Ahava Shabbat – At the Beach
2026-01-16 15:30 UTC
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.

Friday Night Shabbat Service
2026-01-16 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-17 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-23 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-24 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-30 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-01-31 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-02-06 17:45 - 19:45, 2026-02-07 17:45 - 19:45 and 1 more date | 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
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

Author Series: Daniel Taub
2026-01-20 14:00
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.
Click here to register
Zoom link to be sent upon registration.

Better Ways to Understand our Ancient Jewish Folklore Through Midrash
2026-01-21 11:00
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

Songs of the Jewish Soul: An Evening of Hope & Inspiration – 2026 Concert Series
2026-01-21 19:30
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.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Love, Sex and Death in the Midrash
2026-01-22 10:30, 2026-01-22 19:00
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

Women’s League Shabbat
2026-01-24 08:45
Join us for a fabulous Shabbat Service conducted by our members with a wonderful catered luncheon after services.
With Guest Speaker, Shuly Rubin Schwartz, Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary
& Honoring, Shula Fleischer, Vice-President of the Torah Fund Campaign, Florida Region, WLCJ
Reservations required for the luncheon.
Members & non-members: $36 for luncheon
Click here to register
Please register by Jan 17, 2026
For more information, please contact Marilyn Feinberg at MarilynKF@gmail.com.

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.

Men’s Club Bagel Bites Speaking Series with Jodi Schwartz
2026-01-25 10:00
Please join us for our January Bagel Bites Speaker Series.
The Men’s Club of B’nai Torah will welcome Jodi Schwartz, a State of Florida Community Political Activist discussing her perspective on Palm Beach County and State of Florida politics. Bagels and cream cheese will be served.
Enjoy good company, great conversation, and of course – bagels!
Please RSVP to Elliot Burns, Co=President, at bocaburns@aol.com or call 561-866-6048 or Andres Alminana, Co-President, at andres.alminana@ml.com or 561- 909-8084.
Bring a friend—we’d love to see you there!

The B’nai Torah Men’s Club brings men of all ages together through fellowship, learning, and service. From Shabbat dinners and Sunday morning bagels, community programs, and volunteer projects, our calendar is filled with opportunities to connect and give back. By blending tradition with camaraderie, the Men’s Club strengthens the bonds of our congregation.

Sages of the Talmud
2026-01-26 11:15
Join B’nai Torah past president, Ed Sopher for this six-week course about the Sages of the Talmud. We have all heard stories from the Talmud in sermons or in various classes. But usually the stories told are the “Cliff Notes” versions – many of the details have been left out. In this class we will dive into the full text of several of the most famous Talmudic stories and get a better sense of the Rabbis who helped shape the Jewish law we practice today.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
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 Shalom Hartman Series (iENGAGE): Liberal Zionism for the 21st Century- Lunch & Learn
2026-01-27 12:00
Join Rabbi Emeritus David Steinhardt for series on Liberal Zionism for the 21st Century. This volume is dedicated to understanding liberal Zionism in this challenging moment. In six units, Hartman scholars offer frameworks to grapple with the contemporary challenges to liberal Zionism, including the dominant critiques against Israel and Zionism post-October 7. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the key values that animate liberal Zionism and how to approach the core issues that have emerged during these many months of war.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $54 Guests
Click here to register

The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry working to enrich the moral and spiritual life of Israel and the Jewish people, deepen the commitment to pluralism and Israel’s Jewish and democratic character, and rebuild the covenant between Israel and the Jewish world. For more information about the iEngage curriculum, click here.

The Shalom Hartman Series: Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis & Aspiration – Lunch & Learn
2026-01-27 12:00
Join Rabbi Emeritus David Steinhardt for series on Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis & Aspiration. The past two years have raised urgent, complex, and at times painful questions about Zionism. For many rabbis, the work as community leaders has become harder: harder to hold community together, harder to navigate the emotional and ideological divides, and harder to chart a meaningful path forward. In this eight-unit course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality. Together, in 8 weeks, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity, for teaching about Israel in a time of war, and for engaging our communities with courage, compassion, and clarity.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $54 Guests
Click here to register

The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry working to enrich the moral and spiritual life of Israel and the Jewish people, deepen the commitment to pluralism and Israel’s Jewish and democratic character, and rebuild the covenant between Israel and the Jewish world. For more information about the iEngage curriculum, click here.

Book Talk: Remember to Eat
2026-01-28 14:00
Join Author Meryl Ain, as she discusses her book Remember to Eat, a collection of twenty-two loosely connected short stories following a Jewish family from before World War II to the present. Centered on Marjorie, a baby boomer, and her mother, Alice, the stories explore themes of identity, family, gender roles, antisemitism, and the impact of societal change.
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

Women’s League Babka Bake
2026-01-28 18:00
-More than just a dessert, babka nourishes our Jewish souls.-
Please join us for the Women’s League Babka Bake, an evening creating memories and sweets with Iris Dahoah, owner of Lalush by Iris.
Members: $45
Non-Members: $54
Click here to register
Please register by Jan 25, 2026
❤︎ Social Action:❤︎ Please bring gift cards to Publix, Aldi, Target or Walmart.
For more information, please contact Carole Kralstein at 516-729-5202

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.

Perez Art Museum Miami Day Trip
2026-01-29 09:30
Join Rabbi Hector Epelbaum for a private docent-led tour as we explore the world-class collections of the Perez Art Museum in Miami. Includes round-trip transportation and museum admission.
Bus departs at 9:30 AM | Returns at approximately 3:30 PM
Cost: $65 for B’nai Torah Members, $72 for guests
Click here to register

Lunch on your own at the museum café or bring your own
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Women’s League Torah Fund Luncheon
2026-02-03 11:00
Please join the Women’s League Torah Fund Luncheon honoring, Miriam Timbrel Award Recipients, Sharon Burns and Emily Grabelsky, for their many years of support of Torah Fund. Also honoring the Women’s League Patrons, Associate Patrons, Guardians and Benefactors.
Members & non-members: $36 for luncheon
Click here to register
Please register by Jan 23, 2026
For more information, please contact Claire Zimmers at clzimmers@yahoo.com or Linda Weisberg at ljwhome1@gmail.com.

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: Christine Kuehn
2026-02-04 14:00
Join us as we welcome Christine Kuehn. Family of Spies uncovers the shocking true story of the Kuehn family—Berlin socialites turned Nazi and Japanese spies whose secret network in Hawaii played a pivotal role in the bombing of Pearl Harbor, a truth only revealed decades later when their descendant Christine discovered the past her father had tried to bury.
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Christine Kuehn was cocooned in the sanctity of a quiet suburban life when a mysterious letter in 1994 pierced that bubble, sending her on a thirty-year quest to discover the truth behind a horrendous family secret kept hidden for half a century. Following a career in journalism, public relations, and nonprofits, Christine now lives in Maryland with her husband, close to their three grown children.

Ahava Shabbat – Teva Tot
2026-02-07 09:00
Weather permitting, join us for musical tefillah (prayer) service and nature-themed activities on the ECC Lawn for a fun-filled Saturday morning Tot Shabbat. This Shabbat is graciously sponsored by the Women’s League of B’nai Torah Congregation! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair for lawn seating.

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.

Amazing Secrets of Amazing Prayers
2026-02-10 10:30
Join Rabbi Hector Epelbaum for a three-week course, Amazing Secrets of Amazing Prayers. Amazing secrets and meanings of the main prayers of our Kabbalat Shabbat and morning services. Did you know that the Ein Keheloinu is written in reverse order?
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $18 for guests
Click here to register

Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Author Series: Rabbi Shira Stutman
2026-02-11 11:00
Join us as we welcome Rabbi Shira Stutman is the senior rabbi at Aspen Jewish Congregation. Rest, community, and celebration are for everyone—this book shows how Jewish wisdom offers timeless guidance for living well today. Rabbi Shira Stutman invites readers of all backgrounds to embrace chesed, tzedek, and shabbat as pathways to joy.
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Rabbi Shira Stutman is the senior rabbi at Aspen Jewish Congregation and cohost of Chutzpod!, a podcast that shares Jewish approaches to life’s great predicaments. In 2021, she founded Mixed Multitudes, an organization dedicated to sharing the beauty, power, and diversity of Jewish life.

Hebrew Prayer for Beginners
2026-02-11 17:45
For those who have recently learned to read the Hebrew letters, and those who would like to learn to read our prayers more fluently. The class focuses on reading reinforcement of the letters and reading and understanding our Shabbat prayers. The class is only open to those who have completed the Hebrew Reading for Beginners course, or are already able to read Hebrew.
Textbooks: Ten Minute Hebrew Reader (Revised Edition) and Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults.
Members: $150 | Guests: $180
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning
