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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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Join friends and family all over Florida for our first annual Hadassah Walks for Breast Cancer Research!

Medications and protocols developed by Hadassah’s medical staff are used by the world’s advanced cancer treatment centers. We all know someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. Let’s show our support for those we love and help raise funds for research. Learn more

The Pop-Up Shopping Event of the year- Spectacular & Unique vendors. Click here to learn more.

A percentage of the proceeds to benefit Kesher Students Scholarship Program.

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) has created a resource page for people with dyslexia and related reading differences. In Miami, Federation’s Annual Campaign supports 10 Jewish day schools, including Scheck Hillel Community School, which operates learning programs for students with dyslexia. “We empower students diagnosed with dyslexia to become independent, successful learners who can maximize achievement in every way,” says Eileen Ginzburg, Scheck Hillel's Director of Academic Services. "Scheck Hillel is grateful for Federation’s generous support. Through our Academic Services programming, families no longer need to forego a Jewish education.” Says one student, “Scheck Hillel's Nativ program has the most supportive teachers who saw my potential, even though I couldn’t ... I will always be grateful to this program.” Click here to learn more about Miami JAA and the wide variety of resources available for individuals with disabilities and their loved ones.

Attention, Miami Beach residents! Your ballots this November will include an item – Referendum 2 – which, if passed, would provide essential funds for the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and many other cherished arts and culture institutions in the City. A YES vote is a vote in favor of granting our Holocaust Memorial up to $7.15 million from the City of Miami Beach for critical infrastructure needs. It will enable the Memorial to maintain its status as one of the City’s premier attractions, and to continue creating top-tier educational content for all schools statewide. With the recent spike in antisemitism, the Memorial’s work has never been more important. Click here to read more about the Referendum and how to ensure your vote is counted in the election.

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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

*YOM KIPPUR SERVICES *

Kol Nidre Services Tuesday October 4

6:00pm Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live) 8:00pm Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue 9:00pm Reform Service from Central Synagogue

Wednesday October 5

7:30am Yom Kippur Kids Service from Central Synagogue 8:00am Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue 10:00am Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live)

1:15pm Yom Kippur Study Session with Rabbi Rick Jacobs from Central Synagogue (Live) 2:00pm Yom Kippur Family Service from Central Synagogue (Live) 3:00pm Yom Kippur Kids Service from Central Synagogue 4:00pm N’iloh Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live)(Replay at 8:30pm) 6:30pm N’iloh Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue(Replay at 11:00pm)

A Special Program:Unsung Heroes of the IDF

Over 900 people, from over 60 countries, join the IDF each year to serve and protect the Jewish people and the state of Israel as lone soldiers. In this special program, get exclusive access to the soldiers, hear their stories, experience their struggle and support their efforts through Unsung Heroes of the IDF, an organization that offers food packages, financial aid, social and mental wellness programs for PTSD sufferers, connections to Israeli families and more, all to ease the burden the soldiers carry on behalf of the Jewish people around the world.
Sunday 8:00pm & 12am

Central Synagogue: Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Eradicating Hate

In a Yom Kippur study session from Central Synagogue, Rabbi Rick Jacobs (President, Union for Reform Judaism), uses ancient and modern texts to explore Judaism’s best strategies for eradicating hate from our hearts and communities. Wednesday - 1:15pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: The U.S. and the Holocaust

Eric Goldman is joined by Sarah Botstein and Lynn Novick, Ken Burns’ co-directors of the new six-hour documentary series The U.S. and the Holocaust, to discuss telling the story of how the American people grappled with one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth century.

Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 11:30am Thursday - 2:30pm Friday - 11:30am Saturday - 8:30pm & 1:30am

In the Spotlight: Josh Lambert

Was the idea of a Jewish “literary mafia” entirely an antisemitic slander, or in any way founded in the reality of the number and influence of Jews in publishing? Abigail Pogrebin gets at the truth with Josh Lambert, author of The Literary Mafia: Jews, Publishing, and Postwar American Literature

Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm & 1:00am

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Noah Eagle

Noah Eagle, voice of the Los Angeles Clippers, and son of NBA and NFL broadcaster Ian Eagle, joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about the hard work it takes to make the jump directly from college to be the voice of an NBA team. Sunday - 8:30pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Friday - 2:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt

JNS Editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin and Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, founder of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, discuss the shift they perceive in the American rabbinate, and their take on whether it's okay for a rabbi to be anti-Israel. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 7:00pm

In The News: Queen Elizabeth

Jeremy Havardi, Director of the B'nai B'rith UK Bureau of International Affairs, discusses the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, her relationship with British Jewry, with Israel, and the future under King Charles. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: Iran Hijab Protests (ITN)

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 Monday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 11:30pm

On L’Chayim

Rabbis Discuss God & Yom Kippur

Rabbis from different movements of Judaism share their views on the reality of God for the observance of Yom Kippur. With rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist). Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon Wednesday - Midnight

Ken Spiro On God

Rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, Ken Spiro explores the Jewish understanding of God. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Donniel Hartman

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 & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm Wednesday - 12 Midnight

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

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish 101: Where God Fits In

In a review of previous lessons, learn about a topic that is seldom discussed--the Jewish understanding of "God." Sunday - 10:00am Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Hebrew: Lesson 8

Hebrew letters "Pay," "Fay," and "Final Fay" are introduced, along with the correct pronunciation of the Hebrew word for a festive Jewish holiday Monday - 9:00am & 4:55pm Thursday - 10:00am & 4:55pm Friday - 4:00am

Hebrew: Lesson 9

Learn to read Hebrew words used in the experience of Judaism, using the recently taught "Pay" and "Fay". Monday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 10:35am & 5:30pm Friday - 4:30am

Talmud Study: Why Fast

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition on the JBS series "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Talmud Study: Must God Forgive?

Does God have to forgive us? Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am 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

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist people impacted by Hurricane Ian.

To make a donation, please click here.

You can also send a donation check payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the notation "Hurricane Ian Emergency Relief Fund" to:

Greater Miami Jewish Federation

4200 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137

Join us to learn from the top professionals at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum about the Federal institution's urgent initiative to Rescue The Evidence of the Holocaust from Latin American communities. Panelists from the Museum include:

Dr. Krista Hegburg, Senior Program Officer, International Academic Programs in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies

Jaime J. Monllor, International Outreach Officer in The David M. Rubenstein National Institute for Holocaust Documentation

Leslie Swift, Chief, Film, Oral History, and Recorded Sound in The David M. Rubenstein National Institute for Holocaust Documentation

This program is presented in partnership with The Holocaust Teacher Institute at the University of Miami, School of Education & Human Development and The Leslie and Susan Gonda Foundation

Federation subsidiary Base Miami has been chosen as the pilot partner for Embark, a project of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) created in response to the growing number of interfaith marriages. The program, which has already enrolled 10 participating couples in Miami, brings the group together to study the tenets of Judaism and works to create a sense of community and a foundation for Jewish learning upon which participants can build their lives and raise their children. Miami was a natural choice for Embark’s pilot community since Base Miami had already began a number of initiatives targeting intermarried couples. One of those programs is Honeymoon Israel, which brings interfaith couples married less than five years to Israel for immersive Jewish experiences and provides follow-up educational activities upon their return. Director of Base Miami Rabbi Adam Gindea shared that Embark will offer two meetings per month, in addition to opportunities to join other events organized by Base Miami and Federation’s Young Leadership Division. “Our goals are to forge deep personal connections to Jewish heritage and values, while building and fostering meaningful shared experiences that will connect each cohort to the Jewish community,” he said. Interfaith couples interested in joining the program’s first cohort may contact Rabbi Gindea at RabbiAdam@gmjf.org.

