It's Happening In Miami

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country.

Jewish college students are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.

We are grateful that our students here in Florida are not subject to the same magnitude of antisemitism as others elsewhere, although let us be clear: No amount of antisemitism is acceptable.

We agree with the recommendations of our partners at Hillel International, who have called upon university presidents to take four critical steps toward protecting Jewish students.

CLICK HERE TO READ HILLEL'S CALL TO ACTION FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS

Monday, May 20, 6-8 PM

DLA Piper’s Jewish Resource Group and Nelson Mullins present a panel discussion addressing the pressing issue of antisemitism in our society. Panelists Judge Roy K Altman of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Jon A. Sale, former First Assistant US Attorney of the Southern District of Florida, will discuss the manifestations and impacts of antisemitism, shedding light on its historical context, including the events of the Holocaust, and contemporary relevance.

The discussion, moderated by DLA Piper Associate Tal Aburos, will aim to deepen understanding, raise awareness, and foster solidarity in combating this form of discrimination.

DLA Piper, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

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Thursday, May 16, 7 PM

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach presents the dramatic story of the MS St. Louis, the ship that attempted to bring Jews fleeing Nazi Germany to Miami Beach. Dr. Diane Afoumado, Chief of the Holocaust Survivors and Victims Resource Center, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will share archival documents, photos and artifacts that examine the incident in the larger context of the refugee crisis of the late 1930s.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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Thursday, May 30, 5:30 PM

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and your Jewish community as we install our 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations, including incoming Chair of the Board Lily Serviansky and incoming General Campaign Chair Mojdeh Khaghan Danial. Outgoing Board Chair Ariel Bentata also will be thanked for his longstanding commitment to the Jewish people. The event is chaired by Debbie and David Mendal.

Awards will be presented to six outstanding leaders: Gisela and Daniel Ades and Jessica Katz will receive the Stanley C. Myers Presidents’ Leadership Award; Dana Yemin Schrager will be presented with the Robert Russell Fellowship Award; and Ali Mendoza and Brian Riemer will accept the Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award.

Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami

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On JBS: Celebrating Passover; Fighting Antisemitism-The ISGAP Hour; Defending Israel

SCHEDULED JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 21 – APRIL 27

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

PASSOVER SERVICES AND CEDERS

Monday April 22

Passover Service - Central Synagogue 5:30pm (LIVE) & Replay at 11:00pm

Passover Seder - Hampton Synagogue 8:00pm & Replay Tuesday at 12:00am

Passover Service - Hampton Synagogue 9:00pm & Replay Tuesday at 1:00am

Tuesday April 23

JBS Family Seder 2:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm

Passover Service - Central Synagogue 9:30am (LIVE) & Replay at 1:00pm

Passover Morning Service - Hampton Synagogue 11:00am & Replay at 2:30pm

Passover Seder - Hampton Synagogue 8:00pm & Replay at 11:00pm

Passover Service - Hampton Synagogue 9:00pm & Replay Wednesday at 12:00am

Wednesday April 24

JBS Family Seder 3:00am

*Passover Morning Service - Hampton Synagogue 11:00am & Replay at 2:30pm *

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

Dyanne K. Martin, ISGAP Research Fellow and Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Education at Wheaton College, gives a lecture entitled “Chorus of Memory: Literature and the Power of Testimony to Fight Antisemitism.”

Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Looking at Eurovision and the politics of international music and sport, Micah explores how Israel has managed on the international music stage.

Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris###

Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch discusses recent events at the UN as they effect Israel with David Harris.

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:30am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 5:00pm & 8:30pm

Iranian Attack on Israel

Dr. Eyal Pinko (Bar-Ilan University) breaks down Iran's recent attack on Israel, examining Iran’s warfare tactics, Israel’s strategic response options, the future of Lebanon amidst tensions with Hezbollah and more with JPC’s Talia Dekel-Fleissig.

Thursday - 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

FIDF Live Briefing

Yoni Asseraf, a motivational public speaker and recipient of the Medal of Courage in the Second Lebanon War, provides insights into the operations he participated in and the experiences he’s had since his return to Israel from the U.S. after October 7th.

Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Eye on Israel

Shahar Azani is joined by Alon Day, Israeli Champion stockcar racing driver who hopes to compete in the US this summer, to discuss his life and career and how he was personally affected by the events of October 7.

Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

NEWS & FEATURES FROM ISRAEL

Passover Holiday Schedule

ILTV News and News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader

Wednesday & Thursday at 6:00pm, & Friday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support

Saturday at 5:00am & 5:00pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews

Monday at 8:30am & 12:30pm

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

Abigail Pogrebin

Writer, journalist, and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin shares her experiences and insights after a year observing every holiday on the Jewish calendar, a journey she documents in her book My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew.

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

Irvin Ungar - The Szyk Haggadah

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah.

Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 2:30am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Gratitude for Passover

Rabbi Becher uses elements of the Exodus story recounted at the Passover seder to explore giving thanks from a Talmudic perspective.

Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am

Being a Jew

The scholarly interpretation of "being Jewish," based on the marriage laws found in tractate Yevamot, is discussed.

Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101##

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

Exodus

What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish Tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are explored through the Exodus story using rabbinic commentary of the midrash.

Monday - 9:00am & 10:00pm Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 10:30pm

Burning Bush

Learn the meaning of the Burning Bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, and take a comparative look at the Jewish Tradition's approach to life with other major religious philosophies.

Tuesday - 8:00am Wednesday - 1:35am Saturday - 11:45pm

Moses

The Jewish Tradition's notion of God and what it means to be a Jew are explored through the Exodus story's telling of Moses' early life, his speech impediment, and his marriage to Zipporah in Midian.

Tuesday - 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am

Miracles

A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles.

