It's Happening In Miami
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Roku under "educational" and streamed on jbstv.org from Aug 25-Aug 30
Posted by Edith Samers on 08/24/2019 @ 07:52 PM
For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org
In The News: Thane Rosenbaum on Omar/Tlaib/Trump
Mark S. Golub & Thane Rosenbaum discusses the criticism of Israel over its decision to ban Rep. Omar & Rep. Tlaib from visiting “Palestine,” Omar’s questioning Israeli democracy & U.S. foreign aid, and Pres Trump’s tweet about Jews who vote Democratic. Sunday – Noon & 6pm; Monday– 3pm
In The News: Danny Ayalon on Israel Ban
Former Israeli U.S. Ambassador, Danny Aylon, offers his perspective on Israel’s decision to ban Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib from entering the country; the role of Pres. Trump; and the shift within the Democratic Party. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday 8:30am
In The News: Omar vs Israel
Dr. William Devlin, Sheikh Musa Dramah and Alan Dershowitz express their criticism of Rep. Ilhan Omar's anti-Israel statements about Israeli Democracy and U.S. foreign aid to Israel. With Mark S. Golub Sunday 11:30pm; Monday 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
DOJ Panel on Antisemtism: AG William Barr
Attorney General William Barr’s opening remarks are followed by a panel discussion with Elliot Zweig (MEMRI), Chris Hardee (DOJ), Jason Isaacson (AJC) and Eugene Kontorovich (Prof. of Law). With Eli Lake (Bloomberg) at the DOJ in Washington, DC. Monday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday – 7:30pm & 1:30am
DOJ Panel on Antisemtism
Sec. of Education Betsy DeVos’ opening remarks are followed by a panel discussion with Charles Small (ISGAP), Jonathan Tobin (JNS), Alyza Lewin (Brandeis) & William Jacobson (Cornell Law). With Claire McCusker Murray (DOJ) at DOJ in Washington, DC. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1am; Thursday 1:30pm
L'Chayim: Cindy Grosz – Jewish Activist
Columnist, author, lifestyle blogger, marketing specialist and Israel activist Cindy Grosz shares her perspectives on the Jewish community’s perspective on President Donald Trump. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim.
Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday – 3pm; Saturday – 6pm
Tal Keinan (Part 1)
Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd”, explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.” Monday – 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm
Tal Keinan (Part 2)
Part 2 of a conversation with American-born Israeli entrepreneur and financier Tal Keinan, who discusses his concerns over the future of the Jewish People, and other ideas from his book “God Is In The Crowd”. Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am; Wednesday – 3:30pm
Brooke Goldstein
Brooke Goldstein describes the way her film “The Making of a Martyr” documents how Palestinians abuse their children; and discusses why she created The Lawfare Project to fight antisemitism in courts of law around the world. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
92nd Street Y: Living Well, Aging Well
Rabbi Harold Kushner (When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life) joins Rabbi Rachel Cowan (Wise Aging) to discuss what it means to live a good life. With Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein of the 92nd St. Y in NYC. Sunday – 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 1am; Saturday - 3pm
Jake Ehrenreich Show
Jake welcomes star of stage, screen, TV and Yiddish theater, Mike Burstyn and a great American comic Shecky Greene - whom Jake also inducts into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Saturday (Aug 31) – 7pm & 2am
Vanessa Hidary and Ron Eliran
Israel’s Ambassador of Song Ron Eliran performs some of his most well-known songs (Sharm el Sheikh) and Vanessa Hidary (Hebrew Mamita) recites her poem on Jewish identity; and Jake inducts Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme (z”l) into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Sunday – 2pm; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday - 5am;Thursday 10:30pm & 2pm
Film: The Forgotten Refugee
Michael Grynszpan’s documentary tells the little known story of the mass expulsion of Jews from Arab countries and Iran in the 20th century after richly contributing to these cultures. Produced by Avi Goldwasser of the David Project and IsraTV. Sunday- 9pm and Midnight; Friday Night – 9pm & 4am
North Dade Gives Back 9-11 National Day of Service
Posted by Liat Stilman on 08/21/2019 @ 10:37 AM
In honor of 9-11 National Day of Service, participate in a doll therapy volunteer program with dementia patients to reduce stress levels and create meaningful interactions for patients and volunteers.
Click here to RSVP.
Jewish Incubator Grants: Request For Proposals
Posted by Bonnie Dawson on 08/21/2019 @ 09:54 AM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for its 2020 Jewish Incubator Grants, which will award nonprofits eager to strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs. Organizations, synagogues, agencies and schools with compelling and creative ideas that support social service, educational or Jewish-identity building activities are invited to apply.
Applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Roku under "educational" and streamed on jbstv.org from Aug 18-24
Posted by Edith Samers on 08/17/2019 @ 11:50 PM
For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org
92nd Street Y: Charles Bronfman
One of the Jewish communities leading philanthropists and co-founder of Birthright Israel, Charles Bronfman, discusses his life with Rabbi Peter Rubenstein, Director of Jewish Community and Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at the 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 1am; Saturday - 3pm
Argentine Bombing-25th Anniversary
Rabbi Marcelo Kormis, a first responder to the 1994 terrorist bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish Center that murdered 85, and Jonathan Schanzer are part of a memorial service. By AJC Westchester/Fairfield at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, Rye, NY. Monday 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday 1:30pm; Saturday – 7:30pm & 1am
L'Chayim: The Second Sun
Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and male star John Buffalo Mailer discuss their feature film “The Second Sun”, the poignant story of a “b'shert" romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. (Film opens Monday, August 19) Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday 3pm; Next Sunday – Noon & 6pm
L'Chayim: Today (Sunday) – Remembering Harvey Kaylie z"l
One of the Jewish community’s greatest supporters of Israel and of countless Jewish causes, Harvey Kaylie z”l, is remembered by his daughter Alicia, grandson Lavee, good friend Albert Amini & the CEO of Camp Kaylie David Mandel. With Mark S. Golub. Today – Noon & 6pm; Monday– 3pm
L'Chayim: Monday – Esther Wachsman
Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces. Monday – 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm
L'Chayim: Tuesday – Palestinian Textbooks
Marcus Sheff, CEO of the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education in Israel, discusses the way Jews and Israel are depicted in Palestinian Authority textbooks.
Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am; Wednesday – 3:30pm
L'Chayim: Thursday – Israeli Journalists
Amir Tibon (Diplomatic Correspondent for the Walla News Agency) and Yaakov Lappin (Military Analyst for the Jerusalem Post) offer penetrating analysis of the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, President Obama's foreign policy and the fallout from the strained Obama-Netanyahu relationship. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
L'Chayim: Saturday – Breast Cancer Heroine
Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Koman organization, describes her devotion to helping women with breast cancer in tribute to her sister who died of the disease at 36; and why there is now a 99% survivor rate. Saturday - 6pm
Jabotinsky Memorial 2019
Jerusalem City Councilman Aryeh King, media entrepreneur Amotz Eyal and Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan are featured speakers at the 2019 Jabotinsky Memorial. With Co-Executive Director Judy Freedman Kadish, a program of Americans for A Safe Israel (AFSI) from Park East Synagogue, NYC. Tuesday 8pm & 1am; Thursday 2pm
Jake Ehrenreich Show: Vanessa Hidary and Ron Eliran
Israel’s Ambassador of Song Ron Eliran performs some of his most well-known songs (Sharm el Sheikh) and Vanessa Hidary (Hebrew Mamita) recites her poem on Jewish identity; and Jake inducts Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme (z”l) into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Saturday – 7pm & 2am
Jake Ehrenreich Show: Shulem and Lenore Skenazy
Jake welcomes the Hasidic singer who has taken the American music world by storm, Shulem; and author, TV Reality and "America's Worst Mom," Lenore Skenazy. And Jake inducts Totie Fields into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Sunday – 2pm; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday - 5am
Talkline-Brenner: The Bridge
Zev Brenner takes us to The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project annual holiday party to meet local leaders and NY representatives from Haiti, Israel, Pakistan, the Caribbean & more as they celebrate a spirit of unity, tolerance and diversity. Tonight 10pm & 2am; Tuesday 5am
In The News: BDS in Raleigh and at Duke
Sloan Rachmuth, Dir. of Research & Special Projects at Haym Salomon Center, describes how the Raleigh Jewish community failed to support her when she objected to BDS at her children’s Hebrew School; and discusses BDS and SJP at Duke. Today (Sunday) – 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
JBS Jewish Film Festival: Purple Lawns
Two secular, free-spirited women share a flat in Tel-Aviv. Their high rent forces them to take in a third roommate, an enigmatic ultra-orthodox woman. (Hebrew with English subtitles)Tonight (Sunday) - 9pm and Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT) Friday Night – 9pm & 4am
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel
JCS Milk & Honey 2019
Posted by Liat Stilman on 08/14/2019 @ 04:50 PM
JCS and Greater Miami Jewish Federation are joining together to fight food insufficiency in Miami.
Volunteer and help deliver Rosh Hashanah food baskets to homebound seniors during JCS annual Milk & Honey food distribution event.
Assemble Baskets from 9 – 10 a.m.
Deliver from 10 – 11:15 a.m.
North Location: Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
South Location: Temple Judea
For group registration, contact Marian Mendelsohn at 305.403.6539 or [email protected].
JWorks Miami Workshop - Interviewing Skills: Thursday, September 5th
Posted by Sara Lopez on 08/13/2019 @ 03:45 PM
JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE Interviewing Skills Workshop on Thursday, September 5th, 10:30am-12:30pm
Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! The workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, please arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress, business casual is recommended.
Just landed the interview of your dreams? Awesome. Now, we're here to help you out and make sure you score that great job, too.
Before your next interview, brush up on interviewing basics, learn how to research a company and put together a strategic prep plan, and learn smart ways to handle any question or scenario thrown your way. We'll also show you how to follow up afterward (in a non-annoying way, of course).
