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Explore A Taste For Adventure This October At The Museum Of Discovery And Science South Florida Sun Times Oct 15, 2025 Palate-pleasing pours and plates await during the 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, run a rescue mission with the PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play pups, meet real life heroes and practice pumpkin decorating. Explore a taste for adventure this October at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). High-spirited fun and palate pleasing pours and plates await during the return of the 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, join PAW-some pups inPAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play, meet real life heroes during Wanna Be Weekend and get painting just in time for Halloween during Pumpkins, Paws and Protectors and experience the newly opened WSVN Be a Meteorologist exhibit. “October at MODS is filled with wonder, discovery and connection. Families can enjoy playful adventures with PAW PatrolTM, celebrate real-life heroes during our Wanna Be Weekends and experience epic cinematic moments with an exclusive 15/70mm IMAX double feature of The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “We’ll also raise a glass at our 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, a beloved tradition that supports our mission to connect people of all ages to inspiring science. Whether your passion is STEM, storytelling or shared experiences, there’s something extraordinary waiting at MODS this fall.” Run a Rescue Mission Kids and families can play and save the day with the heroic PAW Patrol™ pups, at the brand-new PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play traveling exhibit presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and sponsored by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and Chewy Vet Care. Based on the hit preschool series PAW PatrolTM, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, this interactive exhibit gives guests an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment. Visit Adventure Bay with rescue pups - police officer Chase, firefighter Marshall, construction worker Rubble, pilot Skye and more. Just as the heroic pups, who believe "no job is too big, no pup is too small," work together to protect the community on the TV show, families will work together to save the day with a can-do attitude and learn how real-life professionals coordinate to keep people safe and happy. Families are invited to pop on a pup pack containing their own imaginary tools and check out the lay of the land from the lookout tower, Jake’s Mountain and the snowy slide to see if anyone is in trouble. They can also board the PAW Patroller and drive it up the mountain to help Rubble and Everest rescue a snowboarder stuck in the snow and cruise Adventure Bay aboard the Sea Patroller, steering it to rescue baby seagulls and turtles. PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon. The exhibit runs through Saturday, January 10th, 2026. For more information about the exhibit, visit: https://mods.org/exhibit/paw-patrol-adventure-play/ . Wanna Be Weekends in October: No Job Too Big! Ready to meet your real-life heroes? Sniff out Wanna Be Weekends, presented by JetBlue and JetBlue Foundation. This themed weekend features engaging, hands-on activities highlighting real-life community heroes and STEAM-based careers. From designing rescue vehicles and building homes to meeting local police officers, firefighters, first responders and even learning how to be a pilot, families will discover how teamwork, compassion and problem-solving shape the world around us. Visit: https://mods.org/wannabe for more information. Touch-a-Truck, Pet-a-Pup and Decorate a Pumpkin Calling all ghouls, goblins and heroes-in-training—join us for two frightfully fun days of costumes, misty bubbles and selfies with Spooky Spot. Show off your best moves at the Monster Mash Music Party, explore a Halloween-decorated Makerspace and meet some creepy, crawly animals that call the Museum home. Families can get creative making “Frightening Flights” with ghosts or witches that soar in the wind chute and designing a haunted village to take home. On Saturday, October 25th, the fun gets even bigger with Pumpkins, Paws and Protectors! Families can decorate pumpkins, sponsored by Truly Nolen (spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis), and meet real community heroes in the Touch-a-Truck Zone. Police officers, firefighters and their vehicles will be on site, along with K-9 demonstrations showcasing the bravery of first responders. From 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Chewy Vet Care will host an interactive Vet Clinic, where children can step into the role of animal caretakers, practice empathy and learn how to care for pets and animals in need. As part of the weekend festivities, MODS is proud to be a Pink Pumpkin site in partnership with CITY Furniture. Support CITY Furniture’s Pink Pumpkin campaign to spread breast cancer awareness by picking up a Pink Pumpkin bucket at the Museum. Buckets