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HAZAMIR MIAMI - OPEN HOUSE For musical teens entering grades 9-12

Sunday, August 16 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Miami Beach JCC

Sunday, August 23 | 9:30 AM-11:00 AM | Michael-Ann Russell JCC

Sunday, August 30 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Michael-Ann Russell JCC

For musical teens entering grades 9-12

Contact Dr. Alan Mason at [email protected] Cell:305-772 6890

HaZamir Miami is a local chapter of the HaZamir: International Jewish Teen Choir, offering Jewish high schoolers the opportunity to rehearse and perform high-level Jewish choral music. Directed by Dr. Alan Mason, the choir meets on Sundays and frequently collaborates on a regional and national level. HaZamir is a youth movement that welcomes Jewishly identified and musically talented teens from a broad range of cultural backgrounds and levels of religious observance. HaZamir offers high schoolers in 35 chapters across the United States and Israel the opportunity to learn and sing Jewish choral music at the highest musical standard and on the world’s greatest stages. In weekly rehearsals, regional gatherings, and the HaZamir International Festival, HaZamir teens study Jewish text and history, grow as leaders, cultivate a deep connection to Israel, and create enduring friendships that transcend geographic, political, social, and denominational differences. Together the singers of HaZamir create harmonious unity and long lasting connections, to one another and Judaism, through excellence in music.

Monday, July 20 | 7:30 PM

Join the Miami Jewish Film Festival for the theatrical premiere of the acclaimed Argentine comedy Strangers in the Park with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Juan José Campanella in attendance. One of Argentina's most beloved storytellers, Campanella will personally introduce the film and remain after the screening for an exclusive audience Q&A, offering insights into his latest crowd-pleasing work and the art of finding humor, humanity, and connection in unexpected places.

Strangers in the Park is a charming, sharply observed comedy about a group of ordinary people whose lives unexpectedly collide in a bustling city park over the course of a single day, reminding us that even complete strangers can leave a lasting mark on our lives.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

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Tuesday, July 21 | 7:30-9:30 PM

Nominated for 12 Israeli Academy Awards, Dead Language is a captivating romantic drama about chance encounters and unexpected connections. While waiting at the airport to pick up her husband, an Israeli woman strikes up a conversation with a stranger. What begins as a fleeting interaction soon blossoms into a profound emotional bond, challenging her assumptions about love, intimacy, and the paths not taken. In Hebrew with English subtitles.

To RSVP, please email*[email protected]* or call 305.932.4200 X127.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

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America at 250, the Maccabiah Opening Ceremony, and More on JBS

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

FEATURED PROGRAMS

The Maccabiah 2026 | Opening Ceremony

More than 10,000 athletes from 60 countries gather at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem for the Opening Ceremony of Maccabiah 2026, featuring the traditional Delegations Parade, world-class entertainment, and a celebration of Jewish unity and athletic excellence. Thursday • 9:00am • 3:00pm

America at 250 | Navigating This Moment in Jewish History

The American Jewish experience and the future of Jewish life in America are examined by leading Jewish voices Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Dara Horn and Jonathan D. Sarna in a program marking America's 250th anniversary and AJC's 120th year. Sunday • 8:30pm • 11:00pm | Mon • 2:00am | Thu • 4:00am | Sat • 9:00pm

Independence Day | The First Salute

Justin Pines travels to Philadelphia's historic district to explore the deep, centuries-old intertwining of American liberty and Jewish history, from the Liberty Bell to the Weitzman Museum's new revolutionary exhibit to Congregation Mikveh Israel. Tuesday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Wed • 2:00am • 10:00am • 1:00pm | Thu • 5:00am • 7:00am | Fri • 9:00am • 8:30pm | Sat • 3:30am • 8:30am • 4:00pm • 11:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Thu • 1:00pm • 6:30pm | Fri • 5:00am • 8:30am • 12:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt | Mohammed Al Samawi

Mohammed Al Samawi, an interfaith advocate and founder of Abrahamic House, talks to Jonah Platt about bringing Muslims, Christians and Jews together through dialogue and shared values. Thursday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Fri • 10:30am • 2:00pm • 9:30pm | Sat • 10:00pm

America at 250 | A Concert Celebration

Highlights from a concert celebrating how Jewish music has shaped America and how America has shaped Jewish music, featuring Cantors Azi Schwartz, Mira Davis, Arielle Reisner, comedian Judy Gold and others, from New York's Park Avenue Synagogue. Friday • 9:00am • 1:00pm | Sat • 5:00am • 8:00pm

