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Mendel Goldman Live In Miami
Posted by Ilene Weinkle on 10/04/2023 @ 10:28 AM
Thursday, October 26
The Kloda Whitebook Kesher Academy presents Pop and Yiddish Artist and Internet Sensation MENDEL GOLDMAN LIVE in concert to benefit Kesher Students' scholarship fund.
6:30 PM Dinner and Open Bar, 8:00 PM Concert
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 Northeast 26th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33180
JBS Highlights 10/1 - 10/7: Sukkot & Simchat Torah Services, Diaspora Jews w/ Gordis, Halevi & Friedman, Israel & the Cyber Threat, Jews of Color
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
All times are ET
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
Jacob Solomon Announces His Retirement
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/26/2023 @ 02:24 PM
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.
JBS Highlights 9/24 - 9/30: Yom Kippur & Sukkot Services, Sermons from Rabbi Hirsch, Israeli-Saudi Normalization, Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame
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
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
Multicultural Shabbat at Aroma
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/21/2023 @ 04:27 PM
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
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
Amernet String Quartet and Guest Clarinetist Amitai Vardi
Posted by Lauren Gold on 09/19/2023 @ 12:58 PM
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.
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Kaparot כפרות
Posted by chabad chayil on 09/15/2023 @ 02:44 PM
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
JBS Highlights 9/17- 9/23: Cantors Discuss Yom Kippur Music, Israel Briefing, Israel’s Reasonable Standard, New book on Antisemitism
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
Grand Sukkah Party with Klezmer Music
Posted by rabbismith on 09/13/2023 @ 12:09 AM
Grand Sukkah Party with Klezmer Music
Tuesday, October 3rd at 2PM at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Ave
Admission:$10 for Seniors, $18 for everyone else
Please reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 or email Reserve@unitedJewishgenerations.com
Shana Tova
Outdoor HH Service - Tashlich & Shofar in Park
Posted by chabad chayil on 09/12/2023 @ 11:56 AM
Sunday, Sept 17, 6:00pm Highland Lakes Park, 209th Street Entrance - Across Playground. A short High Holiday Service, for all Men, Women & Children. No Membership or Experience Necessary. Walk from Chabad Chayil at 5:40. Full schedule at TheFamilyShul.com
Direct link https://www.chabadchayil.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4875907/jewish/Outdoor-Service.htm
