It's Happening In Miami

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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Thursday, October 30 | 7:30-9 PM

Starring the award-winning actress Iris Bahr, Stories From the Brink: My Near Death Adventures is a wild, touching and hilariously poignant journey through Ms. Bahr’s near-death adventures, including October 7 in Israel. Bahr is known for her appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends and more, The show was a recipient of the Montreal Fringe Fest 2024 Frankie Award. Sponsored by the Plotkin Family Am Yisrael Chai Series and support from the Mitchabrim JCCA/Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami

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Thursday, November 20 | 7:30 PM

Join American Friends of Soroka Medical Center for an extraordinary evening of theater and friendship to benefit Israel's Soroka Medical Center's urgent Rebuild and Recovery Campaign. The Tectonic Theater Project presents the 2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Here There Are Blueberries by Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, followed by a talkback with Kaufman and a cocktail reception.

Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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Saturday, December 20 & Sunday, December 21 | 7:30 PM

Reggae superstar Matisyahu brings his Festival of Light back to Miami Beach for the last two nights of Chanukah.

December 20: A 20th anniversary recreation of Matisyahu's classic live album, Live at Stubb's

December 21: A mix of Matisyahu’s other hits, fan favorites and new material

Food & beverage are available for purchase at the show.

The Bandshell is an open-air covered venue | Programs are rain or shine.

Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

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Online Event | Sunday, November 16 | 1-2:30 PM

The story continues — from the fires of persecution to the foundation of a new nation. Join us for the inspiring finale of our series exploring how Sephardic Jews and conversos helped shape the American ideals of religious freedom and hope for a better future.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, amid surging antisemitism around the world including in the United States, this story of remarkable courage, resilience and renewal has never been more meaningful. Don’t miss this powerful journey from darkness to freedom and the lasting impact of the Sephardic legacy on the world we live in today.

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Monday, October 27 | 7 PM

Join the Jewish Fertility Foundation South Florida in partnership with Keshet in an online support group for individuals in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community going through a fertility journey. The group is free and open to anyone in South Florida. Registration is required.

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Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and the RAGM welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas | October 9, 2025

With tremendous joy and relief, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) welcome the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza that, if goes as planned, will result in the release of all remaining hostages as soon as this weekend. We are grateful for President Trump’s intervention to bring about the presumed beginning of an end to a long war perpetrated by Iranian-backed extremists and responsible for two years of unnecessary suffering.

We wish the surviving hostages a refuah shlema (speedy recovery). Their fortitude in the face of 733 days of extreme mental and physical torture is a testament to the strength of the Israeli and the Jewish people. We remind the world of why the war was waged in the first place: On Oct. 7, 2023, Israel was invaded by thousands of terrorists who wished to murder Jews and annihilate Israel. During the unwarranted invasion, they took the lives of 1,200 innocent people, almost entirely civilians, and kidnapped 251 more.

Upon the return of the hostages, we look forward to learning more about the details about the peace agreement which needs to ultimately include the full disarmament of Hamas. Removing all weaponry from a terror organization that has ruthlessly targeted not only innocent Israelis but also its own people for decades is an integral moral and strategic step toward permanent peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

We remain cautiously optimistic in the coming days and weeks for an end to the war and a lasting peace. Am Yisrael Chai.

Nominations and Applications Are Now Open!

The 2026 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards, a program of the Helen Diller Family Foundation, celebrates outstanding Jewish teens who are making a positive impact on our world. Every year, the organization selects a cohort of 15 extraordinary teens from across the country who are making positive changes in their community. Each Awardee receives $36,000 to expand their project or support their education.

If you know a Jewish teen leader who is changing the world, consider nominating them for this prestigious award and help them join a community dedicated to tikkun olam.

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SCREENING THE HOLOCAUST SERIES

Thursday, October 30 | 7 PM

Filmed over the course of seven years, The Last Ones of Auschwitz brings together more than 200 Holocaust Survivor testimonies from across the globe, including over 30 from Auschwitz Survivors. This powerful documentary, which had its World Premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival 2025, features the final on-screen testimony of David Schaecter, z"l — a beloved founder of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, and a longtime supporter, friend, and member of the MJFF family. The evening will be further enriched by the presence of director Leslie Benitah, who will join for an extended conversation following the screening.

O Cinema South Beach,1130 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

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Sunday, October 19, 1-2:30 PM | On Zoom

Nação: Business Law and Practices in Amsterdam and the Ottoman Empire (18th–19th Centuries)

Uncover a pivotal chapter of Jewish history with Jewish Heritage Alliance. The second session of this three-part webinar series explores the profound impact of the Sephardic experience on law and identity and focuses on the incredible story of how the Portuguese Nation (Nação) cultivated thriving commercial and legal cultures. Informed by Halakha and shaped by their Iberian past, Sephardic Jews in Amsterdam and the Ottoman Empire created self-governing communities, resolved disputes, and conducted global trade — blending tradition with innovation. Learn about the commercial networks that spanned continents, how Sephardic legal practices contributed to Western legal thought and about resilience and ingenuity of a community rebuilding after exile.

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