Boca Raton Synagogue WEEKLY PARSHAT TZAV SHABBAT HA’GADOL Stone Chumash Page 568 March 27 • April 3, 2015 • 7 Nisan • 14 Nisan 5775 This week’s Weekly is generously sponsored by Eli & Amy Buzaglo in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his beloved father, Yosef Buzaglo. RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG Marah D’asrah [email protected] FRIDAY NIGHT RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ Associate Rabbi [email protected] Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Earliest Candle Lighting Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat DAVID L. WOLGIN, PHD President [email protected] RABBI DAVID SHABTAI, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan [email protected] RABBI MORDECHAI SMOLARCIK Rabbi, BRS West SHABBAT DAY [email protected] RABBI JOSH BROIDE Outreach Rabbi [email protected] 6:05 pm 6:18 pm 7:17 pm 7:20 pm Shabbat Mincha Shabbat Hagadol Derasha 6:15 pm 6:40 pm From Ancient Hatred to Modern Anti-Semitism: Why the Jews? 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BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33433-4912 (561) 394-0394 • FAX (561) 394-0180 • WWW.BRSONLINE.ORG • [email protected] FROM THE RABBI’S DESK On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress of the newly formed United States of America convened a committee to design what would become our Great seal, our emblem and the symbol of our sovereignty. “Have you Told Your Children Your Family Narrative?” The committee was comprised of three of the five men who had drafted the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Adams chose a painting known as the “Judgment of Hercules,” to adorn the seal. Jefferson suggested a depiction of the Children of Israel in the wilderness, led by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night for seal. Benjamin Franklin also chose a design based on the Jewish story that he would describe as, “Moses standing on the Shore, and extending his Hand over the Sea, thereby causing the same to overwhelm Pharaoh who is sitting in an open Chariot, a Crown on his Head and a Sword in his Hand.” Franklin in fact suggested the motto for this new country: “Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God.” As in most cases of committees, it took six years, three committees, and the contributions of 14 men before the Congress finally accepted a design in 1782 and it wasn’t any of the original three suggestions. However, Thomas Jefferson liked the motto “Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God” so much, he used it on his personal seal. Why Matzah before Marror? The story of our Exodus has universal appeal; it has been embraced by countless groups to inspire their own journey towards freedom including the founding fathers and later the civil rights movement. But the truth is that while the story can inspire others, it is uniquely ours and describes a history that belongs to us alone, it is our family’s narrative. While others have written about it, drawn emblems based on it and composed songs and poems around it, we alone relive it, and we alone invoke the memory of having experienced it directly with sensory experiences. Others tell the story, but we are the only ones who taste the story. We retell the story of our journey from bondage to freedom specifically with matzah and marror before us. In the Haggadah we read, “Rabban Gamliel said that one who has not said Pesach, matzah and marror has not fulfilled his obligation.” After reminding ourselves of the centrality of matzah and marror, we soon proceed with fulfilling these mitzvos, first eating matzah and only then consuming the requisite measure of marror. Every time we invoke the themes of matzah and marror, we seem to do so in the wrong order. Matzah represents our freedom and liberty, the culmination and climax of the story. Marror is because the Egyptians made the lives of our forefathers in Egypt bitter. Page 2 The marror, the memory of bitterness, servitude, suffering, oppression should come first and only then should we taste the matzah and remember our journey towards freedom and prosperity? Why do we consistently address matzah and marror in the wrong order? Many illustrious rabbis have addressed this question, however I would like to humbly offer you my own understanding. Stories that Bind Us For years researchers have sought to understand, what holds families together? What are the ingredients that make some families united, strong, resilient, and happy, while others are in disarray, fractured, broken, and fragile? Why are some families functional and others utterly dysfunctional? As it turns out, the single most important thing you can do for your family is to develop a strong family narrative. Two years ago, the New York Times had a fascinating article entitled, “The Stories That Bind Us.” It provides the background for how this conclusion was reached. In the mid-1990s Dr. Marshall Duke, a psychologist at Emory University was doing research into the dissipation of the family. His wife, Sara, a psychologist who works with children with learning disabilities noticed something about her students. She told her husband, “The ones who know a lot about their families tend to do better when they face challenges.” Duke decided to test the hypothesis by developing a measure called “Do You Know,” a test for children with questions about their family. Examples of questions were: Do you know where you grandparents grew up? Do you know where your Mom and Dad went to high school? Do you know an illness or something terrible that happened in your family Duke took the answers he received and compared them to a battery of psychological tests that the same children had taken and he reached an overwhelming conclusion. The more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem and the more successfully they believed their families functioned. Three Narratives Psychologists have found that every family has a unifying narrative and they take one of three shapes. The ascending family narrative is exclusively positive: Son, when we came to this country, we had nothing. We worked hard, opened a store, your grandfather went to high school, your father went to college and now you…” Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity The second is the descending narrative: “Sweetheart, we used to have it all, then, we lost everything.” Dr. Duke explains that the third narrative, the oscillating family narrative is the most healthful one. “Let me tell you we’ve had ups and downs in our family. We built a strong business, your grandfather was charitable, but we also had setbacks. You had an uncle who was once arrested. Your father lost a job. No matter what happened, we always stuck together as a family.” When they see themselves as part of our collective history and our family’s personal narrative, they are encouraged, strengthened and uplifted. Duke and his colleagues concluded that the children who have the