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Stone Chumash Page 820 July 8 • July 15, 2016 • 2 Tammuz • 9 Tammuz 5776 RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG Marah D’asrah [email protected]

RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZ Associate Rabbi [email protected]

DAVID KAY, MD President

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RABBI DAVID SHABTAI, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan [email protected]

RABBI RAEL BLUMENTHAL Rabbi, BRS West

FRIDAY NIGHT

Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Earliest Candle Lighting Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

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RABBI JOSH BROIDE Outreach Rabbi [email protected]

RABBI SIMMY SHABTAI Rosh Beis Medrash [email protected]

RABBI KENNETH BRANDER, PHD Rabbi Emeritus [email protected]

MATTHEW HOCHERMAN Executive Director

6:35 pm 6:51 pm 7:00 pm 7:58 pm 8:00 pm

SHABBAT DAY

Rabbi's Class 6:45 pm Ruddy with Beautiful Eyes The Anointment of King David Rabbi Moshe Chaim Sosevsky

Shabbat Mincha Ma’ariv/Havdalah

7:45 pm 8:56 pm

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RABBI GERSHON EISENBERGER Youth Director [email protected]

RABBI ELI ZIANS Teen Director [email protected]

ALIZA BLUMENTHAL, LCSW BRS/JFS Social Worker [email protected]

KERRY PURCELL Editor-in-Chief of the Weekly [email protected]

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SHABBAT SCHEDULE FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Early Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) Earliest Candle Lighting Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary)

6:00 pm 6:10 pm 6:35 pm 6:51 pm 7:00 pm 7:55 pm 7:58 pm 8:00 pm

SHABBAT DAY

Neitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 5:41 am Hashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 am Sephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 am Ashkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Shtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 am Teen Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash) 9:45 am Sof Zman Kriat Shema 10:00 am Youth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 am Early Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pm Rabbi’s Class 6:45 pm Ruddy with Beautiful Eyes The Anointment of King David Rabbi Moshe Chaim Sosevsky Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:40 pm Ashkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 7:45 pm Daf Yomi between Mincha/Ma’ariv Sh’kiah 8:16 pm Ma’ariv/Havdalah (Rand Sanctuary) 8:56 pm

SHABBAT LEARNING

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE DERECH ERETZ STATEMENT In the spirit of our mission “Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity,” we believe that a community is built on the collective engagement of individuals representing differing perspectives, whether religious, political, or social. As Boca Raton Synagogue is an environment where all of its members and visitors need to feel valued and welcomed, members are required to comport themselves in a manner which reflects mutual respect and a sense of inclusiveness. In our Synagogue, we value debate about pressing issues. This is consistent with the American democratic tradition. Our sages saw the value of arguments conducted L”Shem Shamayim,“ for the sake of heaven, believing that great minds who engage in respectful debate will arrive at better solutions. They valued and welcomed alternate views, as do we. “Derech Eretz,” good and proper conduct, and mutually respectful dialogue are core values of the Synagogue community. These create a “safe place” for inspiration and spiritual growth, the central purpose of the Synagogue. It is a violation of Jewish law and ethics to use harsh language (vitriol) to demonize or to marginalize people with whom one may disagree. Uncivil expression reflects negatively on our Synagogue as well as on the individuals who engage in such behavior. Boca Raton Synagogue expects its members to act and to speak with kindness and sensitivity to others. It is only in this fashion that a strong, vibrant, and harmonious community can be created and maintained. Adherence to this policy is a requirement for membership in good standing at the Boca Raton Synagogue.

Tefillah Insights with Rabbi Josh Broide summer break Advanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama Minyan Youth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 am Avos U’Banim (Social Hall) 6:45 pm

JULY 15 & 16 PARSHAT CHUKAT

Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program Early Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) Earliest Candle Lighting Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) Sephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) Candle Lighting Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) Ma’ariv/Havdalah (Rand Sanctuary)

DAILY MINYAN TIMES

Sephardic Shacharit

Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Sephardic Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit Ashkenazi Shacharit

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

6:10 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:15 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall

6:10 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall

6:10 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall

6:10 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:15 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall

6:10 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 am Social Hall 7:00 am Social Hall

8:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 8:00 am Social Hall 9:00 am Social Hall

8:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall

8:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall

8:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:45 am Rand Sanctuary 8:30 am Social Hall

8:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall

8:00 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 7:45 am Social Hall 8:30 am Social Hall

2:30 pm Social Hall 7:55 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 8:00 pm Social Hall 10:15 pm Senders Library

2:30 pm Social Hall 7:55 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 8:00 pm Social Hall 10:15 pm Senders Library

2:30 pm Social Hall 7:55 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 8:00 pm Social Hall 10:15 pm Senders Library

2:30 pm Social Hall 7:55 pm Sephardic Beit Midrash 8:00 pm Social Hall 10:15 pm Senders Library

Sephardic Beit Midrash

Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 8:00 pm

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MONDAY

In line with our Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive toward others and create an even better community. • Our behavior in the broader Jewish or general community reflects on BRS as a diverse, Modern Orthodox Synagogue. It is hoped that we interact in a way that reflects favorably on traditional Judaism. • When the Shul is crowded, please take private articles off the seat next to you and invite someone to sit down. There is a coatroom in the lobby for hats and outerwear. All of these Mensch Messages have been submitted to the office. If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email us at [email protected]”

6:10 am Sephardic Beit Midrash 6:25 am Social Hall 7:15 am Social Hall

2:00 pm Early Ashkenazi Senders Library Mincha Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:55 pm

Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv

6:00 pm 6:10 pm 6:35 pm 6:50 pm 7:00 pm 7:55 pm 7:57 pm 8:00 pm 8:54 pm

Social Hall 10:15 pm Senders Library

Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MAZAL TOV

Isaac & Flora Reich on the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Shani Reich, to Jordan Herman, son of Rabbi Dr. Chaim & Dr. Judy Herman. AND to her sister and family, Dan, Liat, Avigail, Orly, Adina, Haim Moshe and Azriel Yehoshua. Dr. Neil & Annette Shachter on the marriage of their daughter, Rebecca, to Jonathan Odinsky, son of Dr. Michael & Susan Odinsky from West Hempstead, NY AND to her proud siblings, Ari, Etan, and Efraim. Abe & Arianne Wijnperle on the birth of their grandson, Gabriel Sam. Proud parents are Daniela & Eric Helitzer. AND proud grandparents Calvin & Lori Helitzer of Plantation, FL. Proud Uncles Jonathan, Jeremy, and Jeff. Dr. Larry & Debra Halperin on the birth of their grandson. His proud parents are Douglas & Esther Halperin of Miami Beach. AND to proud grandparents, Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Gary & Michal Neuman. AND great grandparents, Cantor David & Ceil Neuman, Dr. Kermit & Natalie Halperin, and Judge Stuart & Rochelle Simon. AND to Aunt Katie and Uncle Scott. AND Uncles, Yehuda, Michael, Pacey, and Daniel. Stephen & Linda Melcer on the birth of their granddaughter. Proud parents are Marc & Shira Freitag. AND to her proud Aunt and Uncles, Maureen & Brock Delorenzo and Larry Melcer. Rabbi Kenneth Brander, PhD for completing his Doctoral Dissertation and receiving his PhD in Philosophy. AND to the entire Brander family. Kerry Purcell on her recent engagement to Christopher Steward.

KIDDUSH

Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Stephen & Sue Colman in commemoration of the Yarhzeit of his beloved father, Alexander. Sephardic Minyan Kiddush sponsored by Moshe & Hannah Ariel and Family in honor of Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Shlit’a, Rabbi David Shabtai and all the BRS members. Sephardic Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Jack Chriqui Seudah Shlishiet co-sponsored by Todd & Naomi Cohn, Dani Hiller, Bennett & Gloria Schreiber, and Rand & David Schwartzwald Guest Speaker: Donny Steinberg – When Meeting with The President of the United States

ORB KASHRUT ALERT

Cuisine By Sylvia in Boca Raton and Executive Catering North in Boca Raton and Boca Grill, 8903 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 are no longer under ORB Supervision.

