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The Bulletin - March 2026

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congregation B’naiIsrael

MARCH 2026 | ADAR - NISAN 5786

H O W T O U S E

T H I S G U I D E

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O N N E C T

I T H U S

Live Streaming

Livestreaming services are made possible by the Goldstein-Kestecher Family Livestreaming Fund.

YouTube

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S H A B B A T

M A R C H 2 0 2 6 S E R V I C E S

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

7:00 PM

Erev Shabbat Services Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

8:00 PM Oneg Upper Courtyard

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

7:00 PM

Erev Shabbat Services

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

8:00 PM Oneg North Social Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

7:00 PM

Erev Shabbat Services

Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary

8:00 PM Oneg North Social Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

6:00 PM

Erev Shabbat Services

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center 21050 95th Avenue S , Boca Raton

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

8:30 AM

Shabbat Morning Services

Hollander Family Chapel

9:00 AM Torah Study

Hollander Family Chapel

9:30 AM Oneg Upper Courtyard

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

8:30 AM

Shabbat Morning Services

Hollander Family Chapel 9:00 AM

Torah Study

Hollander Family Chapel 9:30 AM Oneg North Social Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

8:30 AM

Shabbat Morning Services Hollander Family Chapel 9:00 AM Torah Study

Hollander Family Chapel 9:30 AM Oneg North Social Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

8:30 AM

Shabbat Morning Services Hollander Family Chapel 9:00 AM

Torah Study Hollander Family Chapel 9:30 AM Oneg North Social Hall

To join us for Shabbat services in person:

C E L E B R A T E S H A B B A T

W I T H U S

To livestream Shabbat services:

Livestreaming services are made possible by the GoldsteinKestecher Family Livestreaming Fund

BEYOND THE BOARDROOM

Your Board of Trustees has had a very busy year. A lot has happened and I’m happy to report that we’re well on our way toward several strategic initiatives aimed at providing you with the very best Jewish experience possible.

From an educational perspective, Michelle Gross has proven to be a great fit for NCECE. I’m pleased to say we have officially named a Director of SLJ, announced this Wednesday, March 4. You can feel confident that your children/grandchildren will enjoy the very best educational experience in south Palm Beach County.

sold-out evening that will be moderated by our very own Executive Director, Steve Allen And get your golf clubs ready for our 2nd annual Kiddush Cup tournament to be held at Delaire Country Club We just confirmed our hole-inone prize of a new golf cart and we’ve got many other surprises in store

I’m very excited to provide a Rabbinic search update. We will be entering into a contract for a new Associate Rabbi sometime this week. The Rabbinic Search Committee, led by Robyn Rubinoff and Rachel Weiner, has worked tirelessly and reviewed resumes from over 10 extremely qualified candidates. Watch for the formal announcement sometime this week. We will also be making an offer to hire an Interim Senior Rabbi very shortly. The new Clergy members will join Rabbi Silvers and Cantor Muchnick in making our religious experience both insightful and meaningful. We’re also in negotiation to add a “Rabbi in Residence” to add to our spiritual and educational experience. Finally – formal search for a permanent Senior Rabbi will begin on July 1 . You’ve received information about “Listening Sessions” that are going on right now.The Rabbinic Search Committee needs your feedback – please try to attend a Listening Session and let us know your thoughts.

I’ll have more updates for you in our next bulletin. Until then, please feel free to reach out to me at president@cbiboca.com if you have any questions or just want to chat about CBI.

Our CBI social calendar has been busy as well. Jason Alexander will be with us very soon for a

MONDAY, MARCH 2 | 10:30 AM

Help spread warmth and comfort by assembling easy, no-sew blankets for hospital patients and community members in need

While this is a free event, we ask that you please register in advance

MONDAY, MARCH 2 | 5:30 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 6 | 7:00 PM

Be our guest and step into a Disney-themed Purim Shpiel where fairy tales, magic, and the Megillah come together

5:30PM Pizza Dinner 6:15PM Shpiel Hamantaschen Oneg to follow

Registration required

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 | 7:30 PM

From iconic films like Pretty Woman to the legendary series Seinfeld, Jason Alexander’s unforgettable performances have made him a beloved cultural icon

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Alexander takes the stage for a lively moderated conversation

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 | 9:30 AM

Start your morning with bagels, coffee, and community Join fellow SLJ Parents and clergy for a warm and welcoming opportunity to get to know one another, build meaningful connections, and explore the weekly Torah portion together

Registration is required

Learn how our bond with Israel and our Jewish tradition come alive through learning, leadership, and community engagement

Hear from CBI Member, Eileen Danton about the accomplishments of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, and Sharon Aronov, our Shinshinit, about her experience bringing Israel to life through education, culture, and Hebrew language

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 | 7:00 PM

Join CBI Clergy for an evening of camaraderie at Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounge & Bar.

