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RABBI DAVID SHABTAI, MDRabbi, Sephardic Minyan

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RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHALRabbi, BRS [email protected]

RABBI JOSH BROIDEOutreach [email protected]

RABBI SIMMY SHABTAIRosh Beis Medrash

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MATTHEW HOCHERMANExecutive Director

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PARSHAT BESHALACHSHABBAT SHIRA

TU B'SHEVATStone Chumush Page 366

February 10 • February 17, 2017 • 14 Shevat • 21 Shevat 5777

FRIDAY NIGHTCandle Lighting 5:52 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:55 pm

SHABBAT DAYRabbi’s Class 4:30 pm

A Special Conversation with Professor Simcha and Dr. Leah GoldinModerated by Rabbi Philip Moskowitz

Shabbat Mincha 5:40 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah 6:47 pm

JNF PARTNERSHIP WEEKENDThis Shabbat, we show our commitment to Israel by celebrating

our partnership with Jewish National Fund. To get involved in JNF, contact Lee Lebovich at [email protected] or (561) 447-9733.


Whatever one’s politics or perspective on the evacuation of Amona may be, the pictures and videos of Jews pulling other Jews out of their homes and Shul were indisputably heart- wrenching. Though the circumstances were not identical, the images were reminiscent of the 2005 Gaza withdrawal and the painful evacuation of 10,000 Jews from their well-established communities.

Over Sukkos, my family and I participated in a one-day JNF tour led by Yedidya Harush, a young man who grew up in Gush Katif. When there was a call for settling the Sinai, his parents moved there, only to be later evacuated from their home in Yamit. They later settled in Gush Katif, responding once again to the call for settling a specific region of our ancient homeland.

In 2005, having now been asked to settle twice and subsequently forced to move, one might have expected the Harushes to move from Israel altogether, or at least retreat to another community with great anger, resentment, and disappointment. But, rather than be disillusioned and disaffected, Yedidya, and many of those forced to give up their homes, responded very differently. He described how they went to the government and said, “We are devastated by your actions and couldn’t disagree with them more. Nevertheless, we want to know what you need us to do next. Where do you need us to go and what area needs settlement now? What is our next mission?”

The government immediately pointed to Chalutza, an area located in the remote corner of the northwest Negev. This area of the desert, which borders Gaza, Egypt, and Israel, had never been inhabited, settled, or farmed. In fact, when Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Yasser Arafat were negotiating, Barak offered the area of Chalutza to the Palestinians. Arafat took one look at the vast sandy desert and turned it down, claiming nobody could possibly make it blossom or bloom or produce anything of value there.

This statement brought to mind a maxim I’m fond of: “If you say it can’t be done, you’re right—YOU can’t do it.” Arafat was right that he and his people could not have made the desert bloom. However, Yedidya and other

modern-day pioneers are not ordinary. With vision, dedication, eternal optimism, and a deep sense of mission, over 100 families have already built new homes, founded magnificent communities, and planted acres of growing organic crops, all sitting amidst sand dunes and desert. And 30 new families are scheduled to move into temporary homes and found a third town of Shlomit, in the Chalutza region.

Like many, I had been mistaken in thinking that JNF was only about planting trees, blue tzedaka boxes, and planting more trees. That day, visiting numerous JNF projects, including the revamped Ammunition Hill, the indoor bomb-proof playground in Sderot, and a tour of Chalutza, we began to realize what JNF does and how indispensable it is to Israel’s past, present, and future.

JNF has supported Chalutza’s growth from the very beginning by clearing land for housing and farming, purchasing temporary prefabricated homes, laying basic infrastructure, and paving roads. As the region grows, it has been instrumental in providing social, medical, and educational services.

I have come to love, admire and support JNF because they are apolitical, uninterested in staking political positions, or directing policy. Instead, they are singularly invested in helping residents across the width and breadth of Israel, by providing crucial assistance to the new Gush Etzion visitor center, Nefesh B’Nefesh, lone soldier programs, and so much more. Look at a JNF map and you will see projects everywhere, with no lines being drawn to differentiate or distinguish between parts of our homeland.

It is so appropriate that we host a JNF weekend at BRS specifically this Shabbos as we celebrate Tu B’Shevat, but not for the reason you may think. True, JNF is invested in planting trees and forests in Israel, but even more it is involved in planting and building communities, reuniting the Jewish people with and through our precious land.

R’ Eliyahu Kitov, in his Sefer HaToda’ah, writes regarding Tu B’Shevat, “It is customary to eat fruit which comes from the Land of Israel… The reason for the festive mood of the Rosh Hashanah of trees is that the 15th of Shevat bespeaks the praise of the Land of Israel, for on this day, the strength of the soil of the land is renewed. When the soil of the Land of Israel renews its strength to give forth its riches, the people of Israel who love the land and yearn for it, also rejoice.”

The Talmud (Sanhedrin 98a) says, “There is no clearer indication of the ‘end of days’ than the blossoming of the land of Israel, as it says in Yechezkel, ‘But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches and bear your fruit for My people Israel when they are about to come.’” Rashi explains that there is no greater sign of the redemption than when

the land gives forth succulent fruit.

On the fourth day of the Fifth Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland in 1901, a Viennese journalist named Theodor Herzl stood up and made a passionate plea to create a fund that would purchase land in what was then Palestine. The motion passed and the congress resolved that a fund, to be called Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael), should be established and that “the fund shall be the property of the Jewish people as a whole.”

A visit to Chalutza is not a favor to its residents, though it does provide great moral and material support. It is an opportunity to witness the fulfillment of God’s promise – that after 2,000 years of barrenness and desolation, our people would return to our land and our land would return to yielding its precious fruit and produce, something it had held back from doing for over two millennia.

Tu B’Shevat, long celebrated in exile with the hope and longing of returning to the Land and seeing it transformed from rocks and sand to green and lush fields, is celebrated today with the fulfillment of that promise and prophecy. It is not a coincidence that many of Israel’s major institutions chose Tu B’Shevat as the day for their inauguration. The cornerstone laying of Hebrew University took place on Tu B’Shevat 1918, the Technion on Tu B’Shevat 1925 and the Knesset on Tu B’Shevat 1949.

