נש מ ה מ כון The Neshamah Institute GROWING JEWISH SOULS The Neshamah Institute Calendar 5778/ 2017-18 1
Shalom Friends Welcome back to your Jewish home! Being part of a Jewish community is unlike membership in other groups. We all have many associations - work groups, school PTA, sports teams, neighborhoods and plenty of others. But Jewish community is different. There is a shared bond between Jewish families that is not present in other associations. We share history - Grandma s matzo ball soup, sitting peacefully (or not!) in services, gathering with extended family at simchas and shivas. This shared history is an unspoken bond. We also share values. We believe that learning - both from books and from life experience - is essential. We value patience and persistence in contrast to the modern pressure for intstant gratification. Judaism teaches us about the sacredness of time - that each moment, each day, each personal interaction is a gift to be treasured. As Jews we believe in the mitzvah of gmilut chasadim - doing acts of lovingkindness. We feel intuitively that our purpose is not to achieve solely for ourselves but to share our blessings with others. We value giving and receiving kindness. Elul 5777 / August 2017 These are shared connections and values that you won t find elsewhere - not on a sports fields, not in a PTA meeting, not in a neighborhood clubhouse. Those associations are useful, but they don t have the depth of a Jewish community. As a Jewish community, Neshamah s purpose is to create opportunites for spiritual growth. Our souls need nourishment just like our bodies. We do that together through our full calendar of joyful worship, relevant learning and meaningful mitzvah work. We also grow spiritually as individuals by exploring what Judaism means to us as busy but striving adults in the modern world. This year, I invite you to take part in something new. Have a Jewish adventure at our Dude Ranch Shabbat. Attend a Jewish Holiday Family Program, join us for Shabbat dinner after services or trying any Jewish experience of your choosing and see how it feels! I d be happy to discuss some options with you and am most interested to hear how it goes! I pray that this new year will be one of spiritual growth and deeper connections with each other and with our tradition. With gratitude and blessings, Rabbi Amy Rader Our Mission The Neshamah Institute is a soulful, independent, new synagogue without walls in South Palm Beach County. Our mission is to bring the personal connection and spirituality of authentic Judaism back to our community. Neshamah specializes in personalized Jewish education, uplifting Jewish celebrations, and meaningful, hands-on mitzvah work. Membership dues are not required as our programs are sustained solely by donations and fees for services. The Neshamah Institute is devoted to helping all Jews grow their neshamah, Jewish soul. 2
The Neshamah Institute 2017-18 Program Guide & Calendar Program 4 Program 5-6 Israel 6 Teen Program 7 Shabbat Havurah 8 High Holy Days 9 Holidays 10 Mitzvah Projects 11-12 Lifecycle Events 13 Adult Education 13 Calendar Pages: August 2017 - June 2018 14-24 and Wedding List 25 Staff Directory 26 Event Locations 27 For the latest details about programs or events, please contact us Phone: 561.368.1199 Email: info@niboca.org Web: niboca.org Rabbi Rader is available for private consultations about any lifecycle events or educational programs. 3
Program (Grades K-5) Program is Neshamah s educational program for students in grades K-5. Using a state-of-the-art digital curriculum, students learn Hebrew, Torah, Prayer and Jewish values. Students work in small groups to progress through a series of computer-based units in Hebrew and Judaics. All classes are team taught by Rabbi Rader and the Neshamah faculty. JUDAIC STUDIES CLASS TIMES Tuesday Wednesday Sunday Sunday 4:30-5:30 pm TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Tuition: $2000 Neshamah Faculty Neshamah is fortunate to attract professional, passionate Jewish educators. Many of our faculty are ordained rabbis or cantors, others have masters degrees in Jewish education. All are nurturing and supportive of our students and their individual needs. SPECIAL EVENTS PARENT ORIENTATION Sunday 10.08.17 Sunday 01.14.18 10:00 am Temple Beth Shalom Tuesday 10.03.17 Wednesday 10.04.17 5:30 pm Temple Beth Shalom Meet our exceptional faculty, learn about Neshamah s innovative learning tools, and enjoy a warm welcome to our school community. NEW! HANUKAH MINDFUL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Movie: Screenagers Sunday 12.17.17 4:00 pm Temple Beth Shalom EVENT CHAIRS: MARIANNE ALTSCHUL, SANDY GERSTEIN, LORI NEIBERG & STACY STEIN This program is an exploration of mindful technology featuring the movie Screenagers and an engaging family discussion about life balance and in-person relationships. 4 Neshamah s Flexible Schedule Because of our individualized curriculum and open format, students are welcome to attend any class session each week that fits their schedule. Please enroll for the class time that is your first choice. Alternate days are always available for make-up sessions. See events in teal on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for events at niboca.org. NEW! DUDE RANCH SHABBAT & MITZVAH MISSION Saturday 2.10 - Sunday 2.11.18 Westgate River Ranch Resort, Lake Wales, FL CAPTAINS: ETZLER & PINZUR FAMILIES Jewish glamping with the Neshamah spirit! Two days and one night features campfire Havdalah service, sports and ranch activities, mitzvah work with animals and lots of quality family time. Deluxe Queen Suite, two meals and group activities included. Price may vary depending on registration. Approx. rates: Adult $200 Teen $150 Child $100
Program (Grades 6-7) Program Neshamah s unique Program offers the highest level of ritual training paired with the personal touch of teachers who know (and enjoy!) each student. Classes focus on Torah portions, Prayer services and the spiritual meaning behind both. In class, students study with teachers in small groups and then join the larger group to sing together and practice chanting in front of others. B NAI MITZVAH CLASS TIMES Tuesday Wednesday Sunday Sunday 4:30-5:45 pm Students: Please bring a device with your Torah recordings and headphones to all classes. TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Tuition: $4000 Customized online videos and computer-based learning tools are available for all enrolled students to access at home. All classes are team-taught by Rabbi Rader and the Neshamah faculty. During the process, Rabbi Rader meets with each family individually several times to plan the service details. services can take place at a local venue of the family s choice or one of several synagogues in Boca Raton/Delray Beach. Neshamah s Flexible Schedule Because of our individualized curriculum and open format, students are welcome to attend any class session each week that fits their schedule. Please enroll for the class time that is your first choice. Alternate days are always available for make up sessions. See events in blue on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for events at niboca.org. 5
Program cont d & Israel Seminar B NAI MITZVAH SEMINAR Sundays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 08.27.17 09.10.17 10.22.17 11.19.17 12.10.17 01.14.18 02.25.18 03.11.18 04.15.18 05.13.18 Seminar is a monthly rehearsal and speech writing seminar for students with upcoming. One parent is requested to attend with each student. Please bring a personal computer or device to work on if possible. Israel Neshamah partners with Travelujah, an experienced tour operator, to plan private or group tours to Israel. This once in a lifetime adventure brings Jewish tradition to life from Biblical times to the modern era. Climb Masada, dig for archaeological ruins, meet IDF soldiers, sleep in Bedouin tents, enjoy outdoor sports like zip lining, swimming in natural springs and river rafting. Experience Shabbat in Jerusalem, and celebrate the ultimate! Contact Rabbi Rader for more information. SPECIAL EVENTS PARENT ORIENTATION Review the final schedule and details for your upcoming simcha. Sunday 10.08.17 Sunday 01.07.18 11:00 am Temple Beth Shalom FAMILY SHABBAT UNPLUGGED Private Shabbat service & dinner with Rabbi Rader Friday 12.08.17 Friday 02.09.18 6:30 pm Rio Poco NEW! HANUKAH MINDFUL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Movie: Screenagers Sunday 12.17.17 4:00 pm Temple Beth Shalom EVENT CHAIRS: MARIANNE ALTSCHUL, SANDY GERSTEIN, LORI NEIBERG & STACY STEIN This program is an exploration of mindful technology featuring the movie Screenagers and an engaging family discussion about life balance and in-person relationships. NEW! DUDE RANCH SHABBAT & MITZVAH MISSION Saturday 2.10 - Sunday 2.11.18 Westgate River Ranch Resort, Lake Wales, FL CAPTAINS: ETZLER & PINZUR FAMILIES Jewish glamping with the Neshamah spirit! Two days and one night features campfire Havdalah service, sports and ranch activities, mitzvah work with animals and lots of quality family time. Deluxe Queen Suite, two meals and group activities included. Price may vary depending on registration. Approx. rates: Adult $200 Teen $150 Child $100 See events in blue on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for events at niboca.org. 6
Teen Program (Grades 8-12) Teen Leadership Council Neshamah offers a teen leadership program for students ages 13-18. The program joins in-depth community service work with practical training in leadership skills. Students will learn about public speaking, fundraising, team building, organizational structure and other essential leadership skills. Mitzvah Projects PAINT YOUR HEART OUT Sunday 09.10.17 9:00 am EVENT CAPTAINS: BIGELMAN, GREEN, MOSS & TERKIEL FAMILIES Hands-on house painting project for a low income family in Delray Beach. THANKSGIVING MITZVAH SMORGASBORG Sunday 11.19.17 4:00 pm EVENT CAPTAINS: LEVENSTON & SALK FAMILES Bake and delivery holiday baskets for police, firefighters and hospital workers. NEW! HANUKAH MINDFUL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Movie: Screenagers Sunday 12.17.17 4:00 pm Temple Beth Shalom EVENT CHAIRS: MARIANNE ALTSCHUL, SANDY GERSTEIN, LORI NEIBERG & STACY STEIN This program is an exploration of mindful technology featuring the movie Screenagers and an engaging family discussion about life balance and in-person relationships. TEEN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Sunday 4:30-5:45 pm Class sessions: 08.27.17 10.15.17 12.10.17 01.14.18 04.15.18 05.13.18 Teen Leadership Council Tuition: $180 NEW! DUDE RANCH SHABBAT & MITZVAH MISSION Saturday 2.10 - Sunday 2.11.18 Westgate River Ranch Resort Lake Wales, FL EVENT CAPTAINS: ETZLER & PINZUR FAMILIES Jewish glamping with the Neshamah spirit! Two days and one night features campfire Havdalah service, sports and ranch activities, mitzvah work with animals and lots of quality family time. Deluxe Queen Suite, two meals and group activities included. Price may vary depending on registration. Approx. rates: Adult $200 Teen $150 Child $100 PURIM CARNIVAL WITH SOS CHILDREN S VILLAGE Sunday 03.4.18 10:00 am SOS Children s Village EVENT CAPTAINS: KAMBER, PLATT & SEGAL FAMILIES Enjoy our kid-friendly holiday with foster care children. Share sports, art projects, food and Purim activities with SOS families. $36/per family. See Teen Leadership events in green on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for Teen Leadership events at niboca.org. 7
Shabbat Havurah Shabbat Havurah Shabbat Havurah is the centerpiece of the Neshamah community. Our unique Shabbat experience offers spiritual prayer, inspiring study and a warm and joyful congregation. The service includes the traditional Shabbat evening prayers in Hebrew along with upbeat, modern Jewish music that bring fun and energy to the service. Shabbat Havurah is also a time when we mark the important lifecycle events in our community. Recent birthdays, anniversaries, are all honored at each service. Prayers for healing and remembering loved ones are also included. Our service is family-friendly and casual attire. Children are invited to the bima for the Shabbat blessings and other honors during the service. The service is open to the public and free of charge. We encourage you to wear an item of white clothing to honor Shabbat. Treat yourself to our upgraded, catered Shabbat dinner immediately following services. SOULMATES BAND The Soulmates are volunteer Jewish musicians who bring spirit and warmth to Neshamah s congregational services. Our talented Musical Director, Sharon Shear leads adult and youth musicians from our congregation at each Shabbat service. SHABBAT HAVURAH TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Fridays 6:30 pm Musical Service 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner 7:45 pm Dinner Prices: $15 child $25 adult 08.25.17 10.20.2017 11.17.17 01.26.18 03.02.18 05.18.18 BEACH SHABBAT HAVURAH DELRAY BEACH PAVILION 04.13.18 A1A & Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach 6:30 pm NEW! DUDE RANCH SHABBAT & MITZVAH MISSION Saturday 2.10 - Sunday 2.11.18 WESTGATE RIVER RANCH RESORT, LAKE WALES, FL CAPTAINS: ETZLER FAMILY & PINZUR FAMILIES Jewish glamping with the Neshamah spirit! Two days and one night features campfire, Havdalah service, sports and ranch activities, mitzvah work with animals and lots of quality family time. Deluxe Queen Suite, two meals and group activities included. Price may vary depending on registration. Approx. rates: Adult $200 Teen $150 Child $100 See Shabbat Havurah in purple on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for Shabbat Havurah at niboca.org. 8
High Holy Days High Holy Days Celebrate the High Holy Days like never before with joy, inspiration, children s participation and our signature live musical program. Rabbi Amy Rader officiates. The musical program is conducted by Musical Director Sharon Shear, featuring the Neshamah Chorus and the Soulmates Band. ATLANTIC COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL School Theater 2455 W. Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33445 ROSH HASHANAH Thursday, September 21, 2017 9:30 am Doors open 10:00 am Service begins 12:30 pm Approximate service conclusion 12:45 pm Tashlich YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidrei Friday, September 29, 2017 7:00 pm Doors open 7:30 pm Service begins 9:00 pm Approximate service conclusion YOM KIPPUR Saturday, September 30, 2017 9:30 am Doors open 10:00 am Service begins 12:30 pm Approximate service conclusion 1:00 pm Yizkor service YOM KIPPUR Havdalah & Break-Fast* Saturday, September 30, 2017 6:30 pm Beach service begins Delray Beach Pavilion (A1A & Atlantic Ave) *Potluck Break-Fast open to all 8:00 pm Approximate service conclusion TICKETS: Adult ticket $160 Child ticket $30 (Ages 1-12 years) Teen ticket $55 (Ages 13- college student) One ticket per person (including children) is required for entry to all services. See High Holy Days in maroon on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for High Holy Days at niboca.org. 9
Holidays Family Education Holidays Congregational Holiday Events Parents and grandparents are invited to join us during Judaic Studies class on the dates below. Learn and explore our Jewish traditions together as a family! Siblings are welcome. Rabbi Rader and the Neshamah faculty lead this family experience. Sundays 10:00 & 4:30 Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 HIGH HOLY DAYS FOR FAMILIES Temple Beth Shalom Tuesday 10.10.17 Wednesday 10.11.17 Sunday 10.15.17 HANUKAH FOR FAMILIES Temple Beth Shalom Sunday 12.10.17 Tuesday 12.12.17 Wednesday 12.13.17 PASSOVER FOR FAMILIES Temple Beth Shalom Sunday 03.25.18 Tuesday 03.27.18 Wednesday 03.28.18 ISRAEL FOR FAMILIES Temple Beth Shalom Sunday 05.13.18 Tuesday 05.15.18 Wednesday 05.16.18 NEW! HANUKAH MINDFUL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Movie: Screenagers Temple Beth Shalom Sunday 12.17.17 4:00 pm EVENT CHAIRS: MARIANNE ALTSCHUL, SANDY GERSTEIN, LORI NEIBERG & STACY STEIN This program is an exploration of mindful technology featuring the movie Screenagers and an engaging family discussion about life balance and in-person relationships. HOLOCAUST EDUCATION DAY Temple Beth Shalom Sunday 01.28.18 11:00 am EVENT CHAIRS: DASH, JAFFY, KISLIN & WYMAN FAMILIES Meet face to face with local Holocaust survivors. We will learn their stories and honor their survival. We will also mourn the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who perished. This is a family education program suitable for parents and children elementary school age and older. PURIM FIELD DAY SOS Children s Village Sunday 03.4.18 10:00 am EVENT CAPTAINS: KAMBER, PLATT & SEGAL FAMILIES Enjoy our kid-friendly holiday with foster care children. Share sports, art projects, food and Purim activities with SOS families. $36 per family. See Holidays in purple on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for Holidays at niboca.org. 10
Mitzvah Projects Mitzvah Projects Please wear your Plant Kindness or Neshamah Crew t-shirt to all mitzvah projects. NOTE: Sunday class schedule will change on mitzvah project days. Please check the calendar pages for details. As a congregation, Neshamah puts our Jewish values into action with monthly mitzvah projects. Join us for these hands-on activities that make a real difference in our world. Donations to support our mitzvah work are always welcome. FOOD DELIVERY TO SENIORS Sunday 08.27.17 9:30 am EVENT CAPTAINS: PRITZKER FAMILY Pack food boxes and deliver to seniors in Century Village and Kings Point. $36 per family. TEMPLE BETH SHALOM PAINT YOUR HEART OUT Sunday 09.10.17 9:00 am EVENT CAPTAINS: BIGELMAN, GREEN, MOSS & TERKIEL FAMILIES Hands-on house painting project for a low-income family in Delray Beach. (Ages 14 and up) PRIVATE HOME IN DELRAY BEACH THANKSGIVING MITZVAH SMORGASBOARD Sunday 11.19.17 4:00 pm EVENT CAPTAINS: LEVENSTON & SALK FAMILES Host at Family Promise, assemble Thanksgiving boxes for Caring Kitchen, wrap holiday gifts for JAFCO and pack toiletry kits. FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY 260 NE 2nd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 CROP HARVESTING Sunday 01.21.18 9:00 am EVENT CAPTAINS: ALTIMARI, KLEIN & PEREIRA FAMILIES Pick leftover crops for donation to the local food pantry. DELRAY OR BOYNTON BEACH FARM TBA See Mitzvah Projects in orange on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for Mitzvah Projects at niboca.org. 11
Mitzvah Projects (cont d) Please wear your Plant Kindness or Neshamah Crew t-shirt to all mitzvah projects. NOTE: Sunday class schedule will change on mitzvah project days. Please check the calendar pages for details. NEW! DUDE RANCH SHABBAT & MITZVAH MISSION Saturday 2.10 - Sunday 2.11.18 CAPTAINS: ETZLER & PINZUR FAMILIES Jewish glamping with the Neshamah spirit! Two days and one night features campfire Havdalah service, sports and ranch activities, mitzvah work with animals and lots of quality family time. Deluxe Queen Suite, two meals and group activities included. Price may vary depending on registration. Approx. rates: Adult $200 Teen $150 Child $100 WESTGATE RIVER RANCH RESORT Lake Wales, FL PURIM CARNIVAL WITH SOS CHILDREN S VILLAGE Sunday 3.4.18 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EVENT CAPTAINS: KAMBER, PLATT & SEGAL FAMILIES Enjoy our kid-friendly holiday with foster care children. Share sports, art projects, food and Purim activities with SOS families. $36 per family. SOS CHILDREN S VILLAGE 3681 NW 59th Pl, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS Sunday 4.8.18 1:00 pm EVENT CAPTAINS: MYERS & SACHER FAMILIES Pack care packages for soldiers serving overseas. $36 per family. FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH WAREHOUSE 3550 23rd Ave. South, Suite 7, Lake Worth 33467 BINGO PARTY WITH JARC Sunday 5.6.18 4:00 pm EVENT CAPTAINS: GOLDSTEIN, SOFFERMAN & STONE-EIDELKIND FAMILIES Socialize and play bingo with special needs adults. JARC ON THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH CAMPUS 21160 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 See Mitzvah Projects in orange on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for Mitzvah Projects at niboca.org. 12
Lifecycle Events & Adult Education Lifecycle Events Rabbi Rader is an experienced pulpit rabbi with over 18 years of service officiating at lifecycle events. She is known for her compassion in comforting mourners as well as her ability to personalize and add spirituality to weddings, baby namings and other celebrations. Contact Rabbi Rader for a private consultation about any lifecycle event. Adult Education Adults are invited to attend Park and Learn sessions with Rabbi Rader and the Neshamah faculty. Classes form throughout the year. Contact Shelley Katz for more information at shelleywkatz@gmail.com. Women s Torah Study is entering our 8th year. New students are always welcome to join us for the dates listed here. Neshamah Mamas Neshamah Mamas is a new offering for women in our congregation. Join us for Jewish learning, personal reflection and supportive friendship. Light bites and drinks are included. WOMEN S TORAH STUDY Wednesdays 12:30-2:00pm 10.25.17 11.29.17 01.31.18 02.28.18 03.28.18 04.25.18 05.30.18 NESHAMAH MAMAS Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm 08.30.17 11.29.17 2018 dates to be announced on niboca.org MORRIS LAW OFFICE Boca Raton Torah Study Tuition: $180 RIO POCO $25 per event See Adult Education events in pink on the monthly calendar pages. RSVP for Adult Education events at niboca.org. 13
August 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Parashat Vaetchenan Tisha B Av 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Parashat Eikev 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Parashat Re eh Palm Beach County First Day of School 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Shabbat Havurah Parashat Shoftim 6:30 pm Rosh Chodesh Elul Rosh Chodesh Elul 27 28 29 30 31 Mitzvah Senior Food Delivery 9:30 am BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Faculty Meeting Neshamah Mamas 12:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm Teen Leadership 4:30-5:45 pm 14
September 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Parashat Ki Teitzei Alex Rosenthal 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Parashat Ki Tavo Labor Day 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech Mitzvah House Painting 9:00 am BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Parashat Ha azinu Rosh Hashanah Eve No Classes Rosh Hashanah 10:00 am Tashlich 12:45 pm Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Julia Cherwony Bat Mitzvah 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei 7:30 pm Yom Kippur 10:00 am 1:00 pm Yizkor 6:30 pm Havdalah & Break-Fast 15
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 JS Parent Orientation 4 JS Parent Orientation 5 6 7 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 10:00 am High Holy Day Family Education 5:30 pm BM Parent Orientation 11:00 am Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot 15 High Holy Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 Family Education 10:00 am /4:30pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Torah Study 12:30-2:00 pm BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 29 30 31 October 2017 Erev Sukkot Hashanah Rabbah Shmini Atzeret Simchat Torah Shabbat Havurah 6:30 pm Usher/Sponsor: Bigelman Family Segal Family Sophie Bigelman Bat Mitzvah Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot 8 JS Parent Orientation 9 10 11 High Holy Day 12 13 14 Family Education 5:30 pm Teen Leadership 4:30-5:45 pm Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Parashat Bereshit Parashat Noach Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Parashat Lech-Lecha Jordan Aronson Amanda Vogel Bat Mitzvah 16
November 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Parashat Chayei Sarah Jordyn Segal Bat Mitzvah Daylight Savings Ends 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 No Classes PM 20 21 22 23 24 25 No Classes BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Mitzvah Thanksgiving 4:00 pm Rosh Chodesh Kislev 26 27 28 29 30 Torah Study No Classes 12:30-2:00 pm Neshamah Mamas 6:30-8:00 pm Thansksgiving Break Kara Sonsky & Christopher Olavarria Wedding Election Day Thansksgiving Break Thansksgiving Break Shabbat Havurah 6:30 pm Usher: Goldstein Family Sponsors: Diamond Family Linda & Eric Talb Alexandra Ruderman Bat Mitzvah Thansksgiving Break Parashat Vayera Parashat Toldot Annabel Diamond Bat Mitzvah Spencer Abrams Parashat Vayetzei Brady Labell Alex & Addison Goldstein B nai MItzvah 17
December 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Hanukah Rosh Chodesh Tevet Hanukah 1 2 Stromberg/Simons Wedding 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Parashat Vayeshev BM Shabbat Unplugged 6:30 pm 10Hanukah Family Ed. 11 12 13 14 15 16 10:00 am/4:30 pm Hanukah Hanukah Family Education Family Education 5:30 pm 5:30 pm BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Teen Leadership 4:30-5:45 pm Erev Hanukah Hanukah 17No Classes PM 18 19 20 21 22 23 Hanukah Mindful Tech/Screenagers 4 pm Hanukah Hanukah Hanukah 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 No Classes Hanukah No Classes Hanukah No Classes Parashat Vayishlach Parashat Miketz Ella Sheridan Bat Mitzvah Parashat Vayigash Parashat Vayechi 31 School Winter Break No Classes School Winter Break School Winter Break School Winter Break School Winter Break School Winter Break School Winter Break 18
January 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parashat Shemot No Classes No Classes Ben Fischer Andrew Shavitz Morgan & Parker Siegel New Year s Day School Winter Break School Winter Break School Winter Break School Winter Break School Winter Break 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No Classes Parashat Vaera BM Parent Orientation 11:00 am Faculty Meeting 12:30 pm Noah Wyman Parashat Bo 14 JS Parent Orientation 15 16 17 18 19 20 10:00 am BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Teen Leadership 4:30-5:45 pm Martin Luther King Day Rosh Chodesh Sh vat 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 No Classes AM Parashat Beshalach Mitzvah Crop Shabbat Havurah Harvesting 9:00 am 6:30 pm Usher/Sponsor: Hallie Mackin Waldshan family Bat Mitzvah 28 29 30 31 Torah Study No Classes 12:30-2:00 pm Holocaust Education Day 11:00 am Tu B Shvat 19
February 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Parashat Yitro Zachary Kaplan 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parashat Mishpatim BM Shabbat Unplugged 6:30 pm Dude Ranch Shabbat & Mitzvah Mission 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Dude Ranch Parashat Terumah Shabbat & Mitzvah Mission Noah Paul No Classes Rosh Chodesh Adar 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 President s Day 25 26 27 28 No Classes Torah Study 12:30-2:00 pm BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Erev Purim Rosh Chodesh Adar Parashat Tetzaveh Zachary Marano 20
March 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 No Classes AM 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mitzvah Foster Kids Purim Carnival 10:00 am Palm Beach County Spring Break Palm Beach County Spring Break 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Palm Beach County Spring Break Palm Beach County Spring Break Palm Beach County Spring Break 25 Passover 26 27 28 Passover 29 30 31 Family Education Passover Family Education 10:00 am/4:30 pm Family Education 5:30 pm 5:30 pm Torah Study 12:30-2:00 pm Purim Shabbat Havurah 6:30 pm Usher/Sponsor: Disick Family Pesach First Seder Parashat Ki Tisa Parashat Vayakel-Pekudei Parashat Vayikra Noah Disick Rosh Chodesh Nisan Parashat Tzav Pesach Second Seder 21
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No Classes Pesach Pesach Pesach Mitzvah Soldiers 1:00 pm BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Teen Leadership 4:30-5:45 pm Rosh Chodesh Iyar 29 30 No Classes April 2018 No Classes Jolie Goldstein Bat Mitzvah Blake Stein Pesach Pesach Pesach Pesach 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 No Classes PM Beach Shabbat 6:30 pm Yom HaShoah 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Rosh Chodesh Iyar Yom HaZikaron Yom HaAtzma ut 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Torah Study 12:30-2:00 pm Parashat Shmini Parashat Tazria-Metzora Leigha Sutton Bat Mitzvah Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim 22
May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day Lag B Omer 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 No Classes PM Mitzvah JARC Bingo 4:00 pm 13 Israel Family Ed. 14 15 16 17 18 19 10:00 am/4:30 pm Israel Israel Family Education Family Education Shabbat Havurah 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm BM Seminar 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Teen Leadership 4:30-5:45 pm Yom Yerushalayim Shavuot Julie Rothenberg & Garrett Grossman Wedding Shavuot Rosh Chodesh Sivan Torah Study 12:30-2:00 pm Parashat Emor Lily Waldshan Bat Mitzvah Parashat Behar-Bechukotai Marissa Brinkman Bat Mitzvah Parashat Bamidbar Erev Shavuot Parashat Nasso Siena Hayman Bat Mitzvah 23
June 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Parashat Beha alotcha Landon Krasner 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hudson Kodsi Parashat Sh lach 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Nate Pritzker Parashat Korach Rosh Chodesh Tamuz 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz Parashat Chukat 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Parashat Balak 24
& Wedding List September 2017 Alex Rosenthal 9/2/2017 Julia Cherwony 9/23/2017 October 2017 Sophie Bigelman 10/7/2017 Jordan Aronson 10/28/2017 Amanda Vogel 10/28/2017 November 2017 Jordyn Segal 11/11/2017 Alexandra Ruderman 11/17/2017 Spencer Abrams 11/18/2017 Annabel Diamond 11/18/2017 Kara Sonsky & 11/19/2017 Christopher Olavarria Wedding Alex & Addison Goldstein 11/25/2017 Brady Labell 11/25/2017 December 2017 Hannah Stromberg & 12/2/2017 Zachary Simons Wedding Ella Sheridan 12/16/2017 January 2018 Andrew Shavitz 1/6/2018 Ben Fischer 1/6/2018 Morgan & Parker Siegel 1/6/2018 Noah Wyman 1/13/2018 Hallie Mackin 1/27/2018 February 2018 Zachary Kaplan 2/3/2018 Noah Paul 2/17/2018 Zachary Marano 2/24/2018 March 2018 Noah Disick 3/17/2018 April 2018 Jolie Goldstein 4/7/2018 Blake Stein 4/7/2018 Leigha Sutton 4/21/2018 May 2018 Lily Waldshan 5/5/2018 Marissa Brinkman 5/12/2018 Siena Hayman 5/26/2018 Julie Rothenberg & 5/27/2018 Garrett Grossman Wedding June 2018 Landon Krasner 6/2/2018 Hudson Kodsi 6/7/2018 Nate Pritzker 6/11/2018 Spencer Abrams 6/2018 Ethan Goldenberg 6/2018 Ruby Levenston 6/2018 Jessica & Adam Zausner 6/2018 25
Staff Directory FACULTY Rabbi Hagar Avshalom Rachel Benjamin Email: Rachel452@msn.com Limor Grinberg Email: agamlimor@gmail.com Shelley Katz Email: shelleywkatz@gmail.com Susan Kronen Email: skronen@bellsouth.net Cantor Anita Schubert Email: hazzanita@gmail.com Rabbi-Cantor Sharon Steinberg Email: cantorshar@msn.com Jennifer Young Email: jenniferyoung07@bellsouth.net SOULMATES BAND Sharon Shear Musical Director Email: sharon_shear@yahoo.com Michael Band Lead Guitar Debbie Fischer Jenny Horn Sheina Koolik Lori Neiberg Mandy Neuman Monica Takiff Vocals EXECUTIVE STAFF Kira Bossis Administrative Assistant Email: kiraboss25@gmail.com Ellen Lapin Administrative Assistant Email: jerrycat714@gmail.com Rabbi Amy Rader Executive Director Email: rabbi@niboca.org Cell: 561.212.3336 Tracy Supran High Holy Day Chair Email: tasupran@aol.com Lori Neiberg Email: lori.neiberg@gmail.com Rabbi-Cantor Paul Offenkrantz Email: rabbipauloffenkrantz@gmail.com Rachel London Ellie Neuman Ellie Rader Parker Siegel Morgan Siegel Ryan Takiff Neshamah Chorus *Shlomit Karasik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker available through Neshamah s partnership with Jewish Family Services. JFS provides food and financial assistance, senior, counseling & mental health, career & employment services. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact 561-852-3326 or shlomitk@ralesjfs.org. 26
Event Locations As a synagogue without walls, our home base is Temple Beth Shalom in Boca Raton. We hold special events at other locations throughout the year. High Holy Days Atlantic Community High School Theater 2455 W Atlantic Ave Delray Beach, FL 33445 Off Atlantic Ave & I-95 Yom Kippur Break-Fast Beach Shabbat Services Delray Beach Pavilion A1A & Atlantic Ave Delray Beach, FL 33445 Shabbat Havurah Temple Beth Shalom 19140 Lyons Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 Off Lyons Road & Kimberly within Century Village Boca and Classes Temple Beth Shalom 19140 Lyons Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 Off Lyons Road & Kimberly within Century Village Boca CONTACT US: מכון נשמה The Neshamah Institute GROWING JEWISH SOULS Office Mailing Address: 21845 Powerline Road, Suite 205 Boca Raton, FL 33433 Phone: 561.368.1199 Email: info@niboca.org Web: niboca.org 27
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