Meet The Author: Rosa Lowiger
2025-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach., North Miami Beach, 33180, United States
ROSA LOWINGER, author of Dwell Time; A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair.
Date:
Monday, February 24.

Time:
7:30PM

Location:
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach.
RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / davids@marjcc.org.

Jazz At the J: Mallet Madness
2025-03-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
A double vibraphone jazz concert featuring a rhythm section of some of Miami’s finest players, performing Latin jazz alongside swing and straight-ahead jazz. Jen Martinez-Bre is a Cuban/Peruvian-American percussionist, disability advocate, composer,and festival curator. Dubbed as “The Baroness of Latin Jazz” by Percussive Notes editor, Floria Yehilevsky, Jen has been on the bandstand with and/or been mentored by jazz luminaries including Stefon Harris, Bria Skonberg, and NEA Jazz Masters Dee Dee Bridgewater and Regina Carter.

Featuring: Jen Martinez-Bre – vibraphone ;Hector Neciosup – vibraphone, Trenton Klaz – piano ;Ricardo Risquez – bass ;Gabriel Placido – drums.

Date:
Thursday, March 20.

Time:
8:00PM

Price:
$25.

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre.

Meet The Author: Rochelle B. Weinstein
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
ROCHELLE B. WEINSTEIN, author of We are Made of Stars.
Date:
Thursday, March 27.

Time:
7:30PM

Location:
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach.

RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / davids@marjcc.org.

Jazz at the J: Gafieira Rio Miami
2025-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
Back by popular demand, the phenomenal 11-piece Brazilian big band, Gafieira Rio Miami, returns to Jazz at the J with lively samba percussion, a swinging horn section, and the stunning voice of Isa Duarte. Blending samba, jazz, and soul, they draw inspiration from Rio de Janeiro’s 20th-century ballroom dance music, “samba de gafieira.”

Date:
Thursday, April 10.

Time:
8:00PM

Price:
$25.
(includes COMPLIMENTARY beverages and parking)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre.

Meet The Author: Boruch Cohen
2025-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
BORUCH COHEN, author of “Think Outside of the Lox; A Fresh Perspective on Jewish Teachings and Traditions.
Date:
Tuesday, May 13.

Time:
7:30PM

Location:
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach (Program will take place at Chabad Chayil if their new building is completed).
RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / davids@marjcc.org.

Songs To Uplift Our Spirit & Soul
2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
Join us for a special concert as we approach a New Year, in an increasingly unsettled world. Cantor-Rabbi, Therapist, Sound Healer, and Performer, Gaston Bogomolni, who has been referred to as an Ambassador of Jewish Music, will present an eclectic repertoire that will set the tone for that which we all wish – a “Shana Tova U’Metuka” – a sweet and happy New Year filled with peace, hope, and good health.

Date:
Tuesday, Sept 16.

Time:
1:00 PM

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theater

Free admission / Complimentary light refreshments

For more information, please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 X127.

SOLD OUT! Jazz At the J: Gershwin in Paris
2025-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
George Gershwin, the iconic American jazz legend, left the world unforgettable works like Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, and I Got Rhythm. Honoring his legacy, The French Horn Collective—led by Vincent Raffard—will bring Gershwin’s spirit to life performing some of his popular musical works along with French Gypsy Jazz and The French Horn’s original compositions, evoking Gershwin’s own Parisian journeys.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Alan Lieberman

Date:
Thursday, October 23

Time:
8:00 PM

Price:
$30
(choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking)
Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please call 305.932.4200 x127

Rutka
2025-11-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
JOIN US for a special multimedia event celebrating RUTKA, the powerful new musical based on the true story of 14-year-old Rutka Laskier and her long-hidden diary, written in the Jewish Ghetto of Bedzin, Poland in 1943. It’s a story of hope, resilience and resistance. Set to a contemporary indie-rock score, RUTKA has already earned rave reviews in its world premiere, and was named one of The New York Times’ top 15 shows to see in the U.S. With a bright future in sight, it’s capturing hearts and sparking vital conversations across generations. At this special event, hosted by the show’s lead producers, you’ll get an inside look at the making of a musical – and why the show matters now more than ever – featuring live song performances, a behind-the-scenes look, and a conversation about the road ahead.

Date:
Wednesday, November 5

Time:
7:30 PM

Price:
Seniors & Students: $10
General: $15
VIP: $20

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please call 305.932.4200 x127

Jazz At the J: Abstract Citizen
2025-11-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
With the recent passing of the legendary composer, musician, recording artist, and two-time Grammy Award winner Chuck Mangione, ABSTRACT CITIZEN, under the direction of guitarist and composer Aaron Lebos, will celebrate his enduring legacy in a special concert capturing the magic of his music. Best known for his 1978 Top 5 hit “Feels So Good,” Mangione recorded more than 30 albums, contributed music to two Olympic Games (Montreal 1976 and Lake Placid 1980), and was a member of one of the most influential jazz ensembles of the 20th century—Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.

