Miami Beach JCC

Camp Klurman
2023-06-12 - 2023-08-17 | FL, United States
Miami Beach JCC’s Camp Klurman is a fun-filled summer to remember. We are committed to providing an excellent, safe, well-rounded blend of traditional day camp activities, daily instructional swim/boating, sports, performing arts, robotics, in-house entertainment, various specialty camps, and a Kosher lunch. Fun-loving, dynamic staff will facilitate your child’s summer of a lifetime, filled with excitement and adventure!

After-school Program Starts
2023-08-21 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
PRE-K – 5TH GRADE
MONDAYS – FRIDAYS
School Dismissal – 6 PM
The After-School Program at the MBJCC is a home-away-from home for your Pre-K through 5th grade student. 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 knowing your children are in good hands when they arrive at the MBJCC. They begin their afternoon with a healthy snack followed by supervised homework time.
Once done with their homework, the students will enjoy rotating activities, including:
• Art Projects
• Playground
• Organized Sports
• Swimming on Fridays (Optional)
• Indoor Games
• And More!

Youth Programs Begin
2023-08-28 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
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 laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments.

A Night of Flamenco
2023-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
The evening includes light refreshments, Wine, and Sangria.
Join us for a fantastic performance of Flamenco with performers from Ballet Flamenco La Rosa.
Ballet Flamenco La Rosa is an international company dedicated to Flamenco as an art form in constant evolution. Based in Miami and made up of dancers and musicians from Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., the company presents flamenco dance at its best, beyond traditional boundaries, surprising and enlightening students and the public with the beauty and magic of this theatrical dance form.

Reverse Tashlich
2023-09-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us 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.
Bring your children and grandchildren!
A donation of $18 per person is requested (children under 12 are free). MB JCC Lifeguards will be present. Refreshments will be served!
A portion of the proceeds support the MBJC Mariners program and Clean Miami Beach, a non-profit dedicated to clean beaches water and ending single-use plastics. They will be on hand to assist with nets, grabbers, buckets and other equipment.
What is a Reverse Tashlich?
Sponsored by the Jewish organization Tikkun HaYam-Repair the Sea, the Reverse Tashlichprogram, conducted worldwide, reimagines the High Holiday Tashlich ceremony of symbolically casting away sins into water. The symbolism is reversed: participants come together to clean up waterways that impact our lives, fostering a spiritual connection to and stewardship for the environment.

Camp Lock In Rates
2023-09-18 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Register for camp by September 18 to lock in rates.
JOIN OUR NEXT SUMMER OF FUN! Lock in 2023 rates for Summer 2024!
Secure your child’s spot for another season of non-stop fun, friendship, and adventure at Camp Klurman’s Summer Camp!
Let the good times roll as your child experiences a summer like no other – packed with laughter, growth, and exciting discoveries!
Please fill out a registration form and email it to camp@mbjcc.org
Download Registration Form

Wine Tasting in the Sukkah
2023-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us for a Sukkot Celebration at the Miami Beach JCC – Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in the Sukkah!
Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30 pm for a food and wine pairing experience in our very own Miami Beach JCC Sukkah. Nicole LInares, our Membership Director is a Sommelier and will guide you through a series of wine and dairy food pairings under the stars, in our Sukkah.
All of the wines and food will be kosher.

Virtual Author Event: Naomi Ragen, The Enemy Beside Me
2023-10-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Inspired by true events, The Enemy Beside Me is a powerful, provocative novel about two people fighting for reconciliation over unforgivable crimes of the past. Milia Gottstein is head of an organization dedicated to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. An invitation from the head of a Holocaust conference leads to their replacing antagonism with growing intimacy, forcing them into shocking choices that will betray all they have achieved and all that has grown between them.

Special Event: Evan Nierman - The Cancel Culture Curse
2023-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Menorah, 620 75th St, Miami Beach, 33141
Please join us for a special evening, Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 pm with Evan Neirman, the author of The Cancel Culture Curse.
Evan Nierman is Founder and CEO of Red Banyan, a global strategic communications firm. Evan has advised top business executives, members of the House and Senate, foreign nations, presidential candidates, celebrities, and other leaders.
With 20-plus years of high-level experience in public relations, crisis management, online media, international relations, and public affairs, Evan is a sought-after speaker at conferences and universities around the world and often called upon by top-tier media to provide insight and analysis. A three-time TEDx speaker, he is also the author of two bestselling books: Crisis Averted: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line and The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad.
This program is co-sponsored with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Let's talk about Perimenopause and Menopause
2023-10-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us for a special lunch program and conversation with Dr. Emmanuela Wolloch, OB/GYN-
“Let’s talk about Perimenopause and Menopause.”
Participation is possible both on ZOOM and at MBJCC (lunch will be served)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Wear Pink and learn what’s Jewish about breast cancer.
This event is in place of the Mah Jongg & Canasta game day and the Perimenopause and Menopause lunch discussion that was previously advertised. The game part of the event will be back on the calendar in the near future. Please stay tuned.
Co-sponsored with Sharsheret, a Jewish Breast Cancer Organization, in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Miami Beach Candidates Forum
2023-10-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us for an evening with the candidates for Mayor of Miami Beach and the candidates for the city commission.
This event is co-sponsored by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Beach Matters, the Miami Beach JCC, and many other community organizations.

