Page 8 - Boca Club News - February '20

Page 8, Boca Club News

Boca Public Library and FAU Team Up

for February 20th Presentation:

“When Nature Breaks the Rules: Mating Between Species”

The scientific world work with Jane Goodall; primate behaviors and habitats; the received widescale media coverage, including National
was shocked when DNA origins and evolution of primates; future biological studies; Geographic, Science Magazine and Nature.
evidence proved the and conservation projects. This program is part of the FAU Research in Action
existence of hybrid monkeys Dr. Detwiler is an associate professor of anthropology series, an ongoing collaboration between FAU’s Division
in Africa resulting from at Florida Atlantic University, where her research focus of Research and the City of Boca Raton Libraries in which
the mating of two different is on the evolution and conservation of African forest researchers share their innovative work and seek input
species. In “When Nature monkeys. Her primatology lab specializes in studying from the community. “We are fortunate to have a research
Breaks the Rules: Mating rare and endangered primate species in the Congo Basin university in our city,” notes Amanda Liebl, Events and
Between Species,” FAU’s rainforests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hybrid Community Engagement. “This informative series allows
Kate Detwiler, Ph.D., monkeys in Gombe National Park in western Tanzania, and our residents to learn about experts’ discoveries and provide
discusses her research on Kate Detwiler, Ph.D. a local population of introduced African monkeys living in helpful feedback.”
how hybrid monkey species the mangrove swamps near Fort Lauderdale airport. She “When Nature Breaks the Rules” is free and open to the
are possible—and why we should care. During this teaches biological anthropology courses to undergraduate public. Register through the calendar at bocalibrary.org or
fascinating presentation on February 20th, at 1:00 p.m. at and graduate students at FAU, and her work on the discovery call the library at (561) 393-7852.
Boca Raton’s Downtown Library, she’ll also discuss her of the new monkey species Cercopithecus lomamiensis