As we mark our annual JNF weekend this Shabbos, it is an opportunity like Yedidya to ask Israel, what do you need from me? What is my next assignment to advance the mission of the Jewish people and how can I do my part?

This Shabbos, make a point of eating fruit of the seven species of Eretz Yisroel and celebrate how fortunate and blessed we are to be living in a time in which Tu B’Shevat is not about longing for the opportunity to return to our land, but having the privilege and chance to do so.

Good Shabbos,

FROM THE RABBI’S DESK

Visit Chalutza and Witness

the Fulfillment of God’s Promise

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

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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 recently published Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive toward others and create an even better community. • Men should not enter the Women’s Sections during the Services• Please do NOT walk towards to exit during Kaddish... Even if you don't walk out, it is insulting. 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]”

Simcha and Leah Goldin are the parents of Lt. Hadar Goldin. Lt. Goldin fell in combat in the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge on August 1, 2014 when Hamas terrorists violated the international ceasefi re and dragged his body into a tunnel. Hadar’s body continues to be held by Hamas and the Goldin’s have embarked on an international campaign to have his remains returned to the family.


THIS SHABBAT AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 11 AT 4:30 PM

Boca Raton SynagogueHahn Judaic Campus7900 Montoya Circle,

Boca Raton, Florida 33433(561) 394.0394

www.brsonline.org

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE PRESENTS

Join us this Shabbat as we partner with Jewish National Fund and welcome

AMBASSADOR DANI DAYAN, Consul General of Israel in New York.

Ambassador Dayan will speak on Shabbat morning at the conclusion

of the 9:00 am Minyan in the Rand Sanctuary.

Previously, Ambassador Dayan was Chairman of the Council of Jewish Communities in Judea and Samaria and was also the Council's Chief Foreign Envoy. Amb. Dayan has a long-time reputation as an Israeli public figure, lecturer and entrepreneur, enjoying wide support from all sides of the Israeli political spectrum.

JOIN BRS AND JNF FOR A PARTNERSHIP WEEKEND


SHABBAT SCHEDULEFRIDAY NIGHT

Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:50 pmCandle Lighting 5:52 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 5:55 pmFriday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pm

SHABBAT DAYNeitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:17 amHashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 amSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 8:30 amAshkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Lecture after Davening: Ambassador Dani DayanShtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 amTeen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:46 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 9:49 amYouth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 amEarly Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pmRabbi's Class 4:30 pm


Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:35 pmAshkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 5:40 pmDaf Yomi (Berdugo Beit Midrash) between Mincha/Ma'arivSh’kiah 6:11 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah (Rand Sanctuary) 6:47 pm

SHABBAT LEARNINGTefillah Insights with Rabbi Josh Broide 8:30 amAdvanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama Minyan

Youth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 amVeshinantam Levanecha (Social Hall) 7:30 pmAvos U’Banim (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:30 pm

FEBRUARY 17 & 18PARSHAT YISRO

Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:55 pmCandle Lighting 5:56 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 6:00 pmFriday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah (Shabbat) (Rand Sanctuary) 6:51 pm

DAILY MINYAN TIMES

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Sephardic Shacharit 6:40 amSephardic Beit Midrash

6:40 amSephardic Beit Midrash





Ashkenazi Shacharit 6:25 am Social Hall

6:15 amRand Sanctuary

6:25 am Social Hall

6:25 am Social Hall


6:25 am Social Hall

Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 amSocial Hall


7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 am Social Hall


7:00 amSocial Hall


7:45 am Senders Library

7:45 am Social Hall

7:45 am Social Hall

7:45 am Rand Sanctuary

7:45 amSocial Hall

Sephardic Shacharit 7:55 am Sephardic Beit Midrash

7:55 amBerdugo Beit Midrash







8:30 am Social Hall

8:30 am Social Hall


8:30 am Social Hall

Ashkenazi Shacharit 9:15 am Social Hall

Early Ashkenazi Mincha

1:00 pm Senders Library

3:05 pmSephardic Beit Midrash




Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:50 pmSephardic Beit Midrash





Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:55 pmRand Sanctuary

5:55 pmRand Sanctuary

5:55 pmSocial Hall

5:55 pmRand Sanctuary

5:55 pmSocial Hall

Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv 9:30 pmSenders Library

9:30 pmSenders Library




TIKVATEINUBRS’s Infertility/ Miscarriage Support Group will be meeting this Tuesday, February 7 in the Board Room at 8:00 pm. For additional information about the group, or upcoming meetings, please contact Aliza Blumenthal, LCSW at [email protected].

Dear BRS community,

In an effort to better secure our campus from a safety and security perspective, the front vehicular gate to the Shul will now be locked nightly from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am barring a special program etc. beginning this Sunday night, February 12.

The code to the key box to be able to open the Vehicular Gate is the same as the code to enter the pedestrian gates, should entrance be required. If you are one of the individuals who are usually first onto the campus in the morning, please contact the Shul office for more information and technical details, so you can be made familiar with how the gate operates.

In the rare event that access is required between these times, please contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected], and special arrangements will tried to be arranged with adequate notice.

We urge you to tell the rest of your family members who may not be aware of this new change.

With continued blessing of Shalom, The BRS Security Committee.

SECURITY UPDATE


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSMAZAL TOV

Yair & Stacey Bar-Chaim on the birth of their son, Rafael Peretz. AND to his proud grandparents, Mordechai & Orlene Bar-Chaim. AND to his proud Uncle Rabbi Barak, Aunt Aliza and the Bar-Chaim cousins. Dr. Jared & Sara Shulman on the birth of their son. AND to proud big sister, Linda.Dr. Jay & Melissa Keehn on their daughter, Atara, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. AND to her proud siblings, Jonah, Leora and Benjamin. AND grandparents, Helen & Warren Klein, Linda & Akiba Keehn and Leslie Gabel.Rabbi Henoch & Dr. Rochel Millen on the birth of their great-granddaughter. Her proud parents are Elisheva & Hillel Kermeier of Jerusalem.Nissan & Channa Portal on their recent marriage. Hadar High School for Girls on their First Annual Journal Dinner to be held on Tuesday, February 14.

KIDDUSHFriday Night Live Kiddush sponsored by Howard & Joan Noven in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary.Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Akiba & Linda Keehn, Warren & Helen Klein, and Leslie Gabel in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Atara Keehn.Sephardic Minyan Kiddush co-sponsored Nissan & Channa Portal in honor of his Shabbat Hatan. And the Foundation for Sephardic Camp. And Ruby & Ravit Elmakies in honor of the 5th birthday of their son, Aviv Moshe.Veshinantam Levanecha sponsored by PJ Library in South Palm Beach County in honor of all PJ Library families and Doug and Lanie Meltzer in honor of Rabbi Broide's amazing job!!Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Carolynn Jarashow, Harold & Joan Kadish, Aaron & Yvette Kaweblum, Eric & Lisa Pinkis, George & Stephanie Saks, Abe & Arianne Wijnperle, and David & Maxine WolginSephardic Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Abe & Arianne Wijnperle.Guest Speaker: Simone Broide speaking about her recent JWRP trip to Israel

PARENT AND CHILDREN LEARNING OPPORTUNITYAVOS U’BANIM

Motzai Shabbat Avos U'Banim begins this week at 7:30 pm in the Sephardic Beit Midrash. Fathers and sons of all ages are invited to join us for Chavruta learning, prizes and pizza.

VESHINANTAM LEVANECHA - SEASON XVII FINALEPlease join us for the final VL of the year in the BRS Social Hall at 7:30 pm this Saturday night, February 11. EVERYONE gets a prize at the Season XVII Finale and of course there will be delicious pizza and our classic VL kumsitz. Don't forget to bring something age appropriate to learn with your children or grandchildren. It has been a great season, and you do not want to miss the surprises waiting for you this week!! Will this be the final season??? BIG announcement at the end of the program.

SUNRISE MINYAN AT THE BEACHFriday, January 27, 6:45 am. Watch the sun rise over the ocean as you connect with God through prayer and inspiration. Meet at the Palmetto Park Gazebo for a special inspirational Minyan. Men and women are welcome. Coffee and donuts will be served after Davening.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSSave the date: February 18, 2017, Saturday afternoon for a Dessert reception for new BRS families since October 1, 2016. We want to meet you!! Further details will follow. Organized by the Greeter Program of BRS, Jessica Weiss and Annette Shachter, Co-Chairs.

SISTERHOOD UPCOMING EVENTS• Come with friends for a fun night or day out and learn to create your own art

glass. On Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 - 10:00 pm and Thursday, February 16, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, we will be meeting at Schmidt Stained Glass, 413 South Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. $45 includes 1 5x5 piece for you to mold into your own one of a kind design. Upgrades available, Class size is limited to 15. Preregistration required. For more info, please contact Eve Sperling at (917) 239-3160. Register at www.brsonline.org/sisterhood.

• Please join Sisterhood and The Jewish Women's Alliance for Learning and Leadership for a Tu B'Shevat Seder this Shabbat, February 11 at 4:00 pm at the home of Liz Stadlan, 22155 Trillium Way in Thornhill Green.

BRS YOUNG COUPLES EVENTThe BRS Young Couples event that was scheduled to take place this Saturday night, February 11, has been canceled. Information about a future event will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Aryeh Meiteles at [email protected].

SOFER, RABBI YERACHMIEL ASKOTZKYRabbi Askotzky will here this Sunday, February 12, after the 6:25 am Shacharit Minyan until 1:00 pm. He will be located in the hallway space outside of the Social Hall. If you have Mezuzot or Tefillin to be checked, please bring it to the Shul during the above stated times. You can contact the Sofer to schedule an appointment or house call at (347) 488-8368 or via e-mail, [email protected]

WOMEN'S FRIDAY NIGHT ONEG - FEBRUARY 24Mark your calendars for a women’s only Friday night oneg with Scholar in Residence Raizi Chechik on Friday night, February 24 at 8:30 pm at the home of Ilana and Evan Landau. Sponsored by Marissa & David Levenson in loving memory of the seventh yahrzeit of his mother Mildred Pallas Levenson, Malka Bat Yitzchak a'h.

MEMBERS OF THE CHEVRA KADISHATo thank you for your holy work on behalf of the Chevra Kadisha, you are warmly invited to the Zayin Adar Dinner on Sunday, March 5th, at 7:00 PM. The dinner will be held in the BRS Social Hall. Personal invitations will be sent by e-mail. Kindly RSVP – Yvette at 561-573-8996 or via e-mail at [email protected]. We will not be able to accommodate WALK-INS.

SOFER, RABBI SHMUEL ROSENFELDRabbi Shmuel Rosenfeld will be in the community beginning at noon on Tuesday, February 21 through Sunday, February 26. If you have Mezzuot or Tefillin to be checked, please put it in bag with your name and phone number on it bring it to Linda’s office. You can contact Rabbi Rosenfeld directly at [email protected], or while he is in Boca, at (212) 561-5128.

MONTHLY KADDISH CLASSRabbi Goldberg’s next Kaddish Class will be held on Sunday, February 19, at 10:00 am in the BRS Board Room. This class has been designed for people who are within the year of mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have not received an e-mail regarding this class, and would like to participate, please contact Linda at (561) 394-0394 or [email protected].

ERETZ HACHAIM CEMETERYWe are proud to announce that BRS has purchased a section of plots in the Eretz Hachaim Cemetery in Israel. There will be an information session at BRS on Thursday night, February 16 at 7:30 pm with representatives from Eretz Hachaim who will be able to answer any and all of your questions. See flyer on page 15 for more information.

NEEDELEWORK & TORAH THIS SUNDAYInviting all women for a special morning of Needlework and Torah, this Sunday, February 12 at 11:00am at 22365 Dorado Drive, Boca Raton (Captiva entrance next to Lago). Yocheved Hande will be sharing some words of Torah with us! Please join us as we crochet beautiful, cozy blankets to be distributed to children in Israel. If you are able to attend, kindly RSVP to Susan, (561) 715-8785 or [email protected]. Don't forget your crochet hooks, and any spare yarn you may have!