Date:
Thursday, November 13

Time:
8:00 PM

Price:
$30
(choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please call 305.932.4200 x127

The MARJCC Music Series: Shelina Rose
2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
A free concert designed for all ages featuring dynamic singer, songwriter, and recording artist, Shelina Rose, who will deliver a high energy/high power performance with a repertoire of songs that are a blast from the past (and get you moving in your seats).
While at the concert, join us for a complimentary art exhibition opening reception in the Accesso Partners Exhibition Hall featuring the beautiful artwork created by students of the MARJCC’s Anita Hausmann Visual Arts Academy.

Date:
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026

Time:
3:00 PM

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theater
For more information, Please contact David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / DavidS@marjcc.org.

Meet the Author: Alyson Richman
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Sinai of North Dade, 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, 33180, United States
Join us for an evening with internationally acclaimed novelist, Alyson Richman, as she discusses her newest book, The Missing Pages. Richman, the bestselling author of The Garden of Letters, The Thread Collectors, The Lost Wife, and The Time Keepers, delivers a powerful new historical novel weaving together a love story, a ghost story, and a tribute to the transformative magic of books.
“…The Missing Pages is a bibliophile’s page turner.” -Marie Benedict, NY Times bestselling
author of The Personal Librarian
“…An ingeniously wrought masterpiece.”-Jenna Blum, NY Times bestselling
author of The Lost Family

Date:
Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Time:
7:00 PM
Location:
Sponsored by & located at Temple Sinai of North Dade | 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach

Complimentary admission: includes Q&A, light refreshments, and book-signing.
(Books available for purchase.)

RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / DavidS@marjcc.org.

Meet the Author: Pam Jenoff
2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | MARJCC
A special “Bagel and Book” event with New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff. Best known for her historical novels including The Lost Girls of Paris and The Woman with the Blue Star, Jenoff often draws inspiration from her work at the Pentagon and as a diplomat handling Holocaust issues. Last Twilight in Paris is a gripping historical novel intertwining love, mystery, and the haunting legacy of World War II. The story follows a woman’s quest to uncover the truth behind a necklace tied to her past, leading her to Levitan—once a glamorous Parisian department store that became a Nazi prison camp.

Date:
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Time:
10:00 AM

Location:
Sponsored by & located at Michael-Ann Russell JCC

Complimentary admission: includes Q&A, continental breakfast, and book-signing.
(Books available for purchase.)

RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / DavidS@marjcc.org.

Jazz At The J: Cortadito with Nestor Torres
2026-02-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
Cortadito is a traditional Cuban music group which focuses on performing the music of early 20th century Cuba. From Son Montuno, Guaracha, Boleros, Nengon, and Bolero Son, this dynamic ensemble brings you back to a time when Trio Matamoros, or Ignacio Piniero ruled the airwaves. An era when popular music was Cuban Music and Son Montuno was influencing the world over. From time to time Cortadito is backed by a variety of guest musicians which gives the group a sound reminiscent of the Buena Vista Social Club.

Date:
Thursday, Feb 19

Time:
8:00 PM

Price:
$30
(choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x127

“Am Israel Chai!”
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
Re-Vital of Israel is back with an exciting new performance: “Am Israel Chai!”

Get ready for a breathtaking dance show that blends powerful dance, beautiful singing, stunning video art, and over 60 incredible costumes! This unique performance is brought to life by Re-Vital’s talented dancers, promising an unforgettable experience that will captivate your heart and soul.

Date:
Sunday, March 1

Time:
2:00 PM

Price:
Free (Space is limited- RSVP required)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of culture and art —“Am Israel Chai” is a show like no other!
For information, please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x127

Meet the Author: Rabbi David Eliezrie
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | MARJCC
Rabbi David Eliezrie – founder, director, and spiritual leader of North County Chabad/Congregation Beth Meir HaCohen in Yorba Linda, California – has written the first comprehensive biography of the sixth Rebbe of the Lubavitch movement, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn. In Undaunted, Rabbi Eliezrie illuminates the Rebbe’s extraordinary courage – first in Russia, where he confronted and was imprisoned by Soviet authorities, and later in the United States, where he profoundly influenced American Judaism after resettling shortly before World War II. His previous book, The Secret of Chabad, was a National Jewish Book Award winner.

Date:
Thursday, March 5

Time:
7:00 PM

Location:
Michael-Ann Russell JCC

Complimentary admission: includes Q&A, refreshments, and book-signing.
(Books available for purchase.)

RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / DavidS@marjcc.org.

Meet the Author: Ronald H. Balson
2026-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 N 30th Avenue, Aventura, Aventura, 33180, United States
Acclaimed author Ron Balson returns to our community with his latest historical novel, The Righteous, a sweeping story about the enormous risks taken by individuals who helped rescue Hungarian Jews from extermination. Set in World War II–era Budapest, it is a tale of foreboding, betrayal, heroism, and hope. Ron Balson is an attorney, professor, and writer. He is best known for his international bestseller Once We Were Brothers. His other critically acclaimed novels include The Girl From Berlin (winner of the National Jewish Book Award), Eli’s Promise (a Target Book Club selection), Karolina’s Twins, and Saving Sophie.

