Celebrate Chanukah with the
Miami Beach JCC!
Discover a new recipe, sing-a-long to a Chanukah song, try a new craft project or workoff the latkes and donuts all at your convenience.
Don't Miss This Special Event
December 17:
Community-wide Candle Lighting with Local Rabbis and our After-school Program
Join via Zoom at 5 pm as we light the last candle on the North Colonnade
Activities for Children & Families
8 Nights Of Chanukah: One Dreidel a Day

Looking for a fun activity to do with your children? Follow the tutorials made by the Director of Camping & Children/Family Programs Jenny Mermelszteyn.
Art with Jennie

Jennie Strauss from Swim Gym shows us how to transform a window into a "stained glass" piece of art with tissue paper and contact paper. Toddlers and preschoolers will love this creative way to decorate the house for Chanukah
Chanukah Storytime

Debbie Sack and Karen Sepsenwol from the Arts and Culture Department share the book Latke, The Lucky Dog by Ellen Fischer with illustrations by Tiphanie Beeke. It tells the story of a lucky dog who gets adopted from a shelter on Chanukah. He learns how to behave while never losing his spirit.
Work-off the Latkes and Donuts
MBJCC Holiday Workout

Need a workout to help with all the extra holiday food? Follow this workout made by the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator Spencer Ingoglia,
8 Exercises to do at home during the Holidays

  1. Walking Plank
  2. Supine Plank March 
  3. Straddle walk-out with Push-up 
  4. Plank with toe touch 
  5. Kneeling side bend
  6. Side plank March
  7. Downward Facing dog with toe touch 
  8. Modified Bird-dog
Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season:

  • Plan time for exercise!
  • Step up your workout intensity!
  • Say no to high sugar beverages and treats.
  • Fill up on protein and veggies.
  • Drink water routinely.
  • Set a reminder to drink more water.
  • Bring a healthy dish if traveling.
  • Don’t skip meals, skipping meals can lead to overeating.
  • Avoid unnecessary calories by reducing alcohol intake.
  • Wash hands thoroughly and often.
  • De-stress and prioritize sleep/rest.
  • Be thankful!
Cauliflower Latkes
Cook along with Kara Burnstine of Cooking Up Nutrition with Kara! through a virtual cooking demo of a healthy version of a holiday favorite.

We’re making Cauliflower Latkes to celebrate the holiday season. A healthy and equally as simple take on the delicious, potato latke.

More for Children, Teens and Families
Torahtron Jewish Educational Theatre presents Chanukah: Let's Play! Juguemos with Ms Eve!

Join Ms. Eve and her Shalom Stars videos and discover through songs, interaction, movement, characters and puppets wonderful stories and Jewish values. Presented by Torahtron. For children and families!
 Lost Tribe's Hanukkah Streaming Event: 8 Days of Giveaway

Light candles and celebrate Hanukkah Lost Tribe Esports style — with gaming, giving (Tzedakah), and giveaways every night! Each night of Hanukkah, our stream team will light candles, game or podcast live and help raise money for a great cause. Since it wouldn’t be Hanukkah without presents, we’re giving away great gifts to lucky viewers every night.
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