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This bulletin is dedicated to the memory of Mildred & Abby Levinez”l

Welcome to our Scholar-in-ResidenceProfessor Arnold M. Eisen

Chancellor of JTS

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oUR Shabbat SeRvIceSparashat vayechitorah: Genesis 47:28 - 48:22, p. 293haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1 - 12, p. 313Reader: Jerry Budney

havurat shabbat All are welcome this Shabbat to a special Learners’ Service, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Regular services will resume next week.

Mincha/Ma’ariv January 14, 5:45 p.m.

candle lighting January 20, 5:36 p.m.

kiddush the congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational Social center (ESc). kiddush is generously sponsored by dr. tobi richman steinhardt in celebration of her and rabbi steinhardt’s 10th anniversary. co-sponsors: paul lavitt in honor of his recovery and laraine abbey-katzev in honor of naomi Jacobson. NOTE: Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.

service notes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during Shabbat. Please do not save seats. refrain from chewing gum while in services. Automated External Defibrillator located in lobby by the Glassman chapel.

Arnold M. Eisen, one of the world’s foremost authorities on American Judaism, is the seventh chancellor of the Jewish theological Seminary. Since taking office in 2007, chancellor Eisen has transformed the education of religious, pedagogical, professional, and lay leaders for north American Jewry, with a focus on

graduating highly skilled, innovative leaders who bring Judaism alive in ways that speak authentically to Jews at a time of rapid and far-reaching change. During his tenure, chancellor Eisen has placed significant emphasis on strengthening Jewish learning in our communities, creating programs that extend the reach of JtS’s scholarship and resources beyond the campus to Jewish learners around the world.

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Don’t miss the first concert of the 2017 season! For tickets call (561) 392-8566 x349 or visit www.btcboca.org/ConcertSeries2017

Special event “Abraham’s tent” took place on thursday. there were over 20 organizations of different faiths represented, more than 500 people participated, and 50,000 meals were packed for the hungry in haiti. heartfelt thanks to all who participated!

commUNIty happeNINgSpresented by the boca raton interfaith clergy associationhosted by b’nai torah congregation

b’nai torah noMinating coMMittee is now accepting names of members of Btc in good standing who have an interest in serving on the board. consideration will be given to the length of involvement with Btc, participation in Btc activities, achievements in the community and interest in furthering Btc’s mission. candidates must make a 1-2 year commitment to serve on the board. Please email ed sopher, nominating committee chairperson, at esopher@sbcglobal.net with any questions, or to submit a name for consideration no later than Jan. 15, 2017.

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cell phones for soldiers We proudly participate in the collection of cell phones (working or not) through the Major stuart adam Wolfer institute’s dandelion project. collection boxes located in the office.

Have a vision... dare to dream!

dedication and ribbon-cutting cereMony - friday, January 27, 9:30 a.M. Please join us for the dedication of the dr. Jeffrey & barbara feingold s.t.e.M. center at the Ruth and Edward taubman Early childhood center, followed by a school-wide Shabbat and science show. Refreshments will be served.

sheila & Zvi raviv present: israel - yesterday, today & toMorroW - Wednesday, february 1, 12 :00 p.M. B’nai torah congregation presents Jerusalem residents and acclaimed bloggers and speakers, Sheila & Zvi Raviv. From the perspectives of history, contemporary challenges and opportunities, and even popular culture, they engage audiences in israel and throughout the English-speaking world. All are welcome. Special thanks to Dorothy Wizer for helping to underwrite this program.

