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Talmud: Why Fast? Talmud: Must God Forgive?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher of Gateways treats two themes especially relevant for Yom Kippur on JBS's "Dimensions of the Daf." Today (Sunday) - 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4pm

L'Chayim: Eugene Borowitz z"l - Is God Real?

On a L'Chayim classic, Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l, of HUC-JIR, offers his understanding of what it means to say that God is real. Today (Sunday) - 10:30am; Monday - 9am & 5:30pm

L'Chayim: Shai Held

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. Today (Sunday) - Noon and 6pm; Monday - 3pm

92Y: Harold Kushner, Psalm 2

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen To Good People," delivers a moving and inspiring commentary to Psalm 23, "The Lord Is My Shepherd." An exclusive JBS presentation taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10:30pm; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Rabbis Reflect On God

A panel of rabbis discuss ways of thinking and speaking about God on Yom Kippur with Orthodox Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Reconstructionist Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Conservative Rabbi Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT). With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9pm & Midnight

Thoughts for Yom Kippur:

Kol Nidre Eve D'rash (Golub)

Rabbi Mark S. Golub sets the mood for the Kol Nidre prayer, reflecting upon how we can be a blessing to ourselves and the people we love and the importance of viewing life through expressions of blessing. From Chavurot Aytz Chayim and Deevray Torah (CT). Tuesday 5:30pm & 8pm

Yom Kippur D'rash (Golub)

Rabbi Mark S. Golub explores the notion of choosing life as it relates to midrash to the Torah portion "Atem Nitzavim," and the blessing we can be to others by helping to keep them from loneliness.From Chavurot Aytz Chayim and Deevray Torah (Ct). Wednesday - 11am

Yom Kippur-Blessings of Israel

Rabbi Mark S. Golub describes the "blessings of Israel," including its unique embrace of democracy, its idealistic vision and its compassionate people. Wednesday - 2pm

Live Yom Kippur Services for those who cannot attend in person:

Kol Nidrei Eve - Tuesday 6pm & 8:30pm

Yom Kippur: Wed 9am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, & 4pm (Yizkor)

Other Programs:

Mike Burstyn: Film "Azimuth"

Mike Burstyn discusses directing his film Azimuth, about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier who confront each other after the 1967 Six Day War - though the Egyptian does not know the war is over. At Institute for Film & Jewish Studies, Columbia University. Monday 7:30pm; Thursday - 1:30pm

AJC: "Architect of Peace" Award

AJC National Pres. Harriet Schleifer presents the "Architect of Peace" award to Shaikh Khalid, Bahrain Minister of Foreign Affairs, who discusses efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With Jason Isaacson at Sutton Place Synagogue, NYC. (2019) Monday - 8pm; Thursday - 1:30pm

L'Chayim: Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro ("World Perfect" and "Destiny") discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today's Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Henry Winkler

Actor and author Henry Winkler, best known for playing Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the television sitcom "Happy Days" (1974-84), discusses growing up Jewish and his book on life experiences and lessons entitled, "I've Never Met An Idiot on the River." Wednesday - 9pm & 12am;
Thursday - 3pm

Film: Brothers

Two brothers, one a secular kibbutznik and one a Torah scholar from America who has come to defend Hareidim from the draft - reunite and clash over philosophies, mirroring the conflict between politics and Judaism in Israel. Directed by Igaal Niddam. Thursday - 10:30am; Saturday - 9pm & Midnight

Jake Ehrenreich: Tovah Feldshuh & Sarge

In the first season finale of the Jake Ehrenreich Show, Jake welcomes comedian Sarge; star of stage, screen and television Tovah Feldshuh; and First Lady of the Catskills Resorts, Elaine Grossinger Etess, who is inducted into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1am

On October 29th at 7:30 pm Bailey Hall - Broward College (Davie, FL) will have an impressive show on stage by Israeli-born Musician GUY MENDILOW: THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM. Called by Hebrew Union College “A resurgent force … explodes with artistry, refinement, and excitement” & "...poetic and moving..." by the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. GUY MENDILOW ENSEMBLE team up with International sand art superstar KSENIYA SIMONOVA (America’s Got Talent – The Champions) on an extraordinary show bringing to life Sephardi women’s voices and stories lost to war. The Forgotten Kingdom uses evocative music and story to ignite imaginations, taking the audiences on a musical trek through a nearly lost world, a journey through former Ottoman lands starting in Sarajevo and winding through Salonica.

For information COPY/PASTE this link: https://www.baileyhall.org/events/forgotten-kingdom-guy-mendilow-ensemble-2019-10-29/ or call Bailey Hall's Box Office 954-201-6884.

The Jewish nation isn’t complete without every single Jew—that’s why we need all the kids in our community to come together for this year’s Sukkot Art Fest.

In an engaging two-hour program, kids will pursue their artistic talents and learn about Sukkot’s powerful message of unity at Chabad Chayil (2601 NE 211th Terrace, NMB).

It’s happening on Sunday October 14th at 10am. Kids will join forces to learn about the unique lesson of the Four Kinds—representing all different kinds of Jews coming together as one—and pop-art techniques from artist and rabbi Yitzchok Moully. Then they’ll use their new skills to create a collaborative masterpiece that will decorate our community sukkah throughout the holiday.
This event is free of charge. Please email youth@chabadchayil to reserve your spot.

Sukkot Art Fest Date: Sunday, October 13th Times: 10am-12pm Location: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211th Terrace, North Miami Beach 33180

Join NCJW Miami at our Annual "Opening Event"

Featuring Sheila Katz, CEO of NCJW Inc.

