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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY 2026-27 CHESHVAN/KISLEV/TEVET/SHEVAT 5787
Securing Tomorrow
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Spotlights and CHANUKAH NIGHTS Page 10
Lech L’cha –
A JOURNEY to ONESELF Pages 20-22
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Sing A New Song BY RABBI DAN LEVIN Templer Family Senior Rabbinic Chair DLevin@tbeboca.org
Psalm 96 begins: Shiru L’Adonai Shir Chadash; Shiru L’Adonai Kol HaAretz - Sing out to God a new song; sing out to God all the earth! What does it mean to “sing a new song”? Rashi, the 11th century French commentator, taught that “any reference to a ‘new song’ is referencing the future.” Singing a new song isn’t just about welcoming the future, but represents how we want to meet the future. In some ways, the future can feel foreboding and even dark. We may have lost a loved one or had an unwelcome life transition. We may notice changes in our health we hadn’t planned on, or changes in our circumstances we never imagined. What the new normal will be has not yet become clear. The future is coming on fast, and we don’t feel prepared or ready. And so, naturally, we’re anxious and maybe even a little afraid.
Jewish life is living in the tension between what was and what could be. Part of being Jewish cries out: Tradition! Resist change! Stay true to what we know, to the way it’s always been! There’s a reason we have always done it this way and that’s because it’s the “right” way. It’s the way God wants. The other part of Jewish life calls out: Innovate! Build something new - something better! The old ways don’t work anymore. We’ve discovered new ideas and truths that require us to adapt and It is because we should greet the future with joy, with singing, with the faith grow. We have to try and belief that the future is not to be feared but to be celebrated. The future to improve and make it is full of possibility and potential. We can choose to greet the future with better! That tension is what hope and with joy. There is much yet for us to discover, about the meaning creates the music of of our individual lives, and what we can create together as a society. Jewish life. Like a string on a guitar or violin, if there is no tension, then It’s the same today as in every era in history. Imagine there is no music. It is the vibration between those how our ancestors felt, with little capacity to cure two poles that makes the music of Jewish life. disease, to predict the weather, or to know when the As Temple Beth El evolves and grows, so does next invasion might come. Life was fragile then, and our practice and those who lead us in that practice. it is fragile now. Life was uncertain then, and it is This year, as Michelle Auslander Cohen rises to be uncertain now. our Senior Cantorial Leader, and we welcome Todd So why did King David declare in the Psalms that we Herzog as our new Cantorial Associate, we will should “sing a new song?” enjoy the fruits of their talents and they will begin It is because we should greet the future with joy, to translate their vision for what the musical and with singing, with the faith and belief that the future spiritual experience of our worship can be. is not to be feared but to be celebrated. The future is They will sing new songs with new melodies, and full of possibility and potential. We can choose to greet we need to be open to what those possibilities might the future with hope and with joy. There is much yet do for us. And at the same time, they will lean into the for us to discover, about the meaning of our individual traditions that steady us, not just the traditions our lives, and what we can create together as a society. people have known for centuries, but the traditions Every time we think we understand our world, that make Temple Beth El feel like home. new knowledge is revealed and we realize there is so The future is bright with possibility and opportunity. much more to learn. Nothing is ever fixed or finished. We greet that future with a new song, and together We are constantly evolving, growing, changing, and we can work to shape it into a holy and powerful work learning. of art. ON THE COVER Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Auslander Cohen November/December/January 2026-2027
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Michelle Cohen’s Beautiful Neshamah
BY GINA SHUGAR TEMPLE BETH EL PRESIDENT
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The new leader of our Cantorial Department, Michelle Auslander Cohen, is quite simply pure light. Her neshamah shines brighter than almost anyone I have ever met, and when you are around her, somehow a little of that light shines on you. Michelle is my friend. She is someone I can call when something terrible happens and I know she will be there. But perhaps just as importantly, she is the person I want to call when something wonderful happens, because Michelle will be every bit as excited about my good news as I am. Michelle is the biggest cheerleader I know and seems to have nachas for everyone. When something wonderful happens to someone she loves or, frankly, to someone she doesn’t know so well, she experiences their joy almost as if it happened to her. She celebrates people. She roots for people. She has an extraordinary ability to make people feel seen. That is one of the many reasons I was so thrilled when Michelle was elevated to become Temple Beth El’s Senior Cantorial Leader. Of course, joy alone does not qualify someone to lead a cantorial department. Michelle also happens to be an exceptional musician, a visionary, a remarkably hard worker and a natural leader. I won’t recount Michelle’s musical credentials or the amazing spiritual journey that brought her to Beth El, because she tells that story beautifully herself in her feature article on pages 20-22. What is clear is that music has never simply been something Michelle does. It is part of how she understands herself, Judaism and the world. Music touches her soul in a way that is palpable when she sings, and especially when she leads a congregation in song. In just a few months as Senior Cantorial Leader, Michelle has begun putting her own imprint on the department while honoring the musical traditions our congregation loves. She has brought new ideas, tremendous energy and a clear vision without losing the integrity of what has made music at Beth El so meaningful for generations. |
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You can feel it on Friday nights. There is an authentic joy among Michelle, Todd and Chris, and between our cantorial team and our rabbis. They listen to one another. They play off one another. They laugh. They experiment. When it all comes together, you can feel that something more than music is happening. It is genuine collaboration, genuine connection and genuine joy. Michelle’s impact at Beth El also extends far beyond the Bima. When she sees a need, she doesn’t say, “Someone should do something about that.” Her instinct is generally to become that someone. After October 7, 2023, she helped create our Israel Task Force so Beth El could respond thoughtfully and in real time to opportunities involving Israel education, engagement and support. In November 2025, she led a group of women on a Momentum journey to Israel. I had the privilege of assisting her on that trip, where I saw another side of Michelle’s leadership: not the upbeat cheerleader friend, but a gentle, thoughtful leader who knew when to speak, when to listen and, perhaps most importantly, how to create
space for other people to find meaning in their own experiences regardless of how heavy they were feeling. But those two sides of Michelle are not actually opposites. They come from exactly the same place. Whether she is standing on the Bima, leading women through Israel, comforting a friend, mentoring a colleague or celebrating someone she loves, Michelle shows up fully. There is very little separation between the beautiful soul she is and the way she leads. Her husband, Yaniv Cohen, describes her beautifully: “My wife admirably navigates the complexities of a highdemand environment, all while finding the space to create beautiful art.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Music has never simply been something Michelle does. It is part of how she understands herself, Judaism and the world. Music touches her soul in a way that is palpable when she sings, and especially when she leads a congregation in song. In Michelle’s own Chronicle article, she writes that her vision is for music to “ooze” from Temple Beth El. Knowing Michelle, I guarantee that it will. It will probably ooze from the sanctuary, the classrooms, the hallways, the parking lot and eventually several unsuspecting assisted-living facilities throughout Palm Beach County. It will be joyful, because it will be Michelle. Michelle, mazel tov on this very well-deserved new role. Thank you for bringing your extraordinary talent, leadership, humor, heart and enormous neshamah to Temple Beth El. We are very lucky to have you.
New Security Manager Vladimir Shneiderman
WE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME TEMPLE BETH EL’S NEW SECURITY MANAGER – VLADIMIR SHNEIDERMAN. Vladimir brings over 20 years of experience in the security industry, with extensive expertise in security operations, personnel management, safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and the protection of people and facilities. Vladimir joined the Beth El Staff in September after having served as the Head of Security for the Posnack School for the past ten years. The Posnack School is an 850-student, K-12 Jewish Day School located in Davie. Prior to that, Vladimir served as the Security Manager for the Jewish Federation of Broward County. Vladimir is fluent in Hebrew, English and Russian, and is a former soldier of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where he developed a strong foundation in discipline, responsibility, situational awareness, teamwork, and security operations. Vladimir and his wife Brooke, have two children who attend the Beth El Early Learning Center so they are already members of the Beth El community. “I am honored to serve Temple Beth El as your Security Manager. Throughout my career, I have focused on developing practical and effective security strategies that protect communities while maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and positive environment. I believe effective security begins with prevention, preparation, communication, and strong relationships with staff, students, families, and community members.” “I am truly honored to begin this new chapter. I look forward to working together with everyone to build a safer and stronger environment for worship and education.”
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BE The Future For 60 years, Temple Beth El has been a source of hope, comfort and inspiration for generations of Jews in and near Boca Raton. What began in 1967, when a small group of Jews recognized the need for a spiritual home, has grown into a vibrant community that touches thousands of lives. Now, we have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to make sure that legacy continues. BE The Future is a $36 million endowment campaign designed to provide our synagogue with the financial strength and stability to meet whatever challenges the future may bring. We are now entering the final phase of the campaign, when we are reaching out to every member to ask you to consider making as generous a pledge as you are able.
Supporting this Campaign is our way of ensuring that Temple Beth El can be the incredible community it is today long into the future. If we all chip in and do our part, we can make sure current and future generations, whatever their financial circumstances, will be able to have the Temple as their house of worship and spiritual safety-net. – Joel and Susan Ivers
SECURING TOMORROW FOR TEMPLE BETH EL An endowment is, at its heart, a promise to the future. It allows us to take what we have built together and make sure that the resources necessary to sustain it will be there for the generations who follow us. This campaign is meant to ensure that Temple Beth El will always be a place to call home; that members can remain connected to regardless of their ability to pay; that we can attract and retain exceptional clergy and staff; and that our campuses remain safe, welcoming and accessible.
Your support will help ensure that future generations have the resources they need to navigate the inevitable challenges and opportunities of Jewish life. It will also help preserve the things that make Temple Beth El Beth El: inspiring worship, Jewish learning, pastoral support and end-of-life care, music, early childhood education, religious school, social justice, adult education, youth and teen engagement, and the countless moments of connection that happen each year that turn a synagogue into a community. We know that the future will bring challenges. We have seen how quickly circumstances can change. Antisemitism, economic uncertainty, natural disasters and other crises can test even the strongest communities. The goal of BE The Future
To make your pledge, or to get more information, please contact Shayna Martinoff at 561-314-2815 or SMartinoff@tbeboca.org. .
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NOVEMBER IS Giving Tree Month! is to make sure that Beth El has the fortified roots necessary to remain strong and responsive—whatever comes our way. But this campaign isn’t only about preparing for difficult times. It is about preparing for possibility. It is about giving the Temple leaders of tomorrow the freedom to dream, to innovate, and to continue creating extraordinary Jewish experiences. There are many ways to participate. Gifts can be made over multiple years, through bequests and other planned gifts, or through one of the campaign’s many endowment opportunities. And gifts of every size will be recognized and deeply appreciated. Perhaps most meaningfully, BE The Future gives each of us a chance to answer a simple question: What do we want to leave behind?
Temple Beth El is an incredible community and an integral part of our Jewish lives and identify. We couldn’t imagine life without our beloved temple. So, it was a no brainer to help ensure its future and preserve our home away from home by contributing to the BE The Future Endowment Campaign. – Joshua and Debra Marcus
We have inherited an extraordinary Temple Beth El. Now it is our turn to secure its future.Please consider this your formal invitation to join the Temple Beth El members who have already pledged their support for our BE The Future campaign. If you would like to participate, please contact Shayna Martinoff at 561-314-2815 or SMartinoff@tbeboca.org.
