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Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity

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SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAHPARSHAT BEREISHIT

October 11 • October 20, 2017 • 21 Tishrei • 30 Tishrei 5778The Weekly is sponsored by Sam & Lisa Freedman and family with prayers for a

Refuah Shlaymah for their dear dad and zeydey, Rabbi Simcha Freedman.

GALA KIDDUSHTHIS SIMCHAT

TORAH!

Mazel Tov to our 5778 Simchat Torah Chattanim

and their families:

Chassan Kol Hanearim – Dr. Ashi WeisstuchChassan Torah – Rabbi Simmy Shabtai

Chassan Bereishis - Yaakov KronfeldChassan Maftir – Chef Gersh Schwadron


FROM THE RABBI’S DESKDear BRS Family, For many people, the Kol Ha'Nearim Aliyah is the highlight of Simchas Torah. Seeing hundreds and hundreds of children gathered under our world record tallis is uplifting and inspiring. And yet, while many are exhilarated seeing the joy on their children's faces, unfortunately, too many can't share in that experience and as a result dread Simchas Torah morning. Part of celebrating Torah as a community is attempting to be as sensitive and thoughtful as possible to all members of our community. Towards that end, please note the following:

• For children with special needs who find the Kol Ha'Nearim Aliyah in the Rand Sanctuary noisy, crowded or overwhelming, we will be hosting an additional, special Kol Ha'Nearim aliyah in a separate, quiet room at 10:30am in room 104/105 led by Rabbi Josh Broide.

• Prior to the Kol Ha'Nearim Aliyah in the Rand Sanctuary, we will be taking a moment to recite a special prayer on behalf of all those trying to have children. If you have name(s) of anyone to be thought of during that time, please come see me before hand (The names are not recited out-loud)

May Hashem answer all our prayers for good and may we merit to celebrate the simcha of Torah. Wishing you a gut kvitel,

PRAYER FOR FERTILITY

He who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and our mothers Sara, Rivka, Rachel and Lea, may He bless all those who are barren and grant them with a fine, suitable and good child. May Hashem give them blessing with his name and bless their home, so they may know that their home is at peace. May Hashem endow the child with a pure soul, establish all the elements needed to complete and preserve the child, and imbue the child with splendor, charm, kindness and compassion, health, courage, vigor and strength. May Hashem have mercy when he forms and shapes the child's limbs, and may Hashem present the child complete in mind, soul and spirit and in body, both internally and externally. May none of the child's limbs be damaged or missing, wounded or diseased. Cause the child to be born in an auspicious hour, a time of blessing and success. May the child live a good, long and peaceful life, both spiritually and materially, with riches and honor among all the people of Israel. May Hashem bless us with blessings from the heavens above, blessings from the depths that lie below, blessings of parenthood. May Hashem fulfill in us the purpose for which man was fashioned in his world, for he created and formed it to be populated. Hear our voice eternal God, and accept our prayer in compassion and favor. Do not turn us away empty handed from before you, and fulfill our request for the good, may it be so, now let us respond: Amen.

Composed for Boca Raton Synagogue by Moshe Nadav and Rabbi Goldberg based on a tefilla in Sha'arei Dima

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In the spirit of our mission “Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity,” we believe that a community is built on the collective engagement of individuals representing differing perspectives, whether religious, political, or social. As Boca Raton Synagogue is an environment where all of its members and visitors need to feel valued and welcomed, members are required to comport themselves in a manner which reflects mutual respect and a sense of inclusiveness. In our Synagogue, we value debate about pressing issues. This is consistent with the American democratic tradition. Our sages saw the value of arguments conducted L”Shem Shamayim,“ for the sake of heaven, believing that great minds who engage in respectful debate will arrive at better solutions. They valued and welcomed alternate views, as do we.

“Derech Eretz,” good and proper conduct, and mutually respectful dialogue are core values of the Synagogue community. These create a “safe place” for inspiration and spiritual growth, the central purpose of the Synagogue. It is a violation of Jewish law and ethics to use harsh language (vitriol) to demonize or to marginalize people with whom one may disagree. Uncivil expression reflects negatively on our Synagogue as well as on the individuals who engage in such behavior.

Boca Raton Synagogue expects its members to act and to speak with kindness and sensitivity to others. It is only in this fashion that a strong, vibrant, and harmonious community can be created and maintained. Adherence to this policy is a requirement for membership in good standing at the Boca Raton Synagogue.

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE DERECH ERETZ STATEMENT

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. • For men: if you "borrow: someone else's talit and tefilin bag, put it back where you took it from.• For women: If you use one of the Shul's scarf, please put it back in the basket provided.All of these Mensch Messages have been submitted to the office. If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email us at [email protected]”

An Evening with Dina Hurwitz: A Story of Hope and Inspiration

SUNDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 29at 7:00 pm in the BRS Social Hall

Introductory remarks by Rebbetzin Yocheved GoldbergDina Hurwitz is a proud mother of seven children. Her life was turned upside down when, in 2013, her husband, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, was diagnosed with ALS. Amidst battling her husband's terrible illness and raising her family, Dina outrageously inspires through sharing her honest reflections of faith and hope during the most trying of times. Dina’s message of devotion, faith, tenacity, motherhood and gratitude will impact you like never before. Her smile lights up the room, and she will make you laugh and cry all in one breath.

