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Purvis Young: Miami’s contribution to the 21st century Art Canon

December 4th – December 8th.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 4th from 6-10 pm. Thursday, December 5th from 10 am-7 pm. Friday, December 6th from 10 am-5 pm. Saturday, December 7th. Join us for Shabbat Services at 7 pm followed by a reception hosted by the Japour Family Collection from 8-9 pm. Sunday, December 8th from 11 am-5 pm.

Free and open to the public.

Temple Emanu-El 1701 Washington Avenue. Across the street from Miami Beach Convention Center. (305) 538-2503

The Japour Family Collection and Temple Emanu-El present Miami’s own Purvis Young. On view will be Young’s works which tell the stories of a struggle against a decaying establishment and his positive, celebratory triumph over devastating urban poverty. Purvis painted on raw, disintegrating materials that characterized the issues of racism and social themes of his time that are just as relevant today.

Joy Spill was dually honored with the Spirit of Philanthropy award by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and TrustLegacyLaw at the National Philanthropy Day’s 34th annual awards luncheon on November 1st. She is the only recipient to have ever received two awards simultaneously.

Ms. Spill is Attorney-at-Law at Simon & Simon, P.A., Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Constitutional and Criminal Law. Author of "State Prohibitions on Employment Opportunities for Resident Aliens: Legislative Recommendations," 10 Fordham Urban Law Journal 699, 1982. Lecturer, Family Guardianship Course, Miami Dade Community College.

Ms. Spill has a noteworthy history of community service and leadership. She currently serves or has served on the Executive Committee, Miami Beach Jewish Community Center; Immediate Past Board Chair, Jewish Community Services of So. Florida (JCS), Chairperson of JCS Leadership and Governance Committee, Board of Directors Greater Miami Jewish Federation (GMJF), Chairperson Human Resources Committee of GMJF. She is the Gabbi, Executive Board Member, and President-Elect of Temple Emanu-El on Miami Beach where she is affectionately known as Everlasting Joy.

Sunday, November 3rd at 10:30 AM. Temple Emanu-El on Miami Beach will present Yoram Ettinger as its guest speaker. Ambassador Ettinger is an insider on US-Israel relations, mideast politics and overseas investments in Israel's high tech arena. He is a member of the American-Israel Demographic Research Group (AIDRG), which has documented dramatic flaws behind demographic fatalism on one hand and a Jewish demographic momentum on the other hand. He is a consultant to members of Israel’s Cabinet and Knesset, and regularly briefs US legislators and their staff on Israel’s contribution to vital US interests, on the root causes of international terrorism and on other issues of bilateral concern. Ambassador Ettinger's Op-Ed pieces have been published in Israel and in the US, and he has been interviewed on Israeli and American TV and radio. In addition, he was a speaker at the AIPAC Annual Conference. Ambassador Ettinger , who did his graduate studies at UCLA and undergraduate at UTEP,- served as Minister for Congressional Affairs at Israel's Embassy in Washington (with the rank of ambassador), as Israel's Consul General in Houston and as Director of Israel's Government Press Office. He is the editor of Straight From The Jerusalem Cloakroom and Boardroom, newsletters on issues of national security and overseas investments in Israel's high-tech.

Lecture topics will include: US-Israel Win-Win Relations: A Two Way Street (What’s in It for the US?).
US Pressure on Israel – Myth & Reality (Can Israel Afford to Defy the US?) Bursting the Demographic Bubble: From Baseless Fatalism to Documented Demographic Optimism.
The Root Causes of Anti-US Islamic Terrorism - Is the US a Target Due to Its Ties with Israel? The Palestinian Refugees – Whose Responsibility? How Many? Where Did They Come From? The Global Context? Jewish Refugees! Why? The Palestinian Issue – Is it the Core of the Arab-Israeli Conflict? Is it the Root Cause of Middle East Turbulence? Is it the Crown Jewel of Arab Politics?
Israel’s High Tech – Second Only to the US The Impact of the Proposed Palestinian State on Vital American Values and Interests.
The Middle East Inter-Arab Arena and Its Impact on the Peace Process and Security Requirements. The Impact of the Proposed Golan Heights Withdrawal on Vital American National Security The Mountain Ridges of Judea & Samaria – Are They Indispensable to the Survival of the Jewish State?
Land-For-Peace: Water or Fuel to the Arab-Israeli conflict?