Re-Charging Reform Judaism | Plenary II & Rabbi Jacobs

Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback (Stephen Wise Temple) and Russell Robinson (Jewish National Fund-USA) discuss legacy institutions and innovation, and Rabbi Rick Jacobs (Union for Reform Judaism) outlines priorities for the Reform movement's next era in our ongoing coverage of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue's conference. Sunday • 7:00pm | Mon • 12:00am

Identity Crisis | Journalism in a Post-Truth Age | Yehuda Kurtzer

Yehuda Kurtzer is joined by Abigail Pogrebin to explore how media, authority and public conversation are changing as traditional standards of journalism dissolve and algorithms shape what we see and believe, in this program from the Shalom Hartman Institute. Tuesday • 7:00pm | Wed • 4:00am • 11:00am • 5:00pm | Thu • 2:00pm | Fri • 7:00am • 1:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby | Nate Berkus

Nate Berkus, celebrated designer and author, discusses why design should be personal, emotional and deeply reflective of one's life and speaks candidly about losing his partner and how grief reshaped his life and work. Thursday • 7:30pm | Fri • 11:30am | Sat • 9:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

JLMinute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week's events in Israel. Monday • 7:00pm

ILTV News and JBS Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader. Monday — Thursday • 6:00pm | Friday ILTV News • 5:00pm | ILTV News Sunday • 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support. Mondays • 6:30pm

ILTV Insider

ILTV reports and interviews. Tuesdays • 6:30pm

On L'Chayim — Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z"l

Jews on Supreme Court

Monday • 9:00pm

Jewish Historians

Tuesday • 9:30pm

Jack Laub — NBA, WWII

Wednesday • 9:00pm

Free Speech, Hate Speech & Cancel Culture

Thursday • 9:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Weekly Parsha | Pinchas

Following from Jewish 101. Monday & Thursday | Friday • 5:30pm | Saturday • 12:30pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Pray For State

Sunday • 9:00am | Monday • 4:00am

Put It To A Vote

Sunday • 9:30am | Monday • 4:30am

Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Jewish 101 | Maimonides

Monday • 9:00am & 4:00pm | Thursday • 9:00am • 4:00pm | Saturday • 1:00am

From The Aleph Bet

Lesson 9

Tuesday • 9:00am • 4:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - Friday Evening • 6:00pm (Live) | Encores • 11:30pm • 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - Friday Evening • 7:30pm | Encore • 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - Saturday Morning • 9:30am (Live) | Encore • 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - Saturday Morning • 11:00am | Encore • 2:30pm

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

Friday, July 10 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM on Zoom

Log on for a soulful, one-hour Sabbath of Wholeness program presented by spiritual leaders from Federation’s Mishkan Miami and Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. This pre-Sabbath program is open to people of all faiths and offers words of inspiration, prayer and sharing. Experience the rich beauty of lighting the Sabbath candles, performing Sabbath rituals and singing new and familiar songs. Sabbath of Wholeness takes place on the second Friday of every month.

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Want to play but don't have a place to gather?

Join us for Open Game Room on Thursday nights from 6-9 PM. Drop in anytime; there is no need to arrive right at 6 PM.

Come with your group or join others for a fun evening of Mahjong, Canasta, Rummikub, card games, and conversation.

Please bring your own game set and playing cards.

Register Here

Applications still accepted for the Miami cohort

Diller Teen Fellows invites 10th- and 11th-grade Jewish teens to join in this life-changing leadership development opportunity. Offered for 20 participants who live or attend school in Miami-Dade County, Diller Teen Fellows is a pluralistic program that fosters students’ personal growth, enables collaboration with others from diverse backgrounds and develops strong leadership skills. Participants attend monthly workshops, three Shabbatonim (weekend retreats), a weeklong cultural exchange with Israeli teens and a two-week trip to Israel next July. Operated by CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, an agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

For more information, email Bari Lutz at [email protected].

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Sunday, August 23 | 9 AM

Volunteer for Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) at two locations — Michael-Ann Russell JCC and Miami Beach JCC for Milk & Honey 2026 to deliver Rosh Hashanah food and personal hygiene bags for over 500 homebound seniors and Holocaust survivors. Bring joy as sweet as milk and honey to all involved.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

For information, contact Adriana Cano at [email protected].