BRIT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Halperin & Neuman families announce the Brit of their grandson/ great grandson on Monday morning, July 11, at 8:30 am at Rare Steak House in Miami Beach.

BRS SUMMER KOLLEL — JUNE 27 – JULY 27 AVOS UBANIM This Summer, Boca Raton Synagogue is thrilled to be once again hosting 12 young men for a Summer Kollel. The Kollel members will be available for Chavruta learning with community members Sunday through Thursday nights, 7:15 - 10:15 pm. in 45 minutes sessions. To schedule a learning slot, contact Rabbi Simmy Shabtai at [email protected].

Avos UBanim continues in the summer on Shabbat afternoon, one hour before Mincha in the Social Hall. Join us for great learning, ices and a raffle!

WILL BE IN YOUR MAIL BOX SOON

BRS VOLUNTEER SECURITY TEAM

Over the last few weeks, we have been reminded yet again that the threats to the safety and security of the Jewish and American communities are tragically real. Since 9/11, there have been 78 terror attacks in the US and it is clear that this is going to continue. In the aftermath of the Orlando attack, it came to light that the terrorist visited the site of the attack previously and also scoped out other possible targets. The presence of a vigilant security team is the single biggest deterrence to any possible future attack. Six months ago, the synagogue created our volunteer security team with 10 individuals. Since then, our number has increased to 30 men and women. While that number is good, at a synagogue of our size, we realistically need at least double that, if not triple. An application to join the team can downloaded from www.brssecurity. org. Your participation in this effort is desperately needed. Please join us as we protect what is most precious to us – you and your family.

TOMCHEI SHABBAT IS IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF SUMMER FUNDS

We thank all of you who have so graciously given to the Tomchei Shabbat throughout the year. However, our funds are depleted and we need your help to make it through the Summer months. We presently have 27 families relying on our program at a cost of $12,500 a month. Every single penny that is collected for our Tomchei Shabbat Fund is given directly to our families in the program with zero overhead costs. The cost to sponsor a family for a month is $500. We ask that you consider sponsoring a family for a month, but please know that donations of any size are greatly needed at this time. The community working together will enable us to continue to provide food for our families that are struggling financially at this time with dignity.

TALLIS

BRS members are requested to bring their personal tallis on Shabbat and holidays. The Shul's Talleisim on the rack in the lobby are primarily meant for our guests and visitors. We often do not have enough for everyone who needs as each logo embroidered Tallis costs about $100. If you have a BRS Tallis at home kindly return it to the Shul or if you would like to donate a new Tallis, please contact Matthew at mjh@ brsonline.org. Thank you Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Page 3

LIFE CYCLE

WEEK AT A GLANCE DAILY •

DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212 Sponsored by the Albert & Yetta Lupin Memorial Foundation in loving memory of Lois Lupin Salzman • MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday – Thursday) 15 minutes before Mincha • NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday– Thursday) community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm • NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Sunday – Thursday) with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105

TUESDAY • •

PARSHA CLASS with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg will not take place this week IN-DEPTH STUDY OF THE BOOK OF DANIEL with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at 9:30 am in the Social Hall

WEDNESDAY • • • •

CUP OF JOE & KNOW with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 8:15 am in the Social Hall LIVING WITH EMUNAH with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg at 8:45 am at home of Rabbi Efrem & Yocheved Goldberg, 22234 Hollyhock Trail IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL I with Malka Morris at 9:30 am in the Boardroom MUSSAR/JEWISH SPIRITUALITY CLASS with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm at her home, 7666 Cypress Crescent in Montoya Estates.

BIRTHDAYS Izy Muller Sharona Kay Ellen Averbook

Benjamin Landau Eliora Cohen

Yechiel Weisstuch Zak Stern

ANNIVERSARY

Jerry & Gigi Kaminetzky

WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY Dr. Michael & Susan Odinsky Jordan & Racheli Odinsky & Beni Atara Tennenbaum

APPRECIATION

The Kinberg family sends many thanks to Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz, Linda, Matthew and the entire community for their kindness with phone calls, meals, and rides during David’s recent surgery.

