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Join Hillel at FIU, Holocaust and Genocide Studies Program, Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU for Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week from January 25-29, 2021.

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The Miami Jewish Film Festival and the German Consulate General in Miami are proud to announce a special virtual film series celebrating German Jewish Cinema that will run through the entire month of January. Each of the films presented in the series originally received their premieres at past Miami Jewish Film Festival editions and will be made available to stream for free for a limited time for all residents in the Greater Miami community.

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Watch JBS on Comcast X1 Box 1684, Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, DirecTV Ch388, 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

Highlights:

“Free Speech, Hate Speech, Cancel Culture”

Three giants in the field of First Amendment Law – Floyd Abrams (First Amendment Supreme Court Litigant), Alan Dershowitz (long-time champion of First Amendment rights) and Nadine Strossen (former President and current Board Member of the ACLU) – explore issues of “Free Speech,” “Hate Speech” and “Cancel Culture.” A Two-Hour JBS Symposium with Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 12 Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Why Demolish Palestinian Homes?

Brigadier General Shaul Gordon, former Senior Legal Advisor to the Israeli National Police, addresses Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes and the right of Palestinians to petition the Israeli Supreme Court. With Benjamin Anthony of MirYam Institute. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Fighting Terrorism With Law

The President of Shurat Hadin (Israel Law Center), Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, explains how her organization fights terrorism in courts of law and challenges those who seek to delegitimize the State of Israel. With Robert Walker, Honest Reporting of Canada. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7pm

Thinking Out Loud: COVID and Jews with Micah Halpern

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses Covid’s impact on the Jewish community and the need to adhere to Covid protocols; and reviews a year-end video interview with Hezboallah leader Hasan Nasrallah. On JBS’s "Thinking Out Loud”. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 4:30pm; Saturday - 5:30pm

Dershow: Against 25th Amendment

JBS is pleased to be televising “The Dershow,” in which Alan Dershowitz explains why any attempt by Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi to invoke the 25th Amendment against Donald Trump would be an assault on the Constitution of the United States.
Monday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 11:30pm; Sunday Jan 17 - 3:30pm

L’Chayim: Robert Siegel

Award winning journalist, Robert Siegel (former producer/host of NPR’s “All Things Considered”) – who now hosts “Navigating The New Abnormal” on JBS -- discusses his long career in broadcasting and speaks about the challenges confronting journalists today. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Monday: Hadar Goldin's Mother

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Obama Book & Israel- Dov Lipman

Former Knesset Member, Dov Lipman, discusses the gross omissions and distortions in Barack Obama chapter on Israel and the history of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his autobiography “A Promised Land.”
Tuesday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Jewish Pluralism In Israel

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. Thursday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Chloe Valdary

Brand Ambassador for Jerusalem U, Chloe Valdary, a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Saturday - 6:00pm & 12 Midnight

In The News: Assault on Capitol

Dr. Eric Mandel, founder and director of MEPIN (Middle East Political and Information Network) and Senior Editor for Security at the Jerusalem Report, discusses the significance of the violence at the Capitol Building. “In The News” with Shahar Azani. Sunday- 5:30pm, 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

92nd Street Y: Simon Schama Pt 2

Historian and author Simon Schama discusses part two of his BBC/PBS series, “The Story of the Jews,” which chronicles Jewish history from the Jews’ expulsion from Spain in 1492 through the end of the 19th Century and the birth of early Zionism. Today (Sunday) - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4pm

Talmud Study: Who's at Fault?

Join Rabbi Mordechai Becher as he uses a scene from “The Godfather” to study the Talmud’s response to the question: Who’s responsible when one person orders another to do an evil deed? On “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: God or Man?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores how the Talmud (Kesuvos Daf Lamed) views tragedies as being in the hands of Heaven or in the hands of human beings, on an episode entitled, “Put On a Sweater Or You'll Catch a Cold." Sunday- 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101: Hineni

A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God? "Jewish 101" with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10am

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. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm

From Date To Mate: Episode 2

After their initial dates, four urban Jewish singles continue searching for that "special someone" via an online Jewish dating service. Sunday - 10:00pm & 1:00am; Monday - 10:00am & 5:30pm; Tuesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 10:30pm & 1:30am

From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 2

Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced on this second lesson of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1, a JBS production designed for anyone of any age who wishes to learn and understand the Hebrew language. Teacher Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Tuesday - 7:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 5:00am; Saturday - 8:00am

Friday Evening Shabbat Service

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Grandparents with LGBTQ+ children from traditional communities who would like to meet for support and socializing gather during this meeting and learn how to understand and support an LGBTQ+ grandchild and their family.

Gather over zoom once a month.

When: The second Monday of each month from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: On Zoom Receive the link when you register

Next meeting: January 13, 2020 @8PM

Confidentiality honored.

Eshel is a national organization that provides resources and support for Orthodox LGBTQ people and their families. We run support groups and other events across North America.

Funded by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Every Sunday morning, South Florida's Jewish community tunes in to hear its favorite Jewish music on "Shalom South Florida" with Roni. This popular program features Chassidic, Israeli, and Yiddish music, as well as Jewish news and other items of interest to this large market. Jewish comedy, on-air contests, and informative interviews are always part of this exciting show.

Ways to Listen to Shalom South Florida every Sunday from 9:30-10:30 AM (ET): In South Florida: WWNN 1470 AM or Worldwide: www.WWNNradio.com Free Apps: iradionow; iheartradio, tuneinradio (Call Letters: WWNN)

More info: www.ShalomSouthFlorida.com

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JWorks Miami Workshop - Interviewing Skills: Thursday, January 21st

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JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE Zoom*Interviewing Skills Workshop* on

Thursday, January 21st, 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 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:

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* 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.

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

To ensure the health and safety of volunteers and community members,
we must adhere to the COVID-19 CDC guidelines.
Masks are required. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it’s your turn in line. Volunteers will place food in your trunk. (If you are able, please print and place this on your dashboard.)

Thursday, January 14
9-11 a.m.

First come, first served while supplies last.
Please do not arrive before 9 a.m.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Stanley C. Myers Building
4200 Biscayne Boulevard

This Kosher Food Distribution Event has been generously underwritten by:
Yleana & Yoram Izhak
and
Janice & Alan Lipton

Farm Share, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us virtually from January 25-29 for Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week, a series of lectures, films and discussions presented by Hillel at FIU, FIU's Holocaust and Genocide Studies program and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. Fully online, the program is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP visit: https://www.hillelfiu.org/hgaw.

Monday 1/25 at 11am -- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Join panelists Lenny Hayes, and Jessica Smith in a conversation on how Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ people are often forgotten in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn movement, moderated by Miss Florida Seminole, Dante Blais-Billie. Together the panelists will connect the historic genocide of Indigenous people to present-day violence experienced by Indigenous communities. Co-sponsored by Global Indigenous Forum, CWGS, and Honors College.

Monday 1/25 at 7pm -- Fig Tree: Film Discussion In this iteration of Black Lives in a Jewish Context, join Dr. Tudor Parfitt in conversation with Dr. Yonas Mulat for a post-film discussion around Fig Tree. Set during the Ethiopian civil war, Fig Tree tells the story of a Jewish teenager who hatches a scheme to keep her Christian boyfriend from being drafted, as she and her family prepare to flee the country and go to Israel. The film will be available for independent viewing from January 18-25, 2021. Please register at the link to receive access to both the film screening link and the Zoom discussion link. This program is presented in partnership with Hillel at FIU, the Global Jewish Studies Program and Holocaust and Genocide Studies Program at FIU, the Miami Jewish Film Festival, and the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs as part of Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week 2021.

Tuesday 1/26 at 11am -- @Eva.Stories With 1.1 million followers, @Eva.Stories is a high-budget visual depiction of the diary of Eva Heyman – a 13-year-old Hungarian who chronicled the 1944 German invasion of Hungary – but features hashtags, internet lingo, and emojis used by a 21st century-teenager. Its creators, Mati Kochavi, an Israeli hi-tech entrepreneur, who is from a family of Holocaust victims and survivors, and his daughter, Maya, produced the short videos to refresh what they see as fading memories of the genocide. Join @Eva.Stories creator Maya Kochavi, as she discusses the use of social media to tell the history of the Holocaust.

Tuesday 1/26 at 5pm -- On the Avenue: HGAW FIU's three SoBe arts outposts come together again for a special program as part of Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week. In this edition of the informative series hosted by The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach Urban Studios, and Jewish Museum of Florida, we're focusing on exhibitions and collection items honoring the memory of those lost to the Holocaust, and the resilience of the Jewish community. Presentations will survey works in celebrated museum exhibitions including wooden Polish synagogue models and the graphic oeuvre of Austrian designer Julius Klinger, as well as an intimate performance by violist Michael Klotz. Co-sponsored by JMOF, MBUS, and The Wolf.

Wednesday 1/27 at 10am -- 6th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony Annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony with Holocaust Survivor Suly Chenkin. Presented in partnership with FIU Office of the President, CasaCuba, local clergy, JCCs. Introduction by President Rosenberg.

Wednesday 1/27 at 7pm -- We Bear Witness: Poetry and the Holocaust In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, We Bear Witness features poets Geoffrey Philp, Joy Ladin, and William Heyen for an evening of readings and conversation. This program is presented in partnership with The Betsy.

Thursday 1/28 at 7pm -- When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit: Film Discussion Based on the semi-autobiographical book by Judith Kerr, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit tells the story of a Jewish family who flees Berlin on the eve of the election in 1933. They initially settle in Zürich before moving to Paris, and finally, to London. Join Consul General Andreas Siegel, Barbara Weitz, and Olga Zelzburg for reactions to the film, presented in partnership with the MJFF, the German Consulate and the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series. The film will be available for independent viewing from January 20-27, 2021.

Friday 1/29 at 5pm - Shabbat of the Living We are commanded to remember Shabbat and keep it holy. We utter "Never again" and swear to remember the Holocaust and the crimes against humanity. What does it mean to remember? What is the function of remembrance? What is our role and purpose in remembering? As the week of Holocaust and Genocide Awareness comes to an end, please join the community as it comes together to celebrate life and honor those who could not be with us. Co-sponsored by Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living.

A Two-Author Event Charles Belfoure

The Faberge Secret Alina Adams - The Nesting Dolls In conversation with Boris Fishman
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January 14, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM

Tickets: $10, Florida series

The 2020 #WeRemember initiative invites participants from around the world to take pictures of themselves holding a sign with the words “We Remember,” and then post their pictures to social media using the hashtag #WeRemember, to spread the message that “never again” must mean never again.

“Join the #WeRemember campaign to preserve the past and ensure that ‘never again’ truly means never again.”

For more information and to watch the 2020 #WeRemember campaign launch video, which highlights the testimonials of five Holocaust survivors, visit weremember.wjc.org.