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Join Us for the 22nd Annual Sunset Over Miami

Sunset Over Miami is Federation’s largest event for real estate professionals. The event offers every participant valuable networking opportunities with veterans and newcomers in the industry. Each year the event showcases a unique space in Miami and typically over 500 guests. Federation’s Real Estate Division encourages the involvement of architects, brokers, builders, developers, contractors and professionals affiliated with these trades in supporting the philanthropic work of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Click here for more information and here to RSVP.

Recovery Shabbat at Temple Beth Am

Come celebrate Shabbat and Recovery from addictions.

Friday, September 13th 7:00 pm, Temple Beth Am, 5950 N Kendall Dr., Pinecrest, FL 33156

If you are a person in recovery from addiction or impacted by the addiction of a loved one, join us for an inspiring and uplifting Shabbat service. This innovative and musical service will bring insight and joy to your recovery and enhance your spiritual connection. The service is free and open to the public. For those who would like to stay for dinner, a festive Shabbat meal follows the service. Kindly register at tbam.org/recoveryshabbat, $20 per person. For more information contact Mindy Robbin at 305-667-6667.

Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Roku under "educational" and streamed on jbstv.org from Sept 8 - 14

For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

L'Chayim: Shai Held Pt 1

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, discusses growing up the child of Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday – 3pm

L'Chayim: Shai Held Pt 2

Shai Held, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation with Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

92nd Street Y: Levy & Schama on America

Bernard-Henri Lévy, one of the West’s leading intellectuals, discusses the changing role of America on the global political scene with historian Simon Schama, author of The Empire & the Five Kings: America's Abdication and the Fate of the World. Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8pm; Saturday - 3pm

Creativity & Making Money-Daniel Lapin

Orthodox rabbi and author Daniel Lapin, head of the "American Alliance of Jews and Christians," discusses how creativity and imagination goes into making money. Monday – 8:30pm & 1am; Wednesday – 2:30pm; Saturday – 7pm & 2:30am

American Zionist Jew Today

What it means for a liberal Jew to be an American Zionist in the 21st Century is discussed by Rabbi Mark S. Golub, President of JBS. With Rabbi Gordon Yaffe at the Pollack Lecture, Congregation L’Dor V’Dor, Oakland Little Neck Jewish Center, NY.
Tuesday - 7pm & 1am; Thursday - 1pm

L'Chayim: Pay Czar Feinberg

Kenneth Feinberg, the “Pay Czar” who distributed $7 billion to victims of 9/11 for the United States government, talks about his experience with 9/11 families and his concerns for the Jewish future. Monday – 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm

L’Chayim: 9/11 Remembered

One World Trade Center survivor Ari Schonbrun; NYPD Detective Morty Dzikansky; and Liz Goren, a psychotherapist who counsels survivors, tell their personal stories and reflect upon the meaning of 9/11 as Americans and as Jews. Tuesday – 9pm & 12am; Wednesday – 3pm

Faith to Faith: 9/11 Terrorism

Debra Burlingame, sister of Charles Burlingame, the pilot of American Airlines flight 77, discusses the tragedy of 9/11 with Rabbi Joseph Potasnik on “Faith To Faith.” Tuesday – 2pm; Wednesday 7pm; Thursday – 1pm

Students & 9/11

Author Michelle Haimoff discusses her first novel, “These Days Are Ours,” which tells the story of recent college graduates finding themselves in the chaos of New York City following 9/11. With Connie Martinson on “Connie Martinson Talks Books.” Tuesday – 2:30pm; Wednesday – 7:30pm & 5:30am

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. Sunday – 1:30pm, 9:30pm & 2:30am; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday – 4:30am; Thursday 10pm & 1:30pm

Film: The Making Of A Martyr

Interviews with Palestinian terrorists show the horrific child-abuse in Muslim culture in which children are indoctrinated & encouraged to become suicide bombers out of hatred for Jews & Israel. Produced by Brooke Goldstein & Alistair Leyland. (2006) Sunday– Midnight; Friday Night – 9:30pm & 4am

New Weekly Series: Good Day Israel

A look at all that is happening in Israel -- including culture, travel, food, religion, innovation and humanitarian initiatives. A production of ILTV.tv in Jerusalem. Thursday 6:30pm; Friday 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Rock In Rosh Hashanah!

