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B’nAi TOrAH COngrEgATiOn MAgAZinE

The Passover Issue

Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Feingold Family Sefer Torah Dedication

Our ServicesFriday EvEning, Shabbat SErvicES5:45 p.m.: Mincha6:00 p.m.: Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma’arivEleanor & Paul Weinerz”l Cultural Center

Saturday MOrning, Shabbat SErvicESRabbi David SteinhardtCantor Ehud (Udi) SpielmanCantor Boaz Davidoff8:45 a.m. - Main Sanctuary

havurat ShabbatA Spirited Shabbat Service for Families of All AgesRabbi David Englander10:00 a.m. - Eleanor & Paul Weinerz”l Cultural Center

Minyan Katan (Shabbat)Grades K-5, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Glassman Chapel

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/havdalahGlassman Chapel

WEEKday ShacharitSunday, 8:45 a.m. - Glassman ChapelMonday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.Glassman Chapel

WEEKday Mincha/Ma’arivSunday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m.Glassman Chapel

Second Seder - catered Full-ServiceSaturday, April 23, 2016, 7:00 p.m.

Please contact the Synagogue no later than April 15, 2016 to RSVP.

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11 OrKIDStra! Classical Concert for Kids

12 Raising a Resilient Teen

17 Tomorrow’s Leaders: Dani Gilbert

21 Life Events in our Community

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CLERGY & PROFESSIONAL STAFFRabbi David Steinhardt, Senior Rabbi

Rabbi David Englander, RabbiRabbi Rikki Arad, Executive Director Cantor Udi Spielman, Senior Cantor

Cantor Boaz Davidoff, Cantor

Nancy Goldstein, ECC Education DirectorCathy Berkowitz, MRS Education Director

Allison Sherman, Communications DirectorAviGail Whiting, Synagogue Engagement Coordinator

Beth Herman, Executive Assistant of EducationBetsey Cooper, Receptionist

Claudia Sternberg, Art DirectorDebbie Fried, Camp Keshet Director

Elaine Siegell, Rabbi Steinhardt’s Executive AssistantElysa Stark, Cultural Arts and Membership Coordinator

Erica Gordon, ECC AdministratorFrancisco Valdez, Maintenance Director

Jacki Kary, AccountingJulie Risisky, Ritual Facilitator

Lauren Berger, Program CoordinatorLeesa Parker, ECC Director of Operations

Loulou Amiel, Senior Staff AccountantMarc Tardarlo, Security

Paul Goldstein, B’nai Mitzvah Program DirectorPenina Bredoff, Melton Site Director

Randi Good, ECC ReceptionistSam Hitner, Director of Finance

Sharon Chazan, Cantorial AssistantSummer Faerman, Director of TLC

Toni Miller, AccountingZena Gruda, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator

PresidentExecutive Vice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice President Treasurer Secretary Financial SecretaryWomen’s League President Men’s Club President Foundation President Synagogue Counsel

Toby Levi*Mark Glickman*

Richard BirdieJerry Budney

Marvin FinkelsteinScott Frank

Steve Ginsburg Seth Marmor

Stan KutlinShelly Gross

Larry FaermanSpencer Sax*

Kenneth Lipman, Esq.

Michael BerezinTerry Bresnick

Shula Fleischer*Marleen Forkas*

Bruce GrundtMarcy Kammerman

Rob Kantor*Eric N. Klein*Scott Levin*Julie Risisky

Spencer Sax*

Elissa Schosheim*Rick SchusterBenita SegalTammy Smith

Art Stark

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Shalom,

As we come to the end of another wonderful season, it’s time to look forward to one of my favorite festivals, Passover. As we know, Passover commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and as I read, it also “confronts us with the notion of redemption.” This is our chance to look back, but also “provides the context for traveling from the ancient past into the glorious future.”

It’s a special time for families to come together and celebrate not only the festival but to relive the journey from generation to generation. I have wonderful memories of our family getting together and sitting at the Seder table with Bubbe and Zayde hearing the story – of course from the Maxwell House Haggadah – and anticipating not so much the telling as just being together as a family and counting the pages until the food was served.

Of course now I feel so differently, as we usually host the Seders for our friends who have become family. I realize that Passover is the defining experience to Jews everywhere. Isn’t it amazing that we can still all sit around the table and recite the same story on the same night and sing the same familiar songs? We still teach our children the same history, and our children still count the pages until the food is served.

But now I understand better and I remember what Rabbi Steinhardt once said: “Passover, in its particularity, is a universal story for all humanity. It speaks to the deepest yearning of human beings to be free. We experienced wonders and miracles and through that, understood G-d’s presence in this world. And through that redemption, we entered into a relationship that continues to this very day. We took an event in history and gave it Divine meaning. Out of it we created an incredible culture, a system of law and values, and a people dedicated to profound work and meaning.”

His words resonate deeply with me as Passover is about tradition and each of us has our own traditions and rituals but we all celebrate the story of the Exodus as if it happened to each of us personally. I find it amazingly beautiful that after all of these generations, the Seder is still such an important part of our lives.

I hope you all can sit with family and friends and have a meaningful and peaceful Seder. All I can add is “Dayenu” – that would be enough.

by tOby lEvi, President

Passover, a universal Story

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i love the Seder. I love its messages, its language, its melodies, its smells and its tastes. I love the memories that I carry from my earliest years, and I love the fact that we are able to convey meaning and feeling to future generations.

Mah nishtanah halilah hazeh? We know this question - Why is this night different from all other nights? We ask it every year and, in the Haggadah, we find the same answer. But if we change, grow and evolve year after year, shouldn’t we have different answers to this question?

We love Passover because it roots us. We retell a story. But, I think something else needs to happen - both for our own engagement, and for the engagement of our children. We need to work to connect this story - the memories and the past - to our current condition and the future of Jewish life.

I’ll give you an example. We read about the slavery of our ancestors and we remember the oppression of past generations. But what do we do with that? Is this the reality that shapes our identity, our self-perception, and our place in the world? For many, the answer is yes. And we see so much “Jewish capital” spent on this. So many see the threats that face us as threats to our existence. Many feel - in the deepest recesses of their hearts, and from their vision of history and the world - that we remain oppressed. But not all do. Some believe that history has transformed our condition. In light of a powerful Israel and a strong American Jewish community, why should we view ourselves as oppressed? Why should we view ourselves as victims? Today’s reality is that the Jewish people project a picture of strength and success.

The Passover seder is a work of the rabbis from a time of exile. They feared the survival of our people and they wanted to sustain Jewish life by rooting us in our story, in learning, and in ritual. And, thank God, they did.

For those whose self-perception is one of pride and strength, there is a new challenge and a new opportunity. It comes with the understanding which we learned from the Haggadah. We know what it was like to be slaves. We remember. We experienced the bitterness of oppression. We tasted the bread of affliction. Now we must take our freedom, autonomy and strength and use it to help others. Now we understand that if we, as in the words of the Haggadah, “see ourselves as if we personally were redeemed from Egypt” then we can help others in need. We can relieve the pain of others who are oppressed. We can work for the liberation of the millions of slaves in today’s world. We can care for the homeless and the stranger. We can fight against poverty, hunger and oppression.

As the world changes, we keep asking the questions, but the answers change. We need to understand how to allow the story to speak to us and our children in a world that changes. So as you ask the questions of the Haggadah, I encourage you to ask new questions. How can this experience inspire us to live meaningful Jewish lives today and into the future? We are not prisoners of the past, but the knowledge and understanding of the past allows us to aspire towards greater and greater accomplishments. We learn from what was, assess what is, and move towards what needs to be done.

This speaks to a living and breathing dimension of our tradition. And it is ever so important.

I wish you all a meaningful, rich and beautiful Passover.

Chag Sameach V’Kasher,

Rabbi David Steinhardt

by rabbi david StEinhardt

Same Questions, different answers

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rabbi david EnglanderShalom Friends,

Would you agree that we live in a “bumper sticker” culture? In this (long) political season, I heard a pundit say that if a candidate can’t fit his or her core message on a bumper sticker, they can forget about resonating widely with voters. One of the most popular social media platforms in the world, Twitter, limits its users to 140 characters per “tweet.” It is challenging to express a cogent, thoughtful or inspiring message in such a short space, and I don’t think Twitter founders had rabbis in mind. Some, however, utilize the format effectively; and those who do have a knack not only for brevity, but also for humor. I’m reminded of a teacher who quoted another writer who sent a message to a friend saying “I’m writing you a long letter because I didn’t have time to write you a short letter!”

With Judaism’s breadth and depth, it would be reasonable to think that it is difficult to sum it up in a few words.

Generally, I would agree with that, but certain phrases can help us to zero in at least on a core concept that we are called to keep in mind. Sh’ma Yisrael is only 30 characters (in Hebrew). K’doshim Tih’yu, “You shall be holy” is even shorter. Or perhaps the key ethical prescription of Leviticus – “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” would be a good banner for us. It strikes me that the same question can be asked about our Passover holiday, which is now quickly approaching. Many memories of Passover, and good ones that are yet to be created, necessarily revolve around the many details that go into its observance – the food to eat and not to eat, and the parts of the seder to focus on to try to make it meaningful for everyone around the table. The rabbis who created the earliest versions of the Haggadah did provide a “short answer” to the question of what Passover is about. “We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and Adonai our God brought us out of there.” (79 characters – even less in Hebrew!)

The key word is “we.” More literally, the rabbis could have said Avadim hayitem – “they” were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God brought “them” out of there. But underscoring the key theme of the Haggadah and Passover generally, the story is not (just) about “them”… it is about us.

The messages of slavery and freedom, of subjugation and hope for redemption, and of man’s inhumanity to man, and God’s own hope that we will do our part to put an end to it, are the themes that have inspired shelves of books, but also extraordinary heroism and activism for good. Passover is not essentially about the past, it is about our present – and the world’s future too.

Chag Sameach,Rabbi David Englander

the lillian and Philip cooperman academy for adult Jewish learningIt has been the busiest year yet in the Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning! Attendance has been terrific, classes have been meaningful, and a wide variety of subject matter has been explored. New and veteran teachers have imparted knowledge and led productive discussions, the Melton School is still going “gangbusters”, and planning is already taking place for next year.

In the spring our adult education offerings slow down, but Lunch and Learn continues on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. and programs are sometimes added so watch your e-mail and other publicity.

If you have ideas for classes, topics, or teachers for next year – please contact Rabbi Englander at the synagogue.

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now that the Concert Season is winding down and spring is in the air, a Cantor’s thoughts turn to... Passover! But I cannot start this message without first thanking everyone who attended our concerts and plays - you were a terrific audience! To all the B’nai Torah employees who worked hard to make the concerts possible - we couldn’t have done it without you! We all send a huge thank you to all our generous sponsors. And of course a special thanks to the Concert Committee led by my “Colonel” Arthur Stark.

Passover is an exciting time for Jews as we take this opportunity to do some Spring cleaning - not only of our homes - to chase out all the chametz - but also of our lives.

Passover has the hallowed distinction of being not only the oldest continuously celebrated Jewish festival, but also the most-observed Jewish holiday of modern times. That’s pretty impressive. Of course, the main mandate of the holiday is to retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt after generations of slavery. But the popularity of Passover can most likely be attributed to two things: bringing families together, and sharing a common language through music. From the first words of “Kaddesh, Urhatz, Karpas, Yachatz” to the last notes of “LaShana Habaah B’Yrushalaim,” the entire Seder is seeded with uplifting and nostalgic melodies.

So many of the most memorable Jewish songs of my childhood are based on the Passover seder. Once learned, who can ever forget the Ma Nishtana (the Four Questions)? And who can forget Dayenu and Eliyahu HaNavi? The seder is so much more enjoyable when we can sing along.

So we encourage you all to dust off your Haggadas a little early,and begin to practice (just a bit). Then come to our Seder the second night of Passover at B’nai Torah, Saturday, April 23, and join your voices to ours as we celebrate this Festival of Freedom. We want all the kids to sing the Ma Nishtana, and we expect all of you to know at least the chorus for Dayenu and Had Gadya!

Soon I’ll be leaving for Israel to be with my family and to start planning for our 2017 Concert and Theater Arts Season.

I wish you a happy summer and see you at our traditional Selichot night on Saturday, September 24.

Cantor Ehud (Udi) Spielman

cantor udi Spielman

In memory of Eleanor and Paul Weinerz”l

concert & theater arts seriesJoshua NelsoN . . . . . . . . March 30The Prince of Kosher Gospel, together with his band & special guests, perform his original, uplifting and soulful compositions.

Don’t miss the end of the 2016 seasoN!

JOSHUA NELSON with theKOSHER GOSPEL BAND

You may have never heard of “kosher gospel” music before, but the inspirational performance of Joshua Nelson, the creator of this style - along with his special guests and the B’nai Torah choir - will surely call out to your soul. Kosher gospel is the marriage of Jewish religious lyrics and meanings with the soulful sounds of American gospel music. Such soul-inflected vocalizations filled the Black Hebrew synagogue Joshua Nelson attended as a child with his family, observant Jews who traced their lineage back to Senegal. The addition of a brass band for this performance will take this artform to a new and exciting place.

Joshua Nelson was inspired to become a gospel singer after he heard an album by gospel superstar Mahalia Jackson when he was just eight years old. Nelson combined Jewish liturgical lyrics with the soulful sounds of American gospel music, sparking a revolution in Jewish music. Hear “The Prince of Kosher Gospel” perform his original compositions with his band and a special brass section in this spiritual, uplifting concert.

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Soul and Neshama: Gospel at its Best

BriDge & TuNNel . . . . . . March 16Sarah Jones presents the Tony-Award winning Broadway show depicting 14 perspectives on the American Dream.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.btcboca.org

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dear Friends,

I’ve officially passed my one-year mark as Executive Director of B’nai Torah and I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about being a part of this wonderful family!

I am always asking for, and therefore receiving feedback. I had heard from a few people that while they love our shul and what we offer, we are so big that sometimes it’s difficult to meet people and form close connections. I started thinking about what we could do in regards to programming in smaller, more intimate groups. I met with a few people, and together we came up with an idea that will bring the shul experience into our homes. I am excited to introduce the Bringing Shul Home program.

The first of these programs took place in January at the beautiful home of Toni Sandler (Thank you, Toni, for being such a generous and gracious host!). A diverse group of approximately 25 B’nai Torah women came together to explore the Jewish approach to love and intimacy. It was an evening of making new friends, getting to know old friends on a deeper level, and sharing experiences - all while enjoying great desserts and wine. Here’s what some of the women had to say:

“I thoroughly enjoyed the evening as a whole and am excited to have acquired so many savvy new ‘sisters’ all from one night! I was so impressed with the girls who were so open about their personal lives.” - Barbara Fisher

“This program brought together diverse women - women of means and accomplishment - including some who wouldn’t frequent B’nai Torah normally. Rikki is such a dynamic person and teacher. I loved what she brought and would have liked to learn even more.” – Sue Gurland

When word got out about this program, I was approached by some men that said, “Hey, what about us?” Well, I am pleased to say that thanks to Shula Fleischer and Robert

Schattner we will have a session for couples in late March. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon.

Part of the success of these programs are the small, intimate settings, but it would take far too long to reach everyone this way. That’s why, also as part of the Bringing Shul Home initiative, we are establishing a “Guess Who’s Coming for Shabbat!” program, in which people will open their homes to various families, and in return, those families will “pay it forward” and invite another group of families to their homes for Shabbat dinner another week. The catch is that one of these families must be a member family who has joined within the past three years. A special thank you to Art Stark and members of the Men’s Club who brought forward this wonderful idea, and also a big thank you to the brave pioneers who will be the first to open up their homes. I am also excited to host a Shabbat dinner (together with Udi in the Shabbat house) since I don’t think many of you would want to drive all the way to Hollywood! The goal is for every person to have been invited, or to have invited others into a home for a community Shabbat dinner. This will spark new networks of friends and help us expand our B’nai Torah connections.

I am always looking for feedback and ideas and I welcome all input on these and future programs. Together, we will continue to take B’nai Torah le’elah, le’elah – higher and higher.

rabbi rikki aradExecutive director

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We are honored and privileged to announce that thanks to the generosity of longtime members Barbara and Jeffrey Feingold, B’nai Torah will receive a new Sefer Torah. When we asked Barbara why she made this gift to our synagogue, she said, “I am thrilled to have commissioned, through B’nai Torah, a new Sefer Torah to be written in honor of my husband’s 70th birthday. I wanted to honor him with a gift that would be meaningful and everlasting.” She adds, “There is nothing more significant than our most sacred text, the Torah. Our grandchildren will be Bar and Bat Mitzvot from this Torah, and it will connect generations and our love for our religious heritage. Todah rabah to our synagogue for embracing this wish, and devoting the time and energy to make this happen.” Jeffrey’s response to the Sefer Torah dedication left him overwhelmed with joy. He said, “I was struck speechless when my wife Barbara made the announcement. I never imagined in my life that I would have the honor and ability to dedicate a Torah in my family name. I felt as though I was being touched by God. It is the most meaningful and significant gift, and the immense pleasure I will receive seeing it displayed in the Aron Kodesh and used throughout the year is beyond words. Rabbi Steinhardt says, “We, the Jewish people, have a lot of special accomplishments and much of this is tied to our reverence for the Torah. We say, ‘It is a tree of life to all who hold on to it.’ What an extraordinary mitzvah to be honored by the writing of a Torah! Thank you and yasher koach to the Feingold family.” On Sunday, April 3, we will experience a special dedication when we welcome the Torah. We will celebrate this simcha with prayer, song, dancing and dining with our B’nai Torah family and friends. Rabbi Englander, who played a vital role in selecting the style of the scribe, is particularly excited not only about receiving a new Torah, but also the great opportunity available to our children and families to learn about the significance of the Torah. During this program, religious school students can write a letter in one of our older Torahs and there will be activities for the children attending the event. The final letters of the new Sefer Torah will be written with the Feingold family and a Torah scribe. Rabbi Rikki Arad, who has been working alongside Barbara on this important dedication, says, “It is a great honor to work on a project that brings the community together with a beautiful and sacred Torah to be enjoyed for many years to come. My sincerest thanks to Barbara & Jeffrey Feingold for enriching us with this most extraordinary of gifts.” The complete Sefer Torah, and all of the day’s events on April 3, are being generously underwritten by Dr. Jeffrey & Barbara Feingold.

history is being Written at b’nai torah thanks to dr. Jeffrey & barbara Feingold

Barbara & Jeffrey Feingold with Rabbi Steinhardt and Rabbi Rikki Arad.

The Feingold Family came together to celebrate the ceremonial first letter writing on February 21.

Rabbi Steinhardt explains the significance and meaning of this beautiful gift.

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Once again, our Mirochnick Religious School, and its director Cathy Berkowitz, are being recognized for excellence. Cathy was recently invited to join Reframe Solution Lab (sponsored by the Jewish Theological Seminary), a cohort of Jewish educators and clergy who have a reputation for their positive and creative work. As such, Cathy is working with researchers at The Davidson School to gather evidence of success in congregational education programming and identify opportunities for growth. Those selected to participate are given the opportunity to contribute to a national dialogue on congregational education and also to benefit from sacred time spent learning with and from colleagues in the field and faculty and The Davidson School.

“Synagogues are uniquely positioned to provide educational experiences that are grounded in a fixed community, engage learners and community members across generations, and which leverage a wide variety of ritual and programmatic offerings that extend beyond the school program. We have so much to learn from our education leaders on the ground level and are honored to have Cathy Berkowitz as part of our cohort,” shared Dr. Lasker.

Of the many reasons Cathy was chosen to join this elite team is the fact that The Davidson School is particularly interested in leveraging the techniques proven to be

successful at Jewish summer camps. Cathy, in addition to serving as Director of our Religious School, also serves as Rosh Chinuch (head of education) at Ramah Darom.

“The Ramah movement has cultivated inspiring leadership for the Jewish community, and we are particularly interested in how these leaders infuse synagogue communities with positive energy and use techniques of experiential Jewish education in the synagogue setting,” commented Dr. Zachary Lasker, director of Melton Research and Davidson Education Projects at JTS.

B’nai Torah is proud to be recognized through the work of Cathy Berkowitz and excited to contribute to the future trajectory of the field.

Did you know?B’nai Torah has the largest synagogue representation at Camp Ramah Darom! This year, more than 30 campers are already signed up for an unforgettable experience this summer. There is still space for more! If you have any questions about Ramah Darom, or any of the other Ramah camps, feel free to contact Cathy Berkowitz and she can answer questions, or put you in touch with another staff person or family.

the Mirochnick religious School

Above: Photos from B’nai Torah University ECO Day

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it is hugely important that young children have the oppor-tunity to hear live music. Live music is a living, breathing and wonderful thing. When children experience a live performance, they will begin to understand that it takes a person and an instrument or a voice to create music.

An important part of hearing live music is the value in just listening. Listening is doing something and listening to live music can help young children build that skill.

There’s also a value in music for music’s sake and art for art’s sake. With the pressure to focus on academics, music sometimes gets overlooked. Research shows that music supports the curriculum, but the bonus is it honors the emotional side of the child. There is some beautiful music, and there are beautiful sounds, instruments, voices and words. Music evokes emotions. When children hear music, it resonates with them emotionally.

Listening to live music is also a community-building event. We experience something together. We share the experience. For young children there is something valuable about experiencing and enjoying music together.

Your children and families have an opportunity to connect to the power of music with The Boca Symphonia on March 13 at 2:00 p.m. here at B’nai Torah Congregation.

Come sing, learn & play during this interactive musical program that introduces children to the joy of music making. Fun for the whole family, featuring the classics mixed with pop culture (and even Disney!)favorites! Following the concert, children are invited to participate in a “musical petting zoo” to explore and experiment with the instruments.

I can’t wait to see you there!

Nancy Goldstein

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OrK DStra!Children’s Classical ConCert & Musical Petting Zoo

Sunday, March 13, 2016 | 2:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at www.btcboca.org/concertB’nai Torah & ECC Families: Adult $18/Child $10 | Non-Members: Adult $25/Child $15

Paula ShoyerMonday, April 4, 2016 | 7:30 p.m.

Passover is a celebration of freedom—and Paula Shoyer’s innovative

Passover collection celebrates culinary freedom, while still honoring

the holiday’s dietary rules. Her dishes will set you free, combining all

the nostalgic pleasure of family favorites with contemporary creations

sure to please a new generation of creative cooks.

For tickets and information, please contact the Elysa Stark at (561) 392-8566 ext. 349.

Author ForuM 2015-16B’nai Torah CongregaTion

i have been afforded an opportunity at B’nai Torah to attend what I feel has been the utmost important class of my adulthood. Raising teens in our times isn’t easy - whether you’re like me, single, or married. It definitely has its challenges and trying, self-doubting moments when you question yourself as a parent. (If you’re anything like me, you question every decision and choice you make) What it boils down to is: raising a strong, independent teen with good values and high self-esteem - especially in these times when social media plays such a major role in shaping these young, tender and highly-emotional beings - is so overwhelming! I had so many questions, concerns and worries about the entire process.

Thanks to the Mark S. Bertuch “Make a Difference” Program for sponsoring this most informative class. Those who attend learn how to be active parents of teens. This is a six-week class that meets every Tuesday. These were the best two hours ever spent with a wonderful and patient instructor and mentor, Natalia Rice.

We have choices, and so should our teens. We as parents can choose to parent in one of the three methods mentioned in the class. I have chosen to be an active parent, through gentle talking, listening, showing respect, and giving my teen guidance to enable him to make his

own decisions and mistakes. Mistakes are a tool in which lessons are learned. We were also taught when and where to step in and set boundaries - not just for our teens but for ourselves as well. I have learned, through videos and discussions, how to get my teen to be a cooperative, respectable young man. The biggest lesson I have learned is that we want to teach our children that we live in a democratic society where they will always get their say, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they will get their way! Isn’t that just the way life is? We are all mirrors - what we show our kids, and how we talk to and treat them, will come right back at us!

Should this course be offered again, I highly recommend that you sign up. If you’re raising children, it will surely be time well spent.

Thank you, Bertuch family!

raising a resilient teen by dEbbiE guSKy

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Marjorie KayeSteve & Linda KayeRalph & Pearl KierSue KirshnerSarah KlompusLawrence KorpeckJan & Myra KronishKeith & Gail KronishCharles & Gayle LichtmanLawrence Lidov & Michelle SchwartzJay & Alissa MaizesStuart & Janice MarowitzMark & Joan MendelJoseph & Beth MishkinAlan & Beth MitchellRobert & Erika MoskovitsSkip & Caryn NashbanStewart & Lila NewmanToni NievesJoshua & Susan PaulMurray RehnerAndrew & Donna RobinsTodd & Caroline RosenbergJack & Mindy RosensweigJerome RothLorrilyn SaexMark & Ruth SamarelSpencer & Carie SaxIrving SchuldinerRick & Betsy SchusterHenry & Jody SchwartzBruce Segal & Benita Haber SegalBernard & Harriet ShavitzMurray & Carol ShearGary & Elaine ShoreSyd SieberElyse SilverSidney & Irma SobelJerry & Sandra StaubPatricia SteinLinda StewartMarc & Rhonda StraussMilton & Phyliss ThurmStuart & Corina WaldmanMark Wasserman & Sue GurlandJared & Amanda WeinerStanley & Hilary WeinerRoy & Deborah WeismanBarry & Joan WinogradTeri Wolofsky

As of 10/28/2015

a special thank you to our chai Members whose continued generous support makes b’nai torah’s outstanding programming possible.

MembersChaiy

PLATINUM CHAI MEMBERS *

GOLDEN CHAI MEMBERS *SILVER CHAI MEMBERS *

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Our Pride and Joy

Rebecca Berger Benjamin Berger Samantha Green Rachel Zellen Jacob Israel

Hannah JacobowitzBryce AlbertJona Smolka Joshua Jacobowitz Jacob Hecht

Jaimee Rissman Ari Gutmann Kelsey Altschul

Matthew Fleissig

Allie Green

Jeremy Morris Amy Kraft Samuel Kraft

Elliot Farr

Drew Barrier Elaina Hamuy Sylvia Hartman Matthew Shelowitz Joshua Leiser Adina Silverstein

Drew Brassloff Ava Trachtenberg Mina Trachtenberg Brady Bloom Luke Hirsh

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BENjAMIN BERGERMarch 5thSon of Debra & Jonathan Berger

REBECCA BERGERMarch 5thDaughter of Debra & Jonathan Berger

ALLIE GREENMarch 5thDaughter of Dana & Adam Green

SAMANTHA GREENMarch 5thDaughter of Dana & Adam Green

RACHEL zELLENMarch 12thDaughter of Staci & Todd Zellen

jACOB ISRAELMarch 12thSon of Lorie & Steven Israel

jONA SMOLkAMarch 19thSon of Daphna & Felix Smolka

BRyCE ALBERTMarch 26thSon of Terrianna & Jeffrey Albert

HANNAH jACOBOwITzApril 2ndDaughter of Stacy & Robert Jacobowitz

jOSHUA jACOBOwITzApril 2ndSon of Stacy & Robert Jacobowitz

jACOB HECHTApril 2ndSon of Michelle Fox & Steven Hecht

maTThew FleiSSigApril 9thSon of Jodi & Daniel Fleissig

jAIMEE RISSMANApril 9thDaughter of Michelle & Glenn Rissman

ARI GUTTMANNApril 9thSon of Lori & Eric Guttmann

kELSEy ALTSCHULApril 16thDaughter of Debra & Gary Altschul

jEREMy MORRISApril 21stSon of Lauren & Jeffrey Morris

amy kraFTMay 7thDaughter of Judi & James Kraft

Samuel kraFTMay 7thSon of Judi & James Kraft

DREw BARRIERMay 7thSon of Debbie Gusky

ELAINA HAMUyMay 8thDaughter of Jamie & Neil Hamuy

SyLVIA HARTMANMay 14thDaughter of Lillie & Clifford Hartman

MATTHEw SHELOwITzMay 14thSon of Andrea Tromberg & Marc Shelowitz

jOSHUA LEISERMay 21stSon of Sherri & Bennett Leiser

ADINA SILVERSTEINMay 21stDaughter of Mimi & Brian Silverstein

Drew BraSSloFFMay 28thSon of Leslie & Ira Brassloff

AVA TRACHTENBERGMay 28thDaughter of Melissa & Steven Trachtenberg

MINA TRACHTENBERGMay 28thDaughter of Melissa & Steven Trachtenberg

BRADy BLOOMMay 28thSon of Melissa Bloom

LUkE HIRSHJune 4thSon of Hope & Seth Hirsh

ellioT FarrJune 18thSon of Maria & Mitchell Farr

2016 b’nai Mitzvah

Welcome new MembersThank you to Anne & Norman Jacobson for their generosity in underwriting our Noah’s Ark Welcome Aboard Initiative. The main focus of this program is to create a sense of community for our new members and help them become better acquainted at B’nai Torah Congregation.

