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RABBI EFREM GOLDBERGMarah D’asrah

RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZAssistant Rabbi

DAVID WOLGIN, PhDPresident

RABBI JOSH BROIDEOutreach Rabbi

RABBI URI PILICHOWSKITeen Rabbi

RABBI MORDECHAI SMOLARCIKRabbi, BRS West

RABBI KENNETH BRANDERRabbi Emeritus

MATTHEW HOCHERMANExecutive Director

ALIZA PILICHOWSKI Youth Director

ESTHER LUPIN, MSWBRS/JFS Social Worker

KERRY PURCELLEditor-in-Chief of the Weekly

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WEAKLYB o c a R a t o n S y n a g o g u e

FRIDAY NIGHTPlag Mincha 6:00 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 6:14 pmCandle Lighting 7:10 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 7:15 pm

SHABBAT DAYRabbi’s Class 6:00 pm

Pair of Queens: Why Didn’t Esther Reveal Her Jewish Identity?

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Shabbat Mincha 7:00 pm Ma’ariv/Havdalah 8:04 pm

PARSHAT TZAVSHABBAT ZACHORPuRiM EdItIoN

Stone Chumash Page 568March 14 - March 21 • 12 Adar II - 19 Adar II 5774

MONTHLY GALA EREV PURIM

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Boca Raton SynagogueValuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity

FROM THE RABBI’S DESK As a community Rabbi, I have the privilege to field halachik questions frequently, both from within our community as well as from without. Some are straightforward and easy to answer, while others require research, consultation and sometimes even creativity. In honor of Purim, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite questions that I received this past year. Out of confidentiality, I have omitted the names of those that posed the questions.

• There was a glitch on the BRS website and I was able to secure an Emerald Pillar Society Membership that normally goes for $25,000 for only $15. Is it ok to enjoy the benefits? Can I tell others about this incredible deal before they notice and fix it?• Rabbi – If I spit on you when asking a sheila at the Kiddush because the food is so good I can’t stop eating for a moment, is that a violation of the BRS Civility Policy?• Is it permissible to double park in front of Kosher Marketplace during Yeshiva Week or is that only for people from New York?• I have a granola bar that says “not for individual sale.” Can I include it in my chametz sale form?

• When we say in Kol Nidrei that all our vows and pledges past and future are null and void, does that include my pledge to the Kol Nidrei appeal?

• Is it mechzei k’yuhara to wear tefillin while I tovel in the ocean after the sunrise minyan?• Under the new Obamacare law, am I entitled to an aliyah and mi’shebeirach without having to make a pledge?• Is it permissible for me to nominate my mother in law for the one-way trip to the Mars space station without her

knowledge?• I started making tri-colored Challah to go with my tri-colored gefilte fish and tri-colored matzah balls. Do I have to

separate dough from each of the colors or just from one of them?• I am looking to host an exiled prince for a meeting to organize a coup. Is the Shul available this Friday night?• I memorized a dvar Torah and want to give it at Shalosh Seudos. Can the Shul provide a bathtub or does my father

have to bring one from home?• I am looking for cleaning help who can also pick someone up from the airport and perhaps occasionally bring a small

package to Israel. Do you know of someplace I can post it?• Can the BRS security guard carry the Outreach Rabbi in his pocket on Shabbos without an eruv?• Do I still need to have “the talk” with my child if they heard “the speech” at the end of the main minyan a few weeks

ago?• Can I appoint the NSA to be the agents to check my home for chametz?• If an Ashkenazi boy has his bar mitzvah on Pesach, can I throw candies that have kitniyos at his head if I am a

Sephardi mover (and shaker)?• Can I attend the Happy Minyan if I am still sad about how much I had to pay for the Happiness Seminar?

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GOLDBERG’S HOT DOG CARTRabbi and Rebbetzin Goldberg and family invite the whole community to stop at

their home for a hot dog and “Happy Purim” from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on Purim day.

