February 2008 - The Parklander Magazine

COMMUNITY NEWSChabad of ParklandOur beliefs color the way we see the worldand help us to make sense of the inevitablechallenges that confront us. ThisFebruary, the Jewish Learning Institutein Parkland is set to unveil BeyondBelief, an intriguing new course.Beyond Belief provides an innovativelook at the process whereby our lives are enriched anddeepened by thinking about faith. Fresh, provocative, andinsightful, JLI’s new course is designed to help students takea closer look at how their beliefs can bring meaning to their lives and guidetheir choices in the real world.“Many people grapple with fundamental questions of belief and its placein their lives,” explains Rabbi Mendy Gutnick the course instructor.“Beyond Belief reclaims faith as a core Jewish value and must becontinuously fed by thinking, feeling, and doing.”I am constantly called upon to provide the Jewish perspectives onquestions that are asked by those of every religious faith,” says RabbiGutnick. “Beyond Belief will provide insight into many of these questions.More importantly, however, this course will address the inner struggle thatmany people feel when considering issues of faith.”This exciting new course will be offered at Chabad of Parkland, 7170Loxahatchee Rd. Parkland FL 33067 for six Wednesdays, startingFebruary 6th 2008.Congregation Kol TikvahCongregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland is proud to announce its 2008Concert Series featuring exciting programs that will appeal to musiclovers of all ages.The Best of Times: Broadway Hits from the Last 50 Years. Soprano VictoriaAtwater and tenor Bruce Reed join Malcolm Arnold, Kol Tikvah’s ownCantorial Soloist on the piano in a celebration of songs from Broadway.The Best of Times is slated for February 24, 2008 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10for adults and $5.00 Child 18 and under.Each song will tell its own story at a concert entitled, Songs of the Ghettos &Concentration Camps on April 6, 2008 at 4 p.m. Cantorial Soloist MalcolmArnold and pianist Marina Stolyar will share music of the Jews who livedand died during the Holocaust. Tickets are $10 for adults and free forthose 18 and under.For more information about this or other upcoming events, please call theTemple office at (954) 346-7878.Temple Beth OrrRededication Weekend, February 8-10, 2008Temple Beth Orr in Coral Springs will open the doors to their newlyremodeled home as they Reflect, Renew, Reconnect and Rededicatethemselves to the Spirit of Judaism. This is the culmination of a 5-yearlong Capital Campaign, which raised over $2 million dollars to completethe renovation. Temple Beth Orr will be celebrating the re-opening of thenewly remodeled Helene and Steven Weicholz Sanctuary (founders ofJAFCO), the newly named Share Social Hall, the Hall of Honors and mainentrance, the newly named Goldstein Education Wing and the AverbuchLifelong Learning Program. Diane Trivelli, the Rededication Chair, alongwith the Rededication Committee have worked for a year to plan and executethis weekend long event. Not only are they rededicating their temple, butthey are also introducing the brand new prayer book, Mishkan T’filah.For more information on special events and programs during therededication weekend, please call the Temple office at (954) 753-3232.Artists-In-Residence” Family Weekend EventsTemple Beth Orr welcomes award winning, internationally known recordingartists, musicians, performers, and educators for their Artists in ResidenceFamily Weekends. In February, awarding winning composers and singers,Peter and Ellen Allard will perform. Drawing on a rich tradition of musicalexperiences, they will present lively and captivating performances, keynotepresentations, and teacher workshops for families from Friday, Feb. 22–Sunday, February 24th.Some events may require a fee or reservations. Please call the Temple office at(954) 753-3232 for further information.Parkland Recreation EventsParent Night Out/Kids Night In: Fri., Feb 15thEnjoy a night out on the town whileyour kids enjoy a fun-filled evening fullof games, arts & crafts, movies, andmuch more. A great time to catch amovie, dine out, or spend an eveningshopping while your children are beingsupervised. This program is for childrenages 4-12. Advance registration isrequired. Children will be supervised bythe City of Parkland SummerRecreation Staff and the Teen AdvisoryGroup Members. Program hours are5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cost of thisprogram is $10.00 per participant or$25.00 per family. To be held in theParkland Library Meeting room.SNOWfest: Sat., Feb 16thCome and join the City of Parkland in the 2nd Annual SNOWfest atTerramar Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be plenty of activitiesfor the children to enjoy. There will be 20 tons of REAL snow to enjoy, sobring the mittens! There will also be a magic show, foam pit, bounce house,snacks and a craft station! Cost is $10 per person (only children 13 and underare allowed to participate). Admission includes: access to snow area, rides,snacks, and live entertainment. Deadline to register is February 8th.Family ComedyParkland residents are invited to laugh their socks off as the City of Parklandpresents a family friendly comedian, Michael Petit, who will perform at thePine Trails Park Amphitheatre, 10555 Trails End, on February 16, from 7:00p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to this free event. Formore information please contact Colleen O’Dea, Special EventsCoordinator, at 954-757-4120 or codea@cityofparkland.org .COMMUNITY NEWS continues on page 10262 FEBRUARY 2008