Rhoda & Arthur BennettHollie & Grant BarosJoseph Garten Susan & Harvey SmithTerri Murru Stacey & Gerald Gordon Rochelle & Daniel Snyder Jamie Huff Regina & Terry Delovitch Barbie Sabbota Elizabeth & Jack Rosenthal Lyna Zommick Stacey Lawrence Wolfe Walter Simon Haya Golan Carol & Michael GleibermanEstelle & Philip Elkus Marvin Braude Silvana & Barry Halperin Shelly & William Himmelrich Florence & Luiz Grajwer Fabiana & Alexander KofflerPamela & Saul RossWendy Rowinsky

As of 02/22/2016

Cynthia & Dr. Richard AronsohnEsther* & Milton* BlankAlisa & Dr. Richard CohenEllen & Edward CohenJane & Alan CornellTammy & Dr. Jack FaintuchMiriam* & Henry* FistelShulamith Fleischer & Robert SchattnerMarleen & Harold* ForkasMarcy & Bill ForsterShirlee* & Daniel* FreedIsadore* FriedmanMeryl & Ron GallatinNancy & Mark GilbertMark W. GlickmanPhyllis & Gerald GoldenSuzanne & David GoodisDorothy* & Milton* GordonLinda & Alan HurstAnne & Norman Jacobson

Carolyn & Robert Kantor & FamilyPam & Dr. Ethan Kass Phyllis & Samuel KaufmanSue & Myron* KirshnerAnita* & Paul* KivellGillian & Eric KleinDebra & Gerald KramerDonna & Gerald KramerDoris B. & Saul* KuperstockApril & Roger LeavyAnne* & Fred* LeviToby & Norman LeviCourtney & Dr. Scott LevinNauma LevinMildred & Abner* LevineRabbi Marc* N. LiebhaberAlissa & Dr. Jay MaizesSam* MandelkerGay & Morris* MandonBeatrice Cummings MayerMaruka & Bernard* Mirochnick

Millicent & Sigmund* NathanMichael Ostroff & FamilySarah & Richard Parker & FamilyMarilyn & Jack PechterMiriam & Zwi* PremingerHiromi & Robert PrintzMadeleine & Norman* ReichBarbara & Jeffrey RosenbergThe Sandelman FamilyCarie & Spencer SaxMildred & Sol* SchaikowitzElissa & Dr. Peter SchosheimCarol & Murray ShearRuth & Edward* TaubmanEda & Cliff VinerBeate* & Henry* VorembergHedy & Dr. Bryan WassermanEleanor* & Paul* WeinerPamela & Robert WeinrothAmy & Fred WeissGabriela & Walter* Weiss

ner tamid Society b’nai torah Foundation

* Of Blessed Memory

The prestigious Ner Tamid Society honors donors who have contributed a minimum of $100,000 to the B’nai Torah Foundation. This can be done through a gift or through a charitable trust, life insurance policy, will, IRA or pension. Donors are acknowledged on the Ner Tamid recognition wall located in the front lobby of the synagogue. Create a Jewish Legacy through our Ner Tamid Society and perpetuate Jewish life from Generation to Generation.

news from the nathan libraryOn Mitzvah Day last November the Nathan Library held its annual Big Book Sale. We offered a large selection of adult and children’s books. Thanks to all of you who availed yourselves of this occasion we had a very successful sale.

Let me take this opportunity to remind you of our donation policy. We are happy to take books you no longer need, but prefer those that are fairly new. They can be of Jewish or non-Jewish content. However, we absolutely DO NOT want Chumashim (Bibles) or Siddurim (Prayer books). These may be brought to the office to be put in the Genizah.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank my hard working and devoted staff: Ruth Weiner, Rita Cimbal, Bea Gold, Barb Weiss, Sheila Trossman, and Helene Yentis. Also, many thanks to Richard Birdie and Wendy Jacobs, a visiting editor, who are helping to sort the collection and put shelves in order.

Happy reading!

Sue Kirshner, Librarian

Shofar WorkshopOn Sunday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. we will have a Shofar Workshop with B’nai Torah college student Sam Nemiroff and members of Coup de Brass, Yale University’s acclaimed undergraduate horn ensemble. All are welcome! If you have a shofar please bring it, but even if you don’t, come to learn about the art and skill of sounding the shofar.

Please RSVP to Zena Gruda at (561) 392-8566 ext. 306 or ZenaG@bnai-torah.org so we know how many participants to set up for.

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This feature in our Chai magazine is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary work of young adults who grew up at B’nai Torah and are now paving the way for a brighter future. In this column, we will learn first-hand about their work when they share, in their own words, what inspires them and how B’nai Torah has served as an influence. One of the most important goals of a synagogue is to teach and reinforce Jewish values within our children, and what great pride there is in seeing these values not only learned, but lived.

In this issue, we’ll hear from Dani Gilbert, daughter of Nancy & Mark Gilbert.

- Rabbi David Steinhardt

For the past six and a half years, I have been living in Washington, building a vibrant life in DC’s diverse community. After four exciting years in national politics, I began pursuing my academic aspirations, working toward a PhD in Political Science at George Washington University. I’m specializing

in the study of political violence, and I am currently working on my dissertation on the kidnapping of civilians by terrorist and criminal groups around the world. In late 2014, I became fascinated and outraged by ISIS’s brutal beheadings of American and British hostages, but I was simultaneously baffled by the variation in policy response to terrorist kidnappings – not only that countries espouse such different approaches to paying ransoms, but the variation within countries as well, with dramatic variation in the media and policy response to civilians taken hostage overseas. My research examines several unanswered elements of these brutal acts: when do terrorist groups rely on ransoms for their funding? What factors shape kidnapping target selection? How do kidnappings affect broader conflict dynamics? And how do media portrayals of hostage taking impact public opinion? I’m serving as a fellow with the Bridging the Gap Project, an initiative that seeks to connect academics with policymakers to pursue policy-relevant research; and I serve as Program and Research Assistant to a University Professor at GW, whose work on humanitarianism, global governance, and

the American Jewish community’s commitment to social justice resonate strongly with the values I learned at home in B’nai Torah. Beyond these professional aspirations, I am committed to a rich set of organizations and activities. I completed a community organizing fellowship with Jews United for Justice, an organization that connects the local Jewish community to critical social justice issues facing the less fortunate in Washington. Through JUFJ, I met dear friends with whom I share activities ranging from Shabbat dinners and a feminist Rosh Chodesh discussion group, to marathon and triathlon training. I also became involved with Young Invincibles (YI), a national advocacy organization dedicated to supporting economic opportunity for young Americans. I’m so proud to serve as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for YI, as they focus on education, health care, and jobs for the Millennial generation. Since their founding in 2009, YI has led national campaigns to keep children on their parents insurance until age 26, combat crippling student debt, extend health care access for young moms, and help young people find sustainable jobs in the 21st century. To each of these endeavors – my academic research, advocacy work, and community building – I am driven by the values instilled in me during my childhood in our community: dedication to justice, constant pursuit of knowledge, and providing an open door. I am so grateful to have grown up as part of the B’nai Torah community, and I hope to represent those community values in my Washington home.

Tomorrow’s Leaders

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Shalach Manot - March 15 @ 5:30 p.m.Packing Shalach Manot baskets for Jacobson Family Food Pantry recipients.

Purim Party - March 23 @ 4:00 p.m.Help children package Shalach Manot and decorate hamantashen for seniors and JARC residents.

recovery Seder - april 18 @ 4:00 p.m. Help set up, serve, and create a comfortable environment for people who want to celebrate Passover without feeling the pressure to drink wine as they fill the four cups.

RSVP required for Purim and Passover opportunities.Summerf@bnai-torah.org

rElay FOr liFE april 16 @ 8:45 p.m.

Please join Team L’Chaim, the first ever communal Jewish team fighting back against cancer. Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, and friends who

have been touched by cancer from each synagogue, day school, and Jewish agency in the South Palm Beach Community. Communal Havdalah will begin at 8:45 p.m. at Omni Middle School (5775 Jog Rd)

followed by a post-Shabbat survivors lap. If you need assistance registering for the team, please contact

one of the team captains: Summer Faerman (561) 392-8566 ext. 340 | summerf@bnai-torah.org or Roger Leavy (561) 212-9797 | rslboca@gmail.com

TLC upcoming volunteer Opportunities

TLC Meryl and Ron Gallatin

Tzedakah, Learning & Chesed Program

Outside of B’nai Torah, the term TLC is obviously associated with “Tender Loving Care.” At B’nai Torah, you could also associate our TLC program with tender loving care (as that’s essentially what it’s built on) but here we’ve become well versed in the importance of Tzedakah, Learning and Chesed as essential to our Jewish life.

TLC is an invaluable function of B’nai Torah that engages and empowers our members of all ages to better the community, the nation, and the world. TLC stresses the importance of community, and with that we have made it a point to partner with community agencies to broaden the base of givers, as well as receivers.

Our newest partnership is with the young adult community; specifically the Young Adult Division (YAD) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. This group is made up of Jewish professionals in their 20s, 30s and 40s. This group feeds the hungry, cares for the most vulnerable among us, inspires hope, and brightens lives. YAD connects them to Jewish Federation by way of offering a variety of entertaining and enriching social, educational,

volunteer, and philanthropic leadership opportunities in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach. Just as YAD connects people to the Jewish Federation, TLC connects people to B’nai Torah.

The first TLC/YAD partnership will be the annual Recovery Seder on April 18 at 6:00 p.m., prior to our weekly AA meeting which begins at 7:30 p.m. This year, people in recovery don’t have to worry about someone pressuring them to have wine for the four cups; we welcome them and their families for an evening of freedom!

If you know anyone who would benefit from attending the Recovery Seder, please share the information with them.Cost is $10 and RSVP REQUIRED to Summer Faerman at (561) 392-8566 ext. 340 or summerf@bnai-torah.org.

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B’nai Torah Congregation and B’nai Torah Men’s Club Present:

West Point JeWish Cadet Choir

Friday, aPril 8, 2016 6:00 P.m. lively Kabbalat serviCes

7:00 P.m. dinner

rsvP online at www.btcboca.org/WestPointor contact Lauren Berger at (561) 392-8566 ext. 334

upcoming Events: March 14 (time tbd): The Brothers Grimsby Movie Night at Cinepolis Deerfield Beach.

aPril 5, 7:00 p.m. Hearing Men’s Voices: A discussion on prevailing topics from a man’s perspective (health, future planning, caregiving, etc.)

aPril: Yellow Candle distribution at various Shabbatot and synagogue events.

aPril 18, 7:00 p.m.: Men’s Club Open Meeting to discuss strategic planning and goals for 2016-17. B’nai Torah Men’s Club and MRS students at World Wide Wrap

upcoming Events: Kitchen Shower in honor of caroline Mizrachi and Dedication of Kitchen in Loving Memory of Lenny Cohenz”l SUNDAy, MARCH 13 AT 10:00 A.M. Please contact Bonnie Licker at (561) 706-8211

Film and discussion with dr. tobi SteinhardtSUNDAy, APRiL 10 AT 10:00 A.M.

End-of-Year Event and Installation of New OfficersTHURSDAy, MAy 26 iN THE EVENiNG

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WLBTC

WLBTC hard at work baking hamantashen!

“Wl hamentashen Shop” Come buy or pick up your hamentashen beginning on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

HOURS: Sundays (March 13 & March 20)

from 9:30 am - 1:00 pmMonday - Thursday (March 14 - March 17)

from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

PurimPartyat B’nai Torah

Wednesday, March 23, 20165:00 - 7:00 p.m. . Family Megillah Reading

. Balloon Art . Games . Face Painting . DJ Dance Party . Costume Parade

. Dinner & Treats (Available for Purchase)

. Hamentashen . TLC Mitzvah Project

Children and Adults… Put your costumes on and join us!

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. Family Megillah Reading . Balloon Art . Games . Face Painting

. DJ Dance Party . Costume Parade. Dinner & Treats (Available for Purchase)

. Hamentashen . TLC Mitzvah Project

condolences to:. Joel Rothman on the passing of his mother, Irene Dommu. Carla & Bruce Weiner on the passing of their son, Jared Weiner. Carla & Bruce Weiner on the passing of their son-in-law, Ori Rom. Buddy Mayer on the passing of her son, Robert Mayer. Esther Goldman on the passing of her husband, Michael Goldman. Jeffrey Deutch and Ted Deutch on the passing of their father, Jean Deutch. Debbie Menin on the passing of her husband, Bud Menin. Fred Weiss on the passing of his mother, Rose Lit. Beatriz Jacobsohn on the passing of her mother, Rosita Kugler. Sally Sokoloff on the passing of her stepson, Jay Sokoloff. Ethel Sommer on the passing of her husband, David Sommer. Fred Berkowitz on the passing of his brother, Ronald Paul Berkowitz. Phyllis & Leonard Attman on the passing of their granddaughter, Erin Michele Levitas. Sara Katzin on the passing of her mother, Jean Fleischman Siff. Hanna Pomerantz on the passing of her husband, Ronald Pomerantz

Mazal tov to:. Rabbi David & Tobi Steinhardt and Mindy Stein & Howard Brummer on the engagement of their son, Noah Steinhardt to Sara Danitz, daughter of Meryl & Dr. Mitchell Danitz. . Candy and Harvey Barbag on the engagement of their son, Alex Barbag to Amanda Felice Nover. Sheila Goldberg on the engagement of her grandson, Benjamin Goldberg to Sylvie Sapadin. Therese and Sol Stiss on the birth of a great grandson, Aden Brody Heffner. Suzanne & Jeffrey Deutch on the birth of a granddaughter, Annabel June . Cindy & Dr. Jeffrey Braun on the birth of a grandson. Cliff Seresky on the birth of a great gandson, Ashton Philip Duber. Linda and Alan Hurst on the birth of a grandson, Amos Alexander Hurst. Cliff Seresky on the birth of a great grandson, Felix Brandon Norof. Helene & Jeffrey Grantz on the birth of a granddaughter, Dylan Rose Lack. Donna & Gerry Kramer on the birth of a grandson. Civi & Alan Lieberman on the birth of a granddaughter, Becca Logan Lieberman, and to parents Jen & Andrew Lieberman. Michelle & Marvin Schulman on the birth of a granddaughter, Mila Hannah Schulman, and to parents Chiaki & Brandon Schulman. Myrna & David Gross on the birth of a grandson

Mishebeirach notice To include the name of a loved one, please contact the office by the Thursday prior to the Shabbat Service. You can also leave a voicemail 24 hours a day with Elaine Siegell at ext. 309. Please include the Hebrew name of both the ill person and his/her mother. Names are kept on the list for two weeks at a time.

life Events in our community Women’s league Judaica Shop

during the spring season we celebrate the holidays of Purim, Pesach and Shavuot. There are many ritual items used for Judaic observances pertaining to these holidays and celebrations available for your purchase. Please visit our shop to see our beautiful variety of merchandise. Also, remember to visit us when we hold special sales, as we offer discounts on select merchandise.

The shop is staffed by an amazing group of volunteers, without whom we could not operate. When you visit, please say hello to all of our wonderful volunteers:

Sunday - Sheila TrossmanMonday - Linda Silverstein, Andrea Stark,

Abbie Statsky-FrankTuesday - Irene Sholk, Elizabeth Stux

Wednesday - Roz Abrams, Robin Schwartz, Ginger Speicher

Thursday - Therese StissFriday - Joanne Shulman,

Barbara LondonBusiness Consultant - William Morse

The Women’s League Judaica Shop is open Monday through Thursday

from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday from 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; and on Sundays

from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. when Sunday school is in session.

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ytributes and contributionsto b’nai torah congregation*October 1 - december 31, 2015

Alisa and Richard Cohen Confirmation Class Fund Dr. & Mrs. Richard Cohen In Honor of Pam Polani’s AwardDr. & Mrs. Richard Cohen In Honor of Janice Fuerstman’s RecoveryDr. & Mrs. Richard Cohen In Honor of Robin TrompeterDr. & Mrs. Richard Cohen In Memory of Susan GoldsmithMr. & Mrs. David Schepps In Memory of Herbert Schepps

cantor’s Programming Fund Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Grantz In Memory of Louis SaltzDr. & Mrs. David Gross In Memory of Harry MargolisMrs. Harriet Joseph In Honor of Gabriela WeissMrs. Phyllis Rosenstock In Memory of Larry ZuckerMs. Teri Wolofsky Tzedakah diane Marcovitz adult Education Fund Mr. & Mrs. Larry Birkner TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Michael Leinwand TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Scott Singer In Memory of Vladimir Fleysher dorothy & Milton gordon youth Fund Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gusky In Memory of Brian Johnson dr. arnold and Pearl Schosheim March of the living Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Chaplin In honor of the birth of Elissa & Peter’s GrandchildMr. Mark Glickman In honor of the birth of Elissa & Peter’s GrandchildIra Katz & Mindy Wertheimer Tzedakah dr. burton Wollowick torah reading Fund Mr. & Mrs. Larry Birkner In Memory of Oliver NossbaumerDr. Ronald Rubin In Memory of Daniel Rubin dr. henry & Sonja Faintuch Senior Programming Fund Mr. Leonard Greer Tzedakah Eda & cliff viner Family Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Viner In Memory of Aaron HigerMr. & Mrs. Clifford Viner In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. & Mrs. Clifford Viner In Memory of Rose Lit

Educate a Family Mr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Memory of Lila HerschMr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Memory of Dorothy ZitrinMr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Memory of Justin NewmanMr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Memory of Eugene FreedmanMr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Memory of Kenneth LewitterMr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Memory of Jack ZitrinMr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Honor of Maron’s 20th Anniversary

Eleanor & Paul Weiner distinguished Service award Dr. & Mrs, Richard Aronsohn In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Howard Barron In Memory of Paul WeinerDr. & Mrs. Mark Cohan In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Irwin Gordon In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Mark Lampert In Memory of Paul WeinerDr. & Mrs. Robert Levy In Memory of Paul WeinerDr. & Mrs. Wayne Riskin In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Rosenberg In Memory of Isdore WeinerMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Sandelman In Memory of Paul Weiner

