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The Explosive Child Webinar
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/03/2024 @ 03:54 PM
Thursday, April 11, 8 PM
This webinar, presented by Dr. Ross Greene, the bestselling author of The Explosive Child and *Lost at School, will provide collaborative and proactive solutions for out-of-control behavior. Dr, Greene developed the CPS (Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) model, which goes to the root of why children act out. The CPS model helps you identify which skills your child may be lacking and addresses problematic behavior at its core. You’ll learn how and why this model works and some techniques on how to address these behaviors and teach skills like flexibility, adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem-solving.
Shul Sisters Cantorial Trio
Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/03/2024 @ 03:38 PM
Sunday, April 7, 5 PM
The Annual Cantor Shulkes Spring Music Festival presents Shul Sisters, a cantorial trio featuring Cantor Laurie Akers, Cantor Rachel Brook and Cantor Rachel Goldman. CLICK HERE TO HEAR THEIR AMAZING MUSIC
Temple Sinai, 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach
Premiere of the Short Film "1506" and Panel Discussion
Posted by Dara Jeffries on 04/03/2024 @ 10:08 AM
Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 PM
You are invited to the premiere of the docudrama 1506. This 20-minute film tells the largely unknown but shocking story of the massacre of thousands of New Christians in Lisbon in the year 1506, an event of profound historical and cultural impact. The film offers a unique perspective into a critical moment in history. The screening starts promptly at 7:30 and will be followed by a panel discussion with Dara Jeffries, Genie Milgrom, Dr. Henry Green and Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff.
Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami
Attendance is free but space is limited so please register early!
JBS HIGHLIGHTS 03/31/2024-04/06/2024
Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/29/2024 @ 03:45 PM
On JBS: Funeral of Joe Lieberman; Israel Outside In (Series Premiere); Tech and the Jewish Future; Shai Held
SCHEDULED JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 31 – APRIL 6
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 and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL TIMES ARE ET
Funeral of Joe Lieberman z"I
The former U.S. Senator who served four terms for Connecticut and was the nation’s first Jewish candidate on a major-party presidential ticket, Joe Lieberman was eulogized and laid to rest in Stamford, CT on Friday.
Sunday 10am, 3pm, 8:30pm
Monday 4am
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Human rights activist, author, podcast host and founder of the AHA Foundation, Ayaan Hirsi Ali delivers remarks on “The Special Case of Islamist Antisemitism,” with ISGAP’s Charles Small. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin
Shai Held
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by one of today’s most prominent Jewish thinkers, Rabbi Shai Held, to discuss Judaism is About Love, his book that illuminates the true essence of Judaism by reclaiming the notion that love is foundational. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am, 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque
One Life
Eric Goldman is joined in discussion about "One Life," the film by James Hawes in which Anthony Hopkins stars as Nicholas Winton, a man who rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 10:30am & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am Saturday - 5:30pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines
David Zvi Kalman: AI and the Future of Humanity
Justin is joined by scholar and futurist David Zvi Kalman, a leading thinker on the intersection of Jewish history and the history of technology, to discuss how the future of tech might shape Jewish life, and how Jewish life might shape the future. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 5:30am, 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern looks at why the U.S. is disciplining Israel so publicly in the UN and in the media, discussing the motivations and ramifications of the public critique. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 5:30pm Saturday - 5:30am
Defending Israel with David Harris###
Natasha Hausdorff
Natasha Hausdorff, specialist in international law and Director of UK Lawyers for Israel, joins David Harris to discuss her advocacy and concisely debunk egregious misconceptions about Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5am
Israel Outside In
Episode 1 - Tarif Bader
MirYam Institute Co-Founder Benjamin Anthony hosts this immersive new series that offers an inside look and in-depth understanding of contemporary Israel. For the series premiere, Benjamin is joined in conversation by Brigadier-General Tarif Bader (Ret.), former head of the medical corps of the IDF. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 3:00am, 10:00am Friday - 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm
Eye On Israel
Keren Dahan
Shahar Azani speaks with CEO of Sar-El Volunteers Keren Dahan about the increase in both Jewish and non-Jewish volunteers dedicating their time to Israel since October 7th. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am Saturday - 5:00am
ADL Never Is Now 2024
Closing Session
