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Provide Spiritual Care for Those in Need

Refuat Ha-Nefesh: Spiritual Care Online Training Program

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Give the Gift of Your Time to Those Seeking Support and Companionship

This unique volunteer experience for Jews from all walks of life, ages 21 and older, will give you the opportunity to provide spiritual care for those in need.

Volunteer Training: Tuesdays, November 9, 2021-April 26, 2022 6:30-9:30 p.m.

You will receive professional instruction by rabbis, chaplains, doctors, social workers and bereavement specialists to learn the art of Jewish spiritual care.

If possible, based on CDC guideline, we hope to offer three in-person sessions, while online options will continue to be available

For more information and to apply, please contact Mishkan Miami of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation at [email protected] or call 786.866.8411

YEHUDI YP KICKOFF

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Join YEHUDI YP at Oasis Wynwood as we kickoff 5782.

We are back and more ready than ever for a year filled with awesome community, impactful travel and meaningful experiences.

It all begins 9.1.21

Where: Oasis Wynwood Time: 7 PM Ages: 21-35 Cover: $25 in Advance, $36 At the Door (Includes 1 drink ticket and unlimited food)

Register Here.

YEHUDI YP is South Florida's home for Jewish Young Professionals.

We are a vibrant, growing community, whether you're looking to travel and learn about your Jewish Heritage or just hang out and kick back with like minded peers - YEHUDI YP is the place for you.

YEHUDI YP is geared toward Jewish Young Professionals, Ages 22-30.

JBS Highlights 8/22 to 8/28: Melanie Phillips, Intl. Water Day, Guatemalan President, Brain Science, Selichot

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin - Melanie Phillips

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin speaks with columnist Melanie Phillips about the surge in antisemitism around the world, and how ideas like critical race theory and the demonization of Israel by leftist elites and Islamist groups have facilitated Jew-hatred in both Britain and the U.S. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Thursday - 11:00am Friday – 1:00am; Saturday - 7:00pm

International Water Day - U.S. & Israel

The Embassy of Israel celebrates International Water Day with a panel discussion that looks at innovative water reuse technologies and areas of possible collaboration between the U.S. and Israel to ensure a water surplus around the globe. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim - Guatemala’s Embassy

On location in Guatemala, Ellie Cohanim speaks with former President Jimmy Morales, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Sandra Jovel, about the president’s decision to move Guatemala's Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and more. A program of JNS. Wednesday - 7:00pm; Thursday - 6:30pm; Friday - 12:30pm; Sunday 8-29 - 2:00am

Jake Ehrenreich Show: Tovah Feldshuh, Sarge and Elaine Grossinger Jake Ehrenreich welcomes comedian Sarge; star of stage, screen and television Tovah Feldshuh; and First Lady of the Catskills Resorts, Elaine Grossinger, who is inducted into the Catskills Hall of Fame. An original JBS series. Thursday - 7:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman z”l, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the painful dilemma Israel confronts when it must decide when to trade imprisoned Palestinians for Israeli soldiers. Sunday - 12 Noon; Monday - 3:00pm

Sunday: Mike Burstyn - Azimuth

Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his first feature film (Writer/Director) “Azimuth” – about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War. Sunday 6:00pm

Monday: Mordechai Kedar on Antisemitism

Mordechai Kedar, Professor of Arabic Literature at Bar-Ilan University, discusses the root causes of antisemitism in the United States; how antisemitism relates to Zionism; and prospects for potential peace with the Palestinians.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Mordechai Kedar on American Jewry

Mordechai Kedar discusses the growing divide between liberal American Jews and the State of Israel.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Eric Kandel - Nobel Laureate

Eric Kandel, professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics at Columbia University, talks about leaving Austria during World War II, his relationship with Vienna today, and his life’s work studying the brain & the mind as a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Tovah Feldshuh

A backstage meeting with star of stage and screen Tovah Feldshuh, during her 2003 one-woman play, My Name is Golda, on the life of famed Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Jonathan Ornstein - JCC of Krakow

Jonathan Ornstein, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center of Krakow, Poland, discusses misconceptions people have about Polish antisemitism and describes the extent to which Poland appreciates Polish Jewish culture.
Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Studies

Talmud Study: As Argument The essence of the Talmudic process as Argument, Controversy, and Clash is explored on “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Wine In Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the connection between wine and Judaism as described in the Talmud. Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101: What is a Jew?

While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Jews and Jesus

The Passion: The Truth about Jews & Jesus is the topic of an animated discussion between Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski, before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Selichot

Selichot Services (Live)
Reform Selichot Services live from Central Synagogue in New York City. Saturday - 9:15pm

Selichot Service (Live)

Orthodox Selichot Services live from The Hampton Synagogue in West Hampton Beach, NY, featuring Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Hampton Synagogue Choir, with Maestro Izchak Haimov, and remarks from founding Senior Rabbi Marc Schneier. Saturday - 10:30pm

Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

Saturday Morning Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

High Holiday Welcome Program Brings Connection and Tradition to Our Community

High Holiday Welcome Program

The High Holidays are a time of connection, tradition and meaning. Following a traumatic year, Federation recognizes that observing the holidays brings inspiration and comfort. We are committed to helping all members of our community, regardless of financial circumstance, experience the worship services associated with Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Federation has partnered with Miami-Dade County synagogues of all denominations to offer free seats and/or free virtual access to High Holiday services, in-person or online, through the High Holiday Welcome Program 5782/2021. Many of these synagogues will gather for in-person services; some will provide virtual services only, while others will offer both. To reserve your seats — in-person or virtually — please visit here.

