Federation activities

Twenties Network Rush Hour
Thursday, October 25, 2007


Description: The Twenties Network of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will host a "Rush Hour" happy hour. The event will include a complimentary drink on arrival. There will be no solicitation of funds. Valet parking will be available. There is a public parking garage on 16th and Collins Avenue. The Twenties Network is an effort to engage professionals ages 22 to 28 in the Mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach (poolside).

Couvert: $12 in advance online or by phone. $16 at the door. The couvert is not tax-deductible.

Chairs: Adena Konetz and Suzy Mehrpouyan. Twenties Network Co-Chairs are Rachel Baum and Alexander Lewy.

Host Committee: Hinda Adler, Rachel Bailine, Matthew Bittel, Levana Cohen, Lori Lipkin, Sara Liss, Talia Marder, Jonathan Raiffe, Nicole Seligman, Cameron Sisser, Cayla Tenenbaum and David Yarus.

RSVP: Click here or call 786.866.8446. For more information, contact TheNetwork@gmjf.org.






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The Network Presents "Israel - The Dynamics of the Next 60 Years"
Tuesday, November 6, 2007


Description: The Network and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will present "Israel - The Dynamics of the Next 60 Years." The event will feature Ofer Bavly, Consul General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico. There will be an open bar 6:30-7:00 p.m. with hors d'ouevres and drink specials. Dietary laws will be observed. Advance reservations are requested. There will be no solicitation of funds. Municipal lots and meter parking will be available.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: The Front Office, 2701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

Couvert: $15. The couvert is not tax-deductible.

Chairs: Mark Hollander and Jason Wandner. The Network Education Chair is Michelle Ressler. JCRC Chairman is Steven J. Brodie and JCRC Vice Chair is Regina F. Zelonker.

Host Committee: Yael Avivi, Robyn Baltuch, Levana Cohen, Jonathan Goldstein, Jeffrey Lusky, Jason Pincus, Gary Reshefsky, Joshua W. Schrager and Jessica Zwaiman.

RSVP: Click here or call 786.866.8446. For more information, contact TheNetwork@gmjf.org.





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Washington 15: UJC's National Young Leadership Conference
March 16-18, 2008


Description: Join thousands of young professionals from Jewish communities around North America and Israel who will converge in Washington, D.C. for a fully re-imagined, invigorating, hands-on conference.

Learn about critical social and political topics from a diverse group of world-class leaders who will inspire and teach you how to put into action what matters to you.

Make new contacts, interact with members of the House and Senate and reconnect with your camp, college and long-lost friends.

We'll make it memorable.... so you can MAKE IT MATTER!

Location: Hilton Hotel Washington, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

Cost:
$395* registration for first-time Washington Conference participants, plus airfare and hotel.
$495** registration for past Washington Conference participants, plus airfare and hotel.
*In addition, suggested minimum gift of $365 to the 2008 Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign for first-time conference participants.
**In addition, suggested increased gift of $365 to the 2008 Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign for past conference participants.


Miami Co-Chairs: Shana Lewinger and Will Springer.

Registration: For more information, contact Laura at lbeasley@gmjf.org or call 786.866.8436.




Around Federation




UJC General Assembly
November 11-13, 2007


Description: UJC and the four Jewish federations of Tennessee - Chatanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville - invite you to join the largest annual gathering of Jewish leadership in the world. Insightful speakers and in-depth discussions will provide tools for leaders from every generation.

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Registration: Click here for more information.




Get Connected to The Network

The Network of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation begins with YOU - professionals ages 22 to 40, enjoying social, educational, philanthropic and leadership development activities. If you care about the community, want to get involved and have a good time, The Network is the place for you.



Imagine a place where you can meet new friends, connect with your Jewish community, grow as a person, learn and have fun. Make The Network your connection to the Jewish community. More than 3,000 members of Miami's Jewish community are already involved.



The Network is your destination…your place to connect.

The Network Executive Co-Chairs are Steven Scheck and Amy Wildstein.

Assistant Directors of The Network are Laura Beasley and Katy Boyask.

For more information, please contact TheNetwork@gmjf.org or call 786.866.8446.

The Network is an effort to engage professionals ages 22 to 40 in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Mission of mobilizing human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world.