It's Happening In Miami

Circumstances are a bit different his year – but at the Shabbat Project we’re pushing ahead with events, big and small, regardless. The only difference is that most of them will be online.

There are virtual challah bakes, joint city events, online Shabbat masterclasses, Shabbat cooking webcasts featuring celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, global singathons, virtual synagogue tours, and so much more.

The best thing about it is that you aren't restricted to your own city or neighborhood – the world is your cholent pot.

Visit our site to find a cool online event that speaks to you. And if you are hosting an event, add yours too!

Click HERE to check out events!

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to be committed to making Jewish overnight summer camps more affordable for Miami-Dade County families. With the hopes that all summer camps will reopen this summer, The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for 2021 Need-Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17.

Camper Eligibility Criteria:
• Miami-Dade County resident
• Ages 8 – 17
• Completed online application, see link below
• 2019 income tax return (Form 1040)
• Camp acceptance letter or invoice

Camp Eligibility:
• Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, click here to find an eligible camp
• summer camp must be located in the United States
• Financial assistance is limited to one session only

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received on a rolling basis.

Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated $100,000 each year since 2002 for funding assistance. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams, as well as JCC overnight programs and youth group movements.

Click here to apply now!

Additional Funding Resources:
• Foundation for Jewish Camp Scholarship Directory
• Contact your camp administrator to inquire about financial assistance
• Contact your rabbi or synagogue
• Interest free loans are available through the Hebrew Free Loan Association, 305.692.7555

For more information, call 786.866.8431 or email [email protected]

Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Election Debate (MirYam Inst.)

With respect to the U.S.-Israeli relationship, Danny Ayalon (former Israeli U.S. Ambassador) and Josh Hammer (Newsweek) support the Republican Trump-Pence ticket; and Aaron David Miller (former State Dept.) and Chuck Freilich (former Israeli Dep. Nat’l Security Advisor) support the Democratic Biden-Harris ticket. A debate by the MirYam Institute with Benjamin Anthony. Thursday - 7:30pm & 12 Midnight; Friday – 1:30pm

Election 2020: Soifer/Abramson

Democratic spokesperson Halie Soifer and Republican spokesperson Bruce Abramson discuss issues of importance to pro-Israel American Jews with regard to the 2020 Presidential Elections. Thursday - 9pm & 1:30am; Friday - 3pm

Sharansky & Troy: Never Alone

Former Soviet refusenik, Natan Sharansky, discusses his nine-year imprisonment in a Soviet gulag which he describes in his book “Never Alone: Prison, Politics and My People;” and shares his view of the Jewish world today. With historian Gil Troy in a program produced by Hadassah. Monday - 8:00pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Friday - 1:30pm; Saturday – 7pm & 4am

Jews and the Suffrage Movement

The legacy of the contribution Jewish women made to the Suffrage Movement that won women the right to vote in 1920 is discussed by historians Pamela Nadell (American University), Melissa Klapper (Rowan University), and Judith Rosenbaum (Jewish Women's Archive). With Lisa Hostein a program of Hadassah Magazine. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

L'Chayim: Israel Bonds Chair

Howard Goldstein, Chairman of the Board of Israel Bonds, describes how he came to be committed to helping the State of Israel and discusses the contribution people can make to Israel thru Israel Bonds. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Saturday - 6pm & 12 Midnight

Refusnik Daughter

Anat Kuznetzov-Zalmanson, daughter of Soviet Refusnik Edward Kuznetsov, describes her documentary film “Operation Wedding” which tells the story of her father’s helping to plot the 1970 failed hijacking of a Soviet plane which led to 15 years in prison. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm

Letty Pogrebin

Letty Cottin Pogrebin, a pioneering feminists (co-founding editor of Ms. Magazine) & author of ten books, including "Single Jewish Male Seeking Soul Mate", discusses her personal Jewish journey and shares her view of Jewish life today. Tuesday - 9pm & 2am; Wednesday - 3pm

92nd Street Y: Morality-Friedman/Seidman

Dov Seidman, businessman and author of “How: Why How we do Anything Means Everything,” shares his moral philosophies with New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman in a conversation entitled "How to Repair the World" at the 92nd Street Y in NYC.
Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am & 4pm

In The News: Alan Dershowitz on Politics

Alan Dershowitz explains why he disagrees with Deborah Lipstadt’s likening Pres. Trump to a Nazi; and offers his opinion on many of the social issues raised by the Senate hearings re Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday – 12 Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

In The News: Senior Rabbi of Emirates

New York Rabbi Elie Abadie, MD discusses his new appointment as the Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates (JCE) housed in Dubai, and describes his background and heritage – coming from a long line of Sephardic rabbis. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Talmud: Was Abraham Observant?

As Jews this week read Parashat Lech L’Chah about Abraham, Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways Organization) discusses how the Talmud deals with Abraham’s following Jewish Law before the Torah was given at Mt. Sinai. Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm; Friday - 4am

Talmud: Don't Be Pagan

Prohibitions regarding the "Ways of the Pagans" are explored. Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Original Sin

In the study of the Creation (Gen. 3), learn how classical Christianity interpreted the Adam & Eve story, and how their eating the forbidden fruit became the Original Sin and shaped western views of sexuality. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1p

The Jewish Story Explained: Kingdom Divided

The history of the collapse of the Kingdom of David and his son Solomon when the kingdom was divided into two Jewish lands (Judah and Israel) after Solomon’s death. With Rivka Deray, a series produced by OpenDor Media. Monday - 7:15pm & 2:45am; Wednesday - 1:15pm; Thursday - 5:15am

Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Service

Friday Night

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11:15pm & 2am

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat – 7:15 & 10:30pm

Shabbat Morning

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am & 2:30pm

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

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA), a Federation program, embodies the lessons of Mishpatim — the Jewish value that giving a loan is an even greater mitzvah than giving charity. HFLA offers a financial helping hand for situations such as medical expenses, car and housing repairs, fertility treatments, adoption costs, education expenses and more.

• Loan applications will be reviewed in the order they are received by HFLA.
• A video interview will be scheduled with members of our Loan Committee.
• If approved, HFLA staff will send loan documents to the applicant via email.
• Once all loan documents are signed and returned, HFLA will release funds to the borrower.

Complete, sign and email the application to: [email protected]

16th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE MARCH OF THE LIVING PROGRAM.

DATE: SUNDAY - NOV. 22, 2020

PLACE: MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB

FOR INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER GO TO OUR WEB SITE AT:

WWW.FRIENDSMOTL.ORG

CONTACT: MEL MANN, EXEC. DIRECTOR AT: 305-338-6697

Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Highlights

Israel Bonds: Tour of the Ancient Talmudic Village of Korazim

Take an archaeological tour of the ancient Talmudic village of Korazim overlooking the Kinneret (The Sea of Galilee) and housing a famous 4th Century synagogue. A production of The Women’s Division of Israel Bonds Sunday (Live) - 2pm; Monday - 9am & 4:40pm

92nd Street Y: Sacks on Moral Compass

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses his feeling that people need to find meaning in life and that the pendulum has swung too far toward secularism and an over-emphasis on technology. In conversation with David Brooks of the NY Times at the 92Y in NY.
Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am & 4pm

Earth Crisis: Jewish & Catholic

Environmental activist Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin and Sister Kathleen Deignan Prof of Religious Studies at Iona College discuss the Jewish and Catholic views of humanity’s relationship to the earth. By AJC Westchester/Fairfield & Iona College. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Wednesday – 1:30pm; Friday – 1:30pm; Saturday - 4am

In The News-Alan Dershowitz on Politics

Alan Dershowitz explains why he disagrees with Deborah Lipstadt’s likening Pres. Trump to a Nazi; and offers his opinion on many of the social issues raised by the Senate hearings re Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm; Friday - 10:30am

Hadassah-Zionist Women of Color

Jewish women of color discuss the challenges they face. With Rabbi Sandra Lawson, the first gay, black, female rabbi; Tema Smith, Dir. of Prof. Development at 18 Doors; and Michele Norris and Sabrina Kerbel of Hadassah. A program of Hadassah. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

