It's Happening In Miami

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Witness: Survivor Judith Altman

Auschwitz & Bergen Belsen Survivor, Judith Altman talks about a happy childhood in Czechoslovakia to the nightmare on cattle cars, faced with Mengele & the extermination of her family. Part 1 of 2. On the JBS original series "Witness" Sunday - 3pm; Monday - 10:30am

Palestinian Perspective

Yossi Klein Halevi sits with Palestinian Americans Yousef Bashir and Rawan Odeh whose letters he included in the revised edition of his “Letters To My Palestinian Neighbor.” With Neil Zuckerman at Jewish Week/UJA-Fed of NY program at Park Ave. Synagogue. Monday 7:30pm & 1am

Israel Briefing: Arthur Koll and Pinchas Avivi

Former Deputy Director-Generals at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pinchas Avivi and Arthur Koll brief U.S. cadets on security concerns for the U.S. and Israel, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With Yaakov Lapin on “Israel Briefing.” Tuesday - 7pm & 1:30am;Thursday - 1pm

L’Chayim: IDF Morality (Kemp)

Retired British Colonel Richard Kemp discusses his military career which led him to an appreciation and admiration for the IDF, and explains why he feels compelled to be an outspoken supporter of the State of Israel and its army. With Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Builder of Elon Moreh

A co-founder of the Israeli town of Elon Moreh, Zev Saffer, explains why he chose to leave the United States to make Aliyah, and describes how he helped to build a community and raise a family on Israel's West Ridge. Sunday - Noon & 6pm

A Palestinian View

Bassem Eid, a Muslim Palestinian who founded a Palestinian Human Rights Organization, shares his positive perspective of Israel and discusses the bias against the moderate Palestinian majority favoring peace with Israel. L’Chayim with Mark S. Golub.
Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Shin Bet Head-Yaakov Peri

Yaakov Peri, director of Israel’s internal Security Agency (the Shin Bet) from 1988-1994 during the first Lebanon war, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Shabak, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the New State Solution.
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Roundtable: Jews & America

A discussion of the extraordinary history of the Jewish experience in America, as well as the challenges it poses for Jewish continuity, with Jeffrey Gurock (Yeshiva U.), Deborah Dash Moore (U. of Michigan), Steven Bayme (AJC) and Thane Rosenbaum (NYU). Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Filmmaker "93 Queen"

Filmmaker Paula Eiselt discusses her documentary “93 Queen,” which follows an Orthodox mother of six, “Ruchie” Frier, on her quest to create a female ambulance service which evokes fierce opposition from her Chasidic community.
Saturday 6pm

92nd Street Y: Simon Schama

Historian, writer, and film documentarian, Simon Schama, talks with novelist Jonathan Safran Foer about Schama's 5-part television series on 3,000 years of Jewish history and impact on civilization, The Story of the Jews. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 2am; Monday – 10:00pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

A Touch Away - Episode 4

Rochale' feels very bad about Itta's marriage, and she tries to make her parents and her uncle the Rabbi to interfere. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday 7pm &1am; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday - 5am; Thursday - 9am & 4:30pm

A Touch Away - Episode 5

Rochale dreams a symbolic yet a frightening dream, in which her family mourns her because she is with Zorik. She wakes up and decides to enhance the marriage with Motti Katz. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Saturday – 7pm & 2:00am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 5 Learn the Hebrew letters Hay, Chet, and Raysh on this lesson of JBS's original series, From the Aleph-Bet, designed for anyone of any age who wishes to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Taught by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9am; Wednesday - 7pm & 2:30am; Saturday - 11am

For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Cantorial Concert

A Thanksgiving Concert featuring many of the great cantors of our generation. From the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York, hosted by Rabbi Marc Schneier. Thursday - 7pm & 1:30am

11/21/2019 7:30 PM TO 11/21/2019 9:30 PM
LEWIS FAMILY AUDITORIUM
SAMANTHA SHAPIRO

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Scheck Hillel Community School's Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program invites you to the school’s annual Winter Concert, featuring chorus, band and orchestra.

When:
Thursday, December 5, 2019
7 PM

Where:
Athletic Complex
Scheck Hillel Community School
19000 NE 25th Ave, Miami Florida. 33180

About Scheck Hillel Community School
Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.931.2831x173 or write to [email protected].

Join the Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to Celebrate Chanukah at a Golden Care Luncheon Monday December 16 at 11:30

The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) in partnership with the Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) are proud to bring back to South Florida our yearly Kosher Food & Wine Miami.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you and your community of family and friends to attend the 7th annual Kosher Food & Wine Miami. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (6:00 PM for VIP’s) at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort in Aventura, Florida.

The event will offer a world-class selection of more than 30 wineries, where guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines paired with delicious gourmet food prepared by top kosher restaurants and caterers in South Florida.

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Miami's Onward Israel 2020 Summer Internship in Tel Aviv is now accepting applications! The Summer 2020 program will take place from May 25 to July 19, 2020. This highly-subsidized eight-week summer internship provides a global, cross-cultural experience in Israel while working with Israeli peers. Discover Israel while building your resume in the field of your choice!

