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A Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council on the Onslaught of Rocket Attacks in Israel
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 05/14/2021 @ 11:49 AM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) strongly condemn the barrage of rocket fire and incendiary balloons launched from Gaza by Hamas and Islamic Jihad that began on Monday, May 10 and has continued through today.
We are deeply concerned about this major escalation of violence by these two terrorist organizations utilizing hundreds of rockets aimed at heavily populated areas in Israel causing deaths and injuries. The attacks have been widespread from small towns surrounding Jerusalem to the heart of the country in Tel Aviv and have forced millions of Israelis into safe rooms and bomb shelters causing trauma and fear. Schools are closed and everyday life has come to a standstill.
The recent wave of provocative attacks must end with an immediate ceasefire. By forcing Israel to retaliate to protect its citizens, these extremist groups are responsible for deaths on both sides of the conflict.
We unequivocally stand with the people of Israel and support Israel’s right to defend itself and do all that it can to stop these attacks on its civilians at once. Many members of Miami’s Jewish community have children, grandchildren, extended family and friends in harm’s way at this very moment and we join them in praying for their safety and wellbeing. We extend our prayers for a speedy recovery – refu’ah sh’leymah – to all those injured and mourn for all innocent lives lost during these senseless attacks.
Virtual Annual Cantor Shulkes Spring Music Festival
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 05/07/2021 @ 11:56 AM
The Annual Cantor Shulkes Spring Music Fest presents this FREE event celebrating 10 years of Music at Temple Sinai with our very own Cantor Norman and special guests.
Celebrating Shavuot with renowned Artists teaching Torah through Music.
Livestream FREE at tsnd.tv
Contact Cantor Norman Cohen- Falah at cantor.norman@tsnd.org for more information.
Cheese the Day Shavuot Cheese Workshop
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 05/06/2021 @ 03:36 PM
Join us as we deliciously celebrate Shavuot, where we not only mark receiving the Torah but traditionally eat dairy foods! You will learn about the art of cheese mongering from cheese connoisseur Michael Landis and sample several delicious cheeses.
Cost: $36
May 17th 7:30 PM via zoom REGISTER AT bit.ly/alpercheese
Contact Jenine Simon at jsimon@alperjcc.org for more information!
Looking For Summer Camp Staff
Posted by Liat Yamcek on 04/30/2021 @ 02:51 PM
Federation partners are seeking creative and committed staff for day and overnight camps. If you are interested, please email campjobs@gmjf.org with your name, age, phone number and whether you are interested in day or overnight camp opportunities. If day camp, please indicate where you live. We will pass on your contact information to the camps who will reach out directly.
Be Part of the Jewish Community's Response to Help the Victims of India's Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 04/30/2021 @ 12:18 PM
India is in crisis. Be part of the Jewish community’s response to help provide emergency resources to combat the dramatic and devastating wave of COVID-19.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to raise money for live-saving medical supplies and telemedicine support for ICU doctors and nurses.
Please click here to make a secure donation now.
Following the Talmudic teaching in Sanhedrin, “Whoever saves a life is considered as if he saved an entire world,” we are working with our overseas partner The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and our on-the-ground partner IsraAid to help secure and distribute critically needed equipment such as ventilators, oxygen concentrators and cylinders, filtered masks and more. With more than 350,000 daily cases — the most of any country at any point during the pandemic — Indian healthcare providers have been crippled with the influx of new patients. Donations checks with the notation “India Emergency” can be mailed to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds collected will be provided directly to our partners.
12th Annual Walking4Friendship 3K April 25
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 04/14/2021 @ 02:40 PM
When: April 25, 2021 9:00 AM
Where: Tropical Park 7900 SW 40th Street Miami, FL 33155
Contact: Russell Eckert at russelle@friendshipcirclemiami.org ((305) 234-5654)
Cost: $25 entry fee
Summary: Walking4Friendship raises crucial funds and awareness that benefit children and adults with special needs. http://friendshipcirclemiami.org
Songs Without Words April 22 at Alper JCC
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 04/14/2021 @ 02:39 PM
When: April 22, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Alper JCC 11155 SW 112 Ave Miami, FL 33176
Organizer: Jenine Simon
Contact: Jenine Simon at jsimon@alperjcc.org ((305) 271-9000 251)
Cost: $20, children under 12 are free
Summary: Join the JCC for an outdoor concert featuring award-winning cellist, Ashley Garritson accompanied by Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish on piano.
APRIL 22 at 7:00 pm $20 per person children under 12 Free
Transnational Jewish Identities: The Case of Women Immigrant Artists from the Former Soviet Union in Israel
Posted by Liat Yamcek on 04/08/2021 @ 11:23 AM
This talk presented by Dr. Tal Dekel, will offer a discussion about contemporary art in Israel with the focus on women immigrants. Discussing artists' works who immigrated to the country from the Former Soviet Union beginning in the 1990s, this lecture will elaborate on their international identities and overlapping oppressions within the Israeli context.
April 14, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Contact: Luna Goldberg at lugoldbe@fiu.edu
This program is presented in partnership with Global Jewish Studies Program, the Israeli Studies Initiative, and the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs.
Tal Dekel is head of Visual Literacy Studies Program at Kibbutzim College, Tel Aviv. She also teaches in the Art History Department at Tel Aviv University. She served as Chair of the "Association of Women's Art and Gender Research in Israel," and Chair of the Gender Studies Forum at Tel Aviv University. Dekel specializes in feminism and art in Israel, focusing on gender, migration and transnationalism as well as on women and old age in the Israeli context. She has published papers in academic journals and has written three books: Gendered Art and Feminist Theory (2013), Transnational Identities: Women, Art and Migration in Israel (2016), Women and Ageism: Gender Aspects in Israeli Art (2020). Dekel lives and works in Israel.
To register, click here
Join Us for The Miami Jewish Film Festival
Posted by Liat Yamcek on 04/08/2021 @ 11:17 AM
The 2021 Festival is coming to you wherever you are, online or in your community, featuring the biggest film program ever put together at a Jewish film festival in all the world! Bold new discoveries, groundbreaking feature films, and thought-provoking conversations... Collectively, the projects in this year's lineup are sure to generate conversations all year long.
PJ Library Moms' Night In!
Posted by Joy Prevor on 04/06/2021 @ 02:45 PM
PJ Library and Darci Cohen, Heather Ernandez, Ali Feldman and Nicole Zinn,
Program Co-Chairs, invite you for a MOMS’ NIGHT IN!
It's been a long year and it's time to care for ourselves!Treat yourself to a night in featuring quick and easy beauty tips with Gee Beauty and alexandrasileshair.
May 4th at 8:00 pm Free of charge with RSVP - https://jewishmiami.org/events/pj_library_moms_night_in Zoom link and further details will be provided.
