B’nai Torah CongregaTionShaBBaT ServiCeSparashat pekudeimarch 12, 20162 adar ii 5776

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ShaBBaT Shalom

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

mazal tov to our Bar mitzvah, Jacob israeland to his parents, Lorie & steven israel

maiN saNctuarY

mazal tov to our Bat mitzvah, rachel Zellenand to her parents, staci & todd Zellen

haVurat shaBBat

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oUr ShaBBaT and feSTival ServiCeSparashat pekudeitorah: exodus 39:22 - 40:38, p. 567haftarah: 1 kings 7:51 - 8:21, p. 580reader: Jacob israel

havurat shabbat torah readers: Geoffrey singer, Judy sufrin, cantor scott demsky, simon mizrachi, alan marcovitzhaftarah: rachel Zellen

Mincha/Ma’ariv march 12, 6:30 p.m.

candle lighting march 18, 7:13 p.m.

kiddush the congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the education social center. PLEASE NOTE: The kiddush will remain closed until the services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.shabbat flowers were generously sponsored by staci & todd Zellen in honor of rachel’s bat Mitzvah.

this shabbat we welcome the elite choral group sasson, comprised of young musicians (12-17 year old) led by cantor asa Fradkin, who serves as cantor of temple sholom in Greenwich, ct. Fradkin is a sought after performer and lecturer

on the subject of teen choirs, as well as an interpreter of opera arias. the choir has performed at citi Field, the NYc israel parade and the aJc of Westchester Gala.

MaZal tOv tO Our MeMber and Friend harveY Miller!

harvey will be receiving “the survivor legacy award” in chicago this week. it is an annual award given by the illinois holocaust memorial and

educational center. the dinner is the single largest charity event in chicago. this high-profile event pays tribute to humanitarians and holocaust survivors,

honoring those who serve our communities and support the center. in attendance will be local and national political and communal leadership.

We wish harvey Mazal tov and continued strength in his work.

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B’nai Torah happeningS

The Purim Celebration continues with a full Megillah Reading in Main Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.

followed by food, drinks, dancing and fun!

Upcoming Events: Kitchen Shower in Honor of Caroline Mizrachi and Dedication of Kitchen in Loving Memory of Lenny Cohenz”l SUNDAY, MARCH 13 AT 10:00 A.M.Please contact Bonnie Licker at (561) 706-8211

Film and Discussion with Dr. Tobi SteinhardtSUNDAY, APRIL 10 AT 10:00 A.M.

End-of-Year Event and Installation of New Of cersTHURSDAY, MAY 26 IN THE EVENING

Women’s League of BTC

WLBTC

WLBTC hard at work baking hamantashen!

“WL Hamentashen Shop” Come buy or pick up your hamentashen beginning on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

HOURS:Sundays (March 13 & March 20)

from 9:30 am - 1:00 pmMonday - Thursday (March 14 - March 17)

from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

PurimPartyat B’nai Torah

Wednesday, March 23, 20165:00 - 7:00 p.m. . Family Megillah Reading

. Balloon Art . Games . Face Painting . DJ Dance Party . Costume Parade

. Dinner & Treats (Available for Purchase)

. Hamentashen . TLC Mitzvah Project

Children and Adults… Put your costumes on and join us!

Sopranoeva demskydanielle Gellensandra Gottfriedmyrna Gross debbie kestenbergsharon steinberg aviGail Whiting

Altosheila BielNina cohenpamela Feldman andrea Gralnick donna Grossmanrobyn Lamp Leah LevinNaomi Lippa

Tenordaniel caplinerick crow herb Goldstein Joe popperLois raddingarlene stolzenberg

Bassmatthew Bischoffdavid dweck Jason Goldsteinmason kantor Joe 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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service nOtes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during shabbat. please do not save seats. please refrain from chewing

gum while in services. automated external defibrillator located off the main lobby to the Glassman chapel.

haZak - MOndaY, March 14, 2:30 p.M. Following richard Birdie’s popular class “understanding Jewish american history”, join us to wrap hamentashen and get into the purim spirit. these hamentashen will be included in shalach manot packages to be delivered to each recipient from the Jacobson Family Food pantry. additional shalach manot packages will be assembled for residents of stratford court and Jarc.

