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WEEKLY Programming and Updates from
Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor
as of AUGUST 3, 2025

Shalom and Welcome, Friend!
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THE VOICE OF L’DOR VA-DOR
Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor’s e-Newsletter
August 3, 2025 – 9 Av, 5785 Edition
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Building The Judaism of Tomorrow TODAY with L'Dor Va-Dor

JOIN US FOR SHABBAT every FRIDAY EVE at 7:00 pm ET
at 5859 Heritage Park Way, Delray Beach 33484
(except Friday, August 15 - we offer Shabbat Dinner at home of Ruth Sabo)
Call us: 561-968-0688
Email us: Info@LDORVADOR.org
Our Mailing Address is:
Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor . Mailing: 6100 Boynton Beach Blvd. # 743102 . Boynton Beach, FL 33474
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
We are Celebrating!
August Birthdays
Bill Greenberg – Aug. 1
Ethel Olsen – Aug. 1
Enid Golub – Aug. 12
Ruth Nodiff – Aug. 12
Lester Pasik – Aug. 12
Miriam Sivak – Aug. 18
Lori Lerner – Aug. 22
Jim Garrett – Aug. 24
Francine Silver – Aug. 24
Marty Winston – Aug. 25
Madison Frederiksen – Aug. 28
August Anniversaries
Suzanne and Mike Burstein – Aug. 19
Arden and Alan Epstein – Aug. 20
Bobbie and Irwin Benson – Aug. 28
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Today is TISHA B'AV ... the Ninth day of the Hebrew month of AV
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This day in the history of Judaism is the day that both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem were destroyed.
In current times, this is a day to focus on remembrance and reflection. We might consider the historical and ethical themes of the day and connect these to contemporary issues of suffering and social injustice. Other historical events that are tied to this Hebrew date are: The Inquisition in Spain and Portugal culminating in the expulsion of the Jews from the Iberian Peninsula in 1492, the start of World War I, with Germany declaring war on Russia in the morning and Russia declaring war on Germany (and thus on the Russian Jews) in the afternoon in 1914, the beginning of deportation of Jews to the Treblinka concentration camp from the Warsaw Ghetto, Poland in 1942, and more recently, the deadly bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1994.
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A quick SUMMARY of what's coming up at L'Dor Va-Dor!
(see more details below AND on our website)
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Tue, August 5, 7:00 pm - Virtual Touch of Torah, a program about the upcoming Torah portion, including some videos with the late Rabbi Barry Silver, as well as others and discussion
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Now through August 8 - L'Dor Va-Dor's Honey from the Heart Fundraiser for gifts for the Jewish New Year 5786, including free packing and shipping (see details for how to order below); as of August 9th through September 10th, Honey orders are accepted but with added shipping fees
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Fri, August 8, 7:00 pm - L'Dor Va-Dor's Celebration of Shabbat at our Delray Beach venue, in-person and virtually, with Cantor Carol Garrett and special guest musician, Sandon Chevlin
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Sun, August 10, 11:00 am - L'Dor Va-Dor's Maven Book Club meets to discuss the book, "A PLACE TO HIDE" by Ronald H. Balson at the home of Member Emily Jacobs-Robarts (please note the change in time for this day's event)
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*SPECIAL* - Sun, August 10, 2:00 pm - Klezmer Concert with Miami Klezmer Band performing at Temple Beth Tikvah, 4550 Jog Road, Greenacres, a joint fun and fundraiser for L'Dor Va-Dor and Beth Tikvah; tickets available through L'Dor Va-Dor, $20 pp, includes light refreshments following concert (see below for more info)
- There will be no weekly Tuesday evening program on August 12 (sorry)
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*SPECIAL* - Fri, August 15, 5:30 pm - L'Dor Va-Dor offers you to join us for Shabbat Get-Together and Dinner at the home of Ruth Sabo (we will NOT hold our Shabbat service at our regular Delray Beach venue on this date) - RSVP's needed please (more info below)
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Sun, August 17, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - First JEWBILEE: A Showcase of Jewish Life in the Palm Beaches, at the Boynton JCC, 8500 Jog Road - a FREE event for all ages to enjoy - L'Dor Va-Dor will be participating with a booth at this event
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Tue, August 19, 7:00 pm - Virtual Touch of Jewish History, sharing the life and career of Ralph Lauren, American fashion designer, philanthropist, and billionaire businessman
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Fri, August 22, 7:00 pm - L'Dor Va-Dor's Celebration of Shabbat at our Delray Beach venue, in-person and virtually, with Cantor Carol Garrett
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Tue, August 26, 1:00 pm - Calmness with Cantor Carol, a free monthly meditation group, led by Cantor Carol Garrett, meeting at 5859 Heritage Park Way, Delray in the Heritage Club room (same place and room we meet for Shabbat)
- There will be no weekly Tuesday evening program on August 26 (sorry)

