MBJCC A&C Winter/Spring 2020 Brochure

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CULTURAL ARTS & ADULT PROGRAMS AT THE MIAMI BEACH JCC

Art Credit: Mira Lehr

WINTER/SPRING 2020

WINTER/SPRING 2020

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JANUARY MONDAY, JANUARY 6  JCC-U Session Two Begins TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 | 6 PM  Patron of the Arts Private Art Collection Tour with Craig Robins WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 | 12:30 PM Baptist Health and Wellness: Amy Exum, LMHC, “New Year, New Attitudes” SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 | 5 PM  Special Author Presentation: Daniel Levitin, “Successful Aging” presented with Books & Books MONDAY, JANUARY 13 | 7:30 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: MOSSAD MONDAY, JANUARY 13 | 8:00 PM (live music at 7:30 PM)  Special Film Event: Casablanca at the New World Symphony TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 | 7:30 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: DANCING DOGS OF DOMBROVA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 | 12:30 PM Film Screening and Discussion: ANGELICA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 | 2 PM  MBJCC Book Club: Skype with Lisa See, “The Island of See Women” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 | 7:30 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: RABBI GOES WEST THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 | 7:30 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: BACK TO MARACANA SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 | 8 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: LATTER DAY JEW MONDAY, JANUARY 20 | 7:30 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: EXTRA INNINGS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 | 7:30 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: MRS. G WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 | 12:30 PM  Literary Luncheon: Jenna Blum, “The Lost Family” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 | 7:30 PM  Miami Jewish Film Festival at the MBJCC: MY AMAZING FUNERAL SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 | 4 PM  Theater Outing: American Son at the Zoetic Stage/Adrienne Arsht Center TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 | 7:30 PM  JCC Conversations: Celebrity Photographer Manny Hernandez WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 | 12:30 PM Special Speaker: Director Michael Leon, “The Cubans” with Michael Hausman, Miami New Drama THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 | 7:30 PM  Holocaust Education Week: Bev Saltzman Lewyn, “On the Run in Nazi Berlin” presented with the Holocaust Memorial

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FEBRUARY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 | 10 AM - 2 PM Centner Academy Wellness Retreat at the MBJCC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 | 7:30 PM  Schwartz-Jacobs Family Art Gallery: Mira Lehr Show Opening WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 | 12:30 PM Health Talk: Baptist Health Presents Heart Healthy Tips FEBRUARY 6 | 8 PM  Annual Comedy Night at The Fillmore: Michelle Collins

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CONTACT KAREN SEPSENWOL FOR MORE INFORMATION •  (305) 534-3206 x214 |  karen@mbjcc.org 1

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FEBRUARY, CONT. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 | 7:30 PM  Estelle Haber Memorial Israeli Film Night: SHOELACES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 12:30 PM  Literary Luncheon: Sarah Blake, “The Guest Book” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | 7:30 PM Event presented by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University  Special Speaker: Dr. Jessica Cauchard, “Game of Drones: Diving into Future Human-Drone Interactions” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | 7:30 PM  Special Speaker: Emmy Award Winning News Producer Jeff Scott Goldman, “Inside Air Force One: Covering Our Last Six Presidents” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 | 11 AM - 3 PM  Annual Mah Jongg Tournament with Special Speaker Fern Bernstein, “Mah Jongg Mondays” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24  JCC-U Session Three Begins MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 7:30 PM  Special Speaker: David Makovsky, “Be Strong and Of Good Courage” presented with JCRC WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 | 12:30 PM  Film Screening and Discussion: SUSTAINABLE NATION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 | 2 PM  MBJCC Book Club” “The Third Daughter,” by Talia Carner

