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BeWell Webinar: Raising Self-Driven Kids

Wednesday, December 3 | 8-9:30 PM on Zoom

Federation's BeWell Miami and The Wellness Institute present Raising Self-Driven Kids: Science-Based Strategies for Building Your Child’s Inner Confidence. The webinar will be facilitated by William Stixrud, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist and Ned Johnson, Founder of PrepMatters Educational Tutoring Company. Dr. Stixrud and Johnson are Co-Authors of The Self-Driven Child.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FREE OF CHARGE

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Join Young Jewish Professionals for Thanksgiving Shabbat & Cocktails

Friday, November 28 | 6-9:30 PM

Join Young Jewish Professional (YJP), ages 21-39, for a Thanksgiving Rooftop Shabbat and cocktails. Feel free to invite your friends!

6 PM: Services | 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour

Rok Family Shul, YJP Miami Headquarters, 35 SE 9th Street, Miami

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

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Help Feed Those in Need on Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27 | 10 AM

Help Beth Torah's Men's Club feed those in need this Thanksgiving.

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach

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44th Annual MARJCC Hebraica Alex Halberstein Maccabi Games

November 16-30

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Over 2,200 athletes will participate in the 44th Annual MARJCC Hebraica Alex Halberstein Maccabi Games. The two-week Olympic-style sporting competition features over 13 different sports including basketball, padel, flag football, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, swimming, chess, domino and more.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

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Join Miami Birthright Israel at the 25th Anniversary Celebration

Monday, December 8 | 6 PM Cocktails, 7 PM Reception

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Birthright Israel is 25 years bold! Join Miami Birthright Israel in a special anniversary celebration featuring special guest Birthright alum Sarah Cohen, former Head Speechwriter for Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations and Former Chief of Staff to the United Arab Emirates Chief Rabbi. Presented in partnership with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

For more information, please contact Reyna Susi-Dominitz, Regional Director, Miami, at [email protected] or 305.725.7030.

Miami location provided upon ticket purchase

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS BY NOVEMBER 28

Join YLD for Poolside With a Purpose

Sunday, November 16 | 6-9 PM

Presented by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Young Leadership Division (YLD) and 333 Charity to Benefit Holocaust Survivors

Join us for an immersive night of live performances, fire acts, pool entertainers, magicians and live art by Bari-Lynn — all coming together to raise awareness and funds for Holocaust Survivors living in poverty. Experience dazzling entertainment, powerful speeches from Holocaust Survivors and an atmosphere of connection, compassion and celebration. Guests will also enjoy games, silent auction, live DJ set by NADHI — plus plenty of surprises throughout the night! Dress Code: Tropical Chic

Registrants will receive the location prior to the event.

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BeWell Online Event: A Parent's Guide to Dealing With Feeling

Thursday, November 13 | 8-9:30 PM on Zoom

In this virtual event, Yale’s Marc Brackett, Ph.D — bestselling author of Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling — will share simple, research-backed tools to help you and your child identify, understand and manage emotions with confidence. Dr. Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the lead developer of RULER, a social-emotional learning program used in over 5,000 schools. Use promo code GMJF18 to register.

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Multimedia Program Commemorating Yom HaPlitim (Jewish Refugee Day)

Sunday, November 16 | 11 AM

Join us to commemorate Yom Haplitim (Jewish Refugee Day) through a multimedia program featuring survivor testimonials, video and photo exhibit and a keynote address by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Yom Haplitim marks the expulsion of nearly one million Jews from North Africa, the Middle East and Iran following the establishment of the State of Israel.

Presented by the American Jewish Committee, Sephardi Voices, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Israeli Consulate in Miami.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

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One-Woman Show: "Stories From the Brink" With Iris Bahr

Thursday, October 30 | 7:30-9 PM

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Starring the award-winning actress Iris Bahr, Stories From the Brink: My Near Death Adventures is a wild, touching and hilariously poignant journey through Ms. Bahr’s near-death adventures, including October 7 in Israel. Bahr is known for her appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends and more, The show was a recipient of the Montreal Fringe Fest 2024 Frankie Award. Sponsored by the Plotkin Family Am Yisrael Chai Series and support from the Mitchabrim JCCA/Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami

Limited Early Bird Tickets Available!

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Theater Event to Benefit Soroka Medical Center: "Here There Are Blueberries"

Thursday, November 20 | 7:30 PM

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Join American Friends of Soroka Medical Center for an extraordinary evening of theater and friendship to benefit Israel's Soroka Medical Center's urgent Rebuild and Recovery Campaign. The Tectonic Theater Project presents the 2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Here There Are Blueberries by Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, followed by a talkback with Kaufman and a cocktail reception.

Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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