It's Happening In Miami

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URJ Honors David Grossman

Award-winning Israeli author, David Grossman (To the End of the Land), accepts the Maurice N. Eisendrath Bearer of Light Award from the URJ, and encourages Reform and Diaspora Jews to be more involved with Israel. From the 2017 URJ Biennial in Boston, MA Monday - 7:30pm & 2am; Wednesday - 1:30pm

Israeli Justice System

Social activist Aharon Pulver (Israel Independence Fund) and legal activist Simcha Rothman (Meshilut) discuss their battle against anti-Israel initiatives and corruption within Israel's judicial system. From the West Side Institutional Synagogue, NYC Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

Sephardi Poetess Emma Lazarus

Leonard Stein of the American Sephardi Federation discusses the life and work of American Jewish Sephardi poetess Emma Lazarus, whose iconic sonnet is inscribed upon the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. From the Center for Jewish History in New York City. Tuesday - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 1pm; Saturday - 7pm & 2am

L'Chayim: Tuvia Tenenbom on Syrian Refugees

Author Tuvia Tenenbom (Catch The Jew) discusses his personal encounters with Syrian refugees in squalid camps in Germany (which he writes about in his latest book Hello, Refugees!); and reflects upon the hypocrisy of the refugee movement.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Remembering Menachem Begin: Daniel Gordis

Daniel Gordis, Senior Vice President at the Shalem College in Jerusalem, discusses the contribution Menachem Begin made to the State Of Israel, detailed in his book, "Menachem Begin: The Battle For Israel's Soul." From the Tikvah Foundation in NYC. Thursday - 8pm & 1am; Friday - 2pm

L'Chayim-Menachem Begin Tribute

An historical overview of the last of the Founding Fathers of Israel, Menachem Begin z"l, who led the Irgun against the British in pre-state Palestine and as Prime Minister (1977-1983) made peace with Anwar Sadat of Egypt, including an excerpt of an interview he gave to the late Rabbi Alexander Schindler z"l. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Do you know an extraordinary Miami teen entering 10th or 11th grade? Diller Teen Fellows, an international, immersive leadership program, is seeking applicants for its 2018-2019 cohort. Fellows will attend a variety of meaningful and educational events, including Sunday workshops, thought-provoking weekend retreats and an inspiring three-week seminar in Israel. Diller is operated in Miami by Federation’s subsidiary agency, the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE). For more information, click here. Applications are due by April 30.

This year, the State of Israel is celebrating 70 years of independence. NA'AMAT (formerly Pioneer Women) Latin-American chapters OR and Mazal Chapters will mark this occasion inviting you to an extraordinary event in Miami. ISRAEL ART EXTRAVAGANZA Dinner - Art Exhibit - Silent Auction

Honoring a distinguished "Woman of Valor" whose love for Israel has made her a devoted member of NA'AMAT "OR" Chapter JULIA GOLDBERG

PLACE: Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6 pm (Dietary laws observed) COUVERT: $100 per person

                 WHAT DOES NA'AMAT USA AND NA'AMAT ISRAEL DO?

...Affordable day care for over 18,000 preschoolers in 225 day care centers all over Israel ...Staff the nation's only 24-hr hotline for Domestic Violence ...Staff 5 women rights centers and an amazing domestic violence center ...Safe empowering environment for at-risk youth through 18 technological high schools ...2 youth villages/full-board schools Kanot and Ayanot ...25 multi-purpose day care centers for 2,000 children at risk ...200 scholarships for women seeking college and higher education degrees ...30 legal aid bureaus providing women with advice on employment, marriage, divorce and domestic violence

NA'AMAT USA is a non-profit volunteer organization that partners with NA'AMAT ISRAEL to provide vital educational and social service for woen, childre and famillies in need in Israel

CO-CHAIRS: Matilde Behar Raquel Rub Anabel Peicher Reservations: 305.965.4779 and 786.493.3312 email; naamator@yahoo.com

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AIPAC 2018 NATIONAL POLICY CONFERENCE