$9 pp. Reserve online at www.tesobe.org or call Barbara Breslow at 305-538-2503 ext. 222. Temple Emanu-El 1701 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Jewish holiday Tu B'Av is celebrated as a holiday of love, similar to Valentine's Day. Temple Emanu-El will be celebrating this special day with a Tu B’Av White Party.

Thursday, August 15th 7-9 PM at The Sagamore Hotel, 1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. $36 in advance. $45 at the door. Free drink and kosher hors d’oeuvre buffet. Spiritual swing band. RSVP: tesobe.org or (305) 538-2503

                                              Everyone should wear white!

Saturday, July 13th, 9:30 AM Temple Emanu-El will present Guest Speaker Jeffrey Beal.

Mr. Beal is a Recruiter at The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL), a not-for-profit partnership of community advocates and professional staff providing a powerful voice on behalf of Florida's abused, neglected and abandoned children in Florida’s dependency system.

Temple Emanu-El is located at 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. For information, call (305) 538-2503. There is no charge. Kiddush lunch will follow services.

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Magic Flute By W. A. Mozart A hero on a quest and a princess finding her way encounter enchanted creatures, an evil queen and ultimately each other- all with the help of a Magic Flute! A part of Miami Music Festival’s popular Family Opera series is created specifically for young children and will be performed in English.

Temple Emanuel-El of South Beach 1701 Washington Ave Miami Beach, Florida

Performances: June 27th. 7:30 PM June 30th. 1:00PM July 25th. 7:30 PM July 28th. 1:00PM

FREE TICKETS FOR MEMBERS CALL 305-482-3793

miamimusicfestival.com/#concerts

Visit the Website and use promo code templefree

Shavuot Eve - Revelation Night

Saturday, June 8th, 9 PM.

Shavuot occurs 50 days after Passover. The Torah tells us to count 7 weeks starting on the second day of Passover, on the 50th day is the holiday of Shavuot. On this day traditionally, the 10 commandments were given at Mount Sinai. The children of Israel were preparing for this event but the problem was that they overslept… Moses had to wake them up! For this reason, to make up for it, we do a late night study at the synagogue. Traditional foods for this holiday are dairy: blintzes, baked ziti, lasagna and cheesecake.

Temple Emanu-El 1701 Washington Avenue Miami Beach

No cost. For further information, Call (305) 538-2503 or visit www.tesobe.org

Shabbat Lag b’Omer.

Welcome to the Rebbe’s Table. A Kabbalistic evening with special dishes and stories.

Each guest will receive Kabbalistic treasures.

Friday, May 24th

Temple Emanu-El of South Beach 1701 Washington Ave Miami Beach, Florida 33139

RSVP at www.tesobe.org or ca (305) 538-2503.

$36 pp. $14 bottle of wine.

Peace in the Middle East: What does it Need?

Dr. Mordechai Kedar will speak on the subject at Temple Emanu-El on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM. These days the Middle East is undergoing a profound and historic transformation. Many Middle East scholars are attempting to understand the developments in the Arab world and in the Arab and Muslim culture and religion. Additionally, Iran’s nuclear aspirations are the cause of a deep concern to many all over the world.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, the Director of the Center for the Study of the Middle East and Islam (under formation), a research associate of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and a lecturer in the Department of Arabic Studies at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, is one of Israel's leading figures in understanding the Arab world. Until recently he was the Middle East analyst of the daily newspaper “Makor Rishon” as well as other publications. Dr. Kedar is a frequent guest in the Israeli, Arab and international media. In January of 2011, Dr. Kedar gave a very insightful presentation on Capitol Hill on "Why is the Middle East Such a Difficult Area for Americans and Westerners to Understand?” Please RSVP to The The Emanuel-El office 305-538-2503

Please join us to experience innovative and traditional Seders with singing, tales and Kabbalistic teachings.

BRING YOUR OWN PILLOW TO RECLINE!

First Seder is on Friday, April 19th at 7;00pm

Second Seder is on Saturday, April 20th at 7:00pm Please reserve at https://www.tesobe.org/passover-seders-2019.html Or call the synagogue office. Temple Emanuel of South Beach 1701 Washington Ave Miami Beach, Florida 33149 305-538-2503