The Shofar Project Provides Spiritual Growth

The Shofar Project

As the High Holidays approach, The Shofar Project is providing an opportunity for spiritual growth. The inspiring program takes place during the Hebrew month of Elul (August 8-September 6) a traditional period for spiritual reflection and introspection. Each week of The Shofar Project, participants will be introduced to a teaching by a member of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and access to more than 25 free online events. Programs include Jewish mindfulness and meditation, Torah study, Jewish yoga and more. To learn more and register, please click here.

Back to School: COVID-19 Truth and Myths

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Get the facts regarding COVID-19 and how it affects children heading back to school by watching this program presented by a team of Nicklaus Children's Hospital physicians in partnership with local JCCs.This clear and concise medically-based discussion will provide you with the information you need as your kids start school.

To access the program, click here.

Be Part of the Jewish Community's Response to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti

Be a part of the Jewish Community's Response to the Earthquake in Haiti. As the people of Haiti confront devastating loss and anguish in the wake of the earthquake, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping those affected by the disaster.

Donation checks with the notation “Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund” can also be mailed to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation 4200 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137

We will continue to monitor the situation and asses its impact so that we can provide immediate assistance to those affected.

For more information about Greater Miami Jewish Federation special relief funds, call 305.576.4000.

Thank you for your support.

Program for Descendants of Holocaust Survivors

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Are You A Grandchild of a Holocaust Survivor? 3G Miami offers a unique speaker training program to help you share your grandparent's testimony with students in South Florida. Our mission is to educate students in South Florida about the perils of intolerance by sharing our family histories.

Sign-up and learn with us.

Fall 2021 Speaker Training Class via Zoom:

  • Thursday, September 30
  • Tuesday, October 12
  • Tuesday, October 19
  • Tuesday, November 2

7-9 PM

Space is limited. Participants must attend the entire series.

For more information and to signup, please email [email protected]

JBS Highlights 8/15-8/21: FIDF Live, MirYam Institute, Tiffany Shlain-Tech Shabbat, JNS-Sharaka & Antisemitism

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

FIDF Live: Army of the People

Meet the people who fly into action at a moment’s notice in a hopeful episode of FIDF Live featuring the men and women who make up the diverse populations that work together every day to protect the State of Israel. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm

Israeli Air Force: Shkedi

Major General Eliezer Shkedi, former Commander of the Israeli Air Force, recounts his time in uniform, including making difficult military decisions with Prime Minister Rabin and much more. A program of the MirYam Institute with Benjamin Anthony. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

A Tech Shabbat - Tiffany Shlai

Filmmaker and author Tiffany Slain discusses her book “24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day A Week” in which she advocates for a “tech Shabbat,” where a break from screens for one entire day can lead to rest, renewal and spiritual uplift. A program of Schoke JFS. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim - Sharaka

Ellie Cohanim speaks with Amit Deri and Majid Al Sarrah, co-founders of Sharaka, The Gulf-Israel Center for Social Entrepreneurship built to strengthen the new era of cooperation between Israel and the UAE. A program of JNS. Wednesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am; Saturday - 10:00pm

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin - Antisemitism

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin speaks with columnist and editor Ruthie Blum about how smearing Israel serves to legitimize antisemitism and Hamas. A program of JNS. Wednesday- 10:00pm;Thursday - 11:00am

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Deborah Lipstadt

Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt (Emory University), discusses her celebrated victory over a British Holocaust denier and assesses the dangers of contemporary antisemitism she addresses in her book Antisemitism: Here and Now.
Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbi Donniel Hartman - Israel & War

Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute (Jerusalem), reflects on his time as a tank commander in the IDF, and offers his perspective on the Middle East conflict today and policies of the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Rabbi Marc Angel

Marc Angel, Rabbi Emeritus of the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC and the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, offers his analysis of Jewish life today. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the painful dilemma Israel confronts when it must decide when to trade imprisoned Palestinians for Israeli soldiers. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Farley Weiss

Former National President of the National Council of Young Israel Farley Weiss sits with Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Mike Burstyn - Azimuth

Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his first feature film (Writer/Director) “Azimuth” – about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War. Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Studies

Talmud Study: All Jews Are Friends

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) explores ideas from Hagigah 26. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Becher discusses doodles that appear in the margins of ancient Jewish texts (including Maimonides’) which show how human culture has not changed in thousands of years.
Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101: Introduction

In this introductory "Jewish 101" lesson, host Rabbi Mark S. Golub explains for whom the original series is intended and why it is so difficult to teach Judaism to children. An original JBS production for anyone interested in Judaism and Jewish life. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten, whose book "Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?" features simple recipes and easy tips, talks with writer Anna Quindlen about her successful ventures in retail, television, and publishing. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm;Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Friday Evening Shabbat Service

Reform: Central Synagogue (with closed captioning) 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

Saturday Morning Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue (with closed captioning) 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Applications for Honeymoon Israel's First Miami Trip Now Open!

Travel Dates: March 3-13, 2022

Application deadline: September 13

The HMI trip is a nine-day journey through Israel with the one you love and 19 other couples from your city. It’s exhilarating, romantic and memorable as you explore Israel in luxury. You’ll learn about Israeli culture, beauty and society in a way you could never do on your own and return home with a new community and friends who feel like family. The experience continues in your city through local HMI alumni events and programs.

CLICK HERE to learn more about HMI.

Investment: $2,500 per couple, all-inclusive of flight and ground costs

CLICK HERE for eligibility requirements.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

For more information, please contact Nicole Erdfrocht at [email protected].

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