WOMEN’S INSPIRATIONAL NIGHT OUT

This event is being sponsored anonymously.Refreshments sponsored

by the BRS Sisterhood.

RESCHEDULED


HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE SHABBAT SCHEDULESHABBAT BEREISHIT - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:35 am Hashkoma Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 amSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 amMain Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash - 2nd floor) 9:30 amTeen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 10:14 amYouth Tefillah Groups 10:30 amEarly Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pmRabbi’s Class 5:25 pm

Taking a Knee for the Anthem and Protesting the Flag: A Torah Perspective

Rabbi Efrem GoldbergSephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:20 pmMincha (Rand Sanctuary) 6:25 pmSeudah Shilshiet between Mincha/Ma'ariv Daf Yomi (Berdugo Beit Midrash) between Mincha/Ma’arivSh’kiah 6:53 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah 7:28 pm

SHABBAT LEARNINGTefillah Insights (Rand Sanctuary) 8:30 amAdvanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama MinyanYouth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 amAvos U’Banim (Social Hall) 5:25 pm

OCTOBER 20 & 21 PARSHAT NOACH

Ashkenazi Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 5:20 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 5:36 pmFriday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pmSephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:25 pmCandle Lighting 6:29 pmAshkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 6:30 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah (Shabbat) (Rand Sanctuary) 7:22 pm

DAILY MINYAN TIMES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

ROSH CHODESHAshkenazi Shacharit 6:25 am

Social Hall6:15 am Social Hall

6:25 amSocial Hall

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6:15 amSocial Hall

6:05 amSocial Hall

Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 amSocial Hall

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7:00 amRand Sanctuary

Sephardic Shacharit 7:00 amSephardic Beit Midrash

7:01 amSephardic Beit Midrash





Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:45 am Social Hall

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8:30 am Social Hall

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8:30 am Rand Sanctuary


Early Ashkenazi Mincha

2:00 pm Senders Library

Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:30 pmSephardic Beit Midrash

6:30 pmSephardic Beit Midrash

6:30 pmShtielbel Beit Midrash



Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:35 pmSocial Hall

6:35 pmSocial Hall

6:35 pmSocial Hall

6:35 pmSocial Hall

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Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv 9:45 pmSenders Library

9:45 pmSenders Library




KOL HANE’ARIM TALLITWe are only days away from, once again, using our Guinness World Record gigantic and beautiful Kol Hane’arim Tallit. We are in need of a team of at least 40 strong men to volunteer on Simchat Torah morning in order to setup, hold, and put away the Tallit. If you are interested in being part of this team, please come to the front of the Rand Sanctuary at 11:00 am on Simchat Torah morning for the big event.

We are especially grateful to Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch for their sponsorship of the center of our Kol Hane’arim Tallit. The Weisstuchs have sponsored the Tallit in loving memory of her beloved father, Henry Kamioner.

We would also like to thank our corner sponsors Moshe & Channi Bertram, Dr. Robert and Judith Bruckstein, Saul & Bobbie Friedman, and Dr. Merv and Elaine Jacobs.

HOSHANA RABBAH - EREV SHEMINI ATZERETWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:35 pmCandle Lighting with Shehechiyanu 6:38 pmMincha/Ma’ariv (Rand Sanctuary) 6:40 pm

SHEMINI ATZERET - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:37 am Hashkoma Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 amSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:30 amMain Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Efrem GoldbergShtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash - 2nd floor) 9:30 amTeen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 10:12 amYizkor (Rand Sanctuary) Approximately 10:30 amYouth Tefillah Groups 10:30 amDaf Yomi 5:35 pmRabbi’s Class (Rand Sanctuary) 5:35 pm

The Holiday That Does(n’t) Fit: Why Isn’t Simchas Torah on Shavuos?

Rabbi Philip MoskowitzSephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:35 pmMincha (Rand Sanctuary) 6:35 pmKiddy Hakafot (Social Hall) 6:50 - 7:20 pmSephardic Ma’ariv/Hakofot 7:15 pmMa’ariv/Hakafot 7:20 pm

After the first two Hakafot, we will divide into: Simcha Hakafot in the Social Hall and Hakafot in the Rand Sanctuary

Candle Lighting with Shehechiyanu not before and no Yom Tov preparation Prior To 7:30 pm

SIMCHAT TORAH - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13Ashkenazi Shacharit (Rand Sanctuary) 8:00 amSephardic Shacharit (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:15 amHakafot (Social Hall) 8:50 - 10:15 amAliyot 10:15 am

SIMCHAT TORAH READING ASSIGNMENTSHashkoma Minyan: Room 211 & 212

Sephardic Minyan: Three stations in the Sephardic Beit MidrashMain Minyan: Six stations in the Rand Sanctuary

