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Grand Klezmer Concert February 15
Posted by rabbismith on 01/12/2026 @ 04:11 PM

Tickets can be purchased online at: www.JewishRetiree.com
Or in the following Stores:
- Aspaclaria Judaica in North Miami Beach/Aventura (Ticket Sales from 10AM-2PM ONLY) at 18240 West Dixie Highway.
- Torah Treasures in Miami Beach at 524 W. 41st Street.
February 15, At 2:00pm The Grand Klezmer Concert Many have titled this as “The Event of a Lifetime!”
Zevy Steiger and Aryeh Leib Hurwitz, two world-renowned chazzanim and the Heavy Shtetle Klezmer Band will delight South Florida with authentic Klezmer, Yiddish and other great Jewish music! Both cantors, together with this spectacular group of musicians will rock the house with their magnificent voices, and extraordinary musical talent.
United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for the Jewish senior citizen population, is proud to present this “out-of-this-world” concert, which is a true delicacy for seniors.
“We want everyone to be able to enjoy this beautiful music with the highest caliber musicians and cantors, and we therefore provide the most incredible entertainment, and yet we offer tickets at a price everyone can afford,” says Rabbi Menachem Smith, director of United Jewish Generations. The vast majority of seats are priced at only $20, and that is unheard of for this type of a concert!
The performance will take place on Sunday, February 15th at 2 p.m. at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theatre at 17011 NE 19th Ave in North Miami Beach.
If you need help purchasing tickets (or for transportation to the concert,) please call: (954) 458-6000. Seats are priced at $20, $36, and $50. Sponsors of $180 or more, can choose their seats in the front two rows. Please be aware that the theatre has a rule that anyone with a walker or a cane must buy seats in the lower section only, because the upper section requires climbing stairs.
This group of exceptional Klezmerists includes internationally acclaimed Clarinetist Jaime Bronsztein from the Jaime Bronsztein Klezmer Band, Chaim Rubinov from the Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra, Richi Shapiro from Tekiah Orchestra, and other incredible Klezmerists.
Attendees are encouraged to buy tickets early to attain the best seats, and also keep in mind that this event has sold out in the past! For more info, please email: [email protected] or call: (954) 458-6000.
New Semester at the Retiree Academy starting December 8th @10am
Posted by rabbismith on 11/30/2025 @ 09:52 AM
Levi Yitzchok Retiree Academy

We are currently accepting new applications. We offer 1 daily track in the morning for men, a class in Talmud. We also offer afternoon classes which are open to men and women. Each day has its specific topic of the day. For example, every Sunday we study Jewish law, every Monday (the prophets) the Book of Kings, every Tuesday a Chassidic discourse, etc.
Track 1 (daily): This Track is for men only
- Sunday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST
-Topic: Talmudic Study
Track 2 every Sunday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.
-Topic: Summarized Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch) Laws of Blessings by Published Author Rabbi Yossi Wernick
Track 3 every Monday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.
-Topic: Book of Jeremiah (Sefer Yirmiya) by Rabbi Menachem Smith
Track 4 every Tuesday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.
-Topic: Chassidic Discourse (Maamar Chassidi) by Published Author, Rabbi Yisroel Rice
Track 5 every Wednesday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.
-Topic: Delve into an essay by the Lubavitcher Rebbe about the Weekly Torah Portion by Published Author, Rabbi Aryeh Citron
Track 6 every Thursday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.
-Topic: Weekly Torah Portion with the Commentary of Rabbi Chaim Ibn Atar (Ohr Hachaim Hakodosh)
Grand Chanukah Klezmer Show DEC 18th at 2PM
Posted by rabbismith on 11/28/2025 @ 01:28 PM
Please Join Us for this Most Exciting Chanukah Klezmer Event featuring Klezmer and other Frielich Music. Special Addition to this Amazing Event - We will also present a "Cheese & Wine Tasting!" That is besides the delicious Chanukah refreshments!
Event will take place Thursday, Nov 18th at 2PM at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Ave. Please RSVP by leaving a message on our hotine (305) 770-4540 or emailing [email protected] We Look Forward To Seeing You and Celebrating Sukkos Together!

