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Congratulations Adrienne & Stevan Pardo Mojdeh & Robert Danial Randi & Teig Lawrence
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ROBERT DANIAL was born and raised in Iran, and spent his young adulthood studying and working in Los Angeles, Tel Aviv and New York. He studied engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He manages a real estate investment business, yet purposely commits significant time and energy to numerous Jewish organizations, including the RASG Hebrew Academy, where he is currently Chair of the Board, Friends of Bar Ilan University and the Aleph Institute. MOJDEH KHAGHAN DANIAL also was born and raised in Iran and immigrated to the US in 1979. She graduated from Columbia College, obtained a law degree from Columbia University and practiced securities litigation in New York and Miami. Moj served as President of Women’s Philanthropy for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation; the last four years have been committed to the Public Health Trust of Jackson Health System, where she currently serves as Vice Chair, along with her significant, continued Federation leadership. She was regarded a Woman of Valor by Florida Friends of the IDF and received the 2008 Stanley C. Myers President’s Leadership Award from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
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The Danials moved to Miami Beach in 1995 and they have been committed to building the MBJCC since the beginning. Moj and Robert served as the Chairpersons for the Capital Campaign that was responsible for securing funds to build the Center in 2012. As Founding Members of the Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus, the Danials have been part of several event and program committees over the years and Co-Chaired last year’s Inaugural Founders Reception. Their three sons are proud and active MBJCC members, even while they are in college in NYC.
A Strong Jewish Future Begins with You All of us, regardless of age, wealth or affiliation,have the ability to make a difference for future generations. Creating your Jewish legacy is simple. Through CJL, you can create a lasting legacy to match your values and passions with the community’s needs. A legacy gift of any size can be designed to match your personal situation. Together, we can impact the future of the Jewish community and make a difference in the lives of generations to come. To ensure the future success of the Miami Beach JCC we ask that you consider the Miami Beach JCC in your estate planning. Your gift will enable the Miami Beach JCC to focus on what we do best: enriching the lives of thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds and ensuring Jewish continuity on Miami Beach.
For more information, contact: Robyn Malek Associate Executive Director robyn@mbjcc.org (305) 534-3206 x205
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RANDI AND TEIG LAWRENCE are founding members of the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center’s (MBJCC) new facility. They, along with many others, worked hard to build community support for the construction of the new campus that opened its doors in late 2012. RANDI LAWRENCE has been a member of the MBJCC Board of Directors for eight years and has served as Vice President for the last five years. She Co-Chaired the Annual Gala in both 2011 and 2012, served on the Board Nominating Committee, Chairs the Camp Klurman Committee, and Co-Chairs the MBJCC Community-Wide Chanukah and Purim Festivals. Under Randi’s passionate leadership, Camp Klurman has become one of the Premier Camps on Miami Beach. In addition to her work at the MBJCC, Randi currently sits on the SLJ Committee for Temple Beth Sholom, is a member of the North Beach Elementary PTA, and participates with her family in fundraising for JAFCO. She is the past President of Future Generations (a Younger Generation of Israel Bonds), and has been on various committees for the Young Leadership Division of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Along with her family, Randi helped to launch Survivor Alone, an organization dedicated to helping Holocaust Survivors living below the poverty level.
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Randi attended the University of South Florida and then went on to receive her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Law School. After law school, Randi began practicing at Krongold & Krongold, P.L. as a Real Estate Transactional Attorney. She has closed hundreds of units in significant projects including PGA in Port St. Lucie, The Icon on Brickell, and Midtown Miami. Her current and former clients include a who’s who list of developers.
TEIG LAWRENCE has served as the Chair of the MBJCC Sports Committee since 2012. Teig has dedicated his resources to build a flourishing sports program, which teaches children and teens to compete and develop their skills in a safe and nurturing environment. In 2008, Teig served as the Co-Chair of the Inaugural MBJCC Poker Tournament. The 80-player event was the largest grossing fundraiser in the history of the MBJCC, prior to the construction of the new building. In 2010, Teig chaired a second Poker Fundraiser, when it was critical for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to see strong community support for the MBJCC prior to underwriting the bond for the construction of the new building. Teig has also served as a member of the Finance Committee and Co-Chair of Adult Color War. Teig attended the University of Florida and, he too, went on to receive his law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Law School. Teig continued on at the University Of Miami School of Law where he earned an LL.M. in Taxation and then moved west when he accepted a position with Deloitte & Touche in Los Angeles. In 2000, Teig opened his own Tax Boutique Law Firm and taught Federal Tax Research in the Estate Planning LL.M. Program at University of Miami from 2000 until 2008. Teig’s law practice is dedicated to helping taxpayers with non-compliant foreign accounts get back into compliance with U.S. law. He is one of the few tax attorneys in America that has successfully represented taxpayers in every offshore Amnesty Program offered by the IRS. He has developed an International following for his extensive coverage of enforcement actions taken against offshore banks. Teig is particularly proud of his zealous representation of numerous Jewish families with family members who survived the Holocaust. Randi and Teig have three beautiful sons, Max (11), Mason (8), and Brody (10 months). Max and Mason participate in many activities at the MBJCC and both attend Camp Klurman during the summer. Max is the captain of the Fifth Grade Travel Basketball Team and Mason plays in the Flag Football League. Brody is looking forward to being part of many of the MBJCC’s Parent Place Programs.
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Adrienne and Stevan Pardo’s roots in the Miami Beach Jewish Community date back to the early 1950’s when Stevan’s parents, Doris and Joe Pardo, were involved in the building of Temple Beth Sholom’s synagogue. More than 60 years later, Adrienne and Stevan played an integral part in the building of the Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus. From the selection of the MBJCC’s project architect and contractor to the Chairing of the Construction Committee, Stevan continued a family tradition of building a stronger Jewish Community. Since the inception of the Capital Campaign, Stevan and Adrienne assisted with the fundraising efforts to help make the MBJCC a reality. Adrienne also served on the Board of the MBJCC and on the Board Nominating Committee. Adrienne, a University of Florida graduate, received her law degree from American University. Stevan, a Duke graduate, also received his law degree from Duke University. Stevan continues to lecture at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Duke Law School. Adrienne and Stevan met at Greenberg Traurig, where they were both shareholders for many years. Stevan founded Pardo Gainsburg law firm in 2002. He is a preeminent attorney specializing in real estate development, hotels and construction law. Adrienne, recognized as a leader in her land use and zoning field, used her legal expertise to assist many private developers along with non-profits, such as the Chabad of Venetian Islands, the Miami Jewish Health Systems (f/k/a the Miami Jewish Home for the Aged) and the Miami Children’s Museum, where she also served as President.
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Stevan and Adrienne served as Co-Chairs for the MBJCC’s Inaugural Founders Reception, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Pacesetter Event and Temple Beth Sholom’s 70th Anniversary Gala. Adrienne has also Co-Chaired the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Women’s Day and Lion of Judah events and is a past Stanley C. Myers award winner.
Adrienne and Stevan have been leaders in the Jewish Community for the past 25 years as Board Members on the Young Leadership Council for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and members of the National Young Leadership Cabinet. Stevan has been a longstanding member of Temple Beth Sholom’s Board of Trustees, is currently Vice President and chaired the rebuilding of its Sanctuary. Stevan is looking forward to chairing the MBJCC’s third floor expansion. Adrienne Chairs the MBJCC’s Arts & Culture and Social Strategic Planning Committee, Co-Chairs Temple Beth Sholom’s Social Justice Network and serves on the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Women’s Amutot Initiative, the Planning & Allocation Committee and the Women’s Philanthropy Board. She also is a mentor for Take Stock in Children and is a Grade Chair for Ransom Everglade’s Annual Giving Campaign. Helping others and giving back to her community was instilled in her by her parents Herb Friesner and Lynn Friesner. Being a leader in the Jewish Community has been a family tradition passed down to their three children. Daniel, a junior at Michigan State University, and Carly, a junior at Duke University, who are both active members of their Hillel’s. Josh, a junior at Ransom Everglades High School, is a Miami Diller Teen Fellow and a member of his Temple Beth Sholom’s Beshty Board. All three have participated in the Maccabi Games as representatives of the MBJCC and attended Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Adrienne, Stevan and their children love to work out regularly and play basketball at the MBJJC, as well as attend classes and special events. They are extremely proud to be a part of such a vibrant MBJCC. Adrienne and Stevan are extremely honored to be recognized and a part of this amazing Savor at Studio J celebration.
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Greater Miami Jewish Federation We extend a heartfelt Mazel Tov to all our friends at the
Galbut Family Miami Beach Jewish Community Center on the Simkins Family Campus We join you in congratulating your 2016 Savor at Studio J Party for a Purpose honorees, Mojdeh & Robert Danial, Randi & Teig Lawrence and Adrienne & Stevan Pardo, as well as your event and journal Chairpersons. We are proud to count so many of your leaders as active leaders with Federation. Moj Danial is a Vice Chair of our Board of Directors and serves as Co-Chair of our Agency Support Committee, Robin Jacobs serves as Secretary of our Board, and Scott Wagner is a valued member of our Board and serves as our Miami Beach Branch Campaign Chair.
We also applaud your President, Jay Abramowitz; Executive Director, Jay Roth; and your entire leadership and staff for creating a wonderful facility with an open, welcoming atmosphere and wide-ranging recreational, social and cultural experiences. Our Federation is proud to have partnered with you in the development of this significant institution, and we continue to proudly invest in your programs with support from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign. We wish the Miami Beach JCC many more years of success in service to the Jewish community, highlighted by many more notable milestones and achievements.
The Officers, Board of Directors and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Robert G. Berrin Chair of the Board
Jacob Solomon President and Chief Executive Officer
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MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP The Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus is now three years old. While still in our infancy, the MBJCC has had an immeasurable, positive impact on our community. That impact, and all quality programs and experiences the MBJCC is providing in so many different areas happens because an entire community came together to make the Center a reality. Part of this is due to the support of some exceptional members in our community. At Savor at Studio J - MBJCC’s Party for a Purpose on January 9, we are proud to honor three of the families whose efforts made the MBJCC a reality for our members and the community:
MOJDEH & ROBERT DANIAL RANDI & TEIG LAWRENCE ADRIENNE & STEVAN PARDO
It has been their continued dedication and commitment throughout the growth of our new facility that has ensured that the MBJCC can meet the standards of quality that are essential for success in the Miami Beach community. On behalf of our Board of Directors, Members, Donors, Program Participants and Staff, we thank these three families who have been leaders for their support and commitment from the beginning and continuing to today. Because of their vision and involvement, the future of the MBJCC is a bright one. There is no institution in Jewish communal life that fulfills as many important roles as a Jewish Community Center. The Center plays a critical role in bringing people together, from bringing the community together - orthodox to secular, reform to conservative – to connecting the Jewish community to the greater Miami Beach community. The Center also plays an important role in terms of encouraging and educating people in relationship to their Jewish heritage and the Jewish culture. We appreciate and thank all of you who continue to support the MBJCC, use our services and bring your expectations to the Center so that we can fulfill the dreams and vision of a Jewish Community Center. We strive to meet as many needs as possible in Miami Beach and to continue to enrich the lives of children, teens, adults, families and seniors seeking vibrant programs and services in a unique, inclusive environment.
