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1 Boca Raton Synagogue WEEKLY PARSHAT KI TISA Stone Chumash Page 484 February 26 March 4, Adar I 24 Adar I 5776 This week s Weekly is generously sponsored by Nathan & Yolanda Rozenberg in honor of their Wedding Anniversary. RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG Marah D asrah reg@brsonline.org RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ Associate Rabbi rpm@brsonline.org DAVID L. WOLGIN, PHD President president@brsonline.org RABBI DAVID SHABTAI, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan rds@brsonline.org RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL Rabbi, BRS West rrb@brsonline.org RABBI JOSH BROIDE Outreach Rabbi rjb@brsonline.org RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI Rosh Beis Medrash rss@brsonline.org RABBI KENNETH BRANDER Rabbi Emeritus rkb@brsonline.org FRIDAY NIGHT Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Rabbi s Class SHABBAT DAY 6:02 pm 6:05 pm 4:50 pm Fate and Destiny: Coping With Challenges Rabbi Avi Weiss Shabbat Mincha Ma ariv/havdalah 5:50 pm 6:56 pm MATTHEW HOCHERMAN Executive Director mjh@brsonline.org RABBI GERSHON EISENBERGER Youth Director rge@brsonline.org RABBI ELI ZIANS Teen Director rez@brsonline.org ALIZA BLUMENTHAL, LCSW BRS/JFS Social Worker alizab@brsonline.org KERRY PURCELL Editor-in-Chief of the Weekly kerry@brsonline.org LIKE Like us on Facebook Boca Raton Synagogue FOLLOW Follow us SHARE Check out Jewish Pride Films for our latest videos Page 1 HAHN JUDAIC CAMPUS 7900 MONTOYA CIRCLE N. BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (561) FAX Boca (561) Raton Synagogue Valuing Diversity Celebrating Unity OFFICE@BRSONLINE.ORG

2 FROM THE RABBI S DESK WHEN YOU RE 'SMILING, KEEP ON SMILING AND THE WHOLE WORLD SMILES WITH YOU Our faces are the homepage of who we are and how we are perceived. No matter what is happening in our hearts or our minds, we leave a strong impression on others based on the disposition carried on our faces. Do we project sadness, despair, worry, uncertainty and doubt? Or, are we happy, positive, optimistic and joyful? Rabbi Yisroel Salanter once said that our faces have the status of reshus ha rabim, they are public domain and we therefore need to be sensitive to the public when we decide what mood we are going to project. The gemara (Kesubos 111b) says that it is better to smile at someone warmly than to provide him with food and drink. Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe writes that just as plants require sunshine to live, converting the rays of the sun into nutrients, people too convert smiles into energy and strength, and without it they wilt and perish. Smiling is a uniquely human expression. When is the last time you saw a dog or cat smile? Indeed, Dr. Nicholas Christakis, a physician at Harvard Medical School, authored a study that concludes that happiness is contagious. The same way when one person yawns, it affects others, when one person smiles or is happy it leads to others happiness and smiling as well. Perhaps this poem by Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, puts it best: None are so rich they can get along without it and none so poor but are richer for its benefits. It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature s best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given away! If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of yours. For, nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none to give. Good Shabbos, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg It cost nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it lasts forever. Page 2

3 AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE MARCH Please join Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz and Rabbi Broide and the over 130 partcipatnts of Boca Raton Synagogue members to this year s AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 20-22, You can register online at If you have already registered for the conference and don t see your name on this list, or have any questions, please contact Jacki Alexander at jalexander@aipac.org or (954) We look forward to seeing you in our nation s capital in March! Sal & Leslie Abady Isaac Abady David Abady Dan Adler Thomas Adler Jaime Alalu Adina Allswang Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas Benjamin Begas Joseph Bensmihen Henry Bensmihen Maurice Bensmihen Rena Bensmihen Rabbi Joshua Broide Eli & Amy Buzaglo Dr. Mark & Helen Cohan Donny Cohen Tamar Cohen Douglas Cohen Rabbi Todd Cohn Arye Corbett Samy & Illana Dwek Daniela Dwek Joelle Dwek Leo Ehrlich Evan Firestone Alan & Mona Fisher Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman Sydney Freedman Dr. Sam & Lisa Freedman Avinoam Freedman Yonah Freiden Bailey Frohlich Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Rachelli Goldberg Murray & Basheva Goldberg Rabbi Ben Gonsher Eric & Sarah Gordon Drs. Charles & Simone Griff Jeremy Griff Asher Gritz Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin Katie Halperin Gloria Harris Naftali Herrmann Doug & Jenny Horn Isaac Jonas & Sarah Kaminetsky Jonas Dr. Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky Jordana Kaminetsky Josh Karsh Chani Katz Jacob Katz Dr. David & Sharona Kay Tani Kay Ty Kay Gary & Judi Krasna Daniel Krasna Michael Krasna Jennifer Kroll Yaakov Kronfeld Phil & Jennifer Landau Dr. David & Marissa Levenson Dr. Suri Levine Bruce Lilker Drs. Joey & Seema Loskove Leah Louis Dr. David & Reena Makover Ilana Makover Eva Markowitz Mollie Markowitz Lothar & Carlyn Mayer Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Michael & Elizabeth Muschel June Neal Michael Pielet Yoni Pielet Uri Pielet Jonathan Rackman Michael & Jill Rose Aaron Rose Jonah Rose Chaim & Leah Rosen Yakirah Rosen Shara Sakethou Dr. Barry & Dana Schechter Aron Schoenfeld Dr. David & Rand Schwartzwald Jacob Schwartzwald Liza Schwartzwald Mitch & Beth Shadowitz Deanna Shulman Gadi Soued Simcha Stadlan Teddy & Phyllis Struhl Samuel Struhl Noam Tansman Dovi Teitlebaum Dr. Benjamin & Donna Tripp Elyse Tripp Jonah Tripp Kelley Tripp Shira Wax Farley & Marjorie Weiss Alan Viengrad Michael & Risa Zimmerman >>>FOR THOSE ATTENDING POLICY PLEASE NOTE<<< Rabbi Efrem Goldberg will be leading a session with Reverend Kenneth flowers on Monday, March 21 at 2:15 pm on "The Holy Land: Geography, History & Faith." 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. Please hold the door open for others. Try not to stand and talk in doorways where it prevents the movement of traffic. Our children are going to model their parents and their grandparents. If children are judgmental in any way toward their peers, they are almost certainly reflecting what they learn from their ultimate role models. All of these Mensch Messages have been submitted to the office. If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please us at office@brsonline.org Page 3

4 SHABBAT SCHEDULE FRIDAY NIGHT Sephardic Mincha () Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:02 pm 6:05 pm SHABBAT DAY Neitz Minyan () 6:11 am Hashkama Minyan () 7:30 am Sephardic Minyan () 8:30 am Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Avi Weiss Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 9:40 am Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 am Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 am Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pm Rabbi s Class 4:50 pm Fate and Destiny: Coping With Challenges Rabbi Avi Weiss Sephardic Mincha () 5:45 pm Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 5:50 pm Daf Yomi between Mincha/Ma ariv Sh kiah 6:20 pm Ma ariv/havdalah (Rand Sanctuary) 6:56 pm Captain Eliav Gelman z'l, 31, was killed in a stabbing attack in Gush Etzion this week. He leaves behind a pregnant wife and two children. He was the brother in law of Major Benaya Sarel, commander of the Givati Reconnaissance unit, who was killed by tunnel terrorists during Operation Protective Edge. SHABBAT LEARNING Tefillah Insights with Rabbi Josh Broide 8:30 am Advanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama Minyan Youth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 am Avos U Banim () 7:30 pm MARCH 4 & 5 Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Sephardic Mincha () Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Ma ariv/havdalah (Shabbat) (Rand Sanctuary) 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 6:05 pm 6:10 pm 6:59 pm DAILY MINYAN TIMES Sephardic Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Sephardic Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Page 4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:45 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 6:25 am 7:15 am 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 8:00 am 9:00 am Early Ashkenazi 1:00 pm Mincha Senders Library Sephardic Mincha/Ma ariv 6:00 pm Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma ariv 6:05 pm Late Ashkenazi Ma ariv 9:30 pm Senders Library 6:45 am 6:15 am 7:00 am 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am 8:30 am 3:05 pm 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 9:30 pm Senders Library 6:45 am 6:25 am 7:00 am 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am 8:30 am 3:40 pm 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 9:30 pm Senders Library 6:45 am 6:25 am 7:00 am 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am 8:30 am 3:05 pm 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 9:30 pm Senders Library 6:45 am 6:15 am 7:00 am 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am 8:30 am 3:50 pm 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 9:30 pm Senders Library 6:45 am 6:25 am 7:00 am 8:00 am Berdugo Beit Midrash 7:45 am 8:30 am

5 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MAZAL TOV Baruch and Simcha Benbenisty and Eli and Shula Amsalem on the birth of their granddaughter. Her proud parents are Shmuel and Marieze Benbenisty. Dr. Hedy & Dori Zaghi on the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sahar, to Zach Wertheimer, son of George & Elyse Wertheimer. AND to her proud siblings Anosh, Eram, Eliyahu, and Tehila. Rabbi Henoch & Dr. Rochel Millen on the birth of two great grandchildren in Israel. Their proud parents are Yaakov & Shira Talansky and Reuven & Devori Solomon. KIDDUSH Friday Night Live Kiddush sponsored by Marty and Myrna Miller in honor of his 80th birthday and birth of their granddaughter, Francesca Sky. Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush Fund Sephardic Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Eli & Shulamit Amsalem and Baruch & Simcha Benbenisty in honor of the birth of their granddaughter. Seudah Shlishiet sponsored by Lisa Kaufman Bensmihen, Rabbi Josh & Simone Broide, Sylvia Broide, Rabbi Samuel & Miriam Fox, Sharon Gottlieb, Michael & Esty Lupin, David & Joyce Muller, Bob & Penny Pearlman, Norma Pollack, Arthur & Francine Solomon and Ida Wax. Guest Speaker: Rabbi Shalom Morris, Bevis Marks Congregation, London RABBI AVI WEISS Rabbi Avi Weiss, Senior Rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale and Founder and Dean of Yeshivat Chovevai Torah, will deliver the Sermon at the 9:00 am Minyan on Shabbat morning titled Bringing Spirituality into Our Lives. Rabbi Weiss will also be teaching the Rabbi s Class at 4:50 pm titled "Fate and Destiny: Coping With Challenges." BRS GREETER DESSERT RECEPTION The BRS Greeter Committee invites new members (from June 15, 2015 to present) to a Dessert & Schmooze Hour this Shabbat, February 27 at 3:30 PM in Room 204 & 205 at BRS. Looking forward to hearing how your first year at BRS is going. THE ROSH CHODESH LECTURE This Sunday, February 28 at 8:00 pm on Seize the Day! Contemporary Lessons from Megilat Esther with Mrs. Michal Zisquit at the home of Deena Frist, 7633 Martinique Blvd in Captiva. TIKVATEINU Tikvateinu will be meeting this Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00 pm in the BRS Boardroom. All questions regarding the group can be sent to the BRS Social Worker Aliza Blumenthal at Alizab@brsonline.org SUNRISE MINYAN AT THE BEACH Next Friday, March 4 at 6:20 am - Men and women welcome. Watch the sun rise over the ocean as you connect with God through prayer and inspiration. Meet at the Palmetto Park Gazebo for a special inspirational Minyan. Please call the Shul office (561) to confirm your attendance. SISTERHOOD NEEDS YOUR HELP Last year BRS Sisterhood donated over $10,000 to Tomchei Shabbat and the Rabbi s Discretionary Fund. This year the need is even greater. Majority of the money raised through the BRS Sisterhood Mishloach Manot goes directly to help the needy in our community. By participating in BRS Sisterhood Mishloach Manot you can help ensure that no member of the BRS community is