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Message THECENTERVIEWTEVET- IYAR 5785JANUARY-MAY 2025

Senior Rabbi: Rabbi Julie JacobsDirector of Operations: Paula Arias DoradoDirector of Finance: Crystal JohnsonDirector of Marketing: Stephanie NewmanDirector of Programming: Noah SchalitDirector of Enrichment: Madeline WilburnFinance Manager: Gina Norero-EtgarFundraising Manager: Lisset ChavezAthletics Coordinator: Michael BluestoneAssistant to the Rabbi: Lynda LacayoExecutive Assistant: Chrystian AzulayHead of School: Bini W. SilverTikvah Center Director: Lauren JacobsEarly Childhood Education Director: Sara ZamikoffDirector of Admissions: Nicole SperlingPresident: Anette YelinExecutive Vice President: Iris DestephenSenior Vice President: Martin HershbeinVice Presidents: Michelle Dryjansky, Jennifer Fine, Scott Kurtzman, Jessica Silver Treasurer: Todd JerlesSecretary: Michelle MerlinAsst. Secretary: Karen CoppaCommunity Liaison: David ScharlinWomen’s League President: Liat CorciaBrotherhood President: Michael SilverIn This IssueIf you are interested in advertising in our next issue, contact Stephanie Newman, (305)854-3911 EXT 270 or email snewman@centerbd.orgJanuary - May 2025Upcoming 3Connect 4Message from Rabbi Jacobs 5Message from Bini W. Silver 11Center Leadership 7Gordon Leadership 13Programming 8Enrichments & Camps 14 - 15Security Update 182625 SW 3rd Avenue | Miami FL 33129(305) 854-3911www.centerbd.orginfo@centerbd.orgCenterforJewishLifeBDTheCenterforJewishLifeatBethDavidGive Miami Day Thank You 19 - 20Message from Welcoming Committee 6CJLB Social Justice Committee 9 -10Glimpse into Gordon 12Joanie Leeds Concert 16Systems Update 17Thank you 21

5785 | 2025 Dates are subject to change.Please check the online calendar for up-to-date information:https://tinyurl.com/2br8xcxaFebruary2/11 Women’s League Spiritual Meeting2/12 Tu B’shvat 2/18 Soccer & Cervezas2/21 Repro ShabbatMay5/01 Yom Ha’Atzmaut5/03 Allan Barra-Reingenheim Bar Mitzvah5/24 Helina Singer Bat Mitzvah5/16 Lag B’Omer BBQMarch3/13 Erev Purim3/14 Purim3/18 Soccer & Cervezas3/21 Student ShabbatApril4/08 Women’s League Spiritual Meeting4/11 Shabbat Pasión4/12 Erev Passover4/13 Passover Service 4/13 Passover Seder4/14 Passover Service4/14-4/18 Passover Mini Camp4/19 Passover Service4/20 Passover Service (Yizkor)4/24 Yom Hashoah 4/30 Yom HazikaronJanuary 1/11 Joaquin Levin Bar Mitzvah1/17 Shabbat Pasión1/25 Olivia Kaiserman Bat MitzvahScan Here For Calendar:Upcoming3June6/1 Erev Shavuot6/2 Shavuot6/3 Shavuot (Yizkor)6/6 Last Day of School6/18 Camp Shemesh Begins

Soul Searching - Life Enriching - Legacy EnrichingThe past few months have been a whirlwind of activity, growth, and communitybuilding at the Center for Jewish Life at Beth David. We’ve seen incredible events,meaningful programs, and inspiring moments that have brought our communitycloser together. Here are some highlights:Women’s League Spiritual MeetingSimchat Torah High Holy Day ChoirSocial Justice: RAC Postcards Sundays at the Center Spanish ClassHanukkah Celebration Bingo DodgeballFamily Shabbat4

