B’nai Torah CongregaTionShaBBaT ServiCeSparashat balakJuly 4, 201517 tammuz 5775

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ShaBBaT Shalom

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

mazal tov to our bar mitzvah, lior polaniand to his parents pam & mark polani

maIN saNCtuary

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oUr ShaBBaT and feSTival ServiCeSparashat balaktorah: Numbers 20:1 - 21:10, p. 899haftarah: Judges 11:1 - 33, p. 915reader: lior polaniplease note: June 6th through August 15th, services will begin at 9:30 a.m.

havurat shabbat services will resume in the Fall.

Mincha/Ma’arivJuly 4, 8:15 p.m.

candle lightingJuly 10, 7:59 p.m.

kiddush the congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Education social Center. kiddush is generously sponsored by pam and Mark polani in honor of lior’s bar Mitzvah. PLEASE NOTE: The kiddush room will remain closed until the services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.

iMportant suMMer Mitzvah please join us in the Glassman Chapel for minyan during

the summer. a lot of our regulars are on summer break and we still need to be there for those who are saying kaddish.

hours: sunday: 8:45 a.m. | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. sunday - thursday: 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Julie risisky, ritual Facilitator at (561) 392-8566 ext. 357.

service notes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during the sabbath. please do not save seats. please refrain from chewing gum while in the sanctuary. there is an automated External Defibrillator located off the main lobby next to the Glassman Chapel.

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parent to parent support group - Monday, july 27, 7:00 p.M. Nothing is more devastating than the death of a child. No one can understand this better than other parents who have experienced this loss. Join us at b’nai torah as we come together to offer comfort, hope and support. For more information, please contact shlomit karasik, lCsW at (561) 852.3326 or shlomitk@ralesjfs.org.

jewish healing circle - thursday, septeMber 3, 7:30 p.M.Come together at b’nai torah the first thursday of every month, begining in september, to form a healing community through prayer, reflection and song. Facilitators: sue Gurland (spiritual Director, Creator of moving through the tree of life) and tuviah (rabbi, musician, vocalist, composer and song leader).

jewish heritage day @ the MiaMi Marlins - sunday, septeMber 6, 1:00 p.M.b’nai torah men’s Club, in coordination with our region of the Federation of Jewish men’s Clubs, presents Jewish heritage Day at the miami marlins park. Join us to watch the marlins vs. the New york mets on september 6th. Game time is 1:00 p.m. tickets are $40 (including transportation) or $25 (without transportation) seats are located in section 6. For more information, please contact larry Faerman, men’s Club president, at larryfaerman@gmail.com or (561) 860-3241.

B’nai Torah happeningS

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.

the ruth and edward taubMan early childhood center at b’nai torah congregation - rEGIstratIoN Is NoW opEN

for the 2015/16 school year. For more information about our NaEyC accredited program, please contact Nancy Goldstein, ECC Director,

at (561) 750-9665 or visit www.bnaitorahecc.org

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memBerShipiMportant notice: Membership and high holy days forms are in the mail. please complete and return them to the synagogue with your payment as soon as possible. thank you.

be part oF our b’nai torah FaMily! If you would like more information regarding membership, please contact the synagogue Engagement office at (561) 392-8566. b’nai torah Congregation never turns anyone away from becoming a member because of financial challenges.

give the giFt oF MeMbership have you ever thought of giving a Gift of membership to your children, parents or friends? We are happy to supply a membership certificate for the appropriate occasion. please call the synagogue Engagement office at (561) 392-8566 for more information.

woMen’s league oF b’nai torah congregation Women’s league offers a dynamic mix of activities. Women of all ages, backgrounds, religious experiences, and careers in and out of the home participate. For more information, visit our website at www.wlbtc.org or contact shelly gross, WlbtC president at (561) 997-1690 or shelly@bocasystems.com.

plEasE NotE: the Women’s league Judaica shop will be closed for the month of July and will reopen monday, august 3, 2015. For more information, please contact robin schwartz at (914) 329-1025.

