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Rabbi Naomi Levy, one of the leading Jewish spiritual leaders in America, will discuss her new book, Einstein and the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul. The program will be at the MAR JCC on January 9 at 8 PM, with a reception at 7:30. This book discusses an exchange of letters between a rabbi and Einstein about the nature of the soul, a question many of us have, and yet few in the Jewish community actually talk about. It is also a personal memoir about her own spiritual journey, which began with a traumatic tragedy in her own life. The lessons we hear can help us on our own spiritual journeys.

One reader remarked, “Rabbi Levy's writing touches the soul. She has a talent for stirring the spirit through her accessible, unpretentious yet profound style that takes us places we didn't expect. Her openness inspires our own and invites us to nurture our spiritual lives. I loved this book and wholeheartedly recommend it.”

The equivalent of a "Heavy Weight Match" between two of world Jewry's foremost thinkers, Peter Beinart and Daniel Gordis, who engage in spirited civil debate on some of the most sensitive issues confronting Israel and the American Jewish-Israeli relationship.
Tonight - 8pm & 1am, Wednesday 2pm, Saturday 8am & 1am

My L'Chayim meeting with Yahya Mahamid, a fabulous 20-year old who shares his first-hand perspective of life as an Arab Israeli - a perspective Americans rarely ever hear. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight, Thursday 3pm, Next Sunday Noon & 6pm

JBS's original 7-part mockumentary, "From Date To Date," Sloan Copeland's delicious look at four Jewish singles as they search for that "special someone" Starts next weekend. Look for the schedule on www.jbstv.org

Part 2 of our L'Chayim "Year End Round Table" as Elie Abadie, Steven Bayme, Eric Yoffie and Thane Rosenbaum discuss Donald Trump and his recognition of Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel and offer their suggestions for "Jewish Person of the Year." Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

In Memoriam, our annual tribute to many of those in the Jewish world who passed away during the year. Tonight (Sunday) - 7:30pm, 11:20pm, 3:30am; Monday - 8:30am, 12:30pm, 6:30pm, 11:30pm

Ethics of the IDF, a discussion of the morality of the Israeli Defense Forces with Aviad Yisraeli and Timna Rockman of the IDF reservists' organization, "My Truth." Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm

An evening with Carl Reiner from the 92nd Street Y Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 2pm; Wednesday - 10:30am Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

"Lea & Darija"

The true story of two young dancers who become a sensation in pre-war Croatia until their lives were turned upside down by the invasion of Nazi Germany. Tonight (Sunday) - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm & 4am

Come join Fuente Latina for a fabulous evening in a private airplane hangar on:

January 17, 2018 -- 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM -- Jetscape: 240 SW 34th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

to celebrate Fuente Latina's 5th Anniversary. Fuente Latina provides accurate information, analysis and access to experts on Middle East Issues, to major Spanish-language media outlets, journalists and government officials in the US, Spain and Latin America in order get get fair and unbiased coverage of Israel.

We invite the Jewish community to come out for an incredible evening of dinner, dancing and a silent auction all Israeli/Latino style!! Learn more about our organization, what we have accomplished and what we are looking to do in 2018.

Tickets are only : $54 pp -- $36 pp (Under 35)-- and $180 pp VIP table --

Sponsorships that include a table for 10, begin at $1000 and can be divided in multiple payments.

Tickets may be purchased directly here

For more information, please contact: Cindy Novak- Executive Director at 954-465-5446 or [email protected]

Creating A Happy Family: Bruce Feiler

Award-winning author Bruce Feiler (Walking the Bible, The First Love Story: Adam, Eve and Us) discusses how raising a family today is different from doing so in the past, and suggests ways to cope with change and improve family dynamics which he writes about in his new book, The Secrets of Happy Families. From the Saul Cohen - Shocke JFS Lecture at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, CT. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm & 4am; Thursday - 10pm; Saturday - 7pm & 2am

Stars of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Meet stars of the original Amazon Jewish-themed television series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," by acclaimed writer, director, producer Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls), including Rachel Brosnaham (Marvelous Midge Maisel), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel Maisel) and Marin Hinkle (Mrs. Rose Maisel). Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

L'Chayim Round Table: Year In Review, Part 2

Steven Bayme (Director-Koppelman Institute, AJC) Eric Yoffie (Pres Emeritus-URJ and columnist) Elie Abadie (Rabbi-Manhattan East Synagogue, Director-Sephardic Academy of Manhattan) and Thane Rosenbaum (Novelist, Distinguished Fellow-NYU Law School, Director Forum on Law, Culture & Society) discuss the Trump presidency's impact on Jewish issues, U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and The Jewish Person of the Year, 2017. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon & 6pm

