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| Metro Moves Ahead with “Social Media and Your Business” (January 31, 2012) |
| The season’s Metro Business Networking Series kicked off on January 31 with Jay Berkowitz, an internet marketing expert and Founder & CEO of TenGoldenRules.com, a strategic marketing consulting business. Friends and colleagues old and new learned about “Social Media and Your Business,” and enjoyed a cocktail reception amid the striking artworks at Elaine Baker Gallery in Boca Raton. For more information about Metro Business, email debraf@bocafed.org or call 561-852-6058.
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| Metro Packs the Funky Buddha Lounge with “Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad” (January 19, 2012) |
| With standing room only at Funky Buddha Lounge on January 19 in East Boca, Metro Division’s night of comedy and music with “Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad” proved it once again: for young Jewish adults, Metro events are the place to be and be seen. With great company, low cost and the “chosen chicks” from Comedy Central, HBO and MTV deconstructing years of tradition and guilt in a fast-paced vaudeville extravaganza, the night of great fun won’t be forgotten. That means you’d better sign up early to be sure you don’t miss Metro’s next social activity: The “Metro Love Event” on February 23. Call 561-852-6058 or email debraf@bocafed.org. Metro Division is Generously Sponsored by the Sandelman Foundation.
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| 20s-30s Wander to Delray for Metro Happy Hour (November 3, 2011) |
| Wherever Metro wanders for Happy Hour, it’s the place for young Jewish adults to be seen and enjoy prime company in a great venue. The Metro season's second Wandering Happy Hour drew more than 50 locals in their 20s-30s to Caliente Kitchen on Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach. Don’t miss the next opportunity. Wander with Metro to downtown Boca on December 8, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Uncle Julio’s in Mizner Park. Only $5.00 per person. Visit jewishboca.org/metro or call 561-852-6058. Bring a friend and get a raffle ticket for an awesome prize!!
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| Young Jewish Families Chill Together Again with Metro on Ice (September 11, 2011) |
| The summer heat just couldn’t slow down our energetic young Jewish community, as they took it back to the ice for Metro’s first family event of the season. The companionship was warm among new and old friends at Saveology.com Iceplex. 156 young adults, and kids from tots to teens, enjoyed skating, prizes, a DJ and a Kosher pizza dinner. Panther rookies skated through the group enroute to their game. Janice Jacobs and Barry Vlessing chaired a wonderful event with a “family reunion” feel. The group also drew closer during an observance of the 9/11 tenth anniversary. The Sandelman Foundation is Metro Division's generous sponsor. View Photos > |
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| Comedy Night Live for Ben Gurion/Tikkun Olam Donors (May 12, 2011) |
| Federation's Metro Ben Gurion Society and Tikkun Olam Society donors celebrated at this year’s “Comedy Night Live” event. Our own Zinman Hall was transformed into a chic Comedy Club on the evening of May 12th. The season’s biggest and boldest young adult event featured a Ben Gurion Society VIP reception, stand-up comedian extraordinaire Gary Gulman, and a “roast and toast” of the Metro Executive Committee. Bryan & Joanna Drowos and Nancy & Greg Gefen co-chaired the successful year end event. View Photos > |
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| Metro Division Takes the Ice with Skating for the Entire Family (April 3, 2011) |
| It was blades of glory as Metro chilled together at Saveology.com Iceplex on April 3. But the companionship was warm as 80 adults and children from throughout the South Palm Beach Jewish community enjoyed a great afternoon of skating, Kosher food and prizes. View Photos > |
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| More Metro Business Connections at Tuesday Schmooze Day (Feb 8, 2011) |
| Young Jewish professionals gathered again on February 8th for the best in networking at Tuesday Schmooze Day. This Metro Business “Happy Hour” series at Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill in Boca Raton remains the place to be seen and get known. Guests enjoyed the treats and the company, and heard from Greg Gefen about upcoming Metro events and sharing the opportunities with others. The season’s last Schmooze Day will be at Asia on April 12th.