On L’Chayim:

Michael Oren

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, explains why he wrote a book of short stories in a collection entitled “The Night Archer,” and discusses the themes of many of them and the extent to which they are autobiographical. Sunday - 12 Noon; Sunday - 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Miss Israel (Titi)

“Titi” Aynaw discusses her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to aliyah to Israel, to serving in the IDF, to becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013.
Tuesday - 9pm & 2am; Wednesday - 3pm

“War of Return”

Israeli activist Einat Wilf and Israeli journalist Adi Schwartz discuss the Palestinian insistence on a “right of return” which a priori makes any peace agreement with Israel impossible – detailed in their book “The War Of Return.” Wednesday - 9pm & 2am; Thursday - 3pm

Actress Ayelet Zurer

Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art, and describes portraying the Haredi widow "Elisheva" on the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Shtisel. Saturday - 6pm

Talmud: Responsibility To Others

The Talmudic view of one's responsibility to other people is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher in a lesson called "He's My Brother, He Ain't Heavy". Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm; Friday - 4am

Talmud: Does the End Justify the Means?

When a sin is committed for the sake of a mitzvah, how does the Jewish tradition address the Issue? Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Eating From the Tree

When the Man and Woman first break the commandment not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm

For The World Series

L’Chayim: Rachel Robinson

As baseball plays its World Series, JBS presents Rachel Robinson, Jackie Robinson’s widow, who recalls the challenges she and her husband had to confront when Jackie broke the color barrier - and the Jews who helped them. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Former Jewish Ballplayers

As baseball plays its World Series, former ballplayers Ron Blomberg (Yankees), Art Shamsky (Cardinals/Mets), and Elliott Maddox (Yankees/Mets/Rangers) talk about being Jewish in the major leagues. With Richard Deutsch at Temple Sholom, Greenwich, CT. Thursday - 10:15pm & 1:15am

PLEASE NOTE: During this “Election Season,” JBS may be scheduling different programming throughout the week. To be sure of the programming at any time, please consult the JBS Schedule on the JBS website (jbstv.org).

Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Friday Night

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat – 7:15 & 10:30pm

Shabbat Morning

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am & 2:30pm

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

For the past 38 years, we have had the opportunity of bringing our community together to share in an intergenerational experience. The MARJCC Hebraica Maccabi Games is an Olympic-style sporting competition. This week-long athletic event historically features over 700 competitive games in 13 different sports including Basketball, Swimming, Track and Field, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag-Football, and more. In an effort to continue the yearly tradition, this year we will offer individual sports and events for the entire family. We are sure the participants will be thrilled to have this event take place., albeit RE-Imagined.

This year, although RE-Imagined, all participants - children, and adults will continue to be divided into 8 teams (named after participant countries of origin) and Young Maccabee, our youngest participants. This year games will include a Golf Tournament, a Tennis Tournament, A Swim Competition, A Virtual Race, a virtual Dance Competition, Gaming Tournaments, Poker Tournament, Pickleball Tournament, Ping Pong Tournament, Art Competition Kayaking and more.

You can register for the by visiting the marjcc.org/maccabigames.

If you wish to sponsor or donate to this event contact [email protected]

This year’s Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly, the premier leadership gathering for Federation volunteer leaders and professionals across North America and around the world, will be held virtually on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th. This is a wonderful professional development opportunity as there are no barriers to participating in this virtual program. This is also a great opportunity for you to participate in this program with your leadership. There is no fee to register for the program.

Click here for more information and full list of workshops.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTE

Welcome to the first Florida JCCs Jewish Book Fest- a virtual festival celebrating over 25 events featuring Jewish authors, books and topics of interest.

October 8-25, 2020

Book Fest Fast Pass: $75 Individual Events: $10

Tickets available through your local JCC.

Click HERE for more information.

JOIN US!

Support CAJE's Comedy for a Cause virtual event on October 29, 2020 7:30pm in honor of Morrie Siegel, Moj K. Danial, Laura Koffsky and Tara Solomiany. All proceeds raised will support Miami's Leo Martin March of the Living.

To register, CLICK HERE

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation using the same link.