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JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA SELECTED FOR 2022 NON-PROFIT NOVO AWARD PRESENTED BY THE GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) wins The 2022 NOVO Awards – Innovative Program Excellence for an Organizational Budget of $2 Million and Above Category

MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2022 – Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is the winner of The 2022 NOVO Awards – Innovative Program Excellence, Organizational Budget of $2 Million and Above Category.

The NOVO Awards, hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, honors nonprofits in Miami-Dade County that have demonstrated innovative excellence and feature best non-profit business practices. Awardees are selected by The NOVO Awards Task Force, and announced at Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Trustee Luncheon on September 7, 2022.

“At JCS, "COMMUNITY" is our middle name, and we are privileged to have served our community for over 102 years," said JCS Board Chair, Scott Singer. "We continue to provide a single standard of high quality care to all members of our community who are in need of life-sustaining services. Our JCS team is grateful for the gracious recognition by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Miami-Dade County is a beautifully diverse, energizing community, and we are proud to serve individuals and families throughout every corner of it. This award is not only a testament to our single, high-standard quality of care, but the community’s trust in our commitment to serve them. We look forward to the year ahead as NOVO Award recipients, and remain dedicated to serving as our community’s safety-net.”

“We are humbled and grateful to have been selected by our Chamber as a 2022 NOVO Award recipient,” said JCS President & CEO, Miriam Singer. “Over the last two years, JCS has worked tirelessly to meet our community’s needs throughout an array of crises and emergencies. We implemented innovative solutions to alleviate a broad variety of social and health challenges, our team has scaled to increase the quality and quantity of services for our frail and vulnerable residents, and we transformed our business and service models to meet clients where they are. Our work in service to our beloved community is made possible through strong and effective partnerships with small, local and national corporate sponsors, local state and federal government agencies, as well as grassroots community-based and faith-based partners representing the vibrant diversity of our community."

About the NOVO Awards: Awardees in the Innovative Program Excellence, Organizational Budget of Less than $2 Million category and Outstanding Board Leader category were also presented with NOVO Awards. All NOVO Awards recipients participated in a rigorous application and selection process by the NOVO Awards Task Force to be considered for recognition.

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About Jewish Community Services of South Florida:

Since 1920, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, based on Jewish values, has remained true to the mission of providing a resilient safety-net of health and social services through a broad array of programs to promote health, productivity and self-sufficiency. By partnering with community partners, funders, hundreds of volunteers, sister organizations and local leaders, our team continuously strengthens its engagement and impact. Our professional team continues to offer a beacon of healing and hope as it addresses the many layered needs of residents in our diverse and vibrant community.

If you or someone you know needs help or support, please call 211, our 24/7/365 Information & Referral service. We are here for you. Learn more at https://jcsfl.org/.

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

SELICHOT

Selichot Services (Live)

Reform Selichot Services, live from Central Synagogue in New York City. Saturday - 9:15pm

Selichot Services (Live)

Orthodox Selichot Services, live from The Hampton Synagogue in West Hampton Beach, NY Saturday - 10:30pm

Eye on Israel: Arsen Ostrovsky & ILF

Arsen Ostrovsky, a leading international human rights lawyer and voice in the pro-Israel community, discusses his work leading the ILF, a legal hub that centralizes organizations in the fight to promote justice, peace and equality in the Middle East. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 2:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Aspirational Zionism: Elana Stein Hain on Faith

In another program from Shalom Hartman Institute’s summer series, Elana Stein Hain (Director of Faculty and Senior Fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute of North America), argues that Israel is part of the covenantal drama between God and the Jews, and that Judaism is incomplete without it. Tuesday- 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 11:00am & 2:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: David Samson

David Samson, former president of sthe Miami Marlins, who built Miami’s new baseball stadium and a World Series team, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss the role of faith in the process of building championships and more. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

In The News: Israel-Hezbollah Tensions

Recent months have seen renewed tensions between Hezbollah & Israel on the northern border. Does a war loom on the horizon? Sarit Zehavi, Founder and CEO of Alma Research & Education Center shares her insights on the current situation. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: 50 Years Since Munich Massacre

