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Renewal, Influence and Legacy

Sunday, May 17 | 1 PM

Jewish Heritage Alliance and Greater Miami Jewish Federation invite you on a profound journey into the world of the Western Sephardim — Jews of Iberian origin, many former conversos — who rebuilt Jewish life after fleeing the Inquisitions of Spain and Portugal. This compelling multi-part webinar series uncovers how Sephardic resilience shaped commerce, religious freedom and cultural life across the Atlantic World.

In Part III of this powerful webinar series, Messianism and Sephardic Hope in the New World, explore how Western Sephardic communities grappled with faith, uncertainty, and renewal across the Atlantic world. Led by Professor Willem Klooster, this session examines the spiritual dimensions of Sephardic life — from the visionary efforts of Menasseh ben Israel to the widespread anticipation surrounding Shabtai Zvi — and how messianic belief shaped identity, community, and historical experience.

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NAMES, NOT NUMBERS®

A FILM PROJECT BY HEBREW ACADEMY 8TH GRADERS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 @ 6:30 PM HEBREW ACADEMY MIAMI 2400 PINE TREE DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

HEAR SURVIVOR TESTIMONY FROM: ERIC LIPETZ, LASZLO SELLY, AND RIVKA WIZNITZER

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.

NAMES, NOT NUMBERS® IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY A PROMINENT NATIONAL FOUNDATION.

WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMS AGAINST GERMANY SUPPORTED BY THE GERMAN FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE FOUNDATION REMEMBRANCE, RESPONSIBILITY AND FUTURE.

Names, Not Numbers is an interactive multi media Holocaust oral history film documentary project created by educator, Tova Rosenberg.

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Community for Israel

Yom Hazikaron Commemoration & Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration

Join the Hebrew Academy community for an evening of reflection, unity, and celebration as we come together in support of Israel.

Date: Tuesday, April 21 Location: Hebrew Academy – Schwartz-Jacobs Campus 2400 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

Evening Schedule: 6:45 PM – Yom Hazikaron Special Ceremony: A meaningful and moving program honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

7:45 PM – Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration: Celebrate Israel’s independence with music, fun, and delicious food for all ages.

Featuring a special performance by Israeli superstar Gad Elbaz.

Additional Details: Free to attend Modest dress requested

Please note: The Yom Hazikaron ceremony includes sensitive content and is recommended for children ages 9 and up.

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies invites you to join us for an evening with renowned Holocaust scholar Dr. Richard Breitman, who will discuss President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1944 public statements on Nazi atrocities. What could Roosevelt say as more information became known? What could he not mention? What determined the president’s discourse concerning Nazi mass murder?

In conversation with Dr. Norman JW Goda, the Norman and Irma Braman Professor of Holocaust Studies at UF, the event explores how military, political, and moral pressures shaped the American response to the Holocaust, offering fresh insight into what government leaders knew, when they knew it, and how they chose to act.

Attendees will be able to explore historical artifacts relating to this lecture from the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida. The event will also include a catered reception.

Event Information:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (20400 NE 30th Ave, Aventura, FL 33180)

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About the Speakers:

Richard Breitman is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at American University. His many books include The Berlin Mission: The American Who Resisted Nazi Germany from Within; FDR and the Jews, coauthored with Allan J. Lichtman; Official Secrets: What the Nazis Planned, What the British and Americans Knew; and The Architect of Genocide: Himmler and the Final Solution.

Norman JW Goda is the Norman & Irma Braman Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Florida. He studies modern European history and specializes in the history of the Holocaust, war crimes trials, and twentieth century diplomacy. He teaches courses on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany from historical and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Thank you to our co-sponsors:

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center and the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica.

About the Forum for Fairness in Discourse:

The Forum for Fairness in Discourse is a lecture series that invites thought leaders and scholars to highlight how Jewish thought intersects with issues such as justice, identity, ethics, and community.

Funded by a generous donation by Audrey Adams and Dr. Jon D. Morris, this series creates space for ideas that both honor the past and shape a more thoughtful, inclusive future.

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Don’t Miss the Hebrew Academy Chanukah Bazaar!

Join us on Wednesday, December 10 from 11:00 AM–5:30 PM in the Hebrew Academy Gymnasium for a day of shopping, food, and fun with over thirty amazing vendors!

Explore a variety of amazing vendors, enjoy delicious bites, and enter our exciting raffle for a chance to win great prizes. Open to the entire community, come celebrate the joy of Chanukah with us!

Address: 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Wednesday, December 10 | 6:30-10:30 PM

Kosher Food & Wine Miami is back with a new home at the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Experience an extraordinary evening filled with fine wines, gourmet cuisine and community spirit. Guests will enjoy tastings from South Florida’s top kosher restaurants and caterers, paired with more than 400 of the world’s best wines. Over 1,000 food and wine lovers will gather for this unforgettable celebration of flavor and culture, all while supporting WIZO’s important programs that empower women and children in Israel.

Fontainebleau Hotel, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

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Online Event | Sunday, November 16 | 1-2:30 PM

The story continues — from the fires of persecution to the foundation of a new nation. Join us for the inspiring finale of our series exploring how Sephardic Jews and conversos helped shape the American ideals of religious freedom and hope for a better future.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, amid surging antisemitism around the world including in the United States, this story of remarkable courage, resilience and renewal has never been more meaningful. Don’t miss this powerful journey from darkness to freedom and the lasting impact of the Sephardic legacy on the world we live in today.

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Primer encuentro de autores judíos latinos en Miami. TODA LA COMUNIDAD ES BIENVENIDA A ESTE EVENTO MARAVILLOSA EN EL QUE 7 AUTORES PRESENTAN SU LIBRO.

Tickets: www.marjcc.org/entrelineas

Un Encuentro de Luz, Sombra y Transformación Este evento reúne a siete autores en una conversación profunda y creativa sobre los temas que nos transforman: la luz y la sombra, el cambio, y la magia que conecta sus obras. A través de sus libros, estos autores comparten experiencias, reflexiones y herramientas para enfrentar los desafíos de la vida con autenticidad y creatividad. Será un espacio cómodo y acogedor, ideal para quienes buscan inspiración, conexión y nuevas perspectivas. Ven a escuchar, compartir y dejarte transformar por las palabras y la energía de estos siete creadores.

Fecha: Miércoles, 3 de Septiembre de 2025 Hora: 7:00 PM Lugar: Alan y Diane Lieberman Theater 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33180 Precio: $36 – por entrada. Incluye acceso al evento y un libro de uno de los autores participantes (la selección es aleatoria y sujeta a disponibilidad). Asientos generales (sin asignar). Este evento será presentado en español.

ONLINE EVENT: Sunday, April 27 | 1 PM

Join the Jewish Heritage Alliance for Part II of an insightful three-part webinar series exploring Jewish history, ethics and society through the lens of slavery. From biblical times to medieval Iberia, discover how Jewish communities navigated this complex history. In this session, delve into the early modern transatlantic slave trade and the remarkable journey of the Portuguese converso diaspora — Jews forcibly converted to Catholicism, many of whom maintained ties to their heritage and helped build global trading networks. Explore their nuanced roles in history, and separate myth from truth. Featuring esteemed speakers Prof. Paul Finkelman and Rabbi Dr. Yehonatan Elazar-DeMota.

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