“Coming Home” VIP Opening Celebration

The exclusive VIP celebration honored the sponsors and donors who made the new Friendship Campus possible.

Rabbi Yossi Harlig, David Evensky, Bob Josefsberg, Monica Cantera-Serralta, Paul and Michele Kaplan, Nechama Harlig, Tracey Berkowitz, Stacy Bolduc, Claudia Potamkin, Dr. Trevor Resnick, Libby Navarrete, Stan Blake, and Maurice Roisman (In memory/On behalf of Joe Roisman)

Friendship Circle Miami hosted “Coming Home,” an exclusive VIP celebration to honor the sponsors and donors who made the new Friendship Campus possible. This special event marked the official unveiling of a space dedicated to unity, inclusivity, and hope – home of Chabad of Kendall and Pinecrest and Friendship Circle of Miami.

Held at 8700 SW 112th Street, Miami, the evening began with a warm welcome at an elegant cocktail reception. Guests enjoyed live music and curated decor, creating an intimate and vibrant atmosphere. 

The evening celebrated individual philanthropists whose generosity has been instrumental, alongside corporate sponsors and community partners vital to reaching this milestone. Guests received exclusive tours of the state-of-the-art campus, showcasing sensory-friendly rooms and multipurpose spaces designed to foster connection, creativity, and learning.

Heartfelt speeches from Friendship Circle leadership, including Executive Director and Co-Director Rabbi Yossi and Nechama Harlig and Board Chair Michele Kaplan, shared the transformative journey that led to this achievement. Inspiring stories highlighted the impact of supporters in empowering individuals with special needs and building a stronger community.

The event concluded with a celebratory toast symbolizing our gratitude and shared commitment to the future. “Coming Home” was more than a celebration; it was a testament to the power of community and a vision for a brighter, more inclusive future.

Nechama Harlig, Gayle Yashar, Eva Frenkel, Josh Yashar, Rabbi Yossi Harlig, Robert Frenkel
Nechama and Rabbi Yossi Harlig, Stan Blake, Robert Berrin, Linda Schechter, Steve Brodie
Claudia Potamkin, Stacy Bolduc, Tracey Berkowitz, Swanee DiMare
Rabbi Yossi Harlig and Cesar Alvarez
Rabbi Yossi Harlig and Cesar Alvarez
Nadine Foldes and Stan Blake
Nadine Foldes and Stan Blake
Marta Ligia Lopez-Cantera, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Monica Cantera-Serralta
Emilio Mayor, Evie Mayor, Alain Aragon, Jennifer Aragon, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Marta Ligia Lopez-Cantera, Gadyaces Serralta
Claudia Potamkin and Swanee DiMare
Michele Kaplan, Tracey Berkowitz, Nechama Harlig
Jennifer Resnick and Vicki Einhorn
Jennifer Resnick and Vicki Einhorn
Rabbi Yossi Harlig and Joaquin Azar
Shirley and Jack Kaplan, Jackie Lubin, Rabbi Yossi Harlig, David Scheacter, Dave Lawrence, and Sydney Schaecter
Dr. Jack Cristy, Bob Josefsberg, Richard Rubinson
Stacy Bolduc, Ofi Chiavacci, Julie Moran
Tracey Berkowitz, Michele Kaplan, Stacy Bolduc, and Claudia Potamkin
Tracey Berkowitz, Swanee DiMare, Marie Ilene Whitehurst, Natasha Lowell
Stacy Bolduc, Nechama & Rabbi Yossi Harlig, and John Bolduc