JAY ABRAMOWITZ President
JAY ROTH
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2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Treasurer Associate Treasurer Secretary Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President
Jay Abramowitz Bobby Glick Sam Sheldon Dan Hoffman Jennifer Bernstein Rochelle Finvarb Randi Lawrence Allyson Papunen Michael Simkins
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Amanda Adler Michelle Ben-Aviv Cristina Ben-Shmuel Neal Berman Carol Brick-Turin Stuart Cohen David Filler Marisa Galbut Stacey Galbut Mara Geronemus Perry Greenfield Vanessa Jacobson Loren Kaiserman Steven Klein
Marc Lehmann Elisheva Levin Roger Miller Sean Posner Andrew Resnick Adam Rosenfeld Linda Schechter Andy Sklawar David Smith * Jerry Sokol * Joy Spill * Aaron Tandy Michael Tobin * Past President
TEEN REPRESENTATIVES Serena Abramowitz
Jake Sokol
PAST PRESIDENTS Gerald K. Schwartz Dr. Ronald Shane Dr. Doug Miller Peter Perkel Robert Goldstein David Smith Jerry Sokol
Gary Epstein Robin Jacobs Joy Spill Elise Lipoff Mayer Allison Sokol Claudia Brod Stacey Gumenick
STAFF PHOTO Back Row (left to right): Dietrich Delmas, Jessica Beaubrun, David Mandel, Michelle Mavorah, Steven Rose, Robyn Malek, Jay Roth, Nataly Yusim, Janet Thomas, Joe Campodonico, Angela Florez, Michelle Moyano, Stella Gelsomino, Jennie Strauss, Renee Sasso Front Row (left to Right): Ariel Rounds, Daryl Johnson, Dina Vogel, Stacey Hatch, Karen Sepsenwol Not Pictured Jennifer Rappaport, Jarred Axon, Brian Devine, Becca Fletcher
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MAZEL TOV ! TO MOJ & ROBERT F ROM THE FRAYDUN FOUNDATION
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In Honor of our Dear Friends Mojdeh & Robert Danial Randi & Teig Lawrence Adrienne & Stevan Pardo We appreciate your tireless efforts on behalf of the Miami Beach JCC and the Greater Miami community. Congratulations to our fellow Chairs Marisa Galbut, Jennifer Kaplan, and Tara & Brian Katz for all your hard work on completing this beautiful and successful journal. We recognize Rochelle & Robert Finvarb, Loren & David Kaiserman, Shoshanna & Scott Wagner, Rachel & Jeffrey Weissman, Jay Abramowitz, Becca Fletcher, Robyn Malek, Michelle Mavorah, Jay Roth and Nataly Yusim for their efforts to make this evening into a wonderful party.
Professor William & Bernice Schwartz Dr. Baruch & Robin Jacobs
Mazol Tov to an Exceptional Group of Honorees!
MOJ & ROBERT DANIAL RANDI & TEIG LAWRENCE ADRIENNE & STEVE PARDO
Your strength and commitment to our community and the MBJCC is an inspiration to us all!! We are so very blessed to have you as friends and leaders in our community. Thank you and congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Jay & Pearl Abramowitz & Family
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JCC-U
Join us every Wednesday from 10 am - 2pm for JCC-U at the J. Make Wednesdays your day to spend learning new things, making new connections and nourishing your mind, body and soul. Take advantage of a full schedule of classes: • Creative Arts • Wellness • Language • Politics • Art History • And more Lunch & Learn Stay for lunch and hear a different guest speaker and topic every week. Lunch is available for purchase. Dietary laws observed. FREE to MBJCC Members Guests can purchase a JCC-U Class Card For more information, contact Karen Sepsenwol at 305-534-3206 ext 214 or karen@mbjcc.org. An Independent Supplement Produced by MBJCC for distribution in the Miami Herald
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Moj & Robert Danial and Randi & Teig Lawrence and Stevan & Adrianne Pardo Your tireless leadership, unwavering commitment to the Jewish Community, and the critical role that each of you played in making our beautiful Miami Beach JCC a reality are an inspiration to us all. With love, Allison, Jerry, Jake, Sophie, Caroline & Isaac Sokol
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IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!
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We’re here to help you: 305.576.6550 Find out how you can help JCS serve our community: 305.403.6570 JCS is a Beneficiary Agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and an Impact Partner of United Way of Miami-Dade.
