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Be inspired. Feel empowered. Enjoy friendship...at The Women’s Event — A Virtual Experience — on Thursday, October 22 at 10:30 a.m. Federation Women's Philanthropy signature program will be virtual this year, chaired by Silvia Assor. We may not be together in the ballroom, but we will still gather together, celebrate our Miami community and participate in a memorable and meaningful morning. Featured speaker Mayim Bialik, known from her roles in The Big Bang Theory, Blossom and Beaches, is also a best-selling author and holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience. She will share her Jewish journey and how it helps guide her life. The Women's Event event raises significant dollars to provide vital services and programs essential to so many in need who turn to Federation for support.

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Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Highlights:

Riskin & Greenberg on the Pandemic

Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer interpretations of the global pandemic and offer suggestions on how to respond to this crisis in a Jewish Way. By Center for Community Education & Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of CT. Monday - 8pm & 1am;Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm

In The News: MK Tehila Friedman

Blue and White Knesset Member Tehila Friedan speaks about her moving maiden speech on the floor of the Knesset calling for an alliance of moderates to help heal the fractures within Israeli Society. In The News with Shahar Azani. Tuesday - 7pm & 2am; Thursday - 1pm

Threats From North of Israel

A discussion of the threats on Israel’s northern border posed by Iranian funded Hezbollah and a Russian hegemony in Syria. With Gen. Nitzan Nuriel (IDF), Lt. Col. Sarit Zehavi (IDF) and Prof. Boaz Ganor (ICT). With Becky Strapp at AIPAC 2020. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm

Robert Siegel: Civil Discourse

Journalist Robert Siegel (former host of NPR’s “All Things Considered”) discusses threats to civil discourse in America with David Brooks (NYT), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Yael Eisenstat (Cornell Tech). By American Friends of Rabin Medical Center. Wednesday – 8pm & 2am; Friday – 2pm

Talmud: Why Fast

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 2am

Repentance

The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) Tuesday – 9:30am & 5pm; Thursday – 7:30pm & 2:30am

Jewish 101: Threefold Blessing

Learn more of the rabbis interpretation of the Creation Story and see how the threefold blessing given to human beings in Chapter 1 of the Book of Genesis suggests a role most people don't normally imagine. "Jewish 101" is hosted by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Monday - 5am; Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm

On L'Chayim

Donniel Hartman

Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weakness of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book “Putting God Second.” Monday – 3pm

Rabbi Robert Wolkoff on God

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff of Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm

Shai Held - Pt 2

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation.
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Rabbis Discuss God & Yom Kippur

Rabbis from different movements of Judaism share their views on the reality of God for the observance of Yom Kippur. With rabbis Mitchell Wohl (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist).
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Ken Spiro On God

Ken Spiro, rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, explores the Jewish understanding of God. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

One's Jewish Legacy

Daniel Cohen, senior rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Saturday - 6pm

Also:

92nd Street Y: Harold Kushner, Psalm 23

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen To Good People," delivers a moving and inspiring commentary to Psalm 23, "The Lord Is My Shepherd." An exclusive JBS presentation taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday – 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1am & 4pm

In The News: UAE-Israel Agreement

Major General Eitan Dangot, former Head of Government Activities on the West Bank, discusses the UAE-Israel peace agreement ceremony, relevant issues with the Palestinians, and potential other peace agreements. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Friday Night

Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat – 7:15 & 10:30pm

Shabbat Morning

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services – 11:Am & 2:30 pm

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

ATTN Retirees: Join A Jewish Academic Program and Receive a Stipend!

United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization, is offering retirees a daily Jewish academic learning program, with a stipend! But that’s not all, computer training, computers, internet service and tech support will also be provided for those that need. Using Zoom technology, the senior population will enjoy a powerful learning, friendship, community and intellectual stimulation. Retirees can choose between a one hour/day track and a two hours/day track. Classes will be geared for beginners to intermediate level of Judaic knowledge. Program will include collaborative learning and essay writing.

“This is a perfect solution for the current state of isolation that seniors particularly are suffering from,” says Rabbi Smith, director of United Jewish Generations. “This innovative program will be called ‘Levi Yitzchok Senior Academy’ and will reach those that are ambitious to advance their wisdom with Judaic courses that are both intellectual and inspirational. Everyone should have the opportunity to know their history and heritage.”

The Levi Yitzchok Senior Academy is currently accepting applications for all US residents. If you would like to participate, do not delay, space is limited. For applications and more information click here

United Jewish Generations is a non-profit organization in South Florida that specializes in servicing the senior citizen population. This Academy is one of their many programs that enhance the quality of life for older adults.

For more information, please call Rabbi Menachem Smith at (305) 770-4540 or email [email protected]

Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Halevi: Israel and the Pandemic Author Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the state of Israel during COVID-19, predicting that the pandemic may force a reckoning with two of its most persistent problems — the integration of the Arab Israeli minority and the Haredim. A program of Tribe Tel Aviv. Monday – 7:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday – 1:30pm; Saturday – 8:30pm

Colonel Kemp on Israel Today Decorated British soldier Colonel Richard Kemp assesses the global threats facing Israel and the West in a MirYam Institute conversation with Co-Founder and CEO Benjamin Anthony. Monday - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday – 7:30pm

Hafeez: From Islam to Zionism Kasim Hafeez, (Middle East Advisor, Christians United for Israel), describes his journey from radical Islam to becoming an ardent Zionist and supporter of Israel. A program of Dov Hikind’s organization Americans Against Zionism (AAS). Tuesday - 8pm & 2am; Thursday - 2pm

Talmud: Blessings Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the history and nuances of Jewish blessings, their Hebrew translations, etymology, and deeper meanings as reminders to appreciate and value everything we use, see, and encounter within our daily lives. On Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9am; Monday - 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 2am

Jewish 101: Creation Pt 1 Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm

Shlomo Riskin Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of Efrat and founder of Ohr Torah Stone, describes the influence upon him of Rav Soloveitchik (z”l) and the Lubavitcher Rebbe (z”l), and discusses his disagreements with today’s Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Sunday - 12 Noon

Joseph Telushkin Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal.
Sunday – 6pm

Fauda Star Lior Raz The co-creator and star of the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Fauda, discusses how the action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm

Evan Hansen Composer Benj Pasek, award-winning composer of Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land, talks about his Jewish background, his collaboration with songwriter Justin Paul, and what he strives to achieve through his music. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

David Simon David Simon, the creator, writer and producer of the groundbreaking hit television series “The Wire,” and the series adaptation of Philip Roth’s (z”l) counter-factual novel The Plot Against America, shares his concerns about America and Israel.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Cast of Shtisel Three stars of the hit Israeli series Shtisel -- Michael Aloni (Kive), Dov Glickman (Shulem) and Neta Riskin (Giti) -- speak about their Jewish backgrounds and how playing Chasidic Jews may have changed their Jewish identities. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose). Saturday - 6pm

92nd Street Y: Mel Brooks Films Professor The films of Mel Brooks are discussed by Professor Jeremy Dauber, Atran Assistant Professor of Yiddish Language, Literature, and Culture at Columbia University. Taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:30pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am & 4pm

In The News: Israel’s Political Turmoil
Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli author & political commentator, discusses Israel’s political crisis, possible new elections, continuous demonstrations and the future of the current Coalition Government between Likud and Blue & White. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Friday Night

Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm

Shabbat Morning

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am & 2:30pm

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

The ATJC community is invited to join for a dynamic, meaningful, and inspiring High Holy Days experience. 3 incredible evening services with beautiful music, traditional prayers & inspiring messages LIVE on stage and on a huge 40-foot screen at Dezerland Park in NMB.

Erev Rosh Hashanah -- September 18th | 6:30 PM

2nd Night of Rosh Hashanah -- September 19th | 7:00 PM servicios en español

Ne'ilah - Yom Kippur Night -- September 28th | 6:00 PM

Cant make it? Don't worry services will be streamed live on Facebook | YouTube | ATJC Website
Not affiliated? Contact the synagogue office for further details, (305) 937-1880

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Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

One of America’s foremost broadcast journalists, Robert Siegel, who hosted NPR’s iconic “All Things Considered” for more than 30 years, will be premiering his new monthly series on JBS this week. Entitled “Global Connections: Navigating The New Abnormal,” Robert will engage in panel conversations with leading figures in the fields of medicine, finance, education, technology and a range of other topics that are most relevant to all of us during these tumultuous times. A presentation of the American Friends of the Rabin Medical Center in Israel, we are proud to be in partnership with AFRMC and with its Executive Director Rabbi Joshua Plaut, producer of the series.

