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All Aboard the Soul Train! Your Two-Stop Journey to a More Meaningful High Holy Days

No, “Soul Train” isn’t just a retro music show—it’s about preparing our souls to fully embrace the sacred power of the High Holy Days. Join Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, author of Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer, and Dr. Sandra Lilienthal—one of CAJE’s most beloved teachers, as they guide us through the deeper meaning of High Holy Day prayer.

September 10th with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin

September 17th with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal

Together, we’ll explore why prayer doesn’t always connect for us, and how it can become relevant, moving, and even transformative. Through insight, reflection, and discussion, this two-week journey will help you enter the holiday season with a renewed sense of purpose and spiritual readiness.

CAJE Adult Learning is joining forces with Wisdom Without Walls to present this two-session online series Wednesdays from 12:00–1:30 pm (ET). The course blends insight, reflection, and dialogue to prepare your heart and spirit for the Days of Awe.

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Three-part virtual series beginning September 14, From Persecution to Renewal: The Sephardic Legacy and Foundations of Freedom exploring the Sephardic Jewish journey — from forced conversion and exile to commercial ingenuity and constitutional ideals — shaped Jewish law, identity and modern legal thought. Travel across the Iberian Peninsula, Amsterdam, the Ottoman Empire and the early American Republic, uncovering how resilience and intellectual exchange forged both Jewish and Western legal imaginations. This series is in partnership with Jewish Virtual Library and Habura, a leading global learning institution dedicated to the Geonic-Sephardi tradition as well as Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), ANU Museum of the Jewish People, European Jewish Community Centre (EJCC), Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) and the Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies (SCJS).

ELEVATE YOUR ENERGY THIS ROSH HASHANA. September 10, 2025 7:00 PM MARJCC Tickets www.marjcc.org/fenster $36

Raise your vibration to open new doors in life, business and relationships.

Gedale Fenster is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, life coach, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He has become known worldwide as one the most recognized faces in the field of personal development. His approach, simple and straightforward yet profound and wise, has empowered millions of individuals to achieve success in all aspects of life. His teachings are firmly rooted in spirituality and the belief that problems are truly blessings in disguise.

ALAN AND DIANE LIEBERMAN THEATRE 18900 NE 25TH AVENUE NMB FL 33180

Michael Ann Russell JCC 18900 NE 25TH AVENUE NMB FL 33180

Miami, FL 33180

For more info: Miriam Zirdok at [email protected] (786) 919-4290

Primer encuentro de autores judíos latinos en Miami. TODA LA COMUNIDAD ES BIENVENIDA A ESTE EVENTO MARAVILLOSA EN EL QUE 7 AUTORES PRESENTAN SU LIBRO.

Tickets: www.marjcc.org/entrelineas

Un Encuentro de Luz, Sombra y Transformación Este evento reúne a siete autores en una conversación profunda y creativa sobre los temas que nos transforman: la luz y la sombra, el cambio, y la magia que conecta sus obras. A través de sus libros, estos autores comparten experiencias, reflexiones y herramientas para enfrentar los desafíos de la vida con autenticidad y creatividad. Será un espacio cómodo y acogedor, ideal para quienes buscan inspiración, conexión y nuevas perspectivas. Ven a escuchar, compartir y dejarte transformar por las palabras y la energía de estos siete creadores.

Fecha: Miércoles, 3 de Septiembre de 2025 Hora: 7:00 PM Lugar: Alan y Diane Lieberman Theater 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33180 Precio: $36 – por entrada. Incluye acceso al evento y un libro de uno de los autores participantes (la selección es aleatoria y sujeta a disponibilidad). Asientos generales (sin asignar). Este evento será presentado en español.

Elul Begins; Shira Averbuch; Mark Gottlieb; ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Shoftim

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Shoftim commands the Israelites to appoint judges and officers, establishing systems of justice, kingship, prophecy and warfare - reminding us, as Elul begins, that true renewal requires fairness, humility and accountability before God. Monday and Thursday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 24

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Shira Averbuch

Singer, songwriter and actress Shira Averbuch discusses her new Hebrew children’s album which blends Jewish prayers and themes with traditional American folk music that was inspired by her artist residency at New York City’s B’nai Jeshurun synagogue. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm

Monday August 25

Kosher Movies: Oscar Nominees

Rabbi, film critic and author Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin reflect on Oscar film nominees from recent years, exploring these celebrated works through a Jewish lens to see how they can offer meaningful insights into the human condition. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 2:30pm

Tuesday August 26

TEXTing IRL: Mark Gottlieb: Torah and Politics - The Jewish-American Right

Elana Stein Hain and Mark Gottlieb (Tikvah’s Chief Education Officer) look to Talmudic and other sources to navigate the tension of conflicting commandments and unpack the cognitive dissonance of Jewish conservatives in Trump’s second term. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday -10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Shai Held

Shai Held, President and Dean of the Hadar Institute, joins Justin Pines to discuss Teshuva (repentance) for the High Holidays, including practical approaches, reflections post-October 7, and theological insights on chronic pain. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday August 27

Defending Israel with David Harris: Saba Farzan

David Harris is joined by Iranian journalist and activist Saba Farzan, founder and Executive Director of Berlin’s Foreign Policy Circle, whose work has appeared in top German, Swiss, and international outlets including the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Dyanne Martin & Rick Sopher

From the 2025 ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, David Harris talks with educator Dyanne Martin, known for her work on healing and reconciliation, and with interfaith scholar Rick Sopher, noted for his Qur’an–Bible dialogue. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 7:00am Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern explores the “gap year in Israel,” which he views as a formative rite of passage for many high school graduates, shaping identity, community, and lifelong connection to Jewish life. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Nancy Brinker

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. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Marc Schneier

Marc Schneier, founding rabbi of the Hampton Synagogue (West Hampton, NY), describes how one of the most high-profile Orthodox synagogues in America was created and discusses his inter-faith work with the Muslim-American community. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Steve Ludsin

Steven Ludsin, child of a Survivor and a charter member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, discusses why he dedicated his life to preserving the memory of the Shoah through his Remembrance of the Holocaust Foundation. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Singer Julie Budd

Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her Jewish identity and her feelings for Israel; and discusses her perspective as a successful performer and her relationship to Frank Sinatra. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

All Jews Are Friends

Rabbi Becher bases this lesson on Hagigah 26, from the tractate Hagigah in Moed, one of the six orders of the Mishnah, exploring Jewish traditions on pilgrimage festivals and sacred obligations. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Becher 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 Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 8

Hebrew letters "Pay," "Fay," and "Final Fay" are introduced, along with the correct pronunciation of the Hebrew word for a festive Jewish holiday. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The Shabbat

Begin the study of the values and world view of the Jewish Tradition by exploring a fascinating wrinkle in the Ten Commandments Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 1:00am

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Apply by Friday, September 12

High school juniors and seniors can apply now for the second cohort of Teen Israel Academy, an exciting new kind of Israel education that provides a safe academic space to grapple with Israel’s complexities and challenging questions. With the dramatic rise in worldwide antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric, it is critical that students understand the complexities of our Jewish homeland — both its miracles and its challenges — before heading off to college.

Funded by Federation, the goal of the academically rigorous program is to provide a new kind of Israeli education for teens and their parents that examines Israeli history and society, including the intricacies Israel faces within its own borders, with its neighbors and with the world, and provide a meaningful and relevant introduction to many of the fundamental questions that remain at the heart of the Jewish people and State of Israel.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Sunday, September 7 | 10-11 AM

Mental Health and Wellness in Our Children and Teens

Join BeWell Miami for a women's Sunday morning breakfast club addressing real and present needs through a Jewish lens. Exchange ideas, find solutions and build support networks amongst women. Breakfast from Zak the Baker starts at 9:30 AM

Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street Miami

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Rock Camp; Action Films; Simon Deng; TEXTing IRL

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Re'eh

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Re'eh calls on the Israelites to choose the blessing of following God’s commandments over disobedience, outlining laws on worship, charity, dietary rules, festivals, and the centralization of sacrificial service. Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 17

Rock Camp

Documentary

This backstage look at Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp follows four campers as they face fears and jam with their rock star heroes who reflect on their humble beginnings and rediscover their love of music. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:30pm Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 4:00am Wed - 1:00pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm

A Special Look: Discussion

David Fishof, founder of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, joins Teisha Bader to discuss the documentary, his vision for uniting fans and artists, and how his mission has been evolving since October 7th. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 1:00am, 11:30am Tuesday - 5:30am; Wednesday - 2:30pm

Monday August 18

Kosher Movies: Action Films

Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin dive into action films to uncover lessons on heroism and the power of friendship Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am; Friday - 11:00am

Tuesday August 19

TEXTing IRL: Daniel Held - Guilt by Identification - Jewish Pride in a Hostile Environment

Elana Stein Hain and Daniel Held, Chief Program Officer at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, turn to the Talmud to grapple with Jewish identity and pride in a hostile environment, asking how we can engage with moral complexity as proud Jews and model this for our children. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The Power of Reading with Your Children

Ilana Kurshan, award-winning author of the memoir If All the Seas Were Ink, joins Justin to discuss her next book, Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together, which explores her experience of reading Jewish and secular books with her children, and the cumulative impact on her and her family. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday August 20

Defending Israel with David Harris: Simon Deng

David Harris meets Simon Deng, a South Sudanese freedom fighter, humanitarian activist, Christian, former slave and vocal advocate for Israel and the release of Hamas hostages. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective on why Israel and the United States choose to engage in matters beyond their borders. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday (ILTV News) at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Andrew Kligerman

Jewish advocate Andrew Kligerman discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Frederick M. Lawrence

The former president of Brandeis University, Frederick M. Lawrence discusses his response to the BDS Movement and how he dealt with it at Brandeis. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Charles Jacobs

Dr. Charles Jacobs, President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, discusses bigotry and antisemitism in American universities. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Maimonides 13 Principles

Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles of Faith" are explained by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on this week's Talmud lesson entitled, "Principles of Belief." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

Blessings

Rabbi Becher discusses the history and nuances of Jewish blessings, their Hebrew translations, etymology, and deeper meanings as reminders to appreciate and value everything we use, see, and encounter within our daily lives. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 7

Learn three new Hebrew letters, "Gimmel," "Daled" and "Yud". Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 1:00am

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33176

Part of our Women Weaving Community Sessions

Join us for a meaningful parent & caregiver roundtable on Mental Health & Wellness in our Children and Teens, led by Shoshana Farbman, LCSW, Director of BeWell Miami.

Let’s connect, share, and support each other as we navigate the challenges our children and teens face today.

Start your morning with a delicious Zak the Baker breakfast at 9:30 AM.

Open to all women, including trans and non-binary folks; topics are geared towards those currently raising kids at home

RSVP Here

Sunday, August 24, 2025 | BBQ lunch starts at 11:30 AM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33156

Join us for our family-friendly Kosher BBQ lunch — free for everyone!

We’ve been told we serve the best hot dogs in Miami — our master griller’s secret? A special ingredient in the cooking water. Come taste for yourself and enjoy a warm afternoon with friends, family, and community. We will also be serving burgers, veggie burgers, chips and drinks.

Starting at 12:30 PM will be having a Magic Show by Juan Drake

Perfect for families with young children, grandparents, and everyone in between!

The BBQ lunch is free, but please RSVP so we have plenty for everyone.

RSVP HERE