A SPECIAL CONVERSATION WITH THE GOLDINS A Special Conversation with Professor Simcha and Dr. Leah Goldin. This Shabbat afternoon, February 11 at 4:30 pm at BRS. Simcha and Leah Goldin are the parents of Lt. Hadar Goldin. Lt. Goldin fell in combat in the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge on August 1, 2014, when Hamas terrorists violated the international ceasefire and dragged his body into a tunnel. Hadar’s body continues to be held by Hamas and the Goldin's have embarked on an international campaign to have his remains returned to the family.

RABBI EFREM GOLDBERGRabbi Efrem Goldberg is currently on a planned vacation until Wednesday. For all rabbinical needs, please contact Rabbi Moskowitz at [email protected]

3 PART SERIES WITH DANIELLE GRAJOWERDanielle Grajower will be continuing her 3 Part Series this Monday night, February 13 at 8:30 pm in the Social Hall entitled "Understanding the Wisdom of Shlomo" as part of the Women's Monday Night Learning Program. All women in the community are invited to attend.

RABBI ELI BELIZON CANCELLEDDue to weather conditions in NY, Rabbi Eli Belizon will not be here as scheduled.

SHALOM ZACHOR & BRIT ANNOUNCEMENTThe Shulmans invite the entire community to a Shalom Zachor this Friday night, February 10, at 8:45 pm, at 9869 Palma Vista Way in BRS West. AND Announce the Brit of their son on Monday morning, February 13, after the 7:00 am Minyan at Boca Raton Synagogue.


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 RachelJosef Yitzchak ben Baila RochelEly FactorEliyahu Dovid Yehudah ben Nechama RutZev ben Levi HaLeviYisroel Moshe ben Yocheved___________________________Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat DevorahJoan Noven Rochel Tova bat Malka

WEEK AT A GLANCEBIRTHDAYS

Nathaniel Kay Matanel Eisenberger Eliana BroideAyelet Blumenthal Theo Klewansky Batsheva Zians

DAILY • DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212

Sponsored in memory of Peter Greenstein, father of Denise HerschbergEtty and Daniel Herschberg and Family, North Woodmere, NY

• MISHNA BERURA YOMI (SUNDAY - THURSDAY) 15 minutes before Mincha

• NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday - Thursday) community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm• NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday)

with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105

MONDAY • HEBREW POETRY CLASS

with Hassia Yehuda will resume February 20• MEN'S AFTERNOON KOLLEL

from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Social Hall• A TOUR OF TOSHBA (TORAH SHE'BE'AL PEH) (FOR WOMEN) with Rabbi Simmy Shabtai at 7:45 pm in the Social Hall• UNDERSTANDING THE WISDOM OF SHLOMO (FOR WOMEN) with Danielle Grajower at 8:30 pm in the Social Hall

TUESDAY• PARSHA CLASS with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg will not take place this week• IN-DEPTH STUDY OF SEFER MELACHIM with Rabbi Philip Moskowitzat 10:30 am in the Rand Sanctuary• GREAT RIVALRIES OF JEWISH HISTORY with Rabbi Yosef Kassorla at 7:30 pm in the Rand Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY • CUP OF JOE & KNOW with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg not take place this week• LIVING WITH EMUNAH

with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg will at 8:45 am at home ofRabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg, 22234 Hollyhock Trail

Sponsored anonymously in loving memory of Shaindel Gittel bat Chaim Shaul.• IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL II

with Malka Morris will resume February 22• MEN'S AFTERNOON KOLLEL

from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Social Hall• MUSSAR/JEWISH SPIRITUALITY CLASS

with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm at her home, 7666 Cypress Crescent in Montoya Estates.

THURSDAY • INSPIRATIONAL WEEKLY MUSSAR SCHMOOZE

at 9:40 pm in the Senders Library; BBQ wings from Chef Gersh will be served.

YAHRZEITSTamar Nawy in memory of her husband Albert Mike Nawy, 14 Shevat Marlene Gordon in memory of her father Ben Siegal, 14 Shevat Elliot Lisman in memory of his mother Rachel Lisman, 14 Shevat Steven Garellek in memory of his mother Rose Garellek, 14 Shevat Richard Fiedler in memory of his father Louis P. Fiedler, 15 ShevatYocheved Hande in memory of her father Sol Herman Horowitz, 15 Shevat Faye Eisenberg in memory of her father Issac Kessler, 15 Shevat E. Lawrence Perkins in memory of his father Herman Perkins, 15 Shevat Dr. Aaron Kaweblum in memory of his father Jankiel Kaweblum, 15 Shevat Abe Wijnperle in memory of his father Nathan Wijnperle, 15 Shevat Jack Hanoka in memory of his mother-in-law Sarah Anekstein, 16 Shevat Dr. Neal Weinreb in memory of his grandmother Molly Leifer Weinreb, 17 Shevat Eric Pinkis in memory of his father Robert Pinkis, 17 Shevat Martin Wasserstrom in memory of his mother Edith Wasserstrom, 17 Shevat Grace Rindsberg in memory of her mother Sophie Wosner Welwart, 17 Shevat George Saks in memory of his grandmother Esther Gluck, 17 Shevat Yakov Weiss in memory of his father Leopold Weiss, 17 Shevat Marilynne Mechanic in memory of her mother Fayge Weg, 17 Shevat Dr. Neal Weinreb in memory of his grandmother Fannie Weintraub Stogel, 18 Shevat Harold Kadish in memory of his father Samuel Kadish, 18 Shevat Naomi Stemp in memory of her father-in-law Isaac Leib Stempnitzky, 18 Shevat Rabbi Mordechai Cohen in memory of his mother Miriam Cohen, 18 Shevat Dr. Marcus Mayer in memory of his mother Arlene Mayer, 18 Shevat Carolynn Jarashow in memory of her mother-in-law Jeanette Jarashow, 19 ShevatDani Hiller in memory of his mother-in-law Blanche Laufer, 19 Shevat Dr. Aaron Kaweblum in memory of his mother Sara Kaweblum, 19 Shevat Carolynn Jarashow in memory of her father Abe Baker, 19 Shevat George Saks in memory of his aunt Lee Gluck, 19 Shevat Matthew Hocherman in memory of his grandfather Jacob Hocherman, 20 Shevat Dr. David Wolgin in memory of his father Richard Wolgin, 20 Shevat Shirley Girnun in memory of her mother Nesta Goldblatt, 20 Shevat Jean Cohen in memory of her mother Rachel Flechner, 20 Shevat Dr. Kermit Jack Halperin in memory of his father Morris Halperin, 20 Shevat Dr. Vivienne Rosenbusch in memory of her father Michel Carno, 20 Shevat Rhona Tobias in memory of her father Herman Abrams, 21 Shevat Elizabeth Landes in memory of her father Bernard Lifchez, 21 Shevat

BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.

