Canasta Supervised Play
2025-11-06 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Learn Canasta – From Beginner to Pro with Glenda Krongold
$20 / Members $15
Practice what you’ve learned! Play under guidance, get tips from experienced players, and improve your skills in real game situations.
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Limmud Miami.Global Jewish Day of Learning
2025-11-09 10:00 - 13:00
Join us on Sunday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for our second annual Limmud Miami – Global Day of Jewish Learning.
Doors open at 9:00 AM – come for coffee, breakfast, a shmooze. Tour our art gallery offerings. Session begin at 10:00 am and culminate at 12:00 PM with a Jewish Culture celebration with a concert of Ladino, Yiddish, and Hebrew Music by Miami’s own – Susana Behar and Alejandra Czerny!
It’s community gathering of meaningful exploration and connection bringing to you a variety of experiential Jewish learning experiences! The Miami Beach JCC and Limmud Miami presents a Global Day of Jewish Learning, a program of Limmud North America. See below for the line-up!
Limmud Miami has been described as:
“an indoor street festival of Jewish learning and culture”
“a Jewish Ted Talks”
“a marketplace of Jewish ideas” …and much more.
Be part of a global movement with hundreds of communities, large and small, coming together for a day of intercontinental Jewish learning, powered by Limmud North America’s Global Day of Jewish Learning.
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June Zero - Israeli Film Series
2025-11-10 19:30 - 21:30
Please join us for the Miami Beach JCC’s Israeli Film Series opening night with the screening of the movie – June Zero – on Monday, November 10 at 7:30 pm.
Shot in lush super 16mm in Israel and Ukraine, Jake Paltrow’s stunning and thought-provoking historical drama captures a profound event in the history of the young state — a moment that dramatically changed, both inside and outside of Israel, the way in which the Holocaust is now understood and remembered. Inspired by true events, June Zero is set in 1962 Israel, where, after an emotional public trial, Adolf Eichmann — one of the key architects of the Holocaust — has been tried and sentenced to death for crimes against humanity and crimes against the Jewish people.
The film explores the experiences of three characters involved in this nation-defining event: David, a 13-year-old Libyan immigrant, who works in the factory where Eichmann’s corpse was incinerated; Hayim (Yoav Levi, Zero Dark Thirty), a Moroccan guard assigned to Eichmann’s jail cell to protect him from vigilante justice; and Micha, a Polish survivor of Auschwitz who became the chief interrogator at the trial. Though seemingly disparate characters, these three are inexorably connected through the parts they played in this seminal moment of Jewish history.
The Israeli Film Series is presented in partnership with The Miami Jewish Film Festival and generously sponsored by South Pointe Tavern.
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Veterans Day/ School Day Out/ ECA open
2025-11-11

THE BARBARA EISENBERG LITERARY SERIES – Alive and Beating by Rebecca Wolf
2025-11-12 12:30 - 13:30
A witty, warm novel about motherhood, grandparenting, and modern family life. Jodi Wexler travels to care for her granddaughter, navigating clashes with two other “grandmas” while rediscovering herself and forging new bonds.
Marilyn Simon Rothstein is the author of humorous, heart-filled novels and a longtime book club presenter.
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Thanksgiving Day/ School Day Out/ ECA Open No Youth Progams
2025-11-24

Thanksgiving break Camp/ECA Open No Youth Programs
2025-11-25, 2025-11-26

Thanksgiving Day/ 8am-3pm Pool & Fitness Only
2025-11-27

Thanksgiving Friday/ 8am-5pm Pool & Fitness Only
2025-11-28

Thanksgiving Weekend No Aquatic Classes
2025-11-30

JCCU Lunch and Learn: Miami Art Week ﻿ Perspectives on the Art World & Israeli Artists
2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30
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The World Through Israeli Artists Eyes: Perspectives on the Art World & Israeli Artists
Presentation by artist Michel Platnick and curator Doron Pollack
A special Miami Art Week Lunch and Learn with two people that are making waves in the Israeli art world and international art world. Curator Doron Pollack from Ben Ami Gallery and French Israeli Artist Michel Platnic. The works of the French-Israeli artist Michel Platnic have been exhibited all over the world. Doron Pollack is an art curator creating exhibitions in Israel, Europe and the United States.
Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn about the art world from an Israeli perspective. Michel will also present about his work and Doron will speak about the situation for Israeli Artists and the current situation in the international art world.
JCC-U Day of Learning-Wednesday’s at the J
$30 per week (Includes Lunch)
Members & Patrons: FREE (Includes Lunch)
This program was made possible by the generous support from Baptist Health

Enrichment Class at the J - American History with Alan Brick-Turin
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00
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Community Programs – Special Enrichment Series at the J
Free and Open to the Community
American History with Alan Brick-Turin
Thursdays, December 4 & 18 at 11:00 AM
Join us for a dynamic two-part lecture series with historian Alan Brick-Turin. With a Master’s in History from George Mason University and decades of teaching and lecturing experience, Alan brings passion and perspective to pivotal moments in American history including the Civil War and the Prohibition era.