Nikki Haley & Benjamin Netanyahu

JBS presents two highlights of the 2018 AIPAC National Policy Conference with the addresses of America's U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sunday - 8pm & 1:30am; Monday - 2pm

AIPAC 2018 Plenary: Howard Kohr

AIPAC CEO Howard Kohr offers a strong endorsement of the Two-State Solution at the 2018 AIPAC National Policy Conference that also features Labor Party Chairman Avi Gabbay, Google exec Meir Brand, Sivan Ya'ari of Innovation Africa and IDF Lt. Col. (Ret.) Sarit Zehavi from Israel's northern border. Monday - 7pm & 1am; Tuesday - 1pm

AIPAC 2018 Plenary: Herzog & Sharansky

The former head of the Jewish Agency Natan Sharansky headlines the third plenary of the 2018 AIPAC National Policy Conference that also features opposition leader Isaac Herzog (Zionist Union) and Israeli progressive Zionist Rami Hod. Tuesday - 7pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1pm

AIPAC 2018 Plenary: Haley & Pence

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley receives an adoring ovation as she enters to address the last plenary evening of the 2018 AIPAC National Policy Conference which also features the Vice President of the United States Mike Pence and Israel's U.S. Ambassador Ron Dermer. Wednesday - 7pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 1pm

AIPAC 2018 Closing Plenary: Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlights the closing plenary at the 2018 AIPAC National Policy Conference that also features U.S. Israeli Ambassador David Friedman and a number of Republican and Democrat Congressional leaders. Thursday - 7pm & 1am; Friday - 1pm; Saturday - 7pm & 1:30am

In The News: AIPAC Review

The Washington Bureau Chief of the JTA, Ron Kampeas, reviews the 2018 AIPAC National Policy Conference with Mike Pence, Nikki Haley and members of Congress; discusses bi-partisanship; and comments on PM Netanyahu's attitude toward the Two-State Solution. Sunday - 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am, 12:30pm

Jewish Film Festival: “David”

Eleven year-old David, the son of a religious imam in Brooklyn, is mistaken for a Jewish boy and makes Jewish friends - a secret he keeps from his father out of fear of driving a wedge in his own family. Sunday - 9pm & Midnight;Friday - 9pm & 4am

On L’Chayim This Week:

Bernard Henri-Levy: Mon 9pm and Midnight; Tue 3pm

Yossi Klein Halevy: Tue 9pm and Midnight; Wed 3pm

Yahya Mahamid: Wed 9pm and Midnight; Thur 3pm

Itamar Marcus: Thur 9pm and Midnight; Fri 3pm

JWorks Miami invites you to attend a FREE Interviewing Skills Workshop on Thursday, March 15th, 10:30am-12:30 pm

Please RSVP at JWorks Miami - RSVP is required! The workshop will begin promptly at 10:30am, please arrive a few minutes prior and dress to impress, business casual is recommended.

Just landed the interview of your dreams? Awesome. Now, we're here to help you out and make sure you score that great job, too.

Before your next interview, brush up on interviewing basics, learn how to research a company and put together a strategic prep plan, and learn smart ways to handle any question or scenario thrown your way. We'll also show you how to follow up afterward (in a non-annoying way, of course).

Some topics we will cover:
* What to Wear!
* Frequently asked interview questions
* What not to say
* Researching the company
* Good questions to ask the interviewer
* Following up – Thank You notes
* Mock interview - time permitting

These events are also a great way for JWorks Miami staff to get to know you! Please note, we are unable to refer you to available opportunities unless we have met you in person.

All events will be held at:
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33137
Parking lot entrance is on Federal Highway, parallel to Biscayne Blvd. Map

If you have any questions please visit our website or call us at 305-403-6554.

We look forward to seeing you!

The JWorks Miami Team
JWorks Miami is a partnership of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
www.jworksmiami.org
jobs@jworksmiami.org
305-403-6554, option 1

For the complete schedule each day, go to www.jbstv.org

Highlights:

Jