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In this issue

Messages 04From our Cantor, Director of Development, Chief Operating Officer, Early Childhood Academy Director & Director of Membership

Lifecycles 09

Leadership

Officers

MARIO ROJZMANRabbi

EDWIN FARBERRabbi Emeritus

DR. MAX A. LIPSCHITZ Z”LFounding Rabbi

GASTÓN BOGOMOLNICantor

MARSHALL BALTUCHDirector of Development

WAYNE KEILChief Operating Officer

GABRIELA RASCOVSKYReligious School DirectorMembership Director

JENI BUCHHOLZYouth & Camp Director

ANNE MANDELBAUMEarly Childhood AcademyDirector

SHERRY KRUGAdministrative Assistant

TERI SMOLKENController

MARLA COHENBT2U Coordinator

STEVEN SCHECKMIKE SEGALCo-Presidents RICH BERGERJILL KOCHCo-Executive Vice Presidents MICHAEL COTZENAt Large VP

SHER KLEINEarly Childhood Academy VP

MINDY KURKINEducation VP STEVEN WILLINGERFinancial VP LOIS DANISMembership VP

ERIC BERGEROperations VP MARK MOYELRitual VP PHYLLIS SHEINMANWays & Means VP

EDGARDO IMARYouth & Camp VP ALON OZERTreasurer MARC KLEINERSecretary ROBERT GOLDFARBImmediate Past President

Contributions & Yahrzeit Donations

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News 16From Beth Torah Sisterhood and Scheck Family Religious School

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As the high holidays approach there is a sense of slowing down, the need for reflection and introspection and self-evaluation of our lives. The Jewish month of Elul invites us to listen to the shofar and to recite penitential prayers (selichot) daily. One poignant prayer from the selichot set is the “Shema Kolenu,” we ask Hashem to listen to us, to hear, to pay attention to us and to not forget us and cast away as we grow older. In other words we ask Hashem not to abandon us. When the shofar blower gets ready to sound that beautiful ancient instrument, the blessing he recites says “for the mitzvah to hear the sound of the shofar”. The blessing focuses on hearing rather than blowing. The Shema Israel declares and demand of us to hear.

On Parashat Devarim 1:16, Moses says “SHAMO’A BEIN ACHEICHEM…” ASKS MOSES. “LISTEN OUT YOUR FELLOW MEN”. With three words Moshe was touching down on the deepest message on earth, communication. The only way we can live with one another in this world. The verb “Lishmo’a” means to pay attention, to evaluate and to take in consideration what others are saying and their feelings. There is no coincidence that we have two ears and one mouth. Listen twice the times you speak! Moses uses the form of the word SHAMO’A — Rashi explains that this is lashon hove, present time and ongoing: I am listening, paying attention, without interruption, and I am deeply understanding and feeling like you.

SHEMA KOLENUHear our voices...

Rabbi Dov Ber Pinzon suggests that there are 10 Levels of hearing:1. Passive Ignoring (person is not interested)2. Active Ignoring (conscious choice) 3. Pretending (you are not going to remember a word they say, you’re listening but not recording)4. Recording (take notes and notes but after you need it it goes away, what you hearing is not important to you, but can remember based on good memory)5. Projecting (you listen, but you have an agenda with ideas and pre conceptions, so you project that movie, you are not really listening to what the other is saying, but it is more focused on you…)6. Manipulating (projecting with manipulation…until you hear what you want to hear)7. Hearing (in tune and really listening what they have to say, first spiritual level of hearing)8. Sympathizing (feel for the other person) 9. Empowering (until now there is a separation and no relationship between you and the other: when you listen to somebody, the mere fact of listening to them empower them, when you truly identify with them, you give them strength to overcome the challenges)10. Yechidut (not only empower, but you are so fully involved with the other person’s problem that they assume it as their own, like your own problem)

Their problem is now your problem. The Talmud says that when you are able to fulfill Yechidut, to reach a point when you can assume the other person’s problem as yours, and you pray like it is your own problem Hashem gives you the answer! So now you can also give them something they don’t have, the solution. This is a true relationships, true friendship. In which level are you? Wherever you are, consider the challenge to go to the next level this coming year.

We ask and want Hashem to “Sh’ma Kolenu, Hear our voices,” and to answer our prayers (to find a solution to our petitions). Maybe He wants us to exercise that same spiritual skill here on earth and when the entire world reach to a level of Yechidut, peace and harmony will reign forever.

Shana Tovah u’Metukah!Cantor Gastón

CANTOR

GASTÓN BOGOMOLNI

A Message from Our Cantor

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MARSHALL BALTUCH

A Message from Our Director of Development

A very special spiritual and memorable Shabbat was held at Beth Torah on Friday evening, August 25th. Over 400 congregants and community leaders gathered to participate in dedicating this beautiful Torah in honor of Temy and Mario “Don Francisco” Kreutzberger.

The Kabbalat Shabbat Services began with Cantor Gaston Bogolmolni, Cantorial Soloist Evelyn Goldfinger and a Shabbat ensemble providing the music. During Lecha Dodi the doors of the Scheck Family Sanctuary opened with Rabbi Mario Rojzman leading the Torah and the Honorees down the center aisle. Don Francisco carried the Torah with Temy at his side under a chupah held by their son, Francisco; Andres Oppenheimer; Consul General of Israel, Lior Haiat; and Alan Imar, HaNegev USY Regional President. The Shomrim following the Torah were Beth Torah Co-Presidents, Steven Scheck and Mike Segal and Co-Executive Vice Presidents, Rich Berger and Jill Koch.

