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Outspoken: BDS & Violence

Brooke Goldstein speaks with Marc Greendorfer (Zachor Legal Institute), Gabriel Groisman (Mayor of Bal Harbour, FL) and photojournalist Jonathan Alpeyrie about the way in which the BDS movement is organized and funded by groups committed to violence. Monday - 8pm & 1:30pm; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 2am

"From The Aleph Bet"

The Easiest & Most Friendly Way To Learn To Read Hebrew Mondays - 9am & 4:30pm Wednesdays - 7pm; Saturdays - 9am

The Brooklyn Jewish Hall Of Fame - 2018

Founding chair of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Howard Teich and co-chair Sarina Roffé welcome the 4th class of inductees into the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame including David G. Greenfield (CEO and Exec Dir., Met Council), Rabbi Alvin Kass (Chief Chaplain, NYC Police Department), Henry B. Gutman (Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Board of Directors ), Rachel Freier (Civil Court Judge, New York State), Adam Richman (author, actor TV personality "Man vs. Food", Ferne Pearlstein (documentary filmmaker), Cecelia Margules (musician), Eleanor Reissa (director, playwright, Yiddish Performer) and Charley Rosen (author and former basketball coach) for Abraham Becker (NYU basketball). From the Brooklyn Historical Society in Brooklyn, NY. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am;Thursday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Shlomo Riskin and Kenneth Brander

The founding dean and Chancellor Emeritus of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions, Shlomo Riskin, and the new President of Ohr Torah Stone, Kenneth Brander, share their perspectives on women in Judaism and explain how the essence of Torah is to be a loving person. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon & 6pm

ITN: Gil Troy on Israeli Political Upheaval

Gil Troy, Prof. of History at McGill University and Jerusalem Post columnist, analyzes the dramatic moves of Israeli politicians who are switching and creating new political parties, including Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked, Caroline Glick, Michael Oren, Tzipi Livni and Gen. Benny Gantz. Sunday - 5:30pm, 11:30pm, 3:30am; Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim This Week:

Itamar Marcus: Palestinian Media Watch Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Deborah Dash Moore & Jeffrey Gurock: Jewish New York Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Bassem Eid: A Palestinian View Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

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

Mark your calendars for the 22nd annual Miami Jewish Film Festival taking place January 10-24, 2019!

Browse the films and purchase your tickets here

Parents with little ones who are not enrolled in school are invited to join us, and invite their friends, for ECE Open House. This Mommy and Me event will give you quality time with your child and provide you with information about what our ECE Program can offer your family.

ECE Open House for potential babies, toddlers and preschoolers, is on Tuesday, January 8, at 8:30 am at Hebrew Academy, 2400 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33140.

RSVP at 305-532-6421 ext.113 or at [email protected].

hebrewacademymiami.org

Jake Ehrenreich Show #2: J Budd

Singer Julie Budd and cast members from the Yiddish production of "Fiddler On The Roof" are Jake Ehrenreich's guests on JBS's new series, "The Jake Ehrenreich Show," with Jake's inducting Sid Caesar into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Taped before a live audience at the Triad Theater in Manhattan. Saturday - 8pm & 1am; Next Sunday - 10pm

Jackie Mason

Stand-up comedian Jackie Mason performs his one-man hit Broadway show, "The World According To Me," for which he won a "Special Tony Award" in 1987. Monday (1 ½ Hours with L'Chayim) - 9pm & Midnight; Saturday Night - 9pm & Midnight

Tzipi Livni-Israel Policy Forum

Israeli Opposition Leader Tzipi Livni (Hatuna Party) explains her disagreements with Prime Minister Netanyahu. From the 2018 Israel Policy Forum reaffirming a commitment to a Two-State Solution Wednesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 2am

Gun Violence & Religion

A discussion of Jewish and Catholic perspectives on gun control with Tobias Winright (Prof. of Theological Ethics, St. Louis U) and Rabbi Joel Mosbacher (Temple Shaaray Tefila, NYC). By AJC Westchester/Fairfield, from Iona College, New Rochelle, NY. Thursday - 8pm & 1am; Friday - 2pm;Saturday - 7pm & 4am

ITN: Israeli Coalition Falls

Political analyst for The Times of Israel, Haviv Rettig Gur, discusses PM Netanyahu's political future with the collapse of his government, and Israeli reaction to Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw American troops from Syria. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm, 11:30pm, 3:30am; Monday – 8:30 am & 12:30pm

L'Chayim Round Table: Year End Retrospective - Part 2

In Part 2 of a Year End Retrospective, Thane Rosenbaum, Eric Yoffie, Betty Ehrenberg and Charles Small discuss Jewish criticism of Israel, assimilation and the future of Jewish pluralism; and offer their choices of "Jewish Person of the Year." Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

L'Chayim Round Table: Year End Retrospective - Parts 1 & 2 Tuesday (New Year's Day) - 3-6pm

In Memoriam 2018

Remembering Jews who passed in 2018 including Amos Oz, Bernard Lewis, Philip Roth, Charles Krauthammer, Neil Simon, Howard Sachar, Rabbi Rachel Cowan, Rabbi Aaron Panken, Herb London, Harvey Kaylie, Ari Fuld and 11 members of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Today (Sunday) - 1:30pm & 7:30pm; Monday - 4:30pm; Tuesday - 6pm

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

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST-EVER JBS TELETHON THURSDAY NIGHT 7-11PM EST

92nd Street Y: Jonathan Sacks & Simon Schama

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (former Chief Rabbi of the U.K. & Visiting Prof, Yeshiva U.) and Simon Schama (Prof of Art History, Columbia U.) discuss the essence of Jewish identity with former TV news anchor David Gregory. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm & 5am

Can Judaism Survive in the 21st Century?

