It's Happening In Miami

As part of our Shabbat observance, hear the story of Esther sung to the tunes of some of your favorite ABBA songs, paradyed by our own Sandy Liebowitz. Passages from the Megillah will be chanted, and blot out YOU KNOW WHO's name with your groggers. Eat hamantaschen along with other yummy treats at the oneg. Friday, March 6, 7:45 pm at Ahavat Olam, on the grounds of Killian Pines United Methodist Church, 10755 SW 112 Street in Kendall, 33176. All are welcome, feel free to wear a costume (ABBA member, Purim player, or other); there is no charge. For further information about this fun-filled evening or more information about Ahavat Olam, contact Kim at 305 412-4240 or [email protected]

The Greater Miami Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, locally known as NCJW Miami, hired Amy Bloom, who is its first Executive Director in a decade. NCJW Miami has been making a difference in the lives of women, children, and families in Miami and South Florida since its inception in 1921. Now, it is reorganizing to more readily meet the needs of the community and its members, with a diverse and enigmatic new board and an Executive Director at the helm.

NCJW Miami Board Co-President, Jenni Person responds to its new direction, “Coupled with the redevelopment of a new, dynamic Board, the appointment of an Executive Director marks an exciting moment of infrastructure expansion for NCJW Miami. Our section can now take on our justice-centered work and mission with the impact of a solid organization while modeling the priority of professionalizing and elevating women’s roles that have historically been volunteer and undervalued as such.”

Amy Bloom brings a wealth of non-profit experience. Previously, Amy established herself as a leader in the LGBTQ community in her native Chicago as co-chair of the Human Rights Campaign’s Chicago Gala and Executive Director for Equality Illinois. She also successfully managed her own company, supporting the fundraising and marketing efforts of over a dozen organizations. Moving to Miami six years ago, Amy most recently served as NCJW Miami’s Director of Outreach & Engagement. In this role, she led the organization’s governance transition from a presidium to a twenty-six member Board of Directors. Amy brings to NCJW Miami her expertise in strategic planning, grassroots organizing, and building coalitions that drive a wider movement.

Caren Kamlet, Board Co-President adds, “It has been my pleasure to volunteer for this amazing organization. As part of the fabric of Miami’s social justice history, NCJW has been helping those in need for almost 100 years. It’s the relationship between the community and the organization that has kept us strong. Our community service and advocacy efforts have uplifted lives across race, gender, culture and spirituality.”

Amy Bloom has her eyes set on the future, "I am honored to be NCJW Miami's Executive Director, and to have the opportunity to work with and build powerful women leaders who want to bring the organization into its second centennial."

ABOUT NCJW Miami: NCJW Miami currently advocates its progressive ideals with local, state and federal legislators. NCJW Miami will accompany NCJW members from around the state to Tallahassee in early February to promote reproductive rights and justice, gun safety, women’s equality and civil rights legislation. In April of 2019, members joined over 400 national NCJW members in Washington D.C. to promote similar legislation. NCJW Miami provides a leadership program for professional women, NCJW Teens, forming the future of women’s leadership and educational opportunities on advocacy, community building and spiritual enrichment. The section’s community service efforts include providing comfort for cancer patients, rides to polls, supporting local public education and immigrants’ needs. For more information visit www.ncjwmiami.org.

Press Contact: Laura Guren Rodriguez (305) 335-0606 [email protected]

A Conversation with Shirley & Arthur Sotloff

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, 7-9 p.m.

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU FIU Professor Tudor Parfitt will moderate a discussion with Shirley & Arthur Sotloff about the life and career of their son Steven Sotloff and the issue of wartime journalism.

Arthur and his wife Shirley founded the 2LIVES Foundation soon after their son, journalist Steven Sotloff, was brutally murdered on international tv after being held hostage for one year. Their mission is to provide scholarships to women and men of excellence seeking careers in journalism in a changed world.

Saturday, February 29th 9:30 AM

Temple Emanu-El on Miami Beach will host Daniel Gerstein from the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.

Biracial, adopted as an infant by a U.S. Jewish family, Daniel faced both racism and anti-Semitism growing up. He now serves as Medic in Battalion Aid in the prestigious Station 890. He is 23 years old.

Daniel will speak about his remarkable life, journey, and unique military/combat story during Shabbat services. A complimentary Kiddush lunch will follow services.

Temple Emanu-El is located at 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503. www.tesobe.org.

MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT

Thursday, February 27th Registration 9:15-9:45 AM (coffee) Lunch will be served $36 Entry Fee Prizes awarded to top finishers

Please consider donating gift baskets to be raffled to benefit the synagogue

Contact Sharon Jacobson at [email protected] Or register at www.tesobe.org

Tournament is based on a 15-minute game and there will be 4 rounds. Please bring your own NMJL card.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF SOUTH BEACH 1701 Washington Avenue Miami Beach (305) 538-2503

Monday, February 10th. 6:30 PM

Tu B’Shevat Celebration

You’re invited to celebrate the New Year of the trees

with a Mystical and Musical Tu B’Shevat Seder.

Savor different fruits and wines. Art Therapy.

Singing of sacred Jewish chants.

Temple Emanu-El. 1701 Washington Avenue.

Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503. www.tesobe.org.

Facebook.com/tesobe. ; @te_sobe.

Wednesday, February 26th 7 PM.

Temple Emanu-El will host a Rosh Chodesh Barbeque

and you’re invited!

Beef Hot Dogs. Burgers. Vegan Burgers (email us at [email protected]).

Sides. Corona Beer on Tap. S’mores.

Click to RSVP:

https://www.tesobe.org/store/c36/BBQ_Dinner_-RoshChodesh_Feb_26_%40_7pm.html

Temple Emanu-El is at 1701 Washington Avenue on Miami Beach. (305) 538-2503

Friday, February 21st . 7 PM. Rock Kabbalat: a Musical Shabbat.

Meet us at Temple Emanu-El for a musical Friday night service, followed by Shabbat dinner.

Minimum donation is $18. Reservations are a must: www.tesobe.org or phone (305) 538-2503.

Temple Emanu-el. 701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

92nd Street Y: Humor-Guide To Jew People

Stand-Up Comic Judy Gold sits with Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach and Alan Zweibel, award-winning humor writers and the co-authors of A Field Guide to The Jewish People. From the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Today (Sunday) – 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8:30pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Jewish Cinematheque: Yaron Zilberman

Israeli director Yaron Zilberman discusses his film, Incitement, story of the assassination of Yitzchak Rabin through the eyes of the murderer, Yigal Amir. With Jewish film scholar Eric Goldman. Monday – 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:00pm; Saturday – 10:30pm & 2:30am

ADL Summit: “Never Is Now”

ADL: Broadway Responds To Hate

Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat) and Broadway stars discuss how artists can help combat hate and promote freedom of expression. With Lisa Kron (Fun Home), Adam Kantor (Band’s Visit), Daniel Watts (Hamilton) and Benj Pasek (Dear Evan Hansen). From the 2019 ADL Summit in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday – 8pm & 1:30am

ADL: Elan Carr, Joan Ryan, Isaac Herzog

At the 2019 ADL Summit “Never Is Now,” Elan Carr (U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism), Joan Ryan (UK MP) and Isaac Herzog (Chairman, the Jewish Agency) address "Global Approaches to Fighting Anti-Semitism." Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday- 8pm

For Tu BiShvat

Talmud: Tu BiShvat

As Jews celebrate Tu BiShvat this evening and tomorrow, the Jewish “New Year for Trees,” when trees begin to bloom in the Land of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Gateways) discusses the Talmudic view of the holiday on JBS’s “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) – 9am

Noah’s Flood & Climate Change

Three panels discuss the Biblical story of the Flood and how it relates to contemporary challenges of climate change. By the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (Fairfield, Ct) and the Jewish Federation of Upper Fairfield County, from Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, Ct). Today (Sunday) – 2pm

For Valentine’s Day -Talmud: Love, Marriage & Giving

On the week of Valentine’s Day, Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Gateways Organization Senior Lecturer) discusses the Talmud's attitude towards love and marriage, and how the Jewish Tradition teaches love is the pursuit of “oneness” achieved through acts of giving. On The JBS original series “Dimensions Of The Daf.” Thursday – 7pm & 1am

L’Chayim: Psychology of Love

Dr. Aaron Ben-Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of "Love Online", sits to discuss the psychology of love. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Film: The Pin

After being left for dead and waking up in a shallow grave, Jacob runs to the first hiding place he sees, a broken down barn where he is saved by a young girl. A love story in the shadow of the Holocaust. In Yiddish with English Subtitles. Friday – 9pm; Saturday – 4am

Also On L’Chayim This Week

Monday: Dr. Mordechai Kedar Pt. 1

Mordechai Kedar, a leading scholar on Arab culture (Bar Ilan University), addresses the profound misconceptions Americans have about the structure and mentality of the Palestinian world and offers an alternative peace plan. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Mordechai Kedar Pt. 2

Mordechai Kedar, a leading scholar on Arab culture (Bar Ilan University), explains why the Arab world needs to recognize Israel as a Jewish State and why the issue of Palestinian refugees reflects an anti-Israel bias. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Wednesday: Music Industry vs BDS

Former Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing, David Renzer, explains how he formed “Creative Community for Peace” to build bridges with Palestinians, to support artistic freedom and to counter the cultural boycott of Israel.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Saturday: Abraham Lincoln

For Presidents’ Weekend, Yossi Prager, Avi Chai Foundation Executive Director for North America, reviews the enduring legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, and discusses the Jewish Tradition's notion of God's role in human events. Saturday - 6pm

For Parashat Yitro

Talmud: Honor Father & Mother

As the Jewish world reads parashat Yitro and the Ten Commandments this week, Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Gateways Organization Senior Lecturer and author of Gateways To Judaism) discusses the commandment to "Honor Your Father and Mother" and why the Jewish Tradition teaches that respect for elders is so important. On JBS’s original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Tuesday – 9am & 4:30pm; Friday – 2pm

Jewish 101: Standing At Sinai

As the Jewish world reads sedra Yitro dramatically describing how the Children of Israel received the Torah at Sinai, the midrash describes that each person heard the words of God in his and her own way. “Jewish 101” with Mark S. Golub. Wednesday – 9am & 4:30pm; Friday – 1pm

ITN: Alan Dershowitz Answers

Alan Dershowitz responds to criticisms of his Constitutional arguments debunking the impeachment of Pres. Trump; discusses the impeachment process in both houses; refutes the Epstein charges; and describes the vitriol directed at him. Today (Sunday) – Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 16

Learn about exceptions to vowel pronunciation and review the entire Hebrew alphabet Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

Join American Associates, Ben-Gurion University and Israel Bonds at the Miami Beach JCC for

Game of Drones: Diving Into Future Human-Drone Interactions

Dr. Jessica Cauchard

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:30 p.m.

Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140

Drones are already being used for photography, search and rescue, and drone delivery is coming soon. Join us to hear how Israeli researchers are developing ways for people to safely and clearly communicate with drones we will increasingly encounter in our day to day lives.

Light refreshments will be served

Admission: $18 per person

To register, go to: https://mbjcc.ticketleap.com/drones/