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MARCH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 | 12:30 PM Local Gem: Genie Millgrom, “My 15 Grandmothers” SUNDAY, MARCH 8 | 5 PM  International Women’s Day: Talia Carner and Somy Ali, Human Trafficking WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 | 12:30 PM  Literary Luncheon: Fiona Davis, “The Chelsea Girls” THURSDAY, MARCH 12 | 7:30 PM  Concert for a Cause: MBJCC Annual Fundraiser MONDAY, MARCH 16 | 7:30 PM  Estelle Haber Memorial Israeli Film Night: TOUCHING THE SKY TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | 7:30 PM  Special Speaker: Sivan Ya’ari, Innovation: Africa WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 | 12:30 PM Local Gem, Author Rochelle Weinstein WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 12:30 PM Film Screening and Discussion: LIVES WELL LIVED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 2 PM  MBJCC Book Club: “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes SUNDAY, MARCH 29 | 3 PM  Theater Outing: A WONDERFUL WORLD at The Colony Theater TUESDAY, MARCH 31 | 8 PM  Special Music Event: Yiddish Tango Concert

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APRIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 | 12:30 PM  Literary Luncheon: Andrew Gross, “The Fifth Column” THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | 7:30 PM  JCC Conversations: The People Creating the Art Scene in Miami MONDAY, APRIL 6 | 6:30 PM  Schwartz-Jacobs Family Art Gallery: Community Art Show Opening MONDAY, APRIL 6 | 7:30 PM  Estelle Haber Memorial Israeli Film Night: INSIDE THE MOSSAD

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SPECIAL EVENTS CASABLANCA

MONDAY, JANUARY 13 | 7:30 PM LIVE PERFORMANCE 8:00 PM SCREENING

This event is free, presented in partnership with the Miami Jewish Film Festival and sponsored by the City of Miami Beach and the New World Symphony.

Special Screening CASABLANCA

Join us for an evening under the stars to see the classic film CASABLANCA on the big screen at the New World Symphony Soundscape. Featuring live music from the film’s score performed by the New World Symphony musicians.

This presentation follows a premiere screening of CURTIZ at O Cinema Miami Beach. To purchase tickets visit miamijewishfilmfestival.org.

Daniel Levitin, Successful Aging SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 | 5:00 PM $18 | Members: $10 | Patrons: Free

Presented in partnership with Books & Books

Daniel Levitin

Author of the iconic bestsellers This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, Daniel Levitin turns his keen insights to what happens in our brains as we age, why we should think about health span, not life span, and, based on a rigorous analysis of neuroscientific evidence, what you can do to make the most of your seventies, eighties, and nineties today no matter how old you are now.

Bev Saltzman Lewyn, On the Run in Nazi Berlin THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 | 7:30 PM Free and Open to the Community

Holocaust Education Week

Sponsored and Co-Presented with the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach A riv­et­ing and unusu­al Holo­caust mem­oir that plays out like a Hol­ly­wood action film. Nev­er in a con­cen­tra­tion camp, young Dagob­ert Lewin sur­vives the entire war on the run in Nazi Berlin. Fifty years lat­er, he redis­cov­ers his buried past. Metic­u­ lous­ly researched, this jaw-drop­ping true sto­r y illu­mi­nates exhil­a­rat­ing sur­vival in the heart of Nazi Germany.

Bev Saltz­man Lewyn is the for­mer Coor­di­na­tor of News Research for CNN’s Nation­al Desk. She is the co-founder of the 2000-women strong Jew­ish Women’s Connection/​ JWC Atlanta

Michelle Collins at The Fillmore THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 | 8:00 PM

Annual Comedy Night 3

Miami Native and SiriusXM Radio Host Michelle Collins returns to Miami Beach for one night only!

Michelle Collins is a comedian and host of The Michelle Collins Show every weekday morning on SiriusXM Stars. She also helms 90 Day Live, the hit live aftershow for TLC’s addictive 90 Day Fiance franchise. Her monthly live comedy show Strong Monster can be next seen at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater this February along with guest star Andrew Rannells. Michelle was the 15th host on the 19th season of The View, as well as hosting Date Night Live and Little Talk Live, both for Lifetime, Search History for People, Eurovision 2016 for Logo, All My Gay Friends Are Getting Married for ABC, and her podcast Edit That Out. She’s also a contributing writer to Vanity Fair, Elle, and the former managing editor of VH1’s Best Week Ever.

