Rabbi Jonathan Tabachnikoff will be installed officially on Mar. 4 as the founding rabbi of Congregation Dor Chadash — A New Generation — during a gala installation ceremony at the synagogue’s ballroom, 9400 SW 87 Ave.
The evening, rescheduled from Jan. 21, begins with a 6:45 p.m. cocktail party in the Tabor Social Hall with the ceremony beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Dor Chadash sanctuary. Dinner follows in the ballroom. A death in the Tabachnikoff-Godofsky family postponed the event from the original date.
“We are very excited about this installation and look forward to tremendous support from the community,” said Randee Breiter, who is co-chairing the event with her husband Russell. “The Tabachnikoff name is certainly well-known in the Kendall area as Jonathan continues his family’s proud tradition.”
Jonathan Tabachnikoff, son of popular South Florida rabbi, the late Rabbi Barry Tabachnikoff, is leading Dor Chadash, which is housed in the award-winning building that was home to Bet Breira, his father’s synagogue. The congregation is a unique mixture of both Reform and Conservative branches of Judaism that has gotten off to an outstanding start.
“As a ‘new’ congregation, we are off to a great start with more than 225 members already joining,” said Tabachnikoff, 47. “We’ve also got a religious school with nearly 30 students, including more than 10 in the high school confirmation program. This is a perfect blend of Judaism that will, we believe, attract many people, especially new, younger families looking for affiliation. Statistics show that more young families have moved and are moving into our area. I think they’ll find us appealing, so the future looks bright for our growing congregation.”
Tickets to the installation are $90 each.
For tickets, ad journal advertising or more information, contact Michelle Stewart at Dor Chadash, 305-595-3008.