Ariella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva MalkaChana 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 RachelVictoria Romano Vida bat SolChaya Yocheved Alexandra bat Chaviva TovaYocheved bat Alta Sura LeahRuth Malinowitz Rivka bat FreidaFrancine Solomon Faige bat Rochel

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.

BIKUR CHOLIM In his informative and studious writings of "Halachos of Praying for the Sick", Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld says even if one Davened many times and has not been successful in attaining a complete cure, he should persist and continue time and time again until he is successful. One should always Daven in a precise way and not let his prayers become vague or ambiguous. For example, if one is praying that another should get cured from his illness, he should not say, "May he have no more hardships," which could mean a cure or death. Similarly, one should not just say about a sick person, "May he live long," which doesn't necessarily imply a cure.

CONDOLENCES TODavid Berger on the passing of his beloved father, Phillip Berger.Denise Herschberg on the passing of her beloved father, Peter Greenstein.Dr. Daniel Deakter on the passing of his beloved mother Claudine Amar Deakter

WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITYHelen & Warren Klein Linda & Akiba KeehnLeslie Gabel Family & Friends here in honor of the Keehn Simcha

APPRECIATIONEsti Ohayon extends a heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz, the Chevra Kadisha, and the community for the outpouring of love and support that she received during her family’s recent loss.

EMPTY NESTER PURIM SEUDAHSave the date, March 12 for our Purim Seudah at BRS. More info to follow. For more information, please call Rita (561) 445-6330 or Sylvia (561) 859-6953.


SOCIAL ACTIONFor seven years, Holocaust survivors, their families, and supporters have been protesting at the annual PGA Allianz Golf Tournament at Broken Sound to publicize the refusal of Allianz, a giant German insurance company, to pay some $2.5 billion owed Holocaust survivors and their families for paid-up policies purchased before WW II. The resulting media coverage embarrasses Allianz and supports efforts in Congress and elsewhere to finally end this injustice. On February 1, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen announced that she and colleagues, on a bi-partisan basis, have re-introduced legislation that would restore survivors’ and family members’ rights to go to court to recover unpaid insurance policies. Senators Nelson and Rubio have done the same in the Senate. The protests must continue to fuel this effort.

Unfortunately, attendance (and therefore media coverage) last year was very small due to failing health of survivors. Local synagogues, Jewish schools and organizations are being asked to help revive this vital protest Sunday, February 12, noon to 1:00 pm, Broken Sound Country Club, intersection of Yamato Rd. and Broken Sound Blvd., north side (half mile east of Military Trail). Address: 2401 Willow Springs Drive.

The next Social Action Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 8:00 pm at the home of the Weinrebs, 7367 Wexford Terrace (Thornhill Estates)

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: Avishai Augenbraun, Amiel Abir, Asher Kaplan, Adam Barel, Shayna Bender, Raz Ben-Zikry, Shani Ben Zikry, Judah Baum, Rotem Bronfman, Jonathan Cohen, Stav Gare, Gavriella Wolff, Aviad Halfon, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Daniel Louis, Albert Lupin, Charlie Pollack, Rafael Nissim ben Moshe Israel, Akiva Strauss,

Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Ron Hirschhorn, Yehoshua Strauss, Kevin Schechter, Chanan Wolfson, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Noam Bar Yakov, Judah Makover, Amir Tsarfati, Reuben Gladstone, Zoe Gladstone, Dean Tansman, Joshua Weiss, Noah Weiss, Dani Matilsky, Seth Weiss Razi Katz, Daniel Miller and

Hannah Katz. 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.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS There have been major developments in establishing an observant lifestyle infrastructure on-campus at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. A presentation will take place at BRS this Tuesday Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. featuring representatives from the OU Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC) and UCF Hillel. For more information visit www.eventbrite.com and search for "Being Observant at UCF" or email [email protected].

AIPAC’S ANNUAL SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY EVENTAIPAC’s Annual South Palm Beach County event is coming up next week – Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. Please join us at the Polo Club of Boca Raton to hear from AIPAC CEO Howard Kohr and Canada’s former Foreign Minister, John Baird; with a special presentation on pro-Israel activism on America’s college campuses! For more information, please visit events.aipac.org/Boca or call Jacki Alexander at 954-382-6110.


The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון

SUNDAY FRIDAY שבת MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

שבת שירה—פרשת בשלח Parshat Beshalah—Shirah

FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 11 שירה—בשלח

5:50AM KOLLEL BOKER 6:40AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 5:50PM MINHAH 5:52PM CANDLE LIGHTING 6:24PM EARLIEST SHEMA

6:17AM SHAHARIT 8:10AM SHIUR 8:30AM SHAHARIT 4:40PM RABBI’S CLASS 5:35PM MINHAH 6:47PM HAVDALAH 7:21PM RABBENU TAM 7:30PM AVOT U-BANIM

FEBRUARY 12 FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 14 FEBRUARY 15 FEBRUARY 16 FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 18 יתרו

6:39PM SHAHARIT 8:00AM SHAHARIT 5:50PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA 9:30PM LADIES’ SHIUR

5:45AM KOLLEL BOKER 6:38AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 5:50PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA

6:37AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 5:55PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA

5:45AM KOLLEL BOKER 6:37AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 5:55PM MINHAH 7:30PM SHIR HASHIRIM SHIUR 7:45PM HALAKHAH SHIUR 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA

6:36AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 5:55PM MINHAH 9:00PM MISHNAH BERURA

