Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Tribal Gathering - Movie Night
2024-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Tribes Benjamin and Reuben (3rd and 4th grades) will chill out in front of a fun movie together with a pizza dinner and movie snacks.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, March 7 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Mar 7

Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin
2024-03-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-03-02 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Dan for Saturday morning Torah study.
In person and Virtual at the links below.
Zoom Link Livestream

Beth El Circles: Runners Circle Meeting
2024-03-09 05:30 - 07:30, 2024-03-02 05:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York)
Put on your running shoes and ‘Jog with the Jews’ when you join other members to take a run together for some exercise and fun.
Meets every Saturday at 5:30 am at WALGREENS location and at 6:00 am at the PALMETTO location!
Both runs are approximately a 5 mile run, with different stopping points.
Join the Runners’ Circle to be a part of this meeting. The exact meeting locations will be sent to members of the Runners’ Circle
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Shabbat Evening Services: Vayakheil
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
What moves us to serve our community? How does our Torah Portion this week, Vayakheil direct us to answer this question and find meaning in service?
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.

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Grandparents Shabbat - 3's
2024-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Come celebrate Shabbat with your little ones!
Grandparents are invited to join our Early Childhood classes for a special Shabbat sing-a-long, classroom visit, and snack!
Register here.

An Evening with Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee
2024-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, AJC CEO Ted Deutch has been on national news and speaking to government leaders around the world standing up for the Jewish people. Addressing the safety and security of the State of Israel and the rise of antisemitism here in the US, Ted is one of our community’s best spokespeople.
Join us for an honest conversation about what is happening in our towns, on college campuses, in the halls of governments, and in Israel. Learn how we all can work together to protect the future of the Jewish people.
$10 per person.
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ABOUT TED DEUTCH AND AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Ted Deutch, a lifelong Jewish and pro-Israel activist, assumed the role of CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on October 1, 2022. He joined AJC following more than 12 years of service in the United States House of Representatives, representing Broward and Palm Beach Counties in Florida.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is a global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. They stand up for the Jewish people, the State of Israel, and the democratic values that unite us all.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
2024-03-07 17:30 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | https://tbeboca.org/event/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-17/
Students who will become Bar/Bat Mitzvah between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025 are invited to this online clergy led 9 week course.
Link will be provided via email.

Spring Mommy & Me Class (18-24 months)
2024-03-07 09:15 - 10:45, 2024-03-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Brotherhood Town Hall Meeting: Navigating Entrepreneurship - Launching vs Acquiring a Business
2024-03-05 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
This year, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one.
Our expert panelists, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs, will delve into the nuances, advantages, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans.
But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive.
Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed.
Mark your calendars and come prepared to network, learn, engage, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment, empowerment and exploration.
Register
About the Panelists

Dr. Lainey Keiffer
Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.
In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs, schedule, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship.

Michael Frost
Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.

Bruce Marks
Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions. Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers, searchers, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars, having closed over 1,250 SBA Transactions.
Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake, a community bank based in Osage Beach, Missouri. Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350,000,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions.
Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA. Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business.
Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams, podcast, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses. Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield. Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field. Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters, Rachel, and Sara.

Eric Gutmann
Eric is the President of Marix Group, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States. For the past 28 years, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics, operations, sales, research and development, and manufacturing. Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida. He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren.

Amanda Ratushny
Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing, Amanda has over 26 years of business, sales, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth.
Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements, slogans, and taglines.
Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition.

Moderated by Greg Shugar

Essential Kabbalah with Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah as she guides us through Dr. Daniel Matt’s book, Essential Kabbalah. Together, we will explore mystical teachings from Kabbalists throughout the ages.
Completion of Temple Beth El’s Introduction to Kabbalah class or previous study of Kabbalah are required for enrollment.
Register

Tuesday High School (& 6th) at the Beck Family Campus
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
6th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Beth El Circles: Basketball Buddies Circle
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
How is your lay up? Are you the next three point star for the Heat? Let’s leave that for the pros! Join this Circle for some 3 on 3 basketball. Let’s take a ‘shot’!
Join the Basketball Buddies Circle to be a part of the fun! The meeting information will be sent to members of the Basketball Buddies Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

BOFTY Hour Before Religious School
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Come for dinner and a social experience created by teens for teens!
Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 6:30pm Social experience is from 6:30pm to 7:00pm

Beth El Rocks Teen Band
2024-03-05 17:15 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
The Temple Beth El Teen Band is an inclusive and exciting way for students to deepen their connections to music and our community through melodies, both sacred and secular. Teens learn about a variety of musical styles, as well as have opportunities for performances at the Temple and beyond.
Want to learn more fill out our Interest Form, or email Cantorial Soloist Jake.

