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Please Join Us for this Most Exciting Sukkos Music Event featuring Klezmer and other Frielich Music.

Event will take place Monday, Oct 21 at 2PM at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Ave. Please RSVP by leaving a message on our hotine (305) 770-4540 or emailing [email protected] We Look Forward To Seeing You and Celebrating on Sukkos Together!

Chag Sameach - Happy Sukkos - Good Yom Tov

On JBS: Celebrating Sukkot; Survivor Judith Altmann celebrates 100; Miri Mesika in Concert

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! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sukkot Services from Central Synagogue (Reform) and

The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)##

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16###

6:00pm - Central Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

7:30pm - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:30pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17

9:30am - Central Synagogue Encore 1:30pm

11:00am - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

7:00pm - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18

11:00am - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

Witness: Judith Altmann

Holocaust Survivor share their stories with Mark S. Golub z"l

On the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday, revisit Mark S. Golub's interview with Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen survivor Judith Altmann, as she recounts her journey from a happy childhood in Czechoslovakia to the horrors of the Holocaust, including the loss of her family, her encounters with Mengele, and the brutality of life in the camps. She also shares her liberation story and her commitment to educating future generations about the Shoah.Hosted by Mark S. Golub z"l. Sunday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Friday – 4:00am

Miri Mesika In Concert##

Leading Israeli vocalist and actress Miri Mesika mesmerizes an overflowing crowd, including many Israeli guests, at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 9:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: The Most Important Verse in the Bible

In his Kol Nidre sermon at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch asks his congregation to guess which verse the rabbinic sages deem the most important in the Torah, revealing an obscure verse that offers profound wisdom for the new year. Monday 7:00pm Tuesday 1:00am, 5:00am & 7:30am Wednesday 9:00am Saturday 11:00pm

Matzah Book Soup

Lilli and Amanda recommend The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen, a fast-paced YA book from author Isaac Blum about finding yourself, standing up for what you believe in, interfaith romance, and other issues of today. Monday - 8:27pm & 11:27pm Tuesday - 2:27pm & 7:27am & 11:27am Wednesday - 5:57am Saturday - 7:27pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Erica Brown

Dr. Erica Brown (Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership) joins Justin to discuss the holiday of Sukkot and the megillah read on Sukkot, Ecclesiastes (Kohelet), and reflects on faith after October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 12:30pm Friday - 10:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Jonah shares his profound experiences in Israel during the one-year anniversary of the 10/7 tragedy, and he’s joined by Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a respected Israeli leader, for a discussion that delves into the challenges and triumphs of creating a pluralistic society in Jerusalem, the ongoing conflict, the resilience of the Jewish people, and the power of community in the face of adversity. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

Don’t Miss This Week

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin

Charlie Schwartz & Joshua Foer Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm,Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:30am, Saturday - 7:00pm

Arnie Eisen Wednesday - 8:30pm, Thursday - 6:30pm

Elliot Cosgrove Friday - 12:30pm & 9:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour

The Green Prince Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris

Asher Katz Wednesday - 4:30pm, Thursday - 7:00am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 7:30pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS High Holidays Schedule

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday at 6:00pm

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 Wolkoff

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff of Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Dan Almagor

A hero of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the Battle of Tel Saki, Dan Almagor shares a remarkable story of survival and explains how he was finally able to talk about the horrific experience in which he lost beloved friends. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joshua Safran

Joshua Safran, author of Free Spirit: Growing Up On the Road and Off the Grid, shares his remarkable memoir of an unconventional childhood, his rediscovery and love for Judaism, and his advocacy for women's rights. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Abraham Twerski z"l

One of America's leading psychiatrists, Dr. Abraham Twerski z"l of the renowned Chasidic Twerski family, discusses his own journey from the pulpit rabbinate to a medical career that recognizes him as a preeminent expert in the field of substance abuse. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

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 Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Sukkot

For the Festival Sukkot (Festival of Booths), Mark offers an explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday. Monday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 12:30am & 8:30am 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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

October 2024-September 2025

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) presents the 9th Annual Screening the Holocaust film series, an expanded cinematic program showcasing 12 acclaimed Holocaust interest films. Screenings, presented monthly, will serve as a catalyst for reflection, encouraging dialogue on one of history’s darkest periods while highlighting the resilience and humanity's capacity for goodness in the face of adversity.