Dr. Jessica Cauchard, Game of Drones: Diving into Future Human-Drone Interactions

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | 7:30 PM $18 | Members: $10 | Patrons: Free

Presented with American Associates, Ben-Gurion University Drones are already being used for photography, search and rescue, and drone delivery is coming soon. Join us to hear how Israeli researchers are developing ways for people to safely and clearly communicate with drones we will increasingly encounter in our day to day lives.

Dr. Jessica Cauchard is a member of BGU’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. Her areas of expertise include human-computer and humanrobot interaction. Her research also explores the impact of autonomous vehicles and intelligent devices.

Dr. Cauchard pursued her postdoctoral research at Stanford University, and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Bristol in Computer Science. In 2015, the Brown Institute for Media Innovation awarded her a Magic Grant for her work on interacting with drones.

Ben-Gurion University Speaker

Emmy Award Winning News Producer Jeff Scott Goldman, “Inside Air Force One: Covering Our Last Six Presidents” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | 7:30 PM $10 | Members and Patrons: Free

Jeff Scott Goldman is an Emmy award winning Producer and Reporter for CBS News and the PBS NewsHour. Until recently, Jeff worked at the White House covering 6 Presidents over the past 34 years. In that role he traveled the world aboard Air Force One with Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and the beginning of the Donald Trump Presidency.

David Makovsky, Be Strong and of Good Courage

Special Speaker

Presented in partnership with:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 7:30 PM $18 | Members: $10 | Patrons: Free

Modern Israel’s founding fathers provided some of the boldest and most principled leadership of any nation—now Israel needs their example more than ever. At a time when the political destiny of Israel is more uncertain than at any moment since its modern founding, Be Strong and of Good Courage celebrates the defining generation of leaders who took on the task of safeguarding the country’s future.

David Makovsky is the Ziegler distinguished fellow at The Washington Institute, and director of the Project on Arab-Israel Relations. He is an adjunct professor of Middle East studies at the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies since 2000, and was a senior advisor on Israel-Palestinian affairs in the Office of the Secretary of State during the Obama Administration. This is his third book.

Special Author Presentation

Yiddishe Tangos in Concert with Aaron Kula and Avi Hoffman TUESDAY, MARCH 31 | 8:00 PM $25 | Members $18 | Patrons: Free

Fusing Yiddish melodies with tango rhythms produces a distinct & sensuous sound embracing two distinct cultures. During World War II, Tango was the rave on both sides of the Atlantic & Jewish composers added their voice to this popular genre.

World renowned Klezmer scholar Aaron Kula has arranged Yiddish & Klezmer tunes to Tango rhythms and is joined by award winning performer Avi Hoffman. This is a program that brings passion to Yiddish music and appeals to audiences of all ages.

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SPECIAL EVENTS International Women’s Day Each year, International Women’s Day is recognized at the MBJCC by celebrating women making an impact in our community and around the world. Throughout the month of March, we bring a variety of events with this theme.

Human Sex Trafficking: An Ancient and Modern Day Danger SUNDAY, MARCH 8 | 5:00 PM Free and Open to the Community

Keynote Speaker: Talia Carner, author of “The Third Daughter”

Keynote Speaker: Talia Carner

The Estelle Haber Memorial

ISRAELI FILM NIGHT

Panel Discussion featuring Somy Ali, Founder and President of No More Tears USA with human sex trafficking survivors.

Moderated by Glenna Milberg, TV Journalist, WPLG Local10 News

Somy Ali

Glenna Milberg

Touching the Sky

MONDAY, MARCH 16 AT 7:30 PM A film about six young women who made it to the IDF’s prestigious pilot course.

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Sivan Ya-ari, Founder and CEO Innovation: Africa

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | 7:30 PM

Sivan Ya’ari is the Founder and CEO of Innovation: Africa, a NY based nonprofit that brings Israeli solar, agricultural and water technologies to rural African villages. At the mere age of 20, Sivan identified an opportunity for a more sustainable energy solution, and developed the groundwork for what would become Innovation: Africa.