CONDOLENCES TO

• Alice Green on the passing of her beloved mother, Rose Goldberg. • Richard Singer on the passing of his beloved mother, Mary Singer. • Rhona Cohen on the passing of her mother, Doris Joffe.

REFUAH SHLAYMAH

For members of BRS Community. For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) 394-0394 Moshe Applebaum Moshe Zvi ben Rochel Leah Yosef Chaim ben Faiga Merv Jacobs Meir ben Sarah Stuart Silverman Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha Sarah Marcus Witztum Mordechai ben Malka Chayim ben Rashi Chaim ben Rachel Rabbi Barak Bar-Chaim Nachman ben Esther Zelda Josef Yitzchak ben Baila Rochel Bob Strauss Chaim HaLevi ben Ziporah ___________________________ Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat Devorah Joan Noven Rochel Tova bat Malka

Ariella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva Malka Chana Guta bat Rochel Noa Maya Carmel Noa Maya bat Devora Rachel Jacquie Padow Ya’akova Chava Rus bat Beyla Or Ester bat Dina Rivka Wendy Wasserstrom Zehava bat Chaya Lily Lerman Libi Chana bat Golda Chava Hensha Hadassah bat Sarah Rochel Eden Malka bat Ravit Sara Leah bat Maya Elanit Jean Cohen Eta Chaya bat Rachel

YAHRZEITS

Shulamit Amsalem in memory of her grandmother Rachel Fas, 2 Tammuz Penina Dorfman in memory of her grandfather Norbert Lis, 2 Tammuz Marie Gosser in memory of her brother Slomo Selman , 2 Tammuz Ellyn Tanenberg in memory of her mother Sara Rivka, 3 Tammuz Todd Cohn in memory of his son Menashe Koppel Cohn, 3 Tammuz Jackie Lome in memory of her mother Bettyann Idell, 3 Tammuz Bentzion Meltzer in memory of his grandfather Avraham Samuel, 4 Tammuz Benjamin Tripp in memory of his grandmother Malkah Tripp, 4 Tammuz BOCA RATON COMMUNITY ERUV Sholom Shafner in memory of his mother Sara Shafner, 4 Tammuz The Boca Raton Community Eruv is in need of funds. Yearly membership Andrea Scharlat in memory of her mother Florence Leah Scharlat, 4 Tammuz David Arshawsky, 5 Tammuz remains at $100 per family. It is now possible to sponsor the Eruv for a Bruce Arshawsky in memory of his father Pinchas ben Dov Beryl, 5 Tammuz particular Shabbat for $360. Donations can now also be made through our Bennett Schreiber in memory of his father Tzipora Fayga Rafaeli, 6 Tammuz website www.bocaeruv.org or by contacting Chani Salamon at (561) 392- Miriam Stein in memory of her mother Rebecca Premselaar , 6 Tammuz 1026 for more information. Please help, as we ALL benefit from the Eruv. Maish Girnun in memory of his grandmother Nathan Sigal, 6 Tammuz The Eruv is something we all rely on and often take for granted. If you Gerald Sigal in memory of his father Pinchas Leventer, 6 Tammuz have not yet contributed, please consider doing so in order to ensure that Mauricio Leventer in memory of his father Dani Hiller in memory of his father Seymour Hiller, 6 Tammuz the Eruv can be checked and maintained. Barbara Barry in memory of her husband Uriel Garritano, 6 Tammuz Samuel Rubin in memory of his father William Rubin, 6 Tammuz Rand Schwartzwald in memory of her father Abe Levine, 6 Tammuz BIKUR CHOLIM Alexander Colman, 6 Tammuz Prayer: A sick person may eat before reciting morning prayers. When Stephen Colman in memory of his father Meir Samowitz, 7 Tammuz possible, he should recite at least the Brachot over the Torah and the first Shari Hirth in memory of her grandfather George Blumenthal, 7 Tammuz paragraph of the Shema. Physical therapy may be administered prior to Joseph Blumenthal in memory of his father Leah Chriqui, 7 Tammuz Davening, if necessary. Source: Guide for the Jewish Hospital Patient. OU Jack Chriqui in memory of his mother Guila Berdugo in memory of her father Abraham Perez, 7 Tammuz Dorinne Gerstin in memory of her father Lewis Rudell, 7 Tammuz BEIT OLAM - CEMETERY PLOTS Sara Skoczylas in memory of her father David Tuchszer, 7 Tammuz The prices of the Boca Raton Synagogue section of the cemetery Beverly Kellman in memory of her husband Rabbi Harry Kellman, 7 Tammuz at Beth David Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, Florida have increased. David Levenson in memory of his grandmother Sally Pallas, 7 Tammuz Izchak Sabag, 7 Tammuz If you are interested in purchasing plots, the price is now $8,500 per Avraham Sabag in memory of his father Sultana Hanoka, 8 Tammuz plot for members and $12,000 for non-members. Additionally, the cost Jack Hanoka in memory of his grandmother Pauline Miller, 8 Tammuz per plot for a relative of a member is $10,000. For more information Lou Miller in memory of his mother or to purchase cemetery plots, please contact Matthew Hocherman at Joanne Loewenstern in memory of her grandmother Rosa Berger, 9 Tammuz Mark Siedler in memory of his father Leon Siedler, 9 Tammuz (561) 394-0394. Glen Golish in memory of his grandmother Sally Donsky, 9 Tammuz Boca Raton Synagogue • Valuing Diversity • Celebrating Unity Page 4

