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Young rabbi has Samu-El on the move

By ELIZABETH OWEN Staff Writer So far, Rabbi Edwin Farber, 25-year-old co-leader of Temple Samu-El, has found his new position rather harried. "It's been very hectic," said the South Dade rabbi, youngest and newest conservative rabbi in the Miami area. "This is such a fast-growing Jewish community that it's hard to keep up with the needs. "But it's been a very positive experience because I've gotten a good reaction from the surrounding Jewish community. "I remember when I attended temple on Friday. nights during the summer, the attendance was very poor. But since I've been at Samu-El, we've had an increasing Friday night attendance through June, July and August." Rabbi Farber conducted his first service at the Farber temple, 8900 SW 107th Ave., Friday, Aug. 18. Although he lived in Miami several years ago — when his family moved here from Bronx, N.Y. in 195 — he has since been studying in New York and Jerusalem. After he graduated from Miami Norland High School and received his initial religious training at Congregation B'nai Raphael, he went on to Columbia University in New York where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in American History. Also at Columbia, the young rabbi participated in a program with the Jewish Theological Seminary and received a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature. the Seminary and during the program spent two years in Israel at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Rabbi Farber is presently working toward a Doctor of Hebrew Literature. specializing in Biblical studies. Temple Samu-El, said Rabbi Farber, has great potential, both as a religious center for its congregants and to be a potent force in the community .He will be in charge of youth activities and religious education, two areas he hopes to develop fully. "One of my main interests is adult education, and we are going to institute a broad program, including regular classes, workshops, guest lecturers, and a film series, said the rabbi. "The Jewish population wants to learn about Jewish history and issues on a sophisticated level. They synagogue should be the center of information for its members on all issues facing the community. "Jews should not have to gather information concerning these vital areas from The New York Times." Rabbi Farber's wife, Laurie, who just gave birth to a baby boy, Zev Israel Farber, Aug. 8, has a Masters in Jewish Education from the Seminary, will also be active in religious training at the temple. Temple Samu-El, which is three years old, was formed by . three Jewish families from the Kendale Lakes area. The congregation, now numbering 200 families, is in the middle of a membership drive.

New cantor in SD

Philip Hillel Brummer, bringing an extensive background in serving communities, joined Temple Or Olom in Westchester as that temple's cantor this month. Not only is the new cantor a four-octave lyric tenor singer, but he was chosen to perform with other well-known liturgical artists for the Celebrity recording, "Great Cantors of the Present." He was also picked by the U.S. government to appear on national television to promote the sale of savings bonds. During his active career, he was contributed his talents to hundreds of interdenominational societies, fraternities, schools and hospitals, and to countless groups of the Jewish faith. Hillel Brummer has taught young people Hebrew, Jewish history and Bar Mitzvah, and he has led them in singing in inspirational choirs at synagogue services. Brummer He and his wife, Sylvia, who live in Coral Gables, have done extensive work for a number of anti-defamation and law-and-order associations. Having lived in England and later, Washington, D.C., before moving to Miami, the Brummers are well-acquainted with many of the nation's leaders and world personalities. They are related by marriage to Mrs. Golda Meir, former Israeli prime minister. Temple Or Olom is located at 8755 SW 16th St.

Church to start day care center

Coral Villa Baptist Church, 3201 SW 57th Ave., is starting its kindergarten day care center Tuesday, Sept. 7 for children ages three to five-years-old. The kindergarten will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For registration and more information call 661-4998.

CG Congregational

On Sunday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m., Rev. Richard J. Bailar will speak on "Tiggerrr!" at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd.

Unitarians

The Social Activities Committee, chaired by Susan Hangge, of the Unitarian Univerlist Society, 7701 SW 76th Ave., will meet at 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31 to plan for dances during the months of September and October. All are invited to attend with ideas and offers to help. The Committee is also sponsoring the Chess Club which meets on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. The church is also sponsoring a social time Sunday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m. on the church grounds. Those attending are asked to bring food, drink and frisbees. Beer and watermelon will be on sale. Bill Loomis is the host.

Beth Tov

The first late Sabbath service of the coming year begins Friday, Sept 3 at 8:15 p.m. at Temple Beth Tov, 6438 SW 8th St., with Rabbi Charles Rubel officiating. The rabbi will speak on "Jewish News Update."

SCIENCE OF MIND

7800 Miller Road Sunday 11:00 A.M. 274-0571 or 274-0610

SOUTH DADE HEBREW ACADEMY

3 Years through 8th Grade Traditional Judaica Studies All Certified Teachers Comprehensive English Program Individualized Instruction "The Academy admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin." Limited Enrollment 11801 SW 74th Ave. Call: 253-2300

Bet Breira

An Innovative and Involved Congregation Barry Tabachnikoff, Rabbi • Educational Programs for All Ages • Religious School Registration Now Being Accepted for Fall • Thought Provoking Shabbat Services Every Friday Night — Visitors Welcome. Special Children's Services Once a Month. 10755 S.W. 112 St. — 8:15 p.m. • HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES Gusman Concert Hall — U.M. Campus Tickets Available MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES WELCOME For More Information: 595-1500

Church Directory

Attend The Church Of Your Choice

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA

9200 S.W. 107 Ave. Fr. Cyril M. Hudak Sunday 8, 9, 10:30, 12 Noon

UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Riviera Drive at Segovia Coral Gables, Florida Sunday Services — 11:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. PASTOR — DAN YEARY .

SCIENCE OF THE MIND CENTER INTERNATIONAL

50 S.W. 17 RD. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR UNIVERSAL LAW & METAPHYSICS 854-0211

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN AT IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

1770 Brickell Ave. Paul Anderson, pastor Worship Services 11 A.M. VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME

FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

121 Alhambra Plaza Rev. Carroll L. Shuster, Pastor Church School — 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship — 10:30 A.M.

FLAGAMI BAPTIST CHURCH

860 S.W. 76 Court Phone: 261-1464 Dr. Charles Horton, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES 10:45 A.M. | 7:30 P.M.

OLYMPIA HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3801 S.W. 97 Ave. Pastor Ross M. Geiger Church School-9:00 A.M. Worship Service- 10:00 A.M. & 7:30 P.M.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH WESTWOOD LAKE

4301 S.W. 107 Ave. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:55 A.M. TRAINING UNION 6:30 P.M. WED. MID WEEK PRAYER SERVICE 7:30 P.M. MARVIN GOCHENOUR, PASTOR

THE LE JEUNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Le Jeune Rd., at S.W. 4 St. 448-7481 Dr. Robert C. Duhs, Pastor Sunday Services 11:00 A.M. & 7:30 P.M.

MAGNETIC ENERGY HEALING

Free explanation every Mon. 7 P.M. PEACE CHURCH INC. Rev. Charles Collins 50 S.W. 17 Rd. 854-0211

SUNSET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

9025 SUNSET DRIVE SERVICES & CHURCH SCHOOL