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Multicultural Shabbat at Aroma
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/21/2023 @ 04:27 PM
Friday, October 20, 7-9 PM
Join Repair the World Miami and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for a joyful evening as we celebrate a multicultural Shabbat, embracing who we are and where we come from. The engaging program will include Shabbat rituals, a delicious dinner, drinks, dessert and more at the Aroma Espresso Bar in Downtown Miami.
Cost: $20
If cost is a barrier to you joining us at this event, please reach out to Delayna at delayna.feuerzeig@werepair.org.
Aroma Espresso Bar, 71 NE 16th Street, Miami
Amernet String Quartet and Guest Clarinetist Amitai Vardi
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/19/2023 @ 12:58 PM
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 PM
Florida International University's (FIU) Artist in Residence Ensemble, the acclaimed Amernet String Quartet, and guest clarinetist Amitai Vardi present a compelling evening of music at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU.
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Poker Night to Benefit the Children of JAFCO
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/19/2023 @ 12:03 PM
September 28, 6:30 PM
Join Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO) for a night of fun and games - all to benefit the children of JAFCO. 50/50 Raffle Drawing. Win BIG! $250 per person includes poker chips, open bar and buffet. For more information, contact JAFCO Development Assistant Hunter Reitkopf at hunter@jafco.org or 954-368-1868.
6:30 PM Registration, Drinks & Buffet Dinner
7:30 PM Games Begin Beginners Table Available
Event Location: Illuminate Venue, 5100 N Nob Hill Road, Sunrise
Become a Refuat Ha-Nefesh Volunteer
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/19/2023 @ 10:29 AM
Learn the Art of Jewish Spiritual Care
Applications are being accepted for Mishkan Miami’s Refuat Ha-Nefesh, a unique volunteer experience providing training for Jews, ages 21 and older, in the art of Jewish spiritual care.
Participants in the course, which will be taught largely online, will receive instruction by rabbis and chaplains as well as doctors, bereavement specialists and social workers. Students will also complete a volunteer mitzvah (good deed) project geared toward helping older adults and others who are lonely, ill or require help or companionship. In addition to studying spiritual care texts, volunteers will learn to develop legacy, art, music and creative ritual projects and receive assistance in developing and maintaining congregational caring communities.
A program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Mishkan Miami offers spiritual support throughout the Jewish community, providing consolation and guidance to those in need.
Refuat Ha-Nefesh training will take place December 17, 2023 -April 9, 2024. The course will be a combination of virtual Tuesday evening sessions and three in-person Sunday morning sessions.
The application deadline is November 17. Following your application, Mishkan Miami chaplains will schedule an informational interview, which precedes registration. For further information, contact Nicole Alonso at nalonso@gmjf.org or 786.866.8655.
Wine Tasting in the Sukkah at MBJCC
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/13/2023 @ 11:29 AM
Wednesday, October 4, 7:30-9 PM
Wine tasting and food pairing in the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center (MBJCC) Sukkah with MBJCC Membership Director - and sommelier! - Nicole LInares. Participants will be guided through a series of wine and dairy food pairings. All of the wines and food will be kosher.
For information, call 305.534.3206.
Miami Beach Jewish Community Center, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
Young Lion of Judah Program
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/12/2023 @ 11:58 AM
Two Unique B'nai Mitzvah Projects!
The Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, are accepting applications for the Young Lion of Judah Program for students becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah before August 2024. Students will have the opportunity to partner with a Holocaust Survivor while working toward completing 10 hours of community service. Space is limited to 25 participants.
All programs will be held at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach. To apply, contact JVC Director Lori Tabachnikoff at ltabachnikoff@gmjf.org.
Be Part of the Jewish Community's Response to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Morocco
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/09/2023 @ 09:57 PM
Support Federation’s Morocco Earthquake Emergency Relief Fund
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an emergency relief fund to help those affected by the devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco, which has killed thousands of people and caused massive damage throughout the area.
As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds collected will go directly to those impacted by the catastrophe..
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE DONATION ONLINE
You may also send a check payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the notation “Morocco Earthquake Emergency Fund” to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137.
For more information about the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s special relief funds, call 305.576.4000.
Register for the 42nd Annual MARJCC Maccabi Games
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/05/2023 @ 02:40 PM
The 42nd Annual MARJCC Hebraica Alex Halberstein Maccabi Games is an athletic event held yearly for Jewish families. It is an Olympic-style sporting competition featuring over 700 competitive games in 13 different sports, including basketball, swimming, track and field, golf, tennis, soccer, volleyball, flag football, chess, dominos, and more.
The opening ceremony will be on Sunday, November 12 at 6 PM at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center (MARJCC) located at 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL
Honeymoon Israel 2024
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/05/2023 @ 01:28 PM
Application deadline extended to September 28!
Imagine traveling through Israel with your partner and experiencing ancient Jewish traditions and history together. Honeymoon Israel (HMI) allows you to do exactly that!
On this nine-day trip, May 30-June 9, 2024, you will explore Israel in luxury with 19 other couples, learning about the country’s culture, beauty and society. In partnership with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, HMI helps young couples with at least one Jewish partner infuse Jewish life into their homes in a personal and meaningful way.
Reflecting on her trip with HMI, Camila Rolnick, noted, "HMI gave us a sense of belonging and community. It helped us find the spiritual aspect of our home and relationship that we didn't even know we were missing."
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 28! CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!
Reverse Tashlich: Indian Creek Waterway Cleanup With MBJCC
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/31/2023 @ 01:34 PM
Sunday, September 10, 9-11 AM
A family-friendly morning program on the Miami Beach JCC Sol Stern Dock using the kayaks and canoes of the Mariner Program to help keep the Indian Creek Waterway clean in a pre-High Holiday – Reverse Tashlich. A donation of $18 per person is suggested (children under 12 are free). MBJCC Lifeguards will be present. Refreshments will be served!
A portion of the proceeds support the MBJCC Mariners program and Clean Miami Beach, a non-profit dedicated to clean beaches water and ending single-use plastics. They will be on hand to assist with nets, grabbers, buckets and other equipment.
What is a Reverse Tashlich? Sponsored by the Jewish organization Tikkun HaYam - Repair the Sea, the Reverse Tashlich program, conducted worldwide, reimagines the High Holiday Tashlich ceremony of symbolically casting away sins into water. The symbolism is reversed: participants come together to clean up waterways that impact our lives, fostering a spiritual connection to and stewardship for the environment.
Location: Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
