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Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance raises awareness around disability access and advocacy.

The Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) remains a vital resource in our community. The MJAA website provides a unique and comprehensive guide on everything from advocating for a child with a learning disability to navigating the transition into adulthood.

With the High Holidays quickly approaching, MJAA has brought together an expansive list of services, activities, accessibility and inclusion guides around these meaningful times of prayer and worship. It’s also election season and every voter should be able to cast a ballot. This page ensures individuals with disabilities know the multiple voting options that meet the ADA standards in Miami-Dade County, including a paper-based voting system, touchscreen, audio technology and sip-and-puff capabilities for voters with special needs. Finally, the Disability and Mental Health page includes local and national resources for individuals with and without disabilities looking for mental health and wellness support.

Miami.Jewish.Abilities.org

MJAA is a program of Federation and also offers a disability specialist.

Be Part of Jewish Miami's Emergency Response

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the catastrophic hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Perry, in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Millions of people are without power across the state and some coastal areas experienced a record-breaking 15-foot storm surge.

As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds donated to Hurricane Helene relief will provide critically needed aid to both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities affected by this devastating storm.

Please click below to donate. You may also send a check payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the notation Hurricane Helene Emergency Relief Fund to 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE DONATION

If you are interested in volunteering in affected areas, email Jewish Volunteer Center Director Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected].

Donate or Receive a Wedding Gown

The mission of The Kallah Project of South Florida is to help brides in need by providing wedding gowns that have been laundered to pristine condition — many of which have been worn only once or never at all. They also offer modesty solutions such as bodysuits, shawls, brand new headpieces and other bridal accessories. Their gowns are in perfect condition and a skilled alterations person is available to ensure a perfect fit for every bride. "We are here to support brides who may not want to invest a significant amount of money in a gown and would rather contribute to helping others."

The Kallah Project of South Florida is sponsored by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

For more information, contact Debbie Mendal at 786.303.2638.

@thekallahproject

CLICK HERE FOR WEDDING GOWN DONATIONS

Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM

The Miami Beach JCC's Israeli Film Series features a screening of the comedy Matchmaking, a Romeo-and-Juliet-like saga about tolerance and love. Israel's biggest box office hit of the year stars Irit Kaplan from the Israeli show The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem and Maor Schwitzer of Shtisel fame.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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December 13, 2024-January 5, 2025

This intimate theatrical cabaret weaves together the lives and iconic music of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Thirteen songs that soundtracked generations of collective yearning including A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne and Who By Fire examine the messiness of being human and the struggle to stay connected. Starring and written by Frost School of Music alum and award-winning jazz vocalist Danielle Wertz and rockfolk musician Robbie Schaefer.

GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables

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Join the Center for Jewish Life for our programming line up. Tuesday, September 24 Spanish 5:00 PM Judaism 101 6:00 PM Shofar Workshop 6:00 PM Soccer & Cervezas 6:00 PM Thursday, September 26 Spanish 5:00 PM High Holy Day Choir 6:00 PM Friday, September27 Shabbat 7:00 PM Saturday, September 28 Shabbat 9:30 AM Joseph's Table: A Deep Weekly Insight into a Hasidic Text material created by Mitchell Chefitz 12:15 PM Selichot Services 6:00 PM Sunday, September 29 Sundays at the Center 9:00 AM

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

Matzah Book Soup##

Lilli and Amanda recommend Woman on Fire, the historical fiction thriller by Lisa Barr that takes readers alongside investigative reporter Jules Roth as she tries to find a painting stolen by the Nazis. Monday - 8:54pm Tuesday - 2:51am, 4:28am & 5:54am Wednesday - 4:51pm Thursday - 8:58pm Friday - 1:28am & 11:28am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Distant Cousins and the Evolution of Jewish Music

Indie folk-pop trio Distant Cousins join Justin to discuss the evolution of Jewish music since October 7, touring with Matisyahu, and perform their hit singles “Here and Now” and “Dimati,” from their new album Out of the Darkness. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern discusses the global election landscape, highlighting how the process feels more like a circus than a legitimate democratic exercise given the unprecedented levels of disinformation and scams. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Asher Katz

David Harris is joined by Asher Katz, Youth Movement Director of the Moises Safra Center, to discuss Katz's 11 months serving in Gaza with the IDF, including his experiences at the Rafah crossing and the challenges faced by Israeli forces during ground operations in the region. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:00pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

How the Gaza War Changed the Middle East

Global Connections with Robert Siegel returns with a discussion on how the Israel-Hamas war has impacted the Middle East, with experts David Makovsky (Washington Inst), Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen (US Inst of Peace), and Ghaith al-Omari (Washington Inst) Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

FIDF Briefing: Most Moral Army

FIDF CEO Steven Weil explains why the IDF is the world’s most ethical army, expounding on the historical and biblical origins of the IDF to elucidate the moral code its policies are rooted in. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 12:30pm

Why is this New Year Different?

Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at American Jewish University, explores lessons learned from the transformative event of 10/, and how these experiences are influencing the way Jews connect with, understand, and support Israel. Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 3:30am

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 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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Michal Cotler-Wunsh

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by Michal Cotler-Wunsh, former MK and Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Shmuly Yanklowitz

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz to discuss 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism, his book which explores forty-five of the most influential philosophers throughout history and how Jewish ideas might engage with each of the philosophers and their philosophical projects. Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (World Perfect and Destiny) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbis Discuss High Holidays

Rabbis discuss how they feel about the High Holidays and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe. With rabbis Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Mitchell Wohlberg. (Orthodox). Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 1.

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word “mensch” which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 2.

Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Intent of Prayer###

Explore the Jewish prayer service (Sh'moneh Esrei) with the rabbinic concept of "intent" in prayer, and learn the Soloveitchik approach to the study of Talmud in the JBS series, Dimensions of the Daf, taught by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Facilitating Repentance

The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am 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 6 - Oral Torah

Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, just as the American Constitution is defined by Supreme Court rulings. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am

Episode 7 - Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Monday - 9:36am Thursday - 9:36am

Episode 8 - Shabbat

Begin the study of the values and world view of the Jewish Tradition by exploring a fascinating wrinkle in the Ten Commandments. Monday - 10:07am Thursday - 10:07am

Episode 9 - Creation part 1.

Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Monday - 10:37am Thursday - 10:37am

Episode 10 - Creation part 2.

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1) Monday - 11:10am

Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many 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 our own time. 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 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Monday, October 7, 2 PM

The Jewish Agency for Israel invites you to a very special online gathering on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Join us to hear the incredible personal story of Amir Tibon, an Israeli journalist for Haaretz and the author of the newly released book, The Gates of Gaza." Amir, a resident of Kibbutz Nahal Oz, hid with his family in a shelter for hours, surrounded by terrorists, until his father was able to heroically rescue them. Amir will be interviewed by renowned journalist and Jewish Agency Canadian Representative Yaron Deckel. Amir will be joined by Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, Chair of The Jewish Agency Fund for Victims of Terror.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tuesday & Thursday, September 17 & 19 Spanish 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 17 Judaism 101 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 17 Shofar Workshop 6:00 PM Wednesday & Monday, September 18 & 23 Intermediate & beginner Hebrew 8:00 PM (Zoom only) Thursday, September 19 Sewing Creations 6:00 PM Thursday, September 19 Decoding the Ballot 7:00 PM Friday, September 20 Shabbat Pasión 7:00 PM Sunday, September 22 Sundays at the Center 9:00 AM

Contact [email protected] or call (305)854-3911 for more information

Join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 PM at the Miami Beach JCC, for an evening with with artist Laura Paresky Gould in conversation with Mindy Solomon, founder of the Mindy Solomon Gallery. Explore Gould’s latest book, SEEING DIFFERENTLY: Miami Color Theory, featuring over 110 vibrant images of Miami’s architectural beauty. Enjoy a discussion, Q&A session, and book signing.

Miami Color Theory is a photography project by award-winning artist and graphic designer Laura Paresky Gould. The series, shot on an iPhone and posted daily to Instagram, focuses on the colors, lines, and shapes of Miami’s built environment, and encourages the practice of seeing to appreciate the beauty all around us. Her book, SEEING DIFFERENTLY: MIAMI COLOR THEORY (Tra Publishing, 2023) and video series for The Bass, Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum, focus on minimal photography and include engaging lessons on art and perception. Gould discovers hidden delights in even the smallest of details, creating a feeling of joy, and spurring viewers to capture the visual treats in their own surroundings.

Laura Paresky Gould is a graphic designer, animator, photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur based in Miami Beach.

In January 2021, just before Adobe Flash was removed from all major browsers, she recorded a keepsake copy of her vintage portfolio of animations, logo designs and saturated colorful photos captured on film. She decided to start shooting architecture and inanimate objects again, only this time with an iPhone. She posts these images onto her Instagram account @miamicolortheory.