MBJCC Arts & Culture Fall/Winter 2019-20 Brochure

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CULTURAL ARTS & ADULT PROGRAMS AT THE MIAMI BEACH JCC

Art Credit: Elizabeth Sutton

FALL/WINTER 2019-2020 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach FL 33140 | (305) 534-3206 | mbjcc.org

Welcome to the 2019-20 Arts & Culture season at the Miami Beach JCC, now in our eighth year! This year’s programming theme is “Building Bridges” – providing a platform for discussion and community-building within an ever-changing world of diversity and divisions– through art, literature, film, and speakers from our community, Israel and around the world.

We sincerely appreciate and recognize those who continually support and attend our programs. The success of our events would not be possible without the dedication, enthusiasm and tireless efforts of our committees, staff, volunteers, community sponsors, partners and Patron donors.

Whether you are here to meet new people, pursue a hobby, or learn a new skill, you belong here.

Mytyl Simancas-Bister, Holly Levy and Linda Schechter Arts & Culture Chairs

Karen Sepsenwol Director of Cultural Arts and Adult Programs Debbie Sack Program Assistant Nataly Yusim Chief Operating Officer Paul Frishman Chief Executive Officer Michael Simkins Chairman of the Board For more information, contact: Karen Sepsenwol Cultural Arts & Adult Program Director karen@mbjcc.org | x214

Arts & Culture Committee Chairs: Holly Levy Linda Schechter Mytyl Simancas-Bister

CALENDAR AT GLANCE OCTOBER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 7:30 PM Meet the Candidate Night with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 | 11 AM (HEALTH SCREENINGS BEGIN AT 10 AM) JCC-U PAGE 1 ` Open House: Special Speaker Naomi Ragen

NOVEMBER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

JCC-U Session One Begins PAGE 9 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 7:30 PM Special Speaker: Herb Keinon, Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Correspondent, A non-sensationalist look at Israel’s current state of affairs PAGE 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 12:30 PM Special Speaker: Scott Simon, “Happiness 101: Are You Living Your Most Joyful Life?�

PAGE 10 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 |7:30 PM

MBJCC Art Gallery Opening: Artist Donna Ruff in Conversation with Mindy Solomon PAGE 6 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | 7:30 PM

Israeli Film Night: ECHO PAGE 5 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 12:30 PM

Annual Community Read Luncheon: Aylet Gundar-Goshen, The Liar PAGE 3 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 7:30 PM

Special Author Presentation: Alice Hoffman, The World That We Knew PAGE 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | 7:30 PM

JCC Conversations: Sustainability And Resiliency: Protecting Our Resources PAGE 8 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 12:30 PM Film Screening and Discussion: ASK DR. RUTH with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff PAGE 10 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 GIVE MIAMI DAY! Become an Arts & Culture Patron!

DECEMBER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 7:30 PM

MBJCC Art Gallery Opening: Artist Elizabeth Sutton PAGE 6 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 12:30 PM Local Gem: George Neary, “Everything You Need to Know about the Art Scene in Miami� in conversation with Veronica Pozmentier PAGE 10 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 9 AM

Annual Art Basel Day with curator Obretta Agro Andruff and by Deisgn Historian Daniella Ohad, PhD PAGE 7 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 7:30 PM

Israeli Film Night: FRACTURES PAGE 5 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 7:30 PM

Special Event: Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach, Alan Zweibel present “A Field Guide to the Jewish People�

PAGE 2 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 12:30 PM Health and Wellness Talk: Baptist Health Nutritionist Carla Duenas, “Preventing Holiday Weight Gain�

PAGE 10 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 7:30 PM

Special Foodie Event: Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perlman with Books & Books’ Cristina Nosti PAGE 2 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 2 PM

Theater Outing: Watson at GableStage PAGE 7 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 | 7:30 PM

Special Speaker: Dean William Schwartz Tribute Night with Alan Dershowitz PAGE 2 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 | 12:30 PM Literary Luncheon: Pam Jenoff, The Lost Girls of Paris PAGE 3 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Naomi Ragen, An Unorthodox Match WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT 12:30 PM

This event is free, presented with the JCC-U Adult Program Orientation Day

An Unorthodox Match is a powerful and moving novel of faith, love, and acceptance, from author Naomi Ragen, the international bestselling author of The Devil in Jerusalem and many others.

An Unorthodox Match Naomi Ragen A Look at Israel’s Current State of Affairs TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 7:30 PM Free and Open to the Community

Herb Keinon Co-presented with

Is it as bad as it appears? A non-sensationalist look at Israel’s current state of affairs, from Iran to Gaza, Netanyahu to Trump. Herb Keinon is an American-born Israeli journalist and columnist for The Jerusalem Post. Since 2000 he has served as the publication's diplomatic correspondent. He is the author of two books: the recently released “French Fries in Pita�, a collection of his slice-of-life monthly “Out There" columns; and “Lone Soldiers: Israel's Defenders from Around the World.�

Alice Hoffman, The World That We Knew WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AT 7:30 PM $36 | Patron: Free Includes two tickets and a book.

The World That We Knew is set in Berlin in 1941 during humanity’s darkest hour and follows three unforgettable women and their stories of survival. “Alice Hoffman’s new novel will break your heart, and then stitch it back together piece by piece� —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and A Spark of Light

The World That We Knew Alice Hoffman

New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including The Rules of Magic, The Marriage of Opposites, and The Dovekeepers.

SAVE THE DATE: Monday, February 24 Special Speaker: David Makovsky

presenting his new book co-authored with Dennis Ross, Be Strong and of Good Courage chronicling Israel’s most important leaders.

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A Night of Jewish Questions with the Dream Team TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 7:30 PM $18 | Member: $10 | Patrons: Free

Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach and Alan Zweibel

Why do random Jewish holidays keep springing up unexpectedly? Why are yarmulkes round? Who was the first Jewish comedian? What's "Christian humor" and have you ever even heard of that phrase? Who is "the Golem" and whom do you want it to beat up?

These baffling questions and many more are answered by comedy legends Dave Barry (Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and local favorite), Adam Mansbach (bestselling author of Go The F**k to Sleep), and original SNL writer Alan Zweibel, two-thirds of whom are Jewish.

Join them for a night as sweet as chocolate ghelt and as salty as your mother’s latkes as they dissect every holiday, rite of passage and tradition while tackling the really tough questions that have plagued long-suffering Jewish people for centuries.

Calling all Foodies!

A Night with Deb Perlman and Cristina Nosti THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 7:30 PM

Smitten Kitchen‘s Deb Perlman

A night of culinary inspiration with Smitten Kitchen creator Deb Perlman.

Featuring a live cooking demonstration, holiday-themed food tastings and libations, and a conversation with Cristina Nosti of Books & Books.

Deb Perelman is a self-taught home cook, photographer and the creator of smittenkitchen.com. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbooks The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook and Smitten Kitchen Every Day. Deb lives in New York City with her husband and their two children.

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTINE HAN

Dean William Schwartz Lecture Series: Inaugural Event MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 7:30 PM Free and Open to the Community Space is Limited. Reservations are required.

Dean William Schwartz Lecture Series

Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Alan M. Dershowitz Bernice Schwartz & Family and Sam Haber & Family have established the William Schwartz Lecture Series in memory and as a tribute to Dean Schwartz’s scholarly interest and contributions to the legal profession. A professor of law for over 62 years, Dean Schwartz inspired tens of thousands of students and served as Dean Of Boston University School of Law. He joined the faculty of BU School of Law immediately upon his graduation from BU School of Law, magna cum laude at the age of 21! He authored more than 18 scholarly books and was universally respected in academia, the corporate sector and in the legal profession. This year’s William Schwartz lecture will be presented by Professor Alan Dershowitz.

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SPONSORED BY

LITERARY LUNCHEON SERIES

Enjoy a fabulous lunch while hearing from top authors and their newest novels, including Q&A and book signing. Prior reading is not required. Books available for purchase with a percentage donation to the JCC made possible through Books & Books.

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Individual event sponsorships are available. For more information contact Karen Sepsenwol (305) 534-3206 x214.

Annual Community Read Luncheon WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AT 12:30 PM $40

From the award-winning author of Waking Lions, a novel about how one lie can change everything.

