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b nai Torah congregation Shabbat Services parashat vayechi december 30, 2017 12 tevet 5778 Welcome ouka, a Shabbat Shalom On behalf of the Clergy, Board of Directors, and Staff at B nai Torah

1 b nai Torah congregation Shabbat Services parashat vayechi december 30, tevet 5778 Welcome ouka, a Shabbat Shalom On behalf of the Clergy, Board of Directors, and Staff at B nai Torah Congregation, we wish you a very happy 2018! May it be filled with peace, love, laughter and good health! B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levine z l

OUR SHABBAT SERVICES Parashat vayechi Torah: Genesis 49:1-49:26, p. 298 Haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1-12, p.

m. kiddush The congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational Social Center (ESC).

ש Scholar-in-Residence Series 2018 Eli Beer Founder of United Hatzalah Saturday, January 6, 2018 8:45 am United Hatzalah is the

emergency medical first response throughout Israel. Eli is also the President of U.S. based organization Friends of United Hatzalah.

2 OUR SHABBAT SERVICES Parashat vayechi Torah: Genesis 49:1-49:26, p. 298 Haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1-12, p. 313 Reader: Jerry Budney Havurat Shabbat Reader: Dr. Gene Trainin Mincha/Ma ariv December 30, 5:30 p.m. Candle Lighting January 5, 5:25 p.m. kiddush The congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational Social Center (ESC). Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation. ש Scholar-in-Residence Series 2018 Eli Beer Founder of United Hatzalah Saturday, January 6, :45 am United Hatzalah is the largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer emergency medical services organization in Israel that provides fast and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel. Eli is also the President of U.S. based organization Friends of United Hatzalah. Presentation during Shabbat morning services, followed by a congregational Shabbat luncheon. To RSVP for the luncheon, please contact Lauren Berger at (561) ext. 334 no later than Tuesday, Jan. 2nd. 2 parashat vayechi

B nai Torah happenings Saturday, January 6, 2018 7:30 pm of soulful singing featuring Heather & Avi Steinhardt Your favorite songs from today and yesterday, with husband and wife

Wine, cheese, and hors d ouevres. BTC Members: $25, Non-members $35. Space is limited. RSVP by Jan. 3rd to lauren.berger@bnai-torah.org or (561) 392-8566.

All are welcome, Free to paid Women s League Members, $10 for guests. To RSVP, contact Barbara Weiss at (954) 753-5307.

Why not use this opportunity to make a difference here at B nai Torah? No donation is too small or too large.

3 B nai Torah happenings Saturday, January 6, :30 pm of soulful singing featuring Heather & Avi Steinhardt Your favorite songs from today and yesterday, with husband and wife duo Heather & Avi Steinhardt. Avi has spent a decade studying jazz improvisation, and Heather has performed around the world as a professional vocalist. Wine, cheese, and hors d ouevres. BTC Members: $25, Non-members $35. Space is limited. RSVP by Jan. 3rd to lauren.berger@bnai-torah.org or (561) Women s league paid-up member brunch - Sunday, january 7, 10:00 a.m. Entertaining program by Carol Cott Gross: Grimm Fairy Tales and Jewish Folk Tales: Gritty Guide to Real Life All are welcome, Free to paid Women s League Members, $10 for guests. To RSVP, contact Barbara Weiss at (954) Time is running out to end the year on a meaningful note - make 2017 a year of personal impact. We know you have many choices when it comes to making your tax deductible donations. Why not use this opportunity to make a difference here at B nai Torah? No donation is too small or too large. Whether it be a Kol Nidre donation, sponsoring a Kiddush, or simply honoring someone or something that touched your life, now is the time to do it. B nai Torah is here for you, we are the cornerstone of your community - we are a family! Please call me to discuss your gift at (561) ext. 314 or me at rikki.arad@bnai-torah.org. parashat vayechi 3

B nai Torah cordially invites our seasonal members and their friends to a meet & mingle reception.

Meet our Rabbis and staff and enjoy a musical presentation by our Cantors and choir.

renowned Concert Series! Kindly RSVP by January 8th to Elysa Stark, Membership Coordinator at ElysaS@bnai-torah.

ry ConCert 21st Anniverh sa C o n g r e g At i o n @ b nai tora fea turing: A weekend of PeAce Love & Music

Center JAnuAry 13 & 14, 2018 a Music Sensation is Coming to B nai Torah!

Peace, Love & Music, with renowned music sensation Nefesh Mountain!

with a Shmooze and booze, featuring a Whiskey Tasting with The Whisky Sisters, Lauren Mayer and Gabrielle

4 Open House Reception for Seasonal Members & Guests - Thursday, January 11, 5:00 p.m. B nai Torah cordially invites our seasonal members and their friends to a meet & mingle reception. Please join us for wine, hors d oeuvres and dessert. Meet our Rabbis and staff and enjoy a musical presentation by our Cantors and choir. Bring a friend, and be entered into a raffle to win a pair of tickets to the concert of your choice at our renowned Concert Series! Kindly RSVP by January 8th to Elysa Stark, Membership Coordinator at ElysaS@bnai-torah.org or (561) ext For more information, contact Naomi Jacobson, Membership Chair at (561) ry ConCert 21st Anniverh sa C o n g r e g At i o b nai tora fea turing: A weekend of PeAce Love & Music kidstock fa mi ly Co nc er t with MAMA doni & eric A benefit for The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center JAnuAry 13 & 14, 2018 a Music Sensation is Coming to B nai Torah! This coming January 13 & 14 (Martin Luther King weekend) B nai Torah will be celebrating with a weekend of Peace, Love & Music, with renowned music sensation Nefesh Mountain! The festivities begin on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. with a Shmooze and booze, featuring a Whiskey Tasting with The Whisky Sisters, Lauren Mayer and Gabrielle Shayne, experts in all things whiskey, followed by the 21st Anniversary Dream Concert featuring Nefesh Mountain at 9:00 p.m. On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., the Kidstock Family Concert, an open-air festival (weather permitting) featuring Mama Doni & Eric will feature activities and refreshments. Nefesh Mountain - January 13, Price: $54 per person; $90 per couple Kidstock Family Concert - January 14, Price per family: $18 in advance, $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit 4 parashat vayechi

5 annual dinner dance... February 10, 2018 Celebrating B nai Torah Congregation and Israel at 70 Honoring those in our community who have made a difference Carlyn and Lothar Mayer AIPAC Amy and Fred Weiss American Friends of Magen David Adom Barbara and Dr. Jeffrey Feingold FIDF Mickey z l and Harold Smith Hadassah Meryl and Ron Gallatin Hands On Tzedakah Janice and Jeffrey Sandelman Israel Bonds Sandra and Dr. William Lippy Israel Tennis Centers Miriam and Zwi z l Preminger JNF Selma and Daniel Weiss The Lone Soldier Center Beatriz and Harold Jacobsohn The Schechter Institutes Anonymous Shalom Hartman Institute Anonymous Technion Anonymous Jewish Federation of South PBC CO-CHAIRS: Courtney Levin and Sandra Lippy Visit to place your ad in the 2018 Ad Journal & Membership Directory

Lillian, Philip, and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning Lunch & Learn at Lunch & Learn - 12:15 p.m. Every Tuesday Join Rabbis and special guest educators for an hour of learning.

3) - Parashat HaShavua; and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. (Class resumes Jan. 12) - A close reading of Torah narratives and conversation. Ongoing. Talmud Class with Rabbi david Englander - thursdays, 9:15 a.m. Exploring and delving into Tractate Sanhedrin.

Understanding Jewish American History Instructor: Richard Birdie Mondays, Jan 8, 15 at 11:00 a.m. Exploration of Jewish immigration to America.

m. iengage Lecture Series from the Shalom Hartman Institute - Most Tuesdays beginning January 9th - Israel s Milestones and Their Meanings: The Legacy of the Past and the Challenges of the Future.

6 Lillian, Philip, and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning Lunch & Learn at Lunch & Learn - 12:15 p.m. Every Tuesday Join Rabbis and special guest educators for an hour of learning. All are welcome to this popular weekly gathering. Please bring a dairy/parve lunch; coffee & tea provided. Torah Study with Rabbi David Steinhardt - Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. (no class Jan. 3) - Parashat HaShavua; and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. (Class resumes Jan. 12) - A close reading of Torah narratives and conversation. Ongoing. Talmud Class with Rabbi david Englander - thursdays, 9:15 a.m. Exploring and delving into Tractate Sanhedrin. Primary text: the Koren Talmud - Sanhedrin Part I (English-Hebrew edition), available at Ongoing. Shabbat Torah Study with Morley Goldberg Every Shabbat at 9:45 a.m. in the Nathan Library. Understanding Jewish American History Instructor: Richard Birdie Mondays, Jan 8, 15 at 11:00 a.m. Exploration of Jewish immigration to America. Topic: The Settlement House, HIAS and the Synagogue Aid the Jewish Immigrant Court Cases that Changed Israel and the World Instructor: Rabbi Jack Riemer Wednesdays, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 at 11:00 a.m. Judaism and the Environment Instructor: Rabbi Ed Bernstein Thursdays, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m. iengage Lecture Series from the Shalom Hartman Institute - Most Tuesdays beginning January 9th - Israel s Milestones and Their Meanings: The Legacy of the Past and the Challenges of the Future. To order a copy of the source book, please contact Zena Gruda at (561) 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. 6 parashat vayechi

7 of B nai Torah Congregation Please contact Penina Bredoff, Melton Site Director, at melton@bnai-torh.org for more information or visit to register for classes. Calling all Snowbirds and locals... Upcoming Melton scholar s classes that end before Passover (10-week classes $295). Shemot (Exodus) Part II - The Book of Exodus: Revelation and Revolution Tuesdays 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. beginning Jan 9th at B nai Torah, taught by Rabbi David Steinhardt - The text addresses some of the specific laws and regulations that were to become part of Jewish living as well as the meaning, purpose, and relevance to our lives today.. BeMidbar: Leadership Defied and Defended Thursdays 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. beginning Jan 18th at B nai Torah, taught by Marion Hirschmann - Explore the biblical narratives describing forty years of wandering in the wilderness, and note the surprising timeless nature of those stories. How can the lessons learned from the past be applied to solving the communal challenges of the present and the future?. Jewish Denominations: Challenges of Modernity Thursdays 12:45-2:15 p.m. beginning Jan 18th at B nai Torah taught by Dr. Sandra Lilienthal - This course examines Jewish identity and religious expression against the backdrop of dramatic political and social change. Save the date! Melton Alumni Brunch - Sunday, February 11, 10:30 a.m. B nai Torah Congregational Choir Musical Director/Conductor: Cantor Mitchell J. Martin Soprano Eva Demsky Gail Franklin Danielle Gellen Sandra Gottfried Myrna Gross Sharon Steinberg AviGail Whiting Alto Sheila Biel Nina Cohen Pamela Feldman Andrea Gralnick Donna Grossman Robyn Lamp Leah Levin Naomi Lippa Tenor Daniel Caplin Erick Crow Mark Glickman Lois Radding Arlene Stolzenberg Bass Ethan Cohen David Dweck Jason Goldstein Len Lefkowitz Joe Levitan Darren Littman Mack Rosenbaum Mark Samarel parashat vayechi 7

8 2018 B nai Torah Congregation presents: The Eleanor & Paul Weiner z l Concert Cultural Arts Series & Celebrating Israel s 70th Anniversary & Our 25th Concert Season January 17th Gòn Halevi January 28th A One-Woman Play Etty January 31st David Broza and His Band February 14th Magda Fishman & Randy Herman February 21st Pesach Extravaganza March 7th Yemen Blues For tickets, contact Elysa Stark at (561) ext. 349, or visit 8 parashat vayechi

get to know btc! Each week, we will introduce you to a member of B nai Torah s wonderful staff, choir or volunteer.

Florida in 1984. Loulou is married to Joe Grohman and they have four children, Sabrina, Liam, Cory & RJ, two grandchildren, Naya and Eli and are expecting two more in 2018.

Tammy Faintuch Monday, January 8, 10:00 a.m. - Stretching & Toning with Susan Hoffman Participate in a seated workout focusing on flexibility and strength training.

9 get to know btc! Each week, we will introduce you to a member of B nai Torah s wonderful staff, choir or volunteer. Loulou Amiel BTC Senior Staff Accountant Loulou was born in Alexandria, Egypt, moved to France as an infant and then to the United States at the age of 9 where she lived in New York until moving to Florida in Loulou is married to Joe Grohman and they have four children, Sabrina, Liam, Cory & RJ, two grandchildren, Naya and Eli and are expecting two more in Loulou has been working in the synagogue world since 1995 and has held numerous positions before joining B nai Torah in May Generously underwritten by Dr. Jack & Mrs. Tammy Faintuch Monday, January 8, 10:00 a.m. - Stretching & Toning with Susan Hoffman Participate in a seated workout focusing on flexibility and strength training. free for BTC Members; Non-members: $5 per person, payable at the door. For more information, please contact Michele Scher at michele.scher@bnai-torah.org or (561) B nai Torah Congregation Nominating Committee is planning for the 2018/19 leadership and is accepting names of members of BTC in good standing with an interest in serving on the board. Consideration will be given to the length of involvement with BTC, participation in BTC activities, achievements in the community and interest in furthering BTC s mission. Potential candidates must be able to make a 1-2 year commitment to serve on the board. The Committee will review the names of all candidates and select a slate to fill board vacancies, which will be mailed to all members of the Congregation entitled to vote. Anyone with questions about the nominations process, or who wishes to submit a name for consideration should do so by ing BTC Nominating Committee Chairperson, Scott Frank at sfrank@saflaw.com by Jan.15, parashat vayechi 9

