It's Happening In Miami

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Federation-supported organization Yodeah is helping Jewish women understand their cancer risk. The Miami-based, grassroots, volunteer organization is providing educational outreach programs and on-site, low-cost, saliva-based genetic testing for hereditary cancer mutations in the Jewish community.

One of every 40 Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jews carries the BRCA genetic mutation,independent of a family history of cancer. Men and women who carry a BRCA mutation can have a markedly higher lifetime risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers and these cancers can develop at earlier ages.

To learn more about hereditary genetic cancer risk, please visit Yodeah.

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA), a program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, provides interest -free loans for those in need.

HFLA offers interest-free coronavirus crisis emergency loans as well as personal, business, fertility and adoption loans to Jewish residents of Miami-Dade County.

We can help you:

• Pay expenses related to the pandemic
• Grow your business
• Pay your medical costs
• Pay costs related to adopting a baby
• Fund household repairs
• Pay for infertility treatments
• Support your aging parents
• Send your child to camp
• Pay expenses related to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah

and so much more

To find out how you can apply for an interest-free loan, visit JewishMiami.org/hfla or call 305.692.7555.

For parents of children with special needs, the start of the school year can be challenging with new routines and changes. Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) website is an important tool that can help. The user-friendly website is a one-stop gateway for parents and families to find resources, educational options, accessibility tools, support groups and timely programs.

Families can also find inclusive tools to celebrate the High Holidays, including videos and prayer guides. As part of its programming, JAA will be delivering Rosh Hashanah baskets to Jewish residents of MACtown, a center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Almost 25 percent of Americans have some sort of disability and JAA can help families at all ages and stages. Click here to explore what JAA offers.

Federation is supporting organizations that make a difference in our community and transform Jewish life.

Applications are being accepted for three 2022 Federation grant opportunities: Jewish Incubator Grants, Women’s Impact Initiative Grants and for the first time, the Jewish Abilities Alliance Grants.

To be considered for Jewish Incubator Grants, projects must strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs. Jewish organizations with creative and forward-thinking ideas that enrich social service, education or Jewish identity-building activities are invited to apply. Women’s Impact Initiative Grants support programs that address obstacles women and girls face with initiatives that promote social, economic and political equality. Federation’s newly-launched Jewish Abilities Alliance Grants will fund projects that develop opportunities for inclusion of individuals with disabilities in Miami’s Jewish community through programs, supplies or physical accommodations.

Grant applications for all three opportunities are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 3.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Repair the World Service Corps Applications Open

Are you passionate about Judaism? Do you yearn to make a difference? Repair the World Service Corps wants you!

Now in its second year, Repair the World’s Service Corps engages adults ages 18-29 through in-person or virtual community-based volunteer opportunities rooted in Jewish values. Corps members spend approximately 10 hours a week giving back and connecting with their local Jewish community while learning about social justice and addressing urgent needs created by the pandemic.

An initiative of Federation partner Repair the World, the program runs from October 11-December 17 and members are eligible for a $1,000 stipend once complete. The priority deadline is Thursday, September 9 and the final deadline is Monday, September 27. Interviews and acceptances will be conducted on a rolling basis. Click here for more information and to apply.

Refuat Ha-Nefesh: Spiritual Care Online Training Program

Give the Gift of Your Time to Those Seeking Support and Companionship

This unique volunteer experience for Jews from all walks of life, ages 21 and older, will give you the opportunity to provide spiritual care for those in need.

Volunteer Training: Tuesdays, November 9, 2021-April 26, 2022 6:30-9:30 p.m.

You will receive professional instruction by rabbis, chaplains, doctors, social workers and bereavement specialists to learn the art of Jewish spiritual care.

