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Join the Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to Celebrate Chanukah at a Golden Care Luncheon Monday December 16 at 11:30

The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) in partnership with the Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) are proud to bring back to South Florida our yearly Kosher Food & Wine Miami.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you and your community of family and friends to attend the 7th annual Kosher Food & Wine Miami. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (6:00 PM for VIP’s) at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort in Aventura, Florida.

The event will offer a world-class selection of more than 30 wineries, where guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines paired with delicious gourmet food prepared by top kosher restaurants and caterers in South Florida.

CLICK HERE for tickets.

Miami's Onward Israel 2020 Summer Internship in Tel Aviv is now accepting applications! The Summer 2020 program will take place from May 25 to July 19, 2020. This highly-subsidized eight-week summer internship provides a global, cross-cultural experience in Israel while working with Israeli peers. Discover Israel while building your resume in the field of your choice!

Onward Israel is intended for Jewish undergraduates between the ages of 19-27 who have previously participated in a peer experience in Israel.

For additional information and to apply, click here.

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Join Young Professional Circles for an evening of Food & Drink and to hear from Ted Toledano, the Founder of MODLOFT.

Wednesday November 20th 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Miami Beach - Address upon RSVP

Advanced Tickets: $18 Regular Tickets: $25

Limited Tickets

Professional Circles is intended for Jewish professionals in their 20's & 30's who are looking to build a community that is committed to balancing business and Jewish values.

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

Reminder that selected programs of JBS are now on EL Al. If you or someone you know is flying El Al to and from Israel, please remember that select JBS programming is now available on El Al’s premiere In Flight Entertainment Package. This is a first for El Al and we are proud to be partnering with Israel’s national airline.

L’Chayim: Builder of Elon Moreh

A co-founder of the Israeli town of Elon Moreh, Zev Saffer, explains why he chose to leave the United States to make Aliyah, and describes how he helped to build a community and raise a family on Israel's West Ridge. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Eternal Antisemitism: Richard Landes

Prof. Richard Landes (Boston U.), who coined the word “Pallywood” to describe distortions of history to serve Palestinians, discusses the presence of antisemitism throughout the ages & the need for societies to vilify & harm Jews. A program of ISGAP. Monday – 7:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday – 1:30pm; Saturday - 8pm & 4am

Martin Buber & Jewish Identity

Intellectual historian Dr. Paul Mendes-Flohr discusses the early life of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber and Buber’s relationship to Zionism & Jewish spirituality. With Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove by Reading Jewish Lives Series at Park Ave. Synagogue, NYC Tuesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2pm; Friday - 5am

ALSO ON L’CHAYIM

Sunday: 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. Sunday – 6pm

Monday: Campus Hate

Dr. 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.
Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Regev & Wohlberg

Reform Rabbi Uri Regev, Pres. & CEO of Hiddush (which fights for religious pluralism in Israel) and Modern Orthodox Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg (Beth Tfiloh, Baltimore, MD) discuss the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate and Judaism in Israel. With Mark S. Golub. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: JFK & Israel

On the 56th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination (November 22, 1963), Prof. Jerome Chanes of the Center for Jewish Studies at CUNY's Gradate Center discusses the positive impact President Kennedy had on U.S.-Israeli relations. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: 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. L’Chayim with Mark S. Golub. Saturday 6pm

92nd Street Y: Fauda (Issacharoff & Raz)

Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz discuss their Israeli hit TV series “Fauda” which follows a commando unite operating on the West Bank and which airs in the United States on Netflix. With Tatiana Siegel (Hollywood Reporter) 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 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. Sunday 7pm &1am (4pm and 10pm PT) Tuesday -10:30am; Wednesday - 5am; Thursday - 9am & 4:30pm

A Touch Away - Episode 4

Rochale' feels very bad about Itta's marriage, and she tries to make her parents and her uncle the Rabbi to interfere. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Saturday – 7pm & 2:00am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 4

Learn three new Hebrew letters: Aleph, Final Mem, and Lamed and a new Hebrew word Monday - 9am; Thursday – 2:30am; Saturday - 11am

Hi Miami Jewish Federation!

We wanted to tell you about an opportunity to bring an Israeli Outdoor Experience to your community-

Our company, IOE, offers various educational programs, such as field workshops and outdoor activities to Jewish schools, summer camps, and community centers in the diaspora, seeking to strengthen the individual and the group and deepen their Jewish Identity and connection to Israel.

Our programs vary in length- from half day activities to fully led, multi-day "Shabatonim" / Israeli week / etc. Our experienced and carefully selected staff will guide participants to expand out of their comfort zone, building confidence and developing team work in a fun, friendly environment. We will learn together the basics of outdoor navigation, march as a team with stretchers, solve group challenges, hear inspiring stories and lots more. We lead process the experiences in discussions about camaraderie and responsibility to one’s self and one’s community.

Please let me know if you are interested in hearing more information and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Looking forward,

Matan Ben-gigi [email protected] +1-646-789-285 Raz Shreiber- [email protected] +972-544-939-364 Elad Mei-rav - [email protected] +972-524-639-069

Come learn about GAP YEAR in Israel opportunities with Masa Israel on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation board room from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your high school student for some food and fun, and to meet with organizers from programs throughout Israel!

Give Miami Day is back and bigger than ever! Join the movement TODAY let’s make November 21st another record-breaking Give Miami Day!

CLICK HERE to make your donation now.

This year, take it a step further and build out a Champion Page to help spread the word and fundraise for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, click here to create the page and get it ready for Give Miami Day!

Inspiring shabbat services Carlebach style followed by a festive shabbat dinner this Friday night, November 15

About this Event

Please join us for Friday night Carlebach services with inspiring melodies followed by a festive shabbat dinner.

Carlebach Services beginning at 5:15 pm

Shabbat dinner beginning at 6:30 pm

Services are free and all are welcome.

Dinner is highly subsidized:

$28 Adult

$75 Family

For more info, 917 945 7342

The Art of Saving Lives in Israel

Thursday, December 12, 2019 6:30 p.m.

Wynwood Arts 29 (formerly Rubell Gallery) 95 NW 29th Street Miami FL 33127

Please join us for an inspirational evening as we celebrate the lifesaving work of Magen David Adom.

Honoring Ann and Ari Deshe Susie and Jon Diamond

Event Chairs Ronit and David Neuman

Special Guests Chaim Silberstein

Lior Suchard World-Renowned Mentalist

Cocktail Attire Free Valet Parking

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sumptuous cocktail reception 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Program and entertainment 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dessert, open bar, and casino night

For more information, please contact our office at 561.835.0510 or [email protected]