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Fri, August 29, 7:00 pm - L'Dor Va-Dor's Celebration of Shabbat at our Delray Beach venue, in-person only, with Cantor Carol Garrett (this Shabbat will not be available virtually, sorry)
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Wed, Sept. 10, 7:00 pm - L'Dor Va-Dor's Annual Member Meeting and Election of the Board via Zoom
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Mon, Sept. 22 - Tue, Sept. 23 - The Jewish High Holy Day of Rosh Hashanah - L'Dor Va-Dor will hold Rosh Hashanah services on Monday evening, Sept.22 and Tuesday morning, Sept. 23 at the Movies of Delray theatre, led by Rabbi David Siff and Cantor Carol Garrett
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* NEW* - Sun, Sept. 28, 10:45 am - L'Dor Va-Dor offers our annual TASHLICH gathering and optional lunch following at the Hive Waterfront restaurant, 2412 Floral Road, Lantana
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Wed, Oct. 1 - Thu, Oct. 2 - The Jewish High Holy Day of Yom Kippur - L'Dor Va-Dor will hold Yom Kippur services on Wednesday evening, Oct.1 and Thursday, Oct.2 at the Movies of Delray theatre, led by Rabbi David Siff and Cantor Carol Garrett
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Thu, Oct. 2 - L'Dor Va-Dor will offer a Break The Fast for Members and Guests, following the conclusion of our Closing and Yizkor service - venue, time, and details are still in the planning stage - will share soon

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DETAILS for UPCOMING EVENTS / PROGRAMS

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Tuesday, AUGUST 5, 7:00 pm ET - VIRTUAL: TOUCH of TORAH with L'Dor Va-Dor on Zoom. Learn more about the Torah with us, the fascinating backbone and guide for Judaism (the good parts, at least)! We will share insights into the Torah portion for the upcoming Shabbat, Va-etchanan. We will present a few videos, including previously recorded videos of the late Rabbi Barry Silver, sharing his take on the Torah. Rabbi Barry's intellect, insight, humor, and information shared is timeless, relevant, and so worth hearing! We welcome ALL to join us for discussion and Torah study! We know it will be well worth your time! Please CLICK HERE for more details and/or to join us via Zoom on Tuesday, August 5th at 7 pm.
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Friday, AUGUST 8, 7:00 pm ET IN-PERSON (and virtual): A REALLY MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF SHABBAT with L'Dor Va-Dor! Join your friends and fellow members for a truly MUSICAL SHABBAT, with Cantor Carol Garrett, guest musician, the talented Sandon Chevlin, and our special concert pianist Ruth Nodiff! Our Shabbat will be FILLED WITH MUSIC! Sandon plays many instruments, including flute, sax, clarinet, bass guitar, and more. We are very fortunate to enjoy the piano playing of Ruth Nodiff weekly at our Shabbats! This Shabbat is most special because we will be also celebrating Ruth's upcoming Birthday - she is sponsoring our Oneg Shabbat! This will be a very special Sabbath, and we hope that you will join us for this evening! Our Shabbat celebration is held in Delray Beach at 5859 Heritage Park Way. Please join in on the festivities and stay for some nosh and friendship too! This service will also be available on Zoom and live-streaming on YouTube. We hope to see YOU there in person or online! For more info about this Shabbat on August 8th, please CLICK HERE.
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A SWEET GIFT for you and something for L'DOR VA-DOR too ... get your order in by August 8th ...
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FREE SHIPPING ONLY THROUGH AUGUST 8th: HONEY FROM THE HEART Fundraiser! Spread the sweetness one jar at a time and support L'Dor Va-Dor by sending a beautiful 8-ounce jar of kosher honey, adorned with a festive label and personalized card (per jar) to your family and friends for a sweet Jewish New Year. Each jar is $18.99 and shipping is FREE for all orders placed by Friday, August 8th. This program is a fundraiser for L'Dor Va-Dor, created by the ORT organization! To see the flyer for our Honey Fundraiser, please CLICK HERE.
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To order your jars of honey, please CLICK HERE to go to ORTHONEY.com. If you should need any assistance with ordering, please contact Cantor Carol Garrett by email or phone 561-827-1646. We thank you for your support of this special program.
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Sunday, August 10, 11:00 am ET - IN-PERSON: L'DOR VA-DOR's MAVEN BOOK CLUB MEETS! ALL ARE WELCOMED! The fifth gathering of the L'Dor Va-Dor Maven Book Club will meet on August 10th at 11 am at the home of Emily Jacobs-Robarts in Greenacres. We apologize for the time change to 11 am (rather than 2 pm), in order to accommodate the special Klezmer Concert fundraiser at 2 pm. The book to be discussed will be "A PLACE TO HIDE" by Ronald H. Balson. This book tells the story of a young American Diplomat in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation and his efforts to help Jews escape persecution. If you would like to be a part of our Book Club, please email to Donna Reynolds so that you can obtain the address for our gathering. For more info, please CLICK HERE.
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A FUN EVENT & FUNDRAISER ...
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Sunday, August 10, 2:00 pm ET - IN-PERSON: A KLEZMER MUSIC CONCERT! This is a joint FUN and fundraiser for L'Dor Va-Dor and Temple Beth Tikvah synagogues. The concert, featuring the MIAMI KLEZMER BAND, will be held at Temple Beth Tikvah, 4550 Jog Road, Greenacres (which is located between Melaleuca Lane and Lake Worth Rd on the east side). Tickets can be purchased through L'Dor Va-Dor for $20 pp, which also includes light refreshments following the concert. A part of the ticket price will be a donation to L'Dor Va-Dor. Please purchase your ticket by no later than Friday, AUGUST 8th. To purchase online, please CLICK HERE (please select "Klezmer Concert" for purpose), or pay by check (payable to Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor) through the mail or at Shabbat service on August 8th. Seating will be on a first come-first serve basis. There will be several end seats reserved for those with disabilities or walkers. For more info, please call 561-968-0688 or email us.
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A SPECIAL SHABBAT GET-TOGETHER on AUGUST 15th ...
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Friday, August 15, 5:30 pm ET - IN-PERSON only: SHABBAT GET-TOGETHER & DINNER with L'Dor Va-Dor! Due to vacation schedules, we will NOT hold our normal Shabbat service at our Delray Beach venue on the evening of August 15th. We instead welcome you to join in on a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shabbat together! Our Co-President, Ruth Sabo, has offered to host a Shabbat Get-Together and Dinner at her home in Lake Worth Beach, near the downtown area there. We are very appreciative to Ruth for this generous offer. Ruth will provide the entree of roasted chicken. If you would like to bring a side or dessert, you are welcome to share a dish! Member Valerie Jett has agreed to lead the musical part of our Shabbat for the evening. Enjoy a truly special Hamisha evening together! Please RSVP please by no later than Friday, August 8th, by calling or texting to 561-968-0688, or email to Ruth Sabo. For more info, please CLICK HERE.
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Ruth asks for "admission" to this special Shabbat to be food donations or monetary donations for EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER, an organization that serves those in need in the local community and one that L'Dor Va-Dor is committed to helping! Items such as peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken, canned beans or vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, oatmeal are most needed (please no glass containers).

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A NEW EVENT for L'DOR VA-DOR and the community!
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Sunday, August 17, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm ET - IN-PERSON: JEWBILEE, the FIRST EVER for Palm Beach County: A Showcase of Jewish Life in the Palm Beaches! Enjoy a fabulous FREE community event, where Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor (we will have a booth) and other area synagogues and Jewish organizations and affiliates will be showcased for all to see! All ages are welcomed! The JEWBILEE will be held at the Mandel Boynton Beach JCC, 8500 Jog Road, but advance registration is required for security purposes. With fun for all ages, it’s a special day you won’t want to miss! Please CLICK HERE to see the flyer for this special event.
- There will be FREE food available and much, much more:
- Connect with synagogues, schools, and Jewish organizations
- Taste delicious bites from The Great American Kosher BBQ
- Volunteer with Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center
- Bring the kids for PJ Library story-time and a book swap, bounce house, face painting and crafts
- Shop local Jewish-owned businesses, Judaica and food vendors
- Explore Bar/Bat Mitzvah vendors, meet community matchmakers, and so much more!
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TO REGISTER for this FREE JEWBILEE, please CLICK HERE.
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L'DOR VADOR needs YOU - we need to have a few volunteers to help "man" our booth, schmooze with the community, and share / boost about our wonderful congregation! Please email to Sharon Leibovitz (or call / text 561-968-0688) to volunteer and assist for some or all of this event - WE NEED YOU!
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Tuesday, AUGUST 19, 7:00 pm ET - VIRTUAL: TOUCH of JEWISH HISTORY with L'Dor Va-Dor on Zoom! We will enjoy learning together about the American icon and fashion design, RALPH LAUREN. One of our members has a personal connection to Mr. Lauren that we will share. Mr. Lauren is an extremely successful businessman and philanthropist. Join us on August 19th to hear his story! All are invited for a special evening of videos and discussion! We hope that YOU will participate with us for this evening and be a part of these wonderful times together virtually! We welcome ALL! Please CLICK HERE for more details and/or to join us via Zoom.
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Tuesday, August 26, 1:00 pm ET - IN-PERSON: CALMNESS WITH CANTOR CAROL- second session! Enjoy an hour of calm, learn how to de-stress, through the gentle talking of Cantor Carol Garrett, as she guides us to peaceful places! This free meditation group is led by Cantor Carol Garrett, who is certified to teach these methods! This group will meet on the last Tuesday afternoon of each month at 1 pm and held at 5859 Heritage Park Way, Delray Beach, in the Heritage Club Room, where we meet each Friday evening for Shabbat. Cantor Carol will choose from her many calming tools, such as meditation, Reiki, discussion, healing, and spiritual connection. Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that focuses on directing universal life force energy to promote balance and healing. This is a wonderful opportunity to nurture our spirit and well-being and promote a calmer presence, which many of us may need. ALL ARE WELCOMED, both men and women! For more info, please CLICK HERE.
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The HIGH HOLY DAYS
are quickly approaching, starting on September 22, 2025
We hope YOU will choose to be with L'Dor Va-Dor
and reconnect with your Jewish spirit / nashama!
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Monday, September 22 - Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, October 1 - Thursday, October 2 - IN-PERSON: L'DOR VA-DOR's HIGH HOLY DAY 5786 / 2025 ROSH HASHANAH and YOM KIPPUR services! Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor will once again offer our inspiring, very meaningful, and musical High Holy Day services to Friends, Guests, and Members (included with your 2025-2026 new membership or membership renewal). This year we will return to the comfortable theatre of Movies of Delray, located at 7421 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, for all of our High Holy Day services. We are excited to share that our services will be led by Rabbi David Siff and Cantor Carol Garrett.
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Ticket price is $110 pp for all High Holy Day services offered for Friends and Guests - this is only if purchased by September 5, 2025. Don't miss out on this early special pricing, since after September 5, the price will increase to $125 pp.
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We welcome all those under the age of 25 complimentary (students and youth).
- We will also enjoy additional musical artists who will enhance our services even more.
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For more info and/or to purchase your tickets NOW, please CLICK HERE or call 561-968-0688. We look forward to greeting YOU and wishing you a beautiful and sweet New Year!
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We hope you received your High Holy Day postcard from L'Dor Va-Dor in the mail! Also see our ad in the "Neighborhood News", a small magazine published each first of the month and mailed to local communities in the area.

