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Our purpose is to enrich lives by generating bonds of love through exceptional Jewish experiences. At Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, we seek to inspire a passionate commitment to Jewish life, learning, community and spiritual growth.

10/23/2026

Shabbat Evening Services | October 23, 2026

10/23/2026

Shabbat Message from Rabbi Greg Weisman: “This week we read Parashat L**h L’cha, the story of God calling Abraham to leave the land of his birth, the land of his ancestors, the place he knew well, and to go forth, l**h l’cha, to a land that God would show him. The phrase l**h l’cha is curious. L**h means “go.” L’cha means “to you.” For centuries, rabbis and scholars have debated the meaning of these two words. Were they merely meant to underscore the importance of the task, as if to say, “You REALLY should go”? Perhaps. But most interpretations suggest that the l’cha implies something about the journey and destination that Abraham needed to experience for his own benefit, that something of himself was waiting for him. In that sense, l**h l’cha means “go to yourself”: go on a journey to find something of yourself that you never knew you always needed.
A few weeks ago, we were visited by Dr. Zohar Raviv, an amazing Israeli educator and the leader of Birthright Israel’s educational programming. In a conversation about the origins of Zionism, he reminded us that while Theodor Herzl can be called the father of modern political Zionism, the first Zionist was Abraham. He was the first to feel and answer the call to go to the land of Israel, the land that God promised would be our homeland for all time. Like so many who came after him, Abraham sojourned to, and occasionally from, the land, but from the moment of that call, he and all his descendants were eternally connected to it. When God said to him l**h l’cha, God was telling him that there was something of himself in that land, and the only way to know and understand that part was to go there and experience it. As Dr. Raviv reminded us, for the thousands of years since then, Jews have had a special connection to the land of Israel. When we go there, when we engage with what is happening there, when we advocate for Israel and her needs, we activate a part of our Jewish selves that is innate to who we are.”

READ THE FULL MESSAGE on our blog: https://tbeboca.org/go-find-yourself-shabbat-message-by-rabbi-greg-weisman/

10/21/2026

On November 5 at 7:00 pm, Temple Beth El will host New York Times bestselling author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz for an evening of engaging conversation centered on her latest acclaimed book, “As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us.”

Against the backdrop of modern challenges, Sarah’s presentation provides an urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity, offering a powerful roadmap for how Jews can reclaim their traditions and live proudly in 2026. The book has achieved critical acclaim, earning both a National Jewish Book Award and the Natan Notable Book Award.

REGISTER AT: tbeboca.org/as-a-jew

10/16/2026

Shabbat Evening Services | October 16, 2026

10/16/2026

Shabbat Message from Rabbi Ashira Boxman: “According to rabbinic tradition, Noah spent 120 years building the ark. Imagine that! 120 years for humanity to recognize its wrongdoing, change its ways, and possibly even prevent the destruction that was coming. And yet, despite all that time, humanity did not change. And even Noah himself hesitated to act. In our Torah portion, we read, “Noah was 600 years old when the Flood came, waters upon the earth. Noah, with his sons, his wife, and his sons’ wives, went into the ark because of the waters of the Flood.” (Genesis 7:6–7).
Notice those final words: because of the waters of the Flood.
Rashi, drawing on the Midrash, teaches that Noah himself was hesitant to believe the flood would actually come. In fact, he waited until the floodwaters forced him to enter the ark. After 120 years of building and preparing, Noah still waited until the moment the water reached his ankles to seek safety.
And isn’t this something we can all relate to? How often do we know what needs to be done, recognize the urgency of a situation, and yet still find reasons to wait? Perhaps Noah doubted that God would actually destroy the world. Perhaps he doubted that humanity could actually change. Whatever the reason, his hesitation reminds us how easily we can convince ourselves that there will always be more time.
And I think this lesson is especially relevant when we look at the world around us today. It seems that every day we are confronted with another unprecedented challenge. We hear warnings about the effects of climate change, the dangers of rapidly advancing technology, and the wars and violence that continue to devastate communities around the world.”

READ THE FULL MESSAGE on our blog: https://tbeboca.org/seize-each-day-shabbat-message-by-rabbi-ashira-boxman/

10/13/2026

🏳️‍🌈✡️ Join us for a meaningful and timely conversation exploring the intersection of Jewish identity, belonging, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. This event is free and open to the community!

Moderated by Rabbi Greg Weisman, this thought-provoking panel will feature special guest Rabbi Micah Buck of Keshet Keshet , a national organization working for LGBTQ+ equality in Jewish life. Members of our own Temple Beth El community – Taylor Butler, Amy Dweck, and Charlie Myers – will also share their personal experiences and perspectives.

REGISTER AT https://tbeboca.org/event/finding-our-home-lgbtq-journeys-in-the-jewish-community/

10/12/2026

❤️ High Holy Day Food Drive — Record-Breaking Year! ❤️

We are thrilled to share that, together, we collected an incredible 4,570 pounds of food for the Jacobson Family Food Pantry! This record-breaking total was made possible by your generosity, kindness, and commitment to supporting those in need in our community. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this our most successful High Holy Day Food Drive yet! Together, we truly can make a difference.

Temple Beth El’s High Holy Day Food Drive is generously underwritten by Michelle Merson in memory of Bob and Arlene Merson.

10/12/2026

🇮🇱🌺 Dancing in the Streets of Jerusalem! At Simchat Torah Shabbat, our community came alive with music, dancing, and joy as we celebrated the gift of Torah together. We consecrated our newest Religious School students and unrolled the entire Torah scroll, followed by a Jerusalem-inspired dance party, an amazing DJ, and pizza oneg for all ages!

10/10/2026

Shabbat Message from Rabbi Dan Levin: “The rabbis try to understand what it means for the first human being to be created both male and female. In the Midrash, Rabbi Shmuel bar Nahman said: “When the Holy One created the first human being, God created it androgynous. Reish Lakish said: Humanity was created with two faces. Then God sawed it in half, and two backs were formed, a back for the male and a back for the female.” (Vayikra Rabbah 14:1)
At first, humanity was capable of seeing in every direction. Our gaze would encompass all things at once: past, present, and future.
But then suddenly, we had a back. Our vision was narrowed. We could only see what lay before us. In many ways this is dangerous. We can’t see what’s coming up from behind us. There is so much that eludes our gaze – so much we cannot see.
Looking back is important. We need to be able to learn from the past, from our own experience and from the experience of those who lived long ago. David McCullough wrote: “History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.”
But the problem with looking back is that we can get mired in history. So often, our obsession with what’s past keeps us from being able to look forward.”

READ THE FULL MESSAGE on our blog: https://tbeboca.org/look-back-shabbat-message-from-rabbi-dan-levin/

10/09/2026

Shabbat Evening Services | October 9, 2026

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333 Southwest 4th Avenue
Boca Raton, FL
33432

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15613918900

Website

http://www.tbeboca.org/

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