BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Temple Beth El of Boca Raton - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tbeboca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Temple Beth El of Boca Raton REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260520T012126Z CREATED:20260520T012126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T012126Z UID:10012079-1807642800-1807648200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Teen Tuesdays - 7th Grade DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/teen-tuesdays-7th-grade-16/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tuesdays-7th.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260716T152416Z CREATED:20260716T152416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T152416Z UID:10012671-1807642800-1807648200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:6th Grade Tuesday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/6th-grade-tuesday-religious-school-28/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tuesdays-6th.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T113000 DTSTAMP:20260327T195356Z CREATED:20260327T195105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T195356Z UID:10011752-1807696800-1807702200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Passover Singalong & Celebration - 2s Classes DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/passover-singalong-2s-2627/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ELC-video-slides-v2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T195359Z CREATED:20260512T195359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T195359Z UID:10012013-1807718400-1807725600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/wednesday-religious-school-31/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wednesdays-no-dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T113000 DTSTAMP:20260327T195745Z CREATED:20260327T195206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T195745Z UID:10011753-1807783200-1807788600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Passover Show & Celebration - 3s Classes DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/passover-shows-3s-2627/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ELC-video-slides-v2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T202933Z CREATED:20251027T151317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T202933Z UID:10011818-1807873200-1807876800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Parsha Perspectives DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/parsha-perspectives-3/2027-04-16/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Parsha-Rabbi-Laila.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T163147Z CREATED:20250116T185944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T163147Z UID:10012609-1807880400-1807884000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/tapestries-al-anon-family-group-meeting-2/2027-04-16/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024v2-Al-Anon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T073000 DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z CREATED:20240803T015752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z UID:10009460-1807939800-1807947000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2027-04-17/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T103000 DTSTAMP:20260702T203328Z CREATED:20260624T205509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T203328Z UID:10012475-1807954200-1807957800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study-2026-2027/2027-04-17/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Torah-Study-Dan.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T150649Z CREATED:20260512T150649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150649Z UID:10011946-1808038800-1808049600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Sunday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/sunday-religious-school-25/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sundays-no-dates.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T211454Z CREATED:20260519T211454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211454Z UID:10012059-1808051400-1808058600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:6th Grade Sunday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/6th-grade-sunday-religious-school-23/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sundays-6th.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z CREATED:20251210T213952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z UID:10004987-1808139600-1808143200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2027-04-19/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/conv-hebrew-event-graphic-e1670441311645.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260707T180854Z CREATED:20260614T033922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T180854Z UID:10012179-1808139600-1808146800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2027-04-19/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Circle-Canasta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260614T035746Z CREATED:20260614T035051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T035746Z UID:10012408-1808143200-1808150400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Book Worms Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-book-worms-circle-meetup-3/2027-04-19/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bookworms-event-graphic-e1670441496321.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260123T174453Z CREATED:20260123T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174453Z UID:10002907-1808226000-1808236800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2027-04-20/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T160410Z CREATED:20260512T160410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T160410Z UID:10011980-1808236800-1808244000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/tuesday-religious-school-32/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tuesdays-no-dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260716T144659Z CREATED:20260716T144659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T144659Z UID:10012627-1808247600-1808253000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Teen Tuesdays - 8th & 9th Grades DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/teen-tuesdays-8th-9th-grades-4/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/8th-and-9th-dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260716T145905Z CREATED:20260716T145905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T145905Z UID:10012642-1808247600-1808253000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Teen Tuesdays - 11th & 12th Grades DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/teen-tuesdays-11th-12th-grades-15/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/11th-and-12th-dates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260717T151842Z CREATED:20260716T152453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T151842Z UID:10012672-1808247600-1808253000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:6th Grade Tuesday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/6th-grade-tuesday-religious-school-29/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tuesdays-6th.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270423 DTSTAMP:20260327T195542Z CREATED:20260327T195542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T195542Z UID:10011754-1808265600-1808438399@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Passover - SCHOOL CLOSED DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/passover-school-closed-2627/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/happy-passover.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T202933Z CREATED:20251027T151317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T202933Z UID:10011819-1808478000-1808481600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Parsha Perspectives DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/parsha-perspectives-3/2027-04-23/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Parsha-Rabbi-Laila.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T163147Z CREATED:20250116T185944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T163147Z UID:10012610-1808485200-1808488800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/tapestries-al-anon-family-group-meeting-2/2027-04-23/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024v2-Al-Anon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T073000 DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z CREATED:20240803T015752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z UID:10009461-1808544600-1808551800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2027-04-24/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T103000 DTSTAMP:20260702T203328Z CREATED:20260624T205509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T203328Z UID:10012476-1808559000-1808562600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study-2026-2027/2027-04-24/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Torah-Study-Dan.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T150753Z CREATED:20260512T150753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150753Z UID:10011947-1808643600-1808654400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Sunday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/sunday-religious-school-26/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sundays-no-dates.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270425T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T211615Z CREATED:20260519T211615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211615Z UID:10012060-1808656200-1809268200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:6th Grade Sunday Religious School DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/6th-grade-sunday-religious-school-24/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sundays-6th.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z CREATED:20251210T213952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z UID:10004988-1808744400-1808748000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2027-04-26/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/conv-hebrew-event-graphic-e1670441311645.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260707T180854Z CREATED:20260614T033922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T180854Z UID:10012180-1808744400-1808751600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2027-04-26/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Circle-Canasta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260123T174453Z CREATED:20260123T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174453Z UID:10002908-1808830800-1808841600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2027-04-27/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTSTAMP:20260327T195941Z CREATED:20260327T195921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T195941Z UID:10011755-1809043200-1809129599@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Parent-Teacher Conferences - SCHOOL CLOSED DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/parent-teacher-conferences-apr-2627/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ELC-video-slides-v2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR