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Apply Now for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship for the Alexander Muss High School in Israel
Posted by Maayan Nafshi on 03/19/2024 @ 11:31 AM
Students entering their sophomore and junior years of high school are invited to apply for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship, a program that offers $15,000 scholarships to Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI).
The meaningful experience, taking place August 26-December 23, 2024, offers Jewish students living in Miami-Dade County the chance to spend a semester living and learning in Israel, made possible by Stephen Muss and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. AMHSI is the only pluralistic, college prep, fully accredited program in which high school students’ study abroad together in Israel for a semester. Fellows return home ready to take their place as Jewish changemakers and ambassadors for Israel and the Jewish people. Applications are still being accepted and can be accessed here.
For more information, contact Alicia Press at [email protected] or 212.472.9300 x481.
Purim Night 2024 at Temple Moses
Posted by temple moses on 03/18/2024 @ 02:11 PM
Purim Night at Temple Moses with Crazy Israel inspired Laser Light Show with Interactive Drum Troupe followed by Rocking Concert with DANIIEL and DJ MOUYAL! Schedule and Link: •8:30pm Havdalah/Costume Parade •8:45pm Megillah •9:15pm Food •9:30-10:30pm Laser/Drum Show •10:30pm DANIIEL/DJ Concert Link: https://templemoses.com/purimnight/ Let’s Celebrate Together !! Kids costume parade with prizes Special IDF soldier speaker guest Free popcorn & cotton candy Pizza, borrecas & bulemas & more food for sale!
Join us for Purim Night at Temple Moses! Huge Event for all ages! Enjoy an Israel inspired laser show with Interactive drums, 4 Megillah readings, music and food!!
Saturday, March 23 at 8:30PM at Temple Moses (1200 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141)
Jewish Journey to Spain and Portugal
Posted by Suzanne Rodriguez on 03/18/2024 @ 01:20 PM
Join the ATJC on a Jewish Heritage Journey to Spain and Portugal.
October 27 - November 7, 2024
with Rabbi Guido Cohen.
Call the synagogue office for more information (305) 937-1880 or email [email protected]
Grand Purim Party with Klezmer Music
Posted by rabbismith on 03/17/2024 @ 08:20 AM
Retirees and Seniors Love this music as well many others!
Please Reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 OR EMAIL: [email protected]
Have a Freilichen Purim!
JBS Highlights 3/17/24 - 3/23/24
Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/15/2024 @ 03:30 PM
On JBS: Purim Insights & Humor; ADL Never is Now, Remembering Gene Wilder
SCHEDULED JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 17 - MARCH 23
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
SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour In seeking an understanding of what exactly antisemites are "anti," David Patterson (ISGAP Senior Research Fellow Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, University of Texas-Dallas) looks at three pillars of antisemitism: word, blood and redemption. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am
Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Ron Frank to discuss Remembering Gene Wilder, his documentary about the legendary comic actor’s life, legacy, and battle with Alzheimer's disease. Monday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am, 7:30am, 11:30am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 1:00am Friday - 10:30am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
In the Spotlight Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), to discuss her recent trip to Israel. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 7:30pm Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 9:30pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 7:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:30am & 11:00am Saturday - 3:30am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines Purim Insights Part 4 In preparation for Purim, Justin is joined by Torah teacher and sociologist of American Jews Mijal Bitton to explore who or what is Amalek, the evil tribe that attacked Israel from behind in the desert and launched millennia of antisemitism, and how do we think about Amalek this year in particular and what are our obligations. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm & 11:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern Since Oct 7 all eyes are on Israel’s war with Hamas, but Israel is fighting on other fronts. Micah Halpern explains why thousands of soldiers are re-called to the Lebanese border and the West Bank. Wednesday - 6:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris speaks with author and entrepreneur Joshua Hoffman about Future of Jewish, his newsletter which helps subscribers better understand Israel and the Jewish World through posts sourced from a wide variety of people and organizations.
Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm
Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm
Friday - 1:00am, 5am & 10:00pm
FIDF Live Briefing FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Rabbi Doron Perez, father of two IDF soldiers, both of whom were injured while defending Israel on October 7th, and one of whom, was taken hostage by Hamas and remains in captivity to this day. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
ADL Never Is Now 2024 The opening session of ADL’s 2024 Never Is Now Summit features remarks from Deborah E. Lipstadt, President Isaac Herzog, Jared Kushner, a 10/7 survivor and a family member of a hostage, and the State of Hate address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Thursday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am
Purim with The Hampton Synagogue Rabbi Marc Schneier speaks on the meaning and customs of Purim, followed by a full Megillah reading by Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Pre-recorded from The Hampton Synagogue with on-screen Hebrew transcription and English translation. Saturday - 7:30pm, 10:30pm Sunday - 1:30am, 11:30am, 4:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm
ILTV News ILTV reports from Israel Weeknights at 6:00pm
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, this week with a spotlight on Jewish comedians
Jake Ehrenreich Entertainer, musician and author Jake Ehrenreich shares intimate stories about growing up with survivor parents and his struggles with being different Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
H. Alan Scott
Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Jackie Mason z'l
One of America's iconic comedians, Jackie Mason z"l, talks seriously about his decision to break with his family's tradition of serving as a rabbi, how his comedy grows out of his understanding of human nature, how he feels about Israeli and American Jewry and more.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:20am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
Shalom Habibi
The Muslim-Jewish comedy duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys and their decision to team up to create the Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am
Genetic Screening Rabbi Becher explains the Jewish obligation to use the benefits of modern medicine. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Temple Treasures Learn about the Holy Ark and early Israelite history in a Talmud lesson entitled What Happened to the Treasures of the Temple? Sunday - 9:25am Tuesday - 9:25am & 5:25pm
Jewish 101 A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Episode 3 - The Jewish Obsession Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l discusses the obsession that has shaped the unique character of the Jewish People throughout history. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
Purim Pet Peeves Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l shares five of his pet peeves relating to modern Jewish thought in this irreverent episode for Purim. Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 9:30am Saturday - 1:30am & 10:00pm
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
The Women's Event: A Morning of Using Our Voices, Using Our Hands
Posted by Lauren Gold on 03/15/2024 @ 11:10 AM
Thursday, April 11, 10 AM-12:30 PM
Join Women's Philanthropy for Guest Speaker Alana Newhouse, Editor-in-Chief of Tablet Magazine, and projects that fulfill a need and raise awareness about specific challenges impacting women and children.
Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami
Cost: $54
Jungle Purim
Posted by chabad chayil on 03/11/2024 @ 02:02 PM
Sunday, March 24, 4 PM, Gan Chabad Garden
Entertainment, Megillah & Grand Seudah Banquet in the Purim Jungle. For men, women and children of ALL AGES! RSVP required.
Optional Family Sponsor: $260
For information or to RSVP call (305) 770-1919.
#Chabad #YJP #ChabadChayil
Cosponsor or place your logo on this event at ChabadChayil.org/EventSponsor.
JBS Highlights 3/10/24 - 3/16/24:South African Jewry; Jewish fashion influencer “Man Repeller;” Becoming a Better Person with Robert Siegel
Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/08/2024 @ 01:23 PM
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
SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour
Karen Milner, National Chairman, Board of Jewish Deputies, discusses the difficult position South African Jewry finds itself particularly after October 7 with Charles Small and David Harris, ISGAP. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am &1:00pm
In the Spotlight
Rabbi Shlomo Brody
Executive Director of Ematai, Jerusalem Post columnist and author Rabbi Shlomo Brody joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss ideas from his book, Ethics of Our Fighters: A Jewish View on War and Morality. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 7:30pm Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines
Purim Insights Part 3: Leandra Medine Cohen: Getting Dressed as a Spiritual Experience
As we ready our Purim costumes, what does Judaism have to say about getting dressed? And what does getting dressed have to say about Judaism? Leandra Medine Cohen is a leading fashion influencer, writer, thinker and mother, best known for her blog “The Man Repeller.” Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern discusses Israel's current isolation on the global stage and the detrimental impact it has on the world, and shares his thoughts on Israel's future. Wednesday - 6:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 5:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
Batya Ungar-Sargon author, journalist and free lance writer discusses the world’s response following the events of October 7th and the rise of antisemitism with David Harris. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm
Global Connections with Robert Siegel
Robert Siegel looks at what constitutes living well in matters of happiness, health, faith, and service to others with David Brooks (NYT), Robert Waldinger (Harvard Medical School), and Rabbi David Wolpe (Visiting Scholar, Harvard Divinity School) Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Father of Hostage Itay Chen
FIDF CEO Steve Weil welcomes Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, a 20-year-oldIDF soldier and U.S. citizen who is being held captive by Hamas. Thursday - 6:30pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
Israel at War: Eric Mandel
What is the status of the war against Hamas in Gaza? And what are the chances for war with Hezbollah in the north? Shahar Azani speaks with founder and Director of MEPIN, the Middle East Political Information Network, for an update on the war in Israel, upon his return from Israel. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am Saturday - 9pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm
ILTV & Daily News Update ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm
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
Phyllis Chesler on Feminism
Bestselling author, scholar and one of the Jewish community’s iconic feminists, Phyllis Chesler discusses her autobiography A Politically Incorrect Feminist and more. Sunday - 12noon
Ruth Wisse
Ruth Wisse, Professor Emeritus at Harvard, discusses the BDS Movement and the Jewish community's response; reflects on aspects of Jewish life; and introduces her new online course on George Eliot's last and most controversial novel, Daniel Deronda.
Sunday - 6:00pm
Monday - 3:00am
Rabba Sara Hurwitz
Rabba Sara Hurwitz, the first female Orthodox rabbi, describes her personal journey, her commitment to Jewish Law (halacha), and issues of concern to Orthodox women. Monday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Paula Eiselt
Filmmaker Paula Eiselt discusses her documentary 93 Queen, which follows an Orthodox mother of six on her quest to create a female ambulance service, which evokes fierce opposition from her Chasidic community.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Pioneering feminist Letty Cottin Pogrebin, the co-founding editor of Ms. Magazine and author of ten books including Single Jewish Male Seeking Soul Mate, discusses her personal Jewish journey and shares her view of Jewish life today.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Actress Ayelet Zurer
Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art, and describes portraying the Haredi widow Elisheva on the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Shtisel. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
*Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am *
Abortion in Judaism
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of abortion and the way in which the definition of a fetus impacts Jewish Law. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Maimonides 13 Principles
Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles of Faith" are explained by Rabbi Becher on this week's Talmud lesson entitled, "Principles of Belief." Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101 A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Episode 2 - What is a Jew?
While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. 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
Shalom Y’all! Southern Jews & the Cotton Economy
Posted by Lauren Gold on 03/07/2024 @ 12:21 PM
Tuesday, March 26, 7:30 PM
Inspired by their upcoming production of The Lehman Trilogy, GableStage welcomes Dr. Josh Parshall of the Goldring/ Woldenberg Institute for Southern Jewish Life to share insights combining the history of cotton production in the US South with southern Jewish histories. Learn how Jewish migrants found their way to emerging market hubs, and in many cases, came to occupy prominent positions in social and civic life. And explore how this history illuminates Jewish relationships to race and racism in the United States and observe how changes in cotton production have shaped and reshaped Jewish communities in much of the rural South.
Attendees of the program will receive discounted tickets to The Lehman Trilogy which runs at GablesStage from March 14th–April 21st.
The Hub at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Miami
Free of charge with your RSVP
Participate in the Shabbat of Unity
Posted by Lauren Gold on 03/07/2024 @ 11:44 AM
Friday, March 15
Come together with your Miami Jewish community for a special Shabbat dinner on Friday, March 15 to express your love and solidarity with our fellow Jews in Israel, in the US and around the world. Organized by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Synagogue Relations Committee, synagogues throughout Miami-Dade County will host Shabbat dinners as a testament to Jewish strength and perseverance as we pray for the safety and well-being of Klal Yisrael (all of Israel), give thanks and celebrate the blessings of Shabbat. Individuals are also welcome to join or host private Shabbat dinners through Federation partner OneTable.
CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPATING SYNAGOGUES OR TO JOIN OR HOST A SHABBAT OF UNITY DINNER