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b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoNShabbat SeRvIceSparashat vayikraapril 1, 20175 nisan 5777

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oUR Shabbat SeRvIceSparashat vayikratorah: leviticus 1:1 - 2:16, p. 585haftarah: isaiah 43:21 - 44:23, p. 607reader: ira Epstein

havurat shabbat services will resume next week

Mincha/Ma’ariv april 1, 7:45 p.m.

candle lighting april 7, 7:23 p.m.

kiddush the congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services in the Educational social Center (EsC). NOTE: Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. We appreciate your cooperation.

Yom tov SeRvIceS foR PaSSoveRFirst and second days oF passoverMonday, april 10th 5:30 p.m. - Glassman Chapeltuesday, april 11th 8:45 a.m. - Main sanctuary 5:30 p.m. - Glassman Chapel Wednesday, april 12th 8:45 a.m. - Main sanctuary 5:30 p.m. - Glassman Chapel

seventh and eighth days oF passoversunday, april 16th 5:30 p.m. - Glassman ChapelMonday, april 17th 8:45 a.m. - Main sanctuary 5:30 p.m. - Glassman Chapeltuesday, april 18th 8:45 a.m. - Main sanctuary (yiZkOr) 5:30 p.m. - Glassman Chapel

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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PRePaRINg foR PaSSoveR 5777

the SeaRch foR chametz - SUNdaY, aPRIl 9, 2017: a formal search for leaven (bedikat chametz) is conducted the night before pesach. this symbolizes the final removal of leaven (chametz) from the home. Before the search, it is customary to deposit small pieces of bread (ten pieces, according to kabbalistic lore) in strategic places so the inspection should have a purpose. it is traditionally carried out by candlelight, with a feather and a wooden spoon to collect the chametz. all this is set aside until morning. Why do we use a candle? “the spirit of man is the lamp of God, searching all the inward parts.”

Please return this form to: B’nai torah Congregation (attn: Elaine siegell) 6261 sW 18th street, Boca raton, Fl 33433

As soon as possible, but NO LATER than Monday, April 3rd by mail or the end of morning services on Friday, April 7th in person.

mechIRat chametz (SellINg of chametz) PaSSoveR 5777the Bible instructs that in observing pesach, all leaven must be removed from one’s home. life conditions make it impossible to literally fulfill this Biblical edict, and rabbinic authorities instituted a legal fiction: one transfers his chametz to the rabbi, who in turn sells it to a non-Jew. it is traditional at pesach-time to give Ma’ot Chitim - tzedakah to help feed the hungry. all contributions made to the rabbi’s Discretionary Fund for “Ma’ot Chitim” will go to the Jacobson Family Food pantry in cooperation with ruth rales Jewish Family service.

the transfer to Rabbi Steinhardt should be done in person, but if this is impossible, please mail in the following declaration:

i,_________________________________________________ empower and permit rabbi David steinhardt to act in my stead and behalf to sell all chametz, (leaven) possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly and to lease all places affix my signature on this day.

Signature _______________________________________________________

SIYUm b’choR SeRvIce foR the fIRSt-boRN male - monday, april 10, 8:00 a.m. (Main sanctuary) Commemorate the fact that the first-born of israel were spared the fate of the Egyptians who were smitten during the tenth plague. it became compulsory for the first born of each Jewish family to fast on the day preceding passover. however, if the first-born participates in a Seudat Mitzvah, which is always after the conclusion of a rabbinic study, he is exempt from fasting. We earnestly request everyone who is a first-born (and those who are not) to participate in this service.

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Passover with yourB’nai Torah Family!

Second SederCatered Full-Service

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:30 p.m.

RSVP Deadline: April 4, 2017

We cordially invite you and your family to share SeConD SeDeR conducted by Rabbi David Steinhardt,

with a musical presentation by Cantor Udi Spielman and Cantor Paul Goldstein. To RSVP, please call Lauren Berger

at (561) 392-8566 ext. 334 or visit www.btcboca.org.

b’NaI toRah haPPeNINgS


ISRAEL

2018Family trip to

B’nai Torah Congregation

An exceptional experience for families traveling with children

of all ages, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and more!

Festive Bar and Bat Mitzvah service included for all those celebrating!

Dates: June 17-29, 2018

Cost: $3515 per person land only, double occupancy.

Interested and want more information? Contact Rabbi Englander

at (561) 392-8566 or [email protected]

Come to an informational meeting with our tour operator on Sunday, March 26th at 10:00 a.m. at B’nai Torah!

B’nai Torah Congregation | 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33433 | (561) 392.8566 | www.btcboca.org

B’nai Torah 2018 FaMIly ISrael TrIp with rabbi englander

June 17-29

An exceptional experience for families traveling with children

of all ages, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and more!

Festive Bar and Bat Mitzvah service included for all those celebrating!

Interested and want more information? Contact Rabbi Englander

at (561) 392-8566 or [email protected]

B’nai Torah 2018 FamIly Israel TrIp with rabbi englander

yoM hashoah - seeking important informationFor many years we have honored members of B’nai torah who are survivors,

hidden Children, and Concentration Camp liberators in a procession on yom hashoah. We have recorded their stories in a booklet that we print

for our annual commemoration. We know that our survivors are aging, and many have passed away. as a congregation, we wish to now collect the stories and accounts of our parents, grandparents, and other relatives as

they experienced the tragedies of the holocaust. if you are a second or third generation descendant of a survivor or liberator whose account we do not have, please write a short description of their experience, including names,

places, and details as they have been passed down to you. please send these recollections to lauren at [email protected].

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lUNch & leaRN - tuesdays, 12:15 - 1:15 p.M.april 4: Jts lunchtiMe learning professor david Wachtel, senior Consultant for special Collections at the library of Jts presents: “handwriting on the Wall: the curious tradition of graffiti on the kotel ha-Ma’aravi” Centuries before anyone ever thought of placing a prayer-filled note within the crevices of the Western Wall, Jews who visited this sacred site had other means of marking their presence.

torah study With rabbi david steinhardt: Free flowing conversations of torah texts and what they evoke in our lives - ongoing classes: Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. - parshat hashavua; Fridays 8:15 a.m. - close reading of the torah

the Florence Melton school oF adult JeWish learning at b’nai torah Contact penina Bredoff, Melton site Director, at [email protected] for more information on classes and pricing or visit www.events.org/Meltonbocaraton.

lIllIaN, PhIlIP, aNd geRRY cooPeRmaN academY foR adUlt JeWISh leaRNINg

passover seder suppleMentsif you are open to additional readings on contemporary topics that represent essential passover themes, take a look at the following resources on the global refugee crisis and Global Justice from a passover perspective: . www.ajws.org - link to Global Justice haggadah is on their home page. . Google: “hias haggadah 2017“ . www.jfr.org - the Jewish Foundation for the righteous, featuring the story of Master sergeant roddie Edmonds (link to the supplement is on the homepage). aipac - Google: “aipac haggadah supplement“ - a focus on israel advocacy. religious action center - Google: “rac haggadah supplement” – this year’s theme is modern slavery in the form of human trafficking

israeli dancing with steve WeissMan!Join us at B’nai torah on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Main lobby. a fun-filled opportunity to learn dances from hassidic to yemenite. no experience necessary - men and women welcome! Wear comfortable clothes and

flat shoes or sneakers, and come learn the steps while having fun and getting a great workout! Only $8 per person, per class, payable at the door. Note: No class April 10th or17th.


Join this once-in-a-lifetime experience on a fascinating journey through two thousand years of italian Jewish history in italy with Melton in 5 star

accommodations! sites and texts will come alive with haim aronovitz, Director of Melton travel seminars and rabbi David steinhardt. you will gain new relevancy to your ongoing dialogue with the past and with italy.

the Melton travel seminars have long been hailed as exceptional adult educational programs. Born out of the scholarship of the hebrew University of Jerusalem, Melton travel seminars represent the most comprehensive, multi-layered and rewarding touring seminars in the Jewish world.

Priority enrollment is currently open and limited to members of the South Palm Beach Jewish community only. The Seminar is limited to a total of 22 participants and spaces are filling. For trip details, pick up a flier in the lobby or contact penina Bredoff at (561) 392-8566 or at [email protected].

ITALY: "GOD'S ISLAND OF DEW"A M E L T O N T R A V E L S E M I N A R

S E M I N A R I N C L U D E S

11 nights accommodation at luxury hotels (B&B)

4 additional group meals

Educational programming throughout

All entrance fees and programs as per itinerary

Touring in luxury, air-conditioned buses

Portage at hotels

For more information contact our customer service center at [email protected] or contact Penina Bredoff at 561-392-8566 or at [email protected]

PHONE888-811-2812

A PROJECT OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM

Join Rabbi David Steinhardt on a fascinating journey through two thousand years of Italian Jewish history.

April 9-20, 2018

$6,240 per person, sharing

double$8,340 per person in a single room

april 9 - 20, 2018

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We wish our snowbirds well and safe travels. please remember to return books borrowed from the library before you leave.

Book carts available in the lobby after shabbat morning services.For more information, please call (561) 392-8566 ext. 355, Mondays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

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WomeN’S leagUe of btc

WLBTC

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 Joanne shulman, WlBtC president at (508) 789-9076 or [email protected]

torah Fund P’ri Yadehah, from the beloved prayer Eishet Chayil, means “the fruit of her hands.” receive the 2017/5777 torah Fund charm/pin as a thank you gift for your donation in support of the future of Conservative/Masorti Judaism through professional education. Contact Cynthia Chiefa-Goldstein, torah Fund vp, at [email protected] or (561) 910-1376.

WoMen’s league Judaica shop - hours: Mon. - thurs. 10: 00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday & sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For appointments please contact robin schwartz at (914) 329-1025 or email [email protected].

if you are a current Men’s Club member and are not receiving e-mail updates, please let us know so we can update your information. Contact larry Faerman, president, at [email protected] or (561) 860-3241.

yelloW candle proJectplease join us commemorating yom hashoah and memorializing the six Million lost during the holocaust by lighting a yellow Candle on april 24th. Men’s Club has yellow Candles available for you in the lobby. please get your candle at theconclusion of services. “nEvEr FOrGEt” - this is our responsibility and one way we can preserve the memory of those lost.

Join btc Men’s club in supporting the March oF the living MOl is a truly meaningful experience that can enlighten our teenagers and impact their lives forever. Unfortunately, it is an expensive trip and often beyond the means of parents. We can make a difference by supporting a scholarship fund administered by the B’nai torah Foundation, which can make this trip a reality. please join our efforts by becoming a sponsor. For more information, contact arthur stark at (708) 502-1770 or [email protected]. Mail checks to B’nai torah, made out to b’nai torah Men’s club (MOl in the memo section).

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speech coaches neededDid you know that every bar and bat mitzvah student works with a “speech coach” toward delivering their d’var torah clearly, loudly, and s-l-o-w-l-y? We thank our speech coaches nancy aronson, karen Goliger, and hyla levine, and we are grateful for the many years of service in this capacity of Eunice shapiro, of blessed memory. if you have experience in public speaking and some time to help out as a speech coach, please contact Zena Gruda, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator, at [email protected].

volUNteeR oPPoRtUNItIeS

looking to Make neW Friends or connect With old ones?

a havurah is a small group of synagogue members with something in common – they all want to make a large synagogue feel smaller by

getting to know some of their peers. B’nai torah has a number of excellent havurot. and we are starting more! last year an “empty nester” havurah

was founded and is now going strong. recently a group formed for parents of children who are in kindergarten and first grade.

if you would like to be part of a havurah please contact lauren Berger at [email protected] or (561) 392-8566 ext. 334.

Wl Judaica shop: Before you celebrate passover, don’t pass-OvEr the great selection of gift items and Judaica at the Wl Judaica shop!

proceeds from all sales go to educational scholarships for families in need.

Hrs: Mon. - Thurs. 10: 00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

cell phones For soldiers We proudly participate in the collection of cell phones (working or not) through the Major stuart adam Wolfer institute’s dandelion project. Collection boxes located in the office.

