Temple Judea is pleased to announce that, effective July 1, 2026, Lawrence B. Lambert has assumed the role of President of the Board of Trustees. A devoted member of Temple Judea for more than 25 years, Mr. Lambert has faithfully served the congregation in numerous leadership capacities, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to its mission and future. He brings to this role more than three decades of distinguished experience as a respected corporate attorney in South Florida, along with a deep passion for Jewish communal life and service.
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Senior Rabbi Judith L. Siegal shared her enthusiasm for Mr. Lambert’s new leadership role: “As Temple Judea begins this exciting new chapter, I am deeply grateful for Lawrence Lambert’s thoughtful leadership, unwavering commitment to our sacred community, and genuine love for our congregation. Lawrence leads with humility, wisdom, and heart, and I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to strengthen our Temple, deepen Jewish life, and build an inspiring future together. I know our community will be blessed by his leadership.”
Mr. Lambert is the founder and principal of the Law Office of Lawrence B. Lambert, where he concentrates his practice exclusively on corporate transactional law and serves as outside general counsel to established businesses, emerging companies, and entrepreneurs. Throughout his distinguished legal career, he has earned a reputation for providing strategic counsel and trusted guidance to clients across a wide range of industries.
Widely respected within the legal profession, Mr. Lambert has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer every year since 2017 and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s prestigious AV® Preeminent™ rating—the highest distinction awarded for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been named to Florida Trend magazine’s Legal Elite and was previously recognized as a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Mr. Lambert earned his Juris Doctor, with Honors, from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where he served as both Senior Research Editor and Senior Articles Editor of the Florida Law Review. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.
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Mr. Lambert is a longtime resident of Pinecrest, where he lives with his wife Julie. He and Julie have three daughters, Abigail who is a rising senior at Duke University, Sydney who is a rising second year student at the University of Virginia, and Sophia who passed away tragically while a student at the University of Florida in January 2021.
“It is a profound honor to serve as President of Temple Judea,” said Mr. Lambert. “This congregation has been a cornerstone of my family’s life for more than 25 years, and I am deeply committed to building on the remarkable legacy of those who have served before me. I look forward to working with our clergy, staff, and members to strengthen our community and carry our congregation forward.”
ABOUT TEMPLE JUDEA
Temple Judea is a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation in Coral Gables, dedicated to spiritual growth, lifelong learning, and meaningful community engagement. Through dynamic programming and partnerships, Temple Judea brings impactful voices and experiences to South Florida. Now celebrating nearly 80 years of Jewish Learning and Living in Coral Gables, Temple Judea is one of the largest Reform
synagogues in Miami with approximately 700 member families. The Temple grounds itself through its foundational statement – “Through a strong Jewish Community, we better ourselves and the world.”
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