We Congratulate You: Mojdeh & Robert Danial * Randi & Teig Lawrence * Adrienne & Stevan Pardo With appreciation for your unfailing commitment to our community Gail & Marshall Burack * Dr. Helen & Alan Chaset * Michelle & Bob Diener * Dr. Mark & Sandi-Jo Gordon Shelley Niceley Groff and Jonathan Groff * Dawn & Dan Jacobson * Joy & Nick Spill * and the staff of Jewish Community Services
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Congratulations
Randi and Teig
on this well-deserved honor With love, The Cypen, Kaplan and Diamond Families
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DEAR RANDI & TEIG, 1 9 0 0 AT TORNE YS | 3 8 LOCAT IONS WORLDWID E ˚
We are very proud of what you both have accomplished here at the MBJCC. Your efforts were completely worth it. You worked on a project that is going to pay dividends for years to come in shaping a Jewish Community and especially for the children of this community. You saw a need and instead of leaving it up to the next person, you took the initiative to fulfill that need. Both of you have done a great job and recognition of this kind is well-deserved.
We love you, Mom & Dad
Building a Stronger Community Through Service Greenberg Traurig is proud to support the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center (JCC) and its mission to provide the community with a forum for open dialogue regarding matters affecting Jewish life here and throughout the world. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Mojdeh & Robert Danial Randi & Teig Lawrence Adrienne & Stevan Pardo
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
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•After-school •Enrichment •Sports •Aquatics •Gymnastics
The MBJCC is a home away from home for your kids ages 3 -17. Our After-school Progrm provides a safe, healthy, exciting and creative environment for children to unwind after a long day in school. Our outstanding extracurricular, skill-based classes keep kids active and engaged. With our large variety of programs, children can hone existing talents or find new interests. We encourage them to express themselves with a creative outlet, be active and healthy with sports or dance, and challenge their mind with robotics or digital media. Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140 (305) 534-3206 |mbjcc.org An Independent Supplement Produced by MBJCC for distribution in the Miami Herald
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Mazel tov
Moj & Robert Danial Randi & Teig Lawrence Adrienne & Stevan Pardo You are pillars in our community and serve as great role models for us all. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our local Jewish Community and to the Jewish Community at large. We are proud to call you friends. Jean & Marc Lehmann
Mazel Tov
TO MOJ & ROBERT DANIAL ON ALL THE GREAT WORK YOU DO TO STRENGTHEN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. —BOB & MICHELLE DIENER
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Congratulations Randi & Teig! We are all very proud of you both for the hard work, dedication & commitment to improving your community. We wish you much continued success! With love, Diane, Cheryl, Maddie, Jess, Jim, Chuck & Jody
Dear Randi & Teig, Congratulations on this exceptional honor! We admire and respect your dedication to ensuring the success of the Miami Beach JCC. We have seen you work from the ground up to make sure the MBJCC is a place where our community can come together and be the best we can be. You are a
source of strength to the Jewish community and also a source of tremendous pride to our entire family. We love you so much!!
xoxo, Allison, Jerry, Robbie, Loren & David
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MIAMI BEACH JCC’S
SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS In cooperation with
Star light, star bright, spend Shabbat with the MBJCC on Friday night. SAVE THE DATE: 2/12/16 & 4/15/16 Program Co-chairs:
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THE JILLS CONGRATULATE THE HONOREES MOJDEH & ROBERT DANIAL | RANDI & TEIG LAWRENCE ADRIENNE & STEVAN PARDO THANK YOU FOR ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY
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Broadway’s longest running one woman show is coming to Temple Emanu-El through special arrangements with its producer/director. This must see Tony nominated show about the life of Golda Meir, impoverished Russian school girl to Prime Minister of Israel.
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Adrienne & Stevan Randi & Teig Mojdeh & Robert Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our JCC and our Jewish Community. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor! Roger and Jana Miller & Family
TO OUR DEAR FRIENDS MOJ & ROBERT DANIAL
would like to congratulate event co-chairs
Rochelle & Robert Finvarb
We admire and respect your dedication to ensuring the success of the MBJCC. We wish you continued success in all of your endeavors and may your children continue to learn by example.
MAZEL TOV! JUDY & LEON TENENBAUM
for their service to the Miami Beach JCC and our school community.
Miami Country Day School is a college preparatory learning community committed to educating the whole child. Through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom and compassion, we prepare students to be lifelong learners. We inspire our children to develop their intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional and spiritual potentials by valuing every student every day.
To learn more about our school and current projects, like our Campaign for the Arts, visit our website at MIAMICOUNTRYDAY.ORG.
