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FROM THE RABBI’S DESK Recently, a self-described Orthodox Rabbi wrote what has become a highly controversial article challenging the authorship of the Torah. His radical approach, which shares more in common with the conclusions of academic Biblical criticism than with traditional Rabbinic Judaism, garnered a harsh reaction and prompted a firestorm of articles, posts, and blog entries. Many immediately declared his views heresy and called into question his status as orthodox. Even the Yeshiva from which he received Rabbinic ordination felt obligated to pen a statement. Its president wrote, “Rav Z. is thinking honestly and personally, but his ideas are different from, and in some ways contradictory to, what we teach and ask our students to believe... His beliefs on this matter are his own and far from the broad classical views of Torah Min Hashamayim that we at the Yeshiva believe in.” I reference this article not because I want to discuss its contents, merits, or appropriateness. In fact, though an analysis of the article is important and a discussion of the limits and boundaries of orthodoxy are critical, I don’t want to talk about the article at all. It is the volume and intensity of the reaction to the article that I believe deserve to be addressed. One prolific blogger, who has a propensity for providing his views on a topic before the proverbial ink has even dried, introduced his analysis of this particular piece by stating, “The most important discussion in orthodox Judaism right now is the pair of articles written by R’ Z…” To be honest, I didn’t read one more word of his blog entry because I was so startled by his opening sentence. Really? This is the most important discussion in Orthodox Judaism right now? Aside from the practical question of how many Orthodox Jews even know of the article or for that matter have heard of its author, how could it possibly be, I thought to myself, that this is the most important discussion in Orthodox Judaism?

To be clear, I am not minimizing a discussion of the authorship of the Torah and I understand that our religion comes with theological principles, boundaries, and challenges. In contemporary times, with children and adults having easy access to the compelling – at times, even seductive - arguments of Biblical criticism, we must introduce courses on our beliefs to the Jewish Day School and Adult Education curriculums. My question is not with the importance of the conversation; it is with the disproportionate assessment, in my opinion, of how important this discussion is in Orthodox Judaism right now. In the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey made famous the time management matrix that contains four quadrants - Urgent/Important, Urgent/Not Important, Not Urgent/Important and Not Urgent/Not Important. He argues that we spend way too much time on that which presents itself as urgent even if it is unimportant, but neglect and fail to address the non-urgent, yet very important work that will truly yield the greatest productivity and success. It seems to me that Covey’s prescription for time management is highly appropriate and profoundly needed for the agenda-setting of the Jewish community. We seem to react to everything that presents itself as urgent even when it is not, in the greater scale of things, critically important, while we neglect issues that are of critical importance even if they don’t present themselves as urgent. Our attention, resources, and energy get focused on a controversial position taken in an article, or to provide tehillim rallies or funds to those that scream the loudest, take out the most colorful ads in Jewish media or acquire an endorsement from a “Gadol” who likely didn’t fully understand the issue to which he has attached his name. A few years ago, two Jews were in prison simultaneously. One, an orthodox Jew who admittedly performed a crime and broke the law, received a particularly harsh and punitive sentence. The other, a secular Israeli who was risking his life serving in the IDF, was kidnapped by terrorists and held in unknown conditions. I remember my disbelief as I would receive emails and read full-page ads raising money for and holding tehillim rallies on behalf of the confessed criminal with a harsh sentence, with relative silence on behalf of our soldier who remained in captivity. Who sets the agenda of the Jewish community? How should we dedicate our resources, energies, talents, time, and focus? How do we prioritize our collective to-do list? It seems to me that our agenda is being set for us by the media, zealots, and what topics attract the most attention on social media. If we are going to make a dent in fixing the problems in the orthodox Jewish community, we cannot simply have a reactive agenda, but we must articulate a proactive one that includes areas that may not seem urgent, but yet are critically important. One might say authorship of the Torah and Biblical criticism is vitally important as we are losing observant Jews to those beliefs and they are abandoning an observant lifestyle. Surely there are thoughtful Jews grappling with these issues and an articulate and persuasive response by us may keep them in the fold. Yes, communicating the capacity to engage scientific thinking and traditional Judaism without compromise is a worthwhile exercise. But let’s be honest. How many Jews do you know who stopped keeping Shabbos, began eating non-kosher, or entered a relationship with a non-Jewish woman because they couldn’t reconcile the authorship of Exodus and Deuteronomy? It seems to me many more are walking away because of the issues that we are not discussing broadly. Here is a short list

“What is the Most

Important Discussion

the Orthodox Community

Should be Having?”

