The Chronicle, July/August 2023

Raising Children

BY RABBI DAN LEVIN dlevin@tbeboca.org

There is a midrash that when a child is growing in the womb, an angel comes and visits the child. The angel lights a candle above the child’s head, and proceeds to teach the entire Torah. This makes the child very happy, and so the child kicks the mother in joy.

Then the angel prepares the child to come into the world by wrapping the child in three special coverings: a covering for the body, a covering for the mind, and a covering for the soul. These coverings protect the child for their entrance into the world. As our children grow, tradition teaches that it is incumbent upon us, as parents and as a community, to guide children to develop the tools to remove those coverings.

The first is for the body, and we remove that covering when we celebrate the child’s birth, announcing and consecrating the child’s name. As our children grow, we help them discover their

only lifted when our children grow to full adulthood. This is sometimes celebrated under the Chuppah, by the lifting of the veil.

We must help our children discover their spiritual selves. We need to teach them how to experience awe and wonder. We need to teach them how to overcome disappointment, and how to persevere when life is tough. We need to teach them to cultivate curiosity, how to appreciate art and beauty, how to weep in shared anguish, or even in joy. We need to teach them how to make moral choices, and how to wrestle with ethical decisions. We need to teach them wisdom, compassion, justice, awareness, gratitude, resilience, and humility.

We must be as deliberate in growing our children’s spirituality as we are about growing their bodies and minds.

I am so proud of all the ways Temple Beth El partners with our children and youth in helping them to grow, especially in cultivating their spirituality. I love watching our children discover their heritage in religious school, seeing young

physical being. We teach them to walk, to run, to sing, to dance, to dribble a ball, to play a musical instrument, to ride a bicycle, to swim. We do all we can to feed them healthy foods (sometimes), and to grow their physical capacities. If they express an interest, we help them to explore that passion. If they experience obstacles, we help them to overcome them.

When we celebrate Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and lift the cover from the Torah scroll, we rejoice in the ongoing evolution of our childrens’ minds. We provide our children the best education we can offer. We teach them to read, to write, and to develop skills in language, mathematics, science, and history. We help them learn to process their ideas, to express their opinions, and to grow their capacity for logic and reason.

But too often, we forget that after Bar/Bat Mitzvah, our most important task remains. For the covering of the soul is

people volunteer as Madrichim–teacher assistants in younger children’s classrooms. I’m excited to see a renaissance of youth activity as the pandemic continues to recede – with our children’s and youth choirs, our teen band, our summer CIT’s in the ELC, opportunities for community service and social justice work, and so many other areas of Temple life.

A child comes into the world with the raw ingredients for living a holy and fulfilled life, but it is our collective responsibility to help a child refine all the gifts God and we give them – body, mind, and spirit.

I am so proud of the way Temple Beth El partners with our children and youth in helping them to grow, especially in cultivating their spirituality.

Called to Lead

As President of our beloved congregation, I am thrilled to welcome our newest Board members, David Friedlander, Brooke Perez, and Dina Schwartz. Here at Temple Beth El, one of the largest Reform congregations in the country, we rely heavily on our talented and passionate congregants to help us shape the future of our spiritual home.

your dedication. We are indeed a congregation powered by the spirit, talent, and commitment of our congregants.

BY WENDY WALIN TEMPLE BETH EL PRESIDENT wwalin@tbeboca.org

Being a part of the leadership at Temple Beth El is a role steeped in dedication, commitment, and a deep love for our community. It means stepping forward to serve, to make decisions guided by wisdom and faith, and to work to ensure our temple continues to be a beacon of light and learning in our community.

It is with immense gratitude that I acknowledge each one of you who serve our temple in various ways, from volunteering on committees, task forces, and advisory groups, to being Shabbat ambassadors, leading our Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Parenthood, Tribal Council and Beth El Circles. The vibrancy and vitality of our community are a testament to

To our incoming Board members, you’re joining a team whose service and devotion to this temple knows no bounds. We believe that in you, we have found individuals who embody the spirit of leadership, and we look forward to seeing the ways in which you will contribute to our community.

To our current and past Board members, your service and commitment to our temple have made a difference that cannot be measured. I want to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to our outgoing Board members, Michael Frost, Lottie Nilsen, Susan Podolsky, and Peter Wohlgemuth.

Leadership at Temple Beth El is more than just a role or a title. It’s a calling to serve, to lead with love, wisdom, and integrity. Our success is a collective effort, and every contribution matters. This temple, our spiritual home, is a manifestation of our shared commitment and dedication.

Thank you all for your passion, your love for our temple, and your commitment to ensuring that Temple Beth El remains a vibrant and welcoming community for all.

Tour, schmooze and get to know us!

AN OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

Wednesday, August 23 from 11:30am – 1:00pm OR 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

We are thrilled to welcome the community to our Schaefer Family Campus to experience this beautiful expression of Judaism for themselves. Invite your friends and neighbors to meet our clergy, tour the building, learn about the gorgeous Judaic art installations and experience what makes Temple Beth El unique. Sign up to tour, schmooze and

tbeboca.org/open-house-2023

Temple Beth El Annual Meeting

Being a part of the leadership at Temple Beth El is a role steeped in dedication, commitment, and a deep love for our community.

Wendy Walin PRESIDENT

Mark Sunshine IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Gina Shugar EXECUTIVE VP

Jeffrey Katz VP OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE

Patty Beck VP AT LARGE

Ilyne Mendelson TRUSTEE

Dina Schwartz TRUSTEE

Brooke Perez TRUSTEE

Brett Schneider TRUSTEE

Josh Marcus VP OF FINANCE

Marcy Schultz VP OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Joel Ivers VP OF DEVELOPMENT

Danielle Butler VP OF EDUCATION

Marla Schaefer SECRETARY

Marisa Spiro VP OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Bruce Moldow VP OF MAUSOLEUM

David Friedlander VP OF SOCIAL ACTION

Susie Siegel VP OF MEMBERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT

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soulsearching summer

THE POWER OF WOMEN IN PRAYER

Sundays July 9, July 16, July 23

10:00am

Virtual Beth El - Zoom

What do we learn from our ancestors about building relationships with our spouses and children, and bringing out the best we can be? How can we learn how to be guided by our own “women’s intuition” through understanding our biblical heroines, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah?

Join us for these soul-searching, thought-provoking conversations led by Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen and guest scholar, Elana Mizrahi who will be joining us from Jerusalem.

Register at tbeboca.org/soul

ABOUT ELANA MIZRAHI

Elana Mizrahi is passionate about helping women live more meaningful, healthy, balanced and connected lives. She is a mentor, published author, writer, and lecturer. Elana specializes in Women’s Health, Infertility, Prenatal & Postpartum Care, Postpartum Depression, Birth and Fertility Related Trauma, and Anxiety. Elana brings Torah into her healing practice and healing into her Torah classes. Originally from the Bay Area, California and a graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Jerusalem with her husband and six precious children.

ABOUT CANTORIAL SOLOIST MICHELLE AUSLANDER COHEN

Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen is a certified Spiritual Life Coach who created the Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group at Temple Beth El. She fosters an atmosphere of kindness and openness, drawing upon on Jewish wisdom and the teachings of Torah to infuse perspective, meaning and purpose in our lives.

A Tisha B’Av Observance

THROUGH THE YEARS, THROUGH THE TEARS

Wednesday July 26 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

With as much sadness as if it happened yesterday, annually the Jewish people stop and mourn the destruction of the Ancient Temple that stood in Jerusalem and its destruction on the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. This Observance of Tisha B’Av through word, song and verse will help us better understand this fast day through a modern lens. Led by Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates and Cantor Lori Brock.

Lunch Learn

JULY

THROUGH THE YEARS, THROUGH THE TEARS: A TISHA B’AV SERIES

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates

Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25 No Class 7/4

12:00 – 1:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus or on Virtual Beth El

In the midst of the year marking the 75th anniversary of State of Israel, like every year for centuries, we pause and remember the feeling of loss tied up with the loss of the Ancient Land. This is the fast day of Tisha B’Av, the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. Starting with modern times and going backwards, we will reflect on those low points in Jewish history era by era.

For those who can attend, the series will culminate in a Tisha B’Av observance on Wednesday July 26, 2023

AUGUST

HIGH HOLY DAY BOOT CAMP

Rabbi Steve Moss (August 1 led by Rabbi Mates)

Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 12:00 – 1:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus or on Virtual Beth El

Like any large undertaking, a boot camp can be a great way to prepare for the High Holy Days. Join us to explore overarching themes of the Days of Awe, delve into specifics of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur and intellectually and spiritually prepare for the Holy Days ahead. Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss serves as interim rabbi to Temple Sinai in Delray Beach.

JULY & AUGUST

JULY 7

Shabbat Service featuring Jake & Rachel

6:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Join our Cantorial Soloist, Jake Harris and his partner Cantor Rachel Slusky for a special musical Shabbat. Lend your voice as we adorn our sacred space with the music of generations.

JULY 14

Shabbat Service featuring the Music of Michelle Auslander Cohen

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

This Shabbat, we will enjoy beautiful musical settings by Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen. Joined by our talented instrumentalists and singers, Michelle will share the inspiration behind her compositions and thoughts about music and prayer.

July Shabbat Services will take place in the Beck Family Chapel

JULY 21

Looking Back, Moving Forward

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

As we begin the book of Deuteronomy, Moses reviews the Jews’ 40-year journey from Egypt to Sinai to the Promised Land. We will reflect on the philosophy of Seneca and the friends and enemies Moses made along the way. We will also offer a special blessing to everyone born in the month of July.

JULY 28

Shabbat Nachamu

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

This Shabbat following Tisha B’Av is the first of 7 Shabbatot leading up to Rosh HaShanah where we are inspired by the words of Isaiah 40, Comfort, oh comfort my people. Explore how we find comfort in the words of prayer, music and Torah.

AUGUST 4

Spirituality - What’s Love Got to Do With It

6:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

This past week we celebrated the Jewish holiday of love, Tu B’Av. This evening we will delve into the spiritual dynamics of love and what it takes to build and sustain a meaningful relationship with each other, ourselves and with the Holy One.

AUGUST 11

Re’eh

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Does God really care what we do? The book of Deuteronomy suggests that God keeps track of our deeds and rewards or punishes us based on our choices. But do we really believe in God as an accountant? Does God give out penalties and rewards? What difference do our actions make in life and in our world?

AUGUST 18

End of Summer Shabbat

Dinner

6:30pm

Beck Family Campus

3 Registration required at tbeboca.org/shabbat-dinner by August 15

AUGUST 18

Shabbat Service: Elul

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

On this Shabbat, before we enter the month of Elul, the month when we prepare ourselves for the holy days, we will ready ourselves spiritually, intellectually and emotionally to enter these days of introspection. We will also offer a special blessing to everyone born in the month of August.

AUGUST 25

Shabbat Service: Ki Tetzei –Leading the Ethical Life

7:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Parashat Ki Tetzei teaches us our duties to each other to build a holy society. This Shabbat, we explore the nature of Jewish ethics and the challenge to live in service to others.

End of Summer Shabbat Dinner

FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FAMILIES

Friday, August 18 | 6:30pm

Beck Family Campus

Space is Limited

Registration required at tbeboca.org/shabbat-dinner by August 14

Adults: $32 | Children Under 18: $16

We are excited to offer a traditional Shabbat dinner for the religious school family community. Join us for Shabbat Z’mirot (a brief sing-along of Shabbat Blessings) followed by a delicious Shabbat meal and quality time with good friends.

WELCOME

Celebrating New and Returning Members

Welcome New and Returning Members who have joined between March 27, 2023 and July 1, 2023 (based on registrations as of May 31, 2023). Additional members not listed at the time of printing will be included in our next list! For help getting involved, please contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, at ejosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900.

Ira & Laraine Adler

Stacy Ames

Jaime & Heather Arouh & their children, Ella & Blake

Brett Levin & Rachel Bailin & their child, Isla

Michael & Sophie Barschi & their children, Rose & Leo

Joshua Beale & Heather Beale & their child, Darcy

Stuart Bell & Joan Funk

Svika Elmalah & Amina Bentoumi & their children, Maya & Adam

Scott & Paige Berger & their child, Dylan

Alexander & Arielle Bergman & their child, Aria

Gary & Michelle Bettman

Ryan & Anna Blank & their children, Cameron & Julia

Joshua & Amanda Calisti & their child, Zachary

Malvin & Dale Chodos

Jason & Stefanie Copelow & their children, Ian & Max

Jordan & Morgan Diamond & their child, Delilah

Allison Duffie & her children, Henry & Aidan

Dana Egert

Karen & Arthur Ehlin

Michelle Eisenberg & her child, Sawyer

Daniel & Meredith Erichson & their child, Liv

Brad & Ruby Estra & their children, Ava & Mason

Andrea & Eric Evanter & their children, Elle & Jack

Jorge & Kaile Ferreira & their children, Colton & Jade

Jill Fishgold

Megan & Brett Frankel & their children, Mia & Kylie

George Voren & Alexa Godel & their child, Stella

Sara & Howard Goldberg & their children, Brayden, Levi & Reagan

Jen Goldberg

Marc & Alyssa Gordon & their child, Ari

Jason & Tracy Gould & their children, Tyler & Madison

Ruth Halperin

Brett & Samantha Halperin & their child, Blake

Derek Katz & Ashley Haltzman & their children, Daphne & Russell

Michael & Sara Haviv & their child, Liana

Seth Hollander & Lindsay Pine & their child, Brynn

Benjamin & Elyssa Holzer & their children, Jude & Eden

Stefanie Irmen & Lavenia Hood & their children, Juniper, Maxwell & Bowen

Andrew & Dara Howard & their child, Samantha

Michael & Stefanie Joffe & their children, Hudson, Carter & Jack

Michael & Jordana Kahn & their children, Parker & Harrison

John Bonk & Valerie Kanner Bonk & their children, Emersyn, Austin & Logan

Scott & Muriel Kaplan & their children, Liana & Mikayla

Jennifer & Matthew Kaufman & their children, Avery, Sasha & Trevor

Karin Klein & her child, Jason

Brittany & Matthew Kohn & their children, Spencer & Evan

Tina & Jeffrey Kranitz & their child, Justin

Russell Leisner

Felix Geller & Stephanie Lemchuk-Geller & their children, Estelle & Matteo

Melissa Lerner & her child, Isabella

J.C. Lingelbach & Amy Berger Lingelbach

Alex Rodriguez & Jamie Lipman & their children, River & Monroe

Robbie & Bob Lowenstein

Lee & Julie Marsh & their child, Kiley

Stacy Onofri & Samuel Messinger & their child, Leonardo

Alexandra Andreasson & Amy

Milin & their child, Andreas

Yehuda & Kayla Miller & their children, Ella & Cameron

Richard Nelson

Diane Neveloff

Carly Kazinetz & Hugo Oliveira & their children, Landen & Loni

Jason & Ashley Orlowsky & their child, Hailey

Monique & Adam Picow & their child, Olivia

Arleen & Steven Plaut

Jared Preiser & Jared Poolat & their child, Layla

Sue & Sam Posner

Andrew & Jessica Powell & their children, Sophie & Samson

Brandan & Liza Pratt & their child, Luke

Chad & Arielle Prince & their children,

Olivia, Cameron & Logan

Tammi Rabinowitz & her child, Alex

Hannah & Connor Reed & their child, Harper

Jordan & Sasha Restifo & their child, Justin

Harry Karlsen & Megan Rosen

Leon & Alli Rosenberg & their children, Jake & Rylee

Adam & Danielle Rubin & their child, Emmy

Marc Russell & Sydne Garchick & their child, Blair

Jessica & Steven Saperstein & their child, Skylar

Julie Schreiber & her child, Micah

Lauren & Adam Schwartz & their children, Zoey, Sydney & Max

Robert & Jill Schwartz & their child, Natalie

Jordan & Nicole Shapiro & their child, Hannah

Vladimir & Brooke Shneiderman & their child, Eli

Alissa & Andrew Shultz & their child, Noah

Irina Sitnikov & her child, Eli

Eric & Mollie Small & their children, Carly, Aaron & Leni

Joshua & Jamie Spoont & their children, Stella, Lily & Skylar

Benjamin Sugarman

Vince Pegan & Jennifer Tannenbaum & their child, Mason

Adam & Sheryl Tekel & their children, Ari & Hannah

Pamela Tinkham

Kathryn & Eric Turoff & their child, Blair

Brent & Brooke Vanderzyl & their children, Rya, Otto & Lexi

Derek & Cassie Walin & their child, Bara

Tracy Wallach

Doreen & Steve Yanofsky

Seymour & Dianne Zager

Travel with

TEMPLE BETH EL FACING EAST: A JEWISH JOURNEY THROUGH MOROCCO

Sunday, February 18 – Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Travel with Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson and explore the Jewish story in Morocco. Walk through ancient fortresses, palaces, and walled cities that have come back to life. Explore marketplaces with snake charmers, street vendors, musicians, acrobats and more. Experience the world of the Berbers, bake bread, work with clay and take a hike into the Atlas Mountains. Space limited to one bus, 20 person minimum for the trip to go.

