December 26, 2005

OU President Stephen J. Savitsky and Executive Vice President Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb to Serve as Scholars-in-Residence in Miami Beach, January 6 - 7,
Followed by Rabbinical Seminar, January 9

Orthodox Union President Stephen J. Savitsky and Executive Vice President Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb will serve as Scholars-in-Residence for the Miami Beach/ South Florida Jewish community on Friday night, January 6 - Saturday January 7, Parshat Vayigash, to be followed by a seminar with Rabbi Weinreb and OU staff for pulpit rabbis on Monday, January 9.

These events will take place at Beth Israel Congregation, 770 West 40th Street, and Young Israel of Miami Beach, 4221 Pine Tree Drive.

“It is important for our community to see the leadership of Stephen Savitsky, the scholarship of Rabbi Weinreb, and the hashkafa (religious outlook) of the Orthodox Union. The OU offers many programs and a large presence to the American Jewish community that we would like to make our community more aware of,” declared Rabbi Neil Turk of Beth Israel Congregation.

According to Rabbi Donald Bixon of Young Israel of Miami Beach, “Mr. Savitsky is a dedicated and committed leader, interested in further expanding the services of the Orthodox Union nationally, as well as in bringing programs to South Florida. Rabbi Weinreb is one of the greatest thinkers in United States today, and any opportunity to hear him speak is not to be missed.”

Scholars-in-Residence Program

This event is open to the entire South Florida community, with a $26 admission (payable in advance) for those participating in the Friday night meal.

The schedule is as follows:

· Friday night, 8:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Congregation, with Mr. Savitsky and Rabbi Weinreb speaking on: How a Polarized Community Can and Must Work Together.

· Saturday at Young Israel of Miami Beach:

1. In the morning, with Mr. Savitsky speaking on: Jewish Renaissance In Germany: Is It Good For The Jews?

2. In the evening at Seudah Shlishis, with Rabbi Weinreb speaking on The Brothers: Reminders and Remainders of Mechirat Yosef (the selling of Joseph).

· Saturday at Beth Israel Congregation:

1. In the morning, Rabbi Weinreb on: The Leader: Are We Indeed A Leaderless Generation?

2. 4:00 p.m. with Rabbi Weinreb on: The Outcast (a student with an alcohol or substance abuse problem): Can We Expel Him From Our Schools?

3. 5:30 p.m., Mr. Savitsky on: Unity Among Orthodox Jews – Is it Worth the Effort?

For more information, contact Rabbi Turk at 305-538-1251.

Rabbinical Seminar: Monday, January 9 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

This event is for pulpit rabbis in the South Florida region and will be held at the Young Israel of Miami Beach, with Rabbi Weinreb speaking on: Perspectives on Synagogue Leadership: Halachic, Hashkafic and Psychological Considerations. The presentation will be followed by a luncheon at Tower 41, 4101 Pine Tree Drive, with Rabbi Weinreb; Frank Buchweitz, OU Director of Community Services and Special Projects; and Rabbi Mayer Waxman, OU Director of Synagogue Services.

For more information contact Rabbi Bixon at 305-538-9462.

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