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Arqueólogos de la Universidad de Haifa descubrieron un raro tesoro de oro del período bizantino en el Parque Nacional Sussita, compuesto por 97 monedas de oro puro y docenas de fragmentos de pendientes de oro con perlas, piedras semipreciosas y cristal engastados.

Según los investigadores, el tesoro fue enterrado por temor a la conquista sasánida-persa y data de los siglos VI o VII d. C.

“Este es uno de los mayores tesoros del período bizantino descubiertos en la tierra de Israel, y su singularidad reside en la combinación de joyas con monedas de oro de los reinados de diferentes emperadores. Además, algunas monedas incluso presentan restos de tela, un remanente de la bolsa de tela en la que se enterró el tesoro”, declaró el Dr. Michael Eisenberg, codirector de la misión de excavación de la Universidad de Haifa, según Israel National News.

ntre los hallazgos se encontraba un tremissis probablemente acuñado en Chipre a finales del año 610 por el emperador Heraclio el Viejo y su hijo, durante la revuelta contra el emperador Focas. Es apenas la segunda moneda de este tipo hallada en Israel.

“Este es un hallazgo excepcional que aporta un importante elemento a la comprensión de la historia política y económica del período”, explicó el Dr. Danny Shayon.

El descubrimiento se produjo a finales de julio, cuando Eddie Lipsman, operador de detector de metales que acompañaba a la expedición, identificó una lectura inusual cerca de una gran piedra. “El dispositivo se volvió loco, no podía creerlo: las monedas de oro comenzaron a quedar expuestas una tras otra”, relató Lipsman. Los investigadores retrasaron la publicación del hallazgo hasta completar una ronda inicial de pruebas y asegurarse de que no hubiera más artefactos en la zona.

Según los investigadores, el estado de conservación de las piezas de oro es particularmente impresionante. “El oro es un metal valioso, y encontrar monedas y joyas de unos 1400 años de antigüedad que parecen nuevas es una experiencia excepcional”, afirmó el Dr. Eisenberg.

La Dra. Arleta Kowalewska añadió que la calidad de la orfebrería es sorprendente: “Los pendientes son mi gran sorpresa. Una fina orfebrería que combina piedras semipreciosas y perlas; espero que los orfebres contemporáneos recreen esta belleza”, afirmó.

Sussita, con vistas al mar de Galilea al este, fue durante el período bizantino un importante centro cristiano y sede episcopal con al menos siete iglesias. En los últimos años, se han descubierto allí restos relacionados con la conquista sasánida, incluyendo evidencia del incendio de la iglesia del mártir Teodoro. Los investigadores señalan que estos hallazgos se enmarcan en un panorama histórico más amplio de los procesos religiosos, militares y económicos de la región en aquella época.

La Autoridad de Naturaleza y Parques, que gestiona el parque nacional, destacó la contribución del sitio a la comprensión de la multiplicidad de comunidades y tradiciones de la Antigüedad tardía en la Tierra de Israel. El Dr. Dror Ben-Yosef, arqueólogo y comisionado de patrimonio del Distrito Norte, afirmó: «El Parque Nacional Sussita es un remanso de paz milenario. La excavación del sitio arrojó una luz nueva y sorprendente sobre los mundos pagano y cristiano. La historia de Sussita nos enseña sobre las corrientes y subcorrientes culturales y religiosas presentes en la tierra en paralelo, así como sobre la diversidad de sus habitantes. Para comprender la complejidad de la zona hace unos 1400 años, basta con ascender a la colina de Sussita y mirar hacia el oeste, hacia la ciudad judía de Tiberíades. Mientras que en Sussita se desarrolló una rica comunidad cristiana en torno a siete iglesias, los residentes de Tiberíades mantuvieron un estilo de vida judío centrado en las sinagogas».

January 2025

Dear Cuban Hebrew members:

My name is Josephine Casillas, I am a member of this synagogue since 2008. It is an honor to be the new Cuban Hebrew Congregation  of Miami,  Inc. President. I want to thank you, for the opportunity to serve as your new President of this beautiful Synagogue, I especially I want to thank our former Madam President, Ms. Becky Koprowski-Cohen for her hard work and support to this synagogue.

Becky was an example of our awakening and joyful reconnecting with one another. She revived spirits and increased our Shabbat attendance. The feedback we are receiving from attendees is that our services are thoughtful and inspiring, thank you to Rabbi Texton for his contribution to our spiritual life.

