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1 Boca Raton Synagogue WEEKLY PARSHAT PEKUDEI Stone Chumash Page 530 March 8 March 15, Adar II 8 Adar II 5779 RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG Marah D asrah reg@brsonline.org RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ Associate rabbi rpm@brsonline.org DAVID KAY, MD 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 SIMCHA SHABTAI Rosh Beis Medrash rss@brsonline.org RABBI KENNETH BRANDER, PHD Rabbi Emeritus rkb@brsonline.org MATTHEW HOCHERMAN Executive Director mjh@brsonline.org RABBI GERSHON EISENBERGER Youth Director rge@brsonline.org Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT DAY Shabbat Afternoon Class Seizing the Moment, How To Turn Your Challenges Into Opportunity Mrs. Leba Schneider Ashkenazi Mincha Ma ariv/havdallah 6:07 pm 6:10 pm 4:55 pm 5:55 pm 7:01 pm RABBI ELI ZIANS Teen Director rez@brsonline.org KERRY PURCELL-STEWARD Editor-in-Chief of the Weekly kerry@brsonline.org Page 1 LIKE Like us on Facebook Boca Raton Synagogue FOLLOW Follow us @Broide SHARE Check out Jewish Pride Films for our latest videos 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 EXTREME IMMODESTY AND MODESTY EXTREMISM MARCHING TO THE BEAT OF OUR OWN DRUMS Earlier this week, after much hesitation and deliberation about weighing in on a recent Jewish news story, I wrote the following: My wife is one of the most modest people I know humble, appropriate, under the radar and tzanua. And she played the drums at our wedding. Countless people have forwarded the articles about the bride in Bnei Brak who played the drums at her wedding and the hall and band were forced to apologize for the breach of modesty. Many have asked for my reaction to the story, given our wedding. So here it is: There are parts of the Torah definition of modesty that are objective, regulated by Jewish law and there are parts that are subjective, standards created by each particular community. All would agree a woman playing an instrument is not objectively prohibited. Apparently, some communities would define it as a subjective breach of modesty, and we need to recognize that they are entitled to do so. However, while adopting extreme and perhaps excessive standards of modesty might seem like the appropriate reaction and response to our culture which is increasingly becoming extremely immodest, it doesn t come without a risk and a cost. We are caught in a vicious cycle in which the extreme immodesty is breeding modesty extremism. The more society says there are no boundaries or limits, that nobody has a right to impose any definition of modesty on anyone else and all are entitled to dress, act, say and identify however they please and in whatever way makes them happy, the more those committed to modesty feel they need to become more restrictive and more narrow, even to the point of the absurd. But the result is counterproductive as some who in principle are committed to modesty, see the extremism and are so turned off, they go in the opposite direction. Given the choice of living in one of the two worlds, they feel more comfortable with those who bend modesty that those who are excessively rigid with it. But here is the thing there aren t only two options, we don t have to choose between the extremes. There is a world of Torah observant Jews who are both committed to modesty in principle and in practice, who live with boundaries in speech, dress and conduct and who are turned off equally by extremism on both sides. We need to find a way to band together to preserve the attitude and community standards that are not only most true to Torah and our mesorah, but most likely to retain and attract others to a Torah way of life. We need to not feel apologetic or defensive to either side but we must articulate the values that inform our space, the normal place so those like us don t feel so lonely, so frustrated and such despair from what they see in both directions. So, if a community wants to adopt a standard of women not playing instruments in public, it is not only entitled to, there is something admirable about its conscious effort to enforce a sense of modesty. However, the goal posts of modesty for the rest of the Jewish community isn t moved because of it and nobody should be measured or judged by it. We remain entitled, by halacha and by mesorah, to subscribe to the same objective standards of modesty while defining and preserving our own subjective ones which includes our brides playing the drums on a night unlike most others, where they are center stage by any measure. My thoughts clearly struck a chord and resonated with many as the post quickly picked up steam and was shared widely. But not surprisingly, not all agreed or were happy with it. I am grateful for their feedback and for the opportunity to engage in this conversation. I think it is a critically important one, and I have a few further points I d like to share. First, those living in Israel and those living in America are addressing two different realities and describing two different phenomena which, though they overlap and are similar, are also very different. In Israel, the more right-wing community often doesn t only adopt standards for themselves, but its zealots and enthusiasts have been guilty of coercing those not from their community to adopt their standards. In America, in my experience, the right-wing community establishes policies for their constituents and does not try to coerce or force it on others. So while, for example, pictures of women have been torn down in non-charedi communities in Israel and innocent young women in Beit Shemesh have been treated nothing short of horrifically for wearing clothing that does not live up to charedi standards of modesty, nobody in America is forcing others to subscribe to magazines that don t include women s pictures. This distinction is very important and I believe informs our different views on this issue. Second, I referenced the recent incident with a bride playing drums in Bnei Brak to share thoughts on the broader issue but wasn t focused on that particular story. Of course, I agree that no individual should be shamed or embarrassed or the subject of gossip, not in the name of preserving modesty or for other reasons, noble or ignoble. Third, I regret not being more clear in what I meant when I wrote, there is something Page 2

