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Seraphic Fire Performs Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Composers in "Jewish Voices"
Posted by Lauren Gold on 10/09/2024 @ 11:06 AM
In a contemporary program entitled Jewish Voices, Conductor James K. Bass leads the artists of Seraphic Fire in an a capella performance that elevates the voices of today’s Jewish composers. The music of Shulamit Ran, Julia Wolfe, David Lang and Moira Smiley examines the rich tapestry of the Jewish experience.
Thursday, November 7, 7:30 PM | Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street, Pinecrest
Friday, November 8, 7:30 PM| All Saints Episcopal, 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, November 9, 7:30 PM | Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach
For information, call 305.285.9060 or log on to SeraphicFire.org.
CLICK HERE FOR CONCERT TICKETS
For more program insights on the music, composers and artistic evolution, tune into Seraphic Fire’s interactive online Scholar Lecture on October 22, 7-8:30 PM.
Volunteer in Israel With JNF, Dates Through Dec. 2025
Posted by Sharona Whisler on 10/07/2024 @ 01:16 PM
Join one of our impactful Volunteer in Israel opportunities and make a difference for the future. Be a part of our rebuilding efforts to make a difference for the people in Israel – the farmers, evacuees, returnees, soldiers, store-owners, and more.
Volunteering Highlights
- Rebuild Israel's southern kibbutzim affected by October 7 by planting, cleaning, painting, and repairing communities for returning evacuees.
- Spend time with evacuees and the people who are providing lifesaving efforts to support them.
- Work together on farms, picking vegetables and other crops to help prevent a massive shortage in the Israeli market and ensure that no farmer is left alone.
- Meet with Israelis, soldiers, survivors, and influential figures to hear firsthand about the ongoing situation and personal experiences.
Upcoming Mission Dates 2024
November 24 -28, December 15-19, December 22-26
Upcoming Mission Dates 2025
January 19-23, January 19-23 Sunshine Volunteer Mission, February 9-13, February 16-20, March 16-20, April 6-10, May 25-29, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, August 17-21, August 31-September 4, November 23-27, December 14-18, December 21-25
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 10/06 –10/12
Posted by Vlada Barash on 10/05/2024 @ 07:54 AM
On JBS: Remembering 10/7; Yom Kippur; Being Jewish - Rabbi David Wolpe
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Services from Central Synagogue (Reform) and
The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)##
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11
KOL NIDRE
6:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 11:00pm* 8:00pm - The Hampton Synagogue, Encore 12:30am 9:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 4:00am
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12
**YOM KIPPUR YIZKOR SERVICE
*8:00am - The Hampton Synagogue
9:30 am - Central Synagogue
1:30pm - Central Synagogue - Family Service *
N'ILON SERVICE
4:00pm - Central Synagogue 6:30pm - The Hampton Synagogue
Yom Kippur with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
JEWISH 101
Not in Heaven - Monday - 9:00am God Unseen - Thursday - 9:00am Being Jewish - Thursday - 9:45am
L'CHAYIM
Rabbis Reflect on Yom Kippur Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Ken Spiro on God Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Donniel Hartman on God Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm, Saturday - 6:00am
SERVICES
Kol Nidre D'rash Friday - 11:00pm & 2:30am
Yom Kippur D'rash Saturday - 3:30pm
Yizkor / N'iloh Saturday - 7:30pm
Yeshivat Har Etzion During the Yom Kippur War
The inspiring story of Yeshivat Har Etzion during the Yom Kippur War, highlighting the resilience, sacrifice, and profound losses experienced by its students and Rashei Yeshiva during a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Sunday - 1:00pm & 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm
Inside Israel: Matti Friedman - The Yom Kippur War
Journalist Matti Friedman joins Rabbi Buchdahl at Central Synagogue to discuss our modern times and reflect back on musician Leonard Cohen’s extraordinary journey lifting the morale of soldiers in the Sinai desert during the Yom Kippur War. Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 11:00am Tuesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 10:30am
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris reflects on Israel and the global landscape one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2024. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am & 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am Wednesday - 7:00pm &11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm
Serving on All Fronts
The heroic sacrifice and service of Har Etzion & Migdal Oz students and staff in the current struggle to defend Israel is highlighted in this documentary, with introductory remarks from Aleph Venture Capital partner and Yeshivat Har Etzion alum Michael Eisenberg. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am
IDF Chief Cantor In Concert
Join Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDF, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Shai Bachar Band for a rousing concert in honor of Israel from the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY. Sunday - 9:30pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm
October 7th Memorial: Remembrance, Reflection & Hope
A special memorial event honoring the victims of the October 7th massacre, featuring a poignant video presentation, candle lighting, stirring melodies, and powerful remarks from leaders who have made an impact during these difficult times, from the Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens. Monday - 7:00pm (LIVE) & 11:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 9:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Jaffe - Creating Your Yom Kippur Action Plan
Rabbi David Jaffe, author of National Jewish Book Award-winning Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change, leads Justin through a practical Teshuva workshop for Yom Kippur. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am, 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 4:30pm Saturday - 8:30am
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: David Wolpe
Jonah Platt welcomes Rabbi David Wolpe, leading American rabbi and the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple, for a wide-ranging conversation touching on his rabbinical career, antisemitism, Israel, and the concepts of empathy and identity through a Jewish lens. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 12:30pm & 10:00pm
Don’t Miss This Week
Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors Wednesday - 1:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm, Friday - 4:00am & 9:00am
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David - Seth Kirschner - Monday - 8:00pm & 10:00pm,Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:30am Noah Feldman - Wednesday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday 1:00am & 7:30am Eliot Cosgrove - Saturday - 9:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
High Holidays Schedule**
ILTV News and Daily News Updates ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday 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
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Abe Foxman
Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Josh Warhit Lone Soldier
Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014.
Monday - 3:00pm, 9:00pm
Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am
Rabbis Reflect on God & Yom Kippur Rabbis Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist), Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) discuss their feelings on God and Yom Kippur in part two of a roundtable for the High Holidays. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Ken Spiro on God Rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, Ken Spiro explores the Jewish understanding of God. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Donniel Hartman on God
Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book Putting God Second.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God
Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God.
Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm
Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm
Saturday - 6:00am
JEWISH STUDIES**
Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Why Fast Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Jewish Heroism Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. 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
Not in Heaven In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah. Monday - 9:00am
God Unseen Rabbi Golub z"l looks at the radical Jewish notion that God is "unseen," and how one can ever "prove" that God is real. Thursday - 9:00am
Vlada Barash, Special Projects Manager, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
2nd Annual BeWell Youth Mental Health Summit
Posted by Shoshana Farbman on 10/02/2024 @ 01:28 PM
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual BeWell Youth Mental Health Summit. The Summit will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. This Summit will be geared toward parents, caregivers, community members, and professionals who are looking to learn from experts in the field of adolescent mental health and to walk away with new skills and tools to best support the youth in their lives.
Federation Statement on Iran's Attack on Israel
Posted by Lauren Gold on 10/02/2024 @ 10:34 AM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation stands with Jewish Federations of North America and all Jewish communities around the world condemning Iran's massive bombardment attacking Israel in the strongest possible terms.
From Hamas to Hezbollah to the Houthis, Iran has been the power supporting Israel's terrorist enemies and providing them with the weapons and know-how to attack Israel's civilians.
Our communities are in complete solidarity with the people of Israel and the Israel Defense Forces as they work to defend themselves from these attacks and we pray for their safety.
We are thankful for the support promised by the United States to actively defend Israel from the Iranian threat.
BeWell Miami Webinar: Emotion Regulation Skills With Dr. Jen
Posted by Lauren Gold on 10/01/2024 @ 03:23 PM
Wednesday, October 9, 8-9:30 PM
In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, a renowned DBT specialist, and author, will share her extensive knowledge of helping parents, children, and adolescents navigate complex emotions. Dr. Hartstein's expertise has been featured on major platforms such as CBS, The Today Show, and Yahoo! News, making her one of the leading voices in the field of mental health.
What You’ll Learn: Essential DBT Skills Discover the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and how these techniques can benefit your child. The Art of Validation Learn the importance of validating your child’s feelings and how it can strengthen your relationship. Radical Acceptance Theory Gain insights into accepting situations to improve your child’s emotional resilience.
Miami Book Fair: Amir Tibon, Author of "The Gates of Gaza"
Posted by Lauren Gold on 10/01/2024 @ 09:37 AM
Sunday, November 17, 2 PM
The Miami Book Fair will feature author Amir Tibon discussing his book The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope in Israel's Borderlands. Tibon tells the harrowing story of his family’s ordeal on October 7 under attack in Kibbutz Nahal Oz. More than one family’s odyssey, The Gates of Gaza is the intimate story of a tight-knit community and the broader saga of war, occupation and hostility between two national movements – a conflict that has not yet extinguished the enduring hope for peace.
MDC Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 9/29 –10/05: Rosh Hashanah 5785; Rabbi Cosgrove; Being Jewish with Jonah Platt; Netanyahu at the UNGA; Jewish cuisine
Posted by Vlada Barash on 09/27/2024 @ 06:19 PM
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Rosh Hashanah Services from The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) and Central Synagogue (Reform)##
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 - EREV ROSH HASHANAH
6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm 7:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 11:00pm
THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1
8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 3:30pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) 1:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Family Service Encore 7:00pm 5:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Kids Service 6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm
FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2
8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 1:00pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 3:00pm
The High Holidays with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
The legacy of JBS founder Rabbi Mark s. Golub is felt throughout the year, but especially during the high holidays, an opportunity for deep creative expression of his love for the Jewish Tradition. Enjoy special presentations of his programs this week.
Rosh Hashanah D'rashes
Wednesday - 7:00pm & 9:15pm Thursday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:45pm Friday - 7:30am & 12:30pm
Jewish 101
Torah Poetry Monday - 9:00am & Saturday - 1:00am The Rambam Monday - 9:40am Binding of Isaac Monday - 10:15am & Wednesday - 9:00am
Aleph Bet
Hebrew for the High Holidays Tuesday - 11:30am
L'Chayim##
Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###
Tuesday - 9:00pm &Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Daniel Cohen
Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am, Saturday - 6:00pm
Netanyahu Addresses the UNGA
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Sunday - 7:00am, 4:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 12:00pm & 6:25pm
Israel at War: United Nations General Assembly
Reporting from the UN General Assembly, ADL's Senior VP for International Affairs, Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, discusses the urgent need for the UN and world governments to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in this post October 7th world. Sunday - 7:35am, 4:35pm & 11:35pm Monday - 12:35pm & 7:40pm Tuesday - 4:40pm
Eppes Essen: Iraqi Feast##
Hosts Mike Burstyn and Perla Karney enjoy an authentic Iraq meal prepared by entertainer Nicholas Nissim, featuring homemade hummus, Israeli salads, and traditional family recipes passed down through generations. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 7:30am & 1:30pm Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 6:00am Saturday - 5:30pm
Braiding in the Jewish New Year
Loaves of Torah author Rabbi Vanessa Harper delves into the themes of Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days through her lively challah baking lesson, sharing the rich history and deep spiritual significance of making and shaping challah. Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 6:30am
Inside Israel: Gilad Kariv
Rabbi, faith leader, Knesset member, and former CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, Gilad Kariv offers his insights on the conflict, politics, and diaspora relations from both an Israeli and rabbinic perspective, in a program from Central Synagogue. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00pm
In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove##
Abby is joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of New York’s Park Avenue Synagogue and a leading voice in modern Judaism, to discuss his new book, For Such a Time As This: On Being Jewish Today, which chronicles his response -- on the bimah and off -- to the horrors of October 7th, and his diagnosis of the changed landscaped for Jewish identity and connection. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 4:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00am & 7:00pm
Matzah Book Soup##
Lilli and Amanda recommend Cool For the Summer, a YA love triangle tale thatis the quintessential coming of age story, with great Jewish rep! Monday - 8:54pm & 11:54pm Tuesday - 2:54am Saturday - 10:54pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Alan Morinis##
Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, author of Everyday Holiness, and a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement, joins Justin to share his personal journey and his reflections on Rosh Hashanah. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 1:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 8:30am & 5:00pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
Actor, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt welcomes Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect, So Help Me Todd) as his first guest on "Being Jewish," a new weekly series on JBS exploring Jewish identity through candid, unfiltered conversations. Thursday - 8:15pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am Saturday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm
DON'T MISS THIS WEEK
Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors
Sunday - 2:00pm, Monday - 4:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm, Saturday - 9:30pm Why Is This Jewish New Year Different? Sunday - 10:00am & 3:00pm, Monday - 2:00am & 7:00am, Tuesday - 2:00pm Documentary - A Cantor's Head Sunday - 9:00pm, Monday - 12:30am, Saturday - 3:30am In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Mitch Albom Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 2:30am & Saturday - 10:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS High Holidays Schedule
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday 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
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: The Future of Black Relations
ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris speak with professors Sunni Ali, Ansel Brown, and Hannibal Hamdallahi about countering racism and antisemitism today. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am
Defending Israel with David Harris: On the Frontlines
Shahar Azani speaks in-depth with David Harris about On the Front Lines: A Lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy, Harris’s new book that chronicles his remarkable career spent confronting the toughest challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and liberal democracies around the world Friday - 10:00pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Francine Klagsbrun
Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses her biography Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel which addresses the ways American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only woman prime minister who served during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###
Rabbis Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist) and Chaim Steinmetz (Modern Orthodox) discuss the themes they believe are important to address in High Holiday sermons. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Daniel Cohen
Rabbi, author, and inspirational speaker Daniel Cohen talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am
Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Shofar of Freedom
The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Binding of Isaac
Rabbi Becher uncovers the revolutionary nature of The Binding of Isaac (Akedah), one of the most thought-provoking and complex narratives in the Torah that has sparked centuries of debate, and discusses how its profound lessons remain deeply relevant for today. 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
Torah Poetry###
Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
The Rambam###
Learn about the greatest legal authority and philosopher of Jewish history, the Rambam, Moses Maimonides, in an ongoing discussion of how the Jewish tradition is all about "people." Monday - 9:40am
Binding of Isaac
The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Monday - 10:15am Wednesday - 9:00am
Aleph - Bet
Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.
Hebrew for the High Holidays
Special Rosh Hashanah lesson. Tuesday - 11:30am
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 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
October is Disability Awareness Month
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/27/2024 @ 01:10 PM
Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance raises awareness around disability access and advocacy.
The Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) remains a vital resource in our community. The MJAA website provides a unique and comprehensive guide on everything from advocating for a child with a learning disability to navigating the transition into adulthood.
With the High Holidays quickly approaching, MJAA has brought together an expansive list of services, activities, accessibility and inclusion guides around these meaningful times of prayer and worship. It’s also election season and every voter should be able to cast a ballot. This page ensures individuals with disabilities know the multiple voting options that meet the ADA standards in Miami-Dade County, including a paper-based voting system, touchscreen, audio technology and sip-and-puff capabilities for voters with special needs. Finally, the Disability and Mental Health page includes local and national resources for individuals with and without disabilities looking for mental health and wellness support.
MJAA is a program of Federation and also offers a disability specialist.
Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/27/2024 @ 12:13 PM
Be Part of Jewish Miami's Emergency Response
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the catastrophic hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Perry, in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Millions of people are without power across the state and some coastal areas experienced a record-breaking 15-foot storm surge.
As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds donated to Hurricane Helene relief will provide critically needed aid to both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities affected by this devastating storm.
Please click below to donate. You may also send a check payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the notation Hurricane Helene Emergency Relief Fund to 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137.
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE DONATION
If you are interested in volunteering in affected areas, email Jewish Volunteer Center Director Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected].
