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Private Reception: 5:15–7:00 PM (VIP & Partner Access Only)
General Admission: Doors Open 6:00 PM
Gala Dinner: 7:00 PM Sharp
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CHAZAQ GALA Dinner Miami 2026
Saving a Generation
Guest of Honor
SEPHARDIC Chief Rabbi of Israel
Rishon Letzion
Harav David Yosef Shlita
הראשון לציון הגאון מורינו ורבינו הרב דוד יוסף שליט"א
Luxurious Venue
THE DIPLOMAT
Beach Resort Hollywood
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026
כ"ב טבת תשפ"ו
dOORS oPEN 6:00 pm | eVENT 7:00PM
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Introductory Remarks
Rabbi Yosef Galimidi Shlita
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE ESTEEMED
MYLES SHEAR
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EVENT HONOREES
MR & MRS RAFAEL ILISHAYEV
Co-Founder & Co-Ceo, Gopuff
MR KOBI KARP
CEO OF KKAID
EVENT AWARDS
MR AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE
NBA LEGEND
יהושפט
MR & MRS MICHAEL FARAH
FOUNDER & CEO DR Mobicare
MR & MRS SHALOM ZIRKIEV
FOUNDER OF ROCK REAL GROUP
CHAIRMAN
MR HARRY ADJMI
CEO OF ONE STEP UP
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
HARAV DAVID OZEIREY SHLITA
MARA D'ATRA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JONATHAN DAGMY
PAUL FELDMAN
MICHAEL GAD
ELCHONON GALBUT
DAVID GRUTMAN
SHARON HAKMON
ELY R. LEVY
RICHARD SAKA
ZIV TAMIR - THE WATCH GUY
Dr. Paul Brody
Distinguished chief rabbinic dignitaries
HARAV YOSEF GALIMIDI shlita
HARAV CHAY AMAR SHLITA
HARAV ABRAHAM AZENCOT SHLITA
HARAV RONEN ABITBOL SHLITA
HARAV EfrEm Goldberg SHLITA
HARAV DANIEL HADAR SHLITA
HARAV GAVRIEL KOSKAS SHLITA
HARAV AVISHAI LEVI SHLITA
HARAV YAIR MASSRI SHLITA
HARAV DAVID ELMALEH SHLITA
HARAV ILAN MEIROV SHLITA
HARAV YANIV MEIROV SHLITA
HARAV NISSIM PALTI SHLITA
HARAV YOSSI RAFUL SHLITA
HARAV OVADIA D. YOSEF SHLITA
Committee Members
Greater Miami Committee
MICHAEL ABADI
GINETTE ACCAD
ANTEBI FAMILY
KOBY ASSARAF
SHARON BECK
RACHEL LEAH COHEN
GALBUT FAMILY
SAM CHERA
COHEN FAMILY
STEVE EISENBERG
JACOB ELHARAR
GEDALYA FENSTER
MICHAEL GAD
NAFTALI GAD
ILISHAYEV FAMILY
EDDIE ILYADZHANOV
KARP FAMILY
RABBI IZHAK LASRY
MICHAEL BENMELECH
VALERIE NOVICK
LIOR OHAYON
RACHEL OSTROY
RUDY ROCHMAN
ADAM SOSNICK
MEIR ROTH
SARA ROTH
SAM SERLE
ASHER SILBER
JOHN SULTAN
AARON SUTTON
DAVID SUTTON
ILAN WEIZMAN
JOE ZEVULONI
BOCA RATON
ELI ARONOV
JOHN BERDUGO
RUBY ELMAKIES
CHANI FOGELGARN
DANIELLE GARFUNKEL
EPHRAIM HOD
YAEL JUNGREIS
MICHAEL MIZRACHI
GIL OVADIA
RONNIE SHACHAR
R' BINNY FOGELGARN
ETHAN BECK
RUBY ELMAKIES
NEW YORK
BABAKHANOV FAMILY
TANYA HALIBEH
ELI ROWE
DAVID SOLOMON
ISAAC ABRAHAM
BENNY YUNATANOV
BARUCH SHAMAYEV
NAZAR NAZAROV
TAMPA
ZEV FELDMAN
SHIMON SURKIS
DEERFIELD BEACH
AMNON CHEHEBAR
YOEL MIZRACHI
ORLANDO
MEIR ROSENWASSER
ISAAC ROWE
BOYNTON BEACH
RABBI SHLOMO RUBINOV
Corporate sponsors
GOPUFF
KOBI KARP ARCHITECTS
DR MOBICARE
BROOKLYN EMBROIDERY & PRINTING
boris musheyev, cpa
isaac abraham, attorney at law
ROCKREAL GROUP
MOTION IN TIME, INC
DAILY GIVING
OLAMI
PALM BEACH PHARMACY
THEZEBRA HOME
ICON REALTY
CHAZAQ RABBINICAL BOARD
SEPHARDIC CHIEF RABBI RAV DAVID YOSEF
RAV REUVEN FEINSTEIN
RAV NOACH ISAAC OELBAUM
RAV YITZCHAK YISRAELI
RAV DAVID OZEIREY
RAV CHAIM SCHABES
RAV ILAN MEIROV
RAV MICHAEL MANSOUR
RAV YOSEF GALIMIDI
CHAZAQ AMBASSADORS
BROOKLYN
HARRY ADJMI
QUEENS
VICTORIA ZIRKIEV
DEAL
ANTEBI FAMILY
JIMMY KHEZRIE
FLORIDA
KOBI KARP
RAFAEL ILISHAYEV
CALIFORNIA
MICHAEL FARAH
FIVE TOWNS
JAY AVIGDOR
RONNIE BENJAMINI
DAVID SOLOMON
LAKEWOOD
R' YITZCHOK OELBAUM
SHIMI JACOBVITS
JACOB TAUB
Chazaq GALA Dinner | Miami 2026
The Diplomat
Sunday, January 11, 2026
About CHAZAQ
For over two decades, CHAZAQ has stood on the front lines of Jewish continuity, providing fund and educational programs for thousands of public school students in more than 25 locations.
