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SHABBAT / YOM KIPPURSeptember 29 • October 4, 2017 • 9 Tishrei • 14 Tishrei 5778

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The Weekly is sponsored by Harvey & Linda Gordon in honor of her 20th Anniversary at BRS. AND in grateful appreciation of the kindness and caring of the amazing BRS Senior and Support Staff and BRS Community.

On behalf of the Rabbis, BRS staff, and Board of Directors, we would like to wish you and your entire families a G’mar Chatima Tova. May it be a year filled with health, happiness, and Torah.


The Jewish Community

& Drug Addiction:

Al Cheit for Not Listening, Not Learning

and Not Acting

This week, our community joined too many others who have confronted the impossible task of saying goodbye to a young person stolen from this world, robbed from us by the dreaded illness of addiction. In her 23 years on earth, Miriam made an indelible impression on so many who already miss her terribly. While we were coronating God, Miriam’s soul ascended to join Him on Rosh Hashana.

The faces of the countless people who attended her funeral carried immense grief, profound loss, but also great fear. For many of her peers, this was not the first time saying goodbye to a friend who had succumbed to addiction—a challenge which can be managed, but never fully conquered. Some looked frozen by the realization that this could be them, that it may just be a matter of time until their family gets that dreaded call or makes that horrific discovery. There were parents who have given every form of love and support to their children who were or are struggling and yet looked so helpless and even hopeless. One described to me the stress and anxiety of waiting every moment of every day to get a phone call that will turn their lives upside down forever.

In just a few days, when we confess al cheit on Yom Kippur, I will be adding a few more this year. Al cheit for our ignorance. Al cheit for our indifference, even if unintentional. Al cheit for not showering enough love, care and support to those gripped by the terror of a life of addiction. Al cheit for not looking out for those falling between the cracks, those that may struggle to excel in the ways that our society has defined as successful, but who have so

much to offer in other ways. Al cheit for not being there for our young people or their family members who are suffering from their loved one’s disease more than we could ever know. Al cheit for not listening, for not learning, for not acting.

The Jewish community must do more, we must do better. I don’t know what the solutions are yet, but I do know it begins by acknowledging the problem and vowing to solve it. The first step is to increase awareness and it is in that spirit that Miriam’s parents asked me if I would share the eulogy I delivered for their special daughter. May Hashem give them strength.

May 5778 be the year that we all do our part in our schools, shuls, communities and in our homes to help our young people be safe, healthy and prosperous.

Hesped for Miriam Orlan a”hMiriam Esther bas Avraham Yitzchak

Darcho shel olam, the way of the world is for children to gather to say goodbye to parents; parents are not supposed to be standing graveside to say goodbye to their children. Zachreinu l’chaim, melech chafetz ba’chaim…for these ten days, three times a day we beseech God to remember us for life. We refer to Him as the King who cherishes life. And yet, our zachreinu l’chaim has so abruptly turned into a yizkor Elokim, a hope for a rich life transformed into a prayer for the memory of someone no longer. It is beyond painful, tragic and almost incomprehensible that we find ourselves standing here today to give kavod acharon, to say goodbye to a precious young woman, a special neshama, Miriam Esther bas Avraham Yitzchak, who has left the world way too soon and before her time.

Devora and Avi – Miriam knew how much you loved her and how deeply you cared about her. She cherished your love in all forms, affectionate love and tough love, because she knew you were concerned only for her. There are simply no words we can offer that can ease your pain or comfort your aching soul. All we can do is pray that Hashem gives you the strength to know that you did all that you could and the courage to endure this horrific moment.

Sara and Yitzchak, Doniel, Penina and Tal – Miriam felt your love and commitment to her and she loved you. We pray that the fun times, laughter, happiness and joy you had with her will shape your memory of her and that you somehow find comfort during this time.

Mrs. Orlan, Mrs. Phillips, Perel, Shmuly and all of Miriam’s family – you were each part of what gave Miriam strength and courage over these last years. Miriam had wonderful qualities and virtues, undoubtedly due to your influence and the model you each set. We pray this will be a source of comfort and consolation.

There is great soul-searching, reflection and even cheshbon ha’nefesh that our community must undertake in the wake of this tragedy. We must do more and do better for the vulnerable among us, to soothe the pain of the spiritually wounded, to love and comfort the souls that are aching so that they don’t need to find solace elsewhere. I pledge that we will take an accounting, we will listen, learn and act. But not now, not today. Today is about our special and sensitive soul, Miriam Esther bas Avraham Yitzchak.

We are in the period of aseres y’mei teshuva, and these days of awe culminate with Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur forces us to confront our mortality, to reflect on how fragile life is, with the hope it will motivate a more meaningful and fulfilled life. We perform kapparos and say may the death of this chicken be a

FROM THE RABBI’S DESK


source of atonement for us. Men wear a kittel on Yom Kippur, the garment we are buried in. On Yom Kippur, we read from Acharei Mos, the portion that tells of the premature death of Aharon’s two sons. We read the story of the asarah harugei malchus, the ten martyrs. We recite vidduy on Yom Kippur, just as a person does at the end of his life. We deny ourselves physical comfort and pleasure as if we no longer have a body. Lastly, the Talmud tells us Yom Hakippurim atzmo m’caper, u’misah m’chaperes, Yom Kippur atones, and death atones. There is an undeniable connection between Yom Kippur and death that is meant to inspire life.

But there is another way of interpreting these customs and observances. On Yom Kippur we are focused not on death, but rather, we are focused on life, our real lives, the true us, not the illusion of this world. For 364 days a year, we live in this physical world, but for 25 hours, we transcend it, we are a soul free of the pleasures of this world, unburdened by the urges and temptations of the body. For one day, we taste what it will mean to be an unencumbered soul: pure, good, and noble.

