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SHABBAT SHALOM

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

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B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATIONSHABBAT SERVICESPARASHAT TZAVMARCH 23, 201916 ADAR II 5779

Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah, Sofia Scherand to her parents, Michele & Jarad Scher

HAVURAT SHABBAT

Mazal Tov to our Bar Mitzvah, Noah Weisholtzand to his parents, Courtney & Adam Weisholtz

GLASSMAN CHAPEL

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PARASHAT TZAVTorah: Leviticus 8:1 - 8:36, p. 621Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:21 - 8:3,9:22 - 23, p. 627Reader: Jake Rymer

HAVURAT SHABBATTorah Readers: Marc Wigder, Sam Hitner, Avigail Whiting, Michele Scher, Jared Scher, Yaffa Englander, Sofia ScherHaftarah: Sofia Scher

SHABBAT TORAH STUDY with Morley Goldberg - A weekly exploration of the great themes of the Torah. Every Shabbat at 9:45 a.m., Nathan Library

SHABBAT MINCHA/MA’ARIV March 23, 7:30 p.m.

WEEKDAY MINCHA/MA’ARIV 5:30 p.m., Glassman Chapel

KIDDUSH The congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the ESC. Kiddush is generously sponsored by Cantor Mitch Martin and family in honor of Harriet’s birthday. Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.

CANDLE LIGHTING March 29, 7:18 p.m.

SHABBAT SERVICES

DO YOU HAVE SPACE AT YOUR SEDER?This year, instead of a communal seder at the synagogue, we will match those who might

otherwise be alone with families that have a place or two at their table. Please contact Elaine Siegell at ElaineS@bnai-torah.org if you can participate in the beautiful mitzvah of sharing Seder with others, or if you would like

a place as a welcome guest.

Additionally, Rose Caterers can provide Seder meals in a box for those who need help with preparation. Please contact them directly

for pricing and details at (561) 419-0444.

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.

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HAPPENINGS AT B’NAI TORAHSCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PRESENTATIONS:

DR. JOSHUA KULP - MARCH 26 - 28 A special series of Passover learning events. Dr. Kulp is co-founder of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem where he has taught Talmud and halakhah for 22 years. He is the author of “The Schechter Haggadah: Art, History and Commentary” and “Reconstructing the Talmud.” See pg. 6 for more information.

DONNIEL HARTMAN - MARCH 30Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman is President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and Director of the iEngage Project. Lectures during services in the Main Sanctuary and Shabbat luncheon. TOPIC: From Family to Consumer? Changing Models for the Relationship between Israel and World Jewry The metaphor of American and Israeli Jewry as members of a

single family dominated 20th century Jewish communal thinking. As this relationship changes and tensions challenge the family model, how might we conceive of our bond in new ways that can inspire us to continue to move forward together as a global people? Luncheon price - BTC Member: $20 adults, $10 kids; Non-member: $28 adults, $16 kids. To RSVP, please contact Elysa.Stark@bnai-torah.org or call the office.See pg. 5 for more information.

NEW SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES:SOCIAL MEDIA, SENIORS, AND SCAMS - SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 10:00 A.M. BTC member Howard Fellman is the Academic Dean/Co-owner of PC Professor, with campuses in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Howard has frequently appeared as an expert on the news and has been relied upon as forensic expert on numerous occasions.

BTC members FREE; $10 Non members, light breakfast will be served. RSVP required, visit www.btcboca.org/sundayspeakers or contact Elliot Burns at (561) 218-9236.

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LUNCH & LEARN - TUESDAYS AT 12:15 P.M. Join Rabbis and special guest educators for an hour of learning. All are welcome to this popular weekly gathering. Please bring a dairy/parve lunch; coffee and tea are provided.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: TUESDAY APRIL 9, 12:15 P.M. Rabbi David Dalin will speak on his book Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court: From Brandeis to Kagan. WEEKLY TORAH CLASSES with Rabbi David Steinhardt:

. WEDNESDAYS, 4:00 P.M. - Parshat HaShavuah . FRIDAYS, 8:15 A.M. - A close reading through the text. What did they intend, what do they say?

WEEKLY TALMUD CLASS with Rabbi David Englander:. THURSDAYS, 9:15 A.M. Exploring and delving into Tractate Sanhedrin.

THE FLORENCE MELTON SCHOOL OF ADULT JEWISH LEARNING For class schedule and to register, please visit www.events.org/MeltonBocaRaton. For more information, contact Penina Bredoff at melton@bnai-torah.org.

