David Posnack JCC

Getting ready for a sweet (and crafty) new year at the J! 🍎🎨 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Rosh Hashanah Alternative Printmaking Craft Class! We had a blast creating table decor, cards and artwork using alternative printmaking techniques, demonstrated by our Arts, Culture and Education Assistant Director, Ali Shrago-Spechler! Check out our upcoming Arts, Culture and Education events at dpjcc.org/programs. We hope to see you soon! #RoshHashanah #JewishHeritage #JewishCommunity

Join the David Posnack JCC Philanthropy team for an Informative Session on Financial Planning. Presented by Mitch Stein, moderated by Beverly Bachrach and Peter Rose. #zoomwebinar #philantrophy #dpjccevents #jcca

🎉 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Miami and Broward officially kicked off our Fall programming this week with an exciting series of events & meetings leading into #HispanicHeritageMonth with our visiting AJC expert, Dina Siegel Vann, Director of AJC's Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs. Earlier this week Jewish Federation of Broward County hosted Stronger Together - Broward's Latino Community Breakfast Combating Antisemitism - The State of Antisemitism in Ibero-America at the David Posnack JCC's Mania & Max Nudel Holocaust Learning Center. A big thank you to our friends at Broward County Government for sponsoring & to all of the partner organizations who brought their members & leaders: Anti-Defamation League, Children's Services Council of Broward County, Harmony Development Center, Coordinating Council of Broward, United Way of Broward County, Mujeres Latinas Impulsando Mujeres Latinas, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (HUF), Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Community Foundation of Broward, Faith in Florida, Fuente Latina, Nonprofit Executive Alliance, Kip Hunter Marketing, Consulate General of Israel in Miami, & We Are Mas. A big thanks to our friend & partner, Leah Soibel for moderating an insightful dialogue with Dina on the state of antisemitism in Ibero-America & the history of Latino-Jewish relations. We are so grateful to Evan Goldman for organizing the event & S. Gabriel Baredes PA for representing the Israeli Consulate. Thanks to Mayor of Hallandale Beach Joy Cooper & Laurie Flink from Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz's office for joining us. Shout out to my AJC colleagues, Wendi Lipsich & Sydney Gorodetsky Rubin. We are so appreciative to all of the dedicated allies who attended: Ana Valladares, Myriam Goldman, Arminda "Mindy" Figueroa, MBA, CSA, Karen Zemel, Juan Saavedra, M.P.S, Jessy Allain Mena & so many more! Looking forward to ongoing advocacy work & to the rest of our impactful events to come as we continue celebrating Latino-Jewish relations in South Florida. #AJC #HispanicHeritage #LatinoJewishRelations #Community #FallProgramming #LatinoLeaders

When they are not at the J, you can find them at the Child Life Zone or on the Oncology/Hematology floor of the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Meet Doug & Jackie. They are on a mission to bring smiles to children with cancer and their siblings with our Sunrise on Wheels program. A year-round initiative where they visit hospitals with The Beverly S. Bachrach Trunk filled with a treasure trove of crafts, toys, and activities that take kids' families to a better space. It’s been nearly a year since they began this heartwarming journey, and both Doug and Jackie agree—there’s nothing more rewarding than bringing smiles to these incredible children and helping them forget their worries, even if just for a moment. For the kids, for their families, and us, it makes all the difference in the world. #sunriseonwheels #childhoodcancerawareness #sunriseassociationn #dpjcc #sunrisedaycamp

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💛 This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the incredible children who inspire us. At Sunrise Day Camp South Florida and Sunrise on Wheels at the DPJCC, we bring the joy of childhood back so that these young heroes can take a break from the challenges of cancer and be kids again. Their resilience, hope, and joy define our mission, and with every smile, we celebrate the magic of childhood they deserve. Join us in supporting their courage and spreading the joy they bring to our hearts. #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #Sunriseonwheels #sunrisedaycamp #gogold To learn about Sunrise Day Camp South Florida, visit https://lnkd.in/e6Xk9emi

We couldn’t have imagined a better way to kick off our 2024-2025 Cultural Arts Season! Award-winning filmmaker Billy Corben and Miami Heat In-Arena Host Dale McLean treated us to an evening of cultural arts, laughter, camaraderie, and a fascinating inside look at Billy’s work as a documentary filmmaker. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our Cultural Arts Kickoff a winning event: · Quarterbacks: Billy Corben and Dale McLean, who led the charge with energy and enthusiasm. · Star Players: Former UM Canes players Lamar Thomas & Daniel Levine, added an extra yard of excitement to the evening. · Line Backers: Aimee Fogel, Cindy Schneider, Lori & Mitch Green, Hillary & Sam Waksman, Lisa Baratz, Barbara Lane, Claudia Cusnir, Lynda Farber, Bunny Blattner, and Fran Vaupen, for catching every detail and ensuring everything ran smoothly. · Coaching Staff: The entire DPJCC team including Scott Ehrlich, Bonnie Rayman, Nancy Cohen, Judith Rose, Ali Shrago-Spechler, Joni Finkelstein, Lizzy Nachmias, Yuval Alon, and Rixys Alfonso—who blocked any challenges and created a clear path to success. · Sponsors: Stephen’s Distributing Co., for generously providing the beer. Thank you all for your incredible efforts. We are continually amazed by the dedication and generosity of our staff and volunteers. Seeing how everyone steps up to ensure our events are a touchdown every time is truly inspiring. Wishing everyone a Shavua Tov ❤️ The ACE Team Nancy Cohen, Ali Shrago-Spechler and Joni Finkelstein #dpjcc #culturalarts2024 #dpjccevents #jewishevents #2024Happenings

Unleash your inner artist! 🧑🎨🍎 Join us for our upcoming Rosh Hashanah Alternative Printmaking Craft Class on Thursday, September 12, at 6:30pm! Discover the art of printmaking, a unique technique involving transfer methods rather than direct drawing, and impress your loved ones this year with handcrafted Rosh Hashanah cards! Register at https://bit.ly/3yXzrWH. For more information, email [email protected] or call 954-434-0499 ext. 1116.

Lights, camera, action! 🎬 We couldn't have imagined a better way to kick off our 2024-2025 Cultural Arts Season than with award-winning filmmaker Billy Corben and Miami Heat In-Arena Host Dale McLean! It was an evening filled with cultural arts, laughter, friends, food and an inside look at Billy’s work as a documentary filmmaker. Thank you to our sponsors, Stephens Distributing Company and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, for helping make the night a great success! We’re so excited for a jam-packed cultural arts season and can’t wait to share it with all of you! 🔗 dpjcc.org/programs

Howard Fleischer, director of special services at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie, said his organization is seeing an increase in senior citizens visiting the JCC’s free lunch program, which operates on a state Department of Elder Affairs grant. “We have noticed more seniors this summer attending lunch than in past summers,” he said. “Usually our numbers go up when the snowbirds come down.” “Our program helps our seniors indirectly with the rising costs through the programs and speakers we offer,” he said. ”Our program is designed to combat loneliness, get out of the house, (and) interact with others.” “We know food costs have been rising for a long time,” he said. “For some people, this may be their only meal for the day.” “I know some of them don’t even have air conditioning,” Fleischer added. “Spending the day here — it helps.” Via Sun Sentinel Media Group