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Page 18, Boca Exposure
Spanish Speaking Rabbi Hector Epelbaum Joins B’nai Torah

Congregation, Supports Senior Rabbi David Steinhardt

B’nai Torah Congregation, rabbinical studies at Seminario Latinoamericano, where and lay leaders to continue the Jewish path toward a life of
the largest conservative he was ordained, as well as ordained in Israel at Bet Torah, Mitzvot and Ma’asim Tovim.”
synagogue in Southeast Hamidrash Lelimudei Lahadut, HaRav Shmuel Avidor About B’nai Torah Congregation
Florida, announced the Hachoen. Rabbi Epelbaum served in Conservative pulpits B’nai Torah Congregation is the largest conservative
appointment of Rabbi for over 33 years in Argentina, Israel and the United synagogue in Southeast Florida with over 1,300 membership
Hector Epelbaum to the States. He is also an experienced Melton teacher. Rabbi families. It is a close-knit, multigenerational, modern and
congregation’s Rabbinic is married to Berta, and they have three adult children and egalitarian synagogue that offers diverse services, programs
Team. In his role as Associate four grandchildren and counting. of worship, learning, tzedakah, social action and social
Rabbi, Rabbi Hector “No words to express the warm, active and knowledgeable activities. B’nai Torah Congregation creates an outlet for
Epelbaum is supporting B’nai congregation B’nai Torah is,” said Rabbi Epelbaum. “I’m arts, culture and learning, and is home to several schools
Torah Congregation’s Senior counting the days to cross through the building doors and be of Jewish education. The synagogue offers a wide variety of
Rabbi David Steinhardt. Rabbi Steinhardt and Rabbi part of the B’nai Torah family, one of the largest and most volunteer opportunities to enrich the synagogue experience,
Rabbi Epelbaum’s official Epelbaum successful congregations in the Conservative Movement. I’m and is a center for tzedakah acts and projects that touch
start date was June 1. He is committed to helping Rabbi Steinhardt, clergy members, staff thousands of people. Learn more at https://btcboca.org.
fluent in, and will lead, classes and programs designed for
the Spanish-speaking community.
Epelbaum recently announced a new course, “Intro to 13th Annual White Coats-4-Care Fundraiser from page 17
Judaism,” which begins this month on Zoom, and is being
taught in Spanish. The class, which offers attendees the Markowitz, M.D.; Lynn and Joseph Ouslander, M.D.;
opportunity to explore and deepen their understanding of Ronald L. Rubin, D.M.D.; Constance Scott; Robin
Judaism, is open to the entire community. To learn more Trompeter; and the Honorable Robert Weinroth.
about the Intro to Judaism course in Spanish, and Rabbi According to the college, plans are already
Epelbaum’s other classes, please contact: Rabino Hector underway for the 14th Annual White Coats scholarship
Epelbaum at Rabbi.Epelbaum@bnai-torah.org or call initiative. It will be held on Wednesday, May 1,
(561) 392-8566. 2024, when all attending will celebrate the success of
“I am very excited to welcome and work with my the graduating Class of 2024 and completion of the
colleague, Rabbi Epelbaum. He brings a depth of experience, admission process for the Class of 2028. The first-year
learning and great sensitivity to his work. His life’s students of the Class of 2028 will receive their white
experience includes being educated and raised in Buenos coats in August 2024. (From left) WC4C Cochair Jon Kaye, FAU Interim CoM
Aires, working as a rabbi in Netanya and years of work in Launched in 2010, FAU’s Schmidt College of Dean Dr. Curtis L. Whitehair, MD, WC4C Cochair
South Florida. These inform a broad view of Jewish life. Medicine became the 134th allopathic medical school Bonnie Kaye
His background in psychology adds to his understanding of in North America and has swiftly become nationally
people. We will learn from each other,” said Rabbi Steinhardt. recognized for its innovative curriculum. With an students. Additionally, a Genomics and Predictive Health
Rabbi Epelbaum is a scholar and teacher deeply emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, the college Certificate prepares students for careers in personalized
committed to bringing the community together to share his is dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities in medicine, biotechnology and population health.
wisdom and deep connection to Judaism. He has served as the community. The college offers M.D./Ph.D., M.D./ To learn more about the White Coat Society or
the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Israel since 2014. Born M.B.A., and M.D./M.H.A. programs. A new Research other gift options, contact Allison Goff, manager of
and raised in Buenos Aires, he was deeply involved in the Distinction Track, the first LCME-approved track for events and community engagement, at (561) 297-2371
Masorti/Conservative Youth Movement. After earning a the college, offers a parallel curriculum for medical or agoff@health.fau.edu.
master’s degree in psychology, he went on to conduct his

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