Dear Community,

What an amazing evening! Over 110 community members gathered last night in North Miami Beach to learn about the impact of the Florida Ozer Center. It was an incredible night filled with awareness, support, and community building.

Binyamin Herman, the evening’s host, introduced the program and spoke about the significant accomplishments and contributions of Agudath Israel of Florida over the past years. He expressed his pride in being both a supporter and a friend of the organization.

Rabbi Aharon Dovid Singer, Rosh Kollel of the North Miami Beach Kollel, delivered a powerful message about how Jewish communities come together to support one another in times of need. He shared a poignant anecdote about hospital staff recognizing when a Jewish patient is about to arrive because of the influx of gifts and food delivered for them. Rabbi Singer expressed his unwavering support for the Florida Ozer Center, noting that he has personally witnessed countless families and individuals helped, assisted, and impacted by their outstanding work.

Rabbi Moshe Matz, Director of Agudath Israel of America Florida Office, emphasized the organization’s gratitude to the host committee, who stepped up in an exceptional way and were true partners in every sense of the word. He also thanked the Agudah board members, who have been supportive for years, as well as all the local Shul Rabbonim. Finally, he expressed his deep appreciation for the hardworking staff behind the Florida Ozer Center, praising their dedication to each call, case, and the greater cause of the entire community.

Rabbi Avrohom Luban, Associate Director of Agudath Israel of America Florida Office, provided a glimpse into the incredible day-to-day work of the Florida Ozer Center. He shared a few sample cases, highlighting the profound impact the Center has had. Rabbi Luban offered an inside perspective, revealing that even the Ozer staff have been amazed by the magnitude of the impact they’ve been able to achieve.

To date, the Florida Ozer Center has assisted 756 cases and facilitated over $4,157,153 in savings for local families and individuals. However, Rabbi Luban emphasized that it’s not just about the savings or the hours of frustration and aggravation avoided. It’s about people knowing that when they have a need, the Florida Ozer Center is there for them. “Whether big or small, if it’s important to you, it’s important to us,” he said.

After a powerful video showcasing the Center’s incredible work and touching testimonials from community Rabbonim and individuals who have benefited from the services, Avrohom Liberman brought the evening to a close with an emotional touch. He shared, “I didn’t tell this to anyone, but I was actually supposed to be away traveling tonight. However, I changed my plans to be here. I feel this organization is so important, and I wanted to show my support and be here.” He urged the community to support the Center, partner with it, and ensure it has the funding needed to continue serving the growing needs of the Florida community.

Baruch Hashem, the event was an overwhelming success. The evening was filled with a strong sense of unity, purpose, and community spirit as we came together to support the vital work of the Florida Ozer Center.

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