"A brilliant fable about the lure of lying and the lure of fame. The writing is wonderful." - Joan Silber, National Book Critics Circle and PEN/Faulkner award-winning author of Improvement

The Liar Ayelet Gundar-Goshen

Ayelet Gundar-Goshen is the winner of the 2017 JQ-Wingate Prize, Israel’s prestigious Sapir Prize and is an award winning screenwriter.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT 12:30 PM $36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

Vividly rendered and inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff shines a light on the incredible heroics of the brave women of the war, and weaves a mesmerizing tale of courage, sisterhood and the great strength of women to survive in the hardest of circumstances.

The Lost Girls of Paris Pam Jenoff

"An intriguing mystery and a captivating heroine make The Lost Girls of Paris a read to savor!"

- Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network

Pam Jenoff is the author of several novels, including the New York Times bestseller The Orphan’s Tale.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 12:30 PM $36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

The Lost Family creates a vivid portrait of marriage, family, and the haunting grief of World War II in this emotionally charged, beautifully rendered story that spans a generation, from the 1960s to the 1980s.

"The Lost Family is an extraordinary read, the kind of book that makes you sob and smile, the kind that gives you hope…. It is compassionate, masterful and disturbingly contemporary."—Tatiana de Rosnay, bestselling author of Sarah’s Key

The Lost Family Jenna Blum

Jenna Blum is a national and international public speaker and New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of novels Those Who Save Us and The Stormchasers.

JOIN OUR BOOK LOVER’S CLUB for a series discount to attend all six Literary Luncheon events $185 | Member: $115

INCLUDES: One ticket to the Community Read Luncheon; Two tickets for you and a guest to each of the five additional Literary Luncheon events; Day pass for JCC-U programming on the day of the events; 10% discount on book purchases.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 12:30 PM $36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

Sarah Blake’s triumphant novel tells the story of a family and a country that buries its past in quiet, until the present calls forth a reckoning. Moving through three generations and back and forth in time, The Guest Book asks how we remember and what we choose to forget.

“The Guest Book is monumental in a way that few novels dare attempt.” ―The Washington Post

The Guest Book Sarah Blake

Sarah Blake is the author of Grange House and the internationally best-selling novel The Postmistress.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 AT 12:30 PM $36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

The bright lights of the theater district, the glamour and danger of 1950s New York, and the wild scene at the iconic Chelsea Hotel come together in a dazzling new novel about a twenty-year friendship that will irrevocably change two women’s lives.

"Davis tells a very good story and deserves all the praise she won for her other books set in famous New York landmarks…. What finally emerges from the mix of detailed research and solid writing is a tale that is intricate and subtle, unpredictable and exciting." -The Washington Post

The Chelsea Girls Fiona Davis

Fiona Davis is the nationally bestselling author of The Masterpiece, The Address, and The Dollhouse.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 AT 12:30 PM $36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

Back by popular demand, Andrew Gross once again delivers a tense, stirring thriller of a family torn apart set against the backdrop of a nation plunged into war.

“A masterpiece that is both heart-wrenching and heart-pounding, and certain to become an instant blockbuster." ―Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris

The Fifth Column Andrew Gross

Andrew Gross is the author of New York Times and international bestsellers The One Man, The Saboteur, The Blue Zone ,and Don't Look Twice. His book The Dark Tide was nominated for the Best Thriller of the Year award by the International Thriller Writers. He is also coauthor of five New York Times #1 bestsellers with James Patterson, including Judge & Jury and Lifeguard.

A lively discussion of a pre-selected book, moderated by Literary Chair Barbara Eisenberg.

MBJCC BOOK CLUB Meeting Dates: January 15, February 26, March 25

Lisa See’s The Island of Sea Women

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 AT 2 PM Free and Open to the Community

A mesmerizing new historical novel from Lisa See about female friendship and devastating family secrets on a small Korean island. Meet author Lisa See who will join us via Skype!

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The Estelle Haber Memorial

ISRAELI FILM NIGHT

We love a great film that can entertain us, inspire us and help us learn about the world around us. Israeli Film Night, now in its 6th season, is made possible by the generous support of Haber Law and The Miami Jewish Film Festival.

