Winter/Spring 2019 Arts & Culture Brochure

Winter/Spring 2018-19

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Calendar at a Glance

JANUARY PAGE 7 Monday, January 7 | 10 am New Session of Adult Classes Begins ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 1 Monday, January 7 | 7:30 pm

Special Patron Event: Leonard Bernstein Tribute at Miami Beach Cinemateque ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 2 Wednesday, January 9 | 12:30 pm Literary Event: Andrew Gross, “Button Man� ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Monday, January 14 | 7:30 pm

MJFF: OUTBACK RABBIS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Tuesday, January 15 | 7:30 pm MJFF: AVENGING EVIL ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 8 Wednesday, January 16 | 12:30 pm

Lunch & Learn: Screening of PROPHETS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Wednesday, January 16 | 7:30 pm MJFF: LIBYA THE LAST EXODUS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, January 17 | 11 am Outing: Private Collections Home Tour PAGE 6 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Thursday, January 17 | 7:30 pm

MJFF: RED COW ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Saturday, January 19 | 7:30 pm Dinner and Movie, MJFF: CHEWDAISM ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Monday, January 21 | 7:30 pm

MJFF: DEAR FREDY ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Tuesday, January 22 | 7:30 pm MJFF: SACRED SPACES ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 8 Wednesday, January 23 | 12:30 pm

Lunch & Learn: Music Perfomance by Tizmoret A Cappella Group with Alan Mason ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 5 Wednesday, January 23 | 7:30 pm MJFF: WORKING WOMAN ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 8 Wednesday, January 30 | 12:30 pm

Lunch & Learn: Joe Adler, Director of GableStage ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, January 30 | 2:30 pm Book Club: “"Where the Crawdads Sing�

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Outing: Art Deco Walking Tour ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 1 Thursday, January 31 | 7:30 pm JCC Conversations: David Grutman FEBRUARY PAGE 2 Monday, February 4 | 7:30 pm Art Talk: The Emergence of African American Artists, Talk & Pop-Up w/ Anthony Japour ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 6 | 12:30 pm Lunch & Learn: Heart Month! Baptist Health Screenings and Speaker Ana Kohly, PAGE 8 Advanced RN, Cardiac Rehabilitation, from the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, February 7 | 8 pm Special Event: Comedy Night at the Fillmore with Cory Kahaney BACK PAGE ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, February 11 | 7:30 am Israeli Film Night: THE FAREWELL PARTY PAGE 4 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 13 | 11 am Special Event: Mah Jongg Tournament ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 13 | 7:30 am Art Gallery Opening: Bakehouse Artist Mary Ellen Scherl PAGE 6 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, February 19 | 7:30 pm Real to Reel Screening: 93 QUEEN PAGE 5 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 20 | 12:30 pm Literary Luncheon: Matt Goldman, “Gone to Dust�

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Book Launch Reception: Alyson Richman, “The Secret of Clouds�

PAGE 3 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, February 21 | 10 am Outing: The (New) Norton Museum and The Bunker PAGE 6 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, February 21 | 7:30 pm Special Event: AIPAC Special Event: Avi Jorish PAGE 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday, February 24 | 2 pm Outing: Indecent at the GableStage PAGE 6 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 27 | 12:30 pm

Lunch & Learn: Cybersecurity, presented by Steven Meiner PAGE 8 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 27 | 2:30 pm Book Club: "The Great Alone" PAGE 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 1 Thursday, February 28 | 7:30 pm JCC Conversations: Miami’s Young Entrepreneurs MARCH Sunday, March 3 | 7:30 pm Special Event: YidLife Crisis - YIDLIVE! PAGE 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 4 Monday, March 4 | 7:30 pm Israeli Film Night: KICKING OUT SHOSHANA _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 6 | 12:30 pm Lunch & Learn: TBA PAGE 8 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 7 | 7:30 pm