JeWish healing circle - thursday, february 2, 7:30 p.M.come together to form a healing community through prayer, reflection and song. Facilitators: Sue Gurland (Spiritual Director, creator of Moving through the tree of Life) and tuviah (Rabbi, musician, vocalist and composer). $5 donation requested.

the Western Wall at a critical MoMent - tuesday, february 14, 7:00 p.M. When Will the “Kotel Deal” Be implemented? Presented by Lesley Sachs, Director of Women of the Wall (WOW). WOW advocates for social and legal recognition of women’s participation in public prayer at the Kotel. it is deeply involved in the conversations surrounding the plan for an egalitarian prayer space at the “southern wall”. Open program, all are welcome.

save the date! - february 25, 7:30 p.M. you’re cordially invited to B’nai torah congregation’s Annual celebration... a night of dinner, dancing & dreaming celebrating 20 years of the Ruth and Edward taubman Early childhood center. honoring ruth taubman, nancy goldstein, as well as past & present ecc staff and pto presidents. More information to follow.

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SopranoEva DemskyDanielle GellenSandra GottfriedMyrna Gross Sharon Steinberg AviGail Whiting

AltoSheila Bielnina cohenPamela Feldman Andrea Gralnick Donna GrossmanRobyn Lamp Leah Levinnaomi Lippa

TenorDaniel caplinErick crow Joe PopperLois RaddingArlene Stolzenberg

BassEthan cohen David Dweck Jason GoldsteinJoe Levitan Darren LittmanMack RosenbaumMark Samarel

choir director - cantor Mitchell J. Martinb’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN choIR

Our choir benefits from the generous support of the Nathan Cummings Foundation, with the encouragement of Beatrice Cummings Mayer.

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Join us for a festive week of music, film, learning and storytelling that will bring to life and celebrate the Eastern European roots of yiddish culture, whether or not you understand/speak yiddish.

friday, January 20 - 7:00 p.m. shabbat dinner with aaron lansky* Founder of the yiddish Book centersaturday, January 21 - 11:00 a.m. (approx.) “the renaissance of yiddish” - Lansky will present during Shabbat services (Main Sanctuary)sunday, January 22 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. btu: the yiddish edition* 11:00 a.m. shtetl Wedding A live reenactment12:00 p.m. traditional yiddish buffet 1:00 p.m. film screening: yentl Monday, January 232:30 p.m. klezmer Music with Sharon chazzan7:00 p.m. Maestro aaron kula and the klezmer company Jazz orchestra Live music, expert explanations and commentary.

An evening filled with celebratory sounds of yiddish songs and Klezmer melodies.

and Much More! For the complete schedule of events and to register, please visit www.btcboca.org/yiddishfest. Brochures available in the Lobby. *RSVP required.

yIddISh feStIval at b’NaI toRah!

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Arnold M. Eisen chancellor of the Jewish theological Seminary, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on American Judaism

January 14: topic:“Why conservative Judaism Matters”

Aaron Lansky Founder of the yiddish Book center

“the Renaissance of yiddish” Please join us on January 20th for Friday night services, followed by Friends & Family Shabbat Dinner featuring

Aaron Lansky. (Childcare will be provided during the lecture). On January 21, 2017 Lansky will speak during Shabbat morning services in Main Sanctuary. RSvP required for dinner (Members: $15 adult/$10 children; non-members: $18 adult/$12 children)*

Ruth Calderon One of israel’s leading figures spearheading efforts to revive hebrew culture and a pluralistic israeli-Jewish identity

“the Jewish Snow Globe” calderon will speak on January 28th during Women’s

league shabbat morning services in Main Sanctuary, followed by a Shabbat luncheon and lecture (topic: “Beauty and Light”). RSvP required for lunch ($18 per person). RSvP at www.wlbtc.org or call Abbie at (561) 445-8709.

Sponsored by Toni SandlerWith support from The Pechter Family Foundation

Series2017 Tal Becker Principal deputy legal adviser at the israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs

february 10-11 Becker will speak following Shabbat dinner, and will be part

of Men’s club shabbat morning services, followed by a luncheon.*

Donniel Hartman President of the Shalom hartman institute

february 25 hartman will speak during Shabbat morning services, followed by a congregational Shabbat luncheon.*

Yossi Klein Halevi Senior fellow at the Shalom hartman institute in Jerusalem, and co-director of the Muslim Leadership initiative

March 11 halevi will speak during Shabbat morning services, followed

by a congregational Shabbat luncheon.*

Daniel Matt One of the world’s leading authorities on Kabbalah

“What is Kabbalah And Why Does it Matter?”

