WEEKLY. PARSHAT VAYEISHEV Stone Chumash Page 198 December 8 December 15, Kislev 27 Kislev Synagogue. Boca Raton FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT DAY

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1 Boca Raton Synagogue WEEKLY PARSHAT VAYEISHEV Stone Chumash Page 198 December 8 December 15, Kislev 27 Kislev 5778 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 Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT DAY 5:10 pm 5:15 pm Rabbi's Class 4:00 pm Here Comes The Dreamer: The Relationship of Dreams and Prophecy Rabbi Mendel Blachman Shabbat Mincha 5:00 pm Ma ariv/havdalah 6:07 pm RABBI KENNETH BRANDER, PHD Rabbi Emeritus rkb@brsonline.org 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-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 Invisible or Inimitable? Raising Healthy and Happy Children Page 2 Recently, President Trump formally declared the nationwide opioid drug problem a public health emergency. Substance abuse is a growing epidemic that doesn t discriminate based on religion, economic class, gender, or ethnicity. As we have come to learn all too well, the frum community is not immune, either. Experts will all tell you that drug and alcohol addiction are not about the substance, but rather, about what pain the users are trying to escape, what hole in their hearts they are trying to fill, or what aspect of their lives they desperately want to be numb to. A young man I know recently wrote me a letter describing his experience with drugs and how he was using them to deny and escape his actual problem, the depression that was suffocating him. For months during that year I would go to sleep every night hoping and praying I simply wouldn t wake up the next morning, and every morning I would open my eyes and feel the crushing disappointment of having to endure another day. Modeh Ani seemed to be mocking me. In the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of teens in America struggling with depression surged to a shocking 33 percent. Teen suicide attempts increased by 23 percent. While these numbers are dramatically lower in the Jewish community, they are still way too high and only growing. A recent paper published in Clinical Psychological Science correlates the increased mental health issues among young people with the rise of smart phones and use of social media. It turns out that being hyper-connected generates feelings of loneliness and insignificance. In recent, separate conversations with several young people struggling with depression, similar themes and language emerged. They all shared feeling invisible, inconsequential, that they don t know why they are here and that the world would be no different if they were gone. While such thoughts are obviously unhealthy FROM THE RABBI S DESK and demand attention, intense therapy, and often medication, they also provide an insight into both what we can do to identify the population most at risk, to show support for those currently suffering, and to help those who have struggled from relapsing. Last year, on a tour of the Library of Congress, I commented to our guide that a book we were looking at was rare. She stopped me and said, That book is not rare, it is unique, one of a kind. That comment immediately got me thinking, not so much about the book, but about all of us. So many people are struggling to find their place in the world, their value or worth. Too many people feel irrelevant or insignificant. We all need to know, believe and most importantly feel, that not only are we not just rare, we are one of a kind, and irreplaceable. We each have a unique mission and distinctive purpose in this world that cannot be accomplished or achieved by anyone else. We are each a tzelem Elokim, a distinct and special expression of the Ribbono Shel Olam in this world. We need to know and truly believe it about ourselves, and we need to instill that message in those around us. Not only is Modeh Ani not mocking us, it is the formula to start each and every day with a jolt of chizuk. We end Modeh Ani with the words, rabba emunasecha, Hashem, your faith in us is great. This phrase appears strange: we are the ones who are supposed to have faith in Hashem, why are we referencing His faith in us? The Ribono Shel Olam prescribed these words so that we begin each day with the recognition that if we woke up this morning, if our contract has been renewed another day, that means Hashem continues to have faith in us, that we have a role to play in His world and that we have a personal mission to achieve. Communicating each person s individual worth and value must be a fundamental goal of education and is a core responsibility of parents and mechanchim. The Piaseczno Rebbe, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, in his introduction to Chovas HaTalmidim, defines this as the essence of chinuch, education. Based on a Rashi (Bereishis 14:14), he writes: use. It is a special word with specific definition, and it is used to describe the realization of latent potential inherent in a person or object. If we fail to actualize that potential, it will remain concealed forever. Our mission is to be mechanech, to educate the person so that he will become an accomplished craftsman; to prepare the house so that each room fulfills its intended purpose; or to prepare the instrument so that it performs the function for which it was designed. The great artist Michelangelo put it well when he described his process of sculpting: In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and in action. I have only to hew away the rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it. According to the Piaseczno Rebbe, the mission of each teacher and every parent is to stand before the child, see the potential in him and chip away until that potential and uniqueness is fully realized and visible to all, most of all the child himself. Instilling a sense of worth and value within a child begins with knowing the child, and that takes time and an emotional investment. Several years ago, an educator from Israel met with me to share his vision for creating a yeshiva that integrated a love of music with learning Torah. He described that some connect to Hashem through music and that passion could be leveraged to grow in Torah. His yeshiva would include time to practice and play music as a means of religious expression and would study Torah texts that focus on music. He went around the United States meeting with educators about the idea and what he found disappointed him terribly. Chinuch is the initiation of a person or object into the trade or art for which When he asked them if they had students it is destined, as in the education of in their shiur or class who love music, he a youth, the dedication of the altar got blank stares and responses like, I don t or inauguration of a house. The term know, possibly. For those passionate about chinuch is appropriate when referring the instrument they play or the music they to an innate talent that a person has listen to, it is a big part of their life and their for a certain art, or when describing individuality. The Israeli educator asked the preparation of a house or object for me indignantly, how could people possibly

3 be effective rebbeim or teachers and not even know such a basic fact about their students? David Blazar, an assistant professor of education policy and economics at the University of Maryland, recently completed a study looking at the correlation between teachers focus on students confidence and well-being and their test grades. Many, including myself, see students social and emotional development as a central goal of teachers and students work, he wrote. Yet, accountability systems that focus predominately or exclusively on student achievement send a message that the skills captured on these tests are the ones that policymakers want students to have when they leave school. Blazar concluded that we need to broaden what it means to be a successful student. Schools should measure teachers not only by their effectiveness at elevating students grades, but by imbuing them with confidence, happiness, and well-being. What is true in school or yeshiva is even more true at home. We must not communicate that our children s worth or value is exclusively determined by their grades or how many blatt gemara they know. They need to know they matter, they make a difference and they have a mission to achieve. When children come home, don t ask them how they did on their test or bechina. Ask instead, Did you do something nice for someone else; did you make a difference in someone else s life today? Did you matter? away in yeshiva. When he finally confided in his father how he felt, he was met not with judgment or rejection, but with love and support. He was diagnosed with clinical depression and after beginning a regimen of medicine and therapy, he concluded the letter by saying, I really never felt better. I write this now as I start a new chapter of my life, one of honesty not of farces. Of truth not lies. Of sobriety, not drug dependence. I write this free of the burden of pretending to be something I m not. Since confronting these issues and understanding them a little better, not only have I tried to act more compassionately and empathically to those in crisis, but it has changed the way I relate to everyone. The fact that these maladies are invisible means we must never assume we know everything going on in someone s life or what motivates his or her behavior. Ian Maclaren, the 19th C. Scottish author once said, Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Cut others slack; give people the benefit of the doubt. When someone you know is acting differently or unusual, don t judge them or jump to assumptions about them. Pirkei Avos (2:4) quotes Hillel who said: Do not judge another until you have stood in his place. Since it is impossible to stand in another person s place, to be them, to have their baggage or to live their struggles, we can never judge another. Instead, we should be kind, sensitive, supportive and understanding. be customary to spend time on Chanukah discussing, strategizing and recommitting to the importance of chinuch, of educating and inspiring our children. The basic mitzvah of chanuka is ner ish u beiso, the head of the household lights one candle and fulfills the mitzvah for his wife and children. But, the Gemara continues, it is mehadrin, more proper, for ner l chol echad v echad, each person of the house to light their own menorah. Rav Hirsch suggests that we can concern ourselves with ner ish u beiso, lighting the fire in our heart, inspiring ourselves and making sure we are warm. The proper thing to do, however, the enhanced way to live life, is to make sure each person in our home recognizes they are an individual flame, they can burn bright, and that they, too, have a special and unique role in illuminating the darkness. There is nothing as gratifying and inspiring as being true to ourselves, pursuing our mission in life, and ridding ourselves of the burden of pretending to be something we are not. With love, affection, support, and a regular affirmation of the emunah that both we and Hashem have in our children, we can stem the tide of these crises and help ensure the health and wellbeing of the generations to come. Good Shabbos, The young man who wrote me the letter (and gave permission to share) about his drug abuse described the multiple times he thought about taking his own life while 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. Page 3 Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch explains the etymology of the name Chanukah derives from the same root as the word chinuch, to educate. Explains Rav Hirsch, it used to Rabbi Efrem Goldberg BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE DERECH ERETZ STATEMENT 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 Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive toward others and create an even better community. Shabbat is a blessing bestowed by G-d on the Jewish people. To that end, we should strive to act in such a way that the beauty of Shabbat is enhanced for all of us. Books and other items placed on the ledge adjacent to the Mechitza block the view of those seated in the Women's Sections. 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

4 DAILY MINYAN TIMES SHABBAT SCHEDULE FRIDAY NIGHT Sephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Ashkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Shteibel Minyan Kabbalat Shabbat (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) Friday Night Live (Berdugo Beit Midrash - Room 104/105) SUNDAY 22 KISLEV Ashkenazi Shacharit 6:25 am Rand Sanctuary Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 am Rand Sanctuary Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:45 am Rand Sanctuary Ashkenazi Shacharit 8:30 am Rand Sanctuary Ashkenazi Shacharit 9:15 am Rand Sanctuary Early Ashkenazi Mincha 1:00 pm Senders Library Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma ariv 5:15 pm Late Ashkenazi Ma ariv 9:45 pm Senders Library 6:15 am 7:00 am 7:45 am 8:30 am MONDAY 23 KISLEV 5:15 pm 9:45 pm Senders Library 5:05 pm 5:10 pm 5:10 pm 5:15 pm 6:00 pm SHABBAT DAY Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:12 am Hashkama Minyan () 7:30 am Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:30 am Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Remarks after davening: Congressman Ron DeSantis Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 9:35 am Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 am Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 am Early Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 3:00 pm Rabbi's Class 4:00 pm Here Comes The Dreamer: The Relationship of Dreams and Prophecy Rabbi Mendel Blachman Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 4:55 pm Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 5:00 pm Daf Yomi (Berdugo Beit Midrash) Between Mincha/Ma'ariv Sh kiah 5:29 pm Ma ariv/havdalah 6:07 pm SHABBAT LEARNING Tefillah Insights 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 (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:00 pm Veshinantam Levanecha 7:00 pm DECEMBER 15 & 16 PARSHAT MIKEITZ SHABBAT MEVORCHIM Early Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) Sephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Kabbalat Shabbat Under the Stars (Front Lawn) Ashkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Candle Lighting Shtiebel Minyan/Kabbalat Shabbat (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Ma ariv/havdalah (Shabbat) (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pm 5:05 pm 5:10 pm 5:10 pm 5:12 pm 5:20 pm 6:00 pm 6:09 pm 6:25 am 7:00 am 7:45 am 8:30 am TUESDAY 24 KISLEV 5:15 pm 9:45 pm Senders Library 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 Rabbi s Class on Shabbat afternoon - $180 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 PROUDLY WELCOMES RABBI MENDEL BLACHMAN This Shabbos we will have the privilege of learning from Rabbi Blachman a number of times, including a special Friday night tisch beginning at 8:30 pm at the home of Seth and Esther Entin, at 7588 Stockton Terrace in Thornhill Estates. Special thanks to Seth and Esther Entin for sponsoring the weekend of learning with Rabbi Blachman. Chabura after Hashkama Minyan: Ner Ish U Beiso Rabbi s Class at 4:00 pm: Here Comes The Dreamer: The Relationship of Dreams and Prophecy Seudah Shlishiet at 5:20 pm: Values Vs. Commandments Melaveh Malka at BRS West (Palma Vista Clubhouse) at 8:00 pm: The Meaning of Chanuka WEDNESDAY 25 KISLEV CHANUKAH DAY 1 6:25 am 7:00 am 7:45 am 8:30 am 5:15 pm 9:45 pm Senders Library Rabbi Mendel Blachman has been teaching at Yeshivat Kerem B Yavneh (KBY) since 1979, and was appointed Associate Rosh Yeshiva in He studied under Rav Simcha Zissel Broide as well as under Rav Yitzchak Hutner. THURSDAY 26 KISLEV CHANUKAH DAY 2 6:15 am Rand Sanctuary 7:00 am Rand Sanctuary 7:45 am Rand Sanctuary 8:30 am Rand Sanctuary 5:15 pm Rand Sanctuary 9:45 pm Senders Library FRIDAY 27 KISLEV CHANUKAH DAY 3 6:25 am 7:00 am 7:45 am 8:30 am 3:00 pm Rand Sanctuary Page 4

5 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MAZAL TOV Seth & Dr. Kimberly Frohlich on their son, Judah Caleb becoming a Bar Mitzvah. AND to his proud siblings Bailey, Gabrielle, Max, and Hymie. AND to grandparents, Dr. Robert and Rita Galbut and Mr. Michael Frohlich and Mrs. Sashi Frohlich. AND to Uncle Brian, Aunt Adina and the Galbut cousins. AND Uncle Noam and Aunt Alex and the Lipshitz girls. Jack & Jillian Dembowitz on the marriage of their son, Josh to Lindy Wisotsky daughter of Peter & Amy Wisotsky of North Port, NY. AND on the birth of their granddaughter, Maayan Devora. Her proud parents are Rabbi Jordan & Dr. Marti Soffer. KIDDUSH Friday Night Live Kiddush sponsored by Sandy Augenbaum in honor of the homecoming of Imilie, Peighton, and Dakota the granddaughters of Linda Jacobson. Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush Fund Sephardic Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Sephardic Minyan Kiddush Fund Veshinantam Levanecha co-sponsored by Sylvia Broide and Renee & Martin Brown in honor of all the December birthdays, AJ, Simone & Josh AND by the Cohen Family in honor of Liad s 8th Birthday. Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Alan & Susan Berger, Mark & Tilda Fisher, Benjy Horowitz, Carolynn Jarashow, Jill Putney, Edward & Randy Reichenberg, George & Stephanie Saks, Marilyn Wanderer Guest Speaker: Rabbi Mendel Blachman CONGRESSMAN RON DESANTIS - THIS SHABBOS AT BRS Congressman Ron DeSantis (R) who has been a leader in the push to move the American Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, will speak at the conclusion of the 9:00 am minyan on Shabbos morning in the Rand Sanctuary. DeSantis, a graduate of Harvard University who won several medals as an Officer in the U.S. Navy, has represented the 6th District of Florida in Congress since NEW BRS APP Boca Raton Synagogue is proud to unveil its new App! Search Boca Raton Synagogue in the IPhone App Store & Android Play Store to download it. Keep up to date with Minyan times, What s Happening Now, The BRS Weekly, Audio Classes, The Rabbi s Blog and much more! Boca Raton Synagogue does not endorse any candidates and regularly hosts member of both the Republican and Democratic parties. BRS SISTERHOOD BRS Sisterhood is very excited for the upcoming Women's Health and Halacha Day taking place this Sunday, December 10. We have a full range of sessions for every age group. Come spend the morning with friends and hear from educators, doctors, and therapists on many issues. This year we are adding a luncheon in honor of past presidents Rachel Harow and Lysee Stein, and volunteer Shira Englander. Please join us in honoring these incredible women and help us extend the shul kitchen. To register, go to womenshealth GIFT OF LIFE As part of the Women s Health & Halacha Day, Gift of Life will be at BRS this Sunday morning, December 10, 12:00 pm 2:00 pm, doing cheek swabs, to help add as many individuals as possible to the Bone Marrow Registry in order to help save the lives of those suffering with blood cancer. Additionally, Gift of Life will be having their annual Steps for Life 5K Walk & Run on Sunday, January 14 at South County Regional Park. We invite you to join the Boca Heroes Team and support past BRS donors, Avi Amsalem, Perel Hande, Matthew Hocherman, and Jonathan Struhl for this fun event. You can register at If you are not able to participate, but would still like to make a donation, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar this Tuesday, December 12. For any questions, please contact Matthew Hocherman at mjh@ brsonline.org KABBALAT SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS Join us next Friday night, December 15, at 5:00 pm on the front lawn for a unique opportunity to bring in Shabbat with a beautiful and uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat directly under the stars. This scenic, tranquil and spiritual experience will enable participants to enhance their Tefillah in a rich and refreshing way as they connect to the Almighty. We will be joined this month by the Happy Minyan, and davening will be led by Shimmie Kaminetsky. OFFICE STAFF We are very excited to welcome Gloria Schreiber, our new receptionist, to our team. Gloria can be reached at office@brsonline.org. Cherelle, our previous receptionist needed to step away from the position due to health issues, we wish her a complete recovery. REBBETZIN YOCHEVED GOLDBERG Please remember that Rebbetzin Goldberg is always available for Halachik questions pertaining to Taharat Ha Mishpacha or other sensitive matters, or for general support or Chizuk. Feel free to reach her at (561) or her at goldbergmom@gmail. com. To be added to the Rebbetzin s women's What s App group promoting women s learning opportunities and inspiration in the community, please text her. Page 5 CHANUKAH EXTRAVAGANZA - THIS THURSDAY Join the BRS Youth Department this Thursday night, December 14 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, to celebrate the 3rd night of Chanukah. We will be having an incredible fire show, bounce houses, a blood drive, and, of course, a candle lighting ceremony. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, please see the flyer on page 14. MOMENTS THAT MATTERED NOT TAKING PLACE THIS WEEK The Moments That Mattered course continues next Tuesday, December 19 with Rabbi Yosef Kassorla on Maimonides School and Co-Education, will take place from 7:30 9:00 pm in the BRS. This course is free and open to the public. Moments that Mattered class is generously sponsored by Debbie & Simcha Firestone. RABBI PROFESSOR AVRAHAM STEINBERG, MD Boca Raton Synagogue looks forward to welcoming Rabbi Professor Avraham Steinberg, MD, Director of the Medical Ethics Unit and a Senior Pediatric Neurologist at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. He will be speaking on Wednesday night, December 20, at the home of Murray & Basheva Goldberg, Alyssum Way in Thornhill Green. Space is limited. RSVP required. To RSVP go to steinberg. Sponsored by Shaare Zedek Medical Center MOVIE ON THE LAWN, SUNDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 24 Join us on Sunday night, December 24, on the front lawn at 6:00 pm and bring your chairs and blankets and make your self comfortable as we watch "The Secret Life of Pets". WELCOME THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg warmly invite you to a Dessert Reception on Sunday, December 24 at 8:00 pm at their home, Hollyhock Trail in Thornhill Green. RSVP: Linda at (561) or linda@brsonline.org or Yocheved at goldbergmom@gmail.com. This evening is meant for the adults to schmooze with the Rabbinic and Senior Staff as well at the committee heads of BRS and to learn more about the community. If you need help finding a babysitter, please let Yocheved or Linda know.

6 WEEK AT A GLANCE DAILY DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) Rabbi Ben Sugerman 7:00 am Petrover Board Room MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) 15 minutes before Mincha NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday - Thursday) 8:00 pm Senders Library NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm Rooms 104/105 MONDAY HEBREW POETRY Hassia Yehuda 9:30 am Petrover Board Room MEN'S AFTERNOON KOLLEL 3:00 to 5:00 pm Sponsored Anonymously A TOUR OF TOSHBA (TORAH SHE'BE'AL PEH) (FOR WOMEN) Rabbi Simmy Shabtai 7:45 pm NEW 3 PART SERIES (FOR WOMEN) Dr. Ahava Oppenheimer 8:30 pm TUESDAY PARSHA CLASS Rabbi Philip Moskowitz 9:30 am Co-Sponsored by Larry Stern in commemoration of the Yahrzeits of his beloved parents, Jay & Bertha Stern. AND Sponsored by JB Bensmihen in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of his beloved father, David Bensmihen MELACHIM BET CLASS Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will not take place this week WEDNESDAY CUP OF JOE & KNOW Rabbi Efrem Goldberg 8:15 am Sponsored by Elliot Allswang in memory of his beloved mother, Marilyn Allswang Eisenberg LIVING WITH EMUNAH Rabbi Efrem Goldberg 8:45 am at his home, Hollyhock Trail IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL II Malka Morris 9:30 am Petrover Board Room MEN'S AFTERNOON KOLLEL 3:00 to 5:00 pm Sponsored Anonymously NIGHT LEARNING PROGRAM WITH TTB 7:45pm Sephardic BM LIFE CYCLE BIRTHDAYS Asher Broide Shlomo Khaimov Dr. Ben Freedman Simone Broide Liad Cohen Aiyah Harow Maxwell Matiash Ty Kay WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY Uncle Ari and Aunt Erica and the Newman cousins AND Uncle Doni Frohlich and Uncle Moshe, Menucha, and Elchanon Frohlich. AND to ALL of the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends who are here to celebrate with Judah Caleb! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Max & Malka Rosenberg CONDOLENCES TO Mitchell Shadowitz on the passing of his beloved mother, Diana Gail Shadowitz 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 Zev ben Levi HaLevi Yisroel Moshe ben Yocheved Arieh Leib ben Baila Rochel Isaac Shaya ben Taliya Levana Rabbi Dr. Brian Galbut Baruch Tzvi ben Rivka Batya Arnold Hordish Yosef Avraham ben Chana Yoel ben Etel Tzivia Yosef ben Rochel Rabbi Simcha Freedman Simcha Shemaryahu ben Itta Harvey Gordon Yechezkel ben Leah Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat Devorah Joan Noven Rochel Tova bat Malka YAHRZEITS Tilda Fisher in memory of her father George Saks in memory of his grandfather Douglas Horn in memory of his father Yitzchok (Leslie) Feldman in memory of his father Judy Gelbart in memory of her father Al Rosenberg in memory of his father Marilyn Wanderer in memory of her mother Jonathan Abrams in memory of his mother Daniel Alkobi in memory of his son Gita Alkobi in memory of her son Marissa Levenson in memory of her grandmother Carolynn Jarashow in memory of her husband Deena Borzak in memory of her father Gloria Wolff in memory of her father Randy Reichenberg in memory of her mother David Berkowitz in memory of his father Sal Abady in memory of his mother Simha Benbenisty in memory of his father Judith April in memory of her father Lila Lefkowitz in memory of her mother Alan Berger in memory of his father James Cohen in memory of his father Gertrude Goldberg in memory of her mother Hena Aloof in memory of her father Debbie Firestone in memory of her grandmother BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC. Frances Marx in memory of her mother Dov Aaron Lieber in memory of his grandfather Dr. Gary Lieber in memory of his father Jill Putney in memory of her father Dr. Gary Lieber in memory of his father Patti Lieber in memory of her father-in-law Rachael Harrah Lieber in memory of her grandfather Bryan Avraham Lieber in memory of his grandfather Jordan Alexander Lieber in memory of his grandfather Lou Miller in memory of his grandfather Rabbi Benjy Horowitz in memory of his father George Saks in memory of his grandfather Alice Struhl in memory of her mother Anne Mermelstein in memory of her father Isaac Jacob in memory of his brother Dr. Wayne Kotzker in memory of his grandfather Richard Dorfman in memory of his grandfather Dr. Hindy Rubin in memory of her father Source: Guide for the Jewish Hospital Patient OU Allan Weiss in memory of his father Page 6 THURSDAY RABBANIT AVIGAIL ROCK CLASS VIA SKYPE 9:30 am Petrover Board Room AMUD SHIURIM 8:45-9:20 pm Senders Library MINI IYUN CHABURA 9:25-9:45 pm Senders Library with Chulent WEEKLY MUSSAR SCHMOOZE 10:00 pm Senders Library with Chulent SAVE THE DATE: EMPTY NESTERS February 4, 2018 at Sugar Sand Park. Musical Story. Garland: in Word and Song. A journey back to Judy s famous 1961 Carnegie Hall performance. Tickets are $30. Make your reservations with the Shul office or go to emptynesters. For more information please call, Sylvia (561) or Rita (561) BIKUR CHOLIM Chanukah: If you are hospitalized on Chanukah, you may fulfill your obligation with your spouse lighting at home. If you are single, you may designate someone to light for you. Needless to say, the hospitalized patient is unable to perform many of the Yom Tov commandments and rituals. Yet, when you are able to, you are obligated to do so, thus creating a joyous connection with Hashem under difficult circumstances. 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 Chaya Yocheved Alexandra bat Chaviva Tova Yocheved bat Alta Sura Leah Ruth Malinowitz Rivka bat Freida Esther bat Doba Beverly Kellman Baila Rus bat Sara Marie Gosser Muna bat Salima Shulamit Olga Newman Liba Rivka bat Esther Malka Breindel Chanah bat Chaye Raizel Hannah Arielle bat Yehudit Gila Joseph Hudson, 20 Kislev Wolf Saks, 20 Kislev Sidney Horn, 21 Kislev Samuel Feldman, 21 Kislev Leon Guttman, 21 Kislev Max Rosenberg, 21 Kislev Irene Adelstein, 22 Kislev Juliet Abrams, 22 Kislev Zev Alkobi, 22 Kislev Zev Alkobi, 22 Kislev Maude Goldberg, 22 Kislev Rabbi Shmuel Jarashow, 23 Kislev Jack Heifetz, 23 Kislev Abraham Wolf, 23 Kislev Barbara Joseph, 23 Kislev Harold Berkowitz, 23 Kislev Margarita Abady, 24 Kislev David Segen, 24 Kislev Charles Holober, 24 Kislev Hela Hirsch, 24 Kislev Harry Berger, 25 Kislev Chalom Cohen, 25 Kislev Mildred Glickes, 25 Kislev Jack Wilder, 25 Kislev Margaret David, 25 Kislev Sally Popper, 25 Kislev David Lieber, 26 Kislev David Lieber, 26 Kislev Robert Isler, 26 Kislev David Lieber, 26 Kislev David Lieber, 26 Kislev David Lieber, 26 Kislev David Lieber, 26 Kislev David Lieber, 26 Kislev Louis Miller, 26 Kislev Avram Horowitz, 26 Kislev William Gluck, 26 Kislev Rose Katz, 26 Kislev Paul Ehrlich, 26 Kislev Saul Jacob, 27 Kislev Maurice Davis, 27 Kislev Saul Charles Dorfman, 27 Kislev Sol Weitzman, 27 Kislev Morris Weiss, 27 Kislev

7 ISRAEL UPDATE SOCIAL ACTION In a decision that upends decades of U.S. policy and risks fueling violence in the Middle East, President Donald Trump has formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and set in motion the relocation of the U.S. embassy in a process that could take three to four years. Since U.S. diplomats do not have a building in Jerusalem to move into, security arrangements, or housing for diplomats, the embassy relocation will be delayed for now. Trump s endorsement of Israel's claim to all of Jerusalem as its capital reverses long-standing U.S. policy that the city's status must be decided in negotiations with the Palestinians, who want East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state. Officials insist that Trump s decision is not meant to pre-judge the outcome of eventual talks on the final status of Jerusalem or other major disputes between the two sides. Instead, Trump s decision reflects the historic reality of Jerusalem as the center of Jewish faith and the modern reality that it is the seat of Israeli government. Arab leaders have threatened that moving the embassy to Jerusalem will have dangerous consequences. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) 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, Noam Bar Yakov, Shani Ben Zikry, Raz Ben-Zikry, David Borenstein, Maya Borzak, Rotem Bronfman, Jonathan Cohen, Aviad Halfon, Ron Hirschhorn, Rafael Nissim ben Moshe Israel, Avi Kahn, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Asher Kaplan, Seth Weiss Razi Katz, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Noam Lowenstern, Judah Makover, Shuli Mayer, Daniel Miller, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Elad Shachar, Sarina Solomon, Akiva Strauss, Yehoshua Strauss, Dean Tansman, Amir Tsarfati, Joshua Weiss, Noah Weiss, and Eitan Wolfson. If you have 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. children or grandchildren currently serving in the IDF, please let us know their names so we can include them. Please have in mind our missing-in-action Israeli Soldiers. 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 JEWISH SINGLES Join Jewish Singles of South Florida for the only Jewish singles party for 40+ in South Florida. December 16, 8:30 pm in Boynton. $10 for one/ $15 per two. $18 at the door. Payment must accompany RSVP. Contact Linda Slomowitz jewishsinglesofsouthflorida@gmail.com. Chag Sameach! Page 7

8 The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון שבת SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY פרשת וישב Parshat Va-Yeshev December 8 December 9 כסלו 20 כסלו 21 וישב 6:37am Ha-Netz Minyan 6:12am Ha-Netz Minyan 5:10pm Minhah 8:10am Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur 5:10pm Latest Candle Lighting 8:30am Main Minyan 5:43pm Earliest Shema 4:00pm Rabbi s Class 4:50pm Minhah 6:07pm Arvit/Havdalah 6:43pm Rabbenu Tam 7:00pm Avot u-banim 7:00pm Veshinantam December 10 December 11 כסלו 22 December 12 כסלו 23 December 13 כסלו 24 December 14 כסלו 25 December 15 כסלו 26 December 16 כסלו 27 כסלו 28 חנוכה חנוכה חנוכה מקץ 6:38am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:39am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:40am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:40am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:41am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:41am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:16am Ha-Netz Minyan 5:10pm Minhah / Arvit 5:10pm Minhah / Arvit 5:10pm Minhah / Arvit 5:10pm Minhah / Arvit 5:10pm Minhah / Arvit 5:10pm Minhah 8:10am Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur 5:44pm Earliest Shema 5:44pm Earliest Shema 5:44pm Earliest Shema 5:45pm Earliest Shema 5:45pm Earliest Shema 5:12pm Latest Candle Lighting 8:30am Main Minyan 9:30pm Ladies Shiur 8:30pm Halakhah Shiur 5:45pm Earliest Shema 4:00pm Rabbi s Class 4:55pm Minhah 6:09pm Arvit/Havdalah 6:45pm Rabbenu Tam 7:00pm Avot u-banim 7:00pm Veshinantam Communal Hannukah Candle Lighting Sunday Night כ"ט כסלו 17 December Donuts Prizes Singing Latkes 5:10 pm Minhah 5:30 pm Candle Lighting and Arvit 5:45 pm Celebration Rabbi David Shabtai, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan rds@brsonline.org Weekly Halakhah The Gemara references three different levels of fulfillment of the נר איש mitzvah of Ner Hanukkah. The simplest level is described as one candle per household [per night]. Practically, this means וביתו that each household lights only one candle each night. The second level, described as,מהדרין is נר לכל אחד ואחד one candle per person. This would mean that a family of five, lights five candles each and every מוסיף is to מהדרין מן המהדרין night of Hanukkah. The final level, called light the number of candles that correspond to the night of והולך Hanukkah that we are celebrating. There is an important disagreement between the Rambam and Tosafot as to how to understand the מהדרין מן המהדרין level. Tosafot assumes that each of the three levels builds upon the earlier level. The basic mitzvah is one candle per household per night. The מהדרין light more candles per night, one for each family member. The מהדרין מן המהדרין do something in addition to the מהדרין and arrange for each of the family members to light their own candles, with the number corresponding the night of Hanukkah that is being celebrated. Rambam disagrees and argues that the מהדרין is the simplest way of enhancing the basic mitzvah and the מהדרין מן המהדרין is an even better way to enhance the basic mitzvah. So if the basic mitzvah is one candle per household per night, the מהדרין מן המהדרין is for the household [not each family member] to light the number of candles that correspond to the appropriate night of Hanukkah. The Shulhan Arukh and Sephardim follow the Rambam, while the Rama and Ashkenazim follow the Tosafot. Practically speaking, this means that Sephardim always light only one Hanukiyah regardless of the number of people at home, while Ashkenazim have each family member light their own Hanukiyah. Page 8

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10 במערבא NEWS FROM THE WEST פרשת וישב HILLEL DAY SCHOOL TH AVE BRSWEST.NET (561) מגדולי המחשבה שבפרשנינו commentary Of the great thinkers in Angel s Walk in your path, too FRIDAY SHABBAT SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER 9 DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER 5:10PM MINCHA / KABBALAT SHABBAT 5:10PM CANDLE LIGHTING 8:30AM SEFORNO SHIUR 9:00AM SHACHARIT 10:00AM MACHANEH SHABBAT 11:00AM TEEN SICHA 4:55PM MINCHA / SEUDA 6:07PM MA ARIV / HAVDALAH 8:00AM SHACHARIT 5:10PM MINCHA Page 10

11 THIS SHABBOS: RAV MENDEL BLACHMAN Friday Night Tisch at 8:30 pm at the home of Seth and Esther Entin, 7558 Stockton Terrace in Thornhill Estates. Hashkama Chabura Rabbi s Class Seudah Shlieshiet *Special thanks to Seth and Esther Entin for sponsoring the weekend. DECEMBER 23 Rabbi Hershel Schachter AVOS UBANIM Join us at 7:00 pm on Motsai Shabbos for great Father-Son learning, Mozart sponsored pizza, raffles and prizes. GUEST RABBONIM RABBI SIMCHA SHABTAI ROSH BEIS MEDRASH RSS@BRSONLINE.ORG Page 11

12 Thursday, December 14, :00 PM - 8:00 PM Boca Raton Synagogue All donors will receive A FREE ONEBLOOD FLEECE BLANKET, Snacks & Beverages and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Help us better serve you! Make an appointment online at and use sponsor code #2979 For more information please visit oneblood.org or call DONATE ( ). ID REQUIRED ID required. Donors must be at least 16 years old. Those who are 16 years old need parental permission. See website for more details. *One offer per donor, per donation. No cash value. Not-transferable. If you have recently donated, thank you. Please visit us when you are eligible to donate again. 38% of the population can donate blood of that, less than 10% actually do. Blood cannot be manufactured. It can only come from generous blood donors. If every donor gave just one more time each year, there would be no more blood shortages. Find out more at oneblood.org/justonemore Page 12

13 Pillar Society Seven years ago, Boca Raton Synagogue launched the Pillar Society for those members that wish to help our synagogue continue to offer the highest possible level of educational, religious, and social programming to our community. The Pillar Society provides a backbone to our community, and your commitment enables the Shul to provide for the needs of all our members, regardless of their ability to pay. Boca Raton Synagogue would like to thank the families that have already committed to the 2017/2018 Pillar Society. We appeal to you and others to become members of The Pillar Society to be the leaders of Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim in our community. Emerald Pillar $25,000 Diamond Pillar $18,000 Platinum Pillar $12,000 Gold Pillar $6,000 EMERALD Lynn W. Hahn Larry & Deborah Silver DIAMOND Yaakov Kronfeld Dr. William & Debbie Rand PLATINUM Leo & Heni Ehrlich Murray & Basheva Goldberg Dr. Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky Michael & Jill Rose Lewis & Helene Stahl Elaine Trachtenberg Skipper & Sari Vine To join the Pillar Society for 2017/2018 campaign, please contact Mattthew Hocherman at mjh@brsonline.org or (561) Page 13 Sapphire Pillar $4,000 (for Families age 70 and over) Silver Pillar $3,600 (for Families ages 36 and under) q THE PILLAR SOCIETY q CAMPAIGN IS NOW UNDERWAY GOLD Daniel & Dr. Liora Adler Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas Lisa Kaufman Bensmihen Steven Berkeley & Dr. Rebecca Stern Dr. Harry & Shelly Bloom Eli & Amy Buzaglo Donny & Dr. Freyda Cohen Drs. Eli & Orlie Cohen Dr. Meyer & Laura Cohen Dr. Hillel & Chayi Cohen Dr. Mark & Tilda Fisher Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman Michael & Barbara Frenkel Seth & Esther Entin Hensha Gansbourg Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg Daniel Rosenthal & Sara Goldberg* Glen & Rosa Golish Drs. Charles & Simone Griff Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin Dr. Chanoch & Rachel Harow Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth Yanki & Lauren Hofstatter Dr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs Daniel & Susan Kaskel Dr. David & Sharona Kay Gary & Judi Krasna Philip & Jennifer Landau Drs. Joseph & Seema Loskove Dr. David & Reena Makover Dr. Akiva & Leorah Marcus Dr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara Levine Lothar & Carlyn Mayer Stephen & Linda Melcer David & Joyce Muller Dr. Daniel & Rachel Rudensky Mike Senders Rony and Hagit Shachar* Dr. Leor & Gabriela Skoczylas Drs. Todd Slesinger & Michelle Fox-Slesinger* Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor Dr. Josh & Stephanie Stern Teddy & Linda Struhl Dr. Jackie & Rachel Tripp* Dr. Jonathan & Suri Winograd Dr. David & Maxine Wolgin Michael & Risa Zimmerman Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous* General Membership Family Membership $2,000 Single Membership $1,200 SAPPHIRE Dr. Mark & Helen Cohan Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman Jeffrey & Carla Klein Bob & Penny Pearlman Lowell Rabinowitz* George & Stephanie Saks Rabbi Leonard & Molly Small Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb Anonymous SILVER Dr. Danny & Emely Aghion Rick & Dr. Penina Dorfman David & Jennifer Epstein* Ayal & Deena Frist Dr. Evan & Ilana Landau Drs. Elan & Juliana Rosenblat Aron & Penina Schoenfeld Dr. Jared & Sara Shulman* Gil & Lysee Stein Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch Anonymous * BRS West

14 Map out your month of DECEMBER FRIDAY 01 SHABBAT 02 MOTZEI SHABBAT THUR 07 WOMEN S ONEG 8:15 PM REBBETZIN TZIPORAH HELLER SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE REBBETZIN TZIPORAH HELLER VESHINANTAM LEVANECHA SEASON 18 BEGINS YEMIMA MIZRACHI VIDEO 10:30 AM & 8:00 PM MEN S CLUB: WHISKEY EXTRAVAGANZA YUD TES KISLEV FARBRENGEN 8 PM THUR 14 FRI 15 WED 20 SHABBAT 23 MOTZEI SHABBAT CHANUKAH EXTRAVAGANZA 5:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS 5 PM GUEST SPEAKER RABBI PROFESSOR AVRAHAM STEINBERG, MD BEIS MEDRASH GUEST SPEAKER RABBI HERSHEL SCHACHTER FILM FESTIVAL ANNE FRANK REMEMBERED 8 PM SHABBAT 09 SUN 10 BEIS MEDRASH GUEST SPEAKER RABBI MENDEL BLACHMAN WOMEN S HEALTH & HALACHA DAY 8:45 AM 1:00 PM SUN 24 YOUNG COUPLES EVENT AT COLOR ME-MINE 8 PM MOVIE ON THE LAWN 6 PM THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS NEW MEMBERS EVENT 8 PM Page 14

15 BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE WELCOMES Rabbi Professor Avraham Steinberg, MD THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT 7:30 PM Rabbi Professor Steinberg, MD is the Director of the Medical Ethics Unit and a Senior Pediatric Neurologist at Shaare Zedek. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Jewish Medical Ethics, for which he was awarded the Israel Prize in Hosted by Murray and Basheva Goldberg, Alyssum Way in Thornhill Green. Space is limited. RSVP is required. To RSVP, go to or contact the shul office at Sponsored by Shaare Zedek Medical Center Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N. Boca Raton, Florida (561) fax (561) offi ce@brsonline.org Page 15

16 BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE PRESENTS EXTRAVAGANZA 3RD NIGHT OF CHANUKAH THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 14 5:30-7:30 PM BOUNCE HOUSES - 5:30-7:30 PM CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY - 6:15 PM SHARP FIRE SHOW - 6:30 PM FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE CAN T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!! HAHN JUDAIC CAMPUS 7900 MONTOYA CIRCLE N. BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (561) FAX (561) OFFICE@BRSONLINE.ORG Page 16

17 THE GAZEBO AT THE END OF PALMETTO PARK ROAD Whether you are a regular runner, trying to burn off some extra Chanukah pounds, or just want to have a good time with some friends, join the BRS Men s Club for an inspirational sunrise minyan at the beach followed by a 5k run and a delicious, catered breakfast. $10 Children under 18 and $20 per Adult, which includes a race t-shirt and breakfast. All proceeds will go to Tomchei Shabbos. Event Chair: Arye Corbett DAVENING AT 6:15 AM 5K DASH AT 7:45 AM BREAKFAST AT 8:30 AM GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY Registration Required! Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 17

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19 OVER 350 PEOPLE ALREADY REGISTERED! RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW. How to Make Relationships Work Building Trust, Love & Loyalty A seminar you won t want to miss with John Gottman, Ph.D A pioneer in relationship science, Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized our understanding of marriage, relationships, and couples therapy. He draws upon nearly four decades of breakthrough research and clinical practice with more than 3,000 couples. Dr. Gottman shares his findings and insights about predicting whether couples will stay together or separate, and will teach you the tools that couples need to build strong and enduring relationships. Sunday, January 28 7:00 9:00 pm, followed by Q & A Boca Raton Synagogue 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, FL Dr. John Gottman World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, John Gottman has conducted 40 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples. His work on marriage and parenting has earned him numerous major awards. Dr. Gottman was named one of the Top 10 Most Infl uential Therapists of the past quarter-century by the Psychotherapy Networker. He is the author or co-author of over 200 published academic articles and more than 40 books, including the best-selling The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work; What Makes Love Last; The Relationship Cure; Why Marriages Succeed or Fail; and Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child, among many others. Dr. Gottman s media appearances include Good Morning America, Today, CBS Morning News, and Oprah, as well articles in The New York Times, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Glamour, Woman s Day, People, Self, Reader s Digest, and Psychology Today. Co-founder of the Gottman Institute with his wife, Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, John was also the Executive Director of the Relationship Research Institute. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington, where he founded The Love Lab, where much of his research on couples interactions was conducted. His style of presentation is clear, informative, and fi lled with humor, and he is beloved by his audiences everywhere. Co-sponsored by Cost is $10 per person, $15 per couple. Space is limited. To register for this can t-miss seminar, visit Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N. Boca Raton, Fl (561) Page 19