Rabbi Julie JacobsDear Friends,As I step into my 20th year serving this belovedcommunity, I find myself reflecting on theincredible journey we’ve shared. From lifecyclemoments to Shabbat services, school programsto High Holiday prayers, this congregation hasbeen my extended family. This past spring, Iembraced a new chapter in my service to BethDavid, taking on the dual role of CEO and SeniorRabbi. It is a privilege and responsibility I carrywith deep humility and love for this community.Over the years, I have watched us grow—not onlyin numbers but in spirit, resilience, andconnection. Now, more than ever, my greatesthope is for us to truly know one another. In aworld that often feels so fragmented, I believethat every interaction, every smile exchanged,every time we come together as a community,strengthens the fabric of who we are. My vision for the Center is to continue to be a place whererelationships flourish and where we all feel seen,valued, and connected.This year, we find ourselves at an exciting crossroads as we search for new clergy to join ourteam. I am thrilled about the opportunities this clergy search presents to bring in fresh energyand talent that will help us continue to thrive.To make this process successful, we need you. Our clergy audition weekends will be a time forcandidates to see firsthand what makes the Center unique. Your presence and participation willnot only help us evaluate who will be the best fit but will also show candidates that this is acommunity they will want to call home. Together, we can ensure that we bring in the rightperson to join us on this incredible journey.Thank you for the trust you have placed in me for the past 20 years, and for your partnership inthis exciting new chapter. I look forward to seeing all of you at services, events, and clergyweekends as we continue to grow stronger, together.With love and blessings,Rabbi Julie JacobsCEO and Senior RabbiThe Center for Jewish Life at Beth Davidrabbijacobs@centerbd.org 5

Welcoming Committee Jennie FineWe have also implemented the following goals: 1. Identify and contact new individuals and families as they join to welcome them to ourcommunity.2. Coordinate with other committees to engage and connect individuals and families withevents, programming, and activities.3. Work with staff to better understand who makes up our community in order to understandhow better to serve our community.4. Develop and foster a culture of stewardship by reaching out to individuals and familiesthroughout the year through direct contact and hosting social events.5. Recruit members of the community to join the committee!If you would like to get involved or share ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We lookforward to continuing this journey together and ensuring that our Center is a place whereeveryone feels welcome, safe, and valued.The Welcoming Committee (formerly theMembership Committee) has been busy workingwith Board members and staff to planprogramming and is shifting its focus and effortsto fostering a sense of belonging, encouragingengagement, and creating networks of supportand connection. This marks the start of a new chapter for theCenter and the broader Jewish community withthe Center serving as a resource for everyone, notjust its current members. We are reimaginingwhat it means to belong to our community,removing barriers so that everyone has theopportunity to engage fully in Jewish communallife.Making a financial contribution to the Center,historically in the form of membership fees, is anexpression of connection, commitment andbelonging and represents an investment in ourcommunity as well as a guarantee for a strongand vibrant Jewish future. Jennie FineChair, Welcoming Committee6info@centerbd.org

Noah SchalitDirector of Programming nschalit@centerbd.org Paula Arias Dorado Director of Operationsparias@centerbd.orgMadeline WilburnDirector of Enrichment enrichements@centerbd.orgStephanie NewmanDirector of Marketing snewman@centerbd.orgLynda LacayoAssistant to Rabbi Jacobsllacayo@centerbd.org Chrystian AzulayExecutive AssistantCazulay@centerbd.orgLisset ChavezFundraising Managerlchavez@centerbd.orgLEADERSHIPCenter for Jewish Life StaffRabbi Julie JacobsCEO/Senior Rabbirabbijacobs@centerbd.orgCrystal JohnsonDirector of Financecjohnson@centerbd.org7

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Noah SchalitDirector of Programming8We're diversifying the experiences we consider"holy" to 'build a more inclusive space formulticultural, multigenerational interaction. It doesn’t matter how old you are or if you're a morning person or a night owl.Sundays at the Center redefines the religiousschool experience with a touch of everything:Hebrew, Judaics, athletics and more. Musicfeeds the soul: from the Latin musical stylings ofShabbat Pasión to concerts with Joanie Leeds.There's nowhere else like the Center in Miami.From bingo nights to soccer, basketball, sewing,and book club—we have programs for all agesand interests. Have an idea for something new?Bring it to us, and let’s make it happen.Explore, Learn and Play at the Center!Intergenerational Dodgeball Oct 7th Event with Yossi Levy Tuesday SoccerJewish Heritage Day atMarlins ParkThursday Morning Sewing Sunday Dance with Ms. Alinschalit@centerbd.org

CJLBD Social Justice CommitteeMission Introduction by Rabbi JulieMenu of OpportunitiesLOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR.NO EXCEPTIONS.ךוֹמ ָכּ ֲע ֵרְל ָתְּב ַהאְָוSocial Justice is Judaism’s unifying mandate, central to who we are as Jews and what we do incontributing to Tikkun Olam, repairing the world -- through direct service, Tzedakah (Righteous Giving),and advocacy.Dear Friends,I am thrilled to share the exciting news that we are joining forces with the Social Justice Committee atTemple Israel to form a Social Justice Committee at The Center for Jewish Life at Beth David. By buildingon Temple Israel’s existing structure as our foundation, we are taking an important and long-overdue stepin deepening our commitment to Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and addressing pressing social issuesin Miami and beyond. We are blessed to have Temple Israel’s experienced and passionate team as our guiding light, offeringtheir knowledge and leadership to help us create a strong and effective framework for meaningful action.Together, we will amplify our collective efforts and make an even greater impact in the pursuit of justiceand equity.With hope and determination,Rabbi Julie Jacobs40+ congregations making up P.A.C.T. (People Acting inCommunity Together) are actively working on this year’s burningissue: HOUSING. Research committees are in full swing. Our effortswill culminate with the annual Nehemiah Action on April 7thattended by the entire membership – please add to your calendarnow! Contact Melody Torrens (melodytorrens@gmail.com) to bedirectly involved as we move forward.Serve dinner every 4th Monday of the month atChapman Partnership Empowering the Homeless(4:00 - 7:30 PM) – next January 27th. Join our ChapmanTeam for an extraordinary community experience! CJLBD and Temple Israel volunteers help in theLotus House kitchen every 3rd Thursday (11 AM -2 PM) – next on February 20th. Lotus House(“Where Hope Blossoms”) is the largest shelterfor women and children in the USA.9

Upcoming:14 % of Miami-Dade residents suffer from Food Insecurity!Volunteers for the Overtown Optimist Club Afterschool Program K-6(Monday-Friday 4-6pm). Choose the day that suits your schedule tohelp neighborhood kids with their homework! High school studentvolunteers receive Community Service Credits. Join our Overtown Teams by contacting Paula Xanthopoulou(paula@withoutboundaries.com)In the coming months we will provide the gun safety training Be SMART – which focuses onguns in the home – especially for the parents of the Gordon School. Stay tuned!Please check our weekly e-blasts and www.centerbd.org for updates!Next Committee meeting: Thursday, February 13th at 7 PM via Zoom – JOIN US!Tzedek tzedek tirdof/Justice, justice shall you pursue(Deuteronomy 16:20)We will be collecting snacks for thestudents at the historic Dunbar K-8Center In Overtown. Too many kids arefood deprived at home, needingnourishment to stay motivated andsucceed.Energize them by providing: Fruit chews,nuts/raisins, breakfast bars, crackersw/peanut butter or cheese, popcorn, chipsand cookies -- ALL SNACK-SIZED andindividually wrapped. Please be generousand check the expiration dates; items thathave expired cannot be distributed at theschool. THANK YOU! 10

