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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
LUNCH & LEARN
GOOD FOOD & SOUL FUEL
Wednesday, March 13, 11:30 AM-1 PM
The Key to Success is Trust in G-d
Join friends from the community for the insightful presentation and discussion by Rabbi Zalman Gansburg: No One Can Take What Belongs to You.
Suggested Participation: $15
Kosher lunch will be served
RSVP by text to 305-770-1818.
Thalatta Estate, 17301 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay . Questions? Please contact Rabbi Gansburg at [email protected].
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JBS Highlights 3/3/2024 – 3/9/2024
Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/01/2024 @ 04:02 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
Aaron Fruh, ISGAP Research Fellow and President of Israel Team Advocates International, offers an examination of the “Anti-Judaism and Antisemitism woven into the fabric of New Christian Nationalism,” in this program of ISGAP. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am
In the Spotlight
Abigail Pogrebin shines a light on Jewish feminism and the rise in antisemitism in this week's encores
Lilith Magazine
What does it mean to select beautiful, sometimes heartbreaking Jewish stories for a groundbreaking anthology with an unapologetically feminist lens? Abigail Pogrebin talks with the editors (and one of the writers) behind Lilith Magazine’s Frankly Feminist: Short Stories by Jewish Women. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, Tuesday 11:00am Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm
Women of Maharat
*Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabba Sarah Hurwitz, Rabbanit Devorah Zlochower and Rabbi Dr. Erin Leib Smokler, three leaders of Maharat, the revolutionary Orthodox institution offering education for women seeking leadership roles in their communities. Tuesday 4:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 9:30pm *
Spiked Antisemitism on Campus
At this most charged time for students on college campuses, Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Hillel directors Uri Cohen (Yale), Jenna Citron Schwab (Queens College) and Michael Simon (Northwestern) Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch:The Moral Flame
In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in NYC, Rabbi Hirsch cries out about the need for moral teachers, moral training, and constant moral discipline to counteract the failure of America’s top leaders and educators to respond to October 7th. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 3:00am & 10:00 Thursday - 4:30am, 7:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:30am & 11:00am Saturday - 3:30 am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines
Purim Insights Part 2: Strengthening Community in a Time of Crisis
Justin draws lessons about the "post-war" Jewish community from the Purim story and the rituals of giving gifts to our neighbors and the poor, and shares on Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 5:00am, 1:00pm & 7:00pm Friday - 3:00am, 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah looks at the month of Ramadan, what it is and why it is playing such a large role in the region, especially in the war with Hamas. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
*Defending Israel with David Harris *
David Harris shares his perspectives with Shahar Azani on defending Israel, combating antisemitism, and assessing Jewish community strategies. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm
FIDF Lilve: Fallen Lone Soldier
* FIDF Live’s Steve Weil and Lara Krinsky welcome Col. Elad Edri, Search and Rescue Brigade Commander of the IDF, to share his experiences since October 7th, beginning with the Battle of Zikim at the start of the war. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm*
Rabbi David Wolpe: Twenty-Three Centuries of Antisemitism
Rabbi David Wolpe, visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School and inaugural Rabbinic Fellow for the ADL, examines antisemitism throughout history in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm
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
Joseph Telushkin
Rabbi, lecturer and bestselling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Phyllis Chesler
Bestselling author, scholar and one of the Jewish community’s iconic feminists, Phyllis Chesler discusses her autobiography A Politically Incorrect Feminist and more.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
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.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Deborah Lipstadt
Historian and author Deborah Lipstadt discusses her victory over a British Holocaust denier, and assesses the dangers of contemporary antisemitism which she addresses in her book Antisemitism: Here and Now.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am
The Mezuzah
Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer, Gateways discusses the history and philosophy of the mezuzah in an episode entitled “The Material Witness.” Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Moral Choices
Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer, Gateways discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars when, in an emergency, technology must program to sacrifice passengers or pedestrians. 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 1 - Introduction **The introductory episode to this beloved Jewish learning series from Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l. 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
Sabbath of Wholeness on Zoom
Posted by Lauren Gold on 02/29/2024 @ 10:55 AM
Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
For those in need of healing or inspiration, the Sabbath of Wholeness, a pastoral care experience presented by Federation’s Mishkan Miami in partnership with Baptist Hospital is offered twice monthly on Zoom.
The pre-Sabbath program includes candle lighting and other Sabbath rituals, as well as songs, prayer and reflection. “We are all in need of wholeness at different times in our lives,” said Director of Mishkan Miami Rabbi Frederick L. Klein, who leads the first session of every month along with guest musicians and cantors. “We pray for those in need of healing, remember our brethren in Israel and receive messages of inspiration to give us strength and resilience.” The Sabbath of Wholeness is open to people of all faith backgrounds.
For more information, contact Rabbi Klein at [email protected] or 786.866.8620.
Art & Heart Jewish Art Exhibition
Posted by Chany Stolik on 02/28/2024 @ 06:36 PM
Sunday, March 10, 5-7:30 PM
6 PM Hear IDF soldiers share their personal accounts
An Elegant Evening of Art, Music, Wine and Sushi to Benefit Wounded IDF Soldiers
Featuring an array of local Jewish artists such as: Shira Shen, Rivka Krinsky, Henya Chein, Shlome Hayun, Eva Bibas, Arielle Zorger Designs and more.
Browse through the gallery while enjoying live music, fine kosher wines, sushi & desserts.
Hear firsthand accounts from two brave wounded IDF soldiers visiting from Israel.
Enter a drawing for a beautiful custom Israel-themed jewelry piece and several works of art.
At Belmont Village, 4111 Salzedo St, Coral Gables.
$25 entrance fee in advance, $36 at the door. $180 Sponsor.
Proceeds from ticket sales and the drawing will benefit the IDF wounded soldiers of Beit Halochem.
Read more about this event in the press release.
Peace, Love, Purim
Posted by Ariel Rounds on 02/27/2024 @ 11:30 AM
Sunday, March 24th from 11am - 2pm at the Miami Beach JCC
Click here for tickets and more information
🌸✌️Join us at the Miami Beach JCC for a groovy Purim Carnival. Dive into the spirit of peace and love with a day packed with fun for the whole family! 🌈🎉
🎡 Enjoy bounce houses, carnival games, arts & crafts, face painting, and more. Don't miss the Purim Shpiel and amazing prizes waiting to be won!
🎭 Get creative and participate in our Costume Contests to win fabulous prizes. Show off your best Purim costume, and let's make it a day to remember!
🍿 Feast on kosher snacks, including popcorn, snow cones, hamentashen, and BBQ (available for purchase), all while enjoying dance performances and special one-day offers on Membership and Camp Klurman.
🎟️ Tickets available at mbjcc.org/purim. Grab your tickets early for a discount! Let's celebrate Purim with peace, love, and a whole lot of joy! Can't wait to see you there!