Tuesday Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
1st Grade through 5th Grade Religious School classes at the Beck Family Campus.

Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup
2024-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Get your Mahj on! New or experienced, this Beth El circle lets you ‘break down your wall’ between you and others. Join the fun to play with other members.
To receive all the details, please join the Mah Jongg Circle.
Members can sign up to be part of this Circle or any of our wonderful Circles here!

Spring Mommy & Me Class (12-18 Months)
2024-03-05 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States

Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew Circle Meeting
2024-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Moderate Conversational Hebrew at 2:00 pm
Meetings are weekly on Zoom at 2:00 pm for Moderate Conversational Hebrew
Join the Conversational Hebrew Circle to be a part of this meeting on Zoom. The Zoom link to join will be sent to members of the Conversational Hebrew Circle.
Temple Beth El Members can sign up to be part of a Circle here.

Beyachad Teen at the Schaefer Family Campus
2024-03-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
8th through 12th graders and their adults delve deep into the Jewish connection to the Civil Rights Journey. Facilitated by Rabbi Greg Weisman and Rabbi Elana Rabishaw.

Religious School at the Beck Family Campus
2024-03-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Religious School classes begin at the Beck Family Campus.

Religious School at the Schaefer Family Campus
2024-03-03 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Kindergarten through 6th Grade Religious School classes begin at the Schaefer Family Campus.

Teacher Assistant Program
2024-03-03 08:45 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Our Teacher Assistants’ (TA’s) work as a partner to the teacher and role model to the students in our classrooms. Ta’s are encouraged to share their skills while leading and also supporting the learning going on in the classrooms. Because these teens are helping younger students learn in a Jewish environment, we feel its important they are also are Jewish learners themselves. Teens must be enrolled in Teen Beyachad or Tuesday Night Classes in order to be a teacher Assistant. This is a year long Commitment where teens can receive either Community service hours or a stipend paid out twice a year. Participants in this program can choose to work Sundays / Tuesday afternoons or both.
If you have any questions about this program, please email Ross Glinkenhouse.

Tribal Gathering - Silent Disco and Glow Dance
2024-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
On Saturday, March 2, Tribes Simeon, Judah and Dan (5th, 6th and 7th grades) will bust out their dance moves in a glow in the dark theme. two channels of music to choose to dance to, one one channel to a movie on the screen, Glow 9 Square in the air. There is something for everyone to do. A pizza dinner will be served.
Free, but RSVP required by Thursday, February 29 at 12pm.
Cancellations after RSVP deadline will result in an $15 fee due to costs incurred for staffing, food and supplies.

RSVP by Feb 29

Shabbat Morning Minyan
2024-03-02 10:45 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Join Rabbi Elana Rabishaw and Cantor Jake Harris for a monthly Shabbat morning experience, that combines the ancient words of our sages with the timeless power of music. This enlightening experience will bring spiritual nourishment through song, prayer, and the study of Torah.
In Person at the Schaefer Family Campus.

2023-2024 Dates:

August 5, 2023
September 2, 2023
October 7, 2023 (Combined Simchat Torah Morning Festival Service)
November 4, 2023
December 2, 2023
January 6, 2024
February 3, 2024
March 2, 2024
April 6, 2024
May 4, 2024
June 1, 2024

Shabbat at Six: Ki Tisa
2024-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Early Service!
We are inspired this week by our Torah Portion, Ki Tisa to explore the idea, what does it take to do the right thing? How do we access and act on the courage of our convictions?
Join us in person at the Schaefer Family Campus or watch online.

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Kol HaNeshama Service in the Round at the Beck Family Campus
2024-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus, 9800 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33434, United States
Welcome Shabbat with a peaceful mind and an open heart at our service in the round at our Beck Family Campus Kehillah Center. Through the use of niggunim (wordless melody) and inspiring melodies and words, we will deepen our connection to ourselves, to each other and the Holy One.
Join us in person at the Beck Family Campus.

2nd Annual Community Pride Shabbat
2024-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levis JCC, 21050 95th Avenue S, Boca Raton, FL, United States
The Levis JCC and Keshet, a Jewish organization that works for the full equality of LGBTQ+ Jews and their families, in conjunction with many of our community’s Jewish organizations are excited to bring you South Palm Beach County Pride Shabbat! Our community will join together in a musical, communal and pluralistic erev Shabbat service and oneg to celebrate the diverse beauty that is our community. All are welcome for this joyous recognition of b’tzelem elohim, the divine spark that resides in each of us.
Services led by Congregation B’nai Israel. Event free and open to the community. Registration required.
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