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'Three Minutes - A Lengthening' Screening + Post-Film Discussion - Sunday, August 28th @ 3:15PM (Miami Theatrical Weekend)

On Sunday, August 28th, join the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute, Miami Jewish Film Festival, Holocaust Memorial Miami and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with more partners at the 3:15PM SHOWING of the new, high-profile, award-winning documentary about the Holocuast, 'THREE MINUTES - A LENGTHENING', during its MIAMI THEATRICAL PREMIERE WEEKEND, at the Coral Gables Art Cinema (260 Aragon Ave).

Tickets @ https://www.gablescinema.com/events/three-minutes-a-lengthening.

Watch the trailer @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8RprTU0hXY.

Post-film discussion with Igor Shterenberg (Miami Jewish Film Festival) and Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff (University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute).

In partnership with the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center, 3G Miami, FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Holocaust and Genocide Studies Program, The Sue & Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies and the George Feldenkreis Program in Judaic Studies at the University of Miami, International March of the Living, JDC (The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee), Overton Venture Capital and Mean Streets Management.

So long as we are watching history, history is not over.

THREE MINUTES:A LENGTHENING explores the human stories hidden within the celluloid. Based on found footage from 1938 Poland.

Directed by Bianca Stigter. Co-Produced by Steve McQueen (Director, '12 YEARS A SLAVE'). Narrated by Academy-Award nominated Actress, Helena Bonham Carter.

Please note: There is not graphic content and no on-screen violence in the film. It is appropriate for all ages that learn about the Holocaust. Visit www.threeminutesfilm.com for more information.

For questions, please contact Tamar Simon, Mean Streets Management, [email protected] or 917-670-6824.

20th Anniversary Milk & Honey Drive-Thru & Drop-Off

Registration is now open for the 20th anniversary year of Milk & Honey Volunteer Drive-Thru & Drop-Off, taking place Sunday, September 18, presented by Jewish Community Services of Florida (JCS) and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Join your Jewish community for a meaningful day preparing and delivering Rosh Hashanah baskets and personal hygiene kits to Holocaust Survivors and homebound elderly. Volunteers will gather at 9 a.m. at Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach or Temple Judea in Coral Gables to assemble the baskets and later deliver them, bringing hundreds of appreciative seniors throughout Miami-Dade County sustenance and joy at the Jewish New Year. The event will be a contactless drive-thru and drop-off format. Click here to register today!

JBS Highlights 8/7-13: Tisha B’Av & Tu B’Av, JCC Manhattan’s Joanna Samuels, AJC Day 2 Plenary, Robert Siegel-Energy Future

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

The new CEO of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan joins Abigail Pogrebin for her first in-depth conversation Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:30pm Thursday - 5:00pm & 2:30am Saturday - 10:00pm

AJC Global Forum 2022: Day 2 Plenary

Highlights include remarks from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, a discussion entitled “Democracy vs Tyranny,” and a conversation featuring Ambassadors from the Abraham Accords countries which showcased the widening circle of Middle East peace. Tuesday- 7:00pm Wednesday - 10:00am Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Energy Future

Experts Jason Bordoff (Co-Founding Dean, Columbia Climate School), Deborah Gordon (Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, Brown University), and Matthew Hutson (Contributing Writer, The New Yorker) join Robert Siegel to discuss many factors in the uncertain future of our energy supply. A program from the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 11:00am
Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Songs of Love: A Tu B’Av Concert

Neshama Carlebach and Menachem Creditor, Nefesh Mountain, and many other popular Jewish artists and cantors perform in a beautiful concert from AFMDA (American Friends of Magen David Adom), the Israeli "Red Cross,” for the Holiday of Love. Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 8:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Andrea Kremer

Emmy-winning television sports journalist Andrea Kremer, currently covering Thursday Night Football and reporting for HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss her career and motivations, both on and off the field. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 2:00am Saturday - 2:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Jason Greenblatt

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin returns as host and discusses the Abraham Accords with Jason Greenblatt, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East and author of In the Path of Abraham: How Donald Trump Made Peace in the Middle East and How to Stop Joe Biden from Unmaking It. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am

In The News: Russia Acts to Close Jewish Agency

Izabella Tabarovsky, senior program associate at the Kennan Institute of the Wilson Center, discusses what is behind Russia's attempts to shutter the offices of the Jewish Agency in Russia, what it means for Jewish immigration to Israel, Israel's complex relationship with Russia vis-à-vis Ukraine and more. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: Judea Pearl

Judea Pearl, father of murdered journalist, Daniel Pearl z"l, talks about what the recent killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri means for him personally, the concept of justice, as well as his efforts to call attention to 'Zionophobia' and why he says the fight against it is so critical. With Teisha Bader. Monday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: JBS journalist Micah Halpern

This week, Micah again expounds on the brutality of the Tehran regime, this time relating a troubling recent news story about the mass slaughter of shelter dogs in Iran by government authorities. Micah also analyzes a recent YNET column about the reasoning behind the IDF's increased incursions into the West Bank to hunt terrorists. Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Charles Sherman

Rabbi Charles Sherman, author of The Broken and The Whole, describes a story of extraordinary family transcendence as he describes how his son, Eyal, has survived serious brain stem damage Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm

Harriet Schleifer

Speaking from her position as the Chair of AJC’s Board of Governors, AJC’s current President Harriet Schleifer discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life, including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth Monday - 2:30pm

Joseph Cedar

Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar discusses his film “Norman,” starring Richard Gere in the title role as a Jewish New York fixer who knows the right people and can get things done.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Avi Weiss

Avi Weiss, one of American Jewry’s most creative and activist rabbis (Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah), discusses his approach to orthodoxy. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Rachel Robinson

For the occasion of her 100th birthday this summer, see Jackie Robinson’s widow, Rachel Robinson, discussing the challenges she and her husband had to face as he broke the Major League color barrier in 1947-- and recalls the Jews who helped them. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze’ev

For the holiday of Tu B’Av, see Aaron Ben Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of The Arc of Love, in discussion about the psychology of love. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: Lesson 1

Learn the Hebrew letter Shin, as well as Hebrew vowels, on this first teaching episode of "From the Aleph Bet" series 1.Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Hebrew: Lesson 2

Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. Monday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 10:30am Friday - 4:30am

Talmud Study: Concept of Fasting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: 15th Of Av

Rabbi Becher explains why Tu B’Av, the 15th of Av, is known as the holiday and love and one of the most joyous days of the Jewish year Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:30pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

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

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

JBS Highlights July 31-Aug 6: AJC Global Forum-Opening Plenary, Ben & Jerry’s and BDS, “Hallelujah” Documentary, Tisha B’Av, From the Aleph Bet

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

AJC Global Forum 2022: Opening Plenary

The opening plenary of this year’s AJC Global Forum includes remarks from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Ukrainian President Zelensky , AJC CEO David Harris, a panel discussion on antisemitism, a tribute to AJC President Harriet Schleifer and more. Tuesday- 7:00pm Wednesday - 10:00am Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Eye on Israel: Ben & Jerry’s to Stay in Israel

Avi Zinger, CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Israel, joins Shahar Azani to discuss the pain that was this past year’s battle against BDS, the joy over defeating the movement through reaching an agreement with Unilever, and plans for the future. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:30am Wednesday - 2:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm & 12:00am

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Hallelujah

Directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine discuss their film that explores the life and career of Jewish singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:30pm Friday - 1:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Miss Val

Valorie Kondos, aka Miss Val, describes how she built her career from dancer to legendary, hall of fame athletic coach through curiosity, creativity and care for the well-being of her athletes, and how she has the faith today to take on new challenges. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Saturday - 2:00am

