It's Happening In Miami

Wednesday, September 23 | 7-9 PM

Party Room, 2800 Island Boulevard, Aventura

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University of Miami Hillel, 1100 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables

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Tuesday, September 8 | 7:30 PM

From acclaimed Israeli director Oded Raz, Jerusalem ’67 transports audiences to the Six-Day War, where three lives collide as Jerusalem stands on the brink. With the city surrounded and the stakes impossibly high, a civilian woman, a devoted family man, and a young paratrooper commander are swept into a fight that will change their lives — and history — forever. Filmed on location throughout Jerusalem, including the Old City, Western Wall, Mount Zion and Ammunition Hill, the film brings remarkable authenticity to a deeply personal story of courage, sacrifice, love and resilience.

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

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Thursday, September 17 | 8 PM

A new season of Jazz at the J kicks off with the French Swing Collective. French singer-songwriter Vincent Raffard is back with his great musicians and board repertoire of French and traditional jazz, along with the influences of American swing.

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

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Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4 | 7:30 PM

Anne and Emmett is an imagined conversation between Anne Frank and Emmett Till, two teenagers whose lives were tragically cut short by hatred and injustice. In a place called Memory, Anne reflects on her years in hiding during the Holocaust, while Emmett shares his story of racial violence in the American South. Together, they search for understanding, reconciliation and hope.

Written by Janet Langhart Cohen as a call to action against racism and anti-Semitism, this powerful and moving play reminds us not only to remember but to act.

Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables

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Sunday, September 6 | 1 PM

This timely program explores the enduring legacy of Sefarad and the extraordinary story of the Conversos and their descendants — a largely untold chapter connecting history with identity, genealogy and communities around the world today. The program will also introducethe Jewish Heritage Alliance emerging Converso Online Community Initiative, focused on reconnecting these communities with their heritage and with one another through education, genealogy, technology and community-building.

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Thursday, September 3 | 7:30 PM

When the World Looked Away, One Man Chose to Act

The 11th Screening the Holocaust Series opens with a special presentation of Honorable Mr. Morgenthau, winner of the Miami Jewish Film Festival 2026 Kadima Jury Prize For this special evening, Director Hilan Warshaw will join in person to introduce the film and take part in an extended conversation with the audience following the screening.

A powerful and timely exploration of bigotry, loyalty and moral courage, Honorable Mr. Morgenthau reveals the untold story of Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau, Jr., the only Jewish member of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Cabinet, and his courageous effort to confront America’s failure to respond to the plight of European Jews. As evidence of Nazi atrocities mounted, Morgenthau overcame political caution and his own reluctance to speak out, ultimately helping establish the War Refugee Board, which saved tens of thousands of lives.

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Holocaust Education Center, 1933-1945 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach

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Wednesday, August 26 | 7:30 PM

The Miami Jewish Film Festival presents a special screening of the award-winning Spanish-language film The Chess Player with producer Juan Antonio Casado in attendance to introduce the film and participate in an extended conversation with the audience following the screening.

Based on an extraordinary true story, The Chess Player follows Diego Padilla, the 1934 Spanish Chess Champion, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with Marianne, a French journalist. As the Spanish Civil War erupts, the couple flees to France in search of safety. But when the Nazis occupy Paris, Diego is falsely accused of espionage and imprisoned in an SS facility. Facing unimaginable danger, he discovers that the one thing that may save his life is the very passion that made him a champion: chess.

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

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Registration Is Open on JLive

Log on to JLive to register for free High Holiday service seats at participating area synagogues. Scroll down to find the synagogue of your choice.

Participants must be either new to Miami-Dade County (within the past two years) or seeking financial support to access High Holiday seats. Eligibility will be confirmed through an honor-system checkbox during registration.

Participating Miami-Dade Country Synagogues

Aventura Chabad

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center

Beit David Highland Lakes Shul

Bet Shira Congregation

Beth Moshe Congregation

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

California Club Chabad

Center for Jewish Life at Beth David

Chabad Jewish Center of Doral

Chabad Lubavitch of Sunny Isles Beach

Chabad of Highland Lakes/Chabad Chayil

Chabad of Kendall / Pinecrest

Chabad of North West Dade & Miami Lakes

Chabad Russian Center

Congregation Dor Chadash

Kavanahlife

Temple Beth Am

Temple Beth Shmuel-Cuban Hebrew Congregation

Temple Emanu-El Miami Beach

Temple Judea

Temple Moses

Temple Sinai of North Dade

The Shul of Bal Harbour

The Tribe High Holiday Experience

Young Israel of Aventura

Young Israel of Kendall

Young Israel of Sunny Isles Beach

Beginning Wednesday, August 26

Bring Israel into your home by welcoming an 18-year-old Shinshin (emissary) as part of your family for a minimum of three months. She will be volunteering during a meaningful year in our Jewish community, spending time with children in Jewish schools and educating and connecting people of all ages with Israel.

Hosting begins Wednesday, August 26 for a minimum of three months. Families can host for different time periods during the year, August 2026 to August 2027. If an interested family can host for 1-3 months, that is possible as well.

To learn more, please contact Nadav Davidson at [email protected] or 954.826.0323.

Sunday, August 30 | 10 AM-12 PM

Join the Rock Steady Boxing Program at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in celebrating its 10th anniversary. This program that is changing the lives of people affected with Parkinson’s disease, one punch at a time!

Support this great cause while getting a great Sunday workout!

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

For information and to RSVP, contact Jenny Enslein at [email protected] or 305.799.7678.