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Parsha Chukkat- Life..The Imponderable Human Experience: Monday Night Class with Steve Eisenberg
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 06/10/2021 @ 01:06 PM
Monday Night Class with Steve Eisenberg- weekly Torah portion.
Event is both in person & on Zoom
Parsha Chukkat- Life..The Imponderable Human Experience
EVERY WEEK ON MONDAY 7:15pm EST - Chai-ppy hour-food & wine 8:00pm EST Class starts on Zoom
Please share this class with friend!
RSVP FOR ADDRESS OR TO SPONSOR: [email protected]
About Steve Eisenberg: A risk arbitrage specialist who previously served as a Vice President at Bear Stearns and a Managing Director at the investment firm Ehrenkrantz King Nussbaum, Inc., Steve juggles a demanding Wall Street career with a passionate commitment to Jewish outreach programming. In addition to delivering JICNY’s flagship weekly Torah class on Monday evenings he also manages JICNY’s Job Assistance website and coordinates the organization’s networking events. A gifted speaker and a celebrated educator, Steve is frequently invited to speak at events around the world and develops programs for outreach organizations across the United States.
MORE INFO HERE: www.jicny.com
Join The Jewish Heritage Society in Jerusalem for a Virtual Tour and Conversation About the Western Wall Tunnel and the Jewish Quarters
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 06/09/2021 @ 04:23 PM
Virtual Kotel Tunnel Tour
June 23, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Contact Ellen Kula at [email protected] for more information.
Cost: $54.00 for two programs
Kosher Food Distribution at Greater Miami Jewish Federation on June 17
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 06/09/2021 @ 04:10 PM
Women's Philanthropy Virtually Limitless Our Shared Self Book Series: Love is a Rebellious Bird by Elayne Klasson
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 06/09/2021 @ 04:00 PM
Wednesday, June 16 at 8 p.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
LOVE IS A REBELLIOUS BIRD BY ELAYNE KLASSON
Curl up with a good book and then join us online for a discussion with the author. Even if you don’t have time to read the book first...we want to see you online!
JBS Highlights 6/6-6/12: Six Day War, Begin Doctrine, Cinema-Shira Haas, Robert Siegel-Journalism after the Pandemic
Posted by Edith Samers on 06/04/2021 @ 05:20 PM
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
A Tragic Week: Rabbi Hirsch
Addressing his congregation during the tragic week in Israel, Senior Rabbi of NYC’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Ammiel Hirsch pledges to seek peace, pursue reconciliation, and stand by the Jewish State not uncritically but unconditionally. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 5:30am; Sunday June 13 - 1:30am
Ben-Gurion University & Dr Ruth
Discover the incredible things happening at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and celebrate as sex expert and media personality Dr Ruth receives an honorary doctorate from the Israeli institution. With emcee, Israeli actress and author Noa Tishby. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm & 4:00am
The Begin Doctrine
Explore the history surrounding The Begin Doctrine, which established that no country with the declared aim of destroying Israel would be permitted to acquire the means to do so. With Herzl Makov and Yaakov Katz. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Sunday June 13 - 2:00am
Robert Siegel: News Media
Have the news media been changing for better or worse throughout the past year? Robert Siegel explores “Journalism After the Pandemic” with Steve Coll (Columbia University), David Folkenflik (NPR), S. Mitra Kalita (Harvard), and Brian Stelter (CNN). Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Friday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm
Eric Goldman’s Cinematheque: ASIA
Shira Haas, award-winning Israeli actress and star of “Shtisel” and “Unorthodox” is joined by writer-director Ruthy Pribar to discuss “ASIA,” their new film that tells the universal and timeless story of maternal love and loss. With Eric Goldman. Thursday - 8:30pm; Friday - 2:30am & 9:00am; Saturday - 10:30pm
In The News: Israel & UN Human Rights
As Israel fights the bias at the UN Human Rights Council, it does so much more to benefit the world. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Israel's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, shares her view & the important work Israel does on the global stage. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
Sunday - Howard Teich
Jewish activist Howard Teich discusses the work he does for both American and Jewish organizations, and how his Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiatives are helping to preserve Jewish culture.
Today (Sunday) - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm
Monday: Six Day War - Yossi Klein Halevi
For the anniversary of the Six Day War of 1976, Yossi Klein Halevi, author of “Like Dreamers,” discusses the history, impact and implications of Israel’s dramatic military victory that changed the map and Jewish self-identity. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm
Tuesday: Yossi Beilin
One of Israel’s most creative career diplomats, Yossi Beilin (the architect of the Oslo Peace Process and Accords), discusses his participation in the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War; and explains the rise and fall of Oslo.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm
Wednesday: Danny Ayalon on the 6-Day War
Former Israeli U.S. Ambassador Danny Ayalon recalls what It was like to be a young boy in the harrowing days preceding the Six-Day War of 1967 and the euphoria that followed; and discusses the war’s impact on Israel today. L’Chayim With Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm
Thursday: Israel Sorrow/Heroism
Miriam Peretz, author of “Miriam’s Song,” describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons in the war with Palestinians while each was serving in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade – and how she has transcended her sorrow. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm
Saturday: Jew & Arab Children - Amir Shlomian
Amri Shlomian, founder of Ein Bustan, a school in the Galilee where Jewish and Arab Israeli children study together, describes his own Jewishness as the child of a father who is a Survivor, and the philosophy behind his school.
Saturday - 6:00pm
Talmud Study: Our Historic Homeland
Evidence of how the Jewish people have had a connection to the Land of Israel for thousands of years. Sunday- 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am
From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 22
Recognize Hebrew letters that tend to look alike in a complete review of all the Hebrew letters and vowel sounds Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am;Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 5:00am; Saturday - 8:00am
Jewish 101: Not In Heaven
In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm
92nd Street Y: Simon Schama -Jews Pt 1
Historian, writer, and film documentarian, Simon Schama, talks with novelist Jonathan Safran Foer about Schama's 5-part television series on 3,000 years of Jewish history and impact on civilization, The Story of the Jews. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. The 92nd Street Y in NYC boasts an outstanding array of entertainers, thinkers, and leaders, and is a "must stop" for the biggest names in Jewish life today.
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
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Jewish Women Who Mean Business
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 06/02/2021 @ 02:18 PM
Jewish Women Who Mean Business Hosted by Women for Israel in South Florida
Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:00 - 2:00pm ET Zoom
“Whether women are better than men I cannot say, but I can say they are certainly no worse. – Golda Meir
Join Jewish National Fund-USA Women for Israel in South Florida as we bring together strong, like-minded women. Our panel will discuss how female leaders are making an impact in their community and how you can change the world around you.
This complimentary event is part of the Women for Israel: Continuing the Journey series open to all donors who have contributed $360+ to the 2021 Women’s campaign.
Community Panel
Melanie Schnoll Begun: Managing Director & Head of Wealth Management’s Philanthropy Management Group
Meital Stavinsky: Partner & Chair of Israel Practice at Holland & Knight
Maxeme Tuchman: AMHSI Alum & CEO/Co-Founder of Caribu
Jewish National Fund-USA Panel
Doreet Freedman: Nefesh B’Nefesh
Michal Shiloach Galnoor: Western Galilee Now
Tamar Gil Menachem: Eretz Ir / Lauder Employment Centers
For more information and to register: https://www.jnf.org/womenmeanbusiness
Contact Mike Teichberg at [email protected] or call (561) 447-9733 x897 for any questions.