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

ROSH HASHANAH 5783 Services on JBS

All times are Eastern

Sunday September 25th Erev Rosh Hashanah Services 6:00pm Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live) (Replay 9:00pm)

8:00pm Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay 11:00pm)

Monday September 26th Rosh Hashanah Services

7:00am Reform Rosh Hashanah Kids Service from Central Synagogue

8:00am Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue

10:00am Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live)

2:00pm Reform Rosh Hashanah Family Service from Central (Live)

3:45pm Reform Rosh Hashanah Kids Service from Central Synagogue

8:00pm Orthodox Evening Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay 10:00pm)

Tuesday September 27th Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Services

8:00am Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay 12:30pm)

10:00am Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live) (Replay 3:00pm)

Documentary Premiere: A Cantor’s Head

As Brooklyn-born cantor, teacher and performing artist, Jacob Mendelson, steps away from the bimah, his departure reveals multitudes about both the state and future of Jewish sacred music, in this second documentary from Erik Greenberg Anjou with Mendelson at the center. Tuesday- 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Friday - 8:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Shalom Hartman Institute: Thick Israeli Identity

Israeli scholar in residence of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, Masua Sagiv uses the notion of mamlakhtiyut — an Israeli political expression of statehood — to present her vision that Israelis should develop a “thick” Israeli identity, one which all citizens of Israel could embrace alongside their religious identities, as a critical way through to a more prosperous shared society. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Thursday - 1:00pm & 1:00pm

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: William Jacobson

Jonathan Tobin and William Jacobson (Cornell Law School professor and founder of Legal Insurrection and CriticalRace.org), unpack Critical Race Theory and their view of the ADL, discussing how the organization has betrayed its own mission by including CRT teachings in curricula it distributes in schools as part of its anti-hate programs. A program of JNS. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

In The News: Ethiopian Aliyah

In Israel's continued commitment to bring home Ethiopian Jews, 209 new immigrants arrived at Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday, many of whom have been waiting for years, even decades to reunite with their loved ones. CEO and President of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut accompanied the Aliyah flight and shares the dramatic and emotional experience. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: Queen Elizabeth

Jeremy Havardi, Director of the B'nai B'rith UK Bureau of International Affairs, discusses the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, her relationship with British Jewry, with Israel, and the future under King Charles. 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

This week, Micah once again returns to the perennial hot-button Iran nuclear issue, and this time analyzes how the expectations of Israel, Iran, and the world have changed significantly in the past seven years since the original "nuke deal" was signed in 2015. -Micah also parses a fascinating new column from seasoned Israeli politician Tzipi Livni, who observes that Israeli elected officials no longer even mention the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (or its possible resolution) during their campaigns for reelection, and what this means for possible peace. Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Andre Drummond

Two-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA rebounding champion Andre Drummond talks faith and sports with Sinai Temple’s Rabbi Erez Sherman. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Tuesday - 10:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am
Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am

On L’Chayim

Rabbis Reflect On High Holidays

Rabbis discuss the themes they believe are important to address in High Holiday sermons. With Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT). Sunday - 12:00 Noon Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbis Reflect On God

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

Itzhak Perlman

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

Rabbi 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 & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

Rabbi Borowitz - God On Yom Kippur

For Yom Kippur, Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 4:00am Saturday - 10:30pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Jewish 101: The Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Sunday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 3:00pm Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

Hebrew: Rosh Hashanah

Learn Hebrew words associated with Rosh Hashanah, and the Hebrew greeting for the holiday Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm

Hebrew: Lesson 8

Hebrew letters "Pay," "Fay," and "Final Fay" are introduced, along with the correct pronunciation of the Hebrew word for a festive Jewish holiday Thursday - 10:30am & 5:30pm

Talmud Study: Shofar of Freedom

The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 5:00pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

**Talmud Study: The Binding of Isaac::

Rabbi Becher discusses the Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac” Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Talmud Study: Why Fast?

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

Talmud Study: Repentance

Rabbi Becher explores the rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) 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