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HALACHIC QUESTION OF THE WEEKQ: May I use my hot water faucet on shabbos? Is it permissible to use the instant hot water dispenser? A: When hot water is released from either the faucet or dispenser, cold water is drawn into the system and then heated. Essentially, this is an act of cooking which is forbidden on shabbos. One should have a hot water urn or kettle for shabbos use.

Please submit your question of the week on any topic to Rabbi Goldberg at reg@brsonline.org

PARSHAT EIKEV SUMMARY• JudicialSystem.Moshe reviewed the regulations needed to ensure the conditions for a civilized society. Local judges and officers were to be appointed• in each city, and justice was to administered righteously and impartially. • TheCrimeofIdolatry. The crime of idolatry, determined after a thorough inquiry, was to be punished by death by stoning. • QualificationsofaKing.Moshe noted that a time would come when the people might desire a king to rule over them, as did other nations. When this

occurred, the king was to be a Jew chosen by Hashem, who was not to misuse his powers to amass many horses, or accumulate great wealth. He was to handwrite a copy of the Torah, so that he would be God fearing and Torah observant.

• Superstition/magic.The Torah forbids all form of superstition and “magic” practiced by the soothsayer. Israel has no reason to resort to such tricks, for Hashem would provide inspired prophets from among them to communicate His will. False prophets speaking in the name of idols were to be punished by death. The false seer could be distinguished from the true one by non-fulfillment of his predictions.

• Theft. Removing a landmark to enlarge one’s own estate constitutes theft. • ExemptionsfromMilitaryService.The Jews shouldn’t display fear before engaging in battle with a powerful enemy, for Hashem will protect them.

Three categories of men were exempt from military service: one who had just (a) built a new house, but hadn’t yet dedicated it; (b) planted a vineyard, but hadn’t yet enjoyed its fruit; and (c) become betrothed.

• RulesofEngagement.Before Israel attacked a hostile city, she should try to negotiate a peaceful entry, in which case the city’s inhabitants would become subservient to Israel. Only if these peace efforts failed could war be waged. If Israel was victorious, all men of the enemy were to be killed, but their women and children were to be spared. Fruit trees were not to be destroyed during a siege where there were other things available, so that they could continue to benefit the new inhabitants of the conquered city.

• ResponsibilityforMurderintheCity. If the body of a murder victim was found in a field, and the murderer couldn’t be found, responsibility for the murder rested with the city nearest to the scene of the murder. In atonement, the Judges and Elders of the city, attacking on behalf of all of its inhabitants, were to slaughter a young heifer in an uncultivated valley containing a stream.

of topics just off the top of my head that seem more “important discussions for the Orthodox community” right now than Biblical criticism:• Torah learning leading to ethical living: Are Orthodox communities measurably more ethical, honest, caring,

compassionate, and moral than those that are not guided by Torah and mitzvos? Are they measurably less moral and courteous, and if so, how could that possibly be given that Torah is designed to shape us into better people?

• Are Torah and mitzvos relevant to a modern Jew? Why should I observe if observance doesn’t “do anything for me?” • What are we doing to empathize and support victims of abuse who have been failed by the Orthodox community that

neglected to protect them? What are our policies and protocols to properly deal with allegations going forward?• How do we reconcile traditional Jewish values with modern, Western philosophy and ideals? Isn’t the Torah’s view on

homosexual marriage a violation of civil rights and if not, how?• What are we doing about the growing divorce rate in the Orthodox Jewish community? How can we improve family

values and shalom bayis?• What is our relationship with the 90% of Jews who are not orthodox? And do we see value in the non-Jewish world and

how are we to relate to it?• What are we doing to stem the tide of assimilation and intermarriage? Do we genuinely respect and care about non-

Orthodox Jews and how do we show it?• How can we improve the health and wellness of the Orthodox community given the culture of eating and emphasis on

food?• What can we do to be better advocates for Israel and keep the threat of Iran on the forefront of the minds of our elected

officials?