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| Metro Business Connects at Tuesday Schmooze Day (January 11, 2011) |
| Fifty young Jewish professionals gathered again on January 11 for the best in networking at Tuesday Schmooze Day. This Metro Business “Happy Hour” series at Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill in Boca Raton remains the place to be seen and get known. Guests enjoyed the company and the ambiance, and heard from Bryan Drowos about how they can help their businesses as they help the community. View Photos > |
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| Love, Laughs, Latkes: One Big Family Chanukah (December 3, 2010) |
| It was one big family Chanukah celebration when Federation’s Metro Division brought together 150 parents and children of all ages for Love, Laughs and Latkes at Olympic Heights High school. They enjoyed a musical celebration with Rabbi Amy Rader, guitarist Sharon Shear and Sharon's daughter, Samantha, along with the tastes, aromas, dreidel-playing and other treats of the holiday. Rabbi Rader co-chaired the event with Metro Division leader Barry Vlessing. For more about Metro’s Family Programming, contact jessicar@bocafed.org View Photos > |
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| On Your Mark. Get Set. Go with Metro Business Speed Networking (Nov 10, 2010) |
| Young local business professionals made fast connections via Metro Business with an evening of cutting edge SPEED networking, on November 10 in Zinman Hall on the Federation campus.
They enjoyed a reception followed by rapid rotations of several minutes each with new colleagues – thanks to Chair Devon Cohen and the donated services of FastNetworker.com.
For more information on getting moving with Metro Business, contact 561-852-3109 or jessicar@bocafed.org. View Photos > |
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| Afternoon of Bowling Kicks off Metro Family Programming (October 17, 2010) |
| Across 40 bowling lanes, 160 family members of all ages from throughout the Jewish community reunited with old friends while making new ones at Metro’s Family Bowling event on Sunday, October 17. The afternoon at Strikes Bowling Alley in Boca Raton launched the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Metro season’s family activities. They bowled, enjoyed contests, and also heard from Gadi Soued about how families can help those in need, from our neighbors to our larger family across the globe. The event was co-chaired by Linda Schwartzman and Rachel Rudensky. Metro Division, for those in their 20s to 40s is sponsored by the Sandelman Foundation. The next Metro family event will be a Love, Laughs and Latkes Chanukah and Shabbat program on December 3 at Olympic Heights High School. For more info about Metro, contact 561-852-3109 or jessicar@bocafed.org.
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| Young Adults Reach New Destinations at Metro Kick-Off (September 21, 2010) |
| Nearly 120 members of our vibrant 20s to 40s Jewish community were on the move making new connections as Metro Division kicked off a season of dynamic programming on September 21. They enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres, great company and networking at THE LOFT at Congress, a brand new Boca Raton event space, and heard from Bryan Drowos and Ken Pritzker, who chaired the evening with his wife, Michele. Two lucky Ben Gurion Society donors won raffle prizes of two Fedstock tickets to Matisyahu, and two Miami Dolphins tickets. View Photos > |
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| Metro Ben Gurion Society Views Dolphins in Luxury (August 14, 2010) |
| A real summer treat was in store on August 14 at Sun Life Stadium for members of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County's prestigious Ben Gurion Society. These young, generous donors and leaders watched the Dolphins take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in preseason action from a posh executive suite. They enjoyed meeting and mingling amid complimentary transportation, food, drinks and, of course Dolphins football! View Photos > |
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| Metro Division: Uncork Your Spirit Ends Metro Business Year (June 10, 2010) |
| Sipping and swirling, business leaders and professionals ended the Metro Business season at Uncork Your Spirit in Zinman Hall on June 10. They enjoyed wine, liquor and beer tastings as they networked. They also learned practical tips from Danny Fineman, owner of BDM Sprits. Metro Business Networking Series Chairs Dan Levine and Rachel Rudensky led the evening, which knocked the stuffing out of the stuffy world of cocktails. Outgoing Metro Co-chair Elliot Koolik received an award for his service; his Co-chair Pam Cohen will chair Metro for 2010-11. View Photos > |
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| A Night of Serious Comedy for Metro/Ben Gurion Donors (April 22, 2010) |
| Federation's young Jewish leaders and donors proved beyond a doubt that while helping the community is serious business, celebrating it can be uproarious. More than 125 of them filled the New York Comedy Club in Boca Raton on April 22 for the 2010 Metro Division and Ben Gurion evening. The season’s biggest and boldest young adult event featured a Ben Gurion Society VIP reception, stand-up comedian extraordinaire Bobby Collins, and the flavors of NYC. The crowd also included Metro members, as well as young adults from the Jewish Federation of Broward County. Bryan & Joanna Drowos and Lisa & Rob Siemens co-chaired the night to remember. View Photos > |
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| Metro Connects With Subway's Larry Feldman and Jared Fogle (March 11, 2010) |
| Metro Business Professionals and Federation leaders gathered at the Elaine Baker Gallery in Boca Raton on Thursday, March 11th for the latest installment of this season’s Metro Business Networking Series. Amid the beautiful artwork and an elegant reception, they heard from prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist Larry Feldman, CEO of Subway Development Corporation, about business, corporate responsibility and philanthropy. Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle shared his personal journey of healthy eating with Subway that led to a 245 pound weight loss, and devotion to his foundation dedicated to eliminating childhood obesity. Rachel Rudensky and Dan Levine chair the series, which continues on June 10th. View Photos > |
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| St. Andrews/Metro Sports Night Hits a Home Run (February 22, 2010) |
| When 200 men of all ages tailgated at St. Andrews Country Club on February 22, they heard from sports broadcaster Roy Firestone and Nets team owner Lewis Katz, and mingled with Josh Miller and other stars and franchise owners. Chaired by Herb Kane, Glenn Schwartzman and Craig Zeuner, Federation’s groundbreaking Men’s Sports Night Out also featured a live auction with Jay Feely, a sports memorabilia display and “game day” food and drinks, as it raised needed funds to support the annual campaign. View Photos > |
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| Momentum Continues with 4th and 5th Metro Business Schmooze-Day (January 12 & February 9, 2010) |
| The evening chill was no match for the warmth of Jewish professionals gathered again on January 12 and February 9 for the finest in networking and Asian tidbits. The 4th and 5th Tuesday Schmooze-Day confirmed that this Metro Business “Happy Hour” series at Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill in Boca Raton is the place to be seen and get known. Guests enjoyed the company and the ambiance, and heard from Bryan Drowos about how they can help their businesses as they help the community. Only two more opportunities to get in on this season’s Tuesday Schmooze-Days: April 13 and May 11. View Photos > |
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| Momentum Continues with 3rd Metro Business Schmooze-Day |
| Professionals gathered again for the finest in networking and Asian tidbits at the 3rd Tuesday Schmooze-Day on December 8 at 5:30 pm. Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill in Boca Raton continues to be the place to be seen and get known - don't miss the next opportunity on January 12. Guests also heard from Bryan Drowos about how they can help their businesses as they help the community. He advised on end of year gifts, "This season, I think my clients are less concerned with receiving gifts and more concerned with re-evaluating just how fortunate they already are. In lieu of yet another gift basket, I think they would much rather know that money was spent making a difference in the lives of those far less fortunate. The Chanukah Tribute webpage makes it easy to thank my clients for a terrific year while helping those in need." Join him by visiting www.jewishboca.org/chanukah
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| Metro Business Fast Tracks with Speed Networking |
| Fifty business professionals experienced something fresh and exciting, profitable and engaging, as the cutting edge SPEED networking came to town on November 12, via Metro Business. They gathered in Zinman Hall on the Federation campus to enjoy a reception followed by a truly unique speed “rotation” of several minutes with a number of colleagues in sequence. The event was the first evening in a three-part series Metro Business series that continues on March 9 and June 10. A $36 couvert covers all three events, with a $365 minimum annual gift. For more information, contact 561-852-3109 or jessicar@bocafed.org. View Photos > |
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| Another Schmooze-Day Success for Metro Business |
| The momentum continued for the new Metro Business Tuesday Schmooze-Day series as more than 70 professionals gathered for the finest in networking and Asian tidbits on October 13. Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill in Boca Raton was again the place to be seen and get known. The third Schmooze Day will be held on December 8 at 5:30 pm in the same great location. And don’t miss Metro Business Speed Networking at 5:30 pm on November 12. Find out more at www.jewishboca.org/metronetworking View Photos > |
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| Professionals Meet, Mix, Mingle at Federation’s Metro Business Kickoff |
| Nearly 120 Jewish professionals were on the move, meeting and making new connections at the Metro Business Networking Kickoff Event on September 9. The “Metro” energy was high as they enjoyed a cocktail reception amid the Elaine Baker Gallery's world class artwork at The Gallery Center in Boca Raton. Guests heard from Metro Business Co-chair Gadi Soued and Craig Zeuner about the personal value and professional benefits of getting involved.