18 Days in October
2023-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Menorah, 620 75th St, Miami Beach, 33141
Please join us for a special evening at Temple Menorah to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Yom Kippur War with author Uri Kaufman, who will present his book- 18 Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How it Created the Modern Middle East.
Israeli Consul General Maor Elbaz Starinsky is a special guest for the evening.
October 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, a conflict that shaped the modern Middle East. The War was a trauma for Israel and following the oil embargo, a pivotal reordering of the global economic order. The Jewish State came shockingly close to defeat. A panicky cabinet meeting debated the use of nuclear weapons. After the war, Prime Minister Golda Meir resigned in disgrace, and a 9/11-style commission investigated the “debacle.”
But, argues Uri Kaufman, from the perspective of a half century, the War can be seen as a pivotal victory for Israel. After nearly being routed, the Israel Defense Forces clawed its way back to threaten Cairo and Damascus. In the War’s aftermath, both sides had to accept unwelcome truths: Israel could no longer take military superiority for granted — but the Arabs could no longer hope to wipe Israel off the map. A straight line leads from the battlefields of 1973 to the Camp David Accords of 1978 and all the treaties since.

Literary Luncheon: Pam Jenoff
2023-10-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Best-selling author Pam Jenoff will discuss her latest book, Code Named Saphire, at our “Pre-Season” Literary Luncheon on Thursday, October 26 at 12:30 PM.
Hannah Martel flees Nazi Germany and joins the Sapphire Line, a secret Belgian resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her enigmatic brother Matteo. Inspired by incredible true stories of courage and sacrifice, Code Name Sapphire is a powerful novel about love, family and the unshakable resilience of women in even the hardest of times.
Pam Jenoff is the author of several books of historical fiction, including The New York Times bestsellers The Lost Girls of Paris, The Orphan’s Tale, The Diplomat’s Wife, and The Woman With the Blue Star. Her novels are inspired by her experiences working as the Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon and as a diplomat for the State Department in Poland. These positions afforded Pam a unique opportunity to witness and participate in operations at the most senior levels of government and provided expertise regarding World War II and the Holocaust for Pam’s books.

School Day Out
2023-10-27 08:30 - 16:00, 2023-11-10 08:30 - 16:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
SCHOOL DAYS OUT
When School is Out, the J is in! School Days Out are offered with Miami-Dade County public school closings. Students will enjoy activities such as art, cooking, science, sports, games, swimming, and more! Send your child with a swimsuit, towel, flip-flops and sunscreen.
Kosher lunch and snacks will be provided daily.

Sharing Decorating Secrets with Vicente Wolf
2023-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | FL
Please join us for a special evening, Wednesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. with the author of The Creative Interior Solutions.
Sharing Decorating Secrets with Vicente Wolf with an introduction and Q&A led by Karen Boyer, founder of Elements in Play Fine Art Advisory
The Miami Beach JCC invites you to an engaging chat with interior design trailblazer, Vicente Wolf. With nearly 50 years in the industry, he will share myriad inspirations for his designs while walking you through client projects. Known for his relaxed, elegant environments that incorporate one-of-a-kind pieces with antiques as well as objects found in his travels to remote parts of the world, his designs maintain a fresh appeal that stands the test of time. From Cuban refugee to a successful designer, Vicente will discuss personal tales of his experiences as well as design lessons covered in his new book, CREATIVE INTERIOR SOLUTIONS (Rizzoli; April 2023), written by Margaret Russell, former Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest with a foreword by Marianne Williamson, a former client and presidential candidate.
Book signing of his new book will follow the program.
When Vicente Wolf left Cuba and landed in the United States in the 1960s, he didn’t have a dime to his name or a plan for his life. But he did have an open mind, a good sense of style, and a willingness to work hard.
When he discovered interior design in the 1970s, there were kind mentors who helped him learn the business. In the decades since he’s had a distinguished design career spanning nearly five decades, opened his VW Home showroom in New York, written five books, garnered all kinds of awards, including having his name included on the AD100 list in 2016, and earned the undeniable right to be referred to as a “legend.”
Karen Boyer is a highly regarded art advisor and founder of Elements in Play Fine Art Advisory. She merges passion and strategy to elevate the collections of individuals and families, ensuring their aesthetic, financial, and legacy goals are seamlessly met. Karen is based in Miami and covers the art market internationally.
This literary event was made possible with the generous support of Books & Books

