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Be a Part of the General Assembly

General Assembly

Be a part of an important global Jewish conversation at this year's Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly on Sunday, October 3 at 2 p.m.

With the enormous challenges of the pandemic, rocket attacks in Israel and rising antisemitism, coming together -- even virtually -- is a powerful and inspiring way to support one another as we prepare for the year ahead. Join your Jewish peers from around the world to reflect, learn and explore important areas of Jewish communal life. Click here to register.

Loans Available to Help Pay for College

The Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), a Federation partner agency, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school.

In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution, be a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status), be in good academic standing with their university and be able to demonstate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. Click here for the application. The deadline is Thursday, September 30.

Apply for the Young Lion of Judah Program

Young Lion of Judah

The Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation are offering the Young Lion of Judah Program -- two unique B'nai Mitzvah leadership projects for students becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah before August 2022.

Project #1: Students can partner with a Holocaust Survivor while working toward completing 10 hours of community service. The program begins on Sunday, October 24, 2021 and ends on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Participants will meet virtually with their peers for three programs on Holocaust education. In addition, participants will meet in small-group Zoom rooms with their Survivor partner to build a new friendship and learn to tell their story. All participants will be asked to honor their Survivor partner at their Bar/Bat Mitzvah service.

Important Dates

  • Sunday, October 24, 2021 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Orientation and Meeting With Survivors
  • Sunday, December 5, 2021 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Telling Our Story Workshop
  • Sunday, January 30, 2022 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closing Project and Presentation

Project # 2: Volunteer on your own schedule for 10 hours at local organizations, synagogues, schools, social service agencies and community events.

For an application or more information, please contact Jewish Volunteer Center Director Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected] or call 786.866.8680.

JBS Highlights 9/12-9/18: Yom Kippur, Durban Revisited-Bolton, Hernandez & Panel

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

Kol Nidre Services Wednesday September 15 for those unable to attend in person

7:00pm EDT – Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 8:00pm EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform) 10:00pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox) 11:00pm EDT - Central Synagogue Replay (Reform)

Yom Kippur Services Thursday September 16 for those unable to attend in person

8:00am EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 10:00am EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform) 12:30pm EDT – Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox) 2:30pm EDT - Study Session with URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs 4:00pm EDT - Yizkor Service - Central Synagogue (Reform) 6:30pm EDT – Niloh Service - Hampton Synagogue Service (Orthodox) 7:30pm EDT - Yizkor Service - Central Synagogue Replay (Reform) 10:00pm EDT – N’iloh Service - Hampton Synagogue Service Replay (Orthodox)

Durban Revisited: John Bolton

In partnership with B’nai Brith International, JBS continues a series of programs marking 20 years since the infamous UN conference. In this conversation, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton discusses Israel, Zionism and antisemitism with B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin. Monday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Friday - 2:00pm;Saturday - 7:00pm

Durban Revisited: Alma Hernandez

Member of the Arizona House of Representatives Alma Hernandez discusses Israel, Zionism and antisemitism with B’nai B’ruth International CEO Dan Mariaschin for “Durban Revisited,” a series marking 20 years since the infamous UN conference. Monday - 8:30pm & 2:30am; Friday - 2:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Durban Revisited: Israel, Racism and the United Nations

B’nai B’rith UN Director David Michaels discusses anti-Zionism & antisemitism with Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek, British Baroness Ruth Deech, former Deputy U.S. Antisemitism Monitor Ellie Cohanim, and Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

In The News: Palestinian Prisoners Escape

Secretary-General of the Habithonistim Movement Lt. Col. (Res.) Yaron Buskila speaks about the clashes between IDF and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria following the escape of six terrorists from an Israeli maximum security prison. With Shahar Azani. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Itzhak Perlman

The world's greatest living violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon the personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbis Discuss God & Yom Kippur

Rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist) discuss how they feel about the High Holidays and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe, in part two of a roundtable conversation. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbi Eugene Borowitz Z”L - God On Yom Kippur

American leader and philosopher in Reform Judaism, the late Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God.
Monday - 10:30pm & 1:30am; Tuesday - 11:00am & 5:30pm; Wednesday - 10:00am

Tuesday: Rabbis Reflect on God

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 & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Friday: Lior Raz - Fauda

Co-creator and star of the hit Israeli series “Fauda” on Netflix Lior Raz discusses how his action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies.
Friday - 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Talmud Study: Why Fast

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm;Friday - 4:30am

Talmud Study: Repentance

Rabbi Becher explores the rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm

Talmud Study: Sukkot in Sinai?

In anticipation of the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?” Friday - 9:00am

Jewish 101: Threefold Blessing

Learn more of the rabbis’ interpretation of the Creation Story and see how the threefold blessing given to human beings in Chapter 1 of the Book of Genesis suggests a role most people don't normally imagine. "Jewish 101" is hosted by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10:00am; Monday - 5:00am; Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 4:00am;Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Sacks on Moral Compass

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l discusses his feeling that people need to find meaning in life and the pendulum has swung too far toward secularism and an over-emphasis on technology. In conversation with David Brooks of the NY Times at the 92Y in NY. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Thursday - 2:00am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

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

Learn About Jewish Life on College Campuses

Hillel

As the college application season is underway, Hillel International has an important resource to find the perfect Jewish college experience. The Hillel College Guide magazine is a free resource that explores college life on campus including kosher dining options, Greek life, religious services and Israel experiences. Click here for more information.

Register Now for Jewish-Themed Classes

CAJE

The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) is offering a wide selection of courses for adults through its Melton and More Department of Adult Education. Learn Hebrew, explore the Book of Proverbs, discover the Jewish story behind Broadway musicals and so much more. All fall classes will be held virtually. For more information and to register, click here.

JBS Highlights 9/5-9/11: Israel Philharmonic, Durban Revisited-Sharansky & Bernard-Henri Levy, 9/11-Robert Siegel, Top Story-Iran

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

JBS 2021 Rosh HaShanah Services

EREV ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6

7:00pm EDT – Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 8:00pm EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform)

Replay

10:00pm & Tues. 2:30am EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 11:00pm &Tues. 3:30am EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform)

ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7

8:00am EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 10:00am EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform) 12:30pm EDT – Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox) 2:30pm EDT - Central Synagogue Replay (Reform) 7:00pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue Evening Service (Orthodox) 11:00pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue Evening Service Replay (Orthodox)

ROSH HASHANAH SECOND DAY SERVICES WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8

8:00am EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 10:30am EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform) 12:30pm EDT – Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox) 2:30pm EDT - Central Synagogue Replay (Reform)

Israel Philharmonic Young Soloists

A musical showcase featuring ten of the brightest young musicians from Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s educational programs, with each soloist representing the diversity and vibrancy of Israel. A program of the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic, hosted by NPR’s Orli Shaham. Monday - 5:30pm; Wednesday - 5:00am & 10:00pm; Thursday - 2:00pm; Sunday - 4:00am

Top Story: Iran

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin speaks with Shoshana Bryen, Senior Director of the Jewish Policy Center and editor of inFOCUS Quarterly to discuss Iran — its nuclear program, its efforts to revive the nuclear pact and the recent Iranian election. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am; Thursday - 11:00am

Robert Siegel: How 9/11 Changed Us

Robert Siegel commemorates the tragedy of 9/11 and explores its legacy 20 years later in the age of COVID, with 9/11 Memorial Museum Director Alice Greenwald, WTC developer Larry Silverstein, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Evan Osnos. A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Friday - 5:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Durban Revisited: Natan Sharansky

In partnership with B’nai Brith International, JBS continues a series of programs marking 20 years since the infamous UN conference. In this conversation, human rights activist Natan Sharansky discusses Israel, Zionism and antisemitism with B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin. Thursday – 8:00pm & 1:00am; Friday – 10am & 1:00am; Saturday – 8:00pm

Durban Revisited: Bernard-Henri Levy

French public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy discusses Israel, Zionism and antisemitism with B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin for “Durban Revisited,” a series marking 20 years since the infamous UN conference. Thursday – 8:30pm & 1:30 am; Friday 10:30am & 1:30am; Saturday - 8:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Rabbis Reflect On High Holidays

Rabbis Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist) and Marcelo Kormis (Conservative) discuss the themes they believe are important to address in High Holiday sermons.
Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 10:00am

Monday: Rabbis Reflect On High Holidays

Rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist) discuss how they feel about the High Holidays and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe. Monday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: L'Chayim: Rabbi Robert Wolkoff

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff of Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight

Wednesday: Itzhak Perlman

The world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman, sits with Mark S. Golub at Juilliard to talk about upon his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon his personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Pay Czar: Kenneth Feinberg

Kenneth Feinberg, determined TARP compensation for corporate executives and distributed $7 billion to victims of Sep. 11, talks about his experience with 9/11 families, the quality of government the Obama administration and his concerns for the Jewish future. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: 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. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: 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 presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on the JBS original series "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday – 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Wine In Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the connection between wine and Judaism as described in the Talmud. Sunday- 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday- 5:30pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 The 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. Sunday - 10:00am; Monday - 5:00am; Thursday - 4:00am; Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Harold Kushner -Psalm 23

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen To Good People, delivers a moving and inspiring commentary to Psalm 23, "The Lord Is My Shepherd." Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Saturday - 4:00pm

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 & 1pm

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

Yodeah Helps Jewish Women Understand Their Cancer Risk

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Federation-supported organization Yodeah is helping Jewish women understand their cancer risk. The Miami-based, grassroots, volunteer organization is providing educational outreach programs and on-site, low-cost, saliva-based genetic testing for hereditary cancer mutations in the Jewish community.

One of every 40 Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jews carries the BRCA genetic mutation,independent of a family history of cancer. Men and women who carry a BRCA mutation can have a markedly higher lifetime risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers and these cancers can develop at earlier ages.

To learn more about hereditary genetic cancer risk, please visit Yodeah.

HFLA Provides Interest-free Loans for Those in Need

HFLA

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA), a program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, provides interest -free loans for those in need.

HFLA offers interest-free coronavirus crisis emergency loans as well as personal, business, fertility and adoption loans to Jewish residents of Miami-Dade County.

We can help you:

  • Pay expenses related to the pandemic
  • Grow your business
  • Pay your medical costs
  • Pay costs related to adopting a baby
  • Fund household repairs
  • Pay for infertility treatments
  • Support your aging parents
  • Send your child to camp
  • Pay expenses related to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah
  • and so much more

    To find out how you can apply for an interest-free loan, visit JewishMiami.org/hfla or call 305.692.7555.

Jewish Abilities Alliance Guides Families of Children With Special Needs

JAA

For parents of children with special needs, the start of the school year can be challenging with new routines and changes. Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) website is an important tool that can help. The user-friendly website is a one-stop gateway for parents and families to find resources, educational options, accessibility tools, support groups and timely programs.

Families can also find inclusive tools to celebrate the High Holidays, including videos and prayer guides. As part of its programming, JAA will be delivering Rosh Hashanah baskets to Jewish residents of MACtown, a center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Almost 25 percent of Americans have some sort of disability and JAA can help families at all ages and stages. Click here to explore what JAA offers.

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