most self-confidence and resilience have a strong “intergenerational self.” They know they belong to something bigger than themselves. Dr. Duke recommends parents pursue opportunities to convey a sense of history to their children. Use holidays, vacations, family get-togethers, or even a ride to the mall to tell your family stories and personal anecdotes. He recommends adopting rituals and traditions that can get handed down from one generation to another. The hokier the family’s tradition, he says, the more likely it is to be passed down. Rather, we eat the marror to remind our children that our narrative is an oscillating one with ups and down, sweetness and bitterness, successes and yes, even failures. We become stronger, more resilient, more effective, more functional and more united when we don’t hide the marror part of our past but instead, we embrace the marror as part of our oscillating narrative. We don’t have marror and then once we have matzah everything is smooth sailing from there. No, we have matzah and then marror and then matzah and then marror and thus is life. Duke’s bottom line is this: if you want a happier family, create, refine and retell the story of your family’s positive moments and your collective ability to bounce back from difficult ones. Passing Over Our Family’s Story When I saw this article and read about Duke’s research, all I could think of is the Pesach Seder and the wisdom our sacred tradition. This new research simply affirms what we knew and have practiced for millennia. When we sit at the Seder and tell the story of our people, our children feel part of something larger than themselves. When they hear our personal stories of ups and downs, bitterness and sweetness, they feel part of something larger and greater than themselves. They don’t see their own circumstance in a vacuum or feel the need to face their challenges alone. Perhaps this research explains why we eat the matzah and marror out of order. You see, we don’t just eat the marror at the seder as a prop in order to tell the story chronologically. It isn’t just a function of reminding our children we were once slaves, but now we are free. Knowing our narrative is an oscillating one gives us each courage and strength and empowers us to confront the marrors we may face today. The Passover Seder teaches us to be honest, direct and truthful in our conversations with our family. The more we share about both the matzah and marror moments, the stronger we will be, the more united we will feel and the greater our capacity to overcome whatever may come our way. Good Shabbos, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Follow the Rabbi at twitter.com/ rabbigoldberg Friend the Rabbi on facebook Efrem Goldberg Share the Rabbi ‘s blog on www.brsonline.org BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE DERECH ERETZ STATEMENT In the spirit of our mission “Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity,” we believe that a community is built on the collective engagement of individuals representing differing perspectives, whether religious, political, or social. As Boca Raton Synagogue is an environment where all of its members and visitors need to feel valued and welcomed, members are required to comport themselves in a manner which reflects mutual respect and a sense of inclusiveness. In our Synagogue, we value debate about pressing issues. This is consistent with the American democratic tradition. Our sages saw the value of arguments conducted L”Shem Shamayim,“ for the sake of heaven, believing that great minds who engage in respectful debate will arrive at better solutions. They valued and welcomed alternate views, as do we. “Derech Eretz,” good and proper conduct, and mutually respectful dialogue are core values of the Synagogue community. These create a “safe place” for inspiration and spiritual growth, the central purpose of the Synagogue. It is a violation of Jewish law and ethics to use harsh language (vitriol) to demonize or to marginalize people with whom one may disagree. Uncivil expression reflects negatively on our Synagogue as well as on the individuals who engage in such behavior. Boca Raton Synagogue expects its members to act and to speak with kindness and sensitivity to others. It is only in this fashion that a strong, vibrant, and harmonious community can be created and maintained. Adherence to this policy is a requirement for membership in good standing at the Boca Raton Synagogue. In line with our recently published Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive toward others and create an even better community. • BRS does not allow members to claim a Makom Kavuah. If you wish to sit in a specific location, come early. One must never ask another person to get up and move. • Children will be asked not to enter the Rand Sanctuary to collect candy during the Rabbi’s Shabbat morning Derasha. Please instruct your children and teach them to cooperate.. If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email us at [email protected] Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Page 3 SHABBAT SCHEDULE FRIDAY NIGHT Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Plag MIncha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Earliest Candle Lighting Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) SHABBAT HA’GADOL DERASHA 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 6:18 pm 7:00 pm 7:17 pm 7:20 pm SHABBAT DAY Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:35 am Hashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 am Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:30 am Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 am Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 am Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 10:21 am Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pm Daf Yomi (Rand Sanctuary) 5:15 pm Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:40 pm Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 6:15 pm Shabbat Hagadol Derasha 6:40 pm From Ancient Hatred to Modern Anti-Semitism: Why the Jews? Rabbi Efrem Goldberg 7:32 pm Sh’kiah Ma’ariv/Havdalah 8:10 pm THIS SHABBAT, MARCH 28 - 8 NISAN Shabbat Hagadol Derasha for Teens Rabbi Eli Zians Sephardic Mincha Dessert Reception Ashkenazi Mincha 5:30 pm SHABBAT HAGADOL DERASHA 6:40 PM From Ancient Hatred to Modern Anti-Semitism Why the Jews? SHABBAT LEARNING Tefillah Insights with Rabbi Josh Broide (Rand Sanctuary) 8:30 am Advanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama Minyan Rabbi Sacks Explanatory with Rabbi Broide (Board Room)10:00 am Junior Congregation (Shechet Beit Midrash - Rooms 205 & 206) 10:00 am Youth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 am Sephardic Roundtable (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 11:00 am Avos U’Banim (Social Hall) 5:00 pm Rabbi Efrem Goldberg CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED Ma’ariv/Havdalah FRIDAY, APRIL 3—EREV PESACH TA’ANIT BECHOROT