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Monday, December 21, 2020 • 7:00 pm

We all know that basketball star Amar'e Stoudemire is a team player. He’s also a proud Jew who is deeply committed to combating anti-Semitism and building bridges to strengthen the relationship between the Jewish and African American communities.

Please join us for a conversation with Amar’e as he shares his inspirational story. As a self-identified descendent of a lost tribe through his mother, Amar’e’s journey has taken him from the basketball courts of New York to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, from becoming an Israeli citizen in 2019 to the 2020 Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP and to his pioneering role in kosher wine production. His story is one that you will never forget.

You’ll also hear about UJA’s commitment and investment to address racial and social justice challenges in our community.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Star, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

At age 14, Amar’e Stoudemire began to play organized basketball, which changed his life forever. Over the course of his NBA career, Amar’e played professionally for the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Miami Heat. A six-time NBA All-Star, Amar’e was NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003, a bronze medalist with the USA Olympic basketball team in 2004, and in 2013, took the Knicks to the playoffs for the first time in a decade. He is also a co-owner of the Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball club and recently secured the 2020 championship and MVP title with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Returning to the United States in 2020, Stoudemire is pursuing his MBA at the University of Miami, and to much acclaim, has joined the coaching staff at the Brooklyn Nets.

Egypt is a place that beholds a lot of structural as well as natural beauty. The ancient history of Egypt is very interesting and it is surely a place that attracts a lot of history lovers all around the world. There are a lot of mystical sites as well in Egypt. And these places are sure to leave you spellbound by their beauty.

Since it has a lot to offer for your luxury travel you must be aware of the places that you should be visiting to get the best out of your travel and have a great time.

Egyptian civilization is among the oldest and strongest civilization. It lasted for around 3000 years. And thus, it has a lot of structure from this era. Some are into ruins and some are maintained to date. Visiting the ruins as well as the standing building both have fun of their own.

Apart from this, you can also opt for a luxury Nile cruise on the river Nile. You can also look for the Dahabiya Nile cruise. This cruise experience will also be one-of-a-kind experiences. Or you can also book for camel rides or visit some kind of oasis.

Whatever you choose it is assured that you will be spell bounded by the breath-taking beauty of this place. From history lovers to nature lovers this place has everything for its visitors. It's a complete package in itself. Plan a visit to Egypt and it is sure that once you will be back at home, you will leave your heart in Egypt.

Join weekly classes on all things Israel organized by Tamar Kolumbus, Greater Miami Jewish Federation community shlicha (emissary). Topics vary and often include news updates, politics and culture with special guests. For more information, click here or contact Tamar at [email protected].

The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies at the University of Miami invites you to stream a concert reading of The Soap Myth, a story that centers around the question: Did the Nazis make soap from the corpses of their murdered Jewish victims, and through the narrative, examines who has the right to write history. Critically acclaimed, emotional and thought-provoking, The Soap Myth will haunt viewers long after the final credits. Stream The Soap Myth here.

Rabbi Daniel Brenner, a well-known Jewish educator, thinker, writer, poet and musician examines four Jewish texts that teach about disease. Click here to begin educating yourself on what our sages have to say.

Jewish tradition offers rich, accessible, and time-tested resources to cope with moments like these. The Institute for Jewish Spirituality, which has pioneered the development and teaching of Jewish mindfulness practices for over 20 years, is offering a number of free resources to our community, including daily free mediation, yoga and Torah study. Click here for more.

Give back this year during Season for Giving, there is an opportunity for everyone both in person and virtually.

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The Community Resilience Training Program is a two-part online seminar which introduces community members with the basic knowledge and tools necessary to support them in strengthening their community's resilience during crises in their home locality.

The training is designed for community members who are playing an active role in their communities representing various roles and disciplines, including: community leaders, religious leaders, social workers, educators, medical professionals, etc.

Participants will engage in group exercises and case studies delivered by IsraAID’s protection team and field staff.

Online Training Dates- S. Florida Area Trainings start at 12:00 pm EST and will last 3.5-4 hours:

December 9, 2020 | Seminar 1: Intro to Emergency Response and Strengthening Community Resilience December 16, 2020 | Seminar 2: Psychological First Aid and Self-Care

*Attendees are required to attend both sessions

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At Chanukah, we celebrate how light – in all its forms – can triumph over any darkness. Creating this light in every moment and every interaction is a choice. Whether itʼs a meal for someone hungry, support for a friend in crisis or simply a smile and kind word for someone in need, making light is what itʼs about. We will make all kinds of light as we enjoy a Chanukah story time, create our very own Dreidel Suncatchers and build delicious Marshmallow Menorahs!

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As the coronavirus crisis continues, the power of prayer can provide inspiration. It links us to G-d and one another. Here are some words that you can turn to for those in need of healing and hope. Click here.