Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2023-07-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Dan for Saturday morning Torah study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Torah Study with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw
2023-07-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Elana for Saturday morning Torah study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Temple Beth El Facing East: A Jewish Journey Through Morocco (Informational Meeting)
2023-08-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Travel with Rabbi Dan Levin and Elinor Josephson and explore the Jewish story in Morocco. Walk through ancient fortresses, palaces, and walled cities that have come back to life. Explore marketplaces with snake charmers, street vendors, musicians, acrobats and more. Experience the world of the Berbers, bake bread, work with clay and take a hike into the Atlas Mountains. Space limited to one bus, 20 person minimum for the trip to go.
For more information contact Elinor Josephson at 561-314-2833 or ejosephson@tbeboca.org.
Trip Date:
Sunday, February 18 – Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cost:
$6,295 per person double occupancy land only.
$7,650 per person single occupancy land only
$300 per person Registration fee to Temple Beth El
Join us for the informational meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 pm at the Schaefer Family Campus or on Zoom.
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Rosh Chodesh: Mind, Body, Spirit
2023-08-20 09:15 - 10:45 | South County Park – Cypress Pavillion, 11500 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Take a little time to focus on yourself, to breathe and to bond with other incredible women in our community. We will use Brene Brown’s Book, The Gifts of Imperfection, as an anchor for meaningful and interactive discussions framed with Jewish wisdom to welcome each new month. This program will be led by Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen and Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.
Please note our new location: South County Park, Cypress Pavilion.
Dates this year include:

August 20 – Elul – Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think
October 15 – Cheshvan – Cultivating Self Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism
November 12 – Kislev – Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness
December 10 – Tevet – Cultivating Gratitude and Joy: Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark
January 21 – Sh’vat – Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty
February 11 – Adar I – Cultivating Creativity: Letting Go of Comparison
March 10 – Adar II – Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self-Worth
April 14 – Nisan – Cultivating Calm and Stillness: Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle
May 19 – Iyar – Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To”
June 2 – Sivan – Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance: Letting Go of Being Cool and “Always in Control”

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Open House for Prospective Members
2023-08-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Tour, schmooze and get to know us!
We are thrilled to welcome the community to our Schaefer Family Campus in East Boca Raton for an Open House. Meet our clergy and some of our professional staff and educators, tour the building, learn about the gorgeous Judaic art installations and experience Temple Beth El‘s beautiful expression of Judaism for yourselves.
Temple Beth El is one of our country’s most vibrant and highly respected Reform congregations. From a small group of committed pioneers who formed the Boca Raton Hebrew Congregation in 1967, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton has grown to be the largest congregation in our area. It is a center of Jewish tradition, connection, culture, learning and community. Throughout our history we have sought to create a spirit of warmth, intimacy and vitality in all that we are and do, welcoming all people who wish to pursue a meaningful Jewish life and a strong sense of community. We believe strongly in making a difference in each member’s life, in the larger community, in Israel, and in our world.
Sign up for our Open House: tour, schmooze and receive a special gift.
Two time slots: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, or 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
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Open House for Prospective Members
2023-08-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Tour, schmooze and get to know us!
We are thrilled to welcome the community to our Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton for an Open House. Meet our clergy and some of our professional staff and educators, tour the building, learn about the gorgeous Judaic art installations and experience Temple Beth El’s beautiful expression of Judaism for yourselves.

Temple Beth El is one of our country’s most vibrant and highly respected Reform congregations. From a small group of committed pioneers who formed the Boca Raton Hebrew Congregation in 1967, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton has grown to be the largest congregation in our area, a center of Jewish tradition, connection, culture, learning and community. Throughout our history we have sought to create a spirit of warmth, intimacy and vitality in all that we are and do, welcoming all people who wish to pursue a meaningful Jewish life and a strong sense of community. We believe strongly in making a difference in each member’s life, in the larger community, in Israel, and in our world.

Sign up to tour, schmooze and receive a special gift.
Two time slots: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, or 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Register

2024 Israel Trip (Informational Meeting)
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Plan ahead with as we travel to Israel in June 2024 with Rabbi Dan Levin, Elinor Josephson and other members of Temple Beth El. Explore Israel’s rich history, modern culture and stunning landscapes; learn, pray, connect, climb, hike, tour, taste, sing, dance, shop, relax – all this and more during this two-week trip of a lifetime.
Trip Date: Monday, June 3 – Sunday, June 16, 2024
Informational Meeting: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7:00 pm, in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or on Zoom
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Who Are You? Where Are You Coming From? Where Are You Going? Selichot with Chava Mirel
2023-09-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Who Are You? Where Are You Coming From? Where Are You Going?
Chava Mirel, award winning composer, certified self-love coach and teacher will join our clergy in a transformative exploration of these questions as we prepare our souls for the High Holy Days. Chava will inspire us with some of her original melodies. Our clergy will join her in leading us in this introspection and the well-known musical settings of Selichot and the Holy Days.
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Chava Mirel is brought to us through the generosity of Friends of Music and the Arts.

Introduction to Kabbalah with Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah
2023-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Kabbalah, known as the mystical stream in Judaism, speaks to the nature of God and of the Universe. These deep esoteric teachings can help provide us with insight into ourselves as well as the natural world. Join Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah for this four-part series which will explore the historical origins of Kabbalah, explanations of the sefirot, in addition to practical applications for our own lives.
Register to join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus.
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Beth El Stands with Israel
2023-10-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join us at 4:30 pm on Sunday, October 8 for a community gathering of love and support for Israel.
In person at the Schaefer Family Campus, or on Virtual Beth El.