Israel's first-ever Olympic medalist, Yael Arad, now president of Israel's Olympic Committee, describes being at the 50th Anniversary ceremonies in Munich for the 11 Israeli athletes and coaches murdered by Palestinian terrorists at the1972 Games and discusses the significance of the apology and compensation deal from Germany, five decades later. 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 offers a detailed history of the First Zionist Congress, which was convened by Theodor Herzl in Basel, Switzerland in 1897, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. He also delivers a stinging critique of irresponsible media and political personalities who label their opponents as "Nazis" in order to score political points. Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

9/11 Remembered

One World Trade Center survivor Ari Schonbrun; NYPD Detective Morty Dzikansky; and Liz Goren, a psychotherapist who counsels survivors, tell their personal stories and reflect upon the meaning of 9/11 as Americans and as Jews. Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Kenneth Feinberg - Pay Czar

The man who determined TARP compensation for corporate executives and distributed $7 billion to victims of Sep. 11 talks about his experience with 9/11 families, the quality of government the Obama admin., and his concerns for the Jewish future. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Howard Goldstein - Israel Bonds

Howard Goldstein, Chairman of the Board of Israel Bonds, describes how he came to be committed to helping the State of Israel and discusses the contribution people can make to Israel thru Israel Bonds.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Joshua Hammerman - "Mensch" Pt 1

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman (Temple Beth El, Stamford, Ct and Jewish Week columnist) discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word “mensch” which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Joshua Hammerman - “Mensch” Pt 2 Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Dorit Inbar - Israel Film

Dorit Inbar, General Manager of the New Fund for Cinema & Television of Israel, talks about the blessings associated with being a foster mother (for both her family and her foster son), and describes the creativity of the Israeli documentary film industry. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish 101: What is a Jew?

While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Today - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Hebrew: Lesson 6

Discover letters "Nun," "Kaf," and "Chet" in the Hebrew alphabet. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Hebrew: Lesson 7

Learn three new Hebrew letters, "Gimmel," "Daled," and "Yud Monday - 9:45am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:45am Friday - 4:45am

Talmud Study: Make It Holy

Already Holy, or Make it Holy? (based on Nedarim 13a) is the title of this bi-weekly edition of Dimensions of the Daf, a JBS original series on Talmud study hosted by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Does the End Justify the Means?

When a sin is committed for the sake of a mitzvah, how does the Jewish tradition address the Issue? Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm 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

Academics. Judaism. Service. Your #JLAJourney begins here!

Join us at our first Open House on Sunday, October 30th @ FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus

Register now:http://bit.ly/jlaopenhouse

Thousands of community members experiencing food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have been relying on Federation’s Free Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thrus to help them fill their fridge and pantry. On Friday, September 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., packages of kosher meat, fresh produce, milk, eggs, challah, dry goods and other supplies will be placed in the trunks of waiting cars at Federation’s next drive-thru event at Federation Headquarters, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard. Partners in the food drive include Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC), our primary human service agency Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Repair the World Miami, Farm Share and Miami-Dade County. We are also grateful to a number of generous donors for their support, whose loyalty allows us to continue our work. Cars will enter the parking lot via the northbound lane of Federal Highway. Participants must remain in their cars and wear masks. All CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with more than 30 participating synagogues, are offering free seating to unaffiliated members of our community through the High Holiday Welcome Program. If you have not already made plans to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, we encourage you to join a synagogue. But if you can’t do so in time for the holidays, you may attend services at one of the synagogues where we have arranged for a limited number of individual seats at no charge. The program is made possible by donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign. Online registrations may be made here through Sunday, September 18.

All denominations of observance are welcome. Advance reservations are required. May 5783 be a sweet year for you and your family, full of peace and happiness.

Florida’s premier retail event featuring a selection of diverse vendors, curated to bring you an authentic shopping experience while benefitting a worthy cause. ​Your support at this event will directly fund local Florida couples struggling with infertility. Buy tickets here.

• When: September 12, 2022
• Time: 11AM-5PM | 7PM - 9PM
• Where: Miami Airport Convention Center | 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami FL 33126

The Community is welcome to join us as we celebrate the Jewish New Year. The High Holy Days are a time for reflection, introspection, prayer, and reconnection. We welcome all of you to join us as we once again celebrate and observe these special holy days in person. We pray that everyone will be inspired by our various experiences available. May the New Year bless us and the entire world with good health, peace and prosperity.