The list could go on and on, but we, the organized community, must pause to actually create it, prioritize it, and then pursue it rigorously in order to make meaningful contributions to our future. I look forward to studying the topic of the authorship of the Torah and a response to Biblical criticism with you later this year. In the meantime, let’s dedicate our focus to finding solutions to the truly most important discussions facing the Orthodox community. I welcome your input and partnership in addressing these questions and in stimulating discussion on these important areas. Good Shabbos,

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SHABBAT SCHEDULE

THE WEINBAUM YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL MINCHAWill resume at the end of August

FRIDAY NIGHTFriday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pm Early Sephardic Minyan(Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:15 pm Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 6:30 pmEarliest Candle Lighting (Not Before) 6:46 pmEarly Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:00 pm Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:50 pmCandle Lighting 7:52 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 7:55 pm

SHABBAT DAYNeitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:00 amHashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:25 amSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 amAshkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 amShtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 amYouth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 10:05 amEarly Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 4:00 pmWomen’s Class 5:40 pm

“Conversation With The Soul: What Is My Purpose, Why Am I Here.......”

Anne Shoshana DeakterRabbi’s Class 6:40 pm

“What Does Torah U’Madda Mean Anyway?”Rabbi Gershon Albert

Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:35 pmAshkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 7:40 pmSh’kiah 8:10 pmDaf Yomi between Mincha/Ma’arivMa’ariv/Havdalah 8:48 pm

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

PARSHAT RE’EHFriday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pm Early Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:15 pmPlag Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 6:30 pmEarliest Candle Lighting (Not Before) 6:43 pmEarly Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:00 pmSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:45 pmCandle Lighting 7:48 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 7:50 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah 8:43 pm

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Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Note NEW time) 7:30 pmCandle Lighting 7:52 pmShacharit (Shabbat) 9:30 amYouth Groups 10:30 amMincha (Shabbat) 7:40 pmMaariv/Havdalah 8:48 pm

DAILY MINYANIMASHKENAZI SHACHARIT

Daf Yomi (Sunday - Friday) 7:00 amSunday (Social Hall) 6:25, 7:15, 8:00 & 9:00 amMonday & Thursday (Social Hall) 6:15, 7:00 & 8:00 amTuesday, Wednesday & Friday (Social Hall) 6:25, 7:00 & 8:00 amMonday - Friday (Senders Library) 7:45 am

SEPHARDIC SHACHARITShacharit (Sunday - Friday) 6:15 & 8:00 am

MINCHA/MA’ARIVEarly Mincha (Sunday) 2:00 pmMishna Berura Yomi (Sunday - Thursday) 7:35 pmSephardic Minyan (Sunday - Thursday) (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:45 pmAshkenazi Minyan (Sunday - Thursday) (Social Hall) 7:50 pmDaf Yomi (Monday - Thursday) (Board Room) 8:40-9:30 pmLate Ma’ariv (Sunday - Thursday) Summer Recess

LIFE CYCLE

Rabbi Shmuel Jarashow Shmuel Tzvi ben ShaynaCantor Lazar Wax Eliezer ben Sara GoldaSol Feldman Shlomo Dov ben ChanaAbraham Katzman Abraham Yehoshua Ha’Cohen ben ChaiaMerv Jacobs Meir ben SarahMoshe Applebaum Moshe Zvi ben Rachel LeahJacob Kazinec Yaakov Tzvi ben LeahStewart Harris Shimon Gedalia ben RachelYosef Chaim ben FaigaShlomo ben TamaraWally Pruzansky Zeev Nechemia Ha’Levi ben Peshe Bayla

Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat DevorahRuth Sherman Rochel bat BatshevaJoan Noven Rochel Tova bat MalkaBeverly Kassirer Briendle bat PesselAriella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva MalkaBeverly Kellman Baila Rus bat SarahChana Guta bat RochelRuth Malinowitz Rivka bat FreydaCarolynn Jarashow Chaya bat Gussie

REFUAH SHLAYMAHFor members of BRS Community.

For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please see Tehillim Circle

BIRTHDAYSMaya Firestone Sydney FreedmanSarah Kaminetsky Mira RudenskyElizabeth Sides

YAHRZEITS Murray Goldberg in memory of his father Leo Goldberg, 19 AvSusan Berkowitz in memory of her father Eli Schlesinger, 19 AvAndrea Tait in memory of her mother Sunnie Tait, 19 AvEtoile Volin in memory of her brother Ellie Zrihen, 19 AvShaynee Miller in memory of her mother Pearl Becker, 20 AvBarbara Frenkel in memory of her father Jack Lerner, 20 AvShoshana Masory in memory of her mother Rachel Ringelstein, 20 AvBenjamin Saketkhou in memory of his father Abner Saketkhou, 21 AvNaomi Stemp in memory of her husband Sy Stemp, 21 AvBaruch Benbenisty in memory of his father Shmuel Benbenisty, 22 AvHanna Wagner in memory of her mother-in-law Johanna Feuchtwanger, 22 AvAmy Buzaglo in memory of her father Ely Rubin, 22 AvMarcia Frankel in memory of her husband Emanuel Frankel, 23 AvStewart Harris in memory of his mother Roslyn Harris, 23 AvMoshe Hirth in memory of his mother Shaindle Hirth, 23 AvRabbi Joseph Rischall in memory of his mother Rose Rischall, 23 AvSheryl Scher in memory of her father-in-law Joseph Scher, 23 AvFlorence Wolf in memory of her husband Cyrus Wolf, 23 AvHanna Wagner in memory of her mother Recha Horovitz, 24 AvMindy Lisman in memory of her mother Cynthia Miller, 24 AvRobert Strauss in memory of his father Frank Strauss, 24 AvVictoria Romano in memory of her sister-in-law Dorta Maya, 25 AvRiwella Bruk in memory of her mother Frieda Frank, 26 AvStephanie Saks in memory of her father Philip Pines, 26 Av

WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITYIsaac & Amanda BenishaiJack & Amy Benishai Rabbi Gershon & Meira AlbertAharon & Hagit Shachar & Family

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSMitchell & Beth Shadowitz

ANNIVERSARYDr. David & Sharona Kay

APPRECIATIONDr. Steve Cohen expresses heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz, and the community for all of the support and caring that he received during his recent bereavement.

Norman Mordkofsky, his daughter Allison Nathel, her husband Matthew, their sons Joshua Daniel & Adam, and family expresses heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz, and the BRS Community for the outpouring of love and support shown to them during the recent illness and subsequent loss of their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Rosalind.

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NEW MEMBERS If you are new, or know someone who is new, to the community, please let us know so we can extend a proper welcome. Contact Linda at linda@brsonline.org, Orlie Cohen at orlielevy@hotmail.com, or Elana Belizon at elana.belizon@gmail.com.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSMAZAL TOVJackieMarkovitchandNancyMarkovitch&Familyon the marriage of their daughter, Amanda, to Isaac Benishai, son of Jack and Amy Benishai of Englewood NJ and Bal Harbor FL AND to her proud siblings, Gabrielle, Elizabeth, Simon, and Noah.Dr.Sid&RhonaCohenon the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Alyssa, to Nachum Caplan.MikeSenderson the forthcoming marriage of his grandson, Jason Ast, to Andrea Surasky in Israel. AND to Jason’s proud parents, Marty & Barbara Ast of St. Louis. AND to Andrea’s proud parents, Jon & Heidi Surasky. Zev&EssieBari on the birth of their new great granddaughter, Rena Nechama. Her proud parents are Daniel & Alison Hirsh of Brighton, MA.

KIDDUSHHashkamaMinyanKiddushsponsoredby the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush FundSephardicMinyanKiddushsponsoredbyThe Buzaglo Family in memory of Amy’s father Yehiel ben-Isaac. SeudahShlishitco-sponsoredbyBoca Raton Synagogue, Michael & Barbara Frenkel, Dr. Moshe & Shari Hirth & George & Stephanie Saks.GuestSpeaker: Dr. Avraham Belizon

DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT IS APPROACHING FAST

The deadline to submit all forms is next Monday, August 5! Seats for the High Holidays cannot be reserved until all past due balances are paid in full and payment arrangements have been made for the new 2013/2014 Fiscal Year. Please know that, if you are currently on a payment plan with the Shul, it does not automatically renew with the start of the new Fiscal Year! The green payment form must be filled out by every family and submitted with either post-dated checks or credit card information with a payment plan selected. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you need a confidential Dues Adjustment Form, see Amy in the Shul office. If you would like to discuss anything pertaining to membership, contact Matthew Hocherman at mjh@brsonline.org.

