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MJFF Screening: "Marathon Mom" at Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/01/2025 @ 11:51 AM
Tuesday, July 15 | 7 PM
Miami Jewish Film Festival presents the Israeli film Marathon Mom, the inspiring story of Beatie Deutsch, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish mother of five who, after a pause from athletics to focus on her family, reignites her passion for running. In 2015, driven by a personal promise and the challenges of motherhood, Beatie embarks on a rigorous journey to complete a marathon. As she trains with dreams of becoming an Olympian, her remarkable journey transcends the track, embodying a powerful message of perseverance and empowerment. Through her story, Beatie inspires other women to embrace their dreams and overcome their own challenges.
Free admission
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, Miami
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29 – JULY 5
Posted by Vlada Barash on 06/27/2025 @ 05:17 PM
July 4th; Julie Platt; David Denby; Jews & Iran
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday June 29
FIDF Briefing: Mordechai Kedar
Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Israeli Scholar of Arab Culture at Bar-Ilan University, provides an expert analysis on the Israel-Iran conflict, describing how it’s weakened the Iranian regime, emboldened opposition groups, and shifted regional dynamics. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 7:00am & 1:00pm Wed - 5:00pm & 8:30pm Thursday - 4:30am & 7:30am
Unpacked Israel: Jews and Iran
A look at Jewish life in Iran, shifting Israeli-Iranian relations and moments of unexpected Muslim-Jewish alliance across history. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:00am; Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm
Monday June 30
FIDF Briefing: Eitan Amsalem - Jerusalem's Museum of Tolerance
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Eitan Amsalem, Director of Visitor Experience, Delegations, and Public Relations at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm
Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Amir Kovacs - Book of Joshua
Filmmaker Amir Kovacs joins Eric to discuss The Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho, his animated adventure film that brings to life Joshua’s biblical battle to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 6:30pm; Saturday - 8:00pm
Tuesday July 1
Jews at the Pinnacle: David Danby with Joe Klein
Eminent Jews author and New Yorker writer David Denby discusses Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer in this conversation about identity, legacy, and the American Jewish experience with political commentator Joe Klein in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am Thursday - 2:00am, 10:30am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jewish Voices in Constitutional Law with Michael Avi Helfand
In this special July 4th episode, legal scholar Professor Michael (Avi) Helfand (Chair in Law and Religion at Pepperdine and visiting professor at Yale) joins Justin to explore how Jews contribute to, and are shaped by, the American legal system. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday July 2
Defending Israel with David Harris: Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb
David Harris is joined in conversation by Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb, a teacher of Jewish philosophy and halacha, and the Chief Rabbi of Kfar Vradim in Israel, where he serves on the frontlines with the IDF. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Unpacked Israel: Jews and America
A series of entertaining and informative videos about American history, politics, sports and culture through a Jewish lens. Thursday - 2:30pm, 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm
Thursday July 3
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Julie Platt
For the season one finale of his podcast, Jonah welcomes his mother, Julie Platt, an accomplished Jewish leader and only the second woman in history to serve as Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
This week on Thinking Out Loud, Micah Halpern asks whether the world will ever thank Israel for protecting it from Iran and explains why he believes the answer is no. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV) at 5:00pm; ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Rabbi Elie Abadie - Part 1
Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, the former Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates and the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities, discusses the challenges of promoting Sephardic Jewish culture on the American Jewish scene. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Elie Abadie - Part 2
Rabbi Abadie describes his ties to Israel and discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Sephardic Jewish perspective. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Steve Gutow
Rabbi, lawyer, community activist, former president and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), Steve Gutow reflects upon the need for Jews to be involved in both Jewish concerns and universal concerns. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Jewish Historians
Three of American Jewry’s leading historians -- Jeffrey Gurock (YU), Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis), and Shuly Rubin Schwartz (JTS) - reflect on their field and their book
Conversations With Colleagues.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Reading God's Mind
"Reading God's Mind," based on the famous Talmudic argument that explores the "reason of the verse," is the title of this edition of "Dimensions of the Daf," a JBS TV original series on Talmud study hosted by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am & 5:00pm
Let the Sun Shine In **How the Talmud encourages us to enjoy life and the world. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am; Tue - 9:30 am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Circumcision
An adult discussion of the reasons for Brit Milah-the circumcision ceremony which brings Jewish boys into the Covenant of the Jewish People-and why it is an important Jewish ritual is provided by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l on this "Jewish 101" episode Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
Closed Captioned - 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
Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE
With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Creating Community in Times of Crisis
Posted by Naomi Lantzman on 06/27/2025 @ 02:50 PM
Hundreds of Miamians were in Israel when the recent escalation between Iran and Israel unexpectedly left them stranded in the country. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation knows how to create community, even in times of crises.
As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what we do best: expertly organized a swift response, located critical resources and brought people together. The near immediate coordination and formation of a South Florida group chat, which eventually included nearly 500 individuals, was thanks to Dahlia Bendavid, Federation’s Israel and Overseas Director, who was in Israel at the time. Leslie Gelrubin Benitah, Federation Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair, arrived in Israel the same evening the sirens began. “I didn’t just hear about what our community does. I lived it,” said Benitah. “In the middle of a crisis, in the middle of a war, I saw how fast we mobilize and how deeply we care and how far we are willing to go for another.
Click here to watch a short video of how Federation jumped into action to care for our people in a time of crisis.
JFNA Statement on Iran
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/21/2025 @ 11:11 PM
The Jewish Federations of North America applaud the decisive and historic action taken to dismantle Iran’s key nuclear facilities, including the critical site at Fordow. We thank President Trump and the brave women and men of the United States Armed Forces for this historic action. We could not be prouder to have the United States join together with the State of Israel in defense of the free world.
We are actively coordinating with partners across government and civil society to ensure our communities remain vigilant, prepared, and protected at this critical time.
The Ades Scholars Fellowship for Miami-Dade and Broward Jewish Day School Educators
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/21/2025 @ 02:42 PM
Apply Today! | Deadline: August 7
The inaugural cohort of the Ades Scholars Fellowship for Jewish Day School educators in Miami-Dade and Broward counties is a unique opportunity for passionate, growth-oriented individuals to receive financial and professional support while pursuing an advanced degree. Offered through the Gisela and Daniel Ades Foundation, the fellowship is open to classroom teachers in any discipline, Pre-K to 12th grade, with at least one year of teaching experience in a Miami-Dade or Broward Jewish day school. Fellows are required to commit to teaching in a Jewish day school for two years upon program completion. The first cohort will be limited to 15 fellows.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 22 – JUNE 28
Posted by Vlada Barash on 06/20/2025 @ 05:30 PM
Iran Conflict; Noa Tishby; Mark Dubowitz; Tatami; Rabbi Kenneth Brander
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday June 22
FIDF Briefing: Mark Dubowitz
Mark Dubowitz, Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO and longtime expert on Iran's nuclear ambitions, analyzes Israel’s decision to launch Operation Rising Lion last week, where they've succeeded thus far, and what the future potentially holds. Sunday - 7:00pm; Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 2:00pm
AJC Global Forum 2025: Closing Plenary
The closing plenary of the 2025 AJC Global Forum features remarks from CEO Ted Deutch, a celebration of the resilience of the Israeli people, Rabbis Noam Marans and David Rosen reflecting on 60 years since Nostra Aetate, and more. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 10:00am, Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 11:00pm
Monday June 23
Uplift Israel
Join SHARE, a community dedicated to enriching modern lives through ancient wisdom for music, wisdom and prayer uniting for soulful connection in these difficult times for Israel. Monday - 1:00pm (LIVE); Tuesday - 4:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am; Thursday - 1pm (LIVE)Thursday & 4:30pm (Encore); Friday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 4:30am
Eric Goldberg's Jewish Cinematheque: Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir film Tatami
Israeli-Iranian directing duo Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir join Eric to discuss Tatami, their film that follows an Iranian judo athlete who’s pressured to drop out of a tournament for fear that at some point she will be competing against an Israeli. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:30pm; Friday - 9:30pm; Saturday - 8:00pm
Tuesday June 24 and Wednesday June 25
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: An American Jew in a War in Israel
Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience of living in Israel during the current war with Iran, sharing her reflections and offering ways to connect to what’s happening on the ground. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander - Leading Religious Zionist Communities After October 7th
Justin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network of 32 educational institutions, leadership development initiatives, outreach endeavors, women’s empowerment programs, and social action projects, with thousands of alumni who have served in the IDF. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am,11:00am & 5:00pm; Friday -1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm
Thursday June 26
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Noa Tishby
Jonah is joined by Noa Tishby, New York Times best-selling author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, as well as a renowned Israeli actress and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah draws a comparison between Iran and Japan, arguing that like Japan’s emperor after WWII, Iran’s Ayatollah must now confront the reality of defeat. Wednesday - 6:30pm; Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV) at 5:00pm; ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
H. Alan Scott
Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, Pt. 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. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Tyler Gregory on LGBTQ in Israel
During his tenure as executive director of A Wider Bridge, a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion, the current JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Gregory discusses fighting for equal rights in the Jewish world. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm
Cast of Shtisel
Three stars of the hit Israeli series Shtisel -- Michael Aloni (Kive), Dov Glickman (Shulem) and Neta Riskin (Giti) -- speak about their Jewish backgrounds and how playing Chasidic Jews may have changed their Jewish identities. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Don't Argue - Korach
As the Torah parashah of "Korach" is read in synagogues throughout the world this week, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the way the Talmud deals with Korach's challenging Moses' authority. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm
Tattooing
Jewish Law pertaining to tattooing and otherwise marring one's body is discussed by Rabbi Becher in this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf" Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Why Kashrut?
A review of the Jewish dietary laws of Kashrut and the Torah reason for the Jewish ritual observance that has played such a central role in Jewish life. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
Closed Captioned - 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
Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE
With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Needed! Young Adults to Work in Jewish Summer Camps | Apply Today
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/19/2025 @ 09:57 AM
Jewish camps need our help!
With 1,000 Israeli staff members unsure when they will be able to make it to camp this summer, many camps are facing an urgent staffing challenge.
Whether you are available to work one week or a full summer, the Foundation for Jewish Camp team will connect you to an amazing camp for a summer of connection, growth, purpose, and joy!
Jewish camp changes lives and working at camp is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll have.
Please share with your networks and the young adults in your life.
The Millstone Scholars Program Fall 2025 for 7th & 8th Graders in Aventura & Miami Beach
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/19/2025 @ 09:16 AM
A One-Year Tikvah Educational Program Focused on Jewish, Zionist and American Ideas
The Millstone Scholars Program for 7th and 8th graders in public and secular independent private schools is organizing cohorts in Aventura and Miami Beach for the Fall 2025 school year. Students will participate in weekly in-person classes in with master Tikvah teachers. The program also includes online electives with top students around the country and special events with high-level speakers.
Virtual Support Group for Parents with Children in Israel
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/16/2025 @ 10:29 AM
Wednesdays at 8 PM on Zoom
In this difficult time in Israel, the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) is here for you. Join a supportive space to connect with others whose children are also living in Israel in the midst of the current conflict. Facilitated by mental health professionals. NOTE: Groups are not psychotherapy. For questions and more information, email [email protected].
No cost to attend
Federation Statement of Solidarity With Israel
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/15/2025 @ 11:50 AM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation stands in unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel — as we have throughout our shared history — praying for their immediate safety, strength and well-being, and for the protection of future generations to come. We support Israel’s inherent right to self-defense and to strike, even preemptively, against the imminent and existential threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. Our Office of Community Security is in frequent contact with state and local law enforcement, as well as with their colleagues at the Secure Community Network. While as of now there are no known local active threats, we remain vigilant and are closely monitoring developments.