Shtiebel Minyan: Basketball CourtTeen Minyan: Room 102

Kiddush available for women (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 10:00 amHakafot for Women (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 10:00 - 10:30 amYouth Magic Show (Room 106 & 107) 10:00 amWomen’s Shiur (Shechet Beit Midrash ) 10:30 - 11:15 am

Nosei B’ol Im Chaveiro: The Do’s and Dont’s of Being a Good Friend in a Time of Crisis

Rabbi Efrem GoldbergChattanim & Mussaf 11:15 am SHARP

Chassan Kol Hanearim –Dr. Ashi WeisstuchChassan Torah – Rabbi Simcha ShabtaiChassan Breishis - Yaakov KronfeldChassan Maftir – Chef Gersh Schwadron

Daf Yomi 5:35 pmSephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:30 pmCandle Lighting (no later than) 6:36 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 6:40 pm


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSMAZAL TOV

Les & Rhona Tobias on the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Shira Silverman , to Dovid Obstfeld.

KIDDUSHHashkama Minyan Kiddush on Shemini Atzeret sponsored by Gil & Lysee Stein and Hercules Roofing in honor of Tefilat Geshem.Hashkama Minyan Kiddush on Simchat Torah & Shabbat sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush Fund.Shtiebel Kiddush on Simchat Torah sponsored Chaim & Leah Rosen for an Aliyah Neshama for his beloved brother, Yitz - Yitzchak Yonatan Zev Ben Yehudah Aryeh Leib.Teen Simchas Torah Extravaganza generously sponsored anonymously.Teen Shabbat Kiddush sponsored by Suzie and Seth Bassoff and their siblings, Sara, Zevi and Batya in celebration of the 5th birthday of Chani and Yosi Bassoff.Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Adam & Dena Ballew, Yocheved Hande, Joshua & Liz Karsh, Yaakov Kronfeld, Robert & Penny Pearlman, and Stanley & Joy SmithGuest Speaker: Rabbi Josh Broide

BRS MEALTRAIN NEEDS YOUR HELPBRS has a lot of wonderful Chesed opportunities that you can get involved in, one of which is the baby meal train. What is the baby meal train? When a member has a baby, we set up a meal train where other members will make dinner for the family of the new baby. We need YOU to make those meals. It's a huge Chesed for the family. Don't know the family? Even more of a reason to connect with them! Please send us your emails so we can add you so you can be notified when there is a meal train. Thank you and Tizku L’mitzvot!Shira Menczer, Lauren Hofstatter, & Michal Zisquit - [email protected]

MAZAL TOV TO OUR SIMCHAT TORAH CHATTANIM

Chassan Kol Hanearim – Dr. Ashi WeisstuchChassan Torah – Rabbi Simmy ShabtaiChassan Bereishis - Yaakov KronfeldChassan Maftir – Chef Gersh Schwadron

JNF PRE-NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2017 INFORMATIONAL EVENING & DESSERT

Join us on Thursday, October 19 at 7:30 pm at BRS for an informational evening about an exciting opportunity to be a part of JNF’s 2017 National Conference in South Florida, Nov. 10-12, at the Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood.

JNF’s National Conference brings together over a thousand committed Jewish and Israeli leaders, philanthropists, college and high school students from across the U.S. and Israel to learn about the key issues of the day over a powerful and impactful three-day weekend.

This informational evening is open to anyone interested in learning more, high school/college students and first-timers already registered! You will have an opportunity to register on the spot and take advantage of our special synagogue delegation rate. RSVP to Lee Lebovich at JNF: (561) 447-9733 or [email protected]. Dessert will be served.

BRS GREETERS WELCOME CONGREGANTS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE PROGRAM

Thank you to all of our wonderful BRS Greeter volunteers for helping greet during the holiday services. You made people feel welcome by opening the shul doors as needed, helping people find their seats on the chart and in the shul, handing them a machzor as needed and just being there to wish them a happy new year. We got wonderful feedback from the volunteer work you did that it was very much appreciated. We truly appreciate your time and effort in this important program. Shanah Tova! Jessica Weiss and Annette Shachter Co-Chairs of the BRS Greeter Program

MAIN MINYAN GALA KIDDUSH ON SIMCHAT TORAH is sponsored BY• Harry & Shelly Bloom in appreciation of the Rabbis' and congregation's

warm welcome of our family to the community.• Executive Chef Sponsor – Yaakov Kronfeld• Sous Chef Sponsor – Rabbi Dr. Brian & Adina Galbut To become an Exec Chef or Sous Chef Sponsor in order to help us ensure the Gala Kiddushim continue, please contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected]

SISTERHOOD NEWS: SAVE THE DATESMoove and Groove-Zumba with Hanna Cohen next Tuesday, October 24 at 8:00 pm. For more information see the flyer in the lobby. Health and Halacha Day Sunday December 10, NEW FORMAT! STAY TUNED!

