Shalom Newsletter - January & February 2024

January & February 2024

SHALOM NEWSLETTER JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE

Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Messages From Our Leaders FROM THE RABBI’S DESK Dear Friends, It’s been just over ten weeks since Hamas attacked Israel.

I’ve sat with many of you as you’ve expressed your horror and disbelief over the atrocities. Some of you had family and friends killed on that day. Our synagogue community includes families whose loved ones are being called up for reserve duty, or who currently are in the IDF. We even have a family who waits anxiously for news about a cousin who remains a hostage in Gaza.

It’s not surprising to see so many people from our synagogue community come together to support these families, and to express our collective outrage over the brutality of the Hamas terrorists. That’s what being Jewish is all about. When our backs are up against the wall, Jews have a way of coming together and finding strength in one another.

The uptick in antisemitism in our country troubles me greatly. Since the attack on Israel, I’ve been overwhelmed with stories of antisemitism either directly or indirectly aimed at our children. Many of you saw the news item about an Israeli flag that was ripped down from one of our local elementary schools. Some of our young men and women have told me about antisemitic comments they’ve heard in the halls of their high schools. Anti-Israel protests on college campuses have caused some of our kids to fear for their own safety.

I’ve been reassured by the humanity most people have in reaction to this ugly phenomenon. I’ve heard from neighbors, friends, politicians and other clergy who have gone out of their way to tell me how upset they are that the Jewish community is experiencing antisemitism, and how they strongly support Israel’s right to defend itself. As I was leaving an appointment, even my doctor stopped me to ask me how I was faring and to give me words of encouragement.

It gives me chills when I hear about people who are reluctant to display their chai necklaces on the outside of their shirts, or who were hesitant to display their hanukkiyot in the windows this past Hanukkah. Never did I imagine that I would ever hear such stories.

I am an ardent Zionist. Have been all my life, and always will be. I am a proud American, too. Have been all my life, and always will be.

At the end of each Shorashim Hebrew school Sunday morning, the children gather in the sanctuary together. Cantor Rachel leads them in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing Hatikvah.

We will continue to show the next generation that they must always be advocating for American democracy, that hatred of any kind is unacceptable, and that they should always be proud to be Jewish.

L’shalom, Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz

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A FEW NOTES FROM OUR CANTOR Our temple family has been abuzz with activity. We’ve had joyous celebrations, creative endeavors, and exciting additions to our community.

A standout moment in December was the experiential extravaganza of Hanukkah, highlighted by the LEGO menorah building event at Shorashim Hebrew School. Our eager learners rolled up their sleeves, channeling their creativity into constructing an intricate menorah with colorful LEGO pieces. However, the magic doesn’t end there. In the spirit of giving, all the LEGO pieces we collected will find new homes with children in need, thanks to our partnerships with Bricks Over Boredom and Jewish Family Services. Witnessing our community come together for noble causes is wonderful!

Adding a musical note to our celebrations, our newly blossoming teen band took center stage, gracing the bimah with their talent and enthusiasm. The resonating laughter and melodies filled our sanctuary, creating unforgettable moments of connection and pure joy. The anticipation for more musical moments together is palpable.

As we venture into the new year, I encourage everyone to get to know our new Director of Engagement and Programming, Laura Pappas. Her fervor for community-building and commitment to creating meaningful experiences for all ages will undoubtedly enhance our temple life. Let’s extend a warm welcome to her and embrace the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

With gratitude for the past and anticipation for the future, we wish everyone a happy and healthy 2024!

Cantor Rachel

Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Greetings, My Beloved Family of Families, As we stand on the cusp of a brand new year, let us first bask in the warmth of our collective achievements in the passing year. Our unity shone brilliantly as a family, rallying together to support our cherished Rabbi, a testament to the love and solidarity that defines our community. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Meredith‘s foundational work and remarkable efforts that helped continue the temple moving in a positive direction even during the Rabbi’s absence.

Additionally, our beloved Cantor has been a beacon of inspiration, showcasing exceptional leadership and stewardship that have elevated our musical experiences to profound heights. Through her guidance, our community has witnessed an expansion of programming that resonates deeply with both our youth and adults, weaving a harmonious tapestry of melodies that transcend mere notes. Her adept leadership has not only enriched our musical endeavors but has also fostered a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where the religious school serves as a bridge, uniting hearts and souls across generations within our temple walls.

Sandy, alongside her remarkable team of dedicated staff and teachers, has orchestrated a remarkable ascent, propelling our preschool to its largest size in over a decade. Through their unwavering commitment, passion, and expertise, they’ve not only nurtured an environment of care and learning but have also cultivated a thriving community within our preschool walls. Sandy’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in creating a nurturing space where children flourish, their curiosity is sparked, and their potential is cultivated with tender guidance.

Together, their collective dedication and tireless efforts have not just grown numbers but have sown the seeds of boundless possibilities, shaping the bright futures of the little ones in our care.

The fruits of our pleas during the soft launch of the Building Our Future Campaign manifested in astounding $60,000 towards the enhancement of our sacred space. In the literal sense, a ‘dryer’ year awaits us, sheltered under the protective embrace of our new roof. This tangible upgrade reflects the metaphysical shield of unity and love that encircles us. The promise of a new chapter looms, symbolized by our forthcoming campaign, the grand unveiling set for 2024.

Moreover, our future glimmers with the radiant promise of blessings and programs, steered by the capable leadership of Laura Pappas as our Program and Engagement Director. Her vision and dedication will undoubtedly infuse our congregation with renewed vigor and purpose.

As we step into this New Year, let us carry forward the light of love, unity, and resilience that defines us. May it radiate from within us, illuminating not only our lives but also the world around us. Together, let’s continue weaving the tapestry of hope, compassion, and progress for our beloved community and beyond.

With anticipation and gratitude, L’Shalom, Robin Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Although things in the world are uncertain, It is business as usual in the preschool.

Children play, explore and learn, undaunted by the worries outside our walls. They stomp in puddles that adults try so hard to avoid.

There is joy on their faces and sparkle in their eyes running into the building each day.

Their laughter is the music that reminds us of their innocence and our quest to provide normalcy in our sacred preschool spaces.

The upcoming holiday of Tu B’Shevat presents another opportunity to teach ways to take care of the world. For that holiday, all of the classes will explore the concepts of recycling and replanting.

Their creative energy will be displayed in free form sculptures they will create in the classroom from recyclable materials. For our annual ceremonial planting, each child will have an opportunity to shovel dirt and take ownership of new butterfly plants, vegetables and herbs, in our gardens. Our thriving butterfly, herb and vegetable gardens enhance our preschool world, and provide a perfect venue for teaching about nature. The children are able to till the soil, plant the seedlings, and water their gardens throughout the year. They truly delight in the “fruits” of their labor. From sculptures to seedlings, the children learn about the many ways to take care of our earth and to share its many gifts.

In November, we joined together with our preschool families for a school-wide Thanksgiving Program.

The children prepared for the program by learning songs about the holiday, baking snacks and creating table decorations which they then took home. In the first week of December, we kicked off our Hanukkah celebration our own in-house Hanukkah sing-along, led by Cantor Rachel and Rabbi Rosenkranz together with all our classes. We enjoy opportunities to celebrate together as a school community and the children look forward to seeing each other for these gatherings. Delicious potato pancakes, applesauce and sufganiyot was also a welcomed snack following the candle lighting and singing.

We begin priority registration for the 2024-2025 school year in late January. Thanks to the many referrals from our current and alumni families, we expect most of our classes to fill quickly. If you are interested in enrolling your child for the new school year, please email Sherri, psadmin@templebethtorah. net with your child’s name and birth date . This will enable us to plan classes and offer temple members priority registration along with our current preschool families. Registration packets will be available midJanuary. Full-time, part-time and extended day options are again available for children two through PreK. Registration information will be available in January, after the holiday break.

A continuing focus in the school is Gemilut Chasadim, (Acts of Loving Kindness). The Fall and Winter holidays presented an opportunity to teach the lesson of giving to others. The generosity of our preschool families supports an ongoing Tzedakah food drive in which the children participate each Friday morning.

Whether its coins by the older children or food items from the younger groups, they learn by doing. We infuse this lifelong lesson of giving to others as much as possible throughout the year.

On behalf of the entire staff, I would like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe 2024!

Sandy Wilensky, Preschool Director

Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Welcome New Members!

Karen & Pablo Esteves Sabrina & Jason Martin Rhonda Ninfo

Misheberach Merciful God, we pray to You for the recovery of those who are ill in the congregation and others who are in our hearts. Grant them renewed strength and confidence. Give wisdom and skill to those who help in healing. Help all of us who share the anxiety of their illness to be brave and hopeful. Inspire us with courage and faith, and grant Your blessing to all who call upon You. Mi Shebeirach avoteinu, Avraham, Yitzchak v’Ya-akov – v’eemotaynu, Sara, Rivkah, Rachayl v’Leah O God, who blessed our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, send your blessing to: Florence Bernfeld, Eliab Erulkar, Philip Solodkin, Jerry Small, Erna Schulz, Gordon Roschko, Harriet Davis, Brian Newman, Laura Couillard, Lea Sherman, Lev Grupin, Debbie Bell, Lids Shenson, Howard Markowitz, Ellen Goodman, Alan Shield, Caren Goldberg, Ayal Yakobe, Lewis Bartell, Joe Stein, Joanne Maio, Barbara Nussbaum, Stephen Strom, Judy Zupnick Have mercy upon them and graciously restore their health and their strength. Grant each of them a Refuah Shleimah – a complete recovery – along with all others who are suffering.

Baruch attah Adonai, Rofeh ha-cholim – We praise You, O God, Healer of the sick.

Condolences May Their Memory Be a Blessing Dr. Stuart Kleit, husband of Cynthia Kleit Leon Nagler Ellyn Laitman Audrey Lipton, wife of Charlies Lipton Rabbi Daniel Schwartz, remembered by Jeffrey Sharkey

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Donations

Yahrzeit Fund • Karen Eismann • Brenna & Michael Barron • Francine & Robert Follick, in memory of Barry Elicofon • Karen & Steven Metzger, in memory of Fanchon K. Metzger • Joy & Jerold Klein • Fredric Friedman, in memory of Belle Friedman • Charlie Lipton, in memory of Ruth Williams • Alison Cohen, in memory of Frances & Stanley Daitch • Ezra Wohlgemuth, In memory of Milly & Joe Cohen and Rachel & Gershon Wohlgemuth • Bonni Lopater, in memory of George Green & Helen Green • Marcia & Scott Weber, in memory of Eunice Rapoport • Marcia & Scott Weber, in memory of Lee Nagler • Reva Feldman, in memory of Sylvia Schulman & Max Schulman • Irene Warten, in memory of Erna Warten, Ida Wartensleben & Theo Wartensleben • Brenna & Michael Barron, in memory of Leah King Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund • Michael Yasuna • Karin & Joe Stein, in memory of Dr. Jan S. Glowacki • Vera Turkowitz • Laurie & Michael Herzlin • Wendy & Jonathan Baumbard • Linda & Arthur Howard, in honor of Lavinia Gilbert’s birthday • Adele & William Redisch

Leslie Richardson, Lori Spilfogel, Robin Forti, Cheryl Herrman, Beth Silverman, Sherri Kratenstein, Sandy Wilensky, in honor of B’not Mitzvah of Hillary Lent & Sharon Lowenstein • Preschool Sunshine Club, in honor of B’not Mitzvah of Hillary Lent & Sharon Lowenstein • Lana & Eric Seid • Ashley & Skip Ouellette • Joy & Jerold Klein • Tanya & Gary Popovetsky • Eileen & Barry Eckhaus • Jennifer Kryshka • Holly Landau & Joe McIver General Fund • Deanna & Bernard Albert • Irene Warten, in honor of Rabbi Rosenkranz & Cantor Rachel for beautiful and meaningful HHD Services • Barbara Nussbaum, best wishes to Melissa Sandel on her move • Vicki & Roger Schwartz, in memory of Harry Schwartz • Lynn Ferman, in memory of Leslie Beinhacker • Sheila Tenenblatt, in memory of Audrey Lipton Educator’s Discretionary Fund • Meredith Hirschberg, in honor of B’not Mitzvah of Hillary Lent & Sharon Lowenstein

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund • Mr. & Mrs. William Harris, in honor of Cantor Rachel Slusky Building for the Future Campaign • Debra & Todd Barron • Elyse Herrman, in honor of B’not Mitzvah of Hillary Lent & Sharon Lowenstein • Randi LaFleur, Jane Gartner, Suzie Kelly, Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Mazel Tov! I Z Z Y T E P L I T S KY Izzy Teplitsky will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on January 6, 2024.

Izzy is in 7th grade at Meyer Preparatory School. Izzy loves spending time with her friends and traveling the country to play hockey. Izzy looks forward to celebrating with her parents Noam and Jill Teplitsky, sister Zoe, all of her grandparents as well as family and friends from near and far. Mazel tov Izzy!

R A FA E L WO L L E R S T E I N

Rafael Wollerstein will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Torah on January 20, 2024. Rafi is a 7th grade student at Western Academy Middle School. Rafi loves anime, drawing, wakeboarding and horseback riding. His favorite thing to do is travel and explore new places with his family.

He is a frequent visitor of all the Orlando attractions and is quite the Disney pro. He is excited to share this special day with his family who have come from England and New York to celebrate with him. His parents, Andrew and Lindsay and his brother Joshua are extremely proud of him.

Get To Know The Groon Family...

Tell us a little bit about where you live: We live right down the road from TBT in the Emerald Forest community. We are seasonal here in Wellington for half the year, November through April. The rest of the year we live at our farm in Ringoes, New Jersey.

What do you both do for work? Jen is an equine veterinarian.

And J.D. is a reformed attorney who now works with/for Jennifer, doing everything from accounting to being a vet tech. We have two boys, John (5) and Jason (3). Both Jen and John are equestrians and compete during WEF. Jason is showing interest in horses, so it’s only a matter of time before he joins his brother in the ring. J.D. likes to get in a round of golf when the schedule permits.

When did you join TBT? We just joined TBT this November, but our children have been in the preschool for several years now. It was important for us to have John enrolled in Hebrew School with all of this friends from preschool.

He loved all of his classmates from the Koala Kids classroom and its it great that he gets to see some of his old classmates every Sunday.

What do you like to do for fun? As a family, we spend as much time in the pool as possible to tire out the boys.

We have really enjoyed the people we’ve met through the preschool and the Temple. All the events we’ve been to, everyone has really made us feel part of the group and we just loved that about the community.

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TEMPLE BETH TORAH

Sisterhood The WRJ and Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood continue to stand firm in our unwavering support of our partners in Israel. We are dedicated to

ple Beth Torah Sisterhood strengthening the voice of women globally, nurturing congregations, and Invites you to our

promoting progressive Jewish values.

Sisterhood Shabbat

We, the Women for Reproductive Justice (WRJ), united to champion

February 22, 2019 7 PM

comprehensive sex education, accessible Plan B contraception, and more.

reproductive health and rights, going beyond abortion to advocate for

Hopefully the Ballot Initiative for Reproductive Freedom, aiming to protect reproductive rights, has enough signatures to make it to be on the 2024 ballot. If so, let’s be even more influential to our friends and relatives sharing about the importance of voting for this Freedom in the general election.

Our Service Theme:

During our recent sisterhood meeting, we confirmed our calendar and noted where we still needed hosts and partners for positions and events this spring. Mark your calendars for our already scheduled events, including Mahjong nights (Jan 16th, Feb 13th), Sisterhood Shabbat (Jan 26th), Shirah-Bingotini (Mar 14th), Rock Shabbat (Mar 15th), Tina the Musical@Kravis (Mar 16th, matinee), and the Sisterhood Women’s Vegan Seder (April 18th), and our other engaging activities like a trivia night, and our participation in the Jewish Film Festival.

Join us for some or all of these fantastic experiences, and let’s make unforgettable memories together.

