Belonging
TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATONJULY/AUGUST 2019 TAMMUZ/AV 5779/2019Belonging
Find Where You BelongNEW MEMBERWELCOMEEVENTSunday,September 8, 2019Schaefer Family Campus2:00pm-4:00pmLite bites and something sweet, find whereyou belong at this meet and greet.Start with a special blessing on theBima to welcome you to our TempleBeth El family. Learn about upcomingprograms, social action initiatives, thenew Steve Brown z”l* Volunteer Program,Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Parenthood,youth group for kids Kindergartenthrough 12th grade, and many ways each ofyou can get involved. Get your Chaverweb log-in Sign up for a Chavurah Pick up your welcome gift –you will love it!Register attbeboca.org/special-eventsor contact Julie Guzy atjguzy@tbeboca.orgor 561-391-8900.*of blessed memorySchaefer Family Campu stbeboca.org2THE CHRONICLE tbeboca.org333 SW 4th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 561 391 8900
BelongingAnd Adonai God said: “It is not good for the human being to be alone.I will make a helper corresponding to him.” (Genesis 2:18)BY RABBI DAN LEVINdlevin@tbeboca.orgFrom the beginning of time, it was allabout relationship.Think of an atom – the buildingblock of everything that exists. Themost simple atom is comprised of twopieces of energy that belong to eachother. More complex atoms have morecomplex systems of belonging. Thenatoms form bonds and join togetherinto molecules, molecules join togetherto create compounds, compounds joininto the core of our humanity is theneed to form relationships. The giftof Torah and Jewish tradition is howit teaches us to make those bonds ofrelationship holy.Everything about Jewish traditionguides us toward building bonds ofcommunity. We are required to cometogether for prayer and worship. Weare taught to gather with family andfriends to celebrate the festivals andJewish tradition guides us towardbuilding bonds of community. We are required tocome together for prayer and worship. We are taught togather with family and friends to celebrate the festivalsand our holy days. The entire community is obligated tocelebrate with bride and groom andto comfort those who mourn.Everything abouttogether to create everything.The entire universe is built onbonds of relationship. Everything andeveryone in our world is bound togetherin a cosmic web of interdependence.Nothing can exist if it does not belongto something else.It is not good for us to be alone. Builtour holy days. The entire communityis obligated to celebrate with brideand groom and to comfort those whomourn. When someone is ill, and hasto be kept apart, it is a mitzvah tovisit.But instead of bringing us together,our modern world conspires to pull usfurther and further apart. So many ofus work and live alone. We obsess overprivacy. We are fixated on individuality.We idolize those who make it on theirown. We stoically rebuff those whooffer help.Butthesesocietalpressurescontradict everything we know aboutwhat makes for holiness. God wants usto be in relationship. We are designedto belong.When we belong to a communityit’s like being plugged into an outlet.We derive power and energy fromthe bonds we share with people, andin turn we contribute our energy andspirit to the community.When we belong to each other, wedon’t simply discover each other. Inbelonging we learn to discover ourselves.This is what makes Temple BethEl a Kehillah Kedosha – a holycongregation. I am so excited that ournew facilities will foster the creationof sacred community. At the SchaeferFamily Campus you will find spacesthroughout the building where we invitepeople to sit and congregate. The roomthat links our sanctuary and our chapelis the “Mishpacha Room” – the familyroom, for we want our congregation tobe a family for everyone who belongs.Our multi-purpose space on the BeckFamily Campus is called “The KehillahCenter” because that is where we willcome together as a community to play,to learn, to worship, and to celebrate.Belonging is a benefit but also aresponsibility. The more of our spiritand energy we invest in our community,the stronger we become together.Your synagogue and your Jewishheritage belongs to you. You belonghere. You belong with us.ON THE COVER Members of our Adult Choirs, led by Michelle Auslander CohenJuly/August 2019 THE CHRONICLE3
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEMPLE PRESIDENTBelonging Means “Everyone Knows Your Name”BYMARK SUNSHINETEMPLE BETH ELPRESIDENTmsunshine@masunshine.comI often think of the 1980’s TV show “Cheers” whichwas set in a fictional bar located in Boston and wasfamous as a place “where everyone knows yourname”.In each of the 275 episodes, the “Cheers’”characters helped each other navigate life andimportant family, work and school relationships.The “Cheers” characters had many obviouspersonality flaws that, while exaggerated for TV,were common among all adults.But at “Cheers,” the characters and audiencelooked past the flaws to create an imaginaryneighborhood society that felt like a second homefor millions of viewers each week.However, unlike “Cheers” where engagement wasone dimensional (after all it was just a 30-minuteweekly sitcom about a bar), Temple Beth El providesnumerous meaningful opportunities for belonging.Beth El is a place for our children and teens tomake lifelong friends and grow up in a physicallysafe and emotionally protective environment.Many parents join parenthood groups whichhistorically have been the basis for enduringcongregant relationships.On the other hand, if meditation, music or thearts are your thing, Beth El provides world classopportunities for learning and expression. And, ifyou want to help the poor, advocate for social actionor advance the cause of social justice, Beth Elis your place. Other opportunities for adulttheeducation, spiritualty or religious expressionabound.I come to Beth El simply to have fun andmake friends and have found that Beth Elprovides a caring environment with many greatpeople who like me, “just wanna have fun”.I know that there is no shortcut to belonging toBeth El and no easy way to realize Beth El’s benefitswithout spending time engaging with others.Beth El is my own real-life version of “Cheers” – aplace where I belong and where everyone knows myname.Temple Beth El is similar – anyone can walk intobuilding but belonging requires effort.At “Cheers” anyone from the street could walk intothe bar, but belonging was different.Belonging to “Cheers” didn’t come cheap; itwas based upon the proposition that deep andmeaningful relationships require sustained effort,commitment and work.Temple Beth El is similar – anyone can walk intothe building, but belonging requires effort.My Heart is in the EastSCHAEFER FAMILYCAMPUSOPEN HOUSESFor Prospective MembersTours, schmooze and light bitesTuesday, August 27, 20196:30-8:00pm— or —Wednesday, August 28, 2019Noon-1:30pm4THE CHRONICLE The famous medieval poem, “My Heart is in the East” by Judah Haleviexpresses the ageless longing of the Jewish people for the land of Israel.With the exciting and dynamic resurgence in East Boca Raton, we arethrilled to welcome the community to our Schaefer Family Campusto experience this beautiful expression of Judaism for themselves.Invite your friends and neighbors to meet our clergy, tour the building, learnabout the gorgeous Judaic art installations and experience what makesTemple Beth El unique. Tours start every few minutes in the first half hour,followed by schmoozing, lite bites and a special welcome gift for all.Registration required tbeboca.org/special-eventstbeboca.org
WelcomeNEW AND RETURNING MEMBERSFor help getting involved, please contact Elinor Josephson,Director of Engagement and Programming, at ejosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-391-8900.Melissa and Barak Amramand their child, EmmaSue and Hank AronbergHeather and Koray Ata and theirchildren, Ela and SeraStephania and Matthew Baratzand their child, CamilaRachel and Joshua Baron and theirchildren, Blake and BillieRosita and Ralph BehrValerie and Paul Bidva and theirchildren, Mila and KaliJill and Jonathan Block and their child, VioletMarion and George BloomJeffrey Bovarnick and hischildren, Jaclyn and JarretMarlye and Matthew Braunschweig andtheir children, Andrew and AdamAmanda BrenselDiana To and Homer Chiang and theirchildren, Edith and TheodoreNicole and Joshua Coussa andtheir children, Henry and ColeJanet and Robert DavidGenna and Chris Drimalas and theirchildren, Emily and BraydenGail EgleyElaine and Morton ErensteinKerri and James Evans and their child, CarterMindy and Joshua Feldman andtheir children, Maple and TylerAbby and Robert Fraxedasand their child, JacobWendy FriedlandMandy and Dave Friedlander and theirchildren, Elizabeth and BradyDayna and Benjamin Gallowayand their child, LoganJennifer and Jason Gershmanand their child, DanielJill and Greg Goldsteinand their child EthanAllison and Frank Gozukiziland their child, ZoeyJoan and David GraySusan and Richard GreeneJennifer and Jonathan Greenwaldand their child, HannahAshley and Joshua Hardenand their child, KensieHeather and Jon Hassingerand their child, HannahAshley and Corey Henick and theirchildren, Nathan and AubreyRabbi Richard HirschStacey and Bruce KaplanMiriam and Justin Klocmanand their child, AaronStefania Savoldelli and Vinh LeForrester and their child, EmmaDanielle and Zachary Lessmanand their child, ZoeAugusta and Mark Levendorfand their child, RobertDanielle and Arthur Levine andtheir children, Layla and RayErica Lieberman and her children,Charlie, Oliver and AlexanderEmily and Jason MacInnes and theirchildren, Ben, Willa and EliasDana and Jason Mandel and theirchildren, Grant and SkylarJamie and Jonathan Mann andtheir child, AlexanderLauren and Jeffrey Marcus andtheir children, Kayla and ZoeAndrea McCrossen and her child, TylerJulia and Ryan McGavran and theirchildren, Sloane and MaxSolange and Maciej Medykand their child, CarolinaDebbie and Alan Meyers and theirchildren, Victoria and DanielJamie and Lane Mitnickand their child, ZoeyTiffany and Chad Moreau andtheir child, CharlotteStephanie NasonKaren and Eric NodiffAndi Goldstein and Ryan Paunovichand their child, DaviIrina and Damian Pilewskiand their child, ArielaLisa and Jason Pohl and theirchildren, Leila and JordanStacie and Scott Poritz and their child, HudsonKelsey Golden and Sean ProbberMichelle and Brian Rebhunand their child, HenriLinda and Jay RosenkranzRebecca and Daniel Schafferand their child, EvaHeather and Brandon Shepherdsonand their children, Dylan and AriaRuth and Jaider Sierra and theirchildren, Evan and MilanJennifer and Joshua Somersand their child, LaylaRachel and Jamie Spoto and theirchildren, Emma and AddisonPhyllis Sykes and her child, RobertCara and Ryan Wagner and their child, LilaCharley Scheim-Weinberg and AdamWeinberg and their children, Star and RiverLindsay and Matthew Weinerand their child, DylanJessica and Brett Wishnaand their child, BryceRosa and Salomon YakerLauren and Justin Yoskovitzand their child, GavinChristy and Jonathan Zaretskyand their child, JacobMazel Tov to Cantor Lorion her marriage to George Brock!Cantor Lori will now be known as Cantor Lori Brock.Please email her a mazel tov at lbrock@tbeboca.orgJuly/August 2019 THE CHRONICLE5
Annual MeetingWe had great time at our Big Fat Greek Jewish Annual meeting. Wecelebrated the success of the past year, passed the budget and Boardresolutions, welcomed our new 2019-2020 Board, enjoyed a festive Greekmeal, and congratulated our award recipients – Elaine Krin, recipient of theRobin L. Eisenberg Jewish Learning and Living Award; Vinny Picataggio,recipient of the John Rogers Award for Exemplary Professional Service;and Art Siegel, recipient of the Joseph Q. Kline Lifetime Achievement inVolunteerism award. Our temple president, Mark Sunshine even told hisvery own Windex story, a la the Big Fat Greek Wedding movie. Be sure toask him about it the next time you see him. Opa!Are youlooking toget moreinvolved byvolunteeringyour time ortalent?This August, Temple Beth El willintroduce the Steve Brown z”l *Volunteer Program, in memoryof one of the synagogue’smost devoted volunteers.Looking at the worldaround us, the need canbe overwhelming, but ourtradition teaches us thatinaction is not an option. AtTemple Beth El, we strive tobring people together as weengage in meaningful work,sharing the pride and warmthof our Jewish community.Volunteer opportunitieswill include work within theTemple, the Early LearningCenter, the Religious Schooland the community.Stay tuned for details abouthow to sign up. For questions,contact Elinor Josephson,Director of Engagementand Programming, atejosephson@tbeboca.org or561-391-8900.