The South Florida Community Voice - September 7, 2023

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The Community Voice is South Florida’s largest directmail publication bringing together South Florida Jewish communities of:

Orlando (Pesach/Sukkot)

Palm Beach

Boynton Beach

Delray Beach

Boca Raton

Deerfield Beach

Parkland

Coral Springs

Coconut Creek

Pompano Beach

Sunrise

Lauderdale

Plantation

Fort Lauderdale

Hollywood

Davie

Cooper City

Pembroke Pines

Hallandale Beach

Aventura

North Miami

Sunny Isles

Bal Harbour

Surfside

Miami Beach

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FOOD

Kosher Recipes Made Easy

By Jamie Geller

Tuna Tartare with Honey Sesame Wonton Crisps

Tartare or other mostly raw fish recipes are ideal for last minute menus. They are not only quick to prep, but they don’t need to be cooked. So they save your oven and stove top for more important work.

It’s gorgeous, it’s crunchy, it’s soft, it’s slightly sweet and savory—a perfect beginning to an elegant meal.

37 Min Duration

25 Min Cook Time

12 Min Prep Time

8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

• Cooking spray

• 16 Gefen Square Wontons, thawed

• 3 tablespoon honey

• 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

• 1 (10-ounce) sushi-quality ahi tuna steak, cut into ¼-inch dice

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Lay wontons out on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with honey, spray with cooking spray, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

3. In a medium bowl, combine tuna,

Chocolate Honey Truffles

Delicious as a dip, gorgeous as a glaze, and groovy as a ganache/ truffles, this combo is a delicious winner. Perfect for Chocolate Honey Cupcakes, this versatile glaze can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Chocolate-Honey Ganache Glaze is super shiny and flavorful and is perfect for glazing cakes and brownies, sandwiching in between cookies, and as a dip for fruit, marshmallows, and anything that isn’t nailed down.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons honey

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl over simmering water, stir together chocolate, evoo, and honey until smooth and combined.

2. Use glaze while warm, or cool completely overnight in refrigerator and then using a mixer fitted with whisk, whip at medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread on cake as a frosting.

• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

vinegar, cilantro, chili flakes, sesame oil, sesame seeds, olive oil, and salt. Gently stir to evenly coat.

To plate: Place a ring mold or round cookie cutter in the center of each appetizer plate. Pack the tuna mixture into the mold tightly. Remove the mold by slowly pulling it straight up. Serve with wonton crisps.

Jamie Geller is the Chief Media and Marketing Officer at Aish. She is also a best-selling cookbook author, celebrity chef, television producer and businesswoman. She is an author of 8 cookbooks and the founder of Kosher Media Network.

Dovid Hamelech’s Legacy Lives On Like Never Before! Global Selichos Inspiration

Tehillim on Klaf Tefilah will have Global Selichos program, on Sunday September 10, 8:00 pm to give chizuk and inspiration to Klal Yisroel.

Speakers to include Rabbi Eliezer Ginsburg, Rabbi Eytan Feiner, Rabbi Noah Isaac Oelbaum, Rabbi Moshe Tuvia Lieff, and Rabbi Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro.

It will take place by LiveStream: TehillimOnKlaf.org or by calling 727 731 6762.

Tehillim on Klaf Tefilah has created awareness for more powerful Tehillim Tefilah. Klal Yisroel needs so many Yeshuos and Refuah now, more than ever before. What could be more beneficial in these times than uniting

to join a Tehillim Tefilah being read daily, being read from a hand-written Sefer Tehillim on Klaf, written by a Sofer Mumche, and possesses the authentic powers as Dovid Hamelech wrote it.

The Steipler Gaon zt”l, in Karyana De Igarta, discusses the significance of reciting Tehillim from a Klaf, on Parchment, written by an expert Sofer following all dinim of sta”m. The Steipler Gaon zt”l is stating that such a tefilah is “retzuya umekubeles beyoser”, it is on a higher level and meriting “greater acceptance” above.

Tehillim on Klaf Tefilah tefilos serve as a source of Tefilah, Yeshuos and hope for Klal Yisroel globally.

Rabbi Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro Rabbi Eytan Feiner

Rabbi Moshe Tuvia Leiff

Rabbi Eliezer Ginsburg

Rabbi Noach Isaac Oelbaum

We will be joined by:

קחצי ןורכז

Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes invites you to join us as we celebrate the

Chanukas Habayis

of our new Bais Medrash and Heichal HaTorah.

HaRav Akiva Grunblatt א"טילש

HaRav Shaul

Opoczynski א"טילש

Special Address: Mr. Bentzion Heitner

Founder, CEO The Heitner Group

Featuring: Shlomo Simcha

Sunday, September 10, 2023 | ג"פשת לולא ד"כ

Doors Open 11:30am | Program Starts 12:00pm

Klurman Campus, 1025 NE Miami Gardens Drive, North Miami Beach, FL 33179

Note: Parking is very limited. Please try to park off campus or arrange carpools.

Men and women are invited

For information about dedication opportunities, email nschwartz@ytcte.org

Roshei HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim of Queens

ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS

South Florida Upcoming Events!

Broward Attractions and Museums Month

Through September 30

Discover Cultural Treasures In Your Backyard!

September is Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM), which encourages visitors to experience the diversity of cultural treasures throughout Broward County.

During September, visitors may buy one admission and get a second admission for free to 13 participating museums and attractions in Broward County,

while seven additional museums offer free admission, as part of the BAMM promotion.

Adventures await you right outside your door! Discover new artists or ancient artifacts, ride on a riverboat or an airboat, explore a botanical garden and historic house or feed a flamingo…and so much more.

Participating attractions and museums include:

• Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood*

• Bonnet House Museum & Gardens* (self-guided tours only)

• Butterfly World*

• Coral Springs Museum of Art**

• Flamingo Gardens*

• The Frank Art Gallery**

• Historic Stranahan House* (online reservation encouraged)

• History Fort Lauderdale*

• International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum** (partially open)

• Island SPACE Caribbean Museum*

• NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale*

• Jungle Queen Riverboats*

(90-minute cruises only - online reservation required) Museum of Discovery and Science* (Tuesdays excluded. Adult purchase required.)

• Old Davie School Historical Museum* (online reservation required)

• Plantation Historical Museum**

• Sawgrass Recreation Park* (online reservation required)

• Stonewall National Museum & Archives**

• Studio 18 Art Complex**

• World AIDS Museum**

• Young At Art Museum*

*BOGO Admission

**Free Admission

Visitors just need to mention “BAMM” or inquire about the offer at the facility’s ticket booth to purchase one regular price admission and get a second admission of equal or lesser value for free. (Some organizations may offer the discount online using BAMM as the promotional code.) Participating organizations may have additional restrictions or blackout dates that apply, as well as additional discounted offers available. No other offers, discounts or coupons may apply. Visitors should check each attraction’s website or call for details, hours of operation, and other updates before visiting. Broward Attractions and Museums Month is September 1-30, 2023

Hebrew Academy Grand Opening of New Middle School/High School Building

Sunday, September 10th

2400 Pine Tree Drive

Miami Beach, FL 33140

Reception at 11:00 AM–honoring those whose generous contributions have made the new building a reality. Donors will have the opportunity to enjoy guided tours of the facility at 12:00 PM. South Florida Community is invited to join in the auditorium for a brief ceremony, followed by the jubilant procession of newly dedicated Torahs into the new building.

For more information about this event or Hebrew Academy, please contact Jackie Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications, at jsmith@rasg.org.

Rosh Hashana Cake Workshop

Monday, September 11, 2023

 8:00 pm

 Magen David Synagogue

 $36

For more information contact Sima 954-744-9136

Hagit 305-733-5988

Unity Music Festival

Chabad of SW Broward Campus

5960 SW 106th Avenue Cooper City

Vendors-Drum

Circle-Bonfire-Raffle-Food-Live Music

 $27 (ages 5-17)

 $45 Adults

Unitymusicfestival.eventbrite.com

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The Secret to Health: How to Get it - and Keep It

By Ezra Miller

With all the information we are exposed to every day from friends, marketing companies, and the media, achieving our health and fitness goals can seem complicated. “Eat less Carbs! Get more steps! Drink more juices!” are just a few of the many “pointers” we receive. For most people, being healthy includes, as the Oxford dictionary defines it, “… being free of illness or injury,” but does it stop there? When asking my clients what it means for them t o be healthy, most declare, I want to feel more energetic; I want to look better; I want to live longer; I want to be stronger - or some variation therof. To best maximize your health and achieve any fitness goal, you will want to include the following three pillars of health and fitness in your life - exercise, nutrition, and sleep.

Exercise provides your body with the opportunity to acheive numerous adaptations within every realm of health. Whether your goals are to improve energy, gain strength, sleep better, or even live longer, every health plan will include exercise as a basic necessity. As Dr. Peter Attia (MD and renowned expert in the field of wellness and longevity) states: “Exercise might be the most potent “drug” we have for extending the quality and perhaps quantity of our years.” Getting half an hour of moderate-tovigorous activity every day is an excellent place to start.

Nutrition provides your body with vital nutrients that are used for many critical functions. Proper nutrition will directly impact how your body performs and transforms over time. The quick and dirty is: focus on protein - 1 gram per pound of

bodyweight per day, increase veggie intake (especially green leafy ones), and make sure to drink one ounce of water per two pounds of body weight each day.

Sleep allows us to not only recover from physical and mental stressors, but it also allows us to integrate what we experience throughout the day. Proper sleep affects not only cognition, memory, stress levels, and dopamine production but also many other facets of life. Rest assured, sleep is critical for long term health. A basic place to start: give yourself between seven to nine hours of sleep each night, ensure it is deep, quality sleep, and try to be as consistent with bed times as possible.

Focusing on improving these three aspects of your life will significantly decrease your risk of disease and injury - while simultaneously improving the quality and quantity of your life. Consistency is key and, as James Clear explains in “Atomic Habits,” it takes an average of thirty-three days to integrate a new habit into your life. Give yourself time, incorporate the right system of accountability, and you will be successful.

Wishing you success in your journey to the best health you can achieve,

Ezra Miller PT, DPT

Ezra Miller majored in Biology and went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He is currently the owner of Empower Fitness and specializes in longevity and injury prevention. For further inquiries, he can be reached at ezra. empowerfitness@gmail.com

ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS

Family Activities

Zoo Miami

It seems to be the perfect day to visit the Zoo……. with $15 admission every Monday to Zoo Miami!!! (Every Monday until September 25).

Purchase tickets here: shop.zoomiami.org

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami

$24.95 adults / $11.95 child 5 and under are free!

10-5 daily

Go in the morning and make sure to explore the entire garden because there is a surprise in every corner!

 www.fairchildgarden.org

SkyZone!

Jump, spin, flip, play and a whole lot more!

 www.skyzone.com

 www.otwusa.com/davie

Dave and Buster’s Dave and Buster’s in Hollywood and in Miami is half price every Wednesday!

 www.daveandbusters.com

Art Café

Art Café is open in Bay Harbor Island’s Offering Open Studio, Classes, and more! 305-982-7511

Info@artcafebh.com

Check out Off The Wall in Davie!

ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS

Boomers

Boca Ice

The “coolest” place to skate, play, and have fun! Hockey, ice-skating, bumper cars on ice and more. See you on the ice! BOCA ICE!

561-21-SKATE

 bocaice.com

Boomers is the favorite place for fun in Boca Raton and has something for everyone. From Mini Golf to Lazer Tag, attractions are sure to keep the fun going for hours. There is also a challenging and fun arcade to play video games or win big prizes on the skill games!

561-347-1888

 boomersparks.com

By Brothers Family Park

(305) 255-7462

Boxroom Escape Games

A team of 2-8 people are placed in a highly immersive themed environment. With 60 minutes to solve puzzles, find keys, and discover secret doors you must use common sense and think outside the box to unravel the mystery of the room and ultimately escape. Do you have what it takes to outsmart the master game designers? Come to Boxroom Escape Games and find out!

Cost: Weekdays: $29 / Weekends: $33

754-800-2042

 boxroom.com/escape-room-hollywood

Come to Miami and BY Brothers for a day filled with Pony Rides, Aviary, petting zoo, pedal karts, jump pad, corn pit, and inflatable water park!

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• At least 1 year in business and cash flow to support loan payments, verified by tax returns

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From Shelf to Shabbos Table: One Pastry Chef’s Mission to Redefine Home Baking

In a sunlit pastry kitchen at the edge of the Florida Everglades, aromas of fresh chocolate, cinnamon, and Madagascar Vanilla lift the room. The ambience feels comforting and familiar. The walls, adorned with baking tools and ingredients, muffle the clinks and clanks of metal bowls as they echo throughout the room. At the corner counter, she leans over to me as she lowers the speed on her tabletop KitchenAid mixer, “the secret to great dessert starts with extraordinary ingredients.”

Meet Joanne Adirim, the pastry chef behind Cookie Chips®. Lightly dusted in flour and splashes of chocolate, she wears her same signature chef’s coat that she has worn for the past 25 years, crafting desserts for hotels, restaurants, and gourmet grocers across the world.

“Baking is not just about the end product,” she tells me, “it’s about the journey and the joy that comes from bringing people together.”

Cookie Chips® is Joanne’s newest creation, a brand of premium cookie

By Alexander Schwartz

mixes that come in four flavors. In a market dominated by nostalgic brands like Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker, Joanne offers Cookie Chips® as the gourmet bakery alternative for home bakers seeking a gourmet baking experience. “People will tell you that they scratch bake because it tastes better and that they get to use healthier ingredients instead of the junk they put in mixes, and I agree. I never buy boxed mixes. I’ve always used my recipes and the same artisan ingredients I’ve been using my entire career.”

Joanne says she wants home bakers to enjoy professional results at home using the same high-quality ingredients she uses in her professional kitchen. “Boxed mixes can’t compare. I spent my career sourcing the most extraordinary ingredients from around the world, and I’ve now crafted them into a professional cookie mix that makes deliciously crispy-

crunchy cookies. It’s the world’s first pastry chefcrafted cookie mix.”

Joanne’s passion to create Cookie Chips® came not only from her culinary creativity, but from her journey to spiritual re-discovery. Fifteen years ago, Joanne and her husband, Shmuel, were introduced to Chabad. “Our local Chabad Rabbi invited us to his home for Friday night dinner. We had never been invited to a Rabbi’s home for anything before. After dinner with the Rabbi and his family, my husband looked at me and we both knew, this was the start of something special.”

As we chat together in Joanne pastry kitchen, the aroma of Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Chips® fills the room. Joanne shares that “baking is a huge part of a Jewish woman’s life. So much happiness comes from our Shabbos tables. Along with using some of the best ingredients in the world, it was important to me that Cookie Chips® be pareve. I want mothers to enjoy the experience of baking as I do, with the ease of a simple mix, and the warm aroma of these delicious treats at their Shabbos tables.”

To experience Joanne’s pastry chef-crafted cookie mixes for yourself, visit cookiechips.com/shop-flavors.

SNAPS FROM THE COMMUNITY

The Skverer Rebbe visits the West Hollywood Kollel.

The Skverer Rebbe visits the new cheder in West Hollywood with Rabbi Smith.

Making history in Madison Square Garden

Jazz night in The Cave restaurant

Success in Business

By Shalom Markham

Ever get that nervous feeling when making a phone call? Can’t relate? How about when it’s a major ask to our unsuspecting caller? It can be natural to feel those churning butterflies. Natural as reaching for a french fry before biting into the actual sizzling burger in front of us.

Getting back to the phone, some will seldomly find themselves as the initiator of such calls. Others, for some odd reason, have a knack to make it a daily habit of theirs, me included.

One industry that almost guarantees this type of encounter is sales. While the saying goes, “we’re all in sales”, many of us don’t consider the fact. Examples of inactive selling, are barbers, landscapers, and party planners. They aim to complete the perfect job; they understand many will inquire. But it’s word of mouth and maybe a bit of advertising that will ultimately get them in-front of their client.

The business services industry, or B2B can dramatically change these ground rules. Selling in a B2B market

is a personal thrill and a rewarding experience.

There’s that familiar hesitation, however, which can creep in when the job involves the direct and vulnerable approach of a good old phone call to a stranger, you would otherwise shy away from. Making sales this way will have many checking out of a sales job before even tasting some semblance of success.

Why? There are many reasons, but the two simple explanations are, 1. Rejection being a true fear, and 2. We then start making excuses, such as, ‘my hands are still oily from that first french fry’. Our mind holds us back. It’s just too strong.

Let’s take an example of a high school baseball player. The likelihood of getting on base if inserted in a major league game is close to nil. He’s mostly given up before the at bat. It’s easy to feel like this player as we attempt to dial the phone. No chance!

That’s why a recent cold call I made is something that keeps on replaying as a personal motivator.

I cold called, Phil. He runs a

manufacturing company, an industry I enjoy working with for many different reasons. It turns out, the company had its payment gateway drop their current ERP operating system and was now in the market for the services I offer. They also needed this to integrate into their current systems, and seamlessly (Phil made that clear to me).

“We’ll done you,” exclaimed Phil as I wrapped up my initial cold call.

“I know it’s tough making these calls, but I’m sure glad you called me today. This can really help us.”

I was on a high as we hung up.

Knowing and understanding the true value of what I really have to offer keeps me going through the fat chance of rejection, from folks just like Phil. That simple reaction from Phil helps ingrain that we’re a mere cold call away, in truly adding value for others. Now back to the phones.

Shalom Markman cold calls not only for the thrill but also to sell merchant services. He lives in Norfolk VA with his family and visits Florida when he gets hungry.

COUPONS

Dear Rachelli,

Help! My kitchen pantry is a disaster! I thought a deep pantry would give me more space but it just means I can never find what I need. I keep buying more of the same items, not realizing that I already have them in the back of the closet. How can I regain control over the most important closet in my house and make it functional?

SIMPLY ORGANIZED Q

Dear Harried Mom from Miami, I understand your dilemma, and if this makes you feel better, I deal with clients who have the same issue every day! Not only can you make your pantry functional and systematic, but you can make it beautiful too. Here are a few pointers to get you started:

1. Categorize your pantry: Begin by sorting your items into three main categories: cooking, baking, and pantry foods. Once sorted, decide where each category should go. Each category needs its own center somewhere in the kitchen. Ideally you should store items where they will be used.

Categorizing is crucial so that you know exactly where to find and put things back. When you are ready to gather ingredients to bake a cake, you only need to go to one pantry or shelf, and all the baking staples will be in the same place.

In the Baking Center, you will keep your sugars, flours, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and chocolate chips.

Cooking items generally consist of ingredients for cooking, such as rice, pasta, cans, legumes and breadcrumbs.

Your Pantry Center would include ready-to-eat foods such as snacks, cereals, crackers, etc.

Put spices where you will use them most, usually near the stove.

2. Containerize: The best bins to buy would be long acrylic bins. This way you use all the space in the back. Make sure to measure the inside of your shelf to ensure you are buying the right size. Put all items of the same category in one bin. This way, when you need a sauce, you just have to pull out the sauces bin, rather than rummage around a cluttered shelf for the bottle you need.

3. Have a Stock Shelf: Create a shelf that’s less accessible for stock items. Keep items that are currently in use in “prime” locations, in other words, shelves that are within easy reach. This way you don’t run into the problem of three open packages at the same item. Use the product until it’s finished and then fetch the new package from your stock shelf. This will help you know when you really need to buy more of that item.

Good luck on your organizing adventure!

Have a question or need organizing advice? Email rnsimplyorganized@gmail.com

Rachelli Neuhaus is a certified professional Home Organizer, located in South Florida. To have Rachelli simplify your life and your home, reach out to her at 786-275-846. Mention this column to receive 10% off your first organizing session.

A Harried Mom from Miami

The Guest Kosher Restaurant: A Bukharian Culinary Journey

The Guest Kosher Restaurant located in North Miami Beach is not your typical kosher dining establishment. Nestled in the heart of South Florida, this restaurant has carved out a unique niche by specializing in Bukharian cuisine. The atmosphere at The Guest is reminiscent of South Miami vibes, with exceptional customer service and warm hospitality. The staff goes the extra mile to make diners feel welcome and accommodated, enhancing the overall dining experience.

The restaurant is open seven days a week, with adjusted hours for Shabbat. On Fridays, it closes two hours before Shabbat and reopens on Saturday one hour after Shabbat. Every day except Sunday, it closes at 1 AM, but there are plans to extend the closing hours until 3 AM. The Guest also boasts a spacious hookah lounge outside where customers can enjoy kosher cocktails until late at night. We had the pleasure of interviewing the owner of The Guest and discussed the distinctive offerings that set it apart in the world of kosher dining. What sets The Guest apart from other kosher restaurants in the North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles and Aventura areas?

The Guest specializes in Bukharian dishes, a unique and lesser-known culinary tradition. This sets it apart as a distinctive dining experience, offering flavors and dishes not commonly found in other kosher restaurants in the area.

How do your expert chefs combine age-old Bukharian recipes with contemporary elements to create a unique dining experience?

Guests can immerse themselves in the rich Bukharian heritage through the traditional dishes that reflect the history and traditions of the

Bukharian Jewish community. Our chefs come from Samarkand and are well known for their authentic cooking. The goal is to strike a harmonious balance between the old and the new. Our chefs aim to introduce innovative elements without overshadowing the nostalgic and comforting aspects of Bukharian cuisine that guests cherish. We use the finest and freshest ingredients available, sourcing locally when possible. This commitment to quality ensures that each dish is made with care and attention to detail, just as it has been for centuries. Could you share some signature dishes or must-try items on your menu that represent the essence of Bukharian gastronomy?

At The Guest, expert chefs blend tradition with innovation and combine age-old Bukharian recipes with contemporary elements to create a unique dining experience. These chefs hail from Samarkand and are well-known for their authentic cooking. Their goal is to strike a harmonious balance between the old and the new, introducing innovative elements without overshadowing the nostalgic and comforting aspects of

Bukharian cuisine that guests cherish. The restaurant’s commitment to quality ensures that each dish is made with care and attention to detail, just as it has been for centuries.

The menu at The Guest Kosher Restaurant features a range of traditional Bukharian dishes, each prepared with care and expertise to preserve the flavors and techniques of this unique cuisine. Some must-try items include:

• Plov (Pilaf): Fragrant rice cooked with carrots, onions, and succulent pieces of meat, often lamb or beef, flavored with spices like cumin and coriander.

• Samsa: Savory pastries filled with spiced ground meat, typically beef or lamb, and onions.

• Manti: Dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat, usually beef or lamb, and onions, served with yogurt or a tomato-based sauce.

• Shashlik: Skewers of marinated and grilled meat, often lamb or beef.

The restaurant often hosts special events, cultural nights, and live entertainment, making it not just a place to eat but also a hub for community gatherings and celebrations. On September 12th The Guest is planning its Grand Opening Event with special guests and performers from New York which will make it an unforgettable night.

Interested individuals can book a table at The Guest by calling 786-6572184 or visiting their website at www. theguest-miami.com. For first-time visitors, the restaurant recommends trying a variety of dishes to fully experience the diverse flavors of Bukharian cuisine.

South Florida Gemach Directory

Miscellaneous Gemachs

Everything Virtual Gemach for Jewish Families with Financial Difficulties

Helps people find an item you need from someone who is donating it. This includes clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, furniture placement, Judaica, Sefarim, sheitels, houseware items and more (everything except medical supplies, coats and gowns)

We do not resell anything that is donated*

Contact Orit Sabo at 917-359-5818 to request an item or to donate an item to someone else

Tzitzis Gemach

Free tzitizis: pick up in Boca or shipped worldwide

Contact Eliezer Cohn through WhatsApp at 913-832-8032

Jewish Library Gemach for Kids & Adults

Contact Tamar at 305-721-5880

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Purim Costume Gemachs

Costume Gemach

Call Risa at 305-308-2174

NMB Costume Gemach

Contact Sima at 773-983-9704

Boca Raton Costume Gemach

In Honor of Leora Ezoory Z”L

Contact Dafna at 917-831-6654

Queen Esty’s Purim Gemach (Boca)

Li’ilui Nishmas Esther Tehila bas

Rav Gavriel Pinchas

Open Sunday only by appointment

Text 848-525-2958

Costume Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 33162

773-983-9704

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Support Groups and Hotlines

Chizuk

Support group for women struggling with infertility

Call Sharona at 917-673-6123

Sharsheret Cancer Support

Call: 954-416-0087

Shalom Task Force Domestic Abuse Hotline

Call: 888-883-2323

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People available for advice, resources or support over the phone or in person

Seniors Support

For seniors looking for someone to talk to.

Call or text: 347-324-4039

Free Private Counseling for Women with Breast Cancer

Strictly confidential, MSW with 20 years experience

Call: 845-721-7062

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

Free counseling & help for couples struggling w/ infertility

Jaclyn at jaclynt@ralesjfs.org

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Service Gemachs

Notary Gemach

Contact Shoshana at 305-775-9354

Shaimos Gemach

Small to medium size boxes

Contact Avi at 347-531-6057

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Medical Gemachs

Bikur Cholim of Palm Beach County

Shabbat suite at Boca Raton Regional, borrow medical equipment, donate medical equipment, patient visitation and more

 Visit bikurcholimspbc.org/index. html

Bikur Cholim of North Miami Beach

Fully stocked Kosher suite at Jackson North Hospital, transportation, patient visitation, medical equipment assistance, meals and more

Contact 305-690-8949

Bikur Cholim of Hollywood Medical supplies

Contact 954-478-7490

Healing Hearts Bikur Cholim

Rabbi Yochanan Klein

Contact 305-450-8287

Chesed Houses at Jackson

Memorial for relatives of patients to use

Contact 305-450-8287

NMB Medical Supplies Gemach

Contact Barry at 305-479-7745

Hollywood Medical Supplies

Gemach

Contact Eldad at 954-478-7490

MB Medical Supplies Gemach

Contact Rabbi Stern at 305-318-2366

Medical Supply

Miami Beach Florida 33140

305-531-5351

Medical Equipment

North Miami Beach Florida 33179

786-208-3570 305-458-9363

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Food Gemachs

Challah Gemach

Free Challah for needy families for Shabbos.

Call or text: 347-324-4039

After Simcha Food Bank

Picks up leftover food from simchas, restaurants, groceries and caterers and distributes it to families that can benefit

Call Ettie at 786-417-9183 or 786-350-9278

Shifra & Puah Meals/Assistance for Postpartum Women

Call Esther: 310-866-8261 or Rabbi Benitah: 718-213-1811

Yetiv Lev Food Assistance

Emergency assistance, visits and meals for new mothers and others that are sick

Contact 786-202-3344

Tomchei Shabbos Miami Kosher

Supermarket

Contact Rabbi Mendy Cheruty at 305-219-3353

Tomchei Shabbos of Florida

Contact Dovie Katz at 786-248-1690

South Florida Gemach Directory

The Cupboard, Jewish Family Services: The Dorit & Ben J. Genet (Broward residents only by appointment)

Contact 954-530-7555

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Clothing Gemachs

Bais Yaakov Uniform Gemachs

Call Esther at 786-422-2602

Uniform Gemachs

Call Esta at 786-390-2767

Coat Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 33162

305-761-1648

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Wedding Gemachs

Wedding Shtick Gemach

Call: 305-781-8357

Wedding Shtick and Candle Holders Gemach

Call: 306-965-5668

Jeanette Levine Bridal Gemach:

Kallah dresses

Call: 954-588-7600

Yad L’Kallah South Florida

Kallah Gemach

Call: 347-371-1932

Achnasos Kallah Gemach

Call Marci at 786-877-2887

Chasde Chashie L’Kallah: Achnosas

Kallah Gemach

High-quality beds & dinette sets

Call 347-620-4145 or 718-375-3022

Leeba Gabriella Wedding Gemach (Boca)

Contact Michal at 917-804-6924

Hollywood Bridal

North Miami Beach Florida 33162

954-588-7600

Bridal Gemach

Hollywood, Florida 33021

 jeanettelevinebridalgemach.com

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Bris Gemachs

The Bris Box

Provides all supplies needed for bris at no cost to the family. Each box includes: 6 NB diapers, pack of wipes, 2 cloth diapers, infant tylenol, bacitracin, box of gauze pads,

enfamil ready-to-eat feed formula, kiddush cup, wine, swaddle blanket, changing pad, sleep sack, burp cloths.

Hollywood contact: 917-902-5537, Boca Raton contact: 516-3254880

*To donate to South Florida Bris Gemach: Zelle/Quickpay 917-9025537 or Venmo @freedacohen, include “The Bris Box” in the Memo

Bris Gemach

Call Dina at 718-854-2327

Bris Outfits Gemach

(also collecting donations for pillows)

Contact 917-412-0713

Brit Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 33162 305-409-2536

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Simcha Gemachs

Hollywood Simcha Gemach

Tablecloths, centerpieces and decor

Call: 954-609-1864

The Tablecloth Gemach

Contact Brachi at 347-848-5638

Fraida at 305-401-8005

Yad David Tablecloth Gemach (NMB)

 www.ydtablecloths.com

Contact Alli Jeger at 917-972-7695

Tablecloth Gemach (Boca)

Contact Michal at 917-804-6924

Costume Jewelry Gemach

Vast array of pieces to lend out for a small donation going to YIBR or Hatzalah

Contact Sarah Tabakin at 917-620-5874

Gemach S’machot

Flower vases and candle holders for all occasions

Contact Paola Leonoff: 786-281-1133

Tablecloth Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 347-848-5638

Table and Chairs Gemach

North Miami Beach, FL 33162 305-651-1562

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Simcha Clothing Gemachs

Jeanette Levine Hollywood Gown Gemach

Call: 954-588-7600

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Bais Avel Gemachs

Freshly prepared meals for families

sitting Shiva

Call or text: 347-324-4039

Chesed Shel Emes

Helps families cope with all matters related to the care of the deceased: burial, transport, shiva chairs, tables etc...

Call: 305-359-5700 or 305-590-8005

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Sheital Gemachs

Sheital Gemach for Kallahs only (must get approval first from local achnosas kallah)

Contact 305-490-5471

Sheital Gemach NMB (also accepting sheital donations)

Contact 972-836-2432

Sheital Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 33162 305-490-5471

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Money Gemachs

Free Loan Gemach

No interest small loans

Contact Rina at 347-628-0394

Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida

Contact 305-933-1187 or 954-706-6236

Loan Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 33162 305-332-3572

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Baby/Children Gemachs

Boca Children’s (and Ladies)

Coat Gemach

Li’ilui Nishmas Havah Basya bas Harav Tzvi HaKohen

South Florida Gemach Directory

Contact Adina Moses at 561-526-6561

Baby Equipment Gemach

Li’ilui Nishmas Dr. Velvel Wolf Zev ben Aharon Zelenko and Yosef ben Aharon Lustig

To donate or borrow items contact Mrs. Rinat Zelenko at 718-419-0215

HELP AVAILABLE

Seeking Business Analysis, Operations Management or Executive Directorship Position

Seeking a temporary or permanent position in Business Analysis, Operations Management or Executive Directorship

20+ years experience

 efraimd7@gmail.com

Pack N Play Gemach (Pick up in Miami Beach)

To borrow contact Avrumy at 631-575-4177

Baby Equipment

North Miami Beach Florida 33162 305-298-4293, 561-703-3634

Baby Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 33162 917-359-5818

EMPLOYMENT

Seeking a Remote Job Yehuda Sarfati is looking for a remote job

LinkedIn profile: bit.ly/ysarfati

 yehudasarfati@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

Early Childhood Educator Wanted Greater Miami Hebrew Academy

Household Gemachs

Mezuzah Gemach

Mezuzahs available to borrow

Contact Rabbi Yochanan Klein at 305-450-8287

Free Mezuzahs

Mezuzahs available free of charge

 www.myzuzah.org/me/ Air Mattress Gemach

North Miami Beach Florida 33162 561-271-3518

is looking to fill in a maternity leave in early childhood with the possibility of becoming a full time position. If you are an Early Childhood Educator and want to be part of a HAmazing team, please email your resume to rfelici@rasg.org.

Back To School In The Sunshine State

Yeshiva Elementary School in Miami Beach enjoys first day of school

TAG Academy for boys 14- 18 - The Yeshiva where your son is IT!

Festival of Creativity

Celebrating Sukkot!

Theme: Create a piece that showcases the beauty and importance of Sukkot

Drawing Category:

Submission Guidelines:

• Participants should create an original drawing related to the chosen theme.

• Artwork can be created using any traditional or digital medium.

• Scanned or photographed images of the artwork should be submitted in high resolution.

Poem Category:

• Participants should write an original poem related to the chosen theme.

• Poems can be in any style (rhyming, free verse, etc.) and any length, but should capture the essence of the chosen theme.

First place: $30 gift card | Second place: $20 gift card | Third place: $10 gift card

Email your artwork to info@tsfcommunityvoice.com Make sure to include your name, age, and city Entries must be received by September 14, 2023. Winners will be announced in the Sukkot edition 9/21/23 and will also be contacted individually.

This type of contest encourages creativity, education, and community engagement while celebrating important Jewish themes. It allows kids to express themselves through their art and writing, and it also provides an opportunity for their work to be showcased in the magazine.