It's Happening In Miami

Save the date: March 11, 2020, 8:30 pm.

Purim costume Party at the MAR-JCC in North Miami Beach.

"Ad-Lo-Yada"

Great music, traditional food & drinks.

18900 NE 25th Ave North Miami Beach 33180

Scheck Hillel Community School’s Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program presents “Mary Poppins, Jr.” The student cast and crew are introducing everyone's favorite magical nanny to a new generation on the theatre stage!

WHAT:
Musical Theatre Production of “Mary Poppins, Jr.” directed by Anthony Campisi with musical direction by Laura Bass and Angelica Losada and choreography by Ashlee Brown
WHO:
Scheck Hillel Community School’s Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program

WHEN:
Sunday, March 29, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
Monday, March 30, 2020 @ 7 PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 @ 7 PM

WHERE:
Scheck Hillel Community School (19000 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33180)

BOX OFFICE:
Purchase tickets at eHillel.org/boxoffice
($13/ticket online or $15/ticket at the door)

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].

Temple Judea, one of Miami’s largest Reform synagogues, has named Sharon Israel Moskovitz as its Executive Director.

“Sharon has uniquely contributed to Temple Judea’s advancement since she joined us in 2007. In addition to important qualities such as trustworthiness and integrity, she has a strong understanding of how Jewish communal organizations function,” said Rabbi Judith Siegal of Temple Judea. “Sharon is extremely dedicated and passionate and has the necessary business acumen, operations, management, financial and fund raising expertise to lead Temple Judea into the next decade.”

Over the last 14 years, Sharon has held numerous positions at Temple Judea, most recently as Director of Engagement & Outreach. Her expertise includes community outreach, volunteer management, public speaking and fund raising. Sharon has invaluable campus-wide knowledge along with an understanding about Temple Judea as a congregation. She previously served as Temple Judea’s Youth Director and Program Coordinator. Sharon holds a Liberal Arts & Science degree from the University of Central Florida. She lives in Miami with her husband Jeffrey and their three children.

Sharon is also active in several charitable organizations such as the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, JAFCO (Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options) and Jewish Community Services.

Now celebrating 72 years of Jewish Learning and Living in Coral Gables, Temple Judea is one of the largest Reform synagogues in Miami with approximately 650 member families. Temple Judea's mission is to enrich member’s ever-more complicated lives with the new insights of ancient Jewish heritage. For more information, visit www.JudeaGables.org.

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for a timely briefing on the Proposed Peace Plan and Israeli-Palestinian Relations with guest speaker David Makovsky, Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and Director of the Project on Arab-Israeli Relations.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura

7:30 p.m. - Light refreshments

8 p.m. - Program starts promptly

As part of our Shabbat observance, hear the story of Esther sung to the tunes of some of your favorite ABBA songs, paradyed by our own Sandy Liebowitz. Passages from the Megillah will be chanted, and blot out YOU KNOW WHO's name with your groggers. Eat hamantaschen along with other yummy treats at the oneg. Friday, March 6, 7:45 pm at Ahavat Olam, on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street in Kendall, 33176. All are welcome, feel free to wear a costume (ABBA member, Purim player, or other); there is no charge. For further information about this fun-filled evening or more information about Ahavat Olam, contact Kim at 305 412-4240 or [email protected]

The Greater Miami Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, locally known as NCJW Miami, hired Amy Bloom, who is its first Executive Director in a decade. NCJW Miami has been making a difference in the lives of women, children, and families in Miami and South Florida since its inception in 1921. Now, it is reorganizing to more readily meet the needs of the community and its members, with a diverse and enigmatic new board and an Executive Director at the helm.

NCJW Miami Board Co-President, Jenni Person responds to its new direction, “Coupled with the redevelopment of a new, dynamic Board, the appointment of an Executive Director marks an exciting moment of infrastructure expansion for NCJW Miami. Our section can now take on our justice-centered work and mission with the impact of a solid organization while modeling the priority of professionalizing and elevating women’s roles that have historically been volunteer and undervalued as such.”

