Temple Judea is excited to invite you to a weekend celebration honoring the remarkable milestones for our beloved Rabbis: Senior Rabbi Judith L. Siegal and Rabbi Jonathan Fisch.
Together, these extraordinary leaders have shaped the soul of our Temple Judea community for a combined 28 years. Rabbi Siegal is celebrating 18 years of service, while Rabbi Fisch has served for 10 years, each fully committed to guiding our congregation and school families with wisdom, strength, and compassion.
Rabbis Siegal and Fisch are active change-makers. From New York to California, Israel to Miami, they are recognized as ardent spiritual leaders, charismatic professionals, teachers, mentors, advocates, and cherished friends. Their commitment to inclusivity has fostered an environment where every voice is heard and welcomed. Their leadership has brought our campus closer together, and we are proud to honor them for their unwavering dedication to Temple Judea and the global Jewish community.
These special days have something for everyone and will be lled with spiritual connection, nostalgia, fun, laughter, and heartfelt celebration.
Looking forward to celebrating together as a community!
Temple Judea’s
The Rabbis’ Celebratory Weekend
The Carlin & Goldstrich Families The Carlin & Goldstrich Families presented by
Friday, April 25, 2025
6:00 PM: Community Shabbat & Dinner Reception at Temple Judea
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00 AM: Interactive Minyan & Torah Study at Temple Judea Featuring Acclaimed Author and Lecturer, Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman
6:45 PM: Mazel in Miami Celebration at The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Hosted by our very own Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author and Humorist, Dave Barry as our Master of Ceremonies
Sunday, May 4, 2025
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Simcha Sunday Drive Thru at Temple Judea Bene ting the Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank , and Miami Diaper Bank
Community Shabbat and Dinner
Shabbat Service
& Festive Dinner
Friday, April 25 at 6:00 PM
Gather with us at Temple Judea for a special community-wide Shabbat.
Rejoice in prayer and song as we kick-off a weekend celebrating Rabbi Judith Siegal and Rabbi Jonathan Fisch on their milestone anniversaries.
We are pleased to welcome the inspirational Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, professor emeritus at the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, as our Scholar-in-Residence leading us in thoughtful re ection.
Please be sure to RSVP today! Immediately following our Shabbat Service, Temple Judea will host a festive dinner reception catered by Michael Meltzer.
This event is complimentary.
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Interactive Minyan & Torah Study
Scholar-in-residence
Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman
Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 AM
Join us at Temple Judea for an interactive Minyan & Torah Study with Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, including a lite lunch.
Rabbi Hoffman, a mentor to Rabbi Siegal is professor emeritus at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, where he has shaped generations of rabbis and cantors. Author of 50 books, he is internationally known for his lectures and his spiritual approach to synagogue consultation. In 1994, he co-founded Synagogue 2000, a project envisioning synagogues as moral and spiritual centers for the 21st century. His popular Open Letters to My Students can be read on his blog, Life and a Little Liturgy .
This program has been made possible through the Eric B. Meyers Scholar-in-Residence Fund.
This event is complimentary.
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Mazel in Miami Celebration
Saturday, April 26
THE PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 1101 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI 33132
6:45 PM WELCOME & DOORS OPEN
7:00 PM ON THE VISTA FOR COCKTAILS & HORS d'OEUVRES Don’t miss the Aviary & Stingray Experiences
8:15 PM INSIDE THE OCEAN GALLERY Heartfelt Havdalah & Honoree Program hosted by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Humorist, Dave Barry
8:30 PM ELEGANT CUISINE & Live Music BY Constellation Culinary Group • DJ Danny Stern • The Garage Band 10:00 PM DELICIOUS DESSERTS
• Jensen’s Sunset Corners: Linda & Michael Bittel & Larry Solomon
• Donna & Mark Kass
• Betty & Harry Lazarus, Gary Lazarus & Sarah Tucker, Joey & Jenn Lazarus, Rachel & Chad Eriksen
• Carrie Rothstein-Fisch & Bryan Fisch
• Bobbie Siegal and Rachelle & Stephen Schaffer
• Jan Yelen Sasso & Harvey Sasso
KEY BISCAYNE SPONSORS
• Ellen & Jim Barocas
• Kim & Ben Gerber
• Stuart Gitlitz
• Karin & Lane Jawitz
• Christine & Josh Kotler
• Julie & Lawrence Lambert
• Alice & Alan Lash
• William Martin
• Sharon & Michael Newman
• Joseph Reinhardt
• Bonnie Robbins-Aibel
• Mindy & Stephen Rosenthal
• Louise Ross & Bruce Wolf
• Sydney & David Schaecter
• Debbie & Jim Siegel
• Julie & Gary Simon
• Susan & Andrew Weinstein
Sponsorship Opportunities
Coral Gables Sponsors
• Center Stage placement for table of 12
$25,000
• Recognition from podium as a CORAL GABLES Sponsor
• Featured on Celebration signage as Coral Gables Sponsor
• Highlighted within Celebration digital presentation
• 25 special Luxury Drawing Tickets
• Featured on Temple Judea website and in Social Media
• Featured in Tidings and all Press and Publicity
South Beach Sponsors
• Prominent placement for table of 10
$18,000
• Recognition from podium as a SOUTH BEACH Sponsor
• Featured on Celebration signage
• Featured within Celebration Digital Presentation
• 20 special Luxury Drawing Tickets
• Featured on Temple Judea website and in Social Media
• Featured in Tidings and press and publicity
Coconut Grove Sponsors
• Preferred placement for table of 10
$10,000
• Recognition from podium as a COCONUT GROVE Sponsor
• Highlighted on Celebration signage
• Highlighted within Celebration Digital Presentation
• 10 special Luxury Drawing Tickets
• Featured on Temple Judea website and in Social Media
• Featured in Tidings and all Press and Publicity
Little Havana Sponsors
• Up to 4 tickets to celebration
• Listed on Celebration signage
$5,000
• Listed within Celebration Digital Presentation
• 5 special Luxury Drawing Tickets
• Featured on Temple Judea website and in Social Media
• Featured in Tidings and all Press and Publicity
Key Biscayne Sponsors
• Up to 2 tickets to celebration
• Listed on Celebration signage
$2,500
• Listed within Celebration digital presentation
• 5 special Luxury Drawing Tickets
• Featured on Temple Judea website and in Social Media
• Featured in Tidings and all Press and Publicity sponsor
Simcha Sunday Drive-Thru
Sunday, May 4, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Temple Judea
The rejoicing continues with a meaningful mitzvah! Join us for Simcha Sunday Drive-Thru, a heartfelt way to honor Rabbi Siegal and Rabbi Fisch by supporting the Miami Diaper Bank and JCS Kosher Food Bank. Drive through Temple Judea to drop off much-needed donations and help make a difference in our community.
JCS Kosher Food Bank
Most-needed items: Cereal Detergent Tuna & mayo Oil
Canned black beans or garbanzo beans
Peanut butter & jelly
Dishwashing liquid
Toilet paper
Instant coffee
Miami Diaper Bank
Most-needed items: Diapers (all sizes), especially pull-ups – new or opened packages
Baby formula
Diaper rash cream
Paci ers & teethers
Baby wipes
Baby soap & bottles
Our Community's Hope for the Future
Join us by including your personalized wish within our LEV From the Heart Capital Campaign Time Capsule. This incredibly powerful memento will be placed within our renovated Sanctuary and your hope will symbolize a piece of your heart for decades to come.
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Love Letters Video Tribute
Share Your Heartfelt video Tribute
As part of our special weekend we invite YOU to be part of a video tribute. Submitting a video is completely free—just share your love and appreciation!
It’s simple—record a short “Love Letter” sharing your favorite Temple Judea memory, or a wish, hope or prayer for our Rabbis, then submit your video using the button below. Your tribute will help make this milestone even more meaningful!
Let’s come together as a community to express our gratitude. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something very special!
How to Participate
Record a 30-60 second video in landscape mode in a well-lit, quiet space. Speak from the heart—no need for perfection!
Submit by Friday, April 4, 2025.
Submit video
Co-Chairs • Committee & In-Kind Donors
Co-Chairs
Dulce Blacher • Ileana & George Bronstein
Lauren & Gregory Deutch • Carly & Michael Epstein
Kim & Ben Gerber • Ellen & Robert Gutlohn • Jennifer & Jared Kay
Katie & Mark Kessler • Nikki & Brian Koles • Christine & Josh Kotler
Julie & Lawrence Lambert • Sarah & Lauren Lerner
Jennifer Posner & Josh Gelfman • Laura & Scott Sherman
Committee
Alyssa & Matthew Allen • Bonnie Blank Maisel & Stuart Maisel
Charlotte & Philip Cassel • Janis & Alan Cohen
Michelle & Jeffrey Eisenberg • Stuart Gitlitz • Myra Locke
Ravika Rameshwar & Samuel Marcadis • Kate Meyers & Jonathan Etra
Jay & Bella Newmark • Lindsay & Joseph Olin
Lyn Pont & Bernie Stein • Sydney & David Schaecter • Bobbie Siegal
Debbie & Jim Siegel • Susan Silver • Julie & Gary Simon
Jan Yelen Sasso & Harvey Sasso • Sallye Zilberstein
In-Kind Donors
Bloomingmore
Bigfoot Photo Booths Miami
Flower Therapy
HSA Enterprises, Inc.
Ivents by Isis
Jensen’s Sunset Corners
Kids City Party Rental
Maurice’s Jewelers
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Shay Cohen Photography
Soto Brothers Events
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