JBS Highlights May 30-June 5: Truman's Israel Legacy, Legal Frontlines in Israel, 92Y-Ron Agam, FIDF Live
Posted by Edith Samers on 05/28/2021 @ 03:42 PM
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
92nd Street Y: Painter Ron Agam
Painter Ron Agam discusses his recent exhibit, and how he views creativity as a force that can both deepen and communicate Jewish connection, community and a capacity to heal the world. A program of the 92Y Art Center, with Peter J. Rubinstein. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm
Rabbi Hirsch on Liberal Judaism
Are we a Jewish people rooted in Jewish values, or universalists who happen to pray in Hebrew? Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, Senior Rabbi of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, delivers a sermon about the fracturing of liberal Judaism, asking this question and more. Monday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Thursday - 10:00am
FIDF Live: Guardian of the Walls
FIDF Live host Joel Chasnoff speaks with a number of IDF officers and officials in an episode dedicated to the heroes of Operation Guardian of the Walls Monday - 7:30pm & 2:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 5:30am; Saturday - 10:30pm
Truman’s Israel Legacy
Director of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum Kurt Graham discusses the American history surrounding the 1948 establishment of Israel, and offers a tour of the museum’s exhibit on the founding of the Jewish State. A program of AJC. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm & 4:00am
Legal Frontlines in Israel
Thorny legal issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are addressed during this discussion featuring Daniel Taub (former Israeli Ambassador to the U.K.) and Daniel Reisner (Former Chief, International Law Branch of the IDF Legal Division) Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm & 2:00am
Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Shepherd
Award-winning filmmaker Lynn Roth and child star August Maturo join Eric Goldman to discuss their new movie “Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog,” in which the unbreakable bond between a boy and his faithful dog is put to the ultimate test in 1930s Germany. The film will be released in theaters on May 28, 2021. Wednesday - 7:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am; Friday - 9:00am; Sunday - 1:30am
Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern
During his milestone 200th episode on JBS, Micah will address the troubling wave of anti-Semitism across the globe that has resulted from the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
Sunday - Jewish Marine
Zach Iscol, a decorated Marine who served two terms in Iraq, explains why he joined the Marines, how he experienced the war and the bonds he forged with his Iraqi translator, and he now feels about military conflict.
Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3pm
Monday: Survivor & War Hero - Michael Taylor
Holocaust survivor and war veteran Michael Taylor, with his son Shannon, shares his remarkable story of escaping concentration camps, rescuing fellow Jews, sailing to Palestine and fighting in the Haganah in the Independence War.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm
Tuesday: Nitsana Leitner
The founding director of Shurat HaDin (Israeli Law Center) Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains how she uses the legal system to fight those who are financially involved in terrorism (banks) and to win compensation for victims. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday - 3:00pm
Wednesday: Howard Teich
Jewish activist Howard Teich discusses the work he does for both American and Jewish organizations, and how his Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiatives are helping to preserve Jewish culture.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm
Thursday: WWII Hero's Medals - Eric Hausman-Houston
Eric Hausman-Houston describes how his father escaped Nazi Germany, went to Palestine & became the highest decorated WWII Palestinian soldier in the British Army. Eric describes his efforts to retrieve his father's stolen medals
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm
Saturday: Joan Benny
Joan Benny, the daughter of one of America’s most beloved comedians, Jack Benny (z”l), reminisces about her father and describes his commitment to the State of Israel and is involvement with Israel Bonds.
Saturday - 6:00pm
Jewish Studies
Talmud Study: Guns and Moses
While the Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right to bear arms, what is the Jewish view on weapons, war, and self-defense? Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm;Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am
Talmud Study: Heal and Be Healed
Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer with Gateways, discuses the Jewish perspective on healing and the Jewish Tradition’s emphasis on the value of life. On the JBS original series, “Dimensions of the Daf.”
Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am
From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 21
New vowel sounds and rules of the Sh'vah are taught on this lesson Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 5:00am; Saturday - 8:00am
Jewish 101: The List!
Another way of understanding how the Torah was written and what it means to say that the Torah comes from God is explained in this "Jewish 101" episode, Shalom TV's original series on Judaism and Jewish life. Host Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm
Reform And Orthodox Shabbat Services
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
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JELF Virtual Event featuring Jon Gordon
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 05/27/2021 @ 12:26 PM
JELF is excited to partner with Jon Gordon, the guru of positivity, to help benefit deserving Jewish students across our region (FL, GA, SC, NC, VA) with JELF's 0% interest loans for their higher education. Jon Gordon has inspired readers and audiences around the world with over twenty books to his name. Featured on television, in magazines and newspapers worldwide, Jon’s 2016 TED Talk debuted to rave reviews. His clients include the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Heat, Campbell Soup Company, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines and more. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Master's in teaching from Emory University.
June 1, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM or June 3, 8:30 PM for an encore showing.
JCS Annual Meeting 2021
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 05/27/2021 @ 12:05 PM
June 1, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Virtual Program
Contact Laura Peimer at [email protected]
Every June hundreds of community leaders, donors, and agency partners gather to attend the JCS Annual Meeting to hear from Miriam Singer, President & CEO as well as board members on the status and updates of Jewish Community Services.
Virtual program. Details forthcoming.
Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for an Interfaith Rally Against Anti-Semitism June 3rd at 6 PM
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 05/27/2021 @ 12:04 PM