Esther and Milton blank children’s Music Endowment Fund Mrs. Jo Robbins In Memory of Joel RobbinsMrs. Jo Robbins In Memory of Milton BlankMrs. Jo Robbins In Memory of Sarah RobbinsMrs. Jo Robbins In Memory of Toby Schulman george goldstein b’nai Mitzvah FundMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hall In Memory of Beatrice Prober BodensteinMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hall In Memory of Mar HallMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hall In Memory of Irving Hall

george goldstein chumash FundMr. Lee Greenspon In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMs. Miriam Granat In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMr. Leonard Merel In Honor of Dr. Jack RosenweigMr. Leonard Merel In Honor of Arthur & Ruth MaronMr. William Nathanson In Memory of Betty NathansonMr. William Nathanson In Memory of Saul Loeb

george goldstein chumash Fund (cont.)Ms. Marilyn Mishaan In Memory of Mollie HaddadMr. William Nathanson In Honor of Nathanson/Tye AliyahMrs. Robin Shear Ritual Prayer Books 2015-2016

general Fund Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Appelbaum In Memory of Tauba AppelbaumMr. Irving Appelbaum & Mrs. Cynthia Weissman In Memory of Morris AppelbaumMr & Mrs. Roy Apple In Memory of Iris SpindelMrs. May August In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMr. & Mrs. Richard Bass In Memory of Iris SpindelMrs. Carole Behrman TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Michael Berezin TzedakahMr Melvyn Berger In Honor of Dandy & Robert KaninMr. & Mrs. Jerome Berko TzedakahMr. Irv Berlinder & Ms. Harriet Vesely In Honor of Ruth & Arthur Maron 20th AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Samuel Berman In Memory of Bud MeninMr. & Mrs. Nathan Butters TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Laurence Chaplin TzedakahMrs. Barbara Cohen In Memory of Morris RubensteinMr. & Mrs. Raphael Cohen In Honor of Cohen Aliyah Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Cohen In Honor of Cohen Aliyah Mr. & Mrs. Stanford Davis In Memory of Jared WeinerMr. & Mrs. Paul Detkin TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Seymour Ellin TzedakahMr & Mrs. Stanley Falk In Memory of Iris SpindelMr. Gerald Fantel In Memory of Iris SpindelMr. & Mrs. Douglas Feldman TzedakahMrs. Minerva Fellows In Honor of Teddy GarberDr. & Mrs. Sheldon Feuerstadt TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Scott Frank In Memory of Iris SpindelMr. Grant Freer TzedakahMr. Marvin Freedman In Memory of Iris SpindellMrs. Teddy Garber In Honor of doing HaftarahMrs. Teddy Garber In Memory of Stewart EisenbergMrs. Teddy Garber In honor of Ferol SabghirMr. Joseph Garten In Memory of Beatrice GartenMr. & Mrs. Steven Ginsburg In Honor of Steve Ickowitz for all he doesMr. & Mrs. Steven Ginsburg In Honor of Julie Risisky for all she doesMr. & Mrs. Steven Ginsburg In Memory of Father, Arthur GinsburgMr. Alex Gladstone TzedakahMr & Mrs. Danny Goldberg TzedakahMrs. Phyllis Golden TzedakahMrs. Karen Goliger TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Alan Greenwald TzedakahMr. Donald Greenberg TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Edward Gusky In Memory of Louis GuskyMr. & Mrs. Edward Gusky In Memory of Ida GuskyMr. Steven Hecht In honor of son becoming Bar MitzvahMs. Joy Hendel In Memory of Charles GinsburgMrs. Aileen Herbstman In Memory of Iris SpindelMr. & Mrs. Mitchell Hersh In Honor of Tina StrochakMr. & Mrs. Stanley Hyman In Honor of Jack Rosensweig’s birthdayDr. Morris Jampol TzedakahMr. Eric Johnson In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. Maurice Kalter In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. Michael Kaplan In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. Richard Kaplan In Honor of of Ruth & Arthur Maron’s 20 AnnivDr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Melanie Katzell In Honor of Nathan Bredoff becoming Bar MitzvahMr. & Mrs. Joseph Katz TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Mitchell Kirschner TzedakahMs. Sara Klompus In Memory of Barbara Wolk SilvermanMr. Fred Knopf In Memory of Lillian KnopfMr. Al Kravet In Memory of Isadore GoldbergMr. & Mrs. Howard Krosser General DonationMr & Mrs. Bruno La Gala In Memory of Iris SpindelHon. & Mrs. Jeffrey Paula Levenson In Memory of Iris spindellMrs. Barbara Levitz In Memory of Iris SpindelMrs. Barbara Levitz In Memory of Lee GibbsMs. Nauma Levin In Memory of Helen BlechmanMrs. Toby Levi In Memory of Dr. Aaron HigerMr. & Mrs. Eric Lieberman In memory of Iris SpindelMr. & Mrs. David Lipman In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. Ernest Liss TzedakahDr. Arthur & Mrs. Ruth Maron In honor of our 20th AnniversaryMrs. Lenore Marofsky Misheberah HigerMrs. Beatrice Mayer In Memory of Robert MayerMrs. Marcia Milgrom In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMrs. Beth Mindlin In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. & Mrs. Harold Mindlin In Memory of Jean DeutchCong. Patrick Murphy In Memory of Jean DeutchMs. Audrey Nortman In Honor of Ruth & Arthur Maron’s 20th AnniversaryMr & Mrs. Arnold Nussbaum In Memory of Sophie & AlfredHillel Of Broward & Palm Beach TzedakahMrs. Marion Pearl In Memory of Izzy Goldberg

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ygeneral Fund (cont.) Mr. & Mrs. Phil Pomerantz In Honor of Dr & Mrs Maron 20th AnniversaryMr. Richard Rampell In Memory of Susan GoldsmthMs. Marcia Regent Thank you for prayersMrs. Rita Reinberg In Honor of Aurthur & Ruth Maron’s 20th AnniversaryDr. & Mrs. Robert Relkin In Memory of Iris SpindelMr & Mrs. Samuel Rickless In Honor of Marriage of Rabbi & Mrs Mark PanoffDr. & Mrs. Jacob Rosensweig In Memory of Frances RockmanDr. & Mrs. Jacob Rosensweig In Memory of Sam RosensweigMrs. Sharon Rosen TzedakahMr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Rubin TzedakahDr. & Mrs. Stephen Sackel In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. & Mrs. Stu Salles In Memory of Paul WeinerMrs. Iris Sandler In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMr. & Mrs. Spencer Sax In Memory of Sandra SaxMs. Rhoda Schantz In Memory Anna SteinmanMr. Melvin Sherin & Ms. Rosalind Shenker Tzedakah Dr. M.B. Shimelman TzedakahMs. Beatrice Slater In Honor of Jack RosensweigMr. & Mrs. Michael Smilow TzedakahDr. & Mrs. David Speizman In Memory of Irene DommuMr. & Mrs. Gerald Stein In Honor of Dr. Alan MelotekMr. & Mrs. Gerald Stein In Honor of Nuta RosenzweigMr. & Mrs. Bernie Strauss In Honor of Ruth & Arthur Maron 20th AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Gary Susser In Memory of Leonard SusserMr. & Mrs. Gary Susser In memory of Eli KushnerMr. Stanley Talesnick TzedakahMr & Mrs. Donald Weisstuch TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Richard Werber TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Jason Winder In Memory of Isadore GoldbergMs. Jo Ann Zavodnick In Memory of Isadore GoldbergMr. & Mrs. Raymond Zimmerman In Memory of Jean Deutch Kuperstock children Education Fund Dr. & Mrs. Hal Rosenthal In Memory of Benard Alderman lillian and Philip cooperman adult Education Fund Dr. & Mrs. Mark Cohan In Memory of Rose LitBarry & Arlene Fink In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMrs. Roberta Kalmanson In Honor of Ruth & Arthur Maron’s 20th anniversaryMr. & Mrs. Keith Kronish In Memory of Rose LitMr. Melvin Seidenberg In Honor of Education lowell & harriet glazer hebrew Education Fund Mr. & Mrs. Michael Berezin In Memory of Harry Leibovich Mager-cohan March of the living / camp ramah youth Scholars Fund Dr. & Mrs. Mark Cohan In Memory of Jacob MagerDr. & Mrs. Mark Cohan In Memory of Sabina MagerMr. & Mrs. Murray Leipzig In Memory of Clara Schoenfeld Melvin Klein ritual Wine and liquor Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. Eric Klein TzedakahMs. Sonia Saxanoff In Memory of Isadore Miller

Mildred & abner levine Flower Fund Mrs. Mildred Levine In Memory of James LevineDr. & Mrs. Alan Marcovitz In Memory of Our Parents & GrandparentsMr. & Mrs. Raymond Samuel In Memory of Shura Samuel

Millicent and Sigmund nathan library Endowment Fund Dr. Sidney Besvinick In Memory of Lena BesvinickMrs. Bea Gold In Memory of Mother Lena MorgensternMrs. Sue Kirshner In Memory of Celia WeinMrs. Sue Kirshner In Memory of Myron KirshnerMr. & Mrs. Elliot Nachimson In Memory of Beverly NachimsonMs. Muriel Rubin In Honor of Sue Kirshner’s 90th BirthdayMrs. Sheila Trossman In Honor of Sue Kirshner’s 90th BirthdayMrs. Claire Zimmers In Memory of Melvin ZimmersMrs. Claire Zimmers In Honor of Dahlia GobyMrs. Claire Zimmers In Honor of Donald Greenberg

Mirochnick religious School Endowment Fund Mrs. Shelia Bezozo In Honor of David GoldmanMrs. Maruka Mirochnick In Memory of Elmer MirochnickMrs. Maruka Mirochnick In Memory of Rose MirochnickMrs. Maruka Mirochnick In Memory of Bernard MirochnickDrs. William & Lori Sternheim In Memory of Shirley Wallach Oxler-Farber Fund for camp ramah Scholarships Mr. & Mrs. Richard Chosid In Memory of Ruth SieganMr. & Mrs. Richard Chosid In Honor of Victor Cohen’s BirthdayMr. Jerome Farber In Honor of Sister FlorenceMr. Jerome Farber In Honor of Joel’s Recovery