Please park in the Shul and come through their backyard. Children and Adults invited.

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE DERECH ERETZ STATEMENTIn 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.

In line with our recently published Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive towards others and create an even better community. • Try not to stand and talk in doorways where it prevents the movement of traffic.• Please make an effort to return greetings and wish others a “Good Shabbos.” If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email us at [email protected]


MEGILLAT ESTHER- A BRIEF CHAPTER BY CHAPTER SUMMARY1. King Achahverosh throws a lavish 180-day celebration, marking the 3rd year of his reign. When Queen Vashti refuses his request to appear at the celebration to display her beauty for the guests, the king’s advisors counsel that she be replaced.

2. Across the Persian Empire, officials were appointed to identify Vashti’s potential successors. A Jewish girl called Esther was brought to the capital as a candidate and ultimately selected as Queen. Mordechai learns of a plot to overthrow the king; he informs Esther, who in turn tells the king, and the plotters are hung.

3. Haman is appointed Prime Minister. Mordechai refuses to bow down to Haman, invoking his wrath. Haman vows to kill the Jews of Persia, and prevails upon the king to issue a royal edict designating the 13th of Adar to exterminate the Jews and plunder their possessions.

4. Mordechai tears his clothes and puts on sackcloth and ashes as a sign of public mourning. He sends a copy of the decree to Esther and asks her to intercede with the king (recognizing that to approach him without being summoned is to risk death). Esther tells Mordechai to ask the Jews to fast/pray for 3 days before she approaches the king.

5. King Achashverosh receives Esther and grants her virtually any request. She simply requests that he and Haman join her at a banquet. After the banquet, Haman sees Mordechai, who once again refuses to bow. After Haman recounts this to his wife Zeresh, she suggests that Mordechai be hung. The gallows are prepared.

6. When the king can’t sleep, he asks that the royal chronicles be read, at which time he learns for the first time of the plot that Mordechai foiled. That same night, Haman comes to the king to discuss hanging Mordechai. Before Haman can speak, the king tells Haman to honor Mordechai by dressing him in royal garments, placing him on a royal stallion, and personally leading him through the streets of Shushan (capital of Persia).

7. At the second banquet, Esther reveals her identity and announces that she and her people are about to be murdered, identifying Haman as her arch enemy. The king has Haman hung on the gallows that had been prepared for Mordechai.

8. Mordechai is named Prime Minister to replace Haman. A second royal edict is issued empowering the Jews to fight and kill anyone who would try to harm them.

9. On the 13th of Adar, (the day designated for the destruction of the Jews), the Jews are victorious over their enemies. Haman’s ten sons are hung. The 14th and 15th of Adar are designated to celebrate. Mordechai initiates the Purim practices of a festive meal, the exchange of gifts of food, and monetary gifts to the poor.

10. Persia flourishes. Mordechai’s role in the history of the Persian Empire is recorded in the king’s chronicles.

PURIM

PARSHAT TZAV SUMMARYT’rumat Hadeshen. The Kohanim were given the Mitzvah of “T’rumat Hadeshen” -- lifting the ashes of the daily “Korban Olah” (Consumed Offerings). They were

also told to keep the fire on the altar burning continuously.

The Kohanim’s Duties. Additional laws were given specifying the Kohanim’s duties and the portions of the offerings they were to receive as their due.

Installation Ceremony. In an impressive ceremony conducted in the Court of the Sanctuary, Aharon and his sons were installed in their offices by Moshe, with the people watching. After the Kohanim had bathed, Moshe dressed Aharon in his distinctive garments, and anointed the Mishkan and its contents. He then poured the anointing oil upon Aharon’s head. Finally, the regular Kohanim were invested with their garments. These rites were repeated for seven days, during which Aharon and the sons remained within the Court.