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lIfe eveNtSyahrzeitsruth Brazen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/1sol Goldwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/1ruth kellert Cummings . . . . . . . .4/1Dorothy Zelizer . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/1James Benak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/2sara Dash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/2hyman kirsner. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/2Jean newman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/2Benjamin pollak . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/2lillian rubin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/2William schwartz . . . . . . . . . . .4/2Edward Waldman . . . . . . . . . . .4/2sylvia Willner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/2Betty Bierman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3n. norman Cohen. . . . . . . . . . .4/3harry higer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3helen izaak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3sidney kurtzman . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3ted sheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3Maurice siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3roberta Wasserman . . . . . . . . . .4/3ida Zalztrager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3Jerry Zucker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3herman Budin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4Mollie Clovsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4Julius Engel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4philip Filhaber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4herman kandel . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4Morris kinchen . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4anna kinchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4ruth kurtz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4

David lushan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4Edmond Oxeda . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4Mayer reich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4Bernard rubin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4sol siesser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4Martin Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/4sarah abramson . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5abe Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5samuel Chwatt . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5nataniel Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5Joseph Cutler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5kitty Feinsinger . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5Marion levin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5stanley Markowitz . . . . . . . . . . .4/5abe Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5Emil Moskovits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5Maurice rudnick . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5sarah sakin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5henry schirn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5Michael Weiss. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/5Beverly Berey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/6pola kier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/6irwin levinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/6Evan relkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/6adolph shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/6renee singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/6Freha Benaim . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/7Blanche Brownstein . . . . . . . . . .4/7sarah Webber kraft . . . . . . . . . .4/7teddy Wilk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/7Eleanor Zimmerman . . . . . . . . . .4/7

The yahrzeit candle should be lit the evening prior to the date indicated on this 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 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.


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

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.

April is National Autism Awareness Month

Join us in celebration:. Awareness. Acceptance. Action. Inclusion. Appreciation

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April is National Donate Life MonthEvery day in april, people across the

Us make a special effort to celebrate the tremendous generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ, eye, tissue, marrow, and blood donors and to encourage more americans to follow their fine example and register.

Friday Evening, Shabbat Services5:45 p.m.: Mincha6:00 p.m.: kabbalat shabbat, Ma’arivEleanor & paul Weinerz”l Cultural Center Saturday Morning, Shabbat Servicesrabbi David M. steinhardtCantor Ehud (Udi) spielmanCantor Boaz Davidoff8:45 a.m., Main sanctuary

Saturday Morning, Havurat Shabbatrabbi David Englander10:00 a.m., Eleanor & paul Weinerz”l Cultural Center

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/HavdalahMincha: 7:45 p.m., Glassman Chapel

Weekday Shacharitsunday, 8:45 a.m., Glassman ChapelMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m., Glassman Chapel

Weekday Mincha/Ma’arivsunday - thursday, 5:30 p.m., Glassman Chapel

come WoRShIP WIth US

b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN offIceRS & StaffSenior Rabbi David M. steinhardt, D.D.

Rabbi David Englander

Executive Director rabbi rikki arad

Senior Cantor Ehud (Udi) spielman

Cantor Boaz Davidoff

Mirochnick RS Education Director Cathy BerkowitzTaubman ECC Director nancy GoldsteinB’nai Mitzvah Prog. Director Cantor paul GoldsteinDirector of Finance sam hitnerDirector of Maintenance Francisco valdesDirector of Communications & PR alan silverbergArt Director Claudia sternbergTzedakah Programming Director summer FaermanChoral Director Cantor Mitch MartinProgram Coordinator lauren BergerCultural Arts & Membership Coordinator Elysa starkYouth Director Zach smith

Baal Korei Joe FuchsRitual Director Julie risiskyGabbaim steve Ginsburg, robb kantor*, Bill Fine, linda Ehrlich, neil Friedman

b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoN 6261 s.W. 18th street | Boca raton, Florida 33433

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

President toby levi*

Executive Vice President steve Ginsburg

Vice Presidents Marvin Finkelstein Jerry Budney richard Birdie Eric klein*

Treasurer stan kutlin

Secretary Marcy kammerman

Financial Secretary rick schusterTrustees: Michael Berezinterry BresnickCarmen CunhaDavid Dweckshula Fleischer*scott Franknaomi Jacobson*

Edward levinerobert neimanMurray rehnerJulie risiskyCheryl rymerEd sopherarthur stark

Women’s League President Joanne shulman

Men’s Club President larry Faerman

Foundation President spencer sax*

Synagogue Counsel kenneth lipman, Esq.*ner tamid society Member

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