WHAT: Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females – tapestries by Linda Stein. In her new series, Linda Stein highlights a dozen female heroes of the Holocaust, brave individuals who were able to stand up to violence and oppression.
WHERE: 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
COST: No charge
CONTACT: 305-271-9000 ext. 265
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WHAT: Members of the community and medical personnel are invited to participate in training to become a volunteer for Israel in times of crisis. EVP (Emergency Volunteers Project) coordinates the training. There are already 65 Floridians who are part of the EVP Florida team. Visit www.evp.org.il/ for more information on EVP
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
COST: $150
CONTACT: 305-949-4947
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WHAT: First of its kind community-wide event comprised of lectures, seminars & resource tables – all specifically designed for educating and sharing inclusion techniques, programs, and resources for the population with special needs.
WHERE: 2625 SW 3 Avenue, Miami
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
CONTACT: Amy Anderson or Paula Arias, 305-854-3911
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WHAT: Calling all book clubs! An afternoon with Nomi Eve, author of the bestselling Henna House, an intimate family portrait interwoven with the traditions of Yemenite Jews and the history of the Holocaust and Israel. This tale of love, loss, betrayal, forgiveness and the dyes that adorn the skin and pierce the heart will captivate readers until the very last page. Featuring a delicious lunch of Yeminite and Israeli dishes and henna art too.
WHERE: Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
COST: $36
CONTACT: Karen Sepsenwol, 305-534-3206 ext.214