LILLIAN, PHILIP, AND GERRY COOPERMAN ACADEMY FOR ADULT JEWISH LEARNING

Lunch & Learn at

TORAH FUND LUNCHEON - MARCH 27, 11:00 A.M. Honoree: Rabbi David Steinhardt. Luncheon price - $18pp (Open to benefactors - $180 minimum donation to Torah Fund). RSVP to Sheila Trossman (561) 470-0839 or

online www.WLBTC.org. For more information on how to become a Torah Fund benefactor, please contact Shula Fleischer at (248) 866-4118.

Hazak programming is generously underwritten by the Faintuch family.

TAI CHI WITH SUAREZ MARTIAL ARTS - MONDAY, MARCH 25, 11:00 A.M.Improve your balance and lower stress levels by engaging in slow moving exercises. For more information, please contact Michele Scher at (561) 392-8566.

DONNIEL HARTMANMarch 30, 2019 Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman is President of the Shalom

Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and Director of the iEngage

Project. He founded some of the most extensive education,

training and enrichment programs for scholars, educators,

rabbis and lay leaders in Israel and North America.

TOPIC: From Family to Consumer?

Changing Models for the Relationship

between Israel and World Jewry

The metaphor of American and Israeli Jewry

as members of a single family dominated

20th century Jewish communal thinking.

As this relationship changes and tensions

challenge the family model, how might we

conceive of our bond in new ways that can

inspire us to continue to move forward

together as a global people?B NAI TORAH

CONGREGATION

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE SERIES at B’nai Torah Congregation presents: 2019

Please join us for Services in Main Sanctuary, followed by a

Shabbat Luncheon (RSVP by Tuesday, March 26):

Name(s): Email:

Billing Adress:

City: State: Zip: Phone:

Shabbat Luncheon

BTC Member: $20 adults $10 kids Non-member: $28 adults $16 kids Total

Check #: (Playable to B’nai Torah Congregation) or

Please charge my: MasterCard VISA Discover

Credit Card No: Exp. Date: CVV:

Signature: or I’d like to use my CHAI GELT

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COOPERMAN ACADEMY SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PRESENTATION:

DR. KULP, distinguished scholar and speaker, is Rosh Yeshiva and co-founder of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, where he has taught Talmud and halakhah for

the last 20 years. He will join us for a special series of learning events as Passover approaches:

TUESDAY, MARCH 2612:15pm Women at the Seder Table: From Ancient Rome to Brooklyn7:00pm The History of the Haggadah through Text and Art

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2710:00am Making Every Moment Educational: From the Greco-Roman Symposium to the Rabbinic Seder 4:00pm The Hidden History of the Afikomen

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 9:15am Learn Talmud with an Expert: How to Observe Shabbat if you are Lost in the Desert, and why it matters 11:00am Starving at the Seder: What’s up with the Parsley?

All programs are FREE and open to the community. For more information, please contact Zena Gruda

at zenag@bnai-torah.org or (561) 392-8566.

DR. JOSHUA KULPMARCH 26 - 28, 2019

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SUPPORT GROUPS AT B’NAI TORAHCANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings to provide education, resources & emotional support to patients/survivors. Apr 3, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Facilitator: Cindy Collins, PhD, RD, CSO, LD/N - (561) 376-0084.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Learn ways to handle everyday issues when caring for a loved one; receive information on supportive resources. April 24, May 15

at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Jennifer Schosheim, LCSW - (917) 363-6359.

For more information, please contact Michele Scher at (561) 392-8566.

MAZAL TOV TO 2019 HONOREES SHIRLEY ENSELBERG and MYRNA GROSS

Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary at its annual benefit gala on March 30th.

Shirley Enselberg will be receiving the Linda R. Kaminow Visionary Leadership Award. Shirley was instrumental in founding the South County

Jewish Community Day School, which eventually became DKJA.

Myrna Gross will receive the Lesley Zafran President’s Award for her leadership as President of the Board of Trustees

when thoughts of a high school were beginning to emerge.

TLC MEALS WITH MEANINGB’nai Torah’s TLC Program helps feed the homeless the 1st & 4th Sunday of every month at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (100 NE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton). You must register prior to volunteering. If interested, please email

Summer Faerman, Director of TLC, at summerf@bnai-torah.org

TLC offers many opportunities to better the community. To get involved, please contact Summer at (561) 392-8566 or summerf@bnai-torah.org.

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March 27thManhattan Transfer

For tickets, please call (561) 392-8566 or visit www.btcboca.org

Dedicated to Rabbi David Steinhardt in honor of his 25 years of service at B’nai Torah

2019CulturalArts Series

Concert

&The Eleanor & Paul Weiner z’l

THE ORIGINAL BAND, winner of 8 GRAMMY AWARDS!