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ISRAEL UPDATE SOCIAL ACTION

Elie Wiesel, the Holocaust survivor who embodied the determination of the human spirit to overcome evil and who became the conscience of the world, died this week. His passing, just as Americans were embarking on Independence Day celebrations, was in a way a final tribute to the country whose troops liberated Buchenwald on April 11, 1945 and later gave him shelter and allowed him to flourish as a teacher, writer, and speaker. The obligation not to look away, not to be indifferent, when cruelty and horror are being inflicted on the innocent and helpless became Wiesel’s lifelong theme. A passionate advocate for Israel, he visited the country often and felt attached to its destiny. Upon hearing of his death, World Jewish Congress’ Ronald S. Lauder wrote. “We have lost the most articulate witness to history’s greatest crime. Without Elie Wiesel in the world, it is up to every one of us now to stand up to the deniers. With his passing, we will all have to work a little harder because we will no longer have Elie to remind us of what happens when the world is silent and indifferent to evil.”

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ROBERT ALAN “BOB” LEVINSON

Is an American private investigator and retired DEA and CIA agent. He was taken hostage on March 9, 2007 when visiting Iran’s Kish Island and is currently the longest held hostage in American history.

AVRAHAM BEN AGERNISH

Avera (Avraham) Mengitsu is an Israeli civilian with a history of severe depression and mental illness. He crossed into Gaza in September 2014. Hamas has recently admitted that they are holding him captive but there is no additional information on his condition.

ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF) PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS

Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Asher Kaplan, Adam Barel, Shayna Bender, Raz Ben-Zikry, Rotem Bronfman, Stav Gare, Gavriella Wolff, Aviad Halfon, Menachem Kaplan, Shabtai Kaplan, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Daniel Louis, Albert Lupin, Charlie Pollack, Rafael Nissim ben Moshe Israel, Akiva Strauss, Elad Shachar, Liel Reinfeld, Ron Hirschhorn, Yehoshua Strauss, Leo Loeffler, Kevin Schechter, Chanan Wolfson, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Noam Bar Yakov, Judah Makover, Amir Tsarfati, Reuben Gladstone, Zoe Gladstone, Dean Tansman, Joshua Weiss, Dani Matilsky, Seth Weiss and Hannah Katz. If you have

children or grandchildren currently serving in the IDF, please let us know their names so we can include them. Please have in mind our missing-in-action Israeli Soldiers.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

HELP BRIGHTEN SOMEONE’S SHABBAT

Rachel–Ita Ohr Shabbat is looking for several volunteers to distribute battery-operated tea lights to patients at the West Boca Medical Center on Fridays. Normally, this activity requires only one hour. Some hospital-required training for volunteers will be conducted. If you are interested in being part of the team, please contact Gigi Kaminetzky at (561) 338-5040 or at [email protected] or Debbie Lindsay(WBMC) at (561) 488-8293 or at [email protected]