Grand Sukkos Klezmer Event
Posted by rabbismith on 09/29/2025 @ 04:21 PM
Please Join Us for this Most Exciting Sukkos Music Event featuring Klezmer and other Frielich Music. There will also be delicious refreshments!
Event will take place Thursday, Oct 9th at 2PM at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Ave. Please RSVP by leaving a message on our hotine (305) 770-4540 or emailing [email protected] We Look Forward To Seeing You and Celebrating Sukkos Together!

Grand Purim Party with Klezmer Music
Posted by rabbismith on 03/06/2025 @ 11:44 PM
This will be an incredible event with some of the most beautiful Klezmer, Yiddish and Purim music, together with a festive holiday meal.
Senior Discount $18 Everyone else $36 (Front tables are reserved for sponsors)
Gold Sponsor $180 Silver Sponsor $100
Please reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 or email [email protected]
A SHOW YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
Happy & Freilichen Purim
Grand Chanukah Klezmer Music Party
Posted by rabbismith on 12/15/2024 @ 11:47 AM
This will be an incredible event with some of the most beautiful Klezmer and Chanukah music. Our chazzan and musicians are from the very best. World-renowned Zevy Steiger is revered as having one of the most magnificent cantorial voices of the 21st century. He enthralls audiences on many continents. Violinist Alex Mikhaylovsky is a graduate from Odessa Music College and University of Music and Pedagogy in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Truly a violinist par excellence. Pianist Tal Levit and Drummer Yoni Schwartz have both been playing for over 25 years and have shared the stage with some of the most famous Jewish singers such as Avrohom Fried, Mordechai Schapiro and Chazzan Yitzchok Meir Helfgot.
There will also be delicious refreshments including a special "Cheese and Wine-tasting" section.
Senior Discount $10 Everyone else $36 (Front Rows are reserved for sponsors)
Please reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 or email [email protected]
A SHOW YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
HAPPY CHANUKAH
Retiree Academy: Daily Jewish Academic Learning
Posted by rabbismith on 11/02/2024 @ 11:36 PM
Classes offered on Zoom | Sunday Through Friday
Stimulate your brain and enjoy our "Older-Adults" Judaic Studies Group. Accepting new applicants. Full Scholarships still available!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

Cafe Chai (Nov 7th) - Social Club & Luncheon for Jewish Retirees
Posted by rabbismith on 11/02/2024 @ 11:29 PM
United Jewish Generations is proud to present "Cafe Chai"
A Social Club & Luncheon for Jewish Retirees & Seniors

When: 1st Thursday of Each Month
Time: 12:30pm
Where: 17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach Next door to the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theatre
Reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 or email [email protected]
Conversational Yiddish Course Starting Monday, November 18
Posted by rabbismith on 10/30/2024 @ 02:48 PM
Here is your opportunity to enjoy the nostalgia by speaking the Yiddish of your youth. You will also delight in some of the wonderful idioms of the Yiddish language.
NO TRAVEL NECESSARY, This event is on ZOOM ONLY.

Sign up before November 10 and enjoy the Early Bird Special. Go to: JewishRetiree.com and click on the Conversational Yiddish Course
A project of United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization for retirees and seniors
Grand Sukkos Klezmer Event Monday Oct 21
Posted by rabbismith on 10/13/2024 @ 02:56 PM
Please Join Us for this Most Exciting Sukkos Music Event featuring Klezmer and other Frielich Music.
Event will take place Monday, Oct 21 at 2PM at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Ave. Please RSVP by leaving a message on our hotine (305) 770-4540 or emailing [email protected]
We Look Forward To Seeing You and Celebrating on Sukkos Together!

Chag Sameach - Happy Sukkos - Good Yom Tov