Sisterhood would like to thank Loren Stein for the beautiful design for our 2017 Rosh Hashana Greeting. Thank you to Lorys Stiel and Hena Aloof for chairing the project. We raised $1,825. The funds were used to sponsor the Simchat Torah candy bags for our children.

RABBANIT AVIGAIL ROCK’S CLASS VIA SKYPERabbanit Avigail Rock will begin teaching her weekly skype class starting Thursday, November 2nd in the Board Room. The topic this year will be “Hidden Majesty” (the secrets and beauty of Lashon Kodesh). Join us as we explore the delicate nuances and depth of meaning that can be found in no other language. We will come away with a new understanding and appreciation of our holy texts and prayers. As in year's past the cost is $100 per person, and please remember to register in advance. For more information, please contact Penny Pearlman at [email protected].

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE & AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HERZOG MEDICAL CENTER

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 7:15 PM AT BRSCordially invite you to learn about the latest groundbreaking research and advances conducted by Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem in the fields of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s DiseaseFeaturing: Dr. Yehezkel Caine, Director General/CEO of Herzog Medical Center

Hosted by Jessica & Farley Weiss and Lorys & Mitchell Stiel

SHALSHELET BAT MITZVAH PROGRAMBRS is proud to present the annual Shalshelet Bat Mitzvah program! Please join us for a 10-week series about women throughout Jewish history. This program is for Bat Mitzvah age girls and their mothers, and is taught by Mrs. Michal Schochet and Mrs. Rina Lanner. The first class will be held on Sunday, October 22 at 10:00 am. Please e-mail Rebbitzin Yocheved Goldberg at [email protected] to register and for more information.

ROSH CHODESH CHESHVANWill be observed next Friday & Shabbat, October 20 & 21

TEHILLIM CIRCLENext Thursday night, October 19, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, please rotate to the next 3 Psalms.

SIMCHAT TORAH GUIDELINESIn order to create the appropriate atmosphere in the Shul, and to protect our children on Simchat Torah, we ask for full cooperation from adults: 1. Zero tolerance for alcohol on the Hahn Judaic Campus on Simchat Torah Night2. Alcohol is restricted on Simchat Torah Day to designated areas which will be under supervision.

SIMCHAT TORAH CANDY BAGSJoin us on the front lawn after Kol Hane’arim on Friday, October 13 to pick up your delicious candy bag! We greatly thank BRS Sisterhood for generously sponsoring the over 1,000 candy bags.

ALIYAHS FOR UNDER BAR MITZVAH All boys from 9 years old and up are invited to receive Aliyot on Simchat Torah morning at the Teen Minyan reading, provided that they have been taught the proper way to receive an Aliyah.

SAFETY MESSAGEThis is a period in which we spend a great deal of time outdoors. Please make sure your pool and its immediate vicinity are safe. As we sit outdoors, we especially encourage those with young children to be vigilant in their supervision.

AMUD SHAVUI SCHEDULE This week’s Amud Shiur on : לד השנה Will be given by Dr. Mordy .ראש Goldenberg this Shabbos (Parashas Breishis), October 14, after Mincha in the Senders Library. Next week there will be a Special Siyum Perek. Amud shiur/Iyun chaburah will be given by Rabbi Dr. Avi Oppenheimer on Thursday, October 19, at 7:30 pm in Social Hall.


LIFE CYCLE

REFUAH SHLAYMAHFor members of BRS Community.

For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) 394-0394Moshe Applebaum Moshe Zvi ben Rochel LeahYosef Chaim ben FaigaMerv Jacobs Meir ben SarahStuart Silverman Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha SarahMarcus Witztum Mordechai ben MalkaChayim ben RashiChaim ben RachelZev ben Levi HaLeviYisroel Moshe ben YochevedArieh Leib ben Baila RochelIsaac Shaya ben Taliya LevanaRabbi Dr. Brian Galbut Baruch Tzvi ben Rivka BatyaArnold Hordish Yosef Avraham ben ChanaYoel ben Etel TziviaYosef ben RochelRabbi Simcha Freedman Simcha Shemaryahu ben Itta___________________________Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat DevorahJoan Noven Rochel Tova bat MalkaAriella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka

WEEK AT A GLANCEBIRTHDAYS

Moshe Applebaum Dr. Danny Aghion Jacquie PadowBernie Kaminetsky Shai Goldberg Shayna MoskowitzDr. David Wolgin Aharon Shabtai

