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Hear Firsthand Experiences of Ethiopian Aliyah With the International Division
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/26/2022 @ 11:35 AM
Join the International Division for an inspiring night with Dr. Jaime Ghitelman, International Division Chair, and Yosef Shwedel, International Division Campaign Chair.
Thursday, November 3rd at 8pm. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP
Kristallnacht: The Night of Broken Glass Community Commemoration
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/25/2022 @ 02:19 PM
Come together with Miami’s Jewish community to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass on Sunday, November 6, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach. The Kristallnacht remembrance ceremony is the first event of Holocaust Education Week, November 6-11, an annual series of community events dedicated to teaching about the Shoah. If you cannot attend in person, it also will be livestreamed. The evening will include testimony from Wendy Reiss Rothfield, who will recount how she and her family escaped from Vienna, Austria just before Kristallnacht, along with prayers, musical interludes and presentations by local community leaders. Kristallnacht, considered to be a harbinger of the Holocaust, resulted in the incarceration of 30,000 Jews in concentration camps Please click here for more information on attending in person or watching the livestream on JewishMiami.org/kristallnacht. The Kristallnacht commemoration is organized by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
JBS Highlights 10/23- 29:L'Chayim Symposium on Biden's Relationship to Israel; Remembering Tree of Life; Danny Ayalon, Dan Shapiro on the Abraham Accords
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 Symposium: America and Israel
Mark S. Golub is joined by Mort Klein (President, ZOA), Caroline Glick (Chief Columnist, Jerusalem Post), Eric Yoffie (President Emeritus, URJ) and Laura E. Adkins (Opinion Editor, Forward) to examine President Biden’s relationship to Israel and the current ability of American Jewish leadership to advocate effectively for the Jewish state. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3pm Saturday - 5:30pm
In the Spotlight: Wayne Hoffman
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Wayne Hoffman, Executive Editor of Tablet magazine and author of The End of Her: Racing Against Alzheimer’s to Solve a Murder, a memoir that sets out to find the truth behind the 1913 murder of his great-grandmother in Winnipeg’s Jewish neighborhood. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:30am Tuesday - 11:00am Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 10:30pm
Remembering Tree of Life
In commemoration of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, PA, Teisha Bader is joined by Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, of the Tree of Life Congregation, and Eric Schuman, executive producer of a new HBO film that documents the tragedy’s aftermath. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Thursday - 1:00pm, 8:00pm & 1:00am
Danny Ayalon with Benjamin Anthony of the MirYam Institute
Benjamin Anthony, co-founder of the Miryam Institute, discusses Israel's current diplomatic positioning with regards to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing nuclear talks with Iran, the uncertain future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and the continuing regional ramifications of the Abraham Accords, with former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Danny Ayalon. Tuesday- 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 11:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm
Abraham Accords Anniversary: Dan Shapiro
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss the signing of the historic agreement, Israel's strategy to prevent Iran from going nuclear and more from Sinai Temple in LA. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Thursday - 11:00am Saturday - 7:00pm
Rabbi Hirsch: The Jewish Road
Expounding on the idea that the Jews are a wandering people, Rabbi Hirsch highlights the spirit of non-conformity as one of the four Jewish characteristics acquired by virtue of the transformative odysseys described in the Torah, in his Yom Kippur sermon to the congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City.
Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:00am
Wednesday - 10:20pm
Thursday - 1:20am
Friday - 11:00am
Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Sheila Nazarian
Social media activist and star of the Netflix series “Skin Decision,” Sheila Nazarian joins Ellie Cohanim to discuss the protests in Iran, anti-Semitism, and what it means to be an immigrant in the United States and have pride in Iranian heritage. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 2:30pm
In The News: Kanye West Tweets
Aryeh Tuchman, Senior Associate Director of ADL’s Center on Extremism, discusses the Kanye West social media posts and response of the ADL with Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm
In The News:Israeli Elections
Shahar Azani, JBS Senior VP & former Israeli diplomat, looks at the likelihood that this fifth round of elections will end the cycle of political turmoil in Israel, and the prospect of Netanyahu succeeding in gaining a majority, with Mark S. Golub Monday - 6:30pm Tuesday – 2:00am, 11:00am
Thinking Out Loud: JBS journalist Micah Halpern
This week, Micah discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine and the sham “referendums” on whether or not the annexed regions want to join Mother Russia. He also touches on the delicate balancing act that Israel had to do to condemn the invasion while not upsetting Russia too much; this approach is now fading away in favor of more robust condemnation. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm
L’Chayim
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. Sunday- 12:00 Noon
Yossi Klein Halevi
Yossi Klein Halevi, Israeli journalist, author and fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses issues confronting contemporary Israel today and his book on the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Like Dreamers. Sunday - 6:00pm
Angela W. Buchdahl
Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, Angela Warnick Buchdahl, discusses growing up with innate spirituality and a lifelong love of Judaism; her struggles with identity and acceptance as an Asian-American Jew; her journey to leading one of the most prestigious synagogues in America, and more. Monday - 3:00pm
Yossi Beilin
One of Israel’s most creative career diplomats, Yossi Beilin (the architect of the Oslo Peace Process and Accords), discusses his participation in the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War; and explains the rise and fall of Oslo.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm
The Green Prince
Mossab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas leader who became an Israeli spy, and Gonen Ben Ytizhak, the Shin Bet agent who became Mossab's handler, talk about their incredible story documented in the award-winning film, "The Green Prince." Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm
Leah Goldin
Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm
Jewish Studies
Jewish 101: The Story of Noah
Does God ever make a mistake? How does the Jewish Tradition understand the notion of God acting in history? Through Rabbinic interpretation (midrash) of the story of Noah (Genesis 6-11), these questions are addressed. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm
Hebrew: Lesson 12
Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words Purim and Passover (Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website, jbstv.org) Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher: Who's at Fault?
A classic scene from the movie "The Godfather," is used to study the Talmudic question, "Who's responsible when one person orders another to do an evil deed?" Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher: God or Man?
Warnings about potential dangers (and an exploration of whether tragedies are in the hands of heaven or man) are examined in "Put On a Sweater Or You'll Catch a Cold," based on Kesuvos Daf Lamed Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm 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
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National Council of Jewish Women Miami Opening Event
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/20/2022 @ 11:22 AM
Join us for our Opening Event 5783 Honoring Artist Grace Sherman With the President’s Award & Screening, “Supermarket” a short film by Rhonda Mitrani.
Join us as we honor Grace, learn from Rhonda and raise funds to support our efforts to ensure the well-being of women, children and families in our community, in Florida, across the United States, and around the world.
NCJW Life and Current Annual Member/Advocates are invited to attend with a guest.
Three-year Member/Advocate: $144 Annual Member/Advocate: $54 Emerging Leader (36 years and under): $36
30th Anniversary of the ADL Miami Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/20/2022 @ 11:14 AM
Since 1913, the Anti-Defamation League has led the fight against racism, bigotry, intolerance and antisemitism. For 30 years, the Florida Region of ADL has recognized leaders in the legal community who have fought for civil rights across our state.
Join us as we come together to celebrate individuals who have made outstanding contributions for our Florida community, while exemplifying the principles on which ADL was founded.
When: November 15, 2022 11:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Where: Intercontinental Miami | 100 Chopin Plaza | Miami, FL 33131
Contact: Candice Perilstein at cperilstein@adl.org ((561) 988-2935)
Torah Championship Coming to South Florida
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/20/2022 @ 10:31 AM
JewQ is an international competition of basic Jewish history and Torah concepts for boys and girls in grades 3 through 7. Geared for Jewish children who are not getting a typical Jewish day school education, Chabad Chayil will host a weekly class to make mastering the information fun and easy.
Now entering its fifth year, thousands of students from around the world are becoming experts in Jewish knowledge through JewQ!
