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JBS Highlights Jan 2-8: From the Aleph Bet (from the beginning!), ADL-Antisemitism, Rabbi Hirsch-Zionism, JNS-Robert Stearns & Andrew Roberts

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

Introduction to Learning Hebrew

Rabbi Mark S. Golub introduces the JBS series “From The Aleph Bet” by illustrating why Hebrew is a much easier language to learn than English, and how Hebrew words often convey Jewish values. For anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand Hebrew. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet - 1

Learn your first three Hebrew letters and read the most important word in the practice of Judaism. For anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand Hebrew, download Lessons and Worksheets free at jbstv.org/From The Aleph Bet. With Mark S. Golub. Monday – 9:30am & 5:30pm

ADL “Never Is Now”: Antisemitism

A discussion of how to fight hate and find unity in the face of antisemitism, with Jewish leaders Rabbi Jeffrey Myers (Pittsburgh, PA), Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin (Oakland, CA), Nathan Diament (Orthodox Union) and Rabbi Motti Seligson (Chabad-Lubavitch), with ADL’s Meredith Weisel. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Zionism

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch laments the unraveling of American Zionism, and affirms that the Reform movement is a Zionist movement, theologically committed to the centrality of the Jewish People and Jewish State.
Tuesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 10:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 1:30pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Robert Stearns

Ellie Cohanim, former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, brings the Christian embrace of the Jewish People to Global Perspectives with her guest, pastor and founder of Eagles’ Wings Robert Stearns, as they discuss the source for the love of Israel among evangelicals Christians and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Andrew Roberts

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin is joined by historian and author Andrew Roberts to discuss revisionist history, Winston Churchill, Boris Johnson, and what’s behind the increasingly strident antisemitism in Great Britain. Thursday - 8:00pm & Fri 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Sunday 1/12 - 2:00am

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Neshama Carlebac

Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career. Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Abe Foxman Part 1

Abe Foxman, who had a 50-year career with the ADL, reflects upon his extraordinary story of survival, becoming a “Hidden Child” cared for by his Polish Christian Nanny, and discusses the post-Shoah trauma that often haunts the lives of many Survivors. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Abe Foxman Part 2

In part two, Abe Foxman discusses the way in which critique in the Jewish community has become a “blood sport;” the controversies over his successor, Jonathan Greenblatt; and controversy over “inclusiveness” in the Jewish community and J Street. Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Joy Levitt

Joy Levitt, past Executive Director of the JCC Manhattan and the former president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, discusses the nature of Jewish education for young people today and other issues confronting the future of American Jewry.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Charles S. Cohen

Real Estate Developer and film producer Charles S. Cohen discusses his Jewish involvement and his film, “Red Trees,” director Marina WIller’s uplifting story of her father’s family’s survival in Nazi-occupied Prague. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Catch The Jew - Tuvia Tenenbom

Journalist Tuvia Tenenbom discusses his break from his ultra-Orthodox childhood in B'nei B'rak, and the upsetting realities he chronicles in his book Catch The Jew! conversations which show how Palestinians and Israelis are worlds apart. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: No Heavenly Voices

The Jewish tradition's mistrust of heavenly voices is the focus of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud study in a program he calls, "Pious Disobedience or Don't Listen To Heavenly Voices," based on a famous passage from Eruvin 6b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Polygamy in the Torah

Big Love: Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Becher offers a lesson based on Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Name of God

When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Living Well, Aging Well - Rabbi Harold Kushner

Rabbi Harold Kushner (When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life) joins Rabbi Rachel Cowan (Wise Aging) to discuss what it means to live a good life. With Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein of the 92nd St. Y in NYC. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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

CAJE Adult Learning Spring Course Registration is OPEN!

SPRING into Jewish Learning

SPRING into Jewish Learning with Melton & More!

This semester we are offering classes on a range of topics including cultural arts, Jewish insight and wisdom, sacred texts and more!

Click here for the full course line up! Register today and become part of a community of learners from around the world!

All classes will be held virtually.

Invite your family & friends, regardless of where they live, to take part in the CAJE Adult Learning experience with you!

“CAJE Adult Learning is an educational Jewish treasure. The classes offered are as diverse as is the population of learners. Students from many countries, knowledge backgrounds and upbringings study together and learn from exceptional teachers. It is so enlightening! This experience has become a favorite part of my life."

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Watch Me Grow Tu B'Shevat

Join us on January 9th at 3 pm as we explore the holiday of Tu B'Shevat and venture into the world of Netta and her Plant. You will get to plant your very own herbs and personalize a giant Growth Ruler to take home and enjoy.

Members: $18 per family Guests: $25 per family

alperjcc.org/nettaplant

Partnered with PJ Library, Congregation Dor Chadash and Bet Shira Congregation

Temple Israel of Greater Miami Hosts Centennial Concert Celebration

Temple Israel of Greater Miami continues its 100-year anniversary celebration with a special Centennial Concert Celebration featuring South Florida Cantors & Friends. The evening will be filled with musical performances by a talented and diverse group of artists singing selections which range from Jewish liturgy, opera, to Broadway. The concert will be co-directed by Temple Israel of Greater Miami’s very own Cantor Rachelle Nelson and Musical Director Dr. Alan Mason.

*All attendees must show vaccine card or negative PCR test (within 72 hours of January 8, 2022)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Kosher Senior Night

Kosher Senior Night

Great new discount program for senior citizens to enjoy delicious Kosher food with their friends on the last Monday of every month at local restaurants or buying takeout! At a time when the prices of food are soaring, many restaurant owners in South Florida have a soft spot for senior citizens and are offering steep discounts (up to 20% off.) The program is called Kosher Senior Night and, as the name suggests, it has an additional goal to allow those seniors that miss eating Kosher, to enjoy kosher at least once a month.

There is also an option to order a subsidized Catered Meal that can be picked up from our headquarters in North Miami Beach or delivered.

Please tell your senior friends about this program. All seniors can join Kosher Senior Night by simply entering one of our participating locations on the last Monday of the month and mentioning you would like the Kosher Senior Night discount. Participants will be entered in our bi-monthly raffle to win great prizes, such as lunch for 2 at local kosher establishments.

Some local restaurants that are offering the once-a-month discounts are: Saras Kosher Restaurant (10% off), HBK Burger (15% off Takeout only), Vish of Hollywood (20% off Eat-in only), Yum Berry Café & Sushi Bar (10% off), Milanos Kosher Restaurant (20% off Eat-in only), Bubbys Fish N’ Chips (20% off Eat-in only from 1-7pm), Bravo Pizza (20% off Eat-in only), S Florida Kosher Meats (10% off everything excluding wine), Backyard Bbq (20% off Eat-in Only), The Harbour Grill (15% Take-out only), Bagel Time Café (20% off orders more than $10 only), Pita Loca (15% off from 12-4pm), Lenny’s Pizza (15% off from 11-3pm, no discount on specials), Holy Bagel & Pizzeria (20% off orders more than $10 only), and more. Full list with details is available at WWW.UnitedJewishGenerations.com/KSN

This program is sponsored by United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization for senior citizens. For more info, check out our website WWW.UnitedJewishGenerations.com/KSN or call us at (305) 770-4540.

JBS Highlights 12/26-1/1: Cantorial Concert, Bible Contest, In Memoriam, Rabbi Hirsch, Hampton Authors, JNS-Morton & Jacobson

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

Cantorial Concert - The Hampton Synagogue

In a special musical event, four of America’s leading female cantors - Magda Fishman, Laurie Akers, Rachel Goldman and Rachel Brook - headline a historic Cantorial Concert from The Hampton Synagogue, hosted by Cantor Netanel Hershtik, with honored guest Barry Tucker. Monday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 10:00am & 4:30am Wednesday - 1:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 8:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Frogs

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch uses parsha Vaera - about the plague of frogs that covered Egypt - to explore the notion that a single person has the power to motivate millions, in a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 10:30am
Friday - 1:30pm Saturday - 4:30am

Bible Contest 2021

The 2021 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach,” an annual competition from the World Zionist Organization testing Hebrew Bible knowledge, with contestants competing in New York City for a spot in the ultimate showdown in Jerusalem. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 7:00pm

In Memoriam 2021

A moment of memory devoted to major Jewish figures who passed away in 2021 including Ed Asner, Jackie Mason, Rabbi Abraham Twerski, Ida Nudel and others who had strong Jewish identities.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Author Discussion Series: Joshua M. Greene and Ivan Wilzig

Spotlight on the book Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend, with author Joshua M. Greene and Siggi’s son, Ivan Wilzig in conversation with The Hampton Synagogue’s Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 10:00pm & 3:30am

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Jesse Morton

Former jihadist Jesse Morton discusses his journey from far-leftism to radical Islamic ideology, his success at bringing Jihadism to American society, and what finally made him leave his radicalism behind, with former US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: William Jacobson

Law professor and author of Legal Insurrection, William Jacobson joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss how intersectionality and critical race theory are destroying academic freedom and enabling anti-Semitism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 12 Midnight

In The News: Israel & US Public Opinion

Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli journalist and author, shares insights from his recent tour in the US, misguided public perceptions about Israel and how to counter them. Emphasizes importance of education and facts in the fight for peace. With Shahar Azani Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm

Sunday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Miriam), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Kenneth Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, who leaves Y.U. to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Burt Visotzky

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Wednesday: Neshama Carlebach

Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Joshua Safran

Author Joshua Safran discusses his memoir Free Spirit: Growing up On the Road and Off the Grid, about his most unconventional childhood, his return to and love for Judaism, and his work as a women's rights activist. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: Majority Rules

Rabbi Mordechai Becher speaks to the idea of how Jewish Law follows the majority opinion, on the JBS original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Disciple of Aaron

The Talmudic emphasis on being a "Disciple of Aaron," loving and pursuing peace while still being realistic in how one relates to an enemy, is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday- 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: 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? Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Jews and Jesus

The Passion: The Truth about Jews & Jesus is the topic of an animated discussed between Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:30 am and 2:30 pm

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

Onward Israel Summer Internship Program Applications Open

LIVE Israeli culture- immerse yourself in Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife, beaches, restaurants and museums with a cohort of your peers!
WORK in cutting-edge fields-business, finance, communications, non-profits, high-tech, the arts, and more!
EXPLORE Israel- through exclusive day trips, overnights and seminars!

This summer, spend eight weeks in a professional internship while living in Tel Aviv with Onward Israel! Applications are now open for the 2022 Miami Onward Israel Summer Internship Program for students attending a Miami-Dade County college or university.

Dates: June 1-July 26, 2022
Cost: Only $600 plus airfare

Eligibility Criteria:
• Underclassman attending college or university in Miami-Dade County
• Ages 18 – 30
• Must be Masa eligible
• Completed online application, see link below
• Preference given to Miami natives who will return to their Miami campus and community after the program

Application deadline is March or earlier if the program fills . Apply now as spots are filling up fast!

This highly subsidized program is supported by Federation, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other philanthropists.

Click here for more information and to apply!

For more information, call 786.866.8498 or email [email protected]

Miami Jewish Film Festival

Celebrate the best of world cinema at the milestone 25th Miami Jewish Film Festival featuring award-winning Jewish and Israeli film premieres at various locations in Greater Miami.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Jewish Culture Golf Tournament

January 11, 2022 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Welcome to a great event benefitting an even better cause, Jewish Education!

Jewish Culture High School is disrupting the industry, and will create passionate leaders who are well prepared to tackle the world. Disrupting any industry requires creativity, passion, grit, and most of all FUNDING!

You are all making a difference, and are contributing to a great organization all while having a blast, just try and avoid the SAND TRAPS AND WATER!

Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships Now Available

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The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to make the Jewish overnight summer camp experience more affordable for Miami-Dade County families. Federation is currently accepting applications for 2022 Need-Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17.

Camper Eligibility Criteria:
• Miami-Dade County resident
• Ages 8 – 17
• Completed online application, see link below
• 2020 income tax return (Form 1040)
• Camp acceptance letter or invoice

Camp Eligibility:
• Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, click here to find an eligible camp
• summer camp must be located in the United States
• Financial assistance is limited to one session only

Application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2022 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Late applications will not be accepted.

Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated a significant amount of funding each year since 2002 for financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams.

Click here for more information and to apply!

Additional Funding Resources:
Foundation for Jewish Camp Scholarship Directory
• Contact your camp administrator to inquire about financial assistance
• Contact your rabbi or synagogue
• Interest free loans are available through the Hebrew Free Loan Association, 305.692.7555

For more information, call 786.866.8431 or email [email protected]

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