MeltOn “JeWish huMOr” class begins thursdaY, March 24, 10:45 a.M. instructor: marion hirschmann. class description - Jewish humor is a 10-week course on how the things that make the Jewish people laugh represent a distinct period, theme, or preoccupation in Jewish history. Jewish jokes are deeply revealing sign posts along the Jewish journey. this course treats Jewish jokes as Jewish text, and invites students to “read” and interpret jokes and humor in an attempt to reveal the concerns, styles, rhythms, preoccupations, and values of the Jewish people buried deep in words that make us laugh as Jews, and that continue to bond us as a people. there are still spots available. to register, please visit www.events.org/Meltonbocaraton.

special receptiOn at b’nai tOrah: reWriting the FOOtnOtes OF cancer - tuesdaY, March 29, 7:00 p.M. american Friends of the hebrew university and B’nai torah congregation cordially invite you to a special reception: rewriting the Footnotes of cancer, with world-renowned cancer researcher professor howard cedar, Edmond J. Safra Distinguished Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology and Cancer Research at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Faculty of Medicine. No solicitation of funds. kindly rsVp to Laura abrams at (561) 750-8585 or Labrams@afhu.org

authOr FOruM: paula shOYer - MOn, april 4, 7:30 p.M. paula shoyer’s innovative passover collection celebrates culinary freedom, while still honoring the holiday’s dietary rules. her dishes combine family favorites with contemporary creations. covering both seder nights and all eight days of the holiday, shoyer redefines passover dining. For tickets, please visit www.btcboca.org/paulashoyer or contact elysa stark at (561) 392-8566 ext. 349.

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Come sing, learn and play during this interactive musical program that introduces children to the joy of music making.

Fun for the whole family, featuring the classics mixed with pop culture (and even Disney!)favorites!

Following the concert, children are invited to participate in a musical petting zoo to explore and experiment with the instruments.

OrK DStra!Children’s Classical ConCert & Musical Petting Zoo

Sunday, March 13, 2016 | 2:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at www.btcboca.org/concertBT Members: Adult $18/Child $10 | Non-Members: Adult $25/Child $15

the ruth & edward taubman early Childhood Center at B’nai torah Congregation presents:

heariNG deVices are available for your use. please ask an usher if you need assistance and be sure to return them at the conclusion of services.

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Still making Summer planS? DeaDline extenDeD!

israel trip for first-timers and return travelers! Join rabbi englander for an exciting journey to israel for families and first-timers, with new sites and experiences for

return travelers! From masada and the dead sea to the Golan heights; and from modern tel aviv to holy Jerusalem, you will see and experience our beloved israel’s

greatest sights, stay in excellent hotels, and be guided by an experienced israeli professional. the trip will include a B’nai mitzvah service for any kids who are at

or near bar/bat mitzvah age, but you do not have to have a child that age (or any age!) to enjoy this trip. if interested in receiving more information about our trip, contact rabbi englander at rabbi.englander@bnai-torah.org or (561) 392-8566.

West pOint JeWish cadet chOir - FridaY, april 8, 6:00 p.M. Join B’nai torah and Btc men’s club for kabbalat shabbat services followed by dinner (grilled chicken, corn, coleslaw, salad & dessert) and a performance by the West point Jewish cadet choir. admission cost: $36 - adult member, $10 - child member; $42 - adult non-member, $15 - child non-member. rsVp online at www.btcboca.org/

Westpoint by april 1st. For more information, please contact Lauren Berger at lauren.berger@bnai-torah.org or (561) 392-8566. home hospitality is needed for the cadets on april 7-9. please contact elliot Burns at (561) 218-9236 or bocaburns@aol.com to volunteer your home.