Some topics we will cover:
* What to Wear!
* Frequently asked interview questions
* What not to say
* Researching the company
* Good questions to ask the interviewer
* Following up – Thank You notes
* Mock interview - time permitting
These events are also a great way for JWorks Miami staff to get to know you! Please note, we are unable to refer you to available opportunities unless we have met you in person.
All events will be held at:
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33137
Parking lot entrance is on Federal Highway, parallel to Biscayne Blvd. Map
If you have any questions please visit our website or call us at 305-403-6554.
We look forward to seeing you!
The JWorks Miami Team
JWorks Miami is a partnership of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
and
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
www.jworksmiami.org
[email protected]
305-403-6554, option 1
Find Your Jewish Community. Join a Synagogue Today.
Posted by Liat Stilman on 08/12/2019 @ 03:31 PM
To help members of our vibrant Jewish community choose a place to worship, Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues. We encourage you to review this list and contact a synagogue for membership information.
Make this Jewish New Year a time for renewal for you and your family, and a time to find personal meaning and spiritual connection with your community. Synagogues provide ongoing opportunities to study, experience, and enjoy being connected to Miami’s Jewish community throughout the year. Click here for a thoughtful article on the benefits of synagogue membership.
Pride Shabbat with A Wider Bridge
Posted by Liat Stilman on 08/12/2019 @ 01:56 PM
Please join the Jewish, pro-Israel and LGBTQ communities as we celebrate pride and progress in Israel and Miami. A Wider Bridge's National Outreach Director, Quentin Hill, will give a talk about the important work of advancing equality in Israel and equality for Israel.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH 8:00 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Roku under "educational" and streamed on jbstv.org from August 11-17
Posted by Edith Samers on 08/11/2019 @ 06:52 AM
For a complete and timely schedule and other TV providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Panel: Danger Of Antisemitism
The Conference of Presidents convenes an all-star panel including: Irwin Cotler (former Canadian Justice Minister), Eric Goldstein (UJA/Fed of NY), Jonathan Greenblatt (ADL), David Harris (AJC), Malcolm Hoenlein (Presidents Conference), Dan Mariaschin (B’nai B’rith International) and Elan Carr (U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating antisemitism, among many others). A JBS television exclusive. Monday – 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday – 1:30pm; Saturday – 7:30pm & 1am
Remembering Harvey Kaylie z"l
One of the Jewish community’s greatest supporters of Israel and Jewish causes Harvey Kaylie z”l is remembered by his daughter Alicia, grandson Lavee, and friends Rabbi Marc Scheneir, Albert Amini and the CEO of Camp Kaylie David Mandel. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am 6pm & 9pm, Thursday 3 pm; Next Sunday – Noon & 6pm
ON L’CHAYIM THIS WEEK
L’Chayim Sunday – Jews & The Democratic Party Can pro-Israel Jews who have been life-long Democrats still find a home in the Democratic Party in the face of the anti-Israel rhetoric of the far left of the party? With Jonathan Mark (Jewish Week), Laura Adkins (JTA), Eric Yoffie (URJ) and Thane Rosenbaum (FOCLS). Today – Noon & 6pm; Monday– 3pm
L’Chayim Monday – Nitsana Leitner The founding director of Shurat HaDin (Israeli Law Center) Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains how she uses the legal system to fight those who are financially involved in terrorism (banks) and to win compensation for victims. Monday – 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm
L’Chayim Tuesday – Muslim Zionist Kasim Hafeez Describing how his tradition Muslim education taught him to hate Jews and Israel, Kasim Hafeez describes his personal journey that took him to Israel and why he now considers himself to be a Muslim Zionist. Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am
Jake Ehrenreich Shows
Jake welcomes the Hasidic singer who has taken the American music world by storm, Shulem; and author, TV Reality and "America's Worst Mom," Lenore Skenazy. And Jake inducts Totie Fields into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Saturday (Aug 17) – 7pm & 2am
Entertainers Shelley Fisher (The Hebrew Hillbilly) and BriGuel (singing/rap of Brianne Berkson & Miguel Gluckstern) are Jake’s special guests on this episode of JBS’s “The Jake Ehrenreich Show,” with a Catskills Hall of Fame induction of Sammy Davis Jr. Sunday – 2pm; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday - 5am; Thursday 10:30pm & 2pm
92nd Street Y: David Grossman
Israeli author David Grossman discusses his novel A Horse Walks into a Bar and parts of the book are read aloud and performed. From the 92nd Street Y in New York with fellow author Nicole Krauss. Tonight (Sunday) – 8pm & 1am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 1am; Saturday - 3pm
Film: Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Explore the history, shopping, cuisine, nightlife and culture of Jerusalem & Tel Aviv Tonight (Sunday) - 9pm and Midnight; Friday Night – 9pm & 4am
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel
TONIGHT: Interfaith Service of Prayer and Song in Memory of the El Paso and Dayton Victims
Posted by Liat Stilman on 08/07/2019 @ 11:07 AM