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“Women of Valor: The Untold Story of Jewish Heroines”

Join us for a learning series examining powerful women in our tradition. They are our role models. They inspire emulation. They deserve admiration.

Monday, December 5, 2022

with Rabbi Laila Haas 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon Greater Miami Jewish Federation 4200 Biscayne Blvd.

RSVP to [email protected]

Rabbi Haas is now the Director of Adult Learning and Growth at CAJE. She attended University of Miami and received her B.A. as a Judaic Studies major. She earned her Rabbinical Ordination and Masters of Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and a Masters of Education Administration from Xavier University. Rabbi Haas served as Associate Rabbi and Director of Education at Temple Emanu-El in Birmingham, Alabama from 2011-2018.

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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

PROGRAMS

Israel’s Election Results

Shahar Azani (JBS) and Talia Dekel Fleissig (JPC) discuss results of the Israeli elections with Sarah Haetzni-Cohen (Sheli) Shmuel Rosner (Jewish Journal), Michal Cotler-Wunsh (former MK), Emmanuel Navon (Tel Aviv University), Gail Talshir (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer (Tikvah Fund). Monday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Hirsch: Lessons on Leadership

Rabbi Hirsch looks to lessons from Moses and the Golden Calf as he reminds his congregation to look beyond the superficial to the actual human beings who desire to lead, when evaluating candidates during an election season. Tuesday- 7:00pm Wednesday - 5:30am & 9:30am Thursday - 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Faith and Foxholes: Rabbi Resnicoff

Rabbi Arnold E. Resnicoff, consultant on interfaith values and interreligious affairs, and a former line officer who served in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, followed by assignments in Naval Intelligence (Naval Security Group) before attending rabbinical school, joins Rabbi Sherman at Sinai Temple for a conversation on chaplains in the military, Tuesday- 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 11:00am Thursday - 1:30am & 9:45am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Hampton Synagogue’s Author Discussion Series: Dan Glickman

Dan Glickman discusses Laughing at Myself: My Education in Congress, on the Farm, and at the Movies, his book that combines humor with serious reflection to recount his journey from the Midwest to becoming the first Jewish secretary of agriculture, with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein in a program of The Hampton Synagogue. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Thursday - 10:30pm Friday - 1:30am Saturday - 5:30am & 4:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Arnie Kander

Arnie Kander, world renowned strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Pistons joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss the faith it takes to be both physically and mentally prepared for the game on and off the court. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00am

In The News: David Renzer

David Renzer, Co-Founder of Creative Community for Peace, addresses the fallout from Kanye West's antisemitic remarks, how the situation can be seen as a teachable moment and how CCFP is amplifying the voices of those who stand against hate. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: Israel’s Next Government

Following Israel's national elections, JBS Senior Vice President Shahar Azani, on location in Israel, sits down with Israeli author and political pundit, Ben-Dror Yemini, on what's in the cards for Israel's next government. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

JBS journalist Micah Halpern breaks down the results of Israel's latest election, and analyzes why Israel has sent Bibi, with all of his attributes and drawbacks, back to power. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Top Story: Ari Fleischer

Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary, shares his views about how left-wing acceptance of critical race theory has enabled antisemitism, how a partisan press is destroying journalism and dividing Americans, and more with Jonathan Tobin. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00am

The Dershow: Cancelling Kanye?

Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, unpacks Kanye West’s overt antisemitic remarks, warning that cancelling the superstar would be to legitimize “cancel Culture” Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

L'Chayim

Marty Appel

Marty Appel, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn who grew up to fulfill a childhood dream of working for The New York Yankees, talks about his years in baseball, Jews who've played the game, and his book that chronicles Yankee history, Pinstripe Empire. Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today. Sunday - 6:00 pm
Monday - 3:00pm

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. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Hans Fisher - St Louis Survivor

Survivor of the SS St Louis, Hans Fisher recounts the events surrounding his journey on the German refugee ship bound for Cuba in 1939. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Ernie Michel - Kristallnacht Remembered

Ernie Michel z”l, who lived through Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in Germany (Nov 9-10, 1938) and saw his synagogue burned to the ground, recalls this pogrom and his life during the Holocaust as told in his book, "Promises to Keep." Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Zach Iscol