Students will have the option of learning the information together with other kids their age at Chabad Chayil each week at their Highland Lakes location or learning the book at home on their own and at their own pace. Each student that averages 70% or higher on the three qualifying tests earns the chance to be a champion—and the champions are the lucky ones invited to the JewQ annual Shabbaton in New York! All champions who score over 70% on all three tests will also qualify to earn a special prize or trip!
The once in a lifetime Shabbaton is full of fun hands-on activities and thrilling adventures. Champions take the final test to earn a JewQ Medal at the International Championship, the highlight of the JewQ experience and Shabbaton weekend. The top two finalists of each city will also get the chance to compete on stage in a live game show performance.
We are very excited for South Florida to be a part of this global and powerful initiative.
In addition to the International Championship, we’ll be celebrating the hard work of our JewQ contestants with a local game show event, scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 5th at a South Florida location TBA. The local event will give the community a chance to see just how much knowledge children have gained about the fundamentals of Judaism, including law, history, core concepts, and more.
JewQ is a project of Merkos 302 at Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn and Chabad Chayil's Community Hebrew After-School Program (CHAP). To sign a child up for weekly classes or for more information see ChabadChayil.org/JewQ.
To sponsor one or more children or to become a corporate sponsor of this amazing program and event, reach out to rabbi@chabadchayil.org or call 305-770-1919. For other preschool or afterschool activities visit HebrewSchool.info.
Details JewQ is for children grades 3 through 7. Each grade has specific information for that age. Each child will be given 3 tests during Hebrew School throughout the learning periods to keep them motivated and ascertain their level. Each child must spend at least 35 minutes a week mastering the information.
Miami Beach JCC 10-Year Celebration
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/19/2022 @ 04:41 PM
A celebration of the Miami Beach JCC, marking the ten-year anniversary of this state-of-the-art facility!
When: November 3, 2022 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: Miami Beach JCC | 4221 Pine Tree Drive | Miami Beach, FL 33140
Contact: Karen Sepsenwol at karen@mbjcc.org (305.534.3206)
JNFuture - Miami - Shabbat Dinner
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/19/2022 @ 03:10 PM
Join other like-minded young philanthropists in Miami for a meaningful and rejuvenating Shabbat dinner with JNFuture. Come together with new and old friends and learn about the powerful work Jewish National Fund-USA is doing for the land and people of Israel.
Friday, October 28, 2022 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm (ET)
A full address will be provided closer to the event date.
This event is open to young philanthropists ages 22-40.
Nehama Schwartz, Campaign Executive, JNFuture, South Florida nschwartz@jnf.org • 305.682.0025 x895
The Power of Knowledge: Yodeah Educates the Jewish Community About Hereditary Breast Cancer Risks
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/19/2022 @ 02:51 PM
Everyone knows October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but few know that 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews — both men and women — carries a BRCA mutation, which can significantly increase their risk of cancer.Yodeah, a Federation-supported nonprofit, educates the Jewish community about hereditary cancer genetic mutations and provides access to affordable, clinical-grade testing. The volunteer-led organization is hosting The Power of Knowledge: How Knowing About Your Genetics Can Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Dr. Liz Etkin-Kramer, Yodeah founder and gynecologist, will facilitate the virtual conversation with Dr. Elisa Krill-Jackson, an oncologist specializing in breast cancer; Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht, gynecological oncologist; and Morgan Weinblatt, who will share her courageous story of the proactive steps she chose to mitigate her risk of developing cancer once learning she was BRCA positive.
Click here to register for the free event.
3G Miami: Stand Against Hate
Posted by Noa Waks Rudman on 10/19/2022 @ 02:38 PM
Comprised of grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors, 3GMiami shares our grandparents’ stories of survival and testimonies from the Holocaust with students in Miami to help them learn from the past and be upstanders in the face of hatred and bigotry.
REGISTER HERE and join us for a cocktail party to learn more about 3G and how you can support our work,