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The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for its 2020 Jewish Incubator Grants, which will award nonprofits eager to strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs. Organizations, synagogues, agencies and schools with compelling and creative ideas that support social service, educational or Jewish-identity building activities are invited to apply.

Applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019.

Click here for more information and to apply.

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92nd Street Y: Charles Bronfman

One of the Jewish communities leading philanthropists and co-founder of Birthright Israel, Charles Bronfman, discusses his life with Rabbi Peter Rubenstein, Director of Jewish Community and Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at the 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Argentine Bombing-25th Anniversary

Rabbi Marcelo Kormis, a first responder to the 1994 terrorist bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish Center that murdered 85, and Jonathan Schanzer are part of a memorial service. By AJC Westchester/Fairfield at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, Rye, NY. Monday 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday 1:30pm; Saturday – 7:30pm & 1am

L'Chayim: The Second Sun

Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and male star John Buffalo Mailer discuss their feature film “The Second Sun”, the poignant story of a “b'shert" romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. (Film opens Monday, August 19) Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday 3pm; Next Sunday – Noon & 6pm

L'Chayim: Today (Sunday) – Remembering Harvey Kaylie z"l

One of the Jewish community’s greatest supporters of Israel and of countless Jewish causes, Harvey Kaylie z”l, is remembered by his daughter Alicia, grandson Lavee, good friend Albert Amini & the CEO of Camp Kaylie David Mandel. With Mark S. Golub. Today – Noon & 6pm; Monday– 3pm

L'Chayim: Monday – Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces. Monday – 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm

L'Chayim: Tuesday – Palestinian Textbooks

Marcus Sheff, CEO of the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education in Israel, discusses the way Jews and Israel are depicted in Palestinian Authority textbooks.
Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am; Wednesday – 3:30pm

L'Chayim: Thursday – Israeli Journalists

Amir Tibon (Diplomatic Correspondent for the Walla News Agency) and Yaakov Lappin (Military Analyst for the Jerusalem Post) offer penetrating analysis of the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, President Obama's foreign policy and the fallout from the strained Obama-Netanyahu relationship. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Saturday – Breast Cancer Heroine

Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Koman organization, describes her devotion to helping women with breast cancer in tribute to her sister who died of the disease at 36; and why there is now a 99% survivor rate. Saturday - 6pm

Jabotinsky Memorial 2019

Jerusalem City Councilman Aryeh King, media entrepreneur Amotz Eyal and Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan are featured speakers at the 2019 Jabotinsky Memorial. With Co-Executive Director Judy Freedman Kadish, a program of Americans for A Safe Israel (AFSI) from Park East Synagogue, NYC. Tuesday 8pm & 1am; Thursday 2pm

Jake Ehrenreich Show: Vanessa Hidary and Ron Eliran

Israel’s Ambassador of Song Ron Eliran performs some of his most well-known songs (Sharm el Sheikh) and Vanessa Hidary (Hebrew Mamita) recites her poem on Jewish identity; and Jake inducts Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme (z”l) into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Saturday – 7pm & 2am

Jake Ehrenreich Show: Shulem and Lenore Skenazy

Jake welcomes the Hasidic singer who has taken the American music world by storm, Shulem; and author, TV Reality and "America's Worst Mom," Lenore Skenazy. And Jake inducts Totie Fields into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Sunday – 2pm; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday - 5am

Talkline-Brenner: The Bridge

Zev Brenner takes us to The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project annual holiday party to meet local leaders and NY representatives from Haiti, Israel, Pakistan, the Caribbean & more as they celebrate a spirit of unity, tolerance and diversity. Tonight 10pm & 2am; Tuesday 5am

In The News: BDS in Raleigh and at Duke

Sloan Rachmuth, Dir. of Research & Special Projects at Haym Salomon Center, describes how the Raleigh Jewish community failed to support her when she objected to BDS at her children’s Hebrew School; and discusses BDS and SJP at Duke. Today (Sunday) – 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

JBS Jewish Film Festival: Purple Lawns

Two secular, free-spirited women share a flat in Tel-Aviv. Their high rent forces them to take in a third roommate, an enigmatic ultra-orthodox woman. (Hebrew with English subtitles)Tonight (Sunday) - 9pm and Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT) Friday Night – 9pm & 4am

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

JCS and Greater Miami Jewish Federation are joining together to fight food insufficiency in Miami.

Volunteer and help deliver Rosh Hashanah food baskets to homebound seniors during JCS annual Milk & Honey food distribution event.

Assemble Baskets from 9 – 10 a.m.
Deliver from 10 – 11:15 a.m.

North Location: Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
South Location: Temple Judea

For group registration, contact Marian Mendelsohn at 305.403.6539 or [email protected].

JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE Interviewing Skills Workshop on Thursday, September 5th, 10:30am-12:30pm

Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! The workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, please arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress, business casual is recommended.

Just landed the interview of your dreams? Awesome. Now, we're here to help you out and make sure you score that great job, too.

Before your next interview, brush up on interviewing basics, learn how to research a company and put together a strategic prep plan, and learn smart ways to handle any question or scenario thrown your way. We'll also show you how to follow up afterward (in a non-annoying way, of course).

Some topics we will cover:
* What to Wear!
* Frequently asked interview questions
* What not to say
* Researching the company
* Good questions to ask the interviewer
* Following up – Thank You notes
* Mock interview - time permitting

These events are also a great way for JWorks Miami staff to get to know you! Please note, we are unable to refer you to available opportunities unless we have met you in person.

All events will be held at:
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33137
Parking lot entrance is on Federal Highway, parallel to Biscayne Blvd. Map

If you have any questions please visit our website or call us at 305-403-6554.

We look forward to seeing you!

