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Loca Briefs from our September 26, 2007 Digital Edition

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Boca Raton Moms Host Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) located at 2200 Yamato Road in Boca Raton will host its second "Think Pink" bruncheon on October 12 at 9:45 am to raise awareness and funds for new treatments of breast cancer.Proceeds from the event will benefit the Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital and JACOB International (Jews Against Cancer of the Breast). JACOB International was created to educate women about genetic testing in order to reduce the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

Highlights of the event include a silent auction, raffles, a "chic-boutique" shopping area and fashion models showing the latest trends from local shopping hot spots. Admission is $75 per person. For reservations or sponsorship information, call Kati Kristol at 561-241-8118 or email Stephanie Robin: msr21498@comcast.net.

Chabad of South Broward Celebrates Sukkot

Throughout the holiday, Chabad of South Broward located at 1295 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. will host multiple events beginning Wednesday Sept. 26th at 7:45 pm with services followed by "Dinner in the HUT." Tuesday October 2nd, at 6:00 pm families are especially invited to join in the fun at the center’s "Sukkos Spectacular." Each year hundreds of Jews throughout South Florida flock to the party and enjoy the delicious free BBQ, music, dancing and children’s activities including rides, face painting, rock climbing and bounce house. For Simchat Torah on Thursday October 4th, dancing will begin at 7:30 pm followed by a complimentary sit down dinner. Friday October 5th at 12 noon there will be a complimentary lunch in the sukkah. For information on all holiday services and programs, call 954-458-1877 or visit: http://www.Chabadsouthbroward.com.

Rep. Klein Denounces Columbia University

U.S. Rep. Ron Klein (FL-22), who serves as Vice-Chair of the House Subcommittee on the Middle East, Vice-Chair of the House Iran Working Group, and Chair of the Congressional Task Force Against Anti-Semitism, has issued a statement sharply criticizing Columbia University for allowing Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s to speak to students and faculty on Sept. 25.

"I strongly condemn Columbia University’s decision to give Iranian President Ahmadinejad a forum in which to spread his message of hate and violence. With our troops serving in Iraq, fighting insurgents that are armed and funded by Ahmadinejad’s government, the timing is all wrong," said Klein. "Furthermore, I am greatly disappointed by the Dean of Columbia University, who said that he would have welcomed Adolf Hitler to speak at Columbia. Hitler has no place on America’s podiums, and neither does someone who represents the most current form of tyranny. Until Ahmadinejad stops flouting international will—until he stops pursuing his dangerous nuclear program and funding global terrorism—he should be persona non-grata."

Lecture to Examine Israel’s Genealogical Resources

Harriet Kasow, a long-time Media Librarian at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and former Librarian for the Israel Genealogical Society will speak on "Family Research in Israel: Personal Experiences" on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 10:00 am at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation located at 4200 Biscayne Blvd. Kasow, who grew up in Miami and attended both the University of Miami and Florida State University, will examine those genealogical resources available in Israel for family history research. The lecture is free and open to the public. Picture ID required. For information, call 305-576-4000 or Barbara Musikar at 305-868-9226 or email: bar945@hotmail.com.

 


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