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Are you a Young Jewish Professional? Join us in the Brickell area for a Solidarity Oneg Shabbat to come together as a community to reflect on the event in Pittsburgh, and welcome in Shabbat together.

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Text Adam 516-850-4842 or Jessie 516-967-5926 to let us know if you can join us.

Base Miami is a non-denominational program and resource in the home of Rabbi Adam and Jessie for people to come and continue their own Jewish journey.

This Shabbat, Plan to Attend a Synagogue Near You and Participate in Solidarity Shabbat November 2-3, 2018.

We stand with Pittsburgh.

Join thousands of community members to learn from industry experts, political and diplomatic figures, and thought leaders against the backdrop of strengthening Israel and uniting the Israeli-American and Jewish communities. This year’s Israeli-American Council National Conference will take place at The Diplomat Beach Resort in South Florida from November 29 to December 2, 2018, and will explore Israel’s journey from declaration to Startup Nation.

Israel’s Speaker of the Knesset, Yuli Edelstein, will make history at the Conference. He will become the first Speaker of Israel’s parliament to make a special trip to the U.S. to address the Israeli-American community. Additional speakers will include: Miriam Peretz, Israel Prize Winner; Ayelet Shaked, Israel’s Minister of Justice; Isaac Herzog, Chairman of the Executive Jewish Agency for Israel; and Robbi and Stuart Force, activists and parents of Taylor Force. The IAC National Conference is the largest forum of its kind and offers participants the opportunity to engage in a variety of programs, plenaries, breakout sessions, interactive workshops, and facilitated discussions tailored to meet the various interests of community members and audience.

This inspiring gathering will tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time, bring together the Israeli-American and Jewish communities for deep dive discussions, and will yield takeaways that will help strengthen Israel and our communities.

The Conference spans from Thursday, November 29, to Sunday, December 2, 2018 and includes: opening plenary + evening sessions and celebrations (Thursday evening) - Friday sessions (Friday, all day) - Shishi Israeli (Friday evening, communal Shabbat dinner) - Saturday sessions (Saturday, all day) - main night and after party (Saturday evening) - Sunday session and closing event (Sunday, until 1:30pm).

More information: https://www.israeliamerican.org/conference | Questions? Email: [email protected]

Come together in solidarity with your Jewish community on Sunday, November 11 at 6 p.m. to commemorate Kristallnacht. Henry Rosenthal, one of the few remaining Kristallnacht eyewitnesses, will share his experience. The program will take place at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach with free parking available at the City of Miami Beach garage on 18th Street and Meridian Avenue. The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is a Committee of Federation.

JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE Interviewing Skills Workshop on Thursday, November 8th, 10:30am-12:30 pm

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

Saturday

11/3/2018 10 am – 11 am

Age 2 up to Age 5.

Our historic buildings are bounding with ArtBasel featured artist Daniel Chimowitz’s art everywhere! Brightly colored site-specific murals fill the space and serve as backdrop to Walking Canvases – upcycled fashion that is unique as is every soul! Story time features (1977) “Joseph Had a Little Overcoat” written and illustrated by Simms Taback. Our craft activity permits color-safe personalization of a free PJ Library Hat!

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU 301 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139

       CONTACT:

Chaim Lieberperson Museum Educator Office: 786-972-3187 Email: [email protected] RSVP appreciated!

In the wake of the largest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history, please join us at a Community-Wide Solidarity Vigil: An Interfaith Gathering Against Anti-Semitism & Hate on Tuesday, October 30 at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Sponsored by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council, the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Consul General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the American Jewish Committee and MCCJ, and the City of Miami Beach, the vigil will be a community-wide call to stand strong against anti-Semitism and stand strong against hate.

Our hearts go out to the families of Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh for the unimaginable horror inflicted upon them yesterday. And to the families who lost a loved one, our most profound condolences.

Check on jbstv.org to find out when the program addressing this issue will air. The following is our regular schedule of highlights:

Election Debate: Jewish Issues

Dr. Bruce Abramson, Esq. of the Republican Jewish Coalition who helped draft the Republican Platform's pro-Israel positioning plank, and Halie Soifer, First Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America who served as Congressional liaison to the Jewish community, debate issues in the upcoming mid-term elections from a Jewish perspective. With Thane Rosenbaum. Wednesday - 9pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 9am & 4pm; Friday - 1pm; Saturday - 2pm

Jew Cinematheque-Waldheim Waltz

Filmmaker Ruth Beckermann discusses her biographical drama about former UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim and the controversy over his role in the Nazi regime. With Jewish film scholar Eric Goldman on JBS's original series "Jewish Cinematheque." Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday - 10pm & 2am; Saturday - 8pm & 2am

Fighting Nazi Occupation

Journalist and author Charles Kaiser (The Cost of Courage) tells the story of the Boulloches, a Catholic family in France that fought against the Nazi occupation and paid a heavy price. From the Center for Judaic Studies at UConn in Stamford Ct. Monday - 8:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2:30pm; Thursday - 10:30pm & 2:30am; Saturday - 8:30pm & 2:30am

CUFI: A Night To Honor Israel

Christians United for Israel holds their 12th Annual Summit with Pastor John Hagee (CUFI founder and Chairman), Israeli U.S. Amb. Ron Dermer and Vice President Mike Pence. From the Walter E. Convention Center in Washington D.C. (July 2018) Tuesday - 7pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 1pm

L'Chayim-Journalist Dovid Efune

Dovid Efune discusses the challenges he faces as Editor-in-Chief and CEO of the The Algemeiner Journal, and shares his views about Israel from an American and global perspective. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm PT Wednesday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Chesler on Feminism

One of the Jewish community's iconic feminists, Phyllis Chesler, Emerita Prof. of Women's Studies, discusses her autobiography "A Politically Incorrect Feminist," her personal rape, and the betrayal of the American feminist movement of Israel. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight (6pm & 9pm) Thursday - 3pm

Submitted by Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel

Scheck Hillel offers a rigorous, personalized college preparatory experience for students 18 months-Grade 12.

Join us for our schoolwide Open House
November 7, 2018
Any time between 9AM and 12PM

Multi-year high school academic scholarships - Up to 100% full tuition available.

For more information, please call 305.931.2831 x165 or RSVP here.

Bring your cats, Bring your rats, Bring your dogs, Bring your frogs! On Saturday, November 17, 10 a.m., Pastor Michelle Shrader, of Killian Pines United Methodist Church (KPUMC), and Rabbi Danny Marmorstein, of Ahavat Olam, will bestow blessings upon your pets. Everyone is welcome. Location is the parking lot of KPUMC, 10755 SW 112 Street, in Kendall. For further information call 305 595-2878 or 305 412-4240