Miami Beach JCC

Camp Mid-Year Discount Ends!
2023-04-20 | FL, United States
Register before April 20 to get Mid-Year Rates for summer 2023!

Special Speaker Series: Jeffrey Weiss | Fighting Back
2023-04-19 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | FL, United States
Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force by Jeffrey Weiss is the story of an assimilated American Jew and World War II veteran who in 1948 became one of the first fighter pilots in the Israeli air force. The book follows Stan’s short but dazzling life and his bravery as well as his inner turmoil.

Israeli Film: The Last Picture Show in Bucharest
2023-04-17 19:30 | FL, United States
In 1941 the Bucharest Pogrom breaks out and as 10-year-old Eliahu watches the last picture show, he sees his father, the cinema owner, murdered by his next-door neighbor, the leader of the fascist militia. After surviving the massacre of Romania’s Jews, Eliahu seeks justice; yet postwar Romania does not join him in this pursuit, nor does the Israel to which he emigrates. Learning that his father’s killer is now fighting in Vietnam with the French Foreign Legion while he is fulfilling his own military service in Israel, Eliahu deserts and embarks on a quest for truth, justice, and revenge. This saga of Eliahu (later known as “Tony Nelson”) unfolds at the 1955 Court Martial in which he stands accused of desertion for 846 days. Last Picture Show in Bucharest is inspired by a true story.

Special Speaker Sivan Ya'ari
2023-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | FL, United States
Special Speaker: Sivan Ya’ari, Founder and CEO of Innovation Africa
Sivan Ya’ari, named one of 50 “Most Influential Women in Israel” by Forbes, joins us for an inspiring conversation about her work as founder and CEO of Innovation Africa, a nonprofit that brings Israeli solar, agricultural and water technologies to African villages. Sivan will be joined by Audrey Weiner, Board Member of Innovation Africa and Board Member of The Miami Beach JCC, as well as Laura Steckler, Senior Vice President, Investments and Managing Director, Investments Steckler Wealth Management Group. Laura worked with Sivan and Innovation Africa to bring water to approximately 4000 people in a village in South Africa.

Rochelle Weinstein
2023-03-29 12:30 - 14:00 | FL, United States
Rochelle, a USA Today best-selling author, will talk about her latest book, “When We Let Go.” A moving novel about family and forgiveness and hope and healing. She will be in conversation with Lauren Margolin, who is known as “The Good Book Fairy.” Lauren will share some of her favorite Jewish book picks!

"It's Going Around"-YI Love Play Readings
2023-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
A Play Reading of “It’s Going Around” by Josef Mundi Translated by Avi Hoffman

Lunch & Learn: Plant Based Diets
2023-03-22 12:30 - 14:00 | FL, United States
Featuring Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian
Plant-based? Vegan? Vegetarian? – What’s the difference? Join Baptist Health Registered Dietitian explain the different types of plant-based diets so you can find the right one for you!

Israeli Film: Queen Shoshana
2023-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | FL, United States
Queen Shoshana: Music lovers are in for a treat with the acclaimed Israeli documentary Queen Shoshana, a film that tells the life story of the late Shoshana Damari, a singer who became an icon and a national treasure. She was the first Israeli diva. She graced local and international stages, stirring millions with her beguiling voice and spectacular performance.

JCC Conversations: Food Insecurity in South Florida
2023-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 | FL, United States
Patti joins us for a JCC Conversations panel of South Florida’s leaders addressing food insecurity, including Buddy System, Farm Share, Food Rescue US, Imagine Farms, and JCS Kosher Food Bank. Local Food Anthropologist, Wendy Yared, will moderate the discussion.

Mah Jongg Mixer
2023-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 | FL, United States
Spend a day with your Mahj besties to play, laugh, bond, and connect.
Are you a Mah Jongg newbie? Come learn!
Bring your own card, and Mah Jongg set if you have one.

Lunch and Learn: Jennifer Waxman from Imagine Farms
2023-03-15 12:30 - 14:00 | FL, United States
Imagine Farms produces large quantities of food in an urban city center on a compact footprint, growing a range of fresh fruits and vegetables. Jennifer will discuss the innovation of indoor hydroponic farming, how it is good for the environment, and an economical way to deal with food insecurity.

