South Floridians Invited To Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference South Florida Sun Times Oct 15, 2025 The Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America (AFA) Will Host A Free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference For South Florida Residents On Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 From 10:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. E.T. At The Boca Raton Marriott At Boca Center, Located At 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33486. The Free Conference Is Open To Everyone And Will Allow Participants To Learn From Experts In The Field Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain Health, And Caregiving. Register By Visiting: www.alzfdn.org/tour. Advance Registration Is Highly Recommended. “Knowledge is a useful and powerful tool that can help make any situation easier to navigate, especially something as challenging as caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “Connecting families with useful, practical information and support that can help them now and be better prepared for the future is what this conference is all about. Whether Alzheimer’s is affecting your family, you are a caregiver or just want to learn more about brain health, we invite you to join us on November 19.” Sessions during the AFA conference will include: Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Disease: Trials, Treatments, and Prevention– Taking proper steps to maintain brain health is essential to maintain optimal cognitive function as we age. Dr. James Galvin will discuss healthy brain aging and how to build a better and healthier brain as we age. He will talk about Alzheimer’s Disease risk factors, signs and symptoms, and current symptomatic and disease modifying therapies, as well as novel clinical trials with emerging treatments and prevention strategies. Dr. Galvin is a Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and the Alexandria and Bernard Schoninger Endowed Chair for Memory Disorders at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: Strategies for Interpreting and Addressing Behaviors – Behaviors often are forms of communication among individuals living with Dementia-related illnesses, especially as the disease progresses and language and memory decline. When they can no longer express needs or feelings clearly with words, they may communicate through actions, body language or emotional outbursts. Dr. Karen L. Gilbert and Blake Davis will address how behaviors become forms of communication and how caregivers can interpret and best address challenging situations with the person for whom they are caring. Dr. Gilbert is the Vice President of Education and Quality Assurance for Alzheimer’s Disease Community Care, based in West Palm Beach. Ms. Davis is the Education Program Manager for Alzheimer’s Disease Community Care and teacher of the Alzheimer’s Disease/Lost on Foot Crisis Intervention Training for the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Sheriff's Offices. The Road to Better Treatment: A Caregiver’s Guide to Clinical Trials – Clinical trials test new ways to detect, prevent, treat, or manage Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia-related illnesses. New treatments and medications are not possible without first completing the clinical trial process. Dr. Jeremy Koppel will explain the basics of clinical trials, how people can participate, and factors to consider before deciding to enroll in a clinical trial . Dr. Koppel is a Geriatric Psychiatrist and the Co-Director of Northwell's Litwin-Zucker Research Center for the Study of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also a member of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Medical, Scientific, and Memory Screening Advisory Board. For more information or to register for the free Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 conference in Boca Raton, visit: www.alzfdn.org/tour . Those who cannot participate in the conference or have immediate questions about Alzheimer’s Disease can connect with licensed social workers seven days a week through AFA’s Helpline by calling: (866) 232-8484. Texting: (646) 586-5283. Or web chatting at: www.alzfdn.org by clicking the blue and white chat icon in the right-hand corner of the page. The web chat and text message features are available in more than 90 languages. About Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is a Non-Profit Organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias nationwide and to fund research for better treatment and a cure. Its services include a National Toll-Free Helpline: (866) 232-8484 staffed entirely by licensed social workers, caregiver support groups, educational programs and publications for caregivers, Dementia-care training for healthcare professionals, the National Memory Screening Program, and more. For more information about AFA, call: (866) 232-8484. Or visit: www.alzfdn.org - Or connect with us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or LinkedIn. AFA holds Charity Navigator’s top 4-star rating. Previous Next

Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson “BROADWAY WITH HEART” - Song, Dance & Pizazz January 26, 2023 Share Friday February 3rd, 2023 At 7:30 p.m. At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Tickets Are Available At The Box Office 305-466-8002 On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 90 Minutes Prior To Show This Ticketmaster Link is The Best Way To Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D005D63BC01C6EE?brand=aventuraacc&camefrom=cfc_aventura_web BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Beloved husband and wife, song and dance team Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson return to the beautiful Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with Broadway with Heart, a funny, optimistic and touching love story. It is the story of a veteran showbiz couple who travel back in time to relive their favorite moments from every Broadway show they have seen or done, while revealing personal, backstage stories of their work and experiences with some of the giants of musical theatre. In this new musical celebration of the best of Broadway, M&M and their dynamic cast from New York and Las Vegas, sing and dance their way through a history of classic musical numbers from hit Broadway shows like West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Hair and many more, while revealing personal, backstage stories of their work and experiences with some of the giants of musical theatre like famed Directors, Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Joe Layton and Actor, Writer, Lyricist Jim Rado. Native New Yorkers, Jackson and Kessler, affectionately known as M&M, share more than 30 years of producing, directing, writing, composing, choreographing and performing internationally from ballet to Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, the Las Vegas Strip to theatres and opera houses worldwide. In addition to decades of international tours of their original shows, the couple have performed in Tommy Tune’s Broadway show, Grand Hotel, choreographed the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Pro Gymnastics tour and directed and choreographed the 30th Anniversary tour of the Hit Rock Musical Hair and many more. Their career is a show business fairy tale that began in a professional ballet class in New York City. Melinda remembers, “Michael showed up in ballet class in boxing trunks, wristbands and basketball socks, walking on his hands with a bevy of females around him. At first, I wouldn’t give him the time of day. But it quickly became clear that we were so enchanted with one another, that Maggie Black, our teacher, would separate us at the ballet barre.” Michael adds, “Once we began working together, singing, dancing and acting, we realized what a perfect fit we were. Our first show was at the humble 14th Street in New York City. Three months later, after a short winning streak on the TV show Star Search, we got married. We decided that from that point forward we would only accept work where we would be together. Ten months later we were playing sold out theatres and Opera Houses in our first of many European tours.” Melinda is proud to be the great-granddaughter of United States President Theodore Roosevelt. Bully! Michael is proud to be the great-grandson of Russian Cantor Yacov Sanzofsky. Shalom! Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit M&M’s nonprofit M&M American Dance Theatre Works dedicated to promoting artistic collaboration, educational and cultural enrichment through exposure, mentorship and involvement in musical dance theatre. Tickets are $40, $50 and $60. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D005D63BC01C6EE?brand=aventuraacc&camefrom=cfc_aventura_web The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street in Aventura, Florida 33180. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-square-foot, 330-seat waterfront complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram at: @aventuracenter Or at: #aventuracenter Facebook: MandMAmericanDanceTheatre Twitter: @michaelmelinda Instagram: @m2mdancetheatre Or: #mandmamericandancetheatre < Previous News Next News >

Celebrating 10 Years: Free Open House At The Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center August 1, 2024 Share It's time to celebrate 10 years of classes at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center with a free open house on Saturday, August 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests can tour the education center facilities, observe or participate in sample classes, grab the mic in Broadway Karaoke, play Broadway trivia, meet the teaching artists, win prizes, register to win a free fall class, enjoy family-friendly activities, light refreshments and more. Classes are on sale to the public now. The classes being offered are: Singing, Dance, Improv and Acting Classes for kids, teens and adults and also include classes for those with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities. Classes are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach theater skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. In addition, class participants can audition to be in a show or represent the Broward Center at community performances. The open house schedule and complete class listing are available at: https://www.browardcenter.org/Classes - Anyone who registers during the open house will receive a 10% discount and a free T-shirt. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 4th and most continue for 10 weeks. Classes are limited in size and tailored to the appropriate age and skill levels from beginner to the more advanced student. All class fees include complimentary parking. Online class registration is fast and easy, and those who purchase a second class can enjoy a 10% discount on any additional class. Need-based full and partial scholarships for our education programs are available thanks to the generosity of the Ronald Plotkin Scholarship Fund, David Kilmnick & Robert Vitelli Scholarship Fund and the Mary Jane Harlow Charitable Trust. The Broward Center is one of America’s premier performing arts venues and presents more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons, showcasing a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level and UHealth-University of Miami Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. Please RSVP to attend the open house at: registrar@browardcenter.org . The Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center is on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Campus located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. America's Sweethearts Holiday Show The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center is a 498 – seat theatre and part of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center on the NSU Florida main campus. The Performing Arts Center enhances both the academic experience at NSU, as well as the cultural life of the community at large, through its academic seminars and arts programming. From your favorites to popular holiday songs the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center will treat audiences to those great songs when AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS take the stage in their fresh and vibrant show! Cherished Yuletide classics like "Man With the Bag" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" to timeless favorites such as "Let It Snow" and "White Christmas", their repertoire spans across Broadway, jazz, and pop hits from the golden era of the 1950s and 60s. Adorned in vibrant costumes, impeccably styled hairdos, and iconic red lipstick, the Holiday Sweethearts transport audiences to a nostalgic winter wonderland filled with warmth, joy, and unforgettable music. Enjoy $5 off your ticket by entering the passcode HOLIDAY to unlock the discount. Get the presale offer now at: www.miniacipac.com < Previous News Next News >

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More Summer Cruise Options From Port Everglades In 2024 September 7, 2023 Share Port Everglades is an easy choice for cruise guests because of its proximity to exciting Caribbean destinations and direct access via highways and three international airports. For summer cruisers in 2024, there are new reasons why the third busiest cruise homeport in the world is an ideal choice. Next summer, the port will host five cruise ships from Award-Winning Brands Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. The variety the lines offer is sure to appeal to discerning guests -- from the New Kids On The Block (Celebrity Beyond and Enchanted Princess) to the one-time world’s largest ship (Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom Of The Seas) to ships offering shorter itineraries (Celebrity Reflection and Disney Magic). Additionally, the port offers a near-daily Ferry Service by Baleária Caribbean to the Bahamas. “We have been extremely successful in meeting the cruising public’s expectations by attracting Ultra-High-Luxury and Premier Brands, further developing our summer offerings, and expanding popular short cruise options,” said Jonathan Daniels, CEO and Port Director. “These new additions to our summer 2024 Portfolio are a direct result of us putting the customer experience first.” Currently, Port Everglades’ offerings provide cruise guests with unique experiences. Homeporting at Port Everglades this summer are Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox, Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess and Royal Caribbean International’s Adventure of the Seas. Travelers have additional reasons to sail from Port Everglades and extend their summer vacation with pre - and post-cruise stays in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. Port Everglades is a short drive to Sweeping Beachfronts, a Vibrant Art Scene, World-Class Restaurants, Craft Breweries, Entertainment, Shopping, Casinos and family-friendly activities -- including the area’s namesake, the Florida Everglades. View details on the latest cruise offerings at: www.PortEverglades.net and check out Visit Lauderdale for extended vacation options. About Port Everglades As one of Florida’s leading economic generators, Broward County’s Port Everglades is the gateway for international trade and cruise vacations. Consistently ranked among the top three busiest cruise homeports in the world, Port Everglades is also one of the nation’s leading Container Ports and South Florida’s main Seaport for receiving energy products including Gasoline, Jet Fuel and Alternative Fuels. The Port Everglades Department is a self-supporting Enterprise Fund of the Broward County, Florida government with operating revenues of $151.7 Million in Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022). It does not rely on local Tax Dollars for operations. The total value of Economic Activity related to Port Everglades exceeds $33 Billion. More than 216,000 Florida jobs are impacted by the Port, including nearly 9,600 people who work for companies that provide direct services to Port Everglades. For more information on Port Everglades, visit: www.PortEverglades.net - Or email: PortEverglades@broward.org . < Previous News Next News >

By Popular Demand - The Fantasticks Is Extended Through November 24th November 14, 2024 Share By popular demand, Island City Stage has extended the run of The Fantasticks, its South Florida premiere and season opener, through November 24th, 2024! Described as “magical” and “a triumph,” Island City Stage’s newly reimagined The Fantasticks is taking sold out audiences on a nostalgic and beloved musical journey. Theatergoers won’t want to miss this extended opportunity to see this new production by original librettist and lyricist Tom Jones that features two young compelling gay leads. “‘The Fantasticks’ is the classic it is for a reason - it’s a beautiful story with a sumptuous score,” said Andy Rogow, Artistic Director of Island City Stage. “This new same-sex version just makes it all the more relatable to the fans, like me, who wore out their albums listening to it. We worked hard to obtain the rights to perform this version and I'm sure our audiences will fall in love with the show all over again.” The Fantasticks is an allegorical story loosely based on Edmund Rostand's 1894 play The Romancers (Les Romanesques), concerning two neighboring parents who trick their children into falling in love by pretending to feud. The LGBTQIA+ focused rewrite features two young gay men, Matt and Lewis, at the center of the story, instead of a young man and woman (the original characters were Matt and Luisa). According to Playbill, during its original run at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in Greenwich Village, The Fantasticks logged a record-breaking 17,162 performances. When the original production closed in 2002, news of the closing made the front page of The New York Times. In 2006, the revival opened at The Theater Center, directed by Jones. That production closed June 4, 2017, after playing 4,390 performances in the Jerry Orbach Theatre, for a combined total of 21,552 performances in New York - still the longest-running musical production worldwide. Over the years, notable names who have appeared in the Off-Broadway and touring productions have included Liza Minnelli, Elliott Gould, F. Murray Abraham, Glenn Close, Keith Charles, Carole Demas, Kristin Chenoweth and Bert Convy. This newly revised version of the classic show premiered in 2022 in Michigan. Island City Stage’s production of The Fantasticks is directed by Rogow and stars Jonny Lee Jr. (Lewis), Kevin Hincapie (Matt) Jesse Luttrell (El Gallo), Margot Moreland (Mildred), Michael Gioia (Henry); Rayner Gabriel (Mortimer); Louie San Luis (Mute) and Jeni Hacker (Bessie). The Fantasticks is Co-Produced by Michael Mullins & Terry Gaw and Mark Loeser & The Opening Doors Charitable Trust. Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett and Set Sponsor is Glenn Goldberg. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., The SHS Foundation, The Maval Foundation, The Warten Foundation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Island City Stage’s 2024-25Season of powerful storytelling focusing on the nature of families also includes the upcoming shows Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance from January 16th, 2024 – February 9th, 2025, Fat Ham by James Ijames from April 3rd, 2025 – May 4th, 2025; The Dying Gaul by Craig Lucas from May 22nd, 2025 – June 15th, 2025 and At The Wedding by Bryna Turner from August 21st, 2025 – September 21st, 2025. Individual show tickets start at $50. The show runs for two hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. “So don’t just try to remember, definitely do remember to get your tickets to The Fantasticks. You’ll watch history being made while having one heck of a redonculous good time doing it!” exclaimed Florida Theater On Stage’s Britin Haller. Island City Stage will also be offering two Flexpass options this season. The Flexpass5 ($215) offers five tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased ($52 upfront savings). The Flexpass3 ($130) offers three tickets that can be used all for one show or one for every show (no processing fees) and $5 off additional tickets purchased ($33 upfront savings). Discounts are available for groups. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.islandcitystage.org - Call: (954) 928-9800. Or email: boxoffice@islandcitystage.org . Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at: @islandcitystage1. Island City Stage Founded in 2012, Island City Stage is a professional theater committed to sharing stories of universal interest, engaging diverse audiences with entertaining, challenging, and inspiring productions and programs, often exploring the LGBTQ+ culture. These shows are brought to life on stage through the talents of professional artists whose credits include Broadway, Off Broadway, national tours, major regional theaters, film and television. Island City Stage offers an intimate setting with six rows of stadium seating to foster a feeling of inclusion and participation in each theatrical event. Island City Stage is a 501 (c) 3 NonProfit Organization. It is located at 2304 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, Florida 33060. For tickets and more information, please call: (954) 928-9800. Or visit: www.islandcitystage.org . < Previous News Next News >

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Suddenly, Last Summer: Tennessee Williams's Gothic Mystery - Now On Stage April 7, 2022 Share Aging, beauty, hypocrisy, greed, sexual repression and cannibalism drive Island City Stage’s production of Tennessee William’s gothic mystery Suddenly, Last Summer, running now through April 17, 2022. Suddenly, Last Summer, which debuted on March 17, is part of the award-winning theater company’s 10th Anniversary 2021-22 South Florida Season. On a hot, steamy afternoon in 1936 New Orleans, we find Violet Venable and her niece, Catherine, waging battle in a war that will cement the legacy of Violet’s son, Sebastian. Was he a brilliant artist, devoted son or sexual predator? What really happened last summer? Directed by Andy Rogow, Suddenly, Last Summer stars Angie Radosh as Violet Venable, Jeanine Gangloff Levy as Catherine Holly and Jonathan Furedy as Dr. Cukrowicz. Angie Radosh makes her Island City Stage debut in the iconic Tennessee Williams role of Violet Venable. She is a three-time Carbonell award-winner for Stuff (Caldwell Theater), Cabaret (Maltz Jupiter Theatre) and Exit The King (Palm Beach Dramaworks). She has been honored with Silver Palm awards for her work in The Glass Menagerie (New Theatre), Speaking Elephant (Women’s Theatre Project) and Breadcrumbs (Primal Forces). Other South Florida credits include The Children (Gablestage), An Inspector Calls (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Mothers and Sons (Gablestage, Broadwayworld.com best actress), and memorably The Music Man (Wick) with her son, John Tartaglia. Jeanine Gangloff Levy is thrilled to return to the stage after this two year pause. Some favorite credits include Doralee in 9 to 5 the Musical, the Carbonell-nominated Paulette in Legally Blonde, Jackie in Disaster (Slow Burn), Amina in Dance Nation, Bellamonte in Emperor of the Moon (Thinking Cap Theatre), and Lana Turner in Starmaker (Island City Stage). Other regional credits include Theatre Lab, Palm Beach Dramaworks, Broward Stage Door, West Boca Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre, Cherry Lane Theatre, Mill Mountain, Parade Productions and Evening Star. Jonathan Furedy returns to Island City Stage after his successful run as Matthew in Altar Boyz. Prior to that, he spent two years sailing the world as a soloist for AIDA Cruises. Other credits include Kevin in Octopus, Launce in Two Gentlemen of Verona, Horatio in Hamlet, Bert in Mary Poppins, Emmett in Legally Blonde: The Musical, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Thénardier in Les Miserables, Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! and Jason in Bare: A Pop Opera,. Furedy has also appeared in productions of Evil Dead: The Musical, Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors, The Producers, White Christmas, La Cage Aux Folles, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Gypsy and Billy Elliot. Lisa King as Mrs. Holly, Laurie Tanner as Miss Foxhill, Christian Vandepas as George Holly and Carol Caselle as Sister Felicity round out the cast. Suddenly, Last Summer is sponsored by Funding Arts Broward (FAB) and is supported by Our Fund, the SHS Foundation, the Broward County Cultural Council and Florida Department of State Division of Arts & Culture. Island City Stage’s 10th Anniversary 2021-22 Season kicked off with The Twentieth Century Way by Tom Jacobson in October, followed by Armature by Andrew Kramer, currently running through February 27. Upcoming productions include The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam from June 9th, 2022 - July 10th, 2022 and One In Two by Donja R. Love from August 4th, 2022 – September 4th, 2022. Tickets start at $35 and are available at: https://islandcitystage.org/suddenly-last-summer/ Other discounts are available for groups. About Island City Stage Founded in 2012, Island City Stage produces award-winning professional theatrical experiences rich with LGBTQ+ history, stories and characters, but have a heart and soul that is truly universal. It specializes in developing new work in addition to featuring the efforts of playwrights who expose audiences to different voices and diverse experiences. These shows are brought to life on stage through the talents of professional artists whose credits include Broadway, Off Broadway, national tours, major regional theaters, film and television. Island City Stage offers an intimate setting with six rows of stadium seating to foster a feeling of inclusion and participation in each theatrical event. It is located at 2304 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. For tickets and more information, please call: (954) 928-9800 Or visit: www.islandcitystage.org < Previous News Next News >

Free Hebrew School Through September: Imparting a Sense of Tradition Using Modern Teaching Techniques By Rabbi Moishe Kievman - Chabad Chayil September 8, 2022 Share CHAP, as it’s known, is not just a once a week Talmud Torah. Its an all encompassing daily after-school program geared towards Jewish children in public schools who have no formal Jewish education. Registration is now open for a new year of Hebrew School for children of South Florida. This supplementary program is designed for boys & girls ages 5-12, attending AWK8, American Heritage, BridgePrep, Charter, Country Dade, Nova, Pine Crest, Riviera, VABHOE and anyone looking for a daily after-school Hebrew School. As we did the last few years, the program will be completely free with no cost and no obligation through the month of September. There are no memberships, background Knowledge or affiliations required to enroll. After the holidays, regular classes will continue at super affordable pricing with an option for no cost at all to parents that need it! The program starts together with public schools and will meet daily right after school. Classes are conveniently located in Highland Lakes, at Chabad Chayil across from Aventura Waterways K-8. The curriculum Includes: Traditions, Holidays, Jewish History, Parsha, Jewish Art, Prayer & Judaic study with a primary focus on Hebrew Reading custom designed to teach each child at whichever level they may be. This program will offer a first taste of Jewish learning in a creative, joyful, hands-on and interesting way. We try to impart a sense of tradition using modern and innovative teaching techniques. This is a Hebrew School of the highest quality that kids can’t wait to go to! An educational consulting company hired by Miami-Dade to rate all county after-school programs, has rated Chabad Chayil’s program one of the best. After spending two weeks observing and analyzing every aspect of Chabad’s program, Cynthia Serure, President of A Gift for the Soul, Inc. concluded that the program was exemplary. “This program scored at the top on virtually all analytical criteria including quality of staff, student-teacher interaction and curriculum,” said Serure. “It is a model program.” According to all studies, Jewish education