Frank & Sandra Kaplan, on the Yahrzeit of Irving Stockser

Cheryl & Alan Kristal, on the Yahrzeit of Ruth Kristal

Gioconda Sanchez, in thanks for a warm welcome at Shabbat services

The meeting of the Red Tent Reading Group will be held March 10th at 1:00 at the home of April Miller. We will be discussing the book Drift by Rachel Maddow.

Ms. Maddow is an American television host, political commentator, and author. In her book she argues that the United States military has grown bloated partially because our nation is so insulated from the wars that the soldiers are fighting. Whether you agree with her or not, this is an interesting read and should make for an interesting discussion led by Carol Horvitz.

The Second Seder, on Tuesday, March 26, will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Pot Luck at 7:00.   Beth Or Kosher for Passover -- you know the rules!   And.. please bring your own wine or grape juice for the Seder.

Please let us know as soon as you can what you plan to bring so we can see if we have enough variety of food: email to the Temple bethortemple@aol.com.   We'd appreciate it if you'd not wait to see what's needed.  If we find we have an over- or under-supply of something, we'll let you know.

From now till May 5, 2013...

The nationally acclaimed children's exhibition Chagall For Children, that opened the Alper JCC's Lisa Ann Watson Children's Discovery Museum in 2003, is back to entertain and educate a whole new crop of youngsters.

The vibrant and interactive exhibit brings the colorful and dream-like world of artist Marc Chagall to life. In a series of 14 exploration stations, boys and girls use their senses to discover art principles such as color, composition, light and texture. The exhibit features music, computers and art and allows children to create with the childlike freedom of one of the world's greatest artists.

Chagall was born in Russia in 1887 and studied art in France. He learned from cubist, surrealist and fauvist painters, and developed his own imaginative style. His colorful paintings are nonrealistic and often include flowers, animals, workmen and musicians. In the exhibit, framed print images are arranged like those in an adult gallery, but each of these prints also includes an audio component and a hands-on activity.

Children create and color their own digital portraits, make crayon rubbings from a steel engraving, explore the effect of light on stained glass and rearrange a window as they would a puzzle. With the painting called 'Flowers,' children get to smell the flowers in the painting, and arrange actual flowers in a vase to recreate the bouquet like the one in the picture.

Chagall often painted faces in unusual colors. His painting "Green Violinist," is accompanied by a camera that takes a digital picture of one's face. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations, get inspired by Chagall's work, and color their portrait photo blue, green or red.

Museum visitors can learn about texture and art terms, when they compare two images - an oil painting to a bas-relief sculpture. The activity encourages kids to feel the sculpture's shape and then make crayon rubbings from the steel engraving.

Chagall for Children is designed to open one's eyes and to see the world a bit more colorfully. Although the exhibit's creators had young viewers in mind, people of all ages will enjoy the magical world of Marc Chagall.

The exhibit was created by the Kohl Children's Museum in Chicago, and runs through May 5, 2013.

Miami Beach JCC Klurman Family Day Camp

Open House and Pool Party March 10,  1-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to have fun and learn about our summer camp!  

Ongoing Registration while space is available.

Weekly camp options also available.

Give your child a summer of great friends, exploration, activity, excitement and education. We offer a fun filled program in our brand new facility which includes a gymnastics studio, swimming pool with and interactive splash pad, art studio, sports field, and a full size gymnasium in the center of Miami Beach. Join one of our camp groups or try out a specialty camp with Prime Time Sports (Basketball and Football), Dance with Expressions Performing Arts, Robotics with DBP Robotics and Gymnastics with our very own MBJCC coaches.

For more information, email camp@mbjcc.org,, call 305.534.3206. Contact: Michelle Mavorah, Camp Coordinator or Nataly Yusim, Program Director and Camp Director-  nataly@mbjcc.org

Camp Sol Taplin of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC

Avoid the hassle of carpool lines and register for our FREE transportation pick-up and drop-off!

Early Registration Discount through Thursday, February 28

Camp Sol Taplin of the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center is a safe, exciting, and transformative summer camp experience for children ages 30 months to 15-years-old.

We offer Academy Camps, Swim Academy, Sports Academy, Variety Camps, Specialty Camps, Premier Camps, Extreme & Teen Camps, Special Needs offerings, and more.

For more information, call 305.932.4200 x145/146 or visit www.marjcc.org  to download our Camp Sol Taplin brochure.

Dave and Mary Alper JCC

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