It's Happening In Miami

Thursday, February 18 9-11 a.m.

Dave and Mary Alper JCC 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami

To ensure the health and safety of volunteers and community members, we must adhere to the COVID-19 CDC guidelines. Masks are required. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it’s your turn in line. Volunteers will place food in your trunk. (If you are able, please print and place this on your dashboard.)

This Kosher Food Distribution Event has been generously underwritten by the Katz/Squires Family-Valerie, Michael, Danielle and Scott.

Farm Share, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider.

On Sunday, March 21 at 4 pm, join Nicole Berkin and Melissa Goldfarb, Program Chairs and the Miami Children's Museum for our JKids Radio Musical Passover Seder with an unbelievable line up of the very top artists in Jewish kids music including Nefesh Mountain, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, Eliana Light, Shira Kline, Ellen Allard, Rick Recht, Joanie Leeds, and Elana Jagoda! FREE WITH RSVP HERE

Join Jerri Bassuk, Heather Pachter, Caryn Pardo, Rachel Schapiro and Sarah Wilson, Program Chairs, for our Virtual Purim Party featuring Ziggy the Clown, a DIY craft with Maker Monkey Workshop and a cooking lesson with Ms. Nancy from State of Kid. FREE WITH RSVP HERE

Join us for a variety of virtual events offered by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) in the month of February. Diverse communities across North America will come together to harness our collective power to break down barriers to opportunity and inclusion. Help us advance policy that empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum independence.

Hear from thought leaders and experts about the current state of disability rights and what can be done to promote the best inclusion and supportive care practices. Learn new advocacy strategies and how to put the needs and rights of people with disabilities squarely on the policy agenda of the new Biden Administration and the 117th Congress. Closed captioning available throughout.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENTS AND TO RSVP

TOUR | Markets of Jerusalem's Old City

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 @ 3pm ET / 12pm PT

Join Tamar on a fascinating journey into the colorful depths of Jerusalem's Old City’s markets — deep behind winding alleyways and within seemingly endless worlds. Together, we'll encounter unique foods, mounds of spices, intricate local fabrics, and fascinating people who call the Old City home. Along the way, we'll discover hidden connections that are unique to Jerusalem — between holiness and hummus, between history and spice, between Biblical food and contemporary Palestinian cuisine, and between prayers and coffee!

Presented by Tamar Linchevsky

RSVP HERE

An open webinar for the community, a great workout with the best Israeli self-defense experts to learn important skills in a fun environment from the comfort of your home. Open for all ages, fitness level, and physical abilities

Level Aleph is our core program, teaching you the most important self-defense tools to evade a situation and get home safe. This course consists of six instructor-led classes. After completing each class, you will unlock videos to drill the techniques more! Each course takes about 10-12 hours of class and practice time to complete.

Sign-up for free to register via our website. All are welcome! https://standstrong.org/event

To ensure the health and safety of volunteers and community members, we must adhere to the COVID-19 CDC guidelines. Masks are required. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it’s your turn in line. Volunteers will place food in your trunk. (If you are able, please print and place this on your dashboard.)

Thursday, January 28
9-11 a.m.

First come, first served while supplies last.
Please do not arrive before 9 a.m.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Stanley C. Myers Building
4200 Biscayne Boulevard

This Kosher Food Distribution Event has been
generously underwritten by:
Yleana & Yoram Izhak
and
Janice & Alan Lipton

Farm Share, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider.

Join Beth Torah's Rabbi Rojzman, Cantor Gastón, and Cantorial Soloist Evelyn Goldfinger for a special evening of moving spiritual, gospel music and Jewish prayers to uplift your spirit!

STREAMING LIVE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 7:00 PM @ btbrc.org

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – FREE OF CHARGE

Sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel in Miami

With Special Guests:

• The Church of the Open Door Choir
• The Miami Temple Adventist Church Choir
• The Florida Memorial University Chamber Ensemble
• Singer Tianna Strong
• Dr. Nelson Hall as music director

For more information and to attend virtually, click here: btbrc.org

NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S BINGO

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Sisterhood

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 11 AM VIA ZOOM

Jukebox Bingo is not your grandma’s bingo. It is run by a DJ who combines music and music trivia to create an entertaining game appropriate for the whole family. Listen to the tune and sing along — or even dance a few steps. Or, if you’re stumped, unscramble the anagram that will be posted.