FAST OF THE FIRST BORN SUNDAY MONDAY 8:10 pm Sponsored by Dr. Avraham and Elana Belizon in memory of his beloved father, Dr. Yitzchak Belizon BRS WEST Fast Begins 6:00 am Sephardic Shacharit 6:50 & 8:00 am Shacharit with Siyum 6:15, 7:00, 7:45 & 8:30 am Latest time for Eating Chametz 10:55 am Latest time for Burning Chametz 12:09 pm Candle Lighting 7:20 pm Sephardic Kabbalat Shabbat/Kabbalat Yom Tov 7:20 pm Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat/Kabbalat Yom Tov 7:20 pm Haggadah Insights – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Sephardic Ma’ariv 7:55 pm Ashkenazi Ma’ariv 8:05 pm Seder should not begin before 8:13 pm DAILY MINYAN TIMES 5:40 pm 5:45 pm 6:15 pm (At the Hillel Day School, 21001 95th Ave. • (305) 725-2292 • www.brswestonline.org) FRIDAY NIGHT Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Candle Lighting 7:10 pm 7:17 pm Rabbi’s Class Shacharit Youth Groups Kiddush follows Davening Mincha (Shabbat) Shabbat Ends/ Maariv 8:45 am 9:00 am 10:30 am SHABBAT DAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 6:15 pm 8:10 pm THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:25 am Social Hall 7:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:15 am Social Hall 7:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 am Social Hall 7:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 am Social Hall 7:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:15 am Social Hall 7:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:15 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall 6:15 am Social Hall 7:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:00 am Social Hall Sephardic Shacharit 7:55 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 8:00 am Social Hall 9:00 am Social Hall 7:55 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall 7:55 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall 7:55 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall 7:55 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall 7:55 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall 3:05 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:15 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:20 pm Rand Sanctuary 9:30 pm Senders Library 3:40 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:15 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:20 pm Social Hall 9:30 pm Senders Library 7:15 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:20 pm Social Hall 9:30 pm Senders Library 7:15 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:20 pm Social Hall 9:30 pm Senders Library Ashkenazi Shacharit Sephardic Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit 2:00 pm Early Ashkenazi Senders Library Mincha Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:15 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:20 pm Social Hall 9:30 pm Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv Senders Library Page 4 Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity MAZAL TOV SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Tomer & Sandrine Cohen on the birth of their son. Rabbi Josh Broide, who was just named one of “America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis” by Jewish Daily Forward KIDDUSH Friday Night Live Kiddush sponsored in honor of the birthday of Dr. Jaime Alalu Main Minyan Gala Kiddush sponsored in honor of the recovery of Rabbi Philip Moskowitz. Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush Fund. Dessert Reception co-sponsored by Dr. Wayne & Tova Kotzker, Evelyn Sauer, Martin & Sara Schandelson, Dr. Jeffrey & Judy Siegel, Rosalie Somsky, and Farley & Jessica Weiss BRS WELCOMES RABBI YOCHANAN ZWEIG The Beis Medrash of Boca Raton Synagogue is proud to announce that Rabbi Yochanan Zweig, Rosh Yeshiva of the Talmudic University in Miami Beach, will be delivering a special advanced men’s shiur about Pesach at BRS. The shiur will take place this Sunday night, March 29, immediately following Maariv in the Social Hall at 8:00 pm. SPECIAL KIDDUSH IN HONOR OF RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ This Shabbat morning, Shabbat Ha’Gadol, BRS is overjoyed to host a special Gala Kiddush in honor of the recovery of Rabbi Moskowitz and with wishes for only good health and happiness for him, Rebbetzin Arielle and the whole Moskowitz family. All proceeds from the Gala Kiddush sponsorship beyond the cost of Kiddush will be used to help our families on Tomchei Shabbat for Pesach. For a list of those who contributed, see flyer in the lobby. The Kiddush will begin at the conclusion of Davening, but not before 11:00 am. AVOS U'BANIM The exciting new Avos Ubanim father-son learning program continuing on Shabbat afternoons will take place at 5:00 pm in the Social Hall. Come join your friends for great learning, ices, and prizes! BRS WEST RABBINIC CANDIDATE CLASSES This Saturday night, March 28, at 9:00 pm, Rabbi Gideon Black will deliver a class at the sanctuary of BRS West (at Hillel) entitled “Conversion for Marriage: From the Shtetl to the City.” The entire BRS community is invited to attend. Light refreshments served. NPA – NO PARENTS ALLOWED This Sunday, March 29, - 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Children – join us at Shul for Pesach arts & crafts, movie, and lunch. Parents – enjoy a quiet and productive day of cleaning and Pesach preparations. Cost - $5 per child, max per family $20. Pizza available at additional cost of $2 per slice. Very limited space available. Please sign up at brsonline.org/NPA. MONTHLY KADDISH CLASS Rabbi Goldberg will be holding his monthly Kaddish Class on Sunday, March 29th, at 9:30 am in the BRS Board Room. This class has been designed for people who are within the year of mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have not received an e-mail regarding this class, and would like to participate, please contact Linda at (561) 394-0394 or [email protected]. SAFETY AND SECURITY REMINDERS As we approach the holidays, it is a good time to share a number of safety and security reminders: • Check that your pool fence is sturdy and closed. • Review stranger danger with your children. • Obey the speed limit and never text while driving. • Take care when choosing a location to light Shabbat and Yom Tov candles. • Have proper and working smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors in appropriate locations (If anyone cannot afford them, please contact Rabbi Goldberg) • Be extremely cautious when kashering with boiling water. Wear safe shoes, glasses and gloves. • Use extreme caution if using a candle for Bedikas Chametz and when burning the Chametz on Erev Pesach. • Place hotplates, plattas, etc. on timers so that they are not left on indefinitely. PESACH ANNOUNCEMENTS SECOND NIGHT PESACH SEDER AT BRS LAST CALL Need a break from the kitchen? Want to experience a Pesach like you’ve never experienced it before? Leave your 2nd Seder to us! We will provide delicious food, uplifting singing, and