Onward Israel is intended for Jewish undergraduates between the ages of 19-27 who have previously participated in a peer experience in Israel.

For additional information and to apply, click here.

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Join Young Professional Circles for an evening of Food & Drink and to hear from Ted Toledano, the Founder of MODLOFT.

Wednesday November 20th 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Miami Beach - Address upon RSVP

Advanced Tickets: $18 Regular Tickets: $25

Limited Tickets

Professional Circles is intended for Jewish professionals in their 20's & 30's who are looking to build a community that is committed to balancing business and Jewish values.

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Reminder that selected programs of JBS are now on EL Al. If you or someone you know is flying El Al to and from Israel, please remember that select JBS programming is now available on El Al’s premiere In Flight Entertainment Package. This is a first for El Al and we are proud to be partnering with Israel’s national airline.

L’Chayim: Builder of Elon Moreh

A co-founder of the Israeli town of Elon Moreh, Zev Saffer, explains why he chose to leave the United States to make Aliyah, and describes how he helped to build a community and raise a family on Israel's West Ridge. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Eternal Antisemitism: Richard Landes

Prof. Richard Landes (Boston U.), who coined the word “Pallywood” to describe distortions of history to serve Palestinians, discusses the presence of antisemitism throughout the ages & the need for societies to vilify & harm Jews. A program of ISGAP. Monday – 7:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday – 1:30pm; Saturday - 8pm & 4am

Martin Buber & Jewish Identity

Intellectual historian Dr. Paul Mendes-Flohr discusses the early life of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber and Buber’s relationship to Zionism & Jewish spirituality. With Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove by Reading Jewish Lives Series at Park Ave. Synagogue, NYC Tuesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2pm; Friday - 5am

ALSO ON L’CHAYIM

Sunday: Joseph Telushkin

Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Sunday – 6pm

Monday: Campus Hate

Dr. Charles Jacobs, President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, discusses Avi Goldwasser’s documentary “Hate Spaces – The Politics of Intolerance on Campus” and the increasing bigotry and antisemitism in American universities.
Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Regev & Wohlberg

Reform Rabbi Uri Regev, Pres. & CEO of Hiddush (which fights for religious pluralism in Israel) and Modern Orthodox Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg (Beth Tfiloh, Baltimore, MD) discuss the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate and Judaism in Israel. With Mark S. Golub. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: JFK & Israel

On the 56th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination (November 22, 1963), Prof. Jerome Chanes of the Center for Jewish Studies at CUNY's Gradate Center discusses the positive impact President Kennedy had on U.S.-Israeli relations. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: Cantor Sol Zim

World renowned cantor, composer, and performer Sol Zim (Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center in Bayside, NY) discusses his life, career and his love of Jewish music. L’Chayim with Mark S. Golub. Saturday 6pm

92nd Street Y: Fauda (Issacharoff & Raz)

Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz discuss their Israeli hit TV series “Fauda” which follows a commando unite operating on the West Bank and which airs in the United States on Netflix. With Tatiana Siegel (Hollywood Reporter) at the 92nd Street Y in NYC.
Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 2am; Monday – 10:00pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

A Touch Away - Episode 3

Natalia accompanies her father to an interview as a guard in a parking lot. She sees him being humiliated. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday 7pm &1am (4pm and 10pm PT) Tuesday -10:30am; Wednesday - 5am; Thursday - 9am & 4:30pm

A Touch Away - Episode 4

Rochale' feels very bad about Itta's marriage, and she tries to make her parents and her uncle the Rabbi to interfere. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Saturday – 7pm & 2:00am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 4

Learn three new Hebrew letters: Aleph, Final Mem, and Lamed and a new Hebrew word Monday - 9am; Thursday – 2:30am; Saturday - 11am

Hi Miami Jewish Federation!

We wanted to tell you about an opportunity to bring an Israeli Outdoor Experience to your community-

Our company, IOE, offers various educational programs, such as field workshops and outdoor activities to Jewish schools, summer camps, and community centers in the diaspora, seeking to strengthen the individual and the group and deepen their Jewish Identity and connection to Israel.

Our programs vary in length- from half day activities to fully led, multi-day "Shabatonim" / Israeli week / etc. Our experienced and carefully selected staff will guide participants to expand out of their comfort zone, building confidence and developing team work in a fun, friendly environment. We will learn together the basics of outdoor navigation, march as a team with stretchers, solve group challenges, hear inspiring stories and lots more. We lead process the experiences in discussions about camaraderie and responsibility to one’s self and one’s community.

Please let me know if you are interested in hearing more information and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Looking forward,

Matan Ben-gigi [email protected] +1-646-789-285 Raz Shreiber- [email protected] +972-544-939-364 Elad Mei-rav - [email protected] +972-524-639-069

Come learn about GAP YEAR in Israel opportunities with Masa Israel on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation board room from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your high school student for some food and fun, and to meet with organizers from programs throughout Israel!