Special Event: International Women’s Day PAGE 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 3 Wednesday, March 13 | 12:30 pm Literary Luncheon: Marilyn Simon Rothstein, “Husbands and Other Sharp Objects� ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 14 | 7:30 pm Special Foodie Event: Deb Perelman, Creator of Smitten Kitchen PAGE 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 20 | 12:30 pm Lunch & Learn: TBA PAGE 8 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Book Club: "The Immortalists" PAGE 2 APRIL Wednesday, April 3 | 12:30 pm Lunch & Learn: TBA PAGE 8 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 27 | 2:30 pm

Thursday, April 4 | 7:30 pm JCC Conversations: Revitalizing Ocean Drive PAGE 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday, April 7 | 2:00 pm Outing: The Children at the GableStage PAGE 6 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, April 8 | 7:30 pm Israeli Film Night: ETGAR KERET, BASED ON A TRUE STORY PAGE 4 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, April 10 | 12:30 pm Literary Luncheon: Sally Koslow, “The Other Side of Paradise�

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Special EVENTS

THE EMERGENCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS

Save tne Date!

4TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

KEHINDE WILEY | PURVIS YOUNG | ANTHONY AKINOBA

OPENING NIGHT: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 7:30 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 | 7:30 PM

A discussion of the importance of African American art in the art collecting community, presented by Miami art collector Anthony Japour. With a pop-up show of original works by the artists.

Now for the fourth year, the Miami Beach JCC commemorates International Women’s Day with a special program. Details to be announced.

SPECIAL SPEAKER SERIES: AIPAC THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | 7:30 PM

$18 | MBJCC & AIPAC Members: $10 | Patrons: Free AVI JORISCH

Avi Jorisch is a seasoned entrepreneur and Middle East expert. He is a thought leader in exploring global innovation trends, the Arab world, counterterrorism, and illicit finance.

A live show event created and produced

by Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion, the “boychicks” from Montreal and creators of YidLife Crisis. YidLive! revitalizes the discussion of Jewish culture with a night of laughter and insight.

Calling all Foodies!

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 | 7:30 PM $18 GENERAL ADMISSION $36 VIP RESERVED SEATING

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

A NIGHT OF FOOD AND FUN WITH DEB PERELMAN OF SMITTEN KITCHEN

JCC Conversations Made possible through the generosity and support of:

MIAMI’S NIGHTLIFE WITH DAVID GRUTMAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 | 7:30 PM $18 | Member: $10 | Patrons: Free

Meet David Grutman, nightlife and hospitality entrepreneur of LIV, Story, Komodo, Komodo Lounge, OTL, Planta and most recently Swan.

MIAMI’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

REVITALIZING OCEAN DRIVE

Meet the movers and shakers pumping new energy into our local industry. Panelists to be announced.

Co-presented with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Meet the business leaders of South Beach and hear their vision for the future Ocean Drive. Panelists include Jonathan Plutzik owner of The Betsy Hotel, Ceci Velasco, Executive Director of Ocean Drive Miami Beach; and David Wallack, owner of Mango’s Tropical Café.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 $18 | Member: $10 | Patrons: Free

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 $18 | Member: $10 | Patrons: Free

Literary SERIES

Bringing authors on tour from around the globe, this series is made possible through the generosity and support of:

Annual Community Read Luncheon

GATEWAY TO THE MOON, Mary Morris WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 12:30 PM – Author Presentation and Luncheon $40 A remarkable story of a remote New Mexican town coming to grips with a dark history it never imagined.

MARY MORRIS

"If you haven’t read Mary Morris yet, start here. Now. Immediately." — Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things Mary Morris is the author of numerous works of fiction, including the novels The Jazz Palace, A Mother’s Love, and House Arrest; and of nonfiction, including the travel memoir classic Nothing to Declare: Memoirs of a Woman Traveling Alone. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in literature and the 2016 Anisfield-Wolf Award for Fiction.

THE COLLECTOR’S APPRENTICE, B.A. Shapiro WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 12:30 PM – Author Presentation and Luncheon $36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: Free An exhilarating tale of shifting identities, desire and intrigue set in between 1920’s Paris and Philadelphia. “Dazzling and seductive, a tour de force� —Dawn Tripp, bestselling author of Georgia B. A. SHAPIRO

B. A. Shapiro is the author of seven novels, including the award-winning New York Times bestseller The Art Forger and The Muralist, a national bestseller. We welcome Barbara back for her third event with us!

BUTTON MAN, Andrew Gross WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 | 12:30 PM – Author Presentation and Luncheon $36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: Free A historical thriller bringing to life the drama of the birth of organized crime in 1930’s New York City from the tale of one family. “A compelling, fast paced historical thriller‌ Fans of Boardwalk Empire and Dennis Lehane will love it.â€?— Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author ANDREW GROSS

Andrew Gross is the author of eight New York Times and international best-selling thrillers. He is also the co-author of five number one bestsellers with James Patterson, including Judge & Jury and Lifeguard. Gross's recent books have been historical thrillers, with The One Man based on family stories in the Holocaust, and The Saboteur fictionalizing an Allied raid to prevent Nazi Germany's development of an atomic bomb.

MBJCC Book Club

WEDNESDAYS AT 2:30 PM

Join us the last Wednesday of the month for a book discussion led by Barbara Eisenberg, Literary Series Co-Chair JANUARY 30: "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owen FEBRUARY 27: "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah 2

MARCH: 27: "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin

Literary SERIES Double Feature

GONE TO DUST, Matt Goldman WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 | 12:30 PM – Author Presentation and Luncheon $36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: Free Set in Minnesota, Gone to Dust is the New York Times bestselling debut private eye murder mystery from Emmy Award-winning Seinfeld writer Matt Goldman.

MATT GOLDMAN

“Sharp wit, complex characters, and masterful plotting makes Goldman a writer to watch.� —Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author Matt Goldman is a playwright and Emmy Award-winning television writer for Seinfeld, Ellen, and others. He won an Emmy Award for his work on Wizards of Waverly Place, and was nominated for a Writer’s Guild Award for his work on Seinfeld.

THE SECRET OF CLOUDS, Alyson Richman – Dessert Reception FEBRUARY 20 | 2 PM Stay for dessert and conversation with author Alyson Richman to celebrate the launch of her newest book, The Secret of Clouds.

Free ALYSON RICHMAN

Told from the perspective of a young mother and the devoted teacher who befriends her son, The Secret of Clouds spans two countries and decades to reveal what really matters—love and hope.

Alyson Richman is the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Lost Wife, The Velvet Hours and The Garden of Letters.

HUSBANDS AND OTHER SHARP OBJECTS, Marilyn Simon Rothstein WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 | 12:30 PM – Author Presentation and Luncheon $36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: Free A heartwarming, hilarious novel for anyone who has ever had a family.

MARILYN SIMON ROTHSTEIN

“Hilariously funny, relevant, and full of charm. You can’t help but fall in love with this story! Marilyn Simon Rothstein will make you laugh and cry, and when you reach to the end, you’ll close the book with a smile on your face, fully satisfied. Highly recommended!� —Loretta Nyhan, author of All the Good Parts Marilyn Simon Rothstein is the author of Lift and Separate, winner of the Star Award, presented by the Women’s Fiction Writer’s Association for Outstanding Debut.

ANOTHER SIDE OF PARADISE, Sally Koslow WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 | 12:30 PM – Author Presentation and Luncheon $36 | Member: $18 | Patrons: Free A novel that brings the scandalous love affair between Hollywood gossip columnist Sheilah Graham and literary wonder boy F. Scott Fitzgerald gloriously to life with the color, glitter, magic, and passion of 1930’s Hollywood.

SALLY KOSLOW

“A stunning, utterly captivating read. Another Side of Paradise delivers an unforgettable portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sheilah Graham, a remarkable couple steeped in all the glamour, romance, and intrigue of old Hollywood. Their wild ride of a love affair is one for the ages!�- Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House and Glory Over Everything. “Looking for something deliciously dishy with a side of wry? This golden age Hollywood novel is your ticket.� - Oprah.com Sally Koslow is the author of The Widow Waltz, The Late, Lamented Molly Marx, and With Friends Like These and the nonfictional Slouching Toward Adulthood: How To Let Go So Your Kids Can Grow Up. Her debut novel, Little Pink Slips, was inspired by her long career as the editor-in-chief of iconic McCall’s Magazine.

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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 5th season, is made possible by the generous support of:

2nd Monday of the Month at 7:30 pm Free and Open to the Community

MAKTUB OPENING NIGHT: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon, the acclaimed writers and stars behind Israeli TV mega-hits such as Scarred, Asfur, and Ma Bakarish, play partners-in-crime in this hilarious, politically incorrect caper that is also one of Israel’s biggest box office hits of the year. Maktub means “fate,” and when these two small-time enforcers for an Israeli mob protection racket survive a bombing, their destiny irrevocably changes, and unexpectedly they wind up fulfilling the wishes of those who leave notes at Jerusalem’s sacred Western Wall.

PAST LIFE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 In the fascinating and profoundly moving film from one of Israel's most acclaimed director's, Avi Nesher (The Wonders, The Matchmaker), two Israeli sisters delve into the dark mystery of their father's former life in Poland during the Second World War. Inspired by a true story, Past Life tracks the daring 1977 trans-European odyssey of two sisters - one an introverted ambitious classical music composer and the other a fiery tabloid journalist with a political bent. As they try to unravel the disturbing mystery that has shadowed their whole lives, they are confronted by tragic questions and realize that freedom from the shackles of the past requires painful sacrifices, as does the struggle to discover one's own unique voice. A familial detective story about family, secrets, and identity, Past Life will occupy thoughts and conversations long after the credits roll.

THE FAREWELL PARTY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 The Farewell Party tackles an extremely sensitive issue in a vibrant, humorous way. Well into their 70s, Yehezkel and his wife Levana are living contented lives inside a Jerusalem retirement home. But they are shocked when their dear friend Max falls prey to an irreversible illness. Looking to escape a slow, painful death, Max asks Yehezkel for help to end his suffering. A longtime amateur inventor, Yehezkel rises to the challenge by constructing a machine that will allow Max to self-administer a fatal dose of tranquilizers. Levana, however, believes that such a device is immoral, and expresses her passionate disapproval. But when Levana herself begins to face a serious health issue, Yehezkel finds that his feelings about his new contraption become increasingly complicated. Winner of 4 Ophir Awards (the Israeli Oscars), including Best Actor for Ze'ev Revach! 14 Ophir Nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actress.

KICKING OUT SHOSHANA DATE CHANGE: MONDAY, MARCH 4 In this farcical soccer romp best known as Gal Gadot’s last Israeli movie, she plays an unhappy mistress of a mafia boss. When Ami Shoshan, one of the star players on a Jerusalem soccer team gets caught flirting with Gadot, he quickly realizes she is the mistress of a big mafia boss. To punish Ami, the boss makes Ami confess at a press conference that he is gay. This brings him a certain amount of condemnation and taunts from some quarters, while he becomes a hero to others. In showing that it’s entirely possible to reconcile old traditions with new tolerance, Kicking Out Shoshana is not only funny but meaningful.

ETGAR KERET: BASED ON A TRUE STORY MONDAY, APRIL 8 This delightfully surrealistic documentary about the beloved Israeli writer and humorist, Etgar Keret, weaves together animation, live action, and interviews, and takes us deep into the psyche of Keret, a son of Holocaust survivors, whose fiction explores the absurdities of daily life. Keret, whose first name means “challenge” in Hebrew, lives up to his moniker, forcing us to see the complexities and humor in life’s pedestrian and horrifying moments. The film explores tragedies that shaped Keret as a writer, including the suicide of his friend during their Army service. The warm intimacy of Keret’s daily life, his simple apartment, the cafes of Tel Aviv and his loving relationship with his wife and son are effortlessly captured throughout.

Particularly enjoyable are short animations of Keret’s most beloved stories. Conversations with his wife, childhood friends, and colleagues, including This American Life’s Ira Glass and writer Jonathan Safran Foer, flesh out this quirky portrait of a generous, irreverent and creative thinker.

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Real to Real FILM SERIES

Bringing stories and topics of interest, with special guest speakers for Q&A and discussion.

