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Apply now for Federation’s overnight camp financial aid programs — One Happy Camper and Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships — to give your child a Jewish summer experience that’s both unforgettable and more affordable.

Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is one of the most meaningful experiences a child can have in creating a strong and positive Jewish identity, Federation offers these two options to help offset the cost of attendance for Miami-Dade County residents. Partnering with One Happy Camper, a program of the Foundation for Jewish Camps, and Jewish overnight camps across North America, Federation provides need-blind grants of up to $1,000 to families with first-time campers who attend public school or non-Jewish private school.

If you’re interested, apply early as a limited number of grants are available. Federation is also accepting applications for our 2024 Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children ages 8-17 who attend public school, private school and Jewish day school or yeshiva and can demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Click here to learn more and apply for either opportunity.

This Wednesday, December 13th, Please join us for a lovely day of unique and specialty shopping for all of your holiday gift giving needs at Neiman Marcus-Bal Harbour. This is Neiman's first time supporting a local day school & they have an amazing day in store for all. Give aways and one of a kind popups. The day will begin at 10am with an international coffee bar & breakfast bites, lunch, smoothie and juice bar in the afternoon and end the day with a cocktail reception from 5-7pm.

All of this hosted by our Event Chair- Hedy Whitebook

For further information and a remote shopping experience should you like to support but cannot attend, please contact Ilene Weinkle at 305-218-6035.

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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

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

Ritchie Torres Outspoken pro-Israel Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres joins JBS Strategic David Harris for discussion. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 2:00am & 8:30pm Thursday - 1:30am & 11:30am

LIVE: Chabad Chanukah Telethon

The annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad of Mineola, NY Sunday - 7pm

Dispatches from Israel with Rabbi Hirsch Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch visits Brothers and Sisters in Arms, an organization of men and women in the IDF reserves supporting the war effort. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 10:30am & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:40pm

Hampton Authors: Jonathan Rosen Author Jonathan Rosen discusses his book The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, about his childhood friend Michael Laudor and the ways in which we understand, and fail to understand, mental illness. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am and 11:30am Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Jeffrey Gurock

Rabbi Sherman speaks with Jewish history scholar and JBS favorite Jeffrey S. Gurock about how the sports experience can be used to understand contemporary American Jewish life. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am and 11:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Laughter in a Time of Mourning

Israeli-born, Long Island-raised comedian MODI discusses the healing power of laughter even amidst feelings of heartache, anger and fear. With executive director of Neranenah Joe Alterman in a program of Moment Magazine. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Music of Israel Concert

An uplifting concert from The Hampton Synagogue featuring Netanel Hershtik, Shiree Kidron, and Gilad Paz singing favorites from the classic Israeli songbook, with national anthems led by Tovah Feldshuh. Keynote address by Rabbi Marc Schneier. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 7:00pm

Srugim: “You Will Stop Being Afraid” Episode 7

Yifat wrestles with her feelings for Nati, Hodaya's religious conflict causes a fight at Shabbat dinner, and sparks start to fly between Reut and her Torah tutor. Wednesday - 4:55pm 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 that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War)

JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined with guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week focused on food and holiday traditions.

Helen Nash

Author of New Kosher Cuisine Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Journalist, author and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses ideas from her book My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew, in which she documents her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Foodie 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 & 3:00pm

CELEBRATING CHANUKAH

Light the Menorah with JBS 4th Night (Sunday) - 5:30pm and 11:30pm & 3:30am 5th Night (Monday) - 5:30pm and Saturday 1:00am 6th Night (Tuesday) - 5:30pm and 10:30pm 7th Night (Wednesday) - 5:30pm & 10:30pm 8th Night (Thursday) - 5:30pm & 10:30pm

The Great Latke Topping Debate

Eating latkes can feel almost as important as lighting the menorah, but which topping is best? Debaters present oral arguments on behalf of applesauce, sour cream, ketchup and more in this program from Moment Magazine. Catch short individual arguments throughout the week, then watch the entire debate including the crowd-sourced winner on the final night of Chanukah! Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Guns and Moses

While the Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right to bear arms, what is the Jewish view on weapons, war, and self-defense? Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Miracles

Are Jews allowed to pray for miracles? What is a prayer in vain? Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses Talmudic texts and rabbinic literature to look at the Jewish Tradition’s attitude towards praying for miracles. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & Saturday - 9:00am

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 13

The Hebrew letters "Sin," Koof" and "Ion" are introduced. Monday - 9:32am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Advocating for accurate, unbiased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The 10/7 Project is a communications hub advocating for accurate, unbiased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Led by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, the 10/7 Project works to inform the public, highlight excellent reporting, call out biased coverage and offer expert spokespeople for press and broadcast outlets.

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Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

A panel discussion with Hillel Directors, StandwithUS, and the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE). The Panel will address the current climate on college campuses, talk about how the war in Israel impacted student life and address the change post-October 7th. Yehuda Michael, Senior Community Shaliach (Emissary), Greater Miami Jewish Federation, will moderate.

Panelists: Jess Green, Senior Campus Southeast Regional Manager, StandWithUs; Briana Schwarz, Executive Director at the University of Miami Hillel; Jon Warech, Executive Director, Hillel at Florida International University; Carly A. Orshan, Director of CAJE Teen Department and March of the Living

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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This will be an incredible event with beautiful Klezmer and Chanukah music. There will also be delicious refreshments including a special "Cheese and Wine-tasting" section.

Senior Discount $10 Everyone else $18

Please reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 or email [email protected]

A SHOW YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

HAPPY CHANUKAH

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

PROGRAMS

Defending Israel with David Harris: Ronald D. Liebowitz

A profile of courage in the post-Oct. 7 world of higher education, Brandeis University President Ron Liebowitz joins JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris for a timely discussion. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am and 2:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Wednesday - 8:30pm Thursday - 11:30am Friday - 7:30am

Defending Israel with David Harris: Shahar Azani

**JBS strategic analyst David Harris sits with Shahar Azani for discussion. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 11:00am Friday - 4:30am

Saturday - 8:30pm**

Dispatches from Israel

Join Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch as he learns about the life-saving work of Soroka Medical Center, visits a new organization that’s feeding the IDF, sits with survivors, and more on his visit to Israel. Programs of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am and 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30pm Thursday - 10:35am

JEWISH BOOK MONTH

Hampton Authors: Eric Alterman (We Are Not One) Author Eric Alterman discusses We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel, his book that traces the Zionist debate from its nineteenth-century origins and reveals how consensus on Israel and Palestine emerged and why it’s fracturing now Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:00am and 10:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 10:30pm Saturday - 4:30pm

In the Spotlight: Samuel G. Freedman

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Samuel G. Freedman about Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, his book that celebrates one of the overlooked landmarks of civil rights history through an exploration of the life and enduring legacy of Humphrey. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am and Saturday - 4:00pm

Solidarity With Israel (MirYam Institute):

Bret Stephens New York Times Opinion Columnist Bret Stephens sits with the MirYam Institute’s Benjamin Anthony to discuss the alarming rise of antisemitism, not only on American campuses but also within elected offices in the United States.
Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday – 2:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Doron Libshtein

Doron Libshtein, who tragically lost four family members on October 7th, sits with the MirYam Institute’s Benjamin Anthony to share poignant memories of his brother Ofir and the unwavering resilience of the House of Israel. Tuesday - 8:30pm Wednesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Thursday - 5:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:30pm

Global Conference for Israel – Jewish National Fund: Opening Plenary

Encores of the opening plenary from the Jewish National Fund-USA’s Global Conference for Israel, from Denver Colorado, featuring Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and others. Wednesday - 3:00pm Thursday - 1:30am

Yonatan Razel in Concert

American-Israeli singer, writer, composer, and conductor, Yonatan Razel performs in concert at The Hampton Synagogue (Westhampton Beach, NY). Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 7:00pm

Srugim: “A New Song”

Things get complicated between Amir and his ex-wife, Reut refuses to take no for an answer from a reluctant Torah reading tutor, and Nati reconnects with an old flame, causing Yifat to rethink her feelings. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am 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 that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War) JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader as they are joined by guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week in honor of the struggle for Soviet Jewry

Masha Merkulova

Russian-born Masha Merkulova describes how she didn’t know she was a Jew until she was 16, and explains her passion for educating American teens about Zionism so they go to college as proud Zionists. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetzov

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetzov, the daughter of Soviet Refusenik Edward Kunetsov, describes her documentary film “Operation Wedding” which tells the story of her father’s helping to plot the 1970 failed hijacking of a Soviet plane which led to 15 years in prison. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Natan Sharansky

Soviet refusnik and dissident, Israeli political leader and human rights activist, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union as described in his book Never Alone. Wednesday - 9:00am

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin Part 1 - Becoming Jewish in the FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in the Moscow and his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin Part 2 - Hidden Jews in the FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. of Russian-American Jewish Experience (RAJE), describes how the history of the Shoah was hidden from the Jews of the Soviet Union and how he escaped Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
__________________________________________ Celebrating Chanukah

Light the Menorah with JBS First Night (Thursday) - 5:30pm and 11:30pm Second Night (Friday) - 5:30pm and Saturday 1:00am Third Night (Saturday) - 5:30pm and 10:30pm Fourth Night (Sunday) -

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Chanukah The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for the Gateways Organization and the author of Gateways To Judaism uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 12

Learn three new Hebrew letters Zion, Tet and Vet Monday - 9:40am Thursday - 10:00am

Jewish 101: Chanukah

For the holiday of Chanukah, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the history of the Maccabean triumph over the Syrians in Jerusalem and the adult lessons drawn from the Festival, which have shaped American values regarding ethnic identity. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Thursday - 9:00am Friday -1:00pm

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Tuesday, December 12, 1-2:30 PM

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida International University

This lecture with Leah Polin will unearth the Caribbean's ancient Jewish legacy on a picturesque 36-square-mile island where Jews once thrived, comprising a remarkable 25 percent of its population. Witness the island's compassionate spirit, welcoming Jewish refugees escaping Europe in 1938. Polin's captivating lecture will delve into the beauty and resilience of this extraordinary Caribbean tale.

Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

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For more information, visit olli.fiu.edu of call 305.919.5900.

A musical experience of spoken word, music and song

Tuesday, December 12 at 7 PM

This 75-minute performance, directed by Regie Gibson and Guy Mendilow, takes you through a series of chapters, each unfolding real-world stories. Experience tales from WWII Hungary to modern-day America, an evocative musical score that ranges from American Blues to Ladino cantigas. This moving, multifaceted performance connects audiences with diverse histories and perspectives, inviting you to explore the complexities and joys of human connections and our shared humanity.

Temple Moses Sephardic Congregation of Florida, 1200 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach

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This program was made possible by a generous grant from JCCs of North America "Making Music Happen” and Mollie Zweig Foundation.

Your generous donation will bring joy to so many of Israel’s children.

Join Chaiyanu’s (Chai Lifeline’s Israel division) Annual Toy Drive, supporting those facing cancer and the impact of the war in Israel. All gifts will be hand-delivered over Chanukah. If the specific gift you selected is no longer available, our toy concierge will select an appropriate alternative for you to be delivered.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TO DONATE TODAY!

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