Celebrating JewishPride
In celebration of Jewish Pride, Love Jewish, a division of Yiddishkayt Initiative, will present a staged reading of playwright L M Feldman’s theatrical mosaic A People as their inaugural season presentation. The performance will take place on Monday, August 25th at 7:00 pm at Island City Stage.
Directed by Avi Hoffman and featuring South Florida favorites Ana Marie Calise, Eytan Deray, Lela Elam, Rayner Gabriel, Avi Hoffman, Autumn Kioti-Horn, Laura Turnbull, and others, A People will take audiences on a magical lyrical journey into heritage, tradition, religion, and humanity.
Feldman holds up a mirror to 5,000 years of Jewish identity and history, reminding us that we are all descendants from somewhere, and we can
choose to deny our lineage, wrestle with it, or embrace it.
Sometimes hilarious and sometimes terrifyingly honest, A People’s ensemble will take on a mass of old and new-world personalities to create snippets of life the way we see it, the way we want it, and the way it is.
Utilizing the performing arts, media, publishing, education, language, and literature, the mission of Love Jewish is to advocate for Jewish Pride, Build Cultural Bridges and Challenge Antisemitism Through the Arts by promoting Jewish history and life, and their far-reaching impact on the contemporary world. Based in Miami-Dade County, in partnership with the University of Miami and Florida Atlantic University, YI Love Jewish builds engagement
Love Jewish To Present A Free Staged Reading Of A People Directed by Avi Hoffman
and forges multicultural and diverse connections through an immersive and varied range of programming for audiences worldwide.
Tickets for A People are free, with a suggested donation of $10, and are now available. They can be purchased online at: www.YILoveJewish.org/events.
Island City Stage is located at 2304 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305.
For more information about A People, Love Jewish, and Yiddishkayt Initiative, please visit: https://yilovejewish.org.
Event Details
A People By L M Feldman Monday, August 25th, 2025 at 7:00 pm Tickets: FREE ($10 Suggested Donation) To reserve: https://yilovejewish.org/events
The performance will take place at Island City Stage 2304 North Dixie Highway Wilton Manors, FL 33305
L M Feldman is a queer, feminist playwright (and circus artist) who pens plays that are wildly theatrical but deeply intimate. Formally ambitious plays that move and take up space. Plays that are questioning, wrestling, and asking. Plays
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[L] Directed by Avi Hoffman [R] Playwright L M Feldman
“ALifeoftheParty”: TheRadicalJourneyOfAmySchechter
[1] Author and Journalist Dave Schechter [2] Available online at Amazon.Com, Bookshop.Org, BarnesandNoble.Com, ReaderHouse.Com, and other sites.
What propelled the daughter of a renowned Jewish scholar to join a movement on the fringe of American society? In a new book, “A Life of the Party,” Journalist Dave Schechter delves into the story of his great-aunt, who made Communism her way to repair the world.
An FBI informant labeled Amy Schechter “a regular tenminute egg” (as in hard-boiled). The New York Times called her “one of the most ardent among the New York radicals.” A Jewish columnist wrote that she was “one of the few genuinely idealistic Communists; she lives up to her ideals in her private life, sharing what she has with others less fortunate.”
The youngest of Solomon and Mathilde Roth Schechter’s three children was born in England, educated in the United States and, as a member of the Communist Party, devoted more than four decades, beginning in the early 1920s, to the struggles of working men and women.
“A Life of the Party” blends the historical record with narrative fiction fitting Amy Schechter’s life and times. Amy’s adventures took her to Russia — to a little-known colony of American Communists in Siberia and to the International Lenin School in Moscow — and across the United States, from coal fields and textile mills to docks and shipyards.
Amy reported on labor issues for Communist newspapers and other sympathetic publications. Her own name appeared in headlines and articles during the 1929 Loray Mill strike in Gastonia, North Carolina — one of the most violent of its time — where she was an organizer and one of 16 defendants tried for murder when the police chief was shot to death.
“Under different circumstances, as a Jew visiting from out of town, Amy likely would have received an invitation to a Passover Seder the night of April 24, 1929. Instead, she was released from jail that morning after her second arrest in two days after deliberately violating the city’s new ban on parading,” Schechter writes. It’s also likely that the Jews who owned mills near Gastonia would not have wanted Amy at their table.
The book project began in 1999, with a letter that Schechter’s father received from an expert on Soviet activities in the United States, asking about a man with whom Amy had a relationship. Along with the letter came three pages of a heavilyredacted FBI report. That piqued Schechter’s interest.
His research included using the Freedom of Information Act to obtain hundreds of pages of FBI reports. A CNN colleague in Moscow unearthed a document from Soviet archives. Schechter combed through articles that reported on Amy’s activities and read dozens that she wrote. He had enlightening conversations with two 88-year-old comrades who had their own memories of Amy.
“Were she around today, I have no doubt that Amy would
KetubahRenaissance: TheArtfulModernRevivalOfTheJewishMarriageContract
The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) is proud to announce the publication of Ketubah Renaissance: The Artful Modern Revival of the Jewish Marriage Contract by Michael Shapiro.
Illuminating the con temporary revival of the Jewish marriage contract, Ketubah Renaissance relays the storied history of this beloved document (known in Hebrew as a ketubah) through the present day and show cases sixty of the most innovative and beautiful ketubot of the last half century.
Originally created 2,500 years ago as a uni lateral marriage contract stating what a groom would provide for his bride, the ketubah evolved from the tenth century onward into a richly decorated expres sion of love and commit ment. Starting in the late 1960s a modern sensibil ity took root. Influenced by Jewish life and North American society at large, hundreds of artists and calligraphers began to imprint their unique aes thetic onto each ketubah design—a movement Judaica scholar Shalom Sabar calls “a veritable renaissance of the illu minated ketubbah”— while also updating the original Aramaic text to express contemporary values. “Thoughtful, inspiring, ingenious, inventive, playful, profound… Adjectives fail me. Ketubah Renaissance is a gorgeous testament to the creative, aesthetic, and spiritual health of Jewish life in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. The images summon the ‘mazal tovs’ of weddings past, present, and future.”–Anita Diamant, author of twelve books, including The Red Tent and The Jewish Wedding Now Couples and families with upcoming weddings as well as officiating clergy, educators, aficionados of Jewish culture, scholars, and others will discover the evolving history of the ketubah in all its facets: its artforms, texts, scripts, iconography, production
processes, and technological innovations. A curated, chronological ketubah gallery brings readers up close to sixty influential ketubot and the artists who created them—a colorful cornucopia
of breakthroughs that epitomize the ketubah renaissance.
“This stunning collection of marriage contracts in many media, from paper cuts to fabric, accompanied by an accessible history, is a must-have for anyone who loves Jewish ritual art.” –Jodi Eichler-Levine, Berman Professor of Jewish Civilization at Lehigh University and author of Painted Pomegranates and Needlepoint Rabbis: How Jews Craft Resilience and Create Community
“Clear, well organized, and thoroughly researched, Ketubah Renaissance will make an outstanding gift to a couple soon to be married, providing ideas for the text and illustration of their own
marriage contract as well as teaching about the history of ketubot. For rabbis, educators, and scholars as well, it’s an exceptional addition to the existing volumes on historical ketubot.” –Dorion Liebgott, editor of Art and Tradition: Treasures of Jewish Life
For more information, please visit: www.jps.org.
About The Jewish Publication Society
Since 1888, The Jewish Publication Society has been the preeminent not-for-profit publisher of books at the heart of Jewish life in the English-speaking world. The mission of JPS is to promote accessible scholarship, presenting the very best of Jewish learning in an intellectually rigorous and engaging way to a broad public. As a non-partisan, nondenominational organization, JPS brings voices from across the Jewish tradition, past and present, into conversations at the heart of contemporary life, ensuring that Jewish sources continue to speak in an everchanging world. JPS is proud to partner with the University of Nebraska Press, which produces and distributes JPS books.
About the Author
Michael Shapiro is the Founder and CEO of Ketubah.com, the world’s leading publisher of artistic Jewish wedding contracts, and a worldwide lecturer on historical and contemporary ketubot. For nearly three decades he has helped shape the development of contemporary ketubah art by guiding both influential and emerging contemporary ketubah artists and by freeing a wider range of artists of the need to master the text themselves. His ketubah publishing innovations include cutting-edge archival quality printing, laser cutting on demand, and an online tool to submit and verify all Hebrew names on the contract. Shalom Sabar is professor emeritus of Jewish art and folklore at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the author of more than 265 publications exploring Jewish art and the material culture of Jewish communities in Europe and the Islamic East, including The Art of the Ketubbah: Marriage Contracts from the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary.
To read more and purchase a copy of the book, visit: https://jps.org/books/ketubah-renaissance/
ImmigrationandAssimilation DiscussionGroups: DiscoveryourFamilyHeritage
Do you know where your grandparents were living and how they raised their childrenSomeday, when you become a parent and your children ask you about family history, what will you be able to tell them? The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami presents, Immigration and Assimilation Discussion Groups: Discover your Family Heritage.
The search for one’s roots is a hobby. Most hobbies require one to learn new skills and improve those by practice.A hobby requires the investment of time,and as much money as one could comfortably spend.
What are the returns from these investments?Discovery of people who came before you and others with whom your family lostcontact.In the old days most people lived and died within a small area where they were born.A child grew up knowing all of their aunts, uncles, cousins and of course, their grandparents.
Discovery is a gradual process.Those whose hobby is Genealogy, often feel victorious and happy each time they find something new and interesting. It is a joyful series of breakthroughs.
In our time, families are often scattered all over the country or even globally.“America is a nation of immigrants.”Native Americans kept their stories either through word-of-mouth, or by recording it through art and other permanent recordings.
Those who are descendants of immigrants,often had lost contact with relatives left behind in a generation or two. Not only the distance becomes a barrier, but the language as well.Good news: with modern tools, such as the internet and various archives much of the history of a family can be recovered.
Have you heard of the Television Program:“Finding Your Roots!”Professor Henry Louis Gates of Harvard interviews two
or three guests in each episode on public television, and then presents each one with the guest’s family tree along with stories discovered from various sources.
A few examples from past programs:A Cuban born Fashion Designer learned about his centuries old roots from the Canary Islands, the ancestry of an African-American celebrity, a football star turned tv host, was traced to Charlemagne (748-814), the first emperor of Western Europe. The hostess of “Fresh Air” on public radio had no idea about her relatives who perished in the Holocaust;a well-known television news anchor discovered his roots both in Africa and in Western Europe.
How is it done and who can do it?1. Interview your elders, record it, or take lots of notes.2. Ask and search for your family’s records, e.g., Birth, Marriage and Death Documents, Diplomas, Immigration Records, Union Cards, even Criminal Records.3. Ask for photos and search both the albums and the shoeboxes.4. The internet seems to be a bottomless well of family data.Census Records are free, the Mormon Church Records are accessible, Public Records of family events are open to all.5. Genealogy websites; such as: Myheritage, Ancestry, etc. charge a fee but are often accessible for free at Public Libraries.6. DNA Analysis is a powerful tool and its cost has declined considerably over the years.7. Newspaper Archives are a rich source of Birth, Marriage, and Death Announcements.
What to do with all the data you find?Some people focus on building a family tree,others collect stories and produce a family log.Some write a history of the family.Others use the research results to connect with distant relatives.Along with learning about people, most Genealogists also learn a lot of history, geography, politics, etc.One of the joys is to travel to places where
one’s ancestors lived and visit their former homes, Schools, Cemeteries, etc.One may get to connect with lost relatives.
Genealogy Is Like A Sport:
The more you search, the better you get at it.Join a group or club. Learn from experienced members.Ask your school to offer a class.It is not only about research, but a social activity, where people with similar interests become your friends and helpers.
Let me introduce my two groups:the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miamiandthe Genealogy Society of Greater Miami, Inc. The JGSGM Had been meeting monthly at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, North of Downtown Miami, but since the epidemic started, we Zoom.The GSGM had been meeting at the Pinecrest Branch of the Miami-DadePublic Library. Visitors are welcome at both groups!
Activities of the JGSGM:At each meeting there is a speaker. The topics range from “How to…” to “How I found my xyz.” There are interesting presentations about specific national or social groups, their history, traditions, customs, etc.There are workshops for beginners and for anyone interested in specific tools.There is an active “cemetery group” Who photograph, catalog and map cemeteries.
Activities of the JGSGM:Excellent training sessions about “How to…”Both for beginners and advanced researchers’ talks by visiting speakers about a wide variety of topics.
National And International Meetings
There are many Genealogy groups and subgroups with special interests.For instance, there are groups interested in a country or area of origin, or in a period of history, such as the American Civil War, or the World Wars, etc.These meetings take place at different places and they are very interesting, But quite expensive considering the cost of travel, accommodations, registration and the temptation to buy “stuff,” souvenirs, tools, books and so on… The speakers and group events are very high quality and provide the opportunity to meet and consult with world class experts.
On behalf of both societies, we invite you to test the waters by coming to meet our members who would be happy to discuss any subject in relation to Genealogy research.Thanks for listening! Any questions?
Paulette Bronstein - President
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami Member
Discussion Groups
The Adult Reading Room, in partnership with The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, invites you to join them every Thursday for a special series of interactive discussion groups. The next discussion group will be held, August 21st and 28th - 10:30 AM - Noon.
These sessions offer a unique chance to:
• Dive into documentaries and written materials about immigration experiences
• Share your family records and personal stories
• Connect with up to 15 attendees passionate about genealogy and heritage
Whether you’re just starting your family history research or looking to deepen your knowledge, this is your opportunity to learn, share, and celebrate your roots. Reserve your seat today and bring any family materials you’d like to share! RSVP: Etta Gold, egold@tbam.org
For more information, view our website at: https://www.jgs-miami.org
TimelyInsightsFrom PhilosopherMartinBuberIn AYearWithMartinBuber: Wisdom On The Weekly Torah Portion
Rabbi Dennis S. Ross is pleased to be launching a promotional tour in support of his 2021 publication, A Year with Martin Buber: Wisdom on the Weekly Torah Portion (The Jewish Publication Society), winner of the Academy of Parish Clergy’s Top Ten Book List for Parish Ministry for “display[ing] excellence and helpfulness to clergy, who are encouraged to add the books to their libraries.”
The teachings of the great twentieth-century Jewish thinker Martin Buber empower us to enter a spiritual dimension that often passes unnoticed in the daily routine. In A Year with Martin Buber, the first Torah commentary to focus on his life’s work, we experience the fifty-four weekly Torah portions and eleven Jewish holidays through Buber’s eyes.
While best known for the spiritual concept of the I-Thou relationship between people, Buber graced us with other fundamentals, including Over Against, Afterglow, Will and Grace, Reification, Inclusion, and Imagine the Real. And his life itself— for example, Buber’s defiance of the Nazis, his call for JewishArab reconciliation, and his protest of Adolf Eichmann’s execution—modeled these teachings in action.
As part of his new book tour, Ross will discuss how these teachings are more relevant than ever on the backdrop of mount-
distills the theology of Martin Buber..., a consequential Jewish thinker whose focus on making human interactions meaningful influenced Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail.’ ...An invaluable entry point to a humanist thinker who sought to identify, build, and preserve ‘holiness in our daily routines’ by putting people, rather than objects, first.”
Rabbi Dennis Ross demonstrates Buber’s roots in Jewish thought and breaks new ground by explaining the broader scope of Buber’s life and work in a clear, conversational voice. He quotes from the weekly Torah portion; draws lessons from Jewish commentators; and sets Buber’s related words in context with Buber’s remarkable life story, Hasidic tales, and writing. A wide variety of anecdotal illustrations from Buber as well as the author’s life encourages each of us to “hallow the everyday” and
seek out “spirituality hiding in plain sight.”
“What a pleasure A Year with Martin Buber is! People of all faiths with an interest in the Bible and bringing ‘divine wonder to the routine of daily life’ will delight in having this inspirational book as a companion.”—Rev. Debra W. Haffner, Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston, Virginia
About the author:
Rabbi Dennis S. Ross serves as an Intentional Interim Rabbi in the Greater New York City area. Rabbi Ross travels from the Greater New York City area as well. He is the author of several books, including God in Our Relationships: Spirituality between People from the Teachings of Martin Buber and All Politics Is Religious: Speaking Faith to the Media, Policy Makers, and Community. He has written for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Forward, and other publications.
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[L] Rabbi Dennis S. Ross [R] Winner of the Academy of Parish Clergy’s Top Ten Book List
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ZOACondemnsFrance/Macron’sRecognition ofaNon-Existent,IllegalPalestinianTerrorState
Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein released the following statement:
The ZOA condemns French President Emmanuel Macron’s “recognition” this past Thursday of a non-existent, illegal Palestinian terror state. Macron’s “recognition” of a State of Palestine rewards the Hamas and PLO/PA (Palestinian Authority) terror regimes; incites and promotes Arab/Islamic terrorism by sending a message that massacring 1,200 Jewish men, women, children and babies pays; violates Israeli sovereign rights and international law which guarantees under the San Remo agreement, UN Charter Article 80 and many more international agreements, the right of the Jewish people the areas that such a state may include and forbids the UN to transfer any part of Palestine to a non-Jewish entity; endangers Israel; tramples over the will of the Israeli people and its democratically elected officials and Knesset (all of which overwhelmingly oppose a Palestinian state); will incite further attacks on France’s beleaguered Jewish community; and could encourage other nations to follow Macron’s despicable example.
It is sickening that while Hamas is still torturing and holding innocent Israelis hostage in the bowels of Hamas’ terror tunnels, and while the Palestinian Authority is still inciting and paying Arab terrorists hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to murder innocent Jews (“pay to slay”), that Macron is rewarding the Hamas and PA/PLO terror regimes. Apparently, France’s large Muslim population (estimated at ten percent of the population) and his 19% dismal approval rating has resulted in Macron losing any sense of decency, morality or respect for international law. And under Law a state cannot be established unless it has stability of institutions, democratic policies, rule of law, respect for human rights and protects minorities. Hamas in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority fulfill none of these requirements for statehood recognition. In fact, France’s own EU would forbid such an entity to join even the EU, let alone the UN. Furthermore, it would be a beggar state as Gaza/PA only survives due to the largesse of Iran and other countries.
Israelis and hostage-taking. This is clearly not a population that would live in peace with Israel. Macron is seeking to strengthen the very same people who are cheering the most terrible genocidal atrocities against Jews.
ZOA is encouraged that top U.S. and Israeli government officials and independent experts condemned Macron’s “recognition” of a PA state. Here are some of their important statements:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s tweet: “The United States strongly rejects @EmmanuelMacron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the @UN general assembly. This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th.”
President Trump statement to press: “What he [Macron] says doesn’t matter. . . . that statement doesn’t carry weight.”
Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C. tweet: “The French government’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state is curious and disturbing on multiple levels. I am certain this will embolden Hamas and make a ceasefire more difficult. In addition, here are
torturing, kidnapping & burning. He [Macron] is incentivizing and encouraging jihadists everywhere, including in France.”
Richard L. Cravatts tweet: @rcravatts “Macron–and the other international leaders who have done this–are “recognizing” nothing, a fiction. What are the borders of this state? Who is its leader? What type of government will it have Who are the citizens? What social, economic, and cultural cohesion will it have?”
PM Netanyahu tweet: “We strongly condemn President Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state next to Tel Aviv in the wake of the October 7 massacre. Such a move rewards terror and risks creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza became. A Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel — not to live in peace beside it. Let’s be clear: the Palestinians do not seek a state alongside Israel; they seek a state instead of Israel.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin: Called the move “a black stain on France’s history and a direct boost to terrorism.” He added: “The Land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel, and even President Macron’s declaration will not change that.” Levin called for Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, calling it “a just and historic response to the shameful decision by the President of France.”
some questions that come to mind. Who’s in charge? What are the borders and boundaries? What is the governance structure? Does Hamas stay involved politically or militarily? Is the West Bank and Gaza part of a single state? Are they allowed to have an army? Does the education system change Other than these few missing details, it seems like a foolproof plan!”
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee statement (on June 1, after Macron previously promoted the idea of “recognizing” a ‘State of Palestine”): “It’s incredibly inappropriate in the midst of a war that Israel is dealing with to go out and present something that I think increasingly Israelis are steadfast against. Oct. 7 changed a lot of things. If France is really so determined to see a Palestinian state, I have a suggestion for them—carve out a piece of the French Riviera and create a Palestinian state. They are welcome to do that, but they are not welcome to impose that kind of pressure on a sovereign nation. And I find it revolting that they think they have the right to do such a thing.”
Notably, today, Palestinian Media Watch reported that PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ (whose Fatah Charter calls for the destruction of Israel) senior adviser on Religious Affairs and Islamic Relations Mahmoud Al-Habbash stated that “everyone” (every Palestinian) “cheered and praised” the October 7 massacre of 1,200 innocent Israelis and wounding of another 5,000
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. Cotton tweet: “This [Macron’s recognition announcement] is a shameful endorsement of terrorists. The best way for this conflict to end is to back Israel in its righteous mission of rescuing the hostages and defeating Hamas.”
Richard Kemp tweet: @COLRICHARDKEMP “Macron planning to recognize a Palestinian state, rewarding the thousands of terrorists who invaded Israel, murdering, raping,
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee latest tweet: (July 25) “Macron’s unilateral ‘declaration’ of a ‘Palestinian’ state didn’t say WHERE it would be,” Huckabee wrote in a post on X. “I can now exclusively disclose that France will offer the French Riviera & the new nation will be called ‘Franc-en-Stine.’”
Pierre Griselin (French ex-marine and ex-mayor) tweet: “The vast majority of French people disapprove of this announcement by #Macron Thank you for distinguishing between Hamas collaborators and French people who are friends of the Jewish people.”
HowEating Together Benefits YourFamily
Sharing a meal offers far more than a full stomach; the benefits of eating together extend well beyond the dinner table.
In the “2025 World Happiness Report,” evidence shows that sharing meals has a substantial impact on an individual’s wellbeing. Those who regularly eat with others report higher life satisfaction and display higher levels of social support, positive reciprocity and less loneliness.
Learn more about how sharing a meal can improve your family’s overall well-being with these insights from the experts at the FMI Foundation and their “2025 Family Meals Barometer survey,” which delivers research, collaboration and education to address food safety, health and nutrition concerns.
Civil and Respectful Interactions
In a world full of distractions, it may come as no surprise the “2025 Family Meals Barometer” survey found poor communication is a leading concern among parents, more worrisome than schoolwork or chores.
More than two-thirds of respondents expressed a belief that civility in America is worse today compared to 10 years ago, but 74% said family meals are a great time to have and teach respectful interactions. Frequent family meals create a safe environment for families to discuss thornier societal issues.
Better Nutrition
Numerous studies have shown families who eat more meals together have healthier eating habits and better diets in general. Family meals at home typically make it easier to fill plates with food from each food group. What’s more, parents who prepare well-balanced meals and model healthy food choices allow children to mirror and adopt similar habits.
Improved Family Function
In the “2025 Family Meals Barometer” survey, respondents cited having more time to spend together and family meals as the top two ways they feel more connected to family and loved ones. With busy school and extracurricular schedules, many families are hard-pressed to find quality time together without distractions. Gathering around the dinner table is an opportunity to connect with one another and talk about what’s happening at work, school and with friends.
Better Grades at School
Numerous factors affect students’ academic performance, but eating together as a family helps reinforce many of the variables thought to influence student success. More nutritious meals play a role in stronger cognitive function. Multiple researchers found
that children who are part of families that eat together regularly tend to have a stronger vocabulary and higher grades.
Improved Mental Health
Another way family meals benefit students at school and beyond is stronger mental and emotional health. In several independent studies, researchers found a positive correlation between family meals and self-esteem, psychosocial outcomes and other markers of mental health.
Learn how gathering around the dinner table supports your family’s nutritional, social, mental and emotional health at: fmi.org/family-mealsmovement.
Make Dinner Prep a Family Affair
The benefits of eating together as a family don’t have to wait until everyone is at the table. During dinner prep, parents and children have a chance to work elbow-to-elbow and talk about their days. When children participate in preparing healthy food, they may be more interested in eating it. As an added bonus, kids who take part in food preparation enjoy the benefits of building their own life skills.
DIY dishes that put kids in charge of what goes on their plates can be a fun way to bring the family together and make meal prep easy. You can customize salad kits with a selection of protein options, create your own personal pizzas or serve a bar-style dinner such as nachos, baked potatoes or tacos that let each family member choose their own toppings.
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TheSeasonofSensationalSalads
The warmer months mean one thing: salad season is officially here. With fresh flavors abounding, now is the perfect opportunity to tap into an unexpected veggie: celery.
Celery is packed with flavor and low in calories, making it a smart choice for snacking and cooking a variety of meals throughout the day. Made up of 95% water, it’s also naturally hydrating and high in fiber to keep you feeling full and refreshed. Available year-round, an option like Dandy Celery from Duda Farm Fresh Foods redefines what celery can be - crispier, sweeter and less stringy - through a legacy of quality, innovation and consistency in celery cultivation since 1926.
This Fresh Salad with Grilled Strawberries and Celery, Berries and Burrata, for example, combines celery with other fresh, warm-weather favorites like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries on a bed of arugula - topped with a sweet, citrusy dressing - for a refreshing, nourishing lunch or dinner.
Or for an Asian twist, try this Thai Lime Chicken Salad, which features celery, carrots, cucumber and poached chicken breast over a Jasmine rice base with an Asian-inspired dressing that brings a touch of heat to the table.
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Fresh Salad with Grilled Strawberries and Celery, Berries and Burrata Recipe
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Salad:
• 4 sticks Dandy Celery, divided
• 4 strawberries, cut in half
• 1 handful blackberries
• blueberries
• raspberries
• 1 medium burrata ball, cut in half
• 3 cups arugula
• 1 handful hemp seeds
Dressing:
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch sea salt
Using grill pan or directly on grill, cook two celery sticks and strawberries until soft with grill marks on either side.
While celery and strawberries grill, make dressing. In jar, mix orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil and salt.
Cut grilled and remaining raw celery sticks at angle into 1/4inch pieces.
In mixing bowl, toss celery, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, burrata, arugula and hemp seeds with dressing. Mix well.
Thai Lime Chicken Salad Servings: 4
• 4 stalks Dandy Celery, sliced on bias
• 1 cucumber, split, seeded and sliced on bias
• 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
• 2 cups Jasmine rice, cooked and cooled slightly
• 1 bunch scallions, green section finely
• chopped and white ends julienned
• 2 cups poached chicken breast, shredded
• 3 tablespoons avocado seed oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (optional)
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, crushed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
• 4 lime wedges
In medium bowl, combine celery, cucumbers, carrots, cooked rice, scallions and shredded chicken.
In another bowl, whisk avocado seed oil, rice vinegar, palm sugar, sesame oil, lime juice, tamari, fish sauce and chili flakes, if desired, until sugar is dissolved. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
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96-Year-OldHolocaust SurvivorDemands
ReturnofLootedFamily ArtinHistoricPublic Statement
In an extraordinary interview now published on The Times of Israel blog (link), 96-year-old Holocaust survivor Clara GarbonRadnoti has issued an uncompromising call for the return of all Holocaust-era looted art still held by Hungarian museums. Clara’s voice is a rare, living link to those who survived both the war and the theft of their family’s cultural heritage.
Clara lost two paintings by renowned Hungarian artists Mihály Munkácsy and János Vaszary during the Nazi occupation of Hungary. She spent nearly 20 years translating 180 reels of Hungarian wartime records at the Zekelman Holocaust Center outside Detroit. These documents expose the systematic, stateorchestrated looting of Jewish-owned art in 1944 — including works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Sisley, Munkácsy, and Vaszary — and identify the Jewish families from whom the art was stolen, as well as the institutions that received it.
Holocaust survivor and researcher
Clara Garbon-Radnoti with attorney
Jonathan H. Schwartz of the Holocaust Art Recovery Initiative at the Zekelman Holocaust Center.
Working in partnership with Jonathan H. Schwartz, attorney and co-founder of the Holocaust Art Recovery Initiative, Clara’s work has produced a documented map of stolen artworks and other property and their last known locations. The evidence demonstrates that Hungarian museums, universities, libraries, claims.”
The Holocaust Art Recovery Initiative calls on the Hungarian government and cultural institutions to return all looted works, not merely provide documentation or engage in limited discussions. Clara’s demand is for complete restitution — a call echoed by survivors, historians, and advocates worldwide.
HARI is dedicated to documenting, publicizing, and pursuing the restitution of cultural property stolen during the Holocaust. Through legal advocacy, research, and public awareness, HARI works to restore dignity to survivors and their families by
For more information, visit: the Holocaust Art Recovery Initiative https://holocaustartrecovery.org or contact: Jonathan H. Schwartz holocaustartrecovery@yahoo.com
LightTheWorldInTeal:SitesAroundTheWorldWillSpotlightAnInternationalHealthIssue
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting sites all over the world – from buildings, bridges, and stadiums to city halls and homes – to sign up for its global “Light the World In Teal” Alzheimer’s Awareness initiative.
Sites across the globe will be lighting up in teal—AFA’s Alzheimer’s awareness color—on Monday, November 3rd as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to spotlight the issue of Alzheimer’s Disease and show support for all those affected by it.
“Whether it’s a skyscraper or a single-family home, every structure that signs up for this program helps to raise Alzheimer’s awareness, show support, and spark conversations about a growing, global public health crisis that currently affects 55 million people worldwide,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s
President and CEO. “We’re grateful to each site that has signed up thus far, and encourage those who haven’t to do so, and help make the teal Alzheimer’s awareness spotlight as bright as possible.”
No registration fees are required to participate in the program. More than 1,300 sites in all 50 U.S. states and 16 other countries/territories have already signed up to participate in this year’s program. A current list of all participating structures can be found at: https://lighttheworldinteal.com/light-a-building-teal/ Sites interested in participating in AFA’s annual Light the World in Teal Alzheimer’s awareness program on Monday, November 3rd can sign up by visiting: www.lightthe worldinteal.com - Or contacting AFA at: 1 (866) 232-8484.
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without answers. Plays about women and queers, plays about outsiders and searchers. Plays grappling with voice and agency, opportunity and access, history and its wake. Plays about the human connection. Plays that seek to be a greater, communal, rare theatrical event in which something transcendent transpires – for those both onstage & off.
Her plays include Thrive, or What You Will (Page 73 Residency, New Georges Audrey Residency); Another Kind Of Silence (Magic Theatre Virgin Play Festival, PlayPenn Conference, Playwrights Realm Fellowship, FEWW Prize Honorable Mention); Amanuensis (Georgetown University); A People (Orbiter 3, Jewish Plays Project); The Egg-Layers (Jane Chambers Honorable Mention, New Georges/ Barnard College commission); Grace, or The Art of Climbing (Denver Center, Art House Productions, Nice People Theatre, ATCA/Steinberg New Play Award Nomination, Barrymore Nomination); ensemble-devised works, including Gumshoe (New Paradise Labs + Free Library of Philadelphia + Rosenbach Museum), War of the Worlds: Philadelphia (Swim Pony + Drexel University), And If You Lose Your Way, Or A Food Odyssey (The Invisible Dog, New York Innovative Theatre Award Nomination), and others; and a baker’s dozen of short plays. She has been nominated for the Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award, Wendy Wasserstein Prize, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and the Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award. She was awarded an artist grant through the Boomerang Fund and a creation grant from the State of Vermont, and she has been an artist-in-residence at Terra Firma, SPACE at Ryder Farm, the School of Making Thinking, Tofte Lake Center, Montana Artists Refuge, Montana Repertory Theatre, Sewanee University of the South, Cornell University, and Theater Emory/Brave New Works Festival. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, L is also a New Georges Affiliated Artist, a devisedwork collaborator, a teacher of playwriting (Bryn Mawr College, Lantern Theatre/Jefferson Medical School, PlayPenn), and a freelance dramaturg.
TheBrowardCenterInvitesTheCommunityToAFREEOpenHouse
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts will host its free annual open house showcasing fall classes on Saturday August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. First time students who register in person at the open house will receive a 10% discount.
During the open house, guests can tour the education center, observe or participate in classes, meet the teaching artists, sing in Broadway Karaoke, win prizes, and enjoy an array of family activities and light refreshments.
Singing, dance, improv and acting classes for children, teens and adults at the Broward Center are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach theater skills in a fun and supportive environment. Special classes for people with physical and intellectual disabilities are also available. Additionally, students have the opportunity to audition to be in a show or represent the Broward Center at upcoming community performances.
Fall classes begin on Tuesday, September 2 and the majority continue for 10 weeks. Classes are limited in size and tailored to the appropriate age and skill levels from beginner to more advanced. All class fees include complimentary parking. Online class registration is quick and user friendly, and students who
purchase a second class can enjoy a 10% discount on any additional class.
Fall classes and open house schedules are available at: BrowardCenter.org/Classes. Guests who plan to attend the open house are encouraged to RSVP in advance via online registration form at: https://browardcenter.wufoo.com/forms/rsvp-openhouse-fall-classes-2025/, via email at: registrar@browardcenter .org, or by phone at: (954) 468-2689.
Need-based full and partial scholarships for the education programs are available thanks to the generosity of the Ronald Plotkin Scholarship Fund and David Kilmnick & Robert Vitelli Scholarship Fund.
For more information visit BrowardCenter.org, like us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/BrowardCenter and: Facebook .com/BrowardCenterEducation, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BrowardCenter, subscribe to our channel at: YouTube.com/user/BrowardCenter and join the conversation with #BrowardCenter.
The Broward Center 2025/2026 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
The open house is Saturday, August 23 in the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center
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Tamarac’sTBTST TempleTakes Community ActionToHeart
Last week on August 17th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Noon, Tamarac’s Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek (TBTST), once again demonstrated its commitment to the greater community through their Mitzvah Day/Open House communal event. The word “mitzvah” is Hebrew for commandment, but it has a well-known secondary meaning: an act of kindness or good deed. Tamarac’s Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek (TBTST) is committed to performing good acts of kindness, ‘Mitzvot,” following the commandment in Leviticus 19:18: “love your neighbor as yourself.” Activities reflect TBTST’s ongoing commitment to “tzedakah,” charity, and “Tikkun Olam,” repairing the world through performing virtuous deeds.
Rabbis Rami Pavolotzky and Daniela Szuster explain the underlying source of Mitzvah Day: “Tzedakah” the mitzvah of philanthropy and charity actually translates as “justice.” Tzedakah goes beyond financial donations to include actions and contributions of time, effort, and awareness. Most people are familiar with Jewish charities supporting schools, hospitals and social action globally, not just in the Jewish world. The ‘mitzvah of tzedakah’, justice through social action, not just financial transactions, is an integral part of Judaism.”
This year’s Mitzvah Day/Open House brought together the TBTST “family” with both visitors seeking information on the synagogue, and with our many non-Jewish friends and neighbors, all united by performing acts of kindness. TBTST Clergy, Educators and Leadership will be on hand to answer any questions about the synagogue while joining in Mitzvah activities. Tours and registration for the synagogue’s Early Childhood Center and Religious School were offered.
You didn’t have to be Jewish to be a part of doing Mitzvot! Adults and children are welcome to participate in a variety of projects.
2025 Mitzvah Day projects included:
• Making Greeting Cars for the Daniel Cantor Senior Center
• Assembling 100’s of Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches for Craig’s Pantry in Plantation
• Collecting new children’s clothing donations for JAFCO
• Making and packaging cookies for Tamarac’s First Responders
• Collecting clothing for Veterans’ Homes and for Women in Distress of Broward County
• Collecting new and gently used children & teen shoes for distribution by In Jacob’s Shoes
• Helping fur babies by making fleece blankets for The Humane Society
• Packing items previously collected for U.S. Troops through Operation Shoebox
• Giving Blood donations at the Big Red Bus in the synagogue parking lot
This year, participants had the additional opportunity of connecting with individual Israeli citizens, showing personal support to many in the war-traumatized country by establishing new rela-
tionships with both adults and children there. Through a special alliance with Israel’s growing Masorti-Conservative movement, participants will be able to engage in a new Pen-Pal program, con necting with Israelis of all ages. In addition, children from TBTST’s Religious School and its Early Childhood Center cre ated friendship bracelets for their new Israeli friends.
For more information about Tamarac’s Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek (TBTST), visit: www.tbtst.org.
About The Temple
Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek (TBTST) is a vibrant, egalitarian Conservative synagogue centrally located at 5700 Northwest 94th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33312 in West
the LGBTQ community. Through our inspirational and interactive services, multi-generational education, social programming and life-cycle experiences, we offer the opportunity to strengthen relationships with Judaism and the Jewish community.
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ToddPatkin,AuthorofFindingHappiness,Invests$5MillioninWorldZionistVillage
Prominent Massachusetts philanthropist and author of Finding Happiness, Todd Patkin, has announced a transformative $5 million philanthropic investment in the World Zionist Village, a planned 16-acre campus that will become the first global hub for Zionists everywhere.
The $350 million World Zionist Village, to be located in Be’er Sheva, the heart of Israel’s South, will feature state-of-theart centers for Zionist education, leadership training, dialogue, and community-building. Patkin’s generous contribution will expand the Village’s reach, fund innovative programming, and empower the next generation of Zionist leaders.
His philanthropic commitment will be recognized through a “Patkin Pathway,” a prominent path leading to the Village’s main entrance. “I have always believed that happiness and hope are deeply interconnected,” said Patkin. “The World Zionist Village represents an extraordinary opportunity to bring people together in celebration of our shared heritage, working together toward a future filled with promise for Zionism and the Jewish people.”
