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Gymboree, PJ Library & WheretoMommy

Violetta Rotman & Jessica Sallen Event Co-Chairs

invite you to join us for fun in the Gymboree gym and a musical PJ Library story time experience!

Friday, June 28, 2019 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Gymboree Village of Merrick Park 358 San Lorenzo Ave.#3205, Coral Gables,FL 33146

Ages 0-5 $10 per child (1 ½ hours of playtime!) Space is limited and reservation required! RSVP here

Joy Dawn Prevor PJ Library Greater Miami Jewish Federation 4200 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137 (786) 866-8572 [email protected]

Celebrate Shavuot With Thousands of Community Members Coast-to-Coast!

Share Shavuot traditions through a special dinner with an Israeli holiday flavor, Shavuot Shira Betzibur (sing-along), special IAC Keshet educational activities for the kids and a Bikkurim (first fruits) community ceremony!

For questions, please email Debra Kudish Zablotsky at [email protected].

For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

L'Chayim: Jewish Marine - Zach Iscol

Zach Iscol, a decorated Marine who served two terms in Iraq, explains why he joined the Marines, how he experienced the war and the bonds he forged with his Iraqi translator, and he now feels about military conflict. Sunday - Noon and 6pm; Monday - 3pm

WWI Veteran Dan Roberts z"l

WWII Veteran Dan Roberts z"l describes his personal story of serving in the European theater, capturing a Nazi officer, being wounded (for which he received the Purple Heart); and discusses his love for Israel and the Jewish People.
Today - 1:30pm & 7:30pm

Memorial Day Ceremonies

Communities of diverse backgrounds, ethnicity and religions come together to honor our uniformed servicemen who were lost in service. Featuring Howard Teich of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative, Mark Jaffe of the NY Chamber of Commerce and many others. Sunday - 2pm; Monday - 10am

Film: Blue & Gray

The story of the 10,000 Jewish soldiers who fought in America's deadliest war, the Civil War -- brother against brother, Jew against Jew, in numbers proportionally higher than other American group. 7,000 for the Union and 3,000 for the Confederacy. Tonight - 9pm and Midnight

L'Chayim: Veteran Murray Greenfield

World War II vet Murray Greenfield, who as a young man joined the effort to smuggle Survivors through the British Blockade of Palestine, tells his dramatic story and how he endured Cyprus to build a life and Gefen Publishing. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm (Noon PT)

L'Chayim: Veteran Bill Langfan

World War II Veteran and Israeli activist William Langfan reflects on his time in the war and explains the chicanery behind the Palestine National Charter resolution. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

92Y: Justice Breyer

A Jewish member of the US Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer discusses some of the controversial legal and social issues he has dealt with as a liberal voice on America's highest court. With journalist Linda Greenhouse at the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Dershowitz with Robinson (JNF)

Harvard Law Prof. Emeritus Alan Dershowitz (Defending Israel) sits with JNF CEO Russell Robinson to share his perspective on the challenges and importance of making the case for Israel in 2019. A program of JNF from The Rockleigh Country Club in Rockleigh, NJ. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday - 10pm & 2am; Saturday - 7pm & 4am

Jewish Genetics & Health Issues

A discussion of genetic testing, fertility and hereditary diseases with Dr. Kenneth Office (Sloan Kettering), Dr. Nicole Schreiber-Agus (Genetics Educator), Erika Stallings (attorney) and Dr. Susan Domchek (Basser Center Exec Dir). From Central Synagogue in NYC. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Ezer Mizion

Ryan Hyman explains the life-saving work being done by Israel's Ezer Mizion, which has the world's largest Jewish Bone Marrow Donor Registry with nearly a million registrants who have facilitated some 3,000 stem cell transplants.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Nitsana Leitner

The founding director of Shurat HaDin (Israeli Law Center) Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains how she uses the legal system to fight those who are financially involved in terrorism (banks) and to win compensation for victims. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Torah Study

Also for Memorial Day, Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for Gateways and author of "Gateway To Judaism," discusses the Talmudic view of weapons, war and self-defense. On the JBS original series, "Dimensions of the Daf." Today (Sunday) - 9am

The Jake Ehrenreich Show

This month, Jake welcomes star of stage, screen, TV and yiddish theater, Mike Burstyn and a great American comic Shecky Greene - whom Jake also inducts into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Saturday (June 1) - 8pm & 1:30am; Next Sunday - 10pm & 2am

Jerusalem Reunification Day

The story of the battle for Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem where the IDF defeated the Jordanian Army; and a documentary film describing the beauty and wonder of Jerusalem (produced by AISH). Saturday (June 1) - 9:30pm & Midnight