Zach Iscol, a decorated Marine who served two terms in Iraq, explains why he joined the Marines, how he experienced the war and the bonds he forged with his Iraqi translator, and he now feels about military conflict.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

Dan Almagor

On October 25, 1973, the Yom Kippur War ended in a cease fire. Dan Almagor describes the heroic defense of the IDF on the Golan Heights at the start of the war which prevented the Syrian Army from overrunning the north of Israel.
Saturday - 6:00pm _______________________________________________________J*Jewish 101: 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 on this "Jewish 101" episode with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Hebrew: Lesson 14

The Hebrew letters Final Nun and Tzadee are introduced. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Pray For State

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer at Gateways and author Gateway To Judaism, discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Morality In The Shoah

Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances. Sunday - 9:25am Monday - 4:25am Tuesday - 9:25am & 5:25pm Thursday - 7:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX 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

JVC and the Holocaust Memorial are giving B'nai Mitzvah students the change to partner with a Holocaust survivor while working toward completing 10 hours of community service.

For an application, please contact Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected].

You’re invited to an exclusive evening at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA) featuring Noa Tishby, Israel’s First Antisemitism Envoy, activist, producer and author.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 at 7:00PM

Please RSVP here.

Register now for our 14th Annual Everything but the Turkey.

North Dade

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus.CLICK HERE to RSVP.

South Dade

David and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center. CLICK HERE to RSVP.

The event of the year is almost here! Come experience the rich and savory flavors of South Florida’s top kosher caterers and restaurants! Highlighting over 400 of the worlds greatest wines and 40 top culinary experts, Kosher Food and Wine Miami is the culinary experience of the year. Hosted at the prestigious Turnberry Isle Miami in Aventura, over 1,000 attendees will gather to taste the most exquisite and delightful flavors South Florida’s tastebuds have been acquainted with. Long-time classics, cult favorites, and some up-and-coming wines will be presented for tasting. And what’s wine without awesome cuisine? You’ll get the chance to sample signature dishes and sweet treats while you mingle, socialize, and network in an upscale venue with an energetic nightlife ambiance.

This one-of-a-kind event promotes the kosher trade industry and Israel’s ever evolving techo-agricultural production while assisting us in continuing our 98-year (and counting!) labor of love. Through Kosher Food & Wine Miami, WIZO is able to provide funding for over 800 educational and social projects benefitting thousands upon thousands of women and children in Israel. Come eat, drink, and support all in one!

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6:00 pm VIP Admission 7:00 pm General Admission

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Holocaust Education Week is a community-wide program of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. To register and for more information about each event CLICK HERE or email [email protected]

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

125th Anniversary of the First Zionist Congress

Join in the World Zionist Organization’s gala in honor of the First Zionist Congress, an event convened and presided over by the father of modern political Zionism, Theodor Herzl, that set the wheels in motion for the creation of the Jewish State, 125 years ago in Basel, Switzerland. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 1:30pm Friday - 1:40pm & 4:30am
Saturday - 7:00pm

In the Spotlight: Josh Feigelson

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President & CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, who describes how we can find meaning and purpose and what a Jewish mindfulness practice can really look like. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am Thursday - 5:30pm & 2:00am Saturday - 10:30pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Four Winters

Director Julia Mintz discusses the courageous Jewish fighters celebrated in “Four Winters,” her film that shatters the myth of Jewish passivity as it documents the bravery and leadership of the Partisans. Monday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Tuesday - 11:30am Wednesday - 1:00pm Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 4:30pm

Author Discussion Series: Jamie Raskin

As we begin Jewish Book Month, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy, his memoir that recounts the harrowing early days of 2021 that changed his life forever, in a program of The Hampton Synagogue. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Thursday - 10:30am & 2:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Mike Gminski

Mike Gminski, former professional basketball player and college basketball television broadcaster, shares his journey from NBA fame, through rehabilitation and recovery, to the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

I*n The News: Israeli Elections*

Shahar Azani, JBS Senior VP & former Israeli diplomat, looks at the prospect of Netanyahu succeeding in gaining a majority when Israeli voters go to the polls on November 1, and at the likelihood that this fifth round of elections will end the cycle of political turmoil in Israel. With Mark S. Golub Sunday - 5:30pm

Israeli Elections Update

Reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, JBS’s Shahar Azani speaks with voters as they go to the polls in the fifth round of national elections since 2019. Tuesday - 12:30pm, 6:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

In The News: David Renzer

David Renzer, Co-Founder of Creative Community for Peace, addresses the fallout from Kanye West's antisemitic remarks, how the situation can be seen as a teachable moment and how CCFP is amplifying the voices of those who stand against hate. With Teisha Bader. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: JBS journalist Micah Halpern

This week, Micah will discuss how Iranian drones in Russia’s hands are a game-changer in Ukraine and how Israel has a special tool to neutralize the threat posed by these airborne menaces Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

The Dershow: If Republicans Impeach Biden

Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz explores the hypothetical possibility of the Republicans retaking the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterms and attempting to impeach President Biden on purely political grounds. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Friday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Top Story: Antisemitism

Jonathan Tobin speaks about the mainstreaming of antisemitism on both ends of the political spectrum, calling out media hosts that give platforms to hateful rhetoric; and with JCPA’s Yossi Kuperwasser he discusses Iran, Lebanon and more. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 8:30pm

On L’Chayim

L’Chayim Symposium: Biden and Israel

Mort Klein (President, ZOA), Caroline Glick (Senior Contributing and Chief Columnist, Jerusalem Post), Eric Yoffie (President Emeritus, URJ) and Laura E. Adkins (Opinion Editor, Forward) examine President Biden’s relationship to Israel and the current ability of American Jewish leadership to advocate effectively for the Jewish state. Sunday - 12:00 Noon Saturday - 6:00pm

Leah Goldin

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Sunday - 6:00 pm Monday - 3:00pm

Ellen Hershkin - Hadassah

Speaking as National President of Hadassah, Ellen Hershkin talks about her Jewish background, her love of Israel, her regard for Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Marty Appel

Marty Appel, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn who grew up to fulfill a childhood dream of working for The New York Yankees, talks about his years in baseball, Jews who've played the game, and his book that chronicles Yankee history, Pinstripe Empire. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Meir Kahane Remembered In November 1990, Rabbi Meir Kahane was murdered in a Manhattan hotel. The controversial leader of the Jewish Defense League and Kach Party in Israel is remembered in excerpts of "L'Chayim" interviews.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm**

JEWISH STUDIES

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub Sunday Mornings at 10am ET Wednesdays at 9am & 5pm ET Friday at 1pm ET

Jewish 101: The Oral Truth

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. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Monday Mornings at 9am ET Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here.

Hebrew: Lesson 13

The Hebrew letters "Sin," Koof" and "Ion" are introduced. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Sunday & Tuesday Mornings at 9am ET Wednesday & Thursday Evenings at 7pm ET

Talmud Study: Was Abraham Observant?

As Jews this week read Parashat Lech Lecha about Abraham, Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses how the Talmud deals with Abraham’s following Jewish Law before the Torah was given at Mt. Sinai. Sunday- 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: All Jews Are Friends

"All Jews Are Friends," based on Hagigah 26, is the title of this edition of Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9:25am Monday - 4:25am Tuesday - 9:25am & 5:25pm Thursday - 7:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX 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

Come join the Women's International Zionist Organization for a very insprirational cocktail hour with Charlene Aminoff on November 10, 2022 at 8pm.

Address will be provided upon registration.

RVSP Today

Gift of Life’s annual One Huge Night Gala recognizes and honors the people that help Gift of Life save lives and accomplish all the remarkable things they do. Many award winners share personal stories that compelled them to get involved in the organization as a donor, recipient, supporter or volunteer. This year's honorees include Marissa Galbut, Dr. Brooke Owens and Liza Samuels.

The highlight of the evening is a first-time meeting between a blood stem cell donor and recipient. The experience of witnessing a stem cell donor meeting the person whose lives they saved is truly magical. This heartwarming meeting has been performed more than 450 times over the years.

In addition, Gift of Life celebrates its accomplishments over the past year and provides a glimpse of the company’s future plans and focus of getting everyone involved in curing blood cancer, inherited immune disorders and other diseases. Gift of Life continues to facilitate the latest medical advances to help save patients in need.

The Gala will be chaired by Mojdeh Khagan Danial, Robin Schwartz Jacobs, Debbie Kalimian and Carla Probus.