Center for Jewish Life at Beth David

What's the Center?

An inclusive space where the diversity of Miami’s Jewish community can thrive. We believe our people are living Jewishly whether they pray or not, whether they were born Jewish, chose Judaism or simply love someone Jewish. There is an urgency of Jewish survival and sustainability that hinges on access to safe communal spaces that prioritize the idea of Jewish “and.” This is what we offer. 

We host Jewish traditions, like holiday celebrations and services, life cycle events and religious studies. And more secular activities, like athletics and fitness programs, language courses, and community gatherings for US holidays. We are a space for Jews and everyone. Often, our approach is a combination of both: The Gordon School teaches Judaics and Hebrew. We hold after-school enrichment programs and seasonal camps. The Tikvah Center’s specialization in autism and its facilitation of inclusive and intersectional interaction at the Gordon School fulfills Jewish values. Our community collaborates across Greater Miami for interfaith events and partnerships and spearheads social justice programs – fulfilling tikkun olam for the benefit of all. 

Typically, you’d belong to a synagogue, a community center, and your children would attend a school separate from both of those institutions. The Center is a community for all people and backgrounds, for all three areas of life where we are soul-searching, enriching our lives, and learning.

That last one, learning, is a significant motivation for this year’s campaign.