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Honor loved ones, organize funeral and memorial gatherings and access support

Sitting Shivah gives mourning families one place to manage logistics, share information and organize community support.

Families and congregations use Sitting Shivah to:

• Share funeral and shivah information, including dates, locations and Zoom links

• Coordinate meal trains and minyan coverage

• Allow friends and loved ones to easily send meals, food baskets, and other support

• Share memories, photos, and tributes to loved ones

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AT SITTINGSHIVAH.COM

Curaçao and Caribbean Sephardic Communities

Online Event | Sunday, June 21 | 1 PM

The Jewish Heritage Alliance presents a focused case study on Curaçao and neighboring Caribbean communities as models of Sephardic resilience. This session highlights religious life, commerce, cultural continuity, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic presence in the region.

The Western Sephardim were Jews of Iberian origin—many of them former conversos—who rebuilt open Jewish communities after fleeing persecution and the Inquisitions of Spain and Portugal. Beginning in the seventeenth century, they established vibrant centers of Jewish life in places such as Amsterdam, Brazil, the Caribbean and North America.

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Thursday, June 25 | 6:30-8 PM

Healthy Soul & Healthy Body Kabbalat Shabbat for Women

A unique experience for women that brings together body, mind and soul in a calm, elevated setting on a private rooftop in Bay Harbor with open views and beautiful Miami skies.

The experience includes:

• A soft, intentional Pilates flow

• Jewish-inspired sound healing — a deeper connection through sound

• A real-life take on the weekly Parasha

• Matcha & curated gift bags for each guest

It’s time to slow down, reconnect and step into Shabbat feeling grounded, inspired and aligned.

Part of the proceeds will be donated - adding a deeper layer of purpose to the experience.

9940 W Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands

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FIFA Weekend: Friday, June 26, 5PM-Sunday, June 28, 3 PM

This an award-winning traveling exhibit produced by the Jewish Museum of Chile that explores the Holocaust through the lens of soccer. Through personal stories and historical accounts, the exhibit examines persecution, propaganda and the lasting impact of hatred while encouraging conversations about justice, diversity and the power of sports to unite communities.

Center for Jewish Life at Beth David, 2625 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami

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Thursday, June 18 | 8 PM

Enjoy an evening of Brazilian jazz (with a little funk thrown in) with Phill Fest on guitar and vocals, Jody Marsh on piano, Van Shaffer on bass and Goetz Kujack on drums. Originally a heavy rock musician, jazz was always a part of Phill’s upbringing – Phill’s father was Brazilian Jazz / Bossa pioneer, Manfredo Fest.

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

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Sunday, June 7 | 6-7 PM on Zoom

Join Professor Rebecca Kobrin for a presentation on "How Jewish Immigrants Reshaped America." Between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, millions of Jews, along with other Europeans, decided to uproot themselves from their places of birth and seek their fortunes in new homes around the world. This decision created new cultural and demographic centers for world Jewry, particularly in the New World, where by 1920, New York City represented the densest urban concentration of Jews anywhere in the world. How did these Jewish migrants reshape America? This lecture will explore these questions as it considers the role migration played in reshaping Jewish life along with American culture, politics and daily life.

Presented by The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and 70 Faces Media.

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Saturdays | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Join the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU for a fascinating chat about the Jewish history of Miami Beach - totally free! Learn about the rich history of the Jewish community in Miami Beach and explore the cultural heritage of this vibrant city. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with others who share an interest in Jewish history. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

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Saturday, June 13 | 1-3 PM

Unplug and wind with Base Miami at a Shabbat lunch picnic hosted by Shalhevet Cahana.

Miami Beach/Surfside location TBD

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JCC Summer Camps for Kids Across Miami-Dade County

Register your children for camp this summer at any one of the three Jewish Community Centers across Miami-Dade County: Alper JCC Miami, Miami Beach JCC and Michael-Ann Russell JCC.

Alper JCC Miami: Camp J Miami K-10th grade, June 8-August 7; Preschool June 15-August 7

Click here to learn more and register for CAMP J MIAMI

Miami Beach JCC: Camp Klurman June 6-August 14, 2 years old to 8th grade

Click here to learn more and register for CAMP KLURMAN

Michael-Ann Russell JCC: Camp Sol Taplin June 8-August 7

Click here to learn more and register for CAMP SOL TAPLIN

Friday, June 12 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Chaplaincy-Spiritual Care invites you to join this healing experience as we light the Sabbath candles, enjoy the Sabbath rituals and songs and share with one another. This pre-Sabbath program includes words of inspiration, prayer and sharing. Open to people of all faiths. Program occurs the second Friday of the month.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM