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JBS HIGHLIGHTS 9/1-9/7: Elul Begins; Shai Held on Teshuva; Eppes Essen in Berlin JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 7
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, ZipWaveTV 29, and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Eppes Essen; Pasternak Restaurant
Hosts Mike Burstyn and Perla Karney savor chicken roulade, Russian borscht, beef stroganoff, and other traditional Russian Jewish dishes as they share family stories in Yiddish at Pasternak Restaurant, a historic gem in a once-vibrant Jewish neighborhood of Berlin, Germany. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 9:30am Thursday - 1:00am & 7:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines-Shai Held on Teshuva
As we enter the Jewish month of Elul, the beginning of a 40-day period with heightened focus on Teshuva (repentance), Shai Held, President and Dean of the Hadar Institute, joins Justin Pines to explore various approaches to Teshuva, including practical applications, reflections after October 7, and navigating chronic pain from a theological perspective. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud
An exploration of how free speech and assembly were denied to Israel supporters in Chicago, while anti-Israel groups were granted those same rights, raising questions about bias and the challenges of advocating for Israel in today's political climate. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris speaks with General (Ret.) Amos Yadlin about the evolving geopolitics and strategic landscape of Israel and the Middle East after October 7. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
FIDF Briefing: IDF Spokespersons
FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by three soldiers from the IDF Spokesperson's Unit as they share their personal stories, discuss their families, and recount their experiences on October 7th and beyond. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 4:00am
Aaron Bours - Givati Brigade
FIDF CEO Steve Weil welcomes Aaron Bours, Master Sergeant, Givati Brigade, to tell his story from his childhood in the US, finding his calling with the IDF, his experience as a lone soldier, reaction and return to service after October 7th, and more. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
David Renzer
Former Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing, David Renzer, explains how he formed "Creative Community for Peace" to build bridges with Palestinians, to support artistic freedom and to counter the cultural boycott of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Riskin & Brander
The founding dean and Chancellor Emeritus of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions, Shlomo Riskin, and the new President of Ohr Torah Stone, Kenneth Brander, share their perspectives on women in Judaism and the essence of Torah. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Esther Wachsman
Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
David Rabb's Terror in Black September
When Palestinians hijacked a TWA plane on September 6, 1970, David Raab was a 17 year-old American Jew returning home from Israel. His book, "Terror in Black September," chronicles this harrowing story of survival.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
How To Be A Kosher Spy
Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) discusses the Talmudic concept of violating Kashrut and other aspects of Jewish Law for a greater good such as serving a secret agent in the Mossad Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Doodles and Margins
Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) discusses doodles that appear in the margins of ancient Jewish texts (including Maimonides’) which show how human culture has not changed in thousands of years.
Sunday - 9:30am
Monday - 4:30am
Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
The Exodus
What it means to be a "Jew" (according to the Jewish tradition), and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies are explored through the Exodus story with rabbinic commentary of the midrash. 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
Edith Samers JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service 203-536-6914 [email protected]
High Holiday Welcome Program 5785
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/29/2024 @ 08:29 AM
Our High Holiday Welcome Program offers unaffiliated individuals and families in Miami-Dade County free seats to holiday services.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, along with participating Miami-Dade County synagogues, are offering a limited number of seats at no charge for services in Miami-area synagogues.
If you have not yet made plans to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, we encourage you to join a synagogue and connect with your Jewish community. If that’s not possible at this time, You may also call 305.373.SEAT from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. on Fridays) through Wednesday, September 25. All denominations are welcome. This program is made possible through donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.
Advance registration is required and will begin at noon on Wednesday, September 11 online at JewishMiami.org.
The 23rd Annual Sunset Over Miami
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/29/2024 @ 08:11 AM
Wednesday, September 25, 7 PM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Real Estate Division invites you to a networking cocktail reception. The Moore Miami, 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami
For event and sponsorship information, please contact Katherine Steinvortz at [email protected] or 786.866.8426.