5:45AM KOLLEL BOKER 6:35AM SHAHARIT 7:55AM SHAHARIT 5:55PM MINHAH 5:56PM CANDLE LIGHTING 6:28PM EARLIEST SHEMA

6:12AM SHAHARIT 8:10AM SHIUR 8:30AM SHAHARIT 4:45PM RABBI’S CLASS 5:40PM MINHAH 6:51PM HAVDALAH 7:25PM RABBENU TAM 7:30PM AVOT U-BANIM

This Shabbat is Tu Bi-Shevat. Many people have a custom to eat fruits of the Land of Israel on this day and particularly eat those fruits which the Torah describes the Land as being blessed with—grapes, figs, pomegranate, olives, and dates. According to Kabbalistic sources, there is a particular order in which these fruits should be eaten. From the strict halakhic perspective, there are also rules governing which fruits should be given priority. Since Tu bi-Shevat occurs on Shabbat, most people will eat these fruits as part of the Shabbat meal, toward the beginning, in the middle, or for dessert. Regardless of the timing, they require reciting the berakhah of בורא פרי העץ. Since they are not part of the main meal, but something added to it, the initial berakhah of does not exempt them and a separate המוציא לחם מן הארץberakhah is necessary. One berakhah suffices for all the fruits. It is proper to recite the בורא פרי העץ on the olive first—for both halakhic and Kabbalistic reasons. The rule is that when faced with a question of berakhah priority of fruits that appear in this passuk, the fruit that appears closest to the word ארץ in the passuk takes priority. In this case, the passuk ends with ארץ זית שמן ודבש—meaning that the berakhah should be recited upon olives. The latter follow: dates, grapes, figs, and finally pomegranates.

Weekly Halakhah

Rabbi David Shabtai, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan

[email protected]

Minyan News


"והוי זהיר לקרות בתורה תמיד, אשר תוכל

לקימה. וכאשר תקום מן הספר תחפש באשר למדת אם יש בו דבר אשר תוכל לקימו.

Be careful to read the torah always, so that you may be able to uphold it. and when you rise from study, Search in that which you

learned if there is something that you can observe

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THIS WEEK'S KIDDUSH IS SPONSORED BY FRAN AND IRA GREENFEST IN HONOR OF THE BIRTH OF THEIR NEW GRANDSON, A SON TO SARA AND JARED SHULMAN. MAZAL TOV!

SEUDA SHLISHIT IS SPONSORED BY AKIVA AND HENYA LAZAR IN HONOR OF TU BISHVAT.

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Rabbi Eli Zians,Teen Rabbi

[email protected].

BRS TEEN DEPARTMENT

IAC EITANIMLearn about the innovative solutions and tech start ups with our new partnered program,

EITANIM! All teens & parents are welcomed to join us for our first meeting at BRS in rooms 104/105 this Sunday, February 12, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. For more information and to register, please visit IACEITANIM.org

3 ON 3 GUYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTSunday, February 26, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. BRS basketball court

$10 per person - Money to go towards scholarship for summer programs. Register online at southern.ncsy.org/3on3bball/

G.L.A.M. - Girls Learning And MoreAll middle school girls are welcomed to join us for a fun and awesome nightat STRIKES, 21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486! February 25,

Transportation Leaving BRS at 8:00 pm Food will be served! ONLY $10


SYNAGOGUE (7900 N. Montoya Cir.)


Don't miss this GOLDEN opportunity!

Celebrate Jerusalem's 50th Anniversary of Reunification this Purim with BRS Sisterhood!

Your participation in the

Mishloach Manot program will raise critical funds to support Tomchei Shabbos.

Choose your Gate to Enter Jerusalem!

$250 - Moshiach's Gate $200 - Zion Gate $150 - Lions' Gate $100 - Jaffa Gate $50 - Flower Gate

Your tzedakah will help deserving families buy food this Pesach!

Please visit www.brsonline.org/purimbaskets to sign up.

*You may also opt out of receiving a mishloach manot basket.

BRS SISTERHOOD

Please contact Bina Asher at 917-273-1556 for more information.


RABBI STEPHEN WISE AND PETER BERGSON JANUARY 31 - RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG

THEDOR HERZL AND CHAIM WEITZMANN FEBRUARY 7 - RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ

ZIONIST AND ANTI ZIONIST FEBRUARY 21 - RABBI YOSEF KASSORLA


Boca Raton Synagogue • Hahn Judaic Campus7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33433

(561) 394.0394 • www.brsonline.org

For information, detailed itinerary, costs, and to register go to www.brsonline.org/poland

SPACE IS LIMITED

Five Star Hotels, Air-Conditioned Buses, Daily Kosher MealsResident Historian, Dr. David Bernstein, (Dean, Pardes Institute)

Learn about the rich Jewish History of Poland past, present, and future. • Warsaw• Lublin• Krakow• Lancut

• Tikocyn• Majdanek • Shabbat in Krakow • Warsaw Jewish Museum

• Lezajsk• Treblinka • Auschwitz • Birkenau

JOIN RABBI EFREM & REBBETZIN YOCHEVED GOLDBERG

FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP TO POLAND

JUNE 26 – JULY 2, 2017


BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUEis proud to announce that we have purchased a section of plots in the Eretz HaChaim Cemetery in Israel.

Eretz HaChaim Cemetery has been assisting Jews from the Diaspora acquire a befitting final resting place in the Land of our Fathers for over 50 years. The tranquil setting and unparalleled personal services provide the needed peace of mind for those purchasing plots and to the bereaved in their time of need.

The Eretz HaChaim Cemetery is located at the edge of Jerusalem hills on Route 38 near the city of Beit Shemesh. Just 20 minutes from Ben Gurion International Airport, Eretz HaChaim is readily accessible during the bereaves family’s time of need for prompt burial.

Eretz HaChaim is beautifully landscaped and meticulously maintained. There are wide path to allow easy access to Cohanim. There is lighting to facilitate funerals at night. The Israel office is located on site and all records are accessible and any concerns can be dealt with immediately. The New York Eretz HaChaim office is continually in contact with the Israel Office.

The cost to purchase a plot in the BRS Section of Eretz HaChaim is $9,000 for a member, $10,500 for a family member of a member, and $12,500 for non-members.

There will be an information session with representatives from Eretz HaChaim to answer any and all of your questions on Thursday night, February 16 at 7:30 pm in the Social Hall.



