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Eshel Has Launched Its First-Ever Grandparents Group!

Eshel Has Launched Its First-Ever Grandparents Group!

Grandparents with LGBTQ+ grandchildren from traditional communities gather and learn how to understand and support an LGBTQ+ grandchild and their family. The purpose of this group is to meet and socialize with other grandparents, to gain support from one another, and to share experiences.

Where: Zoom. Login information is sent via email to those who have registered.

When: The second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST. The next meeting will be held on March 10, 2021.

Click here to register

For inquiries, call 724-374-3501

Funded by Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Confidentiality honored

ISRAEL OUTDOORS PRESENTS: Ros Gold-Onwude, NBA Broadcaster 03/12

FRIDAY, MARCH 12 @ 3:30pm ET /12:30pm PT

CONVERSATION | Ros Gold-Onwude, NBA Broadcaster

Presented by Rosalyn Gold-Onwude

Meet Ros, a women's basketball star at Stanford University, a member of the Nigerian national team, and a current NBA broadcaster and media personality. We're very proud to also count Ros as an Israel Outdoors alumna. Join us for this special conversation where Ros will share her personal story, reflect on her Birthright journey, and explain her off-the-court passions for supporting mental health awareness and female empowerment.

RSVP HERE

ISRAEL OUTDOORS PRESENTS: Yoga On The Go With Karen 03/09

TUESDAY, MARCH 9 @ 12pm ET / 9am PT

WELLNESS | Yoga On-The-Go With Karen

Presented by Karen Ben-Yehuda

Get your body and mind in shape for spring with yoga led by Israeli guide, Karen Ben-Yehuda. In the spirit of the Passover season, we'll focus on the concept of "MeAvdut LeHerut" (from slavery to freedom) – letting go of blockages and limitations through yoga sequences. Designed for beginners and experienced yoga practitioners.

RSVP HERE

ISRAEL OUTDOORS PRESENTS: Cooking Old School Jewish Cookies 03/07

SUNDAY, MARCH 7 @ 2pm ET / 11am PT

COOKING | Old School Jewish Cookies

Presented by Harry Rubenstein

Rainbow cookies. Linzer tart cookies. Mandelbrot. We’ll tackle these iconic Jewish cookies in a super-sized 1.5 hour baking extravaganza. While these cookies are decidedly old school, we’ll apply some “new school” techniques and flavors to take these treats to new levels of cookie awesomeness. Ingredient list provided if you're planning to cook along!

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JBS Highlights for 2/28 - 3/6: Michael Oren, Dov Lipman-Anglos in Israeli Politics, Jewish-Arab Political Partnership, Cinema-"The Vigil," Daf-The Shema

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband Ch 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

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinemathèque: "The Vigil"

Eric Goldman speaks with filmmaker Keith Thomas and lead actor Dave Davis about "The Vigil," their new Jewish-themed horror film centered on the Jewish ritual of shomer, keeping vigil. Monday- 7:30pm & 2:00am

"Anglos" in Israeli Politics

Do sabras accept "Anglos"? MKs Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Canada), Dov Lipman (from Maryland), Michael Oren (from New Jersey) and Yehuda Glick (from Brooklyn) discuss the challenges they face in Israeli society and in their leadership roles, and share their thoughts on the Jewish Diaspora. A program of the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), moderated by Eliana Rudee. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm; Sunday - 4:00am

Jewish-Arab Political Partnership: Is Israel Ready?

Journalist and podcaster Gilad Halpern moderates a discussion with Ksenia Svetlova (Senior Research Analyst and former MK) and Mohammad Darawshe (Director of the Center for Equality & Shared Society at Givat Haviva) on efforts to create a political framework within Israel that will appeal to Jewish and Arab communities alike. A program of Partners for Progressive Israel (PPI). Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Thinking Out Loud: American Politics Today

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the no-holds-barred state of American politics today, and offers analysis of an essay about the biblical worldview by Dennis Prager. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim This Week

Sunday: Shalom Habibi

The Muslim-Jewish duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys that led them to team up to create their stand-up “Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour.”
Today (Sunday) - 12 Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Monday: Beit Ruth Village