Date:
Wednesday, March 11

Time:
2:00 PM

Location:
Sponsored by & located at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center | 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura

Complimentary admission: includes Q&A, refreshments, and book-signing.
(Books available for purchase.)

RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / DavidS@marjcc.org.

Jazz At The J: JUke
2026-03-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
JUke is a high-energy blues band led by harmonica powerhouse Eric Garcia, igniting stages with gritty soul and soaring solos. A South Florida blues staple since the Tobacco Road days, JUke has shared the stage with G. Love, Zach Deputy, and Gary Clark Jr., and has played major festivals.
Get ready for a night of groove, howl, and blues!

Date:
Thursday, March 12

Time:
8:00 PM

Price:
$30
(choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x127

Meet the Author: Steven Capsuto
2026-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach., North Miami Beach, 33180, United States
When Einstein Met Kafka – written by Diego Moldes and translated by Steven Capsuto – is a scholarly and highly informative exploration of the major contributions Jews have made to the modern world. It highlights hundreds of Jewish figures who shaped the sciences and humanities over the last 250 years. Steven Capsuto translates from Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, French, and Ladino into English. He has served as the primary Ladino-to-English translator for The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization (Yale University Press). His most recent book translation was Amazonia by Sebastião Salgado.

Date:
Monday, March 16

Time:
7:30 PM

Location:
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus | 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach

Complimentary admission: includes Q&A, refreshments, and book-signing.
(Books available for purchase.)

RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / DavidS@marjcc.org.

Jazz At The J: Leslie Cartaya
2026-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
Recording artist, Grammy nominee, and 3x Latin Grammy Award nominee, Leslie Cartaya, will have you movin’ with her unique blend of traditional Cuban music, jazz, and American funk. Included among her recordings are her albums “No Pares” and “Llevame contigo.”

Edward Magdariaga, Bass; Raymer Olalde, Percussion; Fernando Sanchez, Piano; Pavel Diaz, Trumpet; Leslie Cartaya Voice.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Alan Lieberman

Date:
Thursday, April 23

Time:
8:00 PM

Price:
$30
(choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x127

Meet the Author: Robert Klitzman
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | MARJCC
Examine with Dr. Robert Klitzman – professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, author of ten books, and frequent contributor to the New York Times – how patients and families cope with serious illness, medical crises, and questions of meaning, purpose and connection, along with the vital role hospital chaplains play in moments of need.

Date:
Tuesday, May 5

Time:
7:00 PM

Location:
MARJCC

Complimentary admission: includes Q&A, reception, and book-signing. (Books available for purchase.)

RSVP encouraged by contacting David Surowitz at 305-932-4200, x127 / DavidS@marjcc.org.

Complimentary Opening Reception & show
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
SHORT FILM: “Our Little Exodus” by our Digital Drawing & Animation Class Students
SPECIAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE by Sujeid Mijares & Luis Paul

Dates:
Sunday, May 10

Time:
3:00 PM

Location:
Alan And Diane Lieberman Theater.
For more information, please contact Gustavo Scarrone at 305.932.4200 x128

Jazz At The J: Mushy Widmaier
2026-05-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
Celebrated pianist, composer, and sound engineer, Mushy Widmaier will bring the sounds of Creole jazz to the MARJCC’s Alan and Diane Lieberman Theater. Mushy is a pioneering force in the Kreyol jazz movement around the world. In addition to his musical talents, Mushy is an ethnomusicologist and also the host of WDNA radio’s Creole jazz program spotlighting Creole jazz from around the world.

Date:
Thursday, May 14

Time:
8:00 PM

Price:
$30
(choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x127

Summer Israel Cinema Series: Souls (aka ANNU)
2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
A poignant tale about the bonds of family. A grandmother’s unshakable love propels her on a perilous journey into Syria, her homeland, to uncover the truth of the mystery whispered by her six year old granddaughter, prior to the day that the family was relocating from their Druze village to Haifa.
In Hebrew and Arabic, with English subtitles
Date:
Tuesday, June 9

Time:
7:30 PM
Cost:
COMPLIMENTARY EVENT

Location:
Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater
To RSVP please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or call 305-932-4200 x127.

Jazz At The J: Phill Fest
2026-06-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33180, United States
A great evening of Brazilian jazz (with a little funk thrown in) is in store for this concluding jazz event for this season with recording artist, Phill Fest. Originally a heavy rock musician, Jazz was always a part of Phill’s upbringing – Phill’s father was Brazilian Jazz / Bossa pioneer, Manfredo Fest. So don’t miss out on a performance that will incorporate bossa nova, samba, and modern jazz… celebrating the vibrancy and rhythm of Brazilian-inspired music.

Date:
Thursday, June 18

Time:
8:00 PM

Price:
$30
(choice of table or theater-style seating; includes complimentary beverages and parking)

Location:
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre

For information, please contact DavidS@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x127
