It's Happening In Miami

Participating Organizations: Alper JCC, Temple Beth Am, Bet Shira Congregation, Temple Israel, The Center For Jewish Life at Beth David & UM Hillel

Join us at Bet Shira Congregation for South Dade Community Yom Ha’Atzma’ut Program

Monday, May 13

Join us for lively Israeli music that will get you dancing, a delicious spread of Israeli cuisine, a chance to experience Krav Maga firsthand, and learn Rikkudim from an experienced instructor and more.

Address: 7500 SW 120th St, Miami, FL 33156

Cost: Free admission.

Contact: Jenine Simon at [email protected]

Registration Link: Yom Ha'Atzmaut 2024

Join us at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus for Yom Hazikaron with the Israel Consulate

Sunday, May 12

Address: 20350 NE 26th Ave, North Miami, FL 33180

Cost: Free admission.

Contact: Dr. Gabriela Rascovsky at [email protected]

Join us at Miami Beach JCC to Celebrate Israel Independence Day Am Israel Chai

Tuesday, May 14

Celebrate Israeli Independence Day with a community festival for the whole family, a journey through Israel’s cities and landmarks, arts and crafts stations, and more!

Address: 4221 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Contact: Jenny Mermelszteyn at [email protected]

Join us at Michael-Ann Russell JCC for Israel @76 Celebration

Sunday, May 12 - Tuesday, May 14

• Sunday, May 12, 2:00 PM - Israeli art exhibition - for the Israel emergency fund & T-shirt art in tribute to Israeli hostages.
• Monday, May 13, 8:00 PM - Israel Cinema
• Tuesday, May 14, 4:00-7:00 PM - Yom Hazikaron and HaAzmaut Programs A fun-filled family event in celebration of the state of Israel on its 76th birthday! Featuring interactive activity stations, Israel in songs with singer Orit Tahan, Community Unity Walk with Israel, October 7th testimony by 2 Israeli survivors, Kosher food and more.

Address: 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

Cost: Free admission.

Contact: Dror Gershoni at [email protected]

no registration is necessary

Israel @ 76 North Dade Event

Wednesday, May 15, 7-9 PM

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Real Estate Division for a cocktail reception at The Moore Miami in the Miami Design District. Meet, mingle and network! Architects, brokers, builders, developers, realtors, contractors and other professionals in commercial or residential real estate and their related trades are encouraged to attend.

General Admission: $126

Day of Event: $180

The Moore Miami, 4040 NE Second Avenue, Miami

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Thursday, May 9, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM

Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD will share wisdom from her years of practice as a therapist and rabbi and how we can turn wounds into wisdom and heal from our pasts. In her book Turning Wounds into Wisdom, she teaches that we carry within us tremendous riches, along with legacies of trauma and heartbreak. The world is calling us to heal our wounds and harvest the best within us. Her book is a call to action to transform our family's trauma legacies. Weaving contemporary neuroscience, psychology and ancient Jewish wisdom and values, this book provides a roadmap for Jews and all people with trauma history who wish to seize the power to change their lives.

As a token of our appreciation, we are offering you the opportunity to buy Rabbi Firestone’s book at a discounted rate at $10 prior to the day of the event. We will distribute pre-sold books on the day of the event. The books will also be sold on the day of the event for the regular retail price of $16.

Miami Jewish Health Systems Campus, Ruby Auditorium, 5200 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami

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Resilience and Remembrance: Female Voices After October 7

Wednesday, May 8 - Reception 7 PM, Program 7:30 PM

Yom HaZikaron is a Memorial Day for the fallen soldiers of the wars of Israel and victims of actions of terrorism. Join us for a poignant evening of reflection and empowerment as we commemorate October 7, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, and stand in solidarity with the courageous women of Israel. In the face of unimaginable tragedy and adversity, their voices continue to echo with resilience and hope.

Panelists: Ariel Pollock Star and Capt. Dr. Tehilah Meged-Book

Ariel Pollock Star has a decade of expertise in sustainable business strategy and development, with a rich background in the culinary field. Recently, she launched Lehem Zeh, a social venture focusing on food and community needs, while pursuing a doctorate in public health to study the impact of digital communities on mental health.

Capt. Dr. Tehilah Meged-Book is a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics at Soroka Medical Center and Yerucham Community Clinic. During the Iron Swords War, she served as a battalion physician in the IDF reserves in Gaza and on the Northern front for three months. Tehilah is a mother of three and resides in Yerucham.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

FREE TO THE COMMUNITY

Please RSVP HERE

On JBS: Passover Final Days; Foxman with Harris and Small; Rabbi Weiss part 2; Tattooist of Auschwitz

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

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Final Days of Passover

The Hampton Synagogue

Conclude the holiday of Passover with services from the Hampton Synagogue led by its Founding Senior Rabbi Marc Schneier, with music from Cantor Netanel Hershtik.

Sunday 9:00pm Passover Service (Encore Monday 12:00am )

Monday 11:00am Passover Service (Encore 2:30pm ) 9:00pm Passover Service (Encore Tuesday 12:00am)

Tuesday 11:00am Passover Yizkor Service (Encore 2:30pm )

Central Synagogue (Live)

As the holiday draws to a close, join Cantor Jenna Pearsall, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, and Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau for a Yizkor (memorial) service.

Monday 9:30am Passover Yizkor - Live (Encore 1:00pm)

FIDF Briefing

Passover History

FIDF CEO Steve Weil offers an in-depth telling of the story of Passover, its lasting effects on human history and relevance in modern times.

Sunday - 3:00pm & 10:00pm

Monday - 4:30am & 7:00pm

Tuesday - 1:00am & 1:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

Abe Foxman

Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S.

Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm

Monday - 7:00am & 5:00pm

Tuesday - 12:30pm & 5:00am

Thursday - 4:00pm

Friday - 4:00am, 1:00pm

Saturday - 11:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Yom Hashoah Again and Again

Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue that throughout history the Jewish people have chosen life in the face of brutality and hatred, and that the tradition demands we combat humanity’s evil impulses and instill values of tolerance, compassion, respect and freedom.

Tuesday - 7:00pm

Wednesday - 4:30am, 9:00am

Thursday - 9:35am

Friday - 5:30am & 11:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Rabbi Avi Weiss Part 2

Innovative rabbi, pioneering activist, and author Avi Weiss engages in a full-ranging conversation that touches on his childhood, Israel, activism, legacy, family changes and more in part two of his conversation with JBS CEO Justin Pines.

Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm

Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am

Thursday - 5:00am

Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm

Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern argues that those who claim that Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza are perpetuating the big lie of Hitler, Goebels and other modern-day Jew-haters.

Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm

Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lord Ian Austin

David Harris speaks with Lord Ian Austin, a prominent British political figure and outspoken foe of antisemitism, about the post-October 7 situation in the U.K. and threats to the Jewish community and liberal democratic values.

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm

Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm

Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm

Saturday - 9:00pm

Israel Outside In

Episode 4

For an in-depth study of Israeli leadership, MirYam Institute Co-Founder Benjamin Anthony hosts former Commander of the Israeli Air-Force, Maj. General (IAF Res.) Eli Shkedi to learn about how he commanded the destruction of the Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007 and why 'Never Again' means 'Never Again.'

Wednesday - 7:30pm

Thursday - 10:00am

Saturday - 7:30pm

Sunday - 12:00am

Yom Hashoah

Teisha Bader with Dani Dayan

Just ahead of Yom Hashoah, Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan joins Teisha Bader to discuss this year's commemoration, 7 months after October 7th, and with hostages still in captivity.

Thursday - 6:30pm

Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

A Special Look

Tattooist of Auschiwtz

Teisha Bader speaks with Jonah Hauer-King, one of the stars of "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," an event series inspired by the real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov.

Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm

Friday - 7:30am, 4:00pm & 9:30pm

Saturday - 5:00am, 5:00pm & 9:30pm

Names Not Numbers

The premiere film of Names Not Numbers, the Holocaust documentary program that redefines Holocaust education by transforming traditional study into an experiential project where students conduct interviews and create their own poignant Shoah films.

Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm

Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Saturday - 3:30am & 10:00pm

NEWS & FEATURES FROM ISRAEL

Passover Holiday Schedule

ILTV News and News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 6:00pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews

Tuesday at 6:30pm

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

Moshe Avital - Child of Buchenwald

Moshe Avital, who survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald to become one of the “Children of Buchenwald” (a ship which ran the British blockade of Palestine), describes his journey and his fighting with the Haganah in the War of Independence.

Tuesday - 9:00pm

Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Saturday - 6:00pm

Elie Wiesel

Speaking about his days in Auschwitz, his relationship with God, and his hopes for the Jewish future, author and Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel z"l spends an intimate hour discussing memories and hopes.

Wednesday - 9:00pm

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

Eugene Aryeh Lebovitz

Eugene Aryeh Lebovitz, commander of troops in Haifa during the 1947 War of Independence, reminisces about his survival at Auschwitz, his running the British blockade, and his ongoing work on behalf of Israel and Jewish life.

Thursday - 9:00pm

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

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

When May You Pray?

The proper times the Jewish Tradition designates for prayer is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher.

Sunday - 9:00am

Monday - 4:00am

Tuesday - 9:00am

Get Thee A Rabbi

Rabbi Becher explores the importance and subtleties of Torah study according to the Jewish tradition.

Sunday - 9:30am

Tuesday - 9:30am

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Tenth Plague

Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l uses the Exodus story to explore what it means to be a Jew through a discussion of the Tenth Plague, the mezuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People.

Sunday - 8:00pm

Monday - 1:00am

Tuesday - 8:00am

Exodus

What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish Tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are explored through the Exodus story using rabbinic commentary of the midrash.

Monday - 2:00am

Miracles

A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles.

Monday - 2:45am

No Miracles

A look at how the rabbinic tradition rejects the notion of supernatural miracles.

Monday - 3:30am

Confronting Pharaoh

The Jewish Tradition's reading of the Exodus story and the rabbinic view of what it means to be a "Jew" reveals much in this lesson about the Jewish understanding of God.

Monday - 8:45am

Tuesday - 2:45am

Is It God's Fault?

When something like the earthquake in Haiti occurs, does the Jewish Tradition hold God responsible in any way? Does human suffering challenge the existence of God?

Thursday - 9:00am

Saturday - 1:00am

From the Aleph – Bet

From The Aleph Bet: Passover-Four Questions

Reading and understanding The Four Questions of the Passover Seder are the focus of this special holiday lesson.

Monday - 8:00am

Tuesday - 2:00am

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 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Sunday, May 5, 10 AM-Noon & Thursday, May 9, 6:30-7:30 PM

Meet the director, tour the facilities, learn about the curriculum including SHEVA (Jewish values-based learning approach). Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country.

Jewish college students are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.

We are grateful that our students here in Florida are not subject to the same magnitude of antisemitism as others elsewhere, although let us be clear: No amount of antisemitism is acceptable.

We agree with the recommendations of our partners at Hillel International, who have called upon university presidents to take four critical steps toward protecting Jewish students.

CLICK HERE TO READ HILLEL'S CALL TO ACTION FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS