J-Cafe Opens Monday, October 18 on the Pool Deck |
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J-Cafe is reopening Monday, October 18! The cafe will feature Pizza, wraps, muffins, crepes, snacks, ice cream, drinks, smoothies, coffee, and more!
J-Cafe Hours
Monday –Thursday: 3 - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm
*Hours subject to change
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- Masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals in Indoor Group Fitness Classes. Masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals in the Fitness Center, Racquetball Court, Outdoors, and in the Basketball Gym (not during youth programs).
- Masks will continue to be required for everyone in All Youth Programs and in common areas such as the front lobby, elevators, stairwells, hallways, and restrooms/locker rooms.
- Masks are recommended for fully vaccinated individuals in the Fitness Center, Group Fitness Classes, Racquetball Court, Outdoors, and in the Basketball Gym (not during youth programs).
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Your Opinion Counts! Take our Membership Survey |
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The goal of our Miami Beach JCC is always to be a JCC of Excellence... and as part of that process, your input is so very valuable to us. Who knows our MBJCC better than you? Please take 8-12 minutes to fill out a brief membership survey which will be e-mailed to you directly. If for some reason you do not receive the e-mail, you can click here. We will be collecting this information from Tuesday, October 5 - Tuesday, October 19.
As always, we value your membership and thank you for your continued support of our Miami Beach JCC.
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Swimming Pool and Mariner Program Closed Sunday, October 17 from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Swimming Pool and Mariner Program Closed Sunday, October 17 from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm for the MBJCC Swim Team's Day at the Races program.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 at 12:30 PM
THE MBJCC Book Club is Back!
Meeting monthly on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm beginning this October.
Join us for a moderated book discussion followed by a Q&A with the Author via Zoom.
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In the early 1980s, on a remote part of the Sudanese coast, a new luxury resort opened for business. Catering to divers, it attracted guests from around the world. Little did the guests know that the staff members were undercover spies, working for the Mossad — the Israeli secret service. Written by BBC News website Middle East editor Raffi Berg, this page-turner tells the true story that inspired the recent Netflix drama The Red Sea Diving Resort.
Raffi Berg is the Middle East editor of the BBC News website and has extensive experience reporting on Israel and the wider region. His article, scratching the surface of this story, was the most-read original feature in the history of the site, with more than five and a half million readers to date.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 at 7:30 PM
Film Event
The Michael Solomon 5-Star Film Series Presents: Miami Rhapsody
Wednesday, October 20 at 7:30 pm
Outdoor Screening. Reservations are required.
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Join us for the premiere screening of a new film series featuring the the movies we love, sponsored by Mindy Solomon and Family.
Presented in partnership with the Miami Jewish Film Festival.
Miami Rhapsody is a 1995 American romantic comedy film starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Gil Bellows, Antonio Banderas, Mia Farrow, Paul Mazursky, Kevin Pollak, Barbara Garrick, and Carla Gugino. It was written, co-produced and directed by Miami native David Frankel in his feature directorial debut, with music composed by Mark Isham.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 at 1 PM
Book Event
THE FLORIDA JCC's PRESENT: NAOMI RAGEN: AN OBSERVANT WIFE
VIRTUAL
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Naomi Ragen is an award-winning novelist, journalist, and playwright. Her first book, Jephte’s Daughter, was listed among the one-hundred most important Jewish books of all time. Her bestselling novels include Sotah, The Covenant, The Sisters Weiss, and Devil in Jerusalem. An outspoken advocate for women’s rights, and an active combatant against anti-Israel and anti-Semitic propaganda, she has lived in Jerusalem since 1971. An Observant Wife is her thirteenth novel. |
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JFest: An Arts Festival for the JCC Movement |
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JCC Association of North America presents, JFest: An Arts Festival for the JCC Movement – a Jewish Arts festival that offers high-quality cultural and educational content delivered continentally via the Virtual J platform. |
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Thursday, October 21 at 8 PM
SUSTAIN: A Root to Stem Jewish Cooking Experience LIVE with Chef Michael Solomonov
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Join Israeli chef and restauranteur Michael Solomonov for a live “root to stem” cooking show honoring Jewish cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and sustainability. Recipes will be provided in advance. |
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Sunday, October 24 at 8 PM
Sparking the Jewish Story: The Objects That Define Us
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In partnership with the Jewish Book Council and Reboot, this JFest event brings Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” into conversation with Reboot’s “What Would You Bring” initiative, for a broad exploration of Jewish storytelling and resilience. |
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
JCC-U ADULT LEARNING SESSION BEGINS
October 25 – December 10
(no classes w/o 11/22)
Register: Maia Perez, 305-534-3206 ext. 235
Questions: Debbie Sack, 305-726-5807
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Novice/Beginner Bridge
Mondays
10:30 - 11:30 am
Instructor: Jo-Ann Rauch
$180 | Members: $130
In-person at the JCC. Masks are required.
