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Mama Jennie’s Italian Restaurant Where Authenticity Meets Local Flair In South Florida
The Grand Klezmer Concert
Mama Jennie’s is a place where generations of families have come together, weaving a rich tapestry of tantalizing flavors and unforgettable memories In
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Mama Jennie’s Italian For Many Retirees & Seniors, This Is The Event Of The Year! Pines, Restaurant stands as a vibrant Zevy Steiger and Aryeh Leib Hurwitz, two worldrenowned chazzanim and the Miami Klezmer Band will delight South Florida with authentic Klezmer, Yiddish and other great Jewish music! These two cantors, together with beyond amazing musicians will rock the house with their magnificent voices, and beyond amazing musicians. United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for the Jewish senior citizen population, is proud to present this “out-of-this-world” concert which is a true delicacy for seniors. “We want everyone to be able to enjoy this beautiful music with the highest caliber musicians and cantors, and we therefore provide the most incredible entertainment and yet we offer tickets at a price everyone can afford,” says Rabbi Menachem Smith, Director of United Jewish Generations. The performance will take place on Sunday, February 4th at 2 p.m. at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theatre at 17011 NE 19th Ave in
North Miami Beach. Tickets are priced at $10, $15, $20, $25, $36, $50, and $100. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.MiamiKlezmer.com or in North Miami Beach/ Aventura at Aspaclaria Judaica (Ticket Sales from 10AM-2PM ONLY) at 18240 West Dixie Highway. Tickets can also be purchased in Miami Beach at Torah Treasures at 524 W. 41st Street, If you need transportation or help purchasing tickets, please call: (954) 458-6000. This group of exceptional Klezmerists includes internationally acclaimed Clarinetist Jaime Bronsztein from the Jaime Bronsztein Klezmer Band, Accordianist Pinchus Sadkhin originally the director of the Tumba Lalaika Band in Chicago, Violinist Dr Steffen Zeichner from FIU School of Music, and other incredible Klezmerists. Attendees are encouraged to buy tickets early to attain the best seats, and also keep in mind that this event has sold out in the past! For more info, please email: admin@unitedjewishgenerations.com or call: (954) 458-6000.
celebration of Italian culinary excellence, lovingly nurtured under the watchful eye of owner Jennifer Berriel. With a deeprooted passion for traditional Italian cooking, Mama Jennie’s is not just a restaurant, it’s a testament to a rich cultural heritage and a warm community spirit. At 11720 Northeast 2nd Avenue in Miami, Mama Jennie’s has long stood as a culinary cornerstone, a restaurant steeped in history and tradition. Founded over four decades ago, this cherished establishment began as a modest venture but quickly grew into a beloved part of the Miami dining scene. It’s a place where generations of families have come together,
weaving a rich tapestry of tantalizing flavors and unforgettable memories. Through the years, Mama Jennie’s has maintained its commitment to authentic Italian cuisine, while also evolving to incorporate contemporary tastes and techniques. Jennifer, who originally began her journey at the restaurant over 30 years ago, continues to ensure that it maintains its commitment to tradition, community, and top tier customer service. This enduring legacy of excellence and adaptability extends to their Pembroke Pines location, Mama Jennie’s West, a more recent addition to the Mama Jennie’s family. At this location the essence of the original Miami restaurant is palpably present, yet there’s a distinct character that resonates with the Pembroke Pines community. Each dish at this location serves as a bridge connecting the familiar comfort of traditional Italian fare with novel culinary explorations, Mama Jennie’s, Page 9A
Thank You Hallandale Beach! The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Was A Huge Success By Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper
Congratulations to Qunea Gordon and the entire Community Civic Association for creating such a wonderful Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend. Our City is extremely proud of the work of the entire CCC Team, our Staff and every partner who made it a great breakfast parade and festival at OB Johnson Park. I also want to recognize Ms Qunea Gordon as our 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Recipient. For our readers who do not know “Q” she is truly a worthy recipient. Ms. Gordon was born and raised in Hallandale Beach. She attended Hallandale High School where in addition to excellence in academics she was part of the State Championship Girls Basketball Team. This was the first award received by a
team in the new Hallandale High School. Qunea went on to college and then began her career right here in Broward County. She recently retired from Broward County where she worked on a special team implementing county wide GIS. She has always given back to our City and community. She has served on our Human Service Board working side by side with our Staff ensuring their safety nets are available for our underserved. Our Hepburn Center has Food Distribution, Adult Care After School Care and their other vital services for those in need. She volunteers on the scholarship board and collaborates very closely with our local High School. She is incredibly involved with Ebenezer Baptist Church and her neighborhood. Since her retirement she
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Ms Quenea Gordon, the 2024 Dr, Martin Luther King Jr Humanitarian Award Recipient has focused her attention over the past few years collaborating with the members of the Hallandale Beach Community Civic Association to revitalize their group and membership. The HBCCC started well
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over 40 years ago as the Northwest Civic Association. Their mission was to advocate for the Northwest Quadrant of Hallandale Beach, Page 7A
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