Jews on First
2023-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 | FL, United States
A Celebration at the World Baseball Classic
Celebrate the history of Jews in baseball as some of the MLB’s biggest Jewish stars join Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
As the World Baseball Classic opens in Miami, all eyes are on Team Israel, whose surprising run in the 2017 classic inspired Jewish baseball fans across the globe. Now that Team Israel is competing again on the world stage, the Jewish Sport Report, the popular sports newsletter published by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and the Miami Beach JCC invite you to discuss all things Jews and baseball, with some of the sport’s leading Jewish commentators and players.
In this exciting conversation moderated by the Jewish Sport Report’s Jacob Gurvis, you’ll hear from:
Jeff Passan, the senior MLB insider at ESPN and New York Times best-selling author of The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports. He was named 2021 National Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association and received the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting in 2022. Before joining ESPN in January 2019, he spent 13 years covering baseball at Yahoo! Sports.
Scott Rogowsky, original host of HQ Trivia and anchor of the live, MLB whip-around show ChangeUp on DAZN. He has also hosted his own, critically-acclaimed late-night talk show Running Late with Scott Rogowsky, two shows on Verizon’s Go90 (Start Talkin’ produced for Complex Networks and Weird World of Sports produced for Whistle), an ABC Primetime series Would You Fall For That?, and the Wild Cards sports card livestream on NTWRK.
Meredith Shiner, the writer and host of the narrative podcast, “The Franchise: Jews, Sports, and America,” a limited series from Tablet Studios exploring the intersections of Jewish culture, sports and identity. A former national political reporter and current political columnist, Meredith’s writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, The New Republic, The Daily Beast, Jezebel, Politico, Roll Call, Congressional Quarterly, The Economist, Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports and Deadspin. Since 2021, Meredith has served as an appointed lecturer at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, in addition to her day job as a communications strategist for clients across the country.
Jonathan de Marte, former pitcher for Team Israel and former Chicago Cubs prospect. Jonathan pitched for Team Israel in the 2019 European Baseball Championship and helped clinch Israel’s spot in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo with his performance at the Africa/Europe 2020 Olympic Qualification tournament in Italy.

Special Speaker: Rita Rudner
2023-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | FL, United States
The memoir of comedian, best-selling author, screenwriter, playwright, and actress Rita Rudner.
From a difficult childhood to dancing in New York at fifteen to becoming a Johnny Carson favorite to headlining in Las Vegas to motherhood, Rita wittily explains her eventful life journey. The one constant in her life has been her dogs. She explains, “Across the decades, I have depended on the steady, non-judgmental, immensely-satisfying love that only dogs can bring.”

Lunch and Learn with Dan Hudak Best Picture Oscar Talk
2023-03-08 12:30 - 14:00 | FL, United States
A lifelong film lover, Dan Hudak has worked extensively as a film critic in print, radio, and television. He will show clips from all ten Best Picture Oscar-nominated films, and predict who’s going to win the big prize on Oscar night. It’s a lively, enjoyable lecture even if you haven’t seen any of the nominated films!

2nd Annual Padel Tournament
2023-03-05 15:00 - 20:00 | Wynwood Padle Club, 1932 NW Miami Ct., Miami, FL, 33136, United States

Purim Carnival
2023-03-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
ACTIVITIES
Bounce Houses, Carnival Booth Games, Art & Crafts, Face Painting, Purim Shpiel, Prices and more!
COSTUME CONTESTS
Come dressed to show your Purim costume. Prizes will be awarded.
ONE DAY SPECIALS
Membership and Camp Klurman
FOOD & SNACKS
Popcorn, Snow Cones and Haamentashen& BBQ by J Cafe Group (available for purchase). Dietary laws observed

FL JCC Author Event: Howard Blum- The Spy Who Knew Too Much
2023-03-02 19:30 - 21:00 | FL, United States
This true story begins on an autumn morning in 1978. A sailboat runs aground on the Chesapeake Bay. The coast guard finds bullets scattered on the deck, top secret government documents in the galley, and a classified transmitter used to communicate with satellites. There’s no sign of the boat’s owner. John Paisley, a high-ranking CIA official. This book tells of the suspenseful quest that at its end reveals the last great secret of the Cold War- as well as a continuum of treason that stretches to today.

Lunch and Learn: Rabbi Laila Haas
2023-03-01 12:30 - 14:00 | FL, United States
Love, Betrayal, Power & Faith: The Story of Esther
Join Rabbi Laila Haas, CAJE’s Director of Adult Learning & Growth, to explore the character of Esther and the story behind the Holidays of Purim.