HALACHIC QUESTION OF THE WEEKQ: What is the minimum to fulfill Mishloach Manos? Do I need to send foods that have different berachos (blessings)?A: One must send two different foods to one person in order to fulfill the mitzvah. The foods need to be different like two different kinds of meat or of cake, but need not be two foods that require different berachos. The foods must be edible as is and not require further preparation or cooking. Drinks can be used for the mitzvah as well. Women are also obligated to send Mishloach Manos. If a couple is sending together, the note should indicate both names.

Please submit your question of the week on any topic to Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at [email protected]

SHABBAT SCHEDULE


FRIDAY NIGHTFriday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pmPlag Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:00 pmPlag Mincha (Social Hall) 6:00 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 6:14 pmSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:10 pmCandle Lighting 7:10 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:15 pm

SHABBAT DAYNeitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:45 amHashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:25 amSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 amAshkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Efrem GoldbergShtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 amTeen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 amYouth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 10:29 amEarly Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pmRabbi’s Class 6:00 pm

Pair of Queens: Why Didn’t Esther Reveal Her Jewish Identity? Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:55 pmAshkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 7:00 pmSh’kiah 7:29 pmDaf Yomi (Berdugo Beit Midrash) between Mincha/Ma’arivMa’ariv/Havdalah 8:04 pm

SHABBAT LEARNINGSichot of the Lubavitcher Rebbe with Rabbi Levine (Shtiebel Biet Mid) 8:30 amTefillah Insights with Rabbi Josh Broide (Rand Sanctuary) 8:30 amTeachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:00 amParshat Hashavua with Rabbi Dr. Zvi Yehuda (Board Room) 9:15 am Advanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama MinyanJunior Congregation (Shechet Beit Midrash - Rooms 205 & 206) 10:00 amYouth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 amSephardic Roundtable (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 11:00 amFather & Son Learning (Senders Library) 5:00 pm

PARSHAT SHEMINISHABBAT PARAH

Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pmPlag Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:00 pmPlag Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 6:00 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 6:16 pmSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:10 pmCandle Lighting 7:14 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:15 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah 8:08 pm

BRS WEST (At the Hillel Day School, 21001 95th Ave. • (305) 725-2292 • www.brswestonline.org)

FRIDAY NIGHTMincha 7:06 pm Candle lighting 7:10 pm

SHABBAT DAYShacharit 9:30 amYouth Groups 10:30 amKiddush follows Davening Mincha (Shabbat) 7:00 pmShabbat Ends/ Maariv 8:04 pm

DAILY MINYAN TIMES

SUNDAYPURIM

MONDAYSHUSHAN PURIM TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Ashkenazi Shacharit 6:35 am Social Hall

6:35 amRand Sanctuary





Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 amRand Sanctuary

7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amSocial Hall

Sephardic Shacharit 7:05 amSephardic Beit Midrash

7:00 amSephardic Beit Midrash





Ashkenazi Shacharit 8:00 am Social Hall

7:45 amSocial Hall

7:45 amSocial Hall

7:45 amSocial Hall

7:45 amSocial Hall

7:45 amSocial Hall

Sephardic Shacharit 8:30 amSephardic Beit Midrash

8:00 amBerdugo Beit Midrash





Ashkenazi Shacharit 9:00 amRand Sanctuary

8:30 am Social Hall

8:30 am Social Hall

8:30 am Social Hall

8:30 am Social Hall

8:30 am Social Hall

Early Ashkenazi Mincha

2:00 pm Rand Sanctuary

3:15 pm WYHSSephardic Beit Midrash



3:15 pm WYHS Sephardic Beit Midrash

Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:10 pmSephardic Beit Midrash

7:10 pmSephardic Beit Midrash




Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:15 pmSocial Hall

7:15 pmSocial Hall

7:15 pmSocial Hall

7:15 pmSocial Hall

7:15 pmSocial Hall

Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv 9:30 pmSenders Library

9:30 pmSenders Library




BOCA RATON JEWISH COMMUNITY POSTINGS

LOST: My son lost approximately 30 circular, five-tiered, plastic, pagoda-like, blue things throughout the Shul. No calls or emails please. Slushy

ASTRONAUT AVAILABLE: We have a friend who lives in Roanoke and who is a fully licensed and bonded astronaut. He needs only five hours notice and possesses all necessary gear (suits, helmets, gloves) from sizes S through 2XL. Smushy Kornkaub

ASTRONAUT GLOVES: Does anyone have any sized 3XL astronaut gloves you’re not using which I can take off your hands?

FOUND IN SHUL: Approximately 30 circular, five-tiered, plastic, pagoda-like, blue things. Please contact me (NOt by calling not emailing) to describe the color/shape/number of tiers so I can positively identify you as the owner.

SHABBOS PROVISIONS: Does anyone know if there is a Chabad within walking distance of NASA?

FREE ITEM: STS-101 4-screen multifunction display subsystem for Space Shuttle. (NOt flat panel. Old heavy model, but works great). Must pick up in Roanoke.

The BRS Social Action Committee …wishes to make it clear to shul members living in the Montoya Estates development that there is NOTHING we can do about the paint-color choices for their houses. However, we will work aggressively to learn exactly who now manages the property and to whom Homeowners Dues should be sent.

MINYAN

UPDATE!

Beginning next Shabbos, the time for the BRS Hip-Hop Minyan early Mincha will be changed to 3:00 pm. See Jay-Z for details.

BRS WEST SECOND ANNUAL PURIM EXTRAVAGANZAFeaturing special Shabbos Venahapochu, where kids and teens run the shul!! Community lunch! And the entire community is invited to a family

friendly megillah reading at 8:45 pm followed by refreshments!


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSMAZAL TOV

Hanan & Mindy Levinson on the birth of a Baby Boy. AND to his proud big sister Samara. Alice Green on her grandson, Zeb Yehuda Green, becoming a Bar Mitzvah. His proud parents are Geoffrey & Soroh Green. AND to his great grandmother, Rose Goldberg.To all the participants on the completion of People of the Book this week.

KIDDUSHHashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush FundSephardic Minyan sponsored by the Sephardic Minyan Kiddush FundTeen Minyan Seudah Shlishiet sponsored by the Kays in loving memory of Sharona Kay’s father, Arieh Michael ben Chanan and Liese.Seudah Shlishiet sponsored by the Haar Family in honor of Sarah Stern, Founder and President of EMET - Endowment for Middle East Truth.Guest Speaker: Sarah Stern

HAVE YOU LOGGED IN YET ?We are proud to announce that we have completed our move online. You can now log in to www.brsonline.org to update your membership information and process payments. Just click on My Account from the home page to log in.If you have any questions, please contact us at (561) 394-0394.

MAIN MINYAN GALA KIDDUSH IS SPONSORED BY

• Dr. Zev & Dina Raden in honor of their daughter, Ayelet becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

• Avi Greenbaum in honor of Laura’s special birthday.• Hillel & Chayi Cohen and Donny & Freyda Cohen in commemoration

of the Yahrzeit of their grandfathers Shimon Friedman and Abraham Cohen• Michael & Risa Zimmerman in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of his

father, Charles Zimmerman• Our Executive Chef sponsors Joseph Bensmihen, Donny & Dr. Freyda

Cohen, Martin & Ileana Flics, Avi & Dr. Laura Greenbaum, Yanki & Lauren Hofstatter, Michael & Dona Kahn, Daniel & Caroline Katz, Drs. Joseph & Seema Loskove, Daniel Miller, Evan & Orly Shapiro, Eric & Loren Stein, Anonymous, Anonymous and Anonymous.

• Our Sous Chef Sponsors Neil & Rachel Greenbaum, Lynn W. Hahn and Dr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara Levine.