When they reached the Bimah, the Beth Torah leadership accepted the Torah from the Kreutzbergers and placed it in the Aron Kodesh…from generation to generation.

The ceremony also included the Installation of Officers and Board Members of Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus; Beth Torah Sisterhood, Men’s Club and USY who led a prayer of leadership. Following services a Shabbat Dinner was held in the Deakter Ballroom with over 250 guests. The evening was planned and coordinated by Ana Karina and Jonathan Politano, Chairs, who led the program at dinner and introduced the Kreutzbergers to lead the motzi, the Consulate for Greetings and Don Francisco for an entertaining address. Special thanks to Marla Cohen for her staff support to the committee.

On the prior Monday evening, Rabbi Rojzman set up a program with the Kreutzbergers to have a ceremony to complete the writing of the Torah. Rabbi Bialo from Sofer On Site, sat on the bima with Temy and Mario and proceeded to complete the writing of the Torah. The letters of the Hebrew word, (ANAK),

Torah Dedication In Honor of Temy and Mario “Don Francisco” Kreutzberger

meaning “giant”, was filled in by the honorees with the assistance of Rabbi Bialo. Rabbi Rojzman explained the process and the history, the information about the Torah covers, a second one created for the High Holy Days in white. The Torah covers are in the colors of the flag of Chile. It was truly an inspirational evening.

Additional Sifrei Torah are available for dedication. Please see me to create this honor for your family.

Annual Trip with Rabbi Rojzman This year 46 members will join with Rabbi Mario and Gisela Rojzman on a four day Mission to Rome which will be highlighted by a service and picture with Pope Francis The group will meet in Rome on Monday, October 16th and conclude their activities on Friday, October 20th.

Alison & Dr. Rick Mars and Michele & Steven Scheck are chairing the Annual Rabbi Trip this year. For many years Rabbi Rojzman has led a trip with members of the Congregation. Many Beth Torah members have enjoyed

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their wonderful experiences as part of a travel group which has gone on Caribbean cruises, a week in Argentina and a Shabbat Weekend in New York last year.

Joining the group with Alison, Rick, Michele, Steven, Gisela and Rabbi this year are the following: Trudy & Joel Balizer, Aileen & Eric Berger; Judy & Rich Berger; David Block; Sharon Blumberg; Elaine Cohen; Marta, Adela & Yair Esrubilsky; Adriana Faerman &Glenn Gopman; Bette Joy Field; Barbara & Robert Goldfarb; Vita Gopman & Daniel Hotte; Stephanie & Marc Kleiner; Debora Calderon & Rafael Konitzki; Susan & Sid Koslovsky; Ana Karina & Jonathan Politano; Adrienne & Jeffrey Scheck; Raquel & Michael Scheck; Iris & Fernando Schlaen; Ronna & Mike Segal; Phyllis & Steve Sheinman; Anica & David Shpilberg; Joanne Solomon & Naomi Scharlin and Helmut Wellisch.

SAFE TRAVELS.

FUNFEST 2017 - “Bridging

the Generations” – Fun for

all Ages

The highlight of the Fall calendar will be FunFest 2017 with Ran Oz and CooLAM Productions. Sunday, November 5 – 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM – will find hundreds of children, tweens, teens and adults packing the Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus for a day of fun-filled activities. A very active committee under the leadership of Sher Klein, Chair, with Etta Epstein, Michelle Kabak, Anne Marcovich and Sheryl Podgorowiez, Co-Chairs, have created over 50 different activities which will involve over 200 volunteers. Everyone’s help is needed.

Phyllis Sheinman, Ways & Means Vice President, announced that FunFest 2017 is taking the place of International Night this year in order to reach a much larger and diversified group of congregants.


WELCOME

WAYNE KEIL

A Message from Our Chief Operating Officer

... When people are

looking for a synagogue

to join, Beth Torah

should be at the top of

their list. When people

are in need of help,

Beth Torah should be

at the top of the list of

places that they feel

comfortable to go...

As we enjoy our High Holy Days at Beth Torah, it’s natural to look back at all of the things we have accomplished and look forward to all of the things we will accomplish in the coming year. It has truly been an amazing year. We have upgraded many items, some you may have noticed, and others you would never notice. But all of them were undertaken to make your experience as a member of our congregation better and more fulfilling. In my mind, making our Scheck Family Religious School free to our members was the biggest statement we could have ever made as an institution. We declared that our synagogue stood firmly that Jewish Education is not something that should be limited to people who can afford it, but something that they are entitled to as a member. Think about that for a moment. Jewish education is something that Jews are entitled to. But there have been others!

We initiated the “Shemot” program, which is a specially designed bag that holds prayer books that need to be buried. They are placed on top of the coffin of loved ones to honor them by burying holy books with them. A special effort has been placed on upgrading our computer infrastructure and online presence. We began digitizing our Torah Times and went almost exclusively to online payments. Shortly, you will be receiving an email that will allow you to log into your own account to pay your bills as well as update your information. It will be the first step in eliminating paper statements for people that would like that option. There have been security enhancements in many places, even if you may not notice them.

More are on the way. We have also reincorporated the Suzy Fischer Early Childhood into our synagogue in a seamless fashion and it has allowed for greater cooperation for programming and membership!

