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BBYO is an organization that can be put in one word: Passion. It is a Jewish organization that prides itself on its sense of community, and everyone in the AZA Hurricanes Chapter is excited and looks forward to every meeting. BBYO provides teens with the opportunity to be part of a global movement spanning 61 countries and boasting an impressive 70,000+ members, and one that is celebrating its centennial this year. This organization allows Jewish teens to meet, build friendships, and bond over BBYO’s ideals of fraternity, democracy, and Judaism. This organization, and primarily Miami’s Hurricanes AZA Chapter, has built a brotherhood in Miami, as friends that are made in BBYO stick for life. Teenage boys can further their knowledge of Jewish ideals and continue with their Jewish experience, living through principles and structures that have been around for the last 100 years. Meetings are every Tuesday at the Alper JCC, where the boys get together alongside their sister chapter, N’shamah BBG, and spend an hour participating in chapter programming. Alongside these events, teens can also attend conventions, two annually with South Florida, where hundreds of teens spend Shabbat and a weekend together at a hotel celebrating Judaism and learning leadership. Alongside these, teens can also attend International Convention, where thousands of teens from around the world meet for 5 days to learn, celebrate, and have fun together, alongside people like the Second Gentleman of the US, TV Star Maddie Ziegler, and many other past guests. BBYO also provides unparalleled leadership opportunities for teens, with them being able to serve various roles on chapter, regional, and even international boards, alongside various leadership roles all around. This organization has built many friendships and connected many people further to their religion and their personality, and has changed hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide. There is quite frankly no other movement like it, and joining BBYO is the best thing a teenager can do for their own Jewish and personal journey. BBYO is open to all Jewish 8th-12th Graders in Miami. If you are a teen, join BBYO, and if you are a parent, enroll your teen today.

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Fraternally submitted with undying love for BBYO and Hurricanes AZA #843

Luiz Gandelman 99th International Secretary (Grand Aleph Mazkir)

Travis Gettinger Hurricanes AZA Secretary (Mazkir)

Burton Litman Hurricanes AZA Recruitment Director (Moreh)

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is partnering with local Jewish organizations to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel with festivities across Miami-Dade County.

To mark this milestone Yom Ha’Atzmaut, or Israel Independence Day, which falls on April 26, community events will take place April 25-30 — and everyone is invited! The celebrations will offer family fun, food and music at Miami's three Federation-supported JCCs: Alper JCC, Miami Beach JCC and Michael-Ann Russell JCC, including appearances by Israeli musical duo Yaoz Magenheim and Tsur Shoham, from Federation partner city Yerucham, who will perform popular Israeli songs on piano, flute and guitar; a cantorial concert of Israeli favorites in North Dade and a gala hosted by the Israeli community featuring Yardena Arzi. To see all Israel 75 events, click here.

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Schedule of Passover Services from The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) and Central Synagogue (Reform) All times are ET

Tuesday April 11th The Hampton Synagogue 8:00pm (Encore Midnight)

Wednesday April 12th Central Synagogue (LIVE) 9:30am (Encore12:30pm) *Yizkor Service

The Hampton Synagogue 11:00am (Encore 2:00pm) 8:00am (Encore Midnight)

Thursday April 13th The Hampton Synagogue 11:00am *Yizkor Service

Documentary: “I Was Not Born A Mistake”

**JBS premiere of the documentary portrait of Yiscah Smith, the spiritual activist who was living in Jerusalem as an ultra-orthodox married man and father named Yaakov before undergoing gender transition surgery to live her full authentic life as an observant Jewish woman.

Sunday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 2:00pm Friday - 8:30pm
Saturday - 4:00am**

Srugim - “Dry Cleaning” Ep. 9

Reut ends up with two dates at Shabbat dinner and must make a tough choice, Yifat looks to move away from Jerusalem, Amir has a dream, and Nati injures himself trying to escape tensions. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:10pm Friday - 2:15am Saturday - 10:00pm

Unpacked for Passover

From unique Passover traditions and a look at the myriad reasons why Jerusalem is the crossroads of the world and the forever capital of the Jewish people, to a matzah makeover and a celebration of Jewish food from communities around the world, these entertaining videos cover the gamut for Passover! Monday 7:40pm
Thursday - 8:45pm

In the Spotlight: Naomi Seidman

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Naomi Seidman to discuss Heretic in the House, her new podcast that explores how those who have left Orthodox communities see themselves, and what their journeys can reveal about belonging, otherness and more. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 4:00am Thursday - 1:00pm

Rabbis Artson and Sherman

In the final lecture from a series presented by Sinai Temple, Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson (Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies) delivers a talk on "Integrity in a Multifaith World," and sits with Rabbi Erez Sherman (Sinai Temple) for discussion. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am &10:00am

In the News: Danny Ayalon

Former Israeli Amb to the US Danny Ayalon weighs in on the Judicial Reforms Crisis in Israel including the impact on US-Israel relations, why he says some compromise reforms are needed and why unity is the most important issue of all. With Teisha Bader. (Sunday - 5:30pm

In the News: Passover for Gershkovich

Shayndi Raice, a colleague of Evan Gershkovich, the Jewish journalist who’s being held in Russia on false espionage charges, discusses the initiative she helped where Jews around the world set a seat for Gershkovich at the Passover seder. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Good Week Israel: Zadora Acquitted, Passover Treats, Actress Diane Neal

Roman Zadorov acquitted in Tair Rada murder case after 17 years, more creative ways to eat matzah, and the beloved international actress leaving Hollywood behind to make an Aliyah. Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

L’CHAYIM with Mark S. Golub z’l

Helen Nash

The author of "New Kosher Cuisine," Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Monday - 3:00pm Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight

Abigail Pogrebin

Abigail Pogrebin, current host of JBS’ “In the Spotlight”, former producer for "60 Minutes" and author of "Stars of David" & "One and the Same: My Life as an Identical Twin," talks with Mark S. Golub about growing up with a famous mother (feminist Letty Pogrebin) and her own Jewish journey. Tuesday - 3:00pm Wednesday - 9:00pm

Art of Arthur Szyk

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah. Tuesday - 3:00pm Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Talmud Study: When May You Pray? Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish Tradition designates proper times for prayer.

Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Get Thee A Rabbi

A look at the importance and subtleties of Torah study, according to the Jewish tradition Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101 with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l
The Exodus

What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are ideas explored through the Exodus story with rabbinic commentary of the midrash Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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Join host Robert Siegel for a free virtual event on Wednesday, Apil 19th at 4pm EST.

Global Connections hosted by Robert Siegel Global Connections is a monthly leaders forum. Moderator ROBERT SIEGEL, award-winning, legendary host of National Public Radio’s All Things Considered (1987 - 2018), interviews experts on society, politics, and the economy and leaders in finance, real estate, technology and medicine to discuss new industry realities and how to navigate the complexities of this turbulent time.

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Mark your calendars for the annual Berrin Family Book Festival of Alper JCC Miami—featuring 40+ renowned authors beginning in September each year. Whether you’re a book lover or simply interested in hearing from names synonymous with pop culture and bestsellers, there’s an event for everyone. Don’t miss our year-round literary events.

Check out the 2022-2023 Book Festival Brochure and register today!

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

Passover Services and Seders

Passover with Central Synagogue (Reform) - LIVE

Cantor Dan Mutlu and Rabbi Sarah Berman lead the Central Synagogue community in a meaningful Passover seder and services.

Passover with The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)

Services and seders conducted by The Hampton Synagogue’s founding Senior Rabbi Marc Schneier, with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein, and music from Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Hampton Synagogue Choir.

"JBS Family Seder"

Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l conducts a non-traditional service with readings, prayers and more contributed by many of the wonderful personalities seen often on JBS. CLICK HERE to to download and follow along with the Haggadah Supplement for this complete Seder!

JBS PASSOVER SCHEDULE - All times are ET

Wednesday April 5th Passover Service and Seder (Reform) from Central Synagogue (LIVE) 5:30pm (Encore 12:30am)

Passover Seder and Service (Orthodox) from The Hampton Synagogue 8:00pm (Encore 3:00am)

Thursday April 6th "JBS Family Seder" with Rabbi Mark S. Golub 6:00am (Encores 4:00pm & 3:00am)

Passover Service (Reform) from Central Synagogue (LIVE) 9:30am (Encore 12:30pm)

Passover Service (Orthodox) from The Hampton Synagogue 11:00am (Encore 2:00pm)

Passover Seder and Service (Orthodox) from The Hampton Synagogue 8:00pm (Encore Midnight)

Friday April 7th Passover Service (Orthodox) from The Hampton Synagogue 11:00am (Encore 12:30am)

JEWISH STUDIES & PASSOVER

Talmud Study: Gratitude For Passover

Giving thanks from a Talmudic perspective, including gratitude and position retribution, is explored using elements of the Exodus story recounted at the Passover seder. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Get A Rabbi

The scholarly interpretation of "being Jewish," based on the marriage laws found in tractate Yevamot. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Lessons of Passover

In an ongoing study of what it means to be a "Jew" by reading the Exodus Story, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the Tenth Plague, the m'zuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew’s "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

The Aleph Bet: Passover-Four Questions

Reading and understanding The Four Questions, recited as part of the Passover Seder, are the focus of this special holiday lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet"
Monday 9:00am

Red Sea Miracle

Learn the Rest of the Story behind the Red Sea parting and how, according to the Midrash, the miracle happened only after the Israelite Nachshon stepped forward to enter the water. Monday 10:00am Saturday 6:00am