will be available from Saturday, October 25th, 2025 - Sunday, October 26th, 2025 for children 12 and under, while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged. (For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please avoid facemasks and toy weapons, including toy guns.) Included with Museum admission. Visit: https://mods.org/pumpkins to RSVP. An Epicurean Adult Adventure to Benefit MODS Raise a glass to support science, education, innovation and exploration in South Florida when the Museum of Discovery and Science’s 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration returns Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s premier gourmet fundraiser will offer up the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits during this epicurean evening to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science. The event’s legendary Grand Tasting will feature light bites and desserts from more than 30 of South Florida’s leading restaurants and a sampling of more than 50 wines and spirits courtesy of exclusive beverage sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. A variety of craft beers will flow from Florida’s favorite breweries and beyond courtesy of Gold Coast Beverage in the Beer Garden. Guests will also have the opportunity to vote for this year’s culinary favorite beverages and bites and bid on luxury items including travel getaways, local entertainment packages, celebrity sports memorabilia and more during the silent auction. This edition’s restaurant participants include both returning and new experiences to choose from: Another Fare to Remember, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Frank Pepe Pizzeria of Plantation, Fresh Kitchen, JC Beans Café, Original Fat Cats (2024 People’s Choice Culinary Winner - Second Place), Pummarola, Seasons 52, Sunness Supper Club, Sweet Aloha Ice Cream, Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, Union Kitchen & Bar and more to be announced. Ticket prices for MODS’ 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration are $300 for individual VIP Platinum tickets (which offer one-hour early admission and access to the Platinum Lounge) and $150 for individual Grand Tasting tickets, general entry at 6:30 p.m. Parties of 12 receive a reduced rate of $2,850 for VIP Platinum and parties of 10 receive a reduced rate of $1,100 for the Grand Tasting Host package. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://mods.org/2025wine. Step Into the Forecast: WSVN Be a Meteorologist MODS opened the reimagined WSVN Be a Meteorologist exhibit, giving guests the chance to experience the excitement of live weather broadcasting. Guests can step in front of the green screen to deliver their own forecast and explore the science behind hurricanes, weather patterns and climate. Sponsored by WSVN 7 News and the Ansin Foundation, this interactive space quickly became a guest favorite, inviting budding forecasters of all ages to sharpen their STEM skills while seeing what it’s like to be on air. The exhibit was officially unveiled with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, September 26th, 2025 and is now a permanent feature at MODS. The Future Looks a Lot Bigger in IMAX® Transport yourself into the neon cyber-techno virtual gaming grid when TRON: ARES starring Jared Leto opens Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater, the largest screen in South Florida and one of the only theaters in the world to offer 2D and 3D IMAX® laser projection. Reunite with teenager Marty McFly played by Michael J. Fox, eccentric Doc Brown played by Christopher Lloyd and their time-traveling DeLorean as they rocket into the past and race the clock to fix the future when Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary returns larger-than-life in IMAX® on Friday, October 30th, 2025. And take a trip deep down into the Pacific Ocean with its blue-green islands, atolls, coral reefs and a dizzying array of tropical wildlife, to learn about how scientific researchers are studying climate change, global warming, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, overfishing and plastics pollution to combat these threats and preserve the health of our planet when Ocean Paradise opens on Friday, October 24th, 2025. Film fans can also step into Gotham City during a special 15/70mm double feature of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises — screened only for one week, Friday, October 24th, 2025 - Thursday, October 29th, 2025 exclusively at the AutoNation IMAX® Theater. Visit: https://mods.org/showtimes. For more information about MODS’ October programs and special events, visit: https://mods.org . About the Museum of Discovery and Science Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 square foot facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades. MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 21 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and awarded the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service. The Museum welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit: https://mods.org - Or call: (954) 467-MODS. Call: (954) 467-6637. Like us or follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/modsftl X (formerly Twitter): www.x.com/modsftl Instagram: www.instagram.com/modsftl Previous Next

