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Federation's Statement of Solidarity With Jewish College Students
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/26/2024 @ 10:09 AM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country.
Jewish college students are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.
We are grateful that our students here in Florida are not subject to the same magnitude of antisemitism as others elsewhere, although let us be clear: No amount of antisemitism is acceptable.
We agree with the recommendations of our partners at Hillel International, who have called upon university presidents to take four critical steps toward protecting Jewish students.
CLICK HERE TO READ HILLEL'S CALL TO ACTION FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS
Then and Now: A Conversation on Antisemitism
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/25/2024 @ 03:35 PM
Monday, May 20, 6-8 PM
DLA Piper’s Jewish Resource Group and Nelson Mullins present a panel discussion addressing the pressing issue of antisemitism in our society. Panelists Judge Roy K Altman of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Jon A. Sale, former First Assistant US Attorney of the Southern District of Florida, will discuss the manifestations and impacts of antisemitism, shedding light on its historical context, including the events of the Holocaust, and contemporary relevance.
The discussion, moderated by DLA Piper Associate Tal Aburos, will aim to deepen understanding, raise awareness, and foster solidarity in combating this form of discrimination.
DLA Piper, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
The True Story of the MS St. Louis
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/25/2024 @ 01:17 PM
Thursday, May 16, 7 PM
The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach presents the dramatic story of the MS St. Louis, the ship that attempted to bring Jews fleeing Nazi Germany to Miami Beach. Dr. Diane Afoumado, Chief of the Holocaust Survivors and Victims Resource Center, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will share archival documents, photos and artifacts that examine the incident in the larger context of the refugee crisis of the late 1930s.
Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/25/2024 @ 10:39 AM
Thursday, May 30, 5:30 PM
Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and your Jewish community as we install our 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations, including incoming Chair of the Board Lily Serviansky and incoming General Campaign Chair Mojdeh Khaghan Danial. Outgoing Board Chair Ariel Bentata also will be thanked for his longstanding commitment to the Jewish people. The event is chaired by Debbie and David Mendal.
Awards will be presented to six outstanding leaders: Gisela and Daniel Ades and Jessica Katz will receive the Stanley C. Myers Presidents’ Leadership Award; Dana Yemin Schrager will be presented with the Robert Russell Fellowship Award; and Ali Mendoza and Brian Riemer will accept the Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award.
Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 21 - APRIL 27
Posted by Vlada Barash on 04/19/2024 @ 04:51 PM
On JBS: Celebrating Passover; Fighting Antisemitism-The ISGAP Hour; Defending Israel
SCHEDULED JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 21 – APRIL 27
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
SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET
PASSOVER SERVICES AND CEDERS
Monday April 22
Passover Service - Central Synagogue 5:30pm (LIVE) & Replay at 11:00pm
Passover Seder - Hampton Synagogue 8:00pm & Replay Tuesday at 12:00am
Passover Service - Hampton Synagogue 9:00pm & Replay Tuesday at 1:00am
Tuesday April 23
JBS Family Seder 2:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm
Passover Service - Central Synagogue 9:30am (LIVE) & Replay at 1:00pm
Passover Morning Service - Hampton Synagogue 11:00am & Replay at 2:30pm
Passover Seder - Hampton Synagogue 8:00pm & Replay at 11:00pm
Passover Service - Hampton Synagogue 9:00pm & Replay Wednesday at 12:00am
Wednesday April 24
JBS Family Seder 3:00am
*Passover Morning Service - Hampton Synagogue 11:00am & Replay at 2:30pm *
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour
Dyanne K. Martin, ISGAP Research Fellow and Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Education at Wheaton College, gives a lecture entitled “Chorus of Memory: Literature and the Power of Testimony to Fight Antisemitism.”
Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Looking at Eurovision and the politics of international music and sport, Micah explores how Israel has managed on the international music stage.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris###
Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch discusses recent events at the UN as they effect Israel with David Harris.
Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:30am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 5:00pm & 8:30pm
Iranian Attack on Israel
Dr. Eyal Pinko (Bar-Ilan University) breaks down Iran's recent attack on Israel, examining Iran’s warfare tactics, Israel’s strategic response options, the future of Lebanon amidst tensions with Hezbollah and more with JPC’s Talia Dekel-Fleissig.
