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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.






Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach New Education Center Grand Opening

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach New Education Center Grand Opening

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach brings Holocaust education into the 21st century with the opening of its state-of-the-art Education Center.

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Celebrating Passover While Facing Food Insecurity

Celebrating Passover While Facing Food Insecurity

As the war with Iran continues to disrupt daily life across Israel, Federation and our longtime partner, Leket Israel, are working to ensure that no Israeli is left without food, especially at Passover.

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Schottenstein’s Legacy Lives On

Schottenstein’s Legacy Lives On

Clients of Jewish Community Services Kosher Food Bank received some extra help ahead of Passover, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

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Helping Israelis Under Fire

Helping Israelis Under Fire

As the missile attacks in Israel continue, Federation partners have expanded their emergency operations to help hard-hit cities like Dimona and Arad.

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