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Free Kosher Food Distribution at Greater Miami Jewish Federation on December 10
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/01/2020 @ 03:18 PM
Thursday, December 10
9-11 a.m.
First come, first served while supplies last.
Please do not arrive before 9 a.m.
Hope and Healing for Your Holiday
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/01/2020 @ 02:39 PM
Zoom Social Media Workshop
Posted by Rita Morse on 11/30/2020 @ 02:17 PM
Title: JWorks Miami Workshop - Social Media Job Search Skills: Thursday, December 10th
Journal Entry:
JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE * Social Media Job Search Skills* workshop on Thursday, December 10th, 10:30am-12:30 pm.
These days, social media is a critical part of the job search. Gain insight and ideas for your social media job search strategy:
The agenda will include:
* Online job search resources
* Searching employment websites
* Making LinkedIn work for you
* Elevator pitch
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.
Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! Workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress, business casual is recommended.
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
305-403-6554, option 1
JBS Highlights starting 11/29: Robert Siegel on US Foreign Policy, Survivors' Child, Sephardi History, Jews in Arab World, JBS on COMCAST X1 on CH 1864 as of DEC 8
Posted by Edith Samers on 11/28/2020 @ 08:32 PM
Watch JBS on Comcast X1 Ch 1864 starting Dec 8, 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
Programs
Shaping Sephardi History-Gerber
Jane S. Gerber (Director of the Institute for Sephardic Studies, City University of NY), discusses her book “Cities of Splendour in the Shaping of Sephardi History” from the 10th-17th Centuries. A program of the American Sephardi Federation and Arthur Schneier Program for International Affairs at Yeshiva University. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7pm
Jewish Legacy In The Arab World
Mehnaz Afridi (Director of the Holocaust, Genocide & Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan College), Aomar Boum (a socio-cultural anthropologist at UCLA) and Robert Satloff (Executive Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy), reflect upon the history and legacy of Jewish life in the Arab world. With Elizabeth Thompson (Mohamed S. Farsi Chair in Islamic Peace at American University) by American University Center for Israel & Jewish Studies. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday – 8pm & 2am
Robert Siegel: Foreign Policy
Award-winning journalist Robert Siegel explores the future of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East in a Biden Administration with Thomas Friedman (New York Times), Dennis Ross (Washington Institute) & Ghaith Al-Omari (Washington Institute). On “Global Connections: Navigating The New Abnormal” a production of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am
On L’Chayim
L'Chayim: Child of Survivors
Psychiatrist and Jewish activist Naomi Vilko memorializes her mother, Holocaust Survivor Olga Vilko, and expresses her concerns about Jewish attitudes towards Israel and the American government, as well as about American Jewry. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm; Sunday Dec 6 - 12 Noon & 6pm
Sunday: CEO of FIDF Steven Weil
Steven Weil, the CEO of the Friends of the IDF, describes his Jewish background and his perspective on Israel and American Jewish life; and discusses his role with the FIDF without ever having served in the Israeli Defenses Forces Sunday - 12 Noon; Sunday - 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm
Monday: Rabbi Marc Angel
Rabbi Marc Angel, Rabbi Emeritus of the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC and the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, offers his analysis of Jewish life today.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm
Tuesday: Egyptian Jewry
Juliana Maio, author of the historical novel "City of the Sun," talks about her Sephardic Jewish background, being expelled from Egypt and growing up in Paris and the US, and reconnecting with her Egyptian Jewish roots. Tuesday – 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday – 3:00pm
Thursday: Rabbi Joe Potasnik
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of “Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi,” discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm
Saturday: Hate Spaces-Avi Goldwasser
Avi Goldwasser, producer of describes how he became committed to fighting ant-Israel BDS forces on college campuses and how he came to produce the film “Hate Spaces - The Politics Of Intolerance On Campus.” Part 1 of 2. Saturday - 6:00pm & 12 Midnight
92nd Street Y: Jews & Punchlines
Female comics Jackie Hoffman and Judy Gold explore Jews and the American Punchline in search of a Jewish gene for comedy. From money to mothers to food--nothing is off limits! Sunday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4pm
Talmud: To Change & Grow
As the Jewish world reads Sedra Vayishlach (Gen. 32:22), which describes how Jacob struggled with an angel, symbolic of inner growth, and which led to his new name “Israel,” Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s discusses “Change and Growth” in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 2:00am
Talmud: In Heaven's Hands?
Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways Organization) discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." JBS original “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 2:30am
Jewish 101: Community
Learn how the Jewish Tradition's emphasis is on "the community" rather than on "personal salvation," through the contrast of rabbinic thought with the well-known hymn, "Amazing Grace." Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm
KABBALAT & FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
FRIDAY NIGHT
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:30pm & 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
Virtual Special Education Kindergarten
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 11/25/2020 @ 03:38 PM
Beit Issie Shapiro, a Federation partner and Israel’s leading provider of innovative therapies for children and adults across the entire range of disabilities, has developed online content for kindergarteners in Hebrew and English. Children can sing, enjoy games and storytelling.
A Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat for Children With Disabilities
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 11/25/2020 @ 03:36 PM
Beit Issie Shapiro, a Federation partner and Israel’s leading provider of innovative therapies for children and adults across the entire range of disabilities, has a special accessible Kabbalat Shabbat in English for kids with disabilities. Click here to view.
Staying Home With PJ Library
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 11/25/2020 @ 03:34 PM
As families stay home together, PJ Library has activities for all ages to learn, laugh and share experiences. Whether it is cooking with kids, listening to podcasts, reading stories or doing arts and crafts, there is something for everyone. Click here to explore all the fun options!
Explaining the Coronavirus Crisis to Children With Disabilities
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 11/25/2020 @ 03:33 PM
This is an especially challenging time for kids with special needs. Click here for a way to explain the situation and disruption in routine using a visual story created by Ryan Mathew Morin, Constituency Board Member of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD).
BBYO@Home
Posted by Tatiana Pekarovic Roe on 11/25/2020 @ 03:28 PM
Teenagers are navigating a very different world than a few weeks ago. To keep their spirits up, stay connected and have fun, BBYO has developed innovative ways for Jewish teens to enjoy everything it has to offer — anytime, online. The platform brings together Jewish teens and young adults around the world to share ideas, learn together and be part of a community. This new online space features discussions on current events, cooking demonstrations, a virtual dance party, online Shabbat dinners, story time and more. You can see the full lineup of offerings when you click here.
Catching Your Breath: A New Program for Parents of Children With Disabilities
Posted by Liat Stilman on 11/25/2020 @ 10:54 AM
In these challenging times, we know how difficult things are. Join us for an hour of Jewish-themed, stress-reducing strategies, entertainment and socialization for parents. You will receive a home-delivered kosher meal so you can participate without worrying about preparing dinner for your family. Program registration includes all three sessions.
Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 8 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
No cost to attend | Space is limited
RSVP by Monday, November 30 at 10 a.m.