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iMordecai Film Screening at the MBJCC
Posted by Maxwell Schrader-Grace on 04/28/2026 @ 03:23 PM

A very special screening on Monday, May 11 at 7:30 PM, as part of our Jewish American Heritage Month Programming of the heart-warming, Miami based film – iMordacai. An uplifting comedy and a love letter to the city of Miami, iMordecai urges us all to live the one life we have to the fullest.
Writer, Producer and Director Marvin Samel will make a special guest appearance. There will be a talkback after the movie.
Based on a true story, iMordecai stars Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning actor Judd Hirsch (star of the Emmy-winning sitcom Taxi, Ordinary People, Independence Day) as Mordecai Samels and Academy Award-nominated actress Carol Kane (Hester Street) as his wife, Fela, both survivors from Poland, who are now living in Miami. Their son, Marvin (Academy Award-nominated actor Sean Astin, The Lord of the Rings), is an ambitious cigar maker trying to support his own family while still being there for his aging parents. But when Mordecai's ancient flip phone breaks, he starts to take lessons from Nina (newcomer Azia Dinea Hale), a yong employee of Ultratech. She tutors Mordecai on his new iPhone, opening him up to all kinds of novel experiences and adventures, which makes him feel like a kid again.
This film screening is presented in partnership with The Miami Jewish Film Festival.
In Conversation With Congressman Ritchie Torres
Posted by Maxwell Schrader-Grace on 04/20/2026 @ 04:49 PM

Sunday, May 17, 11:00 AM
Free and Open to the community
Representative Ritchie Torres serves New York Congressional District 15. While serving in Congress, he has shown immense support for Israel, the Jewish people and the fight against antisemitism.
Representative Torres will be in conversation with Brooke Goldstein. Brooke is a civil rights attorney, author, award winning filmmaker, regular news commentator and Jewish community leader.
This event made possible through the generosity of the Mollie Zweig Foundation
MBJCC Annual Meeting
Posted by Maxwell Schrader-Grace on 04/16/2026 @ 02:53 PM
Miami Beach JCC's Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 12 at 7 pm
Please join us as we celebrate
Installing 2026-2027
Incoming MBJCC Board of Directors and Officers.
Presentation of
Todah Rabah Leadership Award & Unleash Your Awesome Award Athletic Department Awards & More MBJCC Year In Review
Recognition of Outgoing Board Members
Light bites and beverages
Miami Beach JCC
Multi-purpose Room 4
4221 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
RSVP by May 1 to [email protected] or (305) 534-3206 x235
A proud beneficiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
MBJCC Golf Tournament
Posted by Maxwell Schrader-Grace on 04/16/2026 @ 02:42 PM

May 1, 2026 8:30 am
Get ready for the golf fundraiser event of the year! The MBJCC Annual Golf Classic at the Miami Beach Golf Club invites you to a day on the course playing the game you love for the community you love. Because at the Miami Beach JCC, community is everything. Proceeds benefit the MBJCC Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund which provides over $250,000 in scholarships to families and kids in need of assistance to participate in the myriad of programs and services proudly offered at the Miami Beach JCC. All golfers enjoy a fully catered event with breakfast, lunch, full bar and soft drinks throughout the day, an amazing golfer gifting experience, exciting prizes and giveaways, and all kinds of fun along the course. Play, sponsor, support!
Yom Ha’Atzmaout at the MBJCC
Posted by Maxwell Schrader-Grace on 04/16/2026 @ 02:14 PM

Wed | April 22 | 5 - 7 pm Open to the community at no charge Kosher food available for purchase The MBJCC parking lot is reserved for members and program participants. Valet Parking is available. Additional Parking at the City lot on 42nd St. & Sheridan Ave.
• Israel VR Experience • Make a wish at the Kotel in Jerusalem • Create your own Army Tags • Climb Massada • Make an Israel Pride Bag • Write and decorate your name in Hebrew • Learn from Hatzalah’ first responders • Dance to the rhythm of Tel Aviv • Train like a TZAHAL Israeli Soldier
MBJCC Chanukah Festival
Posted by Maxwell Schrader-Grace on 12/08/2025 @ 11:21 AM
29th Annual Community Chanukah Festival 2025!
OUTDOOR EVENT Open to the ENTIRE community.
Sunday, DEC 14 11 AM – 2 PM
The MBJCC Parking lot will be closed for the event. Parking is available at the city lot on Sheridan Ave. & 42nd St.
Ticketing Family rate: Pre-Event – $70 | At the Door – $84 Individual rate: Pre-Event – $18 | At the Door – $22
Activities: + Rides + Art and Crafts + Chanukah Show + Dance Performances by MBJCC Youth Programs participants + Menorah Lighting with Community Rabbis + NEW Chanukah Escape room + One Day Specials + Membership & Camp Klurman + Magical & Fun Menorah Contest: Use your creativity and create a magical Menorah with your family and friends. Bring to the festival to display and for a chance to win a prize!
Food & Snacks Available for Purchase (Dietary laws observed)
Holiday Toy Drive Donate unwrapped toys for newborns to 16 years old children in our community with the Jewish Volunteer Center.
*Family rates include immediate family only (parents and children). Children 2 and under are free. All attendees must be paid children and adults.