Our Social services and Worship continue to lead us through our current community congregations with excellent programs, speakers, sermons, events, workshops and reading assignments. Our congregation voted and elected me as the new Cuban Hebrew Congregation Inc. President, I want to thank you, for it. I am honored to serv this congregation with few but devoted members and friends who signed the petition and remind members of the importance of voting.

Our congregation, Last year, helped improve the lives of our community, and member of our congregation.

So, what are the new initiatives and future?

We are working on implementing new projects. Always with the community in mind, we are planning to join with other organizations to aid our elderly community, below are sample of future programs, projects.

· Work with USDA Department to provide food distribution to the community.

·  Housing, Rent, Immigration, Electricity social services Referrals

· Concerts, Cultures and Social Programs.

· Work with other organizations for innovative programs/projects for the Community.

· Rabbi Texon will continue work with Torah studies, and conversion classes.

· We will continue with City of Miami Beach events.

We will work on grants if available to hire a part-time specialist who will upgrade our website and social media platforms. to gain the attention of anyone looking for a spiritual home. We want our website to capture who we are and highlight everything we have to offer; we will reveal details soon.

With Hashem help, we are committed to meet the challenges of becoming more active community partners in social justice work, increasing our membership and therefore our income to meet our needs as well as continuing to improve our spiritual life, we need everyone to bring their energy, time, talents and ideas to help us on this journey.

Truthfully,

Josephine Casillas

President, 2025

Cuban Hebrew Congregation Inc.

 On Saturday December 18, 2021 we were very excited to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Cuban Hebrew Congregation / Temple Beth Shmuel in a magnificent Gala event. The evening started with champagne and hors d oeurves in the cocktail room. Our guests were invited to walk in to a red carpet timeline gallery of pictures and descriptions from where it all began. Beginning in Cuba and coming to Miami, the success of the years in-between to today’s 60 years of celebration. This included a beautiful homage to Ofelia Ruder, The Presidents’ Wall and the Honor Wall which included Rabbi Dow Rozencwaig, Jack Chester, Isaac & Nieves Olemberg, Oscar & Rosa Boruchin and Lorenzo & Lucy Rozencwaig.

The evening continued in the beautiful Olemberg Ballroom where homage was made to the families that were instrumental in keeping the doors open and growing the community for the past 60 years. We invited Mayor Daniella Levin Cava of Miami Dade County and commissioners, Ms. Kristen Castillo presented a Proclamation to the Cuban Hebrew Congregation in honor of 60 years. In addition a special award was given to Becky Kobrowski-Cohen for her valuable contributions to the community. We also invited Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach and commissioners  Vice Mayor David Richardson and commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez who presented a Proclamation naming Dec 18, 2021 Cuban Hebrew Congregation Day in honor of the 60thAnniversary. The following people were awarded appreciation certificates for their dedication to the community and to the Cuban Hebrew Congregation growth. The honorees are Avi Ashkenazi, Rosa Boruchin, Rachel Dubelman, Gaby Oleksnianski and Lucy Rozencwaig. A special award was given to Becky Kobrowski-Cohen in recognition for her vision and leadership that has helped the community and Cuban Hebrew Congregation.

After the presentations the party began with dinner, dancing, drinking and being entertained by the fabulous Melina Almodovar and her band. We were treated to a special rendition of Siboney by our own Baritone Rabbi Stephen Texon. Finishing the night we had a tribute to Cuba with Celia Cruz’s Life is a Carnival, maracas and Cuban coffee. If you were not dancing on the dance floor you were dancing in your chair.

We would like to thank all of you who have supported the Cuban Hebrew Congregation and the 60thAnniversary. This would not have been possible without you and our most generous sponsors; Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Olemberg, Brandon Insurance Company, Golden & Glaskow Attorney Firm, Ms. Rosa Boruchin, Ms. Lucy Rozencwaig, Cohen Family, Moncarz Family, Shaike Caterer, Bella Cuba Restaurant, Torah Treasure, Café La Llave, Cuban Cigars, Sentir Cubano, Goya, Little Habana Restaurant and Moises Bakery.

Due to the Covid restrictions and for the safety of our community we were only able to hold 100 guests seating. For all those who wanted to attend and were not able we thank you for your understanding and for your support as donations continue to come in. We will not be waiting another 10 years for our next celebration and we look forward to seeing you at our next cultural or social event.

The Jewish - Cuban community would like to thank the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach for their continued support.