The new year feels like the perfect time for a new roundup of Jewish events — and South Florida is playing host to a vast lineup.
Throughout the next two months, locals can enjoy everything from a grandparents learning fest to a pickleball fundraiser, with comedy shows and concerts mixed in. There are also Jewish film festivals occurring, from Miami to Boca Raton.
If your 2026 is all about saying “yes” and getting more involved with the local Jewish community, these events are a great, and fun, place to start. Here’s what to expect.
JANUARY
Miami Jewish Film Festival
The popular South Florida event returns this month with more movies than ever. Billed as the world’s largest Jewish and Israeli film festival, MJFF will screen 139 movies, with 15 world premieres. There will be 90 opportunities for live screenings throughout the Miami area, as well as online programming. It kicks off on Jan. 14 with the film “Once Upon My Mother” at the Miami Beach Bandshell.
WHEN: Jan. 14-29
WHERE: Venues throughout Miami-Dade County
COST: Individual virtual tickets are $11 and all-access virtual passes are $249; Individual in-person tickets vary by film and all-access theater passes are $350
INFORMATION: 305-503-5182; miamijewishfilmfestival.org
Levis JCC Sandler Center performances
The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton is hosting an array of live performances, including the Con Brio Quartet playing classical works on Jan. 15. Singer Susan Winter follows on Jan. 22, presenting “This Thing Called Love,” which features classics from the Great American Songbook and new contemporary music. On Jan. 29, Rachel Matz Hunter will perform hits honoring “the dynamic, spirited, and heartfelt roles and songs created by Jewish composers and lyricists for the leading ladies of Broadway.” Shows continue through the end of March.
WHEN: January shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays
WHERE: Adolph & Rose Levis JCC Sandler Center, 21050 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton
COST: $40
INFORMATION: levisjcc.org/culture/performingarts
South Florida Runs for Israel 5k
Held in Boca Raton, this run benefits Save a Farm, a program that distributes funds to Israeli farms affected by the war. The event will also feature a family friendly 1-mile race, along with children’s activities, food and music.
WHEN: 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 (packet pickup starts at 8 a.m.)
WHERE: Spanish River Athletic Park, 1000 Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton
COST: $36 to register; registrants are required to raise $360 per household
INFORMATION: saveafarmfund.org/run
2026 MLK Day of Service
Help out in a variety of ways during this year’s MLK Day of Service, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center and Palm Beach Atlantic University. Help weed and plant at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, or assemble care packages as part of the Tikvah Jewish Care and Support Program in West Palm Beach. Opportunities are filling up fast, so register quickly.
WHEN: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19
WHERE: Multiple locations
COST: Free
INFORMATION: jewishpb.org/mlk26
Repair the World Miami MLK Day of Service
The nonprofit Repair the World is hosting an MLK Day of Service for those who live closer to Miami. Help garden at a farm, or pack meals for local families in need.
WHEN: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19
WHERE: Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 301 NW Ninth St., Miami
COST: Free
INFORMATION: werepair.org/get-involved/volunteer
Pop Up Shabbat for young professionals
Join other 20- and 30-somethings for an anything-but-traditional Shabbat dinner. Hosted by Miami Jews, the kosher-style buffet dinner starts with lighting candles and blessings over the challah and wine, and continues with a night of mingling, sipping cocktails, and getting to know other young Jews.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
WHERE: Happy Wine In The Grove, 2833 Bird Ave., Miami
COST: $36
INFORMATION: miamijews.com
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival
The Palm Beach County-based film festival is returning for its fourth season. This year, the festival is premiering five Jewish-themed films, all showing at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach. The films include “Dead Language,” an expansion of an Oscar-nominated short that takes place in Tel Aviv, and “The Pianist’s Choice,” a World War II drama. The festival continues through Friday, Feb. 6, with other movies showing at Hooky Entertainment Delray Beach and Glazer Hall in Palm Beach.