Please reach out to any of us to become more involved.

icipate! Take part in our service, bake a special dessert, or Warm regards, ning.

od items (for local food bank) and to Mazon being collected.

Ashley Ouellette, Sisterhood President and the board: VP Programming: Donna Rosman

VP Membership: Jen Seehaus ls 561-386-5565 or marcysamuels575@gmail.com Reproductive Initiative: Marcy Samuels Treasurer: Andrea Strom Parliamentarian: Ruth Erulkar

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TBT Brotherhood Hello, and Happy New Year, from your Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood Executive Board! It has been an interesting and exciting first six months of our term as leaders within the Temple Beth Torah family, and we are equally enthused to present social and spiritual gatherings and programs as we enter 2024.

The past two months saw your Brotherhood work with the Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood in co-sponsoring two very successful events - the annual Temple Beth Torah Picnic and our annual Latkes & Vodka night.

Your Brotherhood has also enjoyed two more Bros Night Outs the last few weeks of 2023. In late November, you could find more than a dozen Brotherhood members throwing axes and tomahawks (and raising money for the American Friends of Magen David Adom) at Seven Axes. In late December, a sizable group watched Thursday Night Football (the New Orleans Saints visiting the Los Angeles Rams) at our Flanigan’s BNO experience.

Speaking of AFMDA, your Brotherhood donated $750 to Israel’s version of the American Red Cross, in reaction to the October 7 tragedy. We also donated $250 to “Bricks Busting Boredom,” which collects Lego bricks and donates them to children’s hospitals, homeless shelters, and emergency shelters.

So after an amazing end of 2023, what’s on the horizon in the new year? Funny you should ask!

Our next Bros Night Out is 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, at Duffy’s Sports Grill on Southern Blvd. Another BNO is slated for Thursday, February 1, at the Rack N Balls Pub, a pool and billiards hall on Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

We look forward to seeing you at either social event ... or both ... as well as our January 14 Brotherhood meeting at Toojay’s! We have a ton of additional items on the horizon, including our annual Poker NIght and a revamped family golf experience. We’re offering more fun than allowed by state law, and hope you join us in our various endeavors.

Our calendar of events can be found on the Brotherhood website, http://www.tbtbrotherhood.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, and see pix from our events: https://www.facebook.com/tbtbrotherhood.

We encourage every male member of Temple Beth Torah to be an active part of your Brotherhood. We offer a vibrant, energetic social and religious outlet for all of the congregation, and with your membership and involvement, can achieve above and beyond our many past successes. The dues for 2023-24 remains $54, and by joining us, you have Continued on the next page Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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a direct and positive impact on the future of this congregation. You can pay Brotherhood dues through a secure link on our website (http://www.tbtbrotherhood.com), or go “old school” and pay via personal check. And if you are a new member of Temple Beth Torah, your first year of Brotherhood membership is free! What a bargain!

Your 2023-25 TBT Brotherhood Executive Board - Paul L. Gaba, President - Sam Glucksman, Vice President - Roger Grave de Peralta, Treasurer

JOIN US!

- Bob Eisenberg, Secretary - Joel Zaidspiner, President Emeritus

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JOIN BROTHERHOOD FOR 2023-2024!

What is Brotherhood?

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Within the structure of the Congregation, Brotherhood is a service group.

Brotherhood is an organization where people meet, plan and make friends.

Our Brotherhood annual donation ($54 - WHAT A BARGAIN!) supports family activities, provides extra funds for our youth group, sponsors Temple events and covers our Paid-Up Membership Dinner in the winter of 2023-2024.

Provide funding for gifts and projects for our youth groups

What we do?

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Aid with food & refreshments during picnics, Purim Carnival and Chanukah Party Organize sporting events / guest speakers Your children will be eligible to apply for a Stephen H. Pinsky College Scholarship (Spring 2024) Plan and participate in the annual Brotherhood Shabbat Service.

And much, much more!