Tal Keinan (American-born Israeli entrepreneur and author, God Is In The Crowd) discusses his concerns for the future of Judaism with Gary Rosenblatt (editor & publisher of The Jewish Week of New York).
A program of UJA-Federation of NY and The Jewish Week from Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains, NY. Wednesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Friday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

L'Chayim Round Table: Year End Retrospective - Part 1

Considering the most significant Jewish event of 2018, Thane Rosenbaum, Eric Yoffie, Betty Ehrenberg and Charles Small discuss the mass murder at the Tree Of Life Synagogue and explore the nature of antisemitism in America today. Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm

L'Chayim Round Table: Year End Retrospective - Part 2

In Part 2 of a Year End Retrospective, Thane Rosenbaum, Eric Yoffie, Betty Ehrenberg and Charles Small discuss Jewish criticism of Israel, assimilation and the future of Jewish pluralism; and offer their choices of "Jewish Person of the Year." Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Chloe Valdary

Brand Ambassador for Jerusalem U, Chloe Valdary, a black Christian activist form New Orleans, 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

L'Chayim: Vivian Lazar & HaZamir Chorale Saturday - 6pm

92nd Street Y: The Jews & Jesus

Mel Gibson's feature film "The Passion" is the subject of a discussion with Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski.From the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Tonight (Sun) - 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am

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

Every Monday from 10:30am-12:00pm Back by popular demand! The Yiddish Club has re-formed! Spread the word! Brunch will be served. No charge!

The club will alternate between classes and volunteering weekly.

Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terr, Miami, FL 33180 Info & RSVP at (305) 801-7497 or ChabadChayil.org/4205250

For the latest schedule, go to jbstv.org

Israel and Progressive Jews

Former Israeli Consul General in NY, Ido Aharoni, discusses Israel's relationship to progressive American Jews and to Pres. Trump with David Margolick (Vanity Fair). A program of The NY Jewish Week & American Friends of Tel Aviv University at HUC-JIR in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1:30pm; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

Welcoming The Stranger

Cantor Laura Breznick, Rev. Beate Storck and Dr. Heba Elkhateeb discuss how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam view the "stranger" in the past and in today. A program of The Interfaith Women's Initiative from the Darul Islah Mosque in Teaneck, NJ. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7pm & 2am

L'Chayim Round Table: Year End Retrospective - Part 1

Considering the most significant Jewish event of 2018, Thane Rosenbaum, Eric Yoffie, Betty Ehrenberg and Charles Small discuss the mass murder at the Tree Of Life Synagogue and explore the nature of antisemitism in America today. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon & 6pm

Paula Eiselt - Documentary Film 93-Queen Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Rudy Rochman - Student Leader (SSI - Students Supporting Israel) Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuvia Tennenbom - Refugees Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Howard Teich - Preserving Jewish Culture Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday- 3pm

Yehiel Eckstein - Christian Support of Israel Saturday - 6pm

92nd Street Y: The Jews & Jesus

Mel Gibson's feature film "The Passion" is the subject of a discussion with Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski.From the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Tonight (Sun) - 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm & 5am

Talmud: Afterlife In Judaism

As the Jewish community concludes the Book of Genesis with parashat Vay'chee that tells of the deaths of Jacob and Joseph, Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for the Gateways Organization and the author of "Gateways To Judaism," discusses the Talmudic view of the afterlife. On the original JBS series "Dimensions of the Daf." Today (Sunday) - 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 4am

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

Saturday, December 22nd, 10:30am 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 Tevet! 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

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for 2019 Need-Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17, to help make Jewish overnight summer camps more affordable for Miami-Dade County families.

Camper Eligibility Criteria:
• Miami-Dade County resident
• Ages 8 – 17
• Completed online application, see link below

Required Documents:
• 2017 income tax return (Form 1040)
• Camp acceptance letter or invoice

Camp Eligibility:
• Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, click here to find an eligible camp
• summer camp must be located in the United States
• Financial assistance is limited to one session only

Application deadline is Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:59PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated $100,000 each year since 2002 for funding assistance. Last year, nearly 200 need-based scholarships were awarded to children, enabling them to attend a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams, as well as JCC overnight programs and youth group movements.

Click here to apply now!

Additional Funding Resources:
• Foundation for Jewish Camp Scholarship Directory
• Contact your camp administrator to inquire about financial assistance
• Contact your rabbi or synagogue
• Interest free loans are available through the Hebrew Free Loan Association, 305.692.7555

For more information, call 786.866.8431 or email [email protected]

Are you a young adult looking to experience Israel? We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Miami Community Birthright trip will welcome participants ages 27-32, taking place June 12-24, 2019. Participants will explore Israel with their peers, develop connections with their heritage and make memories to last a lifetime. The fast-paced, active itinerary includes rafting on the Jordan River, floating in the Dead Sea, hiking Masada, enjoying Tel Aviv’s night life, visiting the Western Wall and exploring Miami’s partnership city of Yerucham. Space is limited; click here to register.