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Purim Weekend

Dr.MarcosSzomsteinThe Jews of Venezuela
an International Shabbat Dinner.
Dr. Marcos Szomstein will be our Guest Speaker. 
 
Friday, March 12, 2010. Dinner: 6:00 PM.

Join us as we discover the great contributions of the Jewish community to the country of Venezuela.  Currently, there are more than 35,000 Jews living in Venezuela, with more than half living in the capital Caracas. Venezuelan Jewry is split equally between Sephardim and Ashkenazim.

Please RSVP to Phyllis at plittman@templeisrael.net,  or
305-573-5900, ext. 405, on or before March 10, with your choice of meat, fish or vegetarian. Temple Members: $25. Guests: $30. Children under 12: $10.

shackcopyIn honor of National Women's History month in March

Ruth Shack will be our Guest Speaker

during the 7:30 PM service on Friday, March 12. Ms. Shack was the sponsor of the 1977 Human Rights Ordinance in Miami Dade County. A past member of the Metro-Dade County Commission, Ms. Shack has been the President and CEO of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Florida, Dade Community Foundation.

 

 
SweetPotatoCooking Vegan with Jimmy
Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:00 AM
Jimmy Gavarian (Rabbi Jody Cohen's husband) will teach us how to cook a vegan sweet potato kugel dish! Free and open to the community, but you must register by calling Valeria at 305-573-5900 or vmichanie@templeisrael.net.  
MiriamCup2010Sisterhood General Meeting and Passover Experience
Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 PM
Put aside your charoset-making and your matzah meal buying and join us for a different Passover Experience! Please RSVP to Phyllis at plittman@templeisrael.net, or
305-573-5900, ext. 405.  Free and open to all Sisterhood members.
Jazz Shabbat Join us for
 
Jazz Shabbat!
 
Friday, March 19, 2010, 7:30 PM
Join our Temple Israel family for a joyful Shabbat celebration, when we will take sacred Hebrew text, Shabbat melodies, some new harmonies and rhythms, add our own type of diversity and change, and present a service in jazz with Zach Harke (jazz guitarist) and Mike Gold (jazz woodwind player).  Please come enjoy this type of Shabbat, popular at temples across the country, and see for yourself what a rich and satisfying sacred experience it can be.

Cantor Michael Glozman and Dr. Alan Mason lead this program.  A Chocolate Oneg will follow.
 
 
 
Save These Dates:
 
Tuesday, March 30, 6:00 PM
2010 Passover Second Seder.
 More
 
Sunday, April 11, 1:30 PM
"Blessed is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh."  More   
 
April 16, 5:45 PM, Gumenick Chapel
Family Service for families with children 8 years of age and under.
6:30 PM.  Children friendly dinner.  RSVP required.
7:30 PM Shabbat Service at Bertha Abess Sanctuary. 
 
April 23, 7:30 PM
Rock'N Shabbat with Cantor Lisa Segal and "The Rock'N Shabbat Band.
 
Sunday, May 2, 12:30 PM
Guava Rugelach Festival Tropical Jewish Sound.  More  
 
Sunday, May 16, 6:00 PM
Cooking with the Stars!  More
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
 
In the Community:
 
 Jewish Genetic Disease Education and Low Cost Carrier Screening
Sunday, March 14, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
For more information and to reserve your space, contact Debbie Wasserman at 786-897-9587.