For more information contact Elinor Josephson at 561-314-2833 or ejosephson@tbeboca.org

Cost

$6,295 per person double occupancy land only. $7,650 per person single occupancy land only

$300 per person Registration fee to Temple Beth El

Interest Meeting

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 7:00 – 8:30pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Register for the informational meeting at tbeboca.org/Morocco-2024

TEMPLE BETH EL ISRAEL TRIP

Monday, June 3 – Sunday, June 16, 2024

Plan ahead as we travel to Israel in June 2024 with Rabbi Dan Levin, Elinor Josephson and other members of Temple Beth El. Explore Israel’s rich history, modern culture and stunning landscapes; learn, pray, connect, climb, hike, tour, taste, sing, dance, shop, relax – all this and more during this two-week trip of a lifetime.

Interest Meeting

Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 7:00pm

Schaefer Family Campus

Register for more information at tbeboca.org/Israel-2024

We Invite You to Celebrate the High Holy Days with Us NEW SERVICE LOCATIONS THIS YEAR!

All Congregational Worship and Family Participation services will be held at the Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus! Many services will be held simultaneously in the Rabbi Merle E. Singer Sanctuary and the Beck Family Chapel. Temple Beth El members and their guests will be invited to worship in the Rabbi Merle E. Singer Sanctuary, and non-members will be invited to worship in the Beck Family Chapel. Tickets are required. There are NO Congregational Worship or Family Participation services at FAU.

Young Children’s Services will be held on Rosh HaShanah at Temple Beth El, and on Yom Kippur at FAU’s Friedberg Auditorium. This is a new FAU auditorium for the Yom Kippur Young Children’s Service only. High Holy Day tickets are not required to attend, but registration online is requested.

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HIGH HOLY DAYS

Congregational Worship

Tickets are required for these meaningful Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services. Services will be held at Temple Beth El in both the Rabbi Merle E. Singer Sanctuary and the Beck Family Chapel.

See page 15 for a complete service schedule, including which services are available on various channels of Virtual Beth El.

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Ticketing

Julyopens10, 2023

Family Participation Services

The Family Participation Service includes family-friendly liturgy and a festive, participatory environment. The service is for families with children ages 8 through early teens, and will be a meaningful High Holy Day experience for all. Services will be held at 1:30pm on both holidays at Temple Beth El. Tickets are required.

Young Children’s Services

The Young Children’s Service is for families with children 8 and under, and is filled with music, story and our famous High Holy Day skits. This year’s skits will be based on The Lion King and Bluey!

Services will be held at 4:00pm on Rosh HaShanah at Temple Beth El and at 3:00pm on Yom Kippur at FAU’s Friedberg Auditorium. Tickets

For the latest information and updates, please visit tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2023

NEW SERVICE LOCATIONS THIS YEAR!

High Holy Day Tickets

Ticketing opens July 10, 2023

All tickets will be requested online and all tickets will be electronic.

tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2023/tickets

Ticketing No High Holy Day tickets will be mailed! When you register for tickets online, you will receive an email confirmation that includes a QR code. Please bring the QR code ticket with you on the day of services (either printed out, or saved to your phone). Your QR Code will be scanned at the door to check you in to services. If you have difficulties registering for tickets, please call 561-247-4714 during office hours and we will be happy to assist.

NEW SERVICE LOCATIONS THIS YEAR!

All Congregational Worship and Family Participation services will be held at the Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus! Young Children’s Services will be held on Rosh HaShanah at Temple Beth El and on Yom Kippur at FAU’s Friedberg Auditorium.

To order your High Holy Day tickets, visit tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2023/tickets and click on the button that applies to you:

MEMBER & GUEST OF MEMBER TICKETS

MEMBERS & GUEST OF MEMBERS

If you are a member of Temple Beth El and would like to order tickets for you and other members on your account, and/or purchase tickets for additional guests. Members and their guests will be invited to worship in the Rabbi Merle E. Singer Sanctuary.

Ticket Details

NON-MEMBER TICKETS

NON-MEMBERS

If you are not a member of Temple Beth El and would like to purchase tickets, you will be invited to worship in the Beck Family Chapel.

High Holy Day tickets are complimentary with your Temple Beth El membership for you and those ages 26 and under listed on your account. Guest tickets are $150, and include both Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. A ticket allows you to attend as many services for each holiday as you would like.

Need Help?

Help is always available

If you have trouble registering online, we will be happy to help you. Please contact Debbie Eisenberg at deisenberg@tbeboca.org or 561-247-4714 to help with ticketing or for general information regarding High Holy Day tickets.

If you are a Temple member and need assistance logging into ShulCloud, please contact Janice Odesnik, Database Manager at jodesnik@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2814.

Annual Gifts, Honor and Remembrance Tributes

You can make your Annual Gift during the ticket registration process. You will receive a separate email to place Honor or Remembrance Tributes in the Tribute booklet. Deadline for submitting tributes for the printed Tribute Journal is Thursday, August 24, 2023.

SAMPLE QR CODE

For the latest information and updates, please visit tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2023

SERVICE SCHEDULE

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It Begins with Aleph

Did you know that we start preparing our students for Bar/ Bat Mitzvah on the first week of Kindergarten Religious School?!? Our educators and clergy work together throughout the year to be sure we are teaching prayers effectively and with a huge dose of fun in our weekly Tefillah (prayer) gathering with students. Building this foundation gives our students the knowledge they will need for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and provides them with a sense of comfort and feeling of belonging to the larger Jewish community when they are in services throughout their lives.

Additionally, our students learn Modern

Hebrew every week with a native Israeli speaking teacher that enhances their prayer learning while being fun and physically active.

We are teaching prayers effectively and with a huge dose of fun in our weekly Tefillah (prayer) gathering with students.

Hebrew Through Movement embraces the “sound to print philosophy”, mirroring how we raise our children, speaking to them as babies and toddlers and then introducing them to the letters and reading as they already “know” English.

Feeling at ease with the prayers and Hebrew at a young age reduces the natural anxiety that most Bar/Bat Mitzvah students have. These best practices in the religious school are coupled with attending Shabbat services, in person or via livestream.

Meet Your Teachers!

Sunday, August 6 2:00-4:00pm

No registration required!

Meet your Religious School teacher for the year while reconnecting with old friends and welcoming new members to our community. Join the Religious School staff and clergy to jump start the school year!

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Don’t be left behind, enroll today before the late fee starts on July 24!

Religious School at the Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue

Sundays 9:00am-11:30am, Kindergarten through 6th Grade

Religious School at the Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Road Sundays 9:00am-12:00pm, Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm, 1st Grade through 5th Grade

Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm, 6th Grade through 12th Grade

Get more information and register at tbeboca.org/religious-school

HEATHER EREZ DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT herez@tbeboca.org

CAMP JENNY

Camp Jenny, held at URJ Camp Coleman in Cleveland, Georgia every Memorial Day weekend, gives children from an urban school in Atlanta the opportunity to receive a summer camp experience with the love of big “brothers and sisters,” three nutritious meals a day, and encouragement for the future. Each year a group of our Beth El Teens participates as counselors and staff.

10 TEENS Maddy Barenboim, Madison Cauff, Noam Erez,

What’s Coming Up for Beth El Teens?

More information for all events will be announced in the upcoming months, but please save the dates!

T.A. (Teacher Assistant) Training

Sunday, August 6

Beth El Teens Fall Kickoff: Backyard Bash

Saturday, August 26

Selichot Overnight Beck Family Campus

Saturday, September 9

Dive Shack Sukkot

A partnered program with Temple Kol Ami-Emanuel – Dor Dorim and B’nai Israel

Saturday, September 30

IN THE FUTURE

College Caravan (Grades 10-12)

November 9-11

L’taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington D.C. (Grades 9-12)

January 19 – 22

Give Kids the World in Orlando (Grades 9-12)

April 12 – 14

A Camp Jenny Story

Hello my name is Stephanie Jaro and I had the wonderful opportunity and privilege to be a counselor at Camp Jenny 2023 this year. This was my first year ever partaking in Camp Jenny after hearing about it for years. I was chosen along with many other passionate and driven people to take part in this amazing program. Camp Jenny has been around for 30 years, giving impoverished children in Atlanta, grades kindergarten through fifth, the opportunity to experience summer camp during Memorial Day weekend. Camp Jenny is about so much more than giving these kids the experience of summer camp and being there this past weekend has shown me just that.

There is a magic in Camp Jenny, something really special. Being able to

BY STEPHANIE JARO, CLASS OF 2024

experience it has left a permanent impact on me. The emotion, feelings, and hard work that is put into giving these kids the best experience possible is something that will forever stick with me. I was placed as a junior counselor in a bunk with three 6- and 7-year-olds and three other counselors. We all worked so hard to give these kids the best time, and while yes it was hard, it was one hundred percent worth it to see these kids running around on the field with not a care in the world. The reward that we all felt seeing smiling campers face their fears and try new things is unforgettable. Camp Jenny is so much more than just a weekend to give kids the experience of summer camp, it is love and kindness and care that fills each one of these children and creates something beautiful.

To get involved in next year’s Camp Jenny, please email Ross Glinkenhouse at rglinkenhouse@ tbeboca.org. Teen Applications will be available in December.

The Reform Jewish Youth Movement

NFTY STR Fall Kallah

October 20-22, 2023*

NFTY STR goes to Disney!

January 14, 2024 * One- day trip hosted by KAFTY and TOUCHY

NFTY STR Spring Kallah hosted by Temple Beth El and B’nai Israel in Boca (BOFTY and BISY)

March 1-3, 2024 *

Beyachad Teen, A Civil Rights Journey

Adults and Teens together

Inspired by our tradition’s teachings to pursue justice, families will explore the Civil Rights Movement and why so many in the Jewish community were compelled to support it.

6 Sunday evenings throughout the year. Optional immersive trip to Atlanta, Montgomery and Selma in December. Visit tbeboca.org/teens for more information.

* tentative dates

Stephanie Jaro, Hailey Kupferman, Ari Kurman, Emily Singer, Gabe Nierman, Jordana Shapiro, Noa Wolfberg

6 STAFF Houston Barenholtz, Ross Glinkenhouse, Aly Martinez, Daniel Shapiro, Isaac Singer, Jessica Winograd,

Emily Singer named 2024 Camp Jenny Co-Director

Summer Fun

BY RONNI GRAF BETH EL EARLY LEARNING CENTER DIRECTOR

rgraf@tbeboca.org

As a child, I loved summer camp. Day camp, sleep-away…it didn’t matter. The less stressful pace, few demands, and pure fun was a winning combination for me. At the Beth El Early Learning Center’s Summer Adventure Camp we create that feeling for the children that attend our program. Our primary goal is FUN! We are unique in that we only offer summer camp for young children ages 2-4. This allows us to focus completely on activities and special events that are meant for them. Each week brings a different theme and new adventures. The fun includes everything you’d want in summer camp including shows, bounce houses, petting zoos, Kona ice truck visits, sweet summer treats, specialty days, and more. Our Splash Pad is perfect for cooling off from the hot Florida summer sun.

important dates

SUMMER

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day –

Early Learning Center Closed

Friday, July 6

Last Day of Summer Adventure Camp, Session 2

Monday, July 10

First Day of Summer Adventure Camp, Session 3

Friday, July 28

Last Day of Summer Adventure Camp

Monday, July 31 -Friday, August 4

ELC Staff Development Week – No school for students

Monday, August 7

ELC Staff Workshop – No school for students

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Monday, August 7

Parent Orientation

A big thank you to Lauren Saldsman, our Senior Associate of Curriculum and Student Programs and Karen Levine, our Summer Adventure Camp Program Coordinator for their planning to create such an incredible camp experience for our children. Wishing you all a very happy summer!

Parenthood

Wednesday, August 16

Parenthood Meeting

• 7:00-7:30pm Schmooze

• 5:00 – 6:30pm – Childcare, Turning 2s and 2s

• 7:00-8:30pm – 3s and 4s

Tuesday, August 8

Classroom Visiting Day

Wednesday, August 9

First Day of School for all students

Saturday, August 12

ELC New Family Meet and Greet Breakfast 9:30-10:30am

Saturday, August 12

Welcome Back Tot Shabbat 10:30-11:30am

• 7:30-8:30pm Meeting

Saturday, August 26

Parents’ Night Out

We’ve Almost Got You Covered

It was only two years ago at the Beck Family Campus when we opened our new “Natural Themed” playground to provide another space for children to enjoy the outdoors. But there was something missing: a shade structure on this playground which will keep our kids protected from the harsh Florida sun.

$5,000 away from being “covered.”

As an unbudgeted expense, we rely on your generosity and support to bring this shade project fundraiser to completion. With your help, we hope to have the shade structure installed and completed at the beginning of 2024.

We thank you, our community thanks you, and no doubt, some much “cooler” Beck Family Campus children in the future thank you.

It is perhaps most noticeable today, when we are all no doubt experiencing the summer heat.

Costs for this shade structure, which will reduce sun and heat exposure for our children, will be in the vicinity of $50,000. Temple Beth El’s Brotherhood stepped up with an incredible matching gift for the first $25,000 donated to honor Bruce Moldow for the 2023 Brotherhood Golf Outing!

As you read this, we are roughly

A special thanks to all those who have supported this meaningful project as of May 30, 2023.

Donors to the We’ve Got You Covered Fundraiser

Lisa & Joseph Assil

Debbie & Chas Averbook

Robin Baratz

Ricki & Milton Barbarosh

Dori Barenholtz

Tali & Itamar Barhai

Sam & Ron Barhai

Rachel & Richard Baroff

Patty Beck

Marie Becker

Traci & Seth Benedon

Marci & Scott Berlin

Rachel Zissel & Ariel Berman

Jamie Bilsky

Margie & Michael Blasberg

Suzanne & Stephen Block

Paris & Benjamin Blumenthal

Keely & Jon Brown

Alexis & Andrew Brownstein

Ana & Ira Cohen

Susan Cohen

Patricia Collazo

Ana Cordero

Ann & Wally Davidson

Fern & Henry Doeck

Kathleen & Aaron Draizin

Carol & Theodore Enfield

Janet & Harvey Fine

Aline Fisher

Ellen Freling

Alexandra & Troy Friedman

Debi Gaier

Andrea & Gerald Goldberg

Judith Goldberg

Clarice & Mark Goldstein

Ronni & Tim Graf

Gladys & Arnold Granet

Janet Grobstein

Lauren & Alan Gross

Susan Gudema

Cheryl Haber

Elizabeth & Mark Hall

Sharon & Scott Heller

Rebecca & Adam Heller

Susan & Harold Hyman

Jean Interiano

Elaine & Jeffrey Isser

Debi & Herb Jackman

Grace & Jack Jaiven

Linda Jaro

Barbara & Russel Johnston

Mollie & Marc Kallen

Nancy Karp

Ivy & Steve Kaufman

Jennifer & Matthew Kaylie

Michael Kirsch

Liza & Ross Kirsh

Karen Klebenoff

Miriam & Justin Klocman

Jane & Alan Kuczynski

Jennifer & Alexander Kulik

Sheri Lagin

Jacqueline Lederman

Jamie & Jonathan Mann

Dave Marcus

Shayna & Richard Martinoff

Rabbi Jessica & Mitch Mates

Debbie & Alan Meyers

Jessica Spitzer & Lawrence Mickelberg

Sue & Hal Mindel

Elissa & Rob Norton

Liza & Brandan Pratt

Robert Raudebaugh

Arlene & Larry Reiter

Rona Revien

Sandra Roth

Robin & Irvin Saltzman

Linda & Robert Schmier

Susan & David Schwartzfarb

Kimberly & Jeffrey Seman

Daniela Loebl & Steven Senft Barragan

Crystal & Brett Sherman

Judy & Jeff Silverstein

Jerry Sobel

Paulina Spiewak

Marisa & Brian Spiro

Laurie Sprinzen

Temple Beth El Brotherhood*

Rachael & Paul Templer

Jennifer Lantz & Zev Turen

Michael Valencia

Cara & Ryan Wagner

Laurie Waldman

Sarah & Evan Waldman

Wendy & Steve Walin

Robin & Gary Warren

Shelly Warshner

Harold & Lois Weber

Steve Zachofsky

Jill & Dan Zapson

Sisterhood Update

Sisterhood is undergoing some amazing changes that will result in a more inclusive, modern, and exciting gathering place for our Temple Beth El sisters of all ages and stages in life. All congregants will now receive automatic membership to Sisterhood, and will have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful experiences and friendships this incredible group provides.

us on this journey. With their superior wisdom and leadership development skills, Sisterhood is assured of remaining vibrant and compelling.

BY LISA WOLFE SWARTZ AND SUSAN JUSTER GOLDSTEIN SISTERHOOD CO-PRESIDENTS sisterhood@tbeboca.org

Send Honey to Your Honey for the High Holy Days!

Due to high demand, Sisterhood has brought the Honey Fundraiser back for the second year! Wish your family, friends, teachers, and business associates a happy new year by sending an 8-ounce jar of delicious kosher honey to arrive in time for Rosh HaShanah. It is decorated with a colorful label and a personalized card that reads “Shana Tova –Wishing you a Healthy and Haappy New Year”, and lets the recipients know that a donation to support Sisterhood has been made in their honor.