While most of us look forward to the holiday season, many who are in poverty or distress in our local community find this time of year unbearably sad. With your help, The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El will fulfill Holiday Wish Lists for over 2,000 local children, families and senior citizens throughout Palm Beach County. The need continues to grow each year. Please help with the Giving Tree Holiday Project. Together as a community, let’s make Holiday Wishes come true! • Pick a Holiday Wish List at thegivingtreeboca.org or by scanning this QR code. Shop for items on the list and follow instructions for drop-off. • Pick a Holiday Wish List from The Giving Tree at the Schaefer or Beck Family Campus. Shop for items on the list and follow instructions for drop-off. • Prefer not to shop? Visit tbeboca.org/giving/the-giving-tree to donate and we will shop for you. • Donate Walmart, Target or Amazon gift cards. • Organize a wish fulfillment drive at your place of work, community, or chavurah. Email contact@thegivingtreeboca.org to learn how. GIVING TREE DATES TO REMEMBER Monday, November 2 Sunday, November 22 and Holiday wish lists are Thursday, December 10: Share the spirit of the available. Pick a wish list season at a Giving Tree Gift Wrapping Party! online or at either campus! Sign up to wrap presents from 12:00 – 2:00 pm or 2:00 – 4:00 pm at this Tuesday, December 1 festive volunteer opportunity. Space is limited Deadline for fulfilling to 20 people per shift. This is a family-friendly holiday wish lists and volunteer opportunity. dropping off gifts. This Sign up for a wrap party at gives our volunteers ample tbeboca.org/holiday-wrap, or email Robin time to assemble, wrap Eisenberg at REisenberg@tbeboca.org to and distribute. schedule a time that works for you or your group. Sunday, December 20: Gift delivery at Martin Manor, formerly known as Dixie Manor. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity. Watch your email for the opportunity to sign up.
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THIS MOMENT IN With the rise of Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism, and with Israeli politics impacting American elections, what does the future of Jewish life look like in Israel, in America and around the world? Join us for two amazing opportunities to hear from dynamic speakers.
AS A Jew
Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us
WITH SARAH HURWITZ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 6:00 PM VIP MEET & GREET WITH HORS D’OEUVRES 7:00 PM PROGRAM BOOK SIGNING AND ONEG TO FOLLOW SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS Register at tbeboca.org/as-a-jew
Sarah Hurwitz is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and former White House speechwriter who served as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. During her eight years in the White House, she helped craft some of the administration’s most memorable speeches and traveled extensively with Mrs. Obama around the world. After a successful career in politics and public service, Sarah embarked on a personal journey that led her to rediscover Judaism as a source of meaning, wisdom, and spiritual depth. Sarah has been featured by major media outlets including The Washington Post, The Today Show, NPR, and The Guardian. Through her writing and speaking, she helps audiences explore Jewish identity, spirituality, leadership, storytelling, and the enduring relevance of Jewish wisdom in modern life
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Sarah Hurwitz, New York Times Bestselling Author and celebrated White House speechwriter, will lead us in a conversation on how to live as proud Jews in 2026. Beginning with an urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity, we will learn how Jews must reclaim our story and write our own future.
Presenting Sponsors Emily and Richard Cohen VIP Seating with Meet & Greet: $100 Includes a copy of the book (only open to Temple Beth El members and their guests) General Admission: $18 Students with ID: Free
JEWISH HISTORY
BEING Zionist WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
6:00 PM VIP MEET & GREET WITH HORS D’OEUVRES
7:00 PM PROGRAM Register at tbeboca.org/being-zionist
AMERICA, ISRAEL AND THE FUTURE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE
The Essential Partnership Between Israel and American Jews
WITH HAVIV RETTIG GUR
Join Haviv Rettig Gur, Israeli journalist, political analyst and host of the acclaimed podcast, “Ask Haviv Anything”, in conversation with our rabbis. Together, they will dive into U.S. and Israeli election results, and how Israel-America relations impact the future of the Jewish people in Israel, in America and around the world. VIP Seating with Meet & Greet: $100 General Admission: $18 Students with ID: Free
Haviv Rettig Gur is an Israeli journalist, host of the “Ask Haviv Anything” podcast, Middle East analyst at The Free Press, and senior analyst at The Times of Israel. He covers Israeli politics, foreign and regional policies, and the country’s relationship with the Jewish diaspora. He has reported from over 20 countries. Fluent in Hebrew and English, he lectures in Israel and abroad on Israeli society, history, and the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. He was director of communications for the Jewish Agency for Israel and an early advocate for SpaceIL, advancing science education through Israel’s spacecraft launch. He teaches about journalism, history, and politics at Israeli premilitary academies.
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TWO INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE CHANUKAH!
Spotlights Chanukah Nights Chanukah Shabbat MACCABEES GO TO THE MOVIES!
camera… Chanukah! Join us for a festive Shabbat celebration as our clergy and FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Lights, choirs hit the big screen (well, almost!) in the hilarious “Maccabees Go to the Movies.”
6:00 pm Chanukah Shabbat Service 7:30 pm Chanukah Celebration Schaefer Family Campus Register for dinner at tbeboca.org/chanukah-shabbat
For more information, please contact Elinor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2833. Prices increase by $5 per person on Tuesday, November 24. Registration closes Monday, November 30 at 12:00 pm.
This entertaining parody will feature beloved movie music and unforgettable songs from the big screen. Characters like Rocky, Olaf, Forest Gump, the Ghostbusters and Darth Vader will come alive in this epic evening of superheroes and villains! Come ready to laugh, celebrate and sing along to your favorite tunes as we celebrate Chanukah as a one incredible community. After services, enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Artisan Foods and a joyful Chanukah celebration for all ages. Members: $30 per adult, $15 per child ages 4-12, Free for children ages 3 and under Guests: $35 per adult, $20 per child ages 4-12, Free for children ages 3 and under
Hooray for Chanukah! CHANUKAH CABARET WITH RACHEL MATZ HUNTER
Wednesday, December 9 7:00 pm Show followed by Latke Oneg Schaefer Family Campus $18 per person Register at tbeboca.org/hooray
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Enjoy a special Chanukah cabaret written, directed, and performed by our very own congregant, Rachel Matz Hunter, along with a talented group of friends. Featuring beloved songs that have made the journey from stage to screen, this festive evening will begin with the lighting of the Chanukah candles. As the candles glow, sit back and enjoy an evening of wonderful music and incredible talent—all from right here within our own community.
TEMPLE BETH EL ANNUAL
GOLF OUTING
MONDAY | JANUARY 25 BOCA RIO GOLF CLUB
2027
HONORING ILYNE MENDELSON AND KEVIN ROMER FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
Enjoy Golf, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner Reception with Open Bar, Auction, Contests and Great Prizes!
Registration is now open, and sponsorship opportunities are available! Visit tbegolf.com INDIVIDUAL GOLFER: $575 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $50 when you register
by December 1! Enter Code: GOLF50
For more information, contact Shayna Martinoff at SMartinoff@tbeboca.org.
TRAVEL WITH
Temple Beth El to Israel Led by Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson May 3 – 13, 2027
Join Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson on this meaningful journey of unity and resilience. Designed for our members who have traveled to Israel previously, this trip will provide unique opportunities to explore the complexities of Israeli society, politics, and security. We will savor Israel’s rich food and wine culture, learn from extraordinary scholars, and experience special opportunities to see how Israel has managed to persevere through these difficult days. Members who have not been to Israel before may participate in an extension of the trip to explore some of the country’s iconic sites. For more information, please contact Elinor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org November/December/January 2026-2027
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BEIT T’FILAH | HOUSE OF PRAYER
Shabbat AT TEMPLE BETH EL SERVICE
WHEN
TIME
Evening Shabbat: First Friday
First Friday of the month: November 6, December 4, January 1
6:00 pm
Evening Shabbat: All Other Fridays
Every Friday (except the first Friday of the month)
7:30 pm*
Morning Minyan
First Saturday of the month November 7, December 5, January 2
10:45 am
Shabbat Highlights!
Friday, November 6 at 6:00 pm
Consecration of Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog See page 18.
Friday, November 13 at 7:30 pm
*Unless otherwise noted
The Art of Ritual: The Ceremonial Objects of Tobi Kahn. See page 16.
Friday, November 27 at 7:30 pm Bima Blessings for November Birthdays
Friday, December 4 at 6:00 pm Chanukah Shabbat: Maccabees go to the Movies! See page 10.
Friday, December 18 at 7:30 pm
Bima Blessings for December Birthdays
Friday, January 8 at 7:30 pm
Bima Blessings for January Birthdays
Friday, January 22 at 7:30 pm KOL HaNESHAMA
EVENING TOT SHABBAT
Shabbat Services at 6:00 pm An intimate, soulful service in the round in our beautiful Beck Family Chapel at the Schaefer Family Campus Friday, November 20 Friday, December 18 Friday, January 15
Friday, November 13, 6:00 pm Be Thankful Tot Shabbat Beck Family Campus Friday, December 4, 6:00 pm Chanukah Shabbat & Celebration Schaefer Family Campus Friday, January 8, 6:00 pm Pajama Tot Shabbat Beck Family Campus
Consecration of Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Auslander Cohen. See page 19.
Friday, January 29 at 7:30 pm Shabbat with Wisdom and Wonder speaker Alan Morinis. See page 14.
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A Spiritual MUSSAR WEEKEND Wisdom and Wonder: with Dr. Alan Morinis JANUARY 29 – 30 | SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS
Temple Beth El is excited to welcome Dr. Alan Morinis, author and founder of The Mussar Institute, for a weekend of learning and spiritual connection. Dr. Morinis is an author, teacher, and founder of The Mussar Institute, the world’s leading provider of contemporary Mussar instruction. His newest book, The Shabbat Effect, shows how Shabbat can bring meaning, rest, and renewal into everyday life.
Parsha Perspectives: The Covenant of Responsibility
Friday, January 29 | 11:00 am The clash between freedom and responsibility is mirrored in the world in which we live. Drawing on venerable teachings on the inner trait of responsibility (acharayut, in Hebrew), we will focus on lessons from Parashat Yitro that are entirely applicable in our own lives.