Oxler-Farber Fund for camp ramah Scholarships (cont.) Mr. Jerome Farber In Memory of Charles SlockDr. & Mrs. Robert Fishman In Memory of David Witt’s daughter, OliviaDr. & Mrs. Robert Fishman In Honor of William & Ashley’s WeddingDr. & Mrs. Robert Fishman In Memory of Maria Gonzalez rabbi Englander discretionary Fund Rabbi Leon Aronsky In Honor of AliyahMr. & Mrs. Stanley Greene In Memory of Jacob GreenbergMr. & Mrs. Michael Gutman In Honor of The Naming of Ella Rae GutMr. & Mrs. Harold Jacobsohn TzedakahDr. Norman Jaffe In Honor of Alan MitchellMr. & Mrs. Brian Kahan TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Matthew Kaplan In Honor of Birth of Joanna Beatrice KaplanMr. & Mrs. Stephen Kates In Memory of Irene BarouhMr. & Mrs. Steven Klein TzedakahDr. & Mrs. Daniel McGuire Thank you for speech helpDr. Bernard Metrick In Memory of Irene MetrickDr. Bernard Metrick In Memory of Seymour MetrickDr. Bernard Metrick In Memory of Irene MetrickMr. & Mrs. Brad Morris TzedakahMs. Terri Murru Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Elliott Packer TzedakahMs. Marina Rabiner Tzedakah Mr. & Mrs. Shlolme Rosenberg In Honor of Sofia Ekis becoming a Bat MitzvahMr. & Mrs. Bruce Rosenthal In Memory of Herbert RosenthalMs. Audrey Sivan TzedakahMs. Sally Sokoloff Thank you for super recomendationMr. & Mrs. Jason Stagman In Memory of Barry StagmanDrs. Stuart & Corina Waldman In Memory of Iris Spindel

rabbi Steinhardt discretionary Fund Mr. & Mrs. David Alcalay In Honor of Edan Alcalay & Evelyne Reis Auf RufRabbi Leon Aronsky In Honor of AliyahDr. & Mrs, Richard Aronsohn In Honor of AliyahDr. & Mrs. Richard Aronsohn To Aid Refugees from Eritrea & SudanMr. & Mrs. Melvin Benjamin In Honor of Ruth & Arthur Maron’s 20th AnniversarDr. Marc & Mrs. Michele Bergman In Memory of Herman BergmanMr. & Mrs. Paul Berman In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMr. Gary Block & Mrs. Ellen Safran In Memory of Philip BlockMs. Marjorie Browner - Marks In Appreciation To Our Clergy for Beautiful HHD ServicesMrs. Phyllis Butters In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMrs. Phyllis Butters In Memory of Sam ButtersMrs. Phyllis Butters In Memory of Ruth CohenDr. & Mrs. Paul Diamond In Memory of Scheindel MessingerDr. & Mrs. Paul Diamond In Memory of William BilligMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Emmer In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMr. & Mrs. Gerard Fisher In Honor of Sam & Jeanette FisherMr. & Mrs. Irwin Friedman Special Communication Audio NeedsMr. & Mrs. Irwin Friedman Thank You and In Honor of 19th great gandchildMs. Judith Friedman In Memory of Irving FriedmanMrs. Gerta Gleich In Memory of My Beloved FamilyMrs. Gerta Gleich In Memory of Scheindel MessingerMrs. Gerta Gleich In Memory of Otto BilligMrs. Gerta Gleich In Memory of Nanette HirschkowitzMrs. Gerta Gleich In Memory of David GleichMrs. Gerta Gleich In Memory of Ida BilligMrs. Sheila Goldberg In Honor of Steve Ickowitz BirthdayMrs. Phyllis Golden In Memory of Gerald GoldenMr. Roger Goldwyn TzedakahDr. Stewart Gorenberg In Memory of Randi GorenbergDr. Stewart Gorenberg In Memory of Florence GorenbergDr. Stewart Gorenberg In Memory of Joseph GorenbergMr. Lee Greenspon & Ms. Miriam Granat Tzedakah Mrs. Constance Greenberg In Memory of Herman GreenbergMr. & Mrs. Myer Hart In Honor of AliyahMr. & Mrs. Sidney Herbstman In Honor of Robert Schumer’s B-DayMr. Lester Hersch TzedakahMr. & Mrs. David Hoffman In Memory of Estelle HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Wililam Hyman In Appreciation of Marvin GolbergMr. & Mrs. Stephen Ickowitz In Memory of Malvina IckowitzMr. & Mrs. Stephen Ickowitz In Memory of Sam SimonowitzMr. & Mrs. Stephen Ickowitz In Memory of Simon BraginskyMr. & Mrs. Norman Jacobson In Memory of Dr. Elmer JacobsonMr. & Mrs. Norman Jacobson In Memory of Our Beloved Father, Louis R CohenMr. & Mrs. Norman Jacobson In Memory of Our Beloved Brother, Dennis JacobsonMr. & Mrs. Max Javit In Honor of Jack Rosenseig’s 85th BirthdayMs. Harriet Kaplan In Memory of Isadore GoldbergMrs. Tobee Kaplan In Memory of Our Loving Daughter, Lori KaplanMrs. Rebecca Kay HHD AliyahMr. Martin Kotler TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Gerald Kramer In Memory of Edith KramerMr. & Mrs. Mitchell Krassan In Memory of Samuel KrassanMr. & Mrs. Howard Krosser In Honor of Aliyah

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yrabbi Steinhardt discretionary Fund (cont.) Mrs. Barbara Kurnit In Memory of Iris SpindelMr. & Mrs. Hanoch Lan In Memory of Isadore AbramsMr. & Mrs. Bruce Lebowitz TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Jeff Levine TzedakahMrs. Renee Loeb In Honor of Ark Opening HonorMrs. Renee Loeb In Memory of Saul LoebDr. & Mrs. Daniel McGuire In Memory of Isadore “Izzy” GoldbergDr. & Mrs. Daniel McGuire In Honor of Rebecca Berger becoming a Bat MitzvahDr. & Mrs. Daniel McGuire In Honor of son Jared McGuire becoming a Bar MitzvahDr. & Mrs. Daniel McGuire In Honor of Ari Segal becoming a Bar MitzvahDr. & Mrs. Richard Merzer In Memory of Natalie AlexanderMr. Alan Mibab & Dr. Debra Jaffe In Honor of Justin Koolik becoming a Bar MitzvahMs. Terri Murru TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Elliott Packer TzedakahDr. & Mrs. Sidney Perlman In Honor of a special friend’s birthdayMrs. Rhoda Pollack In Memory of Shelly KalterMrs. Rhoda Pollack In Memory of Joan LevineMrs. Rhoda Pollack Veloce ben PerlaMr. & Mrs. Joseph Popper In Memory of Frances PopperMs. Lisa Porush In Memory of Jean DeutchMr. & Mrs. Andrew Robins To support Chanukah ProgramDr. & Mrs. Jacob Rosensweig Wishing Jerry Stein get wellMr. Jeffrey Ross TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Robert Russel In honor of Nate Bredoff becoming a Bar MitzvahDr. & Mrs. Stephen Sackel In Honor of Andy Ross’s BirthdayMrs. Lorrilyn Saex In Memory of my husband, Robert J SaexMr. Lawrence Schechterman In Memory of Sylvia Schechterman GerberMr. Norman Schlanger & Ms. Judith Kay Mr. & Mrs. Rick Schuster Hartman Immigrant ProgramMrs. Dania Schwartz In Memory of Stewart Wallach’s MomMrs. Rosalind Schwartz-Fein In Memory of Edward KipnesMr. & Mrs. Charles Selin To support Hanukkah programMr. Clifford Seresky TzedakahMrs. Rhoda Shemin In Memory of Emanuel SheminMr. & Mrs. Lester Siegel In Memory of Jerome SiegelMs. Sibyl Silver Bereavement groupMs. Audrey Sivan TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Richard Sonenklare Tzedakah Drs. Stanley & Suzanne Stier In Memory of Irving StierDrs. Stanley & Suzanne Stier Gertrude BesunderMrs. Jeanette Suskin In honor of unveiling for Adrian SuskinMr. Irwin Vale In Memory of Izzy GoldbergMs. Jill Viner In Memory of Jean DeutchDr. Bruce Wolf In Honor of Betriz & Harold JacobsohnMrs. Esther Wolfer In Memory of Aaron HigerMrs. Esther Wolfer In Memory of Lillian MazorMs. Eunice Wolfson In Memory of Rose WapnickMs. Eunice Wolfson In Memory of Sarah EffronMrs. Marsha Zidel In Memory of Jack ZidelMrs. Marsha Zidel In Memory of Lee RubinMrs. Sylvia Zipper In appreciation of Rabbi’s helpMrs. Sandra Zorn Kaddish In Memory of my daughter, Gigi Zorn ruth and Edward taubman Early childhood center Endowment Fund Ms. Bobbi Adel In Memory of Marc AdelDr. Jacob & Mrs. Jacqueine Barie In Honor of Dr & Mrs Arthur Maron’s 20th AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Richard Birdie In Honor of Staci Morton’s Speedy RecoveryMrs. Miriam Fried In Memory of Gertrude Blum SingerMs. Marion Gruber In Memory of Jared WeinerMs. Marion Gruber In Memory of Ori RomMr. & Mrs. Franklin Homer In Memory of Rosner grandmaMr. & Mrs. Marc Kurzman In Memory of Vladimir FleysherMs. Bonnie Schildkraut In Memory of Andy DunhillMs. Bonnie Schildkraut In Memory of Leon ColemanMs. Bonnie Schildkraut In Memory of Bernard FarbmanMs. Bonnie Schildkraut In Memory of Lillian WohlmuthMs. Sally Sokoloff In Memory of Jean DeutchMrs. Ruth Taubman In Honor of Gabrielle’s weddingMrs. Ruth Taubman In Memory of Pam Polani’s fatherMrs. Ruth Taubman In Honor of Ashley Glassman & Justin Wayne weddingMrs. Ruth Taubman In Memory of Jean Deutch Sam Mandelker college connection Fund Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bresnick Dr. & Mrs. Robert Cohen In Memory of Alex ClovskyMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Deutch In Honor of Shirley EnselbergMr. & Mrs. Arvin Jaffe In Memory of Jean DeutchDr. & Mrs. Jerry Rudnick In Memory of Gladys AriffDr. & Mrs. Jerry Rudnick In Memory of Leonard RudnickMr. & Mrs. Raymond Samuel In Memory of Edward Zalkind

