It's Happening In Miami

North Miami Beach, Florida – Scheck Hillel Community School faculty and staff presented at the prestigious Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), held in Miami this year. Showcasing school expertise in Design/STEM, Nancy Penchev (I Lab Instructor/Lower School Technology Coordinator) and Lower School teacher Kara Kersting led a workshop about robots in the classroom and how to harness their power to teach across subjects. Chief Academic Officer Craig Carpentieri, Lower School Curriculum and Instruction Director Robin Rimon and Grade 6-12 Curriculum and Instruction Director Dr. Rabbi Avi Greene shared our model of personalized professional learning; Mr. Carpentieri also presented Scheck Hillel’s tiered approach to social emotional learning. Lower School teacher Jenna Kraft and Mrs. Penchev delivered a workshop about how robots can be integrated in the special education classroom. Last but not least, Scheck Hillel Creative Manager Greg Feldman '07 led a workshop for administrators about creating personalized videos for school advancement.

On the heels of Scheck Hillel's Lionpalooza STEM event on January 12, participation in FETC highlights the school's leadership in Design/STEM learning and innovation. Scheck Hillel students and faculty have also been accepted to present at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) this summer in California.

About Scheck Hillel Community School
Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.931.2831x173 or write to [email protected].

Flamenco Sephardit will be performed on Sunday, January 26th at 7 PM.

Experience the intense passion of pure Flamenco fused with the Jewish Ladino tradition of Spain. Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show, VIP $65 includes first 5 rows seating, hors d’oeuvres, cocktail, meet and greet with cast.

www.flamencosephardit.com (800) 515-1831.

Tuesday, February 4th 7 PM

Learn the difference between Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, Pair and High Card.

Open to players of all levels, including beginners. Refreshments and light snacks provided.

$18 for Temple Emanu-El members $25 for Non-members BYOB must be Kosher alcohol Visit tesobe.org to RSVP

Temple Emanu-El 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Proceeds to benefit the Jerusalmi Family Education Fund. RSVP NOW

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is joining our global Jewish community in response to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck southwestern Puerto Rico on January 7 along with the ones that followed it in the consecutive days.

It is estimated that 2,000 people were displaced and are living in temporary shelters as a result of structural damage to their residences. While power has been restored to parts of the island, many areas remain without electricity. The government of Puerto Rico has identified the need for basic supplies such as water, food and medical supplies as well as tents and cots to assist with sheltering those displaced and water sanitation efforts.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION

One hundred percent of all contributions will be directed to assist victims of the disaster relief fund you designate.

Donation checks should be mailed and made payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. Please note in the memo "Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief". For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000.

Calling all teen leaders! Travel to Israel and get high school credit for it!

The Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship (http://www.amhsi.org/stephen-muss-impact-fellowship/) gives a select group of high school students the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a high school semester studying in Israel. Participants study abroad at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI-JNF) and then return home as ambassadors for Israel and future Jewish change-makers. Made possible by Stephen Muss and Federation, the program is now accepting applications for Fall 2020, Miami’s 3rd cohort!

The application deadline has been extended to February 16, 2020.

The fellowship includes:
Full tuition,* housing and meals
Leadership training
Workshops on critical thinking, social media, marketing and public speaking
Serve as a liaison to media

*Full tuition covered minus $500 deposit. All Impact Fellows are also required to fulfill a $1000 fundraising goal.

Click here for details and to apply, or contact Alicia Press, [email protected] or 954.817.7108.

Yaakov Katz Editor In Chief: The Jerusalem Post

Thursday January 23, 7:30 PM Book signing and reception to follow Temple Beth Am : 5950 N. KENDALL DRIVE, PINECREST, FL 33156 • 305.667.6667

RSVP : Janice Baisman: [email protected] 786-364-9445 First 100 receive a complimentary copy of the book (one per family)

Yaakov is a familiar face to our series and we are delighted to have him return with his latest work. He will take questions following the presentation which will include his insights into the current situation in the Middle East

Flamenco Sephardit will be performed on Sunday, January 26th at 7 PM. Experience the intense passion of pure Flamenco fused with the Jewish Ladino tradition of Spain.

Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show, VIP $65 includes first 5 rows seating, hors d’oeuvres, cocktail, meet and greet with cast. www.flamencosephardit.com (800) 515-1831. ... See More

Join local and national stakeholders for an exclusive luncheon!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HILLEL

1100 STANFORD DR, CORAL GABLES, FL

Engage with a growing network of Hillel lay leaders and stakeholders. Learn about the challenges and opportunities facing Jewish life on campus. Connect with campus and community leaders, students, and Hillel professionals.

Register now! at https://hillelgls.org/

For more information, please contact Jessica Ben Nun at [email protected] or 305.335.3998