Shabbat Dinner and Learning: Mastering Your Spiritual Curriculum Friday, January 29 | 6:00 pm Dinner and Learning will precede Shabbat services
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Saturday, January 30 | 9:30 am
We may not realize it, but those aspects of our inner life that trip us up are not weaknesses nor flaws, but a curriculum. That’s the central message of Orchot Tzaddikim, an anonymous Jewish text from the 16th century that presents developing your character as the central task of human life. It tells us that our job is to recognize and then work to develop those specific traits in us that have not yet reached their potential. That’s how we grow, we flourish, and we move closer to fulfilling our innate potential as human beings, along a distinctly Jewish path. Register for dinner at tbeboca.org/spiritual-curriculum. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, January 25. Members: $36 per person Guests: $42 per person
Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, is a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement, a 1,100-year-old Jewish personal and communal spiritual tradition nearly lost after the Holocaust. A filmmaker, Rhodes Scholar, and anthropologist focused on Hindu pilgrimages, he reached a personal turning point in 1997 that led to his exploration of Mussar. Alan sought out Rabbi Yechiel Perr, an accomplished master who stood in an unbroken line of transmis-
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Torah Study Through a Mussar Lens: Exploring Parashat Yitro
In Parashat Yitro, special focus is given to the instruction that directs us to be a "goy kadosh", a holy nation. What does that mean? What do we have to do to live up to that ideal? Has the establishment of the State of Israel been a step in that direction? Even more fundamentally, what is this quality called "holiness" and what can cause us to embody it, individually and collectively? There is reason to think that answering these questions is a key to building a vibrant Jewish future.
sion of the Mussar tradition. After years of study, he reinterpreted Mussar learnings and practices for modern audiences in Climbing Jacob’s Ladder and Everyday Holiness. To address growing public interest, he founded The Mussar Institute in 2004. He went on to author three more books: Every Day, Holy Day, With Heart in Mind, and The Shabbat Effect. Alan continues to explore and interpret original Mussar sources in Hebrew, making these teachings available to the contemporary world.
Lunch & LEARN
Sacred Objects: Jewish Ritual Art
Mussar & Movement
Rabbi Laila Haas
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17 (no class November 24) 12:00 – 1:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus and Virtual Beth El (Zoom) Join Rabbi Laila Haas for an exploration of Jewish ritual art and the ways creativity and sacred practice have long been intertwined. Throughout Jewish history, artists and communities have transformed the objects of Jewish life into vessels of beauty, memory, and holiness. Together, we will study the work of contemporary Jewish artist Tobi Kahn, whose ritual objects invite us to consider how art can open pathways to prayer, reflection, healing, and connection.
Rabbi Dan Levin
Chanukah Through the Ages: History, Talmud & Today
Saturday, January 30 | 12:00 pm Through the practices of Mussar and yoga, we create space to slow down, notice our habits, and consider how we can show up more thoughtfully in the world. Yoga instructor, Amy Appel will guide us through a yoga practice to connect to the middah, character trait, of achrayut, responsibility. Rabbi Amy Pessah and Dr. Morinis will share Jewish texts related to this middah. During this practice we will focus on, what does it mean to be responsible and how do our sacred Jewish teachings guide us to live a life of responsibility? To whom are we responsible, and what role does holiness play in our understanding of this idea? Ultimately, we learn that responsibility begins with ourselves and grows through the way we care for and engage with others.
Rabbi Ashira Boxman
Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15 (no class December 22 and 29) 12:00 – 1:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus and Virtual Beth El (Zoom) Join Rabbis Levin, Weisman and Boxman for a journey through the story and evolving meaning of Chanukah. We’ll begin with the historical world of the Maccabees and the events that gave rise to the holiday, then turn to the Talmud to discover how the rabbis reshaped the story of Chanukah for generations to come. Finally, we’ll bring Chanukah into our own time, exploring its enduring themes of identity, religious freedom, courage, and resilience.
Everyday Holiness Rabbi Greg Weisman
Rabbi Amy Pessah
Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 12:00 – 1:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus and Virtual Beth El (Zoom) As we prepare to welcome Dr. Alan Morinis, founder of the The Mussar Institute, to Temple Beth El, we will explore Everyday Holiness, his practical guide to the Jewish spiritual practice of Mussar. Rabbi Greg Weisman and Rabbi Amy Pessah will lead us through the practices of meditation, study, and personal reflection, along with the various middot, soul traits, that make up Mussar practice.
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THE ART OF RITUAL Ceremonial Objects of Artist Tobi Kahn ON VIEW NOVEMBER 2 – 30 SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS Experience ceremonial works from the private collection of internationally acclaimed artist Tobi Kahn, whose art has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world. Through contemporary ritual objects, Kahn explores the intersection of Jewish tradition, spirituality, and the visual arts, revealing what he calls “the spirit of our inner lives—mysterious, resonant, a sanctuary in a still struggling world. Judaism has emphasized words, language and commentary, I have found the visual elements of the tradition equally illuminating.” On view throughout November at the Schaefer Family Campus, this special exhibition invites us to encounter the sacred through the eyes of one of today’s most celebrated Jewish artists. This exhibit is made possible by Friends of Music and the Arts and in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Tobi Kahn is an internationally acclaimed painter and sculptor whose work has been featured in more than 70 solo museum exhibitions and is held in major collections, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Phillips Collection, The Jewish Museum, and Yale University Art Gallery. For more than 40 years, Kahn has taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York and has lectured internationally on visual language, spirituality, and art as a source of healing. His solo survey exhibition, Tobi Kahn: Quest for the Essence, opens at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Fall 2026. 16
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Asking for a Friend
WHERE SOCIAL USE ENDS AND MISUSE BEGINS
Sunday, November 8 9:30 - 11:00 am Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/forafriend Join us for an honest, eye-opening conversation about the substances we often consider “normal,” moderated by Rabbi Dan Levin. This is a conversation for our entire community – because awareness, education, and prevention matter to the entire family. Topics Include: • Knowing when “just social” becomes something more • How to have open, judgement-free conversations • Vaping & nicotine • Caffeine & energy drinks • Socially accepted substances • Recognizing the warning signs • When use crosses the line to misuse Panel Members Andrea Pittell, LCSW Adam L. Saslov, LMHC PA – Individual, Group, Family Therapy John Puls, LCSW, MCAP – Co-Founder of Full Life Comprehensive Care – Marchman Act & Baker Act Shari Sheiner, SLP at Spanish River High School Event Chair – Jill Swimmer Breakfast will be served. Sponsored by Temple Beth El Brotherhood.
The Resurgence of Jewish Life in Poland & the Resilience of the Jewish Spirit in Europe WITH JONATHAN ORNSTEIN Sunday, January 10 | 10:00 am Schaefer Family Campus Bagel brunch and coffee provided Register at tbeboca.org/ornstein
Jonathan Ornstein is a recognized leader and one of the primary architects of Poland's contemporary Jewish rebirth. He will offer a powerful presentation on the resurgence of Jewish life in Poland and the resilience of Jewish communities across Europe. Ornstein has served as executive director of the Jewish Community Centre of Krakow since 2008 and has helped transform what many believed was a story of Jewish absence into one of renewal, resilience, and an unfolding Jewish future.
An Evening with October 7 Kibbutz Survivor Dorin Rai Zaffrir A STORY OF SURVIVAL, A JOURNEY OF HOPE IN CONVERSATION WITH SENIOR CANTORIAL LEADER MICHELLE AUSLANDER COHEN Thursday, January 14 | 7:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus $18 per person Register at tbeboca.org/dorin
On October 7, 2023 Dorin Rai Zaffrir, her husband and three young children went through one of the most horrific experiences any family could possibly imagine; they were trapped in the safe room in their home, on Kibbutz Nir Oz, for over 12 hours while Hamas terrorists broke into their house - shooting and destroying their sacred home. Because of her husband, the safe room door remained shut and all of them survived. Dorin will join Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Cohen for a deeply moving conversation. She will share not only the heartbreaking tragedy her family endured, but also what it means to live in Israel in a post–October 7 world. Through her remarkable story of resilience, courage, and hope, Dorin will bring to life the powerful message we explored with Dr. Zohar Raviv: what it means to “thrive, not just survive.” This program is being generously underwritten by Margie and Maurice Plough. November/December/January 2026-2027
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CONSECRATION OF CANTORIAL ASSOCIATE
Todd Herzog
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 6:00 PM SERVICE FOLLOWED BY DINNER SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS
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Join us for a joyful and meaningful Shabbat evening as we celebrate the consecration of Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog. With gratitude and blessings, we will formally welcome Todd into the Temple Beth El clergy and community and celebrate the music, spirit, and warmth he brings to our community. Cantor Murray Simon, Todd’s teacher and mentor, will also join us this evening to offer words of inspiration and wisdom for Todd and his family. Following services, we will continue the celebration with a festive congregational dinner.
DINNER PRICES:
Members: $35 per adult, $25 per child ages 4-12, Free for children ages 3 and under
Guests: $40 per adult, $30 per child ages 4-12, Free for children ages 3 and under
Prices increase by $5 on Wednesday, October 28. Registration closes Tuesday, November 3 at 12:00 pm. Cantor Murray E. Simon is an accomplished cantor with degrees in music and voice from Temple University and the Boston Conservatory, who served for 14 years at The Jewish Center of Princeton and held several prominent national leadership positions in the cantorial community. He is also recognized for preserving and celebrating cantorial music through acclaimed film productions and has received two honorary Doctor of Music degrees for his contributions to the cantorate.
Celebrating the Arts at Temple Beth El We are deeply grateful to Friends of Music and the Arts for their extraordinary generosity and ongoing commitment to enriching the cultural life of Temple Beth El. Through the support of its dedicated members, we have been able to bring inspiring and meaningful experiences to our community, from beautiful art exhibitions within our Temple walls and an exciting partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art to exceptional concerts and much more. The arts have a unique ability to touch the soul, bring people together, and help us see our world and one another with new eyes. The generosity of FOMA benefactors allows music, art and culture to flourish at Temple Beth El, adding to the vibrancy of our congregation. We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to the arts. Friends of Music and the Arts is stewarded by Rabbi Laila Haas, Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Auslander Cohen, and Cantor Lori Brock, Emerita. To learn more about joining Friends of Music & the Arts, please contact Shayna Martinoff at SMartinoff@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2815. 18
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CONSECRATION OF SENIOR CANTORIAL LEADER
JOIN US FOR TWO SPECIAL EVENTS AS WE CONSECRATE MICHELLE INTO HER SENIOR ROLE AS OUR MUSICAL AND SPIRITUAL LEADER OF TEMPLE BETH EL.
Michelle Auslander Cohen
The Music in Me FEATURING
SENIOR CANTORIAL LEADER MICHELLE AUSLANDER COHEN
WORLD-RENOWNED COMPOSER AND MUSICIAN COLEEN DIEKER
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 | 7:00 PM SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS
$100 Benefactor Seating | $36 Preferred Seating $18 General Admission Register at tbeboca.org/music-in-me
Join Michelle and world-renowned performer, composer, and arranger Coleen Dieker for a beautiful evening of music, storytelling, and spiritual inspiration. Through her original compositions and personal reflections, Michelle will share the defining moments of her journey— discovering her voice as an artist, deepening her spiritual connection to Judaism, and following the path that ultimately led her to become Senior Cantorial Leader.
Shabbat Shira & Consecration of Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Auslander Cohen with special guest artist, Coleen Dieker
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 | 7:30 PM | SCHAEFER FAMILY CAMPUS Join us for a very special Shabbat Shira as we celebrate the consecration of our new Senior Cantorial Leader, Michelle Auslander Cohen. Shabbat Shira is called, “the Shabbat of Song” as it recalls the extraordinary moment when the Jewish people sang their way through parted waters to freedom. As we celebrate the freedom of our people, we also celebrate the freedom to discover who we are and the
courage to follow the journey that calls us forward. As Michelle expressed in her article on pages 20-22, freedom is not only the ability to choose our path, but the freedom to explore who we are becoming and where that path may lead. In this spirit, Michelle’s consecration centers on the timeless call of Lech L’cha—a journey toward oneself, toward purpose, and toward all that we are meant to become.
