Join us for
The Jews of Zimbabwe. An International Shabbat Dinner
Friday, January 8, 2010, 6:00 PM
ZIMBABWE , formerly the British colony of Southern Rhodesia and, briefly, the Republic of Rhodesia. Organized Jewish life in Zimbabwe goes back to 1894 when about 20 Jews were among the purchasers of land in Bulawayo. The majority of the Jewish settlers were of Russian and Lithuanian origin, although later on an appreciable number of Sephardim came from the Aegean island of Rhodes.
The Menu:
Tomato & onion salad with malt vinegar dressing
Steamed Red Snapper with onions and tomatoes
African Rice
Lamb stew with sweet potato
Fried cauliflower and grilled onions
African telephone apricot pudding
$25 for Members; $30 for Non-mebers; $12.50 for children ages 5-12.
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 Temple Israel and Books & Books present
Elizabeth Gilbert
author of Eat, Pray, Love.
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Bertha Abess Sanctuary.
 She will be reading from her new book Committed. A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage.
TICKETS are required for this event. You will receive (2) two tickets with your purchase of Committed ($29.00) at any Books & Books location or at Temple Israel, while supplies last. RSVP to Phyllis at 305-573-5900 or plittman@templeisrael.net. |
 A Special Informational Meeting about the Second Congregational Trip to Israel
Sunday, January 10, 2010, 10:00 AM
The meeting will be held by Rabbi Jody Cohen. Please RSVP to Phyllis Littman at 305-573-5900 or plittman@templeisrael.net.
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Temple Israel and Faith-in-the-City sponsor an
Interfaith Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Guest Speaker Dr. Marvin Dunn,
retired FIU Professor of Psychology. Dr. Dunn will speak on "The Civil Rights Movement in Florida."
The New Visions Gospel Choir will perform.
Friday, January 15, 2010, 7:30 PM. No 7:00 PM Service. |
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Last year's concert was more than a sell out. Secure your tickets ($18.00 admission) early by visiting www.cantorialconcert.org, calling 305-573-5900, or calling 1-800-838-3006.
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 Listen to Shabbat Services Live!
If for some reason you cannot come to Temple, join us for Shabbat Services at 7:30 PM on Fridays, on the radio at 880 AM, or on the Internet at www.templeisrael.net. |
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Happening in our Community:
Join BBFTY, BESHTY, JTY, and TIFTY for an afternoon of mixing and mingling! Meet other 7th and 8th graders from South Florida and get to know each other before the actual event*.
Hatikvah Kallah* Meet & Greet
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 2-4 PM
Temple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19 Street, Miami, FL 33132
Cost: Free
Please RSVP to your Youth Advisor no later than January 5, 2010. |
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