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Temple Israel's Mission and Values
Our Mission
To worship God in accordance with the faith of Judaism in the Reform tradition; to stimulate fellowship in the Jewish community; to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with the Jewish people everywhere; and to help complete the creation of God's world through an emphasis on the principles of righteousness and oneness of humanity. (Temple Israel’s By-laws, 1997)
Our Values
A spirited progressive community with a powerful connection to God A community with fresh approaches to lifelong Jewish learning. A 21st century urban synagogue with a responsibility to its multicultural neighborhood. An inclusive congregation where all our members and visitors can feel at home in any of our myriad of religious, educational and social activities. The diversity in which our members express their Jewish identities and are dedicated to creating and maintaining a sense of community, standing at the forefront of social change, supporting the struggle for civil and human rights for all, regardless of creed, color, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Taste a sip of Shabbat with Rabbi Jody Cohen
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Temple Israel appoints Michael Glozman as its new Cantor
Miami, Florida, USA. Temple Israel of Greater Miami, a Reform Congregation that has historically been known as a hub for liberal social action, is pleased to announce that Michael Glozman has been appointed as its new Cantor, as of July 1, 2009.
 Michael Glozman is a Cantor, conductor, composer, music arranger and piano accompanist. Born in 1972 in the Soviet Union, Michael made aliya from Russia to Israel in 1991. He is married and has a daughter. Since moving to Israel, Michael has worked with the best Israeli Cantors. Among them are Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, Naftli Herstik, Moshe Stern, Sol Zim, Chaim Adler, Ben Zion-Miller, Udi Spielman, Israel Rand, Moshe Schulhof, Yaakov Motzen, Israel Zinger and others. Cantor Glozman was involved in recording projects with various performing groups under such conductors as Dr. Mordechai Sobol, Eli Yaffe, Naftali Herstik and many others. Having a classical music background through his prestigious schooling at Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute, Michael has always been strongly involved in all musical and cultural aspects of the traditional Jewish liturgy. He speaks English, Hebrew, and Russian. He plays the Piano, Guitar, Baroque Flute and more.
Before accepting this position at Temple Israel, he was the Cantor Sheini and Music Director at B'Nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, Florida. He collaborated at Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute, worked at the New Israeli Opera, and composed theatrical music for Israeli stage.
In addition to his full time cantorial duties, Cantor Glozman will be providing musical activities and instruction to Religious School students and the Early Childhood Center, as well as teaching B'nei Mitzvah students.
Joan Schaeffer, Vice President of Membership and Chair of the Cantorial Search Committee, said "After many months of meetings, conference calls, auditions and e-mails, the Cantorial Search Committee recommended the hiring of Cantor Michael Glozman. Cantor Glozman brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and an absolutely beautiful voice to Temple Israel. I sincerely want to thank the members of the Committee who were totally supportive and willing to do whatever was needed to accomplish the task at hand. The Committee consisted of Michael Graubert, Rabbi Jody Cohen, Doug Jacobs, Joan Bornstein, Suzanne Hafkin, Alan Mason, and the original Committee Chair, Edythe Kerness."
Cantor Glozman will lead his first service as the full time Cantor of Temple Israel at this Friday's Shabbat Service, at 7:30 PM, July 3, 2009.
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The Annual Meeting in pictures
By Past President Robert Glazier.
By Vivian Simo, Comm. & P.R.Coordinator:
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Advertise in Chai Lites for a competitive advantage and support Temple Israel
 Chai Lites, Temple Israel’s monthly newsletter, will have a new look and more dynamic content starting with our August issue. Please help support Temple Israel communicate with our community by advertising your business.
Chai Lites will be printed with more color and distributed to more than 500 households members and friends, as well as to our vendors. In addition to this monthly exposure, your ad will also appear in our online edition at www.templeisrael.net. We encourage our members and friends to patronize businesses that advertise in Chai Lites. We encourage our advertisers to offer special discounts to members and friends of Temple Israel.
Read more more about our rate sheet, ad specifications, and newsletter deadlines. Do not hesitate to contact Vivian Simó to discuss details of your advertising needs at 305-573-5900, ext. 403, or vsimo@templeisrael.net.
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Host your corporate events at Temple Israel.
By now, you know about the great events held every month at Temple Israel. So, why not bring your business or social event here?
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A taste of Temple Israel's and its members during 2008.
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Rabbi Mitchell Chefitz writes in the Central Conference of American Rabbis Journal about how he helped restored a center city congregation
 Our Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Mitchell Chefitz, writes an insightful article about the work he has done at Temple Israel since he first started in 2002.
Restoring a Center City Congregation
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Temple Israel on the cover of Nationwide Reform Judaism Magazine
Temple Israel on the cover of Reform Judaism Magazine
A picture Past President Robert Glazier took a few years ago is on the cover of the new issue of Reform Judaism magazine. The magazine published it about a year ago, but now has placed it on the cover.
Temple Israel is also mentioned in the body of the article as an example of state-of-the-art Cyber Judaism. Go to www.reformjudaismmag.org.
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