Sivan Ya’ari Generously Sponsored by The Mollie Zweig Foundation

Through her work, over 1,000,000 lives in the most remote villages have been impacted, thanks to Israeli innovation. In addition, Innovation: Africa has received many awards, including the Innovation Award from the United Nations. Most recently, Sivan has been recognized as one of the “40 Under 40 Most Promising Israelis” by Globes magazine and one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Israel” by Forbes Israel, and one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Israelis in International Business, Science and Culture 2017” by NoCamels.

This program has been generously sponsored by The Mollie Zweig Foundation.

Throughout the month of March, we will be collecting feminine products to donate to The Dignity Project.

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SPONSORED BY

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.

Bernice Schwartz and Family

LIGHT AND SHADOWS, THE ROSE-COLORED WORKS OF MIRA LEHR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 7:30PM Free and Open to the Community

Mira Lehr is an artist from Miami whose career spans six decades.

Her nature-based imagery encompasses painting, design, sculpture and video installations. Lehr’s processes include non-traditional media such as resin, gunpowder, fire, Japanese paper, dyes and welded steel.

Lehr’s solo and group exhibitions number over 300. She has been collected by major institutions across the U.S., including the Smithsonian Museum of American Art (Washington), the Getty Museum Research Center (Los Angeles), Perez Art Museum Miami, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center (NY), the Mennello Museum of American Art (Orlando), and the Jewish Museum of Florida FIU (Miami Beach), among many others. Her most recent solo exhibition headlined Art Basel Miami Beach at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU and is receiving critical national praise.

We are honored and proud to present her work at the MBJCC.

5th Annual Community Art Show MARCH 30 - APRIL 17

Entry deadline: March 13, 2020

Opening Event: Monday, April 6 The Miami Beach JCC Art Gallery invites all community artists to submit their work to the Fifth Annual MBJCC Community Art Show. All artwork will be accepted at the discretion of the Committee. Eligible works include: paintings, graphics, mixed media, wood, metal, glass, fiber art, and photographs. Each artist may submit a maximum of three (3) works of art – not limited to one category. Entries must not be larger than six (6) feet in any dimension and may not exceed 50 pounds.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY ART SHOW 5TH

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LITERARY LITERARYLUNCHEON LUNCHEONSERIES 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.

SPONSORED BY

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 12:30 PM $36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: 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 ex traordinary 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

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.

The Lost Family Jenna Blum

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 12:30 PM $36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: 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 Sarah Blake is the author of Grange House and the internationally best-selling novel The Postmistress.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 AT 12:30 PM

The Guest Book Sarah Blake

$36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: 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 Fiona Davis is the nationally bestselling author of The Masterpiece, The Address, and The Dollhouse.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 AT 12:30 PM

The Chelsea Girls Fiona Davis

$36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: 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 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.

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The Fifth Column Andrew Gross

MBJCC BOOK CLUB A LIVELY DISCUSSION OF A PRE-SELECTED BOOK, MODERATED BY LITERARY CHAIR BARBARA EISENBERG. MEETING DATES: JANUARY 15, FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 25 | 2:00 PM Free and Open to the Community

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See 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!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 The Third Daughter, by Talia Carner A powerful story of finding courage in the face of danger, and hope in the face of despair, The Third Daughter brings to life a dark period of Jewish history and gives a voice to victims whose truth deserves to finally be told. Talia Carner will be a Keynote Speaker for International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. See page 5 for details.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes

Based on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope and epic in its storytelling. Funny, heartbreaking, enthralling, it is destined to become a modern classic—a richly rewarding novel of women’s friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.

