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Holiday Services

SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 Sukkot Day 2 11:00am - Hampton Synagogue Encore 2:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 6 Shabbat & Simchat Torah / Sh’mini Atzeret 6:00pm - Central Synagogue Encore 11:30pm and Saturday 2:00am 7:30pm - Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:30pm and Saturday 3:30am

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 Shabbat & Sh’mini Atzeret Yizkor 9:30am Central Synagogue Reform Encore 1:00pm 11:00am - Hampton Synagogue Encore 2:30pm 7:30pm - Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:00pm

Sukkot Cooking: Quiche

While making fruits of the field quiche for the harvest holiday of Sukkot, CJA chefs Danny and Zoey remind us how, like the sukkah, we’re all temporary structures on our own personal journeys, and how memories of sharing cooking and food last forever. Sunday- 8:00pm Tuesday - 7:15pm, Wednesday - 1:30am, 9:45am & 5:45pm, Thursday - 7:45pm and Friday - 2:45am

In the Spotlight: Jews of Color

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Ilana Kaufman, CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative, a philanthropic fund dedicated to justice and racial equality in the Jewish community. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday at 4:00pm

Diaspora Jews: Time to Take a Stand

In this discussion of where events in Israel are going, what they mean for the Jewish world, and what each of us can do, Times of Israel contributors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis, and Matti Friedman argue that world Jewry should support Israel but not its current government, amid the struggle over the fundamental identity of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 2:00pm, Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 10:00am and Saturday at 8:30pm

Israel & the Cyber Threat: A MirYam Institute - JBS Special

MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony speaks with professor, author and former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor Chuck Freilich about his book, Israel and the Cyber Threat - How The Start Up Nation Became A Global Cyber Power Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm and Saturday - 5:00am & 6:00pm

In the News: Netanyahu-Biden Meeting in NY

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon weighs in on the long-anticipated meeting last week between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud: Tis the Season for Honey

Micah Halpern fixates on the sweetness of the holidays, considering how for nearly an entire month, from Rosh Hashanah through Simchat Torah, table salt is banished to the cupboard and almost every Jewish meal is adorned with honey.Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim: Discussions with the late Rabbi Mark S. Golub

Howard Teich

Jewish activist Howard Teich discusses the work he does for both American and Jewish organizations, and how his Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiatives are helping to preserve Jewish culture Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Andrew Kligerman

Andrew Kligerman, former national board member of StandWithUs, discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 3:00pm

Abraham Twerski z"l

One of America's leading psychiatrists, Dr. Abraham Twerski z"l of the renowned Chasidic Twerski family, discusses his journey from the pulpit rabbinate to a medical career that recognized him as a preeminent expert in the field of substance abuse. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 3:00pm

Howard Goldstein

Howard Goldstein, Chairman of the Board of Israel Bonds, describes how he came to be committed to helping the State of Israel and discusses the contribution people can make to Israel thru Israel Bonds.
Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Sukkot In Sinai?

For the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?" Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Wednesday - 7:00pm

From the Aleph Bet: Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Lesson 3 Learn the letter "Bet" and how to read the most important word in the experience of Judaism. Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm and Friday - 5:00am

Jewish 101: Sukkot

For the Festival Sukkot (Festival of Booths), an explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday. Sunday - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Friday -1:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

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

Wednesday, October 25, 7-9:30 PM

A Benefit for the Holocaust Teacher Institute at the University of Miami

An evening of memory and music with proceeds benefiting the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development Holocaust Teacher Institute.

World-renowned scholar Dr. Michael Berenbaum will speak about the Holocaust, followed by a short program by New World Symphony Piano Fellow Noah Sonderling playing music of composers who did not survive the Holocaust.

Founding Director Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff has led the Institute for the past 22 years, building a system that gives public school teachers the necessary facts and presentational skills to handle this sensitive topic. Dr. Kassenoff is a Child Survivor who was trained at Yad Vashem and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as well as by the leaders of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

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LOCATION: New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach

Federation President & CEO to Retire After More Than Four Decades

Jacob Solomon, who joined the Greater Miami Jewish Federation in 1981, has announced his plans to retire, effective June 30, 2024. He has served as President & CEO since 1992, guiding the raising and distribution of hundreds of millions of dollars to support humanitarian services and Jewish educational programs in Miami, in Israel and in more than 70 other countries worldwide. “This is a poignant moment for our Jewish community,” said Federation Board Chair Ariel Bentata. “Throughout his tenure, Jacob has helped shape Miami’s remarkable Jewish landscape." Richard D. Fain, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Royal Caribbean Group, has been appointed to lead the search for Solomon’s successor.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT

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Programs

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Yom Kippur Eve

6:00pm - Central Synagogue 8:00pm - Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:00pm 9:00pm - Central Synagogue NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REPLAY OF 6pm BUT A NEW SERVICE Encore 12:00am

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Yom Kippur

8:00am - Hampton Synagogue - Yizkor Encore 12 Noon 10:00am - Central Synagogue - Yom Kippur 2:30pm - Central Synagogue - Family Service 4:00pm - Central Synagogue - N’iloh Encore 8:30pm 6:30pm - Hampton Synagogue - N’iloh Encore 11:00pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 Shabbat & Erev Sukkot

6:00pm - Central Synagogue Encore 11:30pm and Saturday - 2:00am 7:30pm - Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:30pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Shabbat & Sukkot Day 1

9:30am - Central Synagogue Encore 1:00pm 11:00am - Hampton Synagogue Encore 2:30pm 7:30pm - Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:00pm

SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 Sukkot Day 2

11:00am - Hampton Synagogue

Rabbi Hirsch Sermons

The Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur sermons from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City.

Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 4:00am & 10:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:30am

Yom Kippur Saturday - 4:00pm

Benjamin Anthony & Chuck Freilich: Israeli-Saudi Normalization

**Former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor Chuck Freilich and MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony discuss the details of a possible Israeli-Saudi normalization deal, under US aegis, debating the pros and cons.

Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am and Saturday - 7:00am

Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame (2023)

Outstanding Jewish Manhattanites including Richard Haass, Debra Messing, Rabbi Marc Angel, Cheryl Fishbein and others are honored during MJHI’s annual hall of fame induction ceremony, an event celebrating the extraordinary story of the Jewish community of Manhattan. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 1:00pm and Saturday - 4:00am

In the News: Israeli-Arab delegation in the U.S.

A joint Israeli-Arab delegation visits the U.S. to celebrate 3 years since the signing of the Abraham Accords, meeting elected officials, students and community. Israel-Is CEO, Nimrod Palmach, shares their story, mission and insights. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud

This week, Micah discusses Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the comments he has made about Jews, about Hitler and about the Holocaust.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Stem Cell Research

Israeli scientists create synthetic human embryos, Israel aids Morocco, solving healthcare challenges through start-up competitions, and ancient steps discovered at the pool of Siloam in Jerusalem. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

L’Chayim

Aryeh Katzin

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Executive Director Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in Moscow, and his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Eric Kandel

Renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist and professor of biochemistry and biophysics at Columbia University, Eric Kandel talks about leaving Austria during World War II, his relationship with Vienna today, and his life work studying the brain & the mind as a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Robert Wolkoff

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. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 3:00pm and Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Confessions

Looking at the end of tractate Yuma, Rabbi Becher discusses Yom Kippur and the ideas and laws surrounding repentance. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Wednesday - 7:00pm

Facilitating Repentance

The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) Monday - 7:00am

From the Aleph Bet Lesson 2: Hebrew letter "Tuf"

Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am

Jewish 101: Sukkot

For the Festival Sukkot (Festival of Booths), an explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday. Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

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

Steak & Scotch

5:30 pm | Thursday, October 5 | $45.00 (NON-MEMBERS)

Full Dinner with salad, sides, and desserts. Scotch and Bourbon BYOB.

Please RSVP by noon on September 29 on the tesobe.org site, or phone (305) 538-2503

Our steak order will be based on the number of RSVP's received.

Temple Emanu-El | 1701 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 |

(305) 538-2503

Friday, October 20, 7-9 PM

Join Repair the World Miami and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for a joyful evening as we celebrate a multicultural Shabbat, embracing who we are and where we come from. The engaging program will include Shabbat rituals, a delicious dinner, drinks, dessert and more at the Aroma Espresso Bar in Downtown Miami.

Cost: $20

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If cost is a barrier to you joining us at this event, please reach out to Delayna at delayna.feuerzeig@werepair.org.

Aroma Espresso Bar, 71 NE 16th Street, Miami

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 PM

Florida International University's (FIU) Artist in Residence Ensemble, the acclaimed Amernet String Quartet, and guest clarinetist Amitai Vardi present a compelling evening of music at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU.

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

Learn the Art of Jewish Spiritual Care

Applications are being accepted for Mishkan Miami’s Refuat Ha-Nefesh, a unique volunteer experience providing training for Jews, ages 21 and older, in the art of Jewish spiritual care.

