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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

Sunday Night October 16 CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE (REFORM) Erev Simchat Torah 6:00pm & 10:00pm

HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE (Orthodox) Sh'mini Atzeret Eve 7:30pm & 11:00pm

Monday October 17 CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE (Reform) Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) 9:30am & 12:30pm

HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE (Orthodox) Sh'mini Atzeret 11am & 2pm (Yizkor) 7:30pm & 11pm

Tuesday October 18 HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE (Orthodox) Simchat Torah 11am & 2pm

L'Chayim: Angela Warnick Buchdahl

Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, Angela Warnick Buchdahl, diseuses 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 Central Synagogue and more. With Mark S. Golub on a new edition of JBS’s flagship show, L’Chayim. Wednesday - 9:00pm & 12Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi David Wolpe: Hand of God

During his final Yom Kippur sermon as Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, David Wolpe describes his journey to the rabbinate and explores the notion of the hand of God. Monday - 7:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 12:30pm Thursday - 2:30pm Friday - 11:30am

Mike Pompeo with Benjamin Anthony of the MirYam Institute

Benjamin Anthony, co-founder of the MirYam Institute, discusses the Israel-U.S. relationship, the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the Iran deal and the growing rivalry between China and the U.S., with America’s most senior diplomat, former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Tuesday- 7:20pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 11:20am Friday - 2:00pm

Robert Siegel: Israel’s Upcoming Elections

Will the Israeli elections on November 1st be the return to power of former Prime Minister Netanyahu? And if so, what’s at stake for Israel and Israeli relations with the U.S.? Robert Siegel is joined by Robert Satloff (Executive Director, Washington Institute for Near East Policy), Aaron David Miller (Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), and David Horovitz (Founding Editor, Times of Israel) to discuss.

A program of AFRMC. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Thursday - 11:00am Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Yoseph Haddad Ellie Cohanim is joined by Yoseph Haddad, an Arab Israeli activist whose organization, “Together— vouch for each other,” aims to enhance the connection between the Arab sector and the rest of Israeli society. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 2:40pm Saturday - 10:40pm**

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Behnam Ben Taleblu

Jonathan Tobin is joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu (Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies) to discuss the fallout from protests against the Iranian government and the ongoing efforts of the Biden administration to reach a nuclear deal with the regime. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am

In The News: Aryeh Tuchman

Aryeh Tuchman, Senior Associate Director of ADL’s Center on Extremism, discusses the Kanye West posts and response of the ADL with Teisha Bader. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the recent comments by Kanye West regarding Jews and asks if they are anti-Semitic. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Matt Sayman

Matt Sayman, basketball coach of Grapevine Faith High School in Texas, describes how his journey of loss, tragedy and perseverance helped him build the foundations for an NCAA championship, as he writes about in his memoir about faith and sports. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

On L’Chayim

Francine Klagsbrun - Yom Kippur War Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses her biography, Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel, which addresses the ways American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only woman prime minister who served during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Larry Ruttman - Jews in Baseball

Author Larry Ruttman discusses his book on Jews in baseball, American Jews and America's Game Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:30pm

Allen Lewis Rickman - “Tevye Raw”

Veteran film actor (A Serious Man), television actor (Boardwalk Empire), and Yiddish stage actor Allen Lewis Rickman discusses his love of Yiddish and his production “Tevye Served Raw,” which he wrote, directed and starred in. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Yossi Klein Halevi - Yom Kippur War

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. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish 101: What is Torah?

For the holiday of Simchat Torah, learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Hebrew: Lesson 11

Learn the "Kaf" family, along with letters "Nun" and "Samech" Monday - 5:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Teachers & Disciples

An overview of how teachers should influence disciples is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher in this Talmud lesson based on Ethics of the Fathers, entitled "Many Students Standing." Part of the JBS original series, "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: The M'zuzah

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the history, craftsmanship, and philosophy of the mezuzah, using excerpts of the writings of various rabbis and scholars throughout history. On Dimensions of the Daf. 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

