Book Club: The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad
2025-12-18 11:00 UTC
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

Friday Night Shabbat Service
2025-12-13 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-12 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-06 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-05 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-11-29 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-11-28 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-11-22 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-11-21 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.

Ahava Shabbat – Light Up the Night
2025-12-12 15:15
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
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
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
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
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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Contributions of Jewish Song Writers to The Great American Songbook
2025-12-02 14:30
Join us for Contributions of Jewish Songwriters to The Great American Songbook to watch a captivating 60-minute documentary presented by Sol Moglen with a post-film Q&A led by Cantor Magda Fishman. The film explores how Jewish songwriters have shaped mainstream American culture for more than a century, featuring unforgettable performances by Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Zero Mostel, the Andrews Sisters, Irving Berlin, Elvis Presley, and Louis Armstrong.
IN-PERSON – B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Everything About Israel Except Politics – Lunch & Learn
2025-12-02 12:00
Rabbi Hector Epelbaum will discuss music, technology, and the culinary experience in the 21st century Israel with special guests. In three sessions, we’ll explore 21st-century Israel through the lenses of music, technology, and cuisine—discovering how each reflects innovation, identity, and the blending of tradition with modern life.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $18 Guests
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You are welcome to bring a dairy/parve lunch; coffee and tea are provided.

A Remembrance Lecture for Expulsion of Jews from Arab-ruled Lands – Dr. Abraham Hamaoui
2025-12-02 09:00
Join us for an enlightening session with Dr. Abraham Hamaoui, a distinguished scholar of Jewish history, as he delves into the poignant topic of exile and hope. This event promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of a significant historical epoch, shedding light on stories untold.
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

Author Series: Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
2025-11-22 00:00
Join us as we welcome Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City. Rabbi Buchdahl, born to a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father, shares her journey from outsider to senior rabbi of one of the world’s largest congregations, offering a memoir and spiritual guide that confronts racism, sexism, and antisemitism while inspiring faith, empathy, and resilience.
Rabbi Buchdahl will be our Scholar-in-Residence on November 22 and will be speaking at Shabbat Services.
We kindly ask that you register to let us know you are coming.
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Her new book, Heart of a Stranger, is available for purchase at the discounted price of $20.
Once purchased books can be picked up at B’nai Torah from November 15-21 and November 23-26.

Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl serves as the Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, the first woman to lead this flagship congregation. Born in Korea to a Jewish American father and a Korean Buddhist mother, she is the first Asian-American to be ordained as a rabbi in North America.

An Ethiopian Jew’s Journey
2025-11-20 15:00
Tali Ysia’s journey began at just four years old, when she walked for two and a half months through the Sudanese desert with her family as part of Operation Moses, the historic effort to bring the Jews of Ethiopia, known as Beta Yisrael, to Israel. Descended from the ancient Israelite Tribe of Dan, the Beta Yisrael community lived in isolation from other Jews for millennia, preserving unique traditions and deep faith. Since making Aliyah in 1984, Tali has dedicated her life to leading impactful educational and social initiatives in Israel and around the world. In this presentation, she will share her remarkable personal story and introduce the SIGD holiday, an ancient celebration of the Beta Yisrael community that symbolizes the renewal of the covenant with God and the longing for Jerusalem and return to Israel.
Presented by: Tali Ysia
IN-PERSON – B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Up Close & Personal with Rabbi Moline – Men’s Club
2025-11-16 10:00
Please join us for our first Bagel Bites Speaker Series!The Men’s Club of B’nai Torah will welcome Rabbi Jack Moline for an engaging and personal conversation, “Up Close and Personal.”
Enjoy good company, great conversation, and of course – bagels!
Please RSVP to Elliot Burns or Andres Alminana, Co-Presidents, at bocaburns@aol.com or call 561-866-6048.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.

Mitzvah Day
2025-11-16 09:00
Join us for Mitzvah Day 2025, a powerful morning of giving back, hands-on service, and community impact! From blood drives and hair donations to sandwich making, flower arranging, and care packages, there are opportunities for every age to get involved.
Together, we’ll support causes that touch lives across our community—youth, veterans, the hungry, the homeless, those with special needs, and more.
All ages welcome, all hearts needed—let’s make a real difference in just one morning!
Volunteer sign-up opportunities coming soon.
For more information, please contact Summer Faerman at summer.faerman@bnai-torah.org.

Ahava Tot Shabbat – Pajama Havdalah
2025-11-15 18:00
At this very special Ahava Havdalah, families will come together to start a new week with an evening Havdalah Service and PJ Campfire Singalong with Rabbi Evan Susman. Pajama Havdalah will be in the Weiner Cultural Center and Terrace. Wear your PJs for a cozy family night!

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.

Learn with Our Rabbis: Finding Ourselves in the Text
2025-11-07 09:00
Join Rabbi Jack Moline and learn about Finding Ourselves in the Text. A close reading and free flowing conversation of Torah texts and what they evoke in our lives.
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

Caregiver Support Group
2025-11-06 11:00
For anyone caring for a parent, spouse, or loved one.
Facilitated by: Jennifer Alminana, LCSW
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Jennifer Alminana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and integrative psychotherapist. Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Jennifer completed a post-graduate training at the National Institute for Psychotherapies in Manhattan. Jennifer runs a private practice, JSA Psychotherapy, and provides counseling to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues.

Bereavement Support Group
2025-11-05 12:00
For those who have lost a loved one and would like to talk with others experiencing similar grief and receive support and coping techniques.
Facilitated by: Jennifer Alminana, LCSW
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Jennifer Alminana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and integrative psychotherapist. Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Jennifer completed a post-graduate training at the National Institute for Psychotherapies in Manhattan. Jennifer runs a private practice, JSA Psychotherapy, and provides counseling to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues.

David & Bathsheba
2025-11-05 11:00
Join amazing storyteller Rabbi Jack Riemer as you revisit the story of David and Bathsheba that has fascinated readers of all generations. In this course, we will study the story as it appears in the Bible, how it was transformed in the Talmud, and how it was reinterpreted in current Israeli literature.
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