10 LIFE EVENTS Yahrzeits Morris Dion....12/30 Helen Engel....12/30 Joseph Gorenberg...12/30 Rose Marcovitz...12/30 Bernard Mirochnick...12/30 Seymour Salloway...12/30 Rose Blank...12/31 Gertrude Cons....12/31 Irving Epstein....12/31 Ida Green...12/31 Julius Levitan...12/31 Blanche Marks....12/31 Ida Postar /31 Arthur Zaffrin....12/31 Anne Besen....1/1 William Billig....1/1 Benjamin Broth...1/1 Mark Chernow...1/1 Faye Feintuch...1/1 Jennie Futoransky...1/1 Alex Kimelman...1/1 Tania Kutlin...1/1 Joseph Leinwand...1/1 Adele Lessner...1/1 Ida Lifshitz....1/1 Barbara London....1/1 Jacob Mager...1/1 Herbert Miron...1/1 Florence Peipert...1/1 May Polatchek....1/1 Shirley Rosa...1/1 Jack Schnoor...1/1 Aaron Weiner /1 Becky Weisberg....1/1 Oscar Arguedas...1/2 Regina Frydman....1/2 Tillie Horowitz...1/2 Raymond Larsen....1/2 Samuel Panetz....1/2 Dora Sarch /2 Miriam Schloessinger...1/2 Jerome Siegel...1/2 Miriam Leizerman...1/3 Bernard Levin...1/3 Frances Marcus...1/3 Hyman Natinsky...1/3 Ethel Oram...1/3 Frances Salerno...1/3 Annette Worobow...1/3 Edward Feins....1/4 Anita Friede...1/4 Edward Kipnes...1/4 Jessie Miller....1/4 Tillie Setless....1/4 Sam Simonowitz...1/4 Florence Miller Weitzman...1/4 Mel Zimmers...1/4 Alice Budney...1/5 Louis M. Epstein....1/5 Frances Feinman...1/5 Leon Holz /5 Vera Pollock...1/5 Sylvia Saslove...1/5 Clara Schoenfeld...1/5 Toby Schulman...1/5 Morton Schwartz...1/5 Barry Stagman....1/5 10 parashat vayechi

11 condolences to. Dr. Marvin Golberg on the passing of his wife, Libby Golberg. Keith (Shirley) Stern on the passing of his mother, Ellen Stern. Cherie (Richard) Chosid on the passing of her brother, Dr. Bruce Siegan mazal tov to. Marvin Schachter on the birth of a grandson, Jackson Drake Bagliebter, and to parents Whitney & Mike Bagliebter 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 Please note: The synagogue office will be closed on Monday, January 1st. The building will be open for morning and evening minyanim. 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 The yahrzeit candle should be lit the evening prior to the date indicated on this list. 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. 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 vayechi 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 Udi Spielman, Cantor Boaz Davidoff 8:45 a.m., Main Sanctuary Saturday Morning, Havurat Shabbat Rabbi David Englander 10:00 a.m., Weiner z l Cultural Center Shabbat Mincha/Ma ariv/havdalah Mincha: 5:30 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 B nai Torah Congregation officers & staff President Steve Ginsburg Executive Vice President Eric N. Klein* Vice Presidents Richard Birdie Jerry Budney Marcy Kammerman Stan Kutlin Treasurer Ed Sopher Secretary Edward Levine Financial Secretary Rick Schuster Trustees: Lori Barbag Shula Fleischer* Jay Berkowitz Scott Frank Terry Bresnick Naomi Jacobson* Jonathan Criss EJ Leizerman Carmen Cunha Robert Neiman David Dweck Murray Rehner Marvin Finkelstein Cheryl Rymer Women s League President Joanne Shulman Men s Club President Robb Kantor* Foundation President Spencer Sax* Synagogue Counsel Kenneth Lipman, Esq. Immediate Past President Toby Levi* *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 Pastoral Care/Hazak Coordinator Michele Scher Choral Director Cantor Mitch Martin Program Coordinator Lauren Berger Cultural Arts & Membership Coordinator Elysa Stark Melton Site Director Penina Bredoff Baal Korei Joe Fuchs Ritual Director Julie Risisky Gabbaim Robb Kantor*, Bill Fine, Linda Ehrlich, Neil Friedman Concert Series Chair Art Stark B NAI TORAH CONGREGATION B nai Torah Congregation 6261 S.W. 18th Street Boca Raton, Florida (561)

ouka, a Welcome Shabbat Shalom CONGREGATION parashat emor may 5, iyar 5778

ouka, a Welcome Shabbat Shalom CONGREGATION parashat emor may 5, iyar 5778 b nai Torah congregation Shabbat Services parashat emor may 5, 2018 20 iyar 5778 Welcome ouka, a Shabbat Shalom Mazal Tov to our Bar Mitzvah, Jesse Chotiner and to his parents Melissa & Adam Chotiner havurat