Patkin, who grew up in Needham, Massachusetts, graduated from Tufts University before spending nearly two decades successfully growing his family’s business. Following the company’s
acquisition by Advance Auto Parts in 2005, he shifted his focus to his true passions: philanthropy, family, community, and helping others find greater happiness. His bestselling book, Finding Happiness, shares his insights and life lessons, inspiring readers worldwide to live with more purpose, joy, and resilience.
“Todd’s vision and generosity are nothing short of inspiring,” said Russell F. Robinson, CEO of Jewish National Fund-USA. “He’s not just a supporter—he’s a catalyst for change. His spark has ignited the imaginations of millions around the world. Todd understands our vision and plays a vital role in bringing it to life. The Patkin Pathway, bearing his name at the entrance of the Village, will stand as a welcoming gateway for the global community—a pathway to the world.”
Patkin’s major philanthropic investment in the Village reflects his deep-rooted commitment to Jewish values, community empowerment, and the enduring dream of a vibrant future for the land and people of Israel.
During a recent visit, Patkin met with Robinson along with Ira Green, CEO of the World Zionist Village; and Boaz Meir, the Village’s International Development Director. Together, they reviewed the architectural master plan and development vision created by HQ Architects. The group also met with the Mayor of
Be’er Sheva, Ruvik Danilovich, who expressed enthusiastic support for the Village and shared his belief in its potential to positively impact the city’s ecosystem and its global significance.
“This village will transform how people perceive Be’er Sheva, the capital of the Negev,” said Mayor Danilovich. “The village carries a vital mission: to attract young people from across the globe to this historic city. How fitting that it will rise in Be’er Sheva, the city of our forefather Abraham, where our shared destiny began. A strong Negev means a strong Israel. Through your vision, motivation, and leadership, you’re strengthening both the Negev and Israel itself.”
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About The World Zionist Village
The World Zionist Village (WZV) is a visionary initiative by Jewish National Fund-USA. It is designed as a 16-acre educational and cultural hub in Be’er Sheva, Israel. It aims to become the premier global center for Zionist engagement and dialogue, uniting individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and nationalities to pursue shared learning, leadership, and understanding.
Boaz Meir, Russell F. Robinson, Bob Lembke, and Todd Patkin inspect plans for the World Zionist Village - Credit
JewishNationalFund-USABringsComfortandCaretoIDFSoldiersandTheirFamilies
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In times of adversity, the smallest acts of kindness can yield the greatest impact. As a trusted name in philanthropy, Jewish National Fund-USA and its partners (donors) are proud to show they care for the members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), first responders, and their families through two meaningful initiatives: Israel Support Packages and Operation Hug.
Through the organization’s Israel Support Packages initiative, thoughtfully curated products sourced directly from small Israeli businesses in the country’s North and South—many of which are members of Jewish National Fund-USA’s Small Business Association are gifted to Israelis in uniform and their families. From artisanal snacks to handcrafted goods, these items embody the spirit of resilience and Zionist pride. Every box not only uplifts a hero on the frontlines—it sustains a local shop owner, tradesperson, or artisan working to bolster Israel’s economy during these challenging times.
“Our brave soldiers, firefighters, medics, and emergency workers are not just defending Israel—they’re protecting the soul of our homeland and ensuring our future,” said Jewish National Fund-USA President, Deb Lust Zaluda. “By sending an Israel
Support Package, you’re conveying a powerful message: You are not alone. Am Yisrael stands with you.”
Supporters don’t need to know the recipients personally; however, they can include a message in English that will be translated into Hebrew and placed with the package. Whether it’s a pilot stationed in the South or a first responder in the North, your contribution ensures they feel the encouragement of an entire global community behind them.
The initiative is part of Jewish National Fund-USA’s broader Israel Resilience Campaign, where proceeds support critical Infrastructure, therapeutic services, and economic support in Israel’s most vulnerable communities.
Jewish National Fund-USA Support Packages
Jewish National Fund-USA is also proud to support Operation Hug – the brainchild of Nefesh B’Nefesh and a first-ofits-kind program – that provides a round-trip airline ticket for one parent of any lone soldier serving in an active combat unit, from anywhere in the world to visit their child in Israel (parents are asked to make a nominal contribution toward the airfare).
For many of Israel’s 5,000 lone soldiers, the battlefield is not
only dangerous but also isolating. The emotional burden becomes overwhelming without family nearby to offer comfort or reassurance. Operation Hug addresses these needs with action. Since it started in late 2023, the initiative has reunited over 1,200 families from more than 60 countries, each reunion providing a moment of healing and humanity amid the chaos.
Jewish National Fund-USA Nefesh B’Nefesh Task Force Chair, Deborah Riegel, said, “Operation Hug embodies the very soul of what Jewish National Fund-USA stands for—ensuring that every individual who defends our homeland feels the figurative embrace of a grateful people, and more importantly, the literal embrace of family.”
Jewish National Fund-USA continues to attain the highest possible rating by the leading charity watchdog, Charity Navigator. The Better Business Bureau also recommends the organization as a trustworthy philanthropy.
With a $3,600 gift, you can sponsor an Operation Hug reunion. For more information, visit: jnf.org/nefesh, call: 800.JNF.0099, or email: customerservice@jnf.org. To send an Israel Support Package, visit: jnf.org/store.
[Left] A mother embraces her child in the IDF. Credit www.jnf.org [Right] Jewish National Fund-USA Support Packages. Credit www.jnf.org
TheAnneFrankExhibitionHasBeenExtendedUntilWednesday,September24th,2025
The Anne Frank Exhibition has been a tremendous success to date. They have had over 350 group tours since our Grand Opening. This is the first exhibition for us that has had this kind of extraordinary response and community interest. This is also the first time HDEC has been booking tours online through Eventbrite. They have experienced an unprecedented level of engagement as well as a steady stream of walk-ins every single day. They will continue to host tours for public, private, parochial schools and homeschooled students from grades 4” till 12” as well as many organizations, churches, synagogues, community clubs, and visitors worldwide.
Visitors have come from around the world such as from Brazil, California, Canada, Chile, Colorado, England, Germany, Hawaii, Illinois, Israel, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Peru, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The Life of Anne Frank
Annelies Marie “Anne” Frank was born on June 12th, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany. At just four and a half years old, she and her family fled to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, seeking refuge from the rising tide of Nazi persecution. For a time, they lived in relative peace, but everything changed with the Nazi Invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940. As anti-Jewish laws intensified, Anne and her family—father Otto, mother Edith and sister Margot—went into hiding in 1942.