With a Q&A led by Senator Nan Rich, Broward County Commissioner and Former NCJW National President

DATE: Wednesday, October 16 TIME: 6 - 8 p.m. LOCATION: Temple Israel of Greater Miami at 137 NE 19th Street, Miami, FL*

*Free Parking across the street.

Free for members and a guest. $18 for non-members. Everyone is welcome!

For additional details and to RSVP visit: www.NCJWMiami.org

Questions and more information: contact Amy Bloom at [email protected] or 305.697.9028

EVENT CHAIRS: Liza Benkovitch, Jessica Hoch and Nataly Yusim

We are #StrongerTogether!

Join us!

Calling all teen leaders! Travel to Israel and get high school credit for it!

The Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship (http://www.amhsi.org/stephen-muss-impact-fellowship/) gives a select group of high school students the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a high school semester studying in Israel. Participants study abroad at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI-JNF) and then return home as ambassadors for Israel and future Jewish change-makers. Made possible by Stephen Muss and Federation, the program is now accepting applications for Fall 2020, Miami’s 3rd cohort!

The fellowship includes:
Full tuition*, housing and meals
Leadership training
Workshops on critical thinking, social media, marketing and public speaking
Serve as a liaison to media

*Full tuition covered minus $500 deposit. All Impact Fellows are also required to fulfill a $1000 fundraising goal.

Click here for details and to apply, or contact Alicia Press, [email protected] or 954.817.7108.

Are you a teen who loves to travel and is looking to impress your college admissions officer? Learn how a semester studying abroad with Alexander Muss High School in Israel can enhance your college application! On Sunday, October 27 at 11:30 a.m. at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, join Andrea Schleider, AMHSI Director of Admissions and Claudine Vainrub, a principal, educational consultant, and college admissions counselor to find out more. Participants study abroad at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) and then return home as ambassadors for Israel and leaders in the Jewish community. Made possible by Stephen Muss and Federation, the program is now accepting applications for fall 2020.

For details, contact Andrea Schleider at [email protected] or 954.805.5578.

Private tour of the collection and studio visits featuring Hilla Toony Navok and resident artists Alfred Conteh & Chemu Ng'ok.

Click here to RSVP.

A day of reflection, community and service. We will be cleaning up the beachfront using the Tashlich prayer as a lens to provide meaning to our work.

Comfortable. Inclusive. Friendly. Casual.

Join us for a short and sweet program with moving melodies and powerful explanations to enhance your Yom Kippur. No Hebrew knowledge needed. Program open to all regardless of observance, affiliation, or background.
Yom Kippur: Wednesday, September 9 from 11:30 am to 1 pm

We look forward to seeing you!

9580 Abbott Avenue
Surfside, FL 33154

Please use this link to reserve your complimentary spot: click here

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For those unable to attend a synagogue, JBS presents Live Rosh Hashanah Services from Central Synagogue in NY

Erev Rosh Hashanah This Evening Sunday - 6pm, 9pm & 2am

Rosh Hashanah Monday - 9am, 11:45am & 3:15pm

Tuesday - 9:30am

Other Programming

Erev Rosh Hashanah Symbol-Golub

Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the symbol of water, associated in the Jewish Tradition with "blessing," as a reminder on the High Holidays of our obligation to be a blessing to those we love. Tonight (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Rosh Hashanah on JBS

Rabbi Ken Spiro and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin share personal reflections on the meaning of the High Holiday, Barbra Streisand sings Avinu Malkaynu (Our Father Our King), and Jews from around the world share in a music video welcoming the New Year. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 1am

Rosh Hashanah: Akedah-Golub Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the Torah reading on Rosh Hashanah -- The Akedah, the Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22) -- in a Jewish understanding of the blessing of forgiveness. Monday - 11:15am & 3:00pm

L'Chayim: God On Yom Kippur For Yom Kippur, Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God. Mark S. Golub hosts Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm

Talmud Study: Repentance

The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) Wednesday - 9:30am & 5pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Tonight - 8pm & 1am

L'Chayim: Rabbis Reflect on God

A panel of rabbis discuss ways of thinking and speaking about God on Yom Kippur with Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT). With Mark S. Golub, part 2 of 2. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday - 3pm; Friday - 9am

Tuesday - Itzhak Perlman

The world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman, sits with Mark S. Golub at Juilliard to talk about upon his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon his personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius.
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday - 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 - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday - Hammerman on "Mensch" Pt 2

Rabbi Joshuah Hammerman (Temple Beth El, Stamford, Ct and Jewish Week columnist) discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word "mensch" which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi Saturday - 6pm

Jewish Cinemateque: "Fiddler - A Miracle of Miracles"

Max Lewkowicz, director of the 2019 documentary "Fiddler- Miracle of Miracles," discusses the unusual circumstances that led to the creation of the musical and the film "Fiddler On The Roof." With film scholar Eric Goldman on New Jewish Cinematheque. Tuesday - 7pm & 2:30am; Thursday - 1pm; Saturday - 7pm & 2:30am

New England Collegiate A Cappella Competition & Showcase

In a collegiate competition, Jewish students from various northeastern university's perform innovative a cappella arrangements of Jewish liturgy, traditional Jewish songs and contemporary Israeli hits. From Temple Sholom in Greenwich, CT. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm & 1am

92Y: Living Well, Aging Well

Rabbi Harold Kushner (When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Nine Essential Things I've Learned About Life) joins Rabbi Rachel Cowan (Wise Aging) to discuss what it means to live a good life. With Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein of the 92nd St. Y in NYC. Monday - 7pm & 11pm; Tuesday - 3pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 3pm