BROTHERHOOD IS GIVING. BROTHERHOOD IS US. PLEASE JOIN. Sincerely, Your TBT Brotherhood Executive Board for 2023-2025: Paul L. Gaba President

Sam Glucksman Vice President

Roger Grave de Peralta Bob Eisenberg Treasurer Secretary

7/01/2023 – 6/30/2024 TEMPLE BETH TORAH BROTHERHOOD ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE ~ $54.00 Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to: TBT Brotherhood or

Pay Directly Online at: http://www.tbtbrotherhood.com or Credit Card info: #_____________________________________________ Exp Date: _____/_____ Billing Address:

Security Code: ____

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Kabbalat Shabbat and Chinese Dinner

Teen Pizza Night!

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Contact Laura at engage@templebethtorah.net for more info on either sponsorship or volunteer opportunities.

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YOUTH LOUNGE

ns o i t a D on ! d e d Nee We are searching for a gently-used Ping Pong Table, Foosball Table, Pinball Machine and/or Basketball Hoop for our lounge.

We also need: Chalkboard Paint and volunteers to paint a wall.

Can you help us? Contact Laura Pappas at engage@templebethtorah.net or call 561-793-2700 for more information.

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Israeli Shabbat Please join us for an intergenerational Israeli Shabbat featuring our third grade students. Let’s come together as a community and celebrate Shabbat — Israeli-style!

Friday, January 19, 2024 (Dinner at 6:00 PM For Third Graders and Their Families)

• Services at 7:00 PM • Oneg Immediately Following featuring Israeli Dancers & A Special Dessert

Third Grade Families Please RSVP to Laura at engage@templebethtorah.net for Dinner Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Join us and make a difference in our community!

Teen Engagement at Temple Beth Torah

BECOME A COUNSELOR! Madrichim for Grades 8-12 Become an assistant in our Shorashim Religious School on Sunday mornings and earn community service hours while performing a wonderful mitzvah!

TiBToFTY

TiBToFTY Jr.

Chai School

Youth Group for Grades 9-12

Youth Group for Grades 6-8

For Grades 8-12

High school students will engage in fun and exciting programs, including our outdoor events, lock-ins, social action projects and

Our middle school students will participate in exciting and engaging social events throughout the year.

This mitzvah-based approach to Jewish values and ethics will reinforce the meaning of tzedek chavarti (social justice). Topics will

Confirmation Class For Grade 10

Experience the modern history of Israel and Zionism.

Using interactive mediums,

weekend programs with other Jewish teens throughout the Southeast. TiBToFTY offers

include environmentalism, care for the elderly, protecting animals, and

students will learn about the roots of modern Zionism, the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the culture,

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other hands-on social action

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life-long friendships and deepen Jewish identities.

learning. Community service hours will be given for time spent in the community

homeland. The course will be taught by Rabbi Rosenkranz.

helping others.

Contact Laura for More Information engage@templebethtorah.net 561-793-2700 Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Clergy & Staff Temple Beth Torah 900 Big Blue Trace Wellington, FL 33414 Phone: 561.793.2700 Fax: 561.793.1072 Email: office@templebethtorah.net Website: templebethtorah.shulcloud.com Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm Friday: 9 am – 4 pm

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR OF THE SHALOM? Email coordinator@templebethtorah.net to get started!

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Small Ad for 1 Year = $540

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Special Announcement for 1 Issue = $180

Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz rabbi@templebethtorah.net Rabbi Emeritus Stephen H. Pinsky shpeep@comcast.net Cantor Rachel Slusky Cantor & Director of Education cantor@templebethtorah.net Robin Kantor President president@templebethtorah.net Sandy Wilensky Preschool Director psdirector@templebethtorah.net Laura S. Pappas Director of Engagement and Programming engage@templebethtorah.net Meredith Hirschberg Administrative Assistant office@templebethtorah.net Sherri Kratenstein Administrative Assistant psadmin@templebethtorah.net Sarah Vinci Bookkeeper accounting@templebethtorah.net

Cemetery Plots $1800 Pre-Need $2300 Time of Need (Prices are less than purchasing directly from the funeral home or cemetary).

Contact the Temple Beth Torah Office at (561) 793-2700 to discuss your needs.

Plots are located within Star of David

Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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