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Purim Carnival
SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 2016
Sunday
March 20
11 am - 3 pm
Fun Rides Costume Contest Carnival Games Arts & Crafts Dance Games & Prizes Purim Shpiel Family Games
The MBJCC Annual Purim Carnival is open to the entire community, so join us for rides, music, costumes and hamantashen. Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140 (305) 534-3206 |mbjcc.org An Independent Supplement Produced by MBJCC for distribution in the Miami Herald
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The Greenfield Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors is proud to support The Miami Beach JCC Greenfield Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Perry B. Greenfield CFP®, CIMA ® First Vice President – Investments 333-355 Second Ave., 37th Fl. Miami, FL 33131
Direct: 305-523-2885 perry.greenfield@wellsfargoadvisors.com wfadvisors.com/perry.greenfield
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After almost 70 years, we remain committed as ever to delivering a unique banking experience. Our success is the result of the loyalty of our clients, the dedication of our team and the opportunities provided by the great communities we serve. To everyone who has made this possible we have a simple message:
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Thank you for inspiring us.
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Pre-K – 8th Grade
CAMP
KLURMAN June 13 – August 19, 2016 Give your child a summer of great friends, exploration, activity, excitement and knowledge.
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In honor of
Adrienne & Stevan Pardo for their outstanding dedication and commitment to our community
Mazal tov! The Russin Family Congratulations and best wishes to
We would like to join you in honoring
MOJ & ROBERT DANIAL ADRIANNE & STEVAN PARDO
Mojdeh & Robert Danial
for your tireless efforts to our community.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!!
With much admiration,
Kol hakavod for your ceaseless efforts and significant contributions on behalf of the Jewish community and
GALE & LANNY GROBMAN CHANIE & SHMULI GOTTLIEB BARBARA & MARK HERSKOWITZ LAURIE & ISAAC MITRANI CLAUDIA & DAVID SEDIGHIM JILL & KEN SWARTZ FANCY & JIMMY SAKA MICHELLE AND ADRIAN GREEN KAYLA AND JEFFREY RYNOR DEBORAH AND DENNIS KAINEN
THE MBJCC, Savor at Studio J May Hashem continue to bless you and your family and give you health and energy to continue all the good work that you do. May you go from strength to strength and receive much hatzlacha and bracha!
Moises & Lillian Tabacinic
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We congratulate our dearest friends, Adrienne and Steve. We are so very proud of your meaningful contributions and accomplishments with JCC and our community. Felicitaciones! -Diego & Gisela Lowenstein
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BEST WISHES TO A VERY DESERVING GROUP OF HONOREES. You should have much success in all your endeavors! And a special thank you to our wonderful event and dinner chairs!
Mazel Tov to our dear friends Moj & Robert Danial We are so proud of you and your extraordinary accomplishments. With love, Barbara & Rob Goldfarb Hedy & Danny Whitebook
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To our very dear friends
Congratulations to all the Honorees! You are a true inspiration to the community. It is my honor to call you my friends. Linda Schechter & Family
To Moj & Robert, Keep up the good work. We love you, Mom & Dad
MOJ & ROBERT
Congratulations!
Your thoughtful dedication, hard work and support on behalf of the multiple worthwhile causes you are actively involved with is truly uplifting and genuinely inspiring. May Hashem give you much good health, strength, and peace of mind to continue the valuable work you do. With much love, Shmuel & Evelyn
CONGRATULATIONS TO MOJ & ROBERT THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE MBJCC AND THE COMMUNITY –MARK TANENBAUM
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KONIVER STERN GROUP
congratulates Mojdeh & Robert Danial, Randi & Teig Lawrence, Adrienne & Steve Pardo
An Evening with
Music & Soul KONIVER STERN GROUP 1665 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 (305) 532-6100
THANK YOU to Marisa Galbut and to Robyn Malek And the rest of the MBJCC team for all of your amazing work on behalf of the community.