Celebrate Independence Day in Style - Where To Celebrate 4th Of July Weekend In South Florida South Florida Sun Times Jul 2, 2026 South Florida Knows How To Celebrate Independence Day In Style, And This Year’s Fourth Of July Weekend Promises An Exciting Lineup Of Events, Dining Experiences, Family-Friendly Festivities, And Spectacular Fireworks Displays From Miami To Fort Lauderdale. Whether You're Looking To Toast America’s Birthday From A Rooftop Overlooking Biscayne Bay, Cool Off At A Premier Water Park, Indulge In Festive Culinary Specials, Or Dance The Day Away At A Lively Beachside Celebration, There’s No Shortage Of Ways To Make The Holiday Memorable. Luxury Resorts, Waterfront Restaurants, Rooftop Bars, And Neighborhood Hotspots Across The Region Are Pulling Out All The Stops With Exclusive Menus, Live Entertainment, Patriotic Cocktails, Family Activities, And Front-Row Seats To Some Of South Florida’s Most Dazzling Fireworks Shows. From Upscale Celebrations At Iconic Destinations Like Intercontinental Miami And Jw Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa To Laid-Back Beachside Gatherings In Fort Lauderdale And Community Block Parties In Broward County, This Guide Highlights The Best Places To Celebrate The Fourth Of July Weekend In South Florida. Gather Your Friends And Family, Wear Your Red, White, And Blue, And Get Ready To Enjoy A Holiday Filled With Sunshine, Great Food, Refreshing Drinks, And Unforgettable Summer Memories. InterContinental Miami Guests are invited to experience a memorable Fourth of July celebration at the iconic InterContinental Miami, featuring an immersive culinary experience overlooking Downtown Miami's Independence Day fireworks display from SeaSide Terrace, the hotel's private rooftop. From 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. guests will enjoy an unlimited, America-inspired buffet celebrating the nation's 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. Priced at $250++ per person, the menu features festive favorites including Maine lobster rolls, Miami pulled pork, Hawaiian chicken skewers, a fresh ceviche bar, wagyu sliders, gourmet hot dogs, and an array of signature side dishes. The celebration wouldn’t be complete without a sweet finish and as such, guests can indulge in a specialty-themed dessert bar featuring s'mores, cakes, and other tasty treats. Plus, attendees can raise a glass to America with celebratory cocktails while taking in breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the fireworks from one of Miami's most coveted vantage points. Limited seating is available and advance reservations are required. The event is open to both adults and children. Tickets are required for entry and each includes four drink tickets; while guests under 21 will enjoy complimentary soft drinks throughout the evening. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.eventbrite.com . InterContinental Miami is located at 100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami, Florida 33131. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa invites guests and locals to the annual 4th of July Extravaganza. Known as the “4th On The Green” Spectacular, guests can enjoy a day of food, fun, and festivities perfect for the entire family. There will also be a live DJ, signature cocktails, delectable food offerings and of course, premium firework viewing. For more information, please visit: https://www.tidalcovemiami.com/4th-of-july-weekend . JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida 33180. Tidal Cove Splash into Independence Day celebrations at Tidal Cove, JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa’s award-winning water park, where the entire family can stay cool with a vibrant lineup of special activities all weekend long with face painting, a petting zoo and more surprises. Tidal Cove offers something for everyone, from the FlowRider® Triple surf simulation pool and seven thrilling slides on the 60-foot tower to the relaxing lazy river. Kids will love the 4,000-square-foot play area, while adults can unwind in the VIP Oasis pool. Guests can sip and savor delicious meals and libations at Surf House or Freestyle restaurants. Tidal Cove is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida 33180 and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more details, visit: www.tidalcovemiami.com . Rose Cafe & Restaurant The Mediterranean-Italian-inspired hotspot Rose Cafe & Restaurant will host its Red, White & Bloom celebration on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 featuring a festive family-style BBQ menu and specialty themed refreshments in honor of Independence Day. The full menu is forthcoming. Reservations can be made via Resy. Rose Cafe & Restaurant is located at 16690 Collins Avenue, Suite#: 102, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160. Complimentary valet parking is available and recommended. For more information, please visit: www.rosecafeandrestaurant.com . Telephone: (786) 653-3891. Hellenic This July 4th, Hellenic is bringing the neighborhood together for a celebration that’s equal parts Independence Day party and birthday bash for Chef Nikol. The restaurant will host a lively block party filled with great food, cold drinks, live music, and a crowd of friends, family, and familiar faces. Guests can expect festive energy, plenty of surprises, and just the right amount of chaos as the community gathers to celebrate summer, freedom, and another trip around the sun for Chef Nikol. It’s shaping up to be one of Hellenic’s biggest and most memorable parties of the year. Hellenic is located at 10436 West Atlantic Boulevard, Coral Springs, Florida 33071. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon - 10:00 p.m.; Brunch is served exclusively on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. Noon - 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit: https://www.orderhellenic.com/ . Or phone: (954) 323-2450. For reservations, please visit: www.OpenTable.com . Follow @eathellenic on social media. Lona Cocina Tequileria Lona Cocina & Tequileria, celebrated Chef Pablo Salas’ beloved Mexican concept, has remained the gold-standard for eclectic, soulful Mexican cuisine and top-notch cocktails since opening its doors in 2018 on the buzzing A1A strip on Fort Lauderdale beach. Celebrate the 4th of July at Lona with specialty $7 tacos, $7 Lona Margaritas (made with premium tequila and ingredients), and a live DJ from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lona is located at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort at 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked on: www.OpenTable.com . Discounted valet is available. For more information, visit: www.lonarestaurant.com ; Telephone: (954) 245-3069. Follow on Instagram: @LonaRestaurantFLL. Escape Rooftop Bar Located at the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Escape Rooftop Bar offers one of the best intracoastal views in the entire city. Serving sunsets daily, the west-facing rooftop is an imbibers paradise and the ideal location for stellar libations while watching the sunset. Celebrate the 4th of July, with a grill-out on Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) with rooftop vibes and a live Country Band. Guests can enjoy an American Grill Menu offering $7 bites including items like the Angus Slider, with Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, and Gooey Sauce; Beer Boiled Bratwurst Slider with Spitzweck Roll, Sauerkraut, and Brewpub Mustard; Pulled Pork Slider, with Dry Rub, Applewood Smoked, Peach BBQ Sauce, and Honey Mustard Slaw; and the All Beef Frank, served with all the fixings. To drink, Ciroc Limonata Drop – Ciroc Limonata, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup; and Ciroc Riviera Drop – Ciroc Riviera Lemonade, fresh lemon juice, and strawberry puree, with a splash of lemonade and club soda. Sunset Hour is available daily with select additional items on offer, a special Sunset Hour signature cocktail in addition to rose by the glass and bottle for the 30 minutes prior to and after sunset. Escape Rooftop Bar is located at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Resort at 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 and open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit: www.shorebreakfortlauderdale.com ; Telephone: (954) 908-7301. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa Annual 4th of July Extravaganza. Splash into Independence Day celebrations at Tidal Cove. Escape Rooftop Bar Previous Next

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Ketubah Renaissance: The Artful Modern Revival Of The Jewish Marriage Contract Jewish Connection News Aug 15, 2025 The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) Is Proud To Announce The Publication Of Ketubah Renaissance: The Artful Modern Revival Of The Jewish Marriage Contract By Michael Shapiro. Illuminating the contemporary revival of the Jewish marriage contract, Ketubah Renaissance relays the storied history of this beloved document (known in Hebrew as a ketubah) through the present day and showcases sixty of the most innovative and beautiful ketubot of the last half century. Originally created 2,500 years ago as a unilateral marriage contract stating what a groom would provide for his bride, the ketubah evolved from the tenth century onward into a richly decorated expression of love and commitment. Starting in the late 1960s a modern sensibility took root. Influenced by Jewish life and North American society at large, hundreds of artists and calligraphers began to imprint their unique aesthetic onto each ketubah design—a movement Judaica scholar Shalom Sabar calls “a veritable renaissance of the illuminated ketubbah”—while also updating the original Aramaic text to express contemporary values. “Thoughtful, inspiring, ingenious, inventive, playful, profound… Adjectives fail me. Ketubah Renaissance is a gorgeous testament to the creative, aesthetic, and spiritual health of Jewish life in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. The images summon the ‘mazal tovs’ of weddings past, present, and future.”–Anita Diamant, author of twelve books, including The Red Tent and The Jewish Wedding Now Couples and families with upcoming weddings as well as officiating clergy, educators, aficionados of Jewish culture, scholars, and others will discover the evolving history of the ketubah in all its facets: its artforms, texts, scripts, iconography, production processes, and technological innovations. A curated, chronological ketubah gallery brings readers up close to sixty influential ketubot and the artists who created them—a colorful cornucopia of breakthroughs that epitomize the ketubah renaissance. “This stunning collection of marriage contracts in many media, from paper cuts to fabric, accompanied by an accessible history, is a must-have for anyone who loves Jewish ritual art.” –Jodi Eichler-Levine, Berman Professor of Jewish Civilization at Lehigh University and author of Painted Pomegranates and Needlepoint Rabbis: How Jews Craft Resilience and Create Community “Clear, well organized, and thoroughly researched, Ketubah Renaissance will make an outstanding gift to a couple soon to be married, providing ideas for the text and illustration of their own marriage contract as well as teaching about the history of ketubot. For rabbis, educators, and scholars as well, it’s an exceptional addition to the existing volumes on historical ketubot.” –Dorion Liebgott, editor of Art and Tradition: Treasures of Jewish Life For more information, please visit: www.jps.org . About The Jewish Publication Society Since 1888, The Jewish Publication Society has been the preeminent not-for-profit publisher of books at the heart of Jewish life in the English-speaking world. The mission of JPS is to promote accessible scholarship, presenting the very best of Jewish learning in an intellectually rigorous and engaging way to a broad public. As a non-partisan, non-denominational organization, JPS brings voices from across the Jewish tradition, past and present, into conversations at the heart of contemporary life, ensuring that Jewish sources continue to speak in an ever-changing world. JPS is proud to partner with the University of Nebraska Press, which produces and distributes JPS books. About the Author Michael Shapiro is the Founder and CEO of Ketubah.com, the world’s leading publisher of artistic Jewish wedding contracts, and a worldwide lecturer on historical and contemporary ketubot. For nearly three decades he has helped shape the development of contemporary ketubah art by guiding both influential and emerging contemporary ketubah artists and by freeing a wider range of artists of the need to master the text themselves. His ketubah publishing innovations include cutting-edge archival quality printing, laser cutting on demand, and an online tool to submit and verify all Hebrew names on the contract. Shalom Sabar is professor emeritus of Jewish art and folklore at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the author of more than 265 publications exploring Jewish art and the material culture of Jewish communities in Europe and the Islamic East, including The Art of the Ketubbah: Marriage Contracts from the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary. To read more and purchase a copy of the book, visit: https://jps.org/books/ketubah-renaissance/ Previous Next

Music, Dance and International Films: At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Fri Nov 19 2021 05:04:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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Your Vacation Starts With BCT - Just Try It! See More. Spend Less. Let Us Be Your Tour Guide! By Jose Paz - BCT Aug 13, 2025 Whether You're Visiting Broward County For The First Time Or You've Lived Here For Years, There’s Always Something New To Discover, Especially When You See It Through A Different Lens. This summer, the best tour guide might not be holding an umbrella or carrying a clipboard. It might just be your BCT bus pass. Forget expensive car rentals, confusing parking meters, and the hassle of traffic. With fares starting at just $2, Broward County Transit (BCT) gives tourists and locals alike a front-row seat to everything this vibrant community has to offer. From Hollywood Beach to downtown Fort Lauderdale, from Dania Pointe to Pompano Pier, BCT connects you to sun, culture, shopping, and adventure. Ride through neighborhoods full of history. Hop off for authentic eats along State Road 7 or grab fresh seafood by the beach. Spend an afternoon touring the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Then catch another bus and make it to Sawgrass Mills before sunset for some shopping and cool air. With easy-to-use routes, clean and air-conditioned buses, and real-time tracking through our mobile tools, BCT makes every trip simple and memorable. Many visitors are surprised to learn how accessible Broward really is. And many locals are amazed at what they’ve been missing just a short ride away. The best part? You don’t need a tour package to make it happen, just a sense of curiosity and little time. Let this be the summer you explore more, discover new corners of your city, and see Broward like never before. Let this be the summer you explore more and spend less. Ride BCT! Plan your trip and check out hot spots across Broward at: www.Broward.org/BCT/Destinations - Or call: 954-357-8400. Previous Next

