North Miami Beach - Scheck Hillel Community School was represented by some of its youngest engineers at ISTE19: the 2019 International Society for Technology in Education Conference in Philadelphia June 23-26 for nearly 23,000 educators, education leaders and corporate representatives from around the world. The theme, Bold Educators Activate Change, perfectly described Scheck Hillel’s presenters.

Rising first grader Sophie Kravetz ‘31 presented alongside Jake Kravetz ‘26 and Ellie Esquenazi ‘24, as well as faculty: first grade teacher Cheryl Cooper, fifth grade teacher Jenna Kraft and Nancy Penchev, and I LAB Instructor and Lower School Technology Coordinator.

Jake and Mrs. Penchev shared Scheck Hillel’s use of Padlet with about 45 conference participants. Padlet founder and CEO Nitesh Goel praised the presentation and applauded how Scheck Hillel uses his technology: an application to create an online bulletin board to display information and collaborate on any topic.

Ms. Kraft and Jake welcomed a steady flow of traffic to their poster presentation about leveraging student interest to improve classroom engagement. They showed their use of Minecraft in math, reading and science, as well as examples like Battleship Math, Final Four Math and Oregon Trail. Students and teachers across disciplines were inspired, eager to build upon these ideas in their own classrooms.

Sophie and Jake presented “Robots We Love: Why and How We Use Them.” Sophie was a first-time presenter and Jake was showcasing his knowledge at ISTE for the third consecutive year.

“From the coding to the creativity, Osmo, Ozobots and Wonder Workshop loved the sister-brother presentation,” Penchev said.

“I was so happy to share what I’ve learned at school with everyone at ISTE,” Sophie said.

Ellie and Mrs. Penchev shared the astounding success of Scheck Hillel’s Girls Building STEAM program, which teams Lower School students with Upper School mentors to investigate ecological issues specific to the South Florida environment.and received prestigious grants from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the The Technology, Education, Research & Redesign Alliance (TERRA, Inc.).

One teacher all the way from Canada gushed about Ellie’s presentation via Twitter: “My favourite part of meeting @eHillel #fashion #sustainable programs, outside of the community supports is that students like #ellietalksSTEAM @iste #ISTE19 are part of securing the grants and leading the interviews #studentvoicematters.” -Luke Persaud of Toronto

Ms. Cooper and Mrs. Penchev featured Scheck Hillel’s social studies lab activities with more than 70 teachers and received tremendous feedback.

“We made many connections to share our learning with classrooms in Jewish and public schools across the country,” Penchev said.

All three teachers also collaborated to present an interactive lecture with administrators, teachers and leaders about the power of blended learning.

ISTE is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. Scheck Hillel is honored to participate in and contribute to ISTE’s teaching and learning community.

About Scheck Hillel’s Lower School I LAb & Design/STEM Curriculum
I Lab is a dedicated space for inspiration and innovation, designed to extend classroom learning in an environment that promotes collaboration and experimentation. In the I Lab, they engage in developmentally sequenced activities focused on STEAM concepts. The I Lab is equipped with 3-D printers, a green screen and a maker wall: a storehouse of re-usable materials that students can use as building blocks to turn their ideas into prototypes.

Students in Kindergarten-Grade 2 explore and create based on topics from their academic curriculum. They first learn coding offline, gradually moving into gaming and robotics coding, and incorporate robots in their social studies labs. Grades 3 and 5 work on coding principles and robotics all year. Grade 4 students embark on a space-themed mission to design, build and code robots. This is part of a CAJE grant linking several area day schools with the Yerucham Science Institute in Israel. I Lab and the science laboratory work hand-in-hand to reinforce curriculum. Grade 4-5 students learn the fundamentals of computer science through a hands-on introduction to programming logic. Once they have mastered the basics of coding, they advance to more complex challenges through code.org and CS First. Students also learn from parent speakers who use aspects of STEAM in their careers. Grades 4 and 5 also visit the I Lab for social studies extended learning.

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 * Social Media Job Search Skills* workshop on Thursday, August 8th, 10:30am-12:30 pm.

These days, social media is a critical part of the job search. Gain insight and ideas for your social media job search strategy:

The agenda will include:
* Online job search resources
* Searching employment websites
* Making LinkedIn work for you
* Elevator pitch

These events are also a great way 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.

Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! Workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress, business casual is recommended.

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 the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
www.jworksmiami.org
[email protected]
305-403-6554, option 1

JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE Interviewing Skills Workshop on Thursday, July 18th, 10:30am-12:30pm

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

Just landed the interview of your dreams? Awesome. Now, we're here to help you out and make sure you score that great job, too.

Before your next interview, brush up on interviewing basics, learn how to research a company and put together a strategic prep plan, and learn smart ways to handle any question or scenario thrown your way. We'll also show you how to follow up afterward (in a non-annoying way, of course).

Some topics we will cover:
* What to Wear!
* Frequently asked interview questions
* What not to say
* Researching the company
* Good questions to ask the interviewer
* Following up – Thank You notes
* Mock interview - time permitting

These events are also a great way 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.

All events will be held at:
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33137
Parking lot entrance is on Federal Highway, parallel to Biscayne Blvd. Map

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, option 1

Wednesday, July 17

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52 SW 10th St, Miami FL 33130 Ticket prices: $18 until July 16th and $25 the night of the event at the door Ticket includes one drink Co-Chairs: Maya Tzur and Rosa Quiroz

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

July 4: Honoring U.S. Soldiers 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 moving service held in New York's Park Ave Synagogue Thursday – 10am & 5:30pm (7am & 2:30pm PT)

Talmud: Pray For State For the July 4th Holiday, JBS plays Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer at Gateways and author Gateway To Judaism, discussing how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Tuesday - 9am &4:30pm (6am & 1:30pm PT),Thursday – 7pm (4pm PT) Friday - 4am (1am PT)

L’Chayim Roundtable: Jews & America A discussion of the extraordinary history of the Jewish experience in America, as well as the challenges it poses for Jewish continuity, with Jeffrey Gurock (Yeshiva U.), Deborah Dash Moore (U. of Michigan), Steven Bayme (AJC) and Thane Rosenbaum (NYU). Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT), Wednesday - 3pm (12 Noon PT)

Museum Of American Jewish History Tour the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, PA, which explores the span of Jewish contributions to American life from the 1600s to the present day. Thursday 9am & 4:30pm (6am & 1:30pm PT)

Film: Blue & Gray The story of the 10,000 Jewish soldiers who fought in America's deadliest war, the Civil War -- brother against brother, Jew against Jew, in numbers proportionally higher than other American group, 7,000 for the Union and 3,000 for the Confederacy. Thursday 10:30am (7:35am PT), Saturday – 1pm (10am PT)

Washington's Letter To The Jews A discussion of President George Washington 1970 letter to the Jews of Rhode Island, affirming the principle of religious tolerance, with Dr. Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis U), Rabbi Meir Soloveichik (Congregation Shearith Israel) and Dr. Louise Mirrer (AHJS). At Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC. Thursday 1pm & 1am (10am & 10pm PT)

U.S. Presidents & Israel Professor Jerome Chanes of CUNY discusses how the American Presidential administrations of the 20th Century each interacted with the state of Israel. Thursday – 2pm & (11am), Friday - 5am (2am PT)

Touro Synagogue Learn about the oldest synagogue in the United States and the only synagogue from America’s Colonial Period from docent Lew Keen and Rabbi Marc Mandel of the synagogue’s Congregation Jeshuat Israel. With Mark S. Golub, Thursday 7:30pm & 2:30am (4:30pm & 11:30pm)

L’Chayim: Jews & America-Jeff Gurock Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Thursday – 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT), Friday – 3pm (12noon PT), Saturday – 6pm (3pm PT)

Richard Rubin: Jewish in America Richard Rubin, Swarthmore professor and author of “Jewish In America,” discusses what makes the American Jewish community so special for this country and the world. From JCC Mid-Westchester in Scarsdale, NY, a program of Park International Publishing. Thursday 10pm & 4am (7pm & 1am PT)

Israel Population Planning-Pt 1 A panel on “Human Geography Of Israel: 1947-1952” with Gur Alroey (U of Haifa), Gil Rubin (Harvard), Avi Picard (Bar-Ilan U). A program of The Taub Center for Israel Studies from NYU’s Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. Monday 7:30pm & 1am (4:30pm & 10pm PT)

The Mossad & Mizrachi Spies Matti Friedman (NY Times) and Mijal Bitton (Hartman Institute) discuss the secret role of Mizrachi spies. A program of The Jewish Week in partnership with UJA-Federation of New York, Natan, and Park Avenue Synagogue. From Park Avenue Synagogue in NYC. Tuesday – 8pm & 1:30am (5pm &10:30pm), Friday – 2pm (11am PT), Saturday – 7pm (4pm PT)

L’Chayim: The Hebrew Hillbilly – Shelley Fisher Singer/songwriter/actress Shelley Fisher (known as "The Hebrew Hillbilly") discusses growing up Jewish in the heart of the Mississippi Delta (Memphis, TN), her love of Jewishness, and how her Jewish heritage has influenced her career. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT), Thursday - 3pm (12 Noon PT), (Next Sunday Noon and 6pm)

Today (Sunday): Sen. Joe Lieberman Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Sunday – Noon & 6pm (9am & 3pm PT), Monday– 3pm (12 Noon PT)

Monday: American Zionism Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism.
Monday – 9pm & Midnight (6pm and 9pm PT), Tuesday – 3pm (12noon PT)

92nd Street Y: Morality-Friedman/Seidman Dov Seidman, businessman and author of “How: Why How we do Anything Means Everything,” shares his moral philosophies with New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman in a conversation entitled "How to Repair the World" at the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Tonight (Sunday) – 8:30pm & 2am (5:30pm & 11pm PT), Monday - 10pm & 4am (7pm & 1am PT), Wednesday - 10:30am (7:30am PT) Friday – 1am (10pm PT), Saturday - 1am & 3pm (Fri 10pm & Sat Noon PT)

Jake Ehrenreich Show In the first season finale, Jake Ehrenreich welcomes comedian Sarge; star of stage, screen and television; and First Lady of the Catskills Resorts, Elaine Grossinger, who is inducted into the Catskills Hall of Fame. An original JBS series. Saturday (July 6) - 8pm & 12 midnight (5pm & 9pm PT)

Film: Righteous Rebel, Avi Weiss Filmmaker Phil Schneider provides a compelling, insightful, and comprehensive look into Rabbi Avi Weiss' extraordinary life, and how, as a result of his crusading activism and "speaking truth to power," he has inspired others to "show up, stand up, and speak up" in times of crisis. Today (Sunday - 9pm and Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT), Friday – 9pm & 4am (6pm &1am PT)

Talmud: Don’t Argue (Korach) As the Jewish world reads sedra Korach, JBS plays Gateways’ Rabbi Mordechai Becher (author of Gateways To Judaism) exploring the way in which the Jewish Tradition views the rebellion of Korach against Moses’ authority in the Book of Numbers (Ch. 16). Tuesday – 9:30 am & 5:30pm (6:30am & 2pm PT), Thursday – 7:30pm (4:30pm PT), Friday – 4:30am (1:30am PT)

Mezuzah Checking Tuesday, July 2, 10:00 am Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180

A certified scribe will be visiting the community checking Mezuzas & Tefillin. He will only be with us for a few hours, so his time is limited. To make sure you reserve a spot to have yours checked, please call ahead. Prices are $9 per Mezuzah and $55 for Tefillin ($80 Gasos). Discounts & payment plans available to anyone that needs.

For more information and RSVP call (305) 770-1919 or visit https: //chabadchayil.org/2675078

Teen Shabbaton for LGBTQ and Ally Jewish Teens!

Register today for Keshet's Leadership Intensive Shabbaton happening in Clayton, GA, Sept 6-8 2019! This Shabbaton is open to all LGBTQ and ally Jewish teens (grades 8-12).

This is an incredibly unique opportunity for young people to connect and meet other LGBTQ and ally Jewish teens from across the country! Registration is $54, and significant scholarships are available to offset registration and/or travel costs. Transportation will be provided from the airport and other central locations. More information and registration here: https://www.keshetonline.org/shabbaton/leadership-intensive-shabbaton/

Contact [email protected] with any questions!

For the complete JBS schedule, go to www.jbstv.org and click on Schedule

L’Chayim: Sen. Joe Lieberman In a rare personal interview, former U.S. Senator and Vice Presidential candidate Joe Lieberman reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT) Thursday - 3pm (12 Noon PT) (Next Sunday Noon and 6pm)

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. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am (5pm & 11pm PT) Monday - 10pm & 4am (7pm & 1am PT) Wednesday - 10:30am (7:30am PT) Saturday - 1am & 3pm (Fri 10pm & Sat Noon PT)

Jewish Cinematheque-Boaz Yacov Filmmaker Boaz Yehonatan Yacov discusses becoming religious late in life and marrying a non-religious filmmaker; and his directorial debut "Redemption" – the story of a religious rock star who returns to music to raise money for his sick child. With Jewish film scholar Eric Goldman. Monday - 7:30pm & 1am (4:30pm & 1am PT) Wednesday – 10:30pm & 2:30am (7:30pm & 11:30 PT) Saturday – 10pm (7pm PT)

AJC Global: Pompeo/Cruz/Sanders Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in conversation with David Harris (CEO, AJC), Rep. Rob Portman, Rep Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Bernie Sanders are all featured at the 2019 AJC Global Forum from the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Tuesday – 7pm (4pm PT) Wednesday – 1:30am (Tuesday 10:30pm PT) Thursday – 1pm (10am PT) Saturday – 7pm & 1am (4pm & 10pm PT)

AJC Global‘19: U.S. Leadership? Neera Tanden (Center for American Progress) debates Michael Anton (Dep. Assistant to Pres. Trump debate U.S. Global leadership in decline; plus, Rep. Lee Zeldin, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Brendaw Lawrence from 2019 AJC Global Forum. Wednesday - 7:40pm & 1am (4:40pm PT & 10pm PT)

Today (Sunday) on L'Chayim : Oslo Syndrome - Ken Levin Historian and psychiatrist Kenneth Levin suggests why some American Jews are anti- Israel as a means of feeling more comfortable and accepted in a non-Jewish society, similar to the pattern described in his book The Oslo Syndrome. Sunday – Noon & 6pm (9am & 3pm PT) Monday– 3pm (12 Noon PT)

Monday on L'Chayim: Brad Hirschfield-CLAL (Part 2) Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses why he left the extreme right, peace with the Palestinians, religious pluralism in Israel and gay marriage. Monday – 9pm & Midnight (6pm and 9pm PT) Tuesday – 3pm (12noon PT)

Tuesday on L'Chayim : Harriet Schleifer The incoming National President of the American Jewish Committee, 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 - 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT) Wednesday - 3pm (12 Noon PT)

Thursday on L'Chayim: 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. Thursday – 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT) Friday – 3pm (12noon PT)

Saturday on L'Chayim: Saving Italian Jews (Elizabeth Bettina) Elizabeth Bettina, author of "It Happened In Italy-the untold stories of how the people of Italy defied the horror of the Holocaust," describes how she learned the small Italian village which was home to her Catholic relatives helped save Italian Jews.
Saturday – 6pm (3pm PT)

Time To Say Goodbye Maximilian Ehrenreich stars as 12-year-old Jewish boy in Hamburg who must deal with his religiously divided parents' separation, his emerging puberty, and his falling madly in love with his new rabbi (Catherine De Lean). Directed by Vivian Andereggen. Tonight (Sunday) – 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT) Friday – 9pm & 4am (6pm & 1am PT)

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