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Wednesday, August 7, 7:30 PM

Award-winning Israeli novelist and clinical psychologist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen will discuss the impact of trauma in her literary work and the power of storytelling in her therapeutic work after October 7th.

In her new novel, The Wolf Hunt, the lives of an Israeli family based in the Silicon Valley are shattered after a terror attack on a local synagogue. The novel is an exploration of the fault lines in a community, a school, and a family, as an Israeli mother begins to suspect her teenage son of committing a terrible hate crime as revenge.

Working with terror victims in Israel after October 7, Gundar-Goshen discovered that the same tools used by writers to create imaginary stories could be useful for people trying to survive a horrific, unimaginable reality. By turning a chaotic reality into a well-constructed story, by telling the story from beginning to end, the victims of trauma can create meaning and begin to heal. Book signing to follow.

The Hub: Frankel Family Performing Arts Center, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest

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At Alper JCC Miami for Ages 8-14

JHoops participants can enhance their basketball skills with the guidance of top-tier South Florida high school coaches. The carefully crafted JHoops curriculum advances weekly through small group training and specialized drills, tailored to benefit players of all skill levels. Elevate skills, conditioning and basketball IQ under the guidance of seasoned basketball experts.

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112th Ave, Miami

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Sunday, July 14, 10 AM-2 PM

Meet the Bet Shira congregation - active, intergenerational, inclusive - and enjoy BBQ lunch and waterslides.

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Monday, July 15, 7:30 AM-6 PM

The Greater Miami Jewish Miami Israeli Division is leading a one-day mini mission in Israel to visit Sheba Hospital and the Gaza envelope, including the site of the Tribe of Nova music festival, Kfar Aza and Kibbutz Or HaNir. Participants of the mini mission - for Hebrew speakers - will learn about the extensive support Federation has been providing since October 7 to those impacted by the Hamas terror attacks and the ongoing war.

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In the Shadow of the Inquisition | Sunday, June 30, 1 PM Online

This eye-opening event will bring attention to little-known facts regarding the contributions the descendants of the Jews of Sefarad. In 1791, the Bill of Rights – the first 10 Amendments – became part of the US Constitution. The First Amendment enshrined liberty of conscience. This was the culmination of centuries of struggle. Leading Jewish figures who knew the Founders had suffered the Inquisition or were children of those who had. In correspondence and debates, the Founders invoked the Inquisition and their letters, assuring Jews that religious liberty would stand in contrast with the Inquisition that lasted into the 19th century. Repugnance of the Inquisition, along with a Jewish presence, helped to enshrine religious freedom in the early republic.

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6:30-7:30 PM at Alper JCC Miami

Share, connect and build community in a safe space. Explore topics suggested by participants and learn from occasional guest speakers. The second Monday of every month. Facilitated by Michele Rothkopf, Health and Life Coach. For 18+ years of age.

JCC Members: Free, Guests: $5

Alper JCC Miami, Building #6, Studio Room A, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami

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For information, contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X 251.

Thursday, July 25, 7-9 PM

The Latin American Task Force invites the community to a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) building, the center of the Jewish community in Buenos Aires and the deadliest antisemitic attack outside Israel since the Holocaust.

The event features Special Guest Speaker David Harris, a lifelong Jewish activist who led the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and has been described as the “Dean of American Jewish organizations.” Also in attendance will be Marcelo Gilardoni, Consul General of Argentina in Miami.

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura

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Wednesday, June 26 at noon EST, live from Tel Aviv University

As the importance of online safety increases, so does the need to leverage unique technology to mitigate harmful narratives. Tech vs. Hate, part of Cyber Week programming at Tel Aviv University and in partnership with Federation will focus on informing individuals and professional involved in the tech sector about the latest technologies, evolving antisemitic trends and the tools available to combat propaganda and misinformation with the goal of fostering a safer world. Panels will include speakers from innovative organizations such as Cyberwell, Decoding Antisemitism and Save-AI.

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Applications for the 2024-2025 Miami Cohort of the American Jewish Committee's (AJC) program for high school students, Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT), are open.

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LFT is an award-winning leadership development opportunity that enables young Jewish leaders to develop skills to advocate on behalf of the Jewish people, Israel and human rights around the world.

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Tuesday, June 18 | 7:30 PM

View a special presentation of the Miami Jewish Film Festival 2024 Official Selection as it returns to Miami for an encore one-night-only event as part of the Israeli Film Series hosted at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC. Prepare to be swept off your feet by this wildly inventive and dazzling musical rap opera - an Israeli box office sensation! - as the story unfolds of a detective searching for a missing woman through 15 mesmerizing musical numbers and stunning visuals.

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

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