$14 per jar

includes shipping and handling

Order before August 1 to avoid a $7 per jar shipping fee

Order before August 25 for guaranteed delivery before Rosh HaShanah

Place your order at tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2023

All congregants will now receive automatic membership to Sisterhood, and will have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful experiences and friendships this incredible group provides.

As our Sisterhood membership grows, we have new needs and goals to ensure leadership into the future. We have tapped Robin Eisenberg and Patty Beck to lead

Art All Day

This past April, we offered a sold-out Art All Day trip that was led by expert art historian, Amy Herman, with Rabbi Jessica Mates and Cantor Lori Brock, and was generously supported by Temple Beth El’s Project Nuremberg, underwritten by Jay and Marilyn Weinberg, which provides programming that explores the Holocaust, Law and Ethics and Friends of Music and Arts

As one participant wrote: ’Thank you for including me in this spectacular day. I just loved it. The speakers were terrific, it was educational, and the attendees were warm and welcoming. I look forward to attending more programs like this when they appear. From beginning to end, this was a well-coordinated and well-thought-out special event.’

We look forward to a delicious challahbaking workshop in August led by Tami Weisman, famous for her gorgeous homemade challahs posted on Facebook. This program is co-sponsored by ELC Parenthood and Religious School Parent Tribes.

Inspired by challah making, we are delighted to welcome the amazing Idan Chabasov, aka the Challah Prince and Paula Shoyer, aka the Kosher Baker as guest speakers at the Annual Sisterhood Luncheon in December. Expect this to be another sold-out event, so get your tickets as soon as they are available (late Fall).

Stay tuned, Temple Beth El Sisterhood members: exciting things are coming your way!

Send Holiday Greetings

For just $36 your holiday message can reach the entire congregation three times this year: High Holy Days, Chanukah, and Pesach. It will be in an email as well as three editions of The Chronicle.

Purchase a holiday greeting at tbeboca.org/sisterhood. The deadline is July 26 to be included in the High Holy Day email.

Celebrating a Year of Leadership and Comradery

As we reflect on the past year at Temple Beth El, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Kevin Romer, our outgoing Brotherhood CoPresident, for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to our community. Under Kevin’s guidance, our Brotherhood has flourished, embracing values of integrity, kindness, and compassion.

initiatives to enriching social and cultural events, as well as invaluable networking and mentorship opportunities, there truly is something for everyone within our Brotherhood. We invite you to discover why we believe Brotherhood is the best-kept secret at Temple Beth El and embark on this incredible journey with us.

BY JON LEVIN AND JOE GUDEMA BROTHERHOOD CO-PRESIDENTS brotherhood@tbeboca.org

While Kevin’s term may be coming to an end, we know that his impact will endure, just as we’ve witnessed with our past presidents who continue to contribute to our vibrant organization.

We are delighted to announce that all congregants will now receive automatic membership to Brotherhood, enabling each of you to actively participate in the rewarding experiences we offer. By joining our Brotherhood, you gain access to lifelong friendships, the chance to make a difference through philanthropy, the opportunity to expand your personal and professional networks, and a deeper immersion in Jewish culture.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Fall season, we are thrilled to unveil a diverse and captivating lineup of programs that will engage our entire community. From philanthropy

We are delighted to announce that all congregants will now receive automatic membership to Brotherhood, enabling each of you to actively participate in the rewarding experiences we offer.

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of September, we invite you to join us for our first event, a spirited Thursday Night Football gathering on September 7. We are planing a delightful Spirit Tasting, an enlightening Entrepreneur Panel, and the joyful celebration of Chanukah. Save the date for our Annual Golf Outing on January 29, 2024, a day that promises fun and camaraderie.

Let us come together to celebrate the strength and spirit of our Brotherhood. Embrace the camaraderie, personal growth, and meaningful connections that await you. Together, we will build a vibrant and unified community that will thrive for generations to come.

Wishing you a summer filled with joy and renewed inspiration.

BELOW Kevin Romer received an award as outgoing Co-President of Brotherhood. BOTTOM Brotherhood and Beth El Teens Softball Tournament.

Our Congregation Mourns

Daniel Ballon, son of Ann Lois Ballon

John Beko*, father of Michelle and Mitch Hershey

Ronald Joseph Benach, father of Laurie and Haynes Stevens, grandfather of Lane and Jake Stevens

Helene Brown, sister of Ira and Diane Rubtchinsky

Elizabeth Collins, mother of Gerard and Amy Collins, grandmother of Aiden and Liam Collins

Don Edelman, father of Len and Catharine Edelman, grandfather of Hannah, Ian and Marley Edelman

Sherry Endelson, wife of Ken Endelson, mother of Judson Wolfe z”l, Alexandra and Michael Bassik and Zachary Endelson, grandmother of Lilly, Lucy, Beatrice and Joseph Wolfe and Violet, Parker and Piper Bassik

Hud Englehart, son-in-law of Diane Moore, brother-in-law of Daniel Moore

Harry A. Gaines, father of Deborah Gaines-Askowitz and Eric Askowitz, grandfather of Olivia Askowitz

Harold Gaynor, father of Bob and Dawn Gaynor

Howard Gersh, father of Ellen and Steven Gottsegen, grandfather of Chad, Jacob and Madison Gottsegen

Clifford H. Goldman, brother of Wendy and Wayne Legum, uncle of Jennifer and Daryl Weber and Karen and Brian Legum

Jerry Gorelick*, husband of Kinnie Gorelick

Carol Greifer, sister of Lois and Harold Weber

Genene Hirschhorn*, daughter of Vera and Martin Hirschhorn

Sherry Klein, grandmother of Jenni and Michael Schwartz, great grandmother of Mia and Eliana Schwartz

Mitchel Kronish*, son of Gail and Keith Kronish

Philip Krumholtz, father of Jessica and Matthew Ellish, grandfather of Maya and Harry Ellis

Jeffrey Legum, brother of Wayne and Wendy Legum, uncle of Jennifer and Daryl Weber and Karen and Brian Legum

Marba Mallet*, beloved member

Donna Messina, great-aunt of Amanda Brensel

Elaine Nussbaum, mother of Janet and Allen Sussberg

Daryle Osborn, father of Joanna and Scott Duran, grandfather of Alana Duran

Henry Rosenthal, father of Heather Bennett-Magod and Ira Magod

Harvey Siegel, father of Steven and Sasha Siegel, grandfather of Sean and Ryan Siegel

Michael Sprinzen, husband of Laurie Sprinzen

Donald Stone, husband of Marcia Stone

Bernard Tanner, grandfather of Sharon and Daniel

Stern, great grandfather of Caleb and Eli Stern

Carol Burke Thorne, mother -in-law of Lysa Long Burke, grandmother of Connor and Logan Burke

Laid to rest in the Beth El Mausoleum

Mazel Tov To

Patty Beck and Louis Beck on the birth of their grandson Shalev Zamir Ganulin-Beck

Betsy and David Blechman on the birth of their grandson Avi Roth Blatt

Aria and Andrew Doeck on the birth of their daughter Eva Lilly Doeck, big sister Olivia

Gwen and Howard Dvorkin on the birth of their granddaughter Sutton Abbe Bistany

Melissa Newman and Jeff Eisenberg on the birth of their son Tate Henry Eisenberg, big sister Jordyn

Carrie and Dustin Greenberg on the birth of their daughter

Libby Greenberg, big brothers Jaxon and Leo

Alicia and Oren Gross on the birth of their son

Caleb Reid Gross, big brother Jonah

Paul Jacobs on the birth of his grandson Austin Lane Kaplan

Elinor and Jay Josephson on the birth of their grandson Eli Graham Josephson

Lisa and Paul Oken on the birth of their grandson River Benjamin Oken

Alexandria and Matthew Paul on the birth of their son

Maddox Duke Paul, big brother Anderson

Joanne and Phillip Procacci on the birth of their granddaughter, Summer Rose Gulick

George Brock on the engagement of his daughter

Kayla Brock to Jordan Grabski

Marcia and Michael Beckerman on the marriage of their son Danny Beckerman to Elli Goldberg

Michelle Merson on the marriage of her daughter

Samantha Fronstin to Andrew Bernick

Myrna and Norman Ricken on the marriage of their grandson Daniel Vavala to Kirsten Winder

Barbara Saletan and Paul Knapp on their marriage

Dedications and Donations

Amy S. Klein Shapiro Memorial Educational Fund in memory of:

Bernice Klein by Penny & David Klein

Anna Beitscher Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund in memory of:

Anna Beitscher by James Brachman

Belle Eder by James Brachman

Annual Giving 2022-2023

Rachel Kraft in memory of:

Mitch Kronish by Laurie & Gregory Marx on the occasion of:

Ira (Buddy) Magod’s special birthday by Suzanne Hochberg

Disaster Relief Fund on the occasion of:

Aiden Rudnick’s Bar Mitzvah by Allyson Harman in memory of:

Arthur Borden by Laurie & Glenn Borden in support of:

Boca Helps Ukraine by Evelyn Aimis

Boca Helps Ukraine by Dorothy Bernstein

Boca Helps Ukraine by Caren Weinberg & Barry Cohen

Boca Helps Ukraine by Marc Cohen

Boca Helps Ukraine by Anita Gabbay

Boca Helps Ukraine by Fern Kanter & Scott Gershaw

Boca Helps Ukraine by Susan & Donald Kanoff

Boca Helps Ukraine by Annette Osnos

Boca Helps Ukraine by Brian Rich

Boca Helps Ukraine by Valeria Rosenbloom

Boca Helps Ukraine by Patricia & David Weinstock

Early Childhood Scholarship Fund in honor of:

Patty Beck by Debbie & Chas Averbook

Early Childhood Scholarship Fund in honor of Linda & Bobby Schmier’s 50th Anniversary by Deborah & Charles Averbook

Barbara Saletan and Paul Knapp’s Wedding by Meryl & Leonard Farber

in memory of:

Marvin Kuritz by Judy Kuritz

Sherry Endelson by Linda & Robert Schmier

Gelfand/Arpe Young Childrens

Innovative Education Fund

in memory of:

Casey Gochman by Michael Gelfand

Mitchel Kronish by Michael Gelfand

General Endowment Fund

Rabbi Jessica & Mitch Mates

General Fund

Marci Macaluso

Ilene & Peter Wohlgemuth

in appreciation of:

Aileen Spilka, Debbie Eisenberg and table 12 for an amazing Second Night Seder by Dori Barenholtz in celebration of: the birth of Eli Graham Josephson by Dori Barenholtz marriage of Paul Knapp and Barbara Saletan by Leslie & Adam Evans in honor of:

Jessica Weintraub receiving the Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award by Aline Fisher the marriage of Barbara Saletan and Paul Knapp by Martha & David Goodkin the confirmation of Phoebe Housenbold by Stacey & Jason Housenbold

Jaime Weiss’ birthday by Mindy Kaye our new great-granddaughter, Blair Ruby Lifton by Ellie & Martin Lifton

Sharon Wasserman, Mom’s, birthday by Liz, Danny, Ben, Ella and Jackie Weil in memory of:

Alan Penn Moss by Suzanne & Brian Broad

Ava Gottlieb by Douglas & Rena Weigler

Daniel Ballon by Peter Mordente

Daniel Ballon by Natalie Pelavin

Elizabeth Gozlan by Ellis Rajsky, Sari & Chitiz

Esther Leace by Jill & Alan Slootsky

Isabel Gozlan by Susan Lindzon

Jean Zucker by Jill & Alan Slootsky

Jeffrey Legum by Barbara & Gerald Lewin

Leona Joy Lazar by Marian & Marvin Gruber

Linda Nagler by Lisa & Jonathan Franklin

Melvin Schwartz by Elsa Goldberg

Mitchel Kronish by Martin & Harriet Agulnek

Mitchel Kronish by Gary Berg

Mitchel Kronish by Robin Berman

Mitchel Kronish by Joan Cooper

Mitchel Kronish by Helene & Jay Eichler

Mitchel Kronish by Susan & Bob Fishman

Mitchel Kronish by Marcelle & Sam Kaufman

Mitchel Kronish by Shelley Krug

Mitchel Kronish by Robert Nagler

Mitchel Kronish by Namerow, Mohr, & Graf families

Mitchel Kronish by Barbara & Gerald Lewin

Mitchel Kronish by Susan & Barry Podolsky

Mitchel Kronish by Andrea Resnick

Paul Ruttenberg by Rochelle Ruttenberg

Sherry Endelson by Silvana & Barry Halperin

as of March 16, 2023 – May 15, 2023

Giving Tree in celebration of: the marriage of Barbara Saletan and Paul Knapp by Aline Fisher

in honor of:

Dr. Arthur Maron’s 90th birthday by Elaine & Morton Erenstein

Jennie Kreger for giving back by Rita & Spencer Kreger

in memory of:

Deborah Sheinin by Deborah & Herbert Jackman

Josh Pumphrey by Aline Fisher

Joy Mendoza by Ilyne Mendelson & Steve Terk

Mitchel Kronish by Marcia Langley

Mitchel Kronish by Aline Fisher

Mitchel Kronish by Jason Goldstein

Mitchel Kronish by Janet & Allan Sussberg

Mitchel Kronish by Pamela Nadler & Mark Sickles

Myra Singer by Phyllis Brucker

Sarah Neuman by Linda & Robert Schmier

Glenn & Laurie Borden Endowment Fund

Laurie & Glenn Borden

Israel Youth Travel Fund in honor of:

Aline Fisher - Volunteer of the Year! by Irene & Merrill Epstein

Jan and Allen Lev Endowment Fund in honor of:

Our Rabbis and Cantorial Staff, with heartfelt gratitude for caring words and countless good wishes to Susan for healing by Susan & Joel Ivers

Davynn Martinoff becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Jan & Allen Lev

Joyce Throne Memorial Garden Endowment Fund in memory of:

Marilyn Morgenstern by Patty Beck

Marion & Milton Hoffman/Florence & Morris Schwartzfarb Fund in memory of:

Florence Schwartzfarb by Susan & David Schwartzfarb

Marion Hoffman by Susan & David Schwartzfarb

Milton Hoffman by Susan & David Schwartzfarb

Music Fund

Marjorie & Maurice Plough

Myron & Mildred Ackerman & Family Scholarship Fund in memory of:

Michael Sprinzen by Brian Kritchman

Plough Family Fund Supporting Religious School in memory of:

William Plough by Judith Chason

Programs - Small Group Engagement Programs in celebration of:

Lance & Samantha’s wedding by Jay & Elinor Josephson

Emily & Kayla’s wedding by Jay & Elinor Josephson

Rabbi Merle E. Singer Scholarship and Educational Fund in honor of:

Rabbi Merle Singer’s Birthday by Phyllis Brucker

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

David Robbe

Dori Sedransk

Natalie Lewis

William Carvajal

to thank:

Rabbi Dan Levin by Marianne Bobick

Rabbi Dan Levin by Herbert & Elaine Gimelstob

Rabbi Elana Rabishaw for your guidance, presence, and loving support in February by Jeffrey Pollack

Rabbi Greg Weisman for the baby naming of our daughter Sienna by Noah & Amanda Solomon

Rabbi Jessica Mates and Amy Stein by Susan Vogel

in appreciation of:

Rabbi Dan Levin for my parents unveiling by the Barenholtz family

Rabbi Dan Levin and Cantor Lori Brock for my grandson Cade Stern’s Bar Mitzvah by Amy Doran

my TBE Family - the Clergy, the Administrative and Custodial Staff, the Educational Staff, the Board - and mostly all the Members that make up this great Congregation by Aline Fisher

Rabbi Dan Levin for Hal Gaynor’s Celebration of Life by Robert & Dawn Gaynor

Rabbi Dan Levin and the entire Temple Beth El team who were part of our wonderful wedding ceremony by Barbara Saletan & Paul Knapp

Rabbi Jessica Mates for your kindness by Rita & Spencer Kreger

Cantorial Soloist Jake Harris, for your kindness by Rita & Spencer Kreger

Rabbi Greg and Cantorial Soloists Michelle and Jake for your friendship and support leading up to Davynn’s Bat Mitzvah and to all our amazing clergy for making it a truly magical day by Shayna and Richard Martinoff

on the occasion of:

the baby naming of our first granddaughter, Samantha by Ann & Saul Factor

Rabbi Dan Levin naming our granddaughter, Juliette by Jane & Vincent Firth

Barbara and Paul’s wedding by Andrea Corn & Robert Sugarman

Micha Grossman’s Bar Mitzvah by Susan & Barry Podolsky

with gratitude:

to Rabbi Greg Weisman for doing our daughter Knight’s baby naming by Paris & Benjamin Blumenthal to Rabbi Dan Levin for all of his help in our time of need at the passing of our dad, Jerry Gorelick by Patti Goldberger to Rabbi Jessica Mates for your guidance, support and welcoming us in honor of our son, Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah by Jerilyn and Adam Grunbaum to Cantor Lori Brock for your guidance, support and welcoming us in honor of our son, Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah by Jerilyn and Adam Grunbaum in celebration of:

Barbara Saletan and Paul Knapp by Judith Chason the wedding of Sarah and Danny VanCamp by Edwin & Maddy Kamstock

the birth of Eli Graham Josephson by Myra Rubenstein & Paul Jacobs the birth of Eli Graham Josephson by Ilyne Mendelson & Steve Terk

The birth of Eli Graham Josephson by Jan & Allan Lev in honor of:

Buddy Magod’s birthday by Max Baran the birth of our grandson, Avi Roth Blatt by Betsy & David Blechman

Elinor Josephson receiving the John Rogers Staff Award for Exemplary Professional Service by Phyllis Brucker

Rabbi Daniel Levin’s Birthday by Phyllis Brucker

Gloria & Ken Wolfe’s anniversary by Phyllis Brucker the marriage of Paul Knapp and Barbara Saletan by Karen & Daniel Davis

Rabbi Jessica Mates by Myra & Michael Halle

Rabbi Dan Levin by Heidi & Bruce Lein

Jaime Weiss’ 80th Birthday by Shelly Preziosi

the wedding of our grandson Daniel Vavala to Kirstin Winder, with thanks to Rabbi Greg Weisman for officiating by Myrna & Norman Ricken

the marriage of Barbara and Paul by Myra & Burt Saxon

my granddaughter, Sarah Roth who had her Bat Mitzvah on March 15, 2023 by Andrea Corn & Robert Sugarman

Barbara Saletan & Paul Knapp’s wedding by Sharon Wasserman

Rabbi Jessica Mates by Ilene & Peter Wohlgemuth in memory of:

Ann Norman by Elaine & Morton Erenstein

Eva Slupow by Stephanie & Steven Schuster

Clara Friedman by Leslie & Bernard Friedman

Clifford Goldman by Stephanie & Steven Schuster

Corrinne Greenberg, with thanks to Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates for leading the service by Robert Nagler

Daniel Ballon by Betsy & David Blechman

Donald Stone by Debbie & Michael Simon

Gussie Mishkin Block by Elaine & Morton Erenstein

Hal Gaynor by Elinor & Jay Josephson

Helene Brown by Diane & Ira Rubtchinsky

Isabelle Gotland Gozlan by Phyllis Flatt

James Patrick Carroll & Thomas Robert Moor by Annmarie Lonergan

Jeffrey Legum by Stephanie & Steven Schuster

Joe Dorison by Elinor & Jay Josephson

Lila Bernice Ivers by Susan & Joel Ivers

Linda Nagler by Robert Nagler

Mimi Levine by Elaine & Morton Erenstein

Mitchel Brent Kronish by Betsy & David Blechman

Mitchel Kronish by Debbie & Chas Averbook

Mitchel Kronish by Judith Chason

Mitchel Kronish by Susan Cohen

Mitchel Kronish by Randi Entine

Mitchel Kronish by Elinor & Jay Josephson

Mitchel Kronish by Jan & Allan Lev

Mitchel Kronish by Myra Rubenstein & Paul Jacobs

Mitchel Kronish by Linda & Robert Schmier

Mitchel Kronish by Stephanie & Steven Schuster

Mitchel Kronish by Amy Stein

Mitchel Kronish by Carol Sterneck

Mitchel Kronish by Peter Kolson

Mitchel Kronish by Ronna & Marc Taub

Mitchel Kronish by Robin & Gary Warren

Scott Mitchell Smith by Bonnie & Bradley Kirsch

Scott Smith by Rena Sokolow

Dawn Docktor and Jay Jonas by Harold Jonas

Religious School Scholarship Fund

in honor of:

my Aliya by Dori Barenholtz

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Dedications and Donations

in memory of:

Mitchel Kronish by Michelle and William LaMorte

Samuel & Mollie Luks Endowment for Special Needs Education in honor of:

Frances Weinberg for welcoming us for Passover by Marilyn & Richard Comiter on the occasion of:

Passover by Barbara & Cliff Gerstenhaber in memory of:

Mollie Luks on Mother’s Day by Frances Weinberg

Steve Brown Endowment Fund in memory of:

Elaine Nussbaum by Dana Brown

Mitchel Kronish by Pamela Nadler & Mark Sickles

Steve Brown Endowment Fund by Pamela Nadler Sickles

Tania & Samuel Barliant Cantorial Endowment Fund in honor of:

Cantor Michelle Auslander Cohen for providing a beautiful baby naming for Lilliana and Cameron Nelson by Amanda & Zachary Nelson in memory of:

Mitchel Kronish by Susie & Mark Tabor

Tzedakah Fund

Phyllis Brucker

Jenn & Matthew Caflun

Jessica & Brett Gubenko

Natalie Lewis

Barbara Orville

Christopher Toth

Wendy & Steven Walin

We’ve Got You Covered

Debbie & Chas Averbook

Rachel & Richard Baroff

Jamie Bilsky

Alexis & Andrew Brownstein

Dos Amigos

Kathleen & Aaron Draizin

Alexandra & Troy Friedman

Ronni Namerow-Graf & Tim Graf

Lauren & Alan Gross

Elaine & Jeffrey Isser

Deborah & Herbert Jackman

Linda Jaro

Nancy Karp

Barbara & Russel Johnston

Miriam & Justin Klocman

Shayna & Richard Martinoff

Rabbi Jessica & Mitch Mates

Susan & David Schwartzfarb

Kimberly & Jeffrey Seman

Daniela Loebl & Steven Senft Barragan

Paulina Spiewak

Zev Turen Lantz

Sarah & Evan Waldman

in honor of:

Elinor Josephson receiving the John Rogers Staff Award for Exemplary

Professional Service by Aline Fisher

in memory of:

Mitchel Kronish by Wendy & Steven Walin

Yahrzeit Fund

in memory of:

Samuel Abejean by Jannette Abejean

Max Adelman by Julie Adelman

Patricia Frank by Priscilla & Leonard Adler

Benita Appel by Stuart Appel

Ruth Appel by Stuart Appel

Sandra J. Arkush by Ellen & Daniel Arkush

David Bakerman by Bruce Bakerman

Mitchel Kronish by Ann Lois Ballon

Ethel Barbarosh by Ricki & Milton Barbarosh

Rose Nerenberg by Leslie & Michael Baron

Daniel Barry by Marilyn & Stanley Barry

Tracy Kreisberg by Michael Bass

Jeannette Gubin and Gertrude Epstein by Stanton Bass

Aaron Pankin by Louis Beck

Herbert Sterneck by Louis Beck

Shlomo Bello and Anne Passman by Brenda Bello

Martin Zuckerman by Susan & Michael Benenson

Miriam Feldman by Susan & Michael Benenson

William Benenson by Susan & Michael Benenson

Ellis Berger by Linda & William Berger

Dr. Sherwood Berman by Jann & Saul Berman

Julian “Dick” Bernstein by Dorothy Bernstein

Mollie Blackman by Judith Blackman

Herman Fink by Barbara Blakeslee

Ruth Blechman by Betsy & David Blechman

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Anne Berman Seff by Beverly & Marvin Bransdorf

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Miriam Mehlman by Andrea & Roy Bresky

Sonia Shvimer by Leon Breytburd

Stephanie Afromsky by Suzanne & Brian Broad

Alfred Brodsky by Bruce Brodsky

Ronald Nelson by Bruce Brodsky

Linda Brody by Paul Brody

Steven Brown by Murray Brown

Mirko Bruner by Alexander Bruner Presser

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Hannah Chestnov by Stephanie & Richard Chestnov

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Samuel Cohen by Emily & Richard Cohen

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Frank Phillip Rothstein by Elaine Colker

as of March 16, 2023 – May 15, 2023

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Evelyn Hess by Shirley & Warren Deutsch

Richard Diamond by Barbara Diamond

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William Trieber by Jo Renee Fine & Edward Trieber

Rose Reich by Phyllis Fink

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Michael Sprinzen by Kimberly & Jared Fischer

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David Comras by Myrna & Mike Ginsberg

Selma Serenco by Cindy Gitlitz

Irving Glatzer by Ronald Glatzer

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Julie Gleeman by Lee Gleeman

Harold Gaynor by Andra & Scott Glick

Betty and Jack Wexler by Marc & Ellen Goldberg

Carolyn Lowe Schwartz by Joan Goldburg

Herbert M. Schwartz by Joan Goldburg

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Fannie Shakin by Corinne Gorelick

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Claude Gozlan by Elisabeth Gozlan

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Gabriel Finkel and Selwyn Finkel by Gladys & Arnold Granet

Annalee Schwarz by Laurie & Jonathan Greene

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Dolly L. Gutterman by Charlotte Leigh

Morris Kimmel by Brenda & Nathan Levine

David Klavons by Barbara & Jerry Lewin

Ruth Kieran by Barbara & Jerry Lewin

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Samuel Dobrow by Dorothy & Arthur Malman