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A beautiful way to HONOR your loved ones in our L'Dor Va-Dor BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE ...
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A time-honored tradition is to remember and honor our loved ones, especially during the High Holy Days. L'Dor Va-Dor creates a beautiful and meaningful Yizkor Memorial booklet to allow you to memorialize your family and friends in a special way! This booklet can be used throughout the year to recite prayers, poems, readings within, especially during the four times of the year that Yizkor is to be recited. Please view our booklet online from last year 2024 to get an idea - CLICK HERE.
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Our Book of Remembrance will be distributed during our Yom Kippur Day of Atonement services (Thursday, October 2). Each individual you wish to memorialize is $13 to list in our Book of Remembrance and their memory will thus endure.
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We also have larger ads available, such as a custom Business card-sized ad for your personal remembrance or to promote a business for $36. Other sizes of ads are also available for personal or business purposes: please contact us to discuss options and pricing (561-968-0688 or email to us).
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For more info or to submit the entry of your loved ones NOW, please CLICK HERE (complete online form and pay via credit card). You may also complete our printable FORM and mail to us with check payment (to Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor).
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To duplicate your submitted names from last year into this year's Book of Remembrance, you can simply provide us with a note with your name(s), phone number, and email address and instructions to duplicate the names, along with payment (check, cash, or pay via our Donations page on our website).
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The last day for submissions to our Book of Remembrance will be Monday, September 8, 2025.
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NEW OFFERING
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Sunday, September 28, 10:45 am ET - IN-PERSON: TASHLICH CEREMONY by the water WITH L'DOR VA-DOR and optional LUNCH following! Join Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor Members and Friends for this special annual High Holy Day ceremony of TASHLICH - casting our sins to the water, symbolized by throwing bread crumbs. We will have a meaningful ceremony by the water next to the HIVE Restaurant, 2412 Floral Road, Lantana FL (off of Hypoluxo Road, between Congress and I-95). Don't forget your bread or bread crumbs! ALL ARE WELCOMED (no RSVP needed)! There will be hand-out sheets so that you are able to participate in this special ceremony and gathering. Musicians are welcomed to bring their instruments and serenade us as part of this special time together. We plan to start the service at about 11 am.
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We invite all to join us for LUNCH following at the HIVE Restaurant. Please let us know if you would like to join us for lunch inside the restaurant. Please RSVP (call or text) to 561-968-0688 by no later than Sunday, September 14 for lunch together (each party responsible for their own food bill).
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Mark your calendars and plan to be with us and L'Dor Va-Dor!
Links for all our programming
can be found on our LDORVADOR.org website's calendar.
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Perhaps you missed our last Shabbat?
You can still watch and enjoy!
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Enjoy our most inspiring FIRST FRIDAY SHABBAT CELEBRATION of August 1, 2025 with Cantor Carol Garett, please CLICK HERE.
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Acknowledging
DONATIONS
to L’Dor Va-Dor

We are very grateful for the
generosity & love shown to
L’Dor Va-Dor by your donations!

TODAH RABAH!
- By Donna and Bill Field, a donation for the sponsoring of our Oneg Shabbat on Friday, August 1st, in honor and memory of Donna's parents, Ruth and Francis Wood, who would have celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary
- By Stephen Grosky, a donation in memory of the Yahrzeit of his mother, Carolyn Grosky
- By Debbie Kohn, a donation for the healing prayers for her family and friends to return to good health
- By Ruth Nodiff, a donation for the sponsoring of our Oneg Shabbat on Friday, August 8th, in honor of her upcoming Birthday
- Our Book of Remembrance donations - we are so grateful for your participation and remembering your loved ones:
- By Stacey Lichtman
- By Lori Lerner
- Thank you to those who donate to our Tzedekah box on Shabbat; this is most appreciated
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Welcome to all our newest Members
and all of our Members who have renewed their Membership!
We so appreciate your choice of our synagogue
and our group of GREAT AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE!
Thank you to our most recent renewing Members!
Valerie Jett
Debbie Kohn
Allan Rubinstein
HIGH HOLY DAY Tickets are INCLUDED with Membership!
JOIN US NOW and become a Member of OUR FAMILY!

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At L'Dor Va-Dor, we welcome ALL!
PLEASE WON'T YOU CONSIDER L'DOR VA-DOR
YOUR SPIRITUAL HOME and JOIN US!
We would be honored to have you be part of our family!
We rely completely on memberships and donations to prosper.
Won't YOU please consider ...
Contributing a Donation,
Volunteering with us,
Joining our Congregation Family,
Creating a LIVING LEGACY
to L'Dor Va-Dor
to sustain our efforts into the future
for next generations!
We thank you for your kindness!
ALL of your Donations
are most welcomed,
are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE,
and will be acknowledged
for your record-keeping.
We are a 501c3 organization.
YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL
to continue and carry on
Rabbi Barry's legacy and vision!
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We so appreciate this!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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Please CLICK HERE to DONATE
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L'Dor Va-Dor continues to do tikkun olam,
repairing the world, one Mitzvah at a time.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Available for one and all!
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ATTENTION: VOTERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY who wish to do VOTE BY MAIL - must renew!
Your "Vote By Mail" registration ended after the November 2024 election. You will need to re-register this year in order to vote by mail for 2025 and 2026.
Please CLICK HERE for more information
or to re-register for Vote-by-Mail.
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Know someone needed support following loss - this may help!