Part 1 of the Year in Review Round Table airs today (Sunday) at Noon

For Our Christian Friends & Viewers Tonight & Tomorrow…

L'Chayim: Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase; and performs his original Christmas classic, "William The Angel." Tonight (Sunday) - 6pm; Monday - 3pm

92Y: The Passion - Jews And Jesus

The Passion Narrative is discussed by Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) - 7:30pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm

Christian Women Tour The Holy Land

The State of Israel's Ministry of Tourism presents "Women of the New Testament," which follows the footsteps of Mary Magdalene, Hulda the Prophetess, Elizabeth, Deborah, Ruth, and Naomi in the Holy Land of Israel. Tonight (Sunday) - 8:30pm & 4am; Monday - 2:30pm

Christians and Israel: John Hagee & Shlomo Riskin

Pastor John Hagee (Cornerstone Church-Texas, Christians United for Israel) and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin (Efrat-Israel, Ohr Torah Stone Academies) discuss the nature of Christian support for Israel. With Malcolm Hoenlein from the 30th anniversary gala for Ohr Torah Stone at The Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC. Monday - 7pm & 2am

In The News: U.N. On Jerusalem

Alan Dershowitz (Prof. Emeritus, Harvard Law School) and David Harris (Exec Dir, AJC) each respond to the U.N. General Assembly vote (December 21, 2017) rejecting the U.S.'s formal recognition of Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel. Monday - 6pm & 11pm; Tuesday - 3am, 6am, 8am, Noon

Dimensions of the Daf: Afterlife in Judaism

As the Jewish community reads parashat Vay'chi to conclude the Book of Genesis this week, which describes the death of Jacob and then of Joseph, share the perspectives of Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer at Gateways) on the Talmudic discussion of "The Afterlife."

And Dimensions of the Daf: Doodles & Margins

Rabbi Mordechai Becher 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. This Morning (Sunday) - 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 2am

For an up-to-date schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

Why Did the Holocaust Happen?

Peter Hayes, Professor Emeritus of Holocaust Studies at Northwestern University and author of Why? Explaining the Holocaust, discusses crucial questions in Holocaust Studies. From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, at the JCC of Harrison, NY. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm & 4am; Thursday - 10pm; Saturday - 7pm & 2am

Christian & Jewish Reforms

For the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, Prof. Peter Pettit (Muhlenberg College) and Malka Simkovich (The Making of Jewish Universalism) discuss the Jewish and Christian Reform movements. From AJC Westchester/Fairfield and Iona College. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

L'Chayim: Year In Review, Pt 1

JBS's Retrospective of 2017 with Steven Bayme (AJC) Eric Yoffie (Pres Emeritus URJ) Elie Abadie (Sha'arei Mizrach) and Thane Rosenbaum (Novelist, NYU Law) who discuss the failed Kotel compromise and the Tzipi Hotovely controversy. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon

92Y: Jews & Punchlines

Female comics Jackie Hoffman and Judy Gold explore Jews and the American Punchline in search of a Jewish gene for comedy. From money to mothers to food--nothing is off limits! Recorded before a live audience at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Tonight (Sun) - 7pm & 4am; Monday Night - 10pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday Night - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm & 5am

Film: "Circumcise Me"

The comedy of Yisrael Campbell-born Chris Campbell, the son of an ex-nun and a Catholic schoolteacher who converted to Judaism three times (Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox)--is featured against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tonight (Sun) - 9pm & Midnight; Friday Night - 9pm & 4am

Jewish Comedy of Elon Gold

Jewish standup comedian Elon Gold tells stories about his life, from hosting a Chabad Telethon, to impressions of his own rabbi's ill-fated attempts at standup comedy. From the 2017 AIPAC National Policy Conference. Tonight (Sun) - 10pm & 1am; Friday Night - 10pm & 5am; Saturday Night- 10:30pm & 2:30am

Talmud: Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for the Gateways Organization and the author of Gateways To Judaism uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. On the JBS Series "Dimensions of the Daf." Thursday Night - 7pm & 2am; Saturday Night- 10:30pm & 2:30am

On L’Chayim This Week…..

Gil Hovan - Israeli “Foodie” Sun Noon & 6pm, Mon 3pm

Amit Deri -Reservist on Duty Mon 9 pm and 12 am; Tue 3 pm

Rob Mathes - Composer, Arranger, Conductor Tue 9 pm and 12 am; Wed 3 pm

Dovid Eliezrie - Chabad Rabbi Leader Thu 9 pm and 12 am; Fri 3 pm

Henry Winkler - Actor ‘The Fonz’ Sat 6 pm

Fuente Latina, the ONLY organization to combat anti-Israel bias in the Spanish language media worldwide, will be celebrating it's fifth anniversary on January 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Jetscape-- a private airplane hangar located at 240 S.W. 34th Street in Fort Lauderdale, next to the Fort Lauderdale Airport. It promises to be a fun night with dinner and dancing in Israeli/Latino fusion style and media coverage by many important Spanish language outlets. In an effort to make this event accessible to all, the tickets are only $54 pp or $36 pp (Under 35). If you want to have the unique experience of sitting with one of the journalists that Fuente Latina has brought to Israel, the VIP tables are $180 pp. Either way, it promises to be an event filled with music, fun and the opportunity to learn first-hand, what is going on in Spanish language media across the globe.