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| Metro Business - "Tuesday Schmooze Day" - August 11, 2009 |
Metro Business – “Tuesday Schmooze Day” - August 11, 2009 Federation Metro jump started the new 2009/2010 season with lots of networking and Asian flare. Over 50 guests gathered at Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill in Boca Raton. It was the place to be seen and most importantly be known. The next “Tuesday Schmooze Day” will be on October 13th, same time, same great location. RSVP today at www.jewishboca.org/metroAsia. Relive the moment of the event and share with your colleagues, friends and family.
Thanks again for all that participated to make our FIRST Happy Hour Networking Gala successful. Don’t forget to RSVP for the 2010 Metro Business Kickoff – “Meet, Mix and Mingle with Metro Biz” www.jewishboca.org/metrokickoff on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 6:00 pm.
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| Metro Business How They Did It |
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| Metro Ben Gurion Event 3/19/09 |
| 125 Metro donors wore their "Rock n Roll" finest on March 19th for Federation Metro's Ben Gurion Society Event at Zinman Hall. Max Weinberg, of the E Street Band and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," shared his Jewish and musical journeys and his life with Bruce Springsteen before drumming for the crowd. The event co-chairs were David & Randi Winter, Wendy & Les Schlesinger, and Rosa & Glen Golish. The evening was sponsored by Gateway Insurance, Kaufman Lynn, and TD Bank. The Boca Raton Observer was Exclusive Media Sponsor. Metro Division is sponsored by Delray Mazda, GAMA Tours and the Sandelman Foundation. View Photos > |
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| Metro, DKJA Join Forces to Honor Holocaust Heroes |
| Fulfilling the duty to never forget, and the larger duty of seeing that our children never forget, recently brought together the Federation’s young adults’ Metro Division and Donna Klein Jewish Academy. The two joined forces in a powerful intergenerational event to learn about and remember not only what happened to Jews in the Holocaust, but also how strong the Jewish people are, surviving and thriving notwithstanding the past and present efforts of enemies. View Photos > |
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| Metro Business Series Continues with the State of Real Estate |
| The year’s momentum stayed in high gear for Metro Business on January 13 with a cutting-edge breakfast panel on “The Real Deal – What You Can Count on in a Changing Economy.” More than 60 business leaders and professionals on the move gathered on the west Boca campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County to hear Scott Agran, President of Lang Realty; Michael Kaufman, President and Founder of Kaufman Lynn General Contractors; and Simon Portnoy, Chairman and CEO of Peninsula Bank discuss the state of real estate. Robert Weinroth served as moderator. View Photos > |
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| Metro Lion Outreach November 2008 |
| A hundred women enjoyed a morning at Nicole Mayer's beautiful home and garden, as they learned about two topics very dear to them: raising children in a materialistic world, and how Lions of Judah are meeting the escalating needs of our Jewish community in our neighborhood and overseas. The Metro Lion of Judah Outreach clearly succeeded in bringing together and inspiring the community's younger women. View Photos > |
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| Metro Business Breakfast Series - Going Green |
| The new year’s momentum continued in high gear for Metro Business on October 28 with “Going Green: How. Why. And When You Know It’s Time,” the first in a series of four breakfast panels. Three experts, moderated by State Senator Ted Deutch, addressed the group in the Kay Auditorium on the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County west of Boca Raton. The next breakfast will be on January 13, with a on "The Real Deal: What you can count on in a changing economy." View Photos > |
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| Metro Biz Kickoff |