Passover at the Wellman’s: Film and Critique

A dysfunctional New York family struggles with issues of faith and intermarriage when they gather for the holiday in “Passover at the Wellmans,” a film that is then discussed and critiqued by Rabbi Josh Hammerman (Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) and Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (therapist, columnist and author). Today (Sunday) - 1:30pm Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight

Intro to Passover

*An introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday and the symbols of the Seder service with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm *

L’Chayim: Yitz Greenberg on Passover

Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg discusses the meaning of Passover and how the Shabbat is a unique expression of Jewish beauty Monday - 9:30pm & Tue. 12: Tuesday - 3:30pm

Also for Passover

Hunger Seder - Monday 1:00pm New American Haggadah: Foer - Monday 2:00pm
Song of Moses and Miriam - Monday 8:30pm Rambam for Seder Night: Sacks z”l - Wednesday 2:30pm Passover Message: Cup of Elijah - Wednesday 10:00pm City Winery Seder - Wednesday 10:30pm Learning from Passover: Hain - Friday 8:00am

Srugim - “Hangover” Episode 8

From big reveals to big questions, revelations and disappointments, the singles experience pivotal moments in their relationships in this episode that picks up the morning after we last saw them on Shabbat. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 10:00am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:00am Saturday - 10:30pm

In the Spotlight: Daniel Matt

Leading authority of Kabbalah and the Zohar Daniel Matt joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss Becoming Elijah: Prophet of Transformation, his book that blends scholarship with poetic imagination to tell the story of a beloved Jewish figure and Passover hero Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 11:30am Friday - 1:30pm

Rabbi Hirsch: Hurtling Towards the Abyss

Addressing the crisis in Israel in what he calls the most painful sermon of his career, Rabbi Hirsch describes the struggle as being not only for the proper balance of power but for a confidence in Israel as both a Jewish and democratic state Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Rabbis Artson & Wolpe

Rabbi David Wolpe (Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple) joins visiting lecturer Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson (Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies) for a presentation that looks at the evidence and arguments that point to the Jews being the chosen people. Tuesday- 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

In The News: Women Making Peace

Valerie Leiser Greenfeld, a leader with proven success in building innovative tech companies for collaboration in Abraham Accords countries, and CEO of Doves - Women Making Peace, discusses her plans to hold a Mideast peace conference in Tel Aviv. With Shahar Azani. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

In the Spotlight (Special): Israel Judicial Reforms

Abigail Pogrebin and Jewish activist and civil rights lawyer Amanda Berman discuss the ongoing crisis in Israel and this inflection point for American Jews, on a special edition of In the Spotlight. Monday - 7:40pm

In The News: Danny Ayalon

Former Israeli Amb to the US Danny Ayalon weighs in on the Judicial Reforms Crisis in Israel including the impact on US-Israel relations, why he says some compromise reforms are needed and why unity is the most important issue of all. With Teisha Bader. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Good Week Israel: Leo Spellman, David Stern and Israeli Soccer Team

Leo Spellman’s Holocaust survivor story “The Rhapsody,” David Stern on how his military training allowed him to save his and his family's life, and the Israeli national soccer team’s journey to the prestigious 2024 Euro Championship in Germany. Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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

Join Jewish Federations of North America for the latest webinar in our series on the implications of the new government in Israel. This call will focus on the Prime Minister’s decision to pause the legislative process, the negotiations now taking place under the auspices of President Isaac Herzog, and how these developments are playing out across different parts of Israeli society.

When? Monday April 3 at 12:30pm ET

Speakers include:

Yaakov Katz, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post

Julie Beren Platt, Chair of the Board, Jewish Federations of North America

Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO, Jewish Federations of North America.

Click here to register.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will conduct a Food Distribution Drive-Thru event in response to ongoing food insecurity in the surrounding community.

WHEN: Friday, April 14, 2023 9 A.M. – 11 A.M.

WHERE: Greater Miami Jewish Federation Stanley C. Myers Building (Parking Lot) 4200 Biscayne Boulevard

Purchase your ticket today.

The Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA), a Federation program, is recruiting volunteers for a Passover Special Mitzvah Seder, an event designed specifically for Jewish adults with developmental or physical challenges organized by Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus.

The event takes place on Monday, April 10 at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus and volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one companions for the participants and guide them through the Seder service and dinner. Help is also needed for setup and serving. The Seder, which is partially funded by an MJAA Inclusion Grant, has been structured to accommodate adults with disabilities, including seating with no more than seven people per table. Each guest will receive a filled Seder plate, a unique Haggadah in Pictures and a song sheet. There will be singing of prayers and songs with the words projected on a screen to make it easy to follow along. Souvenir photos will be available and each participant will leave with a plush frog keepsake. To see the volunteer opportunities and to register click here. To contact the organizers for more details, you may email [email protected]. To learn more about MJAA, click here.