Broadway, Ballet & Brothers: An Entertaining Lineup At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Fri Feb 14 2025 19:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

From Ruins To Renewal - On The Eve Of Her Fourth Rosh Hashanah, A Ukrainian Artist Reflects On The Faith She Found Through Chabad Of Poland Jewish Connection News Sep 18, 2025 As Rosh Hashanah Approaches, Her Fourth Since Discovering Her Jewish Faith Through Chabad of Poland, Boryslava Bilotserkivska, Known On Stage As Brava!, Reflects Not Just On A New Year, But On An Entirely New Life. Before the war, Boryslava was an accomplished Ukrainian singer, songwriter and creative director in Kyiv. Her days were filled with music, creativity and ambition. She had just recorded new songs and was preparing to launch her biggest artistic projects yet. Then came a phone call that shattered everything. “It was five in the morning,” she recalls. “My friend called and said, ‘Boryslavka, get ready. The war has started.’ I looked out the window and saw tanks. It was real.” It was February 24, 2022, the day Russia invaded Ukraine. Her first thoughts were for her daughter Adelina, then nine, who has autism and speech delays and for her mother Klara, who is disabled and unable to move quickly. They were already in Lviv and Boryslava began a harrowing journey west from Kyiv through chaos and fear. Once reunited in Lviv, they hoped for safety. But air raid sirens soon became a daily terror. “Adelina would scream every time. My mother couldn’t get to a shelter. I realized we had to leave.” After days of searching for a way out, she secured seats on an evacuation bus to Poland. On March 5, 2022, they arrived in Warsaw, exhausted, frightened and uncertain. “We had three suitcases and each other,” she remembers. “I thought we’d stay a week, then go home. But the war didn’t stop. And we had to start over.” A message from a local Jewish contact led her to Chabad of Poland. The next morning, a man named Mikhail called and offered them shelter at the Hampton by Hilton in downtown Warsaw. “I couldn’t believe it,” Boryslava says. “After everything, we had a safe place to sleep. It felt like a miracle.” What she didn’t know at the time was that she and her family had just become part of an international effort to support Jewish refugees fleeing the war. Since the beginning of the war, Chabad of Poland, based in Warsaw, has helped thousands of Jewish refugees from Ukraine, supporting them with safe housing, kosher food, transportation, medical aid, financial assistance, childcare, education, legal help and community programming. The demand has been overwhelming and Chabad of Poland’s operational costs have risen by more than 3 million dollars. For Boryslava, Chabad of Poland became much more than a safety net. It became a second home. “They didn’t just help us survive,” she says. “They helped us live. They reminded us who we are.” In the months that followed, she found herself slowly reclaiming her voice. She sang at Jewish events, attended Shabbat dinners and began learning about Judaism for the first time in her life. For someone who had never truly explored her Jewish identity before, it felt like a homecoming. “I learned about the soul, about divine purpose, about light even in darkness,” she says. “The teachings of the Rebbe gave me hope.” With the guidance of Rabbi Sholom Ber and Dina Stambler, directors of Chabad of Poland, she embraced a life of faith and meaning. She began observing Jewish traditions, learning about her heritage and celebrating holidays she had never marked before. Now, as she prepares for her fourth Rosh Hashanah since stepping into this new life, the symbolism is not lost on her. “Rosh Hashanah is about creation, about beginning again,” she says. “That’s exactly what happened to us. We lost everything and yet, we were given the chance to start again.” Her daughter Adelina began to speak more, to draw and to sing. Once mostly nonverbal, she began laughing, creating and even saying “Mama” again. Her artwork has been displayed in exhibitions and won awards. Klara’s health has remained fragile, especially after suffering a heart attack, but in Warsaw she receives proper care and ongoing psychological support. Meanwhile, Boryslava has continued to grow. She began volunteering for organizations that support Ukrainian refugees and children with disabilities. She took courses in business, marketing and artificial intelligence, earned a diploma in film and television production management and even acted in a Polish film. “I want to organize an international inclusive arts festival again,” she says. “In Ukraine, I hosted one every year. I believe children with disabilities have incredible talents the world needs to see.” But above all, she has found strength in something deeper. “The Rebbe taught that we each have a divine spark and a mission. That even in exile, we can find purpose,” she says. “That message changed my life.” As she enters this High Holiday season, she carries not just memories of war and loss, but a soul awakened. “Each Rosh Hashanah is a chance to look at where we’ve been and where we’re going,” she says. “And this year, I know: I am proud to be Jewish, proud to be part of a community that comes together to support one another. I am proud to be alive. And I am proud to keep building.” To support Chabad of Poland’s ongoing efforts to support Ukrainian Jewish refugees, visit: www.saveajew.org Previous Next