Some souls can’t wait to get back to the physical world, to indulge and to be carefree. Other souls, like Miriam, feel the pain of the world, of the people around them, and carry all that pain, making reentry difficult, if not impossible. Miriam was born with an

insatiable appetite. From a young age, she loved to take it in. She enjoyed good food, deep conversation, close relationships. She loved to indulge in what life had to offer.

There is no doubt she was passionate. But what made Miriam special is not her passion, but her compassion. Miriam was caring, sensitive, loving, and had a seemingly endless capacity for empathy. She genuinely felt the pain of people around her and carried it like it was her own. She was pained for people around her who were hurting. She even felt the pain of little chickens and of bees, and that is why for a long time she was a vegan who refused to eat animals or even the honey they produced.

Miriam was politically astute and instinctively always rooted for underdog. She didn’t judge, she didn’t criticize, she just loved. She had a gutta neshama, a neshama not from this world, a neshama that couldn’t handle the pain of this world.

The Rambam uses a very unusual word in the beginning of the 7th chapter of hilchos teshuva. “Yishtadeil adom la’asos teshuva, a person should try to repent.” He doesn’t say “accomplish teshuva,” he says yishtadeil, try, do your best, battle and don’t ever give up. Miriam battled since she was 14 years old. She never ever thought she would become a statistic, a victim of this dreaded disease. It took enormous physical and emotional

energy to fight and to battle, daily.

Miriam Esther bas Avraham Yitzchak must not be remembered for a battle she lost, but for the countless battles she won. She went to cosmetician school, she moved to New York, and built a life for herself. She had a good job as a beloved nanny for a wonderful family. She was a loyal friend and a dedicated daughter, devoted granddaughter, sibling and aunt. She was beloved to so many on whom she had a great impact.

While the pain for you, her beloved family, is beyond words or even consolation, I hope and pray that you find strength in knowing that Miriam’s soul is no longer encumbered by this world, she is no longer burdened by pain, that of hers or that of others. While this Saturday night at Havdalah, we will return from Yom Kippur into this world, Miriam Esther bas Avraham Yitzchak will now remain a pure, pain free soul forever.

L'Shanah Tovah

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 Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive toward others and create an even better community. • Try not to stand and talk in doorways where it prevents the movement of traffic.• Our children are going to model their parents and their grandparents. If children are judgmental in any way toward their peers, they are

almost certainly reflecting what they learn from their ultimate role models.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]”


HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

DAILY MINYAN TIMES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

EREV SUKKOTSephardic Shacharit 5:30 am

Sephardic Beit Midrash5:30amSephardic Beit Midrash

5:30 amSephardic Beit Midrash

5:30 amSephardic Beit Midrash

Ashkenazi Shacharit 6:25 am Rand Sanctuary

6:25 am Rand Sanctuary

6:25 am Social Hall

6:25 am Social Hall

Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 amRand Sanctuary

7:00 amRand Sanctuary

7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amSocial Hall

Sephardic Shacharit 7:00 amBerdugo Beit Midrash

6:30 amBerdugo Beit Midrash



Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:45 am Rand Sanctuary

7:45 am Rand Sanctuary

7:45 am Social Hall

7:45 am Social Hall


8:30 amRand Sanctuary

8:30 am Social Hall

8:30 am Social Hall


9:15 amSocial Hall

Early Ashkenazi Mincha

2:00 pm Senders Library

Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:45 pmSephardic Beit Midrash

6:45 pmSephardic Beit Midrash

6:45 pmSephardic Beit Midrash

Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:50 pmSocial Hall

6:50 pmSocial Hall

6:50 pmSocial Hall

Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv 9:45 pmSenders Library

9:45 pmSenders Library

9:45 pmSenders Library

EREV YOM KIPPURFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Mincha - Sephardic Minyan 3:00 PMMincha - Rand Sanctuary 3:00 & 5:00 PMKol Nidre / Maariv - Sephardic Minyan 6:30 PMKol Nidre / Maariv—All other Minyanim 6:50 PM(Please Wear Shoes Without Leather)Candle Lighting (no later) / Fast Begins 6:51 PM

YOM KIPPURSHABBAT, SEPTEMBER 30

Shacharit - Sephardic Minyan 8:00 AMShacharit - Shechet Minyan 8:30 AMShacharit - All Other Minyanim 9:00 AMShacharit - Family/Teen Minyan 9:30 AMYizkor (approximately) 11:30 AMMincha - Sephardic Minyan 4:15 PMMincha - Shechet Minyan 4:30 PMMincha - Rand Sanctuary Minyan 4:35 PMMincha - Shtiebel Minyan 5:10 PMMincha - Social Hall Minyan 5:15 PMNeilah - Rand Sanctuary (Open Seating) 5:45 PMMaariv/Havdalah/Fast Ends 7:42 PM

MAZEL TOV TO OUR SIMCHAT TORAH CHATTANIM

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

SUKKOT FIRST DAYTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

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 amShtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash - 2nd floor) 9:30 amTeen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 10:11 amYouth Tefillah Groups 10:30 amDaf Yomi 5:45 pmRabbi’s Class 5:45 pm

Eruv Tavshilin: Legal Loophole or Statement of Unity?Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Sephardic Mincha 6:40 pmMincha 6:45 pm

Dvar Torah - Rabbi Philip MoskowitzMa’ariv 7:30 pmCandle Lighting with Shehecheyanu and preparationfor second day not before 7:37 pm

SUKKOT SECOND DAYFRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

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 amShtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash - 2nd floor) 9:30 amTeen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 10:12 amYouth Tefillah Groups 10:30 amRabbi’s Class 5:20 pm

Rabbi David ShabtaiEarly Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pmDaf Yomi 5:40 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 5:48 pmSephardic Mincha 6:40 pmCandle Lighting 6:43 pmMincha Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 pmThe Community is warmly invited to a Simchat Beit Ha’Shoeiva at 9:30 pm in the Sukkah of Alan & Susie Berger 22169 Larkspur Trail in Thornihill Green. Divrei Torah - Singing – Ruach.

(Weather permitting)

EREV SUKKOT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Sephardic Mincha 6:40 pmCandle Lighting - with She'hecheyanu 6:45 pmMincha 6:50 pm

Braving the Elements Under the Shelter of God's WingsRabbi Efrem Goldberg

Ma’ariv 7:30 pmEarliest time for Kiddush 7:38 pm

Rain on the 1st Night - If it rains the first on the first night of Yom Tov, the Halacha is: One should wait for one hour after nightfall (8:38 pm) for the rain to stop. If the rain does not stop, one should make Kiddush without reciting Leishev Basukkah, and eat an olive size of bread in the Sukkah. One may then continue to eat the meal in the home. If the rain stopped before one goes to sleep, one should return to the Sukkah and eat more than an egg size of bread with the Beracha of Leishev Basukkah.


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSMAZAL TOV

Dr. Prosper & Pam Abitbol on the birth of their granddaughter. Her proud parents are Jake & Shoshana Abitbol.

KIDDUSHYom Kippur Break Fast sponsored by Phil & Jen Landau for a Refuah Shleimah for his beloved grandmother, Marjorie Arowesty, and our beloved member, Rabbi Simcha Freedman. AND in appreciation to Doctors Jonathan Winograd, Benjamin Saketkhou & Joshua Stern and all the nurses and staff of Bethesda West Hospital for the amazing care they provided to his grandmother during her recent illness.

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.

LULAV & ETROG PICK UP Lulav and Etrog pick up will take place this Sunday October 1, 9:00 am - 11:00 am and Monday, October 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Rabbi Yosef Kassorla will be available on site to assist people in picking out a beautiful and Kosher Lulav and Etrog set and to answer any questions. Please note that this is for pre-purchased sets only.

TIKKUN LEIL HOSHANA RABBAJoin us Tuesday night, October 10, at 10:00 pm in the Sukkah for a Shiur with Rabbi Josh Flug. Come, learn, and seal your heavenly decree with the fire of Torah. Light refreshments will be provided. Sephardic program begins at 11:00 pm.

INVITING ALL HAPPY GOLDEN GIRLSMark your calendar for a get-together at Boca Kosher Bagel (21065 Powerline Road in Boca Raton) Monday, October 2 at 10:30 am. You can bring a friend or come to make new friends. No reservations required – we will meet the first Monday of every month.

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE• Food In Shul – In consideration of those sitting around you that are fasting,

please only feed your child or give them a snack outside of the minyan, not inside.

• Perfume & Cologne - There are some members of our Shul that are extremely sensitive to the smell of perfume and cologne. Please prepare accordingly and be sensitive to others sitting near.

SUKKAH DECORATING & KIDS PROGRAMPlease join us this Sunday, October 1, 9:00 am -11:00 am in the Social Hall for an amazing program for the children of our community ages 5 - 12 to make decorations to help beautify the Shul Sukkah!! Parents are encouraged to stay and decorate with their children. We look forward to seeing you there!

KOL NIDREI APPEALWe would like to thank everyone who has committed to the Kol Nidrei Appeal this year. On Friday night, after Kol Nidrei, there will be a drop box in the front lobby of the Shul that you will be able to put your pledge card in. Of course, you can also give it to one of the ushers collecting them. However rather then forget to hand it in and take it home, we have made it very simple for you to drop the pledge card in the drop box.

KOL HANE’ARIM TALLITWe are only two weeks 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.

RESPECT WHILE DAVENINGIf you need to walk through the Social Hall, please be sensitive to those Davening there and walk through quickly and quietly.

PERSONAL BELONGINGSPlease do not leave your personal belongings on your seats from one service to the next. The custodians will not know the difference between a personal Machzor and a Shul Machzor. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

MOTHER’S CARE ROOMPlease be advised the mother’s care room will be open for Yom Kippur, and available for mothers ONLY. No one should be entering this room for any other purpose than to nurse or change a baby’s diaper. We also ask that you keep the room clean for the next person.

PLEASE DRESS WARMIn order to accommodate the large crowds in each of the Minyanim, the air conditioning will be set slightly lower than usual. Please bring a sweater that you can easily put on or take off so that you are always comfortable.

NEILAHThe Shechet Minyan and Family/Teen Minyan will be joining the Rand Sanctuary Minyan for Neilah on Yom Kippur. In order to accommodate the additional people, seating for Mincha and Neilah for men and women will be “open seating”. There are no reserved seats for Mincha and Neilah. We welcome congregants from any other Minyan who are interested in joining us for this uplifting community experience. In order to accommodate those coming in from other Minyanim, we will be clearing a small section of chairs from the men’s section, making the women section in the back of the sanctuary smaller and removing the chairs to allow room for people who would like to stand. Also, as was done last year, in order to maintain decorum in the Social Hall, we will be removing the first few rows of seats and closing the wall for Neilah. This means that the Social Hall will also be “open seating” for Mincha and Neilah.

SETUP YOUR RECURRING PAYMENT PLAN Please be advised that the new fiscal year for the Shul has begun. As of October 1, all payment plans will be divided over the remaining 9 months. If you were previously on a recurring payment plan, it does not automatically renew, a new form MUST be completed. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you would like to set up your recurring payment plan or need a confidential Dues Adjustment Form, please contact our bookkeeper, Amy at [email protected], If you would like to discuss anything pertaining to membership, contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected].

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]

ISRAEL BONDSIf you want to buy Israel Bonds but did not get a chance to make a pledge during the Rosh Hashana appeal, go on-line to Israelbonds.com, or call the Israel Bonds office at (561) 939-1363.

SUKKAH MEALSIf you can host one of our many new families in your Sukkah for a meal during Sukkot, please contact Linda at [email protected], or by calling (561) 394-0394.

HIGH HOLIDAY CHILDCAREChildcare will be available on Yom Kippur 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm during Kol Nidre, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Yom Kippur Morning, and 5:30 - 8:00 pm during Neilah for those who have registered in advance. Please make sure that your young children are either in babysitting or at home and not disrupting the Davening. There should be no children running in and out of the Minyanim or playing in the hallways. The only children who should be sitting in Shul are ones who can sit quietly next to their parents. Please help us maintain the right decorum for people to get the most out of their Yom Kippur.


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

Abigail Matiash Max Menczer Evan SperlingGabriella Rosman Rotem Carmel Atara WolkLeora Goldberg Jane Epstein Judi Krasna

YAHRZEITSLauren Cohen in memory of her father Allan Cohen, 9 Tishrei Chayim Dimont in memory of his father Rabbi Albert Marvin Dimont, 9 Tishrei Hassia Yehuda in memory of her husband Rabbi Zvi Yehuda, 9 Tishrei Basheva Goldberg in memory of her sister Malki Lazar, 9 TishreiAnna Freedman in memory of her father Rabbi Abraham Becher, 10 Tishrei Dr. Benjamin Tripp in memory of his aunt Sarah Ester Stein, 10 Tishrei Dr. Benjamin Tripp in memory of his grandmother Tobi Lea Stein, 10 Tishrei Dr. Benjamin Tripp in memory of his grandfather Yisrael Natan Stein, 10 Tishrei Dr. Benjamin Tripp in memory of his uncle Yaakov Stein, 10 Tishrei Jose Sergio Gritz in memory of his grandmother Faiga Stawkowski-Gritz, 10 Tishrei Dr. Harold Eisenman in memory of his mother Dorothy Eisenman, 10 TishreiShirley Eschwege in memory of her husband Henry Eschwege, 11 Tishrei Rabbi Leonard Small in memory of his father Israel Small, 11 Tishrei Steve Lowenkron in memory of his mother Rella Lowenkron, 11 Tishrei Avi Tansman in memory of his father Yechezkel Tancman, 11 Tishrei Leo Ehrlich in memory of his father Berish Ehrlich, 11 Tishrei Ruda Berkowitz in memory of her mother Miriam Plewinski, 12 Tishrei Dr. Cynthia March in memory of her father Eli March, 12 Tishrei Elise Cohen in memory of her mother Elinor Becker, 12 Tishrei Lou Miller in memory of his grandmother Sadie Goldberg, 12 Tishrei Irv Smokler in memory of his mother Toba Smokler, 12 Tishrei Roger Kurland in memory of his sister Jill Kurland, 13 TishreiBonnie Pesacov in memory of her mother Bette Pesacov, 13 Tishrei Dr. Jaime Alalu in memory of his mother Fanny Alalu, 13 Tishrei Shimon Peres in memory of his father Chananya Peres, 13 Tishrei Ruth Malinowitz in memory of her mother Frieda Huttler, 13 Tishrei Sarah Blumenthal in memory of her mother Perla Grunbart, 14 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 Raizel

CONDOLENCES TODevora and Avi Orlan on the passing of their beloved daughter, Miriam Orlan.Baruch Fedorovsky on the passing of his beloved mother, Rochelle Fedorovsky. Dr. David Dresner on the passing of his beloved father, Alfred Dresner.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSAryeh & Shayna ChapmanRonald & Jennifer Herrmann

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

SECURITY TIPSPlease ensure that all of your children are accounted for at all times, do not let them leave the campus unattended. Safety 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.

BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.

BIKUR CHOLIM Yomim Tovim: Our festivals are a special time of joy. Needless to say, the hospitalized patient is unable to perform many of the Yom Tov commandments and rituals. Yet, when you are able to, you are indeed obligated to do so, thus creating a joyous connection with Hashem under difficult circumstances. [email protected].

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.

FIRST AID INFORMATIONThe following is information on first aid available at BRS.Hopefully, we will not need to use any of these.First aid supplies can be found in a tote bag on a shelf in the main lobby coat closet as well as in the medical cabinet located in the hallway near the Cubbies. • A small oxygen tank is available in the coat closet in the main lobby as

well as in the medical cabinet near the Sephardic Beit Midrash.• A defibrillator is located next to the coat closet in the main lobby as well

as in the medical cabinet near the Sephardic Beit Midrash located in the hallway near the cubbies. They have been checked and are in working order.

• 911 should be called for any emergencies. There is a land telephone line in Rabbi Goldberg’s office. There is also a land line on the second floor of the Jacobs and Rubin Youth and Senior Center by the Shechet Minyan. Rabbi Moshe Schochet or Carmi Gross, who Daven in the Shechet Minyan, will have the key to the office on the second floor where the phone is located. If he is not there, a marked key will be left in his Tallit bag

(FYI - if you use a cell phone to call 911, you need to tell them the address of the building - 7900 Montoya Circle.)


SOCIAL ACTIONAmidst Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that the U.S.-Israel alliance has “never been stronger,” the two countries recently made history by opening the first permanent American military base on Israeli soil.

