B'nai Torah Congregation

Author Series: Daniel Taub
2026-01-20 14:00 UTC
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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Author Series: Sam Sussman
2026-01-08 14:00
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.

The Flame of Joy: Exploring Chassidism and Chabad
2026-01-05 18:30
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
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

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

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

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.

Rueben Fenton – Goyhood (AUTHOR SERIES)
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us for an evening of laugher, music & celebration as we bring The Book of Esther to life with a hilarious and creative Purim Shpiel! Featuring Silvio Berlefin and Martin Sipick, the night will be full of fun surprises, audience and clergy participation, lively tunes and plenty of holiday spirit. Don’t miss this fabulous evening!

High Holy Days 2025 | 5786
2025-09-05 19:00 - 2025-09-26 20:30 | B’nai Torah Sanctuary, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Come to experience the beauty of the High Holy Days at B’nai Torah Congregation. This is a season of reflection, renewal, and gathering as a community. Our services blend meaningful tradition with heartfelt connection led by the voice of our beloved Cantor Magda Fishman and are filled with meaning, music, and connection. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or finding your own quiet space for reflection, you are warmly welcomed into our spiritual home as we embrace the new year with hope, purpose, and open hearts.

TLC Meals with Meaning
2025-08-30 13:30 - 15:00 | St. Gregory’s Church
Led by Summer Faerman, TLC Meals With Meaning brings our community together on the 4th Sunday of every month to make a heartfelt impact. From preparing and serving a warm lunch to offering a kind word or smile, every act of care helps nourish both body and spirit. Join us at St. Gregory’s Church from 1:30 to 3:15 PM as we come together with purpose, compassion, and connection. When we unite around a shared mission, even one afternoon can change lives.
