick) Bernstein by Dorothy Bernstein

Howard Bettman by Shelli & Gary Bettman

Milton A. Weiner by Shelli & Gary Bettman

Luke Heller by Courtney & David Birnbaum

Luke Heller by Silvie Bizenov

Oscar Maier by Judy Blackman

Michael Blackman by Judy Blackman

Philip Blackman by Judy Blackman

David B. Roth by Betsy & David Blechman

loved ones by Estelle Bloch

loved ones by Estelle Bloch

Frank Trestman by Jill & Kevin Brazner

Laila Brazner by Jill & Kevin Brazner

Nettye Breen by Stacey & Todd Breen

George B. Mehlman by Andrea & Roy Bresky

DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS

August 16, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Jarrod Michael Bresky by Andrea & Roy Bresky

Mildred Brock by George Brock

Dolly Brodsky by Bruce Brodsky

Luke Heller by Jessica Brown

Carol Brown by Murray Brown

Paula Fomon by Judith Chason

Joel Kalver by Judith Chason

Howard Polinger by Jan & Rick Chavis

Shirley Chavis by Jan & Rick Chavis

Gloria Aizer by Stephanie & Richard Chestnov

S. Solon Cohen by Laurie Cohen

Marjorie Bromfield by Susan Cohen

Eleanor Rothstein by Elaine Colker

Isaac Comerchero by Myrna & Lenny Comerchero

Lillie & Martin Blitzer by Myrna & Lenny Comerchero

Errol Cook by Gladys Cook

Nat Schneier by Maxine & Joseph Copulsky

Edith Copulsky by Maxine & Joseph Copulsky

Irene Kumin by Jodi Coren

Marvin Kane by Alene & Richard Court

Luke Heller by Debra Crane

Morton Pickman by Ellen & Stephen Danetz

Louis Danetz by Ellen & Stephen Danetz

Samuel L. Davis by Edythe Davis

Ruth Nogee by Edythe Davis

Gary J. Majka by Jeffrey Degen

Muriel L. Degen by Jeffrey Degen

Felicita Rigual by Naomi Denish & Amalio Nieves

Herman Hess by Shirley & Warren Deutsch

Luke Heller by Bobbie & John Dretler

Darilyn Stahl Listort by Allison Duffie

Harold L. Eichler by The Eichler family

Sophie Elman by Eddie Elman & family

Sam Elman by Eddie Elman

Luke Heller by Eliza Engstrom

Mollie Epstein by Elaine Epstein

Milford Denny Faust by Marlene Faust

Janice Feinberg by Susan & John Feinberg

Robert Feinberg by Susan & John Feinberg

Alvin Blumberg by Brian Feist

John Feist by Brian Feist

Fay Feldman & Allen Schnur by Elise Feldman

Carly Colman by Lisa Feldman & Ron Rosenwasser

Tillie Goldman Fine by Jo Fine & Edward Trieber

Sylvia Elsner by Sharon & Neil Fink

Israel Ouziel by Sybil Firestone

Harriet Bergman by Beth Fisher

Joseph Bergman by Beth Fisher

Jerrie Jacob Fox by Melissa & David Fox

Arthur Joseph Franklin by Paula Franklin

Luke Heller by Laurie Tobey-Freedman & David Freedman

Luke Heller by Rachel Freedman

Michael Costin by Kathy Freeman-Costin

Luke Heller by Miriam Freier

Helen Fremont by Sari & Carl Fremont

Bernard Wiesenthal by Barb & Lee Friedman

Joyce Wiesenthal by Barb & Lee Friedman

Micah Friedman & Estelle Rothenberg by Jacky & Stephen Friedman

Carol Frieser by Paul Frieser

Luke Heller by Jill Garfinkle

Luke Heller by Suzette Gerolium

Luke Heller by Jill Gilberg

Luke Heller by Richard Gilberg

Shane Gilbert & Milton Shapiro by Nancy & Dennis Gilbert

Carol Sterneck by Harriet & Brion Gillett

Luke Heller by Stefanie & Eric Ginnis

Martin B. Serenco by Cindy Gitlitz

Sharon Cohen-Glick by Andra & Scott Glick

Allison-Jo Golden by Andra & Scott Glick

Luke Heller by Gary Glusgol

Gerson Parzen & Albert Goldberg by Ruth & Harry Goldberg

Ruth Cohen by Joan Goldburg

Luke Heller by Abby Goldenfarb & Michael Barowsky

George Goldman by Arlene Goldman

Luke Heller by Carol Goldman

Luke Heller by Jayne & Lee Goldman

Luke Heller by Steven Goldman

Sid Goldstein & Arnold Silverstein by Mary Goldstein

Luke Heller by Joy & Paul Goldstein

Luke Heller by Cecilia Gonzalo & Ignacio Fente

Ruth Tauber by Judy Gordon

Ilene Gordon by Judy Gordon

Marc David Gordon by Judy Gordon

Adrian Gould by Lew Gould

Donald Glachman by Barbara & Joel Grad

Shari Graham by Kimberley & Steven Graham

Scott Granet by Arnold Granet

Joel Granet by Arnold Granet

Anna Finkel by Arnold Granet

Scott Granet by Sylvia & Lloyd Granet

Luke Heller by Lisa Green

Bertram Raff by Amy & Richard Greenblatt

Shirley Raff by Amy & Richard Greenblatt

Herbert Schwarz by Laurie & Jonathan Greene

Sylvia Grossman by Karyn & Stuart Grossman

Herbert M. Grossman by Susen Grossman

Sandra Haber by Jeffrey Haber

Sylvia Yespy by Ina Hankin

Simon Yespy by Ina Hankin

David & Helen Harmelin by Karen & Bob Harmelin

Luke Heller by Amanda Harrison

Abraham Cohen by Sheilah Harrow

Dorothy Harwin by Denise & Bruce Harwin

Marc Richard Heit by Norma Heit

Myrna Lee Falk by The Heller family

Ruth Einziger by Sharon Hershkowitz

Steven Koolik by Ronee Herz

Maurice Benjamin Cohen by Brigitte & Bruce Himelstein

Joel Holiber by Yolanda & Richard Holiber

Stanley Holz by Matthew & Ellen Holz

Luke Heller by Margie Huggard

Bernard Jaiven by Grace & Jack Jaiven

Rozzie Fishman by Grace & Jack Jaiven

Ann Jaiven by Grace & Jack Jaiven

Frederick Schwartz by Diane Johnson

Sundel (Sonny) Judson by Rita Judson

Irving Kane by Denie Kane

Charles Kanfer by Barbara & Jack Kanfer

Louis Kanoff by Susan & Donald Kanoff

Dr. Morton J. Crow, Cecelia Crow, Phyllis

Kaplan, Harry Kaplan, & Nathan

Goldstein by Gail & Michael Kaplan

Frank Titelman by Thomas R. Titelman Kaplan

E. Robert Titelman by Thomas R. Titelman Kaplan

Luke Heller by Nancy & Gene Katz

Leonard Kaufman by Ivy & Steve Kaufman

Mel Arbesfeld by Ivy & Steve Kaufman

Dr. Chester Kay by Judy Kay & family

Florence Kirschenbaum by Lisa & Alan Kirschenbaum

Luke Heller by Barbara & Mark Klaman

Alice Nast Statland by Barbara & Paul Knapp

Bert Knapp by Barbara & Paul Knapp

Luke Heller by Jeff Konigsberg

Nancy Sinrod by Rabbi Beth & Ross Kramer

Luke Heller by Jennifer & Suraj Krishnamurthi

Luke Heller by The Krut family

Randy Lazarus by Peter Lazarus

Marcy Lazarus by Steven Lazarus

Lionel Silver by Brenda & Barry Leeper

Harry Shenker by Brenda & Barry Leeper

Luke Heller by Lauren Leidner Bloom

Irving Geffner by Charlotte Leigh

Leni Kramer Leisner by Russell Leisner

Lillian Kimmel by Brenda & Nathan Levine

Charles Levine by Brenda, Nathan, Jesse & Daniel Levine

Benjamin Pitts by Robby Levy

Anna Lewin by Barbara & Jerry Lewin

Janice Weber by Patti Lieb

Herman Wasserman by Cindy & Arthur Liebenthal

Irving Liebenthal by Cindy & Arthur Liebenthal

Florence R. Wasserman by Cynthia Liebenthal & family

Andrea Liebesman by Laura Liebesman

David Loeb by Adele Loeb

Norman Friedman by Barbara Lopez

Luke Heller by Susan Lunder Burke

Sally Mackler by Debbie Mackler

Marc Even Becker by Laurie Malden

Joseph Ellis by Stephanie & Evan Manevitch

Luke Heller by Shelby & Lev Matusevich

Luke Heller by Dana McCormick

Jean McCoy by Joshua McCoy

Kevin McCoy by Joshua McCoy

Sylvia Bleiberg by Lisa & Stephen Mendelsohn

Ben Altschule by Hilda Metzger

Jean Weiner by Hilda Metzger

Michael Meyers by Arlene Meyers

Howard Wexler by Joancarol & Martin Meyers

Donald Glachman by Linda Glachman Midwall

Esther & Allen Wilson, Gertrude & Sidney Milner, and Norma & Ted Pansky by Janie & Martin Milner

Zelda Mitnick by Jamie & Lane Mitnick

Christopher Mohr by Robyn Mohr

Gladys Morris by Barbara & Harvey Morris

Steven Morris by Barbara & Harvey Morris

Theresa Nayman by Maureen & Nicholas Morrone

Carmela Morrone by Maureen & Nicholas Morrone

Sadie Nappen by Madeline Nappen

Emanuel Katz, MD by Judy & Gary Nath

Wilma & Henry Nath by Judy & Gary Nath

Stanley Needell by Stacy & Steven Needell

Libby Neuren by Arline Neuren

Edward D. Snyder by Carol & Neil Niren

Janet Lee Barmak Snyder by Carol & Neil Niren

Rae North by Shannon North

Alan Oknowsky by Esther Poritz-Oknowsky & Neal Oknowsky

Joseph Goldstein by Jennifer & David Oppenheim

Marvin Wallach by Jennifer & David Oppenheim

David Krathen by Kara & Christopher Paldino

Martin Mogland by Karen & Mark Panoff

Luke Heller by Linda & Bob Parnes

Luke Heller by Lisa & Sam Paster

Frances Pearlman by Helene & Richard Paul

David Heskins by Randi & Daniel Paul-Heskins

Albert Katz by Natalie Pelavin

Selma Perper by Hedy Perper, Jon Perper & family

Barbara Peskin by Arnold Peskin

Ken Pierce by Susan Pierce

Charles Kipperman by Mitchell Pollak

Fred Pollak by Philip Pollak

Paul S. Berman by Philip Pollak

Louis Pollak by Philip Pollak

Pauline F. Pollak by Philip Pollak

Daisy Lewis Straas, Mildred Straas, & Alan W. Pollak by Sarah Pollak

Clara Pollock by Ellen & Edward Pollock

Lois S. Lee by Ellen & Edward Pollock

Sylvia Collins by Brenda & Maurice Pollock

Lillian Pollock by Brenda & Maurice Pollock

Edwin Polokoff by Georgina Polokoff

Arthur Ponce by Alan Ponce

Belle Presser by Roberta Presser & Alex Bruner

Jenny Parker Forsa by Roberta Presser & Alex Bruner

Charles Presser by Roberta Presser & Alex Bruner

Ida Aginsky by Laurie & David Putterman

Frances Rachells by Barbara Rachells & Barbara Gianat

Lucille Gianat by Barbara Rachells & Barbara Gianat

Cecelia (Cis) Rader & Kenneth Rader by Roger Rader

Edward Nissan by Juliet & Eric Ray

Luke Heller by Juliet & Eric Ray

Dr. Morton Lewis Singer, Judith Singer, & Irving Lapidus by Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

Carly Colman by Stuart Raynor

Robert Tischio by Dana & Steven Robbins

Donald & Sylvia Robinson by Carol Robinson & Jeffrey Markel

Phyllis Cohen by Diane Rocklin

Margaret Jaffe by Mindy Jaffe-Rogers & Ken Rogers

Jack Meyerowitz by Lisajane & Kevin Romer

Ira Brier by Lisajane & Kevin Romer

Frederick Rose by Norman Rose

Sanford Rosenberg by Sandra Rosenberg

Elaine Panish by Diane Rosenthal

Gerald Rosenwater by Meryl & Bruce Rosenwater

Gerald Rosenwater by Judy Rosenwater

Morris Rubenstein by Myra Rubenstein

Fannie Rubenstein by Myra Rubenstein

Elaine Weiser by Allison & Jeffrey Rubin

Melville Weiser by Allison & Jeffrey Rubin

Pauline & Martin Mellman by Tobe & Joshua Rubin

Rabbi Samuel Vainberg by Diane & Ira Rubtchinsky

Luke Heller by Tami Sample

Abe Scharf by Stuart Scharf

Leslie Schmier, Seymour Neuman & Rose Bobroff by Linda & Bobby Schmier

Israel Schnabel by Susan & Gadi Schnabel

Luke Heller by Celina Schreiber

Jane Schwab by Sandy & Tadd Schwab

Laura Scher by Sandy & Tadd Schwab

Lillian Holstein by Sandy & Tadd Schwab

Lisa Clayton, with thanks to Rabbi Dan Levin by Leslie Schwam

Abraham Schwamm by Shari & Craig Schwamm

Beatrice Mergner by Shari & Craig Schwamm

Rose Gold by Jo-Ann Schwartz

Hyman Schwarz by David Schwarz

Anthony Pomponi by David Schwarz

Gloria Einbinder by Amy & Martin Segel

Ina Shaevitz by Olly Shaevitz

Harry Friedman & Louis Shafer by Roberta Shafer

Jacob & Aurora Assayag by Mimy & Michael Shegota

Marvin Sheinker by Melissa & Jack Sheinker

Carly Colman by Crystal RomeroSherman & Brett Sherman

Sylvia Folbaum by Robert Sherman

Abraham Folbaum by Robert Sherman

Pearl Yospe by Caron Shutan & Jay Yospe

Jacob Rubenstein by Laurie Silvers & Mitchell Rubenstein

Tilla Sherman by Laurie Silvers & Mitchell Rubenstein

Luke Heller by Melissa Singer

Samuel Singer, Marilyn Modell, Pearl Gallop, & Harold Singer by Rabbi Merle Singer

Jerry Singerman by Lynne Singerman

Luke Heller by Mike Sirowitz

Helene Small by Kevin Small

Gertrude Smith by Kay & Ted Smith

Martin Lifton by Maxine & Larry Snider

Jacqueline Hammes by Randee & Howard Solomon

Edith B. Sontz by Risa & Joseph Sontz

Willard C. Bear by Risa & Joseph Sontz

Harold Lipman & Ethel Spitz by Mimi & Robert Spitz

Shirley Kaplan by Beverly Stewart

Jarmilla Pachl, Jan Pachl, Len Pedvis, Raquel Sudit, & Carole Pelvis by Natalie Sudit & Ann Pedvis

Luke Heller by Jennifer & Joshua Sussman

Isidore Swillinger & Marilyn Swillinger by Mark Swillinger

Bruce Gilbert by Susie & Mark Tabor

Jane Gilbert, Goldie Hantman, & Benjamin Hantman by Susie & Mark Tabor

Jerry Tamarkin by Kay Tamarkin

Arthur & Rachel Tamchin by Leonard Tamchin

Stephen M. Tamchin by Leonard Tamchin

Pearl Alt by Rasheena & David Taub

Arthur Bloomfield & Joyce Gerber by Pam Tinkham

Linda Glanzman by Pam Tinkham

Anne Bloomfield by Pam Tinkham

Joel Kalver by Pam Tinkham

Raymond George Henry by Pam Tinkham

Nancy Sinrod by Pam Tinkham

Miriam Kaplan by Elissa Tobin

Morris Kaplan by Elissa Tobin

Craig Topper by Nicole Topper

Shirley Berglass by Robin Traiger

Marilyn Traiger by Robin Traiger

Seymour Traiger by Robin Traiger

Annette Simner by Danielle & Hayden Trepeck

Luke Heller by Kate Urman

Paul Oppenheim by Lynne Vainberg

Irene Mintchine, Rose Goldberg, & Sonia Vichnin by Marilyn & Herb Vichnin

Mitchell Wachtel by Lenore Wachtel

Rose Ackerman, Benjamin Ackerman, & Sally Wachtel by Lenore Wachtel

Mitchell Wachtel by June Wagner

Dr. Michael Walin by Wendy & Steve Walin

Nancy Sinrod by Elyse Wander & Judy Retchin

Luke Heller by Graham Ward

Beverly Warheit by Randy & Peter Warheit

Audrey Kaylin by Randy & Peter Warheit

Walter S. Warheit by Randy & Peter Warheit

Donald G. Wolff by Robin & Gary Warren

Isadore Wartenberg by Robin & Gary Warren

Luke Heller by Jennifer & Amir Wasiullah

Luke Heller by Wendy & Jacob Waxman and Rory Richards

Joy Spiegel Slatoff by Lois & Harold Weber

Harry Spiegel by Lois & Harold Weber

George Weinberg by Fran Weinberg

Sondra Evans by Jill & Paul Weiner

Rosaline Weiner by Jill & Paul Weiner

Jerry Burger by Iris Weingarten

Leonard Fleegler by Lois & Gary Weinstein

Mel Weiss by Barbara Weiss

Isaac Weiss by Linda & Dennis Weiss

Alan Canter by Linda & Dennis Weiss

Lucille Miller by Luisa & Mark Werner

Todd Whitman by Judy Whitman

Stephen Winig by Carol Winig

Bruce M. Wolf by Sheryl Wolf

Dr. David Wulkan & David Leon Goldfield by Marilyn Wulkan

Hubert Wulkan by Marilyn Wulkan

Jose Yaker by Rosa & Salomon Yaker

Luke Heller by Jennifer & Chad Zakin

Jacob Bregman by Judi Zimmermann

Sarah Bregman by Judi Zimmermann

Stanley Greenberg by Judi Zimmermann

Zion Gefen by Pat & Saul Ziv

Maurice Zanco by Pat & Saul Ziv

Beth El Brain Teasers

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE— AND SPARK A GREAT CONVERSATION AT YOUR SHABBAT OR HOLIDAY TABLE.

1. Around which Jewish holiday did the founding of what is now Temple Beth El take place—and in what year?

Hearing the Megillah, giving mishloach manot (the exchange of gift baskets of food and drinks between family and friends), giving tzedakah to those in need, and enjoying a festive meal.

2. What are the four mitzvot of Purim?

Hearing the Megillah, giving mishloach manot, giving tzedakah to those in need, and enjoying a festive meal.

3. How many times are we commanded in the Torah to remember the Exodus from Egypt?

36 times—more than any other commandment.

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Mission Statement

TEMPLE OFFICERS

Gina Shugar President

Wendy Walin Immediate Past President

Jeffrey Katz Executive VP

Patty Beck VP at Large

Dina Schwartz VP of Leadership Development and Governance

George Gonzalez VP of Finance

Marcy Schultz VP of Religious Activities

Brooke Perez VP of Education

Joel Ivers VP of Development

Susie Siegel VP of Membership & Engagement

Kevin Romer VP of Social Justice

Casey Levin VP of Early Learning Center

Ilyne Mendelson VP of Mausoleum

Brett Schneider Secretary

TRUSTEES

Bruce Moldow Josh Marcus Marisa Spiro Ignacio Diaz

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Andrea Halpern Altshuler

Rayna Antman

Marc Applebaum*

Rachel Baron

Patty Beck*

Traci Benedon

Dana Brown

Danielle Butler

Robin Eisenberg

Melissa Newman Eisenberg

Aline Fisher

David Friedlander

Herbert Gimelstob*

Michael Kieffer

Lauren Koblick

Jennie Kreger

Steven Lazarus

Allen Lev

Jon Levin

Rick Levitt

Jonathan Mann

Lottie Nilsen

Mark Platt*

Margie Plough

Maurice Plough, Jr.

Barry Podolsky*

Debbie Rosenblum

Craig Rubinstein

Marla Schaefer

Rabbi Merle Singer

Mark Sunshine*

Hayden Trepeck

Leslie Viselman

Wendy Walin*

Monica Weinberg

Peter Wohlgemuth

TEMPLE LEADERS OF BLESSED MEMORY

James B. Baer*

Donald Berger

Alvin Cohen*

Frances Cohen

Stanley Gray*

Stanford Hermann

Ida Herst*

Joseph Q. Kline

LTC Ben Lake

Cis Rader

Irving Rifkin

CLERGY

Rabbi Daniel Levin

Rabbi Greg Weisman

Rabbi Laila Haas

Rabbi Ashira Boxman

Cantor Lori Brock

Morris Robinson

Stanley Rose

Albert Schiff*

Melvin Schwartz*

Bernard H. Shulman*

Alan H. Weiner*

Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Auslander Cohen

Music Educator/ Cantorial Soloist Chris Mason

Rabbi Emeritus Merle Singer, D.P.S., D.H.L., D.D.

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Steve Kaufman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cindy Chieffo, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Elinor Josephson, DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING

Heather Erez, RJE, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT

Ronni Graf, DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Susan Stallone, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Mike Sirowitz, MAUSOLEUM DIRECTOR

Natalie Cohen, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Rita Diamond, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Jason Reasor, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

Robin Eisenberg, RJE, DIRECTOR OF JEWISH LEARNING AND LIVING EMERITA

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Throughout his career, Dr. Norton has had a strong interest in academic medicine and has been actively involved in teaching and research. He has authored multiple publications on a variety of topics related to spine surgery in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He has received several research grants and has presented his research at both national and international conferences.

Compression fractures of the spine occur most often in people with osteoporosis, after a fall, after a forceful cough or sneeze, or simply from bending over to tie shoes. Fortunately, he can treat patients with an easy solution called a Kyphoplasty, performed in my office in about 10-minutes. After numbing the area, he will simply place a small needle into the broken bone under x-ray guidance. He can then inject a small amount of bone “glue” to stabilize the broken bone. This is a permanent fix and serves to get rid of the pain from the broken bone and prevent further collapse of the bone so you don’t become deformed and hunched over. The pain is gone immediately and you can walk out of the office with just a Band- Aid! Skilled in the most advanced surgical techniques and emerging technologies, Dr. Robert Norton offers expertise in all aspects of spine care. His expertise and excellent surgical outcomes have earned him the nickname, “Miracle Worker.”

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