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION AND LEARN ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Approximately 90 minute course. No charge for course. A must for every family. Limited space. Option for certification $55.

Wednesday, June 24, 5:30pm

Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180 (in temporary house behind building. entrance on 26 Ave)

No charge

RSVP at (305) 770-1919 or at ChabadChayil.org/Events

Dara Horn, the American Revolution & More on JBS!

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

FEATURED PROGRAMS

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin | Molly Jong-Fast

Molly Jong-Fast, bestselling author, journalist, and political analyst, joins Abigail Pogrebin to reflect on family, fame, and her relationship with her mother, writer Erica Jong. Monday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Tue • 2:00am • 7:00am • 11:00am | Wed • 5:00am | Thu • 2:00pm | Fri • 4:00pm | Sat • 7:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines | Stuart Weitzman

Stuart Weitzman, iconic shoe designer and philanthropist, joins Justin Pines to discuss his journey from his father's factory to a global empire, his passion for the Maccabiah Games and preserving the American Jewish story. Tuesday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Wed • 2:00am • 10:00am • 5:00pm | Thu • 5:00am • 7:00am | Fri • 9:00am • 8:30pm | Sat • 8:30am • 4:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Thu • 4:00am • 11:30am • 6:30pm | Fri • 5:00am • 7:30am • 12:30pm | Sat • 7:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt | Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman, author, educator, and internationally recognized lecturer on Judaism and Jewish life, joins Jonah Platt for an engaging conversation. Thursday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Fri • 2:00am • 10:00am • 2:00pm • 9:30pm | Sat • 10:00pm

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism | How to Tell the Jewish Story in the 21st Century

Dara Horn delivers a keynote, followed by remarks from Roya Hakakian and discussion moderated by Noam Weissman. Sunday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Mon • 1:00pm | Tue • 4:30pm | Wed • 1:00pm | Sat • 4:00am • 8:00pm

TEXTing IRL | Rori Picker Neiss

Rori Picker Neiss, Senior Vice President and Rabbi in Residence at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, joins Elana Stein Hain to explore how Jewish texts can help navigate modern dilemmas, with a focus on Parashat Chukat/Balak. Tuesday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Wed • 1:00am • 11:00am • 2:30pm | Thu • 10:00am • 5:00pm | Fri • 8:30am • 11:00am | Sat • 3:30am • 5:00pm

Jews and the American Revolution | Dr. Jonathan Sarna & Dr. Laura Leibman

Dr. Jonathan Sarna and Dr. Laura Leibman, two of the foremost experts on early American Jewish history, explore how Jews experienced, debated and helped shape the American Revolution. From Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center. Wednesday • 8:00pm | Thu • 2:00am • 10:30am • 1:00pm | Sat • 11:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby Owens | If We Were Dogs | Sophie Blackall

Sophie Blackall shares the real-life inspirations behind her picture book, reflecting on the joys and challenges of writing and illustrating, the dynamics of childhood friendships and the deep connection she finds with young readers. Thursday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Fri • 1:00am • 4:00am • 7:00am • 1:00pm | Sat • 9:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

JLMinute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week's events in Israel. Monday • 7:00pm

ILTV News and JBS Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader. Monday — Thursday • 6:00pm | Friday • 5:00pm | ILTV News Sunday • 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support. Mondays • 6:30pm

ILTV Insider

ILTV reports and interviews. Tuesdays • 6:30pm

On L'Chayim — Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z"l

H. Alan Scott

Monday • 9:00pm

Shai Held • Part 1

Tuesday • 9:00pm

Shai Held • Part 2

Wednesday • 9:00pm

Yiscah Smith

Thursday • 9:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Weekly Parsha | Chukat — Balak

Monday & Thursday • 9:45am • 4:45pm | Friday • 5:30pm | Saturday • 1:45am • 12:30pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Father's Day Parenting

Sunday • 9:00am | Monday • 4:00am

Polygamy in the Torah

Sunday • 9:30am | Monday • 4:30am

Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Jewish 101 | The Rambam

Monday • 9:00am & 4:00pm | Thursday • 9:00am • 4:00pm | Saturday • 1:00am

From The Aleph Bet

Lesson 8

Tuesday • 9:00am • 4:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - Friday Evening • 6:00pm (Live) • Encores 11:30pm • 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - Friday Evening • 7:30pm • Encore 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - Saturday Morning • 9:30am (Live) • Encore 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - Saturday Morning • 11:00am • Encore 2:30pm

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