YAHRZEITSRichard Berg in memory of his aunt Ethel Seiden, 21 TishreiJoel Clayman in memory of his father William B. Clayman, 21 Tishrei Dr. Jack Azar in memory of his mother Rena Azar Cohen, 22 Tishrei Avi Tansman in memory of his uncle Victor Wolkowicz, 22 Tishrei Georgina Rice in memory of her father Michael Lewis, 22 Tishrei Dr. Robert Dolgow in memory of his father Edward Dolgow, 22 Tishrei Jack Hanoka in memory of his grandfather Marco Penso, 23 Tishrei Warren Factor in memory of his father Anthony Factor, 23 Tishrei Barbara Frenkel in memory of her mother Ruth Lerner Delman, 23 Tishrei Rabbi Josh Broide in memory of his grandmother Yetta Katz, 23 Tishrei Sylvia Broide in memory of her mother Yetta Katz, 23 Tishrei Jeffrey Gerstin in memory of his father Harry J. Gerstin, 23 Tishrei Harvey Reichenthal in memory of his brother Steven Reichenthal, 24 Tishrei Sydelle Tannenbaum in memory of her grandfather Joshua Greenfield, 24 TishreiDaniel Masri in memory of his father Joseph Masri, 25 TishreiYocheved Hande in memory of her mother Lillian Beckenstein Horowitz, 25 Tishrei Dr. Jaime Alalu in memory of his brother Leon Alalu, 25 Tishrei Dena Ballew in memory of her father Dr. Sheldon G White, 25 Tishrei Natalie Halperin in memory of her mother Frances Mager, 25 TishreiLiz Karsh in memory of her mother Esther Shemesh, 25 Tishrei Leah Weintraub in memory of her mother Yocheved Bas Yaakov, 26 Tishrei Debra Halperin in memory of her father Isadore Moore, 26 Tishrei Esti Ohayon in memory of her father Joseph “Ossie” Schonfeld, 26 Tishrei Pamela Silverman in memory of her mother Ilene Tauman, 26 Tishrei Yaakov Kronfeld in memory of his mother Yetta E Kronfeld, 26 Tishrei Joy Smith in memory of her mother Sylvia Berger, 27 Tishrei Georgina Rice in memory of her grandfather Samuel Lewis, 27 Tishrei Marissa Levenson in memory of her mother Lana Ditchek Goldberg, 27 Tishrei Sara Goldberg in memory of her mother Lana Ditchek Goldberg, 27 Tishrei Irwin Tannenbaum in memory of his mother Gertrude Tannenbaum, 27 Tishrei Ellen Averbook in memory of her sister Lana Goldberg, 27 Tishrei Dr. Harold Landa in memory of his brother George Landa, 28 Tishrei Steve Rantz in memory of his uncle Morris Rantz, 28 Tishrei Henry Schwartz in memory of his father Izzy Schwartz, 28 Tishrei Susan Garellek in memory of her sister Jennifer V. Piltz, 28 Tishrei Dr. William Albert in memory of his father Harry Albert, 28 Tishrei Lynn Hahn in memory of her husband Jerome S. Hahn, 29 Tishrei Chaya Gutman in memory of her father Alexander Shmuel ben Shimon haLevi, 29 TishreiStephen Schiffman in memory of his grandmother Hilda Jacobson, 30 Tishrei

Chana Guta bat RochelNoa Maya Carmel Noa Maya bat Devora RachelJacquie Padow Ya’akova Chava Rus bat Beyla Or Ester bat Dina RivkaWendy Wasserstrom Zehava bat ChayaEden Malka bat RavitSara Leah bat Maya ElanitJean Cohen Eta Chaya bat RachelChaya Yocheved Alexandra bat Chaviva TovaYocheved bat Alta Sura LeahRuth Malinowitz Rivka bat FreidaEsther bat DobaBeverly Kellman Baila Rus bat SaraMarie Gosser Muna bat Salima ShulamitOlga Newman Liba Rivka bat Esther MalkaBreindel Chanah bat Chaye RaizelRachel Bracha

CONDOLENCES TONancy Charm on the passing of her beloved mother, June Fliashnick Silverman. Shiva will take place beginning, Saturday night, October 14, through Thursday morning, October 19 at 22249 Larkspur Trail in Thornhill Green. Visitors are asked to come between 10:00 am- 12:00 noon.

Dr. Stuart Lefkowitz on the passing of his beloved mother, Pearl Lefkowitz. Shiva will take place beginning, Saturday night, October 14, through Thursday morning, October 19, at the Lefkowitz home, 7240 Carmel Court, in Thornhill Mews. Shacharit services will be held at 7:00 am and Mincha/Ma'ariv at 6:30 pm.

DAILY• DAF YOMI (Sunday - Wednesday) with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in the Petrover Board Room• MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday - Tuesday) 15 minutes before Mincha• NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday - Tuesday)

community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm• NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Sunday - Tuesday) with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105

TUESDAY• PARSHA CLASS with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg will not take place this week• TEHILLIM CLASS with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz will not take place this week

WEDNESDAY• CUP OF JOE & KNOW with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 8:15 am in the Social Hall• LIVING WITH EMUNAH

with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 8:45 am at the home of Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg, 22234 Hollyhock Trail.

• IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL II with Malka Morris will resume October 25.

• MUSSAR/JEWISH SPIRITUALITY CLASS with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm at her home, 7666 Cypress Crescent in Montoya Estates.