On Sunday night, September 29th, at 7:30 p.m., Ahavat Olam will hold its annual "Welcome in the New Year" Erev Rosh Hashanah service with the Big Bad Bima Band, a service unique to this synagogue. Rabbi Cantor Danny Marmorstein leads this upbeat celebration of life, thanking G-d that we have reached this milestone. All the other High Holy Day services are conducted with solemnity during these Days of Awe, further enhanced by the sounds of the Ahavat Olam Choral Society, pianist Sergio Gonzalez, and cellist Konstantin Litvenenko. Ahavat Olam is located on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street, in Kendall. For the "Welcome in the New Year" service ticket information, and for information on all of the High Holy Day services, call 305 412-4240, or write [email protected].

Selichot Service

On Saturday night, September 21st, at 9 p.m., Ahavat Olam will hold its annual Selichot service. This introspective 45 minute service, enhanced by the sounds of The Ahavat Olam Choral Society, prepares us for the High Holy Days and the time of atonement. Rabbi Cantor Danny Marmorstein leads the service. Ahavat Olam is located on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street, in Kendall. The Selichot service is free and all are welcome. For information on all of the High Holy Day services, call 305 412-4240, or write [email protected].

Cocktails & Conversations: LGBTQ pride and progress

Join the Network, the Jewish Community Relations Council and a Wider Bridge in a conversation to learn about LGBTQ pride and progress in Israel and the United States.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 7 p.m.

La Estacion American : 600 NW 1st Avenue, Miami

Featuring Quentin Hill National Outreach Director of A Wider Bridge

The Network is the Federation’s under 45 connection that engages young Jews in Miami Dade

Click here to RSVP.

Be Part of the Jewish Community's Response to Help Victims of Hurricane Dorian

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

One hundred percent of funds donated to Hurricane Dorian relief will be used to provide critically needed aid to those in the Bahamas and other affected areas.

Click here to make a donation.

While no one knows the ultimate path of the storm, the extent of the need is already clear.

Our community has decades of experience with hurricanes. We understand the devastation and suffering that follows a catastrophic storm like Hurricane Dorian. Let us join together to help those affected — wherever they may live — to rebuild their lives. We cannot help but be grateful to have been spared a direct hit in Miami-Dade County. Please give as generously as you can to assist with the immediate needs in the aftermath and long-term recovery for those who were not as fortunate.

We will continue to monitor the storm and assess its impact on other communities so we can provide assistance to those affected.

High Holiday Welcome Program

Since 1999, the High Holiday Welcome Program – a joint venture of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and participating area synagogues – has enabled tens of thousands of worshippers to enjoy Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at no cost to participants.

Through allocations from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign, as well as supplemental gifts from generous donors, Federation has underwritten the cost of High Holiday seats so that every Jewish person in Miami-Dade County has the opportunity to take part in these meaningful days of prayer.

Seats are offered to members of Miami’s Jewish community who are unaffiliated with a community synagogue.Advance reservations are required to accommodate the large number of worshippers and to ensure security.

Click here to view this year’s participating synagogues.

Seating reservations will be available:

Monday, September 9 through Friday, September 20 For quick online registration 24/7, please CLICK HERE.

To reserve by phone, call one of our operators at 305-373-SEAT (7328) during the following hours: (Please note, phone lines will be busy. We highly encourage online reservations, they are faster, with no time spent waiting for an available operator.

  • First Day: Monday, September 9 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
  • All other weekdays: (Mon – Thurs) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Fridays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free seating reservations close on Friday, September 20 at 4 p.m. After this time, please contact a synagogue directly to inquire about seating availability.

NBA and Israel Basketball Star Amar'e Stoudemire hosts Hillel at FIU party Sept 19

Bridge-building program kicks off with fundraiser at The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU in Miami Beach

Join six-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire as he joins Hillel at FIU in kicking-off Diversity University, an initiative that connects Jewish and African-American students on campus at FIU through bridge-building and educational programming. The program starts with a kick-off fundraiser at The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU on September 19 at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at https://hillelatfiu.wufoo.com/forms/amare-stoudemire-diversity-university/

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Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Roku under "educational" and streamed on jbstv.org from Sept 1-7

For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

DOJ Panel on Antisemitism: Carr

Remarks by Anti-Semitism Czar Elan Carr, Treasury Sec Steve Mnuchin and FBI Dir Christopher Wray’s plus discussion with Eric Dreiband (Asst AG), Calvin Shivers (FBI), Jesse Liu (U.S.) Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday – 7:30pm & 1:30am

Millennials Fight Antisemitism

Millennials discuss how “the time is now” to fight against antisemitism, including Daniel Cohen Melissa Weiss, Bryan Leib and Avi Posnick. With Russell Robinson, CEO of JNF. Presented by the Israeli-American Council of NY at JNF House in Manhattan. Wednesday - 8pm; Thursday – 2pm

Jewish Cinematheque: Heading Home

Jeremy Newberger, one of the co-directors of the film Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel, tells the story of Israel’s Cinderella run in the World Baseball Classic of 2016-2017 – in select theaters in September. With Eric Goldman. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 1pm; Saturday – 7pm

Munich '72: A Story Of Survival

Dan Alon, a member of the Israeli fencing team at the 1972 Munich Olympics, recounts the infamous hostage taking and murder of 11 of his teammates, and his own narrow escape from the terrorists. A program of Chabad (Western Monmouth and Holmdel, NJ). Thursday – 8pm & 2am; Friday – 1pm

92nd Street Y: A Night Of Jewish Humor

Jewish humorists and writers Patricia Marx, Calvin Trillin, Adam Gopnik, and Jeffrey Toobin discuss Jewish humor with Michael Krasny, radio host and author of Let There Be Laughter. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC, a JBS exclusive presentation Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am & 1am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Music Industry vs BDS

Former Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing, David Renzer, explains how he formed “Creative Community for Peace” to build bridges with Palestinians, to support artistic freedom and to counter the cultural boycott of Israel. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday – 3pm; Saturday – 6pm

Sunday– Peter Yarrow

A member of the iconic folk-music group of "Peter, Paul & Mary," Peter Yarrow, who talks about his Jewish identity and his feelings for the State of Israel.
Part 1 at Noon & Part 2 at 6 pm; Monday– Part 1 at 3pm, Part 2 at 4pm

Joan Benny: Jack Benny's Daughter

Joan Benny, the daughter of one of America’s most beloved comedians, Jack Benny (z”l), reminisces about her father and describes his commitment to the State of Israel and is involvement with Israel Bonds. L'Chayim with Mark S. Golub. Monday – 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm

Israeli Arab

Yahya Mahamid, a 20-year old Israeli Arab raised in the city of Umm al-Fahm, describes being taught to hate Jews and Israelis and how he became a "Muslim Zionist" advocating for Israel world-wide as an educator with StandWithUs. Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am; Wednesday – 3:30pm

Israeli Baseball: Heading Home

Peter Kurz (Pres, Israel Association of Baseball) and filmmaker Jeremy Newberger discuss their film “Heading Home” showing Team Israel's success in the 2017 World Baseball Classic and the experience of the American Jews on the team. “Heading Home” opens in select theaters on Saturday, Sep. 7. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday – Terror of Black September

When Palestinians hijacked a TWA plane on September 6, 1970, David Raab was a 17 year-old American Jew returning home from Israel. His book, "Terror in Black September," chronicles this harrowing story of survival. An exclusive JBS interview. Saturday - 6pm

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. Saturday - 9pm & Midnight

Also Jake welcomes star of stage, screen, TV and yiddish theater, Mike Burstyn and a great American comic Shecky Greene - whom Jake also inducts into the Catskills Hall of Fame.

Sunday – 1:30pm, 10pm & 2am; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday – 4:30am; Thursday 10:30pm & 2pm

Film: Circumcise Me

The comedy of Yisrael Campbell--born Chris Campbell, the son of an ex-nun and a Catholic schoolteacher who converted to Judaism three times (Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox)--is featured against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sunday- 9pm and Midnight; Friday Night – 9pm & 4am

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