12th Annual Cantor Stephen Dubov

Z”L Memorial Concert To Feature

“So Is Life” Musical Stars at Temple Beth El

In honor of the 12th Annual Cantor Stephen Dubov classrooms, clergy and administrative offices. Also on the for grades K-12; along with a variety of social, cultural
Z”L Memorial Concert, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton and property is the Beth El Mausoleum, the only mausoleum in educational, social action and religious programs. For more
Congregation B’nai Israel have joined together to present the United States to be built on sacred temple grounds. The information visit tbeboca.org or call the Schaefer Family
the nationally acclaimed group of Jewish super stars, So Beck Family Campus at 9800 Yamato Road in west Boca Campus at (561) 391-8900, Beck Family Campus at (561)
Is Life, on Sunday, March 1st, at 3:00 pm at the Beth El Raton houses the Early Learning Center for preschool, 391-9091 or the Beth El Mausoleum at (561) 391-8901.
Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton. infant daycare and summer camp, as well as a new Kehillah
So Is Life brings together extraordinary musical talent Center (community hall) and catering kitchen. Welcoming
from today’s Jewish music scene, featuring Cantor Ellen families of all ages, the temple holds weekly Shabbat :
Dreskin, Josh Nelson, Dan Nichols and Cantor Rosalie services and offers a bustling religious school program
Will, plus esteemed New York composer/performer Elana
Arian. Their rich harmonies and exquisite instrumentation
are the perfect showcase for musical selections from sacred Boca Public Library Launches
to secular and traditional to contemporary pop.
Beth El Cantor Lori Brock says, “I am so excited to
El. Their blend of contemporary and Jewish music and 2020 Initiative: Civic Engagement
bring these incomparable musical artists to Temple Beth
inspiring messages bring audiences to their feet; they are
like a musical/spiritual vitamin B12 shot! I’ve watched To mark the 2020 elections, the 2020 Census, and displays of civic-themed books, films, and music.
crowds at the URJ Biennial moved to tears, laughing, the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the “The Boca Raton Public Library is launching a yearlong
crying and singing along to these amazing artists – each Boca Raton Public Library has announced its Signature signature initiative on Civic Engagement to help local
individually a star in the Jewish music world, but together Initiative for 2020: Civic Engagement. Throughout the residents participate effectively in the democratic process,”
they are divine. I know that Cantor Dubov would have loved year, numerous classes, programs, and displays will be says Manager of Library Services, Ellen Randolph.
this performance.” presented at the Downtown and Spanish River Libraries to “Providing unbiased and nonpartisan information has
The Stephen Dubov Z”L Memorial Concert series has encourage citizens to become involved in their communities always been one of the roles of a public library. Library
been a highly anticipated annual tradition since his passing and promote a greater awareness of their rights and programs in civic education support an active and informed
in 2006, and rotates year to year between Temple Beth responsibilities as citizens. community.”
El and Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca. Cantor Dubov Adults will enjoy political and social documentaries Visit the calendar at bocalibrary.org for information on
had arrived at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton with great and discussions, a presidential biographies book club, and upcoming Civic Engagement programs and classes. All
expectations, having been chosen for his ability to hit every storytellers celebrating American experiences. The libraries programs are free. Participants can register online or in
note and to inspire. But just over a month after his arrival, he will offer free classes and speakers focused on the election person at the Downtown or Spanish River Library.
passed away unexpectedly in Detroit while returning to his process, the Census, privacy, citizenship, and other civic The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding
family to help them prepare for their move from Michigan engagement themes, plus offer free computer access to fill library services, resources, and programs that meet the
to south Florida to join him. Born in Miami Beach, he out the online Census form. Children will vote in a special educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs
earned a Bachelor’s Degree in music education from the “mock election” featuring literary characters to learn about of library users in its two locations.
University of Miami and received his cantorial investiture the political process. Both libraries will feature rotating
and Master’s Degree from Hebrew Union College.
In addition to becoming a cantor, the former movie,
television and stage actor had a diverse and distinguished City Announces Monthly “Food
career that included performances on Broadway, with
the Palm Beach and Miami Operas and the Los Angeles
Philharmonic, as well as a regular role in the daytime TV Truck Fridays” at Municipal Parks
drama, The Guiding Light.
Tickets for the Memorial Concert are available now
at tbeboca.org/special-events to see these five dynamic The City of Boca Raton Recreation Services is hosting Box, Needa Pita and Kona Ice.
Jewish superstars and friends perform Jewish and pop hits Food Truck Fridays the second Friday of each month Food Truck Fridays continue February 14th from
in person. Reserved Benefactor Seating $100/Preferred through June 12th, at various parks throughout the area. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sanborn Square (72 North Federal
Seating $36/General Seating $18/Students $10. For more A variety of food trucks with sweet and savory dishes and Highway); March 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
information, call (561) 391-8900. live musical performances are providing fresh lunch or Memorial Park (150 Crawford Boulevard); April 10th from
About Temple Beth El of Boca Raton dinnertime experiences for all. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Countess de Hoernle Park (1000
Temple Beth El of Boca Raton was founded in 1967 and “We had such an overwhelming response to our monthly NW Spanish River Boulevard); May 8th from 5:30 p.m. to
has grown to become one of the nation’s leading Reform Food Truck Friday mid-day events that we have included 9 p.m. at Red Reef Park West (1400 N Ocean Blvd), and
congregations. With a mission to inspire a passionate some evening events for those who can’t take a lunchbreak June 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sanborn Square (72
commitment to Jewish life, learning, community and or would like to bring their school-aged children,” said North Federal Highway).
spiritual growth, the temple offers two newly expanded Michael Kalvort, Recreation Services Director for the City The City of Boca Raton boasts 41 parks for a combined
campuses which serve the needs of the surrounding Jewish of Boca Raton. 900 acres meticulously maintained, with 4,279,501 visitors
community. The Schaefer Family Campus at 333 S.W. 4th The first Food Truck Friday of 2020 was on Friday, in 2018.
Avenue in east Boca Raton houses the Merle E. Singer January 10th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wildflower For more information visit www.myboca.us/
Sanctuary, social hall, a full-service catering kitchen, Property, with live music by the Fireside Prophets and food specialevents.
chapel, Beit Midrash (Adult Learning Center), gift shop, trucks including Tacos Veracruz, Daddy’s Grill, Outside the