HIGH HOLIDAY BABYSITTINGThank you so much for your support, encouragement, and attendance at our youth events. We are excited about the coming year and the amazing programs that we have planned. Due to the high volume of attendance, many of our programs will have a space limit. Please make sure to sign up early for all events. As the High Holidays are quickly approaching, we have a limited amount of children that we can accommodate for childcare and all requests will be on a first come, first served basis. We apologize in advance for all requests that we will not be able to accommodate and we are looking forward to wonderful and meaningful high holidays.

CHECKS FOR CHESED, TOMCHEI SHABBAT AND RDF

At the request of the bank, all checks for RDF, Chesed, and Tomchei Shabbat should be made payable to RDF or Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund. Please write in the memo where you would like the funds to be directed – Tomchei Shabbat, Chesed, or RDF.

QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS Friends,The last few weeks have been extremely challenging as our community has been featured in media reports and blogs, often containing speculation and misinformation. I am confident that with an accurate understanding of the facts, timeline and decision making process of our leadership, you will recognize that the Executive Board and I have acted in the best interest of our community and our members.

In an effort to be fully transparent and with a great desire to clarify any questions or concerns you may understandably have, please know that I am fully available to discuss issues that may be on your mind or to clarify questions that may be troubling you. I invite you to contact me over email at reg@brsonline.org or to call me at 561-394-0394. To schedule a time to meet in person, please contact Linda at the above number.

Additionally, please note that at a recent meeting, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint a special committee tasked with evaluating our protocols and procedures regarding issues of safety and security for our members as well as regulations regarding allegations of misconduct and abuse by our members or those seeking to visit our campus. The committee will be chaired by Jeffrey Klein and will be comprised of a cross section of our membership who will consult closely with mental health professionals, legal counsel and experts.

Enjoy a healthy and happy remainder of the summer and rest up for a fantastic and active Elul and Teshuva Campaign beginning shortly. I look forward to returning our attention and energy to the programming, services and classes designed to bring value, meaning and inspiration to us all.

Sincerely,Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

SUMMER RABBINIC INTERN This Shabbat we welcome Rabbi Gershon and Meira Albert. Rabbi Albert joins us as our BRS Summer Rabbinic Intern. We look forward to learning from him through his classes and Sermons. Please make an effort to welcome the Alberts and introduce yourself to them.

THANK YOU – SUMMER KOLLELAs their time with us comes to a close, we greatly thank the members of the Summer Kollel and especially Rabbi Simmy Shabtai for learning, teaching and spending meaningful time in our community. Thank you for your efforts and we look forward to continuing to learn with you in the future.

SUNRISE MINYAN AT THE BEACHThis Friday, August 2 at 6:25 am - Men & Women welcome. 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. Please call the Shul

office (561) 394-0394 to confirm your attendance.

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Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Julian Gordon, Ben Weiss, Asher Kaplan, Orelia Elkaim, Stav Gare, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Jeremy Siegman, Noam Ivri (Makover), Arie Hizkiya, Daniel Makover, Charlie Pollack, Yakov Simcha ben Moshe Yisroel, Yehuda Strauss, Liel Reinfeld, Amichai

Berman, Matt Firestone, Dov Lieber, Isaac Marco Romano, Yuchiel Shlomo Lowenstern and Mordechai Wolfson. If you have children or grandchildren currently serving in the IDF, please let us know their names so we can include them.

PleasehaveinmindourmissinginactionIsraeliSoldiers

ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF)

ISRAEL PAGE

Aba Chonah ben Hava Chana - Alan GrossAmerican Jew Alan Gross has been wrongly held in a Cuban prison since December 2009. Since that time, Alan’s physical and emotional state has deteriorated. He has lost over one hundred pounds and has suffered partial paralysis. Join us to call upon the Cuban government and the international community for the immediate release of Alan on humanitarian grounds. For more information and to get involved, visit www.jcouncil.org

Yehonatan ben Malka - Jonathan PollardJonathan Pollard has been imprisoned in the United States since 1987. While working as an American civilian intelligence analyst, Pollard has admitted to passing classified information to Israel. Although even his most ardent supporters agree that he was in the wrong and guilty, the nature and length of his imprisonment is disproportionate and unparalleled. Join a multitude of prominent politicians, officials from the national intelligence world, and the legal world who have called for Pollard’s sentence to be commuted. For more information and to sign a petition, visit www.jonathanpollard.org.