Men’s club oF b’nai torah congregationbtC men’s Club invites new members, volunteers and ideas for initiatives year-round. please contact Co-presidents larry Faerman at larryfaerman@gmail.com or david dweck at ddweck@gate.net or (561) 239-7355 for more information.

planning Meeting: our next planning meeting for Fall 2015/spring 2016 events will take place on July 20th at 7:00 p.m. We welcome all current and interested members to join us.

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 to move through your journey in life and through the grieving process. meetings take place in the library. For more information, please contact Elaine siegell at (561) 392-8566 ext. 309.

WLBTC

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lillian & philip Cooperman aCademyfor adUlT jeWiSh learninglunch & learn - tuesdays @ noon Join rabbis, Cantors and special guest educators each week for an hour of learning. all are welcome. please bring a pareve or dairy lunch. For more information, please contact zena Gruda at (561) 392-8566.

the Florence Melton school oF adult jewish learning @ b’nai torahFall 2015 classes oFFered: beginning Monday, october 12, 2015

Monday: beyond borders: the arab/israeli conflict* (20 weeks) with leon Weissberg at 1:00 p.m. *Please note: This class is sold out.israeli literature (10 weeks) with marion hirschmann at 7:00 p.m.core year 1 and core year 2 (25 weeks) with leon Weissberg, rabbi baruch plotkin & shayndel plotkin at 7:00 p.m.

tuesday: core year two (25 weeks) w/rabbi steinhardt & marion hirschmann at 9:30 a.m. jews in america (10 weeks) with rabbi steinhardt at 10:45 a.m. jewish denominations (10 weeks) with Dr. sandra lilienthal at 7:00 p.m.

thursday: core year 1 (25 weeks) with marion hirschmann & Dr. sandra lilienthal at 9:30 a.m.holocaust (10 weeks) with marion hirschmann at 10:45 a.m.

register at: www.events.org/Meltonbocaraton

For more information, please contact penina bredoff, melton site Director, at (561) 392-8566 ext. 335 or melton@bnai-torah.org. For detailed class descriptions, please visit www.meltonschool.org.

Come for the learning. Stay for the community.

Adult Learning for The Wondering Jew

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.

note: 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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life evenTSyahrzeitsbetty bresnick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/4moses Greenspoon . . . . . . . . . .7/4milton kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/4Jack schor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/4lisa schwartz aurnhammer . . . . .7/4Dora silverstein . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/4martin stein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/4albert sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/4Eric altschul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/5Family appelbaum . . . . . . . . . . .7/5hofberg bobb . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/5oscar hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/5myra kraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/5Celia lisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/5Israel rosenberg . . . . . . . . . . . .7/5steven barash . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6alfred besunder . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6louis Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6renee harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6reuben posner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6herbert schoenfeld. . . . . . . . . . .7/6pauline seidenfeld . . . . . . . . . . .7/6robert shadowitz. . . . . . . . . . . .7/6Fred silverstein . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6Gertrude spinner . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6hortley Weinstock . . . . . . . . . . .7/6Gertrude zwirn . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6Issac amiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7Dr. Charles aronsohn . . . . . . . . .7/7Nathan berkowitz . . . . . . . . . . .7/7roman bronheim . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7

seymour Fleisig . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7anna Goldstein . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7samuel kaye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7Joseph levin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7selma levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7Jill rubin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7Nettye schumer . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7rose shinman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7Jack tatz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7sadie Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/7Jules Channing . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8barton kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8William marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8Jack shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8bertha torme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8anne bernstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/9Gustave birnberg . . . . . . . . . . . .7/9Jo ann levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/9louis miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/9sheila Nashban. . . . . . . . . . . . .7/9ruth rubinstein . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/9Edward shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/9robert trachtenberg . . . . . . . . . .7/9meyer aronson . . . . . . . . . . . .7/10Franklin Fein . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/10Edward klar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/10myrna kramer Nash. . . . . . . . .7/10baruch liebermann. . . . . . . . . .7/10Joseph mirochnick . . . . . . . . . .7/10Edward oransky . . . . . . . . . . .7/10Evelyn silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/10

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

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ein keloheinuEin keloheinu, Ein kadoneinu,