I always spend time on my flight back from my summer Israel trip looking forward to the upcoming year. What is the goal to set? What will the theme be? I discussed my thoughts with both lay leaders and staff and the “goal” as we talked about it would be for us as a synagogue to “elevate” . We want the community to always think of Beth Torah Benny Rok campus first. When organizations want to find a place to host an event, we should be on the top of their list. When people are looking for a synagogue to join, we should be at the top of their list. When people are in need of help, Beth Torah should be at the top of the list of places that they feel comfortable to go. When we have events, the community should see them and say “wow!” You may have noticed that the documents you receive, such as flyers and invitation, has taken on a new look and feel! That’s by design and we are thrilled that some of you have noticed the change in the package you received for High Holy Days.

We have always been a synagogue that does great things and we will continue do even greater things in the future. That’s my commitment to you on behalf of myself and the entire staff here at Beth Torah.

Shanah Tova!Wayne Keil

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A Message from Our Chief Operating Officer

ANNE MANDELBAUM

A Message from Our Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy Director

It is my pleasure to be writing in our Torah Times magazine this first article with news from our Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy. This article will be the first of many times you will hear about all the wonderful accomplishments of our outstanding Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy.

This summer has been transformational in nature as we re-branded our program, beginning with creating a new logo which is already being recognized in our community and beyond as the standard for excellence in early childhood education. In addition our enrollment has increased with addition of classrooms!Our goal is to maintain the staff, the mission, the curriculum, the enrichments and all we are known for in a positive way, and add the enhancements which will bring our programs to a new level of excellence for the 21st century.

COMMING ATTRACTIONS

• “Full Steam Ahead” with a new STEM curriculum , STEM instructor and lab equipped with age appropriate materials• Upgraded Jr. Kindergarten curriculum with an emphasis on preparation for Kindergarten• Enrichments to enhance every child’s school experience include: Hebrew and Judaics, Israeli Dance, Music, Library, Foreign Language, Sports, Science and Stem Lab.• “Shalom Stars” a new Judaics program for our 2 and 3 year olds, will be taught by the talented Evelyn Goldfinger.• Additional after school clubs including: Yoga, Mind Lab, Art, Ballet, • New after school JRK HEB-CLUB, sponsored by our Scheck Family Religious School.• Shabbat with the Rabbis and Cantor every Friday morning is a highlight of our week.• Our Jewish Holiday Celebrations continue to be the centerpiece of our programs as we include families, clergy and synagogue and “Create Jewish Memories” for our children, our families and our Beth Torah• The friendly, warm and loving atmosphere we are known for continues and brings our families back to Beth Torah year after year, and generation after generation!

All of this has been set in motion with the help of many individuals working together to make this the best year yet. Beginning with my assistant administrators, Amy Alderman and Grace Erdfrocht and the teachers and staff who is the best team around!

Special kudos to Wayne Keil and to Sher Klein, ECA Vice President, who have worked tirelessly to get the projects done and give me and my staff the canvas on which to paint the future of SFECA.

My staff and I approach the New Year with great anticipation for the wonderful year ahead, and with pride for all we have achieved.

L’Shana Tova Tikatevu from our Early

Childhood Family To Yours..


Dear Families,

Hurricane Irma has passed through South Florida. We are thankful that everyone is safe and did not sustain significant damage and we are fortunate to be able to go back to normal life very quickly. We experienced so many different feelings prior, during and after the hurricane that it is hard to recall every thought. From getting ready to assure our own and our beloved ones safety, to getting gas or basic supplies, while observing the fury of mother nature, its power, and the uncertainty of what damage it may bring. Our thoughts continue to be with all of our friends and neighbors that have been affected along its path not only in Florida but in Texas and Puerto Rico too. We are grateful for the outpouring of concern from so many in the community. And we are blessed to have each other. This is what community is about, to have each other in the good and bad times, to be able to hug our family and friends at a time of joy or sorrow.

In the next few weeks, it is time to start one’s judgment once again. Not us alone, but all of the members of our faith, and our community. Here at Beth Torah we can proudly define ourselves as a true community that embraces inclusiveness, diversity, caring about each other and thinking of each other’s spiritual and material needs. For that reason we offer many options to experience the community in different ways. Your Beth Torah family is

your second home to nurture Jewish lives, lives of young children, teens and adults and seniors. Everything we do is supported by 5000 years of tradition that has sustained us. Everything we put together is out of a desire to celebrate Jewish heritage for ourselves, our children, and hopefully for those that come after us.

In the last year we have grown significantly. We welcomed new families and new students into our educational programs; we have developed new opportunities to fully experience the synagogue from the ritual to cultural and social ways. Now, High Holy Days are here and we have a lot of reasons to celebrate together. In an era of the “I”, an era of “Individualism” that seems to rule us, it is only the US, (in capital letters), the sum of the many I’s and individuals that makes us stronger to sustain and maintain our community. Let’s strengthen the roots of our community for the continuity of the Jewish people; let’s continue to nurture those young and old who come to experience the magic of synagogue in their own language under the umbrella of our Beth Torah family.

L’Shanah tovah tikateivu v’teichateimu! May you and yours be inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet new year!We hope to see you in shul to share an amazing High Holy Days experience.

GABY RASCOVSKY

A Message from Our Membership Director

If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact me at

[email protected] or 305.

932.2829 x 7821 at any time.

Sincerely,Wishing you a happy and healthy 5778 filled with love blessings.