Play Reading - The Soap Myth
2023-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | FL
The Soap Myth by Jeff Cohen

About
Presented by YILove Jewish, the Miami Beach JCC is delighted to invite you to this series of Jewish themed play readings that we offer throughout the year. Our upcoming reading, “The Soap Myth” by Jeff Cohen, will be performed by the renowned local stage actor, Avi Hoffman, alongside a talented cast.
Play Synopsis
Set more than fifty years post-WWII, “The Soap Myth” delves deep into a young Jewish reporter’s quest for truth. He seeks answers to the haunting question – did the Nazis, in their unspeakable cruelty, manufacture soap from the corpses of their Jewish victims? The play paints a vivid picture, juxtaposing survivors, scholars, and Holocaust deniers, and compellingly poses the question: Who really gets to inscribe history?

Winter Youth Programs Priority Member Registration
2023-11-08 | FL
It’s that exciting time of the year again. Get ready to secure a spot in our enriching Youth Programs for Winter 2024.
Priority Member Registration begins on Wednesday, November 8th. Mark your calendars to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to ensure your children are enrolled in their favorite activities.
Open Registration for the community starts on Wednesday, November 15th. Share the warmth of our community by inviting friends and neighbors to join the fun!
Let’s make this winter an unforgettable season of growth and joy for our kids at the MBJCC!

JCC-U Opening Event
2023-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 | FL
Please join us for the special JCC-U Opening event with a special keynote speaker Liel Leibovits.
The line-up of classes for the day will include:
Music Appreciation with Alan Mason
Art History experience with Natanya Blanck
Special Lunch & Learn program with Liel Leibovitz.
Liel Leibovitz is the editor at large for Tablet Magazine and the host of several of its popular podcasts, including Unorthodox and Take One.
Meet the instructors, register for classes, and make new friends.
Free lunch will be served.
The JCC-U program made possible with the generous support of Baptist Health.

Teen Event: Leil Leibovitz
2023-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 | FL
Please join us for a special evening with Leil Leibovitz on Wednesday, November 8th, 7:30 PM
LIEL LEIBOVITZ is the editor-at-large of Tablet magazine and the co-host of its podcast Unorthodox in conversation with Rabbi Fred Klein.
How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book.
Liel Leibovitz is the editor at large for Tablet Magazine and the host of several of its popular podcasts, including Unorthodox and Take One. He’s the author of several works of non-fiction, and a frequent contributor to publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and others. A Ninth-Generation Israeli, he now lives in New York with his family.
This literary event was made possible with the generous support of the Jewish Book Council and Books & Books

Special Event: Leil Leibovitz
2023-11-08 19:30 - 21:00 | FL

Israeli Film Series: Perfect Strangers
2023-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us for our opening night of our Israeli Film Series on Monday, November 6 at 7:30 pm with the movie – Perfect Strangers.
On the night of a lunar eclipse, seven longtime friends gather for a party to witness the celestial event and catch up over dinner and drinks. The evening takes a turn when someone suggests they all leave their phones out, unlocked, on the table and share each text, call, or notification with the entire group. A simple game that starts out innocently enough with a mundane call or app notification slowly devolves into a conflagration of earth-shattering revelations, scorching everyone around the table. This directorial debut from prolific actor Lior Ashkenazi (also starring in MJFF’s opening night film Karaoke), features beloved Israeli comedians Guy Amir & Hanan Savyon (MJFF films Forgiveness and Maktub), quickly evolves into a wonderfully wicked ensemble piece that brings forth electric performances from each of the seven leads, as their phones betray their deepest held secrets. Layer upon layer of lies, unexpected betrayals, and surprising twists abound in this searing, dark dramedy. Perfect Strangers uncovers all the ways people hide their true nature, even from those they claim to love the most, and the elaborate web of secrets that they weave over time to conceal them.

