Thursday | March 16 | 6:30 pm | Alper JCC Miami (Building 4 - Robert Russell Theater)

Join us in memory of Dr. Robert Mezey for an exceptional evening benefitting Alper JCC Miami's Youth & Special Needs programs. Featuring musical artist Nicole Henry singing the songs of Whitney Houston. Enjoy food, drinks, a fabulous silent auction and the concert!

Thursday | March 9 | 7:30 pm | Alper JCC Miami

Don’t miss a fabulous evening with the hilarious, one-and-only comedian, best-sell­ing author, screen­writer, play­wright, and actress, Rita Rudner. From a dif­fi­cult child­hood to danc­ing in New York at fif­teen to becom­ing a Johnny Car­son favorite to head­lin­ing in Las Vegas to moth­er­hood, Rita wit­ti­ly explains her event­ful life jour­ney.

Alper JCC Miami’s Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations for highly qualified and talented nominees for its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee will consider nominees willing to help advance the Alper JCC’s mission by giving of their time, talent, and philanthropy while serving as enthusiastic ambassadors.

The deadline is March 10th to nominate yourself or a community member you feel will be a great addition to the Board of Directors. To preserve the integrity of this process, please refrain from sharing your recommendation with others including the nominees.

Some programming funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their future.

WOMEN OF VALOR ART EXHIBIT

Opens March 9 | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Futernick Family Art Gallery

Join us to view an exciting exhibit of posters from the Women’s Jewish Archive highlighting 15 trailblazing Jewish women who overcame social, cultural, and religious obstacles to create a more equitable world.

DANIEL BERGNER

Thursday | Mar. 30 | 7:30 pm

Beth David Congregation

This book is about vulnerability and personal dignity, the terrifying choices confronted by families and patients, and the prospect of fascinating new theories of treatment from pioneering labs. Bergner beautifully explores how to seek a deeper engagement with ourselves and one another—and how to find a better path toward caring for our minds.

In observance of World Bipolar Day.

JEFFREY WEISS

Wednesday | Apr. 19 | 7:30 pm

Alper JCC Miami

In 1948, Stan Andrews, an assimilated American Jew and WWII veteran, became one of the first fighter pilots in the Israeli air force. His short but dazzling life included his transition from a brilliant student and artist into a daring bomber pilot in the Pacific and his unexpected and fateful decision to fight for a Jewish state.

In celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day!

DEBBIE ZIMELMAN

Monday | Apr. 24 | 3:00 pm

Zoom

Zimelman’s masterful book is a culmination of five years of photographing and interviewing Israeli female soldiers from over 20 Israel Defense Force combat units. Women on the Front Lines is the first and only book offering insiders’ views, sharing intimate glimpses of these young women’s lives.

Complimentary to Alper JCC Miami Members!

The Book Festival & all Art Exhibitions

With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. With the support of the City Of Coral Gables.

The member spotlight for March now shines on long-time Alper JCC Miami member, Bruce Alter!

Bruce is a Fitness Center regular. You can find him strength training in the weight room or crushing it on our new indoor pickleball courts! He has been instrumental in bringing pickleball to the J, regaining weekend hours for pickleball and updating the JCC's fitness center! Bruce also serves on the Board of Directors of Alper JCC Miami.

The Staff Spotlight for the month of March shines on our Senior Operations Director, Juliana Kalish!

Over the past few years, Juliana has been in our Fitness Center by connecting with our members and making sure that their needs are met and that they are happy in our facility! If you're a member at the J, you have definitely had the pleasure to speak with and get to know Juliana! 

GMJF's Super Sunday Phonathon

Sunday, March 12 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join in person or online for Greater Miami Jewish Federation's largest fundraising event of the year! Help make phone calls to raise critical funds to support those in need in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

SAVE THE DATE

JCS' 20th Annual Matzah Mitzvah

Sunday, April 2 | 9:00 am | University of Miami Hillel

Volunteers will gather to pack Passover food bags and personal hygiene bags to deliver to Holocaust Survivors and homebound seniors.

Keep an eye out for more updates!

Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission

April 20-27, 2023

Join us for the celebration of a lifetime! Celebrate 75 years of Israel's independence while in Israel! Spend 5 nights in Jerusalem and 2 nights in Tel-Aviv. Just book your flight, and everything else is covered: luxury accommodations and all meals.

The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center on The Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus is a beneficiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.