beautiful Divrei Torah to enhance your Seder. People of all ages and backgrounds will love the liveliness and spirit of the BRS Seder. Come join Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and the entire Goldberg family for a Seder experience you won’t forget! The cost to attend the Seder is $75 per person for BRS members and BRJE regulars, and $90 per person for non-members. The cost for children ages 5 – 15 will be $35 per person. For more information or to sign up, visit www.brsonline. org/Seder. This Seder will only take place if there are 50 or more people attending. A final decision will be made on Monday, March 30 whether the Seder will take place. PESACH SEDER If you have room at your Seder table for a guest or two, or you are in need of a Seder to attend, contact Linda at [email protected] or (561) 394-0394 THE SELLING OF CHAMETZ Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz, and Rabbi Dr. Shabtai will be available to arrange the selling of Chametz at the following times. Unless otherwise noted, Rabbi Goldberg will sell Chametz in his office and Rabbi Moskowitz and Rabbi Dr. Shabtai will sell Chametz in the main Shul office. Sunday through Thursday immediately following Mincha/Maariv for 10 minutes (Social Hall). Sunday, March 29 8:00 – 9:00 pm – Rabbi David Shabtai, MD Tuesday, March 31 10:30 – 11:30 am – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Thursday, April 2 6:00 – 7:00 pm - Rabbi Philip Moskowitz CLEAN SHUL CUBBIES FOR PESACH If you are renting a cubby through the Shul, please remember it is your responsibility to remove all Chametz from your cubby. Please remember to clean your Tallit bag of all candy and wrappers as well. MIMOUNAH - MOTZA’EI PESACH The Sephardic Minyan is excited to invite the entire community to a Mimounah celebration, on Motza’ei Pesach, April 11 at 10:00 pm at BRS. Join us as we reflect on our Pesach experience and work to bring the blessings of Pesach to the entire year. We’ll have traditional Mimounah foods, live music, and an amazing time. Whether you’ve celebrated Mimounah for the last 20 years or are a Mimounah novice, please join us to make this a true community-wide event. Looking forward to seeing you there and please bring a friend, or two, or ten! CLEANING FOR PESACH While cleaning your homes for Pesach, if you happen to come across any Seforim that belong to BRS, please kindly return them to the Shul Office. Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Page 5 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS WHATSAPP CHESED GROUPS Our community often has Chesed opportunities such as driving someone to a doctor or making a meal that requires responsiveness in real time. Additionally, we sometimes have Shiva homes that struggle to get a Minyan. We have created two WhatsApp groups for individuals to be alerted to Chesed opportunities in real time and to volunteer to help. If you would like to be part of the BRS Chesed Group or the BRS Shiva Minyan Group on WhatsApp, please contact the Shul office indicating which group and your WhatsApp cell phone number. THE BRS GREETERS ARE HERE Don’t be surprised if someone wishes you Good Shabbos as you enter the Rand Sanctuary or offers you a Siddur and help finding a seat. It’s part of our new initiative to make everyone feel welcome at BRS. We hope you will also greet a new member and/or guest or introduce yourself to someone you haven’t met before. Contact Jessica Weiss at [email protected] or Annette Shachter at agshachter@ gmail.com if you would like to be part of this committee. BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC. BIKUR CHOLIM Seder Night. Any patient who has the ability to participate in a Seder is obligated to do so. If you are bedridden, you should recite the Haggadah in bed. If you are not able to drink wine or grape juice, you may use tea, coffee, or juice for the Four Cups. If you have difficulty standing, you may recite Sefiras Haomer while sitting or even lying in bed. Source: Guide for the Jewish Hospital Patient. (Orthodox Union) PLEASE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY ERUV The Eruv is a vital necessity to our community. It is that time of year and, once again, our funds are dangerously low. This makes maintaining the Eruv almost impossible. In order to continue the upkeep of our Eruv, please send a donation as soon as you can. Checks should be made payable to Boca Community Eruv Inc. and sent to Boca Raton Community Eruv, Inc. 7653 London Lane, Boca Raton, Fl 33433. The Eruv needs your caring support…JUST DO IT!! COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THE LOST KEY Join us this Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 pm at Cinemark Palace in Boca Raton, 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton. For a screening of the film “The Lost Key“, followed by a discussion. The Panelists include Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Senior Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue, Carolyn Kelley North, Marriage Counselor, Dr. Norman Goldwasser, Clinical Psychologist, and Ricardo Adler. For Tickets please visit www.pdifilmfest.org. Page 6 LIFE CYCLE ANNIVERSARY Avi & Melinda Tansman BIRTHDAYS Amanda Hoffman Margo Rosman Dr. Jonathan Winograd Lily Stern Betty Maikhor Reesa Hofstatter Jordana Kaminetsky CONDOLENCES TO Jeff Gruen on the passing of his beloved mother, Dolores Gruen APPRECIATION Hassia Yehuda wishes to acknowledge the attentiveness of Rabbi Goldberg and Rabbi Moskowitz during her recent recovery from surgery. The congregation’s many expressions of kindness including assistance with meals, transportation, and moral support were greatly appreciated. REFUAH SHLAYMAH For members of BRS Community. For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) 394-0394 Moshe Applebaum Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat Devorah Moshe Zvi ben Rachel Leah Joan Noven Yosef Chaim ben Faiga Rochel Tova bat Malka Merv Jacobs Ariella Berman Meir ben Sarah Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka Stuart Silverman Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah Beverly Kassirer Briendle bat Pessel Nachum Gedalia ben Sara Baila Chana Guta bat Rochel Mordechai ben Malka Ruth Malinowitz Yerachmiel Pincus ben Malka Rivka bat Freyda Yonatan Chaim ben Yehudit Noa Maya Carmel Chazan Mark Helpern Noa Maya bat Devora Rachel Ephraim ben Mindle Leah Perel bat Chaya Sara Michael Lupin Jacquie Padow Michoel Yonah Ben Leah Ya’akova Chava Rus bat Beyla Or Ester bat Dina Rivka Wendy Wasserstrom Zehava bat Chaya Lily Lerman Libi Chana bat Golda Chava YAHRZEITS Ruth Weiss in memory of her mother Rabbi Samuel April in memory of his father Dr. Wayne Kotzker in memory of his brother Judy Siegel in memory of her mother Barry Okoskin in memory of his brother Martin Schandelson in memory of his father Dr. Rebekah Israel in memory of her mother Sophie Osnah in memory of her father Helene Furst in memory of her father Rosalie Somsky in memory of