SPONSORED BY

H A B E R L AW CO-PRESENTED WITH

FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY Interested in sponsoring a film night? Contact Karen Sepsenwol at (305) 534-3206 x214.

OPENING NIGHT

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT 7:30 PM

ECHO

In this stylishly romantic, sensual, and true-to-life exploration of the intricacies of relationships, engineer Avner suspects his psychologist wife Ella of having an affair. But while searching for hard evidence, he discovers something else: that the woman he thought he knew is a complete stranger to him. In his quest to uncover the true nature of their bond, he comes to realize that the more he learns, the less he understands. Echo is at once intimate and universal cinema, a film with a questioning heart and mind that frankly acknowledges passion is often beyond the grasp of rationality.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 7:30 PM

FRACTURES

THE OTHER STORY

One day. One marriage. One accusation that changes everything. A distinguished professor and an artist live a quiet, happily married life. However, in the course of a day, the stability of their marriage is ripped out from under them when a former student comes forward to the police and accuses the professor of sexual coercion. Although he rejects her claims outright, the evidence appears indisputable. As the case becomes public, everyone must decide how to navigate their own truths, while considering how their actions could have repercussions on their families, careers, and reputations.

MONDAY, JANUARY 6 AT 7:30 PM Two rebellious young women, one fleeing the chaos of secular hedonism for the disciplined comforts of faith, the other desperate to transcend her religious upbringing, cross paths unexpectedly in Jerusalem in this poignant drama that unfolds with the tension and intrigue of a juicy thriller. This latest film from renowned Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher is an intricate web of desperate parents, rebellious children, and spouses locked in conflict.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 AT 7:30 PM

SHOELACES

In this award-winning emotional Israeli family dramedy, surly mechanic Reuven reluctantly takes in his exuberant adult special-needs son, Gadi, after his ex-wife’s untimely death. As Gadi becomes accustomed to life with Reuven, Reuven’s world turns upside down from his newfound obligations of supervisor and caregiver. Thoughtful, poignant, and unexpectedly funny, Shoelaces explores the complex dynamics of adult parent-child relationships through the delicate lens of its special-needs hero.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 AT 7:30 PM

TOUCHING THE SKY

For the first time on film, six young women who made it to the IDF’s prestigious pilot course are featured, from their first day at the academy through the harsh cuts that follow. Female Israeli soldiers have had the right to apply to flight school for over 20 years, but only a few have earned their wings, with the issue of gender still a contested topic for cadets, officers, and society-at-large. Touching the Sky goes behind the scenes during the first six months of flight school, detailing the lives of these young women, sharing their personal stories, dreams, and fears.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 AT 7:30 PM

INSIDE THE MOSSAD 5

The Mossad, Israel's Foreign Intelligence agency, has been almost completely sealed off to the media for many years. Over the nearly seven decades of its existence, the Mossad has cultivated its image as a daring, all-powerful intelligence agency for which no ‘mission impossible’ exists. Now, for the first time since its founding, this perceptive documentary brings to the screen the stories of 24 former spy-chiefs and operatives. These rare interviews provide a first-person perspective on the personal and operational challenges they overcame, the ethical dilemmas they faced, and the top-secret operations that have shaped Israel's past, and may yet shape its future.

Schwartz-Jacobs Family

MBJCC ART GALLERY

Transforming the 2nd floor into a space filled with art through a Jewish lens, with rotating exhibitions featuring artists from Miami and around the world.

SPONSORED BY

Bernice Schwartz and Family

A SOLO SHOW BY LOCAL ARTIST DONNA RUFF In the face of global nationalism, bringing attention to the plight of those who are fleeing violence takes on urgency. What makes a nation?

In our case, we are a nation of immigrants. As Jews we have been treated as strangers time and again. The stories we tell and believe in this time of instant news are fragmented, but with a focus on social justice we can find kindness, unity and acceptance.

FOR YOU WERE STRANGERS Artist Talk and Reception

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT 7:30 PM Free and Open to the Community

Donna Ruff grew up in Miami Beach and has relocated here after years in New York and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her work utilizes printmaking, drawing, painting, and design. Through careful observation and technique, she creates works in which aesthetic beauty brings attention to political themes.