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AVENTURA TURNBERRY JEWISH CENTER - Aventura, FL. Servicios en español con el rabino Guido Cohen junto al hazzan Roger Rosenthal y maestro Ariel Liberczuk. Servicios tradicionales con tefilá, lectura de la Torá, reflexiones y Shofar en el Indich Auditorium en español y hebreo. Se requieren reservar para asistir a este servicio. Hay asientos disponibles. Donación sugerida de $180 por familia. (305) 937-1880.

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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

Julia Haart in Conversation

Entrepreneur, author, and star of “My Unorthodox Life” on Netflix, Julia Haart shares her remarkable story of heartbreak and courage with Rabbi Sherre Hirsch of American Jewish University. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Hartman Institute: Donniel Hartman - Zionism & Power

Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, explores the idea of power as a framework to think about the world, and suggests that Israel gives the Jewish people the gift of power not as an instrument but as a value. Tuesday- 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:00am Friday - 9:00am

Interfaith Unity and Sports

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, Yeshiva University’s star player Ryan Turrell, and Muslim Coalition for America founder Omar Qudrat, discuss how sports can be a vehicle for creating interfaith unity, in a conversation by Rabbi Sherman of Sinai Temple. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am
Thursday - 1:00pm & 1:00am
Saturday - 5:00am & 7:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Jason Horowitz Jason Horowitz, host of all the pregame, halftime and postgame NCAA Football and Basketball broadcasts on Westwood One Sports Radio, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss his faith and journey to the sports desk. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

In The News: November Israeli Elections

Former Israeli diplomat Shahar Azani (Senior VP of JBS) discusses the various political intrigues surrounding Bibi Netanyahu and the Joint Arab List as Israel prepares for a 5th round of elections this November. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub.
Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: Israel-Hezbollah Tensions (ITN)

Recent months have seen renewed tensions between Hezbollah & Israel on the northern border. Does a war loom on the horizon? Sarit Zehavi, Founder and CEO of Alma Research & Education Center shares her insights on the current situation. With Shahar Azani 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 compares and contrasts the approaches of Israel's current Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, and its former Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in terms of how they handled their respective versions of the "Iran nuke deal." He also analyzes a column by Ben-Dror Yemini that highlights the failure of some American media outlets to properly disclose the possible motivations of Salman Rushdie's assailant. Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Peter Yarrow Pt 1

A member of the iconic folk-music group of "Peter, Paul & Mary," Peter Yarrow, who talks about his Jewish identity and his feelings for the State of Israel. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon

Peter Yarrow Pt 2 Today - 6:00pm

Joan Benny

Joan Benny, the daughter of one of America’s most beloved comedians, Jack Benny (z”l), reminisces about her father and describes his commitment to the State of Israel and is involvement with Israel Bonds.
Monday - 3:00pm

Jeffrey Gurock - Parkchester

A Bronx tale of race and ethnicity, Jeffrey S. Gurock (Professor of Jewish History, Yeshiva University) describes the unique “get along” character of his own childhood community, a “model” neighborhood built in NYC in 1940.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Peter Weintraub - FIDF

Rabbi Peter Weintraub, outgoing chair of the FIDF, describes how he fell in love with Israel; his son's wedding in Caesarea; running a company in Sderot; and the importance of the FIDF.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Kenneth Feinberg - Pay Czar

The man who determined TARP compensation for corporate executives and distributed $7 billion to victims of Sep. 11 talks about his experience with 9/11 families, the quality of government the Obama admin., and his concerns for the Jewish future. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

9/11 Remembered

One World Trade Center survivor Ari Schonbrun; NYPD Detective Morty Dzikansky; and Liz Goren, a psychotherapist who counsels survivors, tell their personal stories and reflect upon the meaning of 9/11 as Americans and as Jews. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: Lesson 5

Hebrew letters "Hay," "Chet," and "Raysh" Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Hebrew: Lesson 6

Discover letters "Nun," "Kaf," and "Chet" in the Hebrew alphabet. Monday - 9:45am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:45am Friday - 4:45am

Talmud Study: Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses doodles that appear in the margins of ancient Jewish texts (including Maimonides’) which show how human culture has not changed in thousands of years Sunday - 9:00am 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. Today - 9:25am Tuesday - 9:25am & 5:25pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Introduction

In this introductory "Jewish 101" lesson, host Rabbi Mark S. Golub explains for whom the original series is intended and why it is so difficult to teach Judaism to children. A JBS production for anyone interested in Judaism and Jewish life. Sunday - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

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