| More than 150 Jewish professionals on the move embarked on a new season of express connections at the Metro Business Kick-Off on September 25 at The Gallery Center in Boca Raton. The Metro energy could not have been higher in the crowd, which ranged from Federation leaders to newcomers, as they networked and enjoyed signature cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres. View Photos > |
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| 2009 Metro Board Retreat |
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| Spirit & Spice #2: Spice It Up! |
| The spirit of Passover came early for Metro Women of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, as they explored innovative yet traditional meals for a memorable holiday. Acclaimed Chef Michael Saperstein (of Café Maxx, Bistro 17 and Gotham City Restaurant) whipped up elegant recipes right before their eyes on Tuesday, April 1, in the Saturnia Isles Clubhouse in West Boca Raton.
In all, Chef Michael presented 20 of his own recipes for tasting in eight Passover table presentations, each with a Kosher wine pairing. There were plenty of ooohhs, ahhhs and satisfied smiles throughout the evening. There were also plenty of new faces, as many first-time attendees joined the growing number of Metro Women participants. Each guest was given her own Five Star Seder Recipe Book to take home. View Photos > |
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| Metro's Ben Gurion Society Cocktail Reception |
| Stanley Alpert, a highly decorated Federal Prosecutor who was kidnapped on the eve of his 38th birthday, provided a dramatic climax to The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County's Annual Ben Gurion Society Cocktail Reception on February 12, at The Addison in Boca Raton. The evening opened with an intimate cocktail hour, at which more than 70 local Jewish leaders came together to mix, mingle and re-dedicate themselves to a cause they hold dear. View Photos > |
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| Metro Business: The Business of Dot Coms |
| Bob Diener, dot.com industry legend, held the rapt attention of a room filled with local business professionals at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County's Metro Business Networking Series on February 5, at the Marriot Boca Center. Titled “The Business of Dot-Coms,” the event drew more than 60 people for a cocktail reception, networking hour and Diener's address. It was the second in this year’s series of Business Networking evenings presented by the JFSPBC's Metro Business Division. View Photos > |
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| Metro Women Lion of Judah Outreach |
| More than 70 women were treated to personal stories of the Jewish identities and practices of celebrities, and the importance of a personal Jewish journey, at the recent Metro Women Lion of Judah Outreach morning. Abigail Pogrebin, author of Stars of David, spoke at Metro Women Co-chair and Lion Gail Greenspoon’s Woodfield Country Club home in Boca Raton. View Photos > |
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| Metro Business The Business of Big Ideas |
| View a gallery from Metro Business' latest event The Business of Big Ideas.
L to R: Robert Davimos, panelist and Jonathan Louis; Metro Business Co-Chair,
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| Metro Signature Event: A Night of Old Hollywood |
| They arrived in antique cars, walked the red carpet, danced to old classics and took photos with Marilyn Monroe. But for most attendees, the heart of the evening came with the Oscar Awards-style presentation following the cocktail reception. Thats when the audience was reminded of the evening's real winners: fellow Jews who receive life-saving and life-enhancing services through Federation funding.
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| 5-9-07 Metro Girls Night Out |
| Fun. Laughs. And a Great Cause. More than 80 women came out for Metro Women’s first Girls Night Out on May 9 at FunKey Nutz in Boca. View Photos > |
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| 5-2-07 Metro Real Estate Experts |
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| 2-15-07 Metro Womens Awareness Day |
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