B'nai Torah Congregation

Love, Sex and Death in the Midrash
2026-01-22 19:00, 2026-01-22 10:30 UTC | FL
Join Senior Rabbi Jack Moline for a four-week course, Love, Sex and Death in the Midrash. The title ought to say it all, but if it doesn’t, come look at some surprising perspectives on the human condition that are remarkably romantic, explicit, and comforting (sometimes all at once).
IN-PERSON
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $36 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Songs of the Jewish Soul: An Evening of Hope & Inspiration – 2026 Concert Series
2026-01-21 19:30 | FL
Join us for an uplifting evening of extraordinary music, heartfelt prayer, and soulful artistry. Two remarkable Cantors: Boaz Davidoff and Adam Stotland, who will share a night of stirring melodies that blend tradition, contemporary sound, and Jewish spirit.
This promises to be a deeply moving evening, filled with harmony, hope, and the powerful connection music brings to our community.
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Better Ways to Understand our Ancient Jewish Folklore Through Midrash
2026-01-21 11:00 | FL
Join Ruth Weiner to Better Ways to Understand our Ancient Jewish Folklore Through Midrash. Midrash (“to seek”) arose as a way to interpret Torah, filling in gaps through law (halakhah) and story (aggadah). Still evolving today, it invites us to uncover new insights into both well-known and overlooked biblical figures. In this class, we will explore midrash as a living art form. Come and find out.
IN-PERSON & ZOOM
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $18 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Author Series: Daniel Taub
2026-01-20 14:00 | FL
In his new book, Beyond Dispute: Rediscovering the Jewish Art of Constructive Disagreement, Daniel Taub – Israeli peace negotiator and former ambassador to the United Kingdom – draws from Jewish tradition, conflict resolution theory, and his own experience as a mediator in suggesting ways to have more productive conversations. By blending timeless insights with modern conflict-resolution research and personal stories, Beyond Dispute makes a compelling case for reclaiming argument as a powerful, constructive force in building stronger, more resilient communities. This program will be on Zoom.
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Zoom link to be sent upon registration.

Friday Night Shabbat Service
2026-01-17 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-16 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-10 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-09 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-03 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-02 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-27 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-26 17:45 - 19:45 and 4 more dates | B’nai Torah Sanctuary, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
B’nai Torah offers rich, meaningful and deeply spiritual ritual and worship opportunities, both in-person and online, for those looking to attend Shabbat and daily minyan services.

Jewish ReNEWal Shabbat
2026-01-17 10:45 | FL
Join Rabbi Amy Pessah and Cantorial Soloist Laura Lenes in reNEWing traditional prayers and Torah, discovering how they can touch our daily lives.
Our service features weekly Torah study, music, and teachings that deepen our connection to the prayer journey.
Small Kiddish following services

Ahava Shabbat – At the Beach
2026-01-16 15:30 | FL
Meet Rabbi Evan and B’nai Torah friends at Red Reef Beach in Boca Raton for Shabbat blessings and songs on the Beach. There’s something extra special about sharing challah on the sand! Bring a blanket/beach towel or chair, and water. Oneg will be provided for the kiddos.

Ahava Tot Shabbat is a joyful and welcoming Shabbat experience led by Rabbi Evan Susman and Karen Deerwester, created especially for our youngest children and their families. With music, blessings, and interactive activities, we come together as a community to make Shabbat fun, meaningful, and full of memories. Each gathering is a chance to celebrate Shabbat in a unique, family-friendly way — full of connection, laughter, and love. For more information, contact Karen at Karen@FamilyTimeInc.com.

Ahava Shabbat is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Words from the Heart: The Power of Ethical Wills – Lunch & Learn
2026-01-13 12:00 | FL
Join Rabbi Marci Bloch, Director of Jewish Community Outreach at Trustbridge, as she explores the ancient practice of creating an ethical will, a tradition that has helped families connect through generations. Learn how this deeply emotional and meaningful expression can benefit both you and your loved ones. An ethical will is a powerful way to leave a legacy that goes beyond material wealth. It’s an opportunity to pass on your beliefs, experiences, and life lessons – guiding future generations with wisdom that shapes not just their lives, but their hearts.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $10 Guests
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Women’s League Paid Up Membership Program Brunch
2026-01-11 11:00 | FL
Please join us as Merle Born discusses Pablo Picasso: The Man, The Mistresses, The Money. Designed to educate, surprise, and possibly even shock, this talk will reveal the little known facts about the unconventional man behind the unconventional art.
Members: Free | Non-Members: $18
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Please register by Jan 2, 2026
Social Action: Please bring feminine hygiene products for women in need
For more information, please contact contact Jo Ann Goodman, 207-712-3277.

Merle Born is a lifelong art enthusiast whose passion grew through studies at Penn and Stanford, extensive travel, and years spent visiting museums and collecting art. After a successful career as a Certified Financial Planner, she returned to the art world as a longtime docent and now volunteers at the Norton Museum of Art. Since 2003, Merle has been presenting her in-depth lecture on Pablo Picasso—expanded over the years through dedicated research—to audiences across Florida.

Women’s League of B’nai Torah Congregation is an active group for women of all ages. Your membership in Women’s League supports all aspects of synagogue life: our pre-school, our Hebrew school, our book club, our speakers and educators. It is a place where every woman’s voice is heard. WLBTC are members of the international organization, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Our conventions, conferences and zoom events keep us in touch with each other-from classes, speakers, programs, to our Israel Study Days. For more information, please visit wlbtc.org.

