It's Happening In Miami

July 22, 2021 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

via Zoom

Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews Mark Bittman (Food author & journalist; Special Advisor, Food Policy, Columbia University), Ruth Reichl (6-time James Beard Awardee, former Editor-in-Chief, Gourmet magazine), and Mark Fachler and Monica Klausner (Co-founders, Veestro). FREE REGISTRATION HERE

Global Connections is free to the public. REGISTER HERE

Watch previous programs HERE

Global Connections: Navigating the New Abnormal with Robert Siegel is presented monthly by American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization based in New York City. AFRMC not only directly support services at Rabin Medical Center in Israel, but also believes in supporting our global community with information, education, and awareness of the most pressing topics for our health and well-being. After the initial program, it can be viewed on JBS TV and on AFRMC’s YouTube and Facebook. Learn more at www.afrmc.org. For further information email: [email protected] or call 212-279-2522.

July 20, 2021 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Join Jewish National Fund-USA’s Go North West and Arts & Entertainment Task Forces for a virtual tour of the Western Galilee. Led by Michal Shiloah Galnoor, we will meet local artists, small business owners, and experience the sights and sounds of this magnificent region. Learn about our Western Galilee Tourist Information Center in Akko, which is the gateway to the entire area and instrumental in fostering co-existence between Arabs and Jews.

Tourism in the Western Galilee came to an abrupt halt, first with the COVID-19 pandemic and again during the recent conflict in Israel when the visitor center was vandalized not once, but twice. Together with our Arab neighbors we protected the center, but the damage was done. The building may have been damaged, but the hopes and dreams still live on.

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The Temple Emanu-El Cultural Arts Center and Miami Beach Music Festival Orchestra will present Console the Soul, an interfaith musical gathering in support of the victims and families of the Surfside condominium collapse. The gathering will take place on Thursday, July 8th at 8:00 PM at Temple Emanu-El Cultural Arts Center, where we welcome the community into a space for unity and healing. The evening will consist of soothing orchestral and vocal classical music, under the direction of Michael Rossi, interlaced with inspirational texts from our community leaders including:

• Alina Hudak (City Manager)
• Rabbi Marc Philippe (Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El)
• Reverend Juan J. Sosa (Pastor of St. Joseph Church Miami Beach)
• Rabbi Fred Klein (Greater Miami Jewish Federation)
• Reverend Timothy P. Carr (All Souls' Episcopal Church)

During the gathering, monetary donations will be collected to provide relief to the victims and families of the Surfside tragedy through the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Federation together with its partners — Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) and Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support — is providing financial assistance, chaplaincy support, crisis counseling, and social services to people impacted by the tragedy. Please do not bring any physical goods.

The Surfside tragedy has affected the community at large, our hope is to offer a musical and spiritual balm to bring Light and blessings into our lives. This musical gathering is free and open to all, please RSVP HERE to reserve your seats.

A livestream option will be available during the gathering at: https://www.tesobe.org/

Hadassah Comes Together: A Moment of Prayer for Surfside

Thursday, July 8, 12:30 pm ET

Hadassah invites you to a moment of prayer for the victims, survivors and families affected by the tragedy of the Surfside Condo Collapse. Please join us as we come together as a national community in prayer and in healing, with words of hope and solace.

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Remarks by Rhoda Smolow Hadassah National President

Adrian Fischer Hadassah Greater Miami President

Prayer service conducted by Rabbi Eliot H. Pearlson Temple Menorah, Miami Beach accompanied by Rabbi Julie Jacobs Beth David Congregation, Miami

May the memories of those we lost be forever a blessing, and may the families of the victims and those missing know no more sorrow.

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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

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: The Human Factor

With unprecedented access to the foremost American negotiators, filmmaker Dror Moreh crafts “The Human Factor,” the behind-the-scenes story of how the U.S. came within reach of securing peace between Israel and its neighbors over the last 25 years. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 5:30am; Friday - 10:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am

Jewish Americans in 2020

The eagerly awaited new study of the American Jewish community, released by the Pew Research Center in May 2021, includes an extensive chapter on the relationship of American Jews to Israel. AJC speaks with Pew experts for a thorough analysis. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm & 4:00am

AJC Global: Black-Jewish Caucus

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Tim Scott (R-SC) discuss education, social justice and other initiatives in the works as they launch the historic Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations. At AJC Virtual Global 2021 with Many Brachear Pashman. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 1:30pm

AJC Global-UAE Foreign Minister

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, discusses UAE-Israel ties, peace in the Middle East and more. At AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021 with Jason Isaacson. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm & 2:00am

AJC Global: Voices From Israel

Four Israelis share their perspectives on the Jewish state, what they think the world needs to know about their country, and how attacks from Gaza in May 2021 impacted them and their communities. At AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021. Tuesday - 8:40pm & 2:40am; Thursday - 2:40pm; Saturday - 8:40pm & 1:40am

MirYam Institute: Biden & Bennett

The pros & pitfalls of the emerging Biden/Bennett relationship are assessed by former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon and former Deputy Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Arthur Koll. A program of the MirYam Institute with Benjamin Anthony. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Friday - 2:00pm

In The News: Wheatley School Antisemitism

A graduation speech at the Wheatley School falsely calls out "Ethnic Cleansing" of Palestinians. Eli and Ovadia Meron, a student and parent at the school who attended the ceremony, share their perspective on the incident. With Shahar Azani Sunday (Today) – 8:30am & 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Jews & America - Dr. Jeffrey Gurock

For the July 4th holiday, Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. A special "L'Chayim" Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Andrew Kligerman

National Board Member of StandWithUs Andrew Kligerman discusses his own Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Jews on Supreme Court

Rabbi and historian David Dalin discusses the contributions of the first three Jewish Supreme Court Justices -- Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo and Felix Frankfurter -- profiled in his book Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Supreme Court Justices - PT 2

In part two of a discussion with the author of Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court, historian Rabbi David Dalin reviews the lives and careers of Arthur Goldberg, Abe Fortas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: A Jew Grows in Brooklyn - Jake Ehrenreich

Entertainer, musician and author Jake Ehrenreich shares intimate stories about growing up with survivor parents and his struggles with being different; and discusses his book and one-man show, "A Jew Grows In Brooklyn.”
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Anne Heyman z"l

Anne Heyman z"l, Agahozo Shalom Youth Village Founder, talks about her work at ASYV and the building of a village of 32 houses for orphaned teenagers. Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Studies

Talmud Study: Pray For State

For the July 4th Holiday, Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Let The Sun Shine In

How the Talmud encourages us to enjoy life and the world. Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101: Do and Understand

Learn two of the most important words in the Jewish Tradition, "Na'aseh V'Nishmah," ("We Will Do and We Will Understand"), and how they reflect the rabbinic view of the way one embraces Jewish observance. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: 92Y: Levy & Schama on America

Bernard-Henri Lévy, one of the West’s leading intellectuals, discusses the changing role of America on the global political scene with historian Simon Schama, author of The Empire & the Five Kings: America's Abdication and the Fate of the World. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 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 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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We are not alone. Over the past week, our friends and partners from around the world have shown solidarity with Surfside and the individuals and families reeling from the unimaginable tragedy.

Through words, deeds and generous donations, we have been strengthened by the international emergency response from Israel’s United Hatzalah and from Mexico’s Jewish community through CADENA. President-elect of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog, who is completing his term as Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel, pledged continued assistance and support in the days and weeks to come in a touching letter to Federation. We were also comforted to welcome Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai, who accompanied a delegation of elite reserve officers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Homefront Command to assist rescue crews. Our partnership city of Yerucham has sent messages of support and prayers led by Mayor Tal Ohana.

Please click here to watch this video.