MATANOT L’EVYONIMThe BRS Rabbis are now collecting money for Matanot L’Evyonim (money for the poor) that will distributed locally on Purim day. Please give generously in fulfillment of this important Mitzvah. Monies can be given directly to the Rabbis.

PURIM NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA THIS SATURDAYJoin us this Saturday night, March 15 at 9:15 pm for an incredible night of fun immediately following the Family Megillah reading with entertainers, ice cream, and Chesed activities. We are looking for sponsors. Please contact Aliza for opportunities at [email protected]

SHAKE N’ DONATEShake N Donate is a food drive that everyone in our community can participate in by shaking boxes of pasta (or any food that won’t break) as a substitute for their groggers. Afterwards, all of the boxes will be collected and donated to Tomchei Shabboss. Please bring in food to help these families have an amazing Purim!! Collection boxes are located in the main lobby.

PURIM

PARSHAT ZACHOR There will be a second reading of Parshat Zachor ten minutes after the conclusion of the main Minyan on Shabbat in the Rand Sanctuary.

PURIM NIGHT SATURDAY, MARCH 15NIGHT MEGILLAH READINGS

Shabbat Ends/Ma’ariv 8:04 pmGroggerless Megillah Reading (Rand Sanctuary) 8:15 pm

with Binyamin MuschelSephardic Megillah Reading (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:30 pm

with Chazzan Moshe NadavBRS West Megillah Reading with Groggers (BRS West) 8:45 pm

Open to the entire community. Light refreshments servedMegillah Reading with Groggers (Rand Sanctuary) 8:45 pm

with Dr. Aaron KaweblumPurim Night Extravaganza 9:15 pm

Immediately following the Family Megillah reading with entertainers, ice cream, and Chesed activities.

Late Sephardic Megillah Reading (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:30 pmLate Megillah Reading (Rand Sanctuary) 9:30 pm

with Dr. Yechiel Rosman

PURIM DAY SUNDAY, MARCH 16SHACHARIT & MEGILLAH READING

6:35 am / 7:05 am in the Social Hall with Dr. Aaron Kaweblum

7:00 am / 7:30 am in the Rand Sanctuary with Binyamin Muschel

8:00 am / 8:30 am in the Social Hall with Rabbi Ben Sugerman

9:00 am / 9:30 am in the Rand Sanctuary with Rabbi Noam Lipshitz (with Groggers)

10:30 am Late Megillah Reading in the Rand Sanctuary with Dr. Yechiel Rosman

SEPHARDIC SHACHARIT & MEGILLAH READING

7:05 a.m. / 7:50 a.m. in the Sephardic Beit Midrash8:30 a.m. / 9:15 a.m. in the Sephardic Beit Midrash NEW TIME

11:00 a.m. Late Sephardic Megillah Reading (Sephardic Beit Midrash)Early Sephardic Mincha 1:55 pm

Early Mincha 2:00pmSephardic Mincha / Ma’ariv 7:05 pm

Mincha / Ma’ariv 7:15 pmLate Ma’ariv 9:30 pm

RABBI SHMUEL RABINOVICI Rabbi Rabinovici will be giving a Chabura this Friday night at 9:15 pm at the home of Rabbi Philip and Arielle Moskowitz, 7630 Lago Del Mar Dr. Apt. 4 in Lago. Following the chaburah, there will be a lively pre-purim tish in preparation for Purim He will also be giving a Chabura on Shabbat morning after Hashkama Minyan.

MASECHES DRIVINGMaseches Driving is a parody of a Talmudic discussion about how (not) to behave behind the wheel of a car. It is available in the shul lobby (this is not a spoof announcement-it’s really there).

BRIT INFORMATION The Levinson’s announce the Brit of their son on Monday, March 17 at 10:30 am at the Boca Raton Synagogue. The Seudah will take place immediately following the Brit at the Montoya Estates Clubhouse.