3 admirable about its conscious effort to enforce a sense of modesty. I don t believe this specific policy or other extreme policies are admirable. My admiration is not for the policy or how it was executed, it was more broadly for a community that is committed to preserving modesty in an increasingly immodest world. To be clear, I share the frustration with the direction of modesty extremism. That is why I originally wrote that I think these new restrictions are not only inconsistent with our mesorah, I fear they are counterproductive. But now what? There is extreme immodesty in one direction and modesty extremism in another. Both concern me, but neither of those sides is concerned with what I think about their policies and practices. So what is the best response? I believe it is to work on our community, to create and protect a space for those who are unequivocally committed to halacha, who yield to Torah and mesorah, but who believe in moderation, normalcy and standards that are reasonable and arrived at with input from all the stakeholders. I believe it is both more appropriate, and more fruitful, to channel my frustration into important conversations regarding our community s policies and efforts regarding modesty, than it is to try to influence the standards of other communities who want to hear what we think, about as much as we want to hear their opinions about us. While I disagree with them, I believe those communities who have adopted policies for themselves and are not imposing them on others (like in America), are entitled to come to their own conclusions. I even presume they are doing so responsibly and thoughtfully. I know some of them personally, they are not the Taliban, they aren t misogynists or barbarians. They are struggling with navigating the input of gedolei yisrael, the marketplace, and how to implement what they think is morally correct. I don t want them telling me that I am not entitled to my conclusions and I am not prepared to tell them that their conclusions are categorically wrong. Their positions are not appropriate for my community and that is why I will advocate in every way that I can that we not adopt them or imitate them, but I am not the arbiter, judge, or policeman of what is deemed modest in other communities. But if our only conversations and articles protest what we reject, we have done a terrible disservice and have left a great vacuum. The conversations in our community about moderate modesty or normal tznius seem to always focus on the moderate and the normal and not a lot on the modesty or the tznius. Are we doing anything to address the modesty in our community, from ostentatiousness and flamboyancy to consuming pop culture indiscriminately? Why do people in our community feel so comfortable sharing about television or movies they watch that would once qualify as soft pornography with no shame or embarrassment? Why do we ignore or brush aside issues with promiscuity within our community? What are we doing about the objectification of women, not only by extreme rules of modesty, but by the marketing and celebration of increasingly immodest models and actresses? When and how will we protest society s continually lowering the standards for publicly acceptable language and messages? I can t speak for what is happening in Israel and am heartbroken when I hear stories of people, mostly women, being physically coerced or bullied in their community by those from a community with different standards. But let s change the conversation from what we are rejecting to what we want to adopt. Let s shift from that which is beyond our control to that which we can influence. Let s convene to analyze what is working and what isn t, what is appropriate and what is counterproductive. Let s not only talk about what we shouldn t look like, let s dream and aspire to holiness that our community could model. Instead of offering condemnation of others, let s use this opportunity to ask questions of ourselves. How can we inspire and improve our sense of modesty with normalcy and moderation? What can we do to preserve our sacred boundaries and to raise the level of holiness in our community? Let s not only talk about those who are getting it wrong, let s have a conversation about how to get it right. If we can successfully articulate a compelling vision, we will not only enthusiastically retain those from our community, we will become a place that attracts those who are turned off by others. Good Shabbos, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Subscribe to receive the Rabbi's blog via at rabbisblog.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. Page 3

4 SHABBAT SCHEDULE FRIDAY NIGHT Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Sephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Ashkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 6:07 pm 6:10 pm SHABBAT DAY Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:55 am Hashkama Minyan () 7:30 am Shechet Minyan (Shechet Beit Midrash) 8:00 am Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:30 am Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 9:33 am Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midarsh) 9:45 am Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 am Early Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pm Shabbat Afternoon Class 4:55 pm Seizing the Moment, How To Turn Your Challenges Into Opportunity Mrs. Leba Schneider Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:50 pm Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 5:55 pm Daf Yomi (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) between Mincha/Ma'ariv Sh kiah 6:26 pm Ma ariv/havdalah 7:01 pm SHABBAT LEARNING Tefillah Insights Advanced Gemara Chabura (Rabbi Efrem Goldberg) NEW - Daven & Lead (Petrover Board Room) Youth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) MARCH 15 & 16 PARSHAT VAYIKRA SHABBAT ZACHOR Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Sephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Ashkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Ma'ariv/Havdalah (Shabbat) 8:30 am After Hashkama Minyan 9:50 am 10:00 am 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:05 pm 7:11 pm 7:15 pm 8:05 pm Boca Raton Synagogue presents a Scholar-In-Residence Leba Schneider SHABBAT, MARCH 9 Mrs. Schneider is the Director of Student Affairs at The Tiferet Center for Advanced Torah Studies for Women in Israel. She has amazed students at SKA/HALB, KYHS of Boca Raton, MMY, Midreshet Lindenbaum and Keshet. Her dynamic shiurim and down-to-earth personality has made Mrs. Schneider a favorite among her students and she has emerged as a sought after speaker. WOMEN S FRIDAY NIGHT ONEG AT 9:15 PM at the home of Leah Rosen, 7628 Stockton Terrace in Thornhill Estates Achieving Simcha-A Psychological and Torah Perspective PARSHA SHIUR (for Women) following the 9 o clock Minyan in the Rand Sanctuary The Mishkan and Man s Potential SHABBAT AFTERNOON CLASS AT 4:55 PM Seizing the Moment, How To Turn Your Challenges Into Opportunity SPECIAL SEUDAH SHLISHIT AT 6:00 PM for High School Girls Grades 8-12 at the Home of Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg, Hollyhock Trail Sponsored by Marissa and David Levenson in loving memory of David s mother, Mildred Pallas Levenson, Malka Bat Yitzchak a h, commemorating her ninth yahrzeit. Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) DAILY MINYAN TIMES SUNDAY 3 ADAR II MONDAY 4 ADAR II TUESDAY 5 ADAR II WEDNESDAY 6 ADAR II THURSDAY 7 ADAR II FRIDAY 8 ADAR II Daf Yomi Chulin Ashkenazi Shacharit 6:25 am 6:15 am 6:25 am 6:25 am 6:15 am 6:25 am Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:45 am 7:45 am 7:45 am 7:45 am 7:45 am 7:45 am Ashkenazi Shacharit 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am Ashkenazi Shacharit Early Ashkenazi Mincha Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma ariv Ashkenazi Ma ariv Late Ashkenazi Ma ariv 9:15 am 2:05 pm Senders Library 7:10 pm 8:30 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 9:45 pm 9:15 am Rand Sanctuary 7:10 pm Rand Sanctuary 8:30 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 9:45 pm 9:15 am 7:10 pm 8:30 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 9:45 pm 9:15 am 7:10 pm Rand Sanctuary 8:30 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 9:45 pm 9:15 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:10 pm Rand Sanctuary 8:30 pm Rand Sanctuary 9:45 pm 9:15 am Page 4

