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Get Ready to Fest! | January 9-23, 2025

In-person and Virtual Screenings

The 28th Annual Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) kick offs at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell outdoor amphitheater before expanding to eight additional venues across Greater Miami including Temple Beth Am, Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami Theater Center, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, Miami Beach JCC and O Cinema South Beach. Over 13 cinema-filled days will showcase nearly 100 film premieres, each a testament to the power of storytelling. Virtual showings will feature more than 50 exclusive films, complete with filmmaker Q&As and special guest appearances for a one-of-a-kind online festival experience.

Individual tickets go on sale in December when the full Festival lineup is revealed. All-Access Theater Badges and Virtual Passes are on sale now — grab yours today!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A MJFF IN-THEATER BADGE

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A MJFF VIRTUAL PASS

Tuesday, December 17, 7:30 PM

This special Miami Jewish Film Festival presentation of the made-in-Miami film Between the Stone and the Flower, featuring acclaimed author and film subject Genie Milgrom, made its world premiere at last year's Festival. The film chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Milgrom as she embarks on a decades-long quest to uncover her Jewish lineage. Born in Havana and raised in Miami, her education was steeped in Roman Catholicism. Confronting the choice to transition from her traditional Catholic family to embracing Judaism, Milgrom ultimately opts for an Orthodox path. This event is free and open to the public.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, Miami

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December 5-8, Temple Emanu-El

Vernissage: December 5, 6-9 PM | December 6, 12-5 PM and 7-9 PM | December 7, 2-9 PM | December 8, 2-5 PM

Temple Emanu-El will host Sawubona: I See You, an extraordinary exhibition of South African art that offers Miami Beach audiences a unique window into the diverse and dynamic world of South African cultural expression. The Zulu word Sawubona translates to "I see you," a phrase that acknowledges the presence, worth,and humanity of the other. This powerful theme runs through the exhibition, urging viewers to engage deeply with the experiences and perspectives portrayed in each artwork. Curated with the intent to bridge cultural and geographic divides, Sawubona will resonate with viewers as a call to recognize and celebrate our shared human experience.

Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

For information, please contact Stacy Conde at stacy@condecontemporary.com

Tuesday, December 17, 7:30-10:30 PM | 6:30 PM VIP Admission

Experience the rich and savory flavors of South Florida’s top kosher caterers and restaurants, highlighting over 400 of the worlds greatest wines and 40 top culinary experts. This event promotes the kosher trade industry and Israel’s ever evolving techo-agricultural production. Through Kosher Food & Wine Miami, WIZO is able to provide funding for over 800 educational and social projects benefiting thousands upon thousands of women and children in Israel. Come eat, drink and support all in one!

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W Country Club Drive, Aventura

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December 10, Miami Beach JCC | December 11, Alper JCC Miami

Comedy for Peace aims to unite Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities through humor and mutual understanding, bringing together the Muslim, Jewish and Christian stand-up comedians for an inspiring, funny and unforgettable evening. Featuring Stever Marshall, a New York-based Jewish-American comedian, actor, and writer; Gibran Saleem, a Muslim American comedian born raised in a Pakistani household; Erik Angel, an Israeli-Jewish comedian and the founder/producer of the Comedy for Peace and Ashley Morris, a New York-based comedian, actress and writer.

MIAMI BEACH JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

ALPER JCC MIAMI, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

December 9-20

Parents and Grandparents Welcome!

Become a PJ Library Story Squad Volunteer and help bring the fun and universal values of Chanukah to the classrooms of elementary-aged students in secular Miami-Dade public and private schools.

To volunteer, contact Margie Sernik Stein at msernik@gmjf.org.

*PJ Library is a gift from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation made possible by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Blank Family Foundation.

Experience "The Moment Music Stood Still" | Opens on December 18

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is proud to welcome The Nova Music Festival Exhibition to Miami. The in-depth remembrance of the brutal massacre at The Nova Music Festival in Re’im, Israel, on October 7, sets out to recreate a festival dedicated to peace and love that was savagely cut short by Hamas’ barbaric attack.

As the host community, Federation deeply encourages all South Floridians to visit the groundbreaking installation. Viewers are empowered to responsibly explore and bear witness to the tragedy of October 7 while joining together in the hopeful plea that “We will dance again.”

A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the Tribe of Nova Foundation, formed in the aftermath of the attack to support the physical, spiritual and mental healing journey of the survivors and the bereaved families. Due to the sensitive and graphic nature of some of the content, the exhibit is recommended for ages 16-plus.

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Sunday, November 17, 10 AM

WALK THE AVENTURA CIRCLE TO BRING THE HOSTAGES HOME AND MARK DAY 408

We will be joined by the brave Gaza Envelope Kibbutzim Civilian Emergency Teams and their families who courageously fought back against Hamas terrorists on October 7. Please wear red, blue and white shirts and BRING FLAGS AND SIGNS.

MEETING POINT: Aventura Circle on the sidewalk next to Aventura Mall parking lot: 19738 W Country Club Drive, Aventura

Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM

Featuring Israeli Superstar Sasson Gabay

Nominated for four Israeli Academy Awards, this beautifully heartfelt and quietly joyous film features a breathtaking performance by Israel's renowned actor, Sasson Gabay, who stars as Shimon, a 70-year-old widower traveling from Israel to Paris to see a childhood friend. During his visit, he stays with his only daughter (Israeli rising star Sivan Levy), who lives with her husband and their infant son. As he settles in, Shimon becomes aware of the impending dissolution of their marriage. Fueled by deep love for his daughter, he tries to offer his help, leading to a journey of self-discovery in which they share both their dreams and desires that they had never expressed before.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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Jewish Federations are horrified and outraged at the hate-filled antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam on November 7, in which anti-Israel mobs terrorized and beat Israelis and Jews trying to enjoy a soccer game. This modern-day pogrom, just two days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, should make it clear that the entire world must act now to condemn and prosecute to the fullest all the perpetrators and take every necessary step to protect the Jewish community. We are in close contact with our partners in Israel and The Jewish Agency for Israel as we continue our commitment to the security of Jewish communities around the world.