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Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Roku under "educational" and streamed on jbstv.org from 11/10-11/16

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

L’Chayim: 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. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim.
Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am; Wednesday – 3:30pm

Obama Writer Sarah Hurwitz

Sarah Hurwitz describes her experiences as a speech writer for Pres. Barak Obama and discusses her book about embracing Judaism as an adult, entitled “Here All Along.” With Abigail Pogrebin, a program of Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and Romemu. Monday - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 4am

Israel Briefing: Amir Ohana

Likud MK Amir Ohana who has served as Israeli Justice Minister speaks about his role as a legislator in the State of Israel to a group of 40 cadets from US military academies during their Israel Strategy and Policy Tour of the State of Israel. (2019) Tuesday - 7pm & 2am; Thursday – 1pm

With Tree of Life Congregation

On the anniversary of the murder of eleven Jews at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh (October 27, 2018), community leaders gather at Central Synagogue in NYC to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community of Pittsburgh. A program of AJC.
Tuesday 8pm & 1am;Thursday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Kristallnacht Remembered

Ernie Michel, who lived through Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in Germany (Nov 9-10, 1938) and saw his synagogue burned to the ground, recalls this pogrom and his life during the Holocaust as told in his book, "Promises to Keep." Sunday 12 Noon

Kristallnacht : Lessons Forgotten

Thane Rosenbaum, Distinguished Fellow at NYU Law School and award-winning author (Second Hand Smoke), discusses the tragic social consequences of Kristallnacht and “Never Again!” being forgotten. A program of City Tech Jewish Faculty & Staff Association. Sunday– 1pm & 4am

Kristallnacht Anniversary

Kristallnacht and the Voyage Of The St. Louis with Renate "Ronnie" Breslow, a survivor of the St Louis. The Anniversary of Kristallnacht commemorated at Congregation Netivot Shalom, Teaneck, NJ. Sunday 1:30pm & 4:30am

Veteran's Day

A program honoring the sacrifice of American soldiers and the contribution of Jews in the Armed Forces is commemorated by the Council of Young Jewish Presidents in a service held in New York's Park Ave Synagogue.
Monday – 12Noon

Soldier Brothers: US-Israel

Two retired soldiers--US Army Staff Sgt Brian Neuman and IDF Golani Brigade Corporal Shahaf Segal--who were wounded in battle tell of the invaluable military and strategic partnership between the US and Israel. Monday – 12:35pm

Honoring Jewish WWII Veterans

Meet Jewish World War II Veterans from the Philadelphia area at the Gratz College event, WWII and the Jews Who Fought It. Recorded June 6, 2006, at Temple Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, PA. Monday – 1pm

Soldiers' Torah

Jewish members of US Armed Forces help write the actual letters of a new Torah scroll that will accompany Jewish troops in the field. A ceremony led by Rabbi (Col.) Brett Oxman and sponsored by the Jewish Welfare Board. Monday – 1:40pm

A WWII Story of Jewish Triumph

Nina Wolf Feld tells the story of her father's journey - escaping Europe to make his way to the U.S. and later to return with the U.S. Army Intelligence Crops to fight Nazi Germany and to ultimately win the return his family's property. From ISGAP. Monday 2pm

L'Chayim: Jewish Marine in Iraq - Zach Iscol

Zach Iscol, a decorated Marine who served two terms in Iraq, explains why he joined the Marines, how he experienced the war and the bonds he forged with his Iraqi translator, and he now feels about military conflict.
Monday – 2:30pm

On L’Chayim:

**Sunday: Actress Ayelet Zurer

Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art, and describes portraying the Haredi widow "Elisheva" on the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Shtisel. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday – 6pm

Monday: Sen. Joe Lieberman

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Mourning Under Glass

The father of a child killed during the Mercaz HaRav massacre in Jerusalem (2008), Naftali Moses, author of "Mourning Under Glass: Reflections on a Son's Murder," discusses how he lives life after his personal loss. "L'Chayim" with Mark S. Golub. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: El Al-Yoram Elgrabli