Have you always wanted to learn the game of Bridge? This class begins with the fundamentals and will teach you the mechanics of
the game, the auction, and play of the bridge hand.
Advanced Beginner Bridge
Mondays
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Jo-Ann Rauch
$180 | Members: $130
In-person at the JCC. Masks are required.
Looking to bring your Bridge skills to the next level? This class is for players who have taken the introductory course, or played in the past but need to refresh their game.
Open Play Game Day
Mondays
11 am – 2 pm
Free. Members Only
In-Person at the JCC. Masks are required.
We supply the space set up with Covid-19 distancing protocols) and game tables, you come with your own games, supplies, and group. Mah Jongg, Bridge, Canasta, Gin. All players are welcome. Reservations required. Email debbie@mbjcc.org or call 305-534-3206 ext. 232
Beginner/Level 1 Spanish
Tuesdays and Thursdays
11 am - 12 pm
Instructor: Paula Milano
$180 | Members: $130
Virtual
You had me at “hola”. Have fun learning the basics while strengthening your cognitive abilities through practicing foreign language skills. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you start speaking in Spanish.
Intermediate/Level II Spanish
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Paula Milano
$180 | Members: $130
Virtual
Take your Spanish skills to the next level and exercise your mind for language. Can also Grammar and conversational skills advanced. This class is designed to be taken twice a week for maximized learning taken twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Advanced/Level III Spanish
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Paula Milano
$180 | Members: $130
Virtual
Take your Spanish skills to the next level and exercise your mind for language. This class is designed to be taken twice a week for maximized learning taken twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Crafts with Caryn
Thursdays
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Materials Fee: $36 or $10 per Week
Explore your creativity and artistic side. A new project and materials will be presented each week.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
WEDNESDAYS AT THE J BEGINS
$100 Session | Free to Members and Patrons
Join us every Wednesday for a full day of lectures, learning, wellness, and more. Classes will be Virtual until further notice.
Generously sponsored by:
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9:00 am
Meditation and Mindfulness with Bunny Ross
Pull up a chair and get into the flow, opening your mind, body, and soul to the healing benefits of yoga. Bunny Ross is a Clinical Social Worker and Meditation and Mindful Movement instructor.
10:00 am
All the News That's Fit To Discuss with Dr. Alan Fisher
Join us for a lively discussion about today’s headlines and events taking place around the world at this moment.
Dr. Alan Fisher is a professor at American political thought and the Constitution FIU Osher Lifelong Learning (OLLI)
11:15 am
More Art History with Natanya Blanck
Join MBJCC's favorite Natanya Blanck as she continues her exploration of the most famous art of all time.
12:30
Guest Speaker Lecture Series (see below)
Join us for a different topic and speaker each week.
1:30 pm
Café Conversations with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff
Join in for informal discussions on a variety of topics ranging from movies, books, memories, what inspires you, friendships, relationships, and what makes you smile! A great way to end the day at JCC-U!
2:00
Self-Massage with Alissa Stein
A great way to spend the day, learn how to use your hands to heal yourself. You will be guided through a series of gentle and relaxing movements. No prior experience is necessary.
GUEST SPEAKER LECTURE SERIES
Lisa Scottoline, author of "Eternal"
In Conversation with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff
Wednesday, October 27
12:30 pm
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 7:30 pm
THE SCHWARTZ-JACOBS FAMILY GALLERY'S OPENING RECEPTION
"SECOND LIFE"
A Solo Exhibition by artist Karen Starosta-Gilinski
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Meet artist Karen Starosta-Gilinski and tour her current exhibition on view in our 2nd floor gallery. All work is available for purchase, with a percentage donated back to the MBJCC. |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
School Day Out
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School Days Out are offered with Miami-Dade County public school closings. K – 5th grade students will enjoy activities such as art, cooking, science, sports, games, swim and more!
WHAT TO BRING:
Send your child with a swimsuit, towel, flip-flops, sunscreen, mask, and water bottle.
FOOD PROVIDED:
Kosher lunch and snacks will be provided daily.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 at 12:30 PM
Book Event
MBJCC LITERARY SERIES OPENING EVENT: JEAN HANFF KORELITZ, "THE PLOT"
$18 | $10 Members and Patrons
Live Outdoor Event
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"The Plot" arrives on the heels of Jean’s bestselling novel You Should Have Known (recently adapted on HBO as The Undoing starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant) – an enticingly smart, propulsive literary thriller about a story too good not to steal, the fame-hungry writer who steals it, and the vindictive reader who uncovers the truth.
Jean Hanff Korelitz is the author of the novels You Should Have Known (which aired on HBO in October 2020 as The Undoing, starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, and Donald Sutherland), Admission (adapted as a film in 2013 starring Tina Fey), The Devil and Webster, The White Rose, The Sabbathday River and A Jury of Her Peers, as well as Interference Powder.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Support the MBJCC on Give Miami Day
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Contributions on Give Miami Day will benefit the MBJCC’s Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund,
giving all families in the community the opportunity to be a part of our incredible programs and services the MBJCC offers.
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Enrichment, Sports, Gymnastics, Parent Place, and Aquatics begin the week of Monday, August 30.
Our After-School Program (ASP) began Monday, August 23
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Youth Programs Registration is Open! |
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BEGAN OCTOBER 4
Adult Fitness with Swim Gym
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Mondays & Wednesdays
6 AM
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FALL 2021
Fitness Schedule
For the most up-to-date fitness schedule, please refer to the "My J" app.
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Reminder Before Entering the MBJCC
Members, Participants, and Staff are required to quarantine for 14 days if presented with the following, within the past 24 hours:
- Fever or Felt Feverish (100.4 or higher)
- Sore Throat, Chills (with or without repeated shaking)
- Shortness of Breath, Cough
- Headache, Muscle pain
- New loss of taste or smell
- Close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days
- Traveled outside of the United States within the last 14 days
*The MBJCC adheres to strict protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic and with the current rise in cases in Florida.
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If you can lend any extra support to our MBJCC through a tax-deductible donation,
please do so by supporting our newly established Agency Sustainability Fund.
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Stay connected to the MBJCC through
Facebook, Instagram and Youtube:
(please click on the links to join each program's page)
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Join the Miami Beach JCC
Fitness Group
Connect with our expert fitness staff and get all the latest news and updates that our Fitness Center and Group Exercise Class specific. Connect with your MBJCC fitness family on our Fitness Facebook page.
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Join the Miami Beach JCC
Arts & Culture Group
Our Arts & Culture team is working on putting together some exciting virtual events, including music concerts, film screenings and discussions for online audiences, as well as classes, book groups and other virtual learning experiences. Stay tuned at mbjcc.org/stayconnected for more details!
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Join the Miami Beach JCC
Sports Central Group
Stay connected with your favorite MBJCC coaches and staff! We will share virtual videos, links and program information and much more!
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The Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus is a beneficiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
jewishmiami.org
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