The devastating collapse of Champlain Towers South is a moment of deep trauma and uncertainty. For the past week, Greater Miami Jewish Federation chaplains and community rabbis have been providing around-the-clock counseling to bereaved family members of those who have perished and remain missing as well as displaced people. This crisis comes on the heels of a year of uncertainty for each of us, challenging our own sense of security. How do we respond? A Prayerful Response to the Surfside Tragedy, produced by Federation's Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support in partnership with members of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, provides an opportunity for each of us to connect to our feelings right now and connect with others who are suffering deeply at this time.

If you would like to submit a prayer request, please click here. Our rabbis will distribute the list to local synagogues.

Because of the generosity of more than 7,500 caring people of all faiths from all over the globe, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping those directly affected by the Surfside Building Collapse. Federation — together with our partner agencies — is providing individuals and families with immediate support as they face the uncertainty of the days ahead. This includes direct financial assistance such as cash and gift cards for clothing, medication, food and other essentials; case management services through Jewish Community Services (JCS) to help access benefits, insurance and other relief programs; onsite mental health and trauma counselors; around-the-clock spiritual support from our team of clergy; assistance in locating short- and long-term housing for displaced people and help with funeral planning. As the situation on the ground evolves, Federation will be there with resources and expertise to respond to the emerging needs.

We are also providing human resources through our Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) to sort and distribute donations for families and first responders; insurance, mental health and legal professionals offering pro-bono services and crisis response though our Office of Community Security as we work with law enforcement on additional concerns. This is the power of community in action.

Beyond the immediate needs, Federation has begun to ask what’s next for victims and their families. How do they start the process of trying to rebuild and recover? Please join us as we continue our work in Surfside during this extraordinary time. If you have not already made a donation to the Surfside emergency assistance fund, please click here to donate now.

Following the horrific tragedy in Surfside, if you or someone you know is in need of emergency financial assistance, food, counseling, bereavement support or is facing other challenges, please call 2-1-1

Operated by Greater Miami Jewish Federation partner agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, this free, confidential helpline can guide you to the services you need. During ordinary and extraordinary times, Miami’s Jewish community is here to help 24 hours a day.

The Officers, Board of Directors and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation are shocked and devastated by the collapse of Champlain Towers South, an apartment building in Surfside, Florida. We join with the entire community to mourn the loss of life and pray for a full recovery of those injured, even as we hold out hope for the fate of those who remain missing.

We are grateful to the first responders who put themselves in harm's way to rescue people trapped in their apartments, as well as beneath the wreckage, and who remain steadfastly on the scene carrying out search and rescue efforts.

In the short time since this catastrophe occurred, tremendous needs have already emerged. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is in touch with our network of agencies, elected officials, the American Red Cross, the United Way of Miami-Dade County, local synagogues and law enforcement to respond.

Multiple government agencies and municipalities are providing immediate care for victims. In addition, we have identified four other areas of need.

• Emergency funding for families and individuals – Federation has opened an Emergency Fund for the Surfside Building Collapse to help individuals and families' short- and long-term needs. Donations can be made online at JewishMiami.org/surfsidebuildingcollapse.
• Chaplaincy Services – members of the clergy are on-site at the Surfside Community Center through Federation's program Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support and from multiple local synagogues. To reach a chaplain, email [email protected].
• Crisis Counseling and Social Services –Federation's primary human service agency Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), is the community’s initial contact point for impacted individuals requiring short- or long-term assistance through its JCS Helpline Services. If you or someone you know requires support, call 2-1-1.
• Housing Assistance – Together with JCS and multiple other resources, we will be working with individuals and families who have been displaced and who require assistance in securing short-term and longer-term housing solutions. If you are in need of housing, call 2-1-1.

In addition, sadly, we know that there may be families who require help arranging appropriate funeral and burial services for loved ones in the days ahead. Federation is ready to provide assistance as necessary as this tragedy continues to unfold.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will continue to provide updates as more information surfaces.