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Elie Wiesel was a towering presence on the world stage—a Nobel laureate, activist, adviser to world leaders, and the author of more than forty books. But when asked, Wiesel always said, “I am a teacher first.”

In fact, he taught at Boston University for nearly four decades, and with this book, Ariel Burger—devoted protégé, apprentice, and friend—takes us into the sacred space of Wiesel’s classroom. There, Wiesel challenged his students to explore moral complexity and to resist the dangerous lure of absolutes. In bringing together never-before-recounted moments between Wiesel and his students, Witness serves as a moral education in and of itself—a primer on educating against indifference, on the urgency of memory and individual responsibility, and on the role of literature, music, and art in making the world a more compassionate place. Come here from the author Rabbi Ariel Burger, who recounts his lifelong relationship with Elie Wiesel as his disciple, student, and teaching assistant. His book, Witness, won a 2019 National Jewish Book Award.

Join us on February 12, 7:30 PM, at the Michael Ann Russell JCC. Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored in partnership with MARJCC Meet the Author Series and Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Free Concealed Carry Permit Class For the South Florida Jewish Community Must Register at ChabadChayil.org/events

Thursday, Feb 6, 6:15pm

Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180

This worldwide effort advocates for inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions to be active participants in Jewish life. Federation is proud to help local organizations raise disability awareness, remove barriers and celebrate diversity in our community. This month’s activities include a special story time with PJ Library, an inclusive Shabbat service, a Tu B’Shvat celebration, a scavenger hunt and much more. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

LOWER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Where:
Scheck Hillel Community School
19000 Northeast 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33180

When:
Friday, January 31, 2020
8:15 AM

RSVP here.

Scheck Hillel Community School added a student-designed class to its Capstone Senior Seminar: a signature Scheck Hillel program that prepares students for college and career. The class, entitled “Introduction to Adulthood” and created by Class of 2020 seniors Michael Berenstein and Alex Wagenberg, brings outside speakers from various fields to share the lessons and values that shaped their professional, entrepreneurial journeys.

The class is taught by the school’s Experiential Learning & Internship Coordinator Cristina Florez, and it also covers career awareness, personal budgeting and investing.

“Alex and Michael are amazing young men. They came in with a big idea, and we made it happen,” said Christopher Johnson, Director of Scheck Hillel’s High School. “It is great to see our students bringing the Scheck Hillel community, one of the strengths of our school, into the classroom. I strive to lead a high school where students explore their passions and take initiative to mold their high school experience. Alex and Michael are doing that, and then some. I am very proud of them.”

The seniors conceived the concept when they were talking about college and what they wanted to learn before graduation. “We noticed that the school prepares us very well for getting into college, and how to deal with certain situations in college, but we wanted to deepen our learning within real life skills that would help us when we actually leave for college,” said Wagenberg. They realized that their classmates had the same questions.

A project that began as a business plan to learn from real-life situations and inspire the senior class became a curriculum Berenstein and Wagenberg built with the support of faculty. Students now have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and learn life skills such as building a budget, identifying and managing investments, and learning to build and sell a company.

“You can learn from a textbook, but that just provides the information. “Introduction to Adulthood” doesn’t only teach these essential skills, but also helps incorporate them into the real world,” Berenstein observed.

About Scheck Hillel’s Senior Capstone Program
As Scheck Hillel’s Grade 12 students continue to pursue requirements toward a Scheck Hillel diploma, they rotate through courses in Capstone Senior Seminar, one of Scheck Hillel's signature programs preparing students for college and career. Courses in both General and Judaic Studies are created and taught by Capstone faculty using seminar-style instruction - covering themes around identity, entrepreneurship, essentials of Judaism, and other “big questions” that require interdisciplinary thinking.

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].

Don't miss the show of the century. This music will bring back very fond memories of yesteryear. Awesome and Freilich Top Notch Klezmer Music with 10 Musicians! The Grand Klezmer Concert will be featuring world renowned Klezmerist Michael Winograd and the Honorable Mentshn Klezmer Band. Also a special opening act by the Tekiah Orchestra. Buy your tickets today: www.unitedjewishgenerations.com/klezmer

JBS can be seen on DirecTV 388, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire 269, Blue Stream 110, Roku under "Educational" and streamed on jbstv.org

JBS TO TELEVISE FIFTH WORLD HOLOCAUST FORUM"

FROM YAD VASHEM (Jerusalem, Israel)

Tonight (Thursday, January 23) 8-11pm ET

Tonight, January 23, from 8-11pm ET, JBS will be honored to televise the Fifth World Holocaust Forum’s ceremony, "Remembering the Holocaust, Fighting Antisemitism.”

The scheduled three-hour event will include speeches by Heads of State from France, Great Britain, Russia, the United States and Germany.

Israel's President Reuven "Rubi" Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also address the gathering.

In addition, the program will feature remarks from the World Holocaust Forum Foundation President Dr. Moseh Kantor; Holocaust survivor and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Council Rabbi Israel Meir Lau; and Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev.

The World Holocaust Forum will take place in Yad Vashem's Warsaw Ghetto Square on the Mount of Remembrance. A Memorial Torch will be lit by Holocaust survivors Rose Moskowitz and Colette Avital, Chairperson of the Center Organizations of Holocaust Survivors in Israel.

Cantor Shai Abramson will recite the El Maleh Rahamim memorial prayer followed by the recitation of the Kaddish, the mourner's prayer, by Holocaust survivor Naftali “Tuli” Deutsch.

The event will conclude with the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah.

Are you a south dade mom looking for a free trip to Israel? Join us this summer on Momentum!

North Miami Beach, FL. - Fourteen Scheck Hillel Community School seniors have been nominated for the 2020 Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards: one of the nation’s most highly regarded student awards programs.

Nominees include Daniela Abbo (Digital & Interactive Media), Orli Algranatti (Athletics), Olga Benacerraf (English/Literature), Michael Berenstein (Vocational/Technical), Jaime Bursztyn (Business), Alexandra Gelman (Speech), Leah Grobman (Social Science), Victor Kameo (Math), Samuel Levy (Science), Rotem Miara (Drama), Carla Nicolaievsky (General Scholarship), Maya Rodrig (World Languages), Joshua Schmutter (Music/Dance) and Mauricio Woldenberg (Art).

"Congratulations to our nominees and families,” said Vanessa Donaher, Head of Scheck Hillel Community School. “We are so proud of their accomplishments.''

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].

How many generations of family and friends can you gather together? Bring your parents, grandparents, children & grandchildren and join us for an intergenerational Shabbat!

RSVP by 1/21/20 to (305) 891 - 5508

Friday, January 24, 2020 Services: 6:30 - 7:00 pm, Dinner: 7:00 pm. Adults: $15.00, Children Under 12: $10.00

Beth Moshe Congregation 2225 NE 121 St. North Miami, FL 33181 Www.bethmoshe.com