THE GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION presents the following:
TOGETHER FINDING HOPE AND HEALING FOLLOWING LOSS
A Jewish community initiative supported by Mishkan Miami
of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Various days and times
Most programs are offered FREE
Offerings for virtual and in-person programs

For community support resources for those encountering loss
and/or those seeking emotional wellness,
Please CLICK HERE to review document with available programs and contacts.
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THE PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK presents the following:
BE A HUNGER HERO: Join us for the DAY of 200,000 MEALS at the Kravis!
Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Shifts available: 9:00 to 11:30 am, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET
IN-PERSON; Open to the Community;
Pre-registration is required
At the Raymond K. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach 33401
Recognize Hunger Action Month 2025, a national movement dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action to end food insecurity. We'll be packaging bulk pasta to help feed families across Palm Beach County. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and make a lasting impact! Be a Hunger Hero and do a MITZVAH! In addition, we are also hosting a Peanut Butter Food Drive, so you are encouraged to bring a plastic jar of peanut butter to help support families in need across Palm Beach County.
For more info or to register to volunteer, please CLICK HERE.
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THE MANDEL JCC OF THE PALM BEACHES presents the following:
COFFEE AND CONCERTO: Musical Meet and Mingle with our New Arts & Cultural Manager
Monday, AUGUST 11, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon ET
IN-PERSON; FREE and Open to the Community;
Pre-registration is required
At the Mandel Boynton Beach JCC,
8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL
Join us for a warm and welcoming morning of music, conversation, and community! Sit back and enjoy as we introduce Dr. Tiffany Beckford, our new Arts & Culture Manager, in a special event that blends classical charm with creative connection. Tiffany will share highlights from her musical journey, including a live trombone performance, and invite members to help shape the future of arts and culture at the JCC.
For more info or to register / RSVP, please CLICK HERE.
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PALM BEACH JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL SUMMER SERIES
Thursday, AUGUST 28, 2025, 7:00 to 9:00 pm ET
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025, 7:00 to 9:00 pm ET
IN-PERSON; $18 per person per show; Pre-registration is required
At the MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH,
7380 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL
August 28: YANIV film - A Bronx high school teacher loses funding for the school musical and teams up with a fellow teacher, a secret card counter and recovering gambling addict, to cheat at an underground card game run by the Hasidic community. As the plan unravels, unexpected allies emerge. CLICK HERE to pre-register and pay.
Sept.18: AIR WAR film - Girl No 60247 tells the story of a young girl who discovers her grandmother’s secret Holocaust diary. The Grave Hunter, a documentary by Yochay Rosenberg, follows Meir Bulkah as he works to preserve Jewish history in Poland and honor the memory of those lost. Both films explore the power of remembrance and the resilience of Jewish identity. CLICK HERE to pre-register and pay.
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DR. ROBERT WATSON presents: HAMILTON - MAN, MYTH, MUSICAL
Wednesday, AUGUST 13, 2025, 1:00 pm ET
IN-PERSON; $20 per person; Pre-registration is required
At the Mandel Boynton Beach JCC,
8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL
By now, most everyone has heard the hit Broadway musical Hamilton: An American Story and has become a Hamilton buff. In this talk, Watson will examine some of the little known, intriguing aspects of the Founder's remarkable life, including his Jewish roots and hard scrabble upbringing. This talk will also feature a fun fact-checking of the musical and look at the backstory for some of the show's main scenes.
For more info or to register/pay, please CLICK HERE.
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JEWBILEE: A Showcase of Jewish Life in the Palm Beaches
Sunday, AUGUST 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
FREE IN-PERSON; Advance registration is required
At the Mandel Boynton Beach JCC,
8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL
You're invited to the Palm Beaches' first JEWBILEE!
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Connect with synagogues INCLUDING L'Dor Va-Dor, schools, and Jewish organizations
- Taste delicious bites from The Great American Kosher BBQ
- Volunteer with Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center
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Bring the kids for PJ Library® storytime and a book swap, bounce house, face painting and crafts
- Shop local Jewish-owned businesses, Judaica and food vendors
- Explore Bar/Bat Mitzvah vendors, meet community matchmakers, and so much more!
For more info or to register, please CLICK HERE.
L'Dor Va-Dor is looking for a few volunteers for all or part of this event to assist at our booth - to schmooze with the community, and share / boost about our wonderful congregation! COULD THAT BE YOU?! Call or text us at 561-968-0688
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ADULT LINE DANCING
Sundays, now through AUGUST 10, 2025, 11:00 am -12:00 pm ET
IN-PERSON; $125 per person for 10-week session; Pre-registration is required
$15 Drop-in (one class)
At the Mandel Boynton Beach JCC,
8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL
Line dancing is a form of dance in which memory and execution come together. Dancers learn basic steps, rhythms, and routines choreographed to music, thereby improving memory and balance. Music styles include: pop, rock, blues, country, R&B, Latin, salsa, contemporary, swing, and ballad.
For more info or to register/pay, please CLICK HERE.
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THE I LOVE LUCY STORY
Presented by Sal St. George
Monday, AUGUST 18, 2025, 3:00 pm ET
VIRTUAL FREE; No registration required
Another great "Sal St. George" program about Lucille Ball! Not to be missed! If you have seen any of these programs, you will know, they are fabulous!
To join this program on August 18th, please CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 865 1068 2346
Passcode: ILOVELUCY
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THE JULIE ANDREWS STORY
Presented by Sal St. George
Monday, SEPT. 15, 2025, 3:00 pm ET
VIRTUAL FREE; No registration required
Another great "Sal St. George" program about the amazing Julie Andrews! Not to be missed!