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A JOURNEY TO ONESELF
BY SENIOR CANTORIAL LEADER MICHELLE AUSLANDER COHEN
MY MUSICAL BEGINNING I grew up surrounded by music. My parents embodied a passion for music, regularly bringing me to the Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera. They also were passionate for Jewish education. I attended Solomon Schechter Day School and began piano lessons at five, and so Israel, Judaism, Jewish culture, and music were woven into my education and my soul. When I was 11, The Phantom of the Opera entered my life and changed it forever. I was fascinated by the idea that a spirit, an “Angel of Music,” could awaken something within someone and in essence, teach her how to find her voice. The idea that an unseen force could serve as teacher and guide, helping us discover both our singing voice and our truest self, would become a guiding principle in my life.
SINGING AS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Learning to trust that guiding force only grew stronger as I grew. I began college at the prestigious Peabody Conservatory, but despite the extraordinary training around me, I knew I had not found the “right” teacher— the person who would truly help me grow. Then, almost as if a gift had fallen into my lap, I met Taso Vrenios, a renowned voice teacher in Washington, D.C. Something within me immediately knew: he was the teacher I needed. So, I made the decision to leave Peabody and follow him to George Mason University. Many questioned why a serious young musician would leave Peabody for George Mason. On paper, perhaps it didn’t make sense. But that quiet voice within me said: trust the path.
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For the next ten years, Taso inspired me as a teacher, a mentor and spiritual advisor. In the Book of Genesis, God calls to Abraham, “Lech L’cha! – Get yourself going!” This is what Taso was trying to teach me – to leave what is comfortable, have faith, and trust that somewhere beyond the familiar we may discover who we are meant to become. Taso taught me that singing required that same journey. To truly sing, I had to be vulnerable, trust something beyond myself, and allow my spirit to show. Finding my singing voice was never simply about producing a beautiful sound. It was about uncovering my Neshamah, my soul, and having the courage to let my authentic voice be heard.
Dan, and the rest is history. In many ways, I grew up at Temple Beth El. Eliana, now 19, was just a baby when I began; Liora, now 14, was born along the way; and Yaniv and I have now been married for 21 years. This extraordinary community has given me a place to grow, supported and loved me, and lifted me to heights I could never have imagined. I trusted the process and followed that guiding voice - a lesson that began with The Phantom of the Opera when I was 11. And now, I have the profound privilege of serving as Senior Cantorial Leader of this extraordinary congregation; an honor for which I am humbled and grateful beyond words.
FINDING MY HOME
WHAT’S NEXT
I came to Boca Raton for the first time in 2002 to sing for the High Holy Days at B’nai Torah Congregation with my dear friend Cantor Benjamin Warshawsky. There I met Yaniv, and within a year we were engaged. When I moved to Boca, I was offered a Friday night position as a Cantorial Soloist in Palm Beach Gardens. With my Jewish upbringing and deep sense of faith, the bima felt like another step along a path I was still discovering. In 2006, Cantor Steven Dubov z’’l, a newly hired Cantor at Temple Beth El, suddenly passed away, and Temple Beth El needed someone to “pitch in” until they found their next Cantor. I met Cantor Lori and Rabbi
When interviewing for this role, I was asked about my vision for the future of music at Temple Beth El. My answer was simple: I want music to “ooze” from every corner of our Temple. I envision choirs for every generation, filling our sacred spaces with song. I dream of creating recordings of the music we sing together, so that you can learn it, sing along with us, and bring the melodies and spirit of Temple Beth El into your own homes. I dream of Ahavat Yisrael—our love for Israel—to resonate through our music. I aim to inspire families to raise children who continued on next page >>>
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are proud of their Jewish identity, deeply rooted in Jewish values and traditions, and empowered to navigate life's journey with a strong sense of who they are and where they come from. But above all, I want our passion for Judaism, expressed through music, to be contagious. I believe, with all my heart, in the extraordinary spiritual power of music: its ability to awaken the divine within us, to give voice to our greatest joys and deepest sorrows and to deepen our love for Am Yisrael—the Jewish people. As part of my current morning ritual, I take time to reflect on these words from Les Miserables; another show I grew to love many years ago. “… to love another person is to see the face of God.”
I understand these words differently now than I ever did. You, the community of Temple Beth El, are my home. You and my family have given me the freedom to be my truest self, and when we sing together, I sing from the deepest part of my soul. When I see your faces from the bima, in our classrooms, in our choirs, and throughout our community, and feel the love we have created together, I understand what it means to see the face of God. May music inspire us to truly see the Divine in ourselves, to live each day with joy and courage, strength in our faith, and to live with love. Todah Rabah. Thank you for this immense honor.
When Words Are Not Enough I have spent much of my life making music — singing, writing songs, leading worship, and sharing sacred moments with communities. And after all these years, I am still amazed by music’s ability to reach places within us that words simply cannot. For me, music is one of our most powerful spiritual connections to God. We don’t necessarily need to understand every Hebrew word we are singing to experience that connection. Sometimes the melody itself becomes the prayer. Music bypasses the intellect and speaks directly to our emotions. It opens our hearts and reaches something elemental within us - our true nature as spiritual beings. As a cantor, some of my most meaningful moments
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happen when I hear a congregation begin to sing with me. There is a moment when the music stops belonging to the person leading it and becomes ours. Hundreds of individual voices create an energy that no one of us could create alone. In that moment, we are not simply people sitting beside one another. We are a community. Music also brings joy. Judaism asks us not only to contemplate the sacred, but to experience it — to celebrate, dance, sing, remember, and feel. Music gives us permission to do all of those things. And our melodies give us a sense of home. The first notes of a familiar High Holy Day melody can tell us that a new year is approaching. A beloved Shabbat tune can help us exhale and know that we have arrived at sacred time. These melodies carry memories of people and places, celebrations and losses, generations past and generations still to come. That is what I hope our music at Temple Beth El can be: a source of joy and belonging, a bridge between one another, and a pathway to the Divine. Because sometimes, when words are not enough, we sing.
The Joy of Making Music Together BY CANTORIAL ASSOCIATE/MUSIC EDUCATOR CHRIS MASON
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community, spirituality, and artistic expression. My musical influences span many genres and traditions, but I am most inspired by music that is sincere and authentic. Above all, I believe everyone is musical, and my greatest joy is helping people discover their own voices. Some of the most meaningful moments happen when we let go of our insecurities and simply sing together.
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FISCAL YEAR
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TOPICS
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FINANCIAL REPORT CARD
We are pleased to share with you this year’s Financial Report Card — a clear window into the financial health of our Temple for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2026. Caring well for the sacred trust you place in us, through your generosity, is something we take seriously. You deserve to see how we are stewarding your contributions, and we are grateful to share that your support has kept our Temple strong and secure this year. Every year, we invite an independent accounting firm to walk carefully through our books and our practices with a fresh and objective eye. Their findings are then reviewed by our Finance Advisory Group — a devoted group of volunteers who bring both expertise and heart to this work — together with our Board of Trustees. We are thankful to share that, once again, we received a clean audit: confirmation that the way we care for your gifts is sound and worthy of your trust.
A Healthy Financial Position Thanks to this community’s generosity and the hard work of our staff, Temple Beth El closed the 2025–2026 fiscal year ahead of plan, with revenue from our operations exceeding our expenses. A few things that helped make this possible are: • Our Temple membership grew faster than we had planned for. • Religious School enrollment materially exceeded our expectations. • Fundraising revenue, especially from the Beth El Bash honoring Cantor Lori Brock and our Annual High Holy Day Appeal, exceeded budget. • Catering commissions, school rental, and facility rental revenues all surpassed expectations. • Salary and benefits expenses came in lower than projected, in part because of conservative budgeting, and in part because some open positions proved difficult to fill with the right candidates. • Interest income on our short-term investments was greater than planned, as interest rates remained elevated. As faithful stewards looking toward the future, we will set aside $500,000 from last year’s operating budget into our capital reserves. These reserves will help us care for our sacred spaces in the years ahead — projects such as roofing, painting, parking lot paving, playground equipment replacement, audio/visual and technology upgrades, new carpeting, and air conditioning replacements. Seven years ago, in 2018–2019, we invested more than $2 million in deferred maintenance alongside the expansion and renovation of both of our campuses. As beautiful as our buildings remain, time moves forward for buildings just as it does for people, and we anticipate needing several million dollars over the next three to five years for major maintenance and equipment replacement. Temple Beth El no longer asks new members to pay a Building Fund fee (formerly known as the Facility Maintenance fee). That means it falls to all of us, together, to steadily build our capital reserves so that when these needs arise, we can meet them without turning to a special assessment. With construction costs having risen so sharply in recent years, keeping a healthy Capital Reserve fund matters more than ever. We will also direct most of last year’s surplus toward reducing the debt needed to complete the Mausoleum Phase 4 construction project, which will lower the interest we pay over the life of that loan.
EXPENSES
REVENUE Congregational Commitments
5,116,305
25%
Program: Religious Activities
5,096,599
25%
Religious School Fees
948,402
5%
Program: Education
8,151,631
40%
Early Learning Center
7,285,625
36%
Program: Mausoleum
990,413
5%
Fundraising
2,242,033
11%
Administration and General
2,259,495
11%
Facility Rentals
720,342
4%
Fundraising and Project Expenses
1,516,110
7%
Program Fees & Other Income
1,097,965
5%
Mausoleum Phase 4 Construction
1,692,665
8%
Mausoleum Sales Phase 4
1,692,665
8%
Transfers to Other Funds
553,653
3%
Mausoleum Sale Phase 1 – 3
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Our Revenue Temple Beth El’s financial strength flows from many streams, each one a reflection of the vibrant life of our congregation and the generosity woven through our community. What follows is a glimpse of how your support sustains our shared mission. This is not the whole of our revenue, only the highlights that tell the story. Early Learning Center (ELC) Tuition
Our largest source of operating revenue continues to be tuition from the Beth El Early Learning Center, which brought in approximately $7.3 million during the 2025– 2026 fiscal year. The ELC continues to flourish, welcoming 311 students this year, with waitlists at most grade levels. But the ELC gives us so much more than financial strength. For many young families, it is their very first doorway into Jewish life at Beth El. We are deeply grateful that so many of these families choose to grow with us, planting roots that become lifelong connections to our congregation. Beth El Mausoleum
The Beth El Mausoleum holds a sacred place in the life of our Temple, both as a source of comfort and continuity for our families and as a steady pillar of financial stability. The Beth El Mausoleum reflects our deep commitment to honoring life and memory, even as it helps sustain our broader mission. Total sales revenue for the Beth El Mausoleum during the 2025–2026 fiscal year was $2,850,000, of which $1,693,000 represents presales of Phase 4 — funds we are using to build the new building. Fundraising & Voluntary Contributions
Congregational Commitment
At most congregations, membership dues make up roughly two-thirds of operating revenue. Because Temple Beth El’s revenue is so diversified, Congregational Commitment represents just 25% of our total revenue. This balance strengthens our financial resilience and helps shelter our community from economic uncertainty. Total Congregational Commitment revenue in 2025–2026 was approximately $5.1 million. Facility Rentals & Leasing
Our beautiful campuses are more than places we gather — they are resources that help sustain us. In 2025–2026, event rentals and catering generated $153,000, while lease income from the Somerset Academy Charter School contributed $568,000. Together, these resources allow us to invest more deeply in our programs, our worship, and our impact on the wider community. Endowment Distributions
Our Temple’s Endowment Funds are central to our longterm financial stability. The principal is never touched; it remains, by design, in perpetuity — a gift that keeps giving to generations we may never meet. Each year, the earnings on that principal are distributed to support our general operations as well as specific donor-restricted programs and purposes. In the 2025–2026 fiscal year, the Endowment distributed $613,490, representing roughly 3% of total operating revenue.
Temple Beth El is blessed beyond measure by members 6% and friends whose voluntary gifts, above and beyond their Mausoleum Congregational Commitment, help us thrive. Phase 1 – 3 • High Holy Day Appeal: This year’s campaign raised 8% $596,000, exceeding our goal by $96,000. These gifts Mausoleum Phase 4 hold real meaning — they ensure that no one is ever Sales turned away from membership because of financial hardship, and that we can keep creating meaningful 5% Jewish experiences for everyone in our community. Program Fees • Beth El Bash: In April 2026, we gathered at Boca & Other Income West Country Club to celebrate Cantor Lori Brock’s 4% remarkable 29-year career at Temple Beth El with an Facility evening full of joy, music, and generosity that raised Rentals approximately $740,000 in net proceeds. Of that 11% amount, $400,000 established the Cantor Lori Brock Fundraising Music Endowment Fund, ensuring music and the arts will have a perpetual home at Beth El for generations to come. The remaining proceeds support the everyday operations of our Temple.
Revenue
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Our Expenses Salaries & Benefits
Like any community built on relationships, our most precious asset — and our largest investment — is our people. $11.65 million was spent on salaries and benefits last year, supporting the 193 full-time and part-time employees who bring our Temple to life every day. This represents 63% of our total operating expenses. Number of Employees By Department
Clergy 12 Administration 31 Facilities Maintenance 14 Early Learning Center 90 Religious School 42 Mausoleum 4 Total Employees 193
We have also significantly increased our investment in cyber security systems and training. Though it isn’t visible from the sanctuary or the classroom, attempted cyberattacks on our computer systems happen every day. We continually train our staff to recognize and stop these attempts, and we work with specialized consultants who evaluate our systems and help us stay a step ahead. Supplies and Facility Costs
Security
Keeping our congregation safe is a sacred responsibility, and security is one of our largest expenses. Last year, security costs totaled approximately $519,000, or nearly 3% of total expenses. Since October 7, 2023, we have added meaningfully more security personnel and infrastructure, and we are grateful that grants from the State of Florida Department of Education and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County have helped offset some of this cost.
Caring for our physical home is its own kind of stewardship. Last year, the Temple spent $2 million, roughly 11% of total expenses, on supplies and facility-related costs. These include utilities, property insurance, computer equipment, telephone and internet service, building and equipment maintenance and repairs, and everyday janitorial and school supplies. This figure does not include major maintenance — things like replacing roofs or air conditioners, painting, new carpeting, playground equipment, artificial turf, or furniture. These larger capital improvements are funded differently. Since Temple Beth El no longer collects a Building Fund fee, we instead set aside $500,000 each year from our operating budget into a Capital Reserve fund, so that when these significant but infrequent costs arise, we’re ready to meet them.
Expenses
8% Program: Mausoleum Phase 4 Construction
3% Transfers to Other Funds
25% Program: Religious Activities
7% Fundraising and Project Expenses 11% Administration and General
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40% Program: Education
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Membership
Religious School
Our Temple family keeps growing, steadily and faithfully, year after year. We closed the fiscal year on June 30, 2026 with 2,108 member households, up from 2,026 the year before — a 4% increase.
Total Member Households as of June 30
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
1,527 1,700 1,834 1,935 2,026 2,108
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Member Households
118 2nd-3rd
150
123 Pre-K-1st
Religious School Enrollment by Grade
76 8th-12th
Our Religious School is growing, and quickly. We closed the increase 2025–2026 school year with 632 students, an 8.6% over the prior year. Families are clearly finding something meaningful in our creative, flexible approach to Jewish education, and our hearts are full because of it. Sunday mornings at the Beck Family Campus are now filled with so much joyful energy that we’ve run out of space for some To make room for everyone who wants to grades. added midweek afternoon and evening learn with us, we’ve classes, which are filling up quickly too. We continue to think creatively, offering engaging programs, both educational and purely social, for children in Pre-K through 12th grade.
Note: In 2021 there were no in-person Religious School classes due to Covid-19.
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Very few Reform congregations in North America count more than 2,000 member households among their Judaism community. According to the Union for Reform (URJ), the umbrella organization for Reform Judaism, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton is now the seventh largest Reform congregation in North America. But we know that bigger doesn’t mean better; it simply means bigger. That is why we work every day to make a large congregation feel small and intimate, and to meet each congregant’s needs, whatever they may be. What is the secret to our growth? We don’t believe it comes down to any one thing. Rather, it is the fruit of intentional efforts, made every day, to create meaningful connections — with one another, with G-d, with the State of Israel, and membership with our Clergy — through worship, pastoral care, life-cycle events, holiday celebrations, social justice work, learning for people of every age, and the simple, precious opportunity to make new friends.
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The Beth El Early Learning Center (ELC) remains one of the most beloved programs in our community. We closed the 2025–2026 school year with 311 little learners, nearly the same as last year’s 314, not because interest has slowed, but because we are simply full. Families here know there is something special waiting for their children at our us schoolpreschool, and that means everything to us. One thing that sets us apart is welcoming infants as young as three months old, something many other Jewish preschools do not offer. We’re also open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, which makes life a little easier for families where both parents work full-time. But what truly makes the ELC shine is our devoted staff. They create a warm, nurturing space where children grow in confidence and curiosity, form friendships last that will a lifetime, and take their first steps on a Jewish journey surrounded by joy, kindness, and respect.
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2020 $10,300,000 2021 $9,270,000 2022 $6,987,721 2023 $6,015,330 2024 $5,005,834 2025 $3,957,835 2026 $2,870,105
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In March 2020, we completed a multi-year construction project that expanded and renovated both of our campuses — a project that reflected the vision and generosity of so many in our community. Total project costs, not including financing, to approximately came $22 million. Because many of the generous gifts we received for this campaign are paid out over a number of years, the Temple carries a loan with Wells Fargo, which we continue to pay down steadily. Last fiscal year, we paid down a little over $1 million in principal, as shown in the table below.
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Endowment
Our Temple’s Investment Advisory Group provides careful oversight of the Endowment and the Mausoleum Perpetual Care Fund. These funds are professionally managed by an outside firm and invested entirely in conservative, low cost index funds. We do not invest in exotic products such as crypto currency or other speculative ventures. As of June 30, 2026, the balance of the Endowment was $13,620,540. While that may sound like a substantial sum, for a congregation our size, it is modest. Best practices suggest that a healthy endowment’s annual distributions should cover at least 20% of the operating budget; ours currently covers only about 3%. Two years ago, we launched the BE The Future endowment ensure this sacred community endures for generations campaign with a hope of growing the Endowment by we will never meet. If Temple Beth El has been a $36 million, through a combination of cash gifts paid over meaningful part of your life, we invite you to let it be a future years and bequests. We have raised $32 million so meaningful part of your legacy. To learn more about the far. We still need $4 million more to reach our goal, and BE The Future campaign, please reach out to we believe, together, we will get there. Shayna Martinoff at SMartinoff@tbeboca.org. Growing Temple Beth El’s Endowment is how we
Beth El Mausoleum
The Beth El Mausoleum offers a lasting, sacred connection to our Temple for many of our members, and for unaffiliated Jews throughout our broader community. Gross sales revenue for the 2025–2026 fiscal year was $2,850,000 across all four phases, compared to $2,870,000 the prior fiscal year — essentially flat year over year. We completed 97 sales transactions in 2025–2026, compared to 129 the year before, a 25% decrease. Ordinarily, a drop in sales volume might raise concern. But with our inventory more limited, we intentionally slowed the pace of sales oose while still generating the same revenue as the prior year. This was precisely the outcome we hoped for with our pricing de strategy, and we’re glad to say it worked. All revenue from Phase 4 pre-sales s. is being used for the construction of value the new building, which we anticipate completing in April 2027. Total project u want costs, excluding interest on the debt, are estimated at $12.5 million.
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our financial statements. Because of the extraordinary generosity of our members and friends, and the tireless devotion of our incredible staff, Temple Beth El continues to grow and thrive year after year. We are deeply grateful for your trust, your support, and your commitment to this sacred community. If you would like to know more about the Temple’s finances, please reach out to Cindy Chieffo, our Chief Financial Officer, or Steve Kaufman, our Executive Director. We would be glad to answer any questions you may have.
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HEATHER EREZ DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT HErez@tbeboca.org
From Boca to Zichron: Friendships That Last BY HEATHER EREZ
Exploring relationships with Israel and Judaism, touring our Religious School, endless teen bonding, and, of course, the obligatory Target run. These experiences were just the tip of the iceberg when 14 teens from Zichron Yaacov came to Boca Raton as part of an Israeli leadership delegation. Thanks to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Partnership2Gether program, Temple Beth El has had the privilege of hosting this delegation for the past four years. Our families open their homes to the Israeli teens for a week, while our teens spend time getting to know them throughout their visit. Although the trip is short, the relationships formed are meaningful and lasting. Those connections have become especially significant during difficult times. Following October 7, the delegation WhatsApp group was buzzing for days as our teens reached out to check on their Israeli friends and heard firsthand what they were experiencing. Each year brings a new group of teens and new friendships, but that same sense of connection and solidarity has continued throughout the conflicts of the past few years. Last year, Rabbi Greg and I had the privilege of bringing Temple Beth El teens to Zichron Yaacov, where the hospitality was reciprocated and our
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teens stayed in the homes of their Israeli peers. We were especially excited to welcome those same teens to Boca Raton last spring. Unfortunately, on the very evening they were scheduled to fly, the war with Iran broke out and their trip had to be postponed. Once again, WhatsApp became a bridge across thousands of miles as our teens
shared words of encouragement and solidarity with their Israeli friends. Thankfully, this Sukkot, that longawaited visit finally happened! During their time in South Florida, the Israeli teens toured a variety of Jewish organizations with the Jewish Federation, visited Gumbo Limbo and Spanish River High School, and even made their way to Universal Studios. Together with our teens at Religious School, they also got into the Sukkot spirit by dressing up as our patriarchs and matriarchs for our elementary school students as they visited the sukkah. But some of the most meaningful moments happened simply by spending time together. In between sharing favorite music and TikTok personalities, the teens engaged in thoughtful conversations about what it means to stand up for Israel, both here in the United States and from within
Israel itself. They had the opportunity to hear one another’s perspectives, ask questions, and explore the similarities and differences in their experiences as Jewish teens. Every year, the visit from the Israeli leadership delegation is a highlight for our teens. What begins as one week of activities, conversations, laughter, and new experiences often becomes something much bigger: genuine friendships, a deeper connection to Israel and Jewish life, and relationships that continue long after everyone has returned home.