Thursday - 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
FIDF Live Briefing
Yoni Asseraf, a motivational public speaker and recipient of the Medal of Courage in the Second Lebanon War, provides insights into the operations he participated in and the experiences he’s had since his return to Israel from the U.S. after October 7th.
Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm
Eye on Israel
Shahar Azani is joined by Alon Day, Israeli Champion stockcar racing driver who hopes to compete in the US this summer, to discuss his life and career and how he was personally affected by the events of October 7.
Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm
NEWS & FEATURES FROM ISRAEL
Passover Holiday Schedule
ILTV News and News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader
Wednesday & Thursday at 6:00pm, & Friday at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support
Saturday at 5:00am & 5:00pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews
Monday at 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Abigail Pogrebin
Writer, journalist, and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin shares her experiences and insights after a year observing every holiday on the Jewish calendar, a journey she documents in her book My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Irvin Ungar - The Szyk Haggadah
Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah.
Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 2:30am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Gratitude for Passover
Rabbi Becher uses elements of the Exodus story recounted at the Passover seder to explore giving thanks from a Talmudic perspective.
Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am
Being a Jew
The scholarly interpretation of "being Jewish," based on the marriage laws found in tractate Yevamot, is discussed.
Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am
Jewish 101##
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Exodus
What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish Tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are explored through the Exodus story using rabbinic commentary of the midrash.
Monday - 9:00am & 10:00pm Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 10:30pm
Burning Bush
Learn the meaning of the Burning Bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, and take a comparative look at the Jewish Tradition's approach to life with other major religious philosophies.
Tuesday - 8:00am Wednesday - 1:35am Saturday - 11:45pm
Moses
The Jewish Tradition's notion of God and what it means to be a Jew are explored through the Exodus story's telling of Moses' early life, his speech impediment, and his marriage to Zipporah in Midian.
Tuesday - 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am
Miracles
A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles.
Wednesday - 8:00am & 1:40pm Saturday - 1:00am
Hineni
A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God?
Wednesday - 10:30am & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 7:30am
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
Closed Captioned 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
Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE
With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
Maccabi Media Program in Israel for Jewish Media Students, Summer 2025
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/17/2024 @ 01:21 PM
Applications accepted through October 1, 2024
Maccabi USA and Maccabi Media are proud to present a career-development program offering a unique international experience for aspiring sports media professionals who are Jewish. College undergraduates and graduates, 18-25, are eligible. Following a comprehensive application process, a team of students will be selected to cover the 2025 Maccabiah (M25) in Israel, from July 1-22, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TO APPLY
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 14 – APRIL 20
Posted by Vlada Barash on 04/12/2024 @ 03:54 PM
On JBS: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising; Natan Sharansky; Rabbi Avi Weiss; Preparing for Passover
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
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL TIMES ARE ET
FIDF Live Briefing
FIDF CEO Steve Weill welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer (former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst) to discuss American politics weighing in on the Hamas-Israel war, the efforts to evacuate Gazans from Rafah, the numerous threats and attempts being thwarted by IDF intelligence, details about Turkey and their recent involvement, activity in the North and more.
Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 11:00am & 5:00pm Tuesday - 2:20pm Friday - 1:00pm
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour
Soviet Refusenik and human rights activist Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), speaks about fighting antisemitism on the left and on the right simultaneously.
Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 4:30am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am
In the Spotlight
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by rabbi and author David-Seth Kirchner to discuss his book, Streams of Shattered Consciousness, that chronicles the first 50 days of the Israel-Hamas War using a blend of history lessons, opinions, and personal reflections.
Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:30am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm
Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque
Eric is joined by Israeli-American writer, producer, director, and reserve duty captain in the IDF Dan Gordon, who wrote the Broadway play and now the film “Irena’s Vow,” the true story of Irena Gut who hid twelve Jews in a cellar during World War II.
Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 10:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City.
Tuesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:30am Friday - 11:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines
Justin Pines sits with Avi Weiss, visionary rabbi, author, and founder of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and co-founder of Yeshivat Maharat, for a full-ranging conversation on his childhood, Israel, activism and more. Part 1.
Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern discusses the various definitions of victory and success in Gaza and analyzes which definitions are in play for Israel's leadership.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch discusses recent events at the UN as they effect Israel with David Harris.
Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:30am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm
Israel Outside In
Episode 3
For an in-depth study of Israeli leadership, MirYam Institute Co-Founder Benjamin Anthony sits with Brig.-Gen. (IDF Res.) Chiko Tamir for a conversation about tactical, operational and strategic leadership at his home on the Israel-Lebanon border.
Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:30am & 11:00pm Friday - 7:00am Saturday - 9:00pm
In The News
Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, Middle East Political & Information Network & Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, shares his insights on the challenges facing Israel up north and the potential for the widening of the front against Israel. With Shahar Azani.
Thursday - 6:30pm Friday -2:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
Warsaw Ghetto Commemoration
To commemorate the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, survivors and their families, activists, academics, and musicians gather at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza in NYC for the anniversary of the greatest instance of Jewish armed resistance to the Holocaust.
Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 9:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader
Weeknights at 6:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support
Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l##
Eric Hausman-Houston
Eric Hausman-Houston, author of The Lost Artist: Love Passion War, describes how his father fled Germany for Palestine and became the highest decorated WWII Palestinian soldier in the British Army; and his efforts to retrieve his father’s stolen medals.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Helen Nash
Introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday and the symbols of the Seder service.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Intro to Passover
Introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday and the symbols of the Seder service.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Yitz Greenberg on Passover
Rabbi Irving "Yitz" Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and how the Shabbat is a unique expression of Jewish beauty.
Wednesday - 9:30pm
Thursday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm
Passover at the Wellman’s: Film and Critique
A dysfunctional New York family struggles with issues of faith and intermarriage when they gather for the holiday in “Passover at the Wellmans,” a film that is then discussed and critiqued by Rabbi Josh Hammerman (Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) and Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (therapist, columnist and author).
Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 2:30am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
As Argument
The essence of the Talmudic process as Argument, Controversy, and Clash is explored.
Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Wine in Judaism
Rabbi Becher discusses the connection between wine and Judaism as described in the Talmud.
Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
The Tenth Plague
Looking ahead to Passover, Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l uses the Exodus story to explore what it means to be a Jew through a discussion of the Tenth Plague, the mezuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People.
Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am & 11:00pm Saturday - 1:00am
From The Aleph Bet***
Reading and understanding The Four Questions, recited as part of the Passover Seder, are the focus of this special holiday lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet" series 2.
Wednesday - 9:00am
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
Closed Captioned
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
Closed Captioned
9:30am & 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE
With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles
11:00am & 2:30pm
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
Yom HaShoah Community Observance
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/10/2024 @ 02:15 PM
Sunday, May 5 at 6 PM, Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
Join us as we come together at this difficult time for Israel and the Jewish people to remember the lessons of the Holocaust, memorialize the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered and honor the Survivors.
To volunteer on Monday, May 6, 10 AM-4 PM to read names of those who were murdered in the Holocaust, contact the Holocaust Memorial at [email protected] or 305.538.1663.
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue
Undergraduate Opportunities in Israel Webinar
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/10/2024 @ 01:53 PM
Sunday, April 21, 1pm on Zoom
A unique virtual event exploring undergraduate opportunities in Israel, tailor-made for American Jewish students seeking a blend of academic excellence, Jewish immersion and safety. This enlightening online session will host a panel discussion with distinguished representatives from Israel's top universities.
Learn how Israel’s world-renowned universities provide not just top-tier education but also a secure backdrop amidst growing concerns over antisemitism and campus safety, allowing students to focus on their studies and personal growth.
Delve into the variety of academic programs as presented by university representatives.
Get immediate answers to your questions, directly from the experts.
Link provided upon RSVP
Join the Masa Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/10/2024 @ 12:30 PM
Sunday, May 12, 12:50 pm on Facebook Livestream
While Yom HaZikaron is always a challenging day for Israel and the global Jewish community, this year holds even greater significance. The massacre on October 7 and the ongoing war have left our nation grieving and in shock. The theme for this year's ceremony is We Are One, reflecting our shared sense of loss and the resilience to rebuild while holding onto hope.
Join hundreds of thousands of others around the globe to honor Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. It's a time for Jewish communities worldwide to come together in remembrance and grief for those who are no longer with us. In their passing, they inspire us to embrace life and uphold their legacies.