To join this program on August 18th, please CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 845 8242 2866
Passcode: JAndrews
| | THE SOUSA MENDES FOUNDATION presents the following: | |
CARTOONISTS AGAINST RACISM - THE SECRET JEWISH WAR ON BIGOTRY
Sunday, AUGUST 17, 2025, 4:00 pm ET
VIRTUAL FREE; Pre-registration is required
Don't miss this free book launch event ... Cartoonists Against Racism by Rafael Medoff uncovers the secret campaign of the American Jewish Committee to create anti-racist comics and cartoons to flood America’s newspapers, classrooms, and union halls. Order your signed and inscribed book today!
For more information or to register for this FREE program
or to order a copy of the book (signed and inscribed),
Please CLICK HERE.
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MORIKAMI MUSEUM presents the following:
CELEBRATE OBON WEEKEND
Saturdays, , August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL
$10 pp
Enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon. We invite guests to take a contemplative stroll through the gardens, fill out paper slips in memory of lost loved ones, enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon, and pay respects to George Morikami at the Bon altar. The Obon Celebration includes: Taiko Drumming Performances, Bon Dancing Workshop & Performance, Guiding Lights & Lantern at Home Kits, Family Fun Day: Gachapon Keychains, and the Large Lantern Floating.
For more information or to purchase tickets,
Please CLICK HERE.
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TAI CHI: MOVING MEDITATION for Seniors
EVERY Tuesday, 9:15 am to 10:15 am ET
(ongoing throughout the year)
FREE IN-PERSON (sign-in at front desk)
Boynton Physicians Group
244 North Congress Ave, Boynton Beach
ALL are welcome - no pre-registration needed
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, gentle, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving meditation, with benefits to mental and physical health. These weekly classes are taught by Eric and provide an hour of stress-free time and well-being. Tai chi can help to improve balance. All men and women are welcome to any class or to continue on a weekly basis. Try out this gentle form of light exercise and stretching - we think you will enjoy! No special outfits required - shorts, pants, sneakers, comfortable clothes and shoes. ALL are welcome - you will enjoy this class and feel better for it, physically and mentally!
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HEALTH CARE DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY presents the following:
FREE CLASSES in TAI JI QUAN: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE
Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
(ongoing throughout the year)
at the West Boynton Beach Recreation Center
6000 Northtree Blvd, Lake Worth (behind Park Vista High)
A wonderful and fun class, where you learn techniques to improve your balance and perhaps keep you from FALLING and sustaining injuries! This class is really a wonderful way to not only keep your balance when needed most, but a fun way to exercise! Did you know that falls are the #1 cause of traumatic injury in Palm Beach County? Tai Ji Quan (like Tai Chi) has proven to be a powerful tool in maintaining stability and enhancing overall well-being. All welcome to any or all classes, just arrive prior to class time to join in (no pre-registration is needed)! You are welcome to come to one or more classes per week.
For more information, please CLICK HERE.
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FLORIDA BLUE presents the following:
FREE WELL-BEING and EXERCISE CLASSES
Various days and times
at the Florida Blue Center - Palm Beach County
1501 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach (just south of Gateway Blvd)
Classes are offered for free, like Tai Chi, Tai Ji Quan, Chair Yoga, Yogalates, Zumba Gold, and more. Florida Blue offers these free classes as a resource for the community and they are open to anyone, regardless of whether you are a member/customer of Florida Blue or not.
For more details of all classes offered (dates and times), please CLICK HERE.
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EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER
A service that helps feed those in need in our community
Like may other agencies and organizations, EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER now faces an emergency situation with their grant money cut-off just recently. If you can, please make a monetary donation by CLICKING HERE. OR drop off needed food items at their office, 14451 South Military Trail, Suite 2, Delray Beach, FL 33484 (Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Tue 8 am to 4 pm). Food items needed most are: peanut butter, canned chicken or tuna, oatmeal, canned beans or vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce. Help those in need, please donate! ALL FOOD ITEMS donated to L'Dor Va-Dor at Shabbat services are being taken and donated to Eat Better Live Better.
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L'DOR VA-DOR offers
MI SHEBEIRACH HEALING PRAYERS
To those on our Healing List and those that are not, but should be, we send out our thoughts and wishes for you to be stronger, to heal, to recover, and to attain a full recovery to good health, a Refuah Schlema, renewal of the body, renewal of the spirit! Hoping that you will be returned to good health soon!
Please let us know of someone who should be added onto our Healing List, as well as those who have now recovered and should be removed from our list (please contact our synagogue office at 561-968-0688). Thank you.
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HEALING LIST - REFUAH SCHLEMA
Rita Alzman
Andy Beada
Michelle Bernstein
Michelle Erich
Bill Field
Donna Field
Lisa Field
Robert Field
Laura Gallagher
Ila Goldman
Marcela Gomez
Sydney Grossman
Fern Haber
Jonathan Harvey
Ann Herman
Tara Hollander
Vicki Hollander
Shelly Horowitz
Catherine Jackson
Laurie Judge
Samantha Kohn-Bardelman
David Kotliar
Linda Kupperman
Carolyn Latour
Joe Latour
Lynn Levy
Gloria Lichtenberg
Sherri Medler
Lori Messinger
Dr. Sudhir Nayer
Alfred Paritsky
David Perlman
Laura Perlman-Devens
Diane Pomish
Vivian Pronin
Marty Reiss
Lee Resnick
Bernie Rosen
Dr. Jack Sabo
Alan Scott
Miriam Sivak
Harry Stone
Michelle Stone
Jacob Viner
Naomi Volan
Alan Vonrapacki
Alan Weiss
Marcia Werby
Charles Wood
We pray for all those in need of Healing, to be returned to Good Health,
whether physically, spiritually, or mentally and wherever they are in the world.
We pray for the Israeli hostages that still remain captive
to all be returned safely SOON.
We pray for the safety of the people of Israel, Gaza, Ukraine,
and anywhere else our prayers and thoughts are needed.
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We send Healing prayers to our Planet Earth
and hope that each of us can do a little something
to help our Mother Earth survive and flourish.