Gaby RascovskyMembership and Religious School Director

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Lifecycles

Valentina and Ariel Saban on the birth of their daughter, Arabella Reign and congratulations to aunt and uncle, Hili and Marty Scheck and the Saban family

Ruanne Spivack on the birth of her granddaughter, Logan Rae Hatchet and to the parents, Raina and Jean

The Hochberg Preparatory 8th grade graduation and the Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy JrK graduation

To the recent High School and College graduates of our Beth Torah Family

Laurie and Rabbi Ed Farber in honor of the marriage of their grand daughter, Eden Farber to Zachy Hennessey

CONDOLENCES TO:

Zara Tabor and Family, in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Nathan Tabor

Joan and Michael Winograd, on the passing of beloved father, Vincent Emmit Peppard

Jill and Brian, Brooke,Tara and Hailey Koch and family, in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Malcolm Suss

Rochelle Roberts and Family and Mindy and Mark Kurkin and Family, in memory of beloved brother and uncle, Leslie Swortz

Linda and Steven Steiner and Family, in memory of beloved mother, Shirley Rubin

Deena Aboulafia on the passing of her husband, Joseph.

MAZAL TOV TO:

Abby Winograd, on receiving The Aleza Baltuch Winslow Award for the Outstanding USYER of the Year

Marty Scheck, on becoming Board Chair of the Scheck Hillel Community School

Laurie and Rabbi Ed Farber on the birth of their newest granddaughter, Serach [Serri] and to the proud parents, Rafi and Natasha

Phyllis and Steven Sheinman, on the recent marriage of theirson, Sam and Miriam Kahn

Shelly Lipson, on the marriage of her granddaughter, Sarah Lipson to Lane Hacker and to the parents, Eric and Debbie Lipson

Norman Friedman, on the birth of his grandson, Brett William Friedman and to the parents, Michael and Jamie Friedman

April and Robert Snyder, on the birth of their grandson, Leo Lewis Katz and to the parents, Rachel and Drew Katz

Jodi and Carlos Lerman, on the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth to Jason Butler and to the proud grandparents, Ronni and Robert Whitebook

Jodi and Carlos Lerman on the birth of their granddaughter, Margot Sophia Lerman and to the parents, Lisa and Drew and to the great grandparents, Ronni and Bob Whitebook

Marcia and Charles Orvieto on the recent engagement of their daughter, Andrea to Kevin Laurence Hirshorn

Helene and Stanley Sinclair on their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Lifecycles “Life is lived with people.” Rabbi Ed Farber


A Message from Our Cantor

“Bridging the Generations”

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

FUNFEST 2017SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

CHILDREN

- Petting Zoo- Pony Rides- Water Slides - Bounce Houses- Arts & Crafts- Carnival Rides- Balloon Artist- Face Painting

TWEENS & TEENS

Bubble BallsCarnival BoothsBungee JumpWater SlidesBingo & Board GamesLaser TagSwimming GamesSportsBounce HouseObstacle Course

ADULTS

- Food Demonstrations- 3 on 3 Basketball- Volleyball- Chopped/Iron Chef - Jewish Trivia- Poker- Bingo- Mah Jong Tournament- Line Dancing

PHOTO BOOTHFOR ALL AGES

FEATURING: * RAN OZ – CooLAM PRODUCTIONS * OTHER LOCAL PERFORMERS *

Adult - $18 Children 4 to 18 - $ 10 Ages 3 and Under - No Charge

ADMISSION PRICE INCLUDESALL YOU CAN PLAY - ALL DAY

FOOD COURT andPRIZE-WINNING CARNIVAL BOOTHS available for purchase throughout day

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Event Sponsor $10,000 Presenting Sponsor $ 5,000 Ride & Game Sponsor $ 2,500Chai Sponsor $ 1,800 Gold Sponsor $ 1,000 Silver Sponsor $ 500 Vendor Booth Sponsor $ 500Bronze Sponsor $ 250

REGISTER AND PURCHASE ADMISSION ONLINE AT www.btbrc.org/event/funfest2017

For more information call Sherry Krug at 305-932-2829 ext 7807

- Social Action Project- Art Project - Name That Tune- Sports Trivia - Pilates and Yoga- Israeli Dancing- Scavenger Hunt- Discussions on Relevant Topics

10:00 AM – 9:00PM

GRAND FINALE * COCKTAILS * LITE BITES * DANCING WITH THE STARS * 7:00-9:00 PM

Chair – Sher Klein I Co-Chairs – Anne Marcovich, Etta Epstein, Michelle Kabak, Sheryl Podgorowiez

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Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 pm at BTBRC

All children in our Suzy Fischer ECA Program will be creating their very own ag for Simchat Torah. Please be sure to bring your ag with you to enhance the celebration !