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As we approach the middle of the academicyear at the Gordon School, I am happy to beable to share with you that our school hasgrown to 170 students, which is a 23% increaseover last year. We have seen growth in our EarlyChildhood Center (3 months through 4 years ofage), our Day School (Kindergarten through 6thGrade), as well as in the Tikvah Center (pre-Kthrough 5th grade for students on the Autismspectrum). We now have wait lists for many ofour classes as word of mouth and an increasein our social media presence has helped tospread the word of what a wonderful school wehave. Please help us to continue to share thenews about our warm, welcoming, and inspiringGordon School!We are now in the midst of re-enrollment for next year, and in just a few short weeks we will besending out admission offers to new families looking to secure a spot in our school for thecoming 2025-2026 school year. We hope to add additional classes in both the Day School andthe Tikvah Center in the new school year. Next year, all of our families in the school will havetheir Center membership included with their tuition, and will be able to take advantage of allthe exciting programs that are offered to our community at-large in the Center.This year we have added many new programs to our school, including a weekly Havdallahservice on Monday mornings, in which we come together as a school to welcome in the newweek with a short service, singing, and games. Also, in conjunction with the Center, we are nowoffering many new enrichment and after school classes, such as: violin, robotics, chess, flagfootball, 3D printing, and Symbolic Sparks (an arts/crafts class focussing on Judaic symbols).Further, we have added many new technology components to the school, including: newClearTouch screens in many of the classrooms; a new parent communication system (calledRemini); as well as new personal chromebooks for students of all ages in the Day School.I have very much enjoyed meeting so many new families in my first six months as Head ofSchool at Gordon, and I am so happy to be part of our warm and inclusive community at theCenter for Jewish Life at Beth David. I hope that all of you will join us on Friday mornings, at 8:45 AM, in the Sanctuary, as we celebrate Shabbat as a School community, with spiritedsinging with Rabbi Julie, storytelling with Shlomo-ben-Shlomo (aka Mr. Bini), monthly classshows, and much joy and Shabbat spirituality!Head of Gordon School Bini Silverbsilver@gordonschoolmiami.orgB’Shalom,Bini Silver, Head of SchoolA Look Inside Gordon School11

A Glimpse into GordonThis year at Gordon School, our students explored, learned, and thrived in anenvironment that nurtures academic excellence, Jewish values, and a strongsense of community. From exciting in-house field trips to new playgroundadventures, there’s never a dull moment at Gordon!Friday Morning Shabbat Give Miami Day Glimpse into the ECI ClassFriday Shabbat Show Scholastic Book Fair Infant Playground fun!Annual PJ PartyHanukkah CelebrationThird Grade Class12

GORDON SCHOOL LEADERSHIPSara Zamikoff Director of ECCszamikoff@gordonschoolmiami.orgEmily Moloney Interim Director of Admissionsadmissions@gordonschoolmiami.orgLauren JacobsDirector of Tikvah Centerljacobs@gordonschoolmiami.orgBini W. SilverHead of Schoolbsilver@gordonschoolmiami.orgGORDON SCHOOL STAFFGina EtgarFinance Managergetgar@centerbd.org Sara HaySchool Adminshay@gordonschoolmiami.orgMike BluestoneAthletics Coordinatormbluestone@gordonschoolmiami.org 13

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Save the Date!Get ready for an unforgettableafternoon! Join Grammy-winning NYC artist JoanieLeeds, along with Rabbi Jacobsand our incredibleGordon students, fora concert that will fillyour heart with joyand your soul withmusic. Don’t missthis one-of-a-kindexperience!Date: May 4thTime: 2 PMJoannie Leeds Concert16

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To receive your new ID card, we kindly ask you to call our office at 305-854-3911 to schedule anappointment. Once issued, your ID card will be necessary for access to the Center, helping us maintainaccountability for everyone on the premises. This system will also allow us to better understand yourinterests and tailor services to your preferences. In addition to your ID card, you will also receive a newvehicle decal for easy identification.For your security, we will continue our thorough screening process for all special events. Upon entry, youwill be greeted by our highly trained security team, and all bags will be checked at every entrance.Please allow extra time when arriving to accommodate this process. Our security team will alsocontinue to closely monitor all activities within and around the Center through our surveillance systems.Your support and cooperation are crucial to maintaining a secure and welcoming space. Weencourage you to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or concerns to our securitypersonnel whenever you’re on campus.Thank you for your attention to these important security measures. We truly appreciate yourunderstanding and look forward to seeing you around the Center.Your safety and well-being continue to be our top priority. As part of ourongoing efforts to enhance security and ensure a safe environment foreveryone, we are excited to introduce our new ID card system through ourDaxko CRM. Starting soon, all members will be required to have aMembership Card.Paula A. Arias DoradoDirector of OperationsPaula’s Patrol: The Center’s Security Scoop18Custom Design!Art you can wear!Fully Customizable: Pick your design, colors, and even add yourname or favorite quote.Wearable Art: Each pair is crafted to not just fit your feet but alsoyour personality.One-of-a-Kind: Stand out from the crowd with shoes andaccessories made just for YOU.Perfect Gift: Great forbirthdays, holidays, or anyspecial occasion!Walk with Art. Walk with Confidence. Walk your Way. Contact: nl.soleluna@gmail.com(305) 988-4232