93 QUEEN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Set in the Hasidic enclave of Borough Park, Brooklyn, 93QUEEN follows a group of tenacious Hasidic women who are smashing the patriarchy in their community by creating the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New York City. With unprecedented — and insider — access, 93QUEEN offers up a unique portrayal of empowered women who are taking matters into their own hands to change their own community from within.

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Outings SERIES

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

PRIVATE COLLECTORS TOUR THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 | 11 AM – 2 PM $65 | Member: $45 | Patrons: Free Visit some of Miami’s most exciting art collections with a private tour inside their homes.

ART DECO DISTRICT TOUR WITH VERONIKA POZMENTIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 | 11 AM $18 | Member: $10 | Patrons: Free Meet historian Veronika Pozmentier at the famous Lummus Park and venture on a walk around the vibrant art deco neighborhood visiting gems such as The Viktor Hotel, The Wolfsonian, Versace Mansion and so much more.

THE (NEW) NORTON AND THE BUNKER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | 10 AM – 5 PM $115 | Member: $95 | Patrons: $75

SUNDAY MATINEES WITH JOHN DALTON Join actor John Dalton for a day at the theater. Includes transportation and talk-backs at many of the performances.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. $90 | Member: $75 DECEMBER 9:

Actually at the GableStage

Be among the first to visit the newly expanded Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, followed by a special stop at The Bunker where the collection of Beth Rudin DeWoody is on view.

FEBRUARY 24:

Indecent at the GableStage

APRIL 7:

The Children at the GableStage

PATRON EVENT: COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION AT THE HOME OF MINDY SOLOMON DATE TBA

Check the website or call for more shows to be added throughout the season.

MBJCC Art Gallery

Visit our 2nd floor art gallery where we rotate exhibits throughout the year.

SOLO EXHIBITION: BAKEHOUSE ARTIST MARY ELLEN SCHERL OPENING NIGHT: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 7:30 PM Generously sponsored by Sam Haber

ANNUAL COMMUNITY ART SHOW MARCH - APRIL

Calling all Artists! Share your works of art with the community in this annual gallery show.

Contact Debbie Sack at (305) 534-3206 ext. 232 for more information about participating.

TREE OF LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT MAY

Tree of Life, named in tribute to the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, is an exhibit featuring photos by artist, photographer and curator Silvio D. Frydman of the 2017 and 2018 Miami's Leo Martin March of the Living trips.

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OCTOBER 8:

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

OCTOBER 31:

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Open Play Begins Orientation Day with Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Marc Agronin

Mondays BEGINNER BRIDGE

Whether you are a first-time player or have taken lessons before, join us on your journey to becoming a Bridge player for life. All levels welcome.

Monday • 10 - 11:30 am Instructor: Jo-Ann Rauch $180 | Members: $130

LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGG

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.

Monday • 11 am - 1 pm Instructor: Mia Glick $150 | Members: $100

MAH JONGG OPEN PLAY

Bring your set and Mah Jongg card and meet up with other players for an afternoon of friendly competition.

Monday • 11 am - 2 pm $10 | Members: FREE

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAME

(ACBL Masterpoints)

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

Monday • 12 - 3 pm

$15 drop in, includes lunch and refreshments

Pre-registration is required with minimum number of participants.

M, November 5 – F, December 21 M, November 19 - F, November 23 Thanksgiving

M, January 7 – F, February 22 February 12 - 14 & 18

M, February 25 – F, April 12 M, March 25 - F, March 29 Spring Break

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

BEGINNER/LEVEL I SPANISH

DAY OF LEARNING AND LUNCH & LEARN

CONVERSATIONAL/LEVEL II SPANISH

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. Pre-registration required per 6-class session.

Tuesday • 11 am - 12 pm Instructor: Paula Milano $120 | Members: $90

INTRODUCTION TO HEBREW Tuesday • 11 am - 12 pm

Instructor: Droma Gringarten $120 | Members: $90

Whether you’re planning to travel to Israel and want to brush up on the basics, or if learning Hebrew has always been on your bucket list, this this interactive, discussion-based class will have you speaking in no time. Pre-registration required per 6-class session.