Lunch and Learn: Spoonfully Yours
2023-02-22 12:30 - 13:30 | FL, United States
Join Patti for a cooking demonstration showcasing her grandmother’s challah bread pudding while she shares stories and life lessons she learned while making this recipe with her grandmother.

School Day Out
2023-02-20 08:30 - 16:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States

The Michael Solomon Family Movie Night: Cheaper By the Dozen
2023-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | FL, United States
Bring the whole family to enjoy “Cinema Under The Stars” featuring Cheaper By The Dozen and a Pizza Dinner.

"The Disabled"-YI Love Play Readings
2023-02-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
A Play Reading of “The Disabled” by Gur Koren Translated and adapted to English by Alon Pdut

Special Speaker Series- Debbie Applegate- Madam
2023-02-15 12:30 - 14:00 | FL, United States
Debbie Applegate is the author of Madam, the biography of Polly Adler (1900-1962), the most infamous and influential madam on Jazz Age New York City. More than a biography, this is a colorful and unusual history of Jewish life told through the perspective of a “good Jewish girl” from a Russian shtetl who immigrated to Brooklyn and became one of the most renowned women of her time.

FL JCC Author Event: Kathryn Schulz, Lost & Found, A Memoir
2023-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | FL, United States
Kathryn Schulz’s new memoir Lost & Found, describes her parallel journeys of grieving the death of her father and building a future with the love of her life, and is like discovering a treasure trove. With exquisite writing, emotional complexity, and elegant wit, Schulz shares her story and celebrates the depths of her relationships. Throughout the book, Schulz remains centered on the particularity of her experiences, focusing on the possibilities — physical, emotional, and spiritual — that they have created in her life. Whereas the author’s relationships and experiences can only be her own, the book’s central message is universal: Holding things that are seemingly contradictory is hard. There is no magic bullet for coping with grief, and love still takes work and commitment despite it.
Kathryn Schulz is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Being Wrong. She won a National Magazine Award and a Pulitzer Prize for The Really Big One, her article about seismic risk in the Pacific Northwest. Lost & Found grew out of Losing Streak, a New Yorker story that was anthologized in The Best American Essays. Her work has also appeared in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The Best American Travel Writing, and The Best American Food Writing. A native of Ohio, she lives with her family on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Alan Patricof
2023-02-08 19:30 - 21:00 | FL, United States
Reflections on LIfe, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone

Literary Luncheon: Lisa Barr- Woman on Fire
2023-02-08 12:30 - 14:00 | FL, United States
This Literary Series event is part of the JCC’s Wednesday at the JCC Special Speakers Series. Lisa Barr has included all kinds of intriguing elements in this enjoyable read: Nazi-looted art, old-school journalism, fashion, deception, and romance. Protagonist Jules is a budding journalist determine to get the whole story and insure that the painting Woman on Fire is returned to its rightful owner.
Lunch will be served.

Gallery Opening: Causing A Stir
2023-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | FL, United States
Join us for an opening reception, gallery tour, and conversation with artist Patti Grabel and Karen Boyer, Founder of Elements in Play Fine Art Advisory.

FL JCC Author Event: Arielle Silverman-Just Human
2023-02-02 19:30 - 21:00 | FL, United States
Judaism calls upon us to continually improve our world. Just Human tells the story of a blind Jewish woman’s journey toward building inclusion for all. Born without sight, Dr. Arielle Silverman has spent a lifetime exploring ways to foster respect and inclusion for all of us whose bodies or minds differ from the norm.

Geneuary Soar To Genomic Discovery
2023-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | FL, United States
Evening of hope and scientific discovery. Conversation with panel of 3 doctors.

Lunch and Learn JADA
2023-01-25 12:30 - 17:00 | FL, United States
Scholar Artist JÔNATAS will speak about how since the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions of the fifteenth Century, the group interchangeably known as Marranos, Conversos, new-Christians, crypto-Jews, or simply Gente da Nação has had significant representation within the Arts. By observing the depictions made by crypto-Jewish artists, their descendants, or by non-Jewish creators who featured them as subjects (as sitters, muses, or models), one finds a vocabulary which forms the basis of a crypto-Jewish artistic language. Come enjoy a tour of this little-know part of Jewish Art History.
Afterwards, the JADA curators will give the public a tour of the art on site.