forgotten. Additionally, you can join the fight against BDS, as the contents of this year s mishloach manot are Israeli products. Check your inbox and see Page 17 in the weekly for your order form. Important Dates: Order Deadline - March 16.Mishloach Manot Assembly - March 21 (Volunteers Needed) Mishloach Manot Delivery Pickup - March 22 (Volunteers Needed) Contact BRSsisterhood@ gmail.com with any questions. MOVIE ON THE LAWN SUNDAY NIGHT, MARCH 6 - UP! Retired balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen is ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets off to the lost world of his childhood dreams. Unbeknownst to Carl, overeager 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer Russell is on Carl s front porch! The world s most unlikely duo meet fantastic friends like Dug, a dog with a special collar that allows him to speak, and Kevin, a rare 13-foot tall flightless bird. Stuck together in the wilds of the jungle, Carl realizes that sometimes life s biggest adventures aren t the ones you set out looking for. LECTURE WITH RABBI MOSHE MILLER Join us this Sunday morning, February 28 at 10:00 am to hear from Rabbi Moshe Miller. Rabbi Miller will be giving a lecture on the topic Purim, Probability, and Free Will. The class will take place in the. For more information, please see the flyer on page 15. WOMEN S NIGHT LEARNING Join us this Monday night, February 29, at 8:30 pm for the Women's Night Learning as we begin a new four part series with Mrs. Gita Guttman titled: "Megillas Esther: Behind the Scenes." THE FINAL JOURNEY Join us in March for an inspiring and uplifting four-part lunch time series on The Final Journey: How Judaism Dignifies The Passage. We will have the opportunity to learn from Rabbi Jonathan Kroll, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Mrs. Rochel Berman, and Rabbi David Shabtai, MD. For more information, please see the flyer on page 15. SHIUR WITH RAV MEIR ELIYAHU Special Pre-Purim Shiur (in Hebrew) with Rav Meir Eliyahu on Wednesday, March 2 at 8:30 pm in the Rand Sanctuary. DAF YOMI SIYUM Join us on Thursday night, March 10 at 8:00 pm in the Rand Sanctuary as the Daf Yomi groups of Boca Raton come together for a community wide event celebrating the Siyum of Mesechat Gittin. We will have the privilege of hearing from Rabbi Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro. For more information about this Siyum, please see the flyer on page 15. SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS BERACHA BEE - NEW DATE Join the BRS Youth Department this Shabbat morning, March 12 at 10:15 am as we kickoff our Beracha Bee. This will be for grades 1 6 and will take place as part of the Shabbat Morning Youth Groups that week. For more information, please see the flyer on page 15. BRS PURIM CARNIVAL IS BACK! We are only a few weeks away from hosting our incredible Annual Purim Carnival. Save the date for Sunday, March 13 as you will not want to miss the excitement that we have planned for this year! For more information, please see the flyer on page 16. MEMBERS OF THE CHEVRA KADISHA To thank you for your holy work on behalf of the Chevra Kadisha, you are warmly invited to the Zayin Adar Dinner on Tuesday, March 17, 2016 at 7:45 pm. To be held in the BRS. Personal invitations will be sent by . Kindly RSVP - Yvette at or via at ykaweblum@aol.com. We will not be able to accommodate WALK INS. "WHY YOU IN 30 SECONDS" We are excited to invite you to a private free seminar by a world class presenter called "Why You in 30 Seconds." The seminar will take place this Wednesday evening, March 2 at 8:00 pm in the Board Room. There are only 15 spots available, so please linda@brsonline.org ASAP if you would like to attend. 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6 WEEK AT A GLANCE DAILY DAF YOMI (Sunday Friday) with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212 Sponsored by the Albert & Yetta Lupin Memorial Foundation in loving memory of Lois Lupin Salzman MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday Thursday) 15 minutes before Mincha NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday Thursday) community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Sunday Thursday) with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105 MONDAY HEBREW POETRY with Hassia Yehuda at 9:30 am in the Senders Library MEN S AFTERNOON KOLLEL will take place at 3:00 pm in the Rand Sanctuary WOMEN S MIDRASHA with Gita Guttman at 8:30 pm in the TUESDAY PARSHA CLASS with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 9:30 am in the Rand Sanctuary IN-DEPTH STUDY OF THE BOOK OF DANIEL with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at 10:30 am in the PEOPLE OF THE BOOK with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 7:30 pm in the WEDNESDAY CUP OF JOE & KNOW with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 8:15 am in the LIVING WITH EMUNAH FOR WOMEN with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 8:45 am at home of Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg, Hollyhock Trail IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL I with Malka Morris at 9:15 am in the Senders Library MEN S AFTERNOON KOLLEL will take place at 3:00 pm in the MUSSAR/JEWISH SPIRITUALITY CLASS with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm in Room 101 THURSDAY UNLOCK THE HIDDEN MEANING AND DEEP BEAUTY OF THE MANY LAYERS OF THE BOOK KOL DODI DOFEK with Dr. Avigail Rock at 9:30 am in the Board Room MUSSAR SCHMOOZE WITH COMMUNITY RABBIS 9:40 pm in the Senders Library accompanied with wings from Chef Gersh. BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC. BIKUR CHOLIM Hospital Tip: Kiddush...If you did not hear Kiddush on Friday night (e.g., because you had surgery, etc.), you should recite the Friday evening Kiddush in the morning, omitting the first paragraph (Vayechulu Ha shamayim). Guide for the Jewish Hospital Patient. (OU). EMPTY NESTERS Purim Seudah will take place on Thursday, March 24 at 4:45 pm at Asia. If you had a great time last year, you will have a better time this year. Sign up with Jamie at the office. The cost is $35.00 a person. Hoping to see you again. BOCA RATON COMMUNITY ERUV The Boca Raton Community Eruv is in need of funds. Yearly membership remains at $100 per family. It is now possible to sponsor the Eruv for a particular Shabbat for $360. Donations can now also be made through our