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Dean Squires Son of Douglas and Alaina Squires November 7, 2026 at 9:00 am
Daniella Sobie Daughter of Lauren and Justin Sobie December 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Mylie Markoff Daughter of Matthew and Jacqueline Markoff November 7, 2026 at 11:30 am
Oliver Goldberg Son of Ilana and Zachary Goldberg January 9, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Alexa Youngelson Daughter of Mark and Lisa Youngelson November 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Sydney Stone Daughter of Jeremy and Melissa Stone January 9, 2027 at 11:30 am
Cole Schmier Son of Brian and Jamie Schmier November 14, 2026 at 11:30 am
Elle Friedman Daughter of Michael and Jamie Friedman January 9, 2027 at 6:00 pm
Jonah Kraemer Son of Kenneth Kraemer and Ashley Kraemer November 21, 2026 at 10:45 am
Isaac Kurzman Son of Ronny Kurzman and Loni Markman January 16, 2027 at 9:00 am
Kol Firtell Son of Ross and Jill Firtell November 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Lucas Sylvin Son of Erik and Allison Sylvin January 16, 2027 at 11:30 am
Edward Yuil-Steinberg Son of Michael Steinberg and Jennifer Yuil-Steinberg November 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Charlotte Green Daughter of Amanda and Matthew Green January 16, 2027 at 6:00 pm
Ryan Smoke Son of Jaclyn and Jarred Smoke December 5, 2026 at 10:45 am
Penelope Werner Daughter of Mark and Luisa Werner January 23, 2027 at 9:00 am
Ella Shonson Daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Shonson December 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Steffen Serio Son of Leah Serio January 23, 2027 at 11:30 am
Benjamin Lipman Son of Erica and David Lipman December 12, 2026 at 10:45 am
Brooklynn Freedman Daughter of Justin and Diane Freedman January 23, 2027 at 6:00 pm
Beckett Ullman Son of Jared and Tabitha Ullman December 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Sawyer Lazarus Son of Erica and Perry Lazarus January 30, 2027 at 9:00 am
Keaton Ullman Son of Jared and Tabitha Ullman December 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Sienna Sussman Daughter of Evan and Nicole Sussman January 30, 2027 at 11:30 am
Levi Ochrimenko Son of Shari and Adam Ochrimenko December 19, 2026 at 10:45 am
Greyson Pitts Son of Stephanie and Shariff Pitts January 30, 2027 at 6:00 pm
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Dean Squires
Mylie Markoff
Alexa Youngelson
Cole Schmier
Jonah Kraemer
Kol Firtell
Edward YuilSteinberg
Ryan Smoke
Ella Shonson
Benjamin Lipman
Beckett Ullman
Keaton Ullman
Levi Ochrimenko
Daniella Sobie
Oliver Goldberg
Sydney Stone
Elle Friedman
Isaac Kurzman
Lucas Sylvin
Charlotte Green
Penelope Werner
Steffen Serio
Brooklynn Freedman
Sawyer Lazarus
Sienna Sussman
Greyson Pitts
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RONNI GRAF BETH EL EARLY LEARNING CENTER DIRECTOR
RGraf@tbeboca.org
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Parenthood Meeting
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Be Thankful Tot Shabbat
6:00 pm
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Fall Market
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Thanksgiving Celebration for students only
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Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL
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First Chanukah Candle
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Winter Break-NO SCHOOL
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Wear a Blue Square Led by our Antisemitism Social Justice Circle, we are partnering with the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate to give our congregation a simple, visible way to take action against antisemitism and all forms of hate. Wear a Blue Square pin (available at the Schaefer Family Campus), created by the Blue Square Alliance as a universal symbol of unity and solidarity in the fight against antisemitism and all forms of hate. Share why you wear it. Have a difficult conversation with someone you know. Help someone who may not recognize antisemitism to understand it and become an ally. Why We Need to Stand Up Now Attitudes toward Jews are shifting in deeply troubling ways. The Blue Square Alliance’s March 2026 survey found antisemitic attitudes at their worst levels since tracking began in 2023. THREE FINDINGS ARE PARTICULARLY ALARMING:
• 55% of Americans now believe Jews should be able to handle antisemitism on their own—up from 46% just seven months earlier. • 1 in 3 Americans no longer considers Holocaust denial to be antisemitic, compared with 1 in 5 in June 2023. • Gen Z and Millennials are 4x as likely as Baby Boomers to say that Jewish people cause problems in the world. That is why visibility matters. That is why conversation matters. And that is why we are asking our congregation to wear the Blue Square.
PEACE Palm Beach County and Interfaith Social Justice at Work
WITH PAIGE SHORTSLEEVES, LEAD ORGANIZER
Tuesday, January 26 7:00 pm Schaefer Family Campus
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Protecting Democracy Election day is Tuesday, November 3!
The best way to protect our democracy is to VOTE and to make sure others vote too. View the Jewish Voter Education Series prepared by Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Temple Beth El Protecting Democracy Social Justice Circle with answers to questions important to Jewish voters. And visit our Voting Resource Page with important dates and links, information on the Amendments and more at tbeboca.org/vote.
Social Justice Circles
Join a Social Justice Circle at tbeboca.org/social-justice and turn your Jewish values Temple Beth El is proud to partner with into action. PEACE – People Engaged in Active Community Efforts - and welcome their lead organizer Paige Shortsleeves to our congregation. Founded in 1991, PEACE is made up of 27 congregations of all faiths from throughout Palm Beach County, and uses the power of large numbers of organized people to make a difference. This year, PEACE will be leading an effort to address critical community problems such as immigration enforcement, mental health and affordable housing, and there is a role for us to play. Join this inspiring conversation and get ready to get involved. RSVP at tbeboca.org/social-justice-peace
PEACE Palm Beach County Nehemiah SAVE THE Action DATE Monday, April 12
Named after the biblical figure Nehemiah—who mobilized ordinary people to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem—this assembly gathers thousands of community members to meet face-to-face with public officials. They negotiate concrete commitments to address local injustices like affordable housing, homelessness, and mental healthcare.
Boca Tov! Saturday, November 21 | 1:00-4:00 pm Atha Yoga Shala & Spa, Delray Beach Tickets: $36 per person $54 for two | $100 for four Register at tbeboca.org/boca-tov Join Nefesh Social for a day of wellness, community, and connection! Boca Tov is designed for those in their 20s and 30s to help you slow down, recharge, and experience the restorative spirit of Shabbat in a fresh and meaningful way. Enjoy a variety of wellness experiences including yoga, HIIT, breathwork, a sound bath, and sauna and cold plunge sessions. Connect with friends, explore local vendors, enjoy food and drinks, and take part in an informal Shabbat experience led by Rabbi Ashira Boxman. Each ticket includes a complimentary beverage and açaí bowl For more information, please contact Margo Kline at MKline@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2918.
Hanukkah Happy Hour AJC Global SAVE THE Forum DATE June 6-8, 2027 Washington, D.C.
Join Rabbi Greg Weisman and AJC Palm Beach at the 2027 AJC (American Jewish Committee) Global Forum in Washington, D.C. For three days, influential voices in Jewish life and global affairs will convene to confront the core issues shaping the future of the Jewish people and Israel. More information to follow.
Thursday, December 10 | 6:30-9:30 pm Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/nefesh-hanukkah Gather for a festive night filled with friends, food, drinks and dreidels. Catch up with your Nefesh community, meet someone new and celebrate the Festival of Lights together.
Shabbat Social Club Friday, January 8 Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/nefesh-shabbat Exclusive to 20s and 30s, we’ll kick off the night with a charcuterie spread, drinks, and time to hang out and connect before heading into a meaningful Shabbat service. After services, anyone who wants to keep the night going can join us at a local bar.
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CHOIRS The mission of our choirs is to strengthen our connection to Judaism, to ourselves, and to one another through the spiritual and transformative power of music. If you love to sing, there is a place here for you to share your voice and make music with us! All choirs take part in Friday night services throughout the year, including the High Holy Day Family Participation Service, Purim Spiel, Chanukah Show and end of year multigenerational choir concert. Additionally, there will be opportunities to visit community nursing homes and Memory Care centers to share the power of music with those who most need to be uplifted.
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SHIR MELODY
Choir for 3rd – 5th Graders Sundays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm when Religious School is in session Beck Family Campus Pizza is served.
SHIR HARMONY
Choir for Middle and High Schoolers SELECTED Sundays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Beck Family Campus
All choirs are led by members of our Cantorial Team.
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Choir for Adults who love music Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:15 pm Schaefer Family Campus
The Gift of Togetherness FINDING CONNECTION AND GRATITUDE AT TEMPLE BETH EL
As the holiday season begins, Temple Beth El has so much to be thankful for, especially the wonderful people who make our congregation feel like home. This year, blending the gratitude of Thanksgiving with the glowing warmth of Chanukah, we invite you to celebrate the blessings of friendship and community.
Beth El Circles and Beth El Chavurot are the perfect ways to find your people! • Circles bring members together around shared interests, from Art and Books to Mah Jongg, Movies, and more. • Chavurot connect individuals in similar life stages for social outings and Jewish activities. • Give yourself the gift of belonging. Join a Circle, a Chavurah, or both today to create lasting memories and discover even more reasons to be grateful this season!
JOIN
To learn more about Circles, please contact Susie Federman at SFederman@tbeboca.org. To learn more about Chavurot, please contact Elinor Josephson at EJosephson@tbeboca.org.