Participants in the course, which will be taught largely online, will receive instruction by rabbis and chaplains as well as doctors, bereavement specialists and social workers. Students will also complete a volunteer mitzvah (good deed) project geared toward helping older adults and others who are lonely, ill or require help or companionship. In addition to studying spiritual care texts, volunteers will learn to develop legacy, art, music and creative ritual projects and receive assistance in developing and maintaining congregational caring communities.

A program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Mishkan Miami offers spiritual support throughout the Jewish community, providing consolation and guidance to those in need.

Refuat Ha-Nefesh training will take place December 17, 2023 -April 9, 2024. The course will be a combination of virtual Tuesday evening sessions and three in-person Sunday morning sessions.

The application deadline is November 17. Following your application, Mishkan Miami chaplains will schedule an informational interview, which precedes registration. For further information, contact Nicole Alonso at nalonso@gmjf.org or 786.866.8655.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM

Thursday, Sept 21, 5:30-10 p.m.

Chabad Chayil behind the construction site of 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami.

Chickens available by reservation only. Instructions regarding how to do Kaparot with chickens or money at ChabadChayil.org/Kaparot.

Click here for reservations and Kaparot instructions

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

PROGRAMS

Rosh Hashanah Services Second Day, Sunday, September 17 8:00am Hampton Synagogue 12:30 pm Encore

10:00am Central Synagogue 2:30pm Encore

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Diana Fersko

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by the Senior Rabbi at the Village Temple in New York City, author of We Need to Talk About Antisemitism, an urgent call not to ignore or minimize the spike in antisemitism. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm and Friday - 10:00pm

Understanding What We Sing: Cantors Discuss High Holiday Music (Part 1)

Demystify the Yom Kippur music that accompanies our chest-pounding confessional and the final plea before the Gates close as Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Central Synagogue’s Cantor Daniel Mutlu and HUC’s Cantor Richard Cohn for discussion and demonstration. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm, Thursday - 5:00am, Friday - 9:30am and Saturday - 8:00pm

Catch all three parts of this conversation series for the High Holidays Saturday 6:00pm-9:00pm

MirYam Institute: Benjamin Anthony's Israel Brief With Yaakov Lappin MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony speaks with Yaakov Lappin (Military Analyst) about recent terror attacks, the mooted Saudi-Israel normalization agreements, and the sale of the Arrow 3 air-defense system to Germany. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 5:00am & Saturday - 3:30am

In the News: Reasonableness & the High Court

**Israel’s High Court of Justice convened an expanded bench of 15 justices to consider petitions against the Law to Cancel the Reasonableness Standard. Israeli author an pundit, Ben-Dror Yemini, shares his insights. With Shahar Azani.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT NOW Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern

Micah looks at Iranian nuclear development, the ongoing uranium enrichment program, and how the U.S. has been trying to thaw relations with Iran Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Yom Kippur War Archives and Archaeological Wonders

Yom Kippur War archives released, ancient Roman swords found in a Dead Sea cave and a massive section of a Second Temple-era aqueduct in Jerusalem uncovered, first Israeli gold in flag football. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30

L’Chayim Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l on issues of importance to the Jewish community

Donniel Hartman Part 1

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 - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Itzhak Perlman

The world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman, sits with Mark S. Golub z”l at Juilliard to talk about his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon his personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbis Reflect on God and Yom Kippur

A panel of rabbis discuss ways of thinking and speaking about God on Yom Kippur with Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT). Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Donniel Hartman Part 2

Donniel Hartman reflects on his time as a tank commander in the IDF, and offers his perspective on the Middle East conflict and policies of the State of Israel.
Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

From the Aleph Bet

Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Monday Mornings at 9am ET (6am PT) Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. .. https://jbstv.org/archives/7267

The Aleph Bet - Introduction

Mark S. Golub z"l introduces the JBS series “From The Aleph Bet” by illustrating why Hebrew is an easier language to learn than English and how Hebrew words often convey Jewish values. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 10:00am, 5:00pm and Friday - 5:00am

The Aleph Bet - Lesson 1

Learn your first three Hebrew letters and read the most important word in the practice of Judaism. Download free Lessons and Worksheets. Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:30am, 5:30pm and Friday - 5:00am

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am

Why Fast?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9:00am and Wednesday - 7:00pm

Facilitating Repentance

Rabbi Becher explains 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 and Thursday - 7:00pm

SYNAGOGUE SERVICES FOR SHABBAT

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

JBS SCHEDULE OF YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Kol Nidre

6:00pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) 8:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) 9:00pm - Central Synagogue (Reform)**

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Yom Kippur Morning 8:00am - Hampton Synagogue 10:00am & 2:30pm (Family Service) - Central Synaogue

Yom Kippur Evening - N’iloh

4:00pm - Central Synagogue 8:00pm - Hampton Synagogue

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