The joyous event was celebrated by dancing, music, and a bounce house for the children. A lovely catered lunch was provided for all participants.
We have recently witnessed how other minorities deal with even perceived danger aimed at their brothers and sisters. They respond in great numbers.
The Hebrew Academy students took part in all categories and used successful and innovative techniques to achieve their goals.
“The objective behind establishing small communities as places for relocation was a remedy for the excessive cost of housing and education in the large New York metropolitan market,” Mr. Savitsky explained.
Jack was awarded a blue and gold first-place trophy, appropriately topped off with a golden bee.
Participating in ManiCures during the school day may feel like a break from learning, but the intended message to the students was loud and clear. Learning and chesed come in all forms, and can be fun.
Building campaign chairman Jack Gluck has led the effort over many years.
My friend is a strong and capable Jewish woman, but she acted with a passivity that seemed out of character.
The recent holiday of Purim, however, debunks the idea that all females need to be given coaching in the art of moxie.
Close to 100 guests attended the event that took place at Bloomingdales in the Aventura Mall.
Our teachers worked diligently to get the program off and running and its success is due to their hard work.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe wanted the less fortunate to also celebrate Purim with joy.
Jews, wake up! Stop educating the world and start educating yourselves.
The lessons conform to the sensitivities and needs of the Orthodox community...
The program took on special significance as it marked not only the first anniversary of Rebbetzin Kudan’s levayah but also the 27th yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, a”h.
We are told, “Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot [in life].”
The event was held in cooperation with the Miami-Dade Chapter of Wizo women's organization.
The mission of JCW,” said Seewald, “is simply to prevent, educate, and heal.
Rabbi Gonsher grew up in an outreach-focused home in Omaha, Nebraska, where he regularly saw his parents serve as a driving force in the community.
The musical production was beautifully performed by the middle school students.
Greige offered a post of her own. She said, “I was very cautious to avoid being in any photo or communication with Miss Israel.” She contends that she was photobombed.
This year, 40 couples were helped. The organization needs the support of the extended Jewish community so that it can continue in its important work.
A highlight of the evening was the video produced by the Kleinman Family Holocaust Education Center on the legendary Agudah askan Reb Elimelech (Mike) Tress, a true Jewish hero.
Until recently his films were largely forgotten, but with their release last year on DVD by Re:Voir Video in Paris they are once again available.
By R. Schwartz
The occasion marked the unveiling of a new 20,000 square foot educational building on the yeshiva’s south campus located on North Miami Beach Blvd. and a new dormitory on the Klurman Campus located on Miami Gardens Drive.
The boys’ choir led off the evening with a lively medley of Chanukah songs...
Remarkably, the women in each story came to the same conclusion: dealing with this illness had actually changed their lives for the good.
Over 10,000 people on three floors and three balconies of the overflowing Gulfstream Park and Casino participated.
His only accommodations usually involve kosher food and adherence to various halachot he needs to deal with while at sea.
He went on a hunger strike. He refused visitors. He seemed to have given up.
Talmudic University, also known as Yeshiva v’Kollel Bais Moshe Chaim, was started in 1974.
Rabbi Tennenhaus explained that the lights of the menorah represent victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and an end to terror and tyranny.
Luscious chicken dishes include grilled chicken pargiot with curry onion, chicken schnitzel, grilled chicken, and stuffed breast of chicken with Dijon sauce.
The Chabad House in Miami Beach held events every night of the recent Chanukah holiday.
The incident was completely unforeseeable. The only term to describe the set of circumstances surrounding it is “freak occurrence.”
The first Chabad Center in Broward County, Chabad of South Broward, now runs nearly fifty programs and agencies. T
The NHS was also honored to have Bob Diener as keynote speaker.
Rav Dynovisz will be speaking in Hebrew on Wednesday, January 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Simeon Schreiber, senior chaplain at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, saw a small room in the hospital that was dark and dismal but could be used for Sabbath guests.
The menorah tree was originally intended as a gift to Michael’s wife, but it has taken off and is being sold around the country.
Over 800 people filled The Shul of Bal Harbour on Monday night, November 24, to hear Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.
Weekly visits open an entire new world of social connection and interaction for a senior.
The Packers joined both local synagogues, Young Israel of Bal Harbour and The Shul of Bal Harbour, and Martin participated in the Bal Harbour commission.
Yeshiva v’Kollel Bais Moshe Chaim will be holding a grand celebration on the occasion of the institution’s 40th anniversary on Sunday evening, December 7. Alumni, students, friends and faculty of the yeshiva, also known as Talmudic University of Florida, will celebrate the achievement and vision of its founders and the spiritual guidance of its educational […]
The yeshiva night accommodates all levels of Jewish education.
Recently, Fort Lauderdale has been the focus of international news, and it has not been about the wonderful weather.
Rabbi Sacks held the position of chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years until September 2013.
The event included a dvar Torah by student Pesach Bixon, an overview of courses, information about student life and a student panel that answered frequently asked questions from a student perspective.
When non-practicing or non-affiliated Jews actually go to a Shabbat dinner, they want an authentic experience.
The popular Thai Treat Restaurant, now in its 12th year, serves incredible Thai food and is a favorite spot for kosher diners from all over the world.
The program will include inspirational addresses, poetry readings, and musical performances.
The multi-generational and multi-neighborhood turnout was treated to the challenging fitness instruction of volunteers Michelle Schucher, Mia Glick, Tali Levenson, Tamar Levine,and Atara Eig.
Fromm, a museum specialist and folklorist, currently serves as coordinator and assistant professor of museum studies at FIU.
My eyes skimmed an article on page 1A. I was flabbergasted. I read the title again. Could it be? It had good news for the Miami Jewish community.
Students in early childhood, elementary, and middle school were treated to an array of hands-on projects to create sukkah decorations such as wind chimes, velvet posters, sand art, paper chains, and more.
Two of our brothers, Jonathan Pollard and Alan Gross, sit in the pit of captivity. We have a mandate to see that they are freed.
Chabad of South Broward has 15 Chabad Houses in ten cities.
Victor Center works in partnership with healthcare professionals, clergy, and the community to sponsor education programs and college campus out reach.
It’s Rosh Hashanah. A new year. Time for a fresh start. Time for a new slate. Time for change.
Governor Rick Scott visited North Miami Beach/Aventura on the morning of Wednesday, September 17.
While the cost per student is higher than mainstream schools, Metzuyan Academy ESE is a priceless educational opportunity for children with special needs in South Florida.
Challah-pa-looza helped get the community ready and excited about the upcoming Jewish New Year.
Miami businessman and philanthropist Eli Nash had many in tears as he shared his story of the horrific abuse he suffered from age 8 to 11.
The assumption of a shared kinship is based on being part of the human race. Life is so much easier to figure out when everyone thinks the same way.
Various other learning opportunities will be offered to the community throughout the year.
The new group will also deliver kosher food to Jewish residents in non-kosher facilities, as well as to kosher facilities where the food is not up to par.
The Honey Bee workshop delighted the children and all others who attended the event.
Israel’s neighbors engaged in hostilities from the onset. The War of Independence was a hard-won battle. Aggression and enmity has followed for 66 years.
The inclusion program, in which children with special needs are in the same class as neurotypical (mainstream) peers, is, says Gansburg, the only Jewish program of its kind in Florida.
The contest will include student-created sculpture, computer graphic design, collage, videography, PowerPoint and painting.
David, an 8-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, recently attended a Friendship Circle event. As he entered he told his Dad, “I love coming to the FC programs ‘cause everyone loves each other.”
It’s ironic that the reality of death is often the greatest force steering the affirmation of life.
The theme of the event was “Together Let us Rebuild our Holy Beis HaMikdash on Tisha B’Av.”
Chaya Aydel Seminary has already established a close connection with France’s Jewish community.
All attendees left with fervent wishes for a swift and lasting peace in Israel.
It is inspirational to see the average Israeli acting with aplomb and going about daily routines no matter what is happening.
Participants wore blue and white, waved Israeli flags, and carried pro-Israel posters.
To support the Victor Center for Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Miami Children’s, please call 305-666-2889 or visit www.mchf.org/donate and select the “Victor Center” fund.
The course will be taught once a month for seven consecutive months and is designed for women at all levels of Jewish knowledge.
It is often quite easy to get into a situation. When the situation gets sticky, it is often really hard to get out.
The event included a hands-on challah baking, a candlestick-making workshop, and discussions of the uniqueness of the Jewish woman.
The program is geared to frum girls who are motivated, excited, and eager to experience a year of learning and growth.