BRS WEST FAMILY FRIENDLY MEGILLAH READINGBRS West is pleased to invite the greater community to a family friendly Megillah reading on Saturday night, March 15 at 8:30 pm in the Beit Midrash on the Hillel Day School Campus. Please join us for this child and adult friendly Purim celebration. Megillah will be read and refreshments will be served.

HAPPY MINYAN - NEXT FRIDAY NIGHTAfter an extremely successful first Happy Minyan a few weeks ago, it is with great excitement, we announce the next BRS Happy Minyan, on Friday night, March 21 at 7:00 pm. For those looking for singing, Ruach, a warm feel, and a positive energy, and perhaps a little dancing. Once a month on Friday night, always followed by an affordable group Shabbat dinner. Because Davening should be a happy, joyful, and uplifting experience! All are welcome to join. To register for the Happy Minyan Shabbat dinner, please visit our website at brsonline.org/happyminyan. The cost is $20 an adult and $10 a child under 15. Please consider adding $2 a person to help subsidize others to join. For more information or to get involved, please contact Stu Wax at [email protected] or Ann Deakter at [email protected].

CHESED OPPORTUNITY! THIS SUNDAYYouth Purim Masquerade at Heartland at 1:00 pm on Purim Day, March 16. All families are encouraged to attend in costume.

PARENT AND ME KIDS PURIM STORY Join us this Sunday, March 16 at 10:20 am. Most appropriate for children ages 1-5. Purim Story with lots of noise and Grogger shaking told by Rabbi Uri Pilichowski and YOU! Make sure to come in costume and bring your Groggers! Program will be in the Social Hall.

http://www.brsonline.org/happyminyan

WEEK AT A GLANCE


LIFE CYCLE

Rabbi Shmuel Jarashow Shmuel Tzvi ben ShaynaMerv Jacobs Meir ben SarahMoshe Applebaum Moshe Zvi ben Rachel LeahYosef Chaim ben FaigaShlomo ben TamaraBob Silver Reuvan Lieb ben MiriamStuart Silverman Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah

Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat DevorahJoan Noven Rochel Tova bat MalkaBeverly Kassirer Briendle bat PesselAriella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva MalkaBeverly Kellman Baila Rus bat SarahChana Guta bat RochelRuth Malinowitz Rivka bat FreydaNoa Maya Carmel Noa Maya bat Devora RachelJean Cohen Ita Chaya bat Yocheved Rachel

REFUAH SHLAYMAHFor members of BRS Community.

For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please see Tehillim Circle

YAHRZEITS Rene Girnun in memory of her father Louis Kramer, 12 Adar IIFlorence Wolf in memory of her father Sydney Lebow, 12 Adar IIShmuel Castellanos in memory of his mother Sarah Castellanos, 13 Adar II Dr. Barbara Barry in memory of her father Alfred Conick, 13 Adar IIDr. Hillel Lieberman in memory of his father Nathaniel Lieberman, 14 Adar IIAri Bernstein in memory of his grandmother Sara Egozi, 16 Adar IIDebra Halperin in memory of her mother Gladys Moore, 16 Adar IIShayndee Miller in memory of her sister Elaine Nussbaum, 16 Adar IIChaim Silberman in memory of his mother Zipporah Silberman, 16 Adar IIJean Cohen in memory of her son Michael Cohen, 17 Adar IIShulamit Amsalem in memory of her grandfather David Fas, 17 Adar IIDr. Eric Gordon in memory of his brother Lawrence Gordon, 18 Adar IIIra Lome in memory of his mother Elinor Lome, 18 Adar IIDr. Stuart Rubinstein in memory of his mother Eunice Rubinstein, 18 Adar IIBarry Okoskin in memory of his father Irving Okoskin, 19 Adar IIMoshe Leib Stuart in memory of his father Michael Stuart, 19 Adar II

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERSMr. Jeffrey & Rosemary Lonstein

DAILY• DAF YOMI (Sunday - Friday)

with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211-212.• MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday - Thursday)

