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MBJCC Israeli Film Series: My Daughter My Love
Posted by Lauren Gold on 11/13/2024 @ 10:56 AM
Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM
Featuring Israeli Superstar Sasson Gabay
Nominated for four Israeli Academy Awards, this beautifully heartfelt and quietly joyous film features a breathtaking performance by Israel's renowned actor, Sasson Gabay, who stars as Shimon, a 70-year-old widower traveling from Israel to Paris to see a childhood friend. During his visit, he stays with his only daughter (Israeli rising star Sivan Levy), who lives with her husband and their infant son. As he settles in, Shimon becomes aware of the impending dissolution of their marriage. Fueled by deep love for his daughter, he tries to offer his help, leading to a journey of self-discovery in which they share both their dreams and desires that they had never expressed before.
Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
Birthright Israel Onward
Posted by Danielle Parade on 11/12/2024 @ 09:30 AM
May 26-July 20, 2025 | For Ages 18-30
Onward Israel is a resume-building internship experience matching your skills, interests, and ambitions. Work 4-5 days a week for eight weeks alongside Israeli peers and immerse yourself in the heart of Tel Aviv along the Mediterranean Coast. Beyond the internship, you'll take part in eye-opening day trips, overnight journeys, and exciting seminars. In your free time, you'll be able to explore Israel's amazing nightlife, iconic beaches, and vibrant culture with a cohort of your peers.
Cost is $999 and includes internship placement, furnished housing, health insurance, bus pass, laundry and travel programming. Flights and most meals are not included.
For more information contact Danielle Parade-Levi [email protected]
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/10 – 11/16
Posted by Vlada Barash on 11/08/2024 @ 05:15 PM
On JBS: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg; YU Basketball; Gail Simmons; Natan Sharansky
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
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Joshua Leifer - Tablets Shattered##
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by journalist Joshua Leifer to discuss Tablets Shattered, his personal exploration of the American Jewish experience and its evolution from mid-20th century pillars of identity to today's multifaceted and divided landscape. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Jewish Cinematheque: Géza Röhrig - “After”##
Géza Röhrig, Hungarian poet and actor ("Son of Saul") joins Eric Goldman to discuss “After: Poetry Destroys Silence,” the experimental film from artist Richard Kroehling about the critical need for poetry as a means of remembering and addressing trauma. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 11:00am Saturday - 8:30pm
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Natan Sharansky & Jonathan Spyer
Interviews with Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP; former political prisoner and human rights activist) and Jonathan Spyer (Journalist of Middle Eastern Affairs; Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, Jerusalem, Israel) from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 4:30am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:30pm Friday - 7:00am Saturday - 9:00pm
Yeshiva University Basketball
Tune in for the season opener of MacsLive on JBS as the outstanding Yeshiva University Maccabees men's basketball team takes on Springfield College in their first home game of the 2024-2025 season. Tuesday - 8:00pm
Thinking Out Loud
Micah examines the strategic motivations behind Israel's operations across several hostile fronts, including Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris##
David Harris reflects on the recent election results with Sam Markstein, National Political Director and Spokesperson for the Republican Jewish Coalition. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Yitz Greenberg - The Triumph of Life Part 1: Choosing Life
Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the past half century, joins Justin to celebrate the release of his magnum opus, “The Triumph Of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism,” and describes how all of Jewish theology and practice is ultimately about choosing life. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Jewish Book Month: Authors Discussion - Bishop Robert Stearns
Christian leader and Eagles' Wings founder Bishop Robert Stearns joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss Rise and Rebuild, his book that offers readers spiritual guidance and empowering lessons to access their God-given strength to overcome adversity. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Gail Simmons
Jonah talks Jewish identity and more with food writer, cookbook author, and a permanent judge on Bravo's Emmy-winning series Top Chef since the show's inception in 2006, Gail Simmons. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
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 & Sundays 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
Michael Taylor - Survivor & War Hero###
Holocaust survivor and war veteran Michael Taylor, with his son Shannon, shares his remarkable story of escaping concentration camps, rescuing fellow Jews, sailing to Palestine and fighting in the Haganah in the Independence War. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Nancy Spielberg
Nancy Spielberg describes growing up Jewish in Phoenix with her brother Steven, and discusses "Who Will Write Our History," her documentary about the Oyneg Shabes, a clandestine group of Warsaw Ghetto Jews who documented Nazi atrocities.
