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D'Var Torah

Parashat Emor, by Rabbi Robert J. Eisen, UJC Rabbinic Cabinet

Words of Wisdom

It is not as some have said that being a mensch, a good man, is the same as being a Jew. First you become a mensch and from there you can aspire to becoming a Jew.

-Ephraim Rottenberg-

 
     
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If you're between the ages of 22 - 40, Young Leadership is the place to be. From program planning to public speaking to doing mitzvahs to fundraising, there's room for every talent and interest. Activities include: Missions to Israel, social events, Jewish educational and speaker programs and more. Whether you're single or married, check out our calendar to find out what's happening in the Miami Jewish community.

 

Listed Events

RASG HEBREW ACADEMY BOARD MEETING
May 12, 2008

Community Board Meeting

NCJW Mother's Day Luncheon
May 13, 2008

NCJW Mother's Day luncheon, honoring community leader Barbara Black Goldfarb with the Hannah G. Solomon Award

Installation & Closing Dinner for the Simcha Chapter of Greater Miami Hadassah
May 13, 2008

The annual Installation of Officers and closing dinner for the Simcha Chapter of Greater Miami Hadassah. Dianne Gottlieb, Executive VP of Greater Miami Hadassah, will be the Installing Officer.

An Interfaith Evening with Cardinal William H. Keeler
May 13, 2008

This event celebrates the 22nd anniversary of the 1986 visit of Pope John Paul 11 to the Synagogue of Rome and features one of the greatest supporters of the reconciliation of Catholics and Jews, Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore.

Birthright Israel NEXT South Florida Dinner Club
May 14, 2008

Birthright Israel NEXT South Florida is pleased to announce the first inaugural dinner club event. Join us Wednesday, May 14th at the fabulous Texas de Brazil churrascaria on South Beach for a night of great food and conversation! Dinner will begin at 8pm $40 per person inclusive of salad area, meats, side items, dessert per person, n/a beverages (ice tea, soda, and coffee) and Leblon Caipirinha tax and tip.

Univ.of Miami Ctr. for Contemporary Judaic Studies - "The Accomplices"
May 14, 2008

Rabbi Stephen Wise is confronted by an obnoxious young man who calls himself Peter Bergson. Peter is frustrated by the unwillingness of Rabbi Wise to use his considerable influence in order to save European Jews. This event is sponsored by the Lapciuc Family.

JCRC Meeting
May 15, 2008

American Jewish Committee - Greater Miami & Broward Chapter Annual Meeting
May 15, 2008

A dessert reception where the the AJC Greater Miami and Broward Chapter reviews the year, installs new board members, and discusses the upcoming year. Felice Traktman will be honored at the meeting this year.

Marlins vs Royals
May 16, 2008

Marlins vs Royals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Royals
May 17, 2008

Marlins vs Royals at Dolphin Stadium

American Jewish Committee, Greater Miami and Broward Chapter - Chapter Annual Meeting
May 18, 2008

Chapter Annual Meeting.

Marlins vs Royals
May 18, 2008

Marlins vs Royals at Dolphin Stadium

Community Chaplaincy Service - UJC Rabbinic Cabinet
May 19, 2008

‘Lunch with a Legend’ with Norman Braman
May 19, 2008

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, together with Next Generation Leadership, will present “Lunch with a Legend,” featuring Norman Braman Monday, May 19, at 12 noon, at the Federation.

“Norman Braman is an exceptional community leader,” noted Lisa Berg and Dennis G. Kainen, Co-Chairs of the “Lunch with a Legend” program. “Throughout the years, he has dedicated his time to a wide range of Jewish organizations and philanthropic projects that have shaped our community and had a significant impact on people's lives.”

Read full article.

Dave and Mary Alper JCC - Board Meeting
May 19, 2008

Board of Directors Meeting in ECD Activity Room

Marlins vs Diamondbacks
May 20, 2008

Marlins vs Diamondbacks at Dolphin Stadium

WIZO Mother's Day Sponsor a Child Luncheon & Bazaar
May 21, 2008

Mother's Day Luncheon and Bazaar with an Informal Fashion Show presented by On My Own Boutique. Featured Speaker Jayme Barrett Author of Feng Shui your Life.

Marlins vs Diamondbacks
May 21, 2008

Marlins vs Diamondbacks at Dolphin Stadium

The Network North Dade Parlor Meeting
May 22, 2008

Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Featuring guest speaker Gary Mars North Dade Branch Board Member & Past Chair of the Young Leadership Council (now known as The Network) at a Private Home in North Miami Beach, FL North Miami Beach (RSVP for the address) You will have the opportunity to make your gift to the 2008 Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign. Kosher-style refreshments will be provided. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know. There is limited space. RSVP to Tranique at tmerritt@gmjf.org or 786.866.8446 by May 19

Marlins vs Diamondbacks
May 22, 2008

Marlins vs Diamondbacks at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Giants
May 23, 2008

Marlins vs Giants at Dolphin Stadium

Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Avraham Steinberg, M.D.
May 23, 2008

Elegant Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Avraham Steinberg, M.D., author of the Encyclopedia of Jewish Medical Ethics. Reservations and payment in advance are required.