*of blessed memory6THE CHRONICLE tbeboca.org
You belong with us!JOIN KULANU CHAVUROT*Looking to meet other members whoshare your interests, passions, andlife experiences? Wantto build deeperrelationships withindividual membersof this large anddiverse congregation?Let us help you findyour Kulanu Chavurah.Member-Led GroupsIn these member-ledgroups, participantscome together ona regular basis forshared learning,experiences, andconversation.Groups may beorganized bydemographic, topic, orinterest/affinity area.Start a group, or join an existing group!Any Temple member can participate –individuals, couples or families. Starting agroup only takes three people – you and twoother Temple members. We provide trainingon how to lead a group, helpful resourcesand ongoing support. With guidance fromtheir Group Leader, each group will decide forthemselves what they want to do and whenthey want to get together, and can attendTemple events or meet up in homes and otherlocations around town.The possibilities are endless!Are you an artist, or art lover? Let’s start anArtist’s Group! Do you love Jewish food andwant to experience more of our heritage? Let’sstart a Jewish Cooking Club! Ever heard of AskBig Questions Discussion Groups, or ROMEOs– Retired Old Men Eating Out? Are youinterested in meeting other members of ourTemple family who are passionate, interestedand excited about something you’re excitedabout? Let’s work together to make it happen.We look forward to helping you buildfriendships that last a lifetime.If you are interested in joining KulanuChavurot, please contact Elinor Josephson,Director of Engagement and Programming at561-391-8900 or ejosephson@tbeboca.org.*Kulanu Chavurot is a Hebrew phrase that embodies the goal of our small group initiative —kulanu meaning “all of us” and chavurot meaning “groups of friends.”July/August 2019 THE CHRONICLE7
SOCIAL ACTIONMitzvot of the MonthSUPPLY DRIVE!This summer, the Temple will be doing two collections at both the Schaefer andBeck Family Campuses.AH OF THE MONTTZVMIHSCHOOL SUPPLIESFOR THE GIVING TREEJULYPlease help local children in need prepare to goback to school by supporting the Giving Tree’sBack To School Program. Here’s how you can help: Fill a student’s school supply list. Email thegivingtreeboca@gmail.com to get achild and a list, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Temple. Donate new school supplies and backpacks Donate new school uniform tops – polo shirts in solid colors, size child’s 5 – 16(girls and boys) No time to shop? Make a donation of 75 to the Giving Tree, and volunteers willshop for the supplies and backpack for a specific child.Collection bins will be available on both the Schaefer and Beck Family Campuses.All collections will go to the Giving Tree.For more information contact thegivingtreeboca@gmail.com.HURRICANE SUPPLIES FOR THEJACOBSON FAMILY FOOD PANTRYThe Jacobson Family Food Pantry at Ruth and Norman RalesJewish Family Services is creating hurricaneAH OF THE MONTTZVIMH supply kits for those in our communitywho would benefit. Temple Beth El will beAUGUSThelping to source those kits with granolabars, cans of tuna, and cheese and crackeror peanut butter and cracker packages.Please bring donations of those three items to eitherthe Schaefer or Beck Family Campus.Hurricane Home Matching ProgramThe Temple is encouraging member families who live in residences thatare hurricane-ready (protective windows and secondary power sources), andare