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Cinema as a Catalyst for Informal Jewish Education

Cinema as a Catalyst for Informal Jewish Education

In a vibrant landscape of cultural events, the Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) stands out as a beacon of cinematic excellence, not only for its captivating array of films but also for its dynamic educational components. The festival seamlessly intertwines scholarship, spirituality, and community engagement to create an enriching and transformative experience for its audience that goes beyond the silver screen. This year the 29th Annual Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) presents hundreds of Jewish and Israeli films in both In-Person and Virtual programs. Take a moment to visit the Festival Page where you can sort films by genre, language, interest, location, etc.
From Family to Nation: The Dignity of Difference

From Family to Nation: The Dignity of Difference

This week, as we conclude the book of Bereshit (Genesis) and turn the page to begin Shemot (Exodus), we experience a profound shift in the narrative of the Jewish people. There is a natural tinge of sadness in leaving the intimate, personal dramas of our ancestors—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—whose lives, full of both soaring faith and relational mistakes, have shaped our identity. Yet, this transition is more than just a change of books; it is a fundamental transformation in our collective identity: the move from being a large, extended, complicated family to becoming a small, yet complicated nation.

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