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December 29, 2022 • 10 Pages • Volume 20 • Issue 16 • Celebrating 20 Years
AVENTURA • BAL HARBOUR • DANIA BEACH • HALLANDALE BEACH • HOLLYWOOD • NORTH MIAMI BEACH • PEMBROKE PINES • PEMBROKE PARK • SURFSIDE • SUNNY ISLES BEACH
Senior Group Exercise Classes Are Back At Premier Health & Fitness In Hallandale Beach By Erika Cartwright
“Broadway With Heart” Song, Dance & Pizazz With Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Friday February 3rd, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 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 Broadway, Page 7A
Premier Health & Fitness Is South Florida’s Originator When It Comes To Sophistication And State-of-the-art Health Club Facilities We’re all familiar with Newton’s First Law of Physics; A body at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force, a body in motion stays in motion… This also applies to the human body. To live a happier and longer life, it is vital to stay active and fit. After all, you only have one body, so treat it right. The trained fitness instructors at Premier Health & Fitness can help you do just that. Beginning January 2nd, 2023, Silver Sneakers will be returning to Premier Health & Fitness, conveniently located at 1250 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Locally owned and operated since 1995, Premier Health & Fitness has been a staple in the City of Hallandale Beach for 27
years. The state-of-the-art facility is well known for its cleanliness, innovative fitness programs, and friendly, experienced fitness professionals. Whether you want to slim down, bulk up, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, the fitness experts at Premier Health & Fitness are there to help you every step of the way. The Silver Sneakers program had been offered at Premier Health & Fitness for many years, pre pandemic and is now re-enrolling. As we all know, with ageing our needs and bodies change, the Silver Sneakers program is designed for senior citizens age 65 and up. It’s never too late to start thinking about a healthier, more active lifestyle. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, there is a class to suit your specific needs. Silver Sneakers was founded by Mary Swanson in 1992 after her father’s heart attack. Mary recognized the need for a fitness Premier Health, Page 4A
Chanukah Festival 7,000 Men, Women & Children At Florida Mega Hakhel By DL Phillips
Thousands flooded Hard Rock Live for the 43rd Annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival Chabad of South Broward celebrated their 43rd Annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival Thursday Dec 22 with a concert at the Glamorous Venue Hard Rock Live Casino and Hotel, in Hollywood, only 2 years removed from a quarantined-style drive in concert at the Big Easy parking lot in Hallandale. Modi Rosenfeld, a popular
Jewish comedian, has called Florida “a year round Pesach program.” Thousands of Jews flooded Hard Rock Live. Shluchim brought groups from their Chabad Houses, Chai Lifeline had hundreds of guests at the Festival, and thousands of educators, professionals, and businessmen, including people driving from as far as Atlanta and flying in from London, England, witnessed this incredible performance. 2,500 children received Chanukah Gelt and the Moshiach Times! 1,500 Chanukah Menor-
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ahs and candles were distributed! Walking through the “Guitar Hotel,” that is seen from commercial jets before landing in South Florida, amid curious glances, Jews from all walks of life gathered for this special Chanukah Festival as it is a Hakhel year when large gatherings are especially encouraged, as were in the time of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The seamless event, produced by Dovid Weinbaum of DW Productions, began with children saying the 12 Pesukim, a miracle story and a heartfelt cry
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for Ad Mosai. Contemporary artist Ishay Ribo had the sold out venue on their feet with flashlights on, as he lit the room with heart felt music. Avraham Fried exuberantly jumped on stage and sang iconic classic Jewish music. Bochurim danced on the sides to
Niggunim. The energy in the room was palpable. Ishay Ribo and Avraham Fried performed jointly for an unexpected yet effortless duo. Three massive screens ensured everyone could see the incredible backgrounds and mulChanukah, Page 9A
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