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Lessons on Shabbat and on each Jewish holiday will fill the calendar as we travel through the year from Rosh Hashanah through Shavuot. Students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of each holiday and its associated traditions, customs and life’s lessons. Music, drama, art and food are some of the exciting and interactive mediums that are used when teaching the holidays. Beginning with the origins of the mitzvoth, stressing practical applications in our daily lives, our students will explore a personal Jewishness.

The goal of our Hebrew School is to experience and deepen Jewish knowledge which will strengthen your children’s understanding of G‑d, their identification with the Jewish people, their involvement in the synagogue, their participation in Jewish life and their determination to live as Jews. We need your help to achieve this goal! With your interest and participation, your child will see Hebrew school as a privilege and opportunity to learn about their Jewish identity. Thank you for taking on this commitment and welcome to the team!

The journey of each individual as well as our collective journey as a people are described as part of a greater, G-dly plan. No matter how accomplished, happy, wealthy or talented you may be, at some point you’ll find yourself seeking a deeper meaning in life. You have read the works of every kind of philosopher, psychologist and spiritualist imaginable. It is time you look within – within your hearts, your souls, your heritage – and unleash the spirit within you. In difficult times, the Jewish response is to choose ‘life’ over ‘existence’.

The Jewish people believe by definition that G‑d is the single creator and animator of the world. He has no helpers, no children and no rivals. Just as every individual works hard toward achieving personal perfection through following G‑d’s ways, so is the entire world heading toward a time of eternal peace and plenty. This time is known as the era of Moshiach (or Messiah). During this time, Jews will return to the Land of Israel and rebuild the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (see below). A most amazing feature of this time is that death will cease, and the dead will be brought back to life. Read m

The Kabbalists say that a person’s destiny is wrapped up in the combination of Hebrew letters that make up his or her name. Practical and inspirational articles, pictorial essays and guides on pregnancy and birth - from our Women's site. Circumcision is the first commandment given by G-d to Abraham, the first Jew, and is central to Judaism. Two can become one—when soulmates tap into the singular soul they share. Join us as we explore this quest for oneness, as empowered by the timeless laws and traditions of the Jewish wedding and marriage.

Shabbat: the island of time that defines the Jew’s week. The rituals, the practices, the do’s, and the don’ts of the Jewish Sabbath—and how you can experience it all for yourself. The Mitzvah that binds our minds with our hearts and deeds, and allows a daily reunification within ourselves and with G-d. Tefillin: the what, the why, and the how-to. Jewish Prayer: How do we converse with God? When is the proper time to do so? What's the objective? Explore the world of Jewish prayers -- as illuminated by the teachings of kabbalah and chassidism.

This requires sensitivity and restraint, which is true for wanting other people to change in any way. We believe we are doing it for their good, but when we try to control others, we let our disappointments be known when they do not measure up. Since people resist being controlled, this dynamic can lead to very counterproductive behaviors and poison the relationship. So be aware that controlling or manipulative behavior is a warning sign, and as this type of behavior can quickly escalate, it’s essential to address it early and to set healthy boundaries.

A parent can easily say "no" 200-300 times a day to a young child. After a barrage of "no's," a child can become so inured to the pain that he stops listening. Obviously, a parent must set limits, but it is also essential to show empathy as you do so. Teaching children to face life's endless disappointments, losses and frustrations with determination and discipline is what helps them build ego-strengths! Even if they rant and rave and accuse you of being the meanest parent on earth, they will – one day - appreciate the fact that you cared enough to protect them.

As the month of Divine Mercy and Forgiveness (see "Today in Jewish History" for Elul 1) it is a most opportune time for teshuvah ("return" to G-d), prayer, charity, and increased Ahavat Yisrael (love for a fellow Jew) in the quest for self-improvement and coming closer to G-d. Chassidic master Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi likens the month of Elul to a time when "the king is in the field" and, in contrast to when he is in the royal palace, "everyone who so desires is permitted to meet him, and he receives them all with a cheerful countenance and shows a smiling face to them all."

These are the statutes and ordinances that you shall keep to perform in the land which the Lord God of your fathers gives you to possess all the days that you live on the earth. ou shall utterly destroy from all the places where the nations, that you shall possess, worshipped their gods, upon the lofty mountains and upon the hills, and under every lush tree. And you shall tear down their altars, smash their monuments, burn their asherim with fire, cut down the graven images of their gods, and destroy their name from that place.