The Screening the Holocaust film series is a free public event.

Presented in collaboration with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Holocaust Teacher’s Institute and The University of Miami’s Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THE FILM SCHEDULE

In a contemporary program entitled Jewish Voices, Conductor James K. Bass leads the artists of Seraphic Fire in an a capella performance that elevates the voices of today’s Jewish composers. The music of Shulamit Ran, Julia Wolfe, David Lang and Moira Smiley examines the rich tapestry of the Jewish experience.

Thursday, November 7, 7:30 PM | Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street, Pinecrest

Friday, November 8, 7:30 PM| All Saints Episcopal, 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale

Saturday, November 9, 7:30 PM | Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach

For information, call 305.285.9060 or log on to SeraphicFire.org.

CLICK HERE FOR CONCERT TICKETS

For more program insights on the music, composers and artistic evolution, tune into Seraphic Fire’s interactive online Scholar Lecture on October 22, 7-8:30 PM.

CLICK HERE FOR FREE ZOOM LECTURE REGISTRATION

Join one of our impactful Volunteer in Israel opportunities and make a difference for the future. Be a part of our rebuilding efforts to make a difference for the people in Israel – the farmers, evacuees, returnees, soldiers, store-owners, and more.

Volunteering Highlights

• Rebuild Israel's southern kibbutzim affected by October 7 by planting, cleaning, painting, and repairing communities for returning evacuees.
• Spend time with evacuees and the people who are providing lifesaving efforts to support them.
• Work together on farms, picking vegetables and other crops to help prevent a massive shortage in the Israeli market and ensure that no farmer is left alone.
• Meet with Israelis, soldiers, survivors, and influential figures to hear firsthand about the ongoing situation and personal experiences.

Upcoming Mission Dates 2024

November 24 -28, December 15-19, December 22-26

Upcoming Mission Dates 2025

January 19-23, January 19-23 Sunshine Volunteer Mission, February 9-13, February 16-20, March 16-20, April 6-10, May 25-29, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, August 17-21, August 31-September 4, November 23-27, December 14-18, December 21-25

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

On JBS: Remembering 10/7; Yom Kippur; Being Jewish - Rabbi David Wolpe

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! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Services from Central Synagogue (Reform) and

The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)##

FRIDAY OCTOBER 11

KOL NIDRE

6:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 11:00pm* 8:00pm - The Hampton Synagogue, Encore 12:30am 9:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 4:00am

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

**YOM KIPPUR YIZKOR SERVICE

*8:00am - The Hampton Synagogue 9:30 am - Central Synagogue
1:30pm - Central Synagogue - Family Service *

N'ILON SERVICE

4:00pm - Central Synagogue 6:30pm - The Hampton Synagogue

Yom Kippur with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

JEWISH 101

Not in Heaven - Monday - 9:00am God Unseen - Thursday - 9:00am Being Jewish - Thursday - 9:45am

L'CHAYIM

Rabbis Reflect on Yom Kippur Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Ken Spiro on God Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Donniel Hartman on God Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm, Saturday - 6:00am

SERVICES

Kol Nidre D'rash Friday - 11:00pm & 2:30am

Yom Kippur D'rash Saturday - 3:30pm

Yizkor / N'iloh Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshivat Har Etzion During the Yom Kippur War

The inspiring story of Yeshivat Har Etzion during the Yom Kippur War, highlighting the resilience, sacrifice, and profound losses experienced by its students and Rashei Yeshiva during a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Sunday - 1:00pm & 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm

Inside Israel: Matti Friedman - The Yom Kippur War

Journalist Matti Friedman joins Rabbi Buchdahl at Central Synagogue to discuss our modern times and reflect back on musician Leonard Cohen’s extraordinary journey lifting the morale of soldiers in the Sinai desert during the Yom Kippur War. Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 11:00am Tuesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 10:30am

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris reflects on Israel and the global landscape one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2024. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am & 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am Wednesday - 7:00pm &11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm

Serving on All Fronts

The heroic sacrifice and service of Har Etzion & Migdal Oz students and staff in the current struggle to defend Israel is highlighted in this documentary, with introductory remarks from Aleph Venture Capital partner and Yeshivat Har Etzion alum Michael Eisenberg. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am

IDF Chief Cantor In Concert

Join Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDF, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Shai Bachar Band for a rousing concert in honor of Israel from the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY. Sunday - 9:30pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

October 7th Memorial: Remembrance, Reflection & Hope

A special memorial event honoring the victims of the October 7th massacre, featuring a poignant video presentation, candle lighting, stirring melodies, and powerful remarks from leaders who have made an impact during these difficult times, from the Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens. Monday - 7:00pm (LIVE) & 11:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 9:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Jaffe - Creating Your Yom Kippur Action Plan

Rabbi David Jaffe, author of National Jewish Book Award-winning Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change, leads Justin through a practical Teshuva workshop for Yom Kippur. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am, 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 4:30pm Saturday - 8:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: David Wolpe

Jonah Platt welcomes Rabbi David Wolpe, leading American rabbi and the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple, for a wide-ranging conversation touching on his rabbinical career, antisemitism, Israel, and the concepts of empathy and identity through a Jewish lens. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 12:30pm & 10:00pm

Don’t Miss This Week

Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors Wednesday - 1:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm, Friday - 4:00am & 9:00am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David - Seth Kirschner - Monday - 8:00pm & 10:00pm,Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:30am Noah Feldman - Wednesday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday 1:00am & 7:30am Eliot Cosgrove - Saturday - 9:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

High Holidays Schedule**

ILTV News and Daily News Updates ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm

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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Abe Foxman

Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Josh Warhit Lone Soldier Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014.
Monday - 3:00pm, 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Rabbis Reflect on God & Yom Kippur 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 Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Spiro on God Rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, Ken Spiro explores the Jewish understanding of God. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Donniel Hartman on God Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book Putting God Second. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm
Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm Saturday - 6:00am

JEWISH STUDIES**

Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Why Fast Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish Heroism Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Not in Heaven In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah. Monday - 9:00am

God Unseen Rabbi Golub z"l looks at the radical Jewish notion that God is "unseen," and how one can ever "prove" that God is real. Thursday - 9:00am

Vlada Barash, Special Projects Manager, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual BeWell Youth Mental Health Summit. The Summit will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. This Summit will be geared toward parents, caregivers, community members, and professionals who are looking to learn from experts in the field of adolescent mental health and to walk away with new skills and tools to best support the youth in their lives.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation stands with Jewish Federations of North America and all Jewish communities around the world condemning Iran's massive bombardment attacking Israel in the strongest possible terms.

From Hamas to Hezbollah to the Houthis, Iran has been the power supporting Israel's terrorist enemies and providing them with the weapons and know-how to attack Israel's civilians.

Our communities are in complete solidarity with the people of Israel and the Israel Defense Forces as they work to defend themselves from these attacks and we pray for their safety.

We are thankful for the support promised by the United States to actively defend Israel from the Iranian threat.

Wednesday, October 9, 8-9:30 PM

In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, a renowned DBT specialist, and author, will share her extensive knowledge of helping parents, children, and adolescents navigate complex emotions. Dr. Hartstein's expertise has been featured on major platforms such as CBS, The Today Show, and Yahoo! News, making her one of the leading voices in the field of mental health.

What You’ll Learn: Essential DBT Skills Discover the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and how these techniques can benefit your child. The Art of Validation Learn the importance of validating your child’s feelings and how it can strengthen your relationship. Radical Acceptance Theory Gain insights into accepting situations to improve your child’s emotional resilience.

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Sunday, November 17, 2 PM

The Miami Book Fair will feature author Amir Tibon discussing his book The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope in Israel's Borderlands. Tibon tells the harrowing story of his family’s ordeal on October 7 under attack in Kibbutz Nahal Oz. More than one family’s odyssey, The Gates of Gaza is the intimate story of a tight-knit community and the broader saga of war, occupation and hostility between two national movements – a conflict that has not yet extinguished the enduring hope for peace.

MDC Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami

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