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Hebrew After-School Program Registration
Posted by chabad chayil on 08/21/2023 @ 03:22 PM
CHAP is open M-F for boys & girls ages 5-13. Topics include Hebrew Reading & Writing, Traditions, Holidays, Art, Ceramics, Drama, Rikudim, Homework Help & Soooo Much Fun! Limited space! Register ASAP! Learn more at (305) 770-1919 or www.HebrewSchool.info
Date: Monday, Aug 21
Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180
RSVP at Learn more at (305) 770-1919 or www.HebrewSchool.info
Direct Link: www.HebrewSchool.info
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JBS Highlights 8/20 - 8/26: Judicial Reform Debate, Jewish-Arab movement for peace, Untold News
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
ALL TIMES ARE ET
Eye on Israel: Untold News
The founder and president of Untold News, Marcella Rosen discusses her mission to raise global awareness of Israel’s extraordinary but little-known contributions in science, medicine, tech, humanitarian work and more. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm and Friday - 1:00am
Benjamin Anthony & Chuck Freilich: Judicial Reforms Following the Knesset’s decision to nullify the “reasonability” criteria, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor Chuck Freilich and MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony debate the judicial overhaul process and other critical issues. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 10:30am, Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm and Saturday - 7:30pm
Standing Together: Jewish-Arab Movement for Peace IKAR’s Rabbi Sharon Brous is joined in conversation by Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green, national leaders of Standing Together, a grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, and social justice. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am
Withdrawal from Gaza Through this personal, behind-the-scenes look at the people whose lives would be forever impacted by the disengagement from Gaza in August and September 2005, this documentary offers context for how support for judicial reform has arisen today. Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am, Wednesday - 7:30pm
In the News: Hawaii Wildfires
Director of Chabad of Maui, Rabbi Mendy Krasnjansky, speaks about the devastating wildfires, the heartbreaking loss of life and the efforts to help those who have been left with nothing. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm
Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am
Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern
JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the ever-popular (except in the U.S.) Eurovision song contest, as well as the politics of international music and sport. Micah explores how Israel has managed on the international music stage through the years, recounting its Eurovision successes both recent and in the distant past—on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Good Week Israel: US Democrats in Jerusalem
20 Congressional Democrats in Jerusalem, Michael Oren talks about Israel in 25 years, Tel Aviv light rail begins, and a look at synthetic human hearts. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
JEWISH STUDIES
**Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am
Sounds Of Silence
Rabbi Becher looks at the virtue of silence taught in Ethics of the Fathers Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Wednesday - 7:00pm
Tattooing
Rabbi Becher explores Jewish Law pertaining to tattooing (and otherwise marring one's body) Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm and Thursday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
Ryan Hyman
Ryan Hyman explains the life-saving work being done by Israel’s Ezer Mizion, which has the world’s largest Jewish Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Talia Carner
Talia Carner, author of four books, describes her Israeli family history that goes back seven generations, her response to anyone who questions Israel's legitimacy, her novel Hotel Moscow and more. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Yaakov Peri
Yaakov Peri, director of Israel’s internal Security Agency (the Shin Bet) from 1988-1994 during the first Lebanon war, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Shabak,
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the New State Solution.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
Bernard-Henri Lévy
France's leading Jewish intellectual, journalist and author, Bernard-Henri Lévy, discusses his Jewish journey and how he came to write a book about Jewish identity, antisemitism and the Jewish Tradition. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
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
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Bring Sweetness to Seniors: Volunteer for JCS Milk & Honey
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/16/2023 @ 11:36 AM
Sunday, September 10, 9 AM
Join your Jewish community for a meaningful day of service
Presented by Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, JCS Milk & Honey brings volunteers together to prepare and deliver Rosh Hashanah food and personal hygiene baskets to homebound seniors and Holocaust Survivors. Baskets will be assembled at two locations – Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach or Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest – and then delivered, bringing sustenance and joy to hundreds of appreciative seniors throughout Miami-Dade County.
Click here to register for JCS Milk & Honey
2 Locations: Scheck Hillel Community School, 19000 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach and Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive Pinecrest
Support Federation’s Maui Wildfire Fund
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/16/2023 @ 10:59 AM
Be part of the Jewish Community’s response to the help victims of the devastating wildfires in Maui
Greater Miami Jewish Federation is collecting emergency funds to provide immediate support and relief to fire victims and their families in the Jewish and general communities on the Hawaiian island of Maui where wildfires have killed hundreds of people, destroyed homes, wiped out the historic city of Lahaina and caused many to flee to safety.
