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The Tree of Life: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog

Click here to listen to an audio recording of this Shabbat Message by Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog  Shabbat Shalom, Temple Beth El Family! When Kerry and I decided to leave Arizona after many wonderful years and begin a new chapter in South Florida, we knew there would be plenty of changes ahead. What we didn’t know was just how quickly a new place could begin to feel like home. From our very first Shabbat, you’ve welcomed us with open arms. Whether through a warm embrace, a friendly conversation, or simply stopping to tell us how happy you are that we’re here, you’ve made us feel that we truly belong. I hope you know how much those little moments have meant to us. I’ve been thinking about these new beginnings as I’ve reflected on this week’s Torah portion, Chayei

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The Tree of Life: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog
Click here to listen to an audio recording of this Shabbat Message by Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog  Shabbat Shalom, Temple Beth El Family! When Kerry and I decided to leave Arizona after many wonderful years and begin a new chapter in South Florida, we knew there would be plenty of
November 6, 2026
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Vayera: The Courage to See Another: Shabbat Message from Rabbi Emeritus Merle E. Singer
In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Vayera, Abraham sees three strangers approaching and immediately welcomes them. He does not wait for an invitation or wonder whether someone else should respond. He sees a need and moves toward another human being, with no agenda other than warmth and kindness. What makes
October 30, 2026
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Go Find Yourself: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Greg Weisman
In May of 2005, I received a phone call that changed the course of my life. I was on my way to my final class of college when an unknown number from an unknown area code rang. When I answered, a man with the thickest southern accent I had ever
October 23, 2026
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Seize Each Day: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Ashira Boxman
In the Talmud, Rabbi Eliezer teaches his students, “Repent one day before your death.” His students were confused. How could anyone possibly know when they were going to die? Rabbi Eliezer responded, “All the more so, let a person repent today, lest they die tomorrow.” Rabbi Eliezer was not intending
October 16, 2026
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Look Back: Shabbat Message from Rabbi Dan Levin, Templer Family Senior Rabbi
The Torah begins with the letter ב – bet.  Weird, right? Wouldn’t you think that the first word of Torah, the first word to lead off the story of Creation, would begin with א – aleph? The rabbis wonder about this too.  “Why was the world created with the letter
October 9, 2026
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Message for October 7, 2026 from Rabbi Dan Levin
Click here to listen to an audio recording of this Message by Rabbi Dan Levin    It’s been three years. And it’s hard to admit. But we’re still in deep grief. Grief grabs us differently in different moments – incredulous disbelief, or overwhelming sadness; blood-boiling anger, or a tingling fear; deep-seated yearning,
October 7, 2026
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Bestselling Author & Former White House Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz to speak on Reclaiming Jewish Identity
BOCA RATON, FL  October 8, 2026) — Temple Beth El of Boca Raton will host New York Times bestselling author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm for an evening of engaging conversation centered on her latest acclaimed book, As a Jew:
October 7, 2026
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Simchat Torah: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Laila Haas
Growing up, one of the traditions I loved most on Simchat Torah was standing in the sanctuary of my home synagogue as we unrolled the entire Torah, just like we do here at Temple Beth El. The scroll stretched across the room, filling the sanctuary with beautiful golden parchment and
October 2, 2026
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Temple Beth El Hosts Internationally Renowned Jewish Thought-Leader Dr. Zohar Raviv on October 7th for Thriving Not Surviving
BOCA RATON, FL (October 2, 2026) — Temple Beth El of Boca Raton invites the community to attend “Thriving Not Surviving” on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:00 pm at their Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton. This profound and timely program, features guest speaker: Dr. Zohar Raviv, one
October 2, 2026