M & G Parking
(305) 347-3262 andrewmirmelli@gmail.com
Wednesday February 25 7:30 pm $18 per person
Featuring musical talent from our Community and beyond. Current list of performers: (subject to change)
Rabbi Julie Jacobs Beth David Congregation Cantor Norman Cohen Falah Temple Sinai Lila Chertman Cantor Geniene Miller Congregation Beit Kulam Cantor Gast贸n Bogomolni Beth Torah Akiva Schechter Musical Director: Alan Mason
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A sincere thank you to
Mojdeh and Robert Danial for their continued investment in Hebrew Academy. Mazal tov for this well deserved honor. May your hard work and dedication inspire others to follow your lead.
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Congratulations to all the honorees and our Miami Beach patients Dr. Michael Brody & Staff Pediatric Dentristy
MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE HONOREES Thank you for all that you do for our community. Best wishes, The Malek Family Dear Adrienne & Steve, To two outstanding individuals making significant contributions to the community who are even more spectacular as a couple.
Congratulations to all the Honorees!
MUCH LOVE, Dad, Laurie & Brian
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In honor of our dear friends
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Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. We are so proud to be able to share in this richly deserved acknowledgment of your many years of dedication, devotion and support. Leah, Zvi, Alix, Sam and Jonah Klein
Randi & Teig : For all these reasons and more….
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We are the best of friends and so very proud of you! Love Always, –Michelle, Cheryl and Missy
To our deserving honorees
Moj & Robert Danial Randi & Teig Lawrence Adrienne & Stevan Pardo In appreciation for all you have done for the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center and for our community.
—From the staff of the MBJCC
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MOJDEH & ROBERT DANIAL RANDI & TEIG LAWRENCE ADRIENNE & STEVAN PARDO Congratulations on Your Honor. Thank you for all your hard work in making the Miami Beach JCC such a special place. Stephanie & Michael Rosen
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Mazel Tov CONGRATULATIONS
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Randi & Teig! With love and gratitude for all that you do. xoxo Alison, Asher & Ariya Zhuk
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We love you and all you do for our community.
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to all the honorees.
Thank you for making the MBJCC our 2nd home. Love, The Oppen Family
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Mazel Tov
and best wishes to
Randi & Teig Lawrence Moj & Robert Danial Adrienne & Stevan Pardo Congratulations on being chosen as this year’s honorees! With love, Jennie & Jeff Bernstein and Debbie & Billy Serbin
We proudly support Randi & Teig Lawrence along with the MBJCC Meredith & Jonathan Hoffman and Family
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MAZEL TOV RANDI & TEIG!
Congratulations to all the honorees
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CONGRATULATIONS Mojdeh & Robert Danial, Randi & Teig Lawrence and Adrienne & Stevan Pardo on your leadership and commitment to the MBJCC and our community. Cristina & Shlomi Ben-Shmuel
MIAMI BEACH IS LUCKY THAT ADRIENNE & STEVAN PARDO CALL IT HOME. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO. Eric & Tammy Kraftsow and the entire Kraftsow Family Investment Team 305-490-5351.
FITNESS CHALLENGE
FUNDRAISER TEAMS OF 3
Featuring Cycling, Bootcamp, & Fullbody Workout with our amazing MBJCC fitness instructors
Sunday, February 28
2:30 pm
Registration & T-Shirt Distribution
3:00 pm
Challenge Begins
$180/Team
To register, email events@mbjcc.org
All funds raised go towards new fitness equipment.
Questions? Contact Stacey Hatch, Fitness Director•x222 or stacey@mbjcc.org 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140 | (305) 534-3206 | mbjcc.org
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Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut
MAY 2| 5 - 7 PM
Israeli Independence Day at the MBJCC ENTERTAINMENT & ISRAELI STYLE DINNER
F RE E A N D OP E N TO TH E CO MMUNI TY Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140 (305) 534-3206 | mbjcc.org An Independent Supplement Produced by MBJCC for distribution in the Miami Herald
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SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 2016
OUR
DEAR
HONOREES
RANDI & TEIG ADRIENNE & STEVAN With Much Appreciation for Your Contributions to Our Community and to
MOJ & ROBERT With Deep Appreciation For Our Continued Friendship
May You Each Be Blessed to Continue Doing Good Things in Good Health With Our Best, The Galbut Family
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