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An open webinar for the community, a great workout with the best Israeli self-defense experts to learn important skills in a fun environment from the comfort of your home. Open for all ages, fitness level, and physical abilities

Level Aleph is our core program, teaching you the most important self-defense tools to evade a situation and get home safe. This course consists of six instructor-led classes. After completing each class, you will unlock videos to drill the techniques more! Each course takes about 10-12 hours of class and practice time to complete.

Sign-up for free to register via our website. All are welcome! https://standstrong.org/event

To ensure the health and safety of volunteers and community members, we must adhere to the COVID-19 CDC guidelines. Masks are required. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it’s your turn in line. Volunteers will place food in your trunk. (If you are able, please print and place this on your dashboard.)

Thursday, January 28
9-11 a.m.

First come, first served while supplies last.
Please do not arrive before 9 a.m.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Stanley C. Myers Building
4200 Biscayne Boulevard

This Kosher Food Distribution Event has been
generously underwritten by:
Yleana & Yoram Izhak
and
Janice & Alan Lipton

Farm Share, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider.

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Join Beth Torah's Rabbi Rojzman, Cantor Gastón, and Cantorial Soloist Evelyn Goldfinger for a special evening of moving spiritual, gospel music and Jewish prayers to uplift your spirit!

STREAMING LIVE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 7:00 PM @ btbrc.org

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – FREE OF CHARGE

Sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel in Miami

With Special Guests:

• The Church of the Open Door Choir
• The Miami Temple Adventist Church Choir
• The Florida Memorial University Chamber Ensemble
• Singer Tianna Strong
• Dr. Nelson Hall as music director

For more information and to attend virtually, click here: btbrc.org

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Culture Club Lecture

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AT 7:30 PM VIA ZOOM

Culture Club is pleased to welcome Shoshana Bryen, Senior Director of the Jewish Policy Center, to speak on the subect: Israel and the Middle East. What Now?

Bryen is a leading specialist in Middle East affairs. The depth and breadth of her knowledge and understanding, along with her ability to clearly present facts without political overtones or wishful thinking, makes her a particularly eloquent speaker.

Formerly Executive Director and Senior Director for Security Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), Bryen was author of the widely republished JINSA Reports. She has worked with the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College and the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and lectured at the National Defense University in Washington.

Bryen coordinated programs in the Middle East that allowed more than 450 U.S. military officers to engage in discussions of issues that both unite and divide the United States, Israel and Jordan. She also created a program to take cadets and midshipmen of U.S. service academies to Israel for a three-week work/study program giving hundreds of future officers a positive, in-depth experience in Israel. She has taken Turkish and Israeli military officers to speak at the U.S. service academies and has lectured at the academies as well.

In addition to the JINSA Reports, Bryen’s work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Sun and Defense News, to name a few, and Culture Club is fortunate to have the opportunity to hear her perspectives on this critical and timely subject.

Register here: https://btbrc.shulcloud.com/form/culture-club-israel-middle-east.html

NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S BINGO

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Sisterhood

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 11 AM VIA ZOOM

Jukebox Bingo is not your grandma’s bingo. It is run by a DJ who combines music and music trivia to create an entertaining game appropriate for the whole family. Listen to the tune and sing along — or even dance a few steps. Or, if you’re stumped, unscramble the anagram that will be posted.

There will be two games, each with prizes for the first two winners. The themes will be Broadway Show Tunes followed by Generational Music spanning the 50s through the 90s.

Registration is $18 which includes three cards for both games. Additional cards are available for $5.

Zoom link and pdf files of the cards will be sent out the morning of January 22nd.

For questions or more information, contact Judy Feinman at [email protected].

Proceeds go to support Beth Torah USY and Kadima.

Register no later than January 21st at https://btbrc.shulcloud.com/form/jukebox-bingo.html

HOW DOES JUDAISM INFLUENCE AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE, ESPECIALLY ROCK MUSIC. WHAT ARE THE JEWISH VOICES AND WHAT ARE THOSE VOICES SAYING?

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Culture Club Lecture

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 7:30 PM VIA ZOOM

One of the most fascinating and enigmatic singer/songwriters of the late ’60s, Leonard Cohen retained an audience until his death in 2016, even though he often temporarily moved away from music. Among musical figures from the ’60s who continued to work in the 21st century, Cohen commanded the attention of critics and younger musicians more than any others with the exceptions of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon.

Culture Club is pleased to welcome Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin — who entertained and informed us at his 2020 lecture focused on Bob Dylan — to do the same with Leonard Cohen.

With the regular appearance of his award-winning blog, “Martini Judaism: for those who want to be shaken and stirred,” published by the Religion News Service, Jeffrey Salkin is one of American Judaism’s most prolific and most-quoted rabbis and thought leaders.

Since his first book, Putting God on the Guest List: How to Reclaim The Spiritual Meaning of Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah (Jewish Lights Publishing), Rabbi Salkin has been known for his writing, teaching and activism. His books are on such topics as making Jewish ritual meaningful; struggling with the meaning of masculinity in today’s world; interpreting Israel and Zionism to Jews and non-Jews; and the task of reclaiming Judaism’s central role as a “takes-no-prisoners, speak-truth-to-power-and-culture religious tradition.”

Rabbi Salkin’s essays have appeared in the Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Tablet, Mosaic, Forward and JTA. He has discussed the American political scene on CNN and the BBC. He has contributed articles to scholarly journals and several of his books have won national awards. In July, 2020, Rabbi Salkin delivered the keynote on religion to the Chautauqua Institution known for its summer program of performing arts, lectures, concerts, interfaith programs, and recreational activities.

