We're built to guide our community through growth and change — the good and the grief alike. We shout "mazel tov!" at the end of a new b'mitzvah's Torah portion, and we whisper kaddish at minyan and Shabbat services, wrapping our arms around mourners experiencing loss or observing yahrzeit. There's power in moving through these moments together.
The Center is an intentionally inclusive community where our people can authentically be themselves — a blessing when we're living the biggest moments of our lives. In these moments, our souls' searches and reflections on legacy come into focus. Whether you were born Jewish, chose Judaism, or simply love someone Jewish, we hope you'll feel you belong here.
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In addition to weekly classes and one-on-one mentorship with Rabbi Jacobs, b'mitzvah families meet on a regular basis. Together they explore the history, rituals, and traditions surrounding this milestone — and discover the parallels between this rite of passage and modern pop culture. The program meets Sundays at 10 a.m.; one-on-one lessons are scheduled directly with Rabbi Jacobs.
Bringing a new baby into the world is a beautiful celebration for parents and family — and a communal simcha, too. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to welcome a little one into the covenant of the Jewish people.
Beautifully intimate and communally festive — when two people marry, they make the entwining of their lives official. Rabbi Jacobs guides every couple in creating a meaningful ceremony, melding Jewish ritual with the couple's personal taste and character, and continues to help guide them toward a Jewish+ life and home where they thrive together.
We are the result of those who came before us. Our Rabbi provides care and support to mourners during times of loss, officiates funerals and unveilings for families in our Center community, and assists with Jewish mourning practices in the days following shiva. For an after-hours pastoral emergency, contact the Center office and you'll be directed to our emergency contact.
Celebrate your special event at the Center. Our multi-use, flexible spaces are available to rent for life cycle events — weddings, b'mitzvot, bris and naming ceremonies, memorial services — as well as concerts, meetings, conferences, Shabbat dinners, and parties. We're conveniently located near Brickell, Wynwood, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables, with security and free parking available.
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The traditional site for weddings, b'mitzvot, community events, and High Holy Day services. Impressive and serene, it accommodates more than 1,000 people; the bimah is Brazilian mahogany, framed by trees of life and ornate lighting fixtures.
The ideal space for more intimate worship, learning, and celebrations. Seating over 120, this modern, warm space hosts school functions, Shabbat services, lectures, and daily minyan.
An impressive space with more than 500 artifacts, including twelve bronze panel doors by Italian artist Enzo Gallo depicting the Twelve Tribes of Israel, and mahogany reliefs by architect Kenneth Treister. The museum showcases Jewish life cycle events, festivals, Shabbat, and both Sephardic and Ashkenazi artifacts.
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Our vision is for anyone who comes to the Center to feel they belong — whether they were born Jewish, chose Judaism, or neither. Your support keeps us going. We hope you'll join us in nurturing a community where all of us can thrive.
Center for Jewish Life at Beth David
2625 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
305-854-3911
EIN: 59-0637812