March 17-18 Matt will speak during a congregational Shabbat dinner and during Shabbat morning services, followed by a luncheon.*

*to RSvP for Shabbat meals, please visit www.btcboca.org/scholars or contact Lauren Berger at (561) 392-8566 ext. 334 or Lauren.Berger@bnai-torah.org

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adult education classes: ethics, and JeWish ethics, in sports - professor saul rossJan. 12, 19, 26, thursdays, 11:00 a.m.

a history of israel - professor Miriam sanua dalin Jan. 16 - Jan. 30, Mondays, 11:00 a.m.

conteMporary WoMen’s Midrash - sue gurland Jan. 18 - Feb. 1, Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

abrahaM lincoln and the JeWish coMMunity - richard birdieMonday, Jan 23 - 1:00 p.m.

the present of presence: Mindfulness Meditation - dr. suzanne stiertuesdays, Jan 17 - Feb 14 - 9:30 a.m.

lunch & learn - every tuesday, 12:15 - 1:15 p.M.JEWiSh vALuES in thE iSRAELi-PALEStiniAn cOnFLictJan 17, 31; feb 14, 21, 28, Mar 14, 21 - the iengage video lecture series from

the shalom hartman institute in Jerusalem - through video lectures from hartman institute scholars and text study from a sourcebook, these sessions will explore one of the most divisive issues affecting the Jewish people today. To order the sourcebook, contact Zena Gruda at zenag@bnai-torah.org

shabbat torah study with Morley goldberg Participative study of the week’s parashah. Every Shabbat, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in the nathan Library.

torah study With rabbi david steinhardt Free flowing conversations of torah texts and what they evoke in our lives - Ongoing class: Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. - parshat hashavuaFridays at 8:15 a.m. - close reading of the torah

the florence Melton school of adult JeWish learning at b’nai torah Please contact Penina Bredoff, Melton Site Director, at melton@bnai-torah.org for more information or visit www.events.org/Meltonbocaraton.

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WomeN’S leagUe of btc

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WoMen’s league of b’nai torah congregation Women’s League offers a dynamic mix of activities. Women of all ages, backgrounds, religious experiences, and careers in and out of the home participate. For more information, visit our website at www.wlbtc.org or contact Joanne shulman, WLBtc President

at (508) 789-9076 or joanne.shulmanssa@gmail.com

torah fund P’ri Yadehah, from the beloved prayer Eishet Chayil, means “the fruit of her hands.” Receive the 2017/5777 torah Fund charm/pin as a thank you gift for your donation in support of the future of conservative/Masorti Judaism through professional education. contact cynthia chiefa-

Goldstein, torah Fund vP, at purpleima@comcast.net or (561) 910-1376.

Mark your calendars for our torah fund luncheon on February 28, 2017. Our Synagogue President, toby levi will receive the inaugural Miriam’s timbrel Award for her leadership and commitment to Jewish Education. contact Emily Grabelsky, Luncheon chair, at Egrabel@aol.com if you’d like to serve on the host committee.

WoMen’s league Judaica shop - hours: Mon. - thurs. 10: 00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; friday & sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For appointments please contact Robin Schwartz at (914) 329-1025 or email BtcJudaicaShop@aol.com.

calling all bakers! WL will be baking hamentashen during the month of January. We need volunteers Mon. - thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We would love your help for one or multiple shifts! Please contact Paula Berezin, (561) 638-0549 to sign up.

Wanted! Gently used purses/costume jewelry for vashti’s banquet & bazaar on March 9. Please bring your donations to the WL office or the Judaica Shop. contact Bonnie Licker (561) 706-8211 with any questions or to arrange a pickup.

Men’s club of b’nai torah congregationif you are a current Men’s club member and are not receiving e-mail updates, please contact us so we can update your information.

We are looking for help instructing students on how to wrap tefillin for this year’s World Wide Wrap on February 5th at 9:30 a.m. Please contact larry faerman, President, at larryfaerman@gmail.com or (561) 860-3241.

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lIfe eveNtSyahrZeitsRose K. Greenspan . . . . . . . . .1/14Miriam Leizerman . . . . . . . . . .1/14Bernard Levin . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/14Frances Marcus . . . . . . . . . . . .1/14hyman natinsky . . . . . . . . . . .1/14Ethel Oram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/14Frances Salerno . . . . . . . . . . . .1/14Annette Worobow . . . . . . . . . .1/14Stanley Satovsky . . . . . . . . . . .1/14Edward Feins. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/15Anita Friede . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/15Edward Kipnes . . . . . . . . . . . .1/15Jessie Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/15tillie Setless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/15Sam Simonowitz . . . . . . . . . . .1/15Florence Miller Weitzman . . . . .1/15Mel Zimmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/15Mark Bertuch. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Alice Budney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Louis M. Epstein. . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Frances Feinman . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Leon holz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/16vera Pollock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Sylvia Saslove . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/16clara Schoenfeld . . . . . . . . . . .1/16toby Schulman . . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Morton Schwartz . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Barry Stagman. . . . . . . . . . . . .1/16Laura cohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/17Frances Fagen . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/17Sidney Freedman . . . . . . . . . . .1/17Leonard Friefeld. . . . . . . . . . . .1/17herman Greenberg . . . . . . . . .1/17

harry Morgenstern. . . . . . . . . .1/17Sammy taft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/17Julis Weiss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/17Audrey Beller. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Leo Birdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/18David Gleich . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Robert Goldman . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Martin Goodman . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Rosita Kugler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Jennie Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Walter Prince. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Gerald Sternheim. . . . . . . . . . .1/18Anna talcowsky. . . . . . . . . . . .1/18Anna casper. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19Dr. Melvin Glickstein . . . . . . . .1/19Dennis Jacobson . . . . . . . . . . .1/19Max Kalvort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19Robert Mayer . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19harry Meisel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19haim Rosov. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19Mickey Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19Eric Scott Spiegel . . . . . . . . . . .1/19izzie Stiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19herbert Wein. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19Stanley Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/19harry Aranove. . . . . . . . . . . . .1/20Lena Besvinick . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/20Minerva Eibender . . . . . . . . . .1/20Alex Friedberg. . . . . . . . . . . . .1/20isadore Friedman . . . . . . . . . . .1/20Louis Rosen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/20Jay Sokoloff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/20Robert Wexler . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/20

The yahrzeit candle should be lit the evening prior to the date indicated above. You are encouraged to attend minyan both days. It is customary when observing a yahrzeit to perform an act of tzedakah in memory of our loved ones. For your convenience, an envelope is available in the Glassman Chapel which you can return to the Synagogue Office. Join our daily morning and evening minyanim.

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eIN KeloheINUEin keloheinu, Ein kadoneinu,