Armando Lucas Correa - Literary Luncheon
2023-11-15 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Best selling author Armando Lucas Correa will talk about his latest book, The Night Travellers, at the JCC’s Opening Season Literary Luncheon/Community Read on Wednesday, November 15 at 12:30 PM.
Four generations of women, from Nazi Germany, the Cuban Revolution to modern times, a family secret and betrayal. Separated by time but united by sacrifice, four women embark on journeys of self-discovery and find themselves to be living testaments to the power of motherly love.
Armando Lucas Correa is an award-winning journalist, editor, author, and the recipient of several awards from the National Association of Hispanic Publications and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is the author of the international bestseller The German Girl, which is now being published in sixteen languages. For The Night Travelers, Correa received the Creative Writing Award of the Cintas Foundation Fellowships (2022). He lives in New York City with his husband and their three children.

Fall Break Camp
2023-11-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-22 09:00 - 16:00 | FL
Dates:
November 20th – 22nd (Monday to Wednesday)
Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Extended Care Options:

Pre-Care: 8 am – 9 am | Daily Rate: $10 (Members: $5)
Post-Care: 4 pm – 5 pm | Daily Rate: $10 (Members: $5)

Camp Fee Structure:

General Camp: Daily Fee: $90 (Members: $75)
Specialty Camp: Daily Fee: $100 (Members: $85)

All campers will be treated to a daily Kosher lunch and snacks.

GENERAL CAMP
(K – 5th Grade)
Unleash your child’s creativity and energy with our General Camp! Activities include:

Sports
Swimming (daily swims, so pack a swimsuit, towel, flip flops, and sunscreen!)
Music
Crafts
Dance
On-campus entertainment
Special field trip during the week (Day TBD)

TRAVEL CAMP
(2nd – 5th Grade; Limited Capacity)
Every day brings a fresh adventure at our Travel Camp. With daily field trips to select outdoor locations or small group environment facilities, campers will never experience a dull moment. Our trips are carefully chosen, ensuring they align with our safety protocols.

SPORTS CAMP
JV: K & 1st Grade
Varsity: 2nd – 6th Grade
For young sports enthusiasts, our Sports Camp is designed to hone their skills. The program focuses on developing fundamental techniques, as well as engaging campers in age-appropriate games tailored to enhance their understanding and prowess in various sports. And of course, a refreshing swim session is included daily!

Ready to Enroll?
Join us for an unforgettable Fall Break Camp experience! Register online easily:

Visit MBJCC.ORG
Click on “REGISTER”
Select “FALL BREAK CAMP” to enroll

We can’t wait to welcome your child to a season filled with fun, friendship, and fantastic memories!

Ted Deutch - Global Jewish Advocacy
2023-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us at Miami Beach JCC on November 20th, 7:30PM for In person conversation with TED DEUTCH, CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and prior chair of the House Ethics Committee. The discussion will center around what AJC is doing globally to respond to the crisis in Israel through activism.
Special guests of the evening :
Jacob Solomon, president and CEO of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, Consul General of Israel in Miami
In partnership with Michael-Ann Russell

October 7th Survivors
2023-11-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us at Miami Beach JCC on November 21th, 6:30PM for In person conversation with the survivors of the October 7th Nova Music Festival.

Israel: What’s happening?
2023-11-29 12:30 - 14:00 | FL
Lunch and Learn with Yehuda Michael
We’ll discuss current Israeli affairs focusing on war in Israel. We can look into the reason behind the current war in Israel. How the current war is different than the previous operations in Gaza? The impact of the war on the region and beyond. Where is this going into and other aspects?

Benji Lovitt - Israel 201
2023-11-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Please join us for an evening with Comedian, Educator, and Writer Benji Lovitt, where he takes us on the journey through his new book – “Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land”
How did Jerusalem’s cat problem spur religious debate? Why are Israelis so blunt, even when the truth hurts? From shomer Shabbos car insurance policies and ancient marriage laws to Arab Israeli stand-up comedy, Druze high schools, and LGBTQ activism in the IDF, Israel 201 goes beyond the typical introductory “101” course to show readers the real Israel, behind the headlines. Based on the authors’ own experiences living in Israel for a combined twenty-five years and interviews with Israeli experts like Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff, Olympian Yael Arad, and others, Israel 201 is a behind-the-scenes look at the magic, mystery, and, yes, the chaos of one of the most fascinating and least understood countries on earth.
Benji Lovitt
Since immigrating to Israel in 2006, Texas-native Benji Lovitt has delivered stand-up comedy and cultural presentations for audiences around the world. His perspectives on Israeli society and cultural differences have been featured on Israeli television and radio and in media outlets such as USA Today, BBC Radio, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and The Times of Israel.
This literary event was made possible with the generous support of the Jewish Book Council, Books&Books, and The Betsy Writers Room @thebetsyhotel
