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Grand Sukkos Klezmer Event
Posted by rabbismith on 09/29/2025 @ 04:21 PM
Please Join Us for this Most Exciting Sukkos Music Event featuring Klezmer and other Frielich Music. There will also be delicious refreshments!
Event will take place Thursday, Oct 9th 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 Sukkos Together!
Pride Empowerment Circle With the Yes Institute
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/29/2025 @ 03:55 PM
Monday, October 20 | 6:30-8 PM
Joseph Zolobczuk from the YES Institute will lead in an in-person workshop on understanding transgender and nonbinary identities, terminology and lived experiences. The Pride Empowerment Circle meets the second Monday of every month to share, connect and build community in a safe space. Facilitated by Michele Rothkopf, Health and Life Coach. For JCC members and guests 18+ years old. Free for JCC members, $5 for guests
For information, please contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] 305. 271.9000 x 251.
Alper JCC Miami, Building #6, Studio Room A, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami
Holocaust Education Week Screening: "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire"
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/29/2025 @ 03:28 PM
Monday, November 3 | 7 PM | Free Community Event!
The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) is honored to take part in Holocaust Education Week, hosted by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committe of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. This MJFF Torchbearer Prize winner resents an intimate portrait of the Elie Wiesel, Nobel laureate whose words and actions transformed the global conversation about human rights and Holocaust remembrance.
The film explores Wiesel’s journey from his childhood in Sighet, Romania — a once-thriving Jewish community devastated by the Holocaust — to his rise as a beacon of moral courage on the world stage. This unforgettable evening will feature the film's acclaimed director Oren Rudavsky.
Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4
Posted by Vlada Barash on 09/26/2025 @ 04:38 PM
Yom Kippur; Rabbis Buchdahl, Hirsch, Sacks z"l; "Being Jewish" Season 2 - Jason Alexander; Jane Eisner
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
THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS
Torah Parsha: Ha'Azinu
Rabbinic luminaries offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Ha’Azinu is Moses’ soaring final song that calls heaven and earth as witnesses, recounting God’s care, Israel’s struggles and the call to faithfulness. As Yom Kippur nears, it reminds us that true return requires memory, gratitude and steadfast trust. Monday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am & 5:30pm
Rabbinic Wisdom and Commentary
Rabbi Hirsch: Two Years On
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the wounds of October 7 and the tension between power and vulnerability in a Rosh Hashanah sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Sunday - 10:00am
Rabbi Buchdahl: The Cries of Isaac and Ishmael
Angela Buchdahl, renowned senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, speaks openly about empathy, Israel, and the “most painful experience” of her rabbinic career. Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Tuesday - 4:30pm
Rabbi Sacks z"l: Faith & Insecurity
The late beloved philosopher, theologian, and author Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks reflects on the Yamim Noraim, drawing on history, scripture, and personal stories to teach that in a world of uncertainty, true strength and security are found through faith. Sunday - 8:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & Thursday - 7:00am
Monday September 29
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jane Eisner
Abby speaks with acclaimed journalist, author, and former editor-in-chief of The Forward, Jane Eisner about her new biography of Carole King and the Jewish roots that shaped both her identity and her artistry. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Tuesday September 30
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l: Outsourcing Morality - The 2016 Templeton Prize
Rabbi Sacks z”l delivers a powerful address on the dangers of outsourcing morality in the West as he accepts the prestigious Templeton Prize, honoring individuals whose exemplary achievements harness the power of the sciences to explore the deepest questions of the universe and humankind’s place and purpose within it. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 11:30am Friday - 1:00am, 6:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 5:30pm
Texting IRL: Dahlia Lithwick
Elana Stein Hain welcomes Dahlia Lithwick, Canadian-American lawyer, writer, journalist and senior editor at Slate where she is known for her widely acclaimed commentary on law and politics. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 5:30am & 11:00am Friday - 1:30am, 8:30am, 1:30pm Saturday - 5:00pm & 9:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The “Soldier’s Rabbi” - Yosef Zvi Rimon
In this special Yom Kippur episode, Justin is joined by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon - Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion, President of the World Mizrachi Movement, and a transformative rabbinic leader - to discuss the value of Torah, social change for Israel’s most vulnerable, support for IDF soldiers, and his faith-based response to tragedies like October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 6:00am & 12:30pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday October 1 and Thursday October 2