"Radiant Awakening" Wellness, Breakfast & Networking
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/28/2024 @ 06:37 PM
Wednesday, September 18, 9:30 AM
The Ultimate Self-Love Yoga and Wellness Experience, Power Breakfast, Networking and Panel Discussion With Professionals
Join Lauren Caracas, MD, Oncologist; Paoloa Rossi, MD, MSED, Director Clinical Program, Lifestyle Medicine and Oncology; Susan Gail Farkas, OMD, Nutrition Specialist; and Wally Marquez, Yoga Alliance. Admission: $36. For more information, contact Miriam Zirdok at [email protected].
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach
Webinar: Addressing Antisemitism on Campus
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/28/2024 @ 06:13 PM
Thursday, September 5, 4 PM
Jewish Federations of North America | Open to Everyone
As we enter a new academic year following a series of unprecedented antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents on campus, it is essential that our students, families and communities have the knowledge and strategies they can use to navigate campus incidents and ensure the safety, wellbeing and full expression of Jewish students on campus.
Join Jewish Federations of North America for an insightful discussion with expert speakers, Melissa Garlick, Senior Director of Combating Antisemitism and Building Civic Engagement at CJP Boston, Dan Gold, CEO & Executive Director at UCLA Hillel, and Shane Dennis, Community Security Manager in Ann Arbor.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to support your college-bound student and prepare for the year ahead.
Hillel FIU's 7th Annual Rosh Hahaha
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/28/2024 @ 05:45 PM
Thursday, September 26
VIP Hour 6 PM | Show 7 PM Sharp
For information, contact Jon Warech, Executive Director, at [email protected] or 305.490.3607.
Blackbird Ordinary, 729 SW 1st Avenue, Miami
Comedy Night With Chani Lisbon
Posted by Galit Wiernik on 08/28/2024 @ 04:13 PM
Wednesday, Sept 18, 7 PM, Hollywood Area
100% of proceeds go to help much needed Israeli families PTSD therapy
DADS WELCOME 😁
Space is limited 🎭
If you can’t make it please help us here with HEALING DONATION LINK
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Center for Jewish Life at BD Happenings Aug 26-30th
Posted by Stephanie Newman on 08/27/2024 @ 01:31 PM
The Center for Jewish Life at Beth David Highlights for the week of August 26-30th
If you are interested in joining or learning about our programs, contact Programming Director Noah Schalit at [email protected]
Tuesday, August 27th Shofar Workshop 6:00PM
Tuesday, August 27th Judaism 101 6:00PM
Tuesday/Thursday, August 27th & 29th Spanish 6:00PM
Tuesday, August 27th Honey Mixer 7:15PM
Thursday, August 29th High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM
Friday, August 30th Shabbat 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 31st Shabbat 9:30 AM
Center for Jewish Life at Beth David 2625 SW THIRD Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305) 854-3911 | [email protected]
Judaism 101 with Rabbi Jacobs
Posted by Stephanie Newman on 08/27/2024 @ 01:19 PM
The Center for Jewish Life at Beth David present Judaism 101 with Rabbi Jacobs
Explore the depth and meaning of Jewish life in our ongoing weekly series. Every Tuesday, Rabbi Jacobs guides us through the calendar cycles, major themes, practices, and rituals that define our rich heritage. Whether you're new to Judaism or seeking to deepen your understanding, this program offers invaluable insights.
Every Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM Center for Jewish Life at Beth David
2625 SW THIRD Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305) 854-3911 | [email protected]
Contact our Programming Director Noah Schalit for more information [email protected]
Center for Jewish Life at BD present Joanie Leeds for High Holy Days
Posted by Stephanie Newman on 08/27/2024 @ 01:13 PM
Spend the High Holy Days with the Center for Jewish Life at Beth David!
Join us as we welcome you and your family to a meaningful and joyful celebration of the High Holy Days. Our inclusive programming offers something for everyone, from reflective services to engaging activities. Kids will love our special children's programming featuring the Grammy Award-winning artist Joanie Leeds!
For more information contact : Center for Jewish Life at Beth David 2625 SW THIRD Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305) 854-3911 | [email protected]
You can also register here: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5376/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP21366&offering_id=SES304728&location_id=B627