Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Saturday, January 8, 1977, page 17 (of 24)
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Rabbi tries to bring young Jews back to their heritage
By DOROTHY STEIN Staff Writer "Judaism is not something we attach to ourselves; it's within us already, but we have to bring it out into the open," says Rabbi Avrohom Korf, referring to the alienated Jewish youth whom he sees as "trying on" different faiths in the hopes of find one that's "meaningful." Noting that an inordinately high percentage of the followers of recent mystical, quasi-religious and drug-related groups are Jewish, Rabbi Korf says that his mission is to help bring these young people back to their rightful heritage. Rabbi Korf is regional director of Chabad-Lubavitch, an outgrowth of the Chassidic movement in Judaism, which is headquartered on Miami Beach. This fall a new center, Chabad House, was opened on the University of Miami campus, which Rabbi Korf hopes will offer the apathetic and uncommitted students a fresh new alternative to Judaism, through counseling, lectures and seminars, holiday programs, and as simply a place to get together. (Although Chabad House already offers Kosher meals, a health food restaurant and Kosher pizza shop will soon be included, says Rabbi Korf, admittedly as an additional lure.) The word "Chabad," he explains, is a combination of three Hebrew words: "chochmo"-wisdom; "bino"-understanding; and "daas"-knowledge-and it is precisely toward these aims that the movement strives. (The motto of Chabad-Lubavitch is "Let My People Know.") One night a week Rabbi Korf also meets with about a dozen adults in the Kendall area, for an informal study group, in which he attempts to clarify for them some of the more arcane aspects of the Torah, and to show them how to apply its teachings to everday life. "The Torah teaches us to look a little deeper," he says. The group has been meeting for about three months at the various members' homes, and will continue "indefinitely," since there is literally no end to the subject matter. He says that he will be happy to participate in other similar study groups. Rabbi Avrohom Korf opened the Chabad House on the University of Miami campus as a place for young people to get together.
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Memorial holds homecoming
Homecoming events will be presented at the Bryan Memorial Methodist Church, 3713 Main Highway, Jan. 14, 15 and 16. There will be an ice cream social Friday at 7 p.m. The Methodist Youth Fellowship will provide entertainment. A reception will be followed by an organ-harpsichord recital Saturday night. The Bishop Joel McDavid will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Miami Boy Choir will sing. A buffet luncheon will be served. Classes for children A variety of classes for elementary school children is being offered by the Jewish Community Centers of South Florida, 6601 S. Dixie Highway. Register now for classes in sewing, cooking, drama, creative movement, science, beginning Hebrew and many other courses which begin the week of Jan. 10. For complete information, call 665-7516. Memorial service A special memorial service for Rev. Daniel Iverson, founding pastor of Shenandoah Presbyterian Church, 2150 SW Eighth St., will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. Nursery service will be provided. Religious experiences A series of studies on religious experiences will begin for the Youth Groups of the Riviera Presbyterian Church, 5275 Sunset Dr., Sunday, Jan. 9. The groups will visit other churches and synagogues as part of their studies.
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