The Maccabee Bar Association of Florida

The Maccabee Bar Association of Florida, Inc. is a Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the professional and cultural development of Jewish attorneys and judges in Florida. Founded in 2022 with Gary Salzman as its president, the association seeks to promote leadership, community service, and networking opportunities among its members.

Mission and Objectives

The association is focused on several key objectives:

• Promoting Professional Advancement: Actively advancing and recognizing the contributions of its members within the Florida legal community.
• Expanding Jewish Involvement: Encouraging leadership and involvement of Jewish attorneys, magistrates, hearing officers, and judges in Florida’s legal sphere.
• Community Engagement: Fostering camaraderie and supporting community service projects and charitable causes.
• Education: Educating both the legal community and the public about historic Jewish law and legal history.
• Advocacy: Supporting the legal rights of Jewish attorneys and judges in Florida.
• Networking Opportunities: Facilitating networking among members to enhance professional relationships.
• Ethical Standards: Upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethics, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession.

Membership

Membership in the Maccabee Bar Association is open to all attorneys and judges in good standing with the Florida Bar who agree to abide by the association's bylaws and purposes. The association is inclusive, welcoming members from all faiths and backgrounds, though its focus remains on supporting Jewish causes and promoting Jewish heritage within the legal community.

Structure and Activities

The association holds regular meetings, both online and in-person, to facilitate member engagement and networking. It also engages in educational and community service initiatives to fulfill its mission.

History and Inspiration

The name "Maccabee" refers to Jewish guerilla warriors of the Second Century who fought against Greco-Roman Hellenization, symbolizing the group’s role as "warriors for Jewish causes" in the legal community. The association gained significant momentum following a pivotal event in October 2022, which galvanized its focus on addressing anti-Semitic issues and supporting Jewish lawyers and judges.

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