her husband Mordechai Bar-Chaim in memory of his father Estelle Wald in memory of her father Dr. David Brudnoy in memory of his aunt Gerald Sigal in memory of his mother Irving Falik in memory of his son Dr. Harold Eisenman in memory of his sister Jordan Katz in memory of his mother Rachel Ouaknine in memory of her sister Steve Rantz in memory of his uncle Dr. Benjamin Tripp in memory of his grandfather Dr. Jackie Tripp in memory of his grandfather Lex Levinrad in memory of his mother Dr. Benjamin Tripp in memory of his uncle Dr. Jackie Tripp in memory of his uncle Dr. Zorik Spektor in memory of his father Jack Hanoka in memory of his mother Steven Kohlhagen in memory of his father Eli Buzaglo in memory of his father Rabbi Ephraim Goldberg in memory of his father Farley Weiss in memory of his father Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Magrit Grunberg, 7 Nisan Rabbi Simon April, 8 Nisan Steven Kotzker, 8 Nisan Pearl Levine, 8 Nisan Edward Okoskin, 8 Nisan Morris Schandelson, 8 Nisan Ann Abeles, 9 Nisan Salo Kleinmann, 9 Nisan Martin Somsky, 9 Nisan Martin Somsky, 9 Nisan Fritz Bar-Chaim, 10 Nisan Irving Herz, 10 Nisan Deborah Miller, 10 Nisan Bluma Sigal, 10 Nisan Bruce Falik, 11 Nisan Roz Horwitz, 11 Nisan Rosalie Katz, 11 Nisan Ahuva Klein, 11 Nisan Louis Rantz, 11 Nisan Binyamin Tripp, 11 Nisan Binyamin Tripp, 11 Nisan Naomi Levinrad, 12 Nisan David Tripp, 12 Nisan David Tripp, 12 Nisan Natan Spektor, 12 Nisan Galdys Hanoka, 12 Nisan E. Mark Kohlhagen, 13 Nisan Yosef Buzaglo, 14 Nisan Israel Goldberg, 14 Nisan Harry Weiss, 14 Nisan WEEK AT A GLANCE DAILY DAF YOMI (Sunday - Friday) with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212. • MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday -Thursday) 15 minutes before Mincha • NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday - Thursday) community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm • NIGHTTIME DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105 • THE 2014-2015 PILLAR SOCIETY CAMPAIGN PILLAR SOCIETY 2014-2015 EMERALD Daniel & Caroline Katz Paul S. & Lynn H. Pariser PLATINUM Leo & Heni Ehrlich Martin & Ileana Flics Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky Lothar & Carlyn Mayer Dr. William & Debbie Rand Michael & Jill Rose Larry & Deborah Silver Harry & Marilyn Wanderer MONDAY • • HEBREW POETRY with Hassia Yehuda will not take place this week MEN’S AFTERNOON KOLLEL will not take place this week GOLD TUESDAY • • Daniel & Dr. Liora Adler Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas Howard & Bonnie Block Dr. Steve & Yael Charlap Donny & Dr. Freyda Cohen Drs. Eli and Orlie Cohen Dr. Hillel & Chayi Cohen Dr. Meyer & Laura Cohen Nachman & Jamie Feig Dr. Mark & Tilda Fisher Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman Michael & Barbara Frenkel Hensha Gansbourg Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg Murray & Basheva Goldberg Glen & Rosa Golish Drs. Charles & Simone Griff Stanley & Ana Haar Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin Dr. Chanoch & Rachel Harow Ben & Hanna Henschel Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth Yanki & Lauren Hofstatter Dr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs Dr. David & Sharona Kay Gary & Judi Krasna Yaakov Kronfeld Drs. Joseph & Seema Loskove Stephen & Linda Melcer Bob & Penny Pearlman Dr. Michael & Dana Petrover Dr. Daniel & Rachel Rudensky Mike Senders Dr. Leor & Gabriela Skoczylas Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor Teddy & Linda Struhl Dr. Jonathan & Suri Winograd Drs. Allen & Amy Wolnerman Michael & Risa Zimmerman Anonymous Anonymous PARSHA CLASS with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg will not take place this week SEFER DANIEL CLASS with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will not take place this week WEDNESDAY • • • • • CUP OF JOE & KNOW with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg after 7:45 am Minyan in the Rand Sanctuary IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL I with Malka Morris at 9:30 am in the Social Hall MEN’S AFTERNOON KOLLEL will not take place this week KABBALAH & SPIRITUALITY: THE INNER WISDOM OF THE 5 BOOKS OF MOSES (BEGINNERS) with Anne Deakter will not take place this week KABBALAH & SPIRITUALITY: THE INNER WISDOM OF THE 5 BOOKS OF MOSES (ADVANCED) with Anne Deakter will not take place this week THURSDAY • • AVIGAIL ROCK with Rabbanit Avigail Rock will not take place this week WEEKLY SHMOOZE with Rabbi Avi Billet at 9:45 pm in the Senders Library SAPPHIRE SUNRISE MINYAN AT THE BEACH Dr. Mark & Helen Cohan Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman Elaine Trachtenberg Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb Anonymous SILVER Dr. Avraham & Elana Belizon Evan & Orly Shapiro Dr. Josh & Stephanie Stern Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch Anonymous List in formation NEW PILLAR SOCIETY CATEGORY We have added a new $4,000 Pillar Society level this year called Sapphire. This is for BRS Members that at least one spouse is 70 years old or over. The Sapphire Level members will receive all of the same benefits of the Silver Level as well as a Half Page Ad in the Annual Journal. Pillar Society brochures with additional information are available in the lobby. To join the Pillar Society for 2014/2015 please contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected] or (561) 394-0394. Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Page 7 ISRAEL UPDATE SOCIAL ACTION Many who are opposed to the nuclear deal with Iran have expressed concern that it will only slow Iran’s progress towards getting a bomb, not stop it from achieving its goal. This will trigger a nuclear race in the Middle East, with neighboring countries developing their own nuclear programs. Even as talks continue in Switzerland, Tehran’s regional rivals have already begun quietly acting on their own atomic ambitions, because they are not confident of the outcome of the negotiations. Egypt’s announcement last month that it was hiring Russia to build a reactor near Alexandria made it the latest entrant in an emerging atomic derby. Every other major Sunni power in the region has announced similar plans. In addition to Egypt, the list now includes Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, which last year revealed plans to build 16 nuclear plants over the next two decades. The head of the IAEA has said that Iran must agree to implement the Additional Protocol of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, under which, the IAEA is granted expanded rights of access to information and sites, as well as snap inspections. According to the Associated Press, an Iranian official has insisted that Iran will not accept snap inspections of nuclear sites, highlighting Iran’s continued refusal to comply with international commitments. The situation becomes more complicated daily. Please continue to urge elected officials to support additional sanctions on