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Did you know that 90 cents of every dollar you donate to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign goes directly to impactful programs and services?

Working every day in Miami, in Israel and in more than 70 other countries around the globe, Federation knows the communities in need, responds with technical expertise and spends every donation in a wise and effective manner. Want to learn more? Click here to read about our story today, key priorities, who Federation is helping, how Federation allocates your donations – and how you can get involved. You can also watch brief videos to hear directly from several Federation leaders on why they trust Federation.

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Is Israel calling your name? Apply now to spend eight weeks working in a professional internship while living in Tel Aviv this summer through Onward Israel.

The highly subsidized program is supported by Federation, The Jewish Agency for Israel, the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other philanthropists. For more information and to apply, click here

Jewish Life Television, the nation’s premier 24-7 English language, Jewish-themed television network, has now been added to the QXC channel line-up. QXC serves several multi-dwelling residential complexes throughout the State of Florida in Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Sarasota, and Volusia Counties. QXC video subscribers can watch JLTV 24/7 on Channel 300.

Voices of Jewish Refugees from Islamic Lands: Yom Haplitim Family Heritage and Remembrance moderated by Dr. Henry Green. The program includes survivor testimonials, video presentations, and distinguished community leaders.

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

L’Chayim: Alan Dershowitz - Guilt By Accusation

Alan Dershowitz, author, activist and Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, implores viewers to look at the reality and facts of his involvement with Epstein, Giuffre and Trump, as Mark S. Golub interrogates him on the issues that cost him his reputation.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

In the Spotlight: Yiddish Fiddler

As the beloved, award-winning production of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish returns to New York City by popular demand, Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Steven Skybell, the actor portraying Tevye, and Zalmen Mlotek, artistic director of the National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene, to discuss the limited engagement revival. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am Wednesday - 2:00am
Thursday - 10:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Access Israel & War in Ukraine

Access Israel’s Michal Rimon (CEO) and Yuval Wagner (founder and president) of describe how their organization is helping to evacuate elderly people and people with disabilities from the ever-shifting war zone in Ukraine. Tuesday- 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 11:00am

Author Discussion Series: Eleanor Reissa

Actress, director, playwright and English / Yiddish storyteller, Eleanor Reissa discusses The Letters Project: A Daughter’s Journey, her tough, honest, and often funny memoir that takes readers back in time through Germany and Israel, on a trip through her family’s past. With Rabbi Avraham Bronstein in a program of The Hampton Synagogue. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Thursday - 10:30am & 2:30am Friday - 2:30am Saturday - 5:30am & 10:30pm

Robert Siegel: Cancer Research

In a program recorded during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Robert Siegel discusses the latest in cancer research, looking especially at links between cancer and genetics, with doctors Susan Domcheck (Exective Director, Basser Center for BRCA, University of Pennsylvania), Larry Norton (Medical Director, Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering) and Yael Goldberg (Deputy Director, Recanati Genetics Institute, Rabin Medical Center). A program of AFRMC. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Thursday - 1:00pm Friday - 5:00am

Kristallnacht: Let There Be Light (2022)

The International March of the Living presents highlights of 2022 Kristallnacht commemorations from around the world, including survivor testimonies from eyewitnesses of the tragic events, and other moving moments from commemorations held in Israel, Austria, Germany and the UAE, where Dubai’s first Holocaust memorial was a powerful symbol of reconciliation. Thursday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Friday - 1:30pm
Saturday - 9:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Meredith Shiner

Meredith Shiner, award-winning journalist, former national political reporter and commentator, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss the intersection of sports and politics, as she explores in her Tablet podcast, “The Franchise: Jews, Sports, and America”. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am

In the News: Israel's Next Government

Following Israel's national elections, JBS Senior Vice President Shahar Azani, on location in Israel, sits down with Israeli author and political pundit, Ben-Dror Yemini, to discuss what's in the cards for Israel's next government.
Sunday - 5:30pm

In the News: Sarit Zehavi

Sarit Zehavi (Founder and CEO, Alma Research and Education Center) discusses Iran, Hezbollah, the latest gas agreement with Lebanon and overall challenges for Israel up north, with Shahar Azani on location in Tel Aviv Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

The Dershow: Ending Racial Quotas?

Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz examines college admissions practices, looking at the history and fairness of racial quotas for universities in the case of Harvard and others. Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: US Elections

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the ramifications of elections and the meaning of "stable" democracy; there are always winners and losers, and everyone gets a chance to be each. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Zach Iscol

Zach Iscol, a decorated Marine who served two terms in Iraq, explains why he joined the Marines, how he experienced the war and the bonds he forged with his Iraqi translator, and he now feels about military conflict. Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Ayelet Zurer

Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art and describes portraying the Haredi widow "Elisheva" on the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Shtisel. Sunday - 6:00 pm
Monday - 3:00pm

Sheldon Harnick

Sheldon Harnick, the Tony Award-winning lyricist of "Fiddler On The Roof," describes his Jewish background and how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock, and tells stories about the show celebrating its 50th anniversary. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Beit Ruth Village

The Beit Ruth Educational and Therapeutic Village is a therapeutic residence and school for vulnerable and at-risk teen girls who have been removed from their family homes by court order as a result of severe emotional abuse. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Ruth Wisse

Ruth Wisse, Professor Emeritus at Harvard, discusses the BDS Movement and the Jewish community's response; reflects on aspects of Jewish life; and describes her online course on George Eliot's last and most controversial novel, Daniel Deronda. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

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. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

From the Aleph Bet

Hebrew: Lesson 15

Complete the Hebrew alphabet and learn to read an important word containing "Vuv" Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Moral Choices

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars when, in an emergency, technology must program to sacrifice passengers or pedestrians. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Polygamy in the Torah Was Polygamy Normal? A lesson based on Kesuvos 90a

**Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

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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

Children are growing up in a world that is new to many of us. Terms like “non-dominant identities, REDI (racial equity, diversity and inclusion), transgender and nonbinary” may feel unfamiliar and even uncomfortable. These sessions will provide us with foundational knowledge, shared language, and inclusive practices so that we can better demonstrate our unconditional love and support for the important young people in our lives. Join us for a two-part series by the Union for Reform Judaism, Jewish Grandparents Network, and Keshet to support you in providing affirming spaces for gender-expansive, non-binary, and transgender young people.

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Session 1 L’Dor Va’Dor: Affirming and Loving Your Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Grandchildren

Tuesday, November 29, 4-5 PM ET with Tracey Labgold (she/her), Keshet Florida Education & Training Manager

Are you a grandparent or another cherished elder of a child or young person who is expressing their gender in expansive ways? Do you want to learn more about how to celebrate them and show that you love them for who they are? Issues they’re grappling with, the words and terms and pronouns they’re using, and the lives they’re living are new to so many of us. Join us for a frank and informative “gender 101” session that’s geared towards you!

Talk Back Q&A – What’s a Grandparent to Do?

Thursday, December 1, 1-2 PM ET with Tracey Labgold, Keshet Florida Education & Training Manager

Bring your specific questions about anything that came up for you in the November 29th session.

Session 2 Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for Our Grandchildren: Addressing Racism, Transphobia, and Lack of Disabilities Inclusion in Our Communities

Thursday, December 15, 7-8:30 PM ET with Yolanda Savage-Narva (she/her), URJ Director, Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) and Rachel Hall (she/her), URJ REDI Program Manager

As grandparents we have vital roles to play in making our grandchildren feel loved and embraced for who they are and who they become. Through our words and our actions, we can make their path in life smoother. Learn to embrace the language of inclusion and to recognize and prevent racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression in our communities and in our families.

Talk Back Q&A – What’s a Grandparent to Do?

Wednesday, December 21, 1-2 PM ET with Rachel Hall, URJ REDI Program Manager

Bring your specific questions about anything that came up for you in the December 21st session.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will conduct a Food Distribution Drive-Thru event in response to ongoing food insecurity in the surrounding community. This month’s event will feature a number of food items commonly associated with the Thanksgiving feast.

WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2022 9 A.M. – 11 A.M.

WHERE: Greater Miami Jewish Federation Stanley C. Myers Building (Parking Lot) 4200 Biscayne Boulevard

Participants will receive sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and pumpkin-pie filling, as well as kosher meat and non-perishable food products, challah loaves and other locally grown fruits and vegetables. Food packages will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Federation has conducted monthly Food Distribution Drive-Thru events since March 2020. Each of these events has provided food supplies for 1,300 to 1,500 South Florida residents. While the drive-thru is open to all in need, it is a unique opportunity for members of the Jewish community who follow strict kosher dietary laws. Federation thanks the many donors who have helped the community bring food to the hungry during this difficult time when so many are experiencing food insecurity.

The Food Distribution Drive-Thru is being coordinated by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center in partnership with Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Repair the World.

Cars can only enter through the Federation building’s west gate on Federal Highway from the northbound lane, then make a right into the parking lot. Once inside, vehicles will be directed into lines where food packages will be distributed. Recipients must remain in their cars. Volunteers will place packages of food in the trunk of each recipient’s car after it enters the parking lot.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Media are recommended to park along Federal Highway on the west side of the Federation Building, as the parking lot will be full. Representatives from Federation and Jewish Community Services will be available for interviews. For more information, contact David Stiefel at dstiefel@greatcom.com or 305.448.1456.

Boost the impact of your donation to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign by contributing on Give Miami Day on Thursday, November 17.

Donations accepted through GiveMiamiDay.org on November 17 from 12:01 a.m. to midnight. Early giving begins November 14.

For every donation between $25 and $10,000 made to Federation, we will receive a bonus gift from The Miami Foundation. This includes any new pledge or payment on an existing pledge. Last year, you helped raise more than $1.2 million in 24 hours, supporting a network of more than 160 critical programs and services in Miami, in Israel and more than 70 other countries worldwide. This year, donations will be accepted beginning on Monday, November 14, offering three extra days to leverage your philanthropy. For more information, please contact Annual Campaign Director Abbey Feinberg at afeinberg@gmjf.org or 786.866.8425.

We Will Not Be Silent (January 6 – 29) by David Meyers is the story of 21-year-old German college student Sophie Scholl – who, with her brother, courageously led a major act of civil disobedience against Hitler and his fascist regime. Scholl’s moral strength is tested while being interrogated for her crimes, leading her to question whether to save her own life or continue her righteous crusade. Based on true events, WE WILL NOT BE SILENT is a provocative and timely new work that examines the role of ordinary people in extraordinary times. This production is produced with support from the University of Miami Sue & Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies. Special student matinees for the production (January 20 and 27 at 10:30 am) are sponsored by The Green Family Foundation.

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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

Israel’s Election Results

Shahar Azani (JBS) and Talia Dekel Fleissig (JPC) discuss results of the Israeli elections with Sarah Haetzni-Cohen (Sheli) Shmuel Rosner (Jewish Journal), Michal Cotler-Wunsh (former MK), Emmanuel Navon (Tel Aviv University), Gail Talshir (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer (Tikvah Fund). Monday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Hirsch: Lessons on Leadership

Rabbi Hirsch looks to lessons from Moses and the Golden Calf as he reminds his congregation to look beyond the superficial to the actual human beings who desire to lead, when evaluating candidates during an election season. Tuesday- 7:00pm Wednesday - 5:30am & 9:30am Thursday - 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Faith and Foxholes: Rabbi Resnicoff

Rabbi Arnold E. Resnicoff, consultant on interfaith values and interreligious affairs, and a former line officer who served in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, followed by assignments in Naval Intelligence (Naval Security Group) before attending rabbinical school, joins Rabbi Sherman at Sinai Temple for a conversation on chaplains in the military, Tuesday- 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 11:00am Thursday - 1:30am & 9:45am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Hampton Synagogue’s Author Discussion Series: Dan Glickman

Dan Glickman discusses Laughing at Myself: My Education in Congress, on the Farm, and at the Movies, his book that combines humor with serious reflection to recount his journey from the Midwest to becoming the first Jewish secretary of agriculture, with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein in a program of The Hampton Synagogue. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Thursday - 10:30pm Friday - 1:30am Saturday - 5:30am & 4:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Arnie Kander

Arnie Kander, world renowned strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Pistons joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss the faith it takes to be both physically and mentally prepared for the game on and off the court. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00am

In The News: David Renzer

David Renzer, Co-Founder of Creative Community for Peace, addresses the fallout from Kanye West's antisemitic remarks, how the situation can be seen as a teachable moment and how CCFP is amplifying the voices of those who stand against hate. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: Israel’s Next Government

Following Israel's national elections, JBS Senior Vice President Shahar Azani, on location in Israel, sits down with Israeli author and political pundit, Ben-Dror Yemini, on what's in the cards for Israel's next government. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

JBS journalist Micah Halpern breaks down the results of Israel's latest election, and analyzes why Israel has sent Bibi, with all of his attributes and drawbacks, back to power. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Top Story: Ari Fleischer

Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary, shares his views about how left-wing acceptance of critical race theory has enabled antisemitism, how a partisan press is destroying journalism and dividing Americans, and more with Jonathan Tobin. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00am

The Dershow: Cancelling Kanye?

Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, unpacks Kanye West’s overt antisemitic remarks, warning that cancelling the superstar would be to legitimize “cancel Culture” Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

L'Chayim

Marty Appel

Marty Appel, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn who grew up to fulfill a childhood dream of working for The New York Yankees, talks about his years in baseball, Jews who've played the game, and his book that chronicles Yankee history, Pinstripe Empire. Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today. Sunday - 6:00 pm
Monday - 3:00pm

Ayelet Zurer

Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art and describes portraying the Haredi widow "Elisheva" on the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Shtisel. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Hans Fisher - St Louis Survivor

Survivor of the SS St Louis, Hans Fisher recounts the events surrounding his journey on the German refugee ship bound for Cuba in 1939. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Ernie Michel - Kristallnacht Remembered

Ernie Michel z”l, who lived through Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in Germany (Nov 9-10, 1938) and saw his synagogue burned to the ground, recalls this pogrom and his life during the Holocaust as told in his book, "Promises to Keep." Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Zach Iscol

Zach Iscol, a decorated Marine who served two terms in Iraq, explains why he joined the Marines, how he experienced the war and the bonds he forged with his Iraqi translator, and he now feels about military conflict.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

Dan Almagor

On October 25, 1973, the Yom Kippur War ended in a cease fire. Dan Almagor describes the heroic defense of the IDF on the Golan Heights at the start of the war which prevented the Syrian Army from overrunning the north of Israel.
Saturday - 6:00pm _______________________________________________________J*Jewish 101: Midrash*

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash on this "Jewish 101" episode with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Hebrew: Lesson 14

The Hebrew letters Final Nun and Tzadee are introduced. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Pray For State

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer at Gateways and author Gateway To Judaism, discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Morality In The Shoah

Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances. Sunday - 9:25am Monday - 4:25am Tuesday - 9:25am & 5:25pm Thursday - 7:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

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