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Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor has its unique mission to offer a full range of congregational programs for adults, children and seniors. We are led by Rabbi Barry Silver, whose leadership has allowed us to evolve into a synagogue that practices a special blend of modern, progressive Judaism that, while rooted in the Bible, is also grounded in a modern understanding of reason and science. Out of this mission, we have created a special congregation that believes in peace and harmony, attracting people of all faiths and a respectful exchange of ideas and views. Together, we seek understanding and wisdom in our daily lives.
We seek to support the physical and spiritual needs of our community by embracing Jewish ethics and values. We provide unique opportunities to meet through physical and online/virtual programs and services, allowing each individual and their family to participate in a level of spirituality that is uplifting and is shared among friends and congregants. Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor is an established 501c3 entity.
Rabbi Barry Silver
We are constantly cultivating and expanding our membership base through outreach to new members, interfaith Jews and their families with services and programs designed for their unique needs.
We present our congregation with stimulating, current, and relevant educational activities with emphasis on development of their spiritual lives, prayer, and social consciousness.
Covid-19 has allowed us to expand our virtual program to include services, dynamic programming, and simple “schmoozing” with friends and guests. We are currently meeting virtually for our Shabbat celebration services each Friday evening at 7:00 pm ET. Members, guests, and friends are all welcomed to attend. We also hold other programs on a weekly basis. We are continuing to pursue procuring a permanent location to call our “own” and look forward to this in the near future.
Address:
Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor
6100 Boynton Beach Blvd #743102
Boynton Beach, Florida 33474
Cantor Carol Garrett
Rabbi Barry has served Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor since 1996, emulating his father, Rabbi Sam Silver’s devotion to interfaith harmony, rational Judaism and social action. Rabbi Barry performs Jewish and interfaith weddings, life cycle events, lectures, debates, discusses current events, is an op-ed writer for the Jewish Journal, and is a motivational speaker. He is the founder of Cosmic Judaism, which merges Judaism and science and is a “Rockin’ Robe” rabbi, offering inspiring and fun Jewish adaptations of rock music.
Rabbi Barry practices civil, constitutional and abortion rights, public interest, environmental, and personal injury law. He was named Feminist of the Year by Broward NOW, after winning a landmark case in defense of abortion rights, was honored by the Black Police Officers of America for advocacy of civil rights and has received many other awards.
Rabbi Barry served from 1996 to 1998 in the Florida House of Representatives where he was named “Most Effective Environmental Legislator” by the Sierra Club and “Consumer Champion” by Florida’s largest consumer group. Since 1990, he has been included in Who’s Who of American Law for significant contributions to the betterment of society.
Rabbi Barry founded the Palm Beach County Environmental Coalition and Interfaith Justice League and has organized many interfaith rallies, demonstrations and legal efforts on behalf of the environment, civil rights, animal rights, Israel, Native Americans, and the homeless.
Rabbi Barry conducts spiritual Shabbat celebrations on Friday evenings, serving Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor, where Judaism is treasured, reason is cherished, interfaith harmony flourishes, science is honored, and outreach is extended to all. He is married to Francine Silver and has two sons, Ari and Brandon.
To get a feel about our founding Rabbi, Rabbi Sam Silver, please read an original poem written by one of his sons, Daniel Silver, about his and Rabbi Barry’s Dad, an amazing man; please click here to read.
To learn more about Rabbi Barry Silver, please click here to visit his personal website.
Cantor Carol is an Ordained Cantor, Spiritual Leader, Songwriter, Educator, Published Author, Published Musician, Published Composer. She has a Master’s Degree in Education, is recorded in “Who’s Who Among American Teachers” for years 2003-2005. Cantor Carol was awarded the “I Make a Difference Teacher of Excellence” for years 2006 & 2007, was a “Dwyer Award Nominee” for years 2007-2008 . She is also recorded in “Biltmore Who’s Who” for 2008, was the Girl Scout Volunteer of the Year 1995, a Karuna Reiki Master under William Rand 2003, is an Ordained Interfaith Minister 1999, and is an NLP Practitioner. Carol is married to Jim Garrett and has a beautiful family. Her granddaughter Madison even helps out with our video and technical needs. We are very fortunate to have this talented woman as our cantor.