There will be two games, each with prizes for the first two winners. The themes will be Broadway Show Tunes followed by Generational Music spanning the 50s through the 90s.

Registration is $18 which includes three cards for both games. Additional cards are available for $5.

Zoom link and pdf files of the cards will be sent out the morning of January 22nd.

For questions or more information, contact Judy Feinman at [email protected].

Proceeds go to support Beth Torah USY and Kadima.

Register no later than January 21st at https://btbrc.shulcloud.com/form/jukebox-bingo.html

After 9 years of dealing with red tape, Chabad Chayil finally got the full set of permits to build a new state of the art center in the Highland Lakes section of North Miami.

Chabad Chayil was founded in the late eighties by the legendary Rabbi Dovid Bryn of blessed memory, at the directive of The Lubavitcher Rebbe, to service the local Jewish community with meaningful programming, for adults, teens and children. Before Rabbi Bryn passed away, he brought Rabbi Moishe Kievman down to cover for him and run his growing operation. Since Rabbi Bryn’s passing in 2002 from marfan syndrome, Rabbi Kievman and his wife, Layah, have kept Chabad Chayil going and expanded its services with innovative programming.

At first Chabad Chayil ran out of the California Club Mall. It was known as California Club Shul - Chabad Chayil. It then rented several spaces, until it was able to purchase its first house on the corner of NE 26th Ave & 211 Ter. Although the space was tight from day one, it took several years until they were able to purchase the neighboring house and expand the Shul into it, and make more room for its growing afterschool programs. The new building will sit on 5 lots, in which there were 4 houses. Moving to a temporary location is already on the way, and demolition for the houses is scheduled for late January of 2021.

Before taking the plans before the zoning board, the rabbi presented the project to the community and addressed any issues that were brought up. Although some were skeptical, when the plans did finally come before the zoning commission, it passed unanimously. Many people came, but not one person had any concerns. “This project is a win win for everyone” said Rabbi Kievman who has been running Chabad Chayil now for more than 19 years. “It will beautify the neighborhood, create a safe place for our children, servicing their after school needs, and bring quality programs for children, teens and adults of all ages”. He explained that while one of the main concerns is always traffic, this will actually help alleviate the traffic issue, as it will stagger school pickup and allow parents to bring their children to a preschool closer to home.

To date, thousands have been impacted by the dedicated staff of Chabad Chayil, including several thousand children and teens who have enjoyed their well known afterschool activities. “This is a blessing for us and a dream come true for everyone” said Mark Levy who has been a part of the community for the past decade. “Just come by and see the smiling faces. See the children who are well taken care of and just want to stay. This is a blessing and the best news. I’m super excited”.

Community activist Avi Freunlich has coordinated volunteers who want to help in any way possible to make things go smoother. "I'm looking forward to have a place to call home for every Jew in the community," said Erica Chao who's 2 daughters attend CHAP and who volunteers at Chabad Chayil, any free second she has. "I was going to say a 'home away from home', but for so many Chabad is actually their 'first home'!

The new 5 story building will host its current award winning programs: CHAP Community Hebrew Afterschool Program, CKids, CTeen, GROW Enrichment, Hebrew School, Dovid Bryn Library and The Family Shul. It will G‑d willing include 14 regular classrooms, 2 specialty classrooms, adult & children's libraries, an indoor playground, jungle gym, social hall & rooftop park! With over 36,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of rooftop park and terraces, it will be a gem for the entire community, allowing Chabad to expand its current programming and services to include a preschool & a whole line up of extra curricular activities!

If you have access to the funds, here’s something to think about. You can enable the building to go up, without it costing you a dime, by making an Impact Investment. Think of it as recycling your charity, where you can give the same funds over and over again! You’re money will be 100+% secure, and if you want, you can even make money on it! For anyone looking to have a legacy that they are proud of, while investing in the local community, for an educational & humanitarian cause, this is the safest and smartest place to lend your money.

If you would like to join any of the committees, make a donation of any sort (financial, building materials, services..) or want to help in any way, please reach out. For the full set of plans & to see what dedications are available go to ChabadChayil.org/build or call (305) 770-1919.