4th of July – Modified Hours
The MBJCC will be open from 8 am - 5 pm on Thursday, July 4th. Please note: Camp Klurman and Administrative Offices will be closed for the day, but will reopen Friday, July 5.
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DownloadSunday7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday5:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday6:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday6:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday6:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday6:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Erev Passover
Passover - CLOSED
Passover - CLOSED
Erev Shavuot
Shavuot - CLOSED
Shavuot- Pool & Fitness Only
Memorial Day - Pool & Fitness Only
The MBJCC will be open from 8 am - 5 pm on Thursday, July 4th. Please note: Camp Klurman and Administrative Offices will be closed for the day, but will reopen Friday, July 5.
Wacky Wednesday Dress up: Superhero Day Israel Day Celebration—July 9: We will spend the day learning about Israel and have interactive stations where campers will “milk a cow” on a kibbutz, climb Masada, experience boot camp IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)- style, leave messages in the Kotel and listen to stories in a Bedouin tent. Wear […]
Wacky Wednesday Dress up: Israel Pride Israel Day Celebration—July 19: We will spend the day learning about Israel and have interactive stations where campers will “milk a cow” on a kibbutz, climb Masada, experience boot camp IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)- style, leave messages in the Kotel and listen to stories in a Bedouin tent. Wear […]
Wacky Wednesday Dress up: Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
Join us a very special tribute to Dr. Ruth Westheimer (1928-2024), with a screening of a fabulous documentary about her - "Ask Dr. Ruth." Following the film presentation, there will be a panel discussion featuring Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Founder and Director of the Holocaust Teacher's Institute; Dr. Nikki Freeman, Education Director at the Holocaust […]
Wacky Wednesday Dress up: Pajama Day
Wacky Wednesday Dress up: Career Day
Wacky Wednesday Dress up: Neon Day
PRE-K - 5TH GRADE MONDAYS - FRIDAYS School Dismissal - 6 PM Download Registration Form The After-School Program at the MBJCC is a home-away-from-home for your Pre-K through 5th-grade students. The after-school program provides a safe, healthy, exciting, and creative environment for children to unwind after a long day in school. You can feel confident […]
Mark your calendars: Enrichment, Sports, Parent Place, Gymnastics, and Aquatics programs kick off on Monday, August 28th, while our After-school Program is in session. Don't miss out on securing your child's spot for a season filled with joy and exploration! Check out the program schedules at mbjcc.org/schedules and prepare to embark on a journey of […]
Please join us on Sunday, September, 29, 9:00 for a family friendly, morning program on the MBJCC Sol Stern Dock as we use the kayaks and canoes of the Mariner Program to help keep the Indian Creek Waterway clean in a pre-High Holiday - Reverse Tashlich! We will help the environment and help keep the […]
The first in a series of author events in conjunction with South Florida JCC's. Saying No to Hate traces the history of American antisemitism and the Jewish community’s response. It offers us a deeper understanding of how events in America’s past have informed the meteoric rise in hatred and violence we see today. Finkelstein’s book […]
Please join us on Monday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. for the opening reception of “Hashivenu,” a very special art exhibition at Miami Beach commemorating October 7 and dedicated to the resilience of Israel and the Jewish people. We will be honoring IDF veterans as well as the Loving Moms organization, which does so much […]
"Sip & Savor in the Sukkah" Join us at the Miami Beach JCC for ‘Sip & Savor in the Sukkah’! Enjoy arak-based cocktails, tasty bites, and live music in our beautifully decorated Sukkah. Experience a delightful evening of cocktails, bites, and networking under the stars." All of the cocktails and food will be kosher.