Ein Kemalkeinu, Ein Kemoshi’einu

non komo muestro dio, non komo muestro siniornon komo muestro rey,

non komo muestro Salvador

Mi cheloheinu, Mi chadoneinuMi ch’malkeinu, Mi ch’moshi’enu

Ken komo muestro dio, Ken komo muestro siniorKen komo muestro rey,

Ken komo muestro Salvador

nodeh leloheinu, nodeh ladoneinunodeh l’malkeinu, nodeh l’moshi’einu

Loaremos a muestro dio, Loaremos a muestro siniorLoaremos a muestro rey,

Loaremos a muestro Salvador

Baruch Eloheinu, Baruch AdoneinuBaruch Malkeinu, Baruch Moshi’einu

Bendicho muestro dio, Bendicho muestro siniorBendicho muestro rey,

Bendicho muestro Salvador

Atah hu Eloheinu, Atah hu AdoneinuAtah hu Malkeinu, Atah hu Moshi’einu

tu el muestro dio, tu el muestro siniortu el muestro rey, tu el muestro Salvador

b’nai torah bereaveMent group - Wednesdays, 4:30 p.M. & 5:30 p.M. Led by carla van Walsum, these groups offer loving, compassionate support and help guide you through the grieving process. Meetings are in the nathan Library.

MaZal tov to . Rachel & Jeremy cohen on the birth of their son, Gregory Aaron, and to grandparents Ellen & Ed cohen

shabbat kiddush brings our community together to celebrate Shabbat and say hello to friends. Please help us ensure this tradition continues. consider sponsoring a Kiddush in honor of a simcha, in memory of a loved one, or simply because it is a great mitzvah. Please contact Rabbi Rikki Arad, Executive Dir., for more information.

We are looking forward to a special Kiddush on

February 18th, generously sponsored by our canadian associate members.if you would like to take part in sponsoring, please contact Marvin Braude at (954) 242- 8582 or email mlbraude@gmail.com.

condolences to . Alan Lipson on the passing of his mother, Grace Lipson

Friday Evening, Shabbat Services5:45 p.m.: Mincha6:00 p.m.: Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma’arivEleanor & Paul Weinerz”l cultural center Saturday Morning, Shabbat ServicesRabbi David M. Steinhardtcantor Ehud (udi) Spielmancantor Boaz Davidoff8:45 a.m., Main Sanctuary

Saturday Morning, Havurat ShabbatRabbi David Englander10:00 a.m., Eleanor & Paul Weinerz”l cultural center

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/HavdalahMincha: 5:45 p.m., Glassman chapel

Weekday ShacharitSunday, 8:45 a.m., Glassman chapelMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m., Glassman chapel

Weekday Mincha/Ma’arivSunday - thursday, 5:30 p.m., Glassman chapel

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b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN offIceRS & StaffSenior Rabbi David M. Steinhardt, D.D.

Rabbi David Englander

Executive Director Rabbi Rikki Arad

Senior Cantor Ehud (udi) Spielman

Cantor Boaz Davidoff

Mirochnick RS Education Director cathy BerkowitzTaubman ECC Director nancy GoldsteinB’nai Mitzvah Prog. Director cantor Paul GoldsteinDirector of Finance Sam hitnerDirector of Maintenance Francisco valdesArt Director claudia SternbergTzedakah Programming Director Summer FaermanChoral Director cantor Mitch MartinProgram Coordinator Lauren BergerCultural Arts & Membership Coordinator Elysa StarkYouth Director Zach Smith

Baal Korei Joe FuchsRitual Director Julie RisiskyGabbaim Steve Ginsburg, Robb Kantor*, Bill Fine, Linda Ehrlich, neil Friedman

b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN 6261 S.W. 18th Street | Boca Raton, Florida 33433

(561) 392-8566 | www.btcboca.org

President toby Levi*

Executive Vice President Steve Ginsburg

Vice Presidents Marvin Finkelstein Jerry Budney Richard Birdie Eric Klein*

Treasurer Stan Kutlin

Secretary Marcy Kammerman

Financial Secretary Rick SchusterTrustees: Michael Berezinterry Bresnickcarmen cunhaDavid DweckShula Fleischer*Scott Franknaomi Jacobson

Edward LevineRobert neimanMurray RehnerJulie Risiskycheryl RymerEd SopherArthur Stark

Women’s League President Joanne Shulman

Men’s Club President Larry Faerman

Foundation President Spencer Sax*

Synagogue Counsel Kenneth Lipman, Esq.*ner tamid Society Member

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