The largest Jewish film program in the world will be celebrated at the Miami Jewish Film Festival’s (MJFF) 23rd annual edition from January 9-23, 2020, premiering an unprecedented 107 films from 25 countries, and hosting more than 50 filmmakers and special guests. MJFF, the largest Jewish cultural event in Florida and one of the three largest Jewish film festivals in the world reaching an audience of more than 30,000, has unveiled its biggest film lineup ever, which will be hosted at 14 different venues across Greater Miami.

Click here to see the full Festival Program

Join Rabbi Rojzman, Rabbi Farber, Cantor Gaston

and Cantorial Soloist Evelyn Goldfinger at our annual Gospel Shabbat

Friday January 24, 2020

Starts Jan 6

Chabad, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180

A substitute for CHAP until it resumes 1:45-3:00 Torah Story Hour 3:00-4:30 Hebrew / Tefillah / Holidays / Crafts 4:30-6:00 Tutoring in All Subjects Very Limited Space! Register ASAP! Learn more at www.HebrewSchool.info or (305) 770-1919

A jam-packed week of winter-break fun!

Mon-Fri ~ Dec 30 - Jan 3

Includes Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, All Trips & Activities! Early drop-off & late pick-up! For Boys & Girls! 9:00am-4:00pm! Limited space. Daily: $60 / Full Week: $249

Registration at (305) 770-1919 or ChabadChayil.org/camp Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terr, Miami, FL 33180

The legacy of the Holocaust will be considered through cultural, scholarly and personal perspectives in a series of enlightening film presentations, lectures and community discussions during Holocaust Education Week, January 26-30, 2020, at various locations throughout Miami-Dade County. An exhibition-The Holocaust and the Anguish of Liberation—will be on display until April 26, 2020 at the Miami Beach Regional Library. Holocaust Education Week is a community-wide program of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Due to limited seating, persons wishing to attend Holocaust Education Week events are encouraged to make advance reservations online or call 305.538.1663.

“In Memory of our father, Auschwitz survivor Siggi B. Wilzig, and our mother, Naomi Wilzig.” Donated by their children, Ivan, Sherry and Alan

Click here for more information.

Sunday, January 26 3:00 PM-6:00 PM Exhibition Opening Day The Holocaust and “The Anguish of Liberation” Artwork from the Yad Vashem Collection and the Miami-Dade Public Library System Permanent Art Collection

Miami Beach Regional Library 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach

(The exhibition will remain on display through April 26, 2020 during library opening hours)

Two sets of pictures are paired – a series of vintage black & white posters originally distributed by B’nai Brith depicting the stark timeline of the Holocaust juxtaposed with 13 prints of art created by Holocaust Survivor artists from 1945-1947, revealing the anguish of liberation and their search for solace.

Group Visits: Free tours of the exhibition are available for classroom field trips, synagogue, church and community groups. Please email: [email protected] or call 305-538-1663 to make a reservation.

With special thanks to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel and the Miami-Dade Public Library System Sunday, January 26, 3:00 PM

Through the Dark Valley: Primo Levi’s Auschwitz Liberation Testimony Lecture in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz With Professor Nicola Gavioli, Florida International University

Miami Beach Regional Library 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach

Seventy-five years after the liberation of Auschwitz, the testimonial works of Primo Levi occupy a central role in the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust. Against the dangers of oblivion and within the maelstrom of technological innovation and the stream of superficial information of today’s world, Primo Levi’s writings offer us dense, precise, and thoughtful meditations on life, survival and the act of writing. This lecture aims to illuminate key aspects of the works of Primo Levi on the experience of Auschwitz and to celebrate his enduring testimony of the Catastrophe.

Nicola Gavioli, PhD, teaches in the Department of Modern Languages at Florida International University, Miami (FL). Among his research focuses is witness literature.

Monday, January 27, 9:30 AM Black Box Theatre: Encounter with Holocaust Survivors

Students spend the morning with two Holocaust Survivor’s, Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff and Laszlo Selly, volunteers at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach who will share their first –hand experiences. Through meaningful conversation with the survivors, students will get insight into the World War II years and how these survivors forged new lives in a new country.

Miami Beach Senior High School 2231 Prairie Ave., Miami Beach (10th, 11th and 12th grade MBSHS students only)

Moderator David Reese is a language arts teacher in his 18th year with Miami-Dade Public Schools. Laszlo Selly is a retired professional photographer. Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff is Holocaust Education Specialist Miami Dade County Public Schools.

Tuesday, January 28 11:15 AM

Miami Dade College – Homestead Campus Building F, Room F222 500 College Terrace, Homestead

Roddie’s Code: A Lone Soldier Saves Jewish POWs from the Nazis With Chris Edmonds, son of WWII veteran & Righteous Gentile, Roddie Edmonds

On a cold winter day a month after the Battle of the Bulge, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds ordered all 1200 American POW’s to fall out and told the Nazi Officer “We are all Jews here,” refusing to back down and saving the lives of the Jewish soldiers under his command. His son, Chris Edmonds will speak about lessons from his father and how the story was discovered more than 40 years after it occurred. Roddie Edmonds was posthumously recognized as Righteous Amongst the Nations by Yad Vashem, Israel. Chris Edmonds is Senior Pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Marville, Tennessee and is the founder of the Roddie’s Code and the Roddie Edmonds Foundation, organizations dedicated to extending the legacy and lessons of his father for generations to come.

Tuesday, January 28 7:00 PM

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Ave., Miami

Roddie’s Code: A Lone Soldier Saves Jewish POWs from the Nazis With Chris Edmonds, son of WWII veteran & Righteous Gentile, Roddie Edmonds

On a cold winter day a month after the Battle of the Bulge, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds ordered all 1200 American POW’s to fall out and told the Nazi Officer “We are all Jews here,” refusing to back down and saving the lives of the Jewish soldiers under his command. His son, Chris Edmonds will speak about lessons from his father and how the story was discovered more than 40 years after it occurred. Sergeant Edmonds was posthumously recognized as Righteous Amongst the Nations by Yad Vashem, Israel. Chris Edmonds is Senior Pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Marville, Tennessee and is the founder of the Roddie’s Code and the Roddie Edmonds Foundation, organizations dedicated to extending the legacy and lessons of his father for generations to come.

Wednesday, January 29, 2:00 PM

Film Screening: Who Will Write Our History With post-film discussion

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center 20400 NE 30th Ave, Miami, FL 33180

Going by the code name Oyneg Shabbes, a secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders in the Warsaw Ghetto led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum decided to fight back, vowing to defeat Nazi lies and propaganda with pen and paper. This documentary mixes the writings of the Oyneg Shabes archive with new interviews, rarely seen footage and stunning dramatizations to tell its story.

Written, produced and directed by Roberta Grossman and executive produced by Nancy Spielberg,

Thursday, January 30, 7:00 PM

On the Run in Nazi Berlin: A True Story of Survival With author Bev Saltzman Lewyn

Miami Beach Jewish Community Center 4221 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach

A riveting and unusual true Holocaust story that plays out like a Hollywood action film. Never in a concentration camp, young Dagobert Lewin survives the entire war on the run in Nazi Berlin. There are breathtaking escapes, romance, and a wife and baby Dagobert would forget for decades. Fifty years later, he rediscovers his buried past.

Bev Saltzman Lewyn is the former Coordinator of News Research for CNN’s National Desk. She is the co-founder of the 2000-women strong Jewish Women’s Connection/JWC Atlanta (a JWRP “Birthright for Moms” partner organization).

All events are free and open to the public.

Holocaust Education Week is a community-wide program of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit Holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.org/2020/HolocaustEducationWeek or call 305-538-1663.

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Sidney Pertnoy Chair, Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach (HMMB)

Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff Chairperson, Holocaust Education Committee, HMMB

Sharon S. Horowitz Executive Director, HMMB

Daniel Reed Education Coordinator, HMMB

In cooperation with: City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council * Miami Beach JCC * Miami Dade Public Library System * Miami Dade County Public Schools Department of Social Sciences * University of Miami Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies * With special thanks to the Florida Department of Education * Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 | 305 538-1663 Holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.org info@holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.

Start Up Your Future with Miami's Onward Israel Summer 2020 Internship in Tel Aviv!

May 25 – July 19, 2020

Apply now, space is limited!

Miami’s Onward Israel Internship in Tel Aviv offers exciting and immersive resume building opportunities in Tel Aviv. Designed as a second peer experience in Israel and a Birthright follow-up program, this highly subsidized eight week summer internship provides a global, cross-cultural experience in Israel while working with Israeli peers.

Live in Tel Aviv while developing your professional future.

Work in your area of interest according to your skills.

Build your resume through a highly subsidized eight-week internship.

Onward Israel is intended for Jewish undergraduates between the ages of 19-27 who have previously participated in a peer program in Israel.

For additional acceptance criteria and to apply, click here!

Miami's Onward Israel summer internship in Tel Aviv is operated through a partnership between the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other leading philanthropists, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Masa Israel Journey, and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Trip organizer: Young Judaea.

This multi-sensory experience will appeal to all ages with multiple themed rooms, unique interactive experiences, and a dedicated Hanukkah-themed life-size game room. The Hanukkah Factory opens Wednesday, December 18, 2019 through Sunday, January 5, 2020.

This exciting event brings the Hanukkah story to life and offers something for all ages. With eight dedicated theme spaces including a life-size game room, this self-guided tour celebrates the miracle of Hanukkah, its traditions, foods and symbols. Guests will experience The Hanukkah Factory’s unforgettable take on the holiday through interactive spaces inspired by traditional holiday symbols such as menorahs and dreidels (four-sided spinning tops), Hanukkah foods such as donuts and latkes (potato pancakes), and the history of the holiday and its hero, Judah the Maccabee. There is also an engaging Menorah Madness treasure hunt that will take guests throughout the entire venue.

The Hanukkah Factory experience will transport you to a place of imagination. With spaces designed to make holiday memories with family and friends, the eye-popping designs at The Hanukkah Factory also appeals to those looking for the perfect backdrops for holiday selfies and family photos. The Hanukkah Factory is the brainchild of Miami Rabbi Jonathan Tabachnikoff in association with the 305 Club.

You can buy tickets and find location information at: www.hanukkahfactory.com

North Miami Beach, Florida – Scheck Hillel Community School senior Orli Algranatti was recognized by the Heisman Trophy Trust as a 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner.

Orli plays three varsity sports for Scheck Hillel: tennis, volleyball and basketball. She is a leader who exemplifies the tenets of Scheck Hillel’s educational philosophy.

“When Coach Lyon sent me the nomination, my whole world turned upside down because I hadn't realized I was so involved,” Orli said. “I play so many sports, and I dedicated my whole life to sports and the school! I am very excited for this recognition.”

The 2020 senior also thrives academically. She participates in Scheck Hillel’s Dual Enrollment program with Florida International University, earning college credit while in high school. In 2017, she was honored by the Miami Herald for her academic achievement, community service and sports involvement. Through Scheck Hillel’s Experiential Learning Program, Orli interns at Skylake Animal Hospital, where she has immersed herself in the science and art of caring for animals. The aspiring veterinarian is looking to learn as much as possible about the field and develop mentoring relationships before college. Orli is also very active in the community. She volunteers at ACEing Autism, teaching kids with autism how to play tennis, and with Kesher, teaching students how to play basketball.

The prestigious Heisman High School Scholarship recognizes outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.

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].

Martin Simmonds (Tim Roth) has been haunted throughout his life by the mysterious disappearance of his “brother” and extraordinary best friend, a Polish Jewish virtuoso violinist, Dovidl Rapaport, who vanished shortly before the 1951 London debut concert that would have launched his brilliant career. Thirty-five years later, Martin discovers that Dovidl (Clive Owen) may still be alive, and sets out on an obsessive intercontinental search to find him and learn why he left.

Almost four decades later, Martin follows the clues that lead him ever closer to his friend, until he learns the meaning of ‘The Song of Names,’ a profoundly moving piece of music that holds the answer to why his brother vanished so suddenly from his life.

From director François Girard ("The Red Violin") and producer Robert Lantos ("Eastern Promises," "Being Julia") comes a film Rabbi David Wolpe calls "heartbreaking and heart-healing at the same time."

IN THEATERS THROUGHOUT SOUTH FLORIDA on JANUARY 10

Regal South Beach 18--Tower Theater--Boca Raton Shadowood Square 16--Boca Raton Living Room Theaters--AMC Aventura 24

Join the Jewish Volunteer Center and Repair the World Miami to volunteer on December 24 and 25 during this Season for Giving.