Meet Avishay Yanay
Avishay is our Israeli "Shaliach"- emissary!
Hi, my name is Avishay Yanay. I was born and raised as an orthodox in a city north of Tel Aviv called Netanya. I studied at a yeshiva with secular studies from seventh grade through twelfth. After completing high school, I earned a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shapira College as a program of the IDF, where I served for four and a half years, finishing as a First Sergeant Major. Finishing short term Shlihot last summer made me realize how powerful our impact can be as Slichim. That is the reason I chose doing a long term Shlichot. After completing my journey in South America and another international summer camp, I took a flight to Pensacola.
I'm enjoying hiking, scuba diving, running and playing instruments.
The most important thing for me and the biggest advantage is that I have a real chance to reach every person in the community sharing my own story, get to know his family and his Jewish identity. Representing Israel while doing so is a realization of a huge dream for me.
In the future I would like to specialize in education.
Contact me at
jewishfederationofpensacola@gmail.com | 850-291-0166
Last normal day at Sunday school! It has been such a great year for me at both Sunday schools, as I consider education as my future carrier.
But for now... The summer is coming! (:
welcome to Pensacola
Pippa Marmorstein and
Logan Fraser!!! Good to have you guys!
After searching the perfect
Passover 101 video I found that cute video and geese who is on it? my camper Itay
from last summer! What a small world!
Happy Passover!
What an awesome time we had at the
PJF Purim Festival!!!
Nonstop fun for more than 2 hours! I was in the air!
Just a taste from yesterday! the rest will be on the website!!!
Nichole Friedland thanks for everything! it's always a pleasure working with you! Thank to all our amazing volunteers! Who worked at the kitchen and the booths! We couldn't done it without your help!
Special Thanks to
Laura Silva that stayed up late (or early) to finish making B'nai ready!
Lots of talents in our community! Good job Maytal Baurberg! for preforming at the
2018 FMEA Professional Development Conference! And she don't stop there!Maytal Baurbergwas chosen to perform in theAll-South honor bandon Sunday February 4th. She performed in the top band, Wind Ensemble.
Good job Maytal Baurberg! for preforming at the
2018 FMEA Professional Development Conference!
Upcoming PJF Events
Blood drive
For the past six years I’ve been donating blood every three months in Israel, and I don’t plan on stopping here. Honestly believing that “Saving one life is like saving the world”
Sunday, January 21st
8:30AM-13:30PM
Temple Beth El
Thank you all who willing to donate blood at the Pensacola Jewish Federation Blood Drive!
See the attached
flyer with information on how to sign up for an appointment on Jan 21st (www.oneblooddonor.org). It is very quick and easy...scroll down to "Find a Location" and enter the sponsor code 38996. You can sign up and create an account, or scroll down to sign up as a "guest". Note that there are two pages of appointment times. The bloodmobile will be located at Temple Beth El.
Tu B’ Shvat
PJ Library & Pensacola Jewish Federation
8505128348
Sunday, January 28
12:30 PM-13:30 PM
ARC Gateway Plant Nusery
1112 East Fairfield Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32503
Recurring PJF Events:
Hebrew Classes every Wednesday!
Next Time: Wednesday, November 1st
5:00pm Advance
6:00pm Beginners
Place: B'nai Israel -
Social Hall
1829 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola
Further information and RSVP
Cindy Gross at
850-449-2409 | cindyhgross@gmail.com
Avishay Yanay at
850-291-0166 | jewishfederationofpensacola@gmail.com
Chai Discussion Group | third Tuesday each month
Next Time: Tuesday Jan 23th, at noon
Place: Bnai Israel, the Bearman Building
Next Time: Monday, February 12th
Begins at 6:30 PM, Come for dinner at 6:00 PM.
Place: Cactus Flower Cafe
3425 N. 12th Ave, Pensacola
Join us for an interesting lecture and discussion about Israel with Avishay our "shaliach" - emissary.
The Pensacola Jewish Federation and the entire Jewish community grief as our beloved Martha Miller
passed away. The PJF sending condolences to Martha's family.
תהא נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים
The Hanukkah Tour is OVER! The Tour reached out for more then
200 PEOPLE!!!(or more) See you all next year!
Our last stop for our Hebrew Class students! Thank you
Danny Leib for lightning the Hanukiah for the last time this year! Thank you
Lori Gross Ripps for your amazing recipe! available on the website!
AND thanks 95.6FM for the Hanukkah song yesterday!
Happy Hanukkah!!!
press here for the full tour!
Exclusive photos from our expedition to
The Ronald McDonald House! Proud to stand next to
40 volunteers from our community especially when the person who took the picture said 'Merry Christmas' and
Micah Clark said back Happy Hanukkah!
The
Pensacola Jewish Federation Blood Drive! coming soon.
Join the
PJF as we cook & serve brunch and help with chores at the
Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola!
When: December 25, 2017 8:30 am
Location: Ronald McDonald House
5200 Bayou Blvd
Pensacola, Fl 32503
This is the time of year that we reflect on our blessings and have a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community for those that need it the most!
PJF
Hanukkah Tour is about to end! Eighth Candle in honor of IDF’s Operation Good Neighbor. In it last stops, the Hanukkah Tour made it to Kiwanis club, as we light the candles for the last night of Hanukkah with Kiwanis Club and Kclub. Flowed by presentation with our very own Chuck Lisner about photography and his amazing photos collection.
By the way,
I'm officially first Israeli Kiwanis member!
The
Pensacola Jewish Federation,
PJ Library and
PJ Our Way amazing Havdalah Celebration was this past Saturday evening! With great guitar songs around the fire by
Debra Kerman,
Robert Sackhiem and
Avishay Yanay. Kol Hakavod to
Nichole Friedland for organizing the event, and a big thanks to
Jeanne Boyle for hosting it! Good basketball game guys! For more pictures press here!
Last week I went to The International Festival
in
Mobile, thousands of people went trough the booth, and not a single one of them knew any basic facts about Israel. One of the kids actually asked me if Israel really
exists. Glad that I had the opportunity to expand their knowledge about Israel, and this is just the beginning.
Our very own Henry Boyle, finished his Last baseball game for this season, and he can't wait for the next one. Did a great job at the game buddy!
Our next
Cafe Israel is coming up, soon! And this time, you get to take part in the making of it! Our very own local Israeli's,
Razi Atuar,
Efrat Harari, and
Avishay Yanay will talk about their personal Israel stories: what part of Israel they are from, the differences between them, and how their Israeli roots affect their lives. The
Pensacola Jewish Federation would like
your participation by asking questions. What would
you like to know about being Israeli? You can write your questions here in the comments section. Then come join us at Cafe Israel to hear the answers! *** your question will be our guideline for the prevention so please go head and write your questions today! ***
New session on the website!
Hebrew!!! missed a class? Want to see what are we doing? All the classes
now online! Don't forget to call me for homework!
Check it out today!
The 13th Annual
Pensacola Marathon, were this Sunday, Nov 12, congratulation to Rabbi Joel
for completing the full marathon and for Cait Gross, Herman Davies, Ariel Kleinerman
and Avishay Yanay for completing the half marathon and all our community runners! Thanks for the
Davies's, Nisim's and the
Fleekop's families for being out there to cheer up the runners.
Congratulations to
Maytal Baurberg for winning FMBC Regional competition at Jacksonville University with Pace High School Marching Band ! And making the Florida State Band!
Congratulations to
Stephanie Noa and
Brenton Goodman on their marriage! May the One who brought you together bless your marriage, enrich your lives and deepen your love throughout the years.
Our Sonia
is in UWF Singers, and they are performing this Monday, November 20, at 7:30pm! It’s in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts (building 82) on campus.
It’s free, just get tickets at the box office beforehand.
