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

b NaI toRah CONGREGATION

b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoNShabbat SeRvIceSparashat achrei motmay 4, 201929 nisan 5779shabbat machar chodeshshabbat m’varekhim hachodesh

mazal tov to our bat mitzvah, stacey bergand to her parents debbie & brian berg

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parashat shminitorah: Leviticus 16:1 - 34, p. 685haftarah: 1 samuel 20:18 - 42, p. 1216reader: stacey berg

havurat shabbat Services will resume May 18th.

Jewish renewal service facilitated by rabbi amy Grossblatt pessah 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Glassman Chapel

weekday mincha/ma’ariv 5:30 p.m., Glassman Chapel

kiddush the congregation is welcome to join our kiddush after services. Kiddush will remain closed until services have completely finished. kiddush is generously sponsored by marty kotler in honor of his 57th wedding anniversary and his special birthday. We appreciate your cooperation.

candle lighting may 10, 7:39 p.m.

b’nai torah’s omer proJect 5779

if you were to give $1 a day for 49 days of counting, we can make a significant contribution to those in serious need in our own community. our partner organizations that will benefit from this year’s proceeds are:Family promise - helping homeless families build productive and sustainable lives, by moving from dependence to living independent, meaningful lives; “home” boca - “homeless outreach mentoring and education” and meals with meaning - Feeding the homeless, as well as providing them with free haircuts and routine bicycle maintenance.

please send your contributions to the synagogue and note “omer project” on the memo line, or call (561) 392-8566.

Shabbat & Yom tov SeRvIceS

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service notes: We respectfully request that cell phones not be used in the building during shabbat. please do not save seats. refrain from chewing gum while in services. automated external defibrillator located in lobby by the Glassman chapel.

Women’s League & men’s CLub of b’nai Torah CongregaTion present:

The movie that inspired the Tony Award-winning play on Broadway!

An Arab band is stuck in an Israeli desert town. With no bus until

morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals

and their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways.

sunday, may 5, 2019 at b’nai Torah CongregationDoors open at 6pm (Light refreshments wil be served)

Movie begins at 7pm

Discussion following the movie facilitated by

Dr. Tobi & rabbi David steinhardt

CosT: $15 Members; $18 Non-members

To RSVP, visit www.wlbtc.org or pay at the door.

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lunch & learn - tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Join rabbis and special guest educators for an hour of learning. all are welcome to this popular weekly gathering. Please bring a dairy/parve lunch; coffee and tea are provided.

may 7th - instructor: rabbi david steinhardt

weekly torah classes with rabbi david steinhardt:. wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - parshat hashavuah . Fridays, 8:15 a.m. - a close reading through the text. What did they intend, what do they say? Classes will resume May 1st.

weekly talmud class with rabbi david englander:. thursdays, 9:15 a.m. Class will resume May 16th.

the Florence melton school oF adult Jewish learning NEW classes beginning in September! For a complete 2019-20 class schedule, and to register online, please visit www.events.org/meltonbocaraton. For more information, contact penina bredoff at melton@bnai-torah.org.

women’s league end oF the year event - wednesday, may 15, 6:45 p.m.decorate a one-of-a-kind silk scarf! WLbtc member and accomplished artisan, candy barbag will be teaching how to transfer patterns onto silk scarves. cost: $18. rsvp required by may 8th, visit www.wlbtc.org.

For more information, please contact Joanne shulman at (508) 789-9076.

wanted! 100% silk neckties Women’s League wants to rescue your old neckties and help you free up space in your closet! please drop them off in the bin located outside the WL office by may 10th. We will be using them at the end of the year event on may 15th.

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Lunch & Learn at

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SuPPoRt gRouPS at b’NaI toRah

caregiver support group - wednesday, may 15, 6:30 p.m. supporting you while you care for a family member or friend. While caregiving can be a very rewarding experience, it also places added stress on the caregiver’s life. if you are a caregiver, please come to this open and compassionate group where you can discuss concerns, stressors and topics only caregivers understand. Learn new ways to handle everyday caregiver issues and receive information on supportive resources. Generously underwritten by the Finkelstein family.Facilitator: Jennifer schosheim, LCSW - (917) 363-6359.

cancer support group (new dates to be announced)monthly meetings to provide education, resources & emotional support to patients and survivors. Facilitator: cindy collins, PhD, RD, CSO, LD/N - (561) 376-0084.