Join us for our virtual FL JCC Author Series. The Einstein Effect by Binyamin Cohoen shows all the ways, 70 years after his death, Albert Einstein’s influence is still with us today — in our systems and our culture. Interspersed between chapters on his long-lasting scientific legacy, author Benyamin Cohen (the mind behind Einstein’s Twitter account!) also tells […]
Please join us for a special evening, Tuesday, October 29, at 7:30 pm for a very special evening in conversation with Israeli Journalist Lee Yaron regarding her book, 10/7: The Human Story. The definitive account of the 10/7 massacre through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home. A masterful work of investigative […]
You’re invited to a special Lunch & Learn event hosted by Miami Beach JCC in collaboration with Sharsheret. Join us as we honor the stories of breast cancer survivors and explore how various forms of art—music, visual, literary, and dance—play a crucial role in healing and enhancing well-being. The program will include screening guidelines and […]
Please join us for a special evening on Thursday, October 31, at 7:30 pm, with Stacy Bernard Davis, Deputy Envoy for Holocaust Issues at the U.S. Department of State: Voices of History, Lessons for Today: Why Holocaust Issues Matter for U.S. Foreign Policy. She will address the significance of Holocaust education and remembrance in shaping […]
Tournament Begins @ 12 pm Seat Buy-In Suggested Donation: $500 Table Sponsorship: $5,000 (Includes Up to Ten Seats and Table Naming Signage) Major Prize Packages provided by: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Major Food Group And More To Be Announced Chairpersons: Adam Bergman | Neal Berman | Mark Fisher | Jared Galbut | […]
Please join us for the JCC-U Opening event, which will feature a special guest: Keynote speaker Dr. Arjun Desai, a leading specialist in longevity and health. Meet the instructors (bridge, canasta, mahjong art, piano, Spanish, and more), register for classes, and make new friends. Free lunch will be served. Special Lunch & Learn program with […]
Have Your Heard? Give Miami Day is Here! It's the biggest day of charitable giving in Miami, hosted by The Miami Foundation. Early giving starts on November 17 and continues through November 21 Every Donation Counts, and Counts, and Counts! The Miami Foundation provides matching dollars for every donation we receive. This year, Jewish non-profits […]
Please join us for the Miami Beach JCC's Israeli Film Series screening of the movie - My Daughter My Love - on Monday, December 16 at 7:30 pm. Nominated for four Israeli Academy Awards, this beautifully heartfelt and quietly joyous film features a breathtaking performance by Israel's renowned actor, Sasson Gabay (Karaoke, MJFF 2023), who stars as […]
Join us for an exciting day at the Miami Book Fair, where we'll experience the vibrant street fair and enjoy presentations by renowned Jewish authors. This community outing is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in literature, culture, and connection. The event includes: · Admission to the Miami Book Fair · Round-trip transportation to and […]
Experience an exciting day of Canasta with levels for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Whether you come with a partner or alone, we’ll pair you up for a great game. Enjoy expert insights from coach Elyse Kremins and a delicious lunch while you play. Don’t miss out on this fun and positive event—stay tuned for […]
This program was made possible by the generous support from Baptist Health 12:30 PM - JCC-U Lunch and Learn: Eric Weintraub - South of Sefarad: The 1492 Jewish Expulsion from Spain This debut novel tells the tale of a Spanish Jewish Family who went into exile after being expelled from Spain in 1492, leaving behind […]
This stunning debut novel by Janna Brooke Wallack is about two siblings who grow up in 1980s Miami Beach, living off the land as they navigate the landscape created by their charismatic cult leader father. Janna Brooke Wallack’s short stories have appeared in literary publications such as Hobart, Upstreet, and American Literary Review. Her […]
Join us for a special class with Rabbi Cheryl Weiner on Friday December 6 and 13 at 12:00 pm: Sacred Jewish Conversations: Hopes, Dreams and Aspirations As We Age. Free and Open to the Community. Presented by Mishkan Miami’s Sacred Jewish Conversation Initiative. Accept our invitation to this upbeat workshop on wise aging and end […]
Join us for our virtual FL JCC Author Series with Lihi Lapid. Lihi Lapid’s novel, On Her Own, is a story of daughters, mothers, and grandmothers. Nina, the novel’s teenage protagonist, has run away from home following an argument with her mother over a long-held dispute about Nina dating an older man. On her first night with this […]
Please join us for an evening of laughs with an amazing line-up of four comedians at "Comedy for Peace" on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. Comedy for Peace (est. March 2019) is a project that aims to unite Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities through humor and mutual understanding. Our project brings together the best […]
Surviving the Survivor Podcast JOEL WALDMAN PODCAST HOST Joel is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist. He brings more than two decades of experience crafting stories, including long-form documentaries. KARMELA WALDMAN PODCAST HOST Karm is a Holocaust survivor and has been a licensed marriage therapist for over 40 years. Many know her as Joel’s mom and […]
Join us for our virtual FL JCC Author Series with Aleeza Ben Shalom. In her paradigm-shifting book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker; Find me a Love That Lasts, Aleeza Ben Shalom, dating coach and Netflix star, will guide readers through her highly original perspective on dating, revealing the surprising ways in which a person’s dating habits directly influence their […]
Please join us for the opening night of the Miami Beach JCC's Israeli Film Series, with the screening of the beautiful comedy Matchmaking on Monday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Matchmaking is a Romeo and Juliet-like saga . Matchmaking is Israel's biggest box office hit of the year, […]
Best-selling author Alyson Richman will discuss her latest book, The Time Keepers, at the JCC's Literary Luncheon/Community Read Inaugural Event on Wednesday, December 18, at 12:30 PM. Two women from different worlds, joined by the love of a child displaced by war, discover friendship and healing as their lives intersect with a mysterious wounded Vietnam […]
Join us as Miami’s very own Ballet Flamenco La Rosa presents - La Casa de la Muneca! - a night of incredible dance performances inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s famous play, “A Doll’s House." The evening includes light refreshments, Wine, and Sangria. Join us for a fantastic performance of Flamenco with performers from Ballet Flamenco La […]
Join Theater Theory instructor John Dalton for a masterclass with the play's director and a matinee performance at the Gables Stage Theater. Includes transportation and talk-backs at many of the performances. Tickets for the matinee must be purchased in advance. Group ticket prices can be bought with Debbie Sack, Cultural Arts Administrative Assistant. BOTH SIDES […]
Please join us for a special class with esteemed educator Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Studying the Holocaust Through Film, Literature, and Testimony, a four-part workshop taking place at the Miami Beach JCC from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 13, 20, and 27. Join the class to hear inspiring new topics such […]
Join us for the virtual FL JCC Author Series with Andrew Mellen, the "most organized man in America," as he shares insights from his book Unstuff Your Life! Learn simple, lasting techniques to streamline your life, including never losing your keys, stopping paper clutter, managing bills, and reclaiming your space. Andrew shows you how to […]
Wednesday, January 8, 9:15 AM JCC-U Day of Learning: A Day Full of Discovery, Conversation, and Connection 9:15 AM - Coffee, Conversation, and Surprise Topic Start your JCC-U Day with the perfect blend of coffee, engaging conversation, and a dash of surprise topics. Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff will host this lively discussion that promises to […]
Please join us for a special class with esteemed educator Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Studying the Holocaust Through Film, Literature, and Testimony, a four-part workshop taking place at the Miami Beach JCC from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 13, 20, and 27. Join the class to hear inspiring new topics such […]
The Presidents’ Tailor tells the remarkable story of Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most renowned tailor. Born Maximilian Grünfeld, he survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald, was liberated by Eisenhower, and later built a menswear empire. Over seven decades, Greenfield tailored suits for every president from Eisenhower to Obama, and a who’s who of […]
Join us for our Virtual Author Series with Tobias Buck, author of Final Verdict. Buck’s compelling book takes us into a Hamburg courtroom, telling the story of Bruno Dey, a former Nazi guard charged with aiding in the murder of over 5,000 people. At 93, Dey faced justice 70 years after his crimes. Buck’s engaging […]
The King of Sephardim is a documentary that reveals the life of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Israel's most influential religious figure. Through exclusive access to his inner circle and archives, the film explores his political and religious views, highlighting how his bold and sometimes liberal rulings shaped Israel’s religious and social landscape. Born in Iraq and […]
In Bnei Brak, Israel, Shmuel and his French Sephardic Jewish family navigate life in a predominantly Ashkenazi community. His son, Rafael, a standout Talmud student, faces barriers when his Sephardic heritage prevents him from entering top yeshivas. Fueled by anger, Shmuel confronts the headmaster over this injustice. When a tragic accident changes their lives, Shmuel […]
Please join us for a very special Literary Luncheon event with two best selling authors, Lisa Barr and Lauren Grodstein as they talk about their latestt Warsaw Ghetto themed books, The Goddess of Warsaw & We Must Not Think of Ourselves, on Wedenesday, January 15th at 12:30 pm. The Goddess of Warsaw depicts Bina Blonski […]
Diane Warren is the most successful songwriter you’ve never heard of, with 15 Academy Award nominations, an Honorary Oscar, and Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards. Known for iconic hits for Cher, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and more, she’s a fixture on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. From humble […]
Israeli director Jasmine Kainy captures the trauma and grief of three generations of the Gad family, who survived the Hamas assault on October 7th. This intimate documentary follows their journey through loss, as they cope with the murder or abduction of friends, the destruction of their homes, and the uncertainty of rebuilding their Kibbutz in […]
From film scores to folk songs, music from and inspired by WWII... Step into Hollywood’s Golden Age with lush film scores by musical exiles Erich Korngold and Franz Waxman, brought to life by conductor Anja Bihlmaier. Experience Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, his final composition, blending influences from his new home in America with a nostalgic saxophone […]
Please join us for a special class with esteemed educator Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Studying the Holocaust Through Film, Literature, and Testimony, a four-part workshop taking place at the Miami Beach JCC from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 13, 20, and 27. Join the class to hear inspiring new topics such […]
On January 15, 2022, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others were taken hostage during a typical Saturday morning at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. The 11-hour standoff, streamed live to over 4,000 viewers, unfolded with local, state, and federal law enforcement, including a SWAT team and 70 FBI negotiators, on the scene. With […]
Midlife is a heartfelt love story that blends religious identity and romance, featuring some of Israel's biggest stars. It follows two estranged sisters, Ahinoam and Sari, whose lives take different paths but eventually bring them together in an unexpected way. After leaving her ultra-Orthodox husband, Ahinoam seeks refuge with Sari, who has left their religious […]