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ATJC Summer Camp Registration is Now Open
Posted by Suzanne Arrue Rodriguez on 02/08/2022 @ 08:28 AM
Join us for a Summer of fun at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
for children ages 3 months up to 2nd grade
June 7th - July 29th Call Samantha Melamad (305) 931-0010 or email samantha@atjc.org for more details.
CAJE Adult Learning Spring Course Registration is OPEN!
Posted by Laila Haas on 01/03/2022 @ 11:39 AM
SPRING into Jewish Learning with Melton & More!
This semester we are offering classes on a range of topics including cultural arts, Jewish insight and wisdom, sacred texts and more!
Click here for the full course line up! Register today and become part of a community of learners from around the world!
All classes will be held virtually.
Invite your family & friends, regardless of where they live, to take part in the CAJE Adult Learning experience with you!
“CAJE Adult Learning is an educational Jewish treasure. The classes offered are as diverse as is the population of learners. Students from many countries, knowledge backgrounds and upbringings study together and learn from exceptional teachers. It is so enlightening! This experience has become a favorite part of my life."
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Onward Israel Summer Internship Program Applications Open
Posted by Bonnie Dawson on 12/22/2021 @ 01:01 PM
LIVE Israeli culture- immerse yourself in Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife, beaches, restaurants and museums with a cohort of your peers!
WORK in cutting-edge fields-business, finance, communications, non-profits, high-tech, the arts, and more!
EXPLORE Israel- through exclusive day trips, overnights and seminars!
This summer, spend eight weeks in a professional internship while living in Tel Aviv with Onward Israel! Applications are now open for the 2022 Miami Onward Israel Summer Internship Program for students attending a Miami-Dade County college or university.
Dates: June 1-July 26, 2022
Cost: Only $600 plus airfare
Eligibility Criteria:
• Underclassman attending college or university in Miami-Dade County
• Ages 18 – 30
• Must be Masa eligible
• Completed online application, see link below
• Preference given to Miami natives who will return to their Miami campus and community after the program
Application deadline is March or earlier if the program fills . Apply now as spots are filling up fast!
This highly subsidized program is supported by Federation, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other philanthropists.
Click here for more information and to apply!
For more information, call 786.866.8498 or email bdawson@gmjf.org
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/22/2021 @ 12:04 PM
Celebrate the best of world cinema at the milestone 25th Miami Jewish Film Festival featuring award-winning Jewish and Israeli film premieres at various locations in Greater Miami.
Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships Now Available
Posted by Bonnie Dawson on 12/20/2021 @ 03:19 PM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to make the Jewish overnight summer camp experience more affordable for Miami-Dade County families. Federation is currently accepting applications for 2022 Need-Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17.
Camper Eligibility Criteria:
• Miami-Dade County resident
• Ages 8 – 17
• Completed online application, see link below
• 2020 income tax return (Form 1040)
• Camp acceptance letter or invoice
Camp Eligibility:
• Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, click here to find an eligible camp
• summer camp must be located in the United States
• Financial assistance is limited to one session only
Application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2022 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Late applications will not be accepted.
Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated a significant amount of funding each year since 2002 for financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams.
Click here for more information and to apply!
Additional Funding Resources:
• Foundation for Jewish Camp Scholarship Directory
• Contact your camp administrator to inquire about financial assistance
• Contact your rabbi or synagogue
• Interest free loans are available through the Hebrew Free Loan Association, 305.692.7555
For more information, call 786.866.8431 or email icohen@gmjf.org
United Hatzalah Annual Gala
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/17/2021 @ 08:16 AM
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort*
SHERYL SANDBERG KEYNOTE SPEAKER
BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEAN IN AND OPTION B COO OF META
SPECIAL GUESTS AND HONOREES
ADELE & DR. JOEL SANDBERG DR. ARI CIMENT
- The event will take place outdoors. Vaccination card or a negative PCR Test required. 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180 Sunday, December 19, 2021 6 PM
- Kosher Dietary Laws Observed
JCC Book Series Presents Lori Kaufman:Rebel Daughter
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/09/2021 @ 08:38 AM
This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.
December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.
Click here for more info and tickets
Kaufman:Rebel Daughter
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/09/2021 @ 08:38 AM
This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.
December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.
Click here for more info and tickets
Join Us for the Season for Giving With the Jewish Volunteer Center and Repair the World
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/02/2021 @ 07:38 PM
CLICK HERE to view and rsvp for each volunteer opportunity.
Gablestage at the Biltmore is Proud to Present a World Premier of Joe Papp at the Ballroom
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/02/2021 @ 07:10 PM
Gables Stage Theatre at the Biltmore has an upcoming production with limited engagement of a world premiere that might be of interest. The show entitled Joe Papp, At The Ballroom is about the legendary icon Joe Papp who produced numerous Broadway shows as well as being the founder of the Public Theatre in NYC. The Gables Stage president (who is also one of our major donors) has graciously offered special rates for groups of 10 or more and also a discount of $8 off each ticket if you mention Federation.