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b nai Torah congregation Shabbat Services parashat yitro february 18, 2017 22 SHEVAT 5777 Welcome ouka, a Shabbat Shalom Mazal Tov to Mark Waldman on his second Bar Mitzvah main sanctuary Mazal Tov

1 b nai Torah congregation Shabbat Services parashat yitro february 18, SHEVAT 5777 Welcome ouka, a Shabbat Shalom Mazal Tov to Mark Waldman on his second Bar Mitzvah main sanctuary Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah Devyn Crone and to her parents, Shari & David Crone Mazal Tov to Dr. Carly Polin & Dr. Mark Berger on the naming of their daughter, Vianna Jade Berger havurat shabbat B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levine z l

2 OUR SHABBAT SERVICES parashat yitro Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:22, p. 432 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6, p. 452 Readers: Morris Lewitter, Mark Waldman Havurat Shabbat Torah Readers: Joe Levitan, Sue Gurland, Howard Rabinowitz, Devyn Crone, Alan Marcovitz, Saul Schildhorn, Yaffa Englander Haftarah: Devyn Crone Mincha/Ma ariv February 18, 6:15 p.m. Candle Lighting February 24, 6:01 p.m. kiddush The congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational Social Center (ESC). NOTE: Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation. Shabbat flowers are generously sponsored by Carol Pessah-Lewitter in honor of her husband Morris s 90th birthday. Join BTC men s club in supporting the March of The Living The March of The Living may be one of the best ways to enlighten and guide our teenagers about Judaism and Jewish Peoplehood. It is a truly meaningful and magnificent experience that will impact their lives forever. Unfortunately, this is an expensive trip and often beyond the means of parents who may want to send their children on this life altering journey. We can make a difference by supporting a scholarship fund administered by the B nai Torah Foundation, which often makes this trip become a reality by subsidizing the cost of the program for our students. Please join our efforts by becoming a sponsor. For more information, contact Arthur Stark at (708) or onsafariwithart@gmail.com. Checks may be mailed to B nai Torah, made out to B nai Torah Men s Club (MOL in the memo section). lost and found The reception desk has numerous items including clothing, eye glasses, a tallit, several pairs of tallit clips, and jewelry. To claim a lost item, please call Judy Schneider at (561) or visit the office. 2 PARASHAT yitro

3 Kiddush is generously sponsored by:. Dale Sonenklare in honor of her husband Richard s birthday. Mark Waldman in honor of his second Bar Mitzvah. Jan & Harvey Miller in honor of their 61st Anniversary Kiddush is generously co-sponsored by: Myrna & Hy Adessky Gertie & Charles Akerman Nicole Allio Ronnee Alter Rita & Irving Baron Avra & Ralph Berg Anita & Sid Blanshay Pat & Marvin Braude Lorna & Stanley Clamen Rosalyn & Ben Cohen Abraham Cohen Arlene & Jack Dym Heather & Marvin Ellison Sheila Esar Rosa Finestone Phyllis & Ab Flatt Shirley Fox Hynda & Howard Freed Ala & Larry Gamulka Doris & David Gandell Beverley & Irving Gershkovitch Jeffrey Gertner Alex Gladstone Mary Boeko & Willie Glazer Bluma & Jack Goldberg Phyllis Goldberg Marcia Schnoor & Morley Goldberg Beverly & Sam Goldbloom Lillian Vineberg & Morris Goodman Celia Gordon Jackie & Burt Gorenstein Thelma & Misch Granik Issie Gross Carole & David Guttman Myrna & David Housefather Gloria & Stephen Kadonoff Margo & David Kardish Mignonne & Hershy Klein Esther & Irving Kulik Rhoda & Morris Lazarus Linda & Harvey Lechter Tamara & Leon Lewis Lois Lieff Sid Margles Phyllis & George Nashen Ronald Notkin Harriet & Arnold Nussbaum Carol & Steven Pinkus Bernie Pollack Shelley & Herb Ptack Maxine & Arthur Rabinovitch Gail & Stan Rapkin Rhoda Rappaport Rochelle & Mel Reingold Isaac Robin Essie & Jack Rosenthal Pam & Dr. Saul Ross Joyce & Moe Ross Bobbi & Irving Schreter Roz Schrier Dena Fellen & Joe Segal Judy & Jack Shaicovitch Queenie Sheinberg Toby Shulman Ellie & Ivan Simberg Golda & Louis Steinberg Rita Tenenbaum Adele & Abe Tevel Naomi & Rick Tozman Phyllis & Henry Waksman Eileen & Mendy Waxman Sandy & Auby Weiner Trudi Weinstein Barbara & Joe Weiser Evelyne & George Winkler Charna & Manny Young parashat yitro 3