If possible, based on CDC guideline, we hope to offer three in-person sessions, while online options will continue to be available

For more information and to apply, please contact Mishkan Miami of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation at mishkanmiami@gmjf.org or call 786.866.8411

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

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin - Melanie Phillips

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin speaks with columnist Melanie Phillips about the surge in antisemitism around the world, and how ideas like critical race theory and the demonization of Israel by leftist elites and Islamist groups have facilitated Jew-hatred in both Britain and the U.S. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Thursday - 11:00am Friday – 1:00am; Saturday - 7:00pm

International Water Day - U.S. & Israel

The Embassy of Israel celebrates International Water Day with a panel discussion that looks at innovative water reuse technologies and areas of possible collaboration between the U.S. and Israel to ensure a water surplus around the globe. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim - Guatemala’s Embassy

On location in Guatemala, Ellie Cohanim speaks with former President Jimmy Morales, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Sandra Jovel, about the president’s decision to move Guatemala's Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and more. A program of JNS. Wednesday - 7:00pm; Thursday - 6:30pm; Friday - 12:30pm; Sunday 8-29 - 2:00am

Jake Ehrenreich Show: Tovah Feldshuh, Sarge and Elaine Grossinger Jake Ehrenreich welcomes comedian Sarge; star of stage, screen and television Tovah Feldshuh; and First Lady of the Catskills Resorts, Elaine Grossinger, who is inducted into the Catskills Hall of Fame. An original JBS series. Thursday - 7:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman z”l, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the painful dilemma Israel confronts when it must decide when to trade imprisoned Palestinians for Israeli soldiers. Sunday - 12 Noon; Monday - 3:00pm

Sunday: Mike Burstyn - Azimuth

Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his first feature film (Writer/Director) “Azimuth” – about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War. Sunday 6:00pm

Monday: Mordechai Kedar on Antisemitism

Mordechai Kedar, Professor of Arabic Literature at Bar-Ilan University, discusses the root causes of antisemitism in the United States; how antisemitism relates to Zionism; and prospects for potential peace with the Palestinians.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Mordechai Kedar on American Jewry

Mordechai Kedar discusses the growing divide between liberal American Jews and the State of Israel.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Eric Kandel - Nobel Laureate

Eric Kandel, professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics at Columbia University, talks about leaving Austria during World War II, his relationship with Vienna today, and his life’s work studying the brain & the mind as a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Tovah Feldshuh

A backstage meeting with star of stage and screen Tovah Feldshuh, during her 2003 one-woman play, My Name is Golda, on the life of famed Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Jonathan Ornstein - JCC of Krakow

Jonathan Ornstein, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center of Krakow, Poland, discusses misconceptions people have about Polish antisemitism and describes the extent to which Poland appreciates Polish Jewish culture.
Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Studies

Talmud Study: As Argument The essence of the Talmudic process as Argument, Controversy, and Clash is explored on “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Wine In Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the connection between wine and Judaism as described in the Talmud. Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Jewish 101: What is a Jew?

While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Jews and Jesus

The Passion: The Truth about Jews & Jesus is the topic of an animated discussion between Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski, before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Selichot

Selichot Services (Live)
Reform Selichot Services live from Central Synagogue in New York City. Saturday - 9:15pm

Selichot Service (Live)

Orthodox Selichot Services live from The Hampton Synagogue in West Hampton Beach, NY, featuring Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Hampton Synagogue Choir, with Maestro Izchak Haimov, and remarks from founding Senior Rabbi Marc Schneier. Saturday - 10:30pm

Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 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 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

The High Holidays are a time of connection, tradition and meaning. Following a traumatic year, Federation recognizes that observing the holidays brings inspiration and comfort. We are committed to helping all members of our community, regardless of financial circumstance, experience the worship services associated with Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Federation has partnered with Miami-Dade County synagogues of all denominations to offer free seats and/or free virtual access to High Holiday services, in-person or online, through the High Holiday Welcome Program 5782/2021. Many of these synagogues will gather for in-person services; some will provide virtual services only, while others will offer both. To reserve your seats — in-person or virtually — please visit here.

As the High Holidays approach, The Shofar Project is providing an opportunity for spiritual growth. The inspiring program takes place during the Hebrew month of Elul (August 8-September 6) a traditional period for spiritual reflection and introspection. Each week of The Shofar Project, participants will be introduced to a teaching by a member of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and access to more than 25 free online events. Programs include Jewish mindfulness and meditation, Torah study, Jewish yoga and more. To learn more and register, please click here.

Get the facts regarding COVID-19 and how it affects children heading back to school by watching this program presented by a team of Nicklaus Children's Hospital physicians in partnership with local JCCs.This clear and concise medically-based discussion will provide you with the information you need as your kids start school.

To access the program, click here.