Join thousands of community members to learn from industry experts, political and diplomatic figures, and thought leaders against the backdrop of strengthening Israel and uniting the Israeli-American and Jewish communities. This year’s Conference will take place at The Diplomat Beach Resort in South Florida from November 29 to December 2, 2018.

The IAC National Conference offers participants the opportunity to engage in variety of programs, plenaries, breakout sessions, interactive workshops, and facilitated discussions tailored to meet the various interests of our community members and audience. Speakers will include: Gabriel Groisman, Mayor of the City of Bal Harbour, Florida; Bob Diener, Co-founder of Hotels.com and Getaroom.com; and Miriam Peretz, Israel Prize Winner for Lifetime Achievement for “Strengthening the Jewish-Israeli Spirit”.

This inspiring gathering will explore Israeli-American and Jewish identity, bring together the Israeli-American and Jewish communities for deep dive discussions, and will yield takeaways that will help us, together, to strengthen Israel and our communities.

The Conference spans from Thursday, November 29, to Sunday, December 2, 2018 and includes: opening plenary + evening sessions and celebrations (Thursday evening) - Friday sessions (Friday, all day) - Shishi Israeli (Friday evening, communal Shabbat dinner) - Saturday sessions (Saturday, all day) - main night and after party (Saturday evening) - Sunday session and closing event (Sunday, until 1:30pm).

More information: https://www.israeliamerican.org/conference | Questions? Email: [email protected] or [email protected].

To help members of our vibrant Jewish community choose a place to worship, Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues. We encourage you to review this list and contact a synagogue for membership information.

Make this Jewish New Year a time for renewal for you and your family, and a time to find personal meaning and spiritual connection with your community. Synagogues provide ongoing opportunities to study, experience, and enjoy being connected to Miami’s Jewish community throughout the year. Click here for a thoughtful article on the benefits of synagogue membership.

Maduro en Venezuela. Hasta Cuando?

Sirios Masacrados. Y el mundo sigue en silencio.

Cristianos Perseguidos. En sus tierras ancestrales.

Inmigrantes Africanos llegan a Europa. Como afecta esto al resto de los paises en especial Espana?

Reservas

For the latest full schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

The New York Times and The Jews

A discussion of anti-Israel bias in the NY Times with Ari Goldman (journalism professor and former NY Times reporter), Laurel Leff, ("Buried by The Times") and Ira Stoll (Algemeiner). With Dovid Efune (editor of the Algemeiner) from the American Sephardi Federation of NY. Monday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm & 1:30am

Journalism: The Family Business

Longtime columnist for the NY Times Clyde Haberman and his Pulitzer Prize winning NY Times reporter daughter Maggie Haberman discuss their careers covering politics and Israel with Jewish Week's Gary Rosenberg. A Jewish Week event at B'nai Jeshurun in New York City. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday - 10pm & 2am

L'Chayim: IDF's Talpiot Unit

CNBC Executive Producer Jason Gewirtz, author of Israel's Edge, describes the elite IDF unit "Talpiot," a corps of brilliant young Israelis who create Israel's high-tech defense systems, satellites and cyber security that make Israel a world military leader. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Paradigm Shift: Slave Trade

Francis Bok of the Americana Anti-Slavery Group discusses his years in Muslim captivity and his daring escape, which he chronicles in his autobiography, "Escape From Slavery. With Charles Jacobs on "Paradigm Shift." Thursday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 7pm & 4am

Meet The Stars of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's Emmy Award winning hit Amazon television series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," including Emmy Award Winner Rachel Brosnahan (Marvelous Midge Maisel), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose). Saturday - 6pm

Film: Deadly Honor

Salma, a 15-year old Arab survivor of an honour killing, tells the story of the code of silence that surrounded multiple honour killings which terrorized young girls growing up in the Arab neighborhood of Ramle, Israel. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm & 4am

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

JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE * Social Media Job Search Skills* workshop on Thursday, August 16th, 10:30am-12:30 pm.###

These days, social media is a critical part of the job search. Gain insight and ideas for your social media job search strategy:

The agenda will include:
* Online job search resources
* Searching employment websites
* Making LinkedIn work for you
* Elevator pitch

These events are also a great way for JWorks Miami staff to get to know you! Please note, we are unable to refer you to available opportunities unless we have met you in person.

Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! Workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress, business casual is recommended.###

All events will be held at:
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33137
Click here for directions to parking lot entrance

If you have any questions please visit our website or call us at 305-403-6554.

We look forward to seeing you!

The JWorks Miami Team
JWorks Miami is a partnership of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
www.jworksmiami.org
[email protected]
305-403-6554, option 1

JEWISH RADIO SHOW “SHALOM SOUTH FLORIDA” IS CELEBRATING THIRTY-TWO YEARS ON SOUTH FLORIDA AIRWAVES

On Sunday, August 5th, 2018, South Florida's popular Jewish radio program, “Shalom South Florida” and its longtime host, Roni, will be celebrating thirty-two years of Jewish radio in South Florida. Roni is host of “Shalom South Florida," heard every Sunday morning from 9:30am on radio station WSBR (740 on the AM dial) and online at WSBRradio.com). The dynamic music program features Israeli, Chassidic and Yiddish music, prizes, interviews and news features, as well as other items of interest for South Florida’s large Jewish community.

On-air festivities will take place on Sunday, August 5th, and in celebration, the show will be extended that Sunday to 1:00pm. A larger-than-usual number of prizes (including tickets, gift certificates, and more) will be given away, the most-requested and most-popular Jewish music (including the very first song he played during his debut broadcast over three decades ago) will be featured. The anniversary celebration promises to be an exciting show for first-time listeners and regulars alike.

"Shalom South Florida" airs every Sunday morning between 9:30am - 11:00am on 740-AM (WSBR), www.WSBRradio.com; on iheartradio, tuneinradio and iradionow smartphone apps. Studio phone number during the show: 888-721-0074. To contact the program during the week, call 561-750-0888, or e-mail [email protected]. Follow on Twitter: @ShalomSouthFL

Masa Israel invites you to a shalom (hello) and l'hitraot (see ya later) event to wish our fresh participants luck, welcome back new alumni, and inspire those who are thinking about doing a Masa program one day.

Come for a drink, some food, new friends and old, and take part in an evening in celebration of you!

Wednesday, August 8 @ 6:30 pm Wynwood Yard - The Lots at 56, 64 & 70 NW 29th St. Miami, FL 33127

Please register at http://join.masaisrael.org/ShalomLhitraotParties

This event is 21+.

If you have any questions please reach out to Abbie Zohn at [email protected].

Join Israeli vocalist, music director, composer and guitarist Hammutal Zimra, Miami-based and nationally recognized pianist Dr. Alan Mason & Special Guest acclaimed Folk Singer, Susana Behar for a very special evening at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU.

All funds from ticket sales and other contributions will benefit the Key Clubhouse of South Florida and to aid the people of Venezuela during these challenging times.

Sunday, August 12, 2018 4:00 pm

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU 301 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 786.972.3175

Tickets: $18 in Advance, $25 at the door. Purchase on-line: https://bit.ly/2JMOFbd

Please join

ZOA'S FUEL FOR TRUTH AND JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

for a festive

SHABBAT DINNER

8.3.18 | 7:30 - 10:30 | Bal Harbour

$36 per person

Kosher dinner will be served

BYOK(KOSHER)B/W/L

Click here for tickets

JCS and GMJF are joining together to fight food insufficiency in Miami. Volunteer and help deliver Rosh Hashanah food baskets to homebound seniors during JCS annual Milk and Honey food distribution event. Sunday, August 26th Assemble Baskets from 9 – 10:00 a.m. Deliver from 10 – 11:15 a.m.

Click here to register for either location

For group registration, contact Marian Mendelsohn at [email protected].