4 B nai Torah happenings Family promise fundraising Concert - Sunday, February 19, 3:00 p.m. Family Promise presents: Let There Be Peace on Earth. Advent Lutheran Church (300 E. Yamato Rd.). $20 pp (children 12 & under free). For more information, visit or contact Mark Wasserman at (561) Mark S. Bertuch Make-a-Difference Program presents Raising a Resilient Teen - Wednesdays, February 22 - March 29, 7:00-9:00 p.m. FREE 6-week parenting series facilitated by the Hanley Center Foundation. Learn how to help teens develop responsibility; communicate and discipline effectively; talk about drugs and violence; problem solve; and build courage and self-esteem. Registration required, please contact Cathy Berkowitz at (561) scholar-in-residence: donniel hartman - saturday February 25, 8:45 a.m. B nai Torah Congregation is proud to welcome Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute. Donniel will be speaking during Shabbat morning services, followed by a congregational Shabbat luncheon. To RSVP, visit or contact Lauren Berger at (561) ext Fliers available in the main lobby. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, February 20th. chair yoga with hazak - Monday, February 27, 2:30 p.m. Revitalize your body, mind and spirit... stretch, relax, and find your inner peace in this wonderful workout. BTC Members: no charge; non-members: $5 per person. For more information, please contact Summer Faerman at (561) ext Hazak programming is generously supported by Tammy & Dr. Jack Faintuch. annual Torah Fund Luncheon - tuesday, February 28, 11:00 a.m. Keynote speaker: Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz, Director of Israel Programs, JTS. B nai Torah s President, Toby Levi will receive the Inaugural Miriam s Timbrel Award for her leadership and commitment to Jewish Education. At B nai Torah Congregation. Minimum gift to Torah Fund: $180; Couvert for luncheon: $36. Please RSVP by February 21st, visit or contact Sheila Trossman at (561) or smtrossman@gmail.com. Save the Date: Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m. The U.S. Supporters of the Lone Soldier Center will host a program at B nai Torah in memory of Michael Levin with his parents, Harriet and Mark Levin. For more information and to rsvp, please contact Andi Wolfer at awolfer@lonesoldiercenter.us 4 PARASHAT yitro

5 Saturday, March 4th, Israel Tennis Centers Empowering Israel s Children Beyond Tennis! Learn how the Israel Tennis Centers (ITC) Social/ Educational Programs have benefited the lives of more than half a million children and their families since Founded by BTC congregant, Dr. William Lippy, ITC is today the largest children s social service agency in Israel. For more information, visit Vashti s Banquet & Bazaar - Thursday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Women s League of BTC cordially invites you to a girls night of fun and empowerment honoring Queen Vashti. This unique event will include, Purses for a Purpose where new and gently used bags and costume jewelry will be sold, a silent auction and raffles. Please RSVP online at or contact Abbie Statsky-Frank at (561) Purim Jazz Evening at B nai Torah - saturday, March 11, 7:15 p.m. Join us for Purim Services at 7:15 p.m. and stay for a drink, light refreshments, hamentashen... and JAZZ! Featuring the Lisanne Lyons Quintet. $15 per person. Purchase your ticket by Wednesday, March 8th and be entered into a raffle to win tickets to the 2018 Concert Series! Visit: or call Elysa Stark at (561) Purim Extravaganza - Sunday, March 12, 9:30 a.m. Full Shachrit Service/Megillah Reading: 8:45 a.m. Family Megillah Reading: 9:30 a.m. Fun family activities: 10:00-11:30 a.m. (DJ, balloon art, face painting, games, crafts, etc...) TLC Mitzvah Project: 10:00 a.m. - Fulfill the purim mitzvah of feeding the hungry (to register, visit More information to follow. Is your teen looking for something to do this summer? Camp Keshet at The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center offers a CIT/Madrichim Program for teens ages Tuition Includes: CPR Training, Late Night Adventures, Community Service Hours, USY Membership (for B nai Torah members, 1/2 price for Non-members). For an application or more information, call Debbie Fried, Camp Director, at (561) ext Service Notes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during Shabbat. Please do not save seats. Refrain from chewing gum while in services. Automated External Defibrillator located in lobby by the Glassman Chapel. parashat yitro 5

6 Concert & Theater Arts Series 2017 For tickets call (561) x349 or visit: 6 PARASHAT yitro

7 Lillian, Philip, and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning the world of the sages: what does the talmud have to say about the issues of our time with Rabbi Jack Riemer Wednesdays, Feb 22 - Mar 22, 11:15 a.m. A Celebration of Yiddish Language and Culture with Riva Ginsburg Thursdays, Feb 23 - Mar 9, 10:30 a.m. No prior knowledge of Yiddish needed. Proverbs, folklore, singing, insults, humor and literature. The Wanderings of the American Jew with William Gralnick Mondays, Feb 27 - Mar 13, 11:00 a.m. LUNCH & LEARN - Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Feb 21, 28, Mar 14, 21 - The iengage Video Lecture Series from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem Jewish Values in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through video lectures and text study, these sessions will explore one of the most divisive issues affecting the Jewish people today. Shabbat Torah Study with Morley Goldberg Participative study of the week s parashah. Every Shabbat, 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Nathan Library. Please note: No class February 18th. TORAH STUDY with rabbi David steinhardt Free flowing conversations of Torah texts and what they evoke in our lives - Ongoing classes: Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. - Parshat HaShavua; Fridays 8:15 a.m. - Close Reading of the Torah the florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning at B nai Torah Please contact Penina Bredoff, Melton Site Director, at melton@bnai-torah.org for more information on upcoming classes and pricing. You may also visit In addition to the weekly AA meeting, B nai Torah will now be offering a weekly ACA meeting (Adult Children of Alcoholics) on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. starting March 6th in the Youth Lounge. For more information, please contact Brad Jaffe at (561) or btjaffe@gmail.com parashat yitro 7

8 women s league of btc WLBTC Women s League offers a dynamic mix of activities. Women of all ages, backgrounds, religious experiences, and careers in and out of the home participate. For more information, visit our website at or contact Joanne Shulman, WLBTC President at (508) or joanne.shulmanssa@gmail.com TORAH FUND P ri Yadehah, from the beloved prayer Eishet Chayil, means the fruit of her hands. Receive the 2017/5777 Torah Fund charm/pin as a thank you gift for your donation in support of the future of Conservative/ Masorti Judaism through professional education. Contact Cynthia Chiefa- Goldstein, Torah Fund VP, at purpleima@comcast.net or (561) Women s League Judaica shop - HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 10: 00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For appointments please contact Robin Schwartz at (914) or BTCJudaicaShop@aol.com. Wanted! Gently used purses/costume jewelry for Vashti s Banquet & Bazaar on March 9. Please bring your donations to the WL office or the Judaica Shop. Contact Bonnie Licker (561) with any questions or to arrange a pickup. women s league Hamentashen Shop Place your orders now so you won t miss out on this special treat! Pick-up will be in the main foyer beginning on Sunday, February 26th. For more information, contact Paula Berezin at (561) or paulaberezin@gmail.com or visit to order online. btc men s club If you are a current Men s Club member and are not receiving updates, please let us know so we can update your information. Contact Larry Faerman, President, at larryfaerman@gmail.com or (561) GUESS WHO S COMING TO SHABBat Please consider hosting a small Shabbat gathering at your home for B nai Torah members. Contact Art Stark at onsafariwithart@gmail.com for more information. Shabbat Book Carts Available in the Lobby after Saturday morning services. For more information, please call (561) ext. 355, Mondays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 8 PARASHAT yitro

Scholar-in-Residence Series2017 Presents B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION Upcoming Presentations: Donniel Hartman President of the Shalom Hartman Institute Generously sponsored by Toni Sandler With support

