Religion
Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik serves as senior rabbi of Temple Judea, the congregation where he began his career in 2010. As the congregation's leader, Rabbi Yaron works to create a community where each member is inspired to lead a richer Jewish life, be it through joyous worship, thoughtful learning experiences, a social connection over a cup of coffee, or empathetic pastoral care. Rabbi Kapitulnik graduated and was ordained in 2010 from the New York campus of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion where he was selected as a participant in the Bonnie and Daniel Tisch Rabbinic Fellows Program which identifies exceptional rabbis who have the ability to lead and transform synagogues and other Jewish communal institutions. Rabbi Kapitulnik is a graduate of Hebrew University in Jerusalem where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Geography with a major in Education and has a diverse background including serving as a paratrooper and paramedic in the Israeli Armed Forces, graduating from Israel's Ministry of Tourism School and serving as an Environmental Guide in Ein Gedi. Rabbi Kapitulnik has four children, twin girls, Roni & Tom, Danielle and Yonatan. He is a runner, avid chess player, reader, and chef.
Samuel St. Fleur serves as the Lead Pastor of Christ Family Worship Assembly in Riviera Beach, FL. As a husband, father, leader and mentor, Pastor Samuel is committed to inspiring people in the areas of faith, wisdom and leadership. Pastor Samuel received his Master’s Degree in Christian and Classical Studies from Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, FL and lovingly serves the faith community with a God-given blend of strategic insight, pastoral poise, aged wisdom and gifted communication. He is married to Dr. Ariel St. Fleur, and together they share a passion for both marital and personal transformation.
The Rev. James B. Cook (Jim) has served as rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and School in Palm Beach Gardens since 2007, when he moved from Minnetonka, Minnesota. Jim grew up in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism. He served as director of media for Arthur Andersen & Co. in Chicago and Minneapolis prior to beginning his seminary studies at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Committed to putting Christian faith into action, Jim has led St. Mark’s to be a founder of Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach County. He has also helped St. Mark’s form Hearts of Palm, a ministry that provides assistance to low-income homeowners and purchased and renovated several homes used for supportive housing. Currently, St. Mark’s is rebuilding the former St. George Community Center in Riviera Beach and transforming a former Episcopal Church into a community resource center in Pahokee. Jim is the co-founder and chairman of the board of the Mama Ada Foundation, a non-profit that raises funds for school fees and farmer assistance in rural northwest Kenya. Jim and his wife, Karen, have two married sons and soon-to-be grandparents. His driving passion is helping us understand the way of God’s love.
The God Squad
An Honest Conversation About Religion
What happens when three good friends: a reverend, a pastor and a rabbi have an honest discussion about religion? Do we have more in common or are we fundamentally different?
Join us for an hour of honest conversation, sprinkled with some humor, when we discuss concepts such as God, sin, forgiveness, and charity. Engage with us as we do our best to answer our own questions about topics such as the afterlife, antisemitism, the role of woman in religion and many other pressing topics.
In this divisive world, we hope to offer an opportunity to help build bridges by better understanding not just our own beliefs (or disbeliefs) but also those of our neighbors we are commanded to love as ourselves!
Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik serves as senior rabbi of Temple Judea, the congregation where he began his career in 2010. As the congregation’s leader, Rabbi Yaron works to create a community where each member is inspired to lead a richer Jewish life, be it through joyous worship, thoughtful learning experiences, a social connection over a cup of coffee, or empathetic pastoral care. Rabbi Kapitulnik graduated and was ordained in 2010 from the New York campus of Hebrew Union College — Jewish Institute of Religion where he was selected as a participant in the Bonnie and Daniel Tisch Rabbinic Fellows Program which identifies exceptional rabbis who have the ability to lead and transform synagogues and other Jewish communal institutions. Rabbi Kapitulnik is a graduate of Hebrew University in Jerusalem where he earned a bachelor’s degree in geography with a major in education and has a diverse background including serving as a paratrooper and paramedic in the Israeli Armed Forces, graduating from Israel’s Ministry of Tourism School and serving as an environmental guide in Ein Gedi. Rabbi Kapitulnik has four children, twin girls, Roni & Tom, Danielle and Yonatan. He is a runner, avid chess player, reader, and chef.
Samuel St. Fleur serves as the Lead Pastor of Christ Family Worship Assembly in Riviera Beach, FL. As a husband, father, leader and mentor, Pastor Samuel is committed to inspiring people in the areas of faith, wisdom and leadership. Pastor Samuel received his Master's Degree in Christian and Classical Studies from Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, FL and lovingly serves the faith community with a God-given blend of strategic insight, pastoral poise, aged wisdom and gifted communication. He is married to Dr. Ariel St. Fleur, and together they share a passion for both marital and personal transformation.
The Rev. James B. Cook (Jim) has served as rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and School in Palm Beach Gardens since 2007, when he moved from Minnetonka, Minnesota. Jim grew up in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism. He served as director of media for Arthur Andersen & Co. in Chicago and Minneapolis prior to beginning his seminary studies at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Committed to putting Christian faith into action, Jim has led St. Mark’s to be a founder of Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach County. He has also helped St. Mark’s form Hearts of Palm, a ministry that provides assistance to low-income homeowners and purchased and renovated several homes used for supportive housing. Currently, St. Mark’s is rebuilding the former St. George Community Center in Riviera Beach and transforming a former Episcopal Church into a community resource center in Pahokee. Jim is the co-founder and chairman of the board of the Mama Ada Foundation, a non-profit that raises funds for school fees and farmer assistance in rural northwest Kenya. Jim and his wife, Karen, have two married sons and soon-to-be grandparents. His driving passion is helping us understand the way of God’s love.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # W1T9 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesday, February 7 2023 |
| Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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