Shalom!

CONNECT provides opportunities for you to make
meaningful connections to the Jewish community in the Tampa area.

 

Whether you’re new to the community or a longtime Tampanian, we look forward to meeting you!

 

Are you looking to...

 

Enjoy Shabbat dinners and holiday meals in local homes?

 

Get to know Jewish community members?

 

Receive personal invitations to attend Tampa JCCs & Federation events?

 

Get connected to one of our CONNECT ambassadors?

For more information please contact Noa Friedman, 
at noa.friedman@jewishtampa.com or 813.291.2302


 

Upcoming Events

 


CONNECT

Sushi & Japanese Dining Experience

Sunday, March 15

4:00 p.m. (Brandon)

Join us for a Sushi & Japanese Dining Experience!


The address of the event location will be provided upon RSVP one week before the event.


Connect Ambassadors & Co-Hosts: Mitch Braun and Andrew Moos (founder of the Tampa Bay Sushi Society)


All ages welcome (including children!)
Food and beverage at your own cost. Payment will be collected at the restaurant.


All you can eat dinner: $35.95 per person plus gratuity
(children ages 3-6: $12.95
and children ages 7-11: $17.95).

Guests may also dine a la carte.

Advance registration is required by Tuesday, March 10 to confirm seating with the restaurant.


We always look forward to helping our community meet, connect and make friends with each other! We'll foster connections and facilitate introductions during dinner based on information you provide when you register.  

For more information, please contact Lisa Robbins at lisa.robbins@jewishtampa.com 813.769.4723


Sameach (Happy) Hour

For young adults ages 20s & 30s

Monday, March 16
6:00 - 7:30 PM

 

Address will provided upon RSVP one week before the event.

 

Free to attend. Beverages at your own cost.

 

Join us for a relaxing evening of drinks and conversation! Connect with other young adults in the area over a selection of refreshing cocktails, wine, beer and light bites.

Come for the drinks, stay for the connections!

 

CONNECT provides opportunities for you to make meaningful connections to the Jewish community in the Tampa area. CONNECT is a program supported by Karen and Keith Schilit.


CONNECT

Schmooze & Clues Trivia Night

Saturday, May 9

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.  (Old Carrollwood)

The ultimate icebreaker is here!

Enjoy a fun Saturday night evening of mixing, mingling and group trivia fun.

Come solo, bring a friend or a whole group.

 

Cost includes snacks, drinks and guaranteed entertainment.

 

For all ages!

 

Details to follow.


Sameach (Happy) Hour

For young adults ages 20s & 30s

Tuesday, May 19,
6:00 - 7:30 PM

 

Address will provided upon RSVP one week before the event.

 

Free to attend. Beverages at your own cost.

 

Join us for a relaxing evening of drinks and conversation! Connect with other young adults in the area over a selection of refreshing cocktails, wine, beer and light bites.

Come for the drinks, stay for the connections!

 

CONNECT provides opportunities for you to make meaningful connections to the Jewish community in the Tampa area. CONNECT is a program supported by Karen and Keith Schilit.

  • Tampa Jewish Meetup Group

    Join us on Meetup.com for local Jewish community members 18 and older to gather and invite others to join along. The Meetup group is volunteer-led and supported by the Tampa JCCs & Federation.

  • i-Volunteer

    Enjoy inspiring hands-on volunteer experiences and social action opportunities to give back to your community,
    organized by the Tampa JCCs & Federation. Join us and make your IMPACT.



Thank you for attending the Bagel Brunch!

CONNECT is sponsored by the Tampa JCCs & Federation, Jewish Federations of North America and the Jim Joseph Foundation.