The Beit Ruth Educational and Therapeutic Village is a therapeutic residence and school for vulnerable and at-risk girls ages 13-18 years old who have been removed from their family homes by court order as a result of physical, sexual and severe emotional abuse, and placed in our care for a period of up to four years. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Israel-IS

Founder and CEO of “Israel-IS” Eyal Biram, and Israel-IS Field Ambassador & IDF Active Reserve Forces Captain Omer Kalo, discuss how their organization seeks to improve the international perceptions of Israel among young people Tuesday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Hadar Goldin's Mothe

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Israel Bonds - Israel Maimon

The President & CEO of Israel Bonds, Israel Maimon, discusses his experiences in the Golani Brigade, his role in the 2007 bombing of the Syrian nuclear reactor, his concerns regarding Iran & his critique of the Iran Nuclear Deal.
Thursday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: El Al - Yoram Elgrabl i El Al Airline’s Managing Director for North America, Yoram Elgrabli, describes growing up in Israel, his feelings for the Jewish State while living in the Diaspora, and his role overseeing the "airline of the Jewish People." Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Studies

Talmud Study: Shema

Rabbi Becher uses Talmudic texts to look closely at one of the most significant verses in the Torah, Deuteronomy 6:4, which contains one of Judaism's most well-known prayers expressing the essence of Judaism as monotheism. Sunday- 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: The M'zuzah

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the history, craftsmanship, and philosophy of the mezuzah, using excerpts of the writings of various rabbis and scholars throughout history. On Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 9

Learn to read Hebrew words used in the experience of Judaism, using the recently taught "Pay" and "Fay". Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm; Tuesday - 7:00pm; Friday - 5:00am; Saturday - 8:00am

Jewish 101: Tenth Plague

In an ongoing study of what it means to be a "Jew" by reading the Exodus Story, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the Tenth Plague, the m'zuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People.
Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Rabbi Capers Funnye
Meet Michelle Obama's first cousin (once removed), Rabbi Capers Funnye, who discusses his conversion to Judaism, his work in Africa, and what the black Jewish experience is like in America.
Today (Sunday) - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 6pm, 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 11am & 2:30pm

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

Take the Thrive305 Resident Survey - Deadline Tonight

Make your voice heard on important local issues by completing the Thrive305 resident survey.

Developed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava in partnership with The Miami Foundation and civic groups, the non-partisan survey allows you to help shape policies relating to transportation, public safety, arts and culture, economic empowerment and more. Complete the survey by CLICKING HERE before tonight’s midnight deadline and be a part of improving the quality of life in our community.

Join Us for The Main Event

Come together for community in support of our Annual Campaign. Hear from world leaders and enjoy a special performance by Matisyahu at our most popular fundraising event of the year.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP

ADL Florida 2021 Virtual Jurisprude Award Celebration

March 10, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Since 1913, the Anti-Defamation League has led the fight against racism, bigotry, intolerance and antisemitism. For 30 years, the Florida Region of ADL has recognized leaders in the legal community who have fought for civil rights across our state.

Join us, as we come together virtually for the first time, to celebrate individuals who have made outstanding contributions for our Florida community, while exemplifying the principles on which ADL was founded.

Registration required: adl.org/FLJurisprudence2021

Israel Education Program for Young Professionals

Register for Fuel For Truth's Winter 2021 Online Boot Camp class! Our intensive program for young professionals covers the modern history of Israel, the major issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and best practices for effectively discussing these topics in the real world.

Boot Camp is on March 2, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM and runs consecutive Tuesday evenings through March 16.

Visit https://fuelfortruth.org/bootcamp/ to learn more and register.

Justin Ellis at [email protected]

Sylvia Tuman College Scholarships Now Available


Attention, college and graduate students! Apply now to receive a grant from the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program, administered by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.


The Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program provides a limited number of scholarships for Jewish students who require financial assistance to further their education. Students must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college or university located in Miami-Dade or Broward counties.

Preference is given to institutions in Miami-Dade County.

Application deadline: June 1, 2021.

Click here for more information and to apply.


An additional resource available for your consideration is an interest-free loan from the Hebrew Free Loan Association, a subsidiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. For more information, please visit https://jewishmiami.org/hfla/ or call 305-692-7555.

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