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Friday, November 13-Sunday, November 15

You are invited to a celebratory weekend honoring the establishment of the Diane & Howard Schilit Hillel and the rededication of the Norman H. Lipoff Hall at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Weekend activities include Shabbat services and dinner, Shabbat morning worship and Kiddush lunch, followed by tours, activities and a Celebration Gala.

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Sunday, November 8-Thursday November 12

The Miami Jewish Film Festival series Screening the Holocaust is will commemorate Holocaust Education Week with an expanded lineup of films. The week’s programming will open at The Holocaust Education Center with a 10th-anniversary screening of the acclaimed documentary The Last Laugh exploring the complex relationship between humor, trauma and the Holocaust with Director Ferne Pearlstein and Producer Robert Edwards in attendance. The series will also celebrate the work of Alan Berliner with special anniversary screenings of Intimate Stranger and Nobody’s Business. The presentations will be followed by an extended conversation with Berliner. At the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, audiences will have the opportunity to experience The Last Twins, a powerful documentary narrated by actor Liev Schreiber and To Kill a Naziwith producer and film subject Olivier Cojot-Goldberg in attendance.

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Sunday, November 8 | 11 AM

Yom HaPlitim (Jewish Refugee Day) commemorates the expulsion of nearly one million Jews from North Africa, the Middle East and Iran after the establishment of the State of Israel. This multimedia program features survivor testimonials, video presentations, a photo exhibit and keynote addresses by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Greater Miami Jewish Federation Chair Moj Khaghan Danial.

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Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Wednesday, October 28 | 8-9:15 PM | On Zoom

Dr. Yoni Schwab, Founding Assistant Head of The Shefa School, will share what he's learned about helping children, families and communities build healthier relationships with technology. Moderated by Dr. Carly Namdar, Ohel School Based Services & Resilience Programs Director.

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Tuesday, October 20 | 8-9:30 PM | Live on Zoom

BeWell Miami presents The ADHD Playbook: Executive Function Strategies to Help Your Child Succeed with Nachi Felt, PhD, Professor, Columbia University and Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Specialist.

Use Promo Code GMJF18 for free admission.

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Thursday, November 12-Monday, November 16

HOME | LAND is a large-scale contemporary art exhibition featuring artwork for sale by more than 45 Israeli artists working across painting, sculpture, photography, textile and film. Entry is free.

HOURS: Thursday, November 12: 11AM - 5PM; Friday, November 13: 10AM - 3PM; Saturday, November 14: CLOSED; Sunday, November 15: 10AM - 6PM; Monday, November 16: 10AM - 5PM.

Located in Little River | Location provided upon RSVP

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VISIT THE HOME | LAND WEBSITE

Monday, October 26 | 7:30 PM

The Miami Jewish Film Festival presents Academy Award-winning filmmaker Siân Heder, director of Coda, with the extraordinary true story of Judy Heumann, the Jewish activist who became known as the "Mother of the Disability Rights Movement." With a breakout performance by Ruth Madeley, alongside Dylan O’Brien, this exhilarating true story has captivated audiences on the fall festival circuit and is already generating major awards buzz.

Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables

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Thursday, October 8 | 8 PM

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great trumpeter Miles Davis. Bringing to life the artistry of this legendary musician is the renowned jazz trumpeter Jean Caze, currently the featured soloist for Michael Buble worldwide.

Alan & Diane Lieverman Theater, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

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Sunday, October 25 | 6:30 PM

Jewish Fertility Foundation South Florida

Jewish Fertility Foundation South Florida invites you to step away from the challenges of the infertility journey for a relaxing evening of meditation, painting and conversation with others who understand.

FREE EVENT

Hollywood location shared 5 days before

Register by October 19

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October 7 | 10 AM-7 PM

A Day to Remember, Reflect and Connect

Join throughout the day as those who perished on October 7, 2023, in Israel are honored through personal stories, remembrance and meaningful participatory opportunities. Activities include survivor testimony, the reading of names, candle lighting and creating remembrance stones.

Open to the community | Group transportation available

For groups, please contact Lida Shukrie at [email protected].

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach

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