ADVANCED HEBREW

Tuesday • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Instructor: Droma Gringarten $120 | Members: $90

Improve your Hebrew while engaging in lively conversation.

CONVERSATIONAL/LEVEL II SPANISH

Are you stuck on “hola” and “gracias”? 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. Pre-registration required per 6-class session.

Tuesday • 12:30 - 2 pm Instructor: Paula Milano $180 | Members: $120

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THEATER THEORY

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

Selected Shows (all 2 pm matinees): Session One: Actually at the GableStage on December 9 Session Two: Indecent at the GableStage on February 24 Session Three: The Children at the GableStage on April 7 Wednesday • 2:30 - 4 pm

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

Are you stuck on “hola” and “gracias”? 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. Pre-registration required per 6-class session.

Thursday • 12:30 - 2 pm Instructor: Paula Milano $180 | Members: $120

POTTERY & CERAMICS

Whether you are familiar with ceramics or a complete novice, come to join in on the ceramics fun! We'll use a range of hand building, surface decoration, and glazing demonstrations to\ guide you through a variety of methods to build, decorate, and glaze your ceramic projects to create diverse works of art. Hand-building techniques will include slab construction, pinching, and coil building. Ceramic surface decoration such as applied textures, graffito, stenciling, appliques, and glaze application techniques will be explored. Also included is an introduction to throwing pottery on the potter's wheel. Designed for all skill levels, this class is a great way to practice ceramic fundamentals and hone developing skills.

Thursday • 1 - 2:30 pm Instructor: Alison Washco $200 | Members: $160

FOR THE LOVE OF YIDDISH

A rare opportunity to learn with Riva Ginsberg, Professor of Yiddish Language and Culture. Enjoy learning Yiddish words and expressions, explore Yiddish culture, theater and more. Begins January 8 and runs for 5 weeks. Pre-registration required.

Thursday • 2 - 3:30 pm

Instructor:Dr. Riva Ginsberg $180 | Members: $120

MOSHAV ZAYKANIM

An interactive and stimulating environment for older adults to spend the afternoon learning and engaging in a variety of activities.

Thursdays • 11 - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Malka Weiss-Kalos $30 | Members: $25 Call for more information

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DAY OF LEARNING

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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 that day. The class offerings will rotate and change on a trimester basis.

Fees: $20 per day | Members/Patrons: FREE Lunch is available for purchase at J- Cafe for $10 Literary Afternoons - $36 inclusive of JCC-U classes, author event and lunch Class Cards: $100 Pre-paid Cards can roll over from trimester to trimester $250 Class Pass for entire 14-week term ($280 value)

9 - 10 am MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & MOVEMENT WITH BUNNY ROSS

Set your intentions and begin the day with focus and clarity.

THE SHVITZ GANG WITH SPENCER Join the boys for a morning workout with a certified personal trainer in a group fitness regimen designed just for you. Meet in the fitness center.

10:15 - 11:15 am - Choose One: GRAND CONVERSATIONS WITH DR. MIRIAM KLEIN KASSENOFF Join this lively group for an intellectual and inspirational discussion on a variety of topics including Hasidic Stories, Sexual Politics in the Bible, Moral dilemmas and more using essays, short film clips, literature, and other materials. Special Guests Presenters will include Rabbi Cheryl Weiner on 1/16, 1/23 and 2/20; Mahli Lieblich, Local expert on Art Illustrations of Isaac Bashevas Singer on 1/30.

REIMAGINING YOUR MEMOIR WITH TOBI ASH Using Julia Cameron’s newest book “It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again” learn how to tap your inner creativity to reinvent your future self.

MIXED MEDIA ART 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 – 12:20 pm - Choose One: ART HISTORY WITH NATANYA BLANCK Explore various art periods, works and artists – a JCC-U favorite!

COOKING UP NUTRITION WITH KARA BURNSTINE, Back by popular demand, nutritionist Kara Burnstine, founder of Nutrition Your Weigh, will help you on your ongoing journey towards a healthy lifestyle.

MIXED MEDIA ART (CONTINUED) 12:30 – 2 pm LUNCH & LEARN/LITERARY LUNCHEONS Lunch is available for purchase. On Literary Luncheon days, lunch will be included in the price of the ticket.

Note: Classes and Instructors may change after each 6-week session.

LUNCH & LEARN Wednesdays at 12:30pm Join us for lunch and a different speaker, presenter each week.

Please reserve at mbjcc.ticketleap.com or call Debbie at (305) 534-3206 x232.

FEBRUARY 6 HEART HEALTH DAY! BAPTIST HEALTH SCREENINGS & SPEAKER ANA KOHLY, ADVANCED RN, MIAMI CARDIAC & VASCULAR INSTITUTE

JANUARY 16 MJFF FILM SCREENING: THE PROPHETS

JANUARY 23 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY TIZMORET, QUEENS COLLEGE A CAPPELLA GROUP

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

JANUARY 30 JOSEPH ADLER, DIRECTOR OF GABLESTAGE

APRIL 10 LITERARY LUNCHEON, SALLY KOSLOW

FEBRUARY 20 LITERARY LUNCHEON MATT GOLDMAN AND ALYSON RICHMAN

MARCH 13 LITERARY LUNCHEON, MARILYN SIMON ROTHSTEIN

Programs are TBA on the following dates: FEBRUARY 27 STEVEN MEINER, SEC ATTORNEY PRESENTS: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

JCC-U Co-Chairs: Barbara Eisenberg Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff

Karen Sepsenwol Director of Cultural Arts and Adult Programs karen@mbjcc.org | x214

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Debbie Sack Program Assistant debbie@mbjcc.org | x232

Thank you

to our growing list of Sponsors, Community Partners, Volunteers and Patron Donors for your much needed support! (as of print date 1/15/19)

Sam Haber H A B E R L AW

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Rosalie Altmark Barbara Berg Jennie Bernstein Regina Bisk Louise Boyarsky Karen Boyer Alexis Cooper & Steve Gordon Lynn & Rob Delman Valerie deRoca Caroline & Howard Draft Barbara Eisenberg

Sam Haber Joel Horowitz Robin & Baruch Jacobs Miriam Klein Kassenoff JoD & Paul Koenigsberg Madeleine Kreitman Ileene Levine Holly & Jordan Levy Raquel Libbin Alan Mason Pam Mayer

Laurie Miller Rachel Neuman Sally Peltz Veronika Pozmentier Gladys & Larry Rockind Debbie & Saul Sack Katherine Sailer Elena Salomon Linda Schechter Bernice Schwartz Semadar Siegel

Mytyl Simancas-Bister Nikki & Michael Simkins Iris Slomovitz Marsha Soffer Audrey Weiner & Jeffery Solomon Mindy Solomon Holly & Stephen Temes Leslie & Michael Tobin Lenore & Stanely Weinstein Pauline Winnick Emmanuella Wolloch

Holly Levy, Linda Schechter and Mytyl Simancas-Bister, Arts & Culture Chairs Karen Sepsenwol, Director of Cultural Arts and Adult Programs Nataly Yusim, Chief Operating Officer Paul Frishman, Chief Executive Officer Michael Simkins, Chairman of the Board

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FEATURING COREY KAHANEY TICKETS AT MBJCC.TICKETLEAP.COM/COMEDY

Thursday, February 7 Doors open at 7:30 pm Showtime at 8 pm

The Fillmore

1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach

VIP: $72 Premium: $54 General Seating: $36 CONTACT KAREN SEPSENWOL FOR MORE INFORMATION (305) 534-3206 x214 karen@mbjcc.org

HOTEL SPONSOR

Cory Kahaney is quite simply one of America’s premiere stand up comediennes. While always in constant demand at comedy clubs coast to coast, Cory first caught fire after being a finalist in NBC’s hit reality show "Last Comic Standing" which has led to appearances on NBC's "The Carson Daly Show," Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and her first solo special, "Comedy Central Presents... Cory Kahaney.�

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Sam Haber

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