Cong. Anshei Emuna to Hold Chanuka Candle Lighting with FIDF

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ (FIDF) Florida Chapter together with Congregation Anshei Emuna will hold a virtual Chanukah candle lighting ceremony on December 14 with FIDF’s new National Director and CEO Rabbi Steven Weil. Following the candle lighting, the community will toast Rabbi Weil and he will share his vision for the organization.

The new FIDF National Director and CEO Rabbi Steven Weil expressed shortly after entering his new position the he plans to develop FIDF in the long term and build upon its vital position within the American philanthropic community.

Weil comes to FIDF following an 11-year tenure at the Orthodox Union (OU). He attended Yeshiva University, concurrently completing his ordination at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (REITS) and receiving a master’s degree in Business Administration from NYU’s Stern School of Business. He began his career in education before moving on to pulpit work, first in Oak Park, MI and then in Beverly Hills, CA. In both locations, he significantly built and expanded his congregations and instituted programs to unify and impact the broader community. He subsequently assumed the position of senior managing director of the OU, where he spearheaded their institutional advancement and community engagement efforts. Weil is a sought-after speaker and educator, and has given invocations for presidents, governors, and other senior elected officials. He is deeply passionate about the State of Israel, Jewish continuity, and the vital role Israel’s soldiers play in guaranteeing its future. Weil resides in New Jersey with his wife and is a proud father and grandfather.

“We are excited to welcome Rabbi Weil for a virtual candle ceremony and toast amid this atypical year,” said FIDF South Palm Beach/Broward County Executive Director Susan Levin-Abir. “It’s a great opportunity for members of the community to meet him personally and learn about the critical work FIDF is doing for Israel’s soldiers.”

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