5 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MAZAL TOV Joe & Sarah Blumenthal on the engagement of their son, Jordan, to Shira Siegal daughter of Larry & Molly Siegal of Wantagh, NY. AND to his proud brother, Geoffey. Besalel & Sylvia Belolo on the engagement of their son, Jonathan, to Chana Zamir of Montreal, Canada. Dr. Michael & Sharona Loeffler on the marriage of their daughter, Tamara, to Raphael Cohen, son of Mylene Mimouni & Raymond Cohen AND to her proud siblings, Elana & Mati Grauer & Leo and Rachel Loeffler. AND grandparents, Ruda Berkowitz and Sonia Lieberman & Elizabeth Loeffler. Rabbi Ronald & Rivka Gross on the wedding of their granddaughter Shoshana Drebin, to Meir Metzon of St. Louis. And to the parents Frumie & Hillel Drebin and Rabbi and Mrs. Gideon Metzon. Nathan & Yolanda Rozenberg on the birth of their great granddaughter. Her proud parents are, Ari & Faigy Rozenberg of Jerusalem. AND to her proud grandparents, Barry & Shira Rozenberg and Lazer & Bassie Lipschitz. AND great-grandparents, Marvin & Mazal Tokayer. Gloria Wolff on the marriage of her granddaughter, Daniella, to Gabriel Kenner. And to their proud parents, Aron & Rachel Borenstein and Bob & Ruth Kenner. Rabbi Samuel & Judith April on the birth of their great granddaughter, Naomi Sarah. Her proud parents are Evan & Jennifer Webb of New York, NY. And to her proud grandparents Dr. Max and Pamela April of New Hyde Park, NY. And to her proud great aunt and uncle, Liz and Carmi Stadlan, and cousins Joshua, Simcha, Akiva and Shoshana. KIDDUSH Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Jill & Jonathan Petrover in honor of their parents, Debra & Leo Petrover, and in honor of all those who helped them during Debra's recovery. Shechet Minyan Kiddish sponsored by Jordan, Shani and Daniella Herman in honor of their niece Abby Bensimon s upcoming Bat Mitzvah. Young Leadership Committee Kiddush sponsored by Shani and Naftali Herrmann in honor of the birth of their daughter, Adira Romema. Shteibel Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Shteibel Minyan Kiddush Fund. Sephardic Minyan Kiddush co-sponsored by Besalel & Sylvia Belolo in honor of the recent engagement of their son, Jonathan, to Chana Zamir of Montreal, Canada Seudah Shlisheit co-sponsored by Harold & Joan Kadish, Michael & Jill Rose and the Boca Raton Synagogue. Seudah Shlisheit Guest Speaker: Rabbi Shlomo Kimche AVOS U BANIM Motzai Shabbat Avos U'Banim grand finale is this week at 7:30 pm in the Sephardic Beit Midrash. Fathers and sons of all ages are invited to join us for Chavruta learning, prizes and pizza. Pizza is generously sponsored by Mozart. Sponsored by the Bloom Family in commemoration of the Yahrzeits of their beloved parents William Bloom z l and Bella Mann z l. BRS FILM SERIES THIS SATURDAY Join us this Saturday night, March 9, at 8:00 pm in the Rand Sanctuary for a free showing of the movie "Leo s Journey: The Story of the Mengele Twins." CLOCK CHANGE On Saturday night, March 9, please remember to move your clocks ahead 1 hour. NEW 8:30 MA'ARIV, SUNDAY-THURSDAY The Sunday-Thursday 8:00 pm Ma'ariv Minyan will now move to 8:30pm. The Minyan will continue to meet in the Sephardic Beit Midrash. BRS YOUNG MEMBERS KIDDUSH Please join us for a Kiddush immediately following the 9:00 Minyan this Shabbat, March 9, in the. This Kiddush is a project of the BRS Young Leadership Committee. Generously sponsored by Shani and Naftali Herrmann in honor of the birth of their daughter, Adira Romema. MEMBERS OF THE CHEVRA KADDISHA To thank you for your holy work on behalf of the Chevra Kaddisha, you are warmly invited to the Zayin Adar Dinner this Thursday, March 14, at 7:45 pm in the BRS. Invitation were sent via , if you have not already done so, please RSVP Yvette at (561) We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. The Chevra will visit Beth David Memorial Gardens at 10:00 am on Thursday morning. Rabbi Goldberg will be joining us. If you would like to be part of a carpool, please let Yvette know. NEEDLEWORK Inviting all women for a morning of Needlework and Torah, this Sunday, March 10 at 11:00am at Dorado Drive, Boca Raton. Please join us as we crochet beautiful blankets to be distributed to children in Israel. If you are able to attend, please RSVP Susan, (561) or susyr57@yahoo.com. Blanket kits available for purchase for $7. Please bring crochet hooks, if you have them! SAFETY REFLECTOR BELTS The OU is proud to spearhead a safety initiative to encourage the use of safety reflector belts and has provided safety reflector belts to our Shul free of charge. These reflector belts can be worn over coats and other garments and provide enhanced visibility even in low light conditions. Studies have shown that increasing pedestrian visibility utilizing bright colors has great potential to enable drivers to detect pedestrians and cyclists earlier, potentially avoiding tragic accidents. The reflector belts will be available in the Shul office during the week and in the Shul lobby on Friday night. PURIM CARNIVAL THIS SUNDAY Join us at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach campus for the 2nd Annual Community Wide Purim Carnival this Sunday from 12-4 pm. With exciting rides and games. Kosher food available for purchase. Avoid the lines by registering today at jewishboca.org/purim. $10 per child, $50 family max. For more information see page 15. MEGILLAH READING If you are home-bound and are not able to attend a Megillah reading at the Shul, please Linda Gordon at linda@brsonline.org to arrange for a private reading. PURIM SEUDAH When making plans for your Purim Seudah, please have in mind those who may not otherwise have an invitation. The Mitzvah of hosting guests is best fulfilled not by inviting close friends, but by welcoming those that may otherwise feel neglected. Please give particular consideration to those who may be alone. PURIM CARDS Send a Purim Card in lieu of Mishloach Manot. All proceeds will benefit Tomchei Shabbat. They are sold in packets of 10 for $18.00, which are available in the Shul office or in Linda s office. You can also order the cards on line at and pick them up in the Shul office. SHAS SUGYAS CLASS NEW TIME Join us on Friday mornings at the new time of 7:00 am in the Senders Library for Rabbi Efrem Goldberg's Shas Sugyas class. SAVE THE DATE Rabbi Efrem Goldberg s Pre-Pesach Workshop will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 8:00 pm. HAGGADAHS PURCHASED FROM THE SHUL Please note that if you pre-purchased a Hagaddah from the Shul, they are scheduled to arrive, and be available for pickup, around two weeks before Pesach. SISTERHOOD Sisterhood is seeking a competent computer individual to help with the Misloach Manot list. Person should be proficient in Excel. The job will not take more than 2 hours of volunteer's time. All ages welcome to volunteer. Please contact Bina Asher at (917) BRS TALEISIM The Shul s Taleisim in the lobby are for guests only. If you regularly Daven at BRS, please bring your own from home and leave the ones in Shul for visitors. LOOKING FOR KIPPOT If you ve made a Simcha and have extra Kippot, please consider donating them to the Shul office so that we can have them available for visiting guests. Page 5

6 BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC. WOMEN S MIKVAH Winter hours for the women s Mikvah will be: Sunday to Thursday: Open at 7:30 pm and close at 10:00 pm. Fridays: by appointment only. Appointments are required by Thursdays. If you would like to make an appointment, please call (561) ; please avoid making appointments on the same day. BIKUR CHOLIM HOTLINE Save A Life: A member of our BRS Community is in need of a Kidney, blood type O. She has a husband, three children, and nine grandchildren. For more information, R23717@ renewal.org. or (718) ext.209. 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. EMPTY NESTER PURIM SEUDAH Join us Thursday, March 21 at 4:45 pm for a Purim Seudah at BRS. The cost will be $40 per person; go to to register. One piece band. Catered by Gersh. We will be selling raffles for Tomchei Shabbat. Please bring in new or slightly used items that you have that you are not using. If you would like wine, kindly bring your own as wine will not be served. Any questions, please contact Rita (561) or Sylvia (561) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE There are many classes that take place during the week that are available to sponsor. Sponsorship will be acknowledged in the BRS Weekly and announced at the class. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the following classes in memory or in honor of a loved one, please contact the Shul office at office@ brsonline.org Day of Learning - $180 Rabbi s Class on Shabbat afternoon - $250 Rabbi Goldberg s Tuesday morning Parsha Class - $100 Daf Yomi for the Week - $100 Rabbi Goldberg s Emunah Class - $54 The BRS Weekly - $100 Week of Afternoon Kollel - $150 Wednesday Night Learning Program - $150 Avos UBanim - $150 BRS Announcements - $100 Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush $260 - Regular $360 - Deluxe $460 - Super Deluxe Shtiebel Minyan Kiddush $250 Regular 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 Zev ben Levi Ha'Levi Yisroel Moshe ben Yocheved Arieh Leib ben Baila Rochel Rabbi Dr. Brian Galbut Baruch Tzvi ben Rivka Batya Arnold Hordish Yosef Avraham ben Chana Yoel ben Etel Tzivia Yosef ben Rochel Harvey Gordon Yechezkel ben Leah Dovid Yosef ben Eliezer Ha'Levy Michael Lupin Michoel Yonah ben Leah Menachem Mendel ben Baila Rochel Larry Perkins Yisrael Aharon ben Bayla Golda Charles Rotsztajn Chaim Yitzchak ben Shaindel Hinda Shoni Chaim ben Yoseffa Chaya Meir Aryeh ben Sara LIFE CYCLE BIRTHDAYS Ahuva Broide Denna Mond Abe Aloof Shoshana Galbut Adina Galbut Dr. Moshe Hirth Carol Kahn Arnold Bramnick Yocheved Goldberg Jeremy Griff Tehilla Zains WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY Rabbi Zvi Petrover Rabbi Shlomo Kimche Micah Halpern Family & Friends here in honor of the Loeffler Simcha REFUAH SHLAYMAH For members of BRS Community. For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) Rachel bat Malka Leah Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat Devorah Joan Noven Rochel Tova bat Malka Ariella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka Chana Guta bat Rochel 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 Eden Malka bat Ravit Sara Leah bat Maya Elanit Jean Cohen Eta Chaya bat Rachel Yocheved bat Alta Sura Leah Ruth Malinowitz Rivka bat Freida Esther bat Doba Marie Gosser Muna bat Salima Shulamit Olga Newman Liba Rivka bat Esther Malka Breindel Chanah bat Chaye Raizel Shula Amsalem Shulamit bat Bella Avigail Malka bat Chana Yehudit Devorah bat Yita Roiza Blima Tamar bat Mazli Devorah Freida bat Bashia YAHRZEITS Dr. David Levenson in memory of his mother Mildred Levenson 2 Adar II Jill Rose in memory of her father Samuel Goldfarb 2 Adar II Hadassah Smolarcik in memory of her father Avraham Elbaz 3 Adar II Joan Kadish in memory of her aunt Ria Gordon 4 Adar II Eli Amsalem in memory of his father Avraham Amsalem 4 Adar II Dr. Bennett Salamon in memory of his mother Bessie Salamon 5 Adar II Deanna Shulman in memory of her brother Sanford Green 5 Adar II Andrea Bernstein in memory of her grandfather Moe Oretsky 6 Adar II Abe Aloof in memory of his father Louis Aloof 7 Adar II Isaac Jacob in memory of his sister Liza Abraham 8 Adar II Page 6

7 ISRAEL UPDATE SOCIAL ACTION Reflecting shared concerns about Iran's development of powerful missiles, the U.S. deployed a highly advanced missile defense system in Israel for the first time this week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, or THAAD, as a testament to the strength of the two countries' military ties, saying that it makes Israel "even stronger in order to deal with near and distant threats from throughout the Middle East." Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, an Israeli army spokesman, told reporters that a THAAD battery arrived at an air force base in southern Israel. He said that the defense battery, which tests the U.S. ability to carry out accelerated deployment of such powerful and complex weapons, has only been installed a few times elsewhere in the world. Israel already has an advanced multi-layered missile defense system, capable of intercepting everything from advanced guided long-range missiles outside the atmosphere to short-range unguided rockets fired from neighboring Gaza. During this week's drill, the THAAD battery, which shoots down long and intermediate range missiles, will bolster Israel's existing systems. The deployment is temporary, and for now, the THAAD system will not be permanently integrated into the Israeli defense shield. 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. PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Eliana Aiken, Matthew Albert, Avishai Augenbraun, Sammy Baum, Shani Ben Zikry, Raz Ben-Zikry, David Borenstein, Maya Borzak, Avigayil Broide, Jonathan Cohen, Yonatan Fastag, Aviad Halfon, Ariel Hirschhorn, Moshe Gad, Shoshanna Golish, Raziya Illana bat Moshe Israel, Avi Kahn, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Asher Kaplan, Shuli Klein, Jacob Katz, Razi Katz, Mikki Kowal, Noam Lowenstern, Shuli Mayer, Daniel Miller, Ezra Saragossi, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Oliver Solomon, Chananya Strauss, Jacob Tokayer, Amir Tsarfati, Joshua Weiss and Noah Weiss, PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF) AVRAHAM BEN AGERNISH Avera (Avraham) Mengitsu is an Israeli civilian with a history of severe depression and mental illness. He crossed into Gaza in September Hamas has recently admitted that they are holding him captive but there is no additional information on his condition. 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 missingin-action Israeli Soldiers. We Thank all the of the Soldiers for their servic DEAR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS, IF YOUR CHILD OR GRANDCHILD IS NO LONGER IN THE IDF, PLEASE LET KERRY KNOW SO THEIR NAME CAN BE REMOVED. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TEACH FLORIDA This week, the Florida Senate Education Committee voted favorably on a new state scholarship program to support students in nonpublic schools. The bill has many more hurdles to overcome, but it is the first step in bringing additional state funding to our families and schools. The House companion bill is expected to be introduced within the next week. To advocate for these bills teachflorida@teachcoalition.org. Page 7

8 PLAN OUT Your Week To sponsor a Day of Learning for $180, please Gloria at gloria@brsonline.org SUNDAY, MARCH 10 7:00 AM DAF YOMI RAND SANCTUARY RABBI BEN SUGERMAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 7:00 AM DAF YOMI RAND SANCTUARY RABBI BEN SUGERMAN 12:00 PM PURIM CARNIVAL JEWISH FEDERATION 7:50 PM DAF YOMI (HEBREW) SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH ASHER ESSEBAG 8:30 PM NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI PETROVER BOARD ROOM MONDAY, MARCH 11 7:00 AM DAF YOMI RAND SANCTUARY RABBI BEN SUGERMAN 9:30 AM HEBREW POETRY CLASS PETROVER BOARD ROOM HASSIA YEHUDA 3:00 PM AFTERNOON KOLLEL SOCIAL HALL 7:50 PM DAF YOMI (HEBREW) SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH ASHER ESSEBAG 7:00 PM MIDRASHA: WOMEN IN TANACH SOCIAL HALL REBBETZIN MALKA TOUGER 7:45 PM MIDRASHA: LAWS OF HAVDALLA SOCIAL HALL RABBI SIMCHA SHABTAI 8:15 PM NIGHT KOLLEL SENDERS LIBRARY RAND SANCTUARY 8:30 PM NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI PETROVER BOARD ROOM 9:30 PM HALACHA FROM THE PARSHA SOCIAL HALL RABBI JOSH FLUG TUESDAY, MARCH 12 7:00 AM DAF YOMI RAND SANCTUARY RABBI BEN SUGERMAN 9:30 AM PARSHA CLASS RAND SANCTUARY RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG Sponsored by Drs. Elan & Juliana Rosenblat for a Refuah Shelaymah for Yisroel Meir ben Dafni Bruriah 7:50 PM DAF YOMI (HEBREW) SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH ASHER ESSEBAG 8:15 PM NIGHT KOLLEL SENDERS LIBRARY 8:30 PM NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI PETROVER BOARD ROOM 8:15 AM 10 MINUTES OF MEANING RAND SANCTUARY RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG 8:45 AM 100TH LIVING WITH EMUNAH CLASS RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG IN THE SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH SEE PAGE 19 FOR A LIST OF SPONSORS FOR THIS CLASS 9:30 AM IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL II MRS. MALKA MORRIS IN THE PETROVER BOARD ROOM 3:00 PM AFTERNOON KOLLEL SOCIAL HALL 7:50 PM DAF YOMI (HEBREW) SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH ASHER ESSEBAG 7:45 PM CHAVRUSA PROGRAM WITH TTB SOCIAL HALL 7:45 PM SOMETHING TO SAY OVER AT THE SHABBOS TABLE RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG IN THE RAND SANCTUARY 8:15 PM NIGHT KOLLEL SENDERS LIBRARY 8:30 PM NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH 8:55 PM NIGGUNIM AND CHASSIDUS ROOM 201 RABBI ARI MIRZOEFF 9:00 PM MESILAT YESHARIM RABBI MATAN WEXLER 9:00 PM ADVANCED GEMARA GITTIN RABBI SHAUL OPOCZYNSKI THURSDAY, MARCH 14 7:00 AM DAF YOMI RAND SANCTUARY RABBI BEN SUGERMAN 9:30 AM TANACH RAND SANCTUARY RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ 3:00 PM AFTERNOON KOLLEL SOCIAL HALL 7:45 PM ZAYIN ADAR DINNER SOCIAL HALL 7:50 PM DAF YOMI (HEBREW) SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH ASHER ESSEBAG 8:15 PM NIGHT KOLLEL SENDERS LIBRARY 8:15 PM WRITINGS OF THE RAMCHAL SENDERS LIBRARY RABBI SIMCHA SHABTAI 8:30 PM NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI PETROVER BOARD ROOM 8:45 PM AMUD SHAVUI SOCIAL HALL DR. MORDY GOLDDENBERG 10:00 PM MUSSAR SCHMOOZE SOCIAL HALL RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG FRIDAY, MARCH 15 7:00 AM SURVEY OF SHAS SUGYAS SENDERS LIBRARY NEW TIME RABBI EFERM GOLDBERG 7:00 AM DAF YOMI RAND SANCTUARY RABBI BEN SUGERMAN Page 8

9 PLAN OUT Your Month of March WITH BRS FRI 01 SHABBAT & MOTZEI 02 SHABBAT TUES 05 FRI 08 SUNRISE MINYAN ON THE BEACH 6:25 AM ONEG WITH SIMCHA LEINER 9:15 PM HOME OF DR. AVRAHAM & ELANA BELIZON CHAZZAN IN RESIDENCE SIMCHA LEINER REUBEN EBRAHIMOFF 4:45 PM THE HAFTORAH MAN RABBIS CLASS AVOS U'BANIM 7:30 PM IN THE SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH MOTHER & DAUGHTER LEARNING 7:45 PM SHTIEBEL BEIT MIDRASH GUEST SPEAKER: ARI SACHER 8:00 PM IN THE SOCIAL HALL WOMEN S ONEG WITH MRS. LEBA SCHNEIDER 8:30 PM AT THE HOME OF LEAH ROSEN WED 13 THURS 14 SHABBAT & MOTZEI SHABBAT 16 SUN 17 WED TH EMUNAH CLASS RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG 8:45 AM IN THE SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH ZAYIN ADAR DINNER SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE GAVRIEL FAGIN YACHAD SHABBATON MAN UP 9:00 PM RABBI GOLDBERG & GAVRIEL FAGIN YOUNG LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE FISHING CHARTER TA'ANIT ESTHER PURIM CHAGIGAH WITH TTB 9:00 PM SOCIAL HALL SHABBAT & MOTZEI 09 SHABBAT SUN 10 SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE LEBA SCHNEIDER YOUNG LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE KIDDUSH AVOS U'BANIM GRAND FINALE 7:30 PM IN THE SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH BRS FILM SERIES LEO'S JOURNEY: THE STORY OF THE MENGELE TWINS 8:00 PM IN THE RAND SANCTUARY MOVE CLOCK AHEAD 1 HOUR COMMUNITY PURIM CARNIVAL 12:00-4:00 PM FEDERATION CAMPUS THURS 21 SHABBAT 23 SUN 24 WED 27 THURS 28 PURIM PURIM PLAY WITH BRS RABBIS 10:20 AM IN THE RAND SANCTUARY SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE RABBI HAYYIM ANGEL AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE WASHINGTON D.C. 29TH ANNUAL BRS JOURNAL DINNER 6:30 PM REGISTER AT PRE-PESACH WORKSHOP RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG 8:00 PM IN THE SOCIAL HALL SHABBAT 30 FAMILY MINYAN SOCIAL HALL Page 9