As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds collected will go directly to those impacted by the devastation.
Donation checks with the notation “Maui Wildfire Fund” can be mailed to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000.
JBS Highlights 8/13- 8/19: Joseph Berger on Elie Wiesel, IDF Widows and Orphans, Israel at 75
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
ALL TIMES ARE ET
In the Spotlight: Joseph Berger
Abigail Pogrebin speaks with veteran NYT reporter Joseph Berger about Elie Wiesel, the first biography that is a deep and powerful dive into the life of the late Nobel Peace Laureate and esteemed sentinel of memory and responsibility. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm, Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 4:00pm
Eye on Israel: IDF Widows and Orphans
Shlomi Nahumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, is joined by one of his organization’s orphans to discuss with Shahar Azani the specific role IDFWO plays amid times of security tensions and internal social frictions. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Saturday - 8:00pm
ADL National Leadership Summit (Highlights 2)
Mijal Bitton and panelists discuss looking forward and back on Israel at 75, a conversation on the proliferation of hate online, and author Matthew Dallek on radicalization. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am
In the News: Marina Rosenberg
**The new Senior Vice President of International Affairs at the Anti-Defamation League, Marina Rosenberg, discusses a report released this week titled "Antisemitism and Radical Anti-Israel Bias in Left-Wing European Politics" and its impact on similar groups here in the US. With Teisha Bader. Sunday 8:30am & 5:30pm
Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am**
Thinking Out Loud
Pro Israel political powerhouses like AIPAC are tryng to oust some of the Congressional members that Boycotted Israeli President Isaac Herzog's presentation to the joint Houses of Congress. Two are from Minnesota, Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum. Micah Halpern looks at the battle and how important Israel is in US politics. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Good Week Israel: Israel's Cutting-edge AI Technology
Israel's AI Technology revolutionizes maritime autonomous drones, Netanyahu vision for high-speed rail linking the north and south of Israel, Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a building decimated by fire in 586 BCE and Covenant Wine’s Le’Chaim Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
L’Chayim
Beit Ruth Village
The Beit Ruth Educational and Therapeutic Village is a therapeutic residence and school for vulnerable and at-risk teen girls who have been removed from their family homes by court order as a result of severe emotional abuse. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt
Author of Living In The Shadow of Death, Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt describes his experience with cancer and discusses the Jewish tradition’s understanding of prayer and the power of community in the healing process. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am
Book Of Deuteronomy
Punishments related to the disobedience of God's laws as found in Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, are explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am
Judaism on Abortion
A look at the unique Jewish approach to abortion, which differs radically from the rationales used by both pro-life and pro-choice communities Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm 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
UF Hillel Fall Open Houses
Posted by Jenna Hasher on 08/08/2023 @ 12:26 PM
New and returning Jewish University of Florida and Santa Fe students and their families are invited to drop by UF Hillel during Fall move-in weekend. No RSVP needed.
2023 Fall Open House Dates: Thursday, August 17 from 11 am - 3 pm; Friday, August 18 from 11 am - 3 pm; Saturday, August 19 from 11 am - 3 pm; and Sunday, August 20 from 11 am - 3 pm
During Open Houses you will meet the UF Hillel professional staff, hear tips and tricks from Jewish upperclassmen, learn about opportunities to get involved at Hillel and on campus, connect with other incoming Jewish students and families, cool off with light refreshments and a clean restroom, and grab FREE Gator gear (t-shirt alert!) for the whole family!
Jazz at the J: The Javier Garcia Trio
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/07/2023 @ 04:11 PM
Thursday, August 24, 8-9:30 PM at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC
In an intimate jazz club setting at the Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, enjoy the sounds of the critically acclaimed composer, arranger, producer, singer, and recording artist, Javier Garcia. A multi-instrumentalist, Garcia's recordings have achieved gold record sales in three countries. Jazz at the J is a monthly jazz event at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC.
Cost: $25 per person
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach
For more information, contact David Surowitz at [email protected] or (305) 932-4200 X127,
Join a Synagogue in Time for the High Holidays
Posted by Lauren Gold on 08/07/2023 @ 03:39 PM
Searching for a spiritual connection this Jewish New Year?
There is no better way to experience the richness of the High Holidays than among a congregation of your friends and neighbors. To help you find a place to worship, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues. We encourage you to select a synagogue, visit their website or call for membership information. Make the year 5784 a time for Jewish renewal for you and your family, and a time to find personal meaning and connection with your community!
