April 25, 2025 Dear Rabbi Siegal and Rabbi Fisch, On behalf of American Jewish Committee (AJC), it is our great pleasure to extend our heartfelt congratulations and deep appreciation for your outstanding leadership at Temple Judea in Coral Gables. Rabbi Siegal, as you celebrate 18 years of distinguished service, and Rabbi Fisch, as you commemorate 10 years of dedicated leadership, we want to express our admiration for the remarkable impact you have had on your congregation and the broader Jewish community. Your unwavering commitment to spiritual guidance, community building, and the values of Torah and mitzvot has inspired countless individuals. At AJC, we consider it an honor to have such a wonderful partnership with Temple Judea. The work you both have done to create an inclusive, compassionate, and thriving Jewish community is deeply appreciated by all of us. Your leadership not only strengthens the fabric of Jewish life in Coral Gables but also contributes to the global efforts we pursue to advocate for the Jewish people. Thank you both for your dedication to advancing the Jewish community’s values and priorities, for being role models of faith and commitment, and for exemplifying the essence of Jewish leadership. We look forward to continuing our partnership and working together to ensure a bright future for the Jewish people, both locally and globally. Mazel Tov on these remarkable milestones. May you continue to lead with wisdom, compassion, and strength for many more years to come. With deepest respect and gratitude,
Susan Greene Pallot President
Brian D. Siegal Regional Director
February 16. 2024 / Adar I 7, 5784 Dear Friends, On behalf of the Rabbinical Association, we would like to congratulate our dear colleagues and friends, Rabbi Judith Siegal and Jonathan Fisch for their decades of service to Temple Judea in particular, but moreover to the Jewish community of Miami-Dade County. The Jewish spiritual leadership of both Rabbis Siegal and Fisch is a model to all of their colleagues. Together, they have created a warm, spiritual, creative, and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and ages. Rabbi Siegal built upon the previous strong traditions of her rabbinic predecessors, and under her stewardship has grown steadily. The board was wise in brining on Rabbi Fisch, whose energy and warmth is evident to all who know him. Together they have provided a place to celebrate, to mourn, to pray and to come together during some of the most difficult and uncertain times in American Jewish history. When it comes to Israel, they have always said heneinu, here we are, and have exhibited in word and deed their unwavering commitment to the State of Israel. Temple Judea is fortunate to be the recipients of their wisdom, their guidance, but most of all their humanity and menschlechkeit. The honors they are receiving this weekend cannot even begin to acknowledge the impacts they have had, and continue to have, on the thousands of people they have served with tireless dedication. Rabbis Siegal and Fisch’s impact extend beyond the synagogue. Whether it be the Greater Miami Jewish Federation or interfaith affairs, both have played instrumental roles. The Rabbinical Association is fortunate for Rabbi Siegal’s many years of executive leadership on the Rabbinical Association board, and we are honored she currently serves with distinction as our President. Tonight, we honor their families as well; we recognize all the sacrifices they have made to enable this sacred work, and we say, todah. The entire community of Rabbinic leadership share in today’s simcha celebration. May you go from strength to strength. Mazal Tov!
Rabbi Frederick L. Klein Executive Vice President
Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami
Rabbi Jeremy Barras First Vice President
February 27, 2025 Rabbi Jonathan Rothstein-Fisch Temple Judea 5500 Granada Boulevard Coral Gables, FL 33146 Dear Jonathan, Mazal tov to you as you celebrate ten years of service to Temple Judea and to the Temple Judea community. We know that milestones like this celebrate all that you have brought to your community as its rabbi, and the congregants who have been your partners in Jewish living and learning. As colleagues and friends who admire and respect you, we are so pleased to be able to acknowledge your importance to us and to the Jewish people. Your contributions to the Reform movement and to the people whom you have led and served are immeasurable. Indeed, you bring honor to the rabbinate and to the Jewish people. All of your CCAR colleagues join us in wishing you Yasher Koach on these ten years. May God continue to bless you, your family, and your congregation with abundant blessings. May you go from strength to strength with health and happiness. Shalom uvrachah,
Rabbi Erica Asch President
Rabbi Hara Person Chief Executive
February 27, 2025 Rabbi Judith Siegal Temple Judea 5500 Granada Boulevard Coral Gables, FL 33146 Dear Judith, Mazal tov to you as you celebrate eighteen years of service to Temple Judea and to the Temple Judea community. We know that milestones like this celebrate all that you have brought to your community as its rabbi, and the congregants who have been your partners in Jewish living and learning. As colleagues and friends who admire and respect you, we are so pleased to be able to acknowledge your importance to us and to the Jewish people. Your contributions to the Reform movement and to the people whom you have led and served are immeasurable. Indeed, you bring honor to the rabbinate and to the Jewish people. You served the CCAR Board with dedication and care, for which we remain grateful, and you continue to support the CCAR in a myriad of ways. All of your CCAR colleagues join us in wishing you Yasher Koach on these eighteen years. May God continue to bless you, your family, and your congregation with abundant blessings. May you go from strength to strength with health and happiness. Shalom uvrachah,
Rabbi Erica Asch President
Rabbi Hara Person Chief Executive
Dear Friends, On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we are proud to recognize Temple Judea on your Mazel in Miami Rabbis’ Celebratory Weekend. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to two extraordinary community leaders and dear friends, Rabbi Judith Siegal and Rabbi Jonathan Fisch, both of whom have served your congregation and all of Jewish Miami with distinction. In addition to shaping the soul of Temple Judea for the past 18 years, Rabbi Siegal currently provides inspiring leadership as President of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami. Federation has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with her, as well as with Rabbi Fisch, who is now celebrating a decade of outstanding service to your congregation. Yasher koach also to those who have worked so hard to plan this wonderful weekend event, which will certainly be a source of pride for all who join you. Once again, mazal tov to your esteemed honorees. May you continue to serve our community in good health for many years to come. With warmest regards,
Lily Serviansky Chair of the Board
Scott Kaufman President & CEO
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Dear Rabbi Siegal and Rabbi Fisch, Your wisdom, dedication and passion are the roots that anchor us, allowing us to grow and inspiring us to learn more, do more and give more as we strive to be our very best.
We are thrilled to celebrate these milestone anniversaries with you. Together, you make an extraordinary team, balancing each other’s strengths and providing spiritual leadership that uplifts and nurtures our community. We are truly grateful for your guidance and friendship and look ahead to a bright and strong future for our congregation. With love and appreciation, The Women of Temple Judea
TEMPLE JUDEA
The Board and Staff of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education Extend a Hearty Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Judith Siegal & Rabbi Jonathan Fisch
Thank you for many years of dedication and service to our Jewish community! Mark Kravitz Chair of the Board
Rabbi Efrat Zarren-Zohar Executive Director
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