It's Happening In Miami

Sunday, December 21 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Meet and greet fellow Refuat HaNefesh volunteer alumni, nosh on bagels and lox, latkes and sufganiyot and explore and engage with text and discussion. We will also light the Chanukah candles, share in ritual experience and sing along with Chanukah favorites. Brought to you by our Israeli Shlichim Merchi and Alon Attias; Rabbi Frederick Klein, Director of Mishkan Miami; Rabbi Cheryl Weiner, Director of Refuat HaNefesh Fellows Program; and Alumni Network. Complimentary Brunch

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

For more information, contact Nicole Alonso at [email protected] or‭ 786.866.8655.

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Sponsored by the Refuat HaNefesh Alumni Volunteer Fellows, a program of Mishkan Miami, The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Sunday, December 7 | 11:30 AM

Join Camp Judaea in Aventura for an Open House to learn about summer camp 2026. Camp Judaea, located in Hendersonville, NC, offers programming for campers in grades 1-12.

Address provided upon RSVP

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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.

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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

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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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November 16-30

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

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

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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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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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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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