Give Miami Day Thank YouLina AcevedoVeit AlbertSprinkles AlterConnie AlterNicholas AlterJacki AltmanNicole AlvarezNoa AmuialTania ArandaAnne ArchbaldPaula Arias DoradoAvivit AshkenaziChrystian AzulayJana BackmanRobert BaerShayna BaerDave BakerJesse BeerJennifer BeharNeal BermanAudra BermanMia BilchikMicky bissBrad BlackwelderEric BluesteinEnid BluestoneFely BolisayNarciso BolisaySeth BourMadeline & Todd BrandonNatasha BravoArdith BronsonJennifer ButtrickKim Caban-AlexanderVeronica CabreraGiuliana CampbellMax CampbellDaniela ChaparroMonica ChavesLisset ChavezMia ChoDeborah CogginsTziyona CohenItamar CohenScot CohenRobin W CollerKarla ColomboKaren CoppaHyerly CotiereJolie CummingsClif DameronJake DanaEllen DavisMelody DavisCharles DavisMariluce De SouzaJessica De VreezeAdriana DejmanAmaya DentalIris DestephenOlcay DoganNatalie DominguezLucca Dorado AriasCory DormanMichelle DryjanskyLouis DuranteNate EckersleyMichel & Rachel EichenwaldShira EilamHalle & Samantha EllmanRichard EmasBeth and David ErtelPetra EtzioniFrancis farberoffRachel federgreenAshline FelixCarol FeriaMegan FerrisGisell FiatHarriett FoxNicole FragomenoMitchell FrankelElana FreundScott FriedbergMerrick and Eden FriedmanTerry FriedmanMax GardnerLeonard Levi GardnerLaura GellerSamara GersonDennis and Alyson GinsburgJoshua GinsburgAlex GiorlandoKaia GlueckJuliana GodinhoVirginia GongoraElizabeth GordonSamuel GordonBridget GrantJosh GreenbergDana GreenbergAlison GrinanRoos HadjedjDennis HarrisAlexa and HarrySamuel HayonZachary HenryScott HermanRonald HernandezRommy HerreraStephanie HerzBryan HesserJustin HesserLizmelly HidalgoMichelle HoSheera HochmanNoa HoltzmanPilar HopkinsCyril HouriJessica HurwitchPavel IlyaevJulie JacobsZev JacobsEitan JacobsOrin JacobsReya JacobsLauren JacobsLisa & Todd JerlesBrett & Bri KalikowJessica KaplanTania KatCody Rae KedyDennis KerbelLeticia KeremianKate KhazinJuanita KhoRobin KleinAndrew KoffskyDaniel KoffskyJacob & Stephanie KoffskyCharlotte KoflerEnder KorkmazAndrea KovacsDaniel KovacsLaurie KowalskiAndrea KraftJoanna KreiselChristopher LabradaFrankie LacayoLynda LacayoLuis LacayoCesar LacayoPromise LacayoSid & Dianne LamberskyKimberly LanderBarbara LathamDavid LawrenceDavid LazarusHannah LenardEmilio Lerdo de TejadaHanna LeupolzDaniella Levine CavaMaria Patricia LibrerosAdelaida LimDavid LinnNancy LipoffElise Lipoff MayerBruce LitwerEmily LivingstoneStephanie Llanes TucklerEden Lopez & Or RodriguezMaria Leonor LovoJanice MahalBenjamin MandellSteven MantonRonald MarceloIlan MarcoschamerMaria Mariana RosenbaumNorma MarquezDara MartinAaron MartinDiana MartinezMartha MashavCarolina MataAaliyahIt Matas Itzel RodriguezChristina MatthewMercy MelendezAnita Mignone19

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Thank you for your supportGeneral Fund Supports a variety of The Center’s initiatives depending on themost pressing current needs. Alan OlkesAna Hughes FreundBeryle GreenbergDavid PareskyIra KurzbanJane TendlerKaren RubinsteinKathryn FriedPaula SaltzmanRobert KrawcheckSteven BelinskyLenore and Mark SzuchmanLesley TobinMarsha BasloeSandra Block-BreznerProgramming DonationsWe’re so grateful for our community’s donations to the Center’sprogramming. Your contributions empower investment in events,courses, and activities that spark exploration of a thriving Jewishlife.Lisa WeinerWomen’s League Supports the many activities of Women’s League Jackie TraurigNancy LipoffRachel EichenwaldGisell FiatMerlin Educational Fund Provides scholarships for members’ children to attend DaySchool or Religious School at The Center, or for High School inIsrael. Debra FrankYahrzeit Fund Donations in memory of loved ones help to maintain yahrzeitrecords and memorial plaques.If you're interested in making a donation to support our funds and initiatives, pleasevisit: https://operations.daxko.com/online/5376/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc or scan QR Code:Chesed Fund Provides support for feeding the homeless through a relationshipwith Chapman Partnership for the Homeless.Laurel EisnerMara & Kenny WurtenbergerJackie TraurigRabbi’s Discretionary Fund Provides tzedakah and for a variety of programs and projects atthe discretion of Rabbi Jacobs.The Spieler FamilyJudith AckmanRay & Suzy RobinsonDr. Jack WolfsdorfIra ZagerRita F. NortonIra Kurzban & Magda Montiel DavisRhoda HeimlichPaula XanthopoulouEileen RosenblattRandy & Harriet KiviatSam & Clarice Badanes G’Milut Hasadim Fund Deeds of Loving Kindness - Provides aid to our members to coverunforeseen costs such as funerals, medical bills, and emergencytravel. May also support education and training for facilitating theshift from tenancy to home and small business ownership. Dr. Stanley & Arlene ZakarinGordon School Annual Fund Support the education of children in the Gordon School (ECC,Tikvah Center & Day School)Jose & Pilar SimanDr. Ross & Mrs. Susan FedergreenLynn WienerLaurence ParnesBrotherhood FundSupport the many activities of Brotherhood including ShabbatPassion & Soccer & CervezasCarolyn EpsteinCharlotte KoflerFaith KrauseLee TaylorGussie FundHelp Center members connect to special Jewish education,culture, and ritual experiences with tuition assistance forschools, camps, and travel programs in the US, Israel orglobally.Marcia B. SteinhauerReligious SchoolIgnite students’ soul-searching journey as they connect toJewish traditions and rituals.Osmani Baullosa Acosta.21Donations from 8/1/24-11/1/24 Anette YelinAnita EichenbaumBarbara ReiserBarry GoldmeierCarlos DonDaniel KovacsDaniel SchwartzDavid NewmanDavid ScharlinEdith BrilliantElizabeth GordonEvan FriedmanFaith KrauseHerbert CohenIra SilverIris DestephenJackie TraurigJeffrey PerlJennifer FineJoseph FalkJudith Richard MadorskyKaren CoppaLisa JerlesLori LazarLucie SpielerMarilyn TendrichMartha MashavMartin HershbeinMaxwell WaasMelanie FerberMelody TorrensMichael DvorkinMichael SilverMichelle MerlinMiriam BrejtMiriam FuternickRhoda HeimlichRuth KesslerRuth SollySamuel GordonSharon FeingoldStewart AppelrouthStuart RosenbergSuzy RobinsonSybil BenazeraWendy Traurig-PerlinYadhira Ramirez Toro

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