Amy Bloom brings a wealth of non-profit experience. Previously, Amy established herself as a leader in the LGBTQ community in her native Chicago as co-chair of the Human Rights Campaign’s Chicago Gala and Executive Director for Equality Illinois. She also successfully managed her own company, supporting the fundraising and marketing efforts of over a dozen organizations. Moving to Miami six years ago, Amy most recently served as NCJW Miami’s Director of Outreach & Engagement. In this role, she led the organization’s governance transition from a presidium to a twenty-six member Board of Directors. Amy brings to NCJW Miami her expertise in strategic planning, grassroots organizing, and building coalitions that drive a wider movement.

Caren Kamlet, Board Co-President adds, “It has been my pleasure to volunteer for this amazing organization. As part of the fabric of Miami’s social justice history, NCJW has been helping those in need for almost 100 years. It’s the relationship between the community and the organization that has kept us strong. Our community service and advocacy efforts have uplifted lives across race, gender, culture and spirituality.”

Amy Bloom has her eyes set on the future, "I am honored to be NCJW Miami's Executive Director, and to have the opportunity to work with and build powerful women leaders who want to bring the organization into its second centennial."

ABOUT NCJW Miami: NCJW Miami currently advocates its progressive ideals with local, state and federal legislators. NCJW Miami will accompany NCJW members from around the state to Tallahassee in early February to promote reproductive rights and justice, gun safety, women’s equality and civil rights legislation. In April of 2019, members joined over 400 national NCJW members in Washington D.C. to promote similar legislation. NCJW Miami provides a leadership program for professional women, NCJW Teens, forming the future of women’s leadership and educational opportunities on advocacy, community building and spiritual enrichment. The section’s community service efforts include providing comfort for cancer patients, rides to polls, supporting local public education and immigrants’ needs. For more information visit www.ncjwmiami.org.

Press Contact: Laura Guren Rodriguez (305) 335-0606 [email protected]

A Conversation with Shirley & Arthur Sotloff

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, 7-9 p.m.

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU FIU Professor Tudor Parfitt will moderate a discussion with Shirley & Arthur Sotloff about the life and career of their son Steven Sotloff and the issue of wartime journalism.

Arthur and his wife Shirley founded the 2LIVES Foundation soon after their son, journalist Steven Sotloff, was brutally murdered on international tv after being held hostage for one year. Their mission is to provide scholarships to women and men of excellence seeking careers in journalism in a changed world.

Saturday, February 29th 9:30 AM

Temple Emanu-El on Miami Beach will host Daniel Gerstein from the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.

Biracial, adopted as an infant by a U.S. Jewish family, Daniel faced both racism and anti-Semitism growing up. He now serves as Medic in Battalion Aid in the prestigious Station 890. He is 23 years old.

Daniel will speak about his remarkable life, journey, and unique military/combat story during Shabbat services. A complimentary Kiddush lunch will follow services.

Temple Emanu-El is located at 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503. www.tesobe.org.

MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT

Thursday, February 27th Registration 9:15-9:45 AM (coffee) Lunch will be served $36 Entry Fee Prizes awarded to top finishers

Please consider donating gift baskets to be raffled to benefit the synagogue

Contact Sharon Jacobson at [email protected] Or register at www.tesobe.org

Tournament is based on a 15-minute game and there will be 4 rounds. Please bring your own NMJL card.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF SOUTH BEACH 1701 Washington Avenue Miami Beach (305) 538-2503

Monday, February 10th. 6:30 PM

Tu B’Shevat Celebration

You’re invited to celebrate the New Year of the trees

with a Mystical and Musical Tu B’Shevat Seder.

Savor different fruits and wines. Art Therapy.

Singing of sacred Jewish chants.

Temple Emanu-El. 1701 Washington Avenue.

Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503. www.tesobe.org.

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