May Peace come to all the world and soon.
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WE HONOR and REMEMBER with LOVE
THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY PASSED:
Paul Feigenbaum
Celie Halzel
Kathy Leonard
Charise Mueller
Melvyn Resnick
Barry Stein

MONTH OF AUGUST YAHRZEITS,
May their memories live on through and within us:

Marilyn Alperin
Shirley Baine
Ola Beck
Bella Cohen
Jonathan Cohen
Gertrude Dater
Samuel Diamond
Gerald Gerger
Rose Greenberg
Sylvia Greenberg
Carolyn Grosky
Arthur Herman
Hyman Levin
David Mallin
Jerry Millman
Eugene Muhlrad
Robert Neiman
Lee Osofsky
Eugene Pasik
Dr. Steven D. Rifkin
Samuel Robbins
Arnold Rosenstein
Renee Rosenzweig
Buddy Rossman
Oscar Schreiber
Natalie Seigel
Shereen Willens
Ruth L. Wood
Edith Zimmer
All those who have died in wars, fighting, and for various unknown reasons
throughout the world
May their memories always be for blessings.

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We welcome YOU to be a part of our FAMILY,
L'Dor Va-Dor, our Jewish Community!
We hope that if you are not yet a Member of L'Dor Va-Dor,
you may consider this.
In return, we offer love, friendship, shalom, and a community that cares!
Our special and meaningful High Holy Day services
are included with Membership.
May your week, your life, and your loved ones
be filled with LOVE, PEACE, and GOOD HEALTH!
And may be have peace in the world one day soon.
With Shalom,
Sharon Leibovitz,
Cantor Carol Garrett,
and the Board of L'Dor Va-Dor

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS!
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to our L'Dor Va-Dor family and the Jewish community.
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with Interviews, Talks, and even, Wedding Speeches!
LAURIE SCHLOFF will happily donate 20% to L'Dor Va-Dor.
For more info, her website is www.partnersincommunicationinc.com
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PRE-PLANNING your memorial needs?
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can help with this difficult burden ...
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serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years
7340 Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
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Plan Ahead, we'll take the first steps with you.
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AND it could benefit L'DOR VA-DOR and its Members & Friends!
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