JBS Highlights 8/6 -8/12: Rabbi David Wolpe, Yossi Klein Halevi - AJC Closing Plenary, Julian Schlossberg, Shahar Azani reports from Israel
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
Mike Burstyn & Friends: Julian Schlossberg
From Hollywood to the Great White Way, Mike Burstyn goes on a star-studded trip down memory lane with his longtime friend Julian Schlossberg, the legendary producer of stage and screen Sunday - 7:00PM Monday - 12:00am & 11:00am, Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 10:00pm, Thursday - 2:00am, Saturday - 8:00pm
In the Spotlight: David Wolpe
After 26 years in a very public pulpit in LA’s Sinai Temple, Rabbi David Wolpe speaks honestly with Abigail Pogrebin about his decision to retire, what he’s taking with him, and his message to American Jews in this moment of increasing antisemitism and divisions around Israel. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 2:30am & 1:45pm, Saturday 3:30am & 4:00pm
AJC Global Forum 2023: Closing Plenary
The closing plenary of AJC’s Global Forum in Tel Aviv includes the Moral Courage Award, Israeli innovations, and a conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi on “A Vision for Jewish the Future” Thursday - 8:15pm Friday - 12:00am & 2:15pm, Saturday - 6:00pm
In the News: Hezbollah’s Northern Provocations
Israel’s northern border has been buzzing with Hezbollah’s recent provocations. What will Israel do next? Sarit Zehavi, Founder and CEO of Alma Research & Education Center in Northern Israel, sheds light on the current situation. With Shahar Azani Sunday 8:30am & 5:30pm
Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern
There are rumors that a Saudi - Israeli deal is in the works. President Biden personally referenced the deal. Israelis and the Saudi say any agreement is a long way away. The Palestinians are dead set against any Israeli Saudi deal. Micah explains why. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Good Week Israel: Tel Aviv’s Coastal Charm
Netanyahu calls for calm and unity after 'reasonableness' bill, meet the volunteer medics of United Hatzalah, explore Tel Aviv’s coastal charm, and wine from the Tzuba Winery. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield (Part 1)
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses the true meaning of "Jewish" and why it is so hard for many rabbis to fully embrace the Jewish Tradition. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield (Part 2)
Rabbi Hirschfield discusses why he left the extreme right, peace with the Palestinians, religious pluralism in Israel and gay marriage.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
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 Shtisel. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am
Hillel and Shammai
Rabbi Becher discusses the great pair of first century Jewish Sages, Hillel and Shammai, and explains why their different approaches to Jewish law presented "More Than A Personality Clash" Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm
Disputed Property
Rabbi Becher looks at the Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims Sunday - 9:38am Tuesday - 9:38am & 5:38pm Thursday - 7:00pm
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am
Circumcision
An adult discussion of the reasons for Brit Milah — the circumcision ceremony which brings Jewish boys into the Covenant of the Jewish People — and why it is an important Jewish ritual. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm
SHABBAT 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
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Social Services for Older Adults
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/31/2023 @ 02:33 PM
SunServe and Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) have received funding from a grant that the Greater Miami Jewish Federation was awarded by Jewish Federations of North America to provide services to aging Miamians who have experienced trauma. Both programs have space available.
Support Group for Aging GBTQ+ Men
SunServe is offering a Meaningful Connections support group for GBTQ+ men 55 and over who are interested in developing social connections in the community. Through their innovative, life-story approach, members share their experiences with the goals of connection and reconstruction of meaningful life events. As the first agency providing for the social service needs of the LGBTQ community of South Florida, SunServe has been advocates, allies and champions for economically disadvantaged and marginalized youth, families, adults and seniors. Their mission is to provide critical life assistance and professional mental health services while recognizing that the entire LGBTQ community has the right to quality care.
Click here to join Meaningful Connections
Services for Aging Adult Survivors of Trauma
Jewish Community Services of South Florida offers a variety of services to help aging adult survivors of trauma seeking help to work through their difficulties. JCS staff are prepared to address the many symptoms that trauma survivors may be experiencing, including anxiety, depression, marital issues, and self-esteem. Services are available in English and in Spanish, in person at any of the three JCS Behavioral Health locations: North Miami, Miami Beach, and Kendall and via telehealth. The JCS mission is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the Jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with Jewish values.
Please call JCS at (305) 576-6550 to see if you are eligible for these services.