15 minutes before Mincha• NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday - Thursday) community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm• NIGHTTIME DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday)

with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in the Board Room

MONDAY• MOMMY AND ME will take place at 9:30 am in the women’s section of the Rand Sanctuary• HEBREW POETRY CLASS with Hassia Yehuda at 9:30 am in the Board Room

TUESDAY• PARSHAT HA’SHAVUA with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 9:30 am in the Social Hall• HAFTORAH CLASS with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at 10:30 am in the Social Hall• PEOPLE OF THE BOOK - FINALE with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg 8:00 pm in the Social Hall

WEDNESDAY• CUP OF JOE & KNOW

with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg after 7:45 am Minyan in the Social Hall• IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF JUDGES

with Malka Morris at 9:30 am in the Sender’s Library• KABBALAH & SPIRITUALITY: THE SOUL OF THE TORAH

Level 1-2 with Shoshana Deakter at 7:00 pm in Room 101• KABBALAH & SPIRITUALITY: THE SOUL OF THE TORAH

Advanced with Shoshana Deakter at 8:30 pm in Room 101

THURSDAY• THE BOOK OF BAMIDBAR

with Rabbanit Dr. Avigail at 9:30 am in the Board Room• SATELLITE LECTURES

with Rabbi Yissocher Frand at 9:00 pm in the Board Room• WEEKLY SHMOOZE

with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 9:45 pm in the Senders Library

BIRTHDAYSJeremy Griff Laura Greenbaum Orly Shapiro Liz Standlan Elaine Jacobs Gila PilichowskiRebecca Freedman

CONDOLENCES TO• Steven Lenoff on the passing of his beloved mother, Tamara Lenoff• Isaac Jacob and Dr. Marty Jacob on the passing of their beloved sister

and aunt, Liza Abraham.

TANACH B’SHA’AH STARTING SOONYou remember Tanach B’Shnatayim, the program that allowed you to finish Tanach in two years? We are now

offering Tanach B’Sha’ah. Listen to the entire Tanach readin an hour. Course Chairmen – 7:45am Minyan Gabbaim. Course Teachers - Binyamin Muschel and Dr. Roni Raab.

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Rabbi Philip Moskowitz


LOCAL RABBIS TO SPEAK TO UNAFFILIATED JEWSOn Monday, March 24, six rabbis from some of the largest synagogues in Boca Raton will share a stage for one hour in front of a live audience comprised of mostly people that are not members of any synagogue.The program, called “A Night of Inspiration,” will be put on by the Boca Raton Jewish Experience, and sponsored by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

The program will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 24 at the Olympic Heights High School Performing Arts Theater (20101 Lyons Road) in Boca Raton.The mission of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience is to enrich and inspire every Jew in Boca Raton by convening the community’s resources and by taking advantage of the existing Jewish Infrastructure.Rabbi Josh Broide, co-founder of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience, said: “This is such a big story for our community. I’ve been living in Boca for the last 15 years and this is the first time I have seen six of the rabbis of the largest synagogues get together and share a stage.”Broide continued: “What makes this even more exciting is that they are all working together to speak to an audience made up of people that are not members of their synagogues. It’s a collaborative effort to show the greater Jewish community some of the great things taking place that they might be missing. It’s not about each rabbi’s synagogue as much as it is about presenting Jewish thought to an audience that does not regularly receive it.”The rabbis involved are Rabbi David Baum of Congregation Shaarei Kodesh; Rabbi Yaakov Gibber of Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray Tefilla; Rabbi Efrem Goldberg of Boca Raton Synagogue; Rabbi Dan Levin of Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Rabbi Robert Silvers of Congregation B’nai Israel and Rabbi David Steinhardt of B’nai Torah Congregation.

The rabbis are all looking forward to the evening.Silvers said: “It is my hope that this night will truly be an inspiration. I hope it inspires hundreds of Jews to see the beauty and blessing of Judaism; to help our community understand the purpose and role of the synagogue in helping Jews connect with one another and God; and to know how desperately synagogues depend on the support of our community to be able to continue to teach and inspire this and future generations of Jews.”Steinhardt added: “The early part of the twenty-first century has us witnessing change at an unprecedented rate. Technology and science has created a new world. And in this new world people have as great a need to connect as ever. The importance of community remains, but the message and language of community needs to change to respond to the new realities.”Baum said: “There is so much beauty and diversity within our synagogues, and we want to build upon the amazing things we do by spreading the message to those who are not part of the established Jewish community. We do important and vital work through prayer, learning, acts of loving kindness, social justice and more. We want more people to join us to expand this work!”Gibber added: “I think that rabbis in general agree that it is our responsibility to be in touch with members of the greater Jewish community, however, there are a number of factors that make that difficult. Here, the BRJE is doing the legwork and is organizing the audience for us. The best part is that it’s being held in a neutral venue where the rabbis and participants can meet each other. I look forward to sharing an inspirational message and making new friends.”Levin said: “I am thrilled to share in this wonderful project. Our community is blessed to have such an extraordinary depth and quality to Jewish life. I hope this wonderful evening will inspire those who have yet to engage in all that our synagogues and Jewish community have to offer to become more invested in pursuing their own unique Jewish journeys and to supporting Jewish life here in South Florida.”Goldberg concluded: “Boca Raton Synagogue” and I are extremely proud to be participating in ‘A Night of Inspiration’ — an event that brings together diverse synagogues and specifically reaches out to the greater Jewish community and those unaffiliated. This is exactly what we need to be — a strong, vibrant and unified community.”Broide said to remind readers that this is a community outreach program intended for those individuals and families who currently are not affiliated with a synagogue.

The event is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information, visit www.myjewishexperience.org, or call Josh Broide at 561-702-3864.

One Night - One Stage - One Hour Monday, March 24, at 7:30pm

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Monday, March 24, at 7:30pm Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater

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This event is free to attend, but registration is required. It is a community outreach program that is intended for those individuals and families who currently are not affiliated with a synagogue.

To reserve your free tickets, please visit www.MyJewishExperience.org

For more information please contact Josh Broide (561) 702-3864

This event is generously sponsored by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Ben Weiss, Asher Kaplan, Adam Barel, Daniella Borenstein, Yosef Brander, Stav Gare, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Jeremy Siegman, Noam Ivri (Makover), Arie Hizkiya, Daniel Makover, Charlie Pollack, Yakov Simcha ben Moshe Yisroel, Yehuda Strauss, Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Amichai Berman, Matt Firestone, Dov

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PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS The Emek Learning Center in Baka has a program that offers support to IDF Soldiers without families in Israel. If your child or grandchild is in the IDF and would like the center to reach out to them, please send Linda their name and contact information and it will be forwarded to the center. If you want to learn more about the center, the website is emeklearningcenter.com. Linda can be reached at [email protected] or by calling (561) 394-0394.

ISRAEL UPDATE

SOCIAL ACTIONSunday March 30 is “BUY ISRAELI GOODS (BIG)” day . As in past years, the Social Action Committee will be asking local vendors to highlight Israeli products. In addition, together with Stand With Us this year, we are sponsoring an event from 11:00am-1:00pm at BRS. Dynamic lecturer, innovative thinker, and the host of Israel’s only English language broadcast radio talk show, YISHAI FLEISHER, will be our special guest. Mr. Fleisher’s analysis and commentary have been featured on CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, Russia Today, and Fox News TV. For seven years, he was Director of Israel National Radio (Arutz Sheva), where he built the station into one of the largest independent providers of radio content on Israel and the Middle East. An Israeli food tasting brunch will follow the program with Mr. Fleisher. Just two weeks before the beginning of Pesach, it is the perfect time to stock your pantry with products made in

Israel. Please remember to set aside time on the 30th to support BIG day.


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