$30 per person, includes three cigars and bourbon pairings, as well as passed appetizers

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 | 7:30 PM

Join us in person for a discussion of In the Family Way by Lanie Katz Becker Set in the 1960s before Roe, this poignant novel follows suburban housewives and a fifteen-year-old unwed mother as they navigate friendship, marriage, and wanted and unwanted pregnancies capturing women on the cusp of liberation as they wrestle with identity, motherhood, and ambition.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 | 6:00 PM

Our community will join together in a musical, communal and pluralistic erev Shabbat service and oneg at The Levis JCC for South Palm Beach County Pride Shabbat All are welcome for this joyous recognition

Please note there will not be a service on CBI’s campus this evening

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MARCH 20 | 7:00 PM

Gather for an evening of fellowship and community as we welcome Shabbat The CBI Brotherhood will join our clergy on the bimah to help lead the service

This service is open to all men, and our entire community Oneg for all after services

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | 7:00 PM

You’re invited for an evening rooted in tradition, storytelling and shared ritual at Second Night Passover Seder, joined by the Clergy and congregation of Spanish River Church

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 6:30 PM

Spring is the time for renewal and fresh beginnings. Women of all ages are invited to an uplifting evening of meaningful moments, wine, and art

Evening includes:

Stories & music with Rabbi Rony Keller, Cantor David Muchnick, and Cantorial Soloist Robin Koota

Dinner catered by Maoz, wine & dessert

Wine glass decorating and art supplies

$36 CBI Members & Member Guests

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FRIDAY, APRIL 3 | 6:30 PM

Dress in your best beach-casual attire and join us for a beautiful Shabbat service on the beach

Chairs will be provided There are 100 seats available and must be reserved in advance Please do not wait to RSVP for this event

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TUESDAYS | 6:30 PM

MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH | 10:30 AM

| 10:30 AM

25 M A R C H

Women of CBI Presents: The Story of Passover Highlighting Women in the Bible 6:30 PM, North Social Hall

The Women of CBI and Clergy invite you to an engaging Passover experience

Dinner catered by Maoz, wine & dessert

Wine glass decorating and art supplies

$36 CBI Members & Member Guests

RSVP by March 20.

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01 A P R I L

Passover Siyum Service 10:00 AM, Hollander Family Chapel

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THURSDAY 02

Passover Festival Service

10:00 AM, Hollander Family Chapel

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THURSDAY 02

Second Night Community Seder

7:00 PM, VIP Ballroom

You’re invited for an evening rooted in tradition, storytelling and shared ritual at Second Night Passover Seder, joined by the Clergy and congregation of Spanish River Church

$99 CBI & SRC Members, $136 Community Guests, $55 Children (12 & Under)

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FRIDAY 03

Beach Shabbat

6:30 PM, Pavilion at Red Reef Park

Dress in your best beach-casual attire and join us for a beautiful Shabbat service on the beach.

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WEDNESDAY

Passover Yizkor Service

10:00 AM, Hollander Family Chapel

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LISTENING SESSIONS Rabbinic Search

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

6:00 - 7:00 PM

JOEL S. NADEL BOARDROOM

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

7:00 - 8:00 PM

VIRTUAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

8:00 - 9:00 AM

JOEL S NADEL BOARDROOM

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

9:00 - 10:00 AM

VIP COCKTAIL ROOM

MONDAY, APRIL 20

7:00 - 8:00PM

VIRTUAL MEETING

Sign up for an upcoming session! Why Participate? REGISTER

Registration is required.

Social Social

ACTION

PURIM SHPIEL PURIM SHPIEL

BOX OF PASTA

Shake your grogger bring a box of pasta to make noise every time Haman’s name is mentioned and on your way out, drop it into the blue bins to support our Little Free Pantry!

CLEAN START FULL HEART

CLEAN START FULL HEART

COLLECTIONS

CANNED PASTA

PEANUT BUTTER

BREAD CRACKERS

DONATE

COOKIES

CANNED SOUPS

INDIVIDUAL CEREAL BOXES

SHELF STABLE MILK

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026

DELAIRE COUNTRY CLUB

FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE

7:30AM Check-in & Breakfast

8:30AM Shotgun Start

12:45PM Lunch & Awards

Raffle Prizes

Putting Contest

Hole-in-One Contest

Drinks & Meals Provided

For more information, please contact Elyse Kaplan, Development Director, at elyse.kaplan@cbiboca.org

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INDIVIDUAL GOLFER REGISTRATION

$310 before March 25, 2026.

$360 March 26 - April 23, 2026.

FOURSOME REGISTRATION

$1,200 before March 25, 2026.

$1,400 March 26 - April 23, 2026.

EZRAT AM THE CARING COMMITTEE

Compassion in Action

In Hebrew, Ezrat Am (םע תרזע) literally translates to “Help of the People.” In times of crisis, we often look to family for support. At CBI, we are fortunate to be part of a caring family that lifts one another up with both spirit and action. By offering help when it’s most needed, we bring our Jewish values to life in real and compassionate ways.

Supporting Our Community

We invite you to join CBI’s Ezrat Am Committee

We are here in times of joy and times of need

We comfort the bereaved

We visit and uplift the ill

We provide nourishing meals

GETINTOUCH

We celebrate marriages, births, and other life milestones

We offer rides to services and medical appointments

We share our professional skills to help fellow congregants No meetings—just mitzvot!

We warmly welcome

Genie Sasson

O U R J E W I S H J O U R N E Y

SHARING OUR

S I M C H A S

Our community is full of reasons to celebrate. Beginning next month, we’ll feature Monthly Milestones in The Bulletin. If you have an April milestone to share, we’d love to include it!

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