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An Exciting New Chapter for Brotherhood & Sisterhood Dear Temple Beth El Family, We have exciting news to share about Brotherhood and Sisterhood at Temple Beth El. For more than 40 years, these groups have brought us together for meaningful programs, holiday celebrations, community service initiatives, and countless moments of friendship and connection — part of what makes our Beth El community special. As Temple Beth El has grown and evolved, so too have these organizations. The question is not whether they should exist, the question is how they can best serve our community in 2026 and beyond. Sisterhood and Brotherhood are being renewed with an engagementdriven structure with dedicated programming for men and women separately, alongside opportunities for Brotherhood and Sisterhood to come together. We are not replacing the past; we are building from it — honoring the relationships, traditions, and contributions that Brotherhood and Sisterhood have created, while imagining new forms of leadership, connection, and community for the future. Sisterhood and Brotherhood are not dissolving – they are evolving. What Is Changing
• More intentional programming aligned with Temple Beth El’s mission. • Not all programs limited by gender. Those that remain gender specific will be created with intentionality. • New governance structure aimed at creating more volunteer leadership opportunities. • Updated funding model using endowments to reduce reliance on annual fundraising and ensure sustainable programming budgets for years to come. • Utilization of Beth El Circles for certain existing elements that naturally fit well in that structure. 2026 – 2027 Scheduled Programming
A Sisterhood-Brotherhood Transition Task Force (and several sub-task forces) are working diligently during this year of transition. While that work is happening, women’s and men’s programming is continuing. Get Involved
One of the most exciting things we're building is a way for members to lead. Each event will be led by chair(s) who help bring it to life and engage volunteers along the way. This approach will allow more members to participate, contribute their ideas and talents, and discover meaningful ways to become involved in the life of Temple Beth El. Questions, ideas, or interested in getting involved? Reach out — we'd love to hear from you! Looking forward to seeing you at one of our events! With gratitude and appreciation, Emily Cohen Sisterhood President sisterhood@tbeboca.org 40
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Rosh Chodesh Schaefer Family Campus 9:30 – 11:00 am Sunday, November 8 Sunday, December 6
Give yourself the gift of connection by joining our monthly Women's Rosh Chodesh gatherings for community, friendship, and spiritual growth. Together, we will explore Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah's new book, The Wholeness of a Broken Heart: Pathways to Resilience and Renewal. Through discussion and different modes of discovery, we will explore meaningful pathways to resilience, healing, and a deeper relationship with ourselves, each other, our community and the Holy One. Each month, our conversations will be guided by a rotating team of clergy: Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Cohen, Rabbi Laila Haas, and Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah, each bringing their own unique voice and perspective to our journey.
Temple Beth El Vino
Sisterhood and Brotherhood College Connection
EVERYONE IS WELCOME Tuesday, November 10 7:00 pm Snacks and Schmooze | 7:30 pm Games Begin Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/vino-bingo Enjoy some wine, non-alcoholic beverages, bingo, Bag Bingo and great prizes. Bring your friends, grab a drink and make it a fun TBE night out! Guests are welcome, so gather your crew and get ready for a night of laughs, friendly competition and a little luck. And remember: what happens at Vino Bingo stays at Vino Bingo! Bag Bingo is a fun twist on traditional bingo. Our caller will announce everyday household items, and if you have the item in your bag and are the first to bring it to the front, you win a prize. Be sure to bring a few items from home. Please note: only one bag per person is allowed. $25 per member | $36 guests of members Prices increase by $5 per person on Tuesday, November 3. Last day to register is Saturday, November 7. For more information or questions please contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Membership and Engagement, at ejosephson@tbeboca.org. Presented by Sisterhood and Brotherhood Event Chairs: Aimee Levin, Shelley Marcus and Will Haas Evans
Tuesday, November 17 7:00 – 8:30 pm Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/college-chanukah A meaningful mitzvah! Join Sisterhood & Brotherhood to assemble and package Chanukah goodies for Temple Beth El’s college students. Whether you’re packing for a student you love or simply lending a hand, your participation is a wonderful opportunity to give back and help spread holiday joy and care.
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Sisterhood Gift Shop Discover the Sisterhood Gift Shop, a beautifully curated collection of Judaica, jewelry and distinctive gifts for every occasion, milestone, style and generation. From meaningful treasures to beautiful pieces for your home, you’ll find something special for every moment—and every purchase supports Temple Beth El, tax-free. Visit us Friday evenings before and after Shabbat services, and before and after evening events at the Schaefer Family Campus. To volunteer or to set up an appointment to shop during business hours, contact Irene Abrams at 561-314-2834 or IAbrams@tbeboca.org. For other questions or gift help, contact Jill Weiner at sisterhood@tbeboca.org.
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New Member Meet & Greet
Sunday, January 31 1:30 pm Schaefer Family Campus Register at tbeboca.org/new-member We warmly invite all new members who joined from February 2026 onward to our New Member Meet & Greet. This is a great opportunity to meet our clergy, staff, and fellow new members. Join us for interactive activities, complete with light refreshments. This event welcomes singles, couples, and families with children of all ages, showcasing the vibrant diversity and warm spirit of our Beth El community. We look forward to welcoming you! If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Eisenberg at DEisenberg@tbeboca.org. The New Member Meet & Greet is hosted by our Membership & Engagement Committee.
Celebrating New and Returning Members Welcome New and Returning Members who have joined between July 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026. Additional members not listed at the time of printing will be included in our next list. For help getting involved, please contact Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, at EJosephson@tbeboca.org or 561-314-2833. Roberta Abrams Dwight Addison Michelle Clair Adelman & Michael Adelman and their children, Eva & Margot Jeffrey Applebaum and his children, Levi & Ava Meagan Goodridge & Shayne Back Karyn & Jeff Balfour and their children, Zachary & Benjamin Danielle & Jason Beckerman and their children, Zachary & Chloe Judith Beiner Jackie & Bryan Bellack and their children, Hudson & Juliet Rosemarie & Daniel Benamoz Benzion & Lynne Benatar Beth Berman and her child, Sarah Debbie Bernstein Beth & Robert Bigman Sherrie & Neal Bimberg Peggy & Chuck Blotner Amanda & Seth Boxer and their children, Olivia & Aria Jyll & Jordan Bratter and their children, Madyson & Dyaln Robert & Leslie Camche Larry Caplan & Amy Aronson Alexandra & Zachary Cedarbaum and their child, Levi Henry & Nancy Chajet Brandon & Caroline Cohen and their children, Colette & Callum Susan & Manny Cohen Mitch & Ruth Cohen Elaine Cory and her child, Josh Kayla & Emily Dion and their child, Goldie Doug & Victoria Eisner and their children, Jack & Levi Diane Fiddle Matthew & Rachel Fleischer and their children, Lily & Ari Brittney & David Franklin and their child, Theo Warren Fremeth & Nina Vaccaro Fremeth and their children, Joelle, Mason & Andrea TQ Fulton & Alexi Haas and their children, Jules & Zev
Dayna & Ben Galloway and their child, Logan David Galpern Allen Gendler Gabrielle Gerson Laurie & Bob Gervis Linda Goldberg Ellen & Ed Goldman Ross & Katie Goldstein and their children, Gemma & Jagger Pamela Gottlieb Lori & Gregg Gottsegen Janet & Jonathan Graubart Kenneth & Kathy Green Corey & Ashley Greenberg and their child, Brooks Cindy & David Greenberg Sara & Matthew Greenfield and their child, Olivia Lesley & Neil Greenstein and their children, Michael & Jeffrey Howard & Jackie Groveman Jarett & Lauren Grushka and their children, Jackson, Layla & Ryder Danny Gubin & Jessica Cicurel and their children, Sol, Bo & Caia Jesse & Ryan Guzik and their children, Skylar & Camden Tammi & Sean Haber and their children, Sarah & Seth Hana Nitkin & David Hakim and their children, Marcus, Galina & Heather Jonathan & Cori Heines and their children, Jace & Nash Jeremy Hertzberg and his children, Ravi & Dev Kerry & Todd Herzog and their children, Phoebe, Sander & Eliot Ira & Eydie Holz Benjamin & Stella Horowitz and their children, Brielle, Brayden & Brody Michele & Alan Kahhan Patty & Gary Kain Inessa & Samuel Kain and their children, Alec, Jonathan & Claire George Karp & Zoe Hereford Joyce Lifshitz & Ellen Keiser Naomi Kerstein Brooke Klaiman
Stacey & Harvey Klaiman and their child, Brittany David & Carly Kligler and their children, Avery & Miles Adam & Elizabeth Klitzner and their children, Noah & Zachary Barbara Kowlowitz Iris & Mark Kraemer Michele & Gary Kronfeld Steven & Dana Lang and their children, Henry & Remi Stephanie Lazarus Andrew Lebovic & Mariel Stark and their child, Asher Steven & Channing Leeds and their children, Royce & Sterling Lindsey & David Lehr and their children, Holden & Ellie Michael Lella & Emily Stern David Lerner & Ashley Reichstein Allen & Jane Levine Danielle & James Litinsky and their children, Ada & Ethan Bobbi & Daniel Magdule and their child, Makenzi Zach & Lindsay Maisner and their children, Ari & Zander Helene Mandel Jeffrey & Danielle Marano and their children, Penelope & Leona Stephanie & Joel Markel Morris & Fiona Markel Jon & Rachel Marsh Daniel & Stacy Mattimore and their child, Ryan Michael & Bonnie Mazor and their child, Marlee Elaine Kauff & Michelle Melcer Sammi & Ian Morton and their child, Henry Ayelet Mullen Julie & Dick Neches Debbie & Art Newman Allyson Passeroff and her child, Julia Mike & Regan Patlajan and their child, Zev Emma Petrassi Jane Pinsky
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June 23, 2026 through October 14, 2026 Lauren and Adam Abolafia on the birth of their daughter, Riley Paige Abolafia, big brothers, Charlie and Evan Paige and Scott Berger on the birth of their daughter, Blake Berger, big sister Dylan Nancy Colman on the birth of her grandson, Ryan Jacob Colman Chelsea and Joseph Dabah on the birth of their daughter, Mila Faye Dabah, big brother Ari Julie and Mark Danetz on the birth of their granddaughter, Madeline Rose Hosey Ellen Danetz on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Madeline Rose Hosey Ellen and Steve Gottsegen on the birth of their grandson, Mason Grey Gottsegen Jessica Cicurel and Daniel Gubin on the birth of their daughter, Caia Maison Gubin, big brothers. Sol and Bo Leah and Patrick Hosey on the birth of their daughter, Madeline Rose Hosey, big brother and sister, Jonah and Evelyn Marci and David Kessler on the birth of their grandson, Arlo James Kessler Hailey and Ryan Kruss on the birth of their daughter, Avery Rose Kruss, big sister, Addison Brooke Guldin and Max Leonard on the birth of their daughter, Romy Elle Leonard, big brother, Greyson Sammi and Ian Morton on the birth of their son, Henry Isaac Morton Cindy and Duncan Morton on the birth of their grandson, Henry Isaac Morton Regan and Michael Patlajan on the birth of their son, Zev Benjamin Patlajan Samantha and Stephen Pedersen on the birth of their daughter, Sisley Marie Pedersen, big brothers, Silas and Sennan Jodi and Adam Picolli on the birth of their daughter, Remi Miller Piccoli, big sister, Presley Danielle and Eric Rudnick on the birth of their daughter, Shayna Jae Rudnick, big sister and brother, Jasmine and Mitchell Marcy and Barry Schultz on the birth of their granddaughter, Olivia Jade Salvador, big sister Emma Michelle Fox and Reuven Shapiro on the birth of their daughter, Riley Claire Shapiro, big brothers Myles and Hudson Janet and Brian Sherr on the birth of their granddaughter, Camryn Capri Allison Linda and Dennis Weiss on the birth of their granddaughters, Lila Eve and Sadie Rose Sacher
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DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS June 16, 2026 – August 31, 2026 Wendy & Wayne Legum Jay Leicher Jan & Allen Lev Aimee & Rabbi Dan Levin Harriet & Edwin Levine Barbara & Jerry Lewin Gayle & Charles Lichtman Rosy Lofer Stacey & George Luck Debbie Mackler Laurie Malden Shelley & Larry Marcus Joshua McCoy Ilyne Mendelson & Steve Terk Michelle Merson & Jeffrey Marwil Hilda Metzger Aviva Miller Tamara & David Mishkel Diane More Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles Robert Nagler Marcia & Ken Namerow Dolores & Sam Newman Esther Poritz-Oknowsky & Neal Oknowsky Karen & Rabbi Mark Panoff Barbara & Paul Patti Brooke Perez Margie & Maurice Plough Susan & Barry Podolsky Alan Ponce JoAnn & Philip Procacci Barbara Rachells & Barbara Gianat Myrna & Norm Ricken Debbie & Federico Rochwerger Gail Slipakoff-Rockoff & Clyde Rockoff Dina Rosenblatt Janet & Larry Rosenblatt Jeffrey Rosenthal & Richard Paresky Marla Schaefer & Steven Weishoff Ronnie Schaler Harriett & Jeff Schilit Sue & Jim Schiller Robyn & Neil Schiller Brett Schneider Ellen & Douglas Schulman Marcy & Barry Schultz Sandy & Tadd Schwab Shari & Craig Schwamm Lauren & Adam Schwartz Amy & Martin Segel Susie & Micha Siegel Jeffrey Small Alicia & Jeffrey Spero Simone & Sam Spiegel Rebecca & James Spooner Ellen Steiner Lisa Swartz & Mitchell Gross Ronna & Marc Taub Pam Tinkham Lauren & David Tolces Nicole Topper Danielle & Hayden Trepeck Marilyn & Herb Vichnin Barbara & Floyd Warkol Sharon Wasserman
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Joan & Tom Weidenfeld Tami & Rabbi Greg Weisman Ellie & Norman Weiss Bev Wolff Darlene Wulkan Rosa & Salomon Yaker Doreen & Steve Yanofsky Caron Shutan-Yospe & Jay Yospe Judi Zimmermann Barbara Zipkin in celebration of: our beautiful family by Susan & Richard Goldstein in honor of: our granddaughter, Sydney Schneider, being called to the Bimah for Shabbat Blessings & Kiddush on 7/31/26 by Lesley & Jerry Schneider in memory of: Allen Gershlak by Stephanie & Charles Krobot Aaron B. Rosenblatt by Janet & Larry Rosenblatt
BE The Future Endowment Campaign Gail & Irwin Cohen The Estate of Arline Neuren
Benjamin L. Baker & Pearl H. Baker Mausoleum Perpetual Care Endowment Fund
in memory of: Benjamin L. Baker by Pearl Baker Benjamin L. Baker by Debra & Webster Jones
Cantor Lori Brock Music Endowment Fund Aline Fisher
in honor of: Adam & Brielle Shapiro’s wedding by Freyda Burns Brielle & Adam Shapiro by Jan & Allen Lev my wonderful, amazing and loving sister, Cantor Lori Brock by Sheryl Martin the marriage of Adam & Brielle Shapiro. Mazel Tov! by Janet & Allan Sussberg in memory of: Harold Weber by Aline Fisher
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Early Learning Center Contributions Danielle & Arthur Levine Marcia & Ken Namerow
in memory of: Eliot Tannenbaum by Jennifer Tannenbaum & Vince Pegan
Freyda & Edward Burns Endowment for Social Justice
in memory of: Justin Wheatley by Susan & Barry Podolsky
Friends of Music & the Arts
in honor of: the marriage of Madison Goodman & Brett Alper by Freyda Burns
Gelfand-Arpe Young Children’s Innovative Education Endowment Fund in memory of: Leonard Singer by Michael Gelfand
General Fund
in honor of: our son, Jacob Noble, running for Palm Beach County Court Judge by Doris & Daniel Noble the upcoming High Holy Days by Peter Quintero in memory of: Raymond Eisenberg by Amy & Todd Eisenberg Billy Stone by Beth Fiske Judy Tabor Smizik by Marsha & Jeffrey Gilbert Justin Wheatley by Stefanie & Eric Ginnis Justin Wheatley by Lauren & Richard Koblick Clara Tanner by Lauren & Richard Koblick Neal Henschel by Cari & Alan Lasdon Mike Swift by Stefanie & David Ochs Ann Pearl by Terry Pearl & David Wilson Stephen Danetz by Sherry & Stephen Schlakman
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Lauren Weiss & Shane McConnell Suellen & Mark Winer Enid & Robert Winikoff in memory of: Justin Wheatley by Irene & Merrill Epstein Judy Smizik by Aline Fisher David & Evelyn Solomonov, IDF Staff Sgt David Ben-Zion Solomonov, and Evelyn Fisher Solomonov by Aline Fisher Arnold Bierman by Aline Fisher Steve Levitt by Nancy & Stephen Furman Barry Gordon by Judy Gordon Lester Gordon by Judy Gordon Clara Tanner by Fern Kanter & Scott Gershaw Charles Saletan by Barbara & Paul Knapp Justin Wheatley by Rita & Spencer Kreger Justin Wheatley by Joshua McCoy Justin Wheatley by Randi & Dan Paul-Heskins Myra Singer by Rabbi Merle Singer Judy Smizik by Leslie & Rick Steinberg Elie Bental by Pat & Saul Ziv Maurice Zanco by Pat & Saul Ziv on the occasion of: the birth of Jonah Carey Tucker by Irene & Merrill Epstein
Glenn & Laurie Borden Endowment Fund Laurie & Glenn Borden
Israel Youth Travel Fund in memory of: Murray Koppelman by Ellen Koppelman
Jan & Allen Lev Endowment Fund in honor of: the birth of Debi & Herb Jackman’s grandson, Jonah Carey Tucker. Mazel Tov! by Jan & Allen Lev
Margie & Maurice Plough Youth Scholarship Fund in memory of: Justin Wheatley by Margie & Maurice Plough
Music Fund in celebration of: Pam Tinkham’s birthday by Sydney Schneider in memory of: Ted Kruger by Phyllis Brucker
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DONATIONS & DEDICATIONS June 16, 2026 – August 31, 2026 Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund Beverly Hacker Doreen & Steve Yanofsky
for the recovery of: Marilyn Feller by Ken Feller in appreciation of: Rabbi Laila Haas, for officiating the beautiful wedding ceremony of Taylor & Eli Kleinberg by Amy & Eliot Appel Dr. David & Rand Schwartzwald for their incredible knowledge, support & care of our mother, Lynne Josephson by Elinor & Jay Josephson the Temple Beth El clergy for their incredible work to create this amazing community by Moshe Machlav & Eran Polachek Rabbi Laila Haas, for her spiritual guidance by Debbie Mackler Rabbi Dan Levin & Temple Beth El by Suellen & Mark Winer in celebration of: the wedding of Monica Hruzd & Evan Hoppenstein by Diane Possumato-Hruzd & Ted Hruzd the Bris of Eli Hudson Widmann, with gratitude to Rabbi Dan Levin by Rachel & Zack Widmann in honor of: Debbie & Larry Silver by Judith Chason Rabbi Ashira Boxman & Max Abraham’s engagement. Mazel Tov! by Helene Eichler Steve Ginsburg’s 70th birthday by Toby & Norman Levi Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog & family. Welcome to Temple Beth El! by Shari & Craig Schwamm in memory of: Justin Wheatley by Irene Abrams Marcos Kaplun by Dori Barenholtz Stanley Barry, with gratitude to the Temple Beth El clergy by The Barry family Ellis Berger by Linda & Bill Berger Justin Wheatley by Glen & Mollye Berngard Justin Wheatley by Evelyn Boccanfuso-Swid Justin Wheatley by Maya DuPont-Roseberg Justin Wheatley by Aline Fisher Justin Wheatley by Sandi & Ed Fried Andrew Friedman, with gratitude to Rabbi Greg Weisman by Florie Friedman Justin Wheatley by Sheryl Fromowitz Michael Alan Halle, with gratitude to Rabbi Dan Levin by Dawn & Chuck Graubert Murray Koppelman by Marian & Marvin Gruber Sam Greizerstein-Grey, Jenny Greizerstein-Grey, and David Heyman by Sylvie Heyman Justin Wheatley by Elinor & Jay Josephson Barney Guttman by Pam & Tom Kaplan Ada Goldman by Wendy & Wayne Legum Justin Wheatley by Jan & Allen Lev Ruth Anapoell by Shelley & Larry Marcus Richard Bondy by Sheryl Perlow Julien Laverdieu by Andrea & Mark Platt Justin Wheatley by Andrea & Mark Platt Justin Wheatley by Philip Pollak Fannie Meyerowitz by Lisajane & Kevin Romer Anne Romer by Lisajane & Kevin Romer
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William Romer by Lisajane & Kevin Romer Justin Wheatley by Helayne & Joel Rosenblum Stephen Bricks by Debbie & Robert Rubin I. Tully Schuster by Rita Schuster Justin Wheatley by Julie & John Sudenfield Hannah Akawie by George Sultan Esther Berman by Ronna & Marc Taub Justin Wheatley by Ronna & Marc Taub Sophie Thal by Sonny Thal Stephen Danetz by Sheryl Wolf Irma Shutan by Caron Shutan-Yospe & Jay Yospe
Steve Brown Endowment Fund
to thank: Maddi & Wes Finch by Caren & Barry Cohen
Susen & Herbert M. Grossman Religious School Endowment Fund
with gratitude: for the Aliyah to the Torah by Debi & Herb Jackman to Rabbi Greg Weisman, for his kindness and support during the unveiling of Alan Merkur by Amanda & David Pollok to Rabbi Greg Weisman for officiating the unveiling of my husband, Lorrie Shafer by Roberta Shafer to Rabbi Greg Weisman, for taking the time to visit with Justen’s uncle in hospice and offering prayers and comfort to him and his family by Melissa & Justen Shiff
Religious School Contributions
in memory of: Justin Wheatley by Betsy & David Blechman Justin Wheatley by Janet Serle & Ira Malin
Religious School Scholarship Fund in memory of: Joel & Nina Morrison by Shayna Weitz
Sisterhood Contributions
Jill & Ian Berger Annie & Michael Bergner Danielle & Rob Butler Michele & Ira Cohen Alexis Duffy Rebecca Elman & Andrew Levy Amandah & Jason Goldsmith Rachel Matz Hunter & Robert Hunter Melvyn Kramer Joanne Krasnoff & Shawn McDougall Lori & Todd Kupferman Michelle & Tracey Labgold Lisa & Ben Lusskin Marjorie & Adrian Minor Ellen & Edward Pollock Rose Safir Sherry Schneider & Harvey Silverstein Stacey & Robert Simensky Janet & Allan Sussberg in honor of: Charlotte Leigh’s birthday by Sandy Emerman in memory of: Arnold Bierman by Jan & Allen Lev
in memory of: Justin Wheatley by Pam Nadler & Mark Sickles
Susan & Barry Podolsky Special Needs Fund
in honor of: Susan Podolsky’s 75th birthday by Janet & Allan Sussberg
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