The Network, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Under 40 Connection, started the program year with the installation of its leadership board at Miami Jewish Home and Hospital at Douglas Gardens, one of the many local agencies that benefit from the Federation/UJA Annual Campaign. Steven Hurwitz, The Network’s Immediate Past Chair, was honored along with outgoing Board members. In addition, 36 Board members for the 2008 Federation/UJA Campaign were officially installed by Saby Behar, President of the Federation. Steven Scheck and Amy Wildstein, The Network’s Executive Co-Chairs, hosted the occasion and welcomed more than 70 guests. The event featured a retrospective photo presentation that captured moments from a year of successful outreach, educational, philanthropic and leadership development programs, including missions to Israel.

In October, The Twenties Network hosted Rush Hour at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. More than 150 guests attended and learned about the work of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. The event was co-chaired by Adena Konetz and Suzy Mehrpouyan. The Twenties Network holds events planned by a committee of 22- to 28-year-olds and is co-chaired by Rachel Baum and Alexander Lewy. The Network Outreach Chair is Briana Lubin.

In conjunction with the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, The Network recently hosted an Israel education event, featuring guest speaker Ofer Bavly, Consul General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico. The Consul General discussed a variety of pressing issues facing Israel. Event Chairs were Mark Hollander and Jason Wandner. The Network Education Chair is Michelle Ressler.

The Network is an effort to engage people between the ages of 22 and 40 in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Mission of caring for those in need, strengthening Jewish life and advancing the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world. The Network welcomes new people to the community and encourages participation in programs and events, as well as offering leadership roles in the Jewish community and the chance to visit sites supported by Federation dollars. For more information, e-mail TheNetwork@gmjf.org, call 786.866.8446 or visit www.JewishMiami.org.