It's Happening In Miami

November 12-14 at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach

All events are free and open to the public

The Jewish American & Holocaust Literature Symposium includes salons, readings and cultural celebrations. See below for a listing of programs.

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As we enter the third week of the Israel-Hamas war, JBS remains united with the people of Israel in our thoughts, prayers and in our programming. We hope you gain information, insights and comfort this week with JBS. Am Yisrael Chai.

Programs

Top Story: Israel will Destroy Hamas

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin speaks with Uri Kaufman, author of Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East, about the parallels between the Hamas terror on October 7th and the attack 50 years ago Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 5:00am, Tuesday - 2:00pm & Friday - 4:00pm

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York City, to discuss the dire need for the Jewish people to fight this tragic war, but to do so as Jews, guided by Jewish values. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am & Thursday - 2:00pm

Lebanon and Hezbollah: Danger on Israel’s Northern Border

Former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar discusses Hezbollah, its leaders, weapons arsenal, its domination of the Lebanese government and economy, Iran’s role and more, with Moment editor Nadine Epstein in a program of Moment Magazine. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 2:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 2:00pm & Saturday 8:00pm

Why No Mid-East Peace?

**Speaking from Congregation Beth El in Fairfield, CT in 2019, Mark S. Golub z”l presents the history of Israel, the reasons for its legitimacy, and the reasons why a two-state solution may never be possible. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:30am & 11:00am & Saturday 7:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris JBS strategic analyst David Harris shares his perspectives during week 3 of the Hamas-triggered war with Israel. With host Micah Halpern. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 2:30pm, Friday 10:00am & Saturday 4:30pm**

Remarks from Rabbi Buchdahl

Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl describes the new beginning that is happening for Israel as the light was separated from the dark on October 7th, and reminds her congregation of the power of words and truth, and how silence can enable evil and chaos. Thursday - 10:40am Friday - 11:00am

In the News covers Israel at War

Reservist Initiative

The star of “Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” (Netflix Israeli TV Series) Swell Ariel Or talks about her initiative helping Israeli reservists get back to Israel to serve in the IDF. With Teisha Bader Sunday - 5:30pm
Monday 8am, 4:30pm Wednesday 5:30am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern reports on an aspect of the Israel-Hamas war. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel

In the midst of a war, please tune-in to Good Week Israel for positive stories of heroism, unity and of support on a new episode this Monday. — Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Tovah Feldshuh

Actress Tovah Feldshuh discusses her acclaimed one-woman performance as Golda Meir in “Golda’s Balcony,” the longest one-woman performance in Broadway history for which she won the Drama Desk Award. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

The Authors

Israeli activist Einat Wilf and Israeli journalist Adi Schwartz discuss the Palestinian insistence on a “right of return” which a priori makes any peace agreement with Israel impossible – detailed in their book The War Of Return. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Natan Sharansky

In a special 2-hour feature edition of L’Chayim, Soviet Refusnik and Dissident, Israeli political leader and Jewish Agency Head, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union described in his book Never Alone.
Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Lior Raz

The co-creator and star of Fauda, the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Lior Raz discusses how the action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am and Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

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

Who's at Fault?

A classic scene from the movie "The Godfather," is used to study the Talmudic question, "who's responsible when one person orders another to do an evil deed?" Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Wednesday - 7:00pm

God or Man?

Warnings about potential dangers (and an exploration of whether tragedies are in the hands of heaven or man) are examined. Today (Sunday) - 9:35am Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm and Thursday - 7:00pm

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 6 Discover the Hebrew letters "Nun," "Kaf," and “Chet.” Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:00am and Friday - 5:00am

Synagogue Services

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

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Unite and Light on Friday, October 27

Be part of a global campaign to light Shabbat candles for Israel. Shabbat candles are available to anyone wishing to participate in this act of solidarity. #LightForIsrael

Wednesday, October 25, 9:30-11 AM

For Jewish Community Professionals, Clergy and Mental Health Professionals

Keynote speaker Dr. Norman Blumenthal will discuss compassion fatigue, the impact of trauma on developmental stages, acute and prolonged trauma and more. A Q&A session will follow.

LOCATION: Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Registration is required to attend

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

A Guide to Navigating Conversations with Children about Events in Israel

PJ Library shares stories with families around the globe that celebrate Israel and promote a sense of responsibility to the country and its people. If you are struggling with conversations with your children or grandchildren about events in Israel, PJ Library provides resources which include how to talk to kids about Israel right now and antisemitism, as well as support for parents in the Jewish community.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ALL ABOUT PJ LIBRARY'S ISRAEL HUB

Eligible Israelis can now apply for authorization to travel to the US through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). On September 26, 2023, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the State Department, designated Israel into the US Visa Waiver Program, which allows eligible travelers to apply online for authorization to travel to the United States through ESTA. These authorizations allow successful applicants to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without first obtaining a US visa. Israeli citizens and nationals with valid B-1/B-2 visas may continue to use them for business and tourist travel to the United States.

Eligible Israeli citizens and nationals must have a biometrically enabled passport book. Travelers who possess non-biometric, temporary or emergency travel documents, or travel documents from a non-Visa Waiver Program designated country, are not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program and may instead apply for a US visa.

ESTA applications may take up to 72 hours for processing. The ESTA application will be available in English only at this time and will be available in other languages no later than November 1, 2023.

ESTA is an automated system that assists in determining eligibility to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. Upon completion of an ESTA application, travelers are notified of their eligibility to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. DHS uses the application data to vet travelers before granting authorization to travel to the United States. As part of this vetting process, information that identifies suspected or known violators of the law and other persons of concern will be provided to the appropriate law enforcement, national security and/or counterterrorism agency.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Gil Hoffman in Conversation With Jacki Alexander of HonestReporting

Wednesday, October 25, 7:30 PM

Gil Hoffman, Executive Director of HonestReporting, and Jacki Alexander, CEO of HonestReporting, will analyze the diplomatic, security and political challenges facing Israel at 75 and how they can be overcome. He will also fairly and objectively answer the questions:

• What dangers does Israel face from inaccurate and biased reporting about the Jewish state?

• How will internal Israeli divides affect the state’s future?

• What about its successes?

• How can we be hopeful for the future?

Free with RSVP

LOCATION: Temple Beth Am, The Frankel Family Performing Arts Center, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Miami

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP

Hebrew Academy Miami High School Open House

Sunday, November 12th 9:30 - 12:00 pm

Where: 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Are you ready to become a Warrior? + Explore our newly opened + State-of-the-art facilities + Connect with our students + Learn about our curriculum + Engage with our administrators

To register, click here.

Hebrew Academy Miami Middle School Open House

Sunday, November 5th 9:00 - 11:00 am

Where: 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Are you ready to become a Warrior? + Explore our newly opened + State-of-the-art facilities + Connect with our students + Learn about our curriculum + Engage with our administrators

To register, click here.

Join Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus at The Event on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 7:30pm. The Event will honor Michael & Marla Cotzen with the President Award 2022-2024 and Joel Hochberg z"L with the Chessed Award.