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Conductor’s Symphony Concert July 13 | 8:00 PM Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

MOZART Symphony No. 38 HAYDN Symphony No. 99 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 The next generation of symphonic conductors train at MMF’s Conducting Institute. These emerging artists gain valuable experience leading a full orchestra while being coached, as they study all aspects of the art of conducting with acclaimed faculty. Institute Fellows then have a chance to show off their artistry in a public concert. See them in Miami Beach first!

Tickets are available through EventBrite, or contact Barbara Breslow at (305) 538-2503, Ext 222.

Le Nozze di Figaro July 8 | 8:00 PM July 9 | 2:00 PM Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart One of Mozart’s most beloved works gets a classic retelling, bringing to Miami the music and characters that have captured the hearts of opera lovers the world over. Servants Figaro and his promised Susanna prepare for their upcoming wedding, only to find that his employer the Count has impure intentions for her as well. Fearing that the Count will reinstate the ancient First Night rite to rendezvous with her, Figaro sets about scheming to outsmart him. Meanwhile, the lovely Countess, to whom Susanna is ever faithful, begins to suspect the same and devises her own trap to catch him in his mischief. The classes battle in a light-hearted comedy sung in Italian by the MMF Opera Institute, which features some of Mozart’s most beautiful melodies ever written.

Tickets are available through EventBrite, or contact Barbara Breslow at (305) 538-2503, Ext 222.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival and the City of Miami Beach present the third annual Summer Movies Under the Stars on Thursday evenings at 8:30 PM through August 17. Enjoy timeless classics, family favorites and exciting blockbuster movies. All showings are FREE for the public to enjoy!

Grab your comfiest blanket, your lawn chairs and bring your favorite drinks, snacks - even your adorable pets - and join in this family-friendly cinematic experiences across four different parks under Miami Beach's dazzling stars.

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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

PROGRAMS

A Special Look: Miriam Ezagui

Teisha Bader is joined by Orthodox Jewish mother and Tik Tok star Miriam Ezagui, who discusses how her videos about “baby-wearing" launched her as an influencer who educates about the Holocaust, discusses the beauty of Judaism, and shares her life as an Orthodox Jew with millions through social media. Sunday (Today) - 7:30pm, Monday - 2:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:30am & 8:00pm

In the Spotlight: Abi Dauber Sterne

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by educator and author Abi Dauber Sterne who discusses Stories for the Sake of Argument, her book that tackles a range of issues from religious freedom to gender equality, and leaves the reader with a clash of values and an unresolved dilemma to ponder. Monday - 8:00pm, Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:30am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm

Rabbi Hirsch: The Long Walk to Freedom

Rabbi Hirsch explores the notion of freedom, underscoring how emancipation is solidified not by the slave owner but rather by the people, who proclaim to one another a resolve to be free, and march forward to the Promised Land. Monday - 10:10pm, Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am, Friday - 11:00am, Saturday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Leadership & Aging

Robert Siegel looks at the essential questions of work, retirement, leadership, and aging with panelists Felix Benninger (Rabin Medical Center), Laura Carstensen (Stanford Center on Longevity) and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld (Yale School of Management). Wednesday - 8:00pm, Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Friday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 4:00am & 7:00pm

Israel Security Conference: Future of the PA

Reserve Israeli Generals Hirsch, Buskila and Kukia, and journalist Abu Toame discuss developments in the Palestinian arena, the rise of Hamas, and the Israeli approach to the Palestinian Authority beyond the Abbas era. Tuesday - 8:30pm, Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm, Friday - 5:00am

In the News: “Israelism” at UCLA

Following last week's UCLA screening of "Israelism," Abe Foxman, former ADL Head, and Natalie Masachi, President of UCLA SSI, share their perspectives on the new documentary that rails against the pro-Israel "indoctrination" of young Jews. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm. And tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm and Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud

China’s Objective in the Middle East is to become the most essential and influential power. China is forging relationships and bolstering friendships. Beijing wants to reshape the Middle East. And that is bad news for Israel and the US. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Flying Taxi, Visits from AI Co-Founder and UK Pop Star

Stories include Israel’s first air taxi test drive, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits Israel, Israel365 brings the Jewish state to the NRB Christian media convention in Orlando, and UK pop star Robbie Williams takes the stage in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Joseph Telushkin - Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Sunday - 12 Noon, Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Clarence Jones - Meet Clarence Jones, a personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped create the I Have A Dream speech. Monday - 3:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm

Yehuda Pearl - Father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, who ended his life with the words "I am Jewish” in 2002, Yehuda Pearl talks about his own sense of Jewish identity and whether he sees himself as Abraham in the Akedah. Sunday - 6:00pm

Rachel Robinson - Rachel Robinson, the widow of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, recalls the challenges she and her husband had to confront when Jackie broke the color barrier, and the Jews who helped them in the struggle. Monday - 9:00pm

Yiscah Smith - Yiscah Smith, author of 40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to Authentic Living, describes her transition from life as an Orthodox man in Jerusalem to an observant Jewish woman who travels the world as a spiritual activist. Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Herbert Block - Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), Herbert Block discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Talmud Study: Father's Day Parenting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud’s view of parenting and how to raise children who are self-reliant and morally responsible adults.
Today (Sunday) - 9:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Polygamy in the Torah

Rabbi Becher looks at the question of polygamy, based on Kesuvos 90a Today (Sunday) - 9:30am, Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm, Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: God Unseen

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 Today (Sunday) - 10:00am, Monday - 5:00am, Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 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 Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

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

New and returning Jewish UF students and their families are invited to drop by UF Hillel during Summer B move-in weekend. No RSVP needed.

2023 Summer B Open House Dates: Thursday, June 29 from 11 am - 3 pm; Friday, June 30 from 11 am - 3 pm; and Saturday, July 1 from 11 am - 3 pm

During Open Houses you will meet the UF Hillel professional staff, hear tips and tricks from Jewish upperclassmen, learn about opportunities to get involved at Hillel and on campus, connect with other incoming Jewish students and families, cool off with light refreshments and a clean restroom, and grab FREE Gator gear (t-shirt alert!) for the whole family!

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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

PROGRAMS

In the Spotlight: Amanda Berman

Abigail Pogrebin sits with Amanda Berman, civil rights attorney and the founder and executive director of Zioness, an organization seeking to empower Jews on the progressive left to stand proudly in social justice spaces as Zionists. Monday - 8:00pm, Tuesday - 1:30am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm, Friday - 11:00am, Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Concerned Citizen

Eric Goldman sits with Israeli director Idan Haguel to discuss ‘Concerned Citizen,’ his dark comedy that tackles race and gentrification through the story of a gay couple in contemporary Tel Aviv. Monday - 8:30pm, Tuesday - 11:30am, Wednesday - 5:30am & 2:30pm, Thursday - 1:00am & 10:00am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 5:00am

JPC: Ruth Wasserman Lande

Former Member of Knesset and Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Ruth Wasserman Lande discusses current Israeli regional positioning, geo-political developments, the looming Iranian threat and more. Tuesday - 7:00pm (4:00pm PT), Wednesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 7:30pm, Friday - 2:00am

Israel Security Conference: Delegitimization

Israeli Arab advocacy activist Yoseph Hadad, AJC Chair Avital Leibovich, and Ambassador Dror Eidar discuss the BDS movement and its impact on the threat of delegitimization against the State of Israel. Thursday - 8:00pm, Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:30am & 8:30pm

In the News: Blinken Speech to AIPAC

Washington Bureau Chief of the JTA Ron Kampeas, who was at the AIPAC address in Washington this week, gives analysis on the Secretary of State's remarks about Israel, the possibilities of a two state solution, potential Israel-Saudi ties and more. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern looks at Iran's new strategy to outflank the US and expand its influence across the world, while the US and Israel attempt to isolate the nation. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Herzog In Azerbaijan & New Attractions in Mitzpe Ramon

President Herzog visits Azerbaijan (where they played Israeli national anthem), a new water and skate park opens in the heart of the south, Israel’s soccer youth team advances to World Cup quarter finals, and wine from the Golan Heights. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

ON L’CHAYIM

Stephen Schwartz

Musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz discusses some of his classic Broadway shows including Pippin, Wicked and The Prince of Egypt, and describes how Jewish values have shaped his life and work. Sunday - 12 Noon, Monday - 2:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm

Benj Pasek

Award-winning composer of Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land, Benj Pasek talks about his Jewish background, his collaboration with songwriter Justin Paul, and what he strives to achieve through his music. Sunday - 6:00pm, Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am

Dave Rubin

Conservative political commentary and host of The Rubin Report, Dave Rubin describes his Jewish upbringing and the values that have influenced his political world view on social issues in America today. Monday - 9:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Tyler Gregory

During his tenure as executive director of A Wider Bridge, a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion in Israel, the current JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Gregory discusses fighting for equal rights in the Jewish world.
Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Jack Laub - NBA, WWII

Jack Laub, a World War II Veteran who also has the distinction of being a college basketball star and player in the NBA, discusses his personal journey and his Jewish identity. Thursday - 3:00pm

Raphael Shore

Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and the work he is doing to educate Jews and to expose the dangers of Islamic extremism. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

TALMUD STUDY

Brutal Honesty How the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love is explained by Rabbi Mordechai Becher in a lesson based on Yevamot 65b Today (Sunday) - 9:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Wednesday - 7:00pm

Saul and David

Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book or Samuel. Today (Sunday) - 9:35am, Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm, Thursday - 7:00pm

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. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am, Monday - 5:00am, Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE - With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

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

Wednesday, July 12 at 7-9 p.m.

American Jewish Committee’s Latin American Task Force together with Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, in partnership with many of South Florida’s Jewish organizations are honored to be organizing one of South Florida’s most important annual events.

The AMIA Commemoration Ceremony honors the victims of the 1994 bombing of the Jewish Community Center of Buenos Aires and is one of the few events bringing together both the Jewish and Latino communities. We hope you will join us.

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Avenue, Aventura

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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

PROGRAMS

Israel @ 75: Renewing the Hope

Celebrate Israel Parade

Join the unique celebration of Israel as more than 40,000 marchers, dozens of floats, many marching bands and musical performers parade up NYC’s 5th Avenue displaying passion, support and love for the Jewish state and the global Jewish community in the annual JCRC parade, expanded this year and themed “Israel at 75: Renewing the Hope.” Sunday - 12:00pm & 6:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 9:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm

Streicker Center: Gordis & Pogrebin

Writer and host Abigail Pogrebin sits with Daniel Gordis, Koret Distinguished Fellow at Jerusalem’s Shalem College and one of Israel’s most prolific writers and intellectuals, to discuss ideas from his latest book, Impossible Takes Longer, which presents his view of Israel’s failures and missteps, and the many ways — from the cultural to the economic to the technological — the country has exceeded all aspiration. In a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 7:30am Saturday - 7:00pm

Eye on Israel: Maccabee Task Force

David Brog, Executive Director of the Maccabee Task Force (MTF), joins Shahar Azani to share MTF’s mission and vision and the work they do in combating antisemitism and the BDS movement on college campuses, as well as his personal journey of supporting Israel. Monday - 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 10:30pm Saturday - 1:00am & 9:00pm

Unpacked: Six Day War

Re-live the dramatic history of the Six Day War event by event as journalist Michal Divon hosts this comprehensive overview of the pivotal war that transformed the State of Israel. Tuesday - 2:30pm & 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:30am Friday - 8:30pm Saturday - 8:20pm

MirYam Institute: Steven Pressfield

Author Steven Pressfield, whose book The Lion’s Gate draws on hundreds of hours of interviews with veterans of the Six Day War, joins MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony to discuss how the war of defense was won by Israel against all odds. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 10:00am Thursday - 1:00pm

In the News: Antisemitism AT CUNY Law

CUNY Law Professor Jeffrey Lax, co-founder of S.A.F.E CUNY, shares his perspective on this year’s anti-Zionist CUNY Law commencement speech and the ongoing problem of antisemitism at the institution. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah looks at the sincerity of Iran's announcement that they will now cooperate with international regulators.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Knesset Passes Budget and Dairy Powerhouse of The Negev

Stories include the Hebrew learning in Herzliya School in Cape Town, Ramat Hanegev attracts tourists, Netanyahu invited to the UAE, and the wine of the week from the Judean Mountains. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Danny Ayalon

Former Israeli U.S. Ambassador Danny Ayalon recalls the feeling of growing up in the harrowing days preceding the Six Day War of 1967, describes the euphoria that followed Israel’s victory, and addresses the war’s impact on Israel today. Monday - 9:00pm
Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Yossi Klein Halevi

Yossi Klein Halevi, author of Like Dreamers and Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, discusses the history, impact and implications of Israel’s dramatic military victory that changed the map and Jewish self-identity. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Yahya Mahamid

Yahya Mahamid, a 20-year old Israeli Arab raised in the city of Umm al-Fahm, describes being taught to hate Jews and Israelis and how he became a "Muslim Zionist" advocating for Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

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.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET (6am & 6:30am PT)

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Miracles

Are Jews allowed to pray for miracles? What is a prayer in vain? Rabbi Becher looks at the Jewish Tradition’s attitude towards praying for miracles. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:30pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

The List!

Mark explores the rabbinic way of understanding how the Torah was written and what it means to say that the Torah comes from God. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

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

June 12-August 11, 2023

Summer fun starts here at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center! With over 25 unique camps to choose from, your child can experience a different adventure every week - from sports to coding, dancing, crafts and more. Build lifelong friendships in a safe and welcoming community. Don't miss out on the ultimate summer experience - come grow with us this summer!

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

Click here to learn more and to register.