willing to share their residence with other congregants duringa hurricane, to do so.For those who could use the comfort and protection of a hurricane-readyhome to ride out a storm (Heaven forbid!), the Temple would like to try tomatch you up with a home that can take you in as a storm passes.As we make our way into hurricane season, we want to remind everyone toprepare yourselves and your homes.For a helpful guide on hurricane preparedness, go towww.ready.gov/hurricanes.For more information or to register for this Hurricane Home MatchingProgram, go to www.tbeboca.org/social-action8THE CHRONICLE tbeboca.org
Bring yourown lunch.Drinksprovided.TESAVETHEDATEELLunch& LearnBEPLE THMSENI R CIRCLESenior CircleBagel BreakfastOn-going social, educational andexperiential programs for the seniorpopulation of Temple Beth ElBROADWAY WITH BENKOFJULYWHERE WE WORSHIP:A LOOK ATSYNAGOGUEAND SPACETuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30(No class July 2)12:00– 1:00pmSchaefer Family CampusRabbi Jessica MatesAll the construction at TempleBeth El gives us an opportunityto reflect on how sacred spaceis created. We will look at thesubtle and blatant aspects thathave influenced the ways Jewishcommunities have worshippedfor thousands of years, fromancient to modern times.AUGUST“TALMUD: OVERVIEW,EVOLUTION ANDPLACE IN OUR LIVESTODAY”Tuesdays,August 6, 13, 20 and 2712:00-1:00pmSchaefer Family CampusRabbi Greg WeismanTalmud will be our topic aswe delve into the influence ithas had on the genesis andtransformation of Judaism, fromits earliest beginnings until today.The Intersection of Jews andJewish Themes in the Shows We LoveSunday, September 8, 201911:00amSchaefer Family CampusSome of the best Broadway shows – from “Fiddler on the Roof,” theTony-winning “Dear Evan Hansen,” and “The Band’s Visit” (based onan Israeli film) have major Jewish themes and connections. DavidBenkof will discuss these awesome shows and participants will hearsome of their most tuneful, stirring numbers. And warm up yourvoices, because we’re going to sing!David Benkof is a Jerusalem-based teacher whose (worldwide)Limmud sessions engage participants with a variety of Jewishcultural enrichment (fiction, poetry, musicals, films,jokes). He is also a Jewish historian, essayist,polyglot (English, French, Hebrew, German,Italian, and Russian, in that order),theater enthusiast, philanthropist, andtrivia buff.FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIESTake Me Out to the Ball Game!Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 1:00pmMiami Marlins vs. Arizona DiamondbacksMarlins Park 15 per person includes a baseline reserved ticket.Children under 2 do not need a ticket.Parking passes are available for 10.It’s a beautiful day for a ball game! Join Temple Beth El’s YoungAdults and Young Families to watch our hometownMiami Marlins take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.Adults and kids are welcome!RSVP by July 15 attbeboca.org/adult-programmingFor more information, contact Rabbi GregWeisman at 561-391-8900 orgweisman@tbeboca.org.July/August 2019 THE CHRONICLE9
CelebrateJULY 5 EARLY SERVICEJULY 26AUGUST 96:00pm Shabbat Service:Jews in AmericaSchaefer Family CampusThis Shabbat we celebrate ourfreedom while contemplating howwe, as Americans, juggle our Jewishidentity.7:30pm Shabbat Service:Israel ReportSchaefer Family CampusRabbi Levin will share his thoughtson the rise of Nationalism andPatriotism upon returning fromIsrael and what it means for ourfuture.7:30 pm Shabbat Service:Music from the HeartSchaefer Family CampusCelebrate Shabbat with the beautifulmusic of Michelle Auslander Cohenwhich will prepare us for TishaB’Av with original, contemplativemelodies.AUGUST 2 EARLY SERVICESATURDAY, AUGUST 106:00pm Shabbat Service:The Beat of the Drum!Schaefer Family CampusJoin us for a rhythm filled servicefollowed by a Drumming Circle withPizza Oneg!10:30am Welcome BackTot ShabbatBeck Family CampusCelebrate Shabbat with singing,dancing, praying an
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