- About UsWelcome to The Capt. Hyman P. Galbut Jewish Learning Center-Chabad The Capt. Hyman P. Galbut Jewish Learning Center Chabad (JLC) is part of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch Movement and is under the auspices of Florida’s Lubavitch Headquarters. Under the guidance and vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneersohn, Chabad Lubavitch has grown at an unprecedented rate. Today, Chabad boasts over 4,000 centers worldwide. Read More
- Daily StudyStudy Torah daily with our Daily Study portal. Lessons include: Chumash with Rashi, Psalms/Tehillim, Tanya, Rambam and Hayom Yom.
- TheRebbe.orgEssays, insights and letters, stories and first-person accounts, and an online biography of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of saintly memory
- Kids ZoneCheck out the "Kids Zone" featuring fascinating and engaging games, activities, stories and more on Jewish holidays and other Jewish topics, geared towards children.
- Weekly KiddushLimited Kiddush available due to City of Miami Beach order. The Kiddush / Lunch is available for sponsorship. The JLC Kids Program is sponsored anonymously. For sponsorship opportunities please call 305-535-0094.
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Who Says Shul Can't Be Fun?
The mission of the Capt. Hyman P. Galbut Jewish Learning Center-Chabad is to promote and strengthen Jewish awareness, pride and observance by providing religious, educational, cultural and social activities to individuals and families regardless of age, background or affiliation.
The Jewish Learning Center is a resource and model for innovative educational programming in a library setting thereby promoting literacy and knowledge.
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Learning & Inspiration
- Behind Every Great Jew Is a Great MotherSarah, the first Jewish mother, is a shining example of the great power that every woman has over he... Read More
- 13 Facts About Rabbi Shalom DovBer of Lubavitch20 Cheshvan marks his birth in 1860. Read More
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Why Don’t We Invite People to a Brit Milah?Many have the custom to simply make the time and place known, without inviting anyone in
particular... Read More
Upcoming Events
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Fri, October 30, 2026 - 12:00pm
Avi Gold - Birthday
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Sun, November 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Chezzy Wells - Birthday
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Mon, November 2, 2026 - 12:00pm
Mendy Baron - Birthday
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Tue, November 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Rafi Baron - Birthday
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Fri, November 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Shaula BenDavid - Yartzite
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Daily Thought
Blind faith believes that which it is told, because it wants to believe.
Intellect believes that which it understands, because it wants to attain understanding.
Wisdom believes that which is true, because it is true.
Wisdom doesn’t have to fit that which some self-serving faith wishes to believe. Neither does it await the approval of intellect to say, “This can be understood.”
Wisdom is a power of vision, the power to see “that which is” without attempting to fit it into any mold. It is not blind at all, but it is nevertheless faith beyond reason. Because when...