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
Reform - Central Synagogue
Reform Kol Nidre Service
Wednesday 6:00pm (LIVE) 9:00pm (continued) Encore: Wednesday 11:30pm Thursday 3:00am (continued)
Reform Yizkor Service
Thursday - 10:00am (LIVE)
Reform Yom Kippur Family Service
Thursday - 1:30pm (LIVE)
Reform Neilah Service
Thursday 4:00pm (LIVE) Encore 9:00pm
Orthodox - The Hampton Synagogue
Orthodox Kol Nidre Service
Wednesday 8:00pm Encore Thursday 1:30am
Orthodox Yizkor Service
Thursday - 8:00am
Orthodox Neilah Service
Thursday 7:00pm Encore Friday 12:00am
Thursday October 2
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jason Alexander
Jonah welcomes stage, screen and former Seinfeld star Jason Alexander for the season two premiere of his hit podcast. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am,10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV) at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm
On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Rabbis Discuss God & Yom Kippur
Rabbis from different movements of Judaism share their views on the reality of God for the observance of Yom Kippur. With rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist). Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Ken Spiro On God
Ken Spiro, rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, explores the Jewish understanding of God. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am
Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l
Leading Reform theologian Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z”l explores the Jewish tradition’s understanding of God and the Jewish sensitivity to the divine. Tuesday - 4:30am & 4:00pm
Shai Held Part 2
Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition. Friday - 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Concept of Fasting
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm
For Thief's Benefit
The Talmudic principle that one should not make it too difficult for a human being to repent and heal a hurt inflicted on another person is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
First Human Being
Genesis Chapter 2 begins with the creation of a single Adam from the dust of the earth. Where did the dust come from and what color was it? And what lessons are learned from the creation of a single individual? Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 1:00am
From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.
Lesson 12
Learn three new Hebrew letters Zion, Tet and Vet. Sunday - 11:00am Monday - 1:00am & 7:30am Tuesday - 4:30am
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
Kaparot in Miami. $6 Off Per Person
Posted by chabad chayil on 09/22/2025 @ 12:33 PM
Join us for the traditional Kaparot with chicken and a Shochet the night before Yom Kippur. Tickets for chickens to do on your own, or to have someone do it on your behalf or to learn how to do it with money at ChabadChayil.org/Kaparot
Date: Tuesday, Sept 30, 5:30-10:30pm
Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180
Cost: $26 per chicken
RSVP at (305) 770-1919 or at ChabadChayil.org/Kaparot
Direct Link: ChabadChayil.org/Kaparot
Miami's Leo Martin March of the Living 2026
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/22/2025 @ 11:35 AM
Program: April 12-24, 2026 | Apply by October 17
The Miami March of the Living nurtures our youth’s emotional, social and spiritual well-being while equipping them to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel messages in their future college environments. Join us in shaping the next generation of Jewish leaders and upstanders through this profound and impactful experience, which has been a community staple in shaping the next generation for over three decades. Participants from Miami-Dade join peers from around the world to bear witness to the Holocaust’s devastation in Poland and, in years when possible, celebrate the resilience of the Jewish people in Israel. Eligible teens are Jewish high school seniors in Miami-Dade County. Priority goes to students who live in Miami-Dade, attend school in Miami-Dade and/or belong to a Synagogue in Miami-Dade.
MJFF Israeli Film Night Series Finale "Air War"
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/22/2025 @ 10:45 AM
Sunday, September 28 | 4 PM
The Miami Jewish Film Festival presents a one-night-only screening of MJFF 2025 Audience Award-Winner Air War. In a moment when over 4,000 film industry professionals worldwide have signed a petition to boycott Israel and silence its filmmakers, the Israeli Film Series has been our powerful statement of solidarity —standing proudly with Israeli artists and their fundamental freedom of expression.
An epic fifteen years in the making, Air War is Israel’s exhilarating answer to Top Gun, a heartfelt, adrenaline-charged box office phenomenon that brings the Israeli Air Force to the big screen like never before. The film follows a fearless young lieutenant whose daring heroics — shooting down six Egyptian MiGs single-handedly — earn him command of a fighter squadron on the eve of the Six-Day War. With breathtaking aerial sequences, soaring emotions and a story that honors Israel’s revered IAF pilots, Air War promises a cinematic experience as inspiring as it is pulse-pounding.