Sponsorships are available starting at $1000 and can be divided into multiple payments.

Tickets may be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fuente-latina-5-year-fiesta-tickets-39878707287?aff=eac2

For more information, please contact: Cindy Novak 954-465-5446 or [email protected]

Three Community Connectors were recently welcomed to the PJ Library Miami team. Lisa Jerles, Michelle Mandelbaum and Jena Saul will help local families with young children build social connections and engage in Jewish life, programming and learning by focusing on specific neighborhoods.
To learn more about them,click here. Jerles will lead the Morningside/Biscayne Corridor area; Mandelbaum is organizing Aventura; and Saul will be working with families in South Dade/Palmetto Bay.

On Saturday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m., Jerles will be hosting a group at Morningside Park for storytime, arts & crafts and latkes. click here for more information

The TBTAS Chanukah Party will be delightful! 1) There is no admission charge. But donations are truly appreciated, and names of donors will be listed in the Chanukah Program. (Donation deadline: Thurs. Dec. 14th) Gold Level: Donation of $100; Silver level: Donation of $50 Bronze level: Donation of $25 2) Chanukah candle-lighting will be done in family groupings. So be sure to bring your family menorah, candles & matches. 3) The Temple Choir will lead us in Chanukah singing. 4) There will be a special presentation of the Chanukah story. 5) Children will be able to compose Chanukah cards for hospital patients. 6) Chanukah baskets, filled with goodies, will be auctioned off. 7) Kiddy bags of goodies will be distributed (including dreidels). 8) There will be a raffle with prizes. 9) Refreshments will be served: Latkes, applesauce, sour cream, sufganiot (donuts), Chanukah cookies, nibble food, hot & cold beverages. Temple Beth Tov Ahavat Shalom is the cozy, conservative synagogue at 6438 SW 8th St. West Miami 33144. Phone for further information: 305-205-3846. “Chag Samay-ach”

For an up-to-date schedule of all programs, go to www.jbstv.org

Foodie" Gil Hovav

Israeli celebrity chef, culinary journalist, author and TV personality Gil Hovav discusses his Jerusalem family background and his work in Israeli culinary arts and media. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon & 6pm

Jewhooing the Sixties"

Author and scholar David Kaufman (Prof of American Jewish History, HUC/JIR in NY) explores the impact of Jewish celebrity on Jewish identity through four pop culture icons: Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Lenny Bruce and Sandy Koufax. A program of the Jewish International Connection New York. Monday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm & 4am; Thursday - 10pm;Saturday - 8pm & 1:30am

Foodie" Gil Hovav

Israeli celebrity chef, culinary journalist, author and TV personality Gil Hovav discusses his Jerusalem family background and his work in Israeli culinary arts and media. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon & 6pm

The Art of the Kvetch

A discussion of the "kvetch" (complaining) on Jewish humor, and its implications for Jewish secular culture. With Michael Wex, Born to Kvetch: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods"), Val Vinokur (Prof. of Literary Studies, The New School), Jeffrey Israel (Prof. of Religion, Williams College) and Noah Isenberg (Prof. of Culture and Media, The New School). From the Eugene Lang New School in New York. Tuesday - 7pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 2:30am

Special Repeat Telecast: "President Trump and Jerusalem”

A discussion of Pres. Donald Trump's announcement last week of his Administration's historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to begin moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. With Thane Rosenbaum (Forum on Law, Culture & Society), Haviv Retig Gur (Times of Israel), Alan Dershowitz (Prof. Emeritus, Harvard Law School), Danny Ayalon (Israel's Former Deputy Foreign Minister & U.S. Ambassador) and Malcolm Hoenlein (Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations). Including Pres. Trump's entire address on Jerusalem. Thursday - 9am and Saturday - 1pm

The Association for Jewish Special Education invites all to its 41st Chanukah Party, Dec. 10, Sunday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 33137.

There will be the Lighting of the Chanukah candles, music, “White Elephant Auction,” games and more. The cost is $3.00 per person (Any admission charges for the Caregivers should be paid by the group homes)

A fun time for all!

The AJSE is a the 41- year-old local, nonprofit organization dedicated to provide holiday celebrations and life-cycle events for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities and their friends. The AJSE is supported by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.