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." With Mark S.Golub. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: Israeli Star Noa

Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa combines her Yemenite roots with 1960s musical influences Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard Cohen. Saturday 6pm __________

92nd Street Y: Capture of Adolf Eichmann

Avner Avraham, a former Mossad agent, and Eli Rosenbaum, a former prosecutor of Nazi war criminals for the U.S. Dept. of Justice, describe Israel’s dramatic capture of Adolf Eichmann in 1960. With novelist Thane Rosenbaum at the 92nd Street Y in NYC.
Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 2am; Monday – 10:00pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

A Touch Away- Episode 2

Mintz family arrives at Israel. After four years that they haven't met, Zorik is truly excited to re-unite with his family. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday 7pm &1am; Tuesday 10:30am; Wednesday 5am; Thursday 9am & 4:30pm

A Touch Away- Episode 3

Natalia accompanies her father to an interview as a guard in a parking lot. She sees him being humiliated. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Saturday – 7pm & 2:30am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 2

The Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced on this second lesson Monday 9am; Thursday – 4am; Saturday - 11am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 3

Learn the letter "Bet" and how to read the most important word in the experience of Judaism Mondays – 9:30am & 5:00pm; Wednesday 7pm; Thursday – 4:30am; Saturday

PJ Story Squad

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Will you please join our PJ Story Squad? This outstanding group of volunteers will help us bring a PJ Library Chanukah to hundreds of kids in public and private SECULAR schools throughout Miami-Dade. Last year, we reached more than 700 kids! This year, Alexandra Alazrachi & Lauren Borowsky will be co-chairing this initiative and we want to expand even more!! Here's how YOU can help:

VOLUNTEER YOURSELF & INVITE FRIENDS TO JOIN -Share this with everyone you know (volunteer training will take place on December 4 at 10 am and volunteers will be deployed December 9-20) RECRUIT SCHOOLS - If you are a parent at a public or private SECULAR school (or know someone who is), please ask your school's administration to agree to have us and we will work with them on scheduling. Email us at [email protected].

Thanks in advance for your help - together, we can bring a tremendous amount of light (PJ Library style!!) to hundreds of local kids this Chanukah.

Operation Entebbe With Major Rami Sherman

"I flew to the Entebbe Raid as an Israeli and I returned to Israel as a Jew."

Major Rami Sherman from the IDF elite commando unit Sayeret Matkal, will tell his riveting personal account of the hijacking and rescue of the Air France flight 139 from Entebbe Uganda in 1976, and its relevant message in 2019. He landed in the first Hercules and was in the car directly behind the famous Mercedes. Rami was the Commander who led the hostages to the Hercules.

When: November 20, 2019, 7:30 PM. Where: The Palace of Coral Gables, 1 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Contact: [email protected] or 305-490-7572. Cost: $18

Due to the popularity of this event and limited seating, there won't be any tickets sold at the door. Advance reservation only.

Click on the link to purchase tickets: Chabadgables.com/entebbe.

Rami Sherman

Purvis Young Gallery at Temple Emanu-El

Purvis Young: Miami’s contribution to the 21st century Art Canon

December 4th – December 8th.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 4th from 6-10 pm. Thursday, December 5th from 10 am-7 pm. Friday, December 6th from 10 am-5 pm. Saturday, December 7th. Join us for Shabbat Services at 7 pm followed by a reception hosted by the Japour Family Collection from 8-9 pm. Sunday, December 8th from 11 am-5 pm.

Free and open to the public.

Temple Emanu-El 1701 Washington Avenue. Across the street from Miami Beach Convention Center. (305) 538-2503

The Japour Family Collection and Temple Emanu-El present Miami’s own Purvis Young. On view will be Young’s works which tell the stories of a struggle against a decaying establishment and his positive, celebratory triumph over devastating urban poverty. Purvis painted on raw, disintegrating materials that characterized the issues of racism and social themes of his time that are just as relevant today.

2020 Overnight Camp Scholarships: Deadline Tonight!

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The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for 2020 Need-Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17, to help make Jewish overnight summer camps more affordable for Miami-Dade County families.

Camper Eligibility Criteria:
• Miami-Dade County resident
• Ages 8 – 17
• Completed online application, see link below
• 2018 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 Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM. 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 $100,000 each year since 2002 for funding assistance. Last year, nearly 200 need-based scholarships were awarded to children, enabling them to attend a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams, as well as JCC overnight programs and youth group movements.

Click here to apply now!

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]

Candles and Comedy at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

A Multigenerational Experience for the Entire Family at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

Wednesday December 11, 2019 6:00pm

A different way to celebrate Chanukkah, hosted by Silvio Berlfein and Martin Sipicki

candles and comedy

Register

Calling all veterans! This Friday night, November 8 Cantor Ronit and Ahavat Olam will be honoring all veterans for their brave service in the armed forces. 10755 SW 112th Street, Miami, Fl. 33176

Subject: AO honors all Veterans 2019 Reply-To: [email protected]

HONORING ALL VETERANS Calling all veterans! This Friday night, November 8 Cantor Ronit and Ahavat Olam will be honoring all veterans for their brave service in the armed forces.

10755 SW 112th Street, Miami, Fl. 33176

During the service Cantor Ronit will say a special blessing as a way of thanking you for all you did for all of us. As a special treat, Sandy Liebowitz will accompany Cantor Ronit on the guitar. [email protected]

See you there.

P.S.

Save the date !
(December 5-9 weekend) for the awesome IAC CONVENTION at the Diplomat Convention Center in Hollywood, FL.

Shalom shalom,

Richard Harris Freer CoChair, FLORIDIANS FOR THE SAFETY & SECURITY OF ISRAEL

Girls Cteen Night Out

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A project of CTeen of North Miami Beach.

Follow us on Instagram at CTEENNMB and on Facebook at CHABAD CHAYIL

Date: Wednesday, Nov 13th, 2019

Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm

Ages: High school girls.

Location: Shira's House - 2600 NE 205th Street, Miami FL 33180

Please contact Shira to RSVP on (786) 361-2609 or email [email protected]

Hadassah Annual Hanukkah Concert

Hadassah Annual Hanukkah Concert with the North Miami Pops Band

 December 8, 3 PM at The Palace, One Andalucia Avenue, Coral Gables, 33134

 Transportation provided, leaving Temple Menorah, 620 75th St, Miami Beach 
             at 1:15 promptly! Valet parking avaiable at The Palace.

Reservations required - We cannot accept checks at the door. Contribution $30 per person.

Please make out checks to Hadassah and mail to:
P.O. Box 546166, Surfside,FL 33154-0166

Indicate whether you will require transportation or if you will use The Palace valet.

         Please send checks no later than November 15th.

Joy Spill Honored With The Spirit Of Philanthropy Award

Joy Spill was dually honored with the Spirit of Philanthropy award by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and TrustLegacyLaw at the National Philanthropy Day’s 34th annual awards luncheon on November 1st. She is the only recipient to have ever received two awards simultaneously.

Ms. Spill is Attorney-at-Law at Simon & Simon, P.A., Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Constitutional and Criminal Law. Author of "State Prohibitions on Employment Opportunities for Resident Aliens: Legislative Recommendations," 10 Fordham Urban Law Journal 699, 1982. Lecturer, Family Guardianship Course, Miami Dade Community College.

Ms. Spill has a noteworthy history of community service and leadership. She currently serves or has served on the Executive Committee, Miami Beach Jewish Community Center; Immediate Past Board Chair, Jewish Community Services of So. Florida (JCS), Chairperson of JCS Leadership and Governance Committee, Board of Directors Greater Miami Jewish Federation (GMJF), Chairperson Human Resources Committee of GMJF. She is the Gabbi, Executive Board Member, and President-Elect of Temple Emanu-El on Miami Beach where she is affectionately known as Everlasting Joy.

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