A SOLO SHOW BY ELIZABETH SUTTON

ALL THE WAY UP

Many works of art betray the hand of the artist. Elizabeth Sutton’s work, however, tells of the mind of the artist. Her compositional signature is a strong undercurrent of mathematical proportion and algorithmic color placement. Nothing is accidental; everything is intuitive. And with a nod to pop and a dash of kitsch, Sutton creates compositions that are focused on enlivening spaces and uplifting spirits. Sutton believes that her compositions find engaging the viewer with organizational complexity while simultaneously entertaining with whimsy.

Artist Talk and Reception

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 7:30 PM Free and Open to the Community

Elizabeth Sutton is a millennial “mom-preneur” and visual artist who has taken the nouveau arts scene by storm. In 2016, Elizabeth was selected to participate in the NYDesigns incubator program, exhibited at both the Affordable Art Fair & Hamptons Designer Showhouse, and was featured by Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing,” as well as The New York Post. In 2018, Sutton partnered with Joe & The Juice in locations across New York City, in support of The Art of Elysium.

Elizabeth’s tile collection for Tilebar is a two-time award collection, from Architectural Digest and HD Expo. Elizabeth is launching her first leather collection along with her lifestyle blog in the Fall of 2019.

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OUTINGS

Miami is brimming with art, theater and cultural experiences. Join the group as we venture out!

Annual Art Basel Tour

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 10 AM – 5 PM $180 | Member: $120 | Patron: $80

Reservations must be made by Friday, November 29

A private, curated tour including transportation on a luxury bus, all entry fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day, and a unique art-filled experience.

This year’s tour will include visits to Pinta Art Fair and Design Miami, and a lunch presentation at the Jewish Museum of Florida – FIU. Tours will be conducted and curated by Ombretta Agró Andruff, an Italian-born, New York and Miami-based freelance curator, advisor for Bakehouse Art Complex and manager of the ARTSail Residency Program with the ArtCenter/South Florida.

Special Lunch & Learn: What is ‘Collectable Design’? presented by Daniella Ohad, PhD, design historian, writer, design advisor, and influencer, whose program “Collecting Design: History, Collections, Highlights” at the Center for Architecture in NY is the only educational program devoted to this territory.

Sunday Matinees with John Dalton $90 | Member: $75

Join Theater Theory instructor John Dalton for a day at the theater. Includes transportation and talk-backs at many of the performances. Tickets must be purchased in advance. (tickets are included in class fee for Students enrolled in Theater Theory class on Wednesdays)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 2 PM (BUS LEAVES AT 1 PM) Watson at GableStage

A NEW PLAY BY JAMES GRIPPANDO DEVELOPED AND DIRECTED BY JOSEPH ADLER Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., WATSON is the true story of Nazi exploitation of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe - the systematic identification of Jews for extermination.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 4 PM (BUS LEAVES AT 3:15 PM)

American Son at Zoetic Stage at The Adrienne Arsht Center

A Florida Premiere by award-winning playwright and Zoetic Stage co-founder Christopher Demos-Brown. Set in a South Florida police station in the middle of the night, two parents search for their missing teenage son, who happens to be African American. Fresh from its highly successful Broadway run, Zoetic Stage will be one of the first regional theaters to present this important new work about race in America.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 AT 3 PM (BUS LEAVES AT 2:15 PM)

A Wonderful World at Miami New Drama at The Colony Theater

A world-premiere musical about jazz legend and singular American icon Louis Armstrong, featuring songs recorded and made popular by Armstrong, and original book by Aurin Squire, the multi-talented Opalocka-raised playwright and TV writer (This is Us, The Good Fight), and co-author of last season’s hit Confessions of a Cocaine Cowboy.

MBJCC MEMBER DISCOUNT TO ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER EVENTS! USE THE PROMO CODE “MBJCC” WHEN PURCHASING TICKETS FOR ANY SHOW TO RECEIVE OUR GROUP RATE.

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JCC CONVERSATIONS A series bringing you the innovators, thought leaders and business entrepreneurs who are doing incredible things for our city.

Presented in partnership with The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Menin Hospitality

Sustainability and Resiliency: Protecting our Resources TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 7:30 PM

A discussion about the current challenge facing the city’s resources and what is being done to protect our future.