W E L L N E S S R E T R E AT at the MBJCC

T U E S D A Y

February 4, 2020 10 am – 2 pm • Nationally Acclaimed Authors & Speakers • Yoga & Pilates Sessions with “Celebrity” Instructors • Meditation & Sound Bowls • Product Sampling & Shopping

COST: $110 / MBJCC Members: $80

Register at mbjcc.org/wellness For more information, contact Michelle Mavorah, Director of Community Engagement & Special Events at x231 or mmavorah@mbjcc.org Event Committee: Jenny Berger • Jessica Boyd • Maya Ezratti Stacey Galbut • Erica Groussman • Corey Narson Veronika Pozmentier • Nikki Simkins Lori Spodak • Mark Stein • Suzy Wagner 8

SPONSORED BY

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.

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.

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THE OTHER STORY

MONDAY, JANUARY 6 AT 7:30 PM

SHOELACES

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 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.

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.

TOUCHING THE SKY

MONDAY, MARCH 16 AT 7:30 PM

INSIDE THE MOSSAD

MONDAY, APRIL 6 AT 7:30 PM

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.

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.

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JCC-U

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

Beginner/Level 1 Spanish

SESSION DATES:

Tuesdays • 11 am - 12 pm

Session One: November 4 – December 20 (no classes week of November 25)

Pre-registration required per 6-class session.

Instructor: Paula Milano $120 | Members: $90 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.

Novice/Beginner Bridge

Conversational/Intermediate Spanish

Session Two: January 6 – February 14 Session Three: February 24 – April 3

Mondays • 10 - 11:30 am

Instructor: Jo-Ann Rauch $180 | Members: $130 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/Intermediate Bridge

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.

Theater Theory

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.

Duplicate Bridge (ACBL Masterpoints) Mondays and Wednesdays* • 12:30 – 4 pm

Wednesdays • 2:30 - 4 pm

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

$15 | Members: $10, includes snacks and refreshments Spend the afternoon playing competitive bridge, facilitated by Jo-Ann Rauch. We will match you with a partner. Come join us! *New Day Added!

Creative Writing Workshop

Thursdays • 11 am - 12:30 pm (Session 2)

Instructor: Efrat Friedman, MFA $180 | Members: $120 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 read “All the Light We Cannot See” as course material.

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.

Conversational Yiddish and Culture Thursdays • 11 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3)

Mah Jongg Open Play Mondays • 11 am - 2 pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 12:30 - 2 pm

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

Instructor: Avi Hoffman $180 | Members: $120 Celebrate and explore everything Yiddish with Jewish cultural activist Avi Hoffman, and his mother Professor Miriam Hoffman, a worldrenowned scholar of Jewish and Yiddish culture.

CAMP GOLDEN YEARS Daily Rate: $25 MBJCC Members: $18

a program designed for older adults

THURSDAYS, 11AM – 1 PM

Spend the day at the Miami Beach JCC where you can participate in activities such as chair yoga, music, art and more in a social and stimulating environment.

Facilitated by Malka Weiss-Kalos, MA Gerentology

Kosher lunch will be served.

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(305) 534-3206 x214 |

karen@mbjcc.org

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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

9 am

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.

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.

JANUARY 8 Health and Wellness Talk: Amy Exum, LMHC New Year, New Attitudes

Do you make New Year’s resolutions, only to break them within a short period of time? What can we do to help ourselves become happier, healthier and more positive? Please join Amy Exum, psychotherapist, as she leads us down the path of mental wellness, learning practices to improve our mental health and well being.

10 am – 10:15 am

JANUARY 15 Film Screening and Discussion: ANGELICA

10:15 am (choose one)

JANUARY 22 Literary Luncheon: Jenna Blum

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.

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.

Grand Conversations with Rabbi Cheryl Weiner, PhD, BCC Back by popular demand, “Aging Wisely” with lively discussions on living our lives with Wisdom, Joy, and Purpose using Text Film and Essays. Co-facilitated with Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff.

Israeli Culture, History, and Language with Tamar Kolumbus, Community Shlicha (Emissary) An interactive discussion group exploring Israel through film, food, culture, current events and more. Hebrew will be spoken throughout, but no prior knowledge is necessary.

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)

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.

