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Mishkan Miami Invites you to a Special Uplifting Journey as we move through the Hanukkah holiday and into the New Year!

Title: JWorks Miami Workshop - Social Media Job Search Skills: Thursday, December 10th

Journal Entry:

JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE * Social Media Job Search Skills* workshop on Thursday, December 10th, 10:30am-12:30 pm.

These days, social media is a critical part of the job search. Gain insight and ideas for your social media job search strategy:

The agenda will include:

* Online job search resources

* Searching employment websites

* Making LinkedIn work for you

* Elevator pitch

These events are also a great way for JWorks Miami staff to get to know you! Please note, we are unable to refer you to available opportunities unless we have met you in person.

Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! Workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress, business casual is recommended.

If you have any questions please visit our website or call us at 305-403-6554.

We look forward to seeing you!

The JWorks Miami Team

JWorks Miami is a partnership of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

and
Jewish Community Services of South Florida

www.jworksmiami.org

[email protected]

305-403-6554, option 1

Watch JBS on Comcast X1 Ch 1864 starting Dec 8, Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Programs

Shaping Sephardi History-Gerber

Jane S. Gerber (Director of the Institute for Sephardic Studies, City University of NY), discusses her book “Cities of Splendour in the Shaping of Sephardi History” from the 10th-17th Centuries. A program of the American Sephardi Federation and Arthur Schneier Program for International Affairs at Yeshiva University. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7pm

Jewish Legacy In The Arab World

Mehnaz Afridi (Director of the Holocaust, Genocide & Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan College), Aomar Boum (a socio-cultural anthropologist at UCLA) and Robert Satloff (Executive Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy), reflect upon the history and legacy of Jewish life in the Arab world. With Elizabeth Thompson (Mohamed S. Farsi Chair in Islamic Peace at American University) by American University Center for Israel & Jewish Studies. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday – 8pm & 2am

Robert Siegel: Foreign Policy

Award-winning journalist Robert Siegel explores the future of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East in a Biden Administration with Thomas Friedman (New York Times), Dennis Ross (Washington Institute) & Ghaith Al-Omari (Washington Institute). On “Global Connections: Navigating The New Abnormal” a production of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am

On L’Chayim

L'Chayim: Child of Survivors

Psychiatrist and Jewish activist Naomi Vilko memorializes her mother, Holocaust Survivor Olga Vilko, and expresses her concerns about Jewish attitudes towards Israel and the American government, as well as about American Jewry. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm; Sunday Dec 6 - 12 Noon & 6pm

Sunday: CEO of FIDF Steven Weil

Steven Weil, the CEO of the Friends of the IDF, describes his Jewish background and his perspective on Israel and American Jewish life; and discusses his role with the FIDF without ever having served in the Israeli Defenses Forces Sunday - 12 Noon; Sunday - 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbi Marc Angel

Rabbi 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.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Egyptian Jewry

Juliana Maio, author of the historical novel "City of the Sun," talks about her Sephardic Jewish background, being expelled from Egypt and growing up in Paris and the US, and reconnecting with her Egyptian Jewish roots. Tuesday – 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday – 3:00pm

Thursday: Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of “Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi,” discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Hate Spaces-Avi Goldwasser

Avi Goldwasser, producer of describes how he became committed to fighting ant-Israel BDS forces on college campuses and how he came to produce the film “Hate Spaces - The Politics Of Intolerance On Campus.” Part 1 of 2. Saturday - 6:00pm & 12 Midnight

92nd Street Y: Jews & Punchlines

Female comics Jackie Hoffman and Judy Gold explore Jews and the American Punchline in search of a Jewish gene for comedy. From money to mothers to food--nothing is off limits! Sunday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4pm

Talmud: To Change & Grow

As the Jewish world reads Sedra Vayishlach (Gen. 32:22), which describes how Jacob struggled with an angel, symbolic of inner growth, and which led to his new name “Israel,” Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s discusses “Change and Growth” in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 2:00am

Talmud: In Heaven's Hands?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways Organization) discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." JBS original “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 2:30am

Jewish 101: Community

Learn how the Jewish Tradition's emphasis is on "the community" rather than on "personal salvation," through the contrast of rabbinic thought with the well-known hymn, "Amazing Grace." Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm

KABBALAT & FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY NIGHT

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SHABBAT MORNING

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE Shabbat Morning Services - 11am & 2:30pm

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

Beit Issie Shapiro, a Federation partner and Israel’s leading provider of innovative therapies for children and adults across the entire range of disabilities, has developed online content for kindergarteners in Hebrew and English. Children can sing, enjoy games and storytelling.

Watch in Hebrew here and here. Watch in English here.

Beit Issie Shapiro, a Federation partner and Israel’s leading provider of innovative therapies for children and adults across the entire range of disabilities, has a special accessible Kabbalat Shabbat in English for kids with disabilities. Click here to view.

As families stay home together, PJ Library has activities for all ages to learn, laugh and share experiences. Whether it is cooking with kids, listening to podcasts, reading stories or doing arts and crafts, there is something for everyone. Click here to explore all the fun options!

This is an especially challenging time for kids with special needs. Click here for a way to explain the situation and disruption in routine using a visual story created by Ryan Mathew Morin, Constituency Board Member of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD).

Teenagers are navigating a very different world than a few weeks ago. To keep their spirits up, stay connected and have fun, BBYO has developed innovative ways for Jewish teens to enjoy everything it has to offer — anytime, online. The platform brings together Jewish teens and young adults around the world to share ideas, learn together and be part of a community. This new online space features discussions on current events, cooking demonstrations, a virtual dance party, online Shabbat dinners, story time and more. You can see the full lineup of offerings when you click here.

In these challenging times, we know how difficult things are. Join us for an hour of Jewish-themed, stress-reducing strategies, entertainment and socialization for parents. You will receive a home-delivered kosher meal so you can participate without worrying about preparing dinner for your family. Program registration includes all three sessions.

Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 8 p.m.

Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 8 p.m.

Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 8 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
No cost to attend | Space is limited

RSVP by Monday, November 30 at 10 a.m.

Please join The Network for a mind-blowing and magical evening featuring Alan Chamo: World-renowned mentalist.

Using cutting-edge psychological and persuasive techniques to read minds and amaze audiences around the world, Alan presents a fast-paced, intimate and interactive experience where you will spend as much time laughing as you will scratching your head, wondering, “How did that just happen?”

Click here to RSVP