It's Happening In Miami

A Conversation with Shirley & Arthur Sotloff

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, 7-9 p.m.

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU FIU Professor Tudor Parfitt will moderate a discussion with Shirley & Arthur Sotloff about the life and career of their son Steven Sotloff and the issue of wartime journalism.

Arthur and his wife Shirley founded the 2LIVES Foundation soon after their son, journalist Steven Sotloff, was brutally murdered on international tv after being held hostage for one year. Their mission is to provide scholarships to women and men of excellence seeking careers in journalism in a changed world.

Saturday, February 29th 9:30 AM

Temple Emanu-El on Miami Beach will host Daniel Gerstein from the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.

Biracial, adopted as an infant by a U.S. Jewish family, Daniel faced both racism and anti-Semitism growing up. He now serves as Medic in Battalion Aid in the prestigious Station 890. He is 23 years old.

Daniel will speak about his remarkable life, journey, and unique military/combat story during Shabbat services. A complimentary Kiddush lunch will follow services.

Temple Emanu-El is located at 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503. www.tesobe.org.

MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT

Thursday, February 27th Registration 9:15-9:45 AM (coffee) Lunch will be served $36 Entry Fee Prizes awarded to top finishers

Please consider donating gift baskets to be raffled to benefit the synagogue

Contact Sharon Jacobson at [email protected] Or register at www.tesobe.org

Tournament is based on a 15-minute game and there will be 4 rounds. Please bring your own NMJL card.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF SOUTH BEACH 1701 Washington Avenue Miami Beach (305) 538-2503

Monday, February 10th. 6:30 PM

Tu B’Shevat Celebration

You’re invited to celebrate the New Year of the trees

with a Mystical and Musical Tu B’Shevat Seder.

Savor different fruits and wines. Art Therapy.

Singing of sacred Jewish chants.

Temple Emanu-El. 1701 Washington Avenue.

Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503. www.tesobe.org.

Facebook.com/tesobe. ; @te_sobe.

Wednesday, February 26th 7 PM.

Temple Emanu-El will host a Rosh Chodesh Barbeque

and you’re invited!

Beef Hot Dogs. Burgers. Vegan Burgers (email us at [email protected]).

Sides. Corona Beer on Tap. S’mores.

Click to RSVP:

https://www.tesobe.org/store/c36/BBQ_Dinner_-RoshChodesh_Feb_26_%40_7pm.html

Temple Emanu-El is at 1701 Washington Avenue on Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503

Friday, February 21st . 7 PM. Rock Kabbalat: a Musical Shabbat.

Meet us at Temple Emanu-El for a musical Friday night service, followed by Shabbat dinner.

Minimum donation is $18. Reservations are a must: www.tesobe.org or phone (305) 538-2503.

Temple Emanu-el. 701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

92nd Street Y: Humor-Guide To Jew People

Stand-Up Comic Judy Gold sits with Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach and Alan Zweibel, award-winning humor writers and the co-authors of A Field Guide to The Jewish People. From the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Today (Sunday) – 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8:30pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Jewish Cinematheque: Yaron Zilberman

Israeli director Yaron Zilberman discusses his film, Incitement, story of the assassination of Yitzchak Rabin through the eyes of the murderer, Yigal Amir. With Jewish film scholar Eric Goldman. Monday – 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:00pm; Saturday – 10:30pm & 2:30am

ADL Summit: “Never Is Now”

ADL: Broadway Responds To Hate

Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat) and Broadway stars discuss how artists can help combat hate and promote freedom of expression. With Lisa Kron (Fun Home), Adam Kantor (Band’s Visit), Daniel Watts (Hamilton) and Benj Pasek (Dear Evan Hansen). From the 2019 ADL Summit in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday – 8pm & 1:30am

ADL: Elan Carr, Joan Ryan, Isaac Herzog

At the 2019 ADL Summit “Never Is Now,” Elan Carr (U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism), Joan Ryan (UK MP) and Isaac Herzog (Chairman, the Jewish Agency) address "Global Approaches to Fighting Anti-Semitism." Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday- 8pm

For Tu BiShvat

Talmud: Tu BiShvat

As Jews celebrate Tu BiShvat this evening and tomorrow, the Jewish “New Year for Trees,” when trees begin to bloom in the Land of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Gateways) discusses the Talmudic view of the holiday on JBS’s “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) – 9am

Noah’s Flood & Climate Change

Three panels discuss the Biblical story of the Flood and how it relates to contemporary challenges of climate change. By the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (Fairfield, Ct) and the Jewish Federation of Upper Fairfield County, from Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, Ct). Today (Sunday) – 2pm

For Valentine’s Day -Talmud: Love, Marriage & Giving

On the week of Valentine’s Day, Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Gateways Organization Senior Lecturer) discusses the Talmud's attitude towards love and marriage, and how the Jewish Tradition teaches love is the pursuit of “oneness” achieved through acts of giving. On The JBS original series “Dimensions Of The Daf.” Thursday – 7pm & 1am

L’Chayim: Psychology of Love

Dr. Aaron Ben-Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of "Love Online", sits to discuss the psychology of love. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Film: The Pin

After being left for dead and waking up in a shallow grave, Jacob runs to the first hiding place he sees, a broken down barn where he is saved by a young girl. A love story in the shadow of the Holocaust. In Yiddish with English Subtitles. Friday – 9pm; Saturday – 4am

Also On L’Chayim This Week

Monday: Dr. Mordechai Kedar Pt. 1

Mordechai Kedar, a leading scholar on Arab culture (Bar Ilan University), addresses the profound misconceptions Americans have about the structure and mentality of the Palestinian world and offers an alternative peace plan. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Mordechai Kedar Pt. 2

Mordechai Kedar, a leading scholar on Arab culture (Bar Ilan University), explains why the Arab world needs to recognize Israel as a Jewish State and why the issue of Palestinian refugees reflects an anti-Israel bias. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Wednesday: Music Industry vs BDS

Former Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing, David Renzer, explains how he formed “Creative Community for Peace” to build bridges with Palestinians, to support artistic freedom and to counter the cultural boycott of Israel.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Saturday: Abraham Lincoln

For Presidents’ Weekend, Yossi Prager, Avi Chai Foundation Executive Director for North America, reviews the enduring legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, and discusses the Jewish Tradition's notion of God's role in human events. Saturday - 6pm

For Parashat Yitro

Talmud: Honor Father & Mother

As the Jewish world reads parashat Yitro and the Ten Commandments this week, Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Gateways Organization Senior Lecturer and author of Gateways To Judaism) discusses the commandment to "Honor Your Father and Mother" and why the Jewish Tradition teaches that respect for elders is so important. On JBS’s original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Tuesday – 9am & 4:30pm; Friday – 2pm

Jewish 101: Standing At Sinai

As the Jewish world reads sedra Yitro dramatically describing how the Children of Israel received the Torah at Sinai, the midrash describes that each person heard the words of God in his and her own way. “Jewish 101” with Mark S. Golub. Wednesday – 9am & 4:30pm; Friday – 1pm

ITN: Alan Dershowitz Answers

Alan Dershowitz responds to criticisms of his Constitutional arguments debunking the impeachment of Pres. Trump; discusses the impeachment process in both houses; refutes the Epstein charges; and describes the vitriol directed at him. Today (Sunday) – Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 16

Learn about exceptions to vowel pronunciation and review the entire Hebrew alphabet Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

Join American Associates, Ben-Gurion University and Israel Bonds at the Miami Beach JCC for

Game of Drones: Diving Into Future Human-Drone Interactions

Dr. Jessica Cauchard

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:30 p.m.

Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140

Drones are already being used for photography, search and rescue, and drone delivery is coming soon. Join us to hear how Israeli researchers are developing ways for people to safely and clearly communicate with drones we will increasingly encounter in our day to day lives.

Light refreshments will be served

Admission: $18 per person

To register, go to: https://mbjcc.ticketleap.com/drones/

Scheck Hillel Community School has earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for attaining female student representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) for 2019. Out of 20,000 institutions that offer AP courses, Scheck Hillel is among the top 3% to be recognized and is the only Jewish school in Florida to receive the national honor. This award acknowledges the outstanding work Scheck Hillel is doing to engage more female students in computer science.

“Scheck Hillel is empowering young women to see themselves as creators, innovators, and problem-solvers,” said Stefanie Sanford, College Board global policy chief. “We hope to see even more high schools inspire female students to harness the potential of an AP computer science education.”

Schools receiving the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have achieved 50% or higher female representation in either or both of the AP computer science courses, or the percentage of female computer science examinees meets or exceeds that of the school’s female population. Scheck Hillel teaches coding from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and offers AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A.

“We’re very proud to have received this important award and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect moment,” said Vanessa Donaher, Head of Scheck Hillel Community School. “As a school we give our students opportunities to pursue their passions and maximize achievement, and over the years we have seen our Design/STEM program grow tremendously. Scheck Hillel's emphasis on Design/STEM in early childhood through high school, coupled with our high school STEM track and clubs like Girls Building STEAM have powered an increase in acceptances to college engineering programs.”

Providing female students with access to computer science courses is necessary to ensuring gender parity in high-paying technology jobs and to drive innovation, creativity, and competition. A 2014 Google study found that women are more likely to pursue computer science if they are given the opportunity to explore it in high school. At Scheck Hillel, 60% of the Design/STEM faculty is female, providing successful role models in the field.

Design/STEM at Scheck Hillel Community School starts as young as early childhood education (ECE) and progresses through Grade 12. In ECE, Design/STEM is taught in the classrooms through science lessons and project-based learning. Kindergarten-Grade 5 students also go to the campus I Lab: a dedicated space for inspiration and innovation designed to extend classroom learning in an environment that promotes collaboration and experimentation. There, students engage in developmentally sequenced activities with a focus on coding and robotics, social studies and digital literacy.

In Grades 6-12, the school’s Multimedia Maker Lab is the hub for Design/STEM education. Scheck Hillel offers an intensive 4-year high school Design/STEM track of hands-on laboratory courses, including Engineering, Engineering & Entrepreneurship and more than one computer science class, designed to mimic work environments in the real world. Applications for this program open for rising Grade 9 students every spring.

About Scheck Hillel Community School
Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.931.2831x173 or write to [email protected].

JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE Organizing Your Job Search workshop on Thursday, February 20th, 10:30am-12:30 pm.

Looking for a job is very time consuming. You will likely get out of it what you put into it!

This workshop will teach you how to organize your job search.

Properly managing your job search is just as important as identifying job opportunities and submitting your resume and/or application.

Items to be discussed include:
* Time management skills
* Preparing for the interview
* Email etiquette
* Best resume format for your situation
* Writing a great cover letter

Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! The workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am so please arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress. Business casual is recommended.

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

All events will be held at:
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33137
Click here for directions to parking lot entrance

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
Greater Miami Jewish Federation and
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
Made possible by a generous grant from The Blank Family Foundation
www.jworksmiami.org
[email protected]
305-403-6554, option 1