It's Happening In Miami

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at our first PJ Library Downtown Breakfast program on November 6 at 8:30 am at Buchanan, Ingersoll One Biscayne Tower Two South Biscayne Boulevard Suite 1500 Suite 1500, Miami, FL 33131. RSVP at: tinyurl.com/pjlibrarybreakfast.

This is an opportunity for parents to come together without their children to learn and network. Please share this invitation with all.

Our speaker, Valeria Fontanals, Ed.M, SS, is a Licensed School Psychologist with a Master of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She specializes in neuroscience and education, twice-exceptionality, and bicultural education. She is a consultant for CNN Español and Adjunct Faculty Professor at FIU. In her 20 years of clinical experience, she has helped hundreds of families within the US and abroad. She is currently the founder and Director of "My Optimal Child", which focuses on promoting optimal development for children through innovative, holistic and research-based methods. Please join her as she discusses how to set up the foundation for optimizing your child’s brain work.

Our special thanks to Buchanan, Ingersoll for hosting us!

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

Simchat Torah Live From Central Synagogue In New York

Today 6pm-8pm; Monday 9:30-11am; Replay at 6:30pm

Gen "Z" - Jewish Teens Today

Jewish teens who are part of Gen Z (those born between 1995 and 2014) discuss the findings of a recent survey of Gen Z attitudes and behavior. Hosted by Michael Kay (Head of the Leffell School) and Susan Wachsstock (Jewish Education Project).
Monday – 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday – 4am; Saturday - 8pm

Pharisees in Christianity

Rabbi Abraham Skorka (Saint Joseph’s University and Dr. Philip A. Cunningham (St. Joseph's University) discuss the influences of the Pharisees on Jesus, Christianity and antisemitism today. AJC Westchester/Fairfield and “Shared Roots, Divergent Plan.”
Tuesday – 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2PM; Saturday – 7pm

L'Chayim: El Al-Yoram Elgrabli

El Al Airline’s Managing Director for North America, Yoram Elgrabli, describes growing up in Israel, his feelings for the Jewish State while living in the Diaspora, and his role overseeing the "airline of the Jewish People." With Mark S.Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am;
Thursday – 3pm

Sunday: UK Soccer Fights Hate

Chairman of the Chelsea Football Club in the UK, Bruce Buck, discusses the Club's initiative "Say No To Antisemitism," and its mission to use the power of sports to help educate fans about the evils of discrimination and antisemitism. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday – Noon; Monday - 3pm

Tuesday: Chloe Valdary

Brand Ambassador for Jerusalem U, Chloe Valdary, a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

92nd Street Y: Rabbi Meir Lau

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv Rabbi Meir Lau (formerly chief rabbi of Israel) describes his miraculous survival as a young child in Auschwitz and shares tales of his storied rabbinic career in conversation with Rabbi Menachem Genack at the 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday – 10:30pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Film: Saga Of A Photo

This is a film about love, a love story that crosses borders, a love story between a woman and two men, a love story between a woman and the theatre, between a woman and the Land of Israel, about a mother's love for her children and the price of all these loves. Sunday – 9pm & Midnight

Join Mishkan Miami in a spiritual care volunteer program and discover a remarkable and life-changing opportunity to bring comfort, solace and joy to people in need.

Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program is a life-changing opportunity.

As we approach the one-year commemoration of the vicious attack on the Tree of Life building in Pittsburgh, PA, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is encouraging our community to come together to honor those we lost and commit to strengthening the Jewish peoplehood. Join us and thousands of others for a virtual commemoration ceremony and a global movement of remembrance. You can #PauseWithPittsburgh by registering here.

On Sunday, October 27 at 5 p.m., you will receive a text message with a video reading of the Kaddish and the names of the 11 lives lost. After sharing this collective moment of prayer, join the Pittsburgh community for the public memorial service via livestream.

Save the date Wednesday December 11, at 6:00pm Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

A multigenerational experience for the entire family at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

A Different way to celebrate Chanukah Sing, dance, make candles and have fun with games while engaging with the Festival of lights.

Wednesday December 11, at 6:00pm 20350 NE 26 Ave. NMB Florida, 33180

Details to follow

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

Live Sukkot Services for those unable to attend in person

Today(Sunday) 6pm-8pm (replay at 10pm) Monday 9:30-11am (replay at 1pm)

Talmud: Sukkot In Sinai?

For the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?"on JBS’s “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) – 9am & 4pm
Tuesday – 9am & 4:30pm

Jewish 101: Sukkot

For the Festival Sukkot (Festival of Booths), an explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub Today (Sunday) – 10am & 5pm

Gordis & Friedman-Jews & Israel

Daniel Gordis ("We Stand Divided: The Rift Between American Jews and Israel") and Thomas Friedman (New York Times) reflect on the rift between liberal American Jews and Israel. With Abigail Pogrebin, a Jewish Week program at Streicker Center, NY. (2019) Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Cinema: Spy Behind The Plate

Filmmaker Aviva Kempner discusses many of her documentaries, including “The Spy Behind Home Plate,” the story of major league ballplayer Moe Berg who was a spy for American during World War II on a tour to Japan. With Jewish film scholar Eric Goldman. Wednesday – 8:30pm & 1:30am

L’Chayim: UK Soccer Fights Hate

Chairman of the Chelsea Football Club in the UK, Bruce Buck, discusses the Club's initiative "Say No To Antisemitism," and its mission to use the power of sports to help educate fans about the evils of discrimination and antisemitism. With Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday – 3pm

L’Chayim: Ken Spiro on Value

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. Sunday – Noon; Monday - 3pm

L’Chayim: Becoming Jewish in FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in the Moscow and his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

L’Chayim: Hidden Jews in FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. of Russian-American Jewish Experience (RAJE), describes how the history of the Shoah was hidden from the Jews of the Soviet Union and how he escaped
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

92nd Street Y: Celebrity Chefs

Two world-renowned chefs and bloggers, Deb Perelman and David Lebovitz, discuss their upcoming books and their love of culinary arts. A JBS television exclusive from the stage of the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Film: Israel Inside

How a small nation makes a big difference is at the heart of this documentary on Israel and the triumph of human spirit. From Jerusalem Online U. Sunday – 9pm & Midnight

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

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

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.