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[[File:בנג'י קארף.jpg|thumb|Rabbi Bentzion Korf (Right) with his Father-in-Law - R' Shloimke Meidanchik]] | |||
Rabbi '''Bentzion Korf''' (known as Benji) is a Chabad activist who serves as CEO of Chabad institutions in Florida, principal of the Chabad Cheder in Miami, rabbi of the Kesser Avraham congregation in the city, chaplain (chief rabbi) of the Greater Miami Police Department, and a community leader. | |||
== Life History == | |||
= Life History = | |||
Born in Florida to his father Rabbi Avraham Korf, the Rebbe's emissary to the state. During his childhood years, he studied at the local Chabad Cheder, and in his youth, he studied at Ohelei Torah. | Born in Florida to his father Rabbi Avraham Korf, the Rebbe's emissary to the state. During his childhood years, he studied at the local Chabad Cheder, and in his youth, he studied at Ohelei Torah. | ||
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Rabbi Benji Korf also manages the annual regional emissaries' convention in South Florida, attended by approximately 200 emissaries. | Rabbi Benji Korf also manages the annual regional emissaries' convention in South Florida, attended by approximately 200 emissaries. | ||
= Family = | == Family == | ||
* His son, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Korf - Miami, Florida | * His son, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Korf - Miami, Florida | ||
* His son, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Korf - Miami, Florida | * His son, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Korf - Miami, Florida | ||