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

Israelis will be heading into their fifth election since 2019! Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) invites you to attend an informative discussion about the upcoming Israeli elections at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC — Elections In Israel: Peace, Politics And Plutonium — on Wednesday, October 26. Executive Director and Executive Editor of HonestReporting, Gil Hoffman, will be discussing internal and external factors impacting how Israelis might vote this November. Hoffman’s many years of experience, especially as a former political correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, will help provide an insider's look at Israeli politics. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, Alper JCC Miami presents Bryan Mark Rigg and his book Conquering Learning Disabilities at Any Age: How an ADHD/LD Kid Graduated from Yale and Cambridge and Became a Marine Officer, Military Historian, Financial Advisor, and Caring Father. With his gifts for academic research and storytelling, Riggs shares his story of triumphing over adversity. As a child, Bryan was a tornado who couldn’t speak intelligibly or control his temper. Today, he speaks two languages, earned a Ph.D., served in the Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps, taught at the university level, worked on Wall Street, and built a successful financial services firm. All from a boy who couldn’t read or write until he was eight! His journey is a blueprint for creating a life that works with neurological differences, and not against them.

In partnership with Alper JCC Miami's Tikvah and Inclusion Programs and Chabad Pinecrest/Kendall Friendship Circle

REGISTER HERE

Thursday, October 27 Thursday, November 17 Tuesday, December 13

Attendance is encouraged on all three dates. Your pod leaders will be contacting you to set up the time and location. Registration fee: $25 per person Register by Monday, October 17 at 10am.

CLICK HERE to register.

For more information, please contact Rachel Front at rfront@gmjf.org or 219.455.8797.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues working hand-in-hand with neighboring federations and The Jewish Federations of North America to provide critical assistance to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian.

We have provided financial support to a senior living facility in Sarasota that has offered emergency housing to older adults who were displaced due to the storm. Additionally, we have partnered with Cadena, an emergency response nonprofit, which immediately distributed solar lamps, water filtration devices and hygiene kits to low income families whose homes were flooded. We are also working with the Federations of Naples and Charlotte & Lee Counties to provide financial assistance to those whose homes were damaged or destroyed. If you have not yet contributed to our Hurricane Ian Emergency Fund, please click here to make a secure donation. As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds donated to Hurricane Ian relief will provide critically needed aid to both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities affected by this catastrophic storm.

Open House Registration

We are delighted that you will be joining us at our first-ever Open House! This event is designed for prospective parents and prospective students. It is an opportunity for you to meet some of our staff members, learn more about our program and our unique admission process. Sunday, October 30, 2022.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR MORNING SESSION IS AT CAPACITY.

AFTERNOON SESSION Check-in will start at 1:30 pm. The program will begin promptly at 2:00 pm.

FIU Biscayne Bay Campus WUC-Wolf University Center 3000 NE 151st St, North Miami, FL 33181

Parking information and other details about this event will be sent in a separate email.

To RSVP, please click here

Kloda Whitebook Kesher Academy's Annual Shopping Market celebrating it's 20th year. Amazing Vendor's all under one roof for all of your holiday and personal needs. Thursday, October 20th from 10am-7pm and The MARJCC Free admission

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

Sukkot Services:

Sunday October 9 Erev Sukkot 6:00pm Reform Service from Central Synagogue in NY (Live) (Replay at 9:30pm)

7:30pm Orthodox Erev Sukkot Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay at 11:00pm)

Monday October 10 Sukkot Day 1 9:30am Reform Sukkot Service from Central Synagogue in NY (Live) (Replay at 12:30pm)

11:00am Orthodox Sukkot Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay at 2:00pm) 7:30pm Orthodox Sukkot Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay at 11:00pm)

Tuesday October 11 Sukkot Day 2 11:00am Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay at 2:00pm)

Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Antisemitism

Idina Menzel, Ilana Glazer, Bryan Greenberg, Rachel Bloom, Jonathan Greenblatt, Michael Zegen and many other popular Jewish celebrities and activists gather for a one-of-a-kind dinner to discuss antisemitism and building allyship, and to celebrate Jewish heritage and culture, in this installment of Recipe for Change, a series from executive producer LeBron James. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am

FIDF Live: Paratroopers

Glimpse a day in the life of an IDF paratrooper as Joel Chasnoff hosts a training base tour that highlights the soldiers’ intense physical and mental trainings, the archaeological excavations, and more. Monday 7:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday 12:30pm & 1:30am Friday 12:30pm