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The Sephardic Minyan of Boca Raton Synagogue ‫המנין הספרדי של ק"ק בוקה רטון‬ SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

‫פרשת קרח‬ Parshat Korah JULY 11

JULY 12

JULY 13

JULY 14

6:16AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 7:55PM M INHAH

6:16AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 7:55PM M INHAH

6:17AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 7:55PM M INHAH

6:17AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 7:55PM M INHAH

6:18AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 7:55PM M INHAH

The mitzvah of honoring parents (‫ )כיבוד אב ואם‬applies to many types of actions, speech, and even thought. A child is required not only to tend to their parents’ physical needs (such as feeding and clothing them), but also to make sure that those needs can be met (such as making sure there is food to eat and insuring that his or her parents have respectable clothing to wear). Because of the importance of ‫ כיבוד אב ואם‬as a positive mitzvah, there are certain halakhic ramifications in other realms as well. Davening shaharit is supposed to be the first activity that a person engages in upon waking up. There are therefore certain restrictions upon performing other activities before tefilah. While going shopping is among those prohibited activities, if a parent is in need of groceries for breakfast, a child may go shopping before shaharit to purchase them. Another such prohibited activity is going out of one’s way to greet people before shaharit. However, if one’s parents are leaving for a trip early in the morning, a child may go to their home to wish them a safe trip and say goodbye. Similarly, a child may bring his or her parents to the airport if necessary or pick them up from the airport if they arrive before shaharit. Additionally, despite the general prohibition against formal greetings before shaharit, the mitzvah of ‫ כיבוד אב ואם‬dictates that if a child encounters his or her father before shaharit, the child may kiss his or her father’s hands even before davening. Rabbi David Shabtai, MD Rabbi, Sephardic Minyan [email protected]

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‫שבת‬

JULY 8

JULY 9 KORAH

6:15AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 6:10PM M INHAH ( FIRST ) 6:52PM EARLIEST CANDLES 8:00PM MINHAH (SECOND) 7:58PM LATEST C ANDLES 8:31PM EARLIEST SHEMA

JULY 10

Weekly Halakhah

FRIDAY

JULY 15 6:18AM S HAHARIT 8:00AM S HAHARIT 6:10PM M INHAH ( FIRST ) 6:51PM EARLIEST CANDLES 7:55PM MINHAH (SECOND) 7:57PM LATEST C ANDLES 8:30PM EARLIEST SHEMA

5:48AM S HAHARIT 8:40AM S HIUR 9:00AM S HAHARIT 5:45PM W OMEN’ S C LASS 6:45PM R ABBI’ S C LASS 7:40PM M INHAH 8:56PM HAVDALAH 9:36PM R ABBENU T AM

JULY 16 HUKAT 5:52AM S HAHARIT 8:40AM S HIUR 9:00AM S HAHARIT 5:45PM W OMEN’ S C LASS 6:45PM R ABBI’ S C LASS 7:40PM M INHAH 8:54PM HAVDALAH 9:34PM R ABBENU T AM

Parshah Thought After witnessing the ground swallow up Korah and a Heavenly fire consuming his 250 person strong entourage, Bnei Yisrael blamed Moshe and Aharon for their deaths. And yet, despite their disappointment with their leaders, the Torah writes that the complaints against Moshe and Aharon only started the next morning. The miraculous nature of those deaths was highly impactful, why wait until the morning for the blame game? R. Yonatan Eibeschutz explains that Bnei Yisrael were conflicted about the entourage’s punishment. If they intended to rebel (and were ‫)מזידים‬, they deserved to die. But if they were merely caught up in Korah’s rhetoric and didn’t intend to rebel (‫)שוגגים‬, then death was simply too harsh. The confrontation itself involved each man offering ketoret on a copper pan (‫)מחתות‬. After they died, Hashem commanded that these ‫ מחתות‬be fashioned into copper plating for the mizbe’ah. It was seeing these ‫ מחתות‬fashioned onto the mizbe’ah the next morning that triggered the complaints. The Torah teaches that ‫( אין קטיגור נעשה סניגור‬lit., a prosecutor cannot become a defense attorney), which is why the Kohen Gadol does not wear gold vestments when entering the Kodesh Kodashim on Yom Kippur, since gold is reminiscent of the golden calf and is inappropriate to recall on the Day of Atonement. Bnei Yisrael reasoned that if Korah’s entourage were ‫מזידים‬, then ‫אין קטיגור‬ ‫ נעשה סניגור‬dictates that their ‫ מחתות‬should not be used for the mizbe’ah. Since Hashem requested these ‫ מחתות‬for the mizbe’ah, it must be because the entourage were merely ‫שוגגים‬. After seeing the mizbe’ah with its new accoutrements and realizing what it meant, only then did Bnei Yisrael blame Moshe for their deaths.

