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Join Ali Rogin, PBS NewsHour producer and author of Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss; Rabbi Laila Haas, Director of Adult Learning and Growth at the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education and Dr. Liz Etkin-Kramer, Yodeah founder, for a meaningful and informative program about the BRCA mutation and cancer risk on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. Hear about their journey and the choices they made to ensure a long, healthy life for themselves and their families.

One in 40 Ashkenazi Jewish men and women carry a BRCA mutation which can lead to a higher risk of breast, ovarian, melanoma and prostate cancer. One simple test can empower you with the knowledge you need to make life-saving decisions.

For more information, please click here.

Community members experiencing food insecurity can receive help at Federation's free kosher food distribution drive-thru on Thursday, September 30 from 9-11 a.m. at Federation headquarters, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard. Packages of kosher chicken and beef, fresh produce, milk, eggs, challah, dry goods and other supplies will be placed in the trunks of waiting cars. Please enter the parking lot via the northbound lane of Federal Highway. Participants must remain in their cars and wear masks. All CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed.

The Jewish Federations of North American JEDI (Jewish equity, diversity & inclusion) Initiative & Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies have partnered to create MOED Healing, a communal space that will tend to the minds and hearts of Jewish people of color and relieve some of the stress of racially charged interactions in daily lives.

Join us for this support group which will meet virtually.

• Thursday, October 7, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Thursday, October 14, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Thursday, October 21, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Thursday, October 28, 1:30-3 p.m.

To register, please click here

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

Erev Sukkot Services Monday Septembe 20

6:00pm EDT – Central Synagogue Live (Reform) 7:30pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 11:00pm EDT - Central Synagogue Replay (Reform) 12:30am EDT - Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox)

Sukkot Services Tuesday September 21

9:30am EDT - Central Synagogue Live (Reform) 11:00pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 12:30pm EDT – Central Synagogue Replay (Reform) 2:00pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox) 7:30pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 2:00am EDT - Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox)

Sukkot Services Wednesday September 22

11:00am EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 4:30pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox)

FIDF Live: Lone Soldiers Hear the stories of Lone Soldiers, the young and worldly few who put passion and purpose above all else to make the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people, on a new episode of FIDF Live. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 5:30am, 11:30am & 8:30pm Friday - 1:00am; Saturday - 7:00pm

Durban Revisited: Richard and Phyllis Heideman

B’nai B’rith representatives who led the Jewish delegation in 2001 Richard Heideman (honorary President of B’nai B’rith International), and Phyllis Heideman (President of the International March of the Living) join Teisha Bader to discuss Durban’s significance twenty years after the infamous UN conference on racism. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am;Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 5:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

In The News: Palestinian Prisoners' Escape

Secretary-General of the Habithonistim Movement Lt. Col. (Res.) Yaron Buskila speaks about the clashes between IDF and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria following the escape of six terrorists from an Israeli maximum security prison. With Shahar Azani. Sunday 8:30am & 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Afghanistan & COVID in Israel

Syndicated Columnist Micah Halpern discusses the long-range impact of the messy U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and why Israel has recently gone from a model COVID response to an unexpected viral resurgence, despite the campaign for third "booster" shots of vaccine. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: David Simon

The creator, writer and producer of the groundbreaking hit television series The Wire, and the series adaptation of Philip Roth’s (z”l) counter-factual novel The Plot Against America, shares his concerns about America and Israel.
Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Helen Nash - New Kosher Cuisine

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 - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Allen Fagin - Orthodox Union

Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union at the time of taping, Allen Fagin shares his perspectives on Jewish life, American Jewry and the State of Israel today. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 3:00pm

Stephen Schwartz

With Broadway reopening and the Tony Awards happening next week, see musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz discuss some of his classic Broadway shows including Pippin, Wicked and The Prince of Egypt. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: IDF "Lone Soldier" - Josh Warhit

Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF as he experienced it while serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: J.T. Rogers - Oslo

With Broadway reopening and the upcoming Tony Awards, see playwright J.T. Rogers discuss how he chose to portray Israelis and Palestinians in Oslo, his fictionalized historical dramatization of the secret meetings in Norway that produced the Oslo Accords. Saturday - 6:00pm & Midnight

Jewish Studies

Talmud Study: Sukkot In Sinai?

For the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?" Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Tuesday - 4:30pm; Wednesday - 2:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 9:00am

Jewish 101: Sukkot

An explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday of Sukkot, with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10:00am; Monday - 5:00am & 2:00pm; Tuesday - 5:00am; Wednesday - 9:00am; Friday - 1:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am

92nd Street Y: Fauda - Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz

Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz discuss their Israeli hit TV series Fauda which follows a commando unit 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. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 2:00am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00p

Reform and Orthodox Shabbat Services

Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 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 9:30am & 1:00pm

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

Be a part of an important global Jewish conversation at this year's Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly on Sunday, October 3 at 2 p.m.

With the enormous challenges of the pandemic, rocket attacks in Israel and rising antisemitism, coming together -- even virtually -- is a powerful and inspiring way to support one another as we prepare for the year ahead. Join your Jewish peers from around the world to reflect, learn and explore important areas of Jewish communal life. Click here to register.

The Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), a Federation partner agency, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school.

In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution, be a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status), be in good academic standing with their university and be able to demonstate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. Click here for the application. The deadline is Thursday, September 30.

The Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation are offering the Young Lion of Judah Program -- two unique B'nai Mitzvah leadership projects for students becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah before August 2022.

Project #1: Students can partner with a Holocaust Survivor while working toward completing 10 hours of community service. The program begins on Sunday, October 24, 2021 and ends on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Participants will meet virtually with their peers for three programs on Holocaust education. In addition, participants will meet in small-group Zoom rooms with their Survivor partner to build a new friendship and learn to tell their story. All participants will be asked to honor their Survivor partner at their Bar/Bat Mitzvah service.

Important Dates

• Sunday, October 24, 2021 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Orientation and Meeting With Survivors
• Sunday, December 5, 2021 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Telling Our Story Workshop
• Sunday, January 30, 2022 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closing Project and Presentation

Project # 2: Volunteer on your own schedule for 10 hours at local organizations, synagogues, schools, social service agencies and community events.

For an application or more information, please contact Jewish Volunteer Center Director Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected] or call 786.866.8680.

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

Kol Nidre Services Wednesday September 15 for those unable to attend in person

7:00pm EDT – Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 8:00pm EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform) 10:00pm EDT - Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox) 11:00pm EDT - Central Synagogue Replay (Reform)

Yom Kippur Services Thursday September 16 for those unable to attend in person

8:00am EDT - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 10:00am EDT - Central Synagogue (Reform) 12:30pm EDT – Hampton Synagogue Replay (Orthodox) 2:30pm EDT - Study Session with URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs 4:00pm EDT - Yizkor Service - Central Synagogue (Reform) 6:30pm EDT – Niloh Service - Hampton Synagogue Service (Orthodox) 7:30pm EDT - Yizkor Service - Central Synagogue Replay (Reform) 10:00pm EDT – N’iloh Service - Hampton Synagogue Service Replay (Orthodox)

Durban Revisited: John Bolton

In partnership with B’nai Brith International, JBS continues a series of programs marking 20 years since the infamous UN conference. In this conversation, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton discusses Israel, Zionism and antisemitism with B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin. Monday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Friday - 2:00pm;Saturday - 7:00pm

Durban Revisited: Alma Hernandez

Member of the Arizona House of Representatives Alma Hernandez discusses Israel, Zionism and antisemitism with B’nai B’ruth International CEO Dan Mariaschin for “Durban Revisited,” a series marking 20 years since the infamous UN conference. Monday - 8:30pm & 2:30am; Friday - 2:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Durban Revisited: Israel, Racism and the United Nations

B’nai B’rith UN Director David Michaels discusses anti-Zionism & antisemitism with Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek, British Baroness Ruth Deech, former Deputy U.S. Antisemitism Monitor Ellie Cohanim, and Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

In The News: Palestinian Prisoners Escape

Secretary-General of the Habithonistim Movement Lt. Col. (Res.) Yaron Buskila speaks about the clashes between IDF and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria following the escape of six terrorists from an Israeli maximum security prison. With Shahar Azani. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Itzhak Perlman

The world's greatest living violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon the personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbis Discuss God & Yom Kippur

Rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist) discuss how they feel about the High Holidays and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe, in part two of a roundtable conversation. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbi Eugene Borowitz Z”L - God On Yom Kippur

American leader and philosopher in Reform Judaism, the late Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God.
Monday - 10:30pm & 1:30am; Tuesday - 11:00am & 5:30pm; Wednesday - 10:00am

Tuesday: Rabbis Reflect on God

Rabbis Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist), Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) discuss their feelings on God and Yom Kippur in part two of a roundtable for the High Holidays. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Friday: Lior Raz - Fauda

Co-creator and star of the hit Israeli series “Fauda” on Netflix Lior Raz discusses how his action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies.
Friday - 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Talmud Study: Why Fast

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm;Friday - 4:30am

Talmud Study: Repentance

Rabbi Becher explores the rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm

Talmud Study: Sukkot in Sinai?

In anticipation of the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?” Friday - 9:00am

Jewish 101: Threefold Blessing

Learn more of the rabbis’ interpretation of the Creation Story and see how the threefold blessing given to human beings in Chapter 1 of the Book of Genesis suggests a role most people don't normally imagine. "Jewish 101" is hosted by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10:00am; Monday - 5:00am; Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 4:00am;Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Sacks on Moral Compass

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l discusses his feeling that people need to find meaning in life and the pendulum has swung too far toward secularism and an over-emphasis on technology. In conversation with David Brooks of the NY Times at the 92Y in NY. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Thursday - 2:00am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 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 9:30am & 1:00pm

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

As the college application season is underway, Hillel International has an important resource to find the perfect Jewish college experience. The Hillel College Guide magazine is a free resource that explores college life on campus including kosher dining options, Greek life, religious services and Israel experiences. Click here for more information.

The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) is offering a wide selection of courses for adults through its Melton and More Department of Adult Education. Learn Hebrew, explore the Book of Proverbs, discover the Jewish story behind Broadway musicals and so much more. All fall classes will be held virtually. For more information and to register, click here.