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Jewish Museum of Florida

The Jewish Museum of Florida might surprise some visitors who come across this beautifully restored synagogue located smack in the middle of South Beach's hottest night clubs and restaurants. The aging temple was restored in 1995 by Sunglass Hut founder and local philanthropist Sanford L. Ziff. The synagogue housed the first congregation on Miami Beach and was built in 1936 by Henry Hohauser, who designed many nearby Art Deco hotels including the Essex House and Century Hotel. The museum’s current exhibit is Zap Pow Bam: Superheroes of the Golden Age of Comics, which highlights the Jewish creators of Superman, Batman, Captain America and Wonder Woman from 1938 to 1950. January is Florida Jewish History month, and there are many special lectures and events taking place at the museum.
Published Jan 11 2008, 10:39 AM by carolynk
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