Palm Beach Synagogue S h a b b a t S h a l o m W e e k l y Pa r s h a Vay e i s h e v December 12 - December 18, 2014 Kislev 20 - Kislev 26 5775 Rabbi Moshe E. Scheiner Rabbi Barbara T. R. Zimet President Rebbetzin Dinie Scheiner Hebrew School Director Amy Szoke Program Manager S h a b b a t S c h e d u l e FRIDAY NIGHT Candle Lighting Kabbalat Shabbat 5:10 pm 5:30 pm SHABBAT Shacharit 9:00 am Sermon by Rabbi Scheiner 11:00 am Kiddush 12:00 pm Mincha 5:00 pm Followed by Seudah Shlishit - Third Meal Ma ariv End of Shabbat 6:09 pm Jade Yu Business Manager Chana Ezagui Ilan Weismark Youth Directors Levi Green Project Connect Co-Director Palm Beach Synagogue 120 North County Road Palm Beach, Florida 33480 (561) 838-9002 FAX (561) 838-5356 www.palmbeachsynagogue.org
M o n t h a t a G l a n c e December 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Kislev 9 2 Kislev 10 3 Kislev 11 4 Kislev 12 5 Kislev 13 6 Kislev 14 Tuesday Torah Topics BMX Bat Mitzvah Club Tanya Class Ladies Latte & Learning Kosher Awareness Day Challah Class Community Shabbat Dinner Scholar-in- Residence Rav DovBer Pinson Project Connect Student Training 7 Kislev 15 8 Kislev 16 9 Kislev 17 10 Kislev 18 11 Kislev 19 12 Kislev 20 13 Kislev 21 Hebrew School Maimonides Extrvaganza Guest Speaker Chaim Miller Adult Hebrew Courses Tuesday Torah Topics Women s Holiday Class Tanya Class Ladies Latte & Learning Community Shabbat Dinner Scholar-in- Residence Gary Rosenblatt Women s Shabbat Tea 14 Kislev 22 15 Kislev 23 16 Kislev 24 17 Kislev 25 18 Kislev 26 19 Kislev 27 20 Kislev 28 Hebrew School Maimonides Project Connect Kickoff Adult Hebrew Courses Tuesday Torah Topics Tanya Class Ladies Latte & Learning Shabbat Dinner Around the World for Teens Scholar-in- Residence Joel Mowbray Women s Tehillim 21 Kislev 29 22 Kislev 30 23 Tevet 1 24 Tevet 2 25 Tevet 3 26 Tevet 4 27 Tevet 5 in Bradley Park Community Celebration PBS on Ice Ladies Latte & Learning Bat Mitzvah Noa Miller 28 Tevet 6 29 Tevet 7 30 Tevet 8 31 Tevet 9 Programs are subject to change please call the Synagogue office to confirm days and times. All community Shabbat dinners require advance reservations.
Shacharit D a i l y M i n y a n Mincha/Ma'ariv Monday - Friday 8:00 am Shabbat 9:00 am Sunday 8:15 am Sunday - Thursday 5:15 pm Friday 5:30 pm Shabbat 5:00 pm C h a i S o c i e t y M e m b e r s Palm Beach Synagogue thanks the following donors for sustaining annual membership gifts of $18,000 or more. Lainie & Victor Barnett, Eileen Berman & Jay Bauer, Robert Beren, Vanessa & Anthony Beyer, Carol & David Feinberg, Kim & Larry Heyman, William Langfan, Suzanne, obm, & Joseph, obm, Michaan, Fiona & Michael Scharf, Michelle & Paul Shaviv M i n y a n S o c i e t y M e m b e r s Palm Beach Synagogue thanks the following donors for sustaining annual membership gifts of $10,000 or more. Anonymous, Bryan Glazer, Linda Glazer, Shari & Edward Glazer, Elizabeth & Benjamin Gordon, Giovana & Abe Haruvi, Sondra & David Mack, Bonnie & Steven Stern, Steven Strulowitz, Barbara T. R. Zimet Y a d S o c i e t y M e m b e r s Palm Beach Synagogue thanks the following donors for sustaining annual membership gifts of $5,000 or more. Anonymous, Nancy & Donald Carter, Elaine & Richard Hirsch, Rochelle & David Hirsch, Karen & Robert Keats, Leelee & Adam Kimmel, Robert Kraft, Arnold Lampert, Petra & Stephen Levin, Joanna Plafsky
T h i s S h a b b a t a t P a l m B e a c h S y n a g o g u e S h a b b a t D i n n e r w i t h G a r y R o s e n b l a t t Friday, December 12 Mincha/Ma ariv 5:30 pm followed by Shabbat dinner* $36/adult & $18/child *Reservation required by Wednesday, December 10 Confessions of a Jewish Journalist: Four Decades of Covering One s Community From The Inside K i d d u s h S p o n s o r Brooke & Jay Berger in honor of the upcoming marriage of Blake Berger and Jeffrey Lichtman K i d d u s h F u n d D o n o r s S h a b b a t, D e c e m b e r 1 2-13 S c h o l a r - in- R e s i d e n c e Gary Rosenblatt is editor and publisher of The Jewish Week of New York, the largest Jewish newspaper in America. Rosenblatt has won numerous journalism awards from both the Jewish and secular press for his writing, and was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in 1985. A collection from 20 years of his weekly columns, Between The Lines: Reflections on the American Jewish Experience, was published in December 2013. Janet & Ken Schur in honor of the yahrzeit of Janet s father, Jacob Reiss, obm, and Ken s mother, Frances Schur, obm. Ya h r z e i t s K i s l e v 2 0 - K i s l e v 2 6 57 7 5 Sarah Zaft Beloved mother of Madeleine Singer December 12, Kislev 20 Lorraine Smith Beloved mother of Eric Smith December 14, Kislev 22 Rebecca Paine Beloved grandmother of Jeffrey Paine December 16, Kislev 24 Nechama Bat Moshe Beloved mother of Martin Pomerance December 16, Kislev 24 Theodore Berman Beloved father of William Berman December 17, Kislev 25
S h a b b a t w i t h t h e A r t s Shabbat, December 13 A Shabbat Cultural Enrichment Program for Children 10:00 am 12 noon This structured, fun-filled program is sure to give your child a fabulous Shabbat experience. Through innovative Parsha games and our sing-along mini service, Shabbat truly comes alive for kids at Palm Beach Synagogue. Mini Minyan ~ Ages 3-5 ~ with Hindy Scheiner (younger children welcome when accompanied by a parent). Junior Congregation ~ Ages 6-11 ~ with Chana Ezagui Teens and Torah ~ Ages12 + ~ with Ilan Weismark This week s special featured program is Food Art L i v i n g w i t h t h e T i m e s : O u r w e e k l y T o r a h C o m m a n d m e n t s Shabbat, December 13, 4:00 pm The weekly portion to-do list: explore the practical application of the commandments contained in the weekly Parsha. This intimate class enjoys an environment of learning and socializing. Following Mincha, everyone is welcome to join and enjoy Se udat Shlishit. S e u d a h S h l i s h i t Shabbat, December 13, following Mincha Seudah Shlishit (Shabbat s third meal) often has additional inspiring scholarships from Rabbi Moshe Scheiner or a guest speaker. On dates to be announced, enjoy the insightful and original lectures of Mr. Paul Shaviv. The Talmud teaches that the unique spiritual dimensions of this meal assure that one who fulfills his obligation to eat this third meal merits favorable judgment in the world to come. We conclude with Ma ariv and Havdalah services.
T h i s W e e k a t P a l m B e a c h S y n a g o g u e T e e n / Y o u t h C l a s s e s Hebrew School & Maimonides Leadership Sunday, 9:30 am 12:30 pm Bubby Buddies Sunday, 11:30 am 12:30 pm The children of Palm Beach Synagogue meet before Holidays to share gifts and perform songs for the residents at Traditions of the Palm Beaches, an assisted living facility. Traditions of the Palm Beaches, 4920 Loring Drive, West Palm Beach A d u l t C l a s s e s Jewish Foundations with Rabbi Moshe Scheiner Sunday, 11:30 am This series will offer something for everyone. From Jewish law to philosophy and ethics, this class will provide thought provoking debate and discussion on essential Jewish issues. Reading and Conversation Hebrew Course with Ilan Weismark Monday 6:30-7:15 pm Reading fluency and practice 7:15-8:00 pm Conversational Hebrew Tuesday Torah Topics with Rabbi Moshe Scheiner Tuesday, 12:15 pm Enjoy an energizing discussion and learn the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights into the relevance of the stories and commandments in our daily lives. Tanya with Rabbi Moshe Scheiner Wednesday, 7:30 pm Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidism. Its stated aim is to show a path to realizing one s potential and purpose by developing a deeper relationship with G-d.
C h a n u k a h 5 7 7 5 Shabbat, December 13, 5:00 pm "Was it really a Technicolored Dream Coat? or something else?" Tuesday, December 16 First night of Paul Shaviv has lived in North America for almost 20 years. He On the first night of, recite all three blessings. On all subsequent was born and educated in the UK, and holds BA and MA nights, recite blessings number 1 and 2. degrees from Cambridge University in Architecture, and an M.Phil. From Oxford University in Medieval and Modern 1. Blessed are You, L rd our G d, King of the universe, who has sanctified Jewish Studies. From 1982 to 1990, Mr. Shaviv and his family us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the lived in Israel, where he worked in the field of Jewish-Diaspora light. relations and educational and organizational consulting. He is 1. Ba-ruch the author A-tah Ado-nai of The Jewish Eh-lo-hei-noo High School: Meh-lech A Complete Ha-olam A-sher Management Ki-deh-shanoo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Guide (2009), and Veh-tzi-va-noo has taught, published, Leh-had-lik lectured, Ner Cha-noo-kah. and broadcast widely on Jewish affairs, Judaism, Israel, Jewish 2. Blessed history, are You, and L rd Jewish our education. G d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time. 2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z man Ha-zeh. 3. Blessed are You, L rd our G d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion. 3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-yanoo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh. Wednesday, December 17 Second night of Recite blessings number 1 and 2. Thursday, December 18 Third night of Recite blessings number 1 and 2. Friday, December 19 Fourth night of Recite blessings number 1 and 2 before Shabbat candle lighting. Saturday, December 20 Fifth night of Recite blessings number 1 and 2 after Shabbat ends. Sunday, December 21 Sixth night of Recite blessings number 1 and 2. Monday, December 22 Seventh night of Recite blessings number 1 and 2. Tuesday, December 23 Eighth night of Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
S h a b b a t A r o u n d T h e W o r l d f o r T e e n s Friday, December 19 Mincha/Ma ariv 5:30 pm followed by Shabbat dinner at Palm Beach Synagogue RSVP on Facebook page, Shabbat Around The World Generously sponsored by Sara & Leonard Aronson, Lynn Brodsky, Lisa & Dr. David Lickstein, Fiona & Michael Scharf, Carol-Ann & Herb Sternlieb, and The Jewish Federation of the Palm Beaches C o m m u n i t y C h a n u k a h E v e n t s Mandel JCC Community Celebration Sunday, December 21 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Come celebrate with the entire Jewish Community Harbourside Place in Jupiter Free and open to the community Come and visit the Palm Beach Synagogue table. Children s Activities and more For more information contact Rachel Fox at rachelf@jcconline.com in Bradley Park Monday, December 22 5:30 pm 8:30 pm A Community wide Celebration Featured Entertainment! ROBOLIGHT INTERACTIVE SHOW Futuristic Judah the Macabbee ICE MENORAH LIGHTING with Rabbis, Cantors, Palm Beach Mayor, Gail Coniglio and Town Officials Special TRIBUTE to ISRAEL with Magen David Adom DJ SOUND CONNECTION BEATS COMPLIMENTARY CHANUKAH TREATS WINTER WONDERLAND CARNIVAL in the PARK for KIDS Special choir presentation by the children of the community Festivities & Entertainment for all Ages
Palm Beach Synagogue on Ice Wednesday, December 24 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Skate with your PBS Family at Ice Works in West Palm Beach. Bring friends, all are welcome! Cost: $15 for adults; $10 for children. Price includes skates, dinner, and our very own private skating rink. Palm Beach Ice Works 1590 North Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach (656-4046) RSVP by calling the Synagogue office, 561-838-9002, ext. 4 or online at http://www.palmbeachsynagogue.org/ event/palm-beach-synagogue-on-ice1.html Generously underwritten by Beverly & Hugh Greenberg and Sandy & Rick Smith N e x t S h a b b a t a t P a l m B e a c h S y n a g o g u e S h a b b a t, D e c e m b e r 2 0 S c h o l a r - in- R e s i d e n c e Joel Mowbray runs a consulting firm that advises a leading national security-oriented think tank, several political clients, and Silicon Valley tech companies. Joel is an award-winning former syndicated columnist and investigative journalist whose work led to major reforms at the U.S. State Department, including the ending of the Visa Express program that allowed three of the 9/11 terrorists into the U.S. Generously sponsored by Bonnie & Steven Stern S h a b b a t, D e c e m b e r 2 0 G u e s t s p e a k e r Eli Beer has been involved in emergency medical first response in Israel since 1988. At present, Mr. Beer currently serves as the voluntary chief coordinator and senior medic of United Hatzalah of Israel. Generously sponsored by Constance & Peter Bendetson