20 Kabbalat Shabbat Under the Stars Friday night, December 15 at 5:00 PM on the front lawn Join us for a unique opportunity to bring in Shabbat with a beautiful and uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat directly under the stars. This scenic, tranquil and spiritual experience will enable participants to enhance their Tefilah in a rich and refreshing way as they connect to the Almighty. 20th Century Moments that Mattered The Moments that Mattered course will take place at Boca Raton Synagogue on Tuesday evenings, November 21 February 27 from 7:30 9:00 pm If you enjoyed Tanach B Shana and People of the Book, you ll love this course! Tuesday, November 21, 2017 The Daf Yomi Movement Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Tuesday, November 28, 2017 The Balfour Declaration Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Women's Learning: Bais Yaakov and the Rav Rabbi Rael Blumenthal Sponsored by Alegrina Bensmihen & Joseph Bensmihen in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of her beloved husband and his beloved father, David Bensmihen. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Maimonides School and Co-Education Rabbi Yosef Kassorla Tuesday, December 26, 2017 The Kollel Movement in America Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Do the Ends Justify the Means: Driving to Shabbat Services Rabbi Yosef Kassorla Tuesday, January 9, 201 Establishing Yom Hashoah as a Day of Mourning Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Tuesday, January 16, 2018 The Mechitza Controversy Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Brother Daniel - Who is a Jew? Rabbi Rael Blumenthal Tuesday, February 6, 2018 The Fight for Soviet Jewry Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Patrilineal Descent and Reform Jewry Rabbi Yosef Kassorla Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Oslo and Land for Peace Rabbi Rael Blumenthal This course is free and open to the public. To sponsor an individual class in honor or in memory of someone, contact Matthew Hocherman at mjh@brsonline.org Moments that Mattered class is generously sponsored by Debbie & Simcha Firestone. HAHN JUDAIC CAMPUS 7900 MONTOYA CIRCLE N. BOCA RATON, FL (561) FAX (561) DO YOU SHOP AT THE GROVE? GIFT CARD $50 While doing your regular shopping for Shabbat at the Grove, you can help raise money for BRS! BRS is now selling gift cards for the Grove in $50 and $100 denominations. We make 10% for every dollar you spend on these gift cards. Pick up as many gift cards as you would like from the BRS office, and please make checks payable to BRS. You can even purchase with your credit card. You can even purchase with your credit card. We would like to thank The Grove for the program they have put in place to help raise money for our Shul. Page 20

21 PAID ADVERTISEMENTS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD, PLEASE GO TO Brulee Roast Saute ATTENTION ALL FOODIES The BRS cookbook committee is looking for original and diverse recipes from all members of the community. These recipes will be featured in our new professional community cookbook! All proceeds raised by this cookbook will benefit the future of BRS children and grandchildren. Please your ORIGINAL recipes to com PreSale for our beautiful hardcover cookbook available now at only $28 (regular price $36). The deadline for recipe submission is November 30, DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Chef de cuisine $3,600 Sous chef $1,800 Pastry chef $1,000 Chef de partie $750 Saucier $500 Gardmanger $180 Any donations $100 and up will be noted in the donations page of our cookbook. Sam Adler Shira Menczer Leorah Marcus For info and questions please Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 21 PAID ADVERTISEMENTS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD, PLEASE GO TO

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24 Health and Halacha Day and Luncheon Sunday, December 10, :45 am 1:30 pm Honoring Rachel Harow, Lysee Stein and Shira Englander 8:45 am Registration and light breakfast () 9:15 am Opening remarks by Rebbetzin Arielle Moskowitz () 9:30 am 10:30 am SESSION 1 ROOM 106 Jordanna Lyons, Psy.D Mountains of Laundry and Seas of Apple Juice: Navigating Life with Young Children BRS SISTERHOOD SESSION 2 SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH Dr. Sara Levine MD, PA Women s Health After 50 SESSION 3 ROOM 107 Yehudah Schochet, LCSW Addiction Doesn t Discriminate; Understanding and Identifying Substance Abuse SESSION 4 BERDUGO BEIT MIDRASH (104/105) Aliza Schulman, LCSW From Suicide Bombers to Hurricane Irma; Managing our Anxiety in an Anxiety-Ridden World 10:30 am 11:30 am SESSION 5 SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg Top 10 Areas to Improve Your Marriage and Achieve Better Intimacy SESSION 6 ROOM 107 Rhonda Silkin RN, MS Being Prepared: The Basics of CPR SESSION 7 PETROVER BOARDROOM Briana Schwarz Understanding Genetics What Does This Mean For Me? SESSION 8 BERDUGO BEIT MIDRASH (104/105) Marie Morande RD,CSO,LD/N Purposeful Eating for Every Age 11:30 am 12:30 pm SESSION 9 ROOM 107 Aliza Schulman, LCSW Red Flags in a Relationship at Any Age SESSION 10 BERDUGO BEIT MIDRASH (104/105) Dr. Laura Greenbaum MD & Dr. Rivkah Friedman PT, MS, DPT Female Pelvic Health - What you need to know SESSION 11 SEPHARDIC BEIT MIDRASH Rabbi Efrem Goldberg How to Be a Friend In Crisis SESSION 12 ROOM 106 Naomi Berger, LMFP, LMHC, CAP Can You Hear Me? Insights Into Our Relationships 12:30 pm Luncheon () >>>REGISTER NOW AT BRSONLINE.ORG/WOMENSHEALTH<<< Sponsorship Opportunities Available Online Seminar Co-Chairs: Diane Saketkhou, Lori Landa and Shira Menczer Sisterhood Co-Presidents: Arielle Kieffer and Hinda Bramnick $20 Classes only $30 Classes/Lunch Sisterhood Members $40 Classes/Lunch Non-Members Free Childcare, RSVP Required For more info contact Hindabramnick@gmail.com or (561) ShiraMenczer@gmail.com HAHN JUDAIC CAMPUS 7900 MONTOYA CIRCLE N. BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (561) FAX (561) OFFICE@BRSONLINE.ORG Page 24