Rabbi Salkin serves as the senior rabbi of Temple Israel in West Palm Beach, Florida

Register at: https://btbrc.shulcloud.com/form/culture-club-rock-israel.html

Watch JBS on Comcast X1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband Ch 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

L’Chayim: Natan Sharansky

In a special 2-hour feature edition of L’Chayim, Soviet Refusnik and Dissident, Israeli political leader and Jewish Agency Head, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union and his struggle for Jewish identity and freedom, described in the first section of his new memoir “Never Alone – Prison, Politics and My People,” which he co-authored with Gil troy. Wednesday – 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Menachem Begin’s Contribution

A discussion of the unique values Menachem Begin brought to Israeli politics and the relationship between Israel and American Jews with Malcolm Hoenlein (Presidents Conference) and Dan Meridor (former Israeli Minister). By Menachem Begin Heritage Center. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7pm

Also On L’Chayim

Sunday: Robert Siegel

Award winning journalist, Robert Siegel (former producer/host of NPR’s “All Things Considered”), discusses his long career in broadcasting and speaks about the challenges confronting journalists today. Today (Sunday) - 12 Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Tuesday: Fauda Star Lior Raz

The co-creator and star of the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Fauda, discusses how the action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Thursday: SJP Report - Charles Small

Founding Director and President of ISGAP Charles Small discusses his organization’s research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combatting antisemitism today. Thursday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Transcending Loss-Robin Kanarek

Robin Kanarek, who lost her teenage son David to cancer, describes how she has been able to continue to embrace life and why she feels the development of palliative care is so essential for patients of all ages Saturday - 6:00pm & 12 Midnight

Thinking Out Loud: Virus Protocol

JBS journalist Micah Halpern addresses the way the coronavirus has affected the Jewish community and reviews an interview with Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 4:30pm; Saturday - 5:30pm

In The News: Israel and Covid Vaccines

Dr. Asher Salmon, Director of the International Relations Department at Israel’s Ministry of Health, provides an update on Israel's quarantine and vaccination efforts, as well as its cooperation with the Palestinians and other nations. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - 5:30pm, 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

92nd Street Y: Obama's Rabbi Cousin-Rabbi Capers Funnye

Meet Michelle Obama's first cousin (once removed), Rabbi Capers Funnye, who discusses his conversion to Judaism, his work in Africa, and what the black Jewish experience is like in America. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

Commemorating the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Heschel & King – Eisen (Limmud)

Dr. Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the pioneering work of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and his influence on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a talk entitled, “The Politics Of Prophecy.” JBS coverage of Limmud NY 2016. Monday- 7:00pm & 2:00am

Heschel & King: Susannah Heschel

Susannah Heschel, Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College and daughter of Abraham Joshua Heschel, discusses her father's relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a philosophy of Jewish political action. From Center for Jewish History, NYC. Monday- 8:00pm & 1:00am

I Have a Dream: Clarence Jones

Meet Clarence Jones, a personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped create the I Have A Dream speech.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

From Date To Mate: Episode 3

Drama unfolds as cast members of "From Date to Mate" face consequences of their actions in trying to find that perfect match. A JBS original production of a mock reality series following four Jewish singles navigating the New York singles' scene. Created by Sloan Copeland.
Sunday- 10:00pm & 1:00am; Monday - 10:00am & 5:30pm; Thursday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 10:30pm & 2:00am

Talmud Study: All Jews Are Friends

"All Jews Are Friends," based on Hagigah 26, is the title of this edition of Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) discusses doodles that appear in the margins of ancient Jewish texts (including Maimonides’) which show how human culture has not changed in thousands of years.
Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101: Name of God

When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. "Jewish 101" is a continuing Shalom TV series exploring the basic philosophy of Judaism with host Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10am

Jewish 101: God's Second Name

Study the two names of God given to Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3) that serve as the basis for the Jewish understanding of the reality of God. "Jewish 101" is an original JBS series hosted by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm

AND LEARN TO READ HEBREW ON JBS

From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 3

Learn the letter "Bet" and how to read the most important word in the experience of Judaism. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Tuesday - 7:00pm; Friday - 5:00am; Saturday - 8:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

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

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TOUR | Jewish Rome with a Roman Jew

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 @ 1pm ET / 10am PT

The Jewish community of Rome is known to be the oldest in Europe – dating back to 161 B.C.E. when Judah the Maccabee sent emissaries to settle in Rome. The Jews of Rome thrived under rulers like Julius Caesar, but their status eventually deteriorated, and by 1555, Pope Paul IV created a "Jewish Ghetto" which remains the center of Rome's Jewish life today. On this virtual tour, native-born, Michaela Pavoncello, will show us the key landmarks and hidden treasures of Jewish Rome – as well as share what it means to be part of Jewish life in Rome today.

RSVP HERE

TOUR | Understanding the Holocaust in Poland

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 @ 5pm ET / 2pm PT

The Holocaust wrought great horrors on Jewish communities throughout Europe, but the scale of destruction in Poland was unrivaled. Join expert guide, Gadi Ben-Dov, for a somber virtual tour of surviving Holocaust sites in Poland. Together we will explore the remnants of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Majdanek, and Treblinka death camps. We will also honor the bravery of the Jewish resistance at the Warsaw Ghetto along with the bravery of Righteous Gentiles at the Oscar Schindler Factory in Krakow.

Presented by Gadi Ben-Dov

RSVP HERE