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Rabbi Simmy Shabtai Rosh Beis Medrash [email protected].

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PARK SHABBAT NOTES

• Please ensure that you lock the gates behind •

you on the way in and out of the campus. A warm welcome to the Brand Family! We wish you Mazal, Bracha and Hatzlocha in your new home.

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7:15PM CHASSIDUS CHABURA 7:45PM MINCHA / KABBALAT SHABBAT 6:51PM EARLIEST CANDLE LIGHTING 7:58PM CANDLE LIGHTING

8:30AM RASHI SHIUR 9:00AM SHACHARIT / KIDDUSH

5:45PM PARSHA IN THE PARK 6:45PM HALACHA SHIUR 7:45PM MINCHA / SEUDA 8:56PM MAARIV / HAVDALAH

KIDDUSH IS SPONSORED BY GILA AND IDO STERN ON HONOR OF IDO’S BIRTHDAY, AS WELL AS WELCOMING THE BRANDS, GILA’S PARENTS TO BRS WEST. Rabbi Rael Blumenthal Rabbi, BRS West

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[email protected].

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Explanatory Service at BRS West at the Katz Hillel Day School with Rabbi Josh Broide THe JaCoB alalu & Fanny esKenaZi rosH HasHanaH serViCes sunday, 10/2/2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm monday 10/3/2016 (shofar) • 10:00am - 12:00pm THe JosePH & sally leVine & Family yom KiPPur serViCes tuesday, 10/11/2016 (Kol nidrei) • 7:00pm - 8:30p Wednesday, 10/12/2016 (Yizkor) • 10:00am - 12:00pm

To rgister or for more information, please visit

www.BRSonline.org & click on Engagement Tab

SAVE THE DATE: COMMUNITY TRIPS TO ISRAEL

JWRP - JeWish Women’s Renaissance PRoJect

CommuniTy mission To israel

FRee trip to israel for moms with children under 18 who are not connected

Join the Jewish Federation of south Palm Beach county along with Rabbi efrem Goldberg & Rabbi Josh Broide & amazing people from all over our community - noV 2017

with the Jewihish community. Trip

#1: December 2016 - soLD oUt Trip #2: may 2017 ~ Trip #3: nov/Dec 2017

Boca Raton Synagogue Annual Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services Join Rabbi Josh Broide for another inspirational program!! THE JACOB ALALU & FANNY ESKENAZI ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES (1) Sunday, 10/2/2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm (2) Monday 10/3/2016 (Shofar) • 10:00am - 12:00pm THE JOSEPH & SALLY LEVINE & FAMILY YOM KIPPUR SERVICES (3) Tuesday, 10/11/2016 (Kol Nidrei) • 7:00pm - 8:30pm (4) Wednesday, 10/12/2016 (Yizkor) • 10:00am - 12:00pm FAQS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is this a typical High Holiday Service? No way, it’s a High Holiday Service unlike any you have attended before!! Its interactive and you can even sing along! These interactive services, in which the prayers and customs are fully explained, are designed to provide a meaningful High Holiday Jewish experience to everyone who attends. Your High Holidays will never be the same again. Is it in English or Hebrew? We use a Machzor (High Holiday prayer book) that uses both Hebrew and English, but all of the Hebrew prayers are transliterated into English so that everyone can easily follow along. Will I know all of the tunes? Some of of the tunes will be familiar traditional tunes and some will be new, but everything will be taught and explained so you will feel part of the special experience. Why will I love this service? This Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, approximately 2 million American Jews will attend High Holiday Services. Unfortunately, you may not be one of them. Why? Is it because: You do not understand the prayers. Although highly educated and sophisticated you feel inadequate and illiterate in a synagogue setting. The sermons do not speak to you and the rituals make you feel awkward. Frequently, you leave the synagogue feeling guiltier than before you came so, it’s no wonder why you rarely come in, let alone come back!! With this in mind, the Boca Raton Synagogue, BRS West and the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) has designed special “High Holiday Beginners Services” for you! Where is it located? At BRS West on the Campus of the Katz Hillel Day School which is on the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach campus. Do I need reservations? Yes, because of security and limited seating, reservations are required.