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LIFE EVENTSYAHRZEITS

Bessie Berman . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/23

Joel Engel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/23

David Meisel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/23

Eva Oxeda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/23

Gladys Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/24

Anna Rosenfeld . . . . . . . . . . . .3/24

Sarah Stiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/24

Annette Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/24

Menachem Herlich . . . . . . . . . .3/25

Alexander Jacobs. . . . . . . . . . .3/25

Dan Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/25

Lewis Bennett. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26

Mark Fink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26

Ruth Landa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26

Marvin Perlman . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26

Jane Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/26

Shelley Birkner. . . . . . . . . . . . .3/27

Ida Rothkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/27

Ethel Krakower . . . . . . . . . . . .3/28

Pauline Roisman. . . . . . . . . . . .3/28

Samuel Bresnick. . . . . . . . . . . .3/29

Robert Casella . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/29

Rebecca Leibovich . . . . . . . . . .3/29

Millicent Schwartz . . . . . . . . . .3/29

SHABBAT KIDDUSH brings our community together to celebrate Shabbat. Please help us ensure this tradition continues. Consider sponsoring a Kiddush in honor of a simcha or in memory of a loved one. Please call (561) 392-8566 for more information.

CONDOLENCES TO. Aviva Ravel on the passing of her husband, Albert Fleitman

MAZAL TOV TO. Samantha and Jonathan Criss on the birth of their son, Hunter Maddox and to big brother, Miles and grandparents, Barbara and Jeffrey Feingold

. Melanie and Arvin Jaffe on the marriage of their son, Brandon to Pia Figuerola

The yahrzeit candle should be lit the evening prior to the date indicated on the list. You are encouraged to attend minyan

both days. It is customary when observing a yahrzeit to perform an act of tzedakah in memory of loved ones. For your convenience, envelopes are available in the Glassman Chapel which you can return to the Synagogue Office. Join our daily morning and evening minyanim.

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SopranoSandra GottfriedMyrna GrossGail FranklinDebbie Leveen Sharon SteinbergAviGail Whiting

AltoNina CohenPamela Feldman Andrea Gralnick Donna Grossman Robyn LampLeah LevinNaomi Lippa

TenorErick CrowMark GlickmanLeonard MillerLois Radding Arlene StolzenbergSammie Wolfe

BassDaniel CaplinEthan CohenJason Goldstein Len LefkowitzJoe LevitanMack Rosenbaum Mark Samarel

B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATIONAL CHOIRMusical Director/Conductor: Cantor Mitchell J. Martin

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

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 Udi Spielman, Cantor Boaz Davidoff8:45 a.m., Main Sanctuary Saturday Morning, Havurat ShabbatRabbi David Englander 10:00 a.m., Weinerz”l Cultural Center

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/HavdalahMincha: 7:30 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 Berkowitz

Taubman ECC Director Naomi Gordon

B’nai Mitzvah Prog. Director Cantor Paul Goldstein

Director of Finance Sam Hitner

Director of Maintenance Gustavo Moscoso

Art Director Claudia Sternberg

Director of Technology George Meza

Tzedakah Programming Director Summer Faerman

Pastoral Care/Hazak Coordinator Michele Scher

Programming & Membership Director Elysa Stark

Melton Site Director Penina Bredoff

Assistant Executive Director Jeff Jacob

Baal Korei Joe FuchsRitual Director Julie RisiskyChoral Director Cantor Mitch MartinGabbaim Robb Kantor*, Bill Fine, Linda Ehrlich, Neil Friedman* Concert Series Chair Art Stark

B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION 6261 S.W. 18th Street | Boca Raton, Florida 33433

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

President Steve Ginsburg

Executive Vice President Eric N. Klein*

Vice Presidents Stan Kutlin Jerry Budney Ed Levine Marcy Kammerman

Treasurer Ed Sopher

Secretary Cheryl Rymer

Financial Secretary Rick SchusterTrustees: Lori BarbagJay BerkowitzRichard BirdieTerry BresnickMarjorie Browner MarksJonathan CrissCarmen Cunha

Shula Fleischer*Scott FrankNaomi Jacobson*EJ LeizermanSeth SchneiderShaina Yeslow

Women’s League President Roseanne SopherMen’s Club President Seth Schneider

Foundation President Spencer Sax*

Synagogue Counsel Kenneth Lipman, Esq.

Jerold I. Budney, Esq.

Immediate Past President Toby Levi*

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*Ner Tamid Society Member