website or by contacting Chani Salamon at (561) for more information. Please help, as we ALL benefit from the Eruv. The Eruv is something we all rely on and often take for granted. If you have not yet contributed, please consider doing so in order to ensure that the Eruv can be checked and maintained. NEW MEMBERS Yitzchok & Yecheskela Feldman LIFE CYCLE BIRTHDAYS Daniel Averbook Mona Fisher Rabbi Yosef Kassorla Sherri Greenblatt Yaakov Kilstein Jake Hocherman Abigail Hocherman Gabriella Cohen ANNIVERSARY Alan & Mona Fisher Doni & Sherri Greenblatt Theo Klewansky & Jacquie Padow APPRECIATION Sara Schandelson and the Parzen family extend heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz, Matthew Hocherman, and the entire BRS Community for the outpouring of love and support that they received during their recent bereavement. CONDOLENCES TO Cara Zimmerman on the loss of her beloved mother, Sidel Sher REFUAH SHLAYMAH For members of BRS Community. For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) Moshe Applebaum Moshe Zvi ben Rochel Leah Yosef Chaim ben Faiga Merv Jacobs Meir ben Sarah Stuart Silverman Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah Marcus Witztum Mordechai ben Malka Chayim ben Rashi Chaim ben Rachel Rabbi Barak Bar-Chaim Nachman ben Esther Zelda Ira Berger Yisroel ben Hinda Gittle Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat Devorah Joan Noven Rochel Tova bat Malka YAHRZEITS Dr. Bob Dolgow in memory of his mother Israel Margolies in memory of his sister Rabbi Josh Broide in memory of his grandfather Sylvia Broide in memory of her father Ruda Berkowitz in memory of her father Jacob Plotkin in memory of his mother Jacquie Padow in memory of her brother Francine Solomon in memory of her mother Kara Brown in memory of her mother Dr. Aaron Kaweblum in memory of his sister Penny Pearlman in memory of her mother Ira Schwartz in memory of his father Etoile Volin in memory of her husband Dr. Stuart Rubinstein in memory of his father Rabbi Samuel Fox in memory of his mother Chaya Berdugo in memory of her grandfather Rabbi Leonard Small in memory of his mother Lisa Gladstone in memory of her father Lisa Kaufman Bensmihen in memory of her father Michael Lupin in memory of his sister Tzila Barel in memory of her mother Norma Pollack in memory of her mother Sharon Gottlieb in memory of her mother Iris Weiss in memory of her father Joyce Muller in memory of her mother Roger Gladstone in memory of his father Murray Goldberg in memory of his sister Dorinne Gerstin in memory of her grandfather Jeffrey Gerstin in memory of his mother Ida Wax in memory of her sister-in-law Alan Veingrad in memory of his father David Antine in memory of his mother Louis Benjamin in memory of his mother Morris Schnur in memory of his wife Linda Struhl in memory of her mother Linda Katz in memory of her father Gabi Shabtai in memory of his father-in-law Shirley Mayer in memory of her father Ariella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka Chana Guta bat Rochel Shayndee Hiller Sheindel bat Blimah Tema Noa Maya Carmel Noa Maya bat Devora Rachel Jacquie Padow Ya akova Chava Rus bat Beyla Or Ester bat Dina Rivka Wendy Wasserstrom Zehava bat Chaya Lily Lerman Libi Chana bat Golda Chava Beth Plotkin Bayla Risel Elisheva bat Esther Revalah Dorothy Perkins Sarah Devorah bat Raizl Hensha Hadassah bat Sarah Rochel Eden Malka bat Ravit Ethel Dolgow, 17 Adar I Bella Gitelman, 18 Adar I Sol Katz, 18 Adar I Sol Katz, 18 Adar I Avraham Plewinski, 18 Adar I Selethel Plotkin, 18 Adar I Michael Winters, 19 Adar I Ray Heitner, 19 Adar I Gail Pomeranz, 19 Adar I Esther Kaweblum, 19 Adar I Helen Meltzer, 19 Adar I Max Schwartz, 19 Adar I Robert Volin, 19 Adar I Saul Rubinstein, 19 Adar I Anna Fox, 20 Adar I Richard Peyser, 20 Adar I Ethel Small, 20 Adar I Leo Chizner, 21 Adar I Mort Kaufman, 21 Adar I Lois Salzman, 21 Adar I Julia Zanzuri, 21 Adar I Mildred Gottlieb, 22 Adar I Mildred Gottlieb, 22 Adar I Julius Mollach, 22 Adar I Frieda Siegel, 22 Adar I William B. Gladstone, 22 Adar I Sonia Tick, 22 Adar I Herman Levin, 23 Adar I Gertrude Gerstin, 23 Adar I Feiga Spitzer, 23 Adar I Leon Veingrad, 23 Adar I Anne Antine, 24 Adar I Rosa Benjamin, 24 Adar I Joan Schnur, 24 Adar I Joan Schnur, 24 Adar I Marvin Mittman, 24 Adar I Marvin Mittman, 24 Adar I Arieh Zahavi, 24 Adar I Page 6

7 ISRAEL UPDATE SOCIAL ACTION From the Daily TIP (The Israel Project):Aboud Dandachi, a Sunni Muslim from the city of Homs now living in Istanbul, has created a website dedicated to the Israeli and Jewish organizations and people helping Syrian refugees. The website, Thank You Am Israel, highlights the humanitarian aid being given to displaced Syrians and also refutes any reasons why Israelis and Syrians should be enemies. As a Syrian, I am morally obligated to ensure that the goodwill that Israelis and Jews have displayed towards my people will not be overlooked nor forgotten... Whatever supposed reasons we may have had to be adversaries is dwarfed by the compassion shown to us during our darkest days, a time when we have nothing to give back except our gratitude,... While thousands of Syrians languish on the borders of neighboring countries, Israeli medical teams and hospitals have been tireless and unstinting in treating Syrians in need... Israeli and Jewish organizations are, despite considerable personal risk, on the ground in Greece and the Balkans, providing aid and assistance to the seemingly endless wave of refugees fleeing the mayhem of the Middle East, Dandachi wrote in a January opinion piece on his blog. PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Asher Kaplan, Adam Barel, Shayna Bender, Raz Ben-Zikry, Rotem Bronfman, Stav Gare, Gavriella Wolff, Aviad Halfon, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Daniel Louis, Albert Lupin, Charlie Pollack, Yakov Simcha ben Moshe Yisroel, Akiva Strauss, Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Ron Hirschhorn, Yehoshua Strauss, Leo Loeffler, Kevin Schechter, Chanan Wolfson, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Noam Bar Yakov, Judah Makover, Amir Tsarfati, Reuben Gladstone, Zoe Gladstone, Dean Tansman, Joshua Weiss and Hannah Katz. If you have children or grandchildren currently PLEASE KEEP IN 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) COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 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. NEFESH B NEFESH Join Nefesh B Nefesh for the Aliyah event of the year! Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale at 6:30 pm. Hear from professionals about employment, communities, education, taxes, budgeting and retirement in Israel, and featuring a vendor fair running throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with other people planning Aliyah. For more information: org.il/florida. AMIT HONORS HENSHA GANSBOURG As Mother-in-Israel at their annual luncheon. March 15, 2016 at the Venue. For further information, contact: Rhoda Azar at (561) , Barbara Frenkel at (561) , or Molly Small at (561) FREE CHAI HARMONY WOMEN S CLASS This special technique uses improvised singing and vocal sounding, meditation, visualization, cognitive training, and life coaching within a Jewish context to help you release stress and emotional blockages, train your brain, and transform yourself and your life. Tuesday, March 1, 7:30 pm at the Boca Raton Synagogue, Room 101. For more info (or if you can t make this class but would like to join our upcoming series) please contact Chaya Berdugo at innerharmonyholistic@gmail.com or (561) Page 7

8 The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT פרשת כי תשא Parshat Ki Tisa FEBRUARY 26 FEBRUARY 27 KI TISA 6:25AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 6:00PM MINHAH 6:02PM CANDLE LIGHTING 6:05AM SHAHARIT 8:10AM SHIUR 8:30AM SHAHARIT 4:50PM RABBI'S CLASS 5:45PM MINHAH 6:56PM MOTZAEI SHABBAT 7:30PM RABBENU TAM FEBRUARY 28 FEBRUARY 29 MARCH 1 MARCH 2 MARCH 3 MARCH 4 MARCH 5 VA-YAKHEL 6:20AM SHAHARIT 8:00AM SHAHARIT 6:05PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA 9:30PM LADIES' SHIUR 6:20AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 3:00PM KOLLEL 6:05PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA 6:20AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 6:05PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA 6:20AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 3:00PM KOLLEL 6:05PM MINHAH 8:00PM HALAKHAH SHIUR 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA 6:20AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 6:05PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA 6:20AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 6:05PM MINHAH 6:06PM CANDLE LIGHTING 5:58AM SHAHARIT 8:10AM SHIUR 8:30AM SHAHARIT 4:55PM RABBI'S CLASS 5:45PM MINHAH 6:59PM MOTZAEI SHABBAT 7:33.PM RABBENU TAM Weekly Halakhah Generally speaking, the prohibition of bishul (cooking) on Shabbat requires that the initial act of bishul occur on Shabbat. From the Torah s perspective, so long that a pot was placed on a fire before Shabbat begins, the act is completely permissible. Hazal however, had two concerns about doing so: a. Leaving a pot to cook in an otherwise normal way on a fire, may appare as if somebody has indeed cooked on Shabbat in an impermissible way כמבשל) ;(מחזי b. If raw food was placed on the fire before Shabbat, a person may come to stoke the coals or otherwise raise or lower the temperature of the fire, so as to speed up or enhance the cooking שמא יחתה בגחלים).(גזרה Hazal therefore instituted the prohibition of allowing שהיה food to remain on a fire (or other heat source) onto which it was placed before Shabbat only under specific conditions. The simplest suggestion is to place the food onto a heat source whose temperature cannot be changed (thus obviating the concern of יחתה בגחלים (שמא and on which people do not - (מחזי כמבשל normally cook food (thus obviating the concern of such as on a hot plate or plata. (More to follow.) Hazzan Candidate Shabbatot For the next two Shabbatot, we are welcoming Avraham Parienti as a candidate Hazzan for our minyan. He will be leading the tefillot throughout Shabbat and reading the Torah. Please join us welcoming him to our community and hosting him for these two weeks. Your feedback is important to us. The Sephardic Committee wants to hear from you. Please share your thoughts and concerns with us. Parshah Thought Immediately after charging Moshe Rabbeinu with the myriad details concerning the building of the Mishkan, Hashem tells Moshe to instruct Bnei Yisrael as to shemirat Shabbat. Rashi (based on Gemara Rosh ha-shannah 17b) explains the juxtaposition as, even though you will be zealous in desiring to build the Mishkan, no construction may be done on Shabbat. While the commentaries disagree regarding the precise way to derive this limitation, all agree that it applies. The larger question remains however. Many mitzvot normally involve significant effort and work (such as constructing tefillin boxes or tying tzitzit) and yet the Torah does not warn us that even though we may feel so passionately about performing these particular mitzvot, that we should be careful not to do so on Shabbat. Something is clearly different about building the Mishkan. Perhaps this makes sense according to Rashi s larger approach, that (despite the simple chronological reading of the Torah) the mitzvah to build the Mishkan came after the חטא העגל (sin of the golden calf) and was to serve as a rectification for that sin. According to the Kuzari, חטא העגל was not an outright rejection of Hashem, but rather an expression of a desire to find some (albeit impermissible) way to connect to Hashem. It played to their emotions and fervor. If the Mishkan was to serve to rectify this sin, then one of its main objectives must be to both embrace that jubilant fervor but channel it appropriately. Bnei Yisrael will understandably be zealous to build the Mishkan to correct their past misdeeds. The Torah is trying to teach us that passion and zeal are so important in our Avodat Hashem, so long as they are expressed properly. To make sure that it is true spiritual intensity, we must insure that it is the Torah that dictates our priorities in expressing that zeal and not our own feelings and emotions. Page 8

9 aa Avos UBanim Starts at 7:30 pm The Dr. Yitzchak Belizon z l Beis Medrash of BRS is very excited to announce the tentative schedule of our upcoming speakers for this year. Next Dirshu Review Tests: Sun March 20 Daf Yomi: Gittin 63A Kiddushin 3B Halacha: Orach Chaim 90:8-104 Contact rss@brsonline.org for more information -> Congratulations to the 11 test takers last week DAILY MISHNA BERURA SUN-THURS 9:00 PM RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI Rav Hershel Schachter March 5 Rosh Yeshiva and Rosh Kollel at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Rav Eli Belizon April 9 Rebbe at Yeshiva University s Stone Beit Midrash Program. Rav of Young Israel of Fair Lawn Rav Eliakim Koenigsberg June 4 Rosh Yeshiva at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Rav Yochanan Zweig TBD Rosh Yeshiva of Talmudic University of Florida and Kollel Beis Moshe Chaim of Miami Beach Rav Pinchas Gross May 14 Rav of Kehillas Derech Chaim in Baltimore, MShoel U Meshiv at The Dr. Yitzchak Belizon z l Beis Medrash of BRS thanks the many generous families who have Yeshivas Ner Yisroel PICS OF THE WEEK! contributed towards our guest speaker program. To make a contribution or for more information please speak with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai at rss@brsonline.org. Please note that while our Beis Medrash program has been endowed, it does not eliminate the need for fundraising in order to ensure this program is successful. NIGHT LEARNING WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sponsored by Dr. Yehuda and Michal Marcus in honor of their parents Marvin and Shoshana Heller and Marlowe and Lila Marcus SUN 8:00 PM 6TH-8TH GRADE GEMARA RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI TUES COMMUNITY LEARNING WITH YESHIVA TIFERES TORAH OF BOCA RATON WED COMMUNITY LEARNING WITH YESHIVA TIFERES TORAH OF BOCA RATON CHAVRUSA OPPORTUNITIES FOR 4TH GRADE AND UP 8:00 PM HALACHA CHABURA RABBI DAVID SHABTAI 8:45 PM MUSSAR CHABURA RABBI MATAN WEXLER 8:45 PM GEMARA CHABURA RABBI SHAUL OPOCZYNSKI THURS 8:00 PM TANACH AND PARSHA RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI 8:45 PM OPENING OUR HEARTS AND SOULS TO THE TORAH THROUGH CHASSIDUS RABBI ARI MIRZOEFF 9:40 PM MUSSAR SHMOOZE BBQ WINGS BY CHEF GERSH THIS WEEK S MUSSAR: Rabbi Rael Blumenthal MOTSAI SHABBAT 7:30 PM AVOS U BANIM Pizza generously sponsored by Mozart Cafe This week s d var Torah will be given by Netanel Keiffer. Page 9

10 If you know a young adult that doesn t celebrate Shabbat with an amazing Shabbat Dinner, please tell them about this program!! Young Professionals Shabbos Dinner CHANGE UP YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT ROUTINE AND EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER March 25, 2016 Mincha ~ 5:30 pm / Dinner ~ 6:00 pm Boca Raton Synagogue, 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton FL LED BY RABBI JOSH BROIDE Come have a l'chaim, be inspired, and connect with other singles, couples, and families in their 20s and 30s for the inaugural BRS Young Professionals Shabbos Dinner! RSVP to: Daniela Gordon (dgordon28@gmail.com) or Larry Melcer (lawrence.melcer@gmail.com) SAVE THE DATE Jewish Unity Day June 6, 2016 Last Year was Big... Wait till you see what we have planned THIS Year!! Jewish Jewish Jewish Jewish Page 10

11 במערבא NEWS FROM THE WEST BRS West welcomes The Katz Hillel Day School Middle School Shabbaton! BRS WEST PRESENTS SHALOSHUDIS SHIUR SERIES Questions in Kiruv Part Two: Shabbos Guests THIS SHABBOS! SHABBAT NOTES We are so excited to be hosting the Katz Hillel Shabbaton this Shabbos! Thank you for the incredible response to PARSHA IN THE PARK! Looking forward to another great week! During Seuda Shlishit we ll be continuing with our topic: Questions in Kiruv. Looking forward to another great discussion. FINDING BALANCE will be taking place this Monday 9:30-10:30 at the Shachar Home. YOUTH DEPARTMENT FRIDAY PARSHA IN THE PARK Introducing Rashi There are many Midrashim But I have only come to explain the simple meaning of the text. - Rashi, Genesis 3:8 PARSHAT KI TISA פרשת כי תשא Shabbat 8:30am with Rabbi Rael DAY SCHOOL TH AVE BRSWEST.NET (561) SHABBAT 26 FEB 27 FEB 6:02PM CANDLE LIGHTING 6:00PM MINCHA / KABBALAT SHABBAT DVAR TORAH BY RABBI ENGLANDER 8:30AM RASHI SHIUR 9:00AM SHACHARIT / KIDDUSH 10:15AM YOUTH GROUPS FINDING BALANCE Women are expected to fulfill more roles than ever before as mothers, professionals, home makers and wives. Juggling each aspect can be difficult individually, but together we can help each other find balance. FACILITATED BY: ALIZA BLUMENTHAL, LCSW, COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES WEDNESDAYS 9:30AM STARBUCKS 9961 Glades Road (Glades & 441) For additional information: or alizab@ralesjfs.org 4:40PM PARSHA IN THE PARK! 5:30PM MINCHA/SEUDA 6:56PM MAARIV / HAVDALAH KIDDUSH THIS WEEK IS GRACIOUSLY SPONSORED BY THE KATZ HILLEL MIDDLE SCHOOL SHABBATON. Page 11

12 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY BRS YOUTH PROGRAMS SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS BERACHA BEE KICKOFF Join us as we launch our newly revamped Shabbat Morning Groups with an incredible Beracha Bee! NEW DATE! SHABBAT PARSHAT PEKUDEI, MARCH 12 AT 10:15 AM For grades 1-6. Meet us on the Basketball Court. Friends! Prizes! Snacks! And most of all FUN!!! Just show up on time and you ll be able to join! Don t want to participate? Come cheer on your friends and siblings! But remember study your Berachot!!! Study packets available in the Shul lobby. Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) RABBI EISENBERGER'S MISHNA CLASS Rabbi Eisenberger's Mishna class will meet this Shabbat at 9:30-10:00 am in room 102. We are currently in Seder Zeraim Masechet Peah. It is never too late to join in! LAINING GROUP CANCELLED THIS WEEK There will be no laining group this week. THIS WEEK! 4TH-6TH GRADE TEFILLAH WITH RABBI WEXLER 1ST-3RD GRADE TEFILLAH WITH RABBI RICHMOND! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE TEFILLAH OPPORTUNITY! This week Rabbis Wexler and Richmond will continue conducting tefillah groups for boys and girls.4-6 graders will begin Tefilla at 10:45 in room 206. This Tefillah will include biur tefillah, a weekly dvar Torah from a participant, prizes, Kiddush, snacks, and more! Boys meet in room 206. Girls meet in room 203 for stations beginning at 10:00 AM! 1-3 graders Tefilla begins 10:45 AM in room 204. For more details please contact Rabbi Eisenberger at rge@brsonline.org. BRACHA BEE POSTPONED TO MARCH 12 Due to conflicts in scheduling the Bracha Bee has been postponed to Shabbat Parshat Pekudei, March 12. Study packets are available in the lobby. See ad on page... for details SHABBAT 5TH GRADE GIRLS SEUDAH SHLISHIET February 27 at the home of the Keehn home, 7737 San Mateo drive Montoya Estates East at 5:50 pm until Shabbat ends (please pick up promptly when Shabbat is over) Rotating Homes! Inspiring Speakers! Fun Games! Delicious Food! Great Friends! If you d like to host or get involved in anyway, please let us know. Please RSVP to Arielle Kieffer (561) ; zahmboni@aol.com or Michele Dimont Mc.dimont@comcast.net (561) Page 12