Rabbi Josh Broide Outreach Rabbi [email protected].

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What can/can't I bring to the event? There is no dress code, but most people will be dressed in modest attire. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please call the Boca Raton Synagogue office anytime from 9:00am - 5:00pm (561) 394- 0394 or contact Rabbi Josh Broide (561) 702-3864.

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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

The Chevra is looking to expand its base of volunteers. If you have past experience, or are interested in learning about this holy work, please join us Wednesday, July 13 at 7:30 pm at Florida Jewish Funeral (Eden Funeral Services), 2450 W Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33073 Schedule is as follows: 7:30 pm SHARP! Meeting reviewing protocol and organizing schedules. 8:00 pm - Mincha 8:15 - 9:30 pm - Taharah procedure for beginners and experienced Metaharim/rot, captains welcome. 9:30 pm - Ma’ariv

Please let us know if you can attend by emailing Linda at Linda@ brsonline.org or Yvette at [email protected].

Hahn Judaic Campus • 7900 Montoya Circle N. Boca Raton, Fl 33433 (561) 394.0394 • www.brsonline.org

BRS YOUTH PROGRAMS RABBI EISENBERGER’S MISHNA CLASS- MASECHET KILAYIM Mazal Tov to all mishna class participants on finishing masechet Demai. Join us Shabbat morning as we continue our journey through Mishna. This week we will begin masechet Kilayim. This is a perfect time to join us! 9:30-10:00 am in room 102 every Shabbat morning. Kids snack following class. Hope to see you there!

NEXT WEEK: SPECIAL SUMMER FAMILY MINYAN

Our Family Minyan is back! Join us Shabbat, Parshat Chukat, July 16 in the social hall at 9:45am for a full Tefilla for parents and children together. This incredible Tefilla experience combines Learning, Davening, Fun, Prizes and a special kids Kiddush following Davening. Join us for a tefilla you will not forget!

Rabbi Gershon Eisenberger, Youth Rabbi

[email protected].

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APARTMENT FOR RENT AT LAGO DEL MAR FROM SEPTEMBER 1ST 2016 CONTACT 561-542-4451

3/2.5 Townhouse In Lago Del Mar Extended patio over lake $1750 (561) 654-6325

DONATE A CAR TO BRS For more information contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected]

HOUSE FOR SALE 3 BED /2 BTH /OFFICE HOME LOADED W UPGRADES, NICE SIZE LOT WITH SWING SET AND SHED BEAUTIFUL SCREENED IN POOL, LUSH LANDSCAPING REMODELED KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTERS & SS APPLIANCES, REMODELED BATHROOMS, TILE THROUGHOUT LIVING AREAS, NEWER A/C, CALIFORNIA BUILT-IN CLOSETS, CUSTOM BUILT-IN CHINA CABINET, WALK TO BRS, YOUNG ISRAEL OR SHARE TEFILAH ALAN BERGER- IPO REALTY [email protected] OR 954-253-0399 $459,000

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THANK YOU TO Daniel & Ellen Averbook, Joseph & Sarah Blumenthal, Dr. Tomer & Shari Haik, Michael & Sharona Loeffer, Yechiel & Margo Rosman, Joe & Shira Sharp and Stuart & Enny Wax for donating their cars to BRS!

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