Marlins vs Giants
May 24, 2008

Marlins vs Giants at Dolphin Stadium

Temple Emanuel YLD Rollerblade Day
May 25, 2008

Come join other young adults for an afternoon of rollerblading and lunch. Please check out this web site for more details: http://www.tesobe.org/events/rollerblading.html (Lunch is pay your own, rollerblading is free)

Marlins vs Giants
May 25, 2008

Marlins vs Giants at Dolphin Stadium

GMJF SENDER M. KAPLAN DEDICATION
May 27, 2008

In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel and in grateful recognition of his legacy of commitment to Israel and the jewish people,you are invited to join us for a plaque dedication and reception to honor the extraordinary vision, the leadership and the memory of our founding director Sender M. Kaplan.

Federation’s 70th Annual Meeting Thursday, May 29
May 29, 2008

The 70th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will be held Thursday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown. Outgoing President Saby Behar will be honored for his service and leadership to the Jewish community.

Special awards will be presented to five outstanding leaders with presentation of the Stanley C. Myers Presidents’ Leadership Award, the Robert Russell Fellowship Award and the Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award. Read more.

Temple Beth Am - Schmooz'N Shabbat
May 30, 2008

Join us for an alternative Shabbat experience with Cantor Lisa Segal and “The Garage Band,” featuring Congregants Jonathan Baumgard, Fred Kettler and Claudia Potamkin. Schmooz'N Shabbat will be a joyful, song-filled, spiritual experience that incorporates all the elements of a traditional Kabbalat Shabbat Service. 8:00 p.m. — Cocktails in the Extended Social Hall. 8:30 p.m. — Services in the Sanctuary.

Temple Menorah's Annual Monte Carlo Night
May 31, 2008

Please Join us for our Annual Monte Carlo Extravaganza.

RASG Hebrew Academy High School Graduation
June 01, 2008

Hebrew Academy High School graduation.

RASG Full Board Meeting
June 02, 2008

Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy - Full Board Meeting
June 02, 2008

Full Executive Board Meeting.

Women's Awareness Evening
June 03, 2008

An evening of Awareness for Women's Emotional Wellbeing, Rabbi Twerski, Meditation, massage, essential oils and nutrition

Marlins vs Reds
June 06, 2008

Marlins vs Reds at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Reds
June 07, 2008

Marlins vs Reds at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Reds
June 08, 2008

Marlins vs Reds at Dolphin Stadium

RASG Hebrew Academy Annual Membership Meeting
June 08, 2008

Marlins vs Reds
June 09, 2008

Marlins vs Reds at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Reds
June 09, 2008

Marlins vs. Reds at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Phillies
June 10, 2008

Marlins vs Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Phillies
June 11, 2008

Marlins vs Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

AIPAC Miami Club Dinner with Stephen Muss
June 11, 2008

AIPAC's Miami Club invites you to a private dinner with Stephen & Sandy Muss, Founders of Alexander Muss High School in Israel.

Marlins vs Phillies
June 12, 2008

Marlins vs Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

GMJF- Network365 Event "Israel's Sweet 60th Birthday"
June 12, 2008

A special event for Network365 members, those ages 22-40 who make a minimum donation of $365 (a-dollar-a-day) to the 2008 Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign. Please join us for cocktails and decadent desserts. Dietary laws observed. Couvert: $36. The couvert is not tax-deductible. Co-Chaired by Janine Stone & Leo Zabezhinsky. For more information, please register online or call The Network at 786.866.8446.

Marlins vs Rays
June 24, 2008

Marlins vs Rays at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Rays
June 25, 2008

Marlins vs Rays at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Rays
June 26, 2008

Marlins vs Rays at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Diamondbacks
June 27, 2008

Marlins vs DiamondbacksRays at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs Diamondbacks
June 28, 2008

Marlins vs DiamondbacksRays at Dolphin Stadium

The Network/UJC National Young Leadership Summer Mission to Israel
June 29, 2008

The Network, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's under 40 division, will participate in United Jewish Communities (UJC) National Young Leadership Summer Mission to Israel, June 29-July 8, 2008. Join hundreds of Jewish professionals from Miami and North America on a fun, meaningful and life-changing experience for singles and couples ages 25 to 45. We look forward to seeing the homeland with you... like no other place on earth. The land only cost is $968 based on double occupancy. Single supplement is an additional $900. (Flights not included.) The price includes eight nights in deluxe accommodations, transportation in Israel, guides, daily Israeli buffet breakfast and most other meals, taxes, porterage, programs and all gratuities. This is a limited subsidized price offered by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and UJC, available to those eligible who live or work in Miami-Dade County. In addition, the suggested minimum contribution is $500 to the 2009 Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign (tax-deductible and payable through December 2009). For an application form, please contact Katy at kboyask@gmjf.org or 786.866.8444.

Marlins vs Diamondbacks
June 29, 2008

Marlins vs DiamondbacksRays at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Nationals
June 30, 2008

Marlins vs. Nationals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Nationals
July 01, 2008

Marlins vs. Nationals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Nationals
July 02, 2008

Marlins vs. Nationals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Phillies
July 18, 2008

Marlins vs. Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Phillies
July 19, 2008

Marlins vs. Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Phillies
July 20, 2008

Marlins vs. Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Braves
July 21, 2008

Marlins vs. Braves at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Braves
July 22, 2008

Marlins vs. Braves at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Braves
July 23, 2008

Marlins vs. Braves at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Mets
July 28, 2008

Marlins vs. Mets at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Mets
July 29, 2008

Marlins vs. Mets at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Mets
July 30, 2008

Marlins vs. Mets at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Rockies
July 31, 2008

Marlins vs. Rockies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Rockies
August 01, 2008

Marlins vs. Rockies at Dolphin Stadium

Costa Rica Singles/Adventure Travel Costa Rica Jewish Singles Adventure
August 02, 2008

White water rafting, jungle and canopy tours, beach activities, hot springs, Shabbat dinner and parties! Join young Jewish professionals for this 8-night deluxe, professionally designed trip to Costa Rica. Visit www.costaricasingles.com for more information

Marlins vs. Rockies
August 02, 2008

Marlins vs. Rockies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Rockies
August 03, 2008

Marlins vs. Rockies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Cardinals
August 11, 2008

Marlins vs. Cardinals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Cardinals
August 12, 2008

Marlins vs. Cardinals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Cardinals
August 13, 2008

Marlins vs. Cardinals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Cardinals
August 14, 2008

Marlins vs. Cardinals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Cubs
August 15, 2008

Marlins vs. Cubs at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Cubs
August 16, 2008

Marlins vs. Cubs at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Cubs
August 17, 2008

Marlins vs. Cubs at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Mets
August 29, 2008

Marlins vs. Mets at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Mets
August 30, 2008

Marlins vs. Mets at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Mets
August 31, 2008

Marlins vs. Mets at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Braves
September 01, 2008

Marlins vs. Braves at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Braves
September 02, 2008

Marlins vs. Braves at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Braves
September 03, 2008

Marlins vs. Braves at Dolphin Stadium

GMJF - Network Installation Brunch & Retreat
September 07, 2008

Marlins vs. Nationals
September 12, 2008

Marlins vs. Nationals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Nationals
September 13, 2008

Marlins vs. Nationals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Nationals
September 14, 2008

Marlins vs. Nationals at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Astros
September 16, 2008

Marlins vs. Astros at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Astros
September 17, 2008

Marlins vs. Astros at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Astros
September 18, 2008

Marlins vs. Astros at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Phillies
September 19, 2008

Marlins vs. Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Phillies
September 20, 2008

Marlins vs. Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

Marlins vs. Phillies
September 21, 2008

Marlins vs. Phillies at Dolphin Stadium

UM/Sylvester Gala
November 01, 2008

Bi-Annual black tie gala to raise funds for cancer research at UM/Sylvester

WIZO Miami Gala Luncheon
November 05, 2008

2008 ADL Miami Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
November 06, 2008

Award ceremony for Miami attorneys who have made outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the community at large.

Weinbaum Yeshiva High School Golf Tournament
November 24, 2008

Golf Tournament

Talmudic University's 35th Annual Dinner
December 02, 2008

Please join us for our 35th annual dinner Honorees to be announced soon

Milk & Honey Event
December 09, 2008

The annual Milk & Honey event, hosted by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Tania and Israel Lapciuc.

ADL Torch of Liberty Dinner
December 10, 2008

MARJCC Golf Classic
December 17, 2008

Golf Invitational. Lunch and awards dinner included. More information will follow

American Friends of Hebrew University - Annual Leadership Educational Forum
January 18, 2009

Miami Jewish Film Festival
January 22, 2009

Stars/ Sponsors Pre Festival Party and film

Miami Jewish Film Festival
January 25, 2009

MJFF films and panels.

Miami Jewish Film Festival
January 25, 2009

MJFF films, film-makers, Monday-Thursday, at the Regal South Beach Cinema. Matinees Tues.s-Thurs.

Miami Jewish Film Festival
January 26, 2009

Films, guest film makers, and programing including matinees and several films each evening Mon-Thurs.

Miami JEwish Film Festival
January 27, 2009

continuation of films, film makers, and programming including matinees and evening films

Miami Beach JCC - Winter Social
January 29, 2009

Miami Jewish Film Festival
January 31, 2009

Award Night at the Miami Jewish Film Festival

Miami Jewish Film Festival
February 01, 2009

BEst of the Fest.... The MJFF closes with a full day of encore screenings

JNF Annual Gala Dinner
March 05, 2009

Temple Beth Sholom - Annual Fund Raiser`
March 07, 2009

Annual Fundraiser for Temple Beth Sholom. Info to be updated as available.

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - Gala Dinner
March 12, 2009

Join us for a spirited evening of solidarity as we salute the young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces.

Beth Torah Adath Yeshurun Congregation - Journal Gala
March 14, 2009

Greenfield Day School - FIDF 101
October 16, 2010

 

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