9 Scholar-in-Residence Series2017 Presents B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION Upcoming Presentations: Donniel Hartman President of the Shalom Hartman Institute Generously sponsored by Toni Sandler With support from: The Pechter Family Foundation The Rabbi Marc Liebhaber Scholar in Residence Fund February 25 Presentation during Shabbat morning services, followed by congregational Shabbat luncheon. (See pg. 3 for details) Yossi Klein Halevi Senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute; Co-director of the Muslim Leadership Initiative March 11 Presentation during Shabbat morning services, followed by congregational Shabbat luncheon. Sponsored in part by The Diane Marcovitz Adult Education Fund Daniel Matt One of the world s leading authorities on Kabbalah March Presentations during congregational Shabbat dinner and Shabbat morning services, followed by luncheon.* *To RSVP for Shabbat meals, please visit or contact Lauren Berger at (561) ext. 334 or Lauren.Berger@bnai-torah.org Parking Reminder: Please park your cars in designated parking spots only, and not along the edges of the curb, as this can create potential hazards. Please do not park in a reserved parking space that doesn t have your name on it. Thank you. parashat yitro 9

10 LIFE EVENTS Yahrzeits Edward Attman...2/18 David Berner...2/18 Charles Bernstein...2/18 Steven Croft...2/18 David Fishman....2/18 Joseph Fried...2/18 Morris Gittleman...2/18 Betty Levine...2/18 Sydelle Lieberman...2/18 Ruth Martin...2/18 Judy Petrolati...2/18 Lucille Rubin...2/18 Nathan Weisberg...2/18 Jack Leblang...2/19 Nathan Levine...2/19 Bolek Schwarzberg...2/19 Yitzhak Sherman...2/19 Leonard Siegel....2/19 Fritzi Bertuch...2/20 Sam Besvinick...2/20 Abraham Lieff...2/20 Jennie Miller...2/20 Morris Selinger...2/20 Dennis Steinmetz...2/20 Mitchell Yabrow....2/20 Bejamin Bertman...2/21 Rifka Feig...2/21 Sidney Franks...2/21 Jacob Goldberg....2/21 Harvey Goldstein...2/21 Saul Edward Plotnick...2/21 Louis Pollack...2/21 Mollie Rosen /21 Samuel Schosheim...2/21 Louis Auerbach...2/22 Philip Batzer...2/22 Mildred Benak....2/22 Ernest Braun...2/22 Sarah Liebermann...2/22 William Lipton...2/22 Herbert Lushan....2/22 Mary Pencer...2/22 Robert Rosenthal...2/22 Howard Schiff...2/22 Murray Schmutter....2/22 Jacob Chesler...2/23 Franklin Jacobson....2/23 Beatrice Kaplan...2/23 Lottie Lechner....2/23 David Leiter....2/23 Nathan Nichol...2/23 Sylvia Rubin...2/23 Billie Schwartz....2/23 Shirley Wasserman...2/23 Lillian Rudnick...2/24 The yahrzeit candle should be lit the evening prior to the date indicated above. You are encouraged to attend minyan both days. It is customary when observing a yahrzeit to perform an act of tzedakah in memory of our loved ones. For your convenience, an envelope is available in the Glassman Chapel which you can return to the Synagogue Office. Join our daily morning and evening minyanim. 10 PARASHAT yitro

11 condolences to. David (Sara) Katzin on the passing of his mother, June Katzin, grandmother of Stephanie and Daniel. Michelle Lobovits on the passing of her father, Herb Gruder, grandfather of Adam and Hillary bereavement group - Wednesdays, feb 8 - mar 15, 4:30 p.m. 6-week program led by Carla Van Walsum, Finding Purpose After Loss offers loving, compassionate support and helps guide you through the grieving process. Understand the stages of grief, obtain tools to help the healing process and deal with transition from being a couple to being single. Cost: $60, contact Elaine Siegell at (561) to register. Shabbat Kiddush brings our community together to celebrate Shabbat. Please help us ensure this tradition continues. Consider sponsoring a Kiddush in honor of a simcha or in memory of a loved one. Please call (561) for more information. Cell Phones for Soldiers We proudly participate in the collection of cell phones & i-devices (working or not) through the Major Stuart Adam Wolfer Institute s Dandelion Project. Collection boxes located in the front office. Ein Keloheinu Ein keloheinu, Ein kadoneinu, Ein Kemalkeinu, Ein Kemoshi einu Non komo muestro dio, Non komo muestro sinior Non komo muestro rey, Non komo muestro Salvador Mi cheloheinu, Mi chadoneinu Mi ch malkeinu, Mi ch moshi enu Ken komo muestro dio, Ken komo muestro sinior Ken komo muestro rey, Ken komo muestro Salvador Nodeh leloheinu, Nodeh ladoneinu Nodeh l malkeinu, Nodeh l moshi einu Loaremos a muestro dio, Loaremos a muestro sinior Loaremos a muestro rey, Loaremos a muestro Salvador Baruch Eloheinu, Baruch Adoneinu Baruch Malkeinu, Baruch Moshi einu Bendicho muestro dio, Bendicho muestro sinior Bendicho muestro rey, Bendicho muestro Salvador Atah hu Eloheinu, Atah hu Adoneinu Atah hu Malkeinu, Atah hu Moshi einu Tu el muestro dio, Tu el muestro sinior Tu el muestro rey, Tu el muestro Salvador parashat yitro 11

12 Come Worship With Us Friday Evening, Shabbat Services 5:45 p.m.: Mincha 6:00 p.m.: Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma ariv Eleanor & Paul Weiner z l Cultural Center Saturday Morning, Shabbat Services Rabbi David M. Steinhardt Cantor Ehud (Udi) Spielman Cantor Boaz Davidoff 8:45 a.m., Main Sanctuary Shabbat Mincha/Ma ariv/havdalah Mincha: 6:15 p.m., Glassman Chapel Weekday Shacharit Sunday, 8:45 a.m., Glassman Chapel Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m., Glassman Chapel Weekday Mincha/Ma ariv Sunday - Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Glassman Chapel Saturday Morning, Havurat Shabbat Rabbi David Englander 10:00 a.m., Eleanor & Paul Weiner z l Cultural Center B nai Torah Congregation officers & staff President Toby Levi* Executive Vice President Steve Ginsburg Vice Presidents Marvin Finkelstein Jerry Budney Richard Birdie Eric Klein* Treasurer Stan Kutlin Secretary Marcy Kammerman Financial Secretary Rick Schuster Trustees: Michael Berezin Edward Levine Terry Bresnick Robert Neiman Carmen Cunha Murray Rehner David Dweck Julie Risisky Shula Fleischer* Cheryl Rymer Scott Frank Ed Sopher Naomi Jacobson* Arthur Stark Women s League President Joanne Shulman Men s Club President Larry Faerman Foundation President Spencer Sax* Synagogue Counsel Kenneth Lipman, Esq. *Ner Tamid Society Member Senior Rabbi David M. Steinhardt, D.D. Rabbi David Englander Executive Director Rabbi Rikki Arad Senior Cantor Ehud (Udi) Spielman Cantor Boaz Davidoff Mirochnick RS Education Director Cathy Berkowitz Taubman ECC Director Nancy Goldstein B nai Mitzvah Prog. Director Cantor Paul Goldstein Director of Finance Sam Hitner Director of Maintenance Francisco Valdes Director of Communications & PR Alan Silverberg Art Director Claudia Sternberg Tzedakah Programming Director Summer Faerman Choral Director Cantor Mitch Martin Program Coordinator Lauren Berger Cultural Arts & Membership Coordinator Elysa Stark Youth Director Zach Smith Baal Korei Joe Fuchs Ritual Director Julie Risisky Gabbaim Steve Ginsburg, Robb Kantor*, Bill Fine, Linda Ehrlich, Neil Friedman B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION B nai Torah Congregation 6261 S.W. 18th Street Boca Raton, Florida (561)

Welcome. ouka, a. Shabbat Shalom. Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah Courtney Klar and to her parents, Robin & Eric Klar

Welcome. ouka, a. Shabbat Shalom. Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah Courtney Klar and to her parents, Robin & Eric Klar b nai Torah congregation Shabbat Services parashat naso june 3, 2017 9 sivan 5777 Welcome ouka, a Shabbat Shalom Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah Courtney Klar and to her parents, Robin & Eric Klar Aufruf