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lillian & philip Cooperman aCademyfor adUlT jeWiSh learningshOFar WOrkshOp - sundaY, March 13, 10:00 a.M.Join B’nai torah college student sam nemiroff and members of coup de Brass, Yale university’s acclaimed undergraduate horn ensemble. all are welcome! if you have a shofar, please bring it; or just come to learn about the art and skill of sounding the shofar. rsVp to Zena at zenag@bnai-torah.org.

understanding JeWish aMerican histOrY - MOndaY, March 14, 1:00 p.M.(Year 5) instructor: richard Birdie. this session will focus on abraham Lincoln and his Jewish friends.

the Wide, Wide WOrld OF spOrts OF JeWish-aMerican Men part 1 - tuesdaY, March 15, 11:00 a.M. (Before Lunch and Learn)instructor - richard Birdie. this session will focus on Jewish-american men in baseball, basketball, bowling, boxing and broadcasting.

repairing the WOrld: contemporary american-Jewish poets examine social, political, and ethical issues - WednesdaY, March 16, 11:00 a.M. instructor: paul Berman

MOving thrOugh the shabbat service - saturdaY, March 19, 9:15 a.M.Join an experiential and participatory shabbat morning experience with sue Gurland. Based on moving through the “four worlds” or ascending Jacob’s ladder, it will include movements, chants and prayers based on the liturgy and the weekly torah reading. program will conclude in time for the sermon in the sanctuary.

the Wide, Wide WOrld OF spOrts OF JeWish-aMerican Men part 2 - tuesdaY, March 22, 11:00 a.M. (Before Lunch and Learn) instructor - richard Birdie. this session will focus on Jewish-american men in auto racing, equestrian sports, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, wrestling and other miscellaneous sports.

shabbat tOrah studY with Morley goldberg - everY shabbat, 9:45 a.M. all are welcome, program will conclude in time for the sermon in the sanctuary.

Jts lunchtiMe learning - tuesdaY, March 29, 12:15 p.M.instructor: professor Barbara mann. Jewish perspectives on ethical challenges - What do the teachings of our tradition suggest about how to live as individuals and as members of Jewish and global communities? explore a range of Jewish sources and deepen your understanding of how Jewish ethics can inform your discussions and decisions about the critical questions of the day.

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WOMen’s league OF b’nai tOrah cOngregatiOn Women’s League offers a dynamic mix of activities for women of all ages, backgrounds, religious experiences, and careers in and out of the home. For more information, visit our website at www.wlbtc.org or contact shelly gross, WLBtc president at (561) 997-1690 or shelly@bocasystems.com.

Wlbtc nOMinating cOMMittee is planning for the 2016 -2018 leadership and is now accepting the names of any member of WLBtc who might have an interest in serving on the board. potential candidates must be able to make a two year commitment to serve on the board. the Nominating committee will review the names of all candidates and select a slate to fill board vacancies. anyone with questions about the process or who wishes to submit a name for consideration should do so by emailing WLBtc Nominating committee chairperson, penina Bredoff at pengator@comcast.net by march 7, 2016.

WOMen’s league bOOk club - WednesdaY, MaY 18, 7:15 p.M.the debt of tamar by Nicole dweck. meetings will take place in the Nathan Library. Books are available in the library.

JeWish healing circle - thursdaY, april 7, 7:30 p.M.Join us to form a healing community through prayer, reflection and song in our tradition. Facilitators: sue Gurland (spiritual director, creator of moving through the tree of Life) and tuviah (rabbi, song leader, composer and story teller).

Men’s club OF b’nai tOrah cOngregatiOnBtc men’s club invites new members, volunteers and ideas for initiatives year-round. please contact larry Faerman, men’s club president at (561) 860-3241 or larryfaerman@gmail.com for information.

WLBTC

WOMen’s league Judaica shOpregular hours: mon - thurs: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.please call Ginger speicher (203) 610-0018

or robin schwartz (914) 329-1025 for appointments.

Visit us to purchase your GrOGGers, NOisemakers, masks & crOWNs!and while your are here, take an early peek at our new passover items.

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B’nai Torah Congregation presents:

To purchase tickets visit www.btcboca.org/ConcertSeries2016 or call Elysa Stark at (561) 392-8566 ext. 349

concert & theater arts series 2016

shabbat bOOk carts available: shabbat carts available in the Lobby after saturday morning services. Find a large variety of books for your reading

pleasure! For more information, please call (561) 392-8566 ext. 355, mondays from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

BridgE & TunnEl Mar 16Karen Stephens will reprise her award-winning performance in Sarah Jones’ Tony Award Winning Show. Stephens will once again inhabit the souls of 14 unique and diverse members of NYC’s melting pot.

JoShua nElSon Mar 30You may have never heard of “kosher gospel” music before, but the inspirational performance of Joshua Nelson, the creator of this style – along with special guests and our choir – will surely call out to your soul.

don’t miss the last two shows of the season!

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life evenTSYahrZeits

Jacob adler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/12morris Liss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/12madeline marowitz . . . . . . . . .3/12edith Blyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/13Jerome reivitz . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/13herman sereisky . . . . . . . . . . .3/13Ben Wigder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/13Benjamin Futernick . . . . . . . . . .3/14esther Leavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/14eliezer amiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/15stanford Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . .3/15sidney Zipper . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/15sidney siegan . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/16rebecca muravchick . . . . . . . .3/17sidney Zuckerman . . . . . . . . . .3/17Gertrude sachs . . . . . . . . . . . .3/18samuel stewart . . . . . . . . . . . .3/18

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.

cOndOlences tO. meryl (Lloyd) comiter on the passing of her father, Jeffrey schaefer, husband of Gail schaefer grandfather of chad, elyssa, and Jordana

. donna (dr. herman) Brovender on the passing of her daughter ali senser, wife of andy senser, mother of reese, Blake, and Jordan, granddaughter of david idenz”l, niece of melody iden

MaZal tOv tO. elaine and myron siegell on the marriage of their daughter, Linda tabachnick to michael kopp

. cindy & marc Levinson on the birth of a grandson, mason sam Gross

Way to go! b’nai torah’s brusY chapter was just awarded MOst iMprOved YOuth grOup

within the usY sub-region. We congratulate cathy berkowitz, as well as all of our

usYers, advisors and families, for helping make our youth group a success! also, a big

mazal tov to B’nai torah’s hannah Wolf who was just elected president of arvot sub

regional Board for 2016-2017.Above: Hannah Wolf (B’nai Torah) with Abigail Winograd and Mikayla Mathews.

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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. Led by carla Van Walsum, this group offers loving, compassionate support and helps guide you through the grieving process. meetings take place in the library. For more information, please contact elaine siegell at (561) 392-8566 ext. 309.

neW - bereaveMent suppOrt grOup

FOr thOse in their 20’s, 30’s and

40’s WednesdaYs, 5:30 p.M. also led by carla Van Walsum. meetings take place in the library. For more information, please contact elaine siegell at (561) 392-8566 ext. 309.

cell phOnes FOr sOldiers We proudly participate in the collection

of cell phones, i-devices & Blackberrys (working or not) through the Major

stuart adam Wolfer

institute’s dandelion project. please drop off your donations in the collection boxes at the front desk.

parking reMinder: please park your cars in designated parking spots only, and not along the edges of the curb, as this can create potential hazards. please do not park in a reserved parking space that doesn’t have your name on it. thank you.

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

Havurat Shabbatrabbi david englandera spirited shabbat service for Families of all ages - 10:00 a.m.eleanor & paul Weinerz”l cultural center

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdalahmincha: 6:30 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

Come WorShip WiTh US

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 ValdesCommunications Director allison shermanArt Director claudia sternbergTzedakah Programming Director summer FaermanChoral Director cantor mitch martinProgram Coordinator Lauren BergerCultural Arts & Membership Coordinator elysa stark

Baal Korei Joe FuchsRitual Facilitator Julie risiskyGabbaim steve Ginsburg, rob kantor*, Bill Fine, Linda ehrlich, Neil Friedman

B’nai Torah CongregaTion 6261 s.W. 18th street, Boca raton, Florida 33433

(561) 392-8566 | www.bnai-torah.org

President toby Levi*

Executive Vice President mark Glickman*

Vice Presidents richard Birdie Jerry Budney marvin Finkelstein scott Frank

Treasurer steve Ginsburg

Secretary seth marmor

Financial Secretary stan kutlinTrustees: michael Berezinterry Bresnickshula Fleischer*marleen Forkas*Bruce Grundtmarcy kammermanrob kantor*eric N. klein*

scott Levin*Julie risiskyelissa schosheim*rick schusterBenita segaltammy smithart stark

Women’s League President shelly Gross

Men’s Club President Larry Faerman

Foundation President spencer sax*

Synagogue Counsel kenneth Lipman, esq.*Ner tamid society member