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Here are this week's upcoming events. Go to https://www.ajc.org/advocacyanywhere for more information and join us!

The lineup for AJC Advocacy Anywhere programs this week is:

Monday, April 13, 11 AM (ET) – An Improbable Jewish Journey with AJC CEO David Harris. Described by the late Israeli President Shimon Peres as the “foreign minister of the Jewish people,” Harris is one of the world’s foremost Jewish advocates. Join him as he shares his personal Jewish story, from the “improbable” development of Jewish identity to the journey that led him to AJC.

Tuesday, April 14, 12 PM (ET) – The Post-Corbyn Labour Party: A New Era? Lord John Mann, Independent Adviser to the UK Government on Antisemitism, will discuss efforts to combat the rise of antisemitism in the UK, and whether or not British Jews can regain trust in the Labour Party under its newly-elected leader, Keir Starmer.

Tuesday, April 14, 4 PM (ET) – Celebrity Passover Storytime, featuring actor Joshua Malina, who starred in “The West Wing” and “Scandal.”

Friday, April 14, 12 PM (ET) – The Future of U.S.-China Relations in a Post-COVID-10 World, featuring Bonnie Glaser, Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) China Power Project; Malcolm Riddell, Founder and CEO of CHINADebate and former investment banker, diplomat, lawyer, and CIA agent; and Susan Shirk, Chair of the UC San Diego 21st Century China Center and former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.

https://www.ajc.org/news/american-jewish-committee-advocacy-anywhere-offers-innovative-online-programs

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

Together During Covid: Weiser

Sydney Weiser, a Musical Theater Major and Directing Major at Marymount Manhattan College talks about how her generation is experiencing quarantine and explains why she created her video parody, "Princess Fiona in the time of Corona." Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Revelation & Authority: Sommer

Law Prof. Joseph Weiler (NYU) critiques a book on Jewish Law by Biblical scholar Benjamin Sommer (JTS), Revelation & Authority, after which Prof. Sommer responds. By Jewish Review of Books, NYU Law School and Jewish Law Association at NYU, NYC. Monday - 7:30pm & 2am; Wednesday 1:30pm

AIPAC 2020: Pro-Israel Movement

The way in which diverse sectors of the American community are working to insure strong bipartisan support for Israel is discussed by Kimrey Rhinehardt, Brian Colón, Sherriff Steven Tompkins and the Rev. Matt Shamblin. With Santiago Lucero at AIPAC 2020. Monday - 8pm & 5am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1:30am

Moscow Rabbi: P. Goldschmidt

Pinchas Goldschmidt, Chief Rabbi of Moscow, founder of the Moscow Rabbinical court & Pres. of the Conf. of European Rabbis -- analyzes European anti-Semitism and the lessons it can teach American Jews. From Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford, CT. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 4am

L'Chayim: 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. With Mark S. Golub Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Sunday: Midrash (B Visotzky)

Burt Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition Sunday - Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Monday: Abigail Pogrebin

Abigail Pogrebin, former producer for "60 Minutes" and author of "Stars of David" & "One and the Same: My Life as an Identical Twin," talks with Mark S. Golub about growing up with a famous mother (feminist Letty Pogrebin) and her own Jewish journey. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Rachel Robinson

On the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's breaking the baseball color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers (April 15, 1947), Jack's widow Rachel recalls the challenges they had to confront - and the Jews who helped them.
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of "Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi," discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," including Rachel Brosnaham (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Saturday - 6pm

The Passion: The Truth about Jews & Jesus is the topic of an animated discussed between, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4:30am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am

Film: Hate Spaces

Michael Grynszpan's documentary "Hate Spaces - The Politics Of Intolerance On Campus" depicts the bigoted, hate-filled students and faculty who make up the BDS Movement on college campuses. Produced by Produced by Avi Goldwasser and Charles Jacobs. Tonight (Sunday) - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm; Saturday - 4am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 23

Breaking simple and complicated Hebrew words into syllables Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm

Passover Yizkor: Central Synagogue

On the Seventh Day of Passover, Central Synagogue conducts a Passover Yizkor Service where all can say Kaddish for loved ones who are no longer with us. Wednesday - 9:30am

Passover Yizkor: Hampton Synagogue

On the Eighth Day of Passover, the Hampton Synagogue conducts a Passover Yizkor Service where all can say Kaddish for loved ones who are no longer with us. Thursday - 9am & 4:30pm

Scheck Hillel Community School and Leumi invites you to join international favorite Shooby Doob Shloimy in his Passover virtual concert for all ages. The free concert is hosted live by Scheck Hillel Community School and presented by Leumi for the entire community.

Make the concert even more fun by learning the lyrics and movements in advance! Visit eHillel.org/ShoobyDoob for details.