Art History with Ade Omotosho Join this JCC-U favorite and learn about various artists and themes, now with a new instructor coming to us from the Perez Art Museum.

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.

Mixed Media Art (Continued)

Crumbling works of art discovered in an attic reveal the relationship between the father of Israeli art and his secret daughter in this beguiling documentary produced by Golden Globe nominee Shlomi Elkabetz.

“The Lost Family”

$36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

JANUARY 29 Local Gem: Playwright Michael Leon “The Cubans” at Miami New Drama

Meet Cuban-American playwright Michael Leon and learn about his new play “The Cubans” premiering at Miami New Drama at the Colony Theater. In conversation with Artistic Director Micahel Hausmann.

FEBRUARY 5 Health and Wellness Talk: Heart Health Baptist Health speaker, To Be Announced

FEBRUARY 12 Literary Luncheon: Sarah Blake “The Guest House $36 | Member: $18 | Patron: Free

FEBRUARY 26 Film Screening and Discussion: SUSTAINABLE NATION MARCH 4 Local Gem: Genie Millgrom, author of “My 15 Grandmothers” MARCH 11 Literary Luncheon: Fiona Davis, “The Chelsea Girls” MARCH 18 Local Gem: Author Rochelle Weinstein MARCH 25 Film Screening and Discussion: LIVES WELL LIVED APRIL 1 Literary Luncheon: Andrew Gross, “The Fifth Column” 12

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OUTINGS

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

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, 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.

CHECK BACK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ADDITIONAL OUTINGS TO BE ANNOUNCED.

JCC CONVERSATIONS

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

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

CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER MANNY HERNANDEZ TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 | 7:30 PM $18 | Members $10 | Patrons: Free

In Conversation with Jenny Starr Perez, Editor in Chief of Indulge Magazine

CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER MANNY HERNANDEZ

Photographer Manny Hernandez has captured Miami’s flash and moments of pizzazz in decades worth of candid images. His photographs chronicle the Magic City’s celebrity-driven tipping point of the late 1980s and 1990s. As a social photographer, he has documented the city’s partying ways as well as its rise into cultural significance. Reflecting the city’s multicultural embrace of all things celebrity. Hernandez’s candids are sparkling points within the broad strokes of Miami’s emergent pop-culture landscape. His images have appeared in Vanity Fair, Newsweek, Vogue, Rolling Stone as well as regular in The Miami Herald and Ocean Drive magazine.

In 2018, Manny published his first book, CANDIDS Miami, a collection of Miami’s 90s celebrity images.

LEADERS IN THE MIAMI ART SCENE THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | 7:30 PM Details to be announced.

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THANK YOU

to our growing list of Sponsors, Community Partners, Volunteers and Patron Donors for your much needed support! (as of 1/15/20)

Sam Haber

Bernice Schwartz & Family

Mollie Zweig Foundation

A beneficiary agency of the

Arts & Culture Chairs

Holly Levy, Linda Schechter & Mytyl Simancas-Bister Patron of the Arts ($1,000+): Rosalie Altmark Lynn & Rob Delman Linda Diamond Caroline & Howard Draft Barbara Eisenberg Sam Haber Joel Horowitz Robin & Baruch Jacobs Paul & JoD Koenigsberg Madeleine Kreitman Holly & Jordan Levy John Martin Thea Mitzman Sally Peltz

Patron of the Arts ($1,000+) Continued: Debbie & Saul Sack Linda Schechter Bernice Schwartz Mytyl Simancas-Bister Nikki & Michael Simkins Linda Swartz Holly & Stephen Temes Audrey Weiner and Jeffrey Solomon Lenore & Stanley Weinstein Emmanuela Wolloch Mollie Zweig

Friend of the Arts ($360+) Sara Adler Karen Boyer Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff Joy Malakoff Laurie Miller Elena Salomon Semadar Siegel Supporter (under $360): Louise & Jerry Boyarsky Mary Gail Dalton John Dalton Gladys & Larry Rockind Norma Rosenfeld Mindy Solomon

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