Iran. Call to thank those who have said they are opposed to the deal. PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS JONATHAN POLLARD Your letters - the only ray of light in Jonathan’s dreary cell. Write to him today: Jonathan Pollard #09185-016, c/o FCI Butner, P.O. Box 1000, Butner, North Carolina, U.S.A 27509-1000. Yehonatan ben Malka - Jonathan Pollard. Jonathan Pollard has been imprisoned in the United States since 1987. While working as an American civilian intelligence analyst, Pollard admitted to passing classified information to Israel. Although even his most ardent supporters agree that he was in the wrong and guilty, the nature and length of his imprisonment is disproportionate and unparalleled. Join a multitude of prominent politicians, officials from the national intelligence world, and the legal world who have called for Pollard’s sentence to be commuted. For more information and to sign a petition, visit www.jonathanpollard.org. WARREN WEINSTEIN The 72-year-old Weinstein, Yisrael Yitzchak ben Hannah Faygel, was a consultant for the US Agency for International Development in Pakistan when terrorists broke into his home in 2011 and dragged him away. Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has since claimed to be holding him. Weinstein made news in a just-released video in which he pleads for President Obama to help. No Jew should ever feel abandoned or forgotten. Please add him to your prayers. ROBERT ALAN “BOB” LEVINSON Is an American private investigator and retired DEA and CIA agent. He was taken hostage on March 9, 2007 when visiting Iran’s Kish Island and is currently the longest held hostage in American history. ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF) PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS The Emek Learning Center in Baka has a program that offers support to IDF Soldiers without families in Israel. If your child or grandchild is in the IDF and would like the center to reach out to them, please send Linda their name and contact information and it will be forwarded to the center. If you want to learn more about the center, the website is emeklearningcenter.com. Linda can be reached at [email protected] or by calling (561) 394-0394. Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Asher Kaplan, Adam Barel, Daniella Borenstein, Yosef Brander, Stav Gare, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Daniel Louis, Albert Lupin, Charlie Pollack, Yakov Simcha ben Moshe Yisroel, Yehuda Strauss, Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Ron Hirschhorn, Yehoshua Strauss, Amichai Berman, Matt Firestone, Dov Lieber, Leo Loeffler Chanan Wolfson, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Noam Bar Yakov, Yuchiel Shlomo Lowenstern, Amir Tsarfati, Reuben Gladstone, Zoe Gladstone, Dean Tansman, Joshua Weiss, Hannah Katz and Zachary Solomon. If you have children or grandchildren currently serving in the IDF, please let us know their names so we can include them. Please have in mind our missing-in-action Israeli Soldiers. Page 8 Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity OINT VENT WEST RABBI of SEARCH BEISBRSMEDRASH BRSFINALISTS Please share any questions or feedback by contacting any of the search committee members, whose names are listed below. Jackie Tripp, Chair BRS West Search Committee: Donny Cohen, Lance Cohen, Jennifer Epstein, NEW TIME FOR AVOS U’BANIM The exciting new Avot Ubanim learning program will now Gil takeStein placeand on Ashi Weisstuch Sharonafather-son Kay, Roger Kurland, Ron Lewittes, Shabbat afternoons in the Social Hall. This week it will begin at 5:00 pm. Come join your friends for great learning, ices, and prizes! This week we will have the privilege to hear RABBI ELI KOHL OF 3/21/2015) from David Mizrahi. For(SHABBAT sponsorship opportunities, please speak with Rabbi Simmy Rabbi Kohl is currently the Rabbi of the Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation. He utilizes his musical abilities Shabtai. to lead High Holiday Services, teach in the local preschool, and he has been invited to perform in other communities. He serves as part of theWELCOMES Pastoral Care team at Northern WestchesterZWEIG Hospital. Previously he served SUNDAY NIGHT: BRS RABBI YOCHANAN as the Rabbi of theofOrthodox community at the University of Maryland. The Beis Medrash Boca Raton Synagogue is proud to announce that Rabbi Yochanan Zweig, Rosh Yeshiva of the Talmudic University in Miami Beach, will be delivering a special advanced shiur about Pesach at BRS.Yeshivat The shiur will take place this Sunday Rabbi Kohl grew men’s up in Brooklyn, NY, he attended Hakotel (now known as Netiv Aryeh) in Jerusanight, March 29, immediately following Maariv in the Social Hall at 8:00 pm. lem and continued on to Yeshiva University. He completed his Rabbinic studies at RIETS at YU while simultaneously spending three years studying in the Marcos and Adina Katz Kollel program. He also completed advanced training towards a Certificate from Machon Puah in Reproductive Health and Halacha. While at WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: KOLLEL & WEDNESDAY LEARNING YU, He worked in the Mechinah NIGHT program helping students PROGRAM from all backgrounds transition to YU. He also Please note with that the Men’s Wednesday afternoon Kollel and Wednesday night learning spent time preschoolers teaching kindergarten in Ramaz and more recently he served on the education program will not be taking place this week, and will resume after Pesach on Wednesday, staff at Camp Yavneh, teaching a wide variety of classes to children of all ages. April 15. The Monday afternoon Men’s Kollel is finished for the year, and will resume once again in completed the Fall. her BA in Psychology at Stern College for Women, holds an LMSW in Social Work from YU's Wurzweiler Naomi Kohl School. She also completed her coursework towards her MA in Jewish Education from the Azrieli School at YU. She is currently the THURSDAY NIGHT: for MUSSAR SCHMOOZE BBQinWINGS Alumni Relations Coordinator SAR Academy and SAR High&School RIverdale, NY. Rabbi Kohl and Naomi have three children Come to the Senders Library after the 9:30 pm Ma’ariv to hear words of Mussar and Yisrael (7), Shira (5) and Elana (3). inspiration from various rabbinic personalities from within our community. Famous BBQ wings from Chef Gersh will be served. This week we will have the privilege to hear from RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL (MID-WEEK, WEEK OF 3/23/2015) Rabbi Josh Flug. Rabbi Blumenthal currently serves as rabbinic intern at Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck, NJ and teaches at Yavneh Academy in Paramus, NJ. Previously he served as the director of Teaneck NCSY. Rabbi For more information any ofasthe programs as part ofinthe Beisand Medrash of BRS or to be set up with Blumenthal has spent the pastabout 6 summers a director of taking NCSY'splace TJJ program Israel, currently trains advisors in Kiruv and relationship building. Rabbi Blumenthal was born and raised in South Africa and studied for 3 years in Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh where he devloped a close relationship with Rav Mendel Blachman. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Yeshiva University. He completed his Rabbinic studies at RIETS while studying in Rav Hershel Schachter's Kollel. Please share any questions or feedback by contacting any of the BRS WEST RABBI SEARCH FINALISTS search committee members, whose names are listed below. Jackie Tripp, Chair her bachelors in Psychology Rabbi Blumenthal is married to Aliza who is a New York native. She received BRS West Search Committee: Donny Cohen, Lance Jennifer Epstein, from Yeshiva University and her masters in Social Work at Hunter. She works as Cohen, a therapist at Jewish Family Service in Passaic/ Sharona Kay, Roger Kurland, Ron Lewittes, Gil Stein and Ashi Weisstuch Clifton. Rabbi Blumenthal and Aliza have two children, Ayelet (3), and Dovi (2 mo). RABBI ELI KOHL (SHABBAT OF 3/21/2015) RABBI GIDEON BLACK (SHABBAT OF 3/28/2015) Rabbi Kohl is currently the Rabbi of the Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation. He utilizes his musical abilities Rabbi Gideon Black is the OU-JLIC Rabbi at NYU, a role he has held since 2011 in which he serves as the to lead High Holiday Services, teach in the local preschool, and he has been invited to perform in other comrabbi for the Orthodox student community on campus, working as part of the Hillel team at the Bronfman munities. He serves as part of the Pastoral Care team at Northern Westchester Hospital. Previously he served Center for Jewish Student Life. Additionally, Rabbi Black directs the OU-JLIC/YU Fellowship program, as the Rabbi of the Orthodox community at the University of Maryland. which places rabbinic students on various campuses as interns. Prior to his time at NYU, Rabbi Black held rabbinic internships at the Riverdale Jewish Center under the tutelage of Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt, and at Rabbi Kohl grew up in Brooklyn, NY, he attended Yeshivat Hakotel (now known as Netiv Aryeh) in Jerusathe Manhattan Jewish Experience. lem and continued on to Yeshiva University. He completed his Rabbinic studies at RIETS at YU while simultaneously spending three years studying in the Marcos and Adina Katz Kollel program. He also completed Rabbi Black was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was raised in London, England. Following high school he advanced training towards a Certificate from Machon Puah in Reproductive Health and Halacha. While at spent two years at Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush) in Israel. After beginning his undergraduate studies at the YU, He worked in the Mechinah program helping students from all backgrounds transition to YU. He also London School of Economics, he received his law degree from University College London and his MA in spent time with preschoolers teaching kindergarten in Ramaz and more recently he served on the education Jewish Philosophy from YU's Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and was ordained by YUstaff at Camp Yavneh, teaching a wide variety of classes to children of all ages. RIETS in 2011. Naomi Kohl completed her BA in Psychology at Stern College for Women, holds an LMSW in Social Work from YU's Wurzweiler Rabbi Black is married to Aliza, who is from Englewood, NJ. In Israel, Aliza studied at Midreshet HaRova after which she majored School. She also completed her coursework towards her MA in Jewish Education from the Azrieli School at YU. She is currently the in Biology at Stern College. She completed her masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Pace University/Lennox Hill Hospital and Alumni Relations Coordinator for SAR Academy and SAR High School in RIverdale, NY. Rabbi Kohl and Naomi have three children currently works as a PA. The Blacks have two sons, Judah (3) and Natan (1). Yisrael (7), Shira (5) and Elana (3). RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL (MID-WEEK, Boca WEEK 3/23/2015) RatonOF Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unityin Teaneck, NJ and Rabbi Blumenthal currently serves as rabbinic intern at Congregation Keter Torah teaches at Yavneh Academy in Paramus, NJ. Previously he served as the director of Teaneck NCSY. Rabbi Page 9 and family specials! Sponsorships still available! TEEN MINYAN Join us every Shabbat at 9:45 am in classrooms 104/105 followed by a delicious Kiddush and schmooze! Join us every week for your chance to win tons of prizes!! Heat tickets, Ipads, and so much more but you gatta be in it to win it!! LOOKING FOR AWESOME SUMMER PROGRAMS? Searching for an incredible and inspirational summer? Search no more! Visit ncsysummer.org for more information! If you would like to help sponsor or donate to our Teen Kiddush, Teen Seudah Shlishiet, or any other program, or for more information about upcoming events and activities, please contact Rabbi Eli Zians at [email protected] or at (516) 451-2123. Wishing everyone a Shabbat Shalom! BRS YOUTH PROGRAMS RABBI EISENBERGER'S MISHNA CLASS We are continuing our journey through Shisha Sidrei Mishna as we learn Masechet Eduyot. Join us every week for an incredible learning experience. Junior Kiddush each week. 9:30 am - 10:00 am in Room 102. JUNIOR CONGREGATION Daven with your friends each and every week with Boca’s all star Rebbe, Rabbi Matan Wexler. Great stories, singing, Parsha, and special treats!!! Begins at 10:45 am FAMILY MINYAN POSTPONED We will be postponing the Family Minyan from this Shabbat to a later date. Be on the lookout for details. Sorry for the inconvenience. Page 10 Boca Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Passover is just around the corner and just like last year BRS excited to host a Seder on the 2nd night with Rabbi Goldberg and his family. In addition, if you are a BRS member and would like to host people for the first night OR if you are a regular participant at any of our outreach/beginner programs such as Friday Night Live or any of the classes we run at BRS and would like to attend a special Seder at someone’s home in our community, please let us know as soon as possible. We look forward to another incredible Passover and help you either find guests to host OR be hosted, so that no one in our community should feel like they don’t have a place to celebrate this important Jewish holiday. Thanks so much!! Josh & Simone SHARE ONE SEDER!! CatCh the Spirit and join uS on a miSSion like no other! The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is proud to announce the “Spirit of Israel” Community Mission. Make incredible memories and friends and catch the spirit of heritage, history, technology, adventure, Israeli culture and democracy. We will experience the best of what Israel has to offer, see unforgettable sites, meet people who are transforming the country and share the magic of our homeland. • See the