Ein kemalkeinu, Ein kemoshi’einu

Non komo muestro dio, Non komo muestro siniorNon komo muestro rey,

Non komo muestro salvador

mi cheloheinu, mi chadoneinumi ch’malkeinu, mi ch’moshi’enu

ken komo muestro dio, ken komo muestro siniorken komo muestro rey,

ken komo muestro salvador

Nodeh leloheinu, Nodeh ladoneinuNodeh l’malkeinu, Nodeh l’moshi’einu

loaremos a muestro dio, loaremos a muestro siniorloaremos a muestro rey,

loaremos a muestro salvador

baruch Eloheinu, baruch adoneinubaruch malkeinu, baruch moshi’einu

bendicho muestro dio, bendicho muestro siniorbendicho muestro rey,

bendicho muestro salvador

atah hu Eloheinu, atah hu adoneinuatah hu malkeinu, atah hu moshi’einu

tu el muestro dio, tu el muestro siniortu el muestro rey, tu el muestro salvador

Mazal tov to. laura & mark ruben on the birth of a grandson, bradley Douglas, and to parents, Eric & michelle ruben.

. leah levin on the birth of a granddaughter.

condolences to. Irene (Joseph) perl on the loss of her sister, Dottie myers.

2016 cultural arts & concert seriesDon’t miss the opportunity to receive the best seats in the house by becoming a sponsor, patron or Friend of the series. Joining this elite group of b’nai torah supporters gives you special access to the concerts, theater performances, and author Forum events, as well as exclusive happenings just for supporters.

For more information about supporting the 2016 series, please contact Concert Committee Chair art stark at (708) 502-1770 or onsafariwithart@gmail.com.

cell phones For soldiers b’nai torah Congregation is proud to participate in the collection of Cell

phones, i-Devices & blackberrys through the Major stuart adam wolfer institute’s dandelion project. We collect all cellular

phones, working or not. please drop off your donations in the collection boxes at the front desk of the main office.

Friday Evening, Shabbat Services5:45 p.m.: mincha6:00 p.m.: kabbalat shabbat, ma’arivEleanorz”l & paul Weiner Cultural Center Saturday Morning, Shabbat Servicesrabbi David m. steinhardtCantor Ehud (udi) spielmanCantor boaz Davidoff9:30 a.m. (Summer hours), main sanctuary

Havurat Shabbat (Services will resume in the Fall)rabbi David Englandera spirited shabbat service for Families of all ages - 10:00 a.m.Eleanorz”l & paul Weiner Cultural Center

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdalahmincha: 8:15 p.m. - main sanctuary

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 EnglanderExecutive Director rabbi rikki aradSenior Cantor Ehud (udi) spielmanCantor boaz DavidoffMirochnick RS Education Director Cathy berkowitzTaubman ECC Director Nancy GoldsteinTzedakah Programming Director summer FaermanB’nai Mitzvah Program Director paul GoldsteinCommunications Director allison shermanArt Director Claudia sternbergYouth Director Geoff GrossChoral Director Cantor mitch martinRitual Facilitator Julie risiskyGabbai steve GinsburgGabbai rob kantor*Gabbai bill FineGabbai linda EhrlichBaal Korei Joe FuchsWomen’s League President shelly GrossMen’s Club President larry FaermanFoundation President spencer sax*

Synagogue Counsel kenneth lipman, Esq.

*Ner tamid society member

thank you to our corporate sponsors:B’nai Torah CongregaTion 6261 s.W. 18th streetboca raton, Florida 33433 (561) 392-8566 . www.bnai-torah.org

President toby levi*

Executive Vice President mark Glickman*

Vice Presidents scott Frank Debbie kestenberg scott levin* mark polani

Treasurer steve Ginsburg

Secretary Jerry budney

Financial Secretary Elissa schosheim*

Past President Craig storchTrustees: paul appelbaumrichard birdieterry bresnickalisa Cohen*marvin Finkelsteinmarleen Forkas*stephen Grabelskylynn Graberbruce Grundtrob kantor*Eric N. klein*stan kutlinseth marmor

Julie risiskyJeffrey sandelman*spencer sax*rick schusterbenita segaltammy smitharthur starktammy szerencsyruth taubman*Jared WeinerGabi Weiss*

Craig zeuner