PARSHAT VAYISHLACH Stone Chumash Page 170 December 1 December 8, Kislev 20 Kislev 5778

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1 Boca Raton Synagogue WEEKLY RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ Associate rabbi PARSHAT VAYISHLACH Stone Chumash Page 170 December 1 December 8, Kislev 20 Kislev 5778 The Weekly is sponsored by the family of Merv Jacobs: Elaine, Rhonda, Larry, Jon, Lindsey, Spencer, David, Marlene, Jessica, Bryan, Margot, Jacob, Mason, Gary, Marla, Robby, Lindsay, Avery, Sam and Helana, who lovingly wish Merv Mazal Tov on his 90th Birthday. May Hashem continue to watch over him. RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG Marah D asrah reg@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 5:09 pm 5:10 pm Rabbi's Class 4:00 pm Guilt or Growth: The Jewish Challenge Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller Shabbat Mincha 5:00 pm Ma ariv/havdalah 6:06 pm Veshinantam Levanecha Season 18 Begins This Week at 7:00pm 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 FROM THE RABBI S DESK The Laws Haven t Changed, We Have: Taking Stock of the Recent Scandals That Have Turned Heroes to Zeros I hear it said of somebody that he is leading a double life. I think to myself: Just two? Leon Wiesltier (Against Identity) The last few months have seen a cascade of revelations of gross misconduct among accomplished men who overnight went from objects of admiration to targets of derision. There is a growing list of men whose public personas turn out to be radically inconsistent with their private acts and behaviors. Sadly, men abusing their power to exploit women is nothing new. What is new, however, is the enormous shift in society s unwillingness to look the other way or excuse such indiscretions. It was not that long ago that many not only gave a pass to a sitting president who took advantage of an intern, but villainized those who sought to hold him accountable. That president was not only not derided or demonized for his behavior, he was the object of continued great approval, love, and affection. Contrast that story with that of Matt Lauer, who just this week was accused of improper behavior; by sunrise Wednesday, the $25 million a year anchor was unceremoniously fired. Gone are the days a highly visible company or organization could delay while researching the facts, investigating the allegations, or waiting to see if a criminal charge would be filed. The radical shift has resulted in almost instantaneous consequences following a revelation. This sea change in how we address these issues is refreshing and welcome, but how did it happen? tell you it was reprehensible. And yet the combination of those two things somehow nevertheless resulted in indifference, not action. Why? Because society was comfortable looking the other way. The attitude of boys will be boys and that s just how powerful people behave enabled and even empowered corrupt people to perpetrate such heinous injustices. As soon as we collectively decided such behavior was not only improper, but deplorable, a line was drawn and those finding themselves on the other side of it are being outed and held responsible. There is much to say on this whole episode, but one critical point being overlooked is how much we as a community, through our standards, expectations and tolerance levels, can shape behavior. Laws, both human, and as dictated by the Almighty, can guide us in right from wrong, but it is up to society to create the culture and atmosphere that will enforce those standards and hold accountable any who violate them, no matter their status or celebrity. In our parsha, Vayishlach, a powerful man takes advantage of a vulnerable woman. Shechem was the son of Chamor, the ruler of Canaan. He was privileged, formidable, and he desired Dinah, the daughter of Yaakov so he violated her against her will. Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch comments that this episode was a classic case of a ruler dominating a weak woman. Shechem was used to getting what he wanted without resistance or consequence. How would Dinah s community, her band of brothers, respond to her exploitation? Would they cower in fear? Would they look the other way? Shimon and Levi, Dinah s brothers, understood that if they remained passive and complacent, a precedent of tolerance would be set for such behavior. They refused to be indifferent and executed a scheme to avenge their sister s violation and hold the perpetrator and his accomplices accountable. Our rabbis find a source for a boy turning bar mitzvah at 13 years old from the fact that Shimon and Levi, who were 13 years old at the time, are labeled ish, men, when this incident occurred. The Lubavitcher Rebbe commented (Likkutei Sichos 5:421) The fact that a source for Bar Mitzvah is derived from Shimon and Levi imparts another very important lesson: As soon as one becomes thirteen years of age, one is expected to have mesiras nefesh, self-sacrifice, to defend and protect the integrity and sanctity of Klal Yisrael, the The answer is us. The legal system hasn t changed. What changed is what we as a society are willing to tolerate, accept, or excuse. A common theme in almost every one of the recent scandals is that everyone knew about their behavior. Everyone knew, and if challenged everyone would Jewish people, as well as each and every Page 2 Jew. An immature child can sit on the sideline. To be an adult is to have the courage and tenacity to stand up to injustice, to intercede on behalf of the vulnerable, and to protest the violation of moral boundaries. The Chizkuni points out that the Torah records the obligation to show kindness and sensitivity to the widow and orphan, b lashon rabim, in the plural. Why? He explains that all of society bears the iniquity, be it active or passive, when it tolerates oppression. This commandment is written in the plural because the community is measured by the environment it sets and the behavior it tolerates. Even those individuals not actively guilty of oppressing the less fortunate are culpable because of their indifference and apathy to their plight. Matt Lauer was the recipient this week of the swift arm of social justice. The court of public opinion has quickly become demanding and unforgiving of what just recently was tolerated, even tacitly accepted behavior among powerful men. To be sure, we must be vigilant to preserve due process, not rush to judgment, or hurt innocent people in the process of holding the guilty accountable. But, as the spiritual heirs of Shimon and Levi we must continue to embrace our power as a society to implement right from wrong and good from bad. We have learned the hard way that whether people behave properly and appropriately is as much a function of what we tolerate as if it is right or wrong. That places an enormous burden and responsibility on us to carefully consider the culture and atmosphere we create. Let us choose carefully and wisely. A world of vulnerable people is counting on us. Good Shabbos, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

3 Our Children HELP Need Your CORNER LAGO UNIT FOR RENT!! With more families in our community struggling to pay day school tuition than ever, we need YOUR help to keep our children in Jewish schools. Our schools are doing their part by providing millions of scholarship dollars. We must help our BRS families who still can t meet their tuition obligation. We are asking that everyone contribute to the Jewish Education Scholarship Fund, no matter the amount, whether it is $5 or $5,000 to help those in our community who have nowhere else to turn. 100% of your contribution goes to the children in need! To make a donation to the Jewish Educational Scholarship Fund, please visit or contact Linda at (561) /linda@brsonline.org ALL IN FOR EDUCATION We are all most grateful that this year s Poker Tournament to benefit the Youth Scholarship Fund was an amazing success. Mazal Tov to our the winners, Shlomo Khaimov, Tomer Cohen and Sruli Landa. However as you know, the real winners are the children of our community who can now continue their Jewish education thanks to the support they will receive and help in paying their already reduced tuition. A tremendous thank you to Larry Silver for his generosity not only hosting us in his space, but generously providing all the food, drinks and amenities so that every penny of your donation can go directly to help the children. Also great thanks to Gabe Lasry for providing the high end wine tasting and giving us, the supporters of the scholarship fund the opportunity to order wine at 15% off retail prices. Special thank you to Jeremy and Deena Lurie, Steve Lugerner and Linda Gordon for their help in coordinating the evening. Through the generosity of the participants of the Poker Tournament and to all of you who responded to the Scholarship Fund appeal we extend heartfelt thanks. We are happy to share with you that we raised over $63,000. We are also extremely grateful to the Wagner family for leaving a legacy to the shul that has the sole purpose of supporting our Jewish Education Scholarship Fund as well as to Arthur Solomon who established the Francine Solomon Jewish Educational Scholarship Fund. There are more children that are relying on us for support. Please continue to give to this important effort that has zero overhead costs. Thanks again for your amazing support!! 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 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. When you Daven, please be conscious of the person next to you and Daven in a voice you can hear, but won't disturb your neighbor Children should be asked not to walk between or climb through rows of seats in front of others who are seated during services to collect candy. 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 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) 5:05 pm 5:09 pm 5:10 pm 5:15 pm 6:00 pm SHABBAT DAY Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:07 am Hashkama Minyan () 7:30 am Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:30 am Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Lecture: Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 9:31 am Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 am Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 am Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pm Shabbat Class 4:00 pm Guilt or Growth: The Jewish Challenge Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller 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 5:28 pm Ma ariv/havdalah 6:06 pm APPRECIATIONS Special thanks to all those who participated in Giving Tuesday. Your caring is greatly appreciated! We raised $6,000 for Tomchai Shabbos in just one day! Sisterhood wishes to thank Linda and Larry Melcer for their excellent presentation Know Your Finances. It was very informative. Thank you to Sara Schandelson for all her efforts in putting the program together. Men's Club wish to thank the following for contributing to the Hodu Bowl this year. Steven Berkeley Law Office Moshe Appelbaum Golden Apple Transportation and Uniform Security Agency Brian Gately & Gately Group Insurance Michael Zimmerman & Family Leor Skoczylas & Family Chanoch Harow & Family Ben Berman & Berman Enterprises Jon's Place Barry Levontin & Global Trading Embroideree and Shirt Maker Rabbi Josh Flug 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 8 & 9 PARSHAT VAYEISHEV Sephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Ashkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Shtiebel Minany/Kabbalat Shabbat (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Ma ariv/havdalah (Shabbat) (Rand Sanctuary) DAILY MINYAN TIMES Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Early Ashkenazi Mincha Ashkenazi Mincha/ Ma ariv Late Ashkenazi Ma ariv Page 4 SUNDAY 15 KISLEV MONDAY 16 KISLEV 5:10 pm 5:10 pm 5:15 pm 5:20 pm 6:00 pm 6:07 pm TUESDAY 17 KISLEV WEDNESDAY 18 KISLEV 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 - $54 Week of Afternoon Kollel - $150 Wednesday Night Learning Program - $150 Avos UBanim - $150 Hashkamah Minyan kiddush $260 - Regular $360 - Deluxe $460 - Super Deluxe THURSDAY 19 KISLEV 6:25 am Rand Sanctuary 6:15 am 6:25 am 6:25 am 6:15 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am Rand Sanctuary 7:45 am 7:45 am 7:45 am 7:45 am 7:45 am Rand Sanctuary 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am Rand Sanctuary 9:15 am Rand Sanctuary 1:00 pm Senders Library 5:10 pm 5:10 pm 5:10 pm 5:10 pm 5:10 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:45 pm Senders Library Senders Library Senders Library Senders Library Senders Library FOR SEPHARDIC TIMES, PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 - FOR BRS WEST TIMES, PLEASE SEE PAGE 10 FRIDAY 20 KISLEV 6:25 am 7:00 am 7:45 am 8:30 am

5 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MAZAL TOV Dr. Samuel & Naomi Abramovitz on their daughter, Ruth, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Her proud siblings are Claire and Max. Her proud grandparents are Jack & Malka Abramovitz and Enid Gil. Akiva & Henya Lazar on their daughter, Sarah, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Her pourd siblings are Meir, Aaron & Adina. Avi & Devora Orlan on the engagement of their son, Daniel, to Tovly Arnov, daughter of Michael & Nailyea Arnov of Cleveland, OH. AND to the entire Orlan Family. Marcus & Samantha Witztum on the engagement of their son, Nathan, to Adina Bachrach, daughter of Uri & Helen Bachrach of Pittsburgh, PA. His proud sister, Hayley. Dr. Steven Morris on the birth of his grandson, Azriel Chaim. His proud parents are Eitan and Jessica Hoffman. Iraj and Soraya Paimani on the birth of their grandson. His proud parents are Sason & Yael Paimani. His proud Aunt Sofia and Uncle Emanuel. Phylis Wachtel on the birth of her great granddaughter, Amanda Ahava. Proud parents are Aaron and Ariella (Jason) Strassman. Merv Jacobs on his 90th Birthday. Dr. Rebecca Stern who is being honored at the Sharsheret Annual Gala this Motzei Shabbat. KIDDUSH Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Marcia Feldman and Dana and Barry Schechter in memory of Solomon Feldman, past treasurer of BRS and one of the founding members. Teen Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Gil and Shari Bloom in honor of Zevi's birthday. Sephardic Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Alegrina Bensmihen & Joseph Bensmihen in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of her beloved husband and his beloved father, David Bensmihen. Veshinantam Levanecha sponsored by Rabbi Tzvi Kilstein in honor of his beloved mother, Harriet Kilstein, in celebration of her 91st Birthday. Sephardic Seudah Shlishiet sponsored by Ephraim Foonberg in honor of the 18th birthday of his son, Moshe. Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Rabbi Josh & Simone Broide, Ralph & Gertrude Goldberg, Marcia Feldman, Jill Putney, George & Stephine Saks, Tyler & Aviva Reich Guest Speaker: Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller YAHRZEIT OF NEOMI PARCHI There will be a musical tribute event in memory of the first Yahrzeit of Neomi Parchi Siri Z L, lovingly composed and dedicated by her son Chaim Parchi. This will take place at Boca Raton Synagogue this Sunday night, December 3 at 8:00 pm. Desserts will be served. Donations in memory of Neomi bat Shalom Z L can be made to Tomchei Shabbat. NEEDLEWORK & TORAH Inviting all women for Needlework and Torah, this Sunday, December 3 at 12:00 noon (please note the change in time!) at Dorado Drive, Boca Raton. Please join us as we crochet beautiful blankets to be distributed to children in Israel and hear inspirational words of Torah from Yocheved Hande. If you are able to attend, please RSVP Susan, (561) or susyr57@yahoo. com. Blanket kits available for purchase ($7). Please bring crochet hooks and any leftover yarn! V TEIN TAL U MATAR We will begin reciting V tein Tal U Matar in Shemonah Esrei beginning this Monday night, December 4, during Maariv. INVITING ALL HAPPY GOLDEN GIRLS Mark your calendar for a get-together at Boca Bagel Factory, Powerline Road in Boca Raton. This Monday, December 4, 10:30 am. You can bring a friend or come to make new friends. No reservations required we will meet the first Monday of every month. ORA PARLOR MEETING Please join ORA, the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot for a parlor meeting this Wednesday night, December 6 at t 8:00 pm at the home of Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth and Yael Hirth, 7798 Tennyson Court in Boca Hamlet. Rabbi Jeremy Stern, ORA s Executive Director will be giving a presentation about ORA s critical advocacy in resolving the Agunah crisis. Refreshments will be served. IF YOU ENJOYED PEOPLE OF THE BOOK, YOU LL LOVE THIS COURSE! The Moments That Mattered course continues this Tuesday, December 5 with Rabbi Rael Blumenthal on Women's Learning: Bais Yaakov and the Rav, will take place from 7:30 9:00 pm in the BRS Sephardic Beit Midarsh. This course is free and open to the public. Please see page 18 for the full schedule. Moments that Mattered class is generously sponsored by Debbie & Simcha Firestone. TIKVATEINU BRS s Infertility / Miscarriage Support Group will be meeting this Wednesday, December 6 in room 107 at 8:00 pm. RSVP by Monday, December 4, required. For additional information about the group, or upcoming meetings, please contact Aliza Schulman, LCSW at AlizaS@RalesJFS.org BRS SISTERHOOD BRS Sisterhood is very excited for the upcoming Women's Health and Halacha Day on 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 Page 5 WOMEN S ONEG WITH REBBETZIN TZIPORA HELLER This Friday night, December 1 at 8:15 pm at the home of Lisa Kaufman Bensmihen, 7880 Cummings Lane in Boca Hamlet. Consummate educator and internationally acclaimed speaker, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller has been a full-time lecturer at Neve Yerushalayim College in Jerusalem since 1980, impacting the lives of thousands of women worldwide. She is the author of six popular books, including Here You Are, Battle Plans, and This Way Up. She recently launched a daily video program based on the timeless Jewish wisdom of Duties of the Heart. See back page of the Weekly for full schedule. VESHINANTAM LEVANECHA - SEASON XVIII This Saturday night at 7:00 pm in the the community youth program begins!! If you would like to sponsor one of the ten weeks, please Rabbi Josh Broide rjb@brsonline.org. Each sponsorship is $250 and can be split with another family. It s going to be a great season and we have many big surprises waiting for you!! HILCHOT SHABBAT CLASS FOR WOMEN This Monday night, December 4, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will be teaching "Hilchot Shabbat and Food Preparation" at 8:30 pm. All women are invited to attend. YEMIMA MIZRACHI VIDEOS Mark your calendars and save the following dates. Join us in the, for an exclusive South Florida showing of Rebbetzin Yemima Mizrachi s video presentations for women at BRS. This Thursday, December 7 10:30 am & 8:00 pm Thursday, February 1 10:30 am & 8:00 pm Thursday, February 15 10:30 am & 8:00 pm Thursday, March 22 10:30 am & 8:00 pm Thursday, May 10 10:30 am & 8:00 pm All of these videos are generously Sponsored by Dr. Akiva and Leorah Marcus in the מנדעל זליג בן צילה Zechus for a Refuah for 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 Sponsored by Shaare Zedek Medical Center 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 Page 6 WEEK AT A GLANCE DAILY DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) Rabbi Ben Sugerman 7:00 am Petrover Board Room Sponsored by Alegrina Bensmihen & Joseph Bensmihen in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of her beloved husband and his beloved father, David Bensmihen. 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 A TOUR OF TOSHBA (TORAH SHE'BE'AL PEH) (FOR WOMEN) Rabbi Simmy Shabtai 7:45 pm TUESDAY PARSHA CLASS Rabbi Efrem Goldberg 9:30 am Sponsored by Irving & Bunny Cherson in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of her beloved brother, Yitzchak ben Pinchas. AND Maurice & Eva Kaufman in commemoration of the Yahrzeits of their beloved mothers, Gittel bat Hyam Elizaer and Hadasa bat Dovid. MELACHIM BET CLASS Rabbi Philip Moskowitz 10:30 am MOMENTS THAT MATTERED Rabbi Rael Blumenthal 7:30 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash Moments That Mattered Course generously sponsored by Debbie & Simcha Firestone, and tonight s class on Women s Learning: Bais Yaakov and the Rav is Sponsored by Alegrina Bensmihen & Joseph Bensmihen in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of her beloved husband, and his beloved father, David Bensmihen. 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 Sponsored by Alegrina Bensmihen & Joseph Bensmihen in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of her beloved husband and his beloved father, David Bensmihen. 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 NIGHT LEARNING PROGRAM WITH TTB 7:45pm Sephardic BM Sponsored by Alegrina Bensmihen & Joseph Bensmihen in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of her beloved husband and his beloved father, David Bensmihen. AMUD SHIURIM 8:30-9:20 pm Senders Library 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 BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC. 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 Going to Daven when visiting the sick. After a long visit, one is often faced with the choice between Davening with a Minyan or staying with the patient. Some Poskim maintain one who is involved with the Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim does not have an obligation to Daven. It would seem, if there are other visitors, then he should go Daven. Source: Opinion of Harev Yisroel Belsky Shlita, opinion of Harav Chaim Kanievesky Shlita LIFE CYCLE BIRTHDAYS Elaine Trachtenberg Boca Raton Synagogue Gavriell Shabtai Melanie Kaminetsky Kevin Fisher Leba Galbut Mia Frist Benjamin Freedman Lorys Stiel Zevi Bloom Avi Bloom ANNIVERASRY Dr. Yechiel & Margo Rosman Asher & Shira Menczer WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Jack & Malka Abramovitz Family & Friends here in honor of the Abramovitz Simcha CONDOLENCES TO Roger Kurland on the passing of his beloved wife, Agnes Kurland. 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 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 YAHRZEITS Elliot Allswang in memory of his father Harold Allswang, 13 Kislev Barry Shapiro in memory of his mother Gertrude Shapiro, 13 Kislev Deanna Shulman in memory of her first husband Herbert Rosenkranz, 14 Kislev Sara Soued in memory of her father Herbert Rosenkranz, 14 Kislev Yakov Weiss in memory of his mother Felicia Weiss, 14 Kislev Dr. Ephraim Foonberg in memory of his grandfather Aryeh Foonberg, 14 Kislev Linda Katz in memory of her mother Hilda Mittman, 14 Kislev Dorothy Perkins in memory of her cousin Ann Lynn Edelman, 14 Kislev Richard Berg in memory of his uncle Harry Berg, 15 Kislev Marvin Hirschhorn in memory of his mother Anna Hirschhorn, 15 Kislev Diane Geffen in memory of her mother Rose Davidson, 15 Kislev Stephen Schiffman in memory of his father Theodore Schiffman, 16 Kislev Jacob Cohen in memory of his father Gabriel Cohen, 16 Kislev Rabbi Dr. Edward Kurtzer in memory of his father Aaron Kurtzer, 16 Kislev Theo Klewansky in memory of his mother Lily Klewansky, 16 Kislev Aviva Bierly in memory of her grandfather Lazar Reich, 17 Kislev Judy Gelbart in memory of her mother Basia Guttman, 17 Kislev Sylvia Pruzansky in memory of her husband Wallace Pruzansky, 18 Kislev Rabbi Josh Broide in memory of his great grandfather Jonas Broide, 18 Kislev Rabbi Josh Broide in memory of his great grandmother Mary Broide, 18 Kislev Leo Petrover in memory of his grandmother Betty Oppenheimer, 18 Kislev Carol Hordish in memory of her father Benjamin Wiener, 18 Kislev Alegrina Bensmihen in memory of her husband David Bensmihen, 19 Kislev Joseph Bensmihen in memory of his father David Bensmihen, 19 Kislev Leo Petrover in memory of his grandmother Shulamit Brindel Petrover, 19 Kislev Tilda Fisher in memory of her father Joseph Hudson, 20 Kislev George Saks in memory of his grandfather Wolf Saks, 20 Kislev

7 ISRAEL UPDATE SOCIAL ACTION From Professor Alan Dershowitz: Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., has introduced legislation, co-sponsored by nine other Democrats, calling on the State Department to prevent United States tax dollars from supporting the Israeli military s ongoing detention and mistreatment of Palestinian children. In a news release, McCollum said: This legislation highlights Israel s system of military detention of Palestinian children and ensures that no American assistance to Israel supports human rights violations Congress must not turn a blind eye to the unjust and ongoing mistreatment of Palestinian children living under Israeli occupation. Palestinian terrorist leaders often use teenagers to commit acts of terror because they know the Israeli legal system treats children more leniently than adults. If Israel is punished for trying to protect its citizens from teen terrorists, this would incentivize terrorist leaders to keep using children in pursuit of their goal of wiping Israel off the map. People of good faith on both sides of the aisle should call out this double standard for what it really is: an attack on Jewish victims of teenage terrorism and the Jewish State. Tell Congress to reject this Israel bashing legislation! PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Eliana Aiken, Matthew Albert, Avishai Augenbraun, Noam Bar Yakov, Adam Barel, Judah Baum, Shani Ben Zikry, Raz Ben-Zikry, David Borenstein, Maya Borzak, Rotem Bronfman, Jonathan Cohen, Stav Gare, Zoe Gladstone, Reuben Gladstone, Aviad Halfon, Ron Hirschhorn, Rafael Nissim ben Moshe Israel, Avi Kahn, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Asher Kaplan, Seth Weiss Razi Katz, Hannah Katz, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Daniel Louis, Noam Lowenstern, Albert Lupin, Judah Makover, Shuli Mayer, Daniel Miller, Charlie Pollack, Liel Reinfeld, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Elad Shachar, Sarina Solomon, Akiva Strauss, Yehoshua Strauss, Dean Tansman, Amir il/fairs/. Page 7 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. PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF) COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 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. Tsarfati, Joshua Weiss, Noah Weiss, and Eitan Wolfson. 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 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. SHARSHERET On Saturday, December 2, 2017, Sharsheret will welcome more than 350 guests to our Florida Annual Gala and Silent Auction at the Design Center of the Americas. This year, we are excited to recognize Dr. Rebecca Stern (Boca Raton) and Miriam Amselem (Hollywood). Additionally, we will highlight the 10th anniversary of our national partnership with Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. Event chairs are Lisi and Dr. Daniel Wolfson, Jamie and Ira Gurvitch, and Lisa and Ira Feintuch. Kosher dietary laws observed. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Briana Schwarz at bschwarz@sharsheret.org or (954) NEFESH B NEFESH Fall Aliyah Fair on Sunday, December 3 from 10:30-2:30pm at Young Israel of Hollywood. This is your chance to have ALL your Aliyah questions answered under one roof! Meet with Israeli professionals, attend informational sessions, and get step-by-step guidance from the experts. For more information see

8 The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון שבת SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY פרשת וישלח Parshat Va-Yishlah December 1 December 2 כסלו 13 כסלו 14 וישלח 6:32am Ha-Netz Minyan 6:07am Ha-Netz Minyan 5:10pm Minhah 8:10am Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur 5:10pm Latest Candle Lighting 8:30am Main Minyan 5:42pm Earliest Shema 4:00pm Rabbi s Class 4:55pm Minhah 6:06pm Arvit/Havdalah 6:41pm Rabbenu Tam 7:00pm Avot u-banim 7:00pm Veshinantam December 3 December 4 כסלו 15 December 5 כסלו 16 December 6 כסלו 17 December 7 כסלו 18 December 8 כסלו 19 December 9 כסלו 20 כסלו 21 וישלח 6:33am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:34am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:35am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:36am Ha-Netz Shaharit 6:36am Ha-Netz Minyan 6:37am Ha-Netz Minyan 6:12am 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 5:42pm Earliest Shema 5:42pm Earliest Shema 5:43pm Earliest Shema 5:43pm Earliest Shema 5:43pm Earliest Shema 5:10pm Latest Candle Lighting 8:30am Main Minyan 9:30pm Ladies Shiur 8:00pm Hilkhot Shabbat Series 8:30pm Halakhah Shiur 5:43pm Earliest Shema 4:00pm Rabbi s Class 4:55pm Minhah 6:07pm Arvit/Havdalah 6:43pm Rabbenu Tam 7:00pm Avot u-banim 7:00pm Veshinantam Hilkhot Shabbat Series Shabbat Series Part Three: The Sephardic Shabbat Kitchen Tuesday December 5th at 8:00pm Hosted by the Elmakies s Primrose Way For Men and Women Weekly Halakhah In all areas outside of Israel, we begin to ask for rain during Arvit of December 4th. Since rain is a necessary component of the agricultural cycle, Hazal instituted that our petitioning Hashem for it should depend on the seasons, which reflect the earth s rotation around the sun and follow the secular (solar based) calendar. If a person forgets and recites ברכנו as he has done during the summer months, it is necessary to correct the mistake, depending on when he remembers his mistake (the rules apply equally to men and women): If he remembers before the concluding ברכה of מברך השנים he should return to the phrase ותן טל ומטר לברכה and continue appropriately. If he remembered immediately after reciting מברך השנים he should תקע and immediately continue ותן טל ומטר לברכה add the phrase.בשופר If he remembered after beginning תקע בשופר he should insert the.שמע קולנו of ברכה into the ותן טל ומטר לברכה phrase If he remembered after concluding שמע קולנו but before beginning.רצה and continue with ותן טל ומטר לברכה recite the phrase רצה He he only remembered after beginning רצה he must return to the ברכה of מברך השנים and continue from s appropritate from there. If He only remembered after reciting the final לרצון,יהיו even if he has.שמונה עשרה not yet taken three steps back he must repeat the entire Rabbi David Shabtai, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan rds@brsonline.org Page 8

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10 במערבא NEWS FROM THE WEST פרשת וישלח HILLEL DAY SCHOOL TH AVE BRSWEST.NET (561) מגדולי המחשבה שבפרשנינו commentary Of the great thinkers in Brotherly love COMMUNITY NEWS CONDOLENCES to Roger Kurland on the loss of his beloved wife, Agnes..המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים MAZAL TOV to Akiva and Henya Lazar, and proud siblings Meir, Aaron and Adina on the occasion of Sarah s Batmitzvah. MAZAL TOV to Phylis Wachtel on the birth of a great granddaughter, Amanda Ahava born to Aaron and Ariella (Jason) Strassman. FRIDAY SHABBAT SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 5:10PM MINCHA / KABBALAT SHABBAT 5:09PM CANDLE LIGHTING 8:30AM SEFORNO SHIUR 9:00AM SHACHARIT 10:00AM MACHANEH SHABBAT 11:00AM TEEN SICHA 4:00PM SHIUR 4:55PM MINCHA / SEUDA 6:05PM MA ARIV / HAVDALAH 8:00AM SHACHARIT 5:10PM MINCHA KIDDUSH IS SPONSORED BY REUVEN AND EDNA BERNHAUT IN HONOR OF THEIR GRANDDAUGHTER SARAH S BAT MITZVAH. SEUDA SHLISHIT IS SPONSORED BY TODD & MICHELLE SLESINGER COM COMMEMORATING THE YAHRTZEIT OF TODD S FATHER, DONALD SLESINGER Z L Page 10

11 NEXT SHABBOS Rabbi Mendel Blachman AVOS UBANIM Join us at 7:00 pm on Motsai Shabbos for great Father-Son learning, Mozart sponsored pizza, raffles and prizes. DECEMBER 23 THURSDAY NIGHT Rabbi Hershel Schachter Dr. Mordy Goldenberg will teach Amud Shavui on at 8:30 pm. Rabbi Mendel Blachman will give the Iyun Chabura at 9:15 pm, and will also give the Mussar Schmooze after the late maariv at 10:00 pm. GUEST RABBONIM RABBI SIMCHA SHABTAI ROSH BEIS MEDRASH Page 11

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13 BRS Women s Midrasha 4-Part Hilchot Shabbat Series for Women November 13 Hilchot Shabbat and Children with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg December 4 Hilchot Shabbat and Food Preparation with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz January 15 Hilchot Shabbat and Medical Issues with Rabbi David Shabtai, MD March 5 Hilchot Shabbat and the Shabbos Goy with Rabbi Moshe Schochet To listen to the first class given by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg on Caring for Children While Caring for Shabbos, visit audioclasses All shiurim will take place in the at 8:30 pm For more information, please contact Rabbi Simcha Shabtai at rss@brsonline.org or Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle North, Boca Raton, FL tel fax office@brsonline.org Page 13

14 BRS SISTERHOOD 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 10:30am 10:30 am 11:30 am SESSION 1 Jordanna Lyons, Psy.D Mountains of Laundry and Seas of Apple Juice: Navigating Life with Young Children SESSION 5 Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg Top 10 Areas to Improve Your Marriage and Achieve Better Intimacy SESSION 2 Dr. Sara Levine MD, PA Women s Health After 50 SESSION 6 Rhonda Silkin RN, MS Being Prepared: The Basics of CPR SESSION 3 Yehudah Schochet LCSW Addiction doesn t discriminate; Understanding and Identifying Substance Abuse SESSION 7 Briana Schwarz Understanding Genetics What Does This Mean For Me? SESSION 4 Aliza Schulman LCSW From Suicide Bombers to Hurricane Irma; Managing our Anxiety in an Anxiety-Ridden World SESSION 8 Marie Morande RD,CSO,LD/N Purposeful Eating for Every Age 11:30am 12:30pm SESSION 9 Aliza Schulman, LCSW Red Flags in a Relationship at Any Age SESSION 10 Dr. Laura Greenbaum MD & Dr. Rivkah Friedman PT, MS, DPT Female Pelvic Health - What you need to know SESSION 11 Rabbi Efrem Goldberg How to Be a Friend In Crisis SESSION 12 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 14

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16 ECHAD PEOPLE Join us for a Special Evening Celebrating The Dignity Difference of our Featuring Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 pm Boca Raton Synagogue 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, FL OVER 275 PEOPLE ALREADY REGISTERED! EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS Join together with our local leaders of various backgrounds and Reserve your seat now. denominations as we rally together as a community to reinforce our shared values of respect and unity. HOW TO MAKE Rabbi Lord Sacks is an international religious leader, philosopher, RELATIONSHIPS WORK award-winning author and respected moral voice. Building Trust, Love & Loyalty This event is free and open to the public. A seminar you won t want to miss with Generously sponsored by the Jewish Federation of John Gottman, Ph.D South Palm Beach County. 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 Influential 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 Hahn Judaic for Campus 7900 Montoya 40 books, including the bestselling The Seven Principles Making Marriage Work; WhatCircle Makes N. LoveBoca Last; Raton, The Relationship Cure; Why Marriages Succeed or Fail; and Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child, among many others. (561) 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 filled with humor, and he is beloved by his audiences everywhere. Sunday, January 28 7:00 9:00 pm, followed by Q & A Boca Raton Synagogue, 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, FL Page 16 Fl Cost is $10 per person, $15 per couple. Space is limited. To register for this incredible seminar, visit

17 Map out your month of DECEMBER FRIDAY 01 SHABBAT 02 MOTZEI SHABBAT THUR 07 SHABBAT 09 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 BEIS MEDRASH GUEST SPEAKER RABBI MENDEL BLACHMAN THUR 14 FRI 15 WED 20 SHABBAT 23 MOTZEI SHABBAT SUN 24 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 YOUNG COUPLES EVENT AT COLOR ME-MINE 8 PM SUN 10 WOMEN S HEALTH & HALACHA DAY 8:45 AM 1:00 PM Page 17

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19 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) 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 BRSrecipes@gmail. 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 BRSrecipes@gmail.com Boca Raton Synagogue Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida (561) Page 19

20 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

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