It's Happening In Miami

Applications for Miami's Leo Martin March of the Living 2025 are now open. You are eligible to apply if you are a 2024-2025 Jewish Miami-Dade High School Senior or live in Miami-Dade County and are interested in participating in this life-changing educational experience.

The deadline to complete your application and sign up for an interview is October 1st!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO MARCH OF THE LIVING 2025

Monday, August 26 at 6:30 PM

Sephardi Voices: The Untold Expulsion of Jews From Arab Lands

By Henry Green & Richard Stursberg

In the decades following the founding of Israel, close to a million Jews were forced from their ancestral homelands in the Middle East, North Africa and Iran. This story of state-sanctioned discrimination, violence and political unrest is told with stunning photography and gripping first-hand accounts from survivors. They tell of violent persecution and daring midnight airlifts—but also of a world left behind, and new lives in new lands. This is a story of Jewish history, of a resilient people finding strength in the face of terrible injustice.

Book & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables

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Advance registration required

Friday, September 6

Shabbat Across Miami is back! Join Federation's Young Leadership Division (YLD) and OneTable in this special Shabbat celebration by hosting or attending a Shabbat dinner.

When you host a Shabbat dinner on September 6, you can receive expanded Nourishment of up to $250 fo 20 guests or $15 per person for the first 10 guests and $10 per person after that. Hosts must post their dinner by Monday, September 2 to receive Nourishment or a Shabbat Gift Bag.

For more information, contact Samantha Katz at [email protected] or Delayna Feuerzeig at [email protected].

CLICK HER FOR POST/GUEST YOUR DINNER

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A HOST

The Jewish New Year offers the opportunity to come together in solidarity and hope with your Jewish community.

As Jews around the world pray for peace in Israel and the safety of the Jewish people worldwide, join your Jewish community in bringing in the Jewish New Year. If you are looking for a spiritual connection to the High Holidays, there’s a congregation in Miami-Dade County ready to welcome you. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues. We encourage you to select a synagogue, visit their website or call for membership information.

Make the year 5785 a time of Jewish renewal and connection for you and your family and of unity with Jews around the world.

CLICK HERE A DIRECTORY OF SYNAGOGUES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Thursday, September 26 at 8 PM

Known for his inventive writing and playful persona, Joe Zimmerman brings insightful observations and a curiosity to the stage that achieves a level of joy rarely accomplished with jokes touching on pop culture, relationships, history and pop-science. Zimmerman's television appearances include The Late Late Show with James Corden, John Oliver’s New York Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Last Comic Standing, and his own Comedy Central Half Hour.

The Hub, Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest

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Monday, September 9, 6:30-8 PM

Join the Alper JCC Miami's Pride Empowerment Circle and the Yes Institute as they "change the current dialogue from marginalization to celebration and appreciation." The Pride Empowerment Circle is a monthly meet-up that serves as a community-building opportunity for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. It is a sounding board for the needs and wants of the attendees: discussions, advocacy, guest speakers, socials, special events, sharing of resources and building connections all fall under the umbrella of what we do together.

Alper JCC Miami, Building #6, Studio Room A, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami

Monday, August 19, 7:30 PM

Special Miami Jewish Film Festival Encore Showing

Israel's Official Entry to the 2024 Academy Awards and the 2024 Miami Jewish Film Festival's Best Israeli Film, Seven Blessings also swept the Israeli Academy Awardswith 10 wins, including Best Film. In this bittersweet dramedy set in early ‘90s Jerusalem, a diverse family celebrates a Moroccan-Jewish bride and French-Ashkenazi groom’s union, infusing the occasion with joy, laughter and a vibrant mix of languages. Yet, as the Seven Blessings ritual unfolds—a week of festive meals honoring the newlyweds—the facade cracks, exposing deep-seated wounds rooted in ancient tradition.

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

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Sunday, August 25 at 1:40 PM

The Chicago Cubs at the Marlins

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is proud to serve as a Bronze Sponsor for this fun-filled community celebration of Jewish heritage. When you purchase a ticket package, you will also receive a commemorative jersey and special access to a pre-game book talk with The Baseball Talmud author Howard Megdal. In addition, a portion of each ticket price will benefit various local Jewish nonprofits.

loanDepot park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami

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On JBS: Tisha B'Av; Musicians Five For Fighting, Noah Aronson; International Bible Contest

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

SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL TIMES ARE ET

Noah Aronson Music

Musical selections from recording artist, composer, performer and song leader Noah Aronson, who creates music and interactive experiences at the intersection of wellness, spirituality and creativity.

And mark your calendars for his Tu B'Av concert, "Let There Be Love," premiering next Sunday August 18th at 8pm ET only on JBS!