Torah Roll - from beginning to end

Join us in celebrating Simchat TorahWith Rabbi Rojzman, Rabbi Farber and Cantor Gastón

Featuring Mr. Daniel, our wonderful ECA music teacher


Mazal Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah

August 24 SAMUEL GROSS Son of Missiel & Jacobo Gross

September 4 NADAV LEIBOVICI Daughter of Galit & Zvi Leibovici

September 9 AGUSTIN KOHEN Son of Paula & Marcelo

September 16 GABRIELA JORGENSEN Daughter of Michele Weiss Ray

October 7 ROBERT CRUM Son of Rachel Pevsner Crum and Thomas Crum

October 8 BRANDON IMAR Son of Sandra Blasberg Imar & Edgardo Imar

October 28 JULIETA HUNIS Daughter of Sheila & Brian

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NOEMI & CARLOS CAMATAN KATAN

SAMANTHA & JOSEPH GARAZI

DAVID RUBINSTEIN

TERRI SCHRIFMAN & STANLEY FRIEDMAN

KATHERINE & JAIME STOLEAR

YSAAC CHOCRON

VERONIKA & ELLIS NORSOPH

LUCIA VITAL & FEDERICO GROSMAN

FANNY SEGAL

JUDITH BERGER

RYAN HEISLER

LUCIANA & YEHUDA TIKTIN

GILA & MICHAEL LEMONT

ANITA & ALBERT JRADE

PRISCILLA & DAVID BURSTYN

Welcome our New MembersPATRICIA & NICK WEXLER

FABIAN ERGAS

ADRIANA GLOSMAN

DONNA & JAIME GUTTMAN

MARIA ALEJANDRA & CAMILO MENASCHE

ERICA & DAN ZONNENSCHEIN

FEIGA ROSELL

LILIANA & MARCOS IBERKLEID

REBECA & MAURICIO MINOR

ORANIT SHAKED

JUTTA MYERS

LILIANA GUIBERT

PERLA & GERARDO ZUCHOWICKI

ROXANA & OSCAR WALDMAN

SUSAN SIFREN & MAURICIO GUTFRAJND

September 9 KI TAVO 7:14pmSeptember 16 NITZAVIM-VAYELECH 7:06pmSeptember 22 EREV ROSH HASHANAH 7:01pmSeptember 23 HA’AZINU – SHABBAT SHUVAH 6:59pmSeptember 29 EREV YOM KIPPUR 6:51pmOctober 4 EREV SUKKOT 6:47pmOctober 7 CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT 6:45pmOctober 11 EREV SHEMINI ATZERET 6:39pmOctober 14 BERESHIT 6:38pmOctober 21 NOACH 6:31pm

October 28 LECH LECHA 6:25pm

Candle lighting Times for Shabbat and Parashiot


Contributions &Yahrzeit Donations

Beth Torah gratefully acknowledges these gifts of Tzedakah, from June to August 2017

The Officers and Board of Directors, Professional and Office staff join in expressing

our Mazal Tov or Condolences to the following families:

GENERAL FUND

Received from…

Helene and Stanley Sinclair, in memory of beloved Harry Greener, Florence and Harry Sinclair

Bernardo Selcer, in memory of beloved Eliezer Hersh Selcer and yahrzeit of beloved Raquel Nathan and Moises Zaragoza

Dorothy Herold, in memory of beloved Gene Goldberg, Sally Goldberg and William Herold

Barbara Bergmann, in memory of beloved Beverly Kalish

Rochelle, Marshall and Robyn Baltuch, in memory of Perla Klinger, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother of the Klinger and Kwaterka Families and Eli and Rifka Klinger

Phyllis and Harry Zimmerman, in memory of beloved father, Irving Wolmetz and beloved sister, Sally Sternberg

Phyllis and Harry Zimmerman, in memory of beloved mother and aunt, Esther Pastina and Florence Leibick

Judy and Joel Feinman, in memory of beloved father, Tobias Reich

Lenore Elias, in memory of Arnold Mann, beloved father of Eric Mann

Judith and Barry Nelson a donation in honor of the Social Action Committee

Roz Singer, in memory of beloved husband, Cy Singer

Elena Kubiliun, in memory of beloved mother, Berta Glezer

Judy Hines, in memory of beloved Sabina Tobias

Herbert Goldberg, in memory of beloved mother, Rosalind Goldberg

Stephen Wander, in memory of beloved mother, Mollie Wander

Jorge Lerman, in memory of beloved father, Isidoro Lerman

Steven Berger, in memory of beloved wife, Fran Berger

Ilana Marshal and Family, in memory of beloved husband and father, Haskel Marshal

Lisa Winton, in memory of beloved uncle, Gilbert Winton

Laskin Family, in memory of beloved Lisa Druckman

Melvin Zuckerman, in memory of beloved Meyer Zuckerman and Eva Zuckerman

Ramsey and Henry Pevsner, in memory of beloved brother, Bobby Baker

Gareth Fink, in memory of beloved father, Jeffrey P. Fink and sister, Heidi Fink

Linda and Gil Drozdow, in memory of beloved Elzer Drozdow

Sandy and Dave Moskovitz, in memory of beloved Jacob Klar, Louis Moskovitz, Rose Weinman,Harry Klar and Sylvia Herbst

Etta Epstein, in memory of beloved brother, Albert Birenbaum

Evelyn Nissman, in memory of beloved grandmother, Gertrude Uzar

Audre Niedenthal, in memory of beloved grandmother, Lena Horowitz

Peggy Goldberg, in memory of beloved Cele Krowitz

Samuel Kaplan, in memory of beloved Lois G Kaplan

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Raquel and Manuel Rydz, in memory of beloved fathers and grandfathers, Moises Cohen and Felix Rydz

Betty Heisler, in honor of Hedy and Danny Whitebook’s granddaughter, Emmy Rose Rivner

Carol Greener, in honor of Rabbi Ed and Laurie Farber’s 14th grandchild Serach

Bette Joy Field, in honor of Rabbi Ed and Laurie Farber’s granddaughter Serach

Bette Joy Field wishing a complete recovery to Judge Larry Schwartz

Nina Marcovich, in honor of the Marcovich Family

Ellen and Howard Sprechman, a general donation

Sandra and Eric Friedman, in honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Stanley and Helene Sinclair

Dora Katz, in honor of being called to the Torah

IN MEMORY OF NATHAN TABOR, BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER OF ZARA TABOR AND FAMILY

IN MEMORY OF VINCENT EMMIT PEPPARD, BELOVED FATHER AND GRANDFATHER OF JOAN AND MICHAEL WINOGRAD AND FAMILY

IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY RUBIN, BELOVED MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER OF LINDA AND STEVEN STEINER AND FAMILY

Received from…

Gisela and Rabbi Mario Rojzman and Family

Laurie and Rabbi Ed Farber and Family

Marcela and Cantor Gaston Bogomolni and Family

Rochelle and Marshall Baltuch and Family

Wayne Keil

Michele and Steven Scheck and Family

Raquel and Michael Scheck and Family

The Beth Torah office staff Teri, Sherry, Marla, Lea, Veronica and Catalina

IN MEMORY OF MALCOLM SUSS, BELOVED FATHER AND GRANDFATHER OF JILL, BRIAN, BROOKE, TARA AND HAILEY KOCH AND FAMILY

Received from…





Wayne Keil




Bette Joy Field

Robin and Brian Kettler and Family

Lois Danis

Ronna and Mike Segal

Leslie and Steven Willinger

Barbara and Robert Goldfarb

IN MEMORY OF LESLIE SWORTZ, BELOVED UNCLE OF MINDY AND MARK KURKIN AND FAMILY AND BELOVED BROTHER OF ROCHELLE ROBERTS AND FAMILY

Received from…





Wayne Keil




Ronna and Mike Segal

Etta Epstein

SCHECK FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Received from…

Esther Benartzy, in memory of Aurora Oliveto, beloved mother and grandmother of Gaby and Fito Rascovsky and Family

Raquel and Michael Scheck, in memory of beloved father, Isaac Berezdivin and beloved mother, Berta Berezdivin

Elsa Glucksberg, in memory of beloved Benno [Benjamin] Meier


KETTLER LEVY YOUTH CONNECTION

Received from…

Justine and Stanley Warmbrandt, in memory of beloved father, Samuel Pollack and beloved Debra Abramowitz

Alyne and Abbey Kaplan, in memory of beloved Jodi Wrubel, Gloria Wrubel and Rita Kaplan

Syd Nacron, in memory of beloved father, Emanuel Rudy

EVELYN AND MONROE MITCHEL AND FAMILY CONTINUING EDUCATION

Received from…

Eva Wellisch, in memory of beloved mother, Herta Steiner

Pearl Tucker, in memory of beloved Mollie Turk and Simon Tucker

Evelyn and Monroe Mitchel, in memory of beloved fathers, Samuel Mitchel and Martin Benjam beloved grandmother, Norma Goldberg and beloved aunt, Eva Stein

Lois Danis, in memory of beloved Larry Danis

Lenore Elias, in memory of beloved Harris Horvath

Mildred Cohn, in memory of beloved mother, Rebecca Bialeck

Bette Joy Field, in memory of beloved mother-in law, Franzi Field

USY PROGRAM

Received from…

Susan and Sid Koslovsky, in memory of Gertrude Greenberg and Alex Koslovsky

Bill Marcus a Shavuot yizkor contribution

Rabbi Geoffrey and Annette Botnick, in memory of our parents and grandparents

Audre Niedenthal, in memory of beloved husband, Mickey

Tania Rosenblatt Tendler, a Shavuot Yizkor contribution

Perry Phillips, in memory of beloved Berta Berezdivin

Carole Fink, in memory of beloved husband, Jeffrey Fink, daughter, Heidi Fink, grandparents Gussie and Abraham Scheiner

DR.STUART KLODA CAMP RAMAH AND YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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Alan Zimmer

KIDDUSH FUND

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Diane and Marcos Garfinkel, in memory of Lauren Gail Gorfinkel

Judy and Joel Feinman, in memory of beloved Jacob Feinman

SECURITY

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Anita Meuret, in memory of beloved Mone Vaisbe

PRAYER BOOK FUND

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Adrienne Weinstein-Lowy, in memory of beloved husband, Richard Lowy and beloved father, Morris Nissenson

Joyce and Sy Chadroff, in memory of beloved mother, Celia Chadroff

Barbara and Robert Goldfarb, in memory of Malcolm Suss, beloved father and grandfather of Jill, Brian, Brooke, Tara and Hailey Koch

Candace Brook, in memory of family members

SUZANNE LIPSON ISRAEL PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

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Perry Phillips, in memory of beloved Anna Phillips

Eileen and Mel Zuckerman, in memory of beloved father, Joseph Horowitz

Tina and Myron Cohen, in memory of beloved Nephew, Mark David Glasberg and beloved Grandmothers, Pearl Chassen and Theresa Glasberg

Tina and Myron Cohen, in memory of beloved father, Leo S Cohen and beloved grandfather, Solomon Chassen

Ilene and Jay Rechtman, Courtney, Brian Rechtman and Rachel and Patrick Banks, in memory of beloved Irwin

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KERI BROOKE HEIKEN COLLEGE OUTREACH FUND

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Hilda Kane, in memory of beloved husband, Irving Kane

Harriet Hans, in memory of beloved father, Aaron Gottlieb

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You may also send your tax-deductible donations to these other funds:

- WARREN HENRY AUTO GROUP AND THE ZINN FAMILY LEV SHALEM MACHZOR FUND

- RABBI MAX A LIPSCHITZ YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

- SHELLEY FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

- SPANISH MAJZORIM FOR IAMIM NORAIM

- EVA AND HELMUT WELLISCH ETZ HAYIM CHUMASH FUND

- BT2U

- SCHREIBER CAMP SIMCHA SCHOLARSHIP

- MARSHALL BALTUCH USY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

- PHYLLIS & STEVE SHEINMAN YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

- CAMPUS RENOVATION PROJECT

- JENNY LERMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

- MORRIS STEIN MEMORIAL FUND

- RUTH WAGNER SHAPIRO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

- DR. SHULAMIT KATZMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR JEWISH EDUCATION

PATTI MINTZ CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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In memory of Roni Mintz, beloved mother and grandmother of Fran and Alan Mintz and Anne Mintz and Family

Judy and Joel Feinman Roz Singer Barbara and Joel Metter

Shelly Lipson, in memory of beloved father-in-law,Ben Lipson and in memory of beloved mother-in law, Ann Lipson

RABBI ROJZMAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Received from…

Ellis Norsoph

RABBI FARBER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Received from…

April and Dr. Robert Snyder on the occasion of the birth of their new grandson – Leo Katz.

Maximillian and Blanca Goldberg on the occasion of the baby naming of their new daughter – Eden

Peggy and Dr. Herb Goldberg in honor of the marriage of Rabbi and Laurie’s granddaughter – Eden Farber to Zachy Hennessey

Thanks to the Niefeld Family for their donation of a Pillar of Education

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My Dear Sisters

It’s been quite an exciting Summer. Our Board has been very active in making plans for our coming year, keeping some of our standard events as well as adding new ones which we know you will enjoy.

This Summer, our Women’s League for Conservatve Judaism had their convention in Crystal City, Virginia. Judy Berger, Adrienne Plotkin and I attended. Judy also attended the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs convention which started a few days earlier with Rich Berger and Ed Margolis. Adrienne and I started out by attending the Men’s Clubs Havdalah service and Cantorial concert with over 650 men and women participating. So much Ruach in the hall could only get us more excited about our own convention.

Women’s League is celebrating our 100th year, which was the theme throughout the convention. Sunday night was the installation of the new International Board with Margie Miller being our new President. Spoiler alert....Margie will be joining us at Sisterhood Shabbat.

There were many interesting real-life sessions including Presidents, first time delegates, crafts, Jewish cooking (wasabi hashtags ?) and lots more. As a first time delegate, Adrienne learned so much and is very excited to bring some new ideas to the table.

There was a fun night of coming dressed in your favorite decade. Funny how so many of us came as hippies ( see our pictures on the right).

The highlight for the three of us (I think) was at our Torah Fund Luncheon. We were honored to have Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean of the Ziegler Rabbinical School in Los Angeles, Rabbi Arnold Rosen of JTS in New York, Rabbi David Golinkin of the Solomon Schecter school in Israel and Rabbi Ariel Stofenmacher of the Seminario Rabinico in Buenos Aires speak about Torah Fund. Imagine sitting in a room of 460 people and having Rabbi Stofenmacher say, “and we produce great rabbis like Rabbi Mario Rojzman”. The three of us sitting in different places all looked up and were so proud. The others spoke and when Rabbi Eisen spoke he told of a woman who dedicated her almost 100 years to Women’s League and Torah Fund and her name was Roni Mintz. Four speakers and two mention our Beth Torah! We are all so proud to call this our home.

News from Sisterhood

I hope you’ve had a chance to look over the Save the Date flyer that was sent out, but also be on the lookout for new flyers coming your way. Our Welcome Back BarBQ had to be postponed due to “Irma” but be sure we will have it soon.

Our next event will be on Tuesday, October 17 at 7PM“SUPPORT THE GIRLS” will be a very important program on breast cancer. We ask you to bring in new or slightly used bras to be donated for those in need. Pink Bins will be located in the lobby.

Our Book Club is back and will be featuring “The Orphan’s Take” by Pam Jenoff on October 9 and “We Were the Lucky Ones” by George Hunter on November 13..

Todah Rabah to all of you who have generously given your time and donations to Our Sisterhood.

May you all be inscribed for a healthy, happy and successful New Year.

L’Shana Tovah Tikutevu

Etta Epstein

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News from the Scheck Family Religious School

Welcome!!Shalom Dear Families:

Welcome back to the 5778 school year. The truth is that our beginning got a bit delayed due to hurricane Irma. Unfortunately, we couldn’t open the school as planned but thankfully everybody is safe! Our first day of school has been rescheduled until after Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday September 27; however, we have great news to share:

Exciting news!First of all we want to welcome all of you, especially our new families and students that joined our school. With great pride we share that we have grown significantly this summer. We welcome twenty (20) new students in Kindergarten and more than fifteen (15) new students in grades 1-6. To all of you: Officially, Bruchim Habayim (Welcome) to our Beth Torah Family and to the Scheck Family Religious School.

New this year!We also want to announce that this year we are initiating a new program in conjunction with the Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy. The initiative is a Hebrew immersion program offered as an after school club (Heb-Club) to Jr.K students (only) of the ECA. The program is free of charge for this year to those families and it operates on a first come first serve basis. We are already full and our first semester class is closed.

