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The High Holidays are a time of connection, tradition and meaning. Following a traumatic year, Federation recognizes that observing the holidays brings inspiration and comfort. We are committed to helping all members of our community, regardless of financial circumstance, experience the worship services associated with Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Federation has partnered with Miami-Dade County synagogues of all denominations to offer free seats and/or free virtual access to High Holiday services, in-person or online, through the High Holiday Welcome Program 5782/2021. Many of these synagogues will gather for in-person services; some will provide virtual services only, while others will offer both. To reserve your seats — in-person or virtually — please visit here.

As the High Holidays approach, The Shofar Project is providing an opportunity for spiritual growth. The inspiring program takes place during the Hebrew month of Elul (August 8-September 6) a traditional period for spiritual reflection and introspection. Each week of The Shofar Project, participants will be introduced to a teaching by a member of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and access to more than 25 free online events. Programs include Jewish mindfulness and meditation, Torah study, Jewish yoga and more. To learn more and register, please click here.

Get the facts regarding COVID-19 and how it affects children heading back to school by watching this program presented by a team of Nicklaus Children's Hospital physicians in partnership with local JCCs.This clear and concise medically-based discussion will provide you with the information you need as your kids start school.

To access the program, click here.

Be a part of the Jewish Community's Response to the Earthquake in Haiti. As the people of Haiti confront devastating loss and anguish in the wake of the earthquake, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping those affected by the disaster.

Donation checks with the notation “Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund” can also be mailed to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation 4200 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137

We will continue to monitor the situation and asses its impact so that we can provide immediate assistance to those affected.

For more information about Greater Miami Jewish Federation special relief funds, call 305.576.4000.

Thank you for your support.

Are You A Grandchild of a Holocaust Survivor? 3G Miami offers a unique speaker training program to help you share your grandparent's testimony with students in South Florida. Our mission is to educate students in South Florida about the perils of intolerance by sharing our family histories.

Sign-up and learn with us.

Fall 2021 Speaker Training Class via Zoom:

• Thursday, September 30
• Tuesday, October 12
• Tuesday, October 19
• Tuesday, November 2

7-9 PM

Space is limited. Participants must attend the entire series.

For more information and to signup, please email [email protected]

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

FIDF Live: Army of the People

Meet the people who fly into action at a moment’s notice in a hopeful episode of FIDF Live featuring the men and women who make up the diverse populations that work together every day to protect the State of Israel. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm

Israeli Air Force: Shkedi

Major General Eliezer Shkedi, former Commander of the Israeli Air Force, recounts his time in uniform, including making difficult military decisions with Prime Minister Rabin and much more. A program of the MirYam Institute with Benjamin Anthony. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

A Tech Shabbat - Tiffany Shlai

Filmmaker and author Tiffany Slain discusses her book “24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day A Week” in which she advocates for a “tech Shabbat,” where a break from screens for one entire day can lead to rest, renewal and spiritual uplift. A program of Schoke JFS. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim - Sharaka

Ellie Cohanim speaks with Amit Deri and Majid Al Sarrah, co-founders of Sharaka, The Gulf-Israel Center for Social Entrepreneurship built to strengthen the new era of cooperation between Israel and the UAE. A program of JNS. Wednesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am; Saturday - 10:00pm

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin - Antisemitism

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin speaks with columnist and editor Ruthie Blum about how smearing Israel serves to legitimize antisemitism and Hamas. A program of JNS. Wednesday- 10:00pm;Thursday - 11:00am

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Deborah Lipstadt

Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt (Emory University), discusses her celebrated victory over a British Holocaust denier and assesses the dangers of contemporary antisemitism she addresses in her book Antisemitism: Here and Now.
Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbi Donniel Hartman - Israel & War

Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute (Jerusalem), reflects on his time as a tank commander in the IDF, and offers his perspective on the Middle East conflict today and policies of the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Rabbi Marc Angel

Marc Angel, Rabbi Emeritus of the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC and the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, offers his analysis of Jewish life today. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the painful dilemma Israel confronts when it must decide when to trade imprisoned Palestinians for Israeli soldiers. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Farley Weiss

Former National President of the National Council of Young Israel Farley Weiss sits with Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Mike Burstyn - Azimuth

Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his first feature film (Writer/Director) “Azimuth” – about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War. Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Studies

Talmud Study: All Jews Are Friends

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) explores ideas from Hagigah 26. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Becher discusses doodles that appear in the margins of ancient Jewish texts (including Maimonides’) which show how human culture has not changed in thousands of years.
Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101: Introduction

In this introductory "Jewish 101" lesson, host Rabbi Mark S. Golub explains for whom the original series is intended and why it is so difficult to teach Judaism to children. An original JBS production for anyone interested in Judaism and Jewish life. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten, whose book "Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?" features simple recipes and easy tips, talks with writer Anna Quindlen about her successful ventures in retail, television, and publishing. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm;Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Friday Evening Shabbat Service

Reform: Central Synagogue (with closed captioning) 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 (with closed captioning) 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

Travel Dates: March 3-13, 2022

Application deadline: September 13

The HMI trip is a nine-day journey through Israel with the one you love and 19 other couples from your city. It’s exhilarating, romantic and memorable as you explore Israel in luxury. You’ll learn about Israeli culture, beauty and society in a way you could never do on your own and return home with a new community and friends who feel like family. The experience continues in your city through local HMI alumni events and programs.

CLICK HERE to learn more about HMI.

Investment: $2,500 per couple, all-inclusive of flight and ground costs

CLICK HERE for eligibility requirements.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

For more information, please contact Nicole Erdfrocht at [email protected].

August 28, 2021 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Temple Beth Sholom 4144 Chase Ave Miami Beach, FL 33140

$125 Early Bird/$150 2 weeks or less

A Jewishly framed complete childbirth class for expecting moms and their partners. Come for the childbirth education, stay for the Jewish community!

Daylong class includes breakfast, a thorough, doula-taught childbirth education class and intimate conversation with one of Temple Beth Sholom's rabbis regarding Jewish names and naming rituals. They day concludes with Havdalah with your peers.

You'll then have the opportunity to return subsequent evenings for the following, all included in Shalom Baby: lactation consultant focusing on breastfeeding, swaddling, and diapering; pediatrician; psychologist focusing on maternal post-partum mental health; LCSW's experiential workshop entitled "From Partners to Parents/Couples to Families"; Mommy self-care coach, sleep consultant; and infant/toddler CPR!

The community building continues with a reunion for all to meet and play with the babies months later.

Included in Shalom Baby is the opportunity for a child naming ceremony during Shabbat services at Temple Beth Sholom.

Full details and registration here!

While the tragedy in Surfside has started to fade from the headlines, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation remains committed to helping individuals and families recovering from devastating loss. We are continuing to work closely with our primary human service partner Jewish Community Services of South Florida to ensure survivors and families have a complete continuum of assistance, crisis counseling and housing opportunities. If you or someone you know requires financial assistance, food, counseling, bereavement support or is facing other challenges, please call 2-1-1. Operated by JCS, the free, confidential helpline can guide you to the services you need.

Join us via ZOOM on Sunday, August 29 at 11:00 am to kick-off your Rosh Hashanah festivities with a PJ Library story time and a special holiday craft with Maker Monkey Workshop.

Eating foods with special symbolic value is an important part of starting the Jewish New Year off right. Together, we’ll create a beautiful Maker Monkey Workshop platter of these foods and learn all about how they connect to our Rosh Hashanah wishes for this coming year!

FREE with RSVP HERE

You’ll need the following supplies:

• Scissors
• Glue
• Cardboard (plain box + snack/cereal boxes)
• Our Rosh Hashanah Food Template (please print)

Click here to shop any missing supplies!