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, Miami
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21 – SEPTEMBER 27
Posted by Vlada Barash on 09/19/2025 @ 04:38 PM
Rosh Hashanah 5786; For Heaven's Sake premieres; Sarah Hurwitz; Abraham the First Jew
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
THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS
Torah Parsha: Vayeilech
Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayeilech captures Moses’ final words as he passes leadership to Joshua and commands the people to gather and hear the Torah anew. As the High Holidays call us to reflection and renewal, its charge reminds us that covenant and continuity endure through tradition. Monday & Thursday following from 9:00am Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm
Sunday September 21
Abraham the First Jew: Author Anthony Julius and Rabbi Sarah H. Reines
Anthony Julius, author of Abraham: The First Jew, discusses the tensions that define Abraham and Judaism and how he brings the Jewish patriarch to life in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center conversation with Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Sarah H. Reines. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 2:00pm; Thu - 5:00pm
Monday September 22
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Sarah Hurwitz: Reclaiming the Jewish Soul from Antisemitism’s Grip
In this special Rosh HaShanah episode, former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz joins Justin to discuss her new book As a Jew, exploring antisemitism’s impact on Jewish identity and how to reclaim the fullness of Jewish life today. Monday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 7:00am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm
ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES
Orthodox
The Hampton Synagogue
EREV ROSH HASHANAH
Monday 6:00pm Encore Monday 11:00pm
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1
Morning Service Tuesday - 8:00am Encore 3:00pm
Evening Service Tuesday 6:00pm Encore 10:00pm
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2
Morning Service Wednesday 8:00am Encore 3:00pm
Reform
Central Synagogue
EREV ROSH HASHANAH
Monday - 8:00pm Encore Tuesday 12:00am
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1
Morning Service Tuesday - 10:00am
Family Service Monday 1:30pm
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2
Morning Service Wednesday 10:00am Encore 5:30pm
Tuesday September 23
For Heaven’s Sake: Season of Reckoning
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi offer High Holiday reflections in the JBS season premiere of their acclaimed series, where the Hartman leaders engage in thoughtful debate on the moral questions facing Israel, world Jewry, and the future of Zionism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wed - 1:00am, 6:00am, 1:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 4:00pm & 6:30pm Friday - 9:30pm; Saturday - 9:00pm
Wednesday September 24
Fighting Antisemitism- The ISGAP Hour: ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Kingsley Onyia & Amy Elman
Dr. Charles Asher Small explores African sources of strength for Israel with Rabbi Kingsley “Kish” Onyia, president of Nigeria’s Igbo Jewish Communities, and confronts denial of the sexual violence on 10/7 with Kalamazoo College professor Amy Elman. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Fri - 4:00am & 7:00am; Sat- 8:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm
On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
A Rosh Hashanah L'Chayim Special
For Rosh Hashanah, an explanation of the themes and practices of the Jewish New Year. Sunday - 10:30am Tuesday - 4:00am
Daniel Cohen
Daniel Cohen, senior rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am
Joseph Telushkin
Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Rabbi Robert 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.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Shofar of Freedom
The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am, Thursday - 6:00am
The Binding of Isaac
Talmudic insight into the story of "The Binding of Isaac," in a program entitled, "He Told You What?," is shared by Rabbi Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
The Binding of Isaac
The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am; Sat - 1:00am
From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.
Hebrew For Rosh Hashanah
Special Rosh Hashanah lesson of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 2. Sunday - 11:00am Monday - 1:00am & 7:30am Tuesday - 4:30am
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
Commemorative Event for the Anniversary of October 7: "And Now What?"
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/18/2025 @ 03:41 PM
Sunday, October 5 | 7 PM
The MARJCC's Bamachol Dance Program in conjunction with WIZO presents an emotionally charged dance performance that dives into Israel's narrative after the two tragic years following the October 7th event. This captivating production brings to life the vibrant spirit of Israel through the mesmerizing performances of Leakot Kulanu, Yachad and Hemshech. Witness the resilience, unity, and cultural richness of Israel as we journey through its history, celebrating its triumphs and confronting its challenges.
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach
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Hanukkah Party
Posted by Jessica Nessim on 09/17/2025 @ 04:13 PM
Annual Jewish Lawyer Association Hanukkah Party on Tuesday, December 9 from 5:30-8:00 pm - Location TBD
