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NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S BINGO

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Sisterhood

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 11 AM VIA ZOOM

Jukebox Bingo is not your grandma’s bingo. It is run by a DJ who combines music and music trivia to create an entertaining game appropriate for the whole family. Listen to the tune and sing along — or even dance a few steps. Or, if you’re stumped, unscramble the anagram that will be posted.

There will be two games, each with prizes for the first two winners. The themes will be Broadway Show Tunes followed by Generational Music spanning the 50s through the 90s.

Registration is $18 which includes three cards for both games. Additional cards are available for $5.

Zoom link and pdf files of the cards will be sent out the morning of January 22nd.

For questions or more information, contact Judy Feinman at [email protected].

Proceeds go to support Beth Torah USY and Kadima.

Register no later than January 21st at https://btbrc.shulcloud.com/form/jukebox-bingo.html

HOW DOES JUDAISM INFLUENCE AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE, ESPECIALLY ROCK MUSIC. WHAT ARE THE JEWISH VOICES AND WHAT ARE THOSE VOICES SAYING?

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Culture Club Lecture

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 7:30 PM VIA ZOOM

One of the most fascinating and enigmatic singer/songwriters of the late ’60s, Leonard Cohen retained an audience until his death in 2016, even though he often temporarily moved away from music. Among musical figures from the ’60s who continued to work in the 21st century, Cohen commanded the attention of critics and younger musicians more than any others with the exceptions of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon.

Culture Club is pleased to welcome Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin — who entertained and informed us at his 2020 lecture focused on Bob Dylan — to do the same with Leonard Cohen.

With the regular appearance of his award-winning blog, “Martini Judaism: for those who want to be shaken and stirred,” published by the Religion News Service, Jeffrey Salkin is one of American Judaism’s most prolific and most-quoted rabbis and thought leaders.

Since his first book, Putting God on the Guest List: How to Reclaim The Spiritual Meaning of Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah (Jewish Lights Publishing), Rabbi Salkin has been known for his writing, teaching and activism. His books are on such topics as making Jewish ritual meaningful; struggling with the meaning of masculinity in today’s world; interpreting Israel and Zionism to Jews and non-Jews; and the task of reclaiming Judaism’s central role as a “takes-no-prisoners, speak-truth-to-power-and-culture religious tradition.”

Rabbi Salkin’s essays have appeared in the Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Tablet, Mosaic, Forward and JTA. He has discussed the American political scene on CNN and the BBC. He has contributed articles to scholarly journals and several of his books have won national awards. In July, 2020, Rabbi Salkin delivered the keynote on religion to the Chautauqua Institution known for its summer program of performing arts, lectures, concerts, interfaith programs, and recreational activities.

Rabbi Salkin serves as the senior rabbi of Temple Israel in West Palm Beach, Florida

Register at: https://btbrc.shulcloud.com/form/culture-club-rock-israel.html

Watch JBS on Comcast X1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband Ch 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

L’Chayim: Natan Sharansky

In a special 2-hour feature edition of L’Chayim, Soviet Refusnik and Dissident, Israeli political leader and Jewish Agency Head, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union and his struggle for Jewish identity and freedom, described in the first section of his new memoir “Never Alone – Prison, Politics and My People,” which he co-authored with Gil troy. Wednesday – 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Menachem Begin’s Contribution

A discussion of the unique values Menachem Begin brought to Israeli politics and the relationship between Israel and American Jews with Malcolm Hoenlein (Presidents Conference) and Dan Meridor (former Israeli Minister). By Menachem Begin Heritage Center. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7pm

Also On L’Chayim

Sunday: Robert Siegel

Award winning journalist, Robert Siegel (former producer/host of NPR’s “All Things Considered”), discusses his long career in broadcasting and speaks about the challenges confronting journalists today. Today (Sunday) - 12 Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Tuesday: Fauda Star Lior Raz

The co-creator and star of the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Fauda, discusses how the action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Thursday: SJP Report - Charles Small

Founding Director and President of ISGAP Charles Small discusses his organization’s research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combatting antisemitism today. Thursday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Transcending Loss-Robin Kanarek

Robin Kanarek, who lost her teenage son David to cancer, describes how she has been able to continue to embrace life and why she feels the development of palliative care is so essential for patients of all ages Saturday - 6:00pm & 12 Midnight

Thinking Out Loud: Virus Protocol

JBS journalist Micah Halpern addresses the way the coronavirus has affected the Jewish community and reviews an interview with Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 4:30pm; Saturday - 5:30pm

In The News: Israel and Covid Vaccines

Dr. Asher Salmon, Director of the International Relations Department at Israel’s Ministry of Health, provides an update on Israel's quarantine and vaccination efforts, as well as its cooperation with the Palestinians and other nations. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - 5:30pm, 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