From Sunday schools that introduce children to their Jewish identity, to daily teen afterschool programs that keep youth off the streets, CHAZAQ equips the next generation with values, direction, and purpose.
While CHAZAQ's accomplishments have been life-changing, its mission is far from complete. Every day, more Jewish children in public schools are searching for identity, guidance, and connection. To meet this growing need, CHAZAQ must continue expanding its programs, reaching new communities, and strengthening existing ones - ensuring that no child is left behind.
Born in Queens and reaching communities around the world, CHAZAQ is not only shaping futures - it is strengthing the next generation of Jewish life.
Be part of the Revolution!
WHAT DOES CHAZAQ DO?
CHAZAQ offers several after-school and weekend programs specifically for Jewish students attending public schools, focusing on Jewish heritage, education, and social development.
Primary Programs
Yaldeinu After-School Program: This daily extracurricular program provides academic enrichment and hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.
Activities: Homework support, Hebrew reading and writing, sports (such as basketball), chess, arts and crafts, and holiday-themed projects.
Goal: To nurture personal interests while imbuing students with Jewish values and traditions.
J-Wave Teens Division: This program serves teenagers (middle and high school ages), with a focus on providing a safe environment away from negative street influences.
Activities: Mentorship, daily Torah classes, open discussions, inspirational "Shabbatons" (weekend retreats), and social trips.
Goal: To guide youth toward future success and help them resist peer pressure.
Shaping Lives Sunday School: While primarily held on Sundays, it is a key component of CHAZAQ's outreach to public school students aged 5–12.
Activities: Hebrew reading/writing, pizza, raffles, and interactive lessons on Jewish holidays and traditions.
Ages Served
Elementary (Ages 5–12): Served through Yaldeinu and Shaping Lives.
Teens (Ages 13–18+): Served through the J-Wave Division.
CHAZAQ operates these programs in various locations across Queens and other areas like Roslyn, Hewlett, and Mill Basin. More details on specific program locations and enrollment can be found on the CHAZAQ official website.
CHAZAQ'S BACKGROUND
Everything about Chazaq is unique. Let's start at the beginning, when our founder, Yaniv Meirov at the tender age of 15 wrote and distributed weekly Torah newsletters. His brother, Rav Ilan noticed that Yaniv's newsletter needed a big brother's help so they joined hands in working together.
Yaniv is a man of passion and he and his brother wanted to educate their community. The first lecture arranged was with a young dynamic speaker. Anticipating a crowd of 20, Yaniv and Rav Ilan were overjoyed as they welcomed over 500 people at their very first event, and Chazaq was born!
CHAZAQ'S MISSION
From Children to teens, singles to couples, millennials to baby boomers and for our cherished seniors, Chazaq offers programming for all!
One of Chazaq's many missions is to offer after school programs for Jewish children in public schools and imbue them with the richness of their religious, historical, and cultural heritage with the hopes of helping them find a Yeshiva that fits their learning capabilities.
Chazaq embraces each child with unconditional support and individualized attention helping each one reach his/her fullest potential.
Chazaq's mission is both a domestic and global effort, which puts a large emphasis on sparking the love of Torah through education in communities near and far.
CHAZAQ In Action!
CHAZAQ to Host Life-Changing Miami Gala Dinner To Strengthen Jewish Education In South Florida's Jewish Community
On January 11th, philanthropists, educators, friends and distinguished community leaders will gather together for a special Chazaq Gala Dinner in Miami, dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and providing opportunities for the next generation of Jewish leadership in the United States and South Florida's communities of Miami, Hollywood, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach.
The evening will highlight CHAZAQ’s mission of inspiring Jewish pride and continuity through its wide network of after-school programs, youth initiatives, and its groundbreaking work transferring public-school students into Jewish day schools. Over 10,000 public school students have been touched by Chazaq programs and services with over 2,200 transferred to Jewish day schools across the United States.
The program will recognize visionary supporters whose commitment has enabled CHAZAQ to expand into multiple communities — ensuring that every child has access to meaningful Jewish education and positive role models.
Honorees include Mr. Rafael Ilishayev, co-founder and Co-CEO of Gopuff. Mr. Kobi Karp known for his architectural masterpieces. Mr. Shalom Zirkiev founder of Rock Real group. Mr. Michael Farah founder of Dr. Mobicare. And NBA All Star Legend Amare Staudamire whose journey to a life of spirituality has inspired people across the globe.
Each honoree represents courage, leadership, and a shared belief: no Jewish child should ever feel disconnected from their faith or future.
The evening will be uplifted by the presence of Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, whose powerful guidance and unwavering support for CHAZAQ’s mission have touched communities worldwide.
This Gala is not just a celebration — it is a call to action.
A reminder that every child reached is another generation saved.
Another family strengthened.
Another future illuminated.
With heartfelt stories, moving testimonies, and an inspiring program, the CHAZAQ Florida Gala will ignite a renewed commitment to ensure that Jewish children everywhere grow up with faith, confidence, identity, and pride.
To join this historic event please visit www.GalaMiami.org
With an uplifting program, powerful testimonies, and a renewed call to action, CHAZAQ’s Florida Gala aims to energize supporters and expand its life-changing initiatives — ensuring that the next generation grows with purpose, pride, and connection.
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