Jewish women and girls (or men, when there are no women present) light Shabbat candles 18 minutes before sunset on Friday afternoon and on the eve of Jewish holidays, often in the dining room where the festive holiday meal will soon take place. Single girls and women light one candle, and married women light (at least) two candles. Shabbat is the fourth of the 10 Commandments and repeated over and over again in the Torah, making it one of the most important elements of Judaism. In fact, Shabbat is so central to Jewish life that in common parlance the term shomer Shabbat (Shabbat observer) is

You did something wrong. Of that, you’re sure. Does that mean you must forever publicly beat your chest to be accepted in polite society? A closer look at the High Priest’s confession on Yom Kippur tells an empowering story about how we ought to look at our past—and our future. Suppose you accidentally left a twenty-dollar bill outside and only after the fact you realized that someone who really needed it found it and bought lunch. Do you deserve any credit? From an awkwardly placed verse in a discussion about sacrifices we learn that yes, such a donation may just be the most noble of all.

The Jewish Women’s Circle comprises women of diverse affiliations and backgrounds, to have a good time, to explore Jewish themes and to work together to create and enhance community projects. The Jewish Women’s Circle comprises women of diverse affiliations and backgrounds, to have a good time, to explore Jewish themes and to work together to create and enhance community projects. The Jewish Women’s Circle comprises women of diverse affiliations and backgrounds, to have a good time, to explore Jewish themes and to work together to create and enhance community projects.

Focusing on the unique and vital role of Jewish women in our society, The Jewish Women’s Circle provides a venue for women in Miami Beach to reach out to each other and explore their rich Jewish heritage. The JWC serves as the women's social arm of Chabad of Venetian Islands, incorporating monthly formal and informal creative events. Through these events, the JWC blends traditional Torah values with modern life. The JWC gatherings are made up of women who believe in giving their time, their resources, and their energies to strengthen Jewish community.

The Rosh Chodesh Society's upcoming course, A Work of Heart, flings the cover off the Jewish prayer book, the prayer services, and the synagogue, exposing the beating and beautiful heart of prayer that breathes within. It reveals prayer as an art and an opportunity, a means of human-to-G‑d bonding, a journey of self-discovery, a perspective changer, and an exercise in self-empowerment. Like every specialized art, prayer must be learned. A Work of Heart travels the principles, liturgy, and mysticism underlying the Jewish prayers in a soulful journey of seven lessons.

The Jewish Women’s Circle is a group designed for the contemporary woman. The goal of The Jewish Women’s Circle is to unite all Jewish women through exciting events, activities and learning. The Jewish Women’s Circle is a group designed for the contemporary woman. The goal of The Jewish Women’s Circle is to unite all Jewish women through exciting events, activities and learning. The Jewish Women’s Circle is a group designed for the contemporary woman. The goal of The Jewish Women’s Circle is to unite all Jewish women through exciting events, activities and learning.

Join us for Shabbat Services held at the Chabad House on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach!

Friday Night services begin at 6:30 pm, followed by Shabbat dinner in Miami Beach – by reservation only 305-674-8400 or 305-205-9433

Shabbat Morning services begin at 10:00 am.

There will be a reading of the Torah with English explanation, followed by a Kiddush with Traditional Shabbat Cholent.

Join us for Shabbat Services held at the Chabad House on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach!

Friday Night services begin at 6:30 pm, followed by Shabbat dinner in Miami Beach – by reservation

At Chabad Hebrew School, we instill Jewish pride and create spiritual connections that last a lifetime. Our friendly and exclusive policy means that we are dedicated to making the richness of our Jewish heritage accessible to every Jewish child, regardless of affiliation, religious observance or prior knowledge. Our diverse student body provides a setting where your child will be comfortable and able to learn at a relaxed pace. At Chabad Hebrew School, we instill Jewish pride and create spiritual connections that last a lifetime.

At Chabad Hebrew School, we instill Jewish pride and create spiritual connections that last a lifetime. Our friendly and exclusive policy means that we are dedicated to making the richness of our Jewish heritage accessible to every Jewish child, regardless of affiliation, religious observance or prior knowledge. Our diverse student body provides a setting where your child will be comfortable and able to learn at a relaxed pace. At Chabad Hebrew School, we instill Jewish pride and create spiritual connections that last a lifetime.