Congregation B'nai Zion in Key West

Congratulations to Key West High School Grads and CBZ members
Daniel Margil (who gave the invocation speech), Ben Covan and Zev Zahav and their families.

Olivia Kent, also a graduating senior, but not a member of B'nai Zion
was named Valedictorian of the KWHS class of 2009 and gave an inspiring speech.
Congratulations to Olivia and the Kent Family.

The graduation ceremony was an amazing evening of speeches followed by a classic downpour
with lightning and thunder that lasted for the whole handing out of the diplomas.

Everyone was soaked to the bone!

On Friday, May 29 @ 7 pm CBZ had their last community Shabbat Dinner of the season.
It was a wonderful evening, and as usual a great feast was prepared by Rebbetzen Nadia and Kelly Klitenick.
• Bravo and thank you for all your delicious feasts•
There was a Student Recognition Ceremony for their Hebrew Studies,
a recognition ceremony for the hard work of their teachers,
and Cantor Dr. John led the kids in an array of wonderful Hebrew Songs.

For those who have not attended CBZ Shabbat Dinners,
you are missing out on Great Food at the Best Price for a Fabulous Dinner in Key West.
Chef Kelly Klitenick and Rebbetzan Nadia always prepare a delicious feast
well worth the price of $18 Individual and $40/Family.
Call 305-294-3437 or E-Mail Liz Young (IsaZoe711@aol.com)
to make reservations for the next one in September or October...TBA.

Recently, The Truman Little White House in Key West hosted remarkable and very special and touching events
that were lessons of our living history. They were truly MAGIC moments in the lives of those who attended.

This 125th birthday celebration of President Truman focused on 3 of his major decisions in his Presidency.

We met and heard amazing life altering stories from the heroic people who played major parts in the Berlin Airlift,
from the brave men known as the “Tuskegee Airmen and support staff ” who helped change our Civil Rights history,
and stories from Gloria Shusterman, the daughter of President Truman's life long friend, Edward Jacobson,
who convinced the President to see Chaim Weizmann,
and who then convinced the President to recognize the State of Israel. He did 12 minutes after Israel declared itself a state
against the advice of the state department, George Marshall and many others in our government.

Many of the people who spoke were well into their 80's and it was a gift to hear their stories.

Israel at "61"

Read ... Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel

Read ... The Last Man Alive who witnessed Israel's Declaration of independence

Jerusalem Day

Read the Most Recent CBZ Newsletter Here

May-June '09 Issue of CBZ Newsletter

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