Top Story: Reform Movement

Guest host Melanie Phillips discusses the challenges of the Reform movement with Rabbi Cary Kozberg, who describes the movement as hijacking words like God & Torah to push its political progressive agenda with little traditional or contextual backing. Thursday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

In The News: Kotel Disturbances

Rabbi Arie Hasit was officiating a bar-mitzvah when religious extremists disrupted prayers at the egalitarian section of the Western Wall. He shares his experience & of the need to stand up to bullies & embrace love not hate. Sunday- 5:30pm

In The News: Russia Acts to Close Jewish Agency

Izabella Tabarovsky, senior program associate at the Kennan Institute of the Wilson Center, discusses what is behind Russia's attempts to shutter the offices of the Jewish Agency in Russia, what it means for Jewish immigration to Israel, Israel's complex relationship with Russia vis-à-vis Ukraine and more. With Teisha Bader. Monday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Iran and Nuclear Weapons

JBS journalist Micah Halpern revisits the perennial issue of Iran's potential to develop nuclear weapons and analyzes why he thinks current Iranian leadership has no interest in making a new "deal," or re-entering into an old one. He also highlights the withdrawal of U.S. troops from their post guarding and maintaining an eye on the Straits of Tiran (and their ultimate replacement with surveillance cameras). Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Shai Held - Pt 1

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Shai Held - Pt 2

Shai Held talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation Sunday - 6:00pm

Gaylen Ross

Filmmaker Gaylen Ross discusses the DVD release of her film Killing Kasztner which describes how Israel Kasztner saved Jewish children from the Holocaust but was later accused of collaborating with the Nazis and murdered by Israeli fanatics Monday - 3:00pm

Daniel Cohen

Daniel Cohen, senior rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Harriet Schleifer

Speaking from her position as the Chair of AJC’s Board of Governors, AJC’s current President Harriet Schleifer discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life, including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Charles Sherman

Rabbi Charles Sherman, author of The Broken and The Whole, describes a story of extraordinary family transcendence as he describes how his son, Eyal, has survived serious brain stem damage Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Andrew Rehfeld HUC-JIR

Andrew Rehfeld, President of the Reform Movement’s rabbinical school HUC-JIR, discusses his vision of Reform Judaism & responds to criticisms that Reform rabbis are not schooled in Talmud and are often unfairly critical of Israel Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

WEEKLY JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: Introduction

Introduction and overview of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1, the original JBS production “for anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand the Hebrew language.” Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. Monday - 9:00am & 5:30pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Hebrew: Lesson 1

Learn the Hebrew letter Shin, as well as Hebrew vowels, on this first teaching episode of "From the Aleph Bet" series 1. Monday - 9:35am & 5:35pm

Talmud Study: Hillel and Shammai

Hillel and Shammai, the great pair of first century Jewish Sages, had different approaches to Jewish Law. Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains why they were ,More than a personality clash,” in this edition of "Dimensions of the Daf” Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Disputed Property

The Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims is discussed Sunday- 9:25am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:30pm

TISHA B’AV Saturday-Sunday (August 6th-7th)

As the Jewish world observes the Jewish fast day that commemorates the destruction of both the First Temple by the Babylonians in 586 BCE, and the Second Temple by the Romans in 70 CE, participate in Tisha B’Av with The Hampton Synagogue of Westhampton Beach New York, in a service that includes remarks by Rabbi Schneier, a beautiful reading of Eicha, and the music of the a cappella group the Maccabeats. Saturday August 6 - 10:00pm & 1:00am Sunday August 7 - 11:00am & 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

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

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

Exclusive, One-Time Webinar — On the Ground in Ukraine: Reports From the Front Lines of the Refugee Crisis

For the past five months, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its overseas partners have been supporting relief and rescue operations for Jews in Ukraine and the surrounding region. Together, they have been delivering food, critical care supplies and lifesaving medical attention to those in need, while also bringing displaced Ukrainians to safety in neighboring countries and assisting with aliyah efforts to Israel.

Please join Federation on Tuesday, August 16 from Noon to 1 p.m. for a webinar where you will hear eyewitness accounts from the war-torn region and learn how your donations are saving lives.

Featured speakers include:

Oksana Galkevich, Senior Projects Director, Field Operations Director, Former Soviet Union, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), who is a constant presence on the ground in Ukraine, coordinating JDC’s rescue and relief efforts.

Enrique Ginzburg, M.D., F.A.C.S., Trauma Medical Director, Chair of Surgery and President-Elect of Medical Staff, Jackson South Community Hospital, and Professor of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, who personally provided top-notch medical care to individuals injured in the deadly Ukraine war.

Elise Udelson, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, who met with refugees in Poland as well as volunteers and professionals providing daily relief.

There is no cost to attend. To RSVP, click here. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

For more information, please contact Simon Kaminetsky at [email protected] or 786.866.8453.

JBS Highlights 7/24- 7/30: Bret Stephens at AJC Global Forum, Climate Research at Ben-Gurion University, Mordechai Kedar on Arab Relations

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

AJC Global Forum’s Great Debate: Is the Golden Age of American Jewry Over? With Bret Stephens and Pamela Nadell

In AJC’s signature session, New York Times Op-Ed columnist, Bret Stephens, and American University Professor of History and Jewish studies, Pamela Nadell, debate whether American Jewry has already peaked and is slowly declining through the decades. AJC’s the “Great Debate,” moderated by AJC’s Laura Shaw Frank. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Climate-Saving Science at BGU

Meet the visionary experts of BGU’s new Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change, and learn about the innovative ways BGU’s work is transforming the Negev and contributing to a more sustainable world, Hosted by Israeli-American actress, activist and author, Noa Tishby. Monday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00pm & 2:00am Thursday - 5:00pm & 4:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Eye on Israel: Mordechai Kedar (Part 2)

Israeli scholar of Arab culture at Bar-Ilan University and researcher at the Begin-Sadat Center, Mordechai Kedar, shares his insights on Arab political parties in Israel, his unique "8-State Solution,” and the likelihood of Israeli normalization with Saudi Arabia. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:30am Wednesday - 2:00pm Saturday - 10:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Ariana Berlin

Dancer, actress, senior producer at Fox Sports and UCLA champion gymnast, Ariana Berlin, joins Rabbi Sherman to share her story of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm

Bankrupting Terror: Nitsana Darshan-Leitner

Israeli attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner describes her work as President of Shurat Hadin, an organization fighting terrorism and safeguarding Jewish rights by fighting boycotts, challenging those who seek to delegitimize the Jewish State, and more. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 10:30am

In The News: Danny Ayalon on Biden Visit

Danny Ayalon, former Israeli Ambassador to the US, shares his perspective on US President Joe Biden's recent visit to Israel. He discusses what the visit means for the US-Israel relationship, how it was viewed by the Palestinians, prospects for peace, the US & Israel stances on Iran, concern re anti-Israel sentiment by a minority of Democrats and more. With Teisha Bader. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

ITN: Kotel Disturbances

Rabbi Arie Hasit shares his story of officiating a bar-mitzvah when religious extremists disrupted prayers at the egalitarian section of the Western Wall. And Dan Elbaum of the Jewish Agency for Israel discusses the recently passed resolution that demands the Kotel be safe for ALL Jews to worship. With Teisha Bader. Monday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

Micah opines about what he wishes U.S. policy would be in the Middle East and how his policy prescriptions could affect the possibilities of peace, as well as how they would've affected President Biden's agenda during his recent visit. Micah also discusses a column from YNet that calls for Israel to "maintain the future of Diaspora Jews" in the face of an increasingly fractured Jewish landscape, with the ultra-Orthodox on one side and the progressive left on the other (and fewer in the middle). Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

This week, enjoy encore presentations with guests:

Gaylen Ross

Filmmaker Gaylen Ross discusses the DVD release of her film Killing Kasztner which describes how Israel Kasztner saved Jewish children from the Holocaust but was later accused of collaborating with the Nazis and murdered by Israeli fanatics. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm

Shai Held (Part 1)

Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, Shai Held, discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Shai Held (Part 2)

Shai Held talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Itamar Marcus

The founder and director of Palestinian Media Watch, which monitors what Palestinians say in Arabic on PA Television and the PA website, Itamar Marcus speaks to whether there is a "moderate" Palestinian leadership with which Israel can make peace.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

And in case you missed them last week:

Uri Regev

President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, Uri Regev, discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how Americans Jews feel about Israel. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm

Charles Jacobs

President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, Charles, Jacobs, discusses Avi Goldwasser’ s documentary “Hate Spaces – The Politics of Intolerance on Campus” and the increasing bigotry and antisemitism in American universities. Monday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: Saving A Life

The searing question of choosing to save one life over another is examined through Talmudic scripture in this edition of "Dimensions of the Daf," a JBS original series hosted by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Study Party

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the meaning behind "Siyum Hashas," a celebration of concluding the 7.5 year study cycle of the entire Talmud. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Judaism on Abortion

Rabbi Golub describes the unique Jewish approach to abortion, which differs radically from the rationales used by both pro-life and pro-choice communities, in this concluding episode of “Jewish 101,” a pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition which have shaped the thinking and behavior of the Jewish People throughout history. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 11:00am Friday - 5:00am & 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Holocaust Fatigue

Authors Daniel Jonah Goldhagen and John K. Roth, and Shoah Foundation CEO Michael Berenbaum, explore the phenomenon of “Holocaust Fatigue” with Thane Rosenbaum at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.
Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

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

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

Home Hospitality Needed for Israeli Emissaries

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is seeking warm and supportive host families for two 18-year-old Israeli emissaries dedicated to making a difference in Miami's Jewish community. In Federation's ongoing commitment to connect Miami’s Jewish community with the people of Israel, we are proud to be bringing back the Shinshinim program to Miami. Shinshinim are high school graduates who defer their time in the Israel Defense Forces to serve as cultural emissaries by sharing their knowledge of Israel, its history, culture and people with various groups throughout the Diaspora. Organized by Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, the initiative brings Israel to life through educational activities around Jewish and Israeli culture, holidays, Hebrew instruction and more. Transportation is provided by the program. Home hospitality can be for three months or longer. If you are interested in hosting one of the teens, please click here to complete an interest form. For more information, please contact Bonnie Dawson at [email protected] or Lital Dayan at [email protected]

JBS Highlights 7/17 - 7/23: Biden’s Mideast Visit-Oren, Friedman & Eisner, Yehuda Kurtzer on the “Big Tent,” Joseph Rosenstein’s Pirkei Avot

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

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Dave McMenamin

Dave McMenamin, NBA reporter and analyst for ESPN, sheds light on his process as a top sports journalist, talks about interviewing Lebron James and other LA Lakers, and discusses the intersection of sports and fait, with Rabbi Sherman. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm & 4:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

In the Spotlight: Joseph Rosenstein’s Pirkei Avot

Jewish ethics suddenly feel clear and contemporary in the hands of author Joseph Rosenstein, who shares how he spent the pandemic unpacking the ancient rabbinic texts of Ethics of the Fathers for his new book, Reflections on Pirkei Avot. With Abigail Pogrebin. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Yehuda Kurtzer: The Big Tent

Centering his remarks on the notion of the “Big Tent,” President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, Yehuda Kurtzer, discusses the challenges and opportunities of ideological pluralism, the potential to foster an ethic of inclusion and more, at Anshe Emet Synagogue for the launch of new Hartman offices in Chicago. Tuesday- 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am & 1:30am Thursday - 9:45am Saturday - 7:30pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: David Eisner

David Eisner, former Assistant Secretary for Management at the Treasury Department, shares his perspective of Biden policies on energy, Iran and more, and offers advice on how to maintain a religious Jewish identity in the workplace. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am

Top Story: David Friedman

As they waited for Biden’s arrival in Jerusalem last Thursday, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, and guest host filling in for Jonathan Tobin, Melanie Phillips, discuss U.S. support of the Palestinian government, economic incentives for America in the region, Israeli relations with Saudi Arabia, and what needs to be done to attain peace. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

In The News: Letty Cottin Pogrebin

Pioneering feminist, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, weighs in on the recent overturning of Roe v Wade, looks back at the struggle for women's rights from the 1960's and 1970's, speaks about her personal experience with abortion and why she says the right to choose is so critical. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

This week, Micah breaks down the stops on President Biden's Israel visit, as well as his subsequent visit to Saudi Arabia, and what it could mean to the region. He also analyzes a recent column about interim Prime Minister Lapid's lack of operational military experience and what that could mean on the ground if national security issues arise during his tenure in office. Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Free Speech, Hate Speech, Cancel Culture Three giants in the field of First Amendment Law – Floyd Abrams (Supreme Court Litigant), Alan Dershowitz (Harvard Law) & Nadine Strossen (ACLU) explore concepts of “Free Speech,” “Hate Speech” and “Cancel Culture.” 2-Hr special Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Cantor Sol Zim

World renowned cantor, composer, and performer Sol Zim (Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center in Bayside, NY) discusses his life, career and his love of Jewish music.
Sunday - 6:00pm

Helen Nash: New Kosher Cuisine

Author of New Kosher Cuisine, Helen Nash, discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Monday - 3:00pm

Joseph Telushkin

Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author, Joseph Telushkin, discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Uri Regev

Uri Regev, President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impact how Americans Jews feel about Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Jay Goldberg

Criminal law attorney and US Constitutional scholar, Jay Goldberg, discusses his career as both prosecutor and defense attorney in some of the nation's most high-profile cases described in his autobiography The Courtroom is My Theater. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Charles Jacobs

Charles Jacobs, President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, discusses Avi Goldwasser’ s documentary “Hate Spaces – The Politics of Intolerance on Campus” and the increasing bigotry and antisemitism in American universities. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

Talmud Study: Fake News & Privacy

Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses Talmudic texts to explore the Torah values of confidentiality, privacy and honesty, on the original JBS series “Dimensions of the Daf” Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Was Abraham Observant?

Rabbi Becher discusses how the Talmud deals with Abraham’s following Jewish Law before the Torah was given at Mt. Sinai Sunday - 9:25am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Circumcision

Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the reasons for Brit Milah--the circumcision ceremony which brings Jewish boys into the Covenant of the Jewish People--and why it is an important Jewish ritual. Sunday - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 11:00am Friday - 5:00am & 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Cardinal Dolan on Judaism

The Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal Dolan discusses the common ground between Judaism and Christianity, and what the future holds for organized religion. With Rabbi Peter Rubinstein, Director of Jewish Community for the 92nd Street Y in NY. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

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

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Virtual Interview Skills Workshop

You are invited to attend our upcoming JWorks Miami Zoom Interviewing Skills Workshop! Thursday, July 21st

10:30am - 12:30pm.

This free event hosted by the JWorks Miami team will help you brush up on the interviewing skills so you can strategically prepare for your upcoming interviews.

These are some of the topics we will cover:

Preparing for the interview Frequently asked interview questions What not to say Researching the company Good questions to ask the interviewer Following up and Thank You notes Mock interview - time permitting We hope you can attend! The workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, so please arrive a few minutes prior. Business casual attire is recommended.

The Zoom link will be sent to you on July 20th.

Please RSVP at JWorks Miami Events - for security purposes your RSVP is required!

This is a great opportunity to network, brush up on your job search skills, and for JWorks Miami staff to get to know you! Please note, we are unable to refer you to available opportunities unless we have met you in person.

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 the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Services of South Florida www.jworksmiami.org [email protected] 305-403-6554

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