The Aleph Institute will be hosting a Shabbaton (weekend retreat connected with the observances and celebration of the Sabbath) honoring the Jewish men and women of the United States Armed Forces. The Shabbaton will take place Friday and Saturday February 8-9, 2008 and will be followed by an historic training conference on Sunday, February 10 whose theme is: Military Ministry and Pastoral Care in Support of the Global War on Terror. Speakers at the event will be drawn from among the leaders, past and present of our nation’s Military.

Please pass this information along to all Jewish Chaplains, Lay Leaders and Jewish military personnel that may wish to attend so that they can plan accordingly.

Where: at The Aleph Institute Headquarters at The Shul in Miami, Florida
When: Shabbaton: Friday, February 8th, Saturday, February 9th , 2008
Training course: Sunday February 10, 2008

All meals are included along with a special Shabbat dinner on Friday evening, February 8 which will be attended by prominent community leaders as well as a Shabbat luncheon on Saturday, February 9, followed by the Sunday conference.

Event participation, program, meals and courses are free of charge to military personnel.

We would like as many Jewish military chaplains, lay leaders and personnel as possible to attend. Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you think you will be able to attend (so that we can make arrangements in advance) by either replying to this e-mail or calling us at 305-864-5553 x 32.

For further information and reservations please contact:

Avi Lesches or Rochel Katz
By email:
By phone: Avi or Rochel: 305-864-5553 ext 32

An official invitation (Letter of Instruction) with registration forms and detailed information will be sent out within the next couple of weeks.

THE ALEPH INSTITUTE
9540 COLLINS AVE
SURFSIDE, FL 33154
305-864-5553