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SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-01-05/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
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CREATED:20251210T213952Z
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SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-01-07/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
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SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-07/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300108T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260803T170519Z
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SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-08/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300112T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300112T073000
DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z
CREATED:20240803T015752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z
UID:10009603-1894426200-1894433400@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-01-12/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z
CREATED:20251210T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z
UID:10009756-1894626000-1894629600@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-01-14/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/conv-hebrew-event-graphic-e1670441311645.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170726Z
CREATED:20260614T033922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170726Z
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SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-14/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170519Z
CREATED:20260123T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170519Z
UID:10010137-1894712400-1894723200@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-15/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300119T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300119T073000
DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z
CREATED:20240803T015752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z
UID:10009604-1895031000-1895038200@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-01-19/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z
CREATED:20251210T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z
UID:10009757-1895230800-1895234400@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-01-21/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170726Z
CREATED:20260614T033922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170726Z
UID:10012323-1895230800-1895238000@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-21/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170519Z
CREATED:20260123T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170519Z
UID:10010138-1895317200-1895328000@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-22/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300126T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300126T073000
DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z
CREATED:20240803T015752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z
UID:10009605-1895635800-1895643000@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-01-26/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z
CREATED:20251210T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z
UID:10009758-1895835600-1895839200@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-01-28/
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:20300128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170726Z
CREATED:20260614T033922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170726Z
UID:10012324-1895835600-1895842800@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-28/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170519Z
CREATED:20260123T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170519Z
UID:10010139-1895922000-1895932800@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-01-29/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300202T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300202T073000
DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z
CREATED:20240803T015752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z
UID:10009606-1896240600-1896247800@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-02-02/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z
CREATED:20251210T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z
UID:10009759-1896440400-1896444000@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-02-04/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/conv-hebrew-event-graphic-e1670441311645.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170726Z
CREATED:20260614T033922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170726Z
UID:10012325-1896440400-1896447600@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-02-04/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170519Z
CREATED:20260123T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170519Z
UID:10010140-1896526800-1896537600@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-02-05/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300209T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300209T073000
DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z
CREATED:20240803T015752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z
UID:10009607-1896845400-1896852600@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-02-09/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z
CREATED:20251210T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z
UID:10009760-1897045200-1897048800@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-02-11/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/conv-hebrew-event-graphic-e1670441311645.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170726Z
CREATED:20260614T033922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170726Z
UID:10012326-1897045200-1897052400@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-02-11/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170519Z
CREATED:20260123T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170519Z
UID:10010141-1897131600-1897142400@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-02-12/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300216T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300216T073000
DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z
CREATED:20240803T015752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z
UID:10009608-1897450200-1897457400@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-02-16/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z
CREATED:20251210T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z
UID:10009761-1897650000-1897653600@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-02-18/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/conv-hebrew-event-graphic-e1670441311645.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170726Z
CREATED:20260614T033922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170726Z
UID:10012327-1897650000-1897657200@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Canasta Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-canasta-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-02-18/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T170519Z
CREATED:20260123T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170519Z
UID:10010142-1897736400-1897747200@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting-2-2-2/2030-02-19/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-event-graphic.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300223T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300223T073000
DTSTAMP:20250917T184041Z
CREATED:20240803T015752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184041Z
UID:10009609-1898055000-1898062200@tbeboca.org
SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-runners-circle-meeting-2-2/2030-02-23/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161811Z
CREATED:20251210T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161811Z
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SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benvenuti all’incontro annuale e alla cena del 2023!Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner! 6:00 pm Italian Feast6:30 pm Annual Meeting begins Join us as we mangia a Tuscan feast that includes eggplant parmigiano\, chicken piccata\, pasta\, salad\, and more. Then\, celebrate the past year at Temple Beth El as we confirm the slate for the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees\, present the 2023-2024 Operating Budget\, and honor our outstanding volunteers and professionals! Registration for dinner is now closed\, but you can still register to join us for the meeting! Register If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact Sharon Stern at 561-314-2831 or SStern@tbeboca.org. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n							\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Award Winners				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Marilyn Weinberg				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Mike Sirowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					John RogersAward for Exemplary Professional Service				\n				\n				\n				\n									Mike Sirowitz\, a native New Yorker\, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El\, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then\, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise\, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey. Mike’s overall responsibility for the Beth El Mausoleum includes sales\, operations\, maintenance of the facilities\, and funeral arrangements.  Mike is responsible for scheduling and staffing every funeral that takes place at Beth El\, which number about 100 per year.  You will often find Mike at the Temple on nights and weekends to help a family dealing with the loss of a loved one\, or supporting other Temple programs. For example\, Mike is the staff liaison to Brotherhood and to Beth El Pride\, the Temple’s LGBTQ+ group. He is the first one to volunteer whenever we need extra staff support at large events.  Mike personifies what this award is all about – someone who goes above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the organization.  								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Joanne Douma				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robin L. Eisenberg Learning and Living Award: Early Learning Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									Joanne has been an Early Childhood educator for over 20 years.  She holds a Paralegal Studies certificate from Nova University as well as an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Over the past 4 years she has served in both lead and assistant teaching positions\, working with many different age groups at the Beth El Early Learning Center.  Joanne is a dedicated\, resourceful and goal driven educator.  She has a solid commitment to the social and emotional growth of every child.  She is kind and caring to each of her students and their families.  She is conscientious and works diligently to help each child build on their strengths and thrive.  Joanne is a team player.  She is flexible and considerate of others\, going above and beyond to help other staff members. Joanne believes that\, “There is no better feeling than knowing you have helped brighten a child’s day and seeing their faces and expressions while they experience and learn new things.”  We are so grateful to have Joanne on our teaching team! 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Barbara Feld				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joseph Q. KlineLifetime Achievement in Volunteerism Award:Religious School				\n				\n				\n				\n									Barbara Feld has been involved with Jewish studies for over 30 years.  In New Jersey she worked on an educational curriculum to develop teaching techniques for children with learning challenges. She was a Hebrew teacher mentor for top tier teachers\, assisting them in improving their skills. In the past 20 years\, Barbara taught Hebrew and Judaic studies to all ages and started Torah tutoring for B’nai Mitzvah students\, including those with learning challenges. Barbara was even featured on CNN for creating an Adult Anshei Mitzvah “senior” class. She continued to follow her passion when joining the team at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton in 2016 as a B’nai Mitzvah tutor where she strives to allow each child the chance to reach their full potential.  Barbara’s vast experience and patience allows her the ability to understand every child’s learning style and she derives so much joy from watching her students take a critical step in their Jewish journey by successfully having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2-2-2-2-2/2030-02-25/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles
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