Sunday - 7:50am, 4:35pm & 11:50pm Wednesday - 1:20pm & 7:50pm Thursday - 2:50pm

Unpacked: The Jewish Story Explained##

Entertaining Jewish history lessons spanning time from the first three kings of Israel through the second temple period of Jerusalem.

Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 7:00am Tuesday - 12:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Tisha B'Av Services

Closed Captioned For Tisha B'Av, the fast day that commemorates the destruction of both the first and second temples in Jerusalem, join in a service from The Hampton Synagogue that includes a beautiful reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and a musical performance from the Maccabeats.

Monday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Five for Fighting

Closed Captioned Grammy-nominated musician John Ondrasik, known by his stage name Five for Fighting, joins Teisha Bader to discuss being one of the rare artists in the entertainment industry to advocate for Israel since October 7th.

Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines:Noah Aronson

Closed Captioned In anticipation of his upcoming JBS concert event, ““Let There Be Love,“ (Sunday August 18 at 8pm) musical artist and song leader Noah Aronson joins Justin to discuss love, the joy of singing and leading prayer, his creative process and spiritual journey.

Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Closed Captioned Micah Halpern explores the history and impact of assassinations from biblical times to the present, revealing their complex and varied significance.

Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris##

Closed Captioned David Harris is joined by Shabbos Kestenbaum to discuss his lawsuit against Harvard University, addressing the institution's alleged failure to protect Jewish students from discrimination.

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

FIDF Briefing: Social Work Reservist Chaim Meisels

Closed Captioned Chaim Meisels, the great grandson of the Satmar Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, discusses his Hasidic upbringing, becoming a lone soldier in the IDF, his experiences since October 7 and more.

Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:00pm

International Bible Contest##

Closed Captioned The 2024 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach,” an annual competition from the World Zionist Organization testing Hebrew Bible knowledge, with contestants competing in New York City for a spot in the ultimate showdown in Jerusalem.

Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

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

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

SUMMER ENCORES

JBS Film Festival: Screams Before Silence (Documentary and Discussion)

The sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th and the silence that followed is examined through interviews with eyewitnesses, released hostages, first responders, medical experts, and survivors in this must-watch documentary from Sheryl Sandberg.

And stay tuned after the film for a discussion moderated by Abigail Pogrebin from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.

Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: The Green Prince##

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris discuss fighting antisemitism with Mosab Hassan Yousef, also known as The Green Prince, the former militant son of a Hamas co-founder who became a Shin Bet agent and Israel advocate.

Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 7:00am

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin:

Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner

Closed Captioned Abigail Pogrebin is joined by rabbi and author David-Seth Kirshner to discuss his book, Streams of Shattered Consciousness, that chronicles the first 50 days of the Israel-Hamas War using a blend of history lessons, opinions, and personal reflections.

Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Jewish Musicians

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Jewish musicians Elana Arian, Joey Weisenberg and Noah Aronson for a discussion on the link between prayer and music, the potential redesign of synagogues to make room for freedom of musical expression, methods for drawing out reluctant participants to reach their full musical potential during worship and more.

Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:00am

Global Connections With Robert Siegel: New Cancer Therapies

Closed Captioned Robert Siegel discusses the latest in cancer research, looking especially at links between cancer and genetics, with doctors Susan Domcheck (UPenn), Larry Norton (Memorial Sloan Kettering) and Yael Goldberg (Rabin Medical Center).

Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am

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

Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album##

Actor, producer, and Jewish culture preservationist Avi Hoffman shares the story and impact of the Dachau Album, one of the most important Holocaust artifacts found since World War II, containing artwork and photographs.

Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Orin Wolf - The Band's Visit

*Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2018, “The Band’s Visit.” *

Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt - Coping with Illness

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, author of Living In The Shadow of Death, describes his experience with cancer and discusses the Jewish tradition’s understanding of prayer and the power of community in the healing process.

Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze'ev - Love Online

In advance of Tu B'Av, "the Jewish Valentines Day," professor of philosophy and author of Love Online Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev sits to discuss the psychology of love.

Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

*Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Concept of Fasting##

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition.

Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Tragedy - God or Man?##

Rabbi Becher looks at warnings about potential dangers, and explores whether tragedies are in the hands of heaven or man.

Sunday - 9:35am Monday - 4:35am Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Adam's Sin

The rabbinic explanation for why Adam and Eve were sent from the Garden of Eden (and why Judaism does not view it as the fall of man), and whom Adam and Eve actually look like.

Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am 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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel

201-334-2510

website: www.jbstv.org

With the dramatic rise in worldwide antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric, it is more important than ever that students understand the complexities of our Jewish homeland — both its miracles and its challenges — before they arrive on college campuses.

That is why Federation is sponsoring Teen Israel Academy, an exciting new kind of Israel education for a limited number of Miami-Dade high school juniors and seniors and their parents. The academically rigorous program will examine 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. Applications are now being accepted through August 26. For more information and to apply, click here.