is a proven factor in ensuring Jewish involvement and continuity. We seek to ensure that every single child has access to a high-quality Jewish education. Chabad is the place to experience Jewish enrichment classes in a fun, yet meaningful way. It’s where parents feel comfortable and where kids don’t want to miss a day! CHAP attracts children ages 5-13 from 7 different schools and is extremely popular in the area for homeschoolers as well. There is a waiting list for some classes and Chabad is working hard to build at their own location so they can expand accordingly. Construction is already on the way! For updates, see: ChabadChayil.org/build As far as transportation, there are many parents getting together to carpool from different schools. CHAP will also be providing transportation for children in schools that have enough of a group to form a van or bus. The school welcomes every Jew, regardless of religious background or level of observance. This school does not require membership of any sort as a condition for enrollment. Chabad Chayil's mission is to promote and strengthen Jewish awareness, pride and observance, by providing educational, cultural and social activities to all Jewish individuals and families regardless of background or affiliation. One of our main programs is CHAP, whose mission is to provide affordable and effective Jewish education to children not enrolled in Jewish schools. Our goal is to enable parents to retain their jobs, confident that their children are safe & happy. CHAP keeps its students fit while instilling in them (and their families) a sense of warmth, pride and love for their heritage & Israel. To register or learn about other after school activities (Leadership 4 Kids, Homework Help, Bar Mitzvah Academy, JewQ International Competition, Once-a-week options, Tutoring or Camp), please contact the School Director, Mrs. Layah Kievman at: (305) 770-1919. Or visit: HebrewSchool.info About the author: Rabbi Kievman together with his wife are the Ambassadors of The Rebbe to Highland Lakes, Florida. They are the founders of CHAP - an afterschool program for Jewish children in Public Schools and direct Chabad Chayil. He’s the Rabbi at The Family Shul and can be reached at: (305) 770-1919. Or you can sign up for his weekly Torah Thought & Newsletter at: rabbi@ChabadChayil.org . < Previous News Next News >

What Older Adults Need to Know About The Flu Vaccine October 24, 2024 Share A change in weather often signals an uptick in flu and COVID-19 cases. The viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu keep changing and infecting thousands of people each year, with older adults being most at risk. The vaccines are updated to provide protection against the viruses currently circulating in communities. "Vaccines are the best way to prevent serious illness from flu and COVID-19," said Dr. Nirav D. Shah, Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "People who get flu or COVID-19 after getting vaccinated are much less likely than those who did not get a vaccine to get very sick or go to the hospital." Here are answers to commonly asked questions about flu and COVID-19 vaccines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Risk Less. Do More. public education campaign. Which older adults should get vaccinated? The CDC says all people ages 6 months and older should get updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Adults ages 65 and older have the greatest risk of sickness or having to go to the hospital from infection. Getting these vaccines is important for older people who live in nursing homes or other places where a lot of people live together and viruses can spread easily. When should older adults get vaccinated? The best time to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines is in September and October. If that's not possible, then getting vaccinated later in the fall and winter can still help limit serious symptoms. Getting these vaccines early is not recommended given that immunity may start to wane just as respiratory viruses usually peak. Can older adults get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines together? It is safe for older adults to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. For most people, it's also simpler to get them during the same visit. Getting the vaccines in different arms is recommended. Why should older adults get vaccinated? Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from serious sickness and death. Older adults have a higher risk of serious illness. As people grow older, their immune systems tend to weaken, and older adults are more likely to have pre-existing health issues that may put them at higher risk. Most people who end up in the hospital for flu or COVID-19 are older adults - especially older adults who have not been vaccinated. More than 95% of adults who went to the hospital for COVID-19 last year had not gotten the updated vaccine. What should people who support older adults with their health care decisions know? Flu and COVID-19 vaccines help people risk less severe illness and do more of what they enjoy. Yet many people are unaware of the benefits of these vaccines. That's why it's important that people talk with their older family members about getting flu and COVID-19 vaccines this season. Talk to your doctor about the updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines as well as treatment options. You can also learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/index.html < Previous News Next News >

A Drink A Day Keeps The Doctor Away? Half Of Floridians, Believe In The Perceived Health Benefits Of Alcohol Thu Sep 09 2021 04:06:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)