Colombian Artist Juliana Ferreyros Returns - To The Miami Art Scene With Global Energy And A Heart-Fueled Mission South Florida Sun Times May 1, 2025 After A 15-Year Global Journey Of Artistic Exploration And Soul-Expanding Experiences, Colombian-Born Artist Juliana Ferreyros Is Lighting Up The Miami Art World Once Again. Based In Miami But Rooted In Cali, Colombia, Ferreyros Brings Her Unique, Multicultural Perspective And Unmatched Creative Passion To A City That Thrives On Color, Diversity And Energy. A self-made artist and single mother of three, Juliana began by selling her art across Colombia—turning passion into purpose while raising a family. Her background in interior design fuels her artistic eye, allowing her to merge spatial aesthetics with raw emotional expression. Ferreyros is more than an abstract artist—she's a storyteller in texture, emotion and vision. Her work fuses mediums like canvas, reverse plexiglass, wood and metal, resulting in powerful visual narratives that reflect a life lived across continents. From Colombia to Dallas, London to Dubai and now back in Miami, her journey has shaped her artistic voice and amplified her purpose: spreading love through art. Juliana Ferreyros, a plastic artist, designer of spaces and interior designer, born and raised in Cali, Colombia. She currently lives and works in Miami, Florida. Ferreyros work demonstrates a particular interest in painting and research into various techniques using materials other than canvas, such as wood, synthetic paper, metal and fabrics. Her concern for vital elements like water, ecology and environmental sustainability has become a creative focal point, generating a sense of immersion and constant movement in her paintings. Her art evolves through layers of colors that flow, spill, emerge and explode from the depths of the paper, settling in a vibrant chromatic cascade that invites viewers to connect intimately with the sacred elements of nature – the watery and the wild. In Ferreyros work, seemingly spontaneous or indefinite forms gain meaning through integration with her palette, pigment density and composition, immersing viewers in a deep, immersive, psychedelic and emotionally engaging experience. The artist emphasizes the intimate connection produced by each brushstroke, fundamental to her creative process, where every work reflects the observer's presence. Ferreyros art serves as a transparent and intense offering that encourages reflection on our commitment to the natural water resources that sustain us on this turbulent yet beautiful planet. Juliana has exhibited in various galleries and significant cultural spaces nationally and internationally. She was the only Colombian artist featured in the inaugural edition of "30 Selected International Contemporary Artists," a gold edition published by the Museum of the Americas. Additionally, she contributed to "Arte en el Valle del Cauca," a publication highlighting artistic talent from her region. She has been interviewed by major television networks such as Univisión and Telemundo, as well as radio and print media in the United States and Colombia. Throughout her career, Juliana Ferreyros has garnered recognition through awards and distinctions at various important artistic events. Her work has received honorable mentions from institutions such as the Museum of the Americas, Concept Fair during Miami Art Basel Week, the Texas State House of Representatives, the Colombian Association of the Metroplex in Dallas and the Colombian Consulate in Houston. She also received a special mention from the Governor of the State of Texas and an honorary mention at the Biennale de Morocco, Taza-Morocco. Most recently, her work was featured during a shoot at a private mega-mansion in Miami for a Netflix series spotlighting the elite Club of Billionaires in Palm Beach—an exclusive preview of the caliber and cultural richness her pieces bring to any space. But Juliana’s art is just the beginning. Her energy, compassion and vibrant presence are unforgettable. She is the soul behind the canvas and meeting her in person is the only way to fully understand the depth of her work and spirit. Now, as she reclaims her place in the Miami art world, Juliana Ferreyros is ready to connect, collaborate and inspire. Media, galleries, collectors and creatives—we invite you to meet Juliana, explore her art and be part of the next chapter in a story that continues to defy borders and celebrate humanity. Previous Next

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