It's Happening In Miami

Monday, January 27, 29, 30 | 7 PM

The Michael-Ann Russell JCC's Bamachol Dance Program presents a powerful dance performance by Israeli choreographer Shlomi Elimelech, honoring lives lost, resilience and hope after October 7. Through raw storytelling, it’s a tribute to grief, survival and Israel’s unyielding spirit.

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

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The Jewish community today is overwhelmed with emotion as we welcome Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher back home after 471 days in captivity.

Romi Gonen was shot and kidnapped from the Nova music festival. Emily Damari, the last remaining British hostage in Gaza, was also shot when she was abducted. Doron Steinbrecher was taken from her home at Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

Every day for over 15 months, we have been thinking about them, praying for them and advocating for their release. They have lived through an unimaginable nightmare and or community will do whatever we can to help them on the long journey of healing and reintegration that lies ahead of them. We are hopeful that over the coming weeks, we will see continued hostage releases until every last one of the remaining 95 hostages are returned home.

On Wednesday, January 15, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) released a statement regarding the news of a hostage release and ceasefire agreement.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation believes that this JFNA statement represents the overwhelming consensus of our community as well. It reads, “Jewish Federations welcome news of a deal to release dozens of hostages, create a framework for releasing all the hostages, and allow Israel a path forward to protect the safety and security of its citizens. Every day for over 15 months, our community has held the hostages in our hearts, wept for their plight, prayed for their safe return, and mourned for those who we lost. We've held close our Israeli brothers and sisters who have suffered, been displaced, fought in reserves, struggled to keep their businesses afloat, and worked to keep their families and communities alive.”

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Sunday, January 26 | 11 AM

Join the American Friends of ELEM, an Israeli nonprofit dedicated to treating and transforming the lives of at-risk youth, for "Untold Stories" on Zoom. The webinar focuses on sharing the experiences of male victims of sexual abuse and exploitation in Israel, especially in the aftermath of October 7th with Ori Sherman, Director of Orshina, ELEM’s center of sexually abused male adolescents, in conversation with Rabbi Daniel Berman of Moving Traditions.

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Saturday, January 25 | 8 PM-Midnight

Let’s raise a glass to Birthright Israel’s incredible legacy—together!

Party with a purpose in the Miami Design District as we celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel! Whether you’re a trip alum or just a huge fan of Birthright Israel’s crucial mission, this unforgettable event is for you. Enjoy a special performance by Kosha Dillz, music by DJ Suissa, savor an open bar and grab exclusive swag by Casa26.

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Tuesday, January 14 | 4 PM

This live cine-concert performance of the Austrian Expressionist silent film The City Without Jews (Die Stadtohne Juden), will be accompanied by original live music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin.

Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables

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Tuesday, January 14 | 6:30 PM

Join the University of Miami Hillel for an evening with Benny Gantz, former Israeli Minister of Defense and Chairman of The National Unity Party. Space is limited. Registration is required. Enhanced security measure will be instituted.

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March 25-26 | Tallahassee

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation JCRC in Tallahassee to strengthen Florida-Israel relations, educate our legislators on the current trends in antisemitism, thank our elected officials for their overwhelming support of the Jewish community and Israel and honor Holocaust Survivor David Schaecter.

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Join a Federation Israel Solidarity Mission Miami cohort, ages 21+, and volunteer alongside professional builders to help revitalize Israel’s war-torn south. The Mission is facilitated by the nonprofit Livnit U’Lehibanot (To Build and Be Built), which, since October 7, has completed over 250 restoration projects throughout communities and army bases on the Gaza border. The program offers speakers and classes as well as meetups with IDF soldiers and locals as the group tours the Gaza Envelope and visits the Nova music festival memorial site and Miami’s partner city of Yerucham. The cost is subsidized for individuals ages 21-40.

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Friday, January 24 | 7 PM

Join Beth Torah for its annual Gospel Shabbat. The program includes members of community choirs and organizations in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel.

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY

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