92nd Street Y: Obama's Rabbi Cousin-Rabbi Capers Funnye

Meet Michelle Obama's first cousin (once removed), Rabbi Capers Funnye, who discusses his conversion to Judaism, his work in Africa, and what the black Jewish experience is like in America. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

Commemorating the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Heschel & King – Eisen (Limmud)

Dr. Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the pioneering work of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and his influence on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a talk entitled, “The Politics Of Prophecy.” JBS coverage of Limmud NY 2016. Monday- 7:00pm & 2:00am

Heschel & King: Susannah Heschel

Susannah Heschel, Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College and daughter of Abraham Joshua Heschel, discusses her father's relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a philosophy of Jewish political action. From Center for Jewish History, NYC. Monday- 8:00pm & 1:00am

I Have a Dream: Clarence Jones

Meet Clarence Jones, a personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped create the I Have A Dream speech.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

From Date To Mate: Episode 3

Drama unfolds as cast members of "From Date to Mate" face consequences of their actions in trying to find that perfect match. A JBS original production of a mock reality series following four Jewish singles navigating the New York singles' scene. Created by Sloan Copeland.
Sunday- 10:00pm & 1:00am; Monday - 10:00am & 5:30pm; Thursday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 10:30pm & 2:00am

Talmud Study: All Jews Are Friends

"All Jews Are Friends," based on Hagigah 26, is the title of this edition of Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) 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: Name of God

When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. "Jewish 101" is a continuing Shalom TV series exploring the basic philosophy of Judaism with host Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10am

Jewish 101: God's Second Name

Study the two names of God given to Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3) that serve as the basis for the Jewish understanding of the reality of God. "Jewish 101" is an original JBS series hosted by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm

AND LEARN TO READ HEBREW ON JBS

From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 3

Learn the letter "Bet" and how to read the most important word in the experience of Judaism. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Tuesday - 7:00pm; Friday - 5:00am; Saturday - 8:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 6pm, 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 & 1pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, Transliteration and English subtitles 11am & 2:30pm

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TOUR | Jewish Rome with a Roman Jew

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 @ 1pm ET / 10am PT

The Jewish community of Rome is known to be the oldest in Europe – dating back to 161 B.C.E. when Judah the Maccabee sent emissaries to settle in Rome. The Jews of Rome thrived under rulers like Julius Caesar, but their status eventually deteriorated, and by 1555, Pope Paul IV created a "Jewish Ghetto" which remains the center of Rome's Jewish life today. On this virtual tour, native-born, Michaela Pavoncello, will show us the key landmarks and hidden treasures of Jewish Rome – as well as share what it means to be part of Jewish life in Rome today.

RSVP HERE

TOUR | Understanding the Holocaust in Poland

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 @ 5pm ET / 2pm PT

The Holocaust wrought great horrors on Jewish communities throughout Europe, but the scale of destruction in Poland was unrivaled. Join expert guide, Gadi Ben-Dov, for a somber virtual tour of surviving Holocaust sites in Poland. Together we will explore the remnants of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Majdanek, and Treblinka death camps. We will also honor the bravery of the Jewish resistance at the Warsaw Ghetto along with the bravery of Righteous Gentiles at the Oscar Schindler Factory in Krakow.

Presented by Gadi Ben-Dov

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ENCOUNTER | The Bedouin of Galilee

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 @ 9pm ET / 6pm PT

The many Arab Bedouin tribes who reside within Israel are divided into northern (Galilee) and southern (Negev) communities. Join Anat on a journey north to meet with outstanding Israeli Bedouins who call the Galilee home for generations. Discover a traditional Bedouin coffee ceremony, meet Israel’s first Bedouin Ambassador, visit a Bedouin women’s co-op, interview the first Israeli Bedouin woman to be elected to public office, and listen as an Israeli Bedouin teacher describes the fascinating history of his tribe, including when and how they arrived and settled in the Galilee.

Presented by Anat Harrel

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COOKING | Recipes of Majorca's Hidden Jews

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT

Come on a culinary adventure as we take part in a cooking class with a member of Majorca's Jewish community – famous for surviving in secret through the Spanish Inquisition over 500 years ago. Together, we will explore the Jewish roots of traditional dishes on this famous Spanish island and honor the history of this unique Jewish community. Bring your apron as we will distribute the recipe in advance so you can cook alongside us – and make sure to have a lovely glass of Spanish red or white wine as we cook together!

Presented by Dani Rotsein

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COOKING | Babka, Babka, Babka!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 @ 1pm ET / 10am PT

Babka. We all love it. Buttery, enriched bread filled with chocolate, cinnamon, or a myriad of other fillings. What if I told you, that you, yes you, are capable of making babka at home that is on par with the very best babka around? You can. And you will. Join my Babka for Beginners class. You’ll learn how to prepare the dough, we’ll make a filling and, most importantly, I’ll teach you how to shape the babka so it looks like it belongs on a fancy bakery’s shelf. Ingredient list provided if you're planning to cook along!