WHEN: Jan. 25-29 for Jewish-themed films; through Feb. 6 for the full festival
WHERE: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
COST: $15 per film
INFORMATION: sasiff.org
Jewish Grandparents Network’s Learning Fest 2026
Grandparents can join together virtually for a day of learning and connection. Topics include bringing Judaism into the lives of grandchildren and discussing Israel with family. Last day to register is Monday, Jan. 19.
WHEN: 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27
WHERE: Virtual
COST: $36
INFORMATION: jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org
God & The Holocaust: A Memorial Concert with Avi Hoffman & Aaron Kula
Alongside the Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra, performer Avi Hoffman and maestro Aaron Kula will perform Holocaust-born music and literature, as well as melodies and poems from Jewish and Yiddish creators.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27
WHERE: Broward Center for Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
COST: Tickets start at $43.07
INFORMATION: browardcenter.org
FEBRUARY
Youth Renewal Fund Pickleball Event
This third annual event, presented by the Jewish Federation of Broward County, offers an afternoon of pickleball to support the Darca Schools in Israel.
WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1
WHERE: The Fort, 891 SW 34th St., Fort Lauderdale
COST: $150 per player
INFORMATION: 305-310-5507; jewishbroward.org/event
Ultimate Nite Out 2026
Another event from the Jewish Federation of Broward County, Ultimate Nite Out features actors Jonah Platt and Debra Messing, plus a performance by Eurovision star TALI. Registration ends Wednesday, Jan. 28.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3
WHERE: Downtown Fort Lauderdale (address provided upon registration)
COST: $180 a person
INFORMATION: jewishbroward.org/event
Comedy Night at The Hub featuring Michael Rapaport
A comedian known for his support of Israel and the Jewish people, Michael Rapaport is coming to South Florida for a night of laughter.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3
WHERE: Frankel Family Performing Arts Center, The Hub at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest
COST: $49-$79
INFORMATION: 305-667-6667; jewishmiami.org/events/calendar
Senior Health and Wellness Expo
Hosted by Jewish Family Home Care, in partnership with the David Posnack Jewish Community Center’s Special Services team, this Senior Health and Wellness Expo will allow seniors to explore local resources. There will also be demonstrations, activities such as chair yoga and brain games, free giveaways and more.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 6
WHERE: JCC’s Orlove Auditorium, 5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie
COST: Free
INFORMATION: Facebook.com/jewishfamilyhomecare
Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival
The 10th anniversary of this event will feature Jewish and Israeli films screening at Movies of Delray. The lineup is scheduled to be revealed on Jan. 21, with a second reveal planned for Jan. 28.
WHEN: Feb. 7-22
WHERE: Movies of Delray, 7421 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
COST: $14 single tickets; $360 All Access Pass; 10-film and five-film passes also available
INFORMATION: levisjcc.org/filmfestival
Pathways to Parenthood
The Jewish Fertility Foundation of South Florida, which serves residents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, is hosting this event for those looking to enter into parenthood. A panel of experts will discuss a variety of topics and provide resources and community information.
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17
WHERE: David Posnack Jewish Community Center, 5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie
COST: Free
INFORMATION: jewishbroward.org/event
‘Speaking Up in Every Key’
Featuring Broadway stars Seth Rudetsky, Lillias White and Arielle Jacobs, this event is presented by The Overlap, a cultural arts program through the David Posnack Jewish Community Center that aims to promote diversity through entertainment. It will also feature a special performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22
WHERE: Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place
COST: $25.54-$140.89
INFORMATION: dpjcc.org/seth
22nd Annual No Excuse for Abuse
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County will host the 22nd Annual No Excuse for Abuse event, which helps fundraise for services such as mental health counseling, food-insecurity support and psychiatric care. Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez, known for her roles in “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “In the Heights,” is the headliner.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
WHERE: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
COST: $325 a person
INFORMATION: alpertjfs.org
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