AJC Global: The U.S. and Europe

The changing nature of the relationship between the U.S. and Europe since the end of WWII is discussed by Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger (Munich Security Conference Chairman) and Simone Rodan-Benzaquen (AJC Europe Dir) in an AJC Global Forum 2020 conversation. Monday - 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 4am

New Books in Jewish Law

Three new, important books in the field of Jewish law are introduced by scholars, and the authors respond. A join event from the Jewish Review of Books and the Jewish Law Association, under the auspices of the Gruss Program of NYU Law School. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 4am

Robert Siegel: New Abnormal

Legendary radio host of All Things Considered for over 30 years Robert Siegel hosts "Global Connections: Navigating The New Abnormal," a new virtual leaders forum. Each month, Siegel will interview different experts on vital issues facing the economy, medicine, science and technology, to discuss new realities in our society, and explore how to navigate the complexities of this turbulent time. The first in a new series from AFRMC (The American Friends of Rabin Medical Center). This week, Robert Siegel will be speaking with EJ Dionne, Scott Rechler, Yuval Rooz and Dr. Michael Drescher about changes in economics and social attitudes. Wednesday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 8pm

Talmud: Free Speech

Mordechai Becher uses Torah verses, Talmudic texts and rabbinic commentary to explain the Jewish Tradition's understanding of free speech. Sunday - 9am; Monday - 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 2am

Jewish 101: Threefold Blessing

Learn about Shabbat and how the rabbis interpretation of the Creation Story's threefold blessing given to human beings in Genesis Chapter 1 suggests a role most people don't normally imagine. "Jewish 101" is hosted by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm

From Date to Mate: Episode 7

In this season finale, Brett, Justin and Paige find themselves in a love triangle while the issue of "trust" looms large for Daniel and Zoe. Today (Sunday) - 1:30am; Monday - 7:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 10am & 5:30pm

On L'Chayim This Week

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. Sunday - 12 Noon

**Dr. 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. Sunday – 6pm

Avi Weiss

Avi Weiss, one of American Jewry’s most creative and activist rabbis (Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah), discusses his approach to orthodoxy with Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm

Shai Held

Shai Held, founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey.
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Jonathan Sacks

The former Chief Orthodox Rabbi of the UK, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, describes how meeting the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Rav Joseph Soloveitchik changed his life; his years as Chief Rabbi; and his evolution on Jewish pluralism.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Rabbi David Eliezrie

Rabbi David Eliezrie, National Chabad Liaison to JFNA and author of The Secret of Chabad, describes what drew him to Chabad and his career as an emissary, and shares his perspective on Chabad philosophy regarding non-Orthodox Jews.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm :

Ken Spiro

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (“World Perfect” and “Destiny”) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism. Saturday - 6pm

92nd Street Y: Obama's Rabbi-Rabbi Capers Funnye

Meet Michelle Obama's first cousin (once removed), Rabbi Capers Funnye, who discusses his conversion to Judaism, his work in Africa, and what the black Jewish experience is like in America. Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10:30pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1am & 4pm

In The News: Peace Agreement Between Arab World and Israel

Senior VP of JBS Shahar Azani fills in for Mark S. Golub to speak with Rabbi Marc Schneier, President of FFEU, to discuss the dramatic UAE deal with Israel, brokered by the Trump administration. Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Friday Night

Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm

Shabbat Morning

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am & 2:30pm

Posted by Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Join Bet Shira Congregation live at the canal (SW 120th St and 69 Pl) for Shofar Blowing followed by Tashlich. Sunday September 20 6:30 pm.

Free services with Rabbi Ben Herman and Cantor Andres Levy you can watch at Betshira.org/live-streaming.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Friday September 18 6:30-7:30 pm Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Saturday September 19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Sunday September 20 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Kol Nidre Sunday September 27 6:30-8:30 pm Yom Kippur Morning Monday September 28 9:00 am-1:00 pm Yizkor Monday September 28 5:00 pm Mincha, Neila, Maariv and Havdalah Monday September 28 5:45-7:45 pm

ORT America Presenta: La Segunda Sesión de ORT en Español
20 de Agosto
8 pm - 9 pm (EDT)

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El objetivo de ORT en Español es conectar a cientos de latinos que viven en Estados Unidos cuyas raíces provienen de diversas comunidades judías en América Latina, destacando sus experiencias de vida e historias de éxito

GERRY GARBULSKY: “En qué estoy pensando“ Director de TED en Español. Fundador y Director de TEDxRíodelaPlata

ORLY ROMANO: Participante de la Escuela de Verano de Ecología en Panamá. Creadora de prótesis con impresoras 3D. Co-fundadora Katush.

El contenido de los eventos será exclusivamente en español y será interactivo.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for its 2021 Jewish Incubator Grants, which will award nonprofits eager to strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs. This year, special consideration will be given to initiatives that support those affected by COVID-19 and programs that address the emerging needs of the community as a result of the pandemic. 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 11, 2020.

Click here for more information and to apply.