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Thursday, February 27 | 7:30 PM

Join Noa Tishby, acclaimed activist, and Emmanuel Acho, modern thought leader, for a dynamic and impactful dialogue. Together, they will lead a powerful conversation on fostering understanding, challenging stereotypes and promoting courage in the face of division. We’ll discover how to break taboos and create common ground.

Barry University Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts. 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores

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Today, Jewish Federations are grateful and relieved to see Sagui Dekel Chen, Alexander Sasha Troufanov and Iair Horn back on Israeli soil after a terrifying 498 days in Hamas captivity in which they were unaware if their loved ones would be waiting for them. We pray for their recovery and remain hopeful for the release of all other innocent hostages who have suffered nearly 500 days in the hands of this terrorist regime.

The hostages released Saturday include: Sagui Dekel Chen, a United States-Israeli citizen, who will meet his baby daughter for the first time when he returns home.

Iair Horn, an Argentinian-Israeli citizen, who was with his younger brother, Eitan, when they were both captured by Hamas. While Iair was released, his brother, who was visiting for the holiday on October 7, remains in captivity.

Alexander Sasha Troufanov, a Russian-Israeli citizen, who was with his mother, father, grandmother and girlfriend when terrorists arrived. His father was murdered and the rest were taken as hostages. The three women were released in November.

April 3 | 7-9 PM

Join the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) South Florida for dinner, drinks and socializing to celebrate the opening of JFF-South Florida. Hosted by Monica Peisach Sasson and sponsored in part by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Address provided upon RSVP | Register by March 14

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March 27-April 3

This groundbreaking event celebrates Israeli innovation and fosters transformative partnerships between Israel’s world-renowned tech ecosystem and the dynamic business and tech communities of South Florida.

With over 1,500 expected attendees, 50+ speakers and 15+ unique events, Israel Tech Week will feature a diverse audience of entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and policymakers, all coming together to celebrate innovation.

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Wednesday, February 26 | 7 PM

An evening of inspiring stories with Sar-El CEO Keren Dahan for a deeper understanding of Sar-El's impactful volunteer missions supporting Israel's military personnel during times of conflict. Hear a firsthand perspective on the challenges facing Israel, the critical role of volunteers and Sar-El's positive impact on the lives of the soldiers.

Enjoy light bites while connecting with others who share a passion for volunteerism - a great opportunity to learn more about how you can make a difference!

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Building 3, Miami

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Tuesday, February 18 | 2:30 PM

The George Feldenkreis Program in Judaic Studies and The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies at the University of Miami invite you to the Opening Event and Reception of The Gold Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus, highlighting the period of prosperity, tolerance and integration in Spain preceding the Inquisition. Using mixed reality, visitors can "visit" a medieval synagogue and with a Maimonides AI avatar.

Otto G. Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables

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In yet another moment of gratitude, Jewish Federations welcome Or Levy, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami home after a horrifying 491 days in Hamas captivity. At the same time, we are appalled and saddened by their medical condition and the serious abuse and malnutrition they have suffered at the hands of their cruel captors.

Or Levy, 34, and his wife, Eynav, had just arrived at the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023. Terrorists killed Eynav and kidnapped Or. Upon his release, Or is expected to be reunited with his son, Almog, age 3.

Eli Sharabi, 52, was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Beeri on October 7, 2023. Eli’s wife and daughters were murdered, and his brother Yossi was abducted and killed.

Ohad Ben Ami, 56, spent two birthdays in Hamas captivity. A dual Israel-German citizen, he was shot in the shoulder and abducted from Beeri. His wife, Raz Ben Ami, was also kidnapped, and released in November 2023. She then became a fierce advocate for the release of the remaining hostages.

Each hostage release from Gaza brings a great sense of comfort and anticipation of the release of the remaining 76 hostages. We continue to pray that will happen in the coming weeks so that our community can begin the healing process.

Tuesday, February 18 | 8-9:30 PM

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What can you as a parent do to ensure your child will thrive despite life’s challenges? Fortunately, there are evidence-based strategies you can implement to foster strength and resilience in your child. BeWell has partnered with The Wellness Institute to bring you training with Karen Reivich, PhD, a leading authority on this subject. Dr. Reivich, an internationally recognized expert, has identified key skills that contribute to resilience. This training will focus on six actionable thinking skills designed to cultivate resilience and an optimistic mindset in your child.

This webinar with Dr. Reivich will be an interactive workshop where she will provide practical steps to integrate each of the resilience skills in your day-to-day parenting. These skills will help your child build an optimistic mindset, overcome challenges, and thrive.

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Thursday, February 13 | 7:30-9 PM

Laugh your tuchas off with comedian Ariel Elias from the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Ariel was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. For more information, contract Daniel Reed at [email protected].

Cost: $36 General Admission/$54 VIP

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach

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A Statement on the Hostage Release From the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) | February 1

With a sense of deep relief, Jewish Federations welcome home Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon and Yarden Bibas after a horrifying 484 days in Hamas captivity.

Keith Siegel is a native of North Carolina who moved to Israel 40 years ago, and is the first American citizen to be released as part of the current ceasefire agreement. He and wife Aviva were kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023. Aviva was freed during a previous deal in November 2023. Ofer Calderon is a French-Israeli citizen who was taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz, along with his children, Erez and Sahar. The two children were released under the terms of the previous ceasefire arrangement. Yarden Bibas, his wife Shiri, and their children, Ariel and Kfir, were abducted from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. At the time, Kfir was just 9 months old and Ariel was 4 years old. Yarden was wounded during his kidnapping and was seen being abducted to Gaza separately from his family. A video of Shiri clinging to her children as they were kidnapped has become an enduring image of the Hamas attacks on Israel. It is unknown whether Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel are still alive, and our community prays for their safe return home.

With every individual released from Gaza and reunited with their loved ones, we are overwhelmed with emotion and hope. Yet our community cannot fully begin to heal from the horrors of October 7 until every last one of the remaining 79 hostages is released. We pray that in the coming weeks, they all will be.

A Statement on the Hostage Release From the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) | January 30

JFNA is overjoyed to welcome home Arbel Yehud, Gadi Mozes and Agam Berger, as well as five Thai nationals, after a horrific 482 days held in Hamas captivity. Arbel Yehud’s family has lived in Kibbutz Nir Oz for three generations. She lost her brother Dolev Yehoud on October 7, and her partner Ariel Cunio and his brother David Cunio remain in Hamas captivity. Eighty-year-old Gadi Mozes is an agronomist from Kibbutz Nir Oz. His partner Efrat was murdered the day he was taken hostage. Agam Berger was taken from Nahal Oz, where she was an observer, and was taken alongside observers Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy, who were released in previous rounds. The five Thai nationals were in Israel working in agriculture: Thenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakham, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat and Rumnao Surasak. Few details have been released about them individually.

With every soul released from captivity in Gaza and reunited with their families, we are filled with emotion and hope. Yet our community cannot fully begin to heal until every last one of the remaining 82 hostages is released. We pray that in the coming weeks, they all will be.