Film: Magical Israel

A magnificent overview of the history and beauty of Jerusalem, beginning with a tour of The City of David, to Ein Kerem, the caves of Qumran (where Dead Sea Scrolls found), to Tel Sheva and to Be'er Sheba. A production of Prime Entertainment Group. Saturday (June 1) - 10:30pm & 1am

ISRAEL PARADE - LIVE

Don't miss out on one of the most exciting events of the Jewish year - the annual Israel Parade up New York City's Fifth Avenue. Participants come from all over the country - and from the State of Israel - to celebrate the State of Israel. And this year, you can feel all the excitement, joy and pride as JBS will be televising three hours of the parade LIVE from Noon to 3pm. Produced by the JCRC of New York. Next Sunday - Noon

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel

Saturday, June 1st, 10:30 am Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terr. Miami, FL 33180

Inviting all children (and parents!) to a Mega Kids Shabbat Party! Celebrating all of those who have a birthday in the Hebrew month of Sivan! Everyone is invited so please join us for Tefillah, Treats, Games, and Special Entertainment!

RSVP at www.ChabadChayil.org/3825418

Learn about your Jewish birthday at http://www.chabadchayil.org/birthday

For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

92Y: Jonathan Sacks - Extremism

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the UK and author of "Not In God's Name," discusses "altruistic evil" and the need to confront religious violence and intolerance in our times. L'Chayim: Transcending Loss Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

AIPAC 2019: Nikki Haley

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley addresses the 2019 AIPAC National Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Monday - 9:40am & 5:10pm

Jewish Cinematheque-Sasson Gabay

Veteran Israeli actor Sasson Gabay discusses playing the lead role in "The Band's Visit" in both the movie (for which he won an Israeli Ophir Award) and as a replacement for Tony Shalhoub in the Tony Award winning Broadway production. With Eric Goldman. Monday - 7:30pm; Tuesday - 2am; Wednesday - 1:30pm

AZM: Uri Regev-Religious Diversity

Israeli Reform Rabbi Uri Regev (CEO of Hiddush - For Religious Freedom and Equality) discusses the challenge of creating a unified State of Israel that is both Jewish and democratic.At the 2019 American Zionist Movement Biennial Assembly in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 2am

L'Chayim: Miss Israel (Titi)

"Titi" Aynaw discusses her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to aliyah to Israel, to serving in the IDF, to becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Abe Foxman, Pt 1

Abe Foxman, who had a 50 year career with the ADL and served for 28 as its National Director, reflects upon his extraordinary story of survival -- becoming a "Hidden Child" cared for by his Polish Christian Nanny, who after the war bitterly fought Abe's natural parents for custody Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm

L'Chayim: Abe Foxman, Pt 2

In part two, Abe Foxman discusses the way in which critique in the Jewish community has become a "blood sport;" the controversies over his successor, Jonathan Greenblatt; and controversy over "inclusiveness" in the Jewish community and J Street. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

For Lag B’Omer Jewish 101-Not Good To Be Alone

What is the first evil of human existence and what is at the heart of being a complete human being? These are questions addressed in the Jewish reading of Genesis Chapter 2 in an ongoing study of Jewish values. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm

Talmud: Marriage

"Eight Blessings One Wedding," on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8, is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on this episode of JBS's "Dimensions of the Daf," an original series on Talmud study. Wednesday - 7:40pm & 4:30am

Finding A Mate - Neil Maron (UTJ)

Clinical psychologist and family therapist Neil Maron contrasts the idea of B'shert and the importance of being open-minded in dating. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." At Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, NY. Wednesday - 8:20pm & 5:20am

Online Dating

Marc Goldmann, founder of Jewish online dating service "Saw You At Sinai," discusses the role of online dating in finding a mate. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." At Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, NY.
Thursday - 7:30pm & 4am; Friday - 4:30am

Timeless: Love, Morgenthau & Me

Pulitzer Prize-winner Lucinda Franks discusses her new memoir, "Timeless: Love, Morgenthau and Me" with her husband, former Manhattan D.A. Robert M. Morgenthau, and former CBS News anchor Dan Rather. At The Skirball Center of Temple Emanu-El in NYC. Thursday - 8pm & 1am; Friday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Love for Lag B'Omer Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of "Love Online", sits to discuss the psychology of love. Thursday 9pm and Midnight; Friday 3pm

UTJ: Shidduch (Marriage) Crisis

Sharon Weiss-Greenberg (Exec. Dir, Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) discusses her research on Orthodox Jews' feelings towards dating. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, NY. Thursday - 10pm; Friday - 2am

For Memorial Day UTJ: Shidduch (Marriage) Crisis

Sharon Weiss-Greenberg (Exec. Dir, Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) discusses her research on Orthodox Jews' feelings towards dating. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, NY. Thursday - 10pm; Friday - 2am