Their sanctuary, known today as the “Secret Annex,” was a concealed space behind a bookcase in the building where Otto Frank worked. Over the next two years, Anne chronicled her experiences, fears, hopes and reflections in a diary given to her for her 13th birthday. Her writing provides an intimate, poignant and often surprisingly optimistic view of life in hiding, reflecting her resilience, humor and unwavering dreams.
On August 4th, 1944, the Frank family’s hiding place was discovered. They were arrested by the Gestapo and eventually deported to Auschwitz. Later, in November 1944, Anne and her sister Margot were transferred to the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, where both tragically perished just months before the war ended.
visitors closer to Anne’s world. One of the highlights of the exhibition is a detailed model of the Secret Annex, providing an intimate look at the confined space where Anne and her family lived in hiding. This visual representation allows visitors to grasp the daily challenges faced by those in hiding—the lack of privacy, the constant fear of discovery and the small joys that sustained them.
A centerpiece of the exhibition is a Limited Edition copy of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Only 350 of these num-
history and to consider how they can contribute to a more just and tolerant society.
Plan Your Visit
Visitors are encouraged to experience this moving exhibition firsthand. Tickets are available through: www.Eventbrite.com, allowing guests to reserve their spot for this extraordinary journey through history.
Otto Frank, the sole survivor of the family, returned to Amsterdam after the war. There, he discovered that Anne’s diary had been safeguarded by two of his former employees, Miep Gies and Bep Voskuijl. Recognizing the power of Anne’s words and her desire to be a writer, he took the extraordinary step of publishing her diary in 1947. First released in Dutch, it was translated into English in 1952 under the title The Diary of a Young Girl. The book has since been translated into over 70 languages, making Anne’s story a cornerstone of Holocaust education and a universal symbol of the human spirit.
Inside the Exhibition
Education Center offers an immersive experience, bringing
bered copies exist in the world. The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center is privileged to display one of them, generously donated by Paul Hart. This rare edition is signed by both the renowned artist Joseph Goldyne and the book’s designer, Barry Mosner, making it a valuable and deeply symbolic artifact.
Why Anne Frank’s Story Still Matters
The impact of Anne Frank’s diary cannot be overstated. More than just a historical document, it is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, a reminder of the horrors of prejudice and intolerance and a call for compassion and understanding. Anne’s words resonate with readers of all ages, as she speaks not only of fear and suffering but also of hope, dreams and the unbreakable belief in human goodness.
In today’s world, where discrimination and persecution still exist, Anne’s diary continues to serve as a beacon of awareness and education. The exhibition challenges visitors to reflect on
Exhibition Location: Holocaust Documentation and Education Center: 303 North Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com /e/the-anne-frank-exhibition-tour-tickets1007810808257?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Anne Frank Exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with one of history’s most compelling voices. By visiting, you not only honor Anne’s legacy but also contribute to the ongoing mission of Holocaust education and remembrance. Don’t miss this chance to witness history up close and to be inspired by a young girl whose words continue to change the world.
For more information, call: (954) 929-5690.
The Anne Frank Exhibition at the Holocaust Documentation and
Photo credit to the University of South Carolina - Official U.S. Partner of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
“ABanker’sJourney”NowPublished OnFourContinentsInFourLanguages
With Its Publication in Israel, the Acclaimed Biography of Edmond J. Safra Is Now Available in English, French, Hebrew, and Portuguese
From Beirut to Brazil, Geneva to Jerusalem, the story of Edmond J. Safra is captivating readers around the globe.
In the image of its extraordinary subject—once hailed as “the greatest banker of his generation” by a former president of the World Bank—A Banker’s Journey: How Edmond J. Safra Built a Global Financial Empire has now reached a new milestone: its publication in Israel marks its fourth language and fourth continent.
This internationally acclaimed biography, authored by Financial Journalist and Historian Daniel Gross, is more than just the story of a brilliant financier—it is a sweeping portrait of resilience, vision, and global legacy. With exclusive access to Safra’s personal archives, Gross takes readers deep into the life of a man who began his banking career at 15 when he was sent by his father from Beirut to Milan and went on to build an empire that stretched from Milan to São Paulo, Geneva to New York.
Published in English in 2022, in Portuguese in 2023, in French in 2024, and now in Hebrew in 2025, the biography has captivated a global readership—earning best-seller status in Brazil and critical acclaim from international media:
‘Safra represented the best of the ‘old school of bankers’ who espoused two fundamental rules: ‘Do not risk funds that depositors have entrusted to you. And…know your customer.’”
– Washington Independent Review of Books
“The journey of the Rockefeller of Geneva” — Le Temps
“Edmond J. Safra: A legend in his time” — The Jerusalem Report
“Wonderfully written… the first biography of financial prodigy
Edmond J. Safra” — Actualité Juive
“A book to decipher the man who called his banks his children” — Brazil Journal
“A compelling and fascinating read” — The Association of Jewish Libraries (US)
Discover the story that spans generations and geographies at: www.abankersjourney.com.
Through Gross’s vivid storytelling, readers discover Safra’s oldschool banking values—“Never risk your depositors’ funds. And always know your customer.”—built trust in uncertain times and shaped the global financial landscape. They also encounter a man of deep faith and philanthropy, who gave generously to Jewish communities and humanitarian causes worldwide.
Gross, whose own family traces its roots to Aleppo like Safra’s, reflects:
“In a way, the book is following Edmond Safra’s own journey around the world. He was born in Beirut, spoke seven languages, and built institutions that transcended borders. Everywhere I travel—whether in Brazil, Switzerland, France, or Israel—I meet people who were personally touched by his legacy. That’s what makes telling his story so meaningful.”
A Banker’s Journey is more than a business biography—it’s an exploration of heritage, identity, and the power of one man to shape institutions, lives, and history itself.
About the Author
Daniel Gross is one of the most widely-read writers on finance, economics, and business history. Over the past three decades, he has reported from more than 30 countries, covering everything from the dotcom boom and the rise of China to the global financial crisis of 20082009.
Gross has worked as a reporter at The New Republic and Bloomberg News, wrote the “Economic View” column in The New York Times, and served as Slate’s “Moneybox” columnist. At Newsweek, where he was a columnist and correspondent, he
authored seven cover stories. A frequent guest on television and radio, he has contributed to more than 60 publications, including New York, Fortune, and the Washington Post.
Generations of Corning; Dumb Money: How America’s Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation; and Better, Stronger, Faster: The Myth of American Decline and American history from Harvard University. His great-grandparents immigrated to the United States from Aleppo and Damascus.
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