SOCIAL ACTIONInternational sanctions meant to moderate Iranian behavior regarding the acquisition of nuclear capability are experiencing serious challenges.

European Union courts are dismantling sanctions designed to stall Iran’s nuclear program at the behest of companies and individuals targeted by the sanctions. Iranians are beginning to sue in European courts to see the evidence against them, and the courts are demanding that European governments provide information – much of it sensitive and classified – justifying the asset freezes, visa restrictions, and other measures imposed by the international community against Tehran. European agencies have declined to provide this information in order not to expose delicate sources and intelligence. As a result, several courts have ordered restrictions removed. In addition, Iran has just agreed to supply Iraq with natural gas in a four-year, $14.8 billion

deal that offers Tehran a respite from sanctions and Iraq a needed energy source. This has prompted concerns in Washington. The deal would double Iran’s natural-gas exports and require expanded production from a gas field whose development has been hindered by international sanctions, according to a senior Iranian oil and gas official.

Closer to home, Congress is considering a new series of hard-hitting Iran sanctions on everything from mining and construction to the Islamic republic’s already besieged oil industry, despite concern that the measures could interfere with nuclear negotiations. House and Senate bills are both advancing at a time President Barack Obama’s national security team is gauging whether Iranian President-elect Hasan Rouhani is serious about halting some elements of Tehran’s uranium enrichment activity. Rouhani is just playing for time. Contact the White House and members of the Senate and House, and urge them to support this new legislation. Information is available in the sac stacks in the Shul lobby.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FILMBRS is putting together a professional film to document and memorialize the incredible and inspirational stories of our members during the Holocaust. This film will be shown at our annual Yom Hashoah event this coming year and will remain on our website in perpetuity as an everlasting memorial to these heroic people. If you have any films from a survivor who was or is a BRS member OR you are or know a current BRS member who is a survivor and is willing to be interviewed, please contact Rabbi Moskowitz at (561) 394-0394 or rpm@brsonline.org.

We are also looking for donors to sponsor this momentous venture for our community. If you would like to contribute, please contact Rabbi Moskowitz.

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DAILY• DAFYOMI (Sunday - Friday)

with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Room 211-212• RABBINICMIND

with Rabbi Zvi Yehuda is on summer recess • MISHNABERURAYOMI(Sunday - Thursday)

with Stuart Silverman 15 minutes before Mincha• NIGHTBEITMIDRASH (Sunday - Thursday) community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm• NIGHTTIMEDAFYOMI(Monday - Thursday)

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

MONDAY• ZUMBACLASSFORWOMENis on summer recess

TUESDAY• PARSHATHA’SHAVUAwith Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 9:30 am in the Social Hall

WEDNESDAY• CUPOFJOE&KNOW

with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg after 7:45 am Minyan in the Senders Library

• IN-DEPTHSTUDYOFBOOKOFJUDGES with Malka Morris will resume Wednesday, August 14. • KABBALAH:LEVEL2

with Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm in the Room 101

THURSDAY• SATELLITELECTURES

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

WEEK AT A GLANCE

WOMEN’S MIKVAH The hours for the Women’s Mikvah are Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm (last appointment is at 10:00 pm). For Friday and Yom Tov appointments, please call three days in advance. On Saturday and Fast Days, open an hour after Havadalah, for only 1 hour thereafter. In order to better assist you every day, appointments are strongly advised. Please call (561) 394-5854. .

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.

MEN’S MIKVAH HOURSThe Men’s Mikvah is open daily 5:00 am – 9:30 am and then again 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.

THE2013-2014PILLARSOCIETYCAMPAIGN

ISNOWUNDERWAYBoca Raton Synagogue launched Pillar Society five years ago to enable our synagogue to continue to offer the highest possible educational, religious, and social programming to our community. Your support of Pillar Society will enable BRS to continue to offer these outstanding programs and services to our community and beyond. In these difficult economic times, when many of our members are struggling to even pay basic dues to the synagogue, your help is more critical than ever.

BIKUR CHOLIMIf you’re the type of person who has a good Neshama that yearns to comfort patients and their families who are facing a variety of medical issues, then Bikur Cholim can provide you with an opportunity to perform this Mitzvah. You must be able to commit yourself to one day per week for approximately two hours.

Only serious people need apply. Call Stan at (561) 362-7345 to set up an appointment.