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FABULOUS UPDATED POOL HOME NEAR BRS WEST! THIS 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH POOL HOME IS LIGHT AND BRIGHT AND MOVE-IN READY. THE KITCHEN FEATURES GRANITE COUNTERS. THE LIVING AREAS PLUS 1 BEDROOM HAVE NEW LAMINATE FLOORING, AND THE MASTER ALSO HAS BEAUTIFUL LAMINATE FLOORING THAT IS A YEAR OLD. KNOCKDOWN FINISH ON LIVING AREA CEILINGS. THERE ARE NEW HIGH HATS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM. THE 2ND BATH FEATURES A NEW VANITY. THE OUTSIDE LIVING FEATURES PAVERS AROUND THE POOL AND THE POOL IS HEATED FOR YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT. THE ROOF AND SCREEN ENCLOSURE ARE BOTH 10 YEARS OLD. THIS HOME MUST BE SEEN!

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AMAZING TOTALLY REDONE HOME IN THORNHILL GREEN!THIS HOME IS BEAUTIFUL AND MOVE-N READY. THERE ARE 3 LARGE BEDROOMS AND 3 FULL BATHS. WOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT. THE KITCHEN FEATURES CANADIAN WOOD CABINETS AND GRANITE COUNTERS. THERE ARE 3 SINKS AND 2 DISHWASHERS AND ALSO A PESACH KITCHEN.IMPACT GLASS ON ALL WINDOWS AND SLIDERS, AND A SPECIAL SHUTTER FOR THE FRONT DOOR. THE POOL HAS BEEN REDONE WITH DIAMOND BRITE. THIS HOME SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!

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FABULOUS UPDATED POOL HOME NEAR BRS WEST! THIS 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH POOL HOME IS LIGHT AND BRIGHT AND MOVE-IN READY. THE KITCHEN FEATURES GRANITE COUNTERS. THE LIVING AREAS PLUS 1 BEDROOM HAVE NEW LAMINATE FLOORING, AND THE MASTER ALSO HAS BEAUTIFUL LAMINATE FLOORING THAT IS A YEAR OLD. KNOCKDOWN FINISH ON LIVING AREA CEILINGS. THERE ARE NEW HIGH HATS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM. THE 2ND BATH FEATURES A NEW VANITY. THE OUTSIDE LIVING FEATURES PAVERS AROUND THE POOL AND THE POOL IS HEATED FOR YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT. THE ROOF AND SCREEN ENCLOSURE ARE BOTH 10 YEARS OLD. THIS HOME MUST BE SEEN!

Mona Fisher – 561-702-6662 or Mitchell Stiel 561-866-4140, www.EleanorAgerRealty.com, [email protected], or [email protected]

AMAZING TOTALLY REDONE HOME IN THORNHILL GREEN!THIS HOME IS BEAUTIFUL AND MOVE-N READY. THERE ARE 3 LARGE BEDROOMS AND 3 FULL BATHS. WOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT. THE KITCHEN FEATURES CANADIAN WOOD CABINETS AND GRANITE COUNTERS. THERE ARE 3 SINKS AND 2 DISHWASHERS AND ALSO A PESACH KITCHEN.IMPACT GLASS ON ALL WINDOWS AND SLIDERS, AND A SPECIAL SHUTTER FOR THE FRONT DOOR. THE POOL HAS BEEN REDONE WITH DIAMOND BRITE. THIS HOME SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!

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The Katz School of Graduate and Professional Studies

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER LEARN. THRIVE.NEW! ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT

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• Prepare for a career in today’s fast paced, digitally-connected business world.

• Learn from outstanding faculty and connect with students from across the country.

• Thrive in YU’s distinctive on-campus experience and dual curriculum.

• Earn an associate’s degree at Katz then transfer to the BS in Business at Syms.

Application Deadline February 17, 2017 Register for an online Open House!

February 15th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST yu.edu/ASOH2

The two-year AS in Management degree integrates traditional business

disciplines, such as management, accounting, and human resources, with

emerging fields including data science, entrepreneurship, and digital

marketing. This project-based curriculum will bring ideas to life and use

New York City as a classroom. Each semester, students engage off-

campus with real businesses and cultural institutions to enhance

classroom learning.

Admissions Criteria: SAT/ACT not required. Scholarships available.




WHAT IS THIS NEW SCHOOL IN BOCA PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT??

AREVIM SCHOOLHOUSE

חנוך לנער על פי דרכוK-8th Boys K-2nd Girls

WHO?

An Orthodox Jewish school incorporating the best of Chassidic teachings and values, adhering to the highest standard of excellence in education of secular and Judaic studies, implementing an innovative Montessori and Responsive Classroom inspired approach.

WHAT?

Create excitement about learning so each child looks forward to every day in school. Educate our students about the depth and beauty of Judaism with warmth, love, care and excitement,

for them to live a fulfilled and inspiring Jewish life. Instill in our children a love of learning, while ensuring they are productive, independent learners and

critical thinkers as well as emotionally and academically successful.

HOW?

Teach each child according to his personal needs with a customized curriculum, while being in a social peer level group.

Encourage students to ask questions and experiment within a clearly defined structure. Provide opportunities to work above grade level in any subject as we are not bound by the limitation of a

conventional school setting. Facilitate teacher-structured choices and a classroom environment that encourages independence,

analysis, critical thinking, creativity, responsibility and productivity. Maintain a low student teacher ratio and sustain learning at an unparalleled depth and breadth and at

the pace that is most suited for each child. Empower our children to be responsible and to take ownership of their school and their work by creating

a mutual trust and promoting a culture of positivity. Outdoor activities and specials every day, such as Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, Computer Coding,

Robotics, Community Service, Special guests, Kidokinetics, Gardening, Soccer, Lacrosse and more. Parents receive a tailored weekly progress report and are invited to quarterly student-led presentations

that reflect their child’s current and past learning. Students are assessed on a weekly basis and take home exciting S.T.E.A.M and tinkering activities as

an alternative to homework and cramming/memorizing for tests.

Find us: www.arevimschoolhouse.com or https://www.facebook.com/arevimschoolhouse/ Contact us: email: [email protected] tel: 954-632-1596


To register visit www.brsonline.org/balance

*We would like to thank a generous group of individuals and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for allowing us to

offer this seminar completely free of charge. Suggested donation of $18

Internationally acclaimed speaker and best-selling author

One of the major issues plaguing working parents today is work-life balance. Everyone wants it; nobody has it! In this presentation, Matthew will change the way we think about the work-life balance question and

give us the tools we need to get beyond the balance myth and start

building a life that is deeply satisfying – personally and professionally.

MATTHEW KELLYMATTHEW KELLY



SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • 7:30 PM

FREE SEMINAR

Matthew Kelly has dedicated his life to helping people and

organizations become the best version of

themselves! He is an internationally acclaimed speaker and bestselling author. Kelly’s books have sold more than twenty million copies and have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal,

USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and numerous other bestseller lists.

This event is now completely free*. Advanced registration is required.

Walks-ins not allowed.


Michael & Jill RoseJOURNAL DINNER HONOREES

Rabbi Josh & Penina FlugJOURNAL DINNER HONOREES

Dr. David & Maxine Wolgin LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

TRIBUTE COMMITTEE(In formation)

To sign up to attend the dinner or place your Ad visit www.brsonline.org/journal.Ad Blanks are also available in the Shul lobby. For more information or to join the Tribute Committee,

please contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected].

Emerald Pillar Society Member***** Diamond Pillar Society Member****Platinum Pillar Society Member*** Gold Pillar Society Member** Sapphire Pillar Society Member*

Boca Raton Synagogue 27th Annual Journal Dinner

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 Congregation B’nai Israel2200 Yamato Road Boca Raton, Florida 33431

JOIN US AS WE HONOR

Dr. Prosper & Pamela AbitbolDaniel & Dr. Liora Adler**Dr. Albert & Evelyn Begas**

Steven Berkeley & Dr. Rebecca SternBrown's Interior Design /David Brown

BRS Board of DirectorsBRS Men's Club

BRS Sephardic MinyanBRS Shabbat Morning Haftorah Group

BRS SisterhoodDr. Issy & Riwella Bruk - NEW

Eli & Amy Buzaglo***Dr. Steve & Yael Charlap

Jonathan & Nancy Charm - NEWDonny & Dr. Freyda Cohen**

Drs. Eli & Orlie Cohen**Dr. Meyer & Laura Cohen**

Leo & Heni Ehrlich***Chaim & Rebecca ElkobyNachman & Jamie Feig**

Drs. Brian & Sharon FerberMaury & Nancy Fertig

Dr. Mark & Tilda Fisher**Dr. David & Rochelle Flug - NEW

Dr. Ben & Cara Freedman**Michael & Barbara Frenkel**

Saul & Eva FriedmanRabbi Dr. Brian & Adina Galbut

Hensha Gansbourg**Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg**

Murray & Basheva Goldberg**Glen & Rosa Golish**

Dr. Eric & Sarah GordonAvi & Dr. Laura Greenbaum**Drs. Charles & Simone Griff**

The Grove Kosher MarketGutterman Warheit Memorial Chapel

Lynn W. Hahn*****Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin**Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth**

Yanki & Lauren Hofstatter**Dr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs**Abraham & Chaya Jeremias

Jewish National FundDr. Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky***

Dan & Sue KaskelDaniel & Caroline Katz*****Tami Katz - Judaica & Gifts

Lisa Kaufman**Dr. David & Sharona Kay**

Gary & Judi Krasna**Yaakov Kronfeld***

Philip & Jennifer Landau**Robert & Linda Levy

Drs. Joseph & Seema Loskove**Dr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara Levine**

Lothar & Carlyn Mayer***Stephen & Linda Melcer**

Jack & Dr. Renee Nussbaum - NEWReuven Oded - NEW

Dr. Michael & Dana Petrover**Dr. William & Debbie Rand****

Leonard & Eunice RoseMichael & Jill Rose***

Pamela RoseDaniel Rosenthal & Sara GoldbergDr. Daniel & Rachel Rudensky**Drs. David & Rand Schwartzwald

Mike Senders**Larry & Deborah Silver*****

Richard & Gloria SingerDr. Leor & Gabriela Skoczylas**

Drs. Todd & Michelle Slesinger - NEWDr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor**Dr. Dan & Eve Sperling **Lewis & Helene Stahl***

Eric & Loren SteinDr. Josh & Stephanie Stern**

Teddy & Linda Struhl**Warren & Robin Struhl

Betsy SuperfonElaine Trachtenberg***

Dr. Benjamin & Donna TrippDr. Jackie & Rachel TrippUniform Security Agency

Vazquez & Sons LandscapingSkipper & Sari Vine***

VIP Caterers & Rose CaterersHarry & Marilyn Wanderer***Dr. Neal & Bonnie Weinreb*

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This WeekA Week of Learning with

Sunday, February 12 – Friday, February 17Generously sponsored anonymously in the

Zchus of Rachel Delia bat Elisheva Chaya Devorah

Rabbanit Dr. Avigail Rock was formerly leader of the Women’s Division of the Boca Raton Community Kollel. Dr. Rock earned a Ph.D. in Tanach at Bar Ilan University, and is certifi ed as a Bet Din Advocate. Dr. Rock’s Shiurim create a true dialogue between teacher and student, challenging students to develop and use their creativity and skills at the highest level to fi nd the deeper meaning in Tanach, Midrash, and Meforshim.

*SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 7:30 PMA Unique Learning Experience For Women Only

The Speech of her Life! The Greatest Speech in Tanach:

Avigail’s speech to DavidAt the home of Ira Berman,

22450 Arcadia Court in Thornhill Mews*Change of location

5 PART MORNING LEARNING SERIESFebruary 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 9:30 am - 10:30 am at BRS

“We Were Like Dreamers” - Our Return to ZionFocusing on the book of Ezra

(Open to men and women)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 12:00 PM AT BRSWhere is Yitro?

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Hahn Judaic Campus • 7900 Montoya Circle • Boca Raton, FL 33433(561) 394-0394 • www.brsonline.org

RABBANIT DR. AVIGAIL ROCK

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