PREMIER Kabbalat Shabbat Service from the Hampton Synagogue

JBS presents the Kabbalat Shabbat Service from Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton, New York, one of the premiere modern Orthodox synagogues on the American Jewish scene, with founding Rabbi Marc Schneier, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and Maestro Izchak Haimov and the Hampton Synagogue choir. Friday Night - 7pm

Central Synagogue Services

Following the Kabbalat Shabbat Service, JBS will televise Friday Night Services from New York's Central Synagogue, one of the leading Reform synagogues in America. Friday Night - 7:35pm & 11pm

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel

When summer rolls around, it’s time to hit the outdoors and make some fun. Here’s your guide to throwing an outdoor party your friends won’t stop talking about.

Summer is coming and with this, you need to prepare yourself for the scorching months. Here are some useful summer tips that can prepare you for the hot months. You may find little entertainment this month due to the blazing sun that shows up every day. However, there are some ideas that can be incorporated to make your summer amazing.

You can make use of some outdoor party ideas for your friends. If you are already planning an outdoor party then we can help you with organizing one.

How to Have an Amazing Outdoor Party?

Though summer gives you a break from chilly weather it comes with many health problems like dehydration, stomach upset, heat stroke, sun exposure, etc. These useful health tips can benefit you in this hot weather.

There are a number of summer party ideas that can help you in arranging an amazing party for your friends. Following our outdoor party ideas can help you in organizing an unforgettable one.

1. Do You Have a Date?

Before you even decide about the theme or venue, you must have a date in your mind. This would help you in having an idea about guests as well as in arranging victuals for the party.

Make sure you check the availability of your friends before you start making arrangements.

2. Do You Have Plenty of Friends?

Well, you need to have friends in order to have a fun party. Call your old friends and have a little reunion.

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3. Choose a Theme for the Party

For an amazing outdoor party, you need to come up with a theme that is fun and can be followed. Call your friends and discuss it with them. If you are having a mixed party then you can experiment with the theme.

A pizza stone grill will add to any theme. Check out how to cook pizzas with a stone grill for super tasty treats for your guests.

However, if it is a segregated party then you can have the freedom to choose whatever you want to.

4. Backyard Fun Ideas

Make sure you make use of the things that you already have. A backyard party is fun. You do not have to leave the place. You can have a summer backyard party by decorating your backyard.

You can call your friends and decide on a theme. Have tables arranged in the corner and ready to go for some mingling. As for food you can order pizza or whatever your friends agree on.

If you don't have a backyard, don't worry! You can throw a summer party without a backyard.

5. Arrange the Stuff You Will Need

There are a plethora of backyard summer parties ideas. If you do not have one then make use of the lawn. Get the stuff that you will need for the party. Have comfortable seats and all the eatables arranged on one table.

If your friends enjoy music then you can set the music system.

6. Make It a Game Night

You cannot have a party without games. Honestly, it gets boring when you only rely on eatables and music. You can bring the fun by having fun games at your outdoor party. You can set a board game.

This way you will be able to interact with people. To know more about events in the Jewish community or to post items visit us here.

7. Play with Water

This blazing sun can take all the fun away. If you want to make it certain that your party does not lack any fun element then add cold water. If you feel like your party is getting boring or your friends want to leave, you can turn the water on. Have some interesting water games or just play with the water to beat the heat. You can have the sprinklers on and just let your friends enjoy the hot weather.

Useful tip: You can ask your friends to bring spare clothing.

8. Do Not Make It Complicated

Outdoor party ideas are supposed to be simple and easy to follow. Do not follow an elaborated plan that can become uneasy at the end.

Just keep it simple. You need to have an optimum amount of food serving and let the guests help themselves. If you are taking charge of everything then there is a chance that you might not be able to enjoy the party.

Have all the things arranged at one table? Do not go overboard and arrange a buffet. Keep it simple so that your guests can enjoy. Balancing the workload is key to having a successful and fun outdoor party.

9. What to Do After the Party?

Well, to keep the fun going you need to think about the ways to keep it going even after the party is over. You can watch a movie with your friends or have long conversations. You can play games.

This way your friends will be able to enjoy the party even after it is over. Having a mess after the party is one of the dreading moments that you want to avoid. Cleaning together can also be fun.

Are You Ready to Plan the Party?

With these amazing ideas on your list, you are able to arrange an amazing party. Arranging an outdoor party can always be a tiring task but if you know exactly what to do you can do it easily.

These outdoor party ideas can help you have a blast. Make sure you make arrangements before the final day.

You can find fun community ideas by watching our videos here.

For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

L'Chayim: Woman of Valor

For Mother's Day, Sara Esther Crispe (TheJewishWoman.org) and Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman (Westchester Jewish Center) discuss Mark Pearlman's book, "More Precious than Pearls: A Prayer for the Women of Valor in Our Lives," recited on Shabbat. Today - 12 Noon and 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Mamadrama

With characteristic Jewish humor, iconic filmmakers Paul Mazursky, and Paul Bogart join Larry Peerce and actress Lainie Kazan in reflecting (with disarming candor) on their own Jewish mothers and how they influenced their on-screen portrayals. Tonight - 9pm and Midnight

92nd Street Y: Judy Gold

Comedian Judy Gold talks about her standup show, her Jewish mother, and life on the road as a female comic in conversation with entertainment journalist Eddy Friedfeld. Taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Today - 8pm; Monday - 2am and 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am and 3pm

AZM: Israel on Campus

A workshop in ways to combat Israel-bashing on college campuses entitled "Promoting Zionism and Israel Engagement on Campus." With university leaders Leonard Saxe (Brandeis), Andrew Getraer (Rutgers), Yoni Nirenberg (LIU) at 2019 AZM Biennial in NYC. Tuesday - 7pm; Wednesday - 1am; Thursday - 1pm; Saturday - 7pm

In The News: Jack Rosen-Jewish Caucus

In the face of expressions of antisemitism in Congress, Jack Rosen, Chairman of the American Jewish Congress, explains why he advocates a "Jewish Caucus" in Congress to engage in negotiations with other Congressional groups. With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 6:30pm and 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am and 12:30pm

Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame

The 4th annual inductions ceremony into the "Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame" including the Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin, Rabbi Levi Shemtov and Renee Wexler Taylor Bologna,. With remarks from Bronx Jewish Historical Initiative founder Howard Teich. Monday - 8pm; Tuesday - 1am; Thursday - 1am; Saturday - 8pm

L'Chayim: Miss Israel (Titi)

"Titi" Aynaw discusses her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to aliyah to Israel, to serving in the IDF, to becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. L'Chayim with Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm and Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel

Miami Diller Teen Fellows: Apply TODAY!

"During my time in Israel with Diller, I met many people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds that I was able to form life-long friendships with, and was able to have complex and personal conversations about the different aspects of Judaism, Israel, and everything it entails."

--Joshua Balila, Diller Cohort 4

The Diller Teen Fellows program is an immersive leadership program inviting a select group of Jewish 10th and 11th graders from 6 continents and 32 city-centers to step up, lead their communities, and repair the world. Each year, over 600 teens – from North America, South Africa, Australia, South America, Europe and Israel spend 12 months engrossed in the Diller fellowship. Our training features a commitment to hands-on Tikkun Olam (community service), building a connection to the Jewish people and Israel, and deepening Jewish identity.

The depth of the program, global engagement, and a focus on experiential learning, create an enduring impact on participants and their families, creating leaders with the power to enact change. The teens graduate from the program to join the ranks of thousands of alumni, studying at top universities and leaving their mark on the world, leveraging the network of young leaders around the world that they establish through the program.

Diller is more just another Israel trip.

Through International Seminars, local workshops, Shabbatonim, and local programming throughout the fellowship year, teens really get to delve deeply into all the local and global Jewish community has to offer. Teens will actually work hand-in-hand with their Israeli peers all the while forming life-long friendships with other Diller teens from all over the world, establishing a network of diverse Jewish leaders committed to making the world a better place. These teens are part of something greater, and they feel it all through the program.

"Diller really helped me grow as an individual and a Jew. I was consistently pushed out of my comfort zone in workshops, shabbatonim, JCM (Jewish Community Mifgash), and ISS (Israel Summer Seminar). Throughout the year we focused on Diller's core values and really expanded my way of thinking and approaching new situations. In Israel, I was immersed in different cultures, ideas, and communities. I was able to make the most out of my experiences by tapping into the open mindedness and respect I learned through Diller."

--Rachel Thomas, Diller Cohort 5 Junior Counselor

Diller Teen Fellows Program, an international immersive leadership program, is seeking 20 extraordinary teens entering 10th or 11th grade for its next cohort beginning this Fall. Participants will attend a variety of meaningful and educational events, including Sunday workshops, thought-provoking weekend retreats, a peer-exchange with the Yerucham Diller Teens when they come to Miami, and an inspiring three-week seminar in Israel. For more information, visit dillermiami.org.

Applications are open through May 31st!

Apply now at dillermiami.org!

Between Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas launched over 600 rockets and mortars at Israel from Gaza.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation funded overseas partner organizations responded immediately to the crisis.

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