It's Happening In Miami

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is joining our global Jewish community in response to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck southwestern Puerto Rico on January 7 along with the ones that followed it in the consecutive days.

It is estimated that 2,000 people were displaced and are living in temporary shelters as a result of structural damage to their residences. While power has been restored to parts of the island, many areas remain without electricity. The government of Puerto Rico has identified the need for basic supplies such as water, food and medical supplies as well as tents and cots to assist with sheltering those displaced and water sanitation efforts.

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One hundred percent of all contributions will be directed to assist victims of the disaster relief fund you designate.

Donation checks should be mailed and made payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. Please note in the memo "Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief". For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000.

Calling all teen leaders! Travel to Israel and get high school credit for it!

The Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship (http://www.amhsi.org/stephen-muss-impact-fellowship/) gives a select group of high school students the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a high school semester studying in Israel. Participants study abroad at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI-JNF) and then return home as ambassadors for Israel and future Jewish change-makers. Made possible by Stephen Muss and Federation, the program is now accepting applications for Fall 2020, Miami’s 3rd cohort!

The application deadline has been extended to February 16, 2020.

The fellowship includes:
Full tuition,* housing and meals
Leadership training
Workshops on critical thinking, social media, marketing and public speaking
Serve as a liaison to media

*Full tuition covered minus $500 deposit. All Impact Fellows are also required to fulfill a $1000 fundraising goal.

Click here for details and to apply, or contact Alicia Press, apress@amhsi.org or 954.817.7108.

For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

In The News: No Hate No Fear & Soleimani

Thane Rosenbaum and Shahar Azani discuss “No Hate, No Fear” rallies by American Jewry in response to the violence against Orthodox Jews by the African-American community; and the U.S. killing of Iranian mass murderer Qasem Soliemani. With Mark S. Golub. Today (Sunday) – 8:30am & 4:30 pm

Antisemitism Epidemic: Josef Gluck

Josef Gluck, who saved lives during the attack in Monsey NY, recounts the events of the harrowing night and describes the way in which the Orthodox Jews of Monsey have been changed by the nightmare. JBS’s Antisemitism Epidemic with Mark S. Golub Today (Sunday) 11:30pm & 3:30am; Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Cinematheque: Roberta Grossman

Documentarian Roberta Grossman discusses her film “Who Will Write Our History?” which tells the story of the Oyneg Shabes Archive which recorded Jewish life in the Warsaw Ghetto. Jewish Cinematheque with Jewish film scholar Eric Goldman. Monday - 7:30pm & 2am; Wednesday - 1:30pm

Oz & Appelfeld (N. Aschkenasy)

Prof. Nehama Aschkenasy discusses the epic works of two Israeli literary giants, Amos Oz and Aharon Appelfeld, both of whom died in 2018. By the University of Connecticut Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life at UConn in Stamford, CT. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2 pm; Thursday – 10pm & 2am; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

Rabin Medical Center Gala

The 20th Annual Gala of the American Friends of the Rabin Medical Center (Petach Tikva Israel) with NJ Gov Phil Murphy, former Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fisher, and cancer specialist Dr. Kenneth Offit. With Michelle Divon from Plaza Hotel, NYC. Tuesday - 7pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2pm

L’Chayim: Raphael Shore (Jer U)

Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations, “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and the work he is doing to educate Jews and to expose the dangers of Islamic extremism. L’Chayim with Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Today (Sunday): Yiscah Smith

Yiscah Smith, author of “40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to Authentic Living,” describes her transition from life as an Orthodox man in Jerusalem to an observant Jewish woman who travels the world as a spiritual activist. Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

Monday: Joshua Safran

Joshua Safran, author of "Free Spirit: Growing up On the Road and Off the Grid", discusses his memoir, about the most unconventional childhood, his return to and love for Judaism, and his work as a women's rights activist.
9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Transcending Loss

Robin Kanarek, who lost her teenage son David to cancer, describes how she has been able to continue to embrace life and why she feels the development of palliative care is so essential for patients of all ages. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub. 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (“World Perfect” and “Destiny”) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism. With Mark S. Golub on L’Chayim. 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 2pm

Saturday: Fauda-Yaakov Daniel

Yaakov Daniel, who plays a leading role in the hit Israeli series Fauda about an Israeli unit that must deal with Palestinian terrorists on the West Bank, describes his personal story and his feelings for the series seen on Netflix. With Mark S. Golub. Saturday - 6pm

92nd Street Y: Harold Kushner on Fear

Author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People," Rabbi Harold Kushner offers his perspective on coping with personal tragedies in discussing his latest book, "Overcoming Life's Disappointments," based on the life of Moses in the Torah.
Sunday - 8am & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

From the Aleph-Bet: 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 Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

Yaakov Katz Editor In Chief: The Jerusalem Post

Thursday January 23, 7:30 PM Book signing and reception to follow Temple Beth Am : 5950 N. KENDALL DRIVE, PINECREST, FL 33156 • 305.667.6667

RSVP : Janice Baisman: jbaisman@tbam.org 786-364-9445 First 100 receive a complimentary copy of the book (one per family)

Yaakov is a familiar face to our series and we are delighted to have him return with his latest work. He will take questions following the presentation which will include his insights into the current situation in the Middle East

Flamenco Sephardit will be performed on Sunday, January 26th at 7 PM. Experience the intense passion of pure Flamenco fused with the Jewish Ladino tradition of Spain.

Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show, VIP $65 includes first 5 rows seating, hors d’oeuvres, cocktail, meet and greet with cast. www.flamencosephardit.com (800) 515-1831. ... See More

Film Series...........GI Jew: Jewish Americans in World War II. Tuesday, January 21st at 7 PM. A documentary film about the role of Jews who fought in the U.S. armed forces during WW II. Temple Emanu-El 1701 Washington Avenue (305) 538-2503. www.tesobe.org. $10 Members. $15 Non-Members. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Thursdays, Jan. 9 to Feb. 13 at 7 PM. Join Rabbi Marc Philippe for a six-week course to learn basic Kabbalistic concepts and how to apply them to every day life. $10 suggested donation per class. To reserve your spot call (305) 538-2503. Temple Emanu-El, Miami Beach.

Monday and Tuesday, January 6-7, 11 AM-4 PM. Purvis Young art exhibit at Temple Emanu-El. 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Free admission.

For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

92nd Street Y: Naomi Levy

Rabbi Naomi Levy, founder of the “Nashuva” Jewish spiritual movement, discusses her book, Einstein and the Rabbi, about the meaning and purpose of the soul inspired by an Albert Einstein correspondence. With Julianna Margulies at the 92nd Street Y in NY. Sunday - 8am & 2am; Monday - 10:00pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Film Premier: Bad Faith

The romantic comedy in which a happily married couple, Clara a Jew and Ismael an Arab, are over overjoyed when they learn they will have a child – until they realize they will have to tell their parents. By French actor and director Roschdy Zem. Sunday - 9pm & 1am; Friday - 9pm

Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame 2019

Julie Budd hosts the 2019 Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame ceremonies with inductees Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses and Rabbi Hara Parson; activists Devorah Halberstam,
Ruth Berman and Yavilah McCoy; historian Joe Dorinson; Judge Jack Weinstein; former Councilman Michael Nelson; musician Andy Statman; college basketball great Jerry Domershcik: and radio personality Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow. From the Brooklyn Historical Society in NYC, a program of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative . The 2019 Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame ceremonies including inductees Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses, activist Ruth Berman, and Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow. A program of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative (BHI – Founding President Howard B. Teich) from the Brooklyn Historical Society in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1 pm; Saturday – 8pm & 1am

Israel Briefing: Noam Tibon

Retired IDF Major General Noam Tibon, formerly Commander of the IDF Northern Formation on the Lebanon border, describes the military concerns facing the State of Israel and shares the lessons he learned from his own harrowing sniper operations. Tuesday - 7pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 1pm

L’Chayim: Yiscah Smith

Yiscah Smith, author of “40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to Authentic Living,” describes her transition from life as an Orthodox man in Jerusalem to an observant Jewish woman who travels the world as a spiritual activist. Wednesday – 9pm & Midnight; Thursday – 3pm

ALSO ON L’CHAYIM

SJP Report

Founding Director and President of ISGAP Charles Small discusses his organization’s research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combatting antisemitism today. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Sunday - Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

Dershowitz On Impeachment & On Epstein Harvard Law Prof. Emeritus Alan Dershowitz explains the legal reasons he opposes the impeachment of Donald Trump, describes the way in which the left has abandoned him for his principled stand, and refutes charges of sexual misconduct. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Israelis Fight BDS

American-born Israelis Josh Malchman and Kayla Dulin, who each served in the IDF as "Lone Soldiers" (with no family in Israel) and who are visiting the U.S. to combat BDS on college campuses, discuss their personal journeys and feelings for Israel.
Tuesday- 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

“Tevye Raw" - Rickman

Veteran movie (A Serious Man), television (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 plays the title role. With Mark S. Golub. Saturday - 6pm

Antisemitism: Monsey Stabbings

A JBS special on the recent spate of antisemitic attacks including murders at a Jersey City Kosher Supermarket and stabbings at a Chanukah party in Monsey. With Bishop Victor Brown, Thane Rosenbaum, Betty Ehrenberg and Dovid Efune and Marc Schneier. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 1pm

ITN: Stabbings In Monsey

Dan Mariaschin, CEO of Bnai Brith International, and David Harris, CEO of the American Jewish Committee share their thoughts in the aftermath of the stabbing of five Jews in Monsey, New York during the holiday of Chanukah. Today (Sunday) - 8:30am & 5:30pm

ITN: Princeton Antisemitism

David Esterlit, a Princeton student who ran for student government president, discusses how he was vilified as unfit for office in the college newspaper (Princetonian) for having served in the IDF – described as “entirely and indiscriminately evil.” Sunday- 11:30pm & 3:30am; Monday – 8:30am & 12:30pm

LEARN TO READ HEBREW

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 11 Learn the "Kaf" family, along with letters "Nun" and "Samech" Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am