Wednesday - 8:00am & 1:40pm Saturday - 1:00am

Hineni

A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God?

Wednesday - 10:30am & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 7:30am

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

Applications accepted through October 1, 2024

Maccabi USA and Maccabi Media are proud to present a career-development program offering a unique international experience for aspiring sports media professionals who are Jewish. College undergraduates and graduates, 18-25, are eligible. Following a comprehensive application process, a team of students will be selected to cover the 2025 Maccabiah (M25) in Israel, from July 1-22, 2025.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

On JBS: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising; Natan Sharansky; Rabbi Avi Weiss; Preparing for Passover

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

FIDF CEO Steve Weill welcomes back Jonathan Schanzer (former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst) to discuss American politics weighing in on the Hamas-Israel war, the efforts to evacuate Gazans from Rafah, the numerous threats and attempts being thwarted by IDF intelligence, details about Turkey and their recent involvement, activity in the North and more.

Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 11:00am & 5:00pm Tuesday - 2:20pm Friday - 1:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

Soviet Refusenik and human rights activist Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), speaks about fighting antisemitism on the left and on the right simultaneously.

Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 4:30am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am

In the Spotlight

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by rabbi and author David-Seth Kirchner 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 Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:30am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque

Eric is joined by Israeli-American writer, producer, director, and reserve duty captain in the IDF Dan Gordon, who wrote the Broadway play and now the film “Irena’s Vow,” the true story of Irena Gut who hid twelve Jews in a cellar during World War II.

Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 10:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City.

Tuesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:30am Friday - 11:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Justin Pines sits with Avi Weiss, visionary rabbi, author, and founder of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and co-founder of Yeshivat Maharat, for a full-ranging conversation on his childhood, Israel, activism and more. Part 1.

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

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern discusses the various definitions of victory and success in Gaza and analyzes which definitions are in play for Israel's leadership.

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

Defending Israel with David Harris

Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch discusses recent events at the UN as they effect Israel with David Harris.

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

Israel Outside In

Episode 3

For an in-depth study of Israeli leadership, MirYam Institute Co-Founder Benjamin Anthony sits with Brig.-Gen. (IDF Res.) Chiko Tamir for a conversation about tactical, operational and strategic leadership at his home on the Israel-Lebanon border.

Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:30am & 11:00pm Friday - 7:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

In The News

Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, Middle East Political & Information Network & Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, shares his insights on the challenges facing Israel up north and the potential for the widening of the front against Israel. With Shahar Azani.

Thursday - 6:30pm Friday -2:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Warsaw Ghetto Commemoration

To commemorate the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, survivors and their families, activists, academics, and musicians gather at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza in NYC for the anniversary of the greatest instance of Jewish armed resistance to the Holocaust.

Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 9:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

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##

Eric Hausman-Houston

Eric Hausman-Houston, author of The Lost Artist: Love Passion War, describes how his father fled Germany for Palestine and became the highest decorated WWII Palestinian soldier in the British Army; and his efforts to retrieve his father’s stolen medals.

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

Helen Nash

Introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday and the symbols of the Seder service.

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

Intro to Passover

Introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday and the symbols of the Seder service.

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

Yitz Greenberg on Passover

Rabbi Irving "Yitz" Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and how the Shabbat is a unique expression of Jewish beauty.

Wednesday - 9:30pm
Thursday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

Passover at the Wellman’s: Film and Critique

A dysfunctional New York family struggles with issues of faith and intermarriage when they gather for the holiday in “Passover at the Wellmans,” a film that is then discussed and critiqued by Rabbi Josh Hammerman (Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) and Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (therapist, columnist and author).

Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 2:30am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

As Argument

The essence of the Talmudic process as Argument, Controversy, and Clash is explored.

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

Wine in Judaism

Rabbi Becher discusses the connection between wine and Judaism as described in the Talmud.

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

The Tenth Plague

Looking ahead to Passover, Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l uses the Exodus story to explore what it means to be a Jew through a discussion of the Tenth Plague, the mezuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People.

Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am & 11:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

From The Aleph Bet***

Reading and understanding The Four Questions, recited as part of the Passover Seder, are the focus of this special holiday lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet" series 2.

Wednesday - 9:00am

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 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Sunday, May 5 at 6 PM, Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Join us as we come together at this difficult time for Israel and the Jewish people to remember the lessons of the Holocaust, memorialize the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered and honor the Survivors.

To volunteer on Monday, May 6, 10 AM-4 PM to read names of those who were murdered in the Holocaust, contact the Holocaust Memorial at [email protected] or 305.538.1663.

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue

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Sunday, April 21, 1pm on Zoom

A unique virtual event exploring undergraduate opportunities in Israel, tailor-made for American Jewish students seeking a blend of academic excellence, Jewish immersion and safety. This enlightening online session will host a panel discussion with distinguished representatives from Israel's top universities.

• Learn how Israel’s world-renowned universities provide not just top-tier education but also a secure backdrop amidst growing concerns over antisemitism and campus safety, allowing students to focus on their studies and personal growth.

• Delve into the variety of academic programs as presented by university representatives.

• Get immediate answers to your questions, directly from the experts.

Link provided upon RSVP

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Sunday, May 12, 12:50 pm on Facebook Livestream

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While Yom Ha'Zikaron is always a challenging day for Israel and the global Jewish community, this year holds even greater significance. The massacre on October 7 and the ongoing war have left our nation grieving and in shock. The theme for this year's ceremony is We Are One, reflecting our shared sense of loss and the resilience to rebuild while holding onto hope.

Join hundreds of thousands of others around the globe to honor Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. It's a time for Jewish communities worldwide to come together in remembrance and grief for those who are no longer with us. In their passing, they inspire us to embrace life and uphold their legacies.