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Gernerd Cohen by Diane Rocklin

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Albert Judkowitz by Fran Roth

Laurette Goldberg by Lee & Isidor Rotter

Jaqueline Rubenstein by Laurie Silvers & Mitchell Rubenstein

Jeanette Mayer by Myra Rubenstein & Paul Jacobs

Laurence Runsdorf by Paula Runsdorf

Morris Grossman by Rocky Ruttenberg

Sonia Shvimer by Eugenia Salin

Daniel Goldman by Jaclyn & Mark Saltzman

Dr. Syd Salus by Virginia Salus

Norman Schlessberg by Elaine Schlessberg

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Dorothy Schefman by Linda & Robert Schmier

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Lilian Stewart and Alan Stewart by Merle & Barry Schnittman

Freda & Solomon Kopald by Hynda Schuman

Morris Schuster by Rita Schuster

Rueben Schuster by Rita Schuster

Karl Neimand and Cole Schuster by Stephanie & Steven Schuster

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Sylvia Schwab by Sandra & Tadd Schwab

Martin Gold by Jo-Ann Schwartz

Selma Schwarz by David and Susan Schwarz, Larry Sands, and Matthew and Caroline

Jeffrey Friedman by Roberta & Lorrie Shafer

Dafna Zamarripa-Gesundheit by Elaine Sherr

Sonia Shvimer by David Shvimer

Sonia Shvimer by Taisa & Sigmund Shvimer

Sidney A. Simon by Jeanne & Alan Simon

Ann Bloom by Rona & Sandy Steinberg

Jeannette Stewart Fink by Beverly Stewart

Helen Leahy, Isaac Miller and Golda Miller by Sophia & Bodhi Stone

Stephen H. Corn by Andrea Corn & Robert Sugarman

Fritz Nussbaum by Janet & Allan Sussberg

Harry P. Tabor by Susie & Mark Tabor

Arnold Tamchin by Barbara & Leonard Tamchin

Ira Stuart Yavarkovsky by Barbara & Leonard Tamchin

Sidney Buksbaum by Barbara & Leonard Tamchin

Lillian Van Wye by Beth Tavlin

Judith Tucker and Neil Tucker by Ellen Glantz-Tucker & Stephen Tucker

Tanya Zallea by Daniel Twer

Zvi Shpilner, Louis Urban, and Mildred Urban by Barbara & David Urban

Betty Davison and Jacob Goldberg by Marilyn & Herbert Vichnin

Esther Glowatz Arno by Susan Vogel

Mabelle London by Cheryl & Leonard Walder

Edith Wartenberg by Robin & Gary Warren

Joan Cummings by Robin & Gary Warren

Isadore Weber by Lois & Harold Weber

Sarah Weber by Lois & Harold Weber

Reba Gladstone Weinberg by Marilyn & Jay Weinberg

Sondra E. Weinberg by Marilyn & Jay Weinberg

Abraham Epstein by Jill & Paul Weiner

Leah Epstein by Jill & Paul Weiner

Jean Weiss by Barbara Weiss

Ivan Meisner by Karen & Howard Weiss

Rosalyn Meisner by Karen & Howard Weiss

Leonard (Lenny) Weiss by Amy & Jordan Weiss

Mitchel Kronish by Andrew Weitz

Albert Weitzman by Evelyn Weitzman

Joseph Wheeler by Jacquelyn Wheeler

Isidore Goodman by Enid & Robert Winikoff

Leonard Goodman by Enid & Robert Winikoff

Maurice Rabinowitz by Enid & Robert Winikoff

Sherry Endelson by Michael & Betty Wohl

Stephen Wolkoff by Julie Wolkoff

Betty Wulkan by Marilyn Wulkan

Edith Gordon by Marilyn Wulkan

Abraham Strauss by Lisa & Kenneth Young

Helen Strauss by Lisa & Kenneth Young

Stella Young by Lisa & Kenneth Young

Sonia Shvimer by Maya Zelinskaya Kotlyar

Harvey Zipkin by Barbara Zipkin

Harvey Zipkin by Daniel Zipkin

Sisterhood Donations College Outreach

Lauren and David Tolces

in honor of the birth of Eli Graham Josephson by Susan and Richard Goldstein in memory

Daniel Ballon by Jan and Allen Lev

Harry Gaines by Susan and Richard Goldstein by Jan and Allen Lev by Margie and Maurice Plough by Shari and Craig Schwamm by Temple Beth El Sisterhood by Wendy and Steve Walin

Phyllis Green Weidenbaum by Susan and Richard Goldstein

TEMPLE OFFICERS

Wendy Walin President

Mark Sunshine Immediate Past President

Gina Shugar Executive VP

Jeff Katz VP of Leadership Development & Governance

Josh Marcus VP of Finance

Marcy Schultz VP of Religious Activities

Danielle Butler VP of Education

Joel Ivers VP of Development

Susie Siegel VP of Membership & Engagement

David Friedlander VP of Social Action

Marla Schaefer Secretary

Marisa Spiro VP ELC

Bruce Moldow VP of Mausoleum

Patty Beck VP at Large

TRUSTEES

Brett Schneider

Ilyne Mendelson

Marc Applebaum*

Rachel Baron

Patty Beck*

Traci Benedon

Michael Blackman z”l

Dana Brown

Robin Eisenberg

Aline Fisher

Mandy Friedlander

Herbert Gimelstob*

Brooke Perez Dina Schwartz

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Lisa Glass

Susan Goldstein

Lauren Gross

Joe Gudema

Karyn Hoffman

Lauren Koblick

Steven Lazarus

Barbara Leventhal

Robyn Marcus

Mark Platt*

Margie Plough

Maurice Plough, Jr.

Barry Podolsky*

Morris Robinson

Kevin Romer

Rabbi Merle Singer

Mark Sunshine*

Lisa Swartz

Tom Weidenfeld

Monica Weinberg

Leslie Winograd

TEMPLE LEADERS OF BLESSED MEMORY

James B. Baer*

Donald Berger

Alvin Cohen*

Frances Cohen

Stanley Gray*

Stanford Hermann

Ida Herst*

Joseph Q. Kline

LTC Ben Lake

Cis Rader

Irving Rifkin

CLERGY

Rabbi Daniel Levin

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates

Rabbi Greg Weisman

Rabbi Elana Rabishaw

Cantor Lori Brock

Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen

Cantorial Soloist Jake Harris

Rabbi Emeritus Merle Singer, D.P.S., D.H.L., D.D.

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Steve Kaufman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cindy Chieffo, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Stanley Rose

Albert Schiff*

Melvin Schwartz*

Bernard H. Shulman*

Alan H. Weiner*

Susan Stallone, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Jason Reasor, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

Elinor Josephson, DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING

Mike Sirowitz, MAUSOLEUM DIRECTOR

Derek Hurwitch, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Rita Diamond, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

MAIMONIDES INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING

Heather Erez, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT

Ronni Graf, DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Robin Eisenberg, RJE, DIRECTOR OF JEWISH LEARNING AND LIVING EMERITA

*Past President z”l – of blessed memory

The Expert In Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Robert P. Norton, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. Florida Spine Associates

Dr. Norton is a world-leading expert in minimally invasive spine surgery and in office treatment of vertebral compression fractures with the kyphoplasty procedure. Dr Norton spends time when not seeing patients, teaching other surgeons cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques. He recently even wrote a book chapter for a major spine textbook on how to do the kyphoplasty procedure in the office.

Throughout his career, Dr. Norton has had a strong interest in academic medicine and has been actively involved in teaching and research. He has authored multiple publications on a variety of topics related to spine surgery in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He has received several research grants and has presented his research at both national and international conferences.

Compression fractures of the spine occur most often in people with osteoporosis, after a fall, after a forceful cough or sneeze, or simply from bending over to tie shoes. Fortunately, he can treat patients with an easy solution called a Kyphoplasty, performed in my office in about 10-minutes. After numbing the area, he will simply place a small needle into the broken bone under x-ray guidance. He can then inject a small amount of bone “glue” to stabilize the broken bone. This is a permanent fix and serves to get rid of the pain from the broken bone and prevent further collapse of the bone so you don’t become deformed and hunched over. The pain is gone immediately and you can walk out of the office with just a Band- Aid! Skilled in the most advanced surgical techniques and emerging technologies, Dr. Robert Norton offers expertise in all aspects of spine care. His expertise and excellent surgical outcomes have earned him the nickname, “Miracle Worker.”

FLORIDA SPINE ASSOCIATES

670 Glades Road, #200 • Boca Raton, FL 33431

5162 Linton Boulevard, #203

8190

Delray Beach, FL 33484