THURSDAY• MINI AMUD SHIURIM

8:45 - 9:20 pm in the Senders Library • MINI IYUN CHABURA

9:25 - 9:45 pm in the Senders Library with Chulent • INSPIRATIONAL WEEKLY MUSSAR SCHMOOZE

10:00 pm in the Senders Library with Chulent

SECURITY TIPSSafety and security values start at the home. Teach your family member's important security and safety lessons, ranging from ‘stranger danger’ to road crossing safety.

Please be sure to show your thanks and appreciation to members of the volunteer security team when on duty.

BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.

BIKUR CHOLIM Succos: You are permitted to eat prior to performing the mitzvah of lulav and estrog. If you are not able to get up from bed, you may perform the mitzvah of the four spices while sitting or lying down. If your hand is in a cast so that you can only hold the lulav and estrog with your fingers, you may still perform the mitzvah in the usual manner.Source: Guide for the Jewish Hospital Patient.OU

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY ERUVThe Boca Raton Community Eruv is in need of funds. Yearly membership remains at $100 per family. It is now possible to sponsor the Eruv for a particular Shabbat for $360. Donations can now also be made through our website www.bocaeruv.org or by contacting Chani Salamon at (561) 392-1026 for more information. Please help, as we ALL benefit from the Eruv. The Eruv is something we all rely on and often take for granted. If you have not yet contributed, please consider doing so in order to ensure that the Eruv can be checked and maintained. The eruv is generously sponsored this Shabbos Chol Hamoed by Flora and David Goldsmith in memory of Goldie (Aranka) Fogel, Harold Fogel and Sidney Goldsmith.

ANNIVERSARY Matthew & Tova Hocherman


SOCIAL ACTIONThe government of the Kingdom of Belgium has frozen its projects involving schools in the Palestinian Authority, at least until it can determine what happens with those projects after the funds are received and spent. The Palestinian Authority Ministry of Education has named at least 31 schools after terrorists. Palestinian Media Watch notified the Belgian government that one of the school buildings funded by Belgium — the Beit Awwa Basic Girls School — subsequently changed its name to the Dalal Mughrabi Elementary School to honor the Palestinian Authority female terrorist who led the Coastal Road Massacre bus hijacking and murder of 37 people, including 12 children. According to the Belgian Development Agency, Belgium has built 23 Palestinian Authority schools since 2001, and was planning to build 10 more in the coming years, “When the school building was handed over to the local community in 2013 it was called ‘Beit Awwa Basic Girls School,’ [but] subsequently the name was changed to ‘Dalal Mughrabi Elementary School. The Belgian government was unaware of this name change. Belgium unequivocally condemns the glorification of terrorist attacks, and will not allow itself to be associated with the names of terrorists in any way.”

ISRAEL UPDATE

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

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, Avishai Augenbraun, Noam Bar Yakov, Adam Barel, Judah Baum, Shani Ben Zikry, Raz Ben-Zikry, Shayna Bender, 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, Dani Matilsky, Shuli Mayer, Daniel Miller, Charlie Pollack, Liel Reinfeld, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Kevin Schechter, Elad Shachar, Sarina Solomon, Akiva Strauss,

Yehoshua Strauss, Dean Tansman, Amir 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.

ROBERT ALAN “BOB” LEVINSONIs 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)

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 2014. Hamas has recently admitted that they are holding him captive but there is no additional information on his condition.

JACOBSON FAMILY FOOD PANTRY ANNUAL DRIVEPlease donate to the Jacobson Family Food Pantry. After Hurricane Irma, they are in desperate need of restocking. Please bring any of the following items: TUNA.PEANUT BUTTER.. JELLY.. CANNED FRUIT.. CEREAL.PASTA.. SOUP..RICE..TOMATO SAUCE..CANNED VEGETABLES..VEGETERIAN BEANS. Boxes are available in the Main Lobby. Please help!!

FREE STEPS TO SUCCESS CAREER WORKSHOPJFS Career & Employment Services (CES) invites job seekers to attend our FREE Steps to Success Workshop Series taking place October 16-20. Learn all of the essential skills to go from job candidate to "You're Hired," including: Resume Writing, Marketing Your Personal Brand, and How to Sell Yourself Effectively. Professional headshots will be taken as well. Registration required: 561.852.5057 or email [email protected].

FREE SENIOR COMPANION TRAINING SEMINARThe need for senior companions continues to soar in South Florida. In order to address this rising demand JFS, through our JFS Career & Employment Services and in partnership with JFS at Home - Home Health Agency, is offering a free, two-day seminar, October 25 & 26. Registration required: 561.852.5057 or [email protected].

