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

 


Movie Night on the Lawn

For Young Adults ages 20s and 30s.

 


 

Wednesday May 28, | 8:15 p.m.

Armature Works

1910 N. Ola Avenue, Tampa

 

Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the FREE outdoor flick together. Come early to grab a snack or dinner at one of the food trucks or inside the Heights Public Market.

 

 

Food and drink at your own cost.

Registration required.

 

 

For more information on CONNECT or movie night, please contact Noa Friedman at noa.friedman@jewishtampa.com or call 813.291.2302.

 


CONNECT Shuffle & Schmooze

 


 

At "Shuffle" in Tampa Heights

 

Sunday, June 1 

12:00 - 2:00 pm (for ages 40+)

3:00 - 5:00 pm (for ages 20s & 30s)

 

2612 North Tampa Street, Tampa

 


 

Join us for a fun afternoon of indoor shuffleboard, schmoozing and snacks. 

As always, we’ll help you meet and connect with people you want to meet.

We’ll also teach you how to play shuffleboard!

 

Includes unlimited shuffleboard play, snacks and one drink.

Advance registration required.

Deadline to RSVP: Friday, May 23, 2025.

 

$20 - per person.

 


CONNECT Coffee Hour 

 


 

Sun, June 22, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

3655 Midtown Dr., Tampa

 


Join us at Joffrey’s Midtown Tampa for a morning of coffee and conversation.

All ages welcome.

Food and beverage at your own cost.

 

CONNECT provides opportunities for the community to make meaningful connections to people, resources and Jewish experiences in the Tampa area.

 

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

 

Supported by Karen and Keith Schilit

 


Pins & Pals

(For young adults ages 20-29)

 

Tuesday, July 22 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

At Splitsville Tiki + Social
 

Join us for a night of strikes, spares and great company at Splitsville. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just looking to meet new people and have some fun, this event is for you!

 

Splitsville
615 Channelside Dr Suite 120, Tampa

 

$20 per person

 


  • 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.