Sari Singer holocaust Survivor Fund Dr. & Mrs. Jarrod Frydman In Memory of Carol AdelmanDr. & Mrs. Jarrod Frydman In Memory of Regina FrydmanMr. & Mrs. Norbert Graber In Memory of Iris Spindel tzedakah, learning & chesed Program Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sopher TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Edward Speicher In Honor of Nate Bredoff’s Bar MitzvahMr. & Mrs. Eric Klein TzedakahMr. Alan Mibab & Dr. Debra Jaffe TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Sidney Swartz TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Harold Jacobsohn TzedakahSisterhood Judaica Shop TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Alan Hurst TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Craig Sternberg TzedakahMr. & Mrs. Ron Gallatin TzedakahMr. Peter Derfner

Weiner/ rosenberg March of the living/high School in israel Scholarship Fund Mr & Mrs. Brian Abrams In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Samuel Berman In Memory of Jared WeinerMr. & Mrs. Elliott Califf In Memory of Paul WeinerDr. & Mrs. Mark Cohan In Memory of Jared Weiner & Ori RomMr. & Mrs. Alan Cornell In Memory of Paul WeinerMrs. Kathy Dean In Memory of Paul WeinerMrs. Kathy Dean In Memory of Jared WeinerMrs. Kathy Dean In Memory of Jared Weiner & Ori RomMrs. Kathy Dean In Memory of Eleanor WeinerMrs. Rachel Elbling In Memory of Jared WeinerFloranada Prop Owners Assoc In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. Gene Glasser In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. Marvin Gottlieb In Memory of Jared Weiner & Ori RomMr. & Mrs. David Kahn In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Gerald Lewin In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Felix Mendelsohn In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Felix Mendelsohn In Memory of Jared WeinerMr. & Mrs. Gary Norkin In Memory of Jared WeinerMr. & Mrs. Gary Norkin In Memory of Ori RomMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Rosenberg In Memory of Ronnie RosenbergMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Rosenberg In Memory of Frieda OsterMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Rosenberg In Memory of Sylvia SasloveMr. & Mrs. Jeff Rosenstock In Memory of Paul WeinerMrs. Avis Sachs In Memory of Jared Weiner & Ori RomMrs. Ruth Taubman In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. & Mrs. Mark Ticotin In Memory of Paul WeinerMr. Justin Weitzenfeld & Ms. Tori Lye In Memory of Jared Weiner

Women’s league Judaica Shop youth Scholarship Fund Ms. Rosalyn Abrams In Honor of Sol Stiss’ Great-grandsonMr. & Mrs. Sandra Berg In Honor of Julie & George RisiskyDr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Siegal In Honor of Nate Bredoff becoming a Bar MitzvahMr. Mark Wasserman & Ms. Sue Gurland In Memory of Edward Gurland yahrzeit/yizkor Fund Mr. Howard Appelbaum In Memory of Norma ApplebaumDr. & Mrs, Richard Aronsohn In Memory of Hortense AronsohnMr. & Mrs. Michael Berezin In Memory of David BerezinDr. & Mrs. Alan Berger In Memory of Michael BergerDr. & Mrs. Alan Berger In Memory of Rosalea BenauMr. & Mrs. Jerome Berko In Memory of Doba Krejtman ZybertMrs. Shelia Bezozo In Memory of Yetta GoldmanDrs. Steven & Randy Birnbach In Memory of Ruth BirnbachMr. & Mrs. Seymour Blinder YizkorMr. & Mrs. Arthur Brody In Memory of Betty NathansonMs. Marjorie Browner - Marks In Memory of Our ParentsMr. & Mrs. Jerold Budney YizkorMr. & Mrs. Laurence Chaplin In Memory of great aunt, Rose FisherMr. & Mrs. Laurence Chaplin In Memory of Frances FagenMr. & Mrs. Laurence Chaplin In Memory of Sam FagenMr. & Mrs. Laurence Chaplin In Memory of Rae ChaplinMr. & Mrs. Richard Chwatt In Memory of Linda RosenbergMrs. Barbara Cohen YizkorMr. & Mrs. Raphael Cohen In Memory of Moises CohnMr. & Mrs. Alan Cornell In Memory of Herbert LipowDrs. Scott & Yvonne Demsky In Memory of Sylvia DemskyMr. & Mrs. Melvin Dion In Memory of Morris DionMr. & Mrs. Melvin Dion In Memory of Jennie FutoranskyMr. & Mrs. Bruce Eisenberg In Memory of beloved mother, SaraMr. & Mrs. Bruce Eisenberg In Memory of father, Robert EisenbergMr. & Mrs. Ira Epstein In Memory of father, Irving EpsteinMrs. Lila Feldman YizkorMr. David Freedman & Ms. Laura Kahn YizkorMr. & Mrs. Irwin Friedman In Memory of Sam Friedman

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yahrzeit/yizkor Fund (cont.) Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Friedman In Memory of Harry Jack SternMr. & Mrs. Henri Galel In Memory of Yishack GlowiczowerMr. & Mrs. Henri Galel In Memory of Clara GlowiczowerMs. Janet Gelman In Memory of Rachel Fleischmann SchammMrs. Bea Gold In Memory of Lena MorgensternMrs. Bea Gold In Memory of father, Henry MorgensternMrs. Bea Gold In Memory of sister, Mildred ChizenMrs. Bea Gold In Memory of sister, Rosa WilsonMrs. Lynn Kordon Goldberg In Memory of Aaron KordonMrs. Lynn Kordon Goldberg In Memory of Jean DeutchMrs. Sheila Goldberg In Memory of Izzy GoldbergDr. Roger & Mrs. Lissette Gorman In Memory of Regina PaniaguaMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Greenhawt In Memory of Henry & Rosalyn JacobsMr & Mrs. Ken Gross YizkorMr & Mrs. Ken Gross In Memory of Joseph CimbalDrs. Zev & Danielle Gurion In Memory of Shoshana Goor-ArieMr. & Mrs. Calvin Haddad In Memory of Moysh HaddadDr. & Mrs. Donald Heiman In Memory of Jean HeimanMr. & Mrs. Sam Hitner In Memory of Cecil HitnerMr. Robert Honig Yizkor/YahrzeitMrs. Beatrice Horowitz In Memory of Sam HorowitzMrs. Solange Howard In Memory ofLisette AzerrafMr. & Mrs. Clive Kabatznik In Memory of of our dear parentsDr. & Mrs. Peter Kaplan In Memory of Jack KaplanMrs. Marilyn Katz In Memory of Dr. Sidney KatzDr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Melanie Katzell In Memory of Lane ColemanDr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Melanie Katzell In Memory of Bernice KatzellDr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Melanie Katzell In Memory of Raymond KatzellMr. Leonard Kerker In Memory of Abraham KerkerMr. Stanley Kutlin In Memory of beloved wife, Tania KutlinMr. Stanley Kutlin In Memory of beloved mother, Ruth KutlinMr Donald Lederman Yizkor/YahrzeitMr. & Mrs. Michael Leinwand Yizkor/YahrzeitMr. & Mrs. Michael Leinwand In Memory of William LeinwandMr. & Mrs. Morris Lewitter In Memory ofHarold SarchikMr. & Mrs. Todd Lighter In Memory of Charles KipermanMrs. Raye Liptzin In Memory of Isaac WeisbergMrs. Raye Liptzin In Memory of Becky WeisbergMrs. Renee Loeb In Memory of Beloved Husband SaulMrs. Renee Loeb In Memory of Dear Father David GoldMr. & Mrs. Perry London In memory of Craig Jeffrey LevittMr. & Mrs. Perry London In memory of Samuel LondonMr. & Mrs. Perry London In memory of Lawrence LevittMr. & Mrs. Perry London YizkorMrs. Louise Macks In Memory of Ida DamskyDr. & Mrs. David Marcus In Memory of Fran MarcusMr. & Mrs. Raphael Mark In Memory of Marjorie GelfondMr. & Mrs. Norman Olshansky In Memory of Issie OlshanskyDr. & Mrs. Edward Poller In Memory of Seymour PollerDr. & Mrs. Edward Poller In Memory of Sarah PollerMr. & Mrs. Jack Randell In Memory of Joseph RandellMr. & Mrs. Jack Randell In Memory of Lillian RandellMr. Murray Rehner In Memory of Charles RehnerMr. Murray Rehner In Memory of Esther RehnerMr. & Mrs. Harry Rich In Memory of Barbara RichMr. & Mrs. Harry Rich In Memory of Belle LevyMrs. Phyllis Rosenstock Yizkor

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