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Shai Held, Part 2
Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition.. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Gil Hovav
Israeli celebrity chef, culinary journalist, author and TV personality Gil Hovav discusses his Jerusalem family background and his work in Israeli culinary arts and media
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Morality in Shoah
As we commemorate Kristallnacht, Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:30pm
Binding of Isaac###
Rabbi Becher's Talmudic insights into the story of the Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," as we prepare for parsha Vayera. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm
Jewish 101 - A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of
the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l##
Binding of Isaac
As we prepare to read parsha Vayera, Mark S. Golub z"l discusses rabbinic interpretations to The Akedah, which for many is the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time, and how it remains a powerful message for today. 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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Federation Statement on Attacks in Amsterdam
Posted by Lauren Gold on 11/08/2024 @ 11:14 AM
Jewish Federations are horrified and outraged at the hate-filled antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam on November 7, in which anti-Israel mobs terrorized and beat Israelis and Jews trying to enjoy a soccer game. This modern-day pogrom, just two days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, should make it clear that the entire world must act now to condemn and prosecute to the fullest all the perpetrators and take every necessary step to protect the Jewish community. We are in close contact with our partners in Israel and The Jewish Agency for Israel as we continue our commitment to the security of Jewish communities around the world.
Global Day of Learning: Limmud Miami 2024
Posted by Lauren Gold on 11/07/2024 @ 04:05 PM
Sunday, November 17 | Sessions from 10 AM-1 PM
Join the Miami Beach JCC in its Global Day of Learning Limmud Miami Pop Up. This amazing program includes sessions with Dr. Bella Krieger, Adult Program Director at The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) and Dvir Cahana, the new rabbi for Base Miami and others. Participate in an inspiring day of exploration and connection, delving into the ties that unite us through shared memory and destiny.
Doors open at 9 AM Enjoy coffee, bagels and a schmooze!
Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
GMJF/CAJE Israel Education Community Lecture Series with Hartman Institute
Posted by Danielle Parade on 11/07/2024 @ 03:53 PM
Understanding Israel Today and Imagining the Israel of Tomorrow
Wednesday, December 18, 7:30 PM
The politicization of the October 7 tragedy has deepened divisions in Israel and among Jews worldwide. Join Donniel Hartman in conversation with Bella Tendler Krieger as he reflects on a year of war in Israel and shares how we can work together to imagine a stronger, more vibrant Israel.
**Temple Beth Am, 5950 N Kendall Drive, Pinecrest
go.hartman.org.il/understandingIsraelFL
Webinar: From the Lisbon Massacre to October 7, 2023
Posted by Lauren Gold on 11/06/2024 @ 04:48 PM
Sunday, December 15
This unique webinar will examine the enduring legacy of antisemitism, including a discussion on the massacres that accompanied this hatred. Explore the challenges faced by Jewish communities throughout history, including persecution and massacres in antiquity to the dramatic surge in global antisemitism following the October 7 attacks on Israel.
The webinar will feature distinguished guests as well as a special screening of the film 1506 – The Lisbon Genocide presented by the Jewish Community of Porto.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of anti-Jewish hate at this critical time and honor the resilience of the Jewish people.
Aqua Art Miami Features Israeli Artists
Posted by Lauren Gold on 11/06/2024 @ 04:28 PM
December 4-8 at the Aqua Hotel
Aqua Art Miami, which will take place during Art Basel, will feature internationally acclaimed Israeli artists, Natan Elkanovich, Yanai Navon and Roman Gulman. Wrote Venue Magazine of Elkanovich,"Developing his own 3D technique using pâtissier tools from piping bags and irons to mixers, Elkanovich’s bailiwick of textile application emanates throughout his artwork like a rhapsodic menagerie in a hyper-realistic fantasia of color and 3D illusionary opulence."
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS
Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Volunteer in Israel With Birthright Onward and Sar-El
Posted by Lauren Gold on 11/06/2024 @ 04:05 PM
December 22, 2024-January 1, 2025
For the first time ever, Sar-El is partnering with Birthright Onward to offer an extraordinary two-week experience, uniting volunteers ages 18-40 from around the world in support of Israel. Participants will have the opportunity to directly assist Israel’s defense efforts, from organizing supplies to supporting essential logistics for the IDF.
The program includes five days of volunteering, a weekend of shared experiences and followed by five more days of volunteering back on base.
To make this experience accessible, reimbursements are available based on participants’ home country which for the US is $900.
Support Federation: Give Miami Day is Nov. 21 | Early Giving Begins Nov. 17
Posted by Lauren Gold on 11/06/2024 @ 03:46 PM
When you contribute to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign on Give Miami Day, your generosity goes even further. Every donation between $25 and $10,000, including a new pledge or payment on an existing pledge, is eligible for an additional donation from The Miami Foundation.
Contributions help us respond to extraordinary needs in Israel, combat antisemitism and secure Jewish Miami, while still caring for the vulnerable, providing access to Jewish education and strengthening Jewish identity.
This year, donations will be accepted beginning on Sunday, November 17, offering four extra days to leverage your philanthropy.
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION ON GIVE MIAMI DAY
For more information, contact Annual Campaign Director Abbey Feinberg at [email protected] or 786.866.8425.