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A Gathering for Sharing and Support
2023-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Since the Hamas attack last Shabbat that inflicted so much misery and agony in Israel, many of us, our Israeli members of our community, and those who have loved ones and friends in Israel, are carrying great worry and heartache. Others of us have watched the events of the last days with deep feeling and anguish.
We invite you to join Rabbi Levin on Shabbat morning at 11am at the Schaefer Family Campus to gather for an hour of reflection and conversation and draw support from each other in this difficult moment.

Rosh Chodesh: Mind, Body, Spirit
2023-10-15 09:15 - 10:45 | South County Park – Cypress Pavillion, 11500 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Take a little time to focus on yourself, to breathe and to bond with other incredible women in our community. We will use Brene Brown’s Book, The Gifts of Imperfection, as an anchor for meaningful and interactive discussions framed with Jewish wisdom to welcome each new month. This program will be led by Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen and Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.
Please note our new location for October 15: South County Park, Cypress Pavilion.
Dates this year include:

August 20 – Elul – Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think
October 15 – Cheshvan – Cultivating Self Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism
November 12 – Kislev – Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness
December 10 – Tevet – Cultivating Gratitude and Joy: Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark
January 21 – Sh’vat – Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty
February 11 – Adar I – Cultivating Creativity: Letting Go of Comparison
March 10 – Adar II – Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self-Worth
April 14 – Nisan – Cultivating Calm and Stillness: Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle
May 19 – Iyar – Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To”
June 2 – Sivan – Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance: Letting Go of Being Cool and “Always in Control”

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Renowned Israeli Clarinetist: Orit Orbach
2023-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Renowned Israeli Clarinetist Orit Orbach in Concert
Joined by:
Cellist Dr. Susan Moyer Bergeron
Pianist Dr. Vindhya Devi Khare
and Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
Gather and support Israel through music with renowned Israeli clarinetist Orit Orbach. Orit Orbach is an Israeli musician who has appeared as a soloist with many orchestras all over the world including the Israeli Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta and the Jerusalem Symphony. She will share her rhythm and spirit as we all support Israel in this wonderful evening of musical favorites.
$18 General Admission
$36 Preferred Admission
$100 Reserved Benefactor
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About the Performers
ORIT ORBACH is an American-born Israeli clarinetist. She moved with her family to Israel at age four but returned to the US to study at New England Conservatory, where she won the chamber and the concerto competitions. She studied at Northwestern University near Chicago for a Masters, also winning many competitions. Orit has played with numerous orchestras and symphonies, and with many top soloists. Some of the highlight performances included appearances with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Zubin Mehta conducting), Boston Philharmonic, San Francisco Sinfonietta, the Northwestern Symphony, Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra (Nayden Todorov conducting), Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Israel Chamber Orchestra, Israel Northern Symphony, Haifa. She serves as principal clarinetist with the Israel Northern Symphony of Haifa and also as a teacher with Music by the Red Sea – Israel Festival. Orbach has premiered works by major modern composers, including Krzystof Penderecki and Robert Starer. She served on the jury of the First Krzystof Pendrecki International Competition of Contemporary Chamber Music in 1997.
DR. SUSAN MOYER BERGERON, cellist, is a member of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. The Lancaster, PA native has called South Florida her home for over 30 years, playing in most of the musical ensembles in the area, notably the New World Symphony (2 seasons), the Florida Philharmonic (10 seasons), Palm Beach Opera, Boca Raton Symphonia, Atlantic Classical Orchestra and the Southwest Florida Symphony. Dr. Bergeron has spent many summers performing in festivals all over the country including the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute and Tanglewood. As a special honor, she participated in the Solti Orchestral Seminar at Carnegie Hall in 1994 and performed in two special concerts with Sir Georg Solti.
DR. VINDHYA DEVI KHARE, pianist and soprano, received her D.M.A. Degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Miami Frost School of Music with doctoral research in the field of sex hormones and the female singing voice. She has presented her research at the International Congress of Voice Teachers in Stockholm, Carnegie-Mellon University and many other prestigious institutions. Dr. Khare is the Coordinator of Vocal Performance at Florida International University, Miami as well as an Associate Teaching Professor. She is also the beloved accompanist for Friday night services and other programs at Temple Beth El.
MICHELLE AUSLANDER COHEN, Cantorial Soloist, has made Temple Beth El her spiritual home over the past ten years. Previously, she was a cantorial soloist at Temple Beth Am in Margate, serving for five years as their first female clergy. Michelle pursued an operatic career, attending prestigious vocal programs such as the Peabody Conservatory, Indiana University and the Sarasota and Cincinnati Young Artist Programs. Michelle has earned esteemed awards including Fellowship Artist to the Brevard Music Center and an Encouragement Award from the Metropolitan Opera Association. In 2007, Michelle delved into the world of composing, and produced and performed on her first CD entitled “The Music in Me.” In 2010, Michelle was recognized by “Shalshelet,” the Foundation for New Jewish Music, for two of her original compositions. Her pieces are also published in Transcontinental Publishing’s “Shabbat Anthologies.”

Update from the Front Line with Jerusalem Post Editor Tovah Lazaroff
2023-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | FL
Tovah Lazaroff is the Deputy Managing Editor of The Jerusalem Post, where she has worked as a correspondent since 2000. For more than 20 years, she has immersed herself in the complexity of Israel’s northern and southern borders, the impacts of terrorism, the UN, and diplomacy. She will share her personal narrative from her many years of experience and what she is learning from her reporting in real time.
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