When:
Monday, April 13, 2020
4 PM EST

About Shooby Doob Shloimy
Shooby Doob Shloimy is one of the world's favorites in educational Jewish children’s music.
With his catchy lyrics, rhythmic beat and hip melodies, Shooby Doob Shloimy captivates the hearts, minds and souls of Jewish children and their parents throughout the world to their Jewish heritage with warmth and joy.

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].

North Miami Beach, Florida – Scheck Hillel Community School and Kesher shared Apple iPads with Regents Park Nursing Home, so their senior residents may connect with loved ones during this time of social distancing. This technology will also allow students of the two schools to conduct Facetime chats, send pre-recorded messages and virtually perform music via the schools’ band and orchestra for the nursing home’s residents. The students visit the nursing home regularly throughout the school year and hope to maintain the bonds through technology.

Vanessa Donaher, Head of Scheck Hillel Community School, and Dr. Ezra Levy, Scheck Hillel’s Rabbinic Head and Kesher’s Head of School, personally delivered the iPads. “We want to help our community in every way we can. We understand that this time of isolation can be very hard on the elderly, especially when they can’t be with their loved ones. Hopefully this can help as many of the residents and students know each other from the weekly visits we make throughout the year,” Donaher said.

Dr. Levy reflected: “This moment of crisis and uncertainty reinforces the need to incorporate the core values we teach our students into our daily life. Today is an example. It is our hope that this technology will bring joy and comfort to our neighbors.”

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].

Expecting women 20+ weeks pregnant, and their partners, are invited to join for Temple Beth Sholom's highly regarded childbirth class series: this time virtually!

The day-long doula-taught childbirth class will begin Saturday, May 2, at 9:45am. It concludes with a rabbi-led class on Hebrew names & naming traditions and a brief Havdalah.

For full educator schedule and to register, please visit the Shalom Baby website.

Questions? Contact Greg Lawrence: [email protected] | 786-364-4413

Advocacy Anywhere, Powered by AJC allows you to engage with the agency’s leading expertise, content, and advocacy opportunities from the comfort of your home.

Here are the next upcoming events. Go to https://www.ajc.org/advocacyanywhere for more information.

APRIL 7, 1:30pm EST : Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Coronavirus: An Insider’s Update with Stanley M. Bergman, CEO of Henry Schein.

If there’s one acronym on everyone’s lips these days, it’s PPE—personal protective equipment—the masks, gowns, and gloves that keep healthcare providers safe while they tend to patients infected with the coronavirus. One of the world’s largest distributors of these critical medical supplies is Henry Schein, which plays a critical role in getting PPE where it is needed most. Join us for an exclusive briefing with Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman, an AJC Honorary President, on the work that goes into the distribution of these crucial supplies, and how global business leaders are responding to this crisis.

APRIL 7, 4:00pm EST : Coronavirus on the Eve of Easter and Passover: A Catholic-Jewish Conversation on Faith and Interreligious Cooperation in Trying Times. Featuring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and recipient of AJC’s Isaiah Award for Exemplary Interreligious Leadership, in conversation with AJC’s Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations Rabbi Noam Marans.

You can find an updated schedule of these programs on AJC’s website, https://www.ajc.org. You can access recordings for our public briefings at https://www.ajc.org/advocacyanywhereanalysis about a day or so after the program happens.

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

Passover Seders on JBS

Traditional Seder with Rabbi Marc Schneier

**On both the first and second nights of Passover, in partnership with the Orthodox Hampton Synagogue of West Hampton Beach, NY JBS will be televising a pre-recorded traditional seder led by Rabbi Marc Schneier, with pre-recorded Passover prayers and songs by Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Jerusalem Symphony. So prepare your own seder plate and seder table and celebrate a traditional Passover with Rabbi Marc Schneier and Cantor Netanel Hershtik.

It is a gorgeous seder – the first time such a seder will be televised on American television -- and we hope it is meaningful to many of you Wednesday 5pm, 8pm & 11pm, Thursday 5pm.

“JBS Family Seder” with Rabbi Mark S. Golub

On the second Seder night, I’ll have the privilege of conducting a pre-recorded non-traditional service, just as I do in my own home each Passover, with many of the wonderful people whom you see all the time on JBS, and who are part of the “JBS Family.” This will be a complete seder and there will be Haggadah Supplement which you can download from the JBS website to be able to follow along (jbstv.org) Thursday 7pm

Gam Yachad Together During Covid-19

Dr. David Price: Protecting Oneself From The Coronavirus In a superb presentation, Dr. David Price, a Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist treating Covid-19 patients at the Weill Cornell Medical Center ICU in Manhattan, discusses way to protect oneself from the Coronavirus and answers many commonly asked questions about the virus. Monday – 2pm, 7pm, 1:30am; Wednesday – 1pm

Together During COVID-19: Dr. Allon Moses The Director of Infectious Diseases for Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem Dr. Allon Moses explains how physical separation is the most important means of protection against contracting the virus, With Mark S. Golub. Today Sunday - 8:30am & 5:30pm

Together During COVID-19: Mel and Claire Vatz

JBS President Rabbi Mark S. Golub talks with Mel and Claire Vatz who created their own version of a 1966 Paul Simon hit song they call “Homebound.” Today Sunday - 11:30pm & 3:30am; Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Together During Covid-19: Israeli Culture in the Pandemic

Maya Buenos, an Israeli playwright who resides in Jerusalem, discusses Israeli culture in times of the coronavirus, Israel’s quarantine & Maya’s social-impact plays, among which is E Syndrome, dealing with the banality of evil. With Shahar Azani. Monday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm & 3:30am; Tuesday – 8:30am & 12:30pm; Wednesday - 2:30pm

Together During Covid-19: Not 11th Plague

Rabbi Mark S. Golub explains why he believes adding the Coronavirus to the Passover story as the Eleventh Plague is a grave mistake that distorts and demeans the message of Pesach. On the JBS Series “Gam Yachad - Together During Covid-19." Tuesday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm & 3:30am; Wednesday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Concert: In Jewish Harmony

The classical music ensemble Music Talks, led by founder/director Elad Kabilio, performs a concert of diverse Jewish music in the era of COVID-19, taking viewers on a musical tour of the beautiful synagogues of the world. From Central Synagogue in NYC. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

JOFA: Exploring the Haggadah

Rabbi Eryn London, Scholar in Residence of JOFA (Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) in the United Kingdom, explores the traditions in the Haggadah. Monday - 8pm & 2:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm & 1:30am

Jewish Film Festival: Passover at the Wellman's

Gathered for the Passover celebration, a dysfunctional New York family struggles with issues of faith and intermarriage. Today Sunday – 6:30pm; Monday - 8:30pm & 12 midnight; Tuesday - 2:30pm

Passover At Wellmans Critique: Hammerman and Schonbuch

Rabbi Josh Hammerman of Temple Beth El (Stamford, CT) and a columnist for The Jewish Week and Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, a family therapist and columnist for The Jewish Press, discuss some of the troubling issues raised in the film Passover At The Wellmans. Today Sunday - 7:10pm; Monday - 9:10pm & 12:40am; Tuesday - 3:10pm

Jewish 101: Lessons of Passover

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. Today Sunday – 10:30am

From The Aleph Bet: Passover-Four Questions

Reading and understanding The Four Questions, recited as part of the Passover Seder, are the focus of this special holiday lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet" series 2 Monday – 9am & 4:30pm

Learning From Passover: Elana Stein Hain

Using Biblical texts and rabbinic commentary on the roles of Miriam and Moses in the Exodus story, Elana Stein Hain (Director of Leadership for the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America) discusses "Leadership Models: What We Learn From Passover." Monday – 9:45am & 5:15pm

Sunday: Yitz Greenberg on Passover

Rabbi Irving Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and how the Shabbat is a unique expression of Jewish beauty Sunday – Noon & 6pm

L'Chayim: Introduction to Passover

Introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday and the symbols of the Seder service Today Sunday – 12:30pm & 6:30pm

Passover Services: Central Synagogue

See Passover morning services from Central Synagogue in NYC. Thursday – 9:30am

Prayers For Passover

Cantor Netanel Hershtik of the Hampton Synagogue in West Hampton Beach, NY does a concert of prayers and songs for the holiday of Passover with the Jerusalem Symphony. Friday - 5pm; Saturday -9:30am

Passover Programs for Children

Shalom Kids: Mr. Bookstein's Store: Passover

Symbols of the Passover Seder are explained by Shifra, Darah and Fella in this special holiday edition of "Mr. Bookstein's Store," an original JBS series for young children. Today Sunday - 7am; Wednesday - 7:30am & 4pm; Thursday - 7am

Shalom Kids: Passover Palooza

Mama Doni entertains children at the Streit's Matzo Factory for Passover Palooza. A JBS exclusive television presentation. Today Sunday - 7:30am & 4pm; Monday 7am; Tuesday – 7:30am & 4pm ;Wednesday -7am

Shalom Kids: For Passover

Children prepare for a school seder in this book by Latifa Berry Kropf, with photographs by Tod Cohen. Monday 7:30am & 4pm; Tuesday – 7am; Thursday - 7:30am & 4pm; Friday -7am

Monday: Helen Nash

The 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 - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: The Szyk Haggadah

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

92nd Street Y: Adin Steinsaltz

Rethinking Jewish Identity is explored by noted philosopher, mystic, scientist, social critic, and prolific author Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz in a presentation taped before a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4:30am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

SHABBAT SERVICES From CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Friday Night – 6pm, 11, 2am; Saturday Morning – 9:30am

Israeli News and Current Events Update with Tamar Kolumbus, Community Shlicha at the GMJF

EVERY MONDAY, 10AM (starting Monday 6\4)

To join the Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/853542075

Please share with friends! We are dedicating the learning to all the sick amongst our people / the whole world!

Telecall: Monday Night Class with Steve Eisenberg Monday, April 6th, 2020 Weekly Torah Portion- MONDAYS 8PM- (USA- EST TIME) TOPIC: "Leaving Behind the Personal Egypt's in our Lives"

DIAL INFO Phone: (1) 605-475-5950 Access Code: 768774

About Steve Eisenberg: A risk arbitrage specialist who previously served as a Vice President at Bear Stearns and a Managing Director at the investment firm Ehrenkrantz King Nussbaum, Inc., Steve juggles a demanding Wall Street career with a passionate commitment to Jewish outreach programming. In addition to delivering JICNY’s flagship weekly Torah class on Monday evenings he also manages JICNY’s Job Assistance website and coordinates the organization’s networking events. A gifted speaker and a celebrated educator, Steve is frequently invited to speak at events around the world and develops programs for outreach organizations across the United States.

For more info visit: www.jicny.com

ONE OF NATION’S LARGEST JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS SWIFTLY TRANSFORMS TO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

North Miami Beach, Florida – Within 48 hours, Scheck Hillel Community School transformed its entire academic program for more than 1,100 students into a virtual school as an effort to keep the campus and community healthy and to uphold its commitment to continued academic excellence. With this nearly overnight transition, students and teachers are continuing to maximize learning while not physically on campus. On March 12, Scheck Hillel was the first independent school in South Florida to announce its move to virtual instruction.

“I want to thank our faculty and staff for working tirelessly to create a most meaningful educational experience, our parents for their partnership, and our students for their technological savvy, resilience and smiles,” said Vanessa Donaher, Head of Scheck Hillel Community School. “Our students are our responsibility: thus this proactive action to lead and help ensure their well-being and that of our faculty, staff, families and the greater community. As a Jewish day school, we have an ethical and moral responsibility to do our part in helping to stop the spread of this virus. Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by COVID-19.”

In an effort to keep screen time to a minimum, every grade level has an age-appropriate mix of independent work assignments as well as live instruction and recorded content, which can be accessed via desktop/laptop computers, mobile phones, tablets and web-browsing smart TVs. In addition, live classes are scheduled at different times to allow time for siblings to share access to family devices.

“Students have been absolute rock stars! They have adapted so well to this new environment,” said Katie Geiman, a Kindergarten teacher at Scheck Hillel. “Their whole world just kind of flipped upside down, but they have been absolutely wonderful.”

Enrichment is also extending into virtual instruction. Every week, students receive physical education videos with fitness and nutrition tips that kids can apply at home, music challenges, and art assignments. Maintaining the school’s focus on social-emotional development, all teachers and counselors have daily office hours and personally reach out to students weekly. In older grade levels, students have weekly meetings with the grade’s guidance counselor, and the school’s counselors, from Early Childhood through High School, are at the ready to provide support for students and families through live virtual sessions, mindfulness tools and demos, all conducted via Scheck Hillel’s instructional platform.

“We want to show our utmost appreciation,” said Annie and Jimmy Benarroch, Scheck Hillel parents. “We are in complete admiration of how quickly the school transformed to an online system and how, within a few hours all of our children were back into their routines.”

“Teachers have built out extensive class pages with resources for each course including video links, online labs, online assessments, daily calendars to find learning activities, and extra practice for learning. Virtual office hours are offered and teachers connect through email with students throughout each day to help with specific questions. Additionally, supplemental learning opportunities are offered as a way to increase learning beyond the classroom and build even stronger relationships,” said Nikki Gutierrez, a Scheck Hillel Middle School Science teacher. “Just today I hosted a discussion on the plants and animals of Florida where we learned about nature around us. Not only was it educational, but it was an opportunity to meet each other's pets and engage in a way that helps us get to know one another.”

Reflecting the school’s mission, Scheck Hillel’s Middle School Chessed (Kindness) Coordinator, Talia Eisenberger, continues to work with students to share kindness to the community. Throughout the year, students regularly visit nursing homes and the school intends to maintain these connections and lessons in caring for others through technology, lending Apple iPads and reaching out to residences north of South Florida. Now students can virtually visit nursing home residents conducting FaceTime chats, sending pre-recorded messages and virtually performing music via the schools’ band and orchestra.

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].