PILLARSOCIETY2013-2014

EMERALDLynn Hahn

Daniel & Caroline Katz

PLATINUMLeo & Heni EhrlichStanley & Ana HaarMartin & Ileana Flics

Dr. Bernie & Melanie KaminetskyLothar & Carlyn Mayer

Michael & Jill RoseLarry & Deborah Silver

GOLDDr. Albert & Evelyn Begas

Steven & Dr. Rebecca Stern BerkeleyHoward & Bonnie BlockDr. Steve & Yael Charlap

Donny & Dr. Freyda CohenDr. Meyer & Laura Cohen

Nachman & Jamie FeigDr. Mark & Tilda Fisher

Dr. Ben & Cara FreedmanMichael & Barbara Frenkel

Hensha GansbourgMurray & Basheva Goldberg

Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved GoldbergGlen & Rosa Golish

Drs. Charles & Simone GriffYanki & Lauren HofstatterDr. Mervin & Elaine JacobsDr. David & Sharona Kay

Gary & Judi KrasnaStephen & Linda MelcerBob & Penny Pearlman

Joe PerskyDr. Michael & Dana Petrover

Dr. Daniel & Rachel RudenskyMike Senders

Dr. Zorik & Ellen SpektorTeddy & Linda Struhl

Dr.Jonathan&SuirWinogradNEWMichael & Risa Zimmerman

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SILVERDr. Avraham & Elana Belizon

Rabbi Philip & Arielle MoskowitzEvan & Orly Shapiro

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List in formationPillar Society information brochures with additional information are available in the lobby. To join the

Pillar Society for 2013/2014 please contact Matthew Hocherman at mjh@brsonline.org or (561) 491-2336.

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-BRS KIDS & TEENS- IT’S TOO BAD IT WAS TISHA

B’AV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t Forget! As the High Holidays are quickly approaching, we have a limited amount of children that we can accommodate for childcare and all requests will be on a first come, first served basis. Please don’t get left out! Register your children through the front office or in your High Holiday packet.

   

Boca Raton, FL - With  such  an amazing  day  of  programming,  you’d think  that  this  past  Tisha  B’av was  a day of  celebration  at  The Boca Raton Synagogue. Unfortunately, it was Tisha B’av,  the  saddest  day  of  the  Jewish Calendar.  The  BRS  youth  held  an incredible program  for  the children of the  community.  While  many  parents anticipated having the program for the childcare  on  a  fast  day,  they  were pleasantly surprised and excited to   

learn  of  the  quality  programming that  was  offered  on  Tisha  B’av. Besides  the projects  that  the  kids made,  BRS  teens  and  SEED  girls from  Camp  Rina  taught  the  kids about Tisha B’av. Rabbi Pilichowski joined the event and taught about how  wonderful  life  was  when there was a Beit Hamikdash.  Next year  the  plan  is  to  repeat  the event in Yerushalayim! 

Tisha B’av Youth Program  

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION TEENS & PARENTS!!!!!

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur doesn’t have to look like this:

BRS TEENS offers an inspirational and educational

Rosh Hashanah &Yom Kippur Teen Minyan

Registration for Teen Minyan can be done through the front office or

in your High Holiday Packets

Celebrating Our Youth! We’re Doing Something Right in BocaRaton – Just Look at Our Kids! by Rabbi Uri PilichowskiThis week we celebrate our committed youth. No one enjoys Tisha B’av. There is nothing novel about that statement, but imagine if you were a teenager and how much more challenging you’d find Tisha B’av (yes, I realize that any adult reading this was a teenager on Tisha B’av once upon a time, but it was a long time ago). A teenager has unique challenges on Tisha B’av that adults don’t share. Fasting is more difficult for them, their lives center around social media which is largely silent on Tisha B’av, and movies and video games are discouraged – unless they are Holocaust movies which aren’t as entertaining as movies that teens usually watch. Yet, on this Tisha B’av, the teens stepped up and took Tisha B’av seriously. On Tisha B’av night, the Shul was full of teenagers listening to Rabbi Goldberg’s message of being proactive about showing kindness and compassion to others; they came in the morning to listen to Rabbi Weil’s explanation of Kinnot. The teens studied about the day and made it meaningful. Let’s hope that this is the last challenging Tisha B’av that our nation endures, but join me in celebrating our teen’s taking this past Tisha B’av as a meaningful day.