The base, located inside the headquarters of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) Air Defense School in southern Israel, will house dozens of U.S. military personnel who make up a task force designed to assist Israel’s air defense missions. “[The American military] will assist and improve the ability of the state of Israel and IDF’s air defenses,” IDF Spokesman Lt.-Col. Jonathan Conricus said. “They will strengthen the IDF’s defensive capabilities” and their assistance would be continuous and felt during “routine times.”

The task force will also help Israel “improve detection, interception and deployment in aerial defense while strengthening cooperation,” Brig.-Gen. Tzvika Haimovich, commander of the IAF’s Air Defense Array, said. “This extends to day-to-day life for the task force as well – the American facility is a U.S. military zone that will operate under IDF guidelines and regulations.”

The committed partnership of both countries is key to enabling the U.S. base to function smoothly in an Israeli military facility, Haimovich said, adding, “I appreciate the way the Americans respect the state of Israel.”

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].


שבת יום הכפוריםShabbat Yom ha-Kippurim

The Rambam writes that the fate of the beinonim depends on their actions during the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah. Tzaddikim, whose mitzvot outweigh their aveirot are sealed for life already on Rosh ha-Shannah, while the resha’im, whose aveirot outweigh their mitzvot, receive the opposite fate. It is those in the middle about whom Rambam writes that their fate depends on whether or not they do teshuvah during these ten days.Lehem Mishneh points out that this is somewhat difficult. Even if a beinoni person does not do teshuvah at all, shouldn’t the very fact that he hasn’t done any more aveirot grant him a positive outcome? He explains that during these ten days Hashem is closer to us than ever and that our teshuvah is more easily accepted. Hashem is particularly accessible and if a person lets these days go by without doing teshuvah and taking advantage of Hashem’s closeness, it is not merely a lost opportunity, but rather tantamount to an aveirah. When Hashem is making Himself so close and so accessible, it is incumbent upon all of us to make the most of it. Failing to do so is simply unacceptable. However, even if that is true, shouldn’t it be possible to ‘get by’ by doing a lot of other mitzvot. If in the end of the day it’s all about a mitzvah vs. aveirah calculus, why is everything dependent on teshuvah?Rav Hutner explains that in reality, a person’s fate is not determined by an actuarial accounting of mitzvot vs. aveirot – but rather about the nature of a person’s character. A beinoni is somebody of neutral character; he doesn’t inherently and instinctively always tend toward the good.During the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah we are called on not only to add more mitzvot to our bank accounts, but to fundamentally change our character to people who inherently and instinctively always choose to grow closer to Hashem. That is the goal of teshuvah and why our fate depends specifically on it.

Rabbi David Shabtai, MDRabbi, Sephardic Minyan

[email protected]

Teshuvah Thought

The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue

המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY שבתSeptember 29 9 תשרי September 30 10 תשרי

ערב יום הכפורים יום הכפורים5:30am Selihot6:53am Ha-Netz Shaharit7:35am Hatarat Nedarim3:00pm Minhah6:30pm Kal Nidrei6:51pm Candle Lighting

6:31am Ha-Netz Shaharit (ONLY)8:00am Main Minyan4:15pm Minhah7:42pm Fast Ends / Havdalah8:17pm Rabbenu Tam

October 1 11 תשרי October 2 12 תשרי October 3 13 תשרי October 4 14 תשרי October 5 15 תשרי October 6 16 תשרי October 7 17 תשרי

סוכות א סוכות ב חול המועד סוכות6:54am Ha-Netz Shaharit8:00am Shaharit6:45pm Minhah / Arvit7:20pm Earliest Shema8:10pm Arba Minim Shiur

6:54am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:45pm Minhah / Arvit7:19pm Earliest Shema

6:55am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:45pm Minhah / Arvit7:18pm Earliest Shema

6:55am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:40pm Minhah / Arvit6:45pm Candle Lighting7:17pm Earliest Shema

Remember to prepare an Eruv Tavshilin

6:34am Ha-Netz Minyan8:30am Main Minyan5:45pm Rabbi’s Class6:40pm Minhah7:20pm Arvit7:37pm Earliest Candle Lighting

No preparations for the night meal prior to 7:37pm

6:34am Ha-Netz Minyan8:30am Main Minyan5:45pm Rabbi’s Class6:30pm Minhah7:01pm Latest Candle Lighting7:15pm Earliest Shema

6:35am Ha-Netz Minyan8:10am Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur8:30am Main Minyan6:20pm Minhah7:35pm Arvit/Havdalah8:09pm Rabbenu Tam

Friday Night9.30pm

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WOMEN’S MIDRASHA Will begin on

Monday October 23rd

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEARNING

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December 2

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January 27

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February 17

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March 10

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April 21

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January 13

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Erev Yom Kippur Fri. 29-Sept

Fast Begins / Candle Ligting 6:50 PM

Kol Nidrei 6:45 PM

Yom Kippur Shabbat 30-Sept

Shacharit 8:30 AM

Child Care 10:00 AM - 1:00PM

Yizkor 11:30 AM

Mincha 4:35 PM

Neila 5:45 PM

Fast Ends 7:42 PM

Sun. 1-Oct

Shacharit 7:55 AM

Erev Succot Wed. 4-Oct

Pre Yom Tov Chassidus 6:15 PM

Mincha / Maariv 6:45 PM

Candle Lighting 6:45 PM

Succot I Thurs. 5-Oct

Shacharit 9:00 AM

Youth Groups 10:00 AM

Mincha / Shiur 6:00 PM

Earliest Candle Lighting and Yom Tov Prep 7:37 PM

Succot II Fri. 6-Oct

Shacharit 9:00 AM


Mincha / Shiur 6:00 PM

Latest Candle Lighting 6:43 PM

Shabbat Chol HaMoed Shabbat. 7-Oct

Ramban Shiur 8:30 AM

Shacharit 9:00 AM


Shiur 5:30 PM

Mincha / Seuda 6:30 PM

Maariv / Havdalah 7:35 PM

Chol HaMoed II Sun. 8-Oct

Shacharit 8:00 AM

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Kol Nidrei Appeal Charlotte Albert

David & Susan Berkowitz Rabbi Rael & Aliza Blumenthal

Rabbi Moishe & Shelly Brand Dr. Lance & Robyn Cohen

Drs. David & Miriam Dalin Brian & Jodi Deichman

Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress Adam & Georgette Elisha

Sam & Jordanna Farbstein Steven & Sharon Langert

Akiva & Henya Lazar Martin & Lisa Loewinger

Daniel & Talia Masri Drs. Clive & Vivienne Rosenbusch

Yosef & Katerina Rubenstein Ido & Gila Stern

Daron & Arlene Stein Josh & Naomi Yablon

THANK YOU!


Rabbi Eli Zians,Teen Rabbi

[email protected].

BRS TEEN DEPARTMENT

FAMILY MINYAN FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYSJoin us for the High Holidays for a beautiful and meaningful davening

with a warm and welcoming atmosphere!Preregistration through the Shul office required.

TEEN SIMCHAT BAIT HASHOEIVAAll teens are welcomed to a night of fun and inspiration as we celebrate the beauty of Sukkot.

Join us Sunday night, October 8, at 8:00pm in the BRS Sukkah. Food will be served! Cost FREE!!!

BRAIDING WITH A TWIST 2.0Women of all ages are welcomed to a beautiful night of fun and bonding as

we explore the beauty and meaning of the mitzvah of Challah. Join us on Thursday night, October 25, 8:00 pm in BRS!

Stay Tuned, More Details To Follow!


For boys in grades 1-2 & 3-4Sunday mornings 9:00-10:15 am (Grades 1-2) 10:30-11:45 am (Grades 3-4)

Tentative clinic & game dates:October 22 & 29 November 5, 12 & 19December 3, 17, 24, & 31 January 1 (Championship)

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DO YOU SHOP AT THE GROVE?

GIFT CARD $50

BRS is now selling gift cards for the Grove in $50 and $100 denominations. We make 10% for every dollar you spend on these gift cards. Pick up as many gift cards as you would like from the BRS office, and please make checks payable to BRS. You can even purchase with your credit card.

We would like to thank The Grove for the program they have put in place to help raise money for our Shul.

While doing your regular shopping for Sukkotat the Grove, you can help raise money for BRS!

You can even purchase with your credit card.


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BOCA HOME CARE SERVICES, along with our sister companies, Broward Home Care Services, and Miami Home Care Services, are Nurse Registries, licensed by the State of Florida, (Agency for Health Care Administration). We refer screened Home Health Aides, Certified Nurising Assistants and Caregivers to seniors. Our private duty companies are able to bill on your behalf to all Long Term Care insurances (GE, John Hanncock, UNUM, CIGNA, to name just a few). We also can to bill on your behalf to the Veterans Administration, Vocational Rehab, and the Holocaust Claims Conference.

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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.

We appeal to you and others to become members of The Pillar Society – to be the leaders of Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim in our community.

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

• Sapphire Pillar $4,000 (for Families age 70 and over)

• Silver Pillar $3,600 (for Families ages 36 and under)

q THE 2017-2018 PILLAR SOCIETY qCAMPAIGN IS NOW UNDERWAY

General Membership• Family Membership $2,000• Single Membership $1,200

EMERALDLynn W. HahnLarry & Deborah Silver

DIAMONDYaakov KronfeldDr. William & Debbie Rand

PLATINUMLeo & Heni EhrlichMurray & Basheva GoldbergDr. Bernie & Melanie KaminetskyMichael & Jill RoseLewis & Helene Stahl - NEWElaine TrachtenbergSkipper & Sari Vine

GOLDDaniel & Dr. Liora AdlerDr. Albert & Evelyn BegasLisa Kaufman BensmihenDr. Harry & Shelly BloomEli & Amy BuzagloDonny & Dr. Freyda CohenDrs. Eli & Orlie CohenDr. Meyer & Laura CohenDr. Hillel & Chayi CohenDr. Mark & Tilda FisherDr. Ben & Cara FreedmanMichael & Barbara FrenkelSeth & Esther Entin Hensha GansbourgRabbi Efrem & Yocheved GoldbergDaniel Rosenthal & Sara Goldberg*Glen & Rosa GolishDrs. Charles & Simone GriffDr. Larry & Debra HalperinDr. Chanoch & Rachel HarowDr. Moshe & Shari HirthYanki & Lauren HofstatterDr. Mervin & Elaine JacobsDaniel & Susan KaskelDaniel & Caroline Katz - NEWDr. David & Sharona Kay

Gary & Judi KrasnaPhilip & Jennifer Landau Drs. Joseph & Seema LoskoveDr. David & Reena MakoverDr. Akiva & Leorah MarcusDr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara LevineLothar & Carlyn MayerStephen & Linda MelcerDavid & Joyce MullerDr. Daniel & Rachel RudenskyMike Senders Rony and Hagit Shachar*Dr. Leor & Gabriela SkoczylasDrs. Todd Slesinger & Michelle Fox-Slesinger*Dr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor Dr. Josh & Stephanie SternTeddy & Linda StruhlDr. Jackie & Rachel Tripp* NEWDr. Jonathan & Suri WinogradDr. David & Maxine WolginMichael & Risa ZimmermanAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymous* NEW

SAPPHIREDr. Mark & Helen CohanRabbi Simcha & Anna FreedmanJeffrey & Carla Klein Bob & Penny PearlmanLowell Rabinowitz* NEWGeorge & Stephanie SaksRabbi Leonard & Molly Small Dr. Neal & Bonnie WeinrebAnonymous

SILVERDr. Danny & Emely AghionRick & Dr. Penina DorfmanDavid & Jennifer Epstein*Ayal & Deena Frist Dr. Evan & Ilana LandauDrs. Elan & Juliana RosenblatAron & Penina SchoenfeldDr. Jared & Sara Shulman* NEWGil & Lysee Stein Dr. Ashi & Chava WeisstuchAnonymous

* BRS West


We are extremely grateful to everyone listed below who has contributed to our Annual Kol Nidrei Appeal!

If your name is not listed below, and you would like to join our Annual Kol Nidrei Appeal, please contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected]

List as of Friday, September 29 at 12:30 pmSal & Leslie Abady

David & Sarah AttiasDr. Prosper & Pamela Abitbol

Jonathan & Esther AbramsDaniel & Dr. Liora Adler

Charlotte AlbertDr. William & Toby Albert

Elliot AllswangAvigayil Alpern

Eli & Shulamit AmsalemAnonymous Anonymous

David & Susan AntineJason & Bina Asher

David & Sarah AttiasDaniel & Ellen AverbookDr. Jack & Rhoda Azar

Channon & Frances BandRabbi Barak & Eliza Bar-Chaim

William & Estelle BariDr. Mark & Lisa Barnett

Jeffrey & Greta BaumDr. Albert & Evelyn Begas

Ari & Cara BeimAriel & Chaya Berdugo

Ira & Irene BergerDavid & Susan Berkowitz

Ruda BerkowitzRon & Nina Berman

Ari & Andrea BernsteinFloyd & Phyllis BernsteinMarc & Sara Bienenfeld

Joshua & Debbie BiermanMichael & Carol Bierman

Dr. Gil & Shari BloomDr. Harry & Rochelle BloomJoseph & Sarah Blumenthal

Rabbi Rael & Aliza BlumenthalSelma Bonchek

Arnold & Hinda BramnickRabbi Moishe & Shelly BrandRabbi Josh & Simone Broide

Sylvia BroideDrs. David &Sara Brudnoy

Dr. Issy & Riwella BrukRotem & Dr. Jordana Carmel

Jonathan & Nancy CharmTov & Ora Charm

Irving & Bernice ChersonDr. Michael & Shoshana Citron

Dr. Mark & Helen CohanDonny & Dr. Freyda Cohen

Doug & Claudia CohenDrs. Eli & Orlie Cohen

Dr. Lance & Robyn CohenDr. Meyer & Laura Cohen

Dr. Steven CohenTodd & Naomi Cohn

Stephen & Sue ColmanArye & Taliya Corbett

Drs. David & Miriam DalinDr. Akiva & Miriam DaumDr. Daniel & Anne Deakter

Brian & Jodi DeichmanChayim & Michele Dimont

Dr. Tzvi Dorn & Rachel HoneymanCantor Steven & Myrna Dress

Richard & Sharon DuitzLeo & Heni Ehrlich

Murray & Faye Eisenberg

Dr. Harold EisenmanAdam & Georgette Elisha

Rabbi Adam & Shira EnglanderSeth & Esther Entin

David & Jennifer EpsteinRabbi Jerome & Jane Epstein

Sam & Jordanna FarbsteinLibo & Louise Fineberg

Alan & Mona FisherDr. Mark & Tilda Fisher

Eric & Iris FixlerDr. Benjamin & Cara FreedmanRabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman

Dr. Samuel & Lisa FreedmanEliyahu Freidus

Michael & Barbara FrenkelYitz & Aurora FridAyal & Deena Frist

Seth & Dr. Kimberly FrohlichHarold & Mimi FurstDrs. Ronald & Lori

Rabbi Dr. Brian & Adina GalbutPerry & Erica Galler

Diane GeffenJeremy & Anne Gelbart

Enid GilJonathan & Leah GildinAllen & Shirley Girnun

Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved GoldbergMurray & Basheva GoldbergRalph & Gertrude Goldberg

Dr. Mordy & Allie GoldenbergGlen & Rosa Golish

Rabbi Benjamin & Aviva GonsherHarvey & Linda Gordon

Rabbi Joshua & Dannie GrajowerSteven & Keri Greenfield

Drs. Charles & Simone GriffShaya & Gila Griner

Jonathan & Tamara GritzmanSteven & Iris Gross

Lynn HahnDr. Larry & Debra Halperin

Grace HalpertYocheved Hande

Drs. Samuel & Anita HeeringDr. Benjamin & Zeldie Henner

Naftali & Shani HerrmannMarvin & Nancy Hilf

Daniel HillerDr. Jeffrey Hilowitz

Dr. Moshe & Shari HirthMatthew & Tova Hocherman

Yanki & Lauren HofstatterJonathan & Aliza HollanderMervyn & Melanie Hurwitz

Cindy IsaacsDr. Marty& Beverly JacobStanley & Dr. Janice Jacobs

Merv & Elaine JacobsCarolynn Jarashow

Dr. Saul & Carol KahnDr. Bernie & Melanie Kaminetsky

Shimmie & Beth KaminetskyJerry & Gigi KaminetzkyNoam & Jill Kaminetzky

Josh & Liz KarshDaniel & Susan Kaskel

Rabbi Yosef & Shoshana Kassorla

Daniel & caroline KatzJordan & Chani Katz

Dr. David & Sharona KayMichael & Lynda Kazinec

Jay & Melissa KeehnSusan King

Dr. Aaron & Miriam KleinJeffrey & Carla KleinMark & Rina Kotok

Dr. Wayne & Tova KotzkerZack & Devorah Kraines

Rabbi Jonathan & Jennifer KrollYaakov Kronfeld

Sruly & Penina LandaPhilip & Jennifer Landau

Lori LandesStephen & Elizabeth LandesJoseph & Adina LandsbergSteven & Sharon Langert

Rabbi Chaim & Rina LannerAkiva & Henya Lazar

Dr. Stuart & Lila LefkowitzSteven & Michele Lenoff

Dr. David & Marissa LevensonRabbi Samuel & Beatrice Levine

Dr. Stuart & Hyla LevineElliot & Shari LevontinArthur & Marcia Levy

Leah Chana LevyRobert & Linda Levy

Dr. Gary & Patti LieberTally Lipszyc

Martin & Lisa LoewingerDrs. Joseph & Seema Loskove

Daniel & Michal LunskiJeremy & Deena Lurie

Dr. David & Reena MakoverDr. Akiva & Leorah Marcus

Dr. Yehuda & Michal Marcusjackie Markovitch

David Markowitz & Dr. Sara LevineDr. Oren & Shoshana Masory

Daniel & Talia MasriMark & Jessica Matiash

Drs. Michael & Merna MatilskyDr. Marcus & Shirley Mayer

Aryeh & Brandy MeitelesStephen & Linda MelcerAsher & Shira Menczer

Dr. Elie & Reina MendelsonTrevor & Gabrielle Meyerowitz

Rebecca MichelLou & Shaynee Miller

Rabbi Joel & Malka MorrisRabbi Philip & Arielle Moskowitz

Benjamin & Shani MuschelDavid & Joyce Muller

Jack & Dr. Renee NussbaumCorey & Esti Ohayon

Rabbi Shaul & Chana OpoczynskiRabbi Dr. Avi & Dr. Ahava Oppenheimer

Daniel & Miriam OppenheimerKenneth & Elana Ostroff

Wayne & Hayley OstrofskyDr. Charles & Maureen Ovitsky

Benjamin & Lana Pariente-CohenRobert & Penny Pearlman

Etta-Linda PellBonnie Pesacov

Dr. Jonathan & Jill PetroverLeo & Debra Petrover

Dr. Michael & Dana PetroverJacob & Beth Plotkin

Jill PutneyDr. Roni & Gini Raab

Lowell RabinowitzDr. Zev & Dina Raden

Dr. William & Debbie RandSteve & Rena Rantz

Edward & Randy ReichenbergRabbi Benjamin & Leah Richman

Salomon & Sabrina RomanoMichael & Jill Rose

Dr. Alvin & Rebecca RosenChaim & Leah Rosen

Al & Renee RosenbergDrs. Elan & Juliana Rosenblat

Drs. Clive & Vivienne RosenbuschDaniel Rosenthal & Sara Goldberg

Dr. Jonathan & Margo RosmanCharles & Susan Rotsztajn

Yosef & Katerina RubensteinDavid Sacks

George & Stephaine SaksDr. Bennett & Chani Salamon

Raymon & Evelyn SauerMartin & Sara Schandelson

Michael & Suzanne ScheinerRabbi Yehoshua & Cheli Schloss

Bruce & Judy SchneiderDavid & Silvi Schneider

Rabbi Moshe & Michal SchochetAron & Penina SchoenfeldBennett & Gloria Schreiber

Gila SchreierRhonda Schuval

Ezi & Michal SchwartzDr. Ira & Arlene Schwartz

Drs. David & Rand SchwartzwaldMalka Schyndel

Dr. Noah & Tzipora Segal Shelley Senfeld

Mr. & Mrs. Rony ShacharDr. Neil & Annette ShachterMitchell & Beth Shadowitz

Barry ShapiroEvan & Orly Shapiro

Dr. Daniel & Debbie SheinbeinDr. Jared & Sara Shulman

Susan SiedlerDr. Jeffrey & Judy Siegel

Rick & Yaffa SiegelLarry & Deborah Silver

Stuart & Pamela SilvermanDr. Leor & Gabriela SkoczylasAlexander & Sara Skoczylas

Drs. Todd & Michelle SlesingerStanley & Joy Smith

Rabbi Mordechai & Hadassah SmolarcikArthur SolomonRosalie Somsky

Dr. Zorik & Ellen SpektorDr. Carmi & Liz Stadlan

Lewis & Helene StahlColin & Avis Stein

Daron & Arlene SteinGil & Lysee Stein

Dr. David & Ally Steinberg

Agneta & Olga Neuman Stengel Ido & Gila Stern

Mitchell & Lorys StielRobert & Sheryl Strauss

Moshe Leib & Ruth StuartDr. MonicaWendy Swire

Irwin & Sydelle TannenbaumElaine Trachtenberg

Dr. Jackie & Rachel TrippSkipper & Sari Vine

Dr. Norman & Estelle WaldMarilyn Wanderer

Ida WaxStuart & Enny Wax

Cheskel & Miriam WeberCarolyn Weil

Dr. Neal & Bonnie WeinrebMatthew & Ilana Weisbaum

Allan & Iris WeissFarley & Jessica Weiss

Dr. Ashi & Chava WeisstuchRabbi Matan & Yaffi Wexler

Dr. jonathan & Suri WinogradDr. Yosef & Rivka Wolf

Barry & Joy WolfsonRabbi Akiva & Dr. Rachel Wolk

Dr. Jeffrey & Fay WolkowiczJosh & Naomi Yablon

Barney & Harriet YukolisJason & Nechamah Zangre

Philip & Peggy ZimmermanMichael & Risa Zimmerman

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