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UM Hillel FreshFest
Posted by Briana Schwarz on 06/25/2024 @ 03:37 PM
Wednesday, August 14
Do you know an incoming Jewish Cane?
University of Miami Hillel's Fresh Fest is will be Wednesday August 14th, before school officially starts. This is an amazing opportunity for new students to connect with Jewish life on campus, make friends and have fun! We will also have a parent info session on Monday, August 12th at 4pm.
Come COMMEMORATE the HEROIC HOSTAGE RESCUE MISSION
Posted by Galit Wiernik on 06/21/2024 @ 07:08 PM
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Hope Square
Sunday, June 23rd @11:00am
MAR JCC North Miami Beach
Will create a Kikar Hatikvah כיכר התקווה in honor of the rescued hostages and so that we continue to have hope that all the hostages in gaza come back home! 💙🇮🇱
The kikar hatufim of Tel Aviv is going to be RECREATED🎗️
Will have food trucks, music, harkada and much more!
See you and your families there💙🇮🇱
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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 23 - JUNE 29
Posted by Vlada Barash on 06/21/2024 @ 02:24 PM
On JBS: Live from Jerusalem-The Shalom Hartman Institute; Archie Gottesman's Jewbelong; AJC Global Forum
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
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Devora Steinmetz
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Jewish scholar and author Devora Steinmetz to discuss ideas from her book Why Rain Comes From Above, which explores how imaginative religious reading can deepen our understanding of life, the world, and God.
Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am, 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Eye On Israel: Disaster Relief
Daniel Kahn and Alice Miller, NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief’s Chairman and newly appointed CEO respectively, discuss Israeli resilience, the crucial role of Israeli civil society on October 7th and beyond, and their ongoing global relief work.
Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:30am Friday - 4:30pm
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Racism and Antisemitism
"The Intersectionality of Racism and Antisemitism" is explored by educators William Kolbrener, Ansel Brown and Carlton Long.
Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Archie Gottesman - Engaging Jews and Fighting Antisemitism
Justin is joined by Archie Gottesman, the marketing executive behind the eye-catching Manhattan Mini Storage ads, to discuss how she is using clever ad campaigns to target disengaged Jews and seek allies to fight antisemitism through her organization, JewBelong.
Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday -4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Israel Tomorrow: The Shalom Hartman Institute's Summer Community Leadership Program
Donniel Hartman & Yossi Klein Halevi
Live from the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Community Leadership Program in Jerusalem, Institute President Donniel Hartman and Senior Fellow Yossi Klein Halevi, hosts of the popular For Heaven’s Sake podcast, join for conversation.
Wednesday - 12:30pm (LIVE) & 6:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm
College and the Public Discourse on Israel
Live from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, Hartman Scholar-in-Residence Masua Sagiv and Hartman Senior Fellow James Loeffler discuss college and the public discourse on Israel in North America at the Institute’s Community Leadership Program.
Thursday - 12:30pm (LIVE) & 6:30pm Saturday - 9:30pm
Yehuda Kurtzer
Shalom Hartman Institute President Yehuda Kurtzer, host of the popular Identity/Crisis podcast, addresses Jewish Peoplehood in a post October 7th world at the Institute’s Community Leaderships Program in Jerusalem.
Friday - 12:30pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 11:00pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris is joined once again by barrister and specialist in international law, and Director of UK Lawyers for Israel, Natasha Hausdorff, to continue the conversation on Israel advocacy.
Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern discusses the importance of unmasking pro-Hamas demonstrators, arguing that laws should be changed to prevent them from hiding their identities, similar to measures taken against the KKK.
Wednesday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 4:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
FIDF Briefing: Rabbi Leo Dee
FIDF CEO Steve Weil welcomes Jewish educator and Israel advocate Rabbi Leo Dee to tell the tragic story of his wife and daughters being killed in a terror attack in April of last year.
Thursday - 5:30pm Friday - 5:30am, 8:30am
AJC Global Forum: Campus Life
Student groups honored with the AJC Sharon Green Award for Campus Advocacy, and discussions on safeguarding Jewish campus life featuring Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz and University of Michigan President Santa Ono.
Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am
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
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Yiscah Smith
Yiscah Smith, author of 40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to Authentic Living, describes her transition from life as an Orthodox man in Jerusalem to an observant Jewish woman who travels the world as a spiritual activist.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Tyler Gregory
During his tenure as executive director of A Wider Bridge, a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion, the current JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Gregory discusses fighting for equal rights in the Jewish world.
Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Raphael Shore
Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations, “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and his passion for Jewish education.
Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Ken Brander
The President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, Rabbi Kenneth Brander discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Don't Argue
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the way the Talmud deals with challenging Moses' authority.
Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Tattooing
Jewish Law pertaining to tattooing (and otherwise marring one's body) is discussed by Rabbi Becher.
Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am 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
Threefold Blessing
Learn about Shabbat and how the rabbis' interpretation of the Creation Story's threefold blessing, given to human beings in Genesis Chapter 1, suggests a role most people don't normally imagine.
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
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Webinar: The US Constitution, Sephardic Jews and Religious Freedom
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/19/2024 @ 02:35 PM
In the Shadow of the Inquisition | Sunday, June 30, 1 PM Online
This eye-opening event will bring attention to little-known facts regarding the contributions the descendants of the Jews of Sefarad. In 1791, the Bill of Rights – the first 10 Amendments – became part of the US Constitution. The First Amendment enshrined liberty of conscience. This was the culmination of centuries of struggle. Leading Jewish figures who knew the Founders had suffered the Inquisition or were children of those who had. In correspondence and debates, the Founders invoked the Inquisition and their letters, assuring Jews that religious liberty would stand in contrast with the Inquisition that lasted into the 19th century. Repugnance of the Inquisition, along with a Jewish presence, helped to enshrine religious freedom in the early republic.
Pride Empowerment Circle | Monday, July 8
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/19/2024 @ 12:48 PM
6:30-7:30 PM at Alper JCC Miami
Share, connect and build community in a safe space. Explore topics suggested by participants and learn from occasional guest speakers. The second Monday of every month. Facilitated by Michele Rothkopf, Health and Life Coach. For 18+ years of age.
JCC Members: Free, Guests: $5
Alper JCC Miami, Building #6, Studio Room A, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami
For information, contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X 251.
Archaeology of Jerusalem on Zoom, July 25 & August 8
Posted by rabbismith on 06/15/2024 @ 10:16 PM
There will be a Two-Part series of a Zoom Archaeological Seminar about excavations in Jerusalem and the City of David. It will even include audio-visuals of the excavations! The multimedia zoom presentation will take place on two Thursdays, July 25, and August 8 at 3 PM -4:15 PM.
The cost for this series is only $36 and there is an additional discount for retirees. Sign up for this mesmerizing archaeology seminar at JewishRetiree.com or call (954) 458-6000.
Rabbi Avrohom Stolik, the presenter, has received wide acclaim as a biblical archaeological scholar. In the presentation, he will share his extensive knowledge of Jewish & secular history, Torah & Talmud, as well as his passion for biblical archaeology. He has created a unique presentation that includes imagery, diagrams, and videos that can benefit anyone and everyone, whether he or she has been to Israel before or has any background in history or archaeology.
The Retiree Academy is a project of United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization that services the needs of retirees and seniors. They run numerous cultural events and educational programs throughout the year including Klezmer concerts, holiday events, mind-stimulating classes in subjects such as: Talmud, Books of the Prophets, Code of Jewish Law, Chassidic Philosophy and Mysticism, and much more. They just started offering a Conversational Yiddish Seminar as well. Visit JewishRetiree.com or call (954) 458-6000 for more info about their programs.
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 16 - JUNE 22
Posted by Vlada Barash on 06/14/2024 @ 03:39 PM
On JBS: Yehuda Kurtzer; The Green Prince; AJC Global Opening Plenary; FIDF Briefings; Juneteenth
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
FIDF Live Briefing: ICJ and ICC
FIDF CEO Steve Weil and Human Rights Lawyer Arsen Ostrovsky discuss ICJ and ICC actions, the weaponization of law, risks to democracies, IDF efforts to minimize civilian deaths and more.
Sunday - 8:00am & 5:30pm Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Thursday - 11:00am
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Roberta Satow
Abigail Pogrebin speaks with author and psychologist Roberta Satow about Our Time Is Up, her part fiction, part memory book that offers an intimate look at psychoanalysis as seen through Roberta’s experience as both a patient and analyst.
Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am, 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Come Closer
Eric is joined by Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher to discuss her debut feature film Come Closer, the poignant drama that explores depths of grief and celebrates those who choose life even after unthinkable pain and loss.
Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 10:30am
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: The Green Prince
ISGAP leaders Charles 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 & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Yehuda Kurtzer on Stewarding Torah
Reflecting on Shavuot, the holiday celebrating the giving and receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, Justin is joined by Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, to discuss how the Torah informs their modern perspectives.
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
Micah discusses the real fear experienced by much of the Jewish community in the United States and offers insights on how the community should respond.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harrris is joined by special guests Avidor Baruch and Yaniv Jember to discuss Israel's diverse and complex society from the perspective of Ethiopian Israelis.
Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Rabbi Hirsch: Cicadas
Inspired by the rare, historic cicada invasion, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, teaches that our true purpose lies beneath the surface, strength comes from community, and our actions should benefit future generations.
Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am & 7:30am Friday - 11:00am
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Elections, Wars, and the Media
Robert Siegel hosts David Folkenflik (NPR) and Len Downie (Arizona State University) to unpack the state of the media and current events during this presidential election year.
Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 10:00pm
FIDF Live Briefing: General Nuriel
FIDF CEO Steve Weil welcomes Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel to discuss the IDF's efforts to avoid casualties, the mission to prevent Hamas from staying in power, and the roles of Syria, Iran, Egypt, and the potential for a Lebanon War.
Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
AJC Global Forum: Opening Plenary
The opening plenary of the premiere global Jewish advocacy conference, the AJC Global Forum, featured a tribute to those lost since October 7, remarks from President Herzog, international Jewish leaders on rising antisemitism, and actor Michael Rapaport with Aviva Klompas (Boundless Israel) on social media advocacy for Israel, as well as the launch of AJC’s "Heroes of Israel," highlighting extraordinary citizens.
Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm
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
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
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.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Dr. Ruth describes how she survived the Holocaust, made aliyah to Palestine and became a Haganah sniper, and grew to be America's most beloved sex therapist.
Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Clarence Jones
Martin Luther King Jr.'s attorney and confidant, Clarence Jones, describes how the Jewish community made the civil rights movement possible, condemns Black antisemitism, and calls upon the Palestinians to renounce terrorism as a precondition for peace.
Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Jack Laub z"l
The late Jack Laub, a World War II veteran, college basketball star, and NBA player, shares his remarkable personal journey and reflects on his Jewish identity.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Minority Rights
Rabbi Becher looks at the Talmudic text of Nezikin, Bava Kama, Chapter 3 as the basis for this lesson he entitles Jugs, Barrels, and Minority Rights.
Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Disputed Property
The Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims is discussed.
Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am 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
Creation Part 2
A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1).
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
Conversational Yiddish Course on Zoom Starts July 8
Posted by rabbismith on 06/14/2024 @ 01:59 PM
Retirees and Seniors: Find Joy in a Conversational Yiddish Course
A five-session, Zoom conversational Yiddish course will start on Monday, July 8 to benefit the retiree and senior community. This will bring tremendous joy and happiness to many Floridians.
United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization for retirees and seniors, is offering this special course on Zoom. Sign up below or at JewishRetiree.com or call (954) 458-6000. The course is limited to 30 participants. $50 Early-Bird price and scholarships are available. Sign up today!
- No Travel Necessary
- Discount for Retirees
- Enhance Your Cognitive Health
- Meet New Friends
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Yiddish, the Lingua of Nostalgia Yiddish holds a special place in the hearts of many elderly Jewish individuals. For these seniors, Yiddish is more than just a means of communication; it is a vital link to their cultural heritage and communal history. For many elderly Jews, Yiddish connects them to the rich tapestry of Yiddish literature, music, and theater. Engaging in conversations or listening to Yiddish songs and stories allows seniors to relive their past, and ensure that their cultural heritage endures.
AMIA 30th Anniversary Commemoration With David Harris
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/11/2024 @ 11:28 AM
Thursday, July 25, 7-9 PM
The Latin American Task Force invites the community to a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) building, the center of the Jewish community in Buenos Aires and the deadliest antisemitic attack outside Israel since the Holocaust.
The event features Special Guest Speaker David Harris, a lifelong Jewish activist who led the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and has been described as the “Dean of American Jewish organizations.” Also in attendance will be Marcelo Gilardoni, Consul General of Argentina in Miami.
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A CO-SPONSORING OR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATION
Virtual Conference: Tech vs. Hate: Combating Online Antisemitism
Posted by Lauren Gold on 06/11/2024 @ 10:53 AM
Wednesday, June 26 at noon EST, live from Tel Aviv University
As the importance of online safety increases, so does the need to leverage unique technology to mitigate harmful narratives. Tech vs. Hate, part of Cyber Week programming at Tel Aviv University and in partnership with Federation will focus on informing individuals and professional involved in the tech sector about the latest technologies, evolving antisemitic trends and the tools available to combat propaganda and misinformation with the goal of fostering a safer world. Panels will include speakers from innovative organizations such as Cyberwell, Decoding Antisemitism and Save-AI.