10 The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון SUNDAY March 10 MONDAY WEDNESDAY פקודי 3 אדר ב March 11 7:16am Ha-Netz Shaharit 7:05pm Minhah / Arvit 7:40pm Earliest Shema TUESDAY Pekudei 4 אדר ב March 12 7:15am Ha-Netz Shaharit 7:05pm Minhah / Arvit 7:40pm Earliest Shema 7:14am 7:05pm 7:41pm 7:45pm 5 אדר ב March 13 Ha-Netz Shaharit Minhah / Arvit Earliest Shema Hilkhot Purim THURSDAY March 1 אדר ב March 9 8 ראש חדש 6:18am 6:05pm 6:07pm 6:39pm 6 אדר ב March 14 7:13am Ha-Netz Shaharit 7:05pm Minhah / Arvit 7:41pm Earliest Shema 7:12am 7:05pm 7:42pm 7:30pm Ha-Netz Shaharit Minhah / Arvit Candle Lighting Earliest Shema 7 אדר ב March 15 Ha-Netz Shaharit Minhah / Arvit Earliest Shema Hazzanut Class Available in the lobby שבת FRIDAY 7:11am 6:00pm 6:07pm 7:41pm 5:55am 8:10am 8:30am 4:55pm 5:50pm פקודי Ha-Netz Minyan Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur Main Minyan Rabbi s Class Minhah Seudah Shelishit 7:01pm Arvit/Havdalah 7:31pm Rabbenu Tam 7:30pm Avot u-banim Learning 2:00am Daylight Savings Time 8 אדר ב March 16 Ha-Netz Shaharit Minhah / Arvit Candle Lighting Earliest Shema 2 אדר ב 9 אדר ב ויקרא 6:48am Ha-Netz Minyan 8:40am Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur 9:00am Main Minyan 6:00v pm Rabbi s Class 6:55pm Minhah Seudah Shelishit 7:05pm Arvit/Havdalah 7:39pm Rabbenu Tam Purim Seudah Join us for a communal Purim Seudah March 21 3:30pm $25 / adults $10 / children Sponsorships Welcome Sephardic Minyan Siyum Mishnayot Shabbat Zakhor March 16 9 Adar II Page 10 Register by March 17 brsonline.org/purimseudah To get involved, to help out, or to find out more information, contact Monica Shabtai: monica.shabtai@gmail.com (917)

11 במערבא NEWS FROM THE WEST פקודי HILLEL DAY SCHOOL TH AVE BRSWEST.NET (561) FRIDAY SHABBAT SUNDAY 8 MARCH 9 MARCH 10 MARCH 6:08PM CANDLE LIGHTING 6:10PM MINCHA / KABBALAT SHABBAT 8:30AM IBN EZRA 9:00AM SHACHARIT 10:00AM MACHANEH SHABBAT 10:45AM TOT SHABBAT 11:00AM TEEN SICHA 4:30PM TEHILLIM 4:35PM SHIUR 5:35PM MINCHA / SEUDA 6:25PM SH KIAH 6:01PM TZAIS HAKOCHAVIM 7:05PM MAARIV / HAVDALAH 8:00AM SHACHARIT 8:30AM WEEKLY DAF 6:10PM MINCHA / MAARIV DAILY MINYAN TIMES: MON, THURS - 6:50AM TUES, WED, FRI - 7:00AM KIDDUSH IS SPONSORED BY MISHAEL, AMIT, ILAN, MAAYAN, AVITAL & NIR IN HONOR OF THEIR FATHER DR. ROSS SOMMERS' BIRTHDAY SHALOSH SEUDOS IS SPONSORED BY STEVEN AND SHARON LANGERT Page 11

12 Have YOU met someone recently that would like to learn more about our Jewish community? Please have them contact US!! Simone (561) Josh (561) Welcome to the Boca Raton Synagogue CommUNITY Outreach Initiative For more information or to register for any of the events on this page, please visit our website: Page 12

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15 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY CAMPUS 3 42 FL 3, n o t a Ra d., Boc v l B n i e l 9901 Donna K In Partnership with: 8 Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center B nai Torah Congregation Boca Jewish Center Boca Raton Synagogue Chabad of Central Boca Raton Chabad of West Boca Raton Congregation B nai Israel Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation Jewish Association for Residential Care Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County PJ Library in South Palm Beach County Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Temple Beth El of Boca Raton newspaper sponsor: Avoid the lines... Register today at jewishboca.org/purim $10 per child, $50 family maximum For more information, please contact Michelle Archambault at michellear@ bocafed.org. in-kind sponsor: this event is generously sponsored by: * and jacobson jewish community foundation ase for purch available d o fo r e *Kosh Page 15

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18 Winter Grand Finale AVOS UBANIM This Motzei Shabbat, March 9 SPECIAL PURIM EDITION Avos U'Banim at 2:15 pm Purim afternoon Please contact Rabbi Simmy Shabtai at rss@brsonline.org for more information. The Avos U Banim learning program will take place this Motzei Shabbat at 7:30 pm in the Sephardic Beit Midrash. This program is designed for Chavrusa learning between fathers and their sons, and includes a child s Dvar Torah. Special grand prizes with glow sticks and bracelets for everyone who comes. Raffle Prizes for fathers. Avos U Banim continues next week Shabbat afternoon one hour before Mincha. Pizza generously sponsored by Thank you to Mozart Cafe for generously sponsoring the Pizza the whole season. Avos U Banim this week is sponsored by the Bloom Family in commemoration of the Yahrzeits of their beloved parents William Bloom z l and Bella Mann z l. Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 18

19 EMUNAH CLASS Want to conquer your anger, impatience, envy or anxiety? Live with greater Emunah and Bitachon, faith and trust in Hashem, and feel your life improve immediately. Women are invited to join Rabbi Goldberg on Wednesday mornings at 8:45 am for a cup of coffee and a jolt of Emunah in the Sephardic Beit Midrash. In honor of the Living With Emunah class, on This Wednesday morning, March 13, the class will be accompanied by a light breakfast. 100th Emunah Class Breakfast Sponsors Anonymously, David & Susan Antine, Avigail Alpern, Essie Bari, Rachel Brand, Hensha Gansbourg, Yvette Kaweblum, Michael & Ester Lupin, Anne Mermelstein, Penny Pearlman, Debbie Rand, Dr. Tammy Rosenthal If you would like to sponsor the Emunah Breakfast, the cost is $54. Please contact Linda at or linda@brsonline.org. You can listen to the first 99 classes online at brsonline.org/emunah Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 19

