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Second Annual Jewish Community Youth Mental Health Summit

Sunday, March 16, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's BeWell Initiative in partnership with JCS, CAJE and Mishkan Miami, for incredible keynote and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller. The Summit will also include breakout sessions with experts in the field of adolescent mental health, a panel discussion and Q&A, and lunch. The event is geared toward parents, community members, youth professionals, mental health professionals (CEU's will be offered) and all those who care about the topic of adolescent mental health and wellness in the Jewish community.

If you have any questions, please contact BeWell Miami Director, Shoshana Farbman, at [email protected].

Thursday, December 26, 6 PM

Join us at Temple Moses to celebrate Hanukkah! Menorah building for kids at 6 PM, community lighting at 7 PM, huge party at 7:15 PM and Live Jewish Boy concert at 8:30 PM. Activities, games and prices for the whole family.

Temple Moses, 1200 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach

Individual Tickets: $15/ Family Pack: $36

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Tuesday, December 17, 8-9:30 PM

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s BeWell Miami Initiative is partnering with The Wellness Institute in bringing Brooks Gibbs, PhD, a world-renowned resilience educator and youth speaker whose techniques help children build confidence and navigate any kind of difficult relationship.

This program via Zoom and free of charge with promo code GMJF18

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sunday, December 15, 3 PM

Hanukkah fun for the whole family! Make your personalized hanukkiahs and enjoy latkes and doughnuts. Members: $18 | Guests: $25

For information, contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X251.

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami

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December 9-20

Parents and Grandparents Welcome!

Become a PJ Library Story Squad Volunteer and help bring the fun and universal values of Chanukah to the classrooms of elementary-aged students in secular Miami-Dade public and private schools.

To volunteer, contact Margie Sernik Stein at [email protected].

*PJ Library is a gift from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation made possible by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Blank Family Foundation.

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 | Chanukah Day 4, 5785

Featuring: Pedal Yard, Laser Tag, Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Toddlers Soft Play Area, Aviation Airshow, Gelt Drop, Pony Rides, Petting Zoom, Family Train, Food Court, Snow Cones & Cotton Candy, Live Concert & more!

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Wednesday, October 9, 8-9:30 PM

In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, a renowned DBT specialist, and author, will share her extensive knowledge of helping parents, children, and adolescents navigate complex emotions. Dr. Hartstein's expertise has been featured on major platforms such as CBS, The Today Show, and Yahoo! News, making her one of the leading voices in the field of mental health.

What You’ll Learn: Essential DBT Skills Discover the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and how these techniques can benefit your child. The Art of Validation Learn the importance of validating your child’s feelings and how it can strengthen your relationship. Radical Acceptance Theory Gain insights into accepting situations to improve your child’s emotional resilience.

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Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance raises awareness around disability access and advocacy.

The Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) remains a vital resource in our community. The MJAA website provides a unique and comprehensive guide on everything from advocating for a child with a learning disability to navigating the transition into adulthood.

With the High Holidays quickly approaching, MJAA has brought together an expansive list of services, activities, accessibility and inclusion guides around these meaningful times of prayer and worship. It’s also election season and every voter should be able to cast a ballot. This page ensures individuals with disabilities know the multiple voting options that meet the ADA standards in Miami-Dade County, including a paper-based voting system, touchscreen, audio technology and sip-and-puff capabilities for voters with special needs. Finally, the Disability and Mental Health page includes local and national resources for individuals with and without disabilities looking for mental health and wellness support.

Miami.Jewish.Abilities.org

MJAA is a program of Federation and also offers a disability specialist.

Tuesday & Thursday, September 17 & 19 Spanish 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 17 Judaism 101 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 17 Shofar Workshop 6:00 PM Wednesday & Monday, September 18 & 23 Intermediate & beginner Hebrew 8:00 PM (Zoom only) Thursday, September 19 Sewing Creations 6:00 PM Thursday, September 19 Decoding the Ballot 7:00 PM Friday, September 20 Shabbat Pasión 7:00 PM Sunday, September 22 Sundays at the Center 9:00 AM

Contact [email protected] or call (305)854-3911 for more information

Join the Gordon School at the Center for Jewish Life for our Open House on October 22, 2024 at 8:30am.

During this time you can meet our Head of School, Directors, tour our campus and learn about the admissions process to apply for the 2025-2026 school year. Please use this link to register for security purposes.

For any additional questions, please contact the Admissions Director at [email protected].

Looking forward to seeing you there!