NEFESH B’NEFESH LONE SOLDIERS PROGRAMSpecial opportunity for Parents of current and future Lone Soldiers. Hear from Director Noya Govrin, IDF Consultant Avi Ziv, and Lone Soldier Advisor Yoel Goldberg. Meet with other Lone Soldier Parents and learn about IDF Rights and Benefits; IDF options; tips for the Parents of Chayalim Bodedim. October 25 at 8:30 PM at the home of: Judy and P.J. Goldberg, 3820 N. 40th Ave, Hollywood, Fl. 33021


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY שבתOctober 11 21 תשרי October 12 22 תשרי October 14 23 תשרי October 14 23 תשרי

הושענא רבא שמיני עצרת שמחת תורה בראשית6:58am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:35pm Minhah6:38pm Candle Lighting7:09pm Earliest Shema

6:37am Ha-Netz Shaharit8:30am Main Minyan6:35pm Minhah7:30pm Earliest Candle Lighting7:08pm Earliest Shema

6:37am Ha-Netz Shaharit (ONLY)8:15am Main Minyan6:30pm Minhah6:36pm Latest Candle Lighting7:07pm Earliest Shema

6:38am Ha-Netz Shaharit9:00am Main Minyan5:25pm Rabbi’s Class6:20pm Minhah7:28pm Arvit / Havdalah8:02pm Rabbenu Tam

October 15 24 תשרי October 16 25 תשרי October 17 26 תשרי October 18 27 תשרי October 19 28 תשרי October 20 29 תשרי October 21 1 חשון

ראש חדש נח - ראש חדש7:00am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:30pm Minhah / Arvit7:06pm Earliest Shema9:30pm Ladies’ Shiur

7:01am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:30pm Minhah / Arvit7:05pm Earliest Shema


7:02am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:30pm Minhah / Arvit7:03pm Earliest Shema7:45pm Halakhah Shiur


7:03am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:25pm Minhah6:29pm Latest Candle Lighting7:01pm Earliest Shema

6:41am Ha-Netz Shaharit8:40pm Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur9:00am Main Minyan5:15pm Rabbi’s Class6:10pm Minhah7:23pm Arvit / Havdalah7:56pm Rabbenu Tam

שמיני עצרת-שמחת תורהבראשית

Shemini Atzeret - Simhat TorahBereishit

Rashi points out the error of translating the opening pasuk of the Torah as “In the beginning, Hashem created the Heavens and the earth.” If that were the intention, the Torah should have said בראשונה – ‘in the beginning,’ as opposed to בראשית, which means ‘in the beginning of ’. Additionally, if the Torah was trying to list a sequence of creation, it would lead to a self-contradictory conclusion. If that were the case, the first pasuk seems to indicate that the Heavens and sky were created before the land, whereas in the larger scheme, the sky is clearly created on the second day. Moreover, the next pasuk discusses water and wind, which have no prior mention of being created. If the Torah meant to describe a sequence, it is not doing so in the most productive or understandable manner.Rashi therefore suggests that the Torah instead opens with an introductory remark, “In the beginning of creating the Heavens and the earth” and goes on to describe generally how things were. Since the seemingly literal translation is clearly incorrect, Rashi quotes a Midrash that gives an additional level of understanding to explain the term בראשית as “on account of that which is described as ראשית” –referring to both Torah and Bnei Yisrael. Maharal points out that the Midrash lists several other ideas that are referred to as ראשית and yet Rashi only chose to highlight Torah and Bnei Yisrael.He explains that Rashi is highlighting two important bookends. Hazal teach us that the Torah was created prior to the world; that Hashem used the Torah as the blueprint for the world. Conversely, in the Torah’s historical scheme, Bnei Yisrael are the very last nation to be formed; all of the other national origins are sourced prior to Ya’akov’s children becoming a nation. Rashi’s intent is to show that Hashem created this world with a plan, one in which the Jewish people, are to be the protagonists and all that occurs in between are means to help us attain this goal.

The Shulhan Arukh writes that regarding each Shabbat and Yom Tov we are to ‘add on’ some additional time at both the onset and ending of the respective days. This additional time is called תוספת שבת or יום טוב תוספת (Tosefet Shabbat or Tosefet Yom Tov). This additional time has the full sanctity of Shabbat or Yom Tov and during that time, we are prohibited from doing any and all activities that are normally prohibited on Shabbat and Yom Tov.Most Poskim assume that during this additional time, we may perform and thereby fulfill certain mitzvot that must be performed on Shabbat and Yom Tov. For example, the Shulhan Arukh writes that we may make kiddush during this time of Tosefet and do not need to repeat it again once the ‘official’ time of Shabbat or Yom Tov begins.One exception to this rule is Shemini Atzeret where the Poskim advise being somewhat more careful about accepting Yom Tov early. Since up until Shemini Atzeret begins it is still Sukkot, if we were to accept Shemini Atzeret early, then we would effectively have a mixed-juggernaut period of Sukkot-Shemini Atzeret. While not technically problematic, this would present an insurmountable problem for kiddush. If it is still Sukkot, then we must recite בסוכה thereafter before eating. It if is Shemini Atzeret, then לישיב while the Shulhan Arukh requires that we eat in the Sukkah, no berakhah is recited. To avoid this conundrum, the Poskim advise delaying kiddush on Shemini Atzeret until after צאת הכוכבים.

Weekly Halakhah

Rabbi David Shabtai, MDRabbi, Sephardic Minyan

[email protected]

Parshah Thought

The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue

המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון


במערבא NEWS FROM THE WEST

SHMINI ATZERET שמיני עצרת SIMCHAT TORAH שמחת תורה

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Erev Shmini Atzeret Wed. 11-Oct

Pre Yom Tov Chassidus 6:05 PM

Mincha / Maariv 6:35 PMCandle Lighting (with Shehechiyanu) 6:37 PM

Shmini Atzeret Thurs. 12-Oct

Shacharit 9:00 AM

Youth Groups 10:00 AM

Yizkor 10:30 AM

Shiur - Yom Tov Sheni 5:45 PM

Maariv / Hakafot 6:45 PM

Earliest Candle Lighting (with Shehechiyanu) and Yom Tov Prep

7:30 PM

Simchat Torah Friday 13-Oct

Shacharit 8:30 AM

Hakafos 9:30 AM

Aliyot 10:30 AM

Chassanim 11:00 AM

Sinai Simchat Torah 5:00 PM

Mincha 6:15 PM

Latest Candle Lighting 6:36 PM

Shabbat Bereishit Shabbat 14-Oct

Seforno Shiur 8:30 AM

Shacharit 9:00 AM

Youth Groups 10:00 AM

Shiur - Who is Seforno? 5:00 PM

Mincha 6:00 PMSeuda at the Blumenthals 6:30 PM

Maariv / Havdalah 7:28 PM

Sun. 14-Oct

Shacharit 8:00 AM

THIS SUNDAY NIGHT 8:30PM @ THE THE HOME OF SARA GOLDBERG

וי נשמת לאה בת משה אליהולעיל

מגדולי המחשבה שבפרשנינו“Of the great thinkers in commentary״

KIDDUSH ON SHABBAT IS SPONSORED BY SARA GOLDBERG AND DANIEL ROSENTHAL IN COMMEMORATION OF THE YAHRZEIT OF SARA'S MOTHER, LANA D. GOLDBERG, LEAH BAT MOSHE ELIYAHU.

NEW SHIUR SERIES!


RABBI SIMCHA SHABTAI ROSH BEIS MEDRASH [email protected]

Amud Shavui Shiur RH 34B will take place on Shabbos afternoon after mincha and will be given by

Dr. Mordy Goldenberg.

Amud Shavui Siyum of 4th Perek of Rosh Hashana will take place next Thursday night, 10/19.

AMUD SHAVUI

NEW PROGRAMS

GUEST RABBONIM 2017-2018

Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating UnityTo join the Pillar Society for 2017/2018 campaign, please contact Mattthew Hocherman at [email protected] or (561) 394-0394.

Pillar Society Seven years ago, Boca Raton Synagogue launched the Pillar Society for those members that wish to help our synagogue continue to offer the highest possible level of educational, religious, and social programming to our community. The Pillar Society provides a backbone to our community, and your commitment enables the Shul to provide for the needs of all our members, regardless of their ability to pay.

Boca Raton Synagogue would like to thank the families that have already committed to the 2017/2018 Pillar Society.

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• Emerald Pillar $25,000• Diamond Pillar $18,000• Platinum Pillar $12,000• Gold Pillar $6,000

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KOL HANEARIM TALLIT ORDER FORMIt is with great pride and excitement that that Boca Raton Synagogue is the Guinness World Record holder forthe world’s largest Tallit. Th e Tallit is made of 49 Tallitot! It is the size of a half basketball court. It can hold700 children comfortably beneath it.

Kol Hanearim is a time to celebrate our children and grandchildren’s Torah learning. We hope everyonein the community will use this as an opportunity to have their children and grandchildren and even greatgrandchildren’s names added to this Tallit. Th e children may even be able to look up and fi nd their name whenthey all come together under the Tallit on Simchat Torah.

Th e cost to have a name embroidered on the Tallit is $4 per letter. All names will be embroidered in English and will be spelled the same way they are submitted on the form below. If you have any questions, please contact Cherelle in the Shul offi ce at 561-394-0394.

To sign up visit brsonline.org/tallis. Th e deadline to submit your form to the Shul offi ce with payment is Friday, June 29, 2018.

We are especially grateful to Dr. Ashi & Chava Weisstuch for their sponsorship of the center of our Kol Hane’arim Tallit. � e Weisstuchs have sponsored

the Tallit in loving memory of her beloved father, Henry Kamioner.

We would also like to thank our corner sponsors Moshe & Channi Bertram, Dr. Robert and Judith Bruckstein, Saul & Bobbie Friedman, and Dr. Merv and Elaine Jacobs.

*If you are adding names to an already existi ng family box, you have the opti on of either paying to have all of the names redone so they appear on one box or you can just pay for the additi onal names you would like added, and we will have it placed under the currently existi ng family box.

TOTAL # OF LETTERS TOTAL X $4 TOTAL

YOUR NAME ______________________________ PHONE NUMBER____________________

These names are NEW or ADDITIONAL*

NAMES ON TALLIT

FIRST NAME (REQUIRED) MIDDLE NAME (OPTIONAL) LAST NAME (REQUIRED)


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