Our StaffWe are very proud of our staff: Top (From left to right) Vero Zalcberg, (Administrative Assistant) Morah Sima (4th grade) Morah Sarit (5th grade), Morah Gaby (Religious School Director), Morah Revi (Kindergarten), Morah Ofira (5th & 6th grades), Morah Lilach (1st grade) Morah Anat (6th grade).Bottom (from left to right) Morah Leah (3rd grade), Morah Corinne (2nd grade), Morah

Eugenia (Movement specialist), Morah Miriam (Music specialist)Morot, to you too Welcome back!!

Focus of our supplementary Jewish Education ProgramThe major focus of our program is the development of our students’ abilities in Hebrew language, building their understanding of Jewish Life cycle events, holidays, culture, and traditions, while connecting them with Israel and with Jewish heritage.

Religious School is also about enjoying being Jewish and building Jewish friendships. The balance between the formal classroom instruction and the informal educational family programs allow us to break away from traditional methods of learning and transform the community of learners into a learning community while creating everlasting memories and friendships.

We look forward to sharing another successful year of Jewish learning experiences.As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

L’Shanah tovah tikateivu v’teichateimu! May you and yours be inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet new year!

Sincerely,Gaby RascovskyMembership and Religious School Director


HEY YOU... YEAH, YOU...COME JOIN US!

BECOME A LEADER OF TOMORROW

You will live through 13 incredible sessions with our own Cantor Gastón, Rabbis, and special guests. You will also play an active role while attending

community-wide events and will embark on a unique expedition to New York on February 23-25 to explore the Jewish roots of our country and much more!

A NEW KADIMA PROGRAM for post Bar/Bat Mitzvah teens (1st year after J2M )

MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION @ WWW.BTBRC.ORG/TEENSQUAD

STARTS - OCTOBER 10th with a dinner under the SukkahMeetings second Tuesday of the monthfrom 6:00 to 7:30pm

Presented By:

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“Director of Development Message” continued from page 5

Sponsors from $250 to $10,000 are being sought. A very special Grand Finale is being planned in the evening for adults.

Minimum ticket prices have been established at $18 for Adults and $10 for children for all activities throughout the day. Food booths will be set up for sale throughout the day and the only additional costs will be from the carnival game booths with prizes.

Please go to www.btbrc.org/event/funfest2017/ to be able to register, pay online and sign up for sponsor opportunities as well. See flyer on page 10.

New Doors for Scheck Family Sanctuary and Deakter Ballrooom

Eric Berger, Operations Vice President in partnership with Eric Kaufman, Events by Executive Caterers, embarked on a project to change the doors at the entrance of the Scheck Family Sanctuary and Deakter Ballroom. A goal of $72,000 is needed to cover all costs and $66,800 has been raised to date. The caterer is contributing $36,000 and Beth Torah has raised $30,800 thus far from donations to numerous campus renovation projects and direct donation for the doors. The doors are planned to be

installed right after the holidays in October.

Special thank you and appreciation to the following donors: Marcia & Jeffrey Frantz, Barbara & Robert Goldfarb, Dorothy & Hyman H. Katz z”l Family, Jessica & Jorge Linkewer, Sherri & Jeff Niefeld, Mark Rousso, Scheck & Bowitt Family, Ronna & Mike Segal; Terri & Jeffrey Sonn and Carol & Michael Steiner. We need $13,000 more. Call Marshall Baltuch to make your contribution to reach our goal.

Parents have honored their children with the start of the new school year. Names can be engraved on tiles in the Mitzvah Walk at the ECA entrance for $180 each. Contact me to add a tile to honor your children or grandchildren.Newest tile added for Ross Cotzen, Ryan Cotzen, Aubrey Hogans, Tyler Hogans, Brooke Koch, Tara Koch and Hailey Koch.

Once again, Marcia Frantz, Chair of the Annual Book of Remembrance, has completed the Yizkor Book for the High Holy Days. Increased ads and increased memories have helped to reach our $40,000 goal. The book will be used for Yizkor Services on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot. They are available if you wish to take one home for use during the year. Your support and participation is appreciated.

Shortly after the Holidays the new Lev Shalem Siddur will be inaugurated at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus. Through the generosity of Linda & Eugene Finkin, the first 325 Siddurim are ordered. Individuals can make donations to our Prayer Book Fund for $50 each to dedicate an individual Sidddur in honor of an occasion or in memory of a loved one. Endowment opportunities for the Prayer Book Fund are available. Call me at 305-932-2829 ext 7108. Through the generosity of The Katz Family, the DOROTHY AND HYMAN H. KATZ MEDITATION ROOM has been rededicated in the Kloda Memorial Chapel. Hy Katz, of blessed memory, passed away this year and is being remembered by his family to join the dedication of his beloved wife, Dorothy, who passed away 10 years earlier. Hy served as President of Beth Torah Congregation when it was located on 163rd Street from 1975-1977 and was a member of Beth Torah for over 50 years.

Rochelle and Robyn join me in wishing you and your family

L’shana Tova Tikatevu.

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BETH TORAH BENNY ROK CAMPUS AND THE

SCHECK FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL WISH TO THANK

AND

FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGH

THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENTS.


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ADDRESSBeth Torah Benny Rok Campus20350 NE 26th Ave,North Miami Beach, FL 33180.

CONTACTEmail: [email protected] Office Phone: 305-932-2829

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