Two Years After October 7 with Avi Melamed
2025-12-09 09:00 - 10:30
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Please join us for a very special presentation: Two Years After October 7: The Domino Effect & The Path Ahead with Middle East Expert, Avi Melamed. He is the founder of Inside The Middle East Intelligence Perspectives (ITME).
The event will take place at the Miami Beach JCC on Tuesday, December 9 from 9:00 – 10:30 am.
Avi Melamed will explore the shifting dynamics, key players, and emerginc trends shaping the future of the Middle East. This program will provide valuable insights to help deepen understanding, guide community conversations and inform our ongoing work in this critical moment.

The American Ashkenazi Experience – Impacts of Yiddish Children’s Literature
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:00
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Come learn how Yiddish children’s literature shapes our modern Jewish world with Miriam Udel!
Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature
Join us on Monday, Dec 9 at 7:30PM at the Miami Beach JCC for an evening with Miriam Udel, discussing her latest book on the overlooked world of Yiddish children’s literature and what it reveals about modern Jewish life. Written with warmth and insight, the book reframes stories of childhood, migration, and resilience—offering striking echoes for our own time.
🎟 Free & open to the public — RSVP recommended.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Written in an accessible and humane way, the book considers the neglected corpus of literature written for children in Yiddish during the twentieth century as a new archive for reexamining the modern Ashkenazi experience, especially during the twentieth century. The book grapples with changes in family life and our understanding of childhood, alongside Jewish experiences of migration and the need to confront antisemitic violence. Because we all walk around now wondering which year of the 1930’s we’re currently living in, the book offers a lot of contemporary resonance.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
MIRIAM UDEL is Judith London Evans Director of the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies and associate professor of Yiddish language, literature, and culture at Emory University, where she studies the Jewish encounter with modernity. She holds an AB in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and a PhD in Comparative Literature, both from Harvard University. Her academic research interests include 20th-century Yiddish literature and culture, Jewish children’s literature, American-Jewish literature, and genre studies. She is also the author of Never Better!: The Modern Jewish Picaresque (University of Michigan Press, 2016), winner of the 2017 National Jewish Book Award in Modern Jewish Thought and Experience, and Honey on the Page: A Treasury of Yiddish Children’s Literature (NYU Press, 2021). Udel was ordained in 2019 as part of the first cohort of the Executive Ordination Track at Yeshivat Maharat, a program designed to bring qualified mid-career women into the Orthodox rabbinate.

THE BARBARA EISENBERG LITERARY SERIES – Who Loves You Best by Marilyn Simon Rothstein
2025-12-10 12:30 - 13:30
Wednesday, December 10 at 12:30 PM – Who Loves You Best by Marilyn Simon Rothstein
A witty, warm novel about motherhood, grandparenting, and modern family life. Jodi Wexler travels to care for her granddaughter, navigating clashes with two other “grandmas” while rediscovering herself and forging new bonds.
Marilyn Simon Rothstein is the author of humorous, heart-filled novels and a longtime book club presenter
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Literary Luncheon - Marilyn Simon Rothstein
2025-12-10 12:30 - 13:30
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Please join us for the Barbara Eisenberg Literary Luncheon with author Marilyn Simon Rothstein on Wednesday, December 10 at 12:30 pm.
Author Marilyn Simon Rothstein wittily discusses the relationships between parents and their children and grandchildren in her novel Who Loves You Best. The story revolves around Jodi Wexler, a grandmother who travels to help her daughter with her granddaughter and discovers she has to compete with two other “grandmothers.”
The relationship between the three women evolves from dislike, self-centered jealousy, and oneupmanship to something more positive. Their newfound sense of unity grows out of an understanding that they need to do what is best for the granddaughter, Macallen. Who Loves You Best is a relatable and funny novel.
Marilyn Simon Rothstein is the author of Who Loves You Best, Crazy to Leave You, Husbands and Other Sharp Objects, Lift and Separate. She grew up in NYC, earned a B.S. in journalism from NYU, an M.A. in Jewish Studies, began her writing career at Seventeen Magazine, married a man she met in an elevator, and owned an advertising agency for twenty-five years.

29th Annual Community Chanukah Festival 2025!
2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:00
29th Annual Community Chanukah Festival 2025!
OUTDOOR EVENT Open to the ENTIRE community.
Sunday, DEC 14 11 AM – 2 PM
The MBJCC Parking lot will be closed for the event. Parking is available at the city lot on Sheridan Ave. & 42nd St.
Ticketing
Family rate:
Pre-Event – $70 | At the Door – $84
Individual rate:
Pre-Event – $18 | At the Door – $22
Activities:

Rides
Art and Crafts
Chanukah Show
Dance Performances by MBJCC Youth Programs participants
Menorah Lighting with Community Rabbis
NEW Chanukah Escape room

One Day Specials
Membership & Camp Klurman
Magical & Fun Menorah Contest:
Use your creativity and create a magical Menorah with your family and friends. Bring to the festival to display and for a chance to win a prize!
Food & Snacks
Available for Purchase
(Dietary laws observed)
Holiday Toy Drive
Donate unwrapped toys for
newborns to 16 years old
children in our community with
the Jewish Volunteer Center.
*Family rates include immediate family only (parents and children). Children 2 and under are free. All attendees must be paid children and adults.

Matchmaking 2 - Israeli Film Series
2025-12-15 19:30 - 21:00
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On Monday, December 15, 7:30 pm, step into the world of love, laughter, and a touch of mischief with Israel’s biggest box office hit of the year, Matchmaking 2, the long-awaited sequel to Erez Tadmor’s beloved 2022 romance that took the world by storm. Full of joy, warmth, and the ultimate romantic entanglements, this refreshing and feel-good romantic drama returns to the charming world of Orthodox Jewish dating, telling a heartfelt and humorous tale of tradition, family, and finding love in the most unexpected places.
The spotlight now shines on Baruch (Maor Schwitzer, from the internationally acclaimed show Shtisel and also at the Festival with Air War), an endearing bachelor who’s no longer the fresh-faced groom hopeful, but still holding out for his perfect match. In the pressure cooker of Haredi matchmaking, men and women alike are urged to settle down, and Baruch’s vibrant, tough-love matchmaker, Malki (Irit Kaplan from beloved Israeli show The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem and Academy Award entry Foxtrot), won’t let him off the hook just yet.
Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Matchmaking 2 is a Romeo and Juliet-like saga (sans the tragedy!) of two young, eligible ultra-Orthodox singles looking for a match. But it isn’t just about finding love, it’s a tender, side-splitting celebration of clashing traditions and big-hearted characters, starring some of Israel’s most dazzling young talents.
The Israeli Film Series is presented in partnership with The Miami Jewish Film Festival and generously sponsored by South Pointe Tavern.

JCCU Lunch and Learn: Chanukah - The Untold Story!
2025-12-17 12:30 - 13:30
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It’s Chanukah! Join us for a festive and revealing Lunch and learn on Wednesday, December 17 as Rabbi Efrat Zaren Zohar presents the real history of Chanukah.
We all know the story of the miracle of the oil lasting eight days and our victory over the Syrian-Greeks, but what is the real history? What is the untold story? Rabbi Efrat will reveal all during this special Chanukah Lunch and Learn!
JCC-U Day of Learning-Wednesday’s at the J
$30 per week (Includes Lunch)
Members & Patrons: FREE (Includes Lunch)
This program was made possible by the generous support from Baptist Health

2026 Miami Jewish Film Festival Preview Night
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:00
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Please join us for a very special evening for an exclusive look at the line up for the 2026 Miami Jewish Film Festival with Igor Shteyrenberg, executive director of the Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30 PM
Under his leadership, MJFF has seen a revitalization of its brand, an audience growth from 4,000 to over 30,000, and was recognized as “The Best Jewish Film Festival in the US” by The Forward and “The Best Film Festival in South Florida” by Miami New Times and Miami’s Community Newspapers. Moviemaker magazine has listed it in its top 50 film festivals worldwide.
Please join us for a wonderful evening as we get a preview of what audiences can expect from the 2026 Miami Jewish Film Festival.

Challah Bake in Memory of Julie Eibinder Z"L
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
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Let’s come together to honor the memory of our beloved Julie by doing what she loved most — baking challah.
Join us as we knead, braid, and bake in her memory, sharing stories, love, and community just as she always did.
All proceeds will go toward a donation to Julie’s Community Garden, helping her legacy continue to grow and nourish others.