The JWorks Miami Team
JWorks Miami is a partnership of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
www.jworksmiami.org
[email protected]
305-403-6554, option 1

To help members of our vibrant Jewish community choose a place to worship, Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues. We encourage you to review this list and contact a synagogue for membership information.

Make this Jewish New Year a time for renewal for you and your family, and a time to find personal meaning and spiritual connection with your community. Synagogues provide ongoing opportunities to study, experience, and enjoy being connected to Miami’s Jewish community throughout the year. Click here for a thoughtful article on the benefits of synagogue membership.

Please join the Jewish, pro-Israel and LGBTQ communities as we celebrate pride and progress in Israel and Miami. A Wider Bridge's National Outreach Director, Quentin Hill, will give a talk about the important work of advancing equality in Israel and equality for Israel.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH 8:00 PM

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Panel: Danger Of Antisemitism

The Conference of Presidents convenes an all-star panel including: Irwin Cotler (former Canadian Justice Minister), Eric Goldstein (UJA/Fed of NY), Jonathan Greenblatt (ADL), David Harris (AJC), Malcolm Hoenlein (Presidents Conference), Dan Mariaschin (B’nai B’rith International) and Elan Carr (U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating antisemitism, among many others). A JBS television exclusive. Monday – 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday – 1:30pm; Saturday – 7:30pm & 1am

Remembering Harvey Kaylie z"l

One of the Jewish community’s greatest supporters of Israel and Jewish causes Harvey Kaylie z”l is remembered by his daughter Alicia, grandson Lavee, and friends Rabbi Marc Scheneir, Albert Amini and the CEO of Camp Kaylie David Mandel. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am 6pm & 9pm, Thursday 3 pm; Next Sunday – Noon & 6pm

ON L’CHAYIM THIS WEEK

L’Chayim Sunday – Jews & The Democratic Party Can pro-Israel Jews who have been life-long Democrats still find a home in the Democratic Party in the face of the anti-Israel rhetoric of the far left of the party? With Jonathan Mark (Jewish Week), Laura Adkins (JTA), Eric Yoffie (URJ) and Thane Rosenbaum (FOCLS). Today – Noon & 6pm; Monday– 3pm

L’Chayim Monday – 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. Monday – 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm

L’Chayim Tuesday – Muslim Zionist Kasim Hafeez Describing how his tradition Muslim education taught him to hate Jews and Israel, Kasim Hafeez describes his personal journey that took him to Israel and why he now considers himself to be a Muslim Zionist. Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am

Jake Ehrenreich Shows

Jake welcomes the Hasidic singer who has taken the American music world by storm, Shulem; and author, TV Reality and "America's Worst Mom," Lenore Skenazy. And Jake inducts Totie Fields into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Saturday (Aug 17) – 7pm & 2am

Entertainers Shelley Fisher (The Hebrew Hillbilly) and BriGuel (singing/rap of Brianne Berkson & Miguel Gluckstern) are Jake’s special guests on this episode of JBS’s “The Jake Ehrenreich Show,” with a Catskills Hall of Fame induction of Sammy Davis Jr. Sunday – 2pm; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday - 5am; Thursday 10:30pm & 2pm

92nd Street Y: David Grossman

Israeli author David Grossman discusses his novel A Horse Walks into a Bar and parts of the book are read aloud and performed. From the 92nd Street Y in New York with fellow author Nicole Krauss. Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Film: Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Explore the history, shopping, cuisine, nightlife and culture of Jerusalem & Tel Aviv Tonight (Sunday) - 9pm and Midnight; Friday Night – 9pm & 4am

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

It is with deep sadness and shock that we condemn the barbaric criminal actions this past weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, OH.

Everyone is Welcome. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH AT 6PM

Join us for Bet Shira's Welcome Back Weekend! On Friday August 23 we will have a wine and juice bar at 6:00 pm followed by a family-friendly Shabbat service at 6:30 pm introducing our Cantorial Soloist Jessica Bass. This will be followed by a Shabbat dinner, the cost of which is $10 per person with kids 12 and under eating FREE.

On Saturday August 24 we will have Services at 9:30 am followed by a Kiddush lunch with Torah Study by Rabbi Ben Herman entitled "New Year, New You."

On Sunday August 25 we will have a FREE Welcome Back BBQ at 11:30 am. This event in particular is open to the entire community, but if you cannot make it please join us on Friday and/or Saturday.

RSVP at betshira.org/upcoming-events or at 305-238-2601 ext. 211.

September 4-22

By Alfred Uhry • Directed by Michael Andron
Featuring lillian Andron, James Samuel Randolph and Paul Louis

Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Play. Academy Award for Best Picture. A warm-hearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady, and a proud, soft-spoken black man. A long-run Off-Broadway success and an Academy Award-winning film.
"The play is sweet without being mawkish, ameliorative, without being sanctimonious." —NY Times. "…a perfectly poised and shaped miniature on the odd-couple theme." —NY Post. "Playwrights Horizons has a winner in this one…gives off a warm glow of humane affirmation." —Variety. "DRIVING MISS DAISY is a total delight." —NY Daily News.

Box Office: 1-866-811-4111: or www.jcctheatre.com
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30 • Sundays at 2 &7

JCAT-The J’s Cultural Arts Theatre
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre/Feldenkreis Hanono Cultural Center
Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center/Sanford L. Ziff Campus
18900 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach FL 33180
Facebook: JCATmiami • Twitter: @JCATMiami Instagram: JCATmiami
For More information 305-932-4200 ext. 150
JCAT is the performing theatre of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, a year-round program for youth, teens, and adults, where participants are part of a magical world of theatre, with a full season of productions, theatre camps, and a wide range of classes and workshops in acting, improvisation, and technical theatre. JCAT is committed to challenge, enlighten, educate, and entertain its audiences through its multi-tier program.