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Chani Lipskar is the Rebbetzin and co-founder of The Shul of Bal Harbour, together with her husband Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rebbe M.M. Schneerson OBM.

Mrs. Lipskar also does personal counseling and develops educational and social programs for The Shul, as well as working in Real Estate. Mrs. Lipskar is active in many organizations and directs a class for Brides on how to establish a Jewish home. Rabbi and Mrs. Lipskar have two children, twelve grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.






Sexologist Marilyn Volker offers advice and tips on sexuality and healthy relationships. Dr. Marilyn K. Volker, Sexologist for the past thirty-eight (38) years is a Diplomat of the American Board of Sexology and an Associate Fellow of The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists. She sits on the faculty of four South Florida universities— University of Miami, Florida International University, St. Thomas University, Barry University—as well as is Associate Professor at The Institute For Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, California, where she received her doctorate in 1991.






Mental Health Support for Returning IDF Reserve Soldiers

Mental Health Support for Returning IDF Reserve Soldiers

Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund (IEF) is providing vital mental health support to IDF reserve soldiers through K’far Ma’avar (Transition Village).

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Make-A-Will Month Is Here

Make-A-Will Month Is Here

August is Make-A-Will Month and if you are one of the nearly 70 percent of adults who do not yet have a will, now is a great time to make plans to protect the people and values you care about.

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Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance Supports Self-Care Advocacy

Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance Supports Self-Care Advocacy

People with disabilities and their caretakers can find valuable resources online through Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA), including tools that help them better advocate for themselves.

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Diller Teen Fellows Applications

Diller Teen Fellows Applications

Do you know a remarkable 10th or 11th-grader looking to step up and lead our Jewish community into the future? Diller Teen Fellows is now accepting applications!

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