NOTE: This class is offered as a demonstration or a bake-a-long. If you plan to bake-a-long, you'll need to prepare the dough a day earlier so that it has time to rest in the fridge.

Presented by Harry Rubenstein

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After 9 years of dealing with red tape, Chabad Chayil finally got the full set of permits to build a new state of the art center in the Highland Lakes section of North Miami.

Chabad Chayil was founded in the late eighties by the legendary Rabbi Dovid Bryn of blessed memory, at the directive of The Lubavitcher Rebbe, to service the local Jewish community with meaningful programming, for adults, teens and children. Before Rabbi Bryn passed away, he brought Rabbi Moishe Kievman down to cover for him and run his growing operation. Since Rabbi Bryn’s passing in 2002 from marfan syndrome, Rabbi Kievman and his wife, Layah, have kept Chabad Chayil going and expanded its services with innovative programming.

At first Chabad Chayil ran out of the California Club Mall. It was known as California Club Shul - Chabad Chayil. It then rented several spaces, until it was able to purchase its first house on the corner of NE 26th Ave & 211 Ter. Although the space was tight from day one, it took several years until they were able to purchase the neighboring house and expand the Shul into it, and make more room for its growing afterschool programs. The new building will sit on 5 lots, in which there were 4 houses. Moving to a temporary location is already on the way, and demolition for the houses is scheduled for late January of 2021.

Before taking the plans before the zoning board, the rabbi presented the project to the community and addressed any issues that were brought up. Although some were skeptical, when the plans did finally come before the zoning commission, it passed unanimously. Many people came, but not one person had any concerns. “This project is a win win for everyone” said Rabbi Kievman who has been running Chabad Chayil now for more than 19 years. “It will beautify the neighborhood, create a safe place for our children, servicing their after school needs, and bring quality programs for children, teens and adults of all ages”. He explained that while one of the main concerns is always traffic, this will actually help alleviate the traffic issue, as it will stagger school pickup and allow parents to bring their children to a preschool closer to home.

To date, thousands have been impacted by the dedicated staff of Chabad Chayil, including several thousand children and teens who have enjoyed their well known afterschool activities. “This is a blessing for us and a dream come true for everyone” said Mark Levy who has been a part of the community for the past decade. “Just come by and see the smiling faces. See the children who are well taken care of and just want to stay. This is a blessing and the best news. I’m super excited”.

Community activist Avi Freunlich has coordinated volunteers who want to help in any way possible to make things go smoother. "I'm looking forward to have a place to call home for every Jew in the community," said Erica Chao who's 2 daughters attend CHAP and who volunteers at Chabad Chayil, any free second she has. "I was going to say a 'home away from home', but for so many Chabad is actually their 'first home'!

The new 5 story building will host its current award winning programs: CHAP Community Hebrew Afterschool Program, CKids, CTeen, GROW Enrichment, Hebrew School, Dovid Bryn Library and The Family Shul. It will G‑d willing include 14 regular classrooms, 2 specialty classrooms, adult & children's libraries, an indoor playground, jungle gym, social hall & rooftop park! With over 36,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of rooftop park and terraces, it will be a gem for the entire community, allowing Chabad to expand its current programming and services to include a preschool & a whole line up of extra curricular activities!

If you have access to the funds, here’s something to think about. You can enable the building to go up, without it costing you a dime, by making an Impact Investment. Think of it as recycling your charity, where you can give the same funds over and over again! You’re money will be 100+% secure, and if you want, you can even make money on it! For anyone looking to have a legacy that they are proud of, while investing in the local community, for an educational & humanitarian cause, this is the safest and smartest place to lend your money.

If you would like to join any of the committees, make a donation of any sort (financial, building materials, services..) or want to help in any way, please reach out. For the full set of plans & to see what dedications are available go to ChabadChayil.org/build or call (305) 770-1919.

Jewish Cultural Series

Fridays at 1:00 pm

This lecture is part of the Jewish Culture Series: History, Music, & Art, presented by Vi at Aventura. $15 each - CALL: 305-919-5900

Fridays from 1:00 – 2:30 pm

1/15: School of Paris by Dr. Batia Cohen

1/22: Rightfully Theirs by Sylvia Gurinsky

1/29: Jews in the Middle Ages by Stephen Singer

2/5: The Influence of Jews on American Popular Music by Emanuel Abramovits

2/12: Music, the Holocaust, and the Will to Survive by Dr. Thomas Cimarusti

2/19: Cinema Post-movie Discussion by Shelly Isaacs Movie TBD

Delivered virtually via Zoom through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida International University. RSVP in advance is required. Call: 305-919-5900

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