BOCA RATON, FL (October 2, 2026) — Temple Beth El of Boca Raton invites the community to attend “Thriving Not Surviving” on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:00 pm at their Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton. This profound and timely program, features guest speaker: Dr. Zohar Raviv, one of the world’s most influential Jewish educators.
Marking the solemn anniversary of the horrific events of October 7, 2023, this special installment of the temple’s Wisdom & Wonder Series will pivot from grief toward a future of hope. Dr. Raviv will guide attendees in exploring how the Jewish community can honor its history while actively drawing upon its historical resilience and strength. The presentation aims to reframe the contemporary Jewish narrative from one of mere survival to one of renewal and thriving.
Temple Beth El Rabbi Laila Haas says, “Zohar Raviv brings wisdom, heart and a deep love for the Jewish people to everything he teaches. It is especially meaningful to welcome him from Israel for our congregation’s October 7th commemoration. Through his teaching and insight, he will help us honor memory while drawing strength from the hope and resilience of Am Yisrael, the Jewish people, and shape a Jewish future defined not only by survival, but by renewal, possibility and thriving.”
The program will include a question-and-answer session, followed by a reception.
Attendance is free, but registration is required at tbeboca.org/thriving.
Additional Weekend Events with Dr. Zohar Raviv Open to the Community
Beyond the keynote lecture, the community is invited to engage with Dr. Raviv throughout the weekend during two additional sessions:
- Parsha Perspectives: Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:00 am
- Shabbat Evening Services: Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 pm
For more information about this program and Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, visit tbeboca.org or call 561-391-8900.
About Dr. Raviv
Dr. Zohar Raviv is an internationally recognized Jewish thought-leader and educator, currently serving as the International VP of Educational Strategy for Taglit-Birthright Israel. Raviv’s professional experience spans Israel, North America, South America, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. He holds a BA in Land of Israel Studies from Bar-Ilan University, a Joint MA in Judaic Studies and Jewish Education from Brandeis University, as well as an MA in Near Eastern Studies and a PhD in Jewish Thought—both from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).
