It's Happening In Miami

Applications still accepted for the Miami cohort

Diller Teen Fellows invites 10th- and 11th-grade Jewish teens to join in this life-changing leadership development opportunity. Offered for 20 participants who live or attend school in Miami-Dade County, Diller Teen Fellows is a pluralistic program that fosters students’ personal growth, enables collaboration with others from diverse backgrounds and develops strong leadership skills. Participants attend monthly workshops, three Shabbatonim (weekend retreats), a weeklong cultural exchange with Israeli teens and a two-week trip to Israel next July. Operated by CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, an agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

For more information, email Bari Lutz at [email protected].

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Sunday, August 23 | 9 AM

Volunteer for Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) at two locations — Michael-Ann Russell JCC and Miami Beach JCC for Milk & Honey 2026 to deliver Rosh Hashanah food and personal hygiene bags for over 500 homebound seniors and Holocaust survivors. Bring joy as sweet as milk and honey to all involved.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

For information, contact Adriana Cano at [email protected].

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Saturday, July 18 | 9 AM-1 PM

Repair the World is partnering with renowned historian Dr. Marvin Dunn for an immersive walking tour through Overtown, exploring the neighborhood's rich legacy as the cultural heart of Black Miami. Then, we head to Dunn's Overtown Farm — a USDA-certified, pesticide-free urban farm rooted in community empowerment, education, and sustainable agriculture — where we'll work side by side installing new plant and flower beds and contributing to the farm's ongoing work connecting people with nature and growing fresh produce for the community. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of Miami's foremost historians, get your hands in the soil and leave something lasting behind.

Dunn's Overtown Farm, 937 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami

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Tuesday, June 30 | 7:30 PM

The Miami Jewish Film Festival presents this captivating film blending mystery, romance and psychological intrigue. My One and Only follows the lives of a newly devout young woman convinced that her husband is no longer the man she married, a secular bride counting down to her wedding day and a community rabbi burdened by his past. As an unsettling mystery ripples through a tight-knit neighborhood, questions of faith, love and the supernatural collide in a richly imaginative story filled with suspense, humor and heart.

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

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Thursday, July 9 | 8 PM

Enjoy a great evening of music as this 16-member orchestra celebrates America’s diverse jazz heritage. Under the direction of trombonist Michael Balogh, the Horizons Jazz Orchestra brings to audiences a broad repertoire of music that includes jazz standards, swing and blues.

Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

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Honor loved ones, organize funeral and memorial gatherings and access support

Sitting Shivah gives mourning families one place to manage logistics, share information and organize community support.

Families and congregations use Sitting Shivah to:

• Share funeral and shivah information, including dates, locations and Zoom links

• Coordinate meal trains and minyan coverage

• Allow friends and loved ones to easily send meals, food baskets, and other support

• Share memories, photos, and tributes to loved ones

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AT SITTINGSHIVAH.COM

Curaçao and Caribbean Sephardic Communities

Online Event | Sunday, June 21 | 1 PM

The Jewish Heritage Alliance presents a focused case study on Curaçao and neighboring Caribbean communities as models of Sephardic resilience. This session highlights religious life, commerce, cultural continuity, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic presence in the region.

The Western Sephardim were Jews of Iberian origin—many of them former conversos—who rebuilt open Jewish communities after fleeing persecution and the Inquisitions of Spain and Portugal. Beginning in the seventeenth century, they established vibrant centers of Jewish life in places such as Amsterdam, Brazil, the Caribbean and North America.

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Thursday, June 25 | 6:30-8 PM

Healthy Soul & Healthy Body Kabbalat Shabbat for Women

A unique experience for women that brings together body, mind and soul in a calm, elevated setting on a private rooftop in Bay Harbor with open views and beautiful Miami skies.

The experience includes:

• A soft, intentional Pilates flow

• Jewish-inspired sound healing — a deeper connection through sound

• A real-life take on the weekly Parasha

• Matcha & curated gift bags for each guest

It’s time to slow down, reconnect and step into Shabbat feeling grounded, inspired and aligned.

Part of the proceeds will be donated - adding a deeper layer of purpose to the experience.

9940 W Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands

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FIFA Weekend: Friday, June 26, 5PM-Sunday, June 28, 3 PM

This an award-winning traveling exhibit produced by the Jewish Museum of Chile that explores the Holocaust through the lens of soccer. Through personal stories and historical accounts, the exhibit examines persecution, propaganda and the lasting impact of hatred while encouraging conversations about justice, diversity and the power of sports to unite communities.

Center for Jewish Life at Beth David, 2625 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami

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Thursday, June 18 | 8 PM

Enjoy an evening of Brazilian jazz (with a little funk thrown in) with Phill Fest on guitar and vocals, Jody Marsh on piano, Van Shaffer on bass and Goetz Kujack on drums. Originally a heavy rock musician, jazz was always a part of Phill’s upbringing – Phill’s father was Brazilian Jazz / Bossa pioneer, Manfredo Fest.

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

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