Remarks from U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Courage Against Hate Award, and discussions on the role of comedians and content creators, are among the highlights of this closing session of the annual ADL summit, hosted by Abigail Pogrebin and Juju Chang. Thursday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am Saturday - 9:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights 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
Sen. Joe Lieberman z”l
Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Sunday - 12:00pm (Noon) & 6:00pm
Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Author of What Will They Say About You When You're Gone?: Creating a Life of Legacy, Rabbi Daniel Cohen discusses Jewish values and principles by which one can live in a way that will create a life and legacy of value. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Robert Wolkoff
Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff (Congregation B’nai Tikvah, North Brunswick, NJ) explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
J.T. Rogers
Playwright of the historical drama "Oslo" and creator and showrunner of HBO's "Tokyo Vice," J.T. Rogers discusses how he chose to portray Israelis and Palestinians in his fictionalized account of the secret meetings in Norway that produced the Oslo Accords.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
Ehud Diskin
Ehud Diskin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite who served as an IDF commander during the Yom Kippur War and is now a successful businessman, talks about his career and life philosophy. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am
How To Be A Kosher Spy
Rabbi Becher discusses the Talmudic concept of violating Kashrut and other aspects of Jewish law for a greater good. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
The Sanhedrin
Rabbi Becher offers a Talmudic explanation of the Sanhedrin, the traditional Jewish court that shaped Jewish law and Jewish thought. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am 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
Episode 5 - The Torah
Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Is there an American equivalent to the Torah? Why do Jews never call their Bible "The Old Testament?" 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 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
129 Days: Shabbat with a Rescued Hostage
Posted by Suzanne Rodriguez on 03/28/2024 @ 08:55 AM
Friday, April 12, 7 PM at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center invites you to join us for a special evening as we welcome special Shabbat guest speaker RESCUED HOSTAGE Luis Har, who, alongside his brother-in-law Fernando Marman, was rescued by the courageous members of the Israeli Shin Bet security agency and the elite Yamam counterterrorism unit of the police after enduring 129 days in captivity at the hands of Hamas.
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura
Miami Beach Pride Parade
Posted by Lauren Gold on 03/27/2024 @ 01:20 PM
Sunday, April 14, Noon
Join Miami's Jewish community as we march together in the Miami Beach Pride Parade. Please meet 11:30 AM in Lummus Park (Ocean Drive and 5th Street). Advance Registration is required.
From Inquisition to Genocide: The Untold Story of Sefarad and the Holocaust
Posted by Lauren Gold on 03/27/2024 @ 01:03 PM
Monday, April 15, 8 PM
Holocaust awareness has long focused on Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe. Yet Sephardic Jewry was devastated as well. In a time of surging antisemitism around the world, join us to hear their story presented by Dr. Isaac Amon, Jewish Heritage Alliance Director of Academic Research.
The Alan and Diane Lieberman Theater, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach
JBS Highlights 3/24/24 - 3/30/24
Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/22/2024 @ 12:59 PM
On JBS: Celebrating Purim; Forgotten Refugees; ADL Never Is Now
SCHEDULED JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24 - MARCH 30
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 and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET
CELEBRATING PURIM ON JBS
Megillah Reading from The Hampton Synagogue
Rabbi Marc Schneier speaks on the meaning and customs of Purim, followed by a full Megillah reading by Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Pre-recorded from The Hampton Synagogue with on-screen Hebrew transcription and English translation. Sunday - 11:30am & 4:00pm
Purim Spiel from Central Synagogue
Central Synagogue celebrates a Barbie-themed Purim, complete with Central clergy dressed up as different Barbies and Kens, and a performance from their special children’s spiel troupe. Sunday - LIVE at 12:00pm & Encore at 2:30pm
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour
In a discussion of forgotten refugees of the Arab-Israeli conflict, ISGAP Vice Chair David Harris is joined by his wife Giulietta Boukhobza (scholar and author), who shares her family’s story of their harrowing escape from Libya. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines
Purim Insights Part 5 David Aaron: Finding God in a Godless World
Justin is joined by “God-expert” and Kabbalist Rabbi David Aaron, author of The Secret Life of God, to discuss the divine in the context of Purim, as well as to explore ways to think about God today, and particularly after October 7. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 12:00am Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
In the Spotlight
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by author Francine Klagsbrun to discuss her book that uses letters, diaries, and other archival documents to trace the life and legacy of Hadassah founder and Zionist icon, Henrietta Szold.
Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm
Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am
Wednesday - 5:00am
Thursday - 2:00pm
Friday - 10:00am & 9:30pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern offers a historical context for Canada’s decision to halt arms exports to Israel, emphasizing that Canada is not the US, and enumerating the country’s anti - Jewish policies, including preventing Jews from entering after the Holocaust. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
Natasha Hausdorff, specialist in international law and Director of UK lawyers for Israel, discusses her engagement in Israel advocacy with David Harris. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:30pm
FIDF Live Briefing
FIDF CEO Steve Weil speaks with leading scholar on the Middle East and the theology of Islam, Mordechai Kedar, who describes the trends in Sunni and Shia Islam and its ramifications for Israel and western civilization today. Thursday - 6:30pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm
ADL Never Is Now 2024
Session 2###
JBS's Abigail Pogrebin hosts the second session of this annual summit featuring author Dara Horn, campus leaders on the college climate, author Dan Senor with Apollo Global Management’s Marc Rowan on combating antisemitism, Chabad on Campus International’s Avi Weinstein on combating antisemitism on campuses across the U.S., and more. Thursday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am Saturday - 3:30am & 7:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights 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
Gila Almagor
In a moving interview, actress Gila Almagor describes her personal journey which led to her becoming Israel's first lady of stage and screen, and how she came to write her autobiographical play. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Judy Gold
One of America's leading comics talks about her life, her love of Judaism, and how her home and mother shaped her unique brand of humor. Monday - 9:30pm Tuesday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm
Uri Regev
President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, Uri Regev discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Jason Gewirtz - IDF's Talpiot Unit
Jason Gewirtz, author of Israel’s Edge, describes the elite IDF unit “Talpiot,” a corps of brilliant young Israelis who create Israel’s high-tech defense systems, satellites and cyber security that make Israel a world military leader.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi David Eliezrie
National Chabad Liaison to JFNA and author of The Secret of Chabad, Rabbi David Eliezrie describes what drew him to Chabad and his career as an emissary, and shares his perspective on Chabad philosophy regarding non-Orthodox Jews.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am
Capital Punishment
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of capital punishment and the strict restrictions on its application. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Purim
Rabbi Becher shares photos of ancient artifacts, excavations and other images to explore the historical background of the holiday of Purim. Sunday - 9:30am 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
Purim Pet Peeves
Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l shares five of his pet peeves relating to modern Jewish thought in this irreverent episode for Purim. Sunday - 11:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Monday - 9:30am
Episode 4 - Defining a Jew
Learn the Jewish tradition's definition of "What it means to be a Jew" through a midrash (rabbinic commentary) to a well-known verse from the Book of Ruth. 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 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
Federation’s Jewish Community Study Is Underway: Your Voice Matters!
Posted by Lauren Gold on 03/21/2024 @ 03:13 PM
Participate in the Miami Jewish Community Study
The Miami-Dade Jewish Community Study is a once-a-decade study sponsored by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and conducted by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago. The study will provide vital information on the number and makeup of Jewish households in Miami-Dade County, as well as their attitudes and needs. It will provide critical information that will help plan the future of our evolving community. Please complete the survey if you receive an invitation via US mail, email from [email protected] or by phone. You can also take the survey even if you have not yet received an invitation by clicking here NOW. For questions about the study, email [email protected] or call 305.576.4000. Please note: Only one person over age 18 per household should complete the survey.
Rethinking How We Commemorate Yom Ha’Zikaron & Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Posted by Diana Burnet on 03/20/2024 @ 06:15 PM
Monday, April 1, 11 AM-12 PM | Zoom Webinar
Image by Bruce Emmerling from Pixabay
In the aftermath of October 7th, amidst heightened antisemitism and anti-Zionism, Yom Ha’Atzmaut and Yom Ha'Zikaron hold deeper significance than ever before. Our decisions, narratives, traditions and calls to action will significantly influence our community member’s connection to Jewish identity and the State of Israel.
M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education, a national organization that helps educators and organizations design compelling educational experiences, is holding gatherings around the country to help those who program Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron rethink how things might be done differently this year.
CAJE-MIAMI INVITES YOU TO Join Yehudis Smith, Director of Early Childhood and Congregational Education, as she shares with you what she gleaned from the M² “Yamim Project” workshop that she attended in Chicago.
EXPLORE ideas and principles for program and ritual design.
ENCOUNTER a wide variety of multimedia and tools to develop impactful programs.
LEARN new educational frameworks in designing and planning high-quality, meaningful, and engaging programming for Yom Ha’Zikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut.
Monday, April 1, 11 AM-12 PM | Zoom Webinar
Join the conversation with CAJE so you can benefit from national thought leaders!
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