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23 Boca Raton Synagogue presents a Scholar-In-Residence Leba Schneider SHABBAT, MARCH 9 Mrs. Schneider is the Director of Student Affairs at The Tiferet Center for Advanced Torah Studies for Women in Israel. She has amazed students at SKA/HALB, KYHS of Boca Raton, MMY, Midreshet Lindenbaum and Keshet. Her dynamic shiurim and down-to-earth personality has made Mrs. Schneider a favorite among her students and she has emerged as a sought after speaker. WOMEN S FRIDAY NIGHT ONEG AT 9:15 PM at the home of Leah Rosen, 7628 Stockton Terrace in Thornhill Estates Achieving Simcha-A Psychological and Torah Perspective PARSHA SHIUR (for Women) following the 9 o clock Minyan in the Rand Sanctuary The Mishkan and Man s Potential SHABBAT AFTERNOON CLASS AT 4:55 PM Seizing the Moment, How To Turn Your Challenges Into Opportunity SPECIAL SEUDAH SHLISHIT AT 6:00 PM for High School Girls Grades 8-12 at the Home of Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg, Hollyhock Trail Sponsored by Marissa and David Levenson in loving memory of David s mother, Mildred Pallas Levenson, Malka Bat Yitzchak a h, commemorating her ninth yahrzeit. Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 23

24 BRS 29 th Annual Journal Dinner WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 CONGREGATION B NAI ISRAEL IN BOCA RATON HONORING Matthew & Tova Hocherman Journal Honorees Gad Elbaz Popular Jewish Singer Shlomi & Arielle Lugassy Journal Honorees Sylvia Broide Rita Rubin Community Service Award FEATURING Gad Elbaz began to sing and write music at age four, first appearing with his father Benny Elbaz, an Israeli singer, on several albums. He later broke out as a solo artist recording ten albums of his own and a catalog of hit songs including Hashem Melech, Open Up, and L Chaim. A touring sensation, Elbaz s Hashem Melech Tour played over 180 shows in 53 cities. DEADLINE FOR ADS IS THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 15. Page 24 To join the Tribute Committee, please contact Matthew Hocherman at mjh@brsonline.org. With special thanks to our Tribute Committee members Sal & Leslie Abady Dr. Prosper & Pamela Abitbol Daniel & Dr. Liora Adler*** Aroma Market & Catering - NEW ASAP Restoration Corp/ Eli Hakim - NEW Asia, Butcher Block Grill, & Mozart Café Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas*** Ben-Zikry Families - NEW Steven Berkeley & Dr. Rebecca Stern*** Moshe & Channi Bertram Dr. Harry & Shelly Bloom*** Arnold & Hinda Bramnick Rabbi Josh & Simone Broide Sylvia Broide - NEW BRS Board of Directors BRS Sephardic Minyan BRS Shabbat Morning Haftorah Group BRS Sisterhood Burglar Alarm Technicians Cambridge Security Services Donny & Dr. Freyda Cohen*** Drs. Eli & Orlie Cohen*** Dr. Hillel & Chayi Cohen*** Lance & Robyn Cohen*** Leeor & Alana Cohen**** Dr. Meyer & Laura Cohen*** Pinny & Ann Davidman Dr. Bob & Elise Dolgow Samy & Illana Dwek Leo & Heni Ehrlich*** Dr. Harold Eisenman Chaim & Rebecca Elkoby Seth & Esther Entin*** Eretz Hachaim Cemetery 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*** Gutterman Warheit Memorial Chapel Lynn W. Hahn****** Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin*** Dr. Chanoch & Rachel Harow*** Drs. Samuel & Anita Heering Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth - NEW Yanki & Lauren Hofstatter*** Hometown Pest Control Mr. Lindsay Hoodge & Lisa Kaufman-Bensmihen*** Dr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs*** Dr. Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky**** Dan & Sue Kaskel*** Daniel & Caroline Katz****** Dr. David & Sharona Kay*** King David Catering Gary & Judi Krasna*** List in Formation Rabbi Jon & Jen Kroll Yaakov Kronfeld***** Kronish Funeral Services - NEW LAN Infotech Philip & Jennifer Landau*** Levi & Associates Robert & Linda Levy Drs. Joseph & Seema Loskove*** Lothan's Building Maintenance Dr. David & Reena Makover*** Dr. Akiva & Leorah Marcus Dr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara Levine*** Lothar & Carlyn Mayer*** Stephen & Linda Melcer*** Alan & Dr. Michal Miller*** Minuteman Press Alex & Yochi Mitchell**** Rabbi Philip & Arielle Moskowitz David & Joyce Muller*** Dr. Aryeh & Myra Pirak Howard & Nancy Pitch*** Dr. William & Debbie Rand****** Michael & Jill Rose*** Daniel Rosenthal & Sara Goldberg*** Dr. Daniel & Rachel Rudensky*** Dr. Bennett & Chani Salamon Drs. David & Rand Schwartzwald*** Zvi & Carolyn Schwarzman Mike Senders*** Rony & Hagit Shachar*** Dr. Jared & Sara Shulman*** Larry & Deborah Silver****** Dr. Leor & Gabriela Skoczylas*** Drs. Todd & Michelle Slesinger*** Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor*** Lewis & Helene Stahl****** Dr. Josh & Stephanie Stern*** Teddy & Linda Struhl*** TD Bank Elaine Trachtenberg*** Dr. Benjamin & Donna Tripp Dr. Jackie & Rachel Tripp*** Vazquez & Sons Landscaping Skipper & Sari Vine*** VIP Caterers & Rose Caterers Wendroff & Bloom Dental Dr. Jonathan & Suri Winograd*** Dr. David & Maxine Wolgin*** Dr. Hedy & Dori Zaghi Michael & Risa Zimmerman*** Anonymous*** Anonymous*** Emerald Pillar Society Member****** Diamond Pillar Society Member***** Platinum Pillar Society Member**** Gold Pillar Society Member***