It's Happening In Miami

LIVE Israeli culture- immerse yourself in Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife, beaches, restaurants and museums with a cohort of your peers!
WORK in cutting-edge fields-business, finance, communications, non-profits, high-tech, the arts, and more!
EXPLORE Israel- through exclusive day trips, overnights and seminars!

This summer, spend eight weeks in a professional internship while living in Tel Aviv with Onward Israel! Applications are now open for the 2022 Miami Onward Israel Summer Internship Program for students attending a Miami-Dade County college or university.

Dates: June 1-July 26, 2022
Cost: Only $600 plus airfare

Eligibility Criteria:
• Underclassman attending college or university in Miami-Dade County
• Ages 18 – 30
• Must be Masa eligible
• Completed online application, see link below
• Preference given to Miami natives who will return to their Miami campus and community after the program

Application deadline is March or earlier if the program fills . Apply now as spots are filling up fast!

This highly subsidized program is supported by Federation, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other philanthropists.

Click here for more information and to apply!

For more information, call 786.866.8498 or email [email protected]

Celebrate the best of world cinema at the milestone 25th Miami Jewish Film Festival featuring award-winning Jewish and Israeli film premieres at various locations in Greater Miami.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

January 11, 2022 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Welcome to a great event benefitting an even better cause, Jewish Education!

Jewish Culture High School is disrupting the industry, and will create passionate leaders who are well prepared to tackle the world. Disrupting any industry requires creativity, passion, grit, and most of all FUNDING!

You are all making a difference, and are contributing to a great organization all while having a blast, just try and avoid the SAND TRAPS AND WATER!

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to make the Jewish overnight summer camp experience more affordable for Miami-Dade County families. Federation is currently accepting applications for 2022 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
• 2020 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

Application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2022 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Late applications will not be accepted.

Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated a significant amount of funding each year since 2002 for financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams.

Click here for more information and to apply!

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 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

AJC Human Dignity Award: Patriarch Bartholomew

American Jewish Committee honors the global leader of Orthodox Christianity, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with the organization’s Human Dignity Award, in recognition of Bartholomew’s singular care for humanity and the environment, exceptional commitment to interreligious coexistence, and indispensable advancement of Orthodox-Jewish relations. Monday - 7:00pm & 2:30am Tuesday - 11:00am & 2:30am Thursday - 10:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 2:00pm

Conversations on Zionism

Family members and prominent Zionist leaders Olga Meshoe Washington (Defend Embrace Invest Support Israel), Dumisani Washington (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) and Joshua Washington (IBSI) join in a panel moderated by JBS’s Shahar Azani, from JNF-USA. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 11:30am & 2:00am Wednesday - 1:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 5:30am

ADL “Never Is Now”

The opening program of ADL’S 2021 Never Is Now Summit features Vice President Kamala Harris, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, NYT journalists Sheera Frenkel and Kara Swisher in discussion about Facebook, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and actor Daniel Dae Kim discussing AAPI hate and antisemitism, and more. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 5:00am

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Institutions

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discusses how public confidence has eroded when it comes to the critical institutions of the media, the courts, schools, churches and synagogues. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 10:00am & 5:30pm
Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am

Author Discussion Series: Robert Abrams

Author Robert Abrams discusses The Luckiest Guy in the World, his political memoir that shows how the office of state attorney general has evolved into a front-line protector of human rights. A program of The Hampton Synagogue with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 1:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 11:00am

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Herzl Makov

CEO of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Herzl Makov, discusses Begin's guiding principles as Prime Minister, how the Begin Doctrine informs Israeli policy on Iran today, Makov’s experience as Chief-of-Staff to PM Yitzhak Shamir, and more with Former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism and Global Perspectives host Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:30pm & 1:30am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Jonathan Schanzer

Author and Middle East analyst Jonathan Schanzer joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss his new book Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War on Top Story. Thursday - 8:00pm & Fri 2:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

In The News: Iran Nuclear Talks

Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, MIDDLE EAST POLITICAL AND INFORMATION NETWORK & Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, shares his insights on the status of the negotiations with Iran, and what lies ahead for the region. With Shahar Azani Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Shai Held - Part 2 Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation. Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm

Sunday: Chloe Valdary

Chloe Valdary, a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Gary Kenzer

Gary Kenzer, National USA Executive Director of “Honest Reporting,” discusses ways in which the international media fails to provide accurate and complete information regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Why J Street - Burt Visotzky

Rabbi Burt Visotzky, Professor of Midrash for the Conservative Movement’s Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and Director of JTS’s Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue, explains why he is a member of the Rabbinic Cabinet of J Street.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Miriam), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” and with his daughter Sarah. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: Not Taken Literally

*In “B’Shalach” from the Book of Exodus, describing the miracle of the Red Sea, Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud prohibition against reading certain Torah passages literally on JBS’s “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm *

Talmud Study: In Self Defense

The notion of justifiable homicide Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Burning Bush

Learn the meaning of the Burning Bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, and take a comparative look at the Jewish Tradition's approach to life with major religious philosophies. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Simon Schama Jews Part 2

Historian and author Simon Schama discusses part two of his BBC/PBS series, “The Story of the Jews,” which chronicles Jewish history from the Jews’ expulsion from Spain in 1492 through the end of the 19th Century and the birth of early Zionism. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm
Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

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 & 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

Roy Firestone is a seven-time Emmy Award winning host, interviewer and producer. His presentation will be a mixture of storytelling, music, humor, uncanny vocal impressions, hilarious and unforgettably moving video clips and observations.

The program is a celebration of life not just through the prism of sports but through his 40-year association of the greatest names in American public life. Many of you will recognize Firestone from ESPN.

January 6, 2022 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Alper JCC Miami
11155 SW 112 Ave
Building 4
Contact Marcy Levitt at [email protected] or click here

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort*

SHERYL SANDBERG KEYNOTE SPEAKER

BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEAN IN AND OPTION B COO OF META

SPECIAL GUESTS AND HONOREES

ADELE & DR. JOEL SANDBERG DR. ARI CIMENT

• The event will take place outdoors. Vaccination card or a negative PCR Test required. 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180 Sunday, December 19, 2021 6 PM
• Kosher Dietary Laws Observed

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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

Hate Among Us - Documentary Premiere

A tapestry of unique perspectives on antisemitism illustrate how renewed intolerance is taking root in Jewish communities and having far-reaching consequences around the globe in this documentary from executive producers Dean Cain and Montel Williams. Today (Sunday) - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 10:30am Friday - 9:00pm & 3:30am Saturday - 8:30pm & Midnight

Let’s Talk About Israel - Daniel Sokatch

Author Daniel Sokatch breaks down issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and discusses why Israel matters, why it’s important to care, and other ideas from his book, Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted. A program of the Stamford JCC (CT). Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: What Is Going On In Our Schools?

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch speaks of the importance of looking critically at what is being taught in schools today. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:00pm & 2:00am
Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 5:00am

Author Discussion Series: Judy Batalion

Author Judy Batalion discusses her book The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos, in a program of The Hampton Synagogue with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 1:30pm & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Nikki Haley & Mark Levin

Former US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Ellie Cohanim sits with former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley who discusses some of the most monumental decisions of the Trump Administration; then Ellie speaks with talk show host Mark Levin about Critical Race Theory, and his new book American Marxism. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Top Story: Daniel Asia

Composer and educator Daniel Asia joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss “wokeness” in the arts and what it means for American society, Jewish artists and Jewish concerns. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 7:30pm

In The News: Timna's Archeological Find

A recent discovery at Israel's Timna Park sheds new light on the Bible, and may change the face of Archeology. Erez Ben-Yosef, Prof. of Archeology at Tel Aviv U & Head of the Timna Archeological Expeditions shares the exciting news. With Shahar Azani. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

This week, Micah explains the importance of heeding the advice of Amos Yadlin, the former head of Israel's military intelligence, when he speaks about Iran's nuclear program and how to stop it. Micah also gives kudos to the band Black Eyed Peas, who stayed strong and performed in Israel despite intense pressure from BDS urging them to cancel their show. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Israeli Judaism - Rabbi Uri Regev

Rabbi Regev, President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Today (Sunday) - 12 Noon & 6:00pm

Sunday: Bernard-Henri Levy

France's leading Jewish intellectual, journalist and author, Bernard-Henri Levy, discusses his own Jewish journey and how he came to write a book about Jewish identity, antisemitism and the Jewish Tradition, The Genius of Judaism. Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm

Monday: Jane Eisner

One of American Jewry's foremost journalists, Jane Eisner, former editor-in-chief of the Jewish Forward, describes her own Jewish journey and discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American Jewry. Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Shai Held - Part 1

Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, Shai Held discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Tuesday: Shai Held - Part 2

Shai Held talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Wednesday: Chloe Valdary

Chloe Valdary a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Thursday: Joseph Cedar

Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar discusses his film “Norman,” starring Richard Gere in the title role as a Jewish New York fixer who knows the right people and can get things done.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: Put It To A Vote

The Talmudic concept of "governing" is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on the JBS original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Shake It Up Zayde

Rabbi Becher explores the Jewish custom of swaying during prayer Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Moses

Moses' early life, including his speech impediment and his marriage to Zipporah in Midian, is part of this week's study of the Exodus story which reveals the Jewish Tradition's notion of God and what it means to be a Jew. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Simon Schama - Jews (Part 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. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm & 2:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

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 & 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

This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.

December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.

Click here for more info and tickets

This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.

December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.

Click here for more info and tickets