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

btc meN’S club

Jewish heritage day at marlins park - sunday, may 19, 1:00 p.m.Take me out to the Ball Game! Fun for the entire family! tickets include a special Jewish heritage day give-away! cost: $40/ticket - Lower Level seats; $18/bus transportation (optional). to rsvp and for more information, please contact seth schneider at seth@mbopp.com or (561) 212-3137. reservations required no later than may 7th.

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michael baslow . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/4

doris knoblock . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/4

Gussie peskin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/4

harry schwartz . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/4

nathan talcowsky . . . . . . . . . . .5/4

Ziporah biegun . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

ben eppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

ben eppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

Willy Glowiczower . . . . . . . . . .5/5

martin hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

abraham mazor . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

albert saxanoff . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

dr. Joseph shulman . . . . . . . . . .5/5

burton steinberg . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

claudia sternheim . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

betty stahlberg . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/5

a. max aronson . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

helen beheller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

Lillian burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

matthew ettinger . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

stanley Frank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

harold Glauberman . . . . . . . . . .5/6

sara herlich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

albert Jacobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

richard nalick. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

eileen shalita . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

ida shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

James siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

Leona Liebeskind . . . . . . . . . . . .5/6

hilda browner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

mona korpeck. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

abraham margel . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

Freda marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

Jack odsess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

Fanny priest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

morris rosen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

kenneth shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

rae siegel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

betty stahlberg . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

irene sternheim . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7

esther blank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/8

barbara Fine moore. . . . . . . . . .5/8

Joseph katz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/8

Louis Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/8

Leona Liebeskind . . . . . . . . . . . .5/8

david rudnick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/8

Jerry cooperman . . . . . . . . . . . .5/9

edward Germain . . . . . . . . . . . .5/9

ann kimelman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/9

minnie koffman . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/9

ellen charney . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/10

ida Gassman. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/10

blanche hochbaum . . . . . . . . .5/10

sophie kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/10

shalom reinitz. . . . . . . . . . . . .5/10

murray shankman . . . . . . . . . .5/10

hyman tandetnik . . . . . . . . . . .5/10

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shabbat kiddush brings our community together to celebrate shabbat. please help us ensure this tradition continues. consider sponsoring a kiddush in honor of a simcha or in memory of a loved one. please call (561) 392-8566 for more information.

condolences to. dan (sue) Levy, mark (Jo ann) Levy, and allison (Jack) sacks on the passing of their father, richard Levy

mazal tov to. suzanne & Jeff deutch on the birth of their granddaughter, miriam deutch radcliffe, and to parents hilary deutch & Gus radcliffe

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

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

women’s league Judaica shop 20% oFF saLe on everything (except mezuzah parchments) in the shop! sale valid until may 31st.

volunteer opportunity - We are looking for volunteers to make a commitment of 3 hours per week. shop hours are mon. - thurs. 10am - 3:30pm and Friday 10am - 12:30pm. if interested, please contact robin schwartz at btcJudaicashop@aol.com

yom hazikaron event at b’nai torah hosted by the boca parliament - thursday, may 7, 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:15) yom hazikaron is an extremely important day for all israelis in israel and abroad. almost every one has lost someone dear, a family member or a brother in arms, during military service or in a terror attack. All are welcome - please note this is an Israeli-style ceremony and will be carried out in Hebrew.

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. steinhardt8:45 a.m. Main Sanctuary Saturday Morning, Havurat Shabbat*rabbi 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

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sopranosandra Gottfriedmyrna GrossGail Franklindebbie Leveen sharon steinbergaviGail Whiting

altonina cohenpamela Feldman andrea Gralnick donna Grossman robyn LampLeah Levinnaomi Lippa

tenorerick crowmark GlickmanLeonard millerLois radding arlene stolzenbergsammie Wolfe

bassdaniel caplinethan cohenJason Goldstein Len LefkowitzJoe Levitanmack rosenbaum mark samarel

b’NaI toRah coNgRegatIoNal choIRmusical director/conductor: cantor mitchell J. martin

camp keshet at b’nai torah congregationJune 11 - august 10, 2019. For children ages 2 - 5. nine exciting themed weeks! plus, cit/madrichim program for teens 13 - 15... earn community service hours and develop leadership skills! sports, Waterpark, sensory room, cooking, stem, and much more!!! For more info, contact naomi Gordon, ecc director, at (561) 750-9665.