Mitzvah Bingo
2025-12-25 10:00 - 12:00
Mitzvah and Munch – Member Appreciation Breakfast
Thursday December 25th
10am-12pm
Volunteer – Packing snack bags for children during the holidays
Eat – Bagels and Nosh
Play – Bingo and Prizes

Forgiveness - Israeli Film Series
2026-01-05 19:30 - 21:30
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Join us for the Israeli Film Series Screening of Forgiveness, on Monday, January 5, 7:30 PM.
Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon, the acclaimed writers and stars behind Israeli smash-hits Asfur, Ma Bakarish, and MJFF 2018 acclaimed film Maktub (one of the biggest box office hits in Israeli history!), return to the big screen with this resoundingly fun and warm-hearted caper comedy. Set during the Days of Awe in a small town in southern Israel, Guy and Hanan play two friends, Nissan and Shaul, who are bumbling thieves that are hilariously and desperately attempting to pull off a heist. While Nissan flees abroad, Shaul is caught and sent to prison. Featuring an all-star cast including Alon Aboutboul (The Band’s Visit), Noa Koler (also in the Festival with The Conductor), and Tsahi Halevi (also in the Festival with Mossad), Forgiveness tells the crowd-pleasing story of what happens when Shaul is released and goes home to seek forgiveness from his wife, while Nissan comes back to Israel as a newly observant Jew also asking forgiveness from his friend.
The Israeli Film Series is presented in partnership with The Miami Jewish Film Festival and generously sponsored by South Pointe Tavern.

Literary Luncheon - Alka Joshi
2026-01-07 12:30 - 13:30
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This work of historical fiction is a pageturner with an element of mystery. Beginning in 1937 Bombay and moving to Istanbul, Prague, and Florence, it follows Sona, a half Indian, half British young nurse living with her beloved seamstress mother in a tiny apartment.
Six Days in Bombay is about strong women and friendship, facing one’s fears, and accepting help and enjoying love when it presents itself. This stand-alone novel follows a series of three well loved books about the life experiences of women in India and as emigrants: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. All are highly recommended.
Alka Joshi is The New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, The Henna Artist was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and has been translated into 29 languages. Alka graduated from Stanford University (BA ’80) and California College of Arts (MFA ’11).

JCCU Lunch and Learn: Memoir Writing/Write Your Own Story
2026-01-14 12:30 - 13:30
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Have you ever wanted to write your story? We all have a story to tell.
Please join us for a lunch and learn with professional writer and local community leader, Pam Mayer of the Women’s Writer’s Group of South Beach on Wednesday, January 14 at 12:30 pm.
Find out how you can write your own story. Learn some tips and tricks as well as find out how uplifting memoir writing can be.
JCC-U Day of Learning-Wednesday’s at the J
$30 per week (Includes Lunch)
Members & Patrons: FREE (Includes Lunch)
This program was made possible by the generous support from Baptist Health

Enrichment Class at the J - Discovering Israel Through Yerucham’s Lens
2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:30
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Community Programs – Special Enrichment Series at the J
Free and Open to the Community
Discovering Israel Through Yeroham’s Lens
Tuesdays, January 13, 20, 27 & February 3 at 10:30 AM
Celebrate Yeroham’s 75th anniversary by discovering Israel through the stories of this remarkable desert town. Meet the people shaping its future-from food innovators and wellness leaders to drone technologists and musicians-and gain a fresh view of Israeli culture through this inspiring four-part virtual journey.

JCCU Lunch and Learn: Bullied to Besties: A Daughter's Journey to Forgiveness
2026-01-21 12:30 - 13:30
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On Wednesday, January 21, at 12:30 PM we have a very special lunch and learn with Gayle Kirschenbaum, author of Bullied to Besties: A Daughter’s Journey to Forgiveness
A heart-wrenching yet uplifting memoir by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum. In middle age, Gayle embarks on a painful journey to heal her relationship with her abusive mother, freeing herself from years of resentment and emotional bondage. By uncovering family secrets, reframing expectations, and finding empathy, Gayle not only forgives her mother but also transforms their relationship into a close friendship. As her mother lives to be over 101 years old, Gayle comes to appreciate their connection in ways she never thought possible.
Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, photographer, writer, and coach. Her film LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER! premiered on Netflix and has been credited with transforming lives. Her TED talk is “No More Drama with Mama.” Gayle co-authored MILDRED’S MINDSET: WISDOM FROM A WOMAN CENTENARIAN with her mother, centenarian influencer Mildred Kirschenbaum. Gayle’s memoir, BULLIED TO BESTIES: A DAUGHTER’S JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS, is now available. Publisher’s Weekly calls it “a mesmeric memoir… more than a story of trauma–riveting and beautifully wrought.”
JCC-U Day of Learning-Wednesday’s at the J
$30 per week (Includes Lunch)
Members & Patrons: FREE (Includes Lunch)
This program was made possible by the generous support from Baptist Health