Innovation Nation • Meet with security experts • Attend sessions with government officials • Enjoy food, wine and culture • Experience outdoor adventures • Celebrate Shabbat in Jerusalem and more! PRICE: $3,200* per person – land only, double occupancy *$500 subsidy per person available For more information, contact Barbara Kabatznik at 561.852.6050 or [email protected]. COME & HEAR ABOUT THE TRIP ON MAY 4 AT BRS @8:00PM PAID ADVERTISEMENTS BRS MEMBER SINCE 1993 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE 561-683-8126 ALLCPA.NET - [email protected] • Tax Prep & Planning • Corporate, Partnership, Individual & Trust Returns (All States) • Financial Statements • Business Start-up, Consulting & Incorporation • QuickBooks & Payroll Services • Healthcare Accounting • Outsourced CFO services • Complimentary Initial Consultation Do You Remember When it did not hurt? Stuart A. Rubin, M.D. Board Certified: Rehab Medicine / Pain Boynton Beach Deerfield Beach • Musculoskeletal Medicine • Epidural and Joint Injections • Balance and Fall Clinic • Stroke and Cancer Recovery • Sports Medicine • EMG-Disability • Acupuncture 561.738.2000 WWW.STUARTRUBINMD.COM [email protected] PAID ADVERTISEMENTS APPETIZER Salmon over a bed of greens Chicken Matzo Ball Soup ENTRÉE Choice of one: Roasted Beef Brisket OR Roasted Turkey Breast with stuffing Potato Kugel and Vegetable Medley DESSERT Tofutti Ice Cream & Cookies Dinner includes Shmura Matzah, Soda and Fine Wine KIDS Chicken Tenders The Seder on the second night will only take place if at least 50 BRS members attend. SECOND NIGHT PESACH SEDER SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 4TH AT 8:15 PM A traditional seder led by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and the entire Goldberg family. Minimum of 50 people will be required for the Seder to take place. The Seder on the 2nd night cannot begin until 8:15 pm. ____ - Number of Adults (BRS & BRJE members) ____ - Number of Adults (non-members) ____ - Number of Children (5-15) ____ - Number of Young Children (5 & Under) FREE ____ - Ashkenazi Seder Plate ____ - Sephardic Seder Plate ____ - #of Meat Entrees ____ - # of Chicken Entrees x $75 = _____ x $90 = _____ x $35 = _____ TOTAL_____ ____ - # of Vegetarian Entrees Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ City: __________ State: ____Zip: _____________ Home Phone: ___________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________ Email: _________________________________________ BRS Members _______ Non-member ________ Payment must be paid in full by check or credit card. Please make check payable to Boca Raton Synagogue Name__________________________________________ Visa • MasterCard • Discover • American Express Card Number ___________________________________ Expiration Date ____ /____ CVV______ Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle • Boca Raton, FL 33433 (561) 394-0394 • www.brsonline.org PAID ADVERTISEMENTS BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY: Innovation and Jewish Inspiration Where Scientific Come Together Advancing public health and fighting child obesity in the Galilee are part of the fundamental mission of Prof. Mary Rudolf, head of Public Health at the Bar-Ilan University Medical School in Safed. A world-renowned expert in ways to combat child-obesity, Prof. Rudolf is cultivating a new generation of caring physicians who will serve economically disadvantaged and underserved patients for decades to come. Galilee residents are benefitting from her community outreach activities, which include educating parents about proper nutrition for their children. She says, “It’s Zionism in the oldest use of the term. It’s going to build up an underprivileged part of the country not well served by health services…Just like Ben Gurion talked about the desert blooming, this will make the Galil bloom.” To learn more about Prof. Rudolf ’s community healthcare work, go to www.afbiu.org or call Ileane Rayman-Kaufman at 561-229-7013 or email [email protected] Jewish and Zionist values are central to Bar-Ilan’s initiatives in the sciences, law, nanotechnology, engineering, business, the humanities and its Medical School in Safed. PAID ADVERTISEMENTS FORM FOR THE SALE OF CHAMETZ It is customary to give a donation to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund to be disbursed to the poor for Pesach (Maot Chitim), as well as to provide scholarships for Yeshiva Day Schools. Please make checks payable to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund I___________________________________________________________________, do hereby authorize Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, at Boca Raton Synagogue, 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida to sell, transfer and assign all CHAMETZ of whatever kind and nature, which I own or possess, or in which I may have an interest, wheresoever situated, in the residence(s) stated below to Theo Henry: Address________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________ State________________________ Zip________________ Phone #__________________________________Cell Phone #________________________________ or in my place of business, Address________________________________________________________________________________ or in any other place(s) __________________________ without reservation and limitation. The location where the chametz can be found in: kitchen food pantry living room garage bathroom other places including , , . The approximate value of such real chametz is $______________Value of Liquor is $____________ If you are going to be away for Pesach: I specifically authorize Rabbi Goldberg to sell all Chametz located anywhere in my home at the above address, and to lease my entire home (with the exception of the following rooms) __________________________________________________ The keys to my home can be found with: Name_______________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone # Day_________________________________ Evening________________________________ If you are going to be in a different time zone, please specify: _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you are in a different time zone, and you have your chametz with you, consider your chametz sold effective when you wake up Erev Pesach and do not consider the chametz bought back or owned by you until the morning after the conclusion of Pesach. In witness whereof I have set my hand this_____________________ day of _______________ Signature _____________________________________________________________________________ This contract may be filled out on the BRS Website: www.brsonline.org/chametz or return this form to the Synagogue Office or fax to: 561-394-0180 before 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Please call the Synagogue Office to make sure we received your form. 25th Annual Journal Dinner We look forward to having you join us next year.
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