Protecting Miami Beach’s Resources

JCC-U

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, October 30 | 11 am – 2 pm Free and Open to the Community.

Food and Refreshments will be served.

Featuring Special Guest Speaker Naomi Ragen (see page 2). Learn about our JCC-U class offerings, meet instructors, participate in free Baptist Health screenings and network with other members of the community.

Wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

Chanukah Festival & Book Fair Sunday, December 15 11 am - 2 pm

Calling all book lovers! Purchase this season's hottest books at this year’s Community Chanukah Festival.

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Make the MBJCC your place to continue your pursuit of life-long learning.

SESSION DATES: Session One: November 4 – December 20 (no classes week of November 25) Session Two: January 6 – February 14 Session Three: February 24 – April 3

Interested in a class that we are not currently offering?

Let us know!

Contact: Debbie Sack debbie@mbjcc.org | x232

Pre-registration required per 6-class session.

Novice/Beginner Bridge

Beginner/Level 1 Spanish

Instructor: Jo-Ann Rauch $180 | Members: $130

Instructor: Paula Milano $120 | Members: $90

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.

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.

Mondays • 10 - 11:30 am

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Bridge Wednesdays • 10 - 11:30 am Instructor: Jo-Ann Rauch $180 | Members: $130

This class is for those who have “graduated” from our Beginner class and are ready to take the game to the next level. Learn competitive bidding, more play of the hand and defense. The strategies and mechanics of Duplicate Bridge will also be covered.

Conversational/Intermediate Spanish Tuesdays and Thursdays • 12:30 - 2 pm Instructor: Paula Milano $180 | Members: $120 (price per day)

Take your Spanish skills to the next level and exercise your mind for language. Can also be taken twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Duplicate Bridge (ACBL Masterpoints)

Theater Theory

$15 | Members: $10, includes snacks and refreshments

Instructor: John Dalton $200 | Members: $160 (includes one ticket to show)

Mondays and Wednesdays* • 12:30 – 4 pm

Spend the afternoon playing competitive bridge, facilitated by Jo-Ann Rauch. We will match you with a partner. Come join us! *New Day Added!

Learn to Play Mah Jongg Mondays • 11 am - 1 pm Instructor: Mia Glick $150 | Members: $100

You will be amazed at how quickly you will learn to play and love the game of Mah Jongg. Also for those who need to brush up or improve their skills.

Mah Jongg Open Play Mondays • 11 am - 2 pm

$10 | Members: FREE Bring your set and Mah Jongg card and meet up with other players for an afternoon of friendly competition.

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Tuesdays • 11 am - 12 pm

Wednesdays • 2:30 - 4 pm

Are you a theater lover? Join actor John Dalton in reading, analyzing and experiencing a play to be seen in a local theater.

Selected Shows: Session One - December 15: Watson at the GableStage Session Two - January 26: American Son at Zoetic Stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center Session Three - March 29: A Wonderful World at Miami New Drama at the Colony Theater

WEDNESDAYS AT THE J

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Make Wednesdays your day to spend learning new things, making new connections and nourishing your mind, body and soul.

How it works:

We’ve designed this program to be open and flexible, fitting into your busy schedule. Just show up ready to enjoy the various classes offered. The class offerings will rotate and change on a trimester basis. Pre-registration not required for these classes, however lunch reservations are requested. $20/day | Members/Patrons: FREE (Lunch is available for purchase for $10) Literary Luncheon Days- $36 inclusive of JCC-U classes, author event and lunch

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Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement with Bunny Ross Share the JOY of moving together to music, experiencing relaxation through meditation and breathing exercises. Includes stretching and strengthening in chair yoga.

10 am – 10:15 am

12:30 – 2 pm

It’s Not Just Lunch! - Lunch & Learn Series

Join us for buffet lunch while enjoying a special lecture, film, author, or workshop. Featuring talent from our local community and around the world. All are welcome. Lunch is provided for $10/person. Reservations are required.

NOVEMBER 6

Special Speaker: Scott Simon, “Happiness 101: Are You Living Your Most Joyful Life?”