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15 UPCOMING EVENTS Purim, Probability and Free Will Sunday, February 28 th 10:00 a.m At the Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N Boca Raton, Florida (561) Given by Rabbi Moshe Miller Rabbi Moshe Miller was ordained at the Ner Israel Rabbinical College in 1974 and embarked on a career of over thirty-five years as a Jewish educator. Along the way he has held the position of principal in schools in Santa Clara, California; Providence, Rhode Island where he earned an MA from the department of philosophy at Brown University in 1991; Atlanta, Georgia; and Miami Beach, Florida. He has also lectured at Michlalah Jerusalem College and was the Rosh Kollel of the Boca Raton Community Kollel. He and his wife, Grizzy, made aliyah in 2010 and live in Jerusalem where he writes and teaches. Signed copies of Rabbi Miller s first book, Rising Moon, Unraveling the Book of Ruth, will be available for purchase at a special discounted price. In Rising Moon, Moshe Miller has written a profound meditation on the Book of Ruth, shot through with fresh insights and arresting interpretations. A bold, original and deeply thought-provoking work. R. Lord Jonathan Sacks Emeritus Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth SHABBAT MORNING GROUPS BERACHA BEE KICKOFF Join us as we launch our newly revamped Shabbat Morning Groups with an incredible Beracha Bee! NEW DATE! SHABBAT PARSHAT PEKUDEI, MARCH 12 AT 10:15 AM For grades 1-6. Meet us on the Basketball Court. Friends! Prizes! Snacks! And most of all FUN!!! Just show up on time and you ll be able to join! Don t want to participate? Come cheer on your friends and siblings! But remember study your Berachot!!! Study packets available in the Shul lobby. Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) Calligraphix Boca Raton Community-Wide Event men & women are invited הדרן עלך מסכת סוטה THE DAF YOMI COMMISSION of AGUDATH ISRAEL of AMERICA ועד מפיצי דף היומי אגודת ישראל באמריקה inי conjunction with The daf Yomi Groups of Boca Raton are delighted to present DIVREI CHIZUK FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY לכבוד סיום מסכת גיטין We will have the great honor to be addressed in person שליט"א by Rabbi Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro Rav, Congregation Shaaray Tefilah, North Miami Beach, FL Thursday, March 10, 2016 יום ה ר ח אדר ב תשע ו Hosted by The Boca Raton Synagogue 7900 N Montoya Cir, Boca Raton, FL 3343 Siyum at 8:00 pm Maariv to follow Refreshments will be served. THE FINAL JOURNEY: How Judaism Dignifies The Passage This inspiring and uplifting four-part Lunch time series will be given on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00pm MARCH 9 Rabbi Jonathan Kroll Head of School of the Yeshiva High School The Chevra Kadisha as it Relates to the Core Values of Judaism This will include a description of a Tahara and a dressing demonstration in shrouds by Yvette Kawelblum, Chairperson of the Boca Raton Chevra Kadisha MARCH 16 Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue Placing Death in the Context of the Jewish Life Cycle MARCH 30 Mrs. Rochel Berman Author of Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial The Chevra Kadisha During the Holocaust and Acts of Terrorism APRIL 6 Rabbi David Shabtai, MD Sephardic Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue Halachic Issues Regarding Autopsy and Organ Donation A Project of the Commission on Torah Projects Agudath Israel of America Dedicated by The Kleinman Family לעילוי נשמות ר' אברהם אייזיק ב"ר אלכסנדר קליינמאן ז"ל, ר' מנחם דוד ב"ר מרדכי שמואל אינדיג ז"ל, וקדושי משפחותיהם הי"ד Daf by Daf, We Are Here To Serve You This event will be broadcast live to communities across the globe. This seminar was first pioneered at YHS. Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 15

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17 BRS Sisterhood Mishloach Manot Project 3 easy ways to order: 1. Go to and enter your unique login code that was ed to you 2. Return this form with payment to 7689 Cypress Crescent, Montoya East 3. Pick up and drop off order forms in the shul ofþce Deadline is Wednesday, March 16th Your Name: Phone Number: Address: I would like to send to the entire shul for $200 I would like to send to individual BRS members for $3 each (Please attach a sheet of paper with names) I would like reciprocity (If someone gives to you individually, you will give them in return if you overlooked them. This does not apply to people who give the whole shul) I would like to make an additional donation to the Rabbi s Discretionary Fund of $ Enclosed is a check made out to BRS Sisterhood for the full amount Charge My Credit Card $ Name on Card: Exp Date: Card #: Security Code: If you have any questions please brssisterhood@gmail.com or call Bina Asher I would like to volunteer to deliver baskets on Purim Day in the following Development: Page 17

18 Weekend of Celebration and Tribute to Rabbi Efrem & Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg Shabbat, March 4 & 5 $10,000 Weekend Sponsor* $1,000 Builder This year, in celebration of Rabbi Efrem & Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg having just completed 10 years as our Rabbi & Rebbetzin and 16 years in the Shul, and the continued growth and unity of our community that the Goldberg s leadership fosters, the Shul has decided to forgo a traditional Journal Dinner and instead host a more inclusive weekend of celebration and tribute to the Goldbergs. $5,000 $3,600 $1,800 Goldberg Tribute* Host Committee* Benefactor* $500 $360 $180 *Includes listing on the Tribute Committee. Supporter Patron Friend To submit your complimentary page for the Goldberg Tribute Album or to contribute to this weekend, visit or contact Matthew Hocherman at mjh@brsonline.org This is our opportunity to celebrate and say thank you for their extraordinary leadership, inspiration and friendship over the past decade. Weekend events will feature a festive tisch Friday night, honored visiting guests, special speeches and presentations throughout Shabbat, and a FREE concert, featuring 8th Day, for our members and invited guests on Saturday night. Because we want everyone to feel included and involved, instead of a traditional Ad Journal, we are encouraging everyone to submit a complimentary message to Rabbi Efrem & Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg. These personal reflections, memories and blessings will, in the coming months, be nicely collated into one album and presented to the Goldbergs as a keepsake. To show your special appreciation towards all that Rabbi Efrem & Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg have done for you personally and/or for our community as a whole, we encourage you to express that gratitude with a contribution to the Shul and having your name added to our growing list of contributors. All donations of $1,800 and above include listing on the Tribute Committee. Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 18

19 WEEKEND SPONSOR - $10,000 Dr. Robert & Judy Bruckstein Murray & Basheva Goldberg^ Daniel & Caroline Katz^# Monday Morning Learning Group Dr. William & Debbie Rand^ Larry & Deborah Silver^ Elaine Trachtenberg^ GOLDBERG TRIBUTE - $5,000 Donny & Dr. Freyda Cohen^ Kosher Marketplace Michael & Jill Rose^# HOST COMMITTEE - $3,600 Lisa Kaufman Bensmihen^ Chaim & Rebecca Elkoby Yaakov Kronfeld^ Paul S. & Lynn H. Pariser^# Aron & Penina Schoenfeld^ Dr. Jackie & Rachel Tripp VIP Caterers BENEFACTORS - $1,800 Sal & Leslie Abady Dr. Prosper & Pamela Abitbol Dr. Avraham & Elana Belizon# BRS Sephardic Minyan BRS Sisterhood Moish & Michelle Bruckstein Dr. Issy & Riwella Bruk Butters Construction Dr. Robert & Elise Dolgow Executive Caterers North Drs. Brian & Sharon Ferber Alan & Mona Fisher Michael & Barbara Frenkel^ Ayal & Deena Frist Tony & Judy Gelbart Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin^ Drs. Samuel & Anita Heering Dr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs^ Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky^ Daniel & Sue Kaskel# Katz Hillel Day School Dr. David & Marissa Levenson Rabbi Samuel & Beatrice Levine Robert & Linda Levy# Dr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara Levine Lothar & Carlyn Mayer^ Dr. Harold & Donna Richter^ Rome Aire Services Inc. Dr. Bennett & Chani Salamon Dr. Barry & Dana Schechter Shabbat Morning Haftorah Group Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor^ Eric & Loren Stein Warren & Robin Struhl Dr. Benjamin & Donna Tripp Harry & Marilyn Wanderer^ Dr. Jonathan & Suri Winograd^# Dr. David & Maxine Wolgin^# Dr. Jeffrey & Fay Wolkowicz Anonymous PILLAR TRIBUTE LEVEL* Daniel & Dr. Liora Adler^ Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas^ Drs. Eli & Orlie Cohen^# Dr. Hillel & Chayi Cohen^ Dr. Meyer & Laura Cohen^ Leo & Heni Ehrlich^ Nachman & Jamie Feig^ Dr. Mark & Tilda Fisher^ Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman^# Hensha Gansbourg^ Glen & Rosa Golish^ Avi & Dr. Laura Greenbaum^ Drs. 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Jeff & Naomi Gross Raphael & Meira Gross Jeffrey & Carla Klein Rabbi Jonathan & Jennifer Kroll Barry & Lisa Levi Dr. David & Reena Makover Myron & Clara Sugerman Avi & Melinda Tansman Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch^ SUPPORTER - $500 Jeff & Diane Aiken CEK Caterers Ken & Rachel Elkin Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman^ Roger & Lisa Gladstone Harvey & Linda Gordon Rabbi Josh & Dannie Grajower Gutterman Warheit Memorial Gardens LAN Infotech Stephen & Elizabeth Landes Dr. Jack & Anne Mermelstein Rabbi Philip & Arielle Moskowitz Jack & Dr. Renee Nussbaum Rabbi Gabriel & Esther Ohayon Emanuel z"l & Carol Parzen Nathan & Yolanda Rozenberg Ben & Diane Saketkhou Martin & Sara Schandelson Reid & Naomi Shapiro Thornhill Estates Minyan of BRS Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb^ Dr. Mathew & Lynnette Zaltzman Janet Zwiebel PATRON - $360 Jonathan & Esther Abrams Dr. William & Toby Albert Jason & Bina Asher Dr. Jack & Rhoda Azar Dr. Jaimy & Rachel Bensimon Arnold & Hinda Bramnick BRS Men's Club Embassy Kosher Caterers Richard & Marlene Gordon Michael & Dona Kahn Shimmie & Beth Kaminetsky Jerry & Gigi Kaminetzky Bruce & Sandy Lilker Dr. Marcus & Shirley Mayer Dr. Yechiel & Margo Rosman Michael & Suzanne Scheiner Dr. Carmi & Liz Stadlan Gil & Lysee Stein Mitch & Lorys Stiel Rabbi Ben & Rebecca Sugerman Hommy & Syd Tannenbaum# *Tribute Committee ^ = Pillar Society Member # = Legacy Society Member Rabbi Perry & Miriam Tirschwell Rabbi Akiva & Dr. Rachel Wolk Philip & Peggy Zimmerman FRIEND - $180 Abe & Hena Aloof Daniel & Ellen Averbook Dr. Alan & Lauren Bakst Channon & Frances Band Howard Barbanel Z'ev & Essie Bari Lou & Lee Benjamin George & Rochel Berman Moshe & Shayna Bernstein Howard & Bonnie Block Moishe & Shelly Brand Nachum Braverman Rabbi Josh & Simone Broide Sylvia Broide Martin & Renee Brown BRS Office Staff Drs. 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20 Weekend of Celebration and Tribute to Rabbi Efrem & Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg WEEKEND SCHEDULE MARCH 3-6 Rabbi Paysach Krohn Rabbi Hershel Schachter Chazzan Shimon Craimer 8th Day FRIDAY NIGHT 8:30 PM: MEN S TISCH with Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Paysach Krohn and Chazzan Shimon Craimer. SHABBAT MORNING CHABURAH After the Hashkama Minyan with Rabbi Hershel Schachter SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND GALA KIDDUSH The entire congregation will come together at the conclusion of the Main Minyan for a special presentation to Rabbi Efrem and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg followed by remarks by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and a Gala Kiddush. THURSDAY, MARCH 3 8:00PM: GUEST SPEAKER Rabbi Paysach Krohn SHABBAT, MARCH 4-5 4:30 PM: RABBI S CLASS A Link in the Chain: The Role of your Rabbi Rabbi Hershel Schachter 5:45 PM: SEUDAH SHLISHIT The entire congregation is invited to a special joint Ashkenazi and Sephardi Seudah Shlishiet featuring remarks from Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg. MOTZEI SHABBAT 8:30 PM REFRESHMENTS 9:00 PM: CONCERT BY 8TH DAY Also featuring a special video presentation to Rabbi Efrem and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg. SUNDAY, MARCH 6 10:00 AM: A COMMUNITY WIDE SHIUR The Relationship Between Purim and the Third Beit Hamikdash with Rabbi Hershel Schachter. *All events are open to both men and women unless otherwise noted Page 20