Author Series: Sam Sussman
2026-01-08 14:00 | FL
Join us as we welcome Sam Sussman, former Contributing Editor at the Tel Aviv Review of Books. Sam Sussman’s Boy from the North Country is a moving debut about a young man called home to care for his dying mother, who at last reveals the long-hidden truths of her past, his potential father (Bob Dylan), and the redemptive power of love.
$18/per person
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This program is in partnership with Adolph & Rose Levis JCC.

Sam Sussman wrote the Harper’s Magazine memoir, The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son. Sam has been Contributing Editor at the Tel Aviv Review of Books and lived in Berlin and Jerusalem. He earned a B.A. from Swarthmore and M.Phil from Oxford and was a Fellow at LABA: The Laboratory for Jewish Culture at the 14th Street Y.

Restoring the Jewish Cemeteries of Poland and Eastern Europe – Lunch & Learn
2026-01-06 12:00 | FL
Join Dr. Dan Oren for a discussion on Restoring the Jewish Cemeteries of Poland and Eastern Europe. Dr. Oren’s visit to an abandoned Jewish cemetery in Poland inspired him to devote his life to preserving Jewish heritage. He founded Friends of Jewish Heritage in Poland and the broader volunteer efforts to restore over 1,200 desecrated or forgotten cemeteries.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $10 Guests
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The Flame of Joy: Exploring Chassidism and Chabad
2026-01-05 18:30 | FL
Join Dr. Sandra Lilienthal as she discusses Chassidism and Chabad. Chassidism emerged in the 18th century with a message of warmth, song, and spiritual joy, offering a new way to feel connected to Jewish life and to God. It was a spiritual revolution that promoted a sense of closeness to God that reshaped Jewish life. In the first session, we will explore the beginnings of this movement, and in the second session we will focus on the Chabad movement, examining its unique philosophy, global influence, and continuing role in Jewish life today.
VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $18 for Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Book Club: The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad
2025-12-18 11:00 | FL
Join Marion Hirschmann for a curated book club experience discussing The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad. Three Israeli women in the U.S.—a devoted Hebrew instructor, a mother confronting family fractures, and a protective parent ensnared in her daughter’s online world—face crises that expose fading ideals and widening generational divides in Maya Arad’s incisive, ironic novellas.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Ahava Shabbat – Light Up the Night
2025-12-12 15:15 | FL
Weather permitting, Ahava Shabbat will be on the ECC Lawn for Shabbat songs and blessings. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join other families for a casual, hands-on, nature-inspired, Hanuakah-themed Shabbat experience.

Ahava Tot Shabbat is a joyful and welcoming Shabbat experience led by Rabbi Evan Susman and Karen Deerwester, created especially for our youngest children and their families. With music, blessings, and interactive activities, we come together as a community to make Shabbat fun, meaningful, and full of memories. Each gathering is a chance to celebrate Shabbat in a unique, family-friendly way — full of connection, laughter, and love. For more information, contact Karen at Karen@FamilyTimeInc.com.

Ahava Shabbat is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

The Michael Levin z”l Lone Soldier Foundation with parents, Harriet and Mark Levin
2025-12-11 18:00 | FL
Join us for a powerful presentation with Harriet and Mark Levin, parents of Michael Levin z”l, the first paratrooper and only American to fall in the 2006 Second Lebanon War at just 22 years old. Laid to rest on Tisha B’Av at Mount Herzl Cemetery, Michael’s story drew thousands from across Israel to honor his courage and sacrifice. The Levins will share their son’s inspiring life, the vision he left behind, and how the Michael Levin z”l Lone Soldier Foundation continues his mission to support Lone Soldiers before, during, and after their service. The program will also include a screening of the short film A Hero in Heaven. Co-sponsored with the Women’s League.
IN-PERSON
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Book Talk: A Great Miracle Happened Here: A Rabbi’s Musings from Akiva to Zionism
2025-12-11 11:00 | FL
Join Rabbi Dr. Leon Weissberg, who was born in a displaced persons camp to Holocaust survivors, as he discusses his memoir. A renowned educator and Holocaust specialist, he has guided over 2,500 teens and adults on the March of the Living to Poland and Israel. At 74, he became an Orthodox rabbi. His story and reflections on divine providence, Israel, Shabbat, and kashrut shine as a source of light and hope in a challenging world.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Mussar: A Four-Part Course in The Jewish Way to Self-Improvement
2025-12-10 13:30 | FL
Join Helen Shub to explore your spiritual journey through the Jewish practice of Mussar—a practical yet deeply spiritual approach to aligning who we aspire to be with how we live each day. This course will focus on four core traits: Enthusiasm, Kindness/Compassion, Honor, and Truth. Drawing on classical and modern Jewish texts (and even some insights from Peanuts and I Love Lucy), we’ll see how Judaism places ethical living at the heart of a meaningful life. Participants will gain practical exercises to build self-awareness and integrate Mussar into daily practice.
VIRTUAL – ZOOM
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $36 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

The 83 Club
2025-12-10 10:30 | FL
According to Psalm 90:10, “The span of your life is 70 years, or given the strength, 80 years.” It has become customary to celebrate your 82/83rd year with your second (or first) B’nai Mitzvah. It’s a time for a new beginning and your B’nai Torah family wants to celebrate with you.
Be part of one B’nai Torah’s newest clubs, The Eight Three Club and, together we will get ready for the big day on Shabbat, March 21, 2026.
For more information, please contact Penina Bredoff at penina.bredoff@bnai-torah.org.
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