Scott Simon is a happiness-entrepreneur committed to changing the world by inspiring courage everywhere. Scott is founder of Scare Your Soul, a global movement with 70 ambassadors worldwide, which offers daily challenges that push comfort zones and confront fears.

Coffee and Mingling Grab a coffee, mingle with friends and hear the announcements of the day.

All participants will sign in and receive a nametag before heading to class.

NOVEMBER 13

10:15 am (choose one)

See page 3 $40

The Shvitz Gang with Spencer Ingoglia Join the boys for a morning workout with a certified personal trainer in a group fitness regimen designed just for you. Meets in the fitness center.

Mitzvah for the Soul with Rabbi Cheryl Weiner, PhD, BCC “How Do We Live Our Lives With Love, Meaning and Purpose?” An interactive, lively class discussion based on noted text. Co-Facilitated by Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff.

Creative Writing Workshop with Efrat Friedman, MFA Have you always wanted to write your own memoir, short story or novel?

Be inspired to take the first step, learn new techniques and get the benefit of constructive feedback in a friendly environment. Students will also read a novel to use as course material. Open to all writers, beginners to more experienced.

Mixed Media with Sandi Levy Get your hands dirty working with paint and various materials with accomplished artist Sandi Levy. This class is designed to be two hours, but students are welcome to attend for one or two hours.

11:20 am (choose one)

Literary Luncheon: Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, “The Liar”

NOVEMBER 20

Film Screening and Discussion: Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, ASK DR. RUTH ASK DR. RUTH chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist.

With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality.

DECEMBER 4

Local Gem: George Neary, “Everything You Need to Know about the Art Scene in Miami” George Neary served as the Convention & Visitors’ Bureau cultural liaison for twenty years. Now in his retirement, George conducts arts and historical tours of Miami Beach. In conversation with Veronica Pozmentier

Chair Yoga and Gentle Movement with Havi Heber-Kunis A low impact, non-aggressive way to improve flexibility and strength, this course is a great way to improve balance safely, reduce stress and improve mental clarity. This course is also a great opportunity to meet people and socialize, as we focus on improving stress and pain management.

DECEMBER 11

Art History with Natanya Blanck Learn about an art related subject in a fun and relaxed environment.

Carla Duenas is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with Baptist Health.

Cooking up Nutrition and Wellness with Kara Burnstine, MSRD, LDN,CDE Bring some health and wellness into your life. Come chat and learn about trending nutrition and wellness topics while cooking up something healthy together each class.

DECEMBER 18

(Mixed Media Art Continued)

Health and Wellness Talk: Nutritionist Carla Duenas, “Preventing Holiday Weight Gain”

Literary Luncheon: Pam Jenoff, “The Lost Girls of Paris” See page 3 $36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

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Save the Date!

THE MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL AT THE MBJCC JANUARY 13 – 22 We are proud to host film events throughout the festival, kicking off with aspecial presentation of CASABLANCA on January 13.

CASABLANCA

Monday, January 13

Thursday, February 6 Michelle Collins

Miami Native and SiriusXM Radio Host

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | 7:30 PM 5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Special Speaker:

Sivan Ya’ari

Founder of Innovation: Africa

THANK YOU

to our growing list of Sponsors, Community Partners, Volunteers and Patron Donors for your much needed support! (as of 9/24/19)

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Bernice Schwartz & Family

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Arts & Culture Chairs

Holly Levy, Linda Schechter & Mytyl Simancas-Bister 2019 - 2020 Arts & Culture Committee

Perla Abramowitz Rosalie Altmark Barbara Berg Jennie Bernstein Louise Boyarsky Karen Boyer Carol Brick-Turin Betty Clarick

Lynn Delman Valerie deRoca Barbara Eisenberg Miriam Klein Kassenoff Raquel Libbin Alan Mason Pam Mayer Laurie Miller

Sally Peltz Veronika Pozmentier Iris Slomovitz Audrey Weiner Mindy Solomon Holly Temes Audrey Weiner Emmanuela Wolloch You b

Karen Sepsenwol, Director of Cultural Arts and Adult Programs Debbie Sack, Program Assistant Nataly Yusim, Chief Operating Officer Paul Frishman, Chief Executive Officer Michael Simkins, Chairman of the Board

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