Abraham Accords Anniversary: Jason Greenblatt

Former Middle East Peace Envoy for President Trump, Jason Greenblatt, shares behind-the-scenes tales of his diplomatic efforts to achieve the unlikely agreement between Israel and several Arab nations, in a program of Sinai Temple Israel Center, with Rabbi Erez Sherman. Tuesday- 8:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Hirsch: Kol Nidre Sermon

Rabbi Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City on Kol Nidre. Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 10:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 3:30am

In The News: Iran Hijab Protests

As Iranian women continue to protest against the regime & for their rights, social media influencer & activist, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, analyzes the situation and shares her perspective on social media advocacy and the pursuit of justice in Iran. With Shahar Azani Sunday - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: JBS journalist Micah Halpern

This week, Micah examines the lingering significance of the Abraham Accords, shortly after the two-year anniversary of their historic passage, as well as the unique circumstances that allowed for them to be ratified in the first place. He also dissects a recent op-ed by Ben-Dror Yemini that excoriates the U.S. government's hypocritical stance on civilian casualties vis-à-vis their recent criticism of Israel, in light of their own abysmal record. Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Amjad Taha

Bahrain-based political affairs expert and author, Amjad Taha, offers a message of peace and unity, and shares his views on anti-Zionism and antisemitism, on the prospects of peace between Israel and Muslim nations in the region, on the Arab Spring, the Muslim Brotherhood and more, with Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 11:30am Saturday - 4:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: David Harsanyi

Jonathan Tobin is joined by conservative journalist, author, and editor David Harsanyi, to discuss their views about Biden administration policies which they say hurt the working class and help the well-off and the rise of antisemitism on the left. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 7:00pm

The Dershow: Is Berkeley Banning Zionism?

Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus, explores the recent controversy at UC Berkeley School of Law, asking if the school has indeed banned Zionist speakers, and if so, is that legal? Tuesday - 10:30pm & 3:30am Thursday - 2:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Jeff Gurock

Jeffrey Gurock, author, professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University in New York City, and JBS favorite, sheds light on what we can learn about antisemitism, inclusion, and the Jewish experience in America from Jewish involvement in the world of sports. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 8:30pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am, 10:00pm & 2:00am

On L’Chayim

Henry Winkler

Actor and author Henry Winkler, currently starring in the hit television series “Barry” and best known for playing Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the sitcom "Happy Days"" (1974-84), discusses growing up Jewish and his book on life experiences and lessons entitled, I've Never Met An Idiot on the River. Sunday - 12:00 Noon

Larry Ruttman

Author Larry Ruttman discusses his book on Jews in baseball, American Jews and America's Game Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:30pm Saturday - 6:00pm

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.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Francine Klagsbrun

Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses her biography, Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel, which addresses the ways American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only woman prime minister who served during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Fighting BDS In Israel

The CEO of “Im Tirtzu,” Matan Peleg, and Board Chair Douglas Altabef, discuss their organization’s work as the leading Israeli organization seeking to educate Israelis influenced by the BDS Movement to doubt the legitimacy of Israel.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish 101: Sukkot

For the Festival Sukkot (Festival of Booths), an explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Hebrew: Lesson 10

Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words "Purim" and "Passover" Monday 5:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Sukkot In Sinai?

For the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?" Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 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

Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at 10 AM.

Guest Speaker: Sgt. Benjamin Anthony, IDF (Res.)

Hosted by Temple Emanu-El and Magen David Adom

Topic: Saving Lives in Israel with MDA

Complimentary admission. Join Shabbat services at Temple Emanu-el at 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

Hear from Sgt. Benjamin Anthony about Israel's only lifesaving EMS agency and their collaboration with the Israeli Defense Forces.

For further info, contact Jessica Nessim (352) 317-3800 or jnessim@afmda.org

How an ADHD/LD Kid Graduated from Yale and Cambridge and Became a Marine Officer, Military Historian, Financial Advisor and Caring Father With his gifts for academic research and storytelling, Riggs shares his story of triumphing over adversity.

Today, he speaks two languages, earned a PhD, served in the Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps, taught at the university level, worked on Wall Street, and built a successful financial services firm. All from a boy who couldn’t read or write until he was eight! His journey is a blueprint for creating a life that works with neurological differences, and not against them.

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