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B’nai Israel Key West Chanukah

The "Dreidelettes" pose with Rabbi Shimon and Nadia Dudai at Congregation B'nai Zion's annual Chanukah party on December 25, 2011. B'nai Zion is the oldest and friendliest synagogue in South Florida! The "Dreidelettes" are Francine Kreinces, Karen Grant and Karen Leonard.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF WITH MARLEE MATLIN AND HENRY WINKLER

Marlee Matlin, Event Co-Chairs Jeffrey and Jill Fenster, Henry Winkler

More than 400 people helped launch the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s 50th anniversary celebration and kick-off its fundraising season at the Campaign Opening 2012 event, which featured Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin and actor, author, director and producer Henry Winkler.

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Temple Israel

Rabbi Adam and Amy Grossman and their daughters

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Temple Israel

Rabbi Micah Greenstein received the Memphis City Council’s Humanitarian Award for 2011 from Myron Lowery, Council Chairman, in December.

Rabbi Micah Greenstein receives the Memphis City Council's 2011 Humanitarian Award

 

Temple Israel Memphis Chanukah Party

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Margolin Hebrew Academy Feinstone Yeshiva of the South

Dylan Cooper and Jake Pollack show off their second place medals from the 3-point shootout competition at the Flatbush Yeshiva basketball tournament.

Rebecca Schubert, Rebecca Goldin and Emma Wruble enjoy their food at the Early Childhood Thanksgiving Feast.

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Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab

Thanksgiving Family Lunch made possible by Mary and Maury Bronstein.

Beth Israel Youth Group Chanukah Party

Beth Israel Congregation’s youth group, BITY enjoyed eating latkes, playing dreidel, and exchanging gifts at their annual Hanukkah party. Photos by Jessica Rubinsky

Sam Palmer and Justin Schlakman playing dreidel

Back: Katie Fijman, Ashley Rubinsky, Justin Schlakman, Lauren Loeb, Jennie Loeb, Brandon Schlakman, Mikaela Phillips, Sydney Castille, Jacob Craig, Alex Goldstein, Sam Palmer. Middle: Jason Snyder and Jessica Rubinsky. Front: Traci Stratford, Dana Dobel, Jacob Schipper, Kovi Katz.

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Young Israel of Memphis 13th Anniversary Dinner

Young Israel of Memphis held its 13th Anniversary Dinner at Memphis Botanic Garden on December 4, 2011.

 

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Beth Sholom’s (Memphis) Weekend in the Woods Spiritual Retreat

Thirty adults and 10 children enjoyed a full weekend of worship, study and socializing at Natchez Trace State Park this November.

Kabbalat Shabbat services, led by Ron Holzer, were followed with a wonderful meal and “Ice Breaker” activities led by Judy Bookman.

Shabbat morning services, led by Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein, were especially intimate and Continue reading