 

 

LABOR DAY FUN DAY!

Monday, September 2 12:30-3:30 PM

BRS Youth will be going to PLANET AIR SPORTS

There is a special BRS Youth rate of $12.50 per child! (reg. $59.50)

Kosher pizza will be available for sale

We’ll see you there!

 

TEEN MINYAN STARTS AGAIN ON

Shabbat Ki Tavo August 24

We’ll see you there! Teen Minyan is open to all 6th-12th

graders

 

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Name: ______________________________ Phone:___________________ Standard Sets (includes Hoshanot for Hoshana Rabbah) _____ @ $75 = _____Additional Aravot (for your Lulav) ______ @ $3 = _____Additional Hoshanot (for Hoshana Rabbah) ______ @ $5 = _____ Total _______

For your convenience, you may order your Lulav/Etrog/Hoshanot using this form. ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PAYMENTS NO LATER THAN MONDAY, AUGUST 5.

NEW THIS YEAR:• Better quality Lulavim & Etrogim.• Rabbi Yosef Kassorla will be available on site to assist people in picking out a beautiful and kosher Lulav and

Etorg set and to answer any questions.Lulav & Etrog pick up will take place on

Sunday, September 15 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and Monday, September 16 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please note this form is also included in the High Holiday Packet, and it is not necessary to fill it out twice.

LULAV & ETROG SALE

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESKIDDUSHIM

Main Minyan Kiddush $750

Hashkamah Minyan Kiddush Regular $260 Deluxe $455

Teen Minyan Kiddush Regular $100 Deluxe $200

Sephardic Minyan Kiddush $250Shtiebel Minyan Kiddush Regular $75 Medium $150 Deluxe $250Seudah ShlishietAshkenazic Seudah Shlishit Partial Sponsor $54 Full Sponsor $360Sephardic Seudah Shlishit $150

SPECIAL WEEKLY PROGRAMS Daf Yomi (per day) $18 Daf Yomi (per week) $100 Friday Night Live $100 Veshinantam Levanecha $150

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Siddur/ Machzor $50 The BRS Weekly $54 Chumash $75 Tree of Life Plaque $136 Yahrzeit Plaque $350 Pillar Society, starting at $3,600

For more information or to sponsor any of the above items, please contact Matthew Hocherman at mjh@brsonline.org

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TORAH INSIGHTSBy Mike Senders

Every “Jewish Marriage “ Ceremony begins with seven prayers known as the Sheva brochos. In the fifth prayer there are two words that makes me stop and think --every time I read them--The words are rayim ha’ahuvim -- in this bracha we beseech Hashem to extend everlasting happiness to the chasan and kalah. The Rabbis call them “rayim ha-ahuvim ‘companions- friends- who are in love. Note the language-- we don’t call them chasan and kallah who are ohavim-two companions that are in love--but companions, friends who” “fall” in love. I would like to share with you my thoughts why chazal our Rabbis chose these words to describe the relationship between the chasan and kallah. Ahava, love-- is apparently centered in the heart. We know this because we read daily the words in the Shema--ve’ah’vetah es Hashem Elokecha bchol levovecha -you should love Hashem -with your entire heart--meaning ---that the totality of our emotions including--compassion grief, sadness, joy -- all these emotions are centered in our heart.--that’s why we emphasize the words to love Hashem bchol levovcha---bchol --meaning with the entire spectrum of our emotions- In effect when our emotions are in harmony with each other---responding in a symphonic, moral manner to Hashem - we then sense-- and are in the range of loving God bchol levovecho.

And perhaps that’s why the rabbis who created the Sheva Brochos call the Chasan and Kallah rayim ha’ahuvim companions-friends who fall in love --for when two young people begin their relationship FIRST--as friends-- they are able to develop and share mutual experiences and share time together. It is during this period of friendship that they seek to adjust and expand the emotions of their hearts to reflect the needs of each other- It is only when they share mutual caring for each other that true and enduring love will and can endure--- only then do they become rayim ahuvim -- friends that fall in love --only then are they prepared to upstage their relationship and marry.

And it is this message that I extend to my dear grandson Jason and his lovely bride Andrea, as they plan their marriage (God Willing) in our Holy Land, Israel at the end of the month of July.

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