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Annual Commemoration: 31st Anniversary of the Tragic AMIA Bombing in Argentina
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/28/2025 @ 04:31 PM
Tuesday, July 22 | 7-9 PM
Join in the Annual Commemoration of the tragic AMIA bombing in Argentina on July 18, 1994. The Keynote Speaker will be Daniel Mariaschin, CEO of B'nei B'rith International.
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura
For more information, email Event Co-Chairs Alicia Margulis at [email protected] or Jennifer Enslein at [email protected].
Comedy Night With Matthew Broussard
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/28/2025 @ 04:07 PM
Thursday, June 26 | 7:30 pm
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into standup comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics that he always manages to bring up (just did it!) His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He’s performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, the Comedy Central Half Hour and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday.
Beverages and light bites will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 PM before the show.
Tickets: $28 premium seating/$18 standard seating, no drink minimum
"Looking UP" MJFF Summer Film Screening
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/28/2025 @ 02:38 PM
Tuesday, June 17 | 7:30 PM
Looking UP is the inspiring story of Eitan Armon, a young man facing encroaching blindness who takes on the challenge of climbing the world’s most epic granite wall. While in military service at age 20, Eitan is diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare and incurable genetic disease that causes blindness. With only 5 percent of his central vision remaining, Eitan learns to rock climb and ascends Yosemite’s daunting El Capitan. Looking Up documents Eitan’s journey and resilience, demonstrating the endless possibilities for those who approach life with positivity.
Director Elena Neuman is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of NeumanFILMS in New York City.
Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
MJFF Screening: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/28/2025 @ 02:16 PM
Wednesday, June 11 | 7:30 PM
Presented by the Jewish Miami Film Festival (MJFF), Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore offers a deeply personal and inspiring portrait of Marlee Matlin — trailblazing Jewish actress, activist, and Academy Award winner — whose life and career have reshaped how we see representation and resilience.
From her Oscar-winning role in Children of a Lesser God to unforgettable performances in The West Wing, CODA and beyond, Matlin has carved a path through an industry often resistant to true inclusion. Yet, as this powerful documentary, directed with warmth and insight by Shoshannah Stern, reveals, her greatest strength lies not only in her performances but in her courage, faith and the communities that continue to uplift her.
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, Miami
Sensory-Friendly Family Shabbat Service
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/21/2025 @ 02:57 PM
Saturday, May 31 | 9-10 AM
Geared toward children with sensory processing disorders, but open to all! Join Temple Beth Am on Shabbat morning for an abbreviated service featuring soft music, dim lighting and comfortable seating.
Temple Beth Am, Welcome Lobby at The Hub, 5950 SW 88th Street, Pinecrest
For more information, contact Michele Kaplan at [email protected].
Base Miami: Embark Cohort for Interfaith Couples
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/21/2025 @ 11:26 AM
Register Now for Program Beginning in August
Whether you're just starting to explore Judaism or looking to deepen your connection, Embark is here to support you — no pressure, just great food, great people, and great conversations!
Are you and your partner looking for a meaningful way to explore Jewish life in a warm, welcoming community—without any pressure or expectations? Embark is a one-of-a-kind experience designed just for interfaith couples (where at least one partner wasn’t born Jewish) who are curious about Judaism and want to learn, grow, and celebrate together!
The initiative offers a welcoming environment where couples can connect with others in similar situations and engage with a rabbi to learn, share experiences and grow together. Embark focuses on helping couples navigate important topics such as celebrating holidays, blending family traditions and planning for the future in a way that feels authentic to their unique relationship. Through delicious meals, deep conversations, and fun, immersive experiences, you’ll meet other couples on a similar path and have Rabbi Dvir and Rabbanit Shalhevet on speed dial to answer any of your deep burning questions.
Includes six sessions of discussions over catered meals, a weekend retreat and a home-cooked Shabbat meal in an intimate setting.
Pride Empowerment Circle Monthly at Alper JCC Miami
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/21/2025 @ 10:55 AM
Monday, June 23 | 6:30-7:30 PM
The Pride Empowerment Circle is a monthly meet-up that serves as a community-building opportunity for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. It is a sounding board for the needs and wants of the attendees: discussions, advocacy, guest speakers, socials, special events, sharing of resources, and building connections all fall under the umbrella of what we do together.
For more information, please contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X 271.
Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Building 6, Studio A, Miami
Learn to Share Your Grandparent's Holocaust Testimony With 3G Miami
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/21/2025 @ 10:36 AM
Summer 2025 Speaker Training begins Wednesday, June 11
Are you a grandchild of a Holocaust Survivor? 3G Miami, a program of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, will help you learn to present and share your grandparent's testimony with students in South Florida. The 3G mission is to educate students in South Florida about the perils of intolerance by sharing our family histories.
7-9 PM EST Via Zoom
Wednesday, June 11; Wednesday, June 18; Wednesday, June 25; Wednesday, July 9
Space is limited | Must attend entire series
To enroll or for more information, email [email protected].
The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Online Support: Recovery Through a Jewish Lens
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/14/2025 @ 03:48 PM
Tuesday, May 27 | 7-8 PM VIA Zoom
Temple Beth Am's Addiction Support Group for the Jewish Community
Addiction is a disease, and it’s in the Jewish community. We are here to support recovery from addiction. We are working to eliminate the shame often felt by those struggling with addiction and their families. Through our education and addiction awareness programs, we strive to end the stigma, so all Jews can feel that they belong.
Recovery is strengthened through our support group and the exploration of Jewish traditions, wisdom, and texts. Our Addiction Support Group for the Jewish Community welcomes everyone who struggles with addiction and their loved ones.
To participate on Zoom, email Mindy Robbin at [email protected]
Confidentiality is observed.
NCJW Event: Protect Teens and Seniors from Online Predators
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/14/2025 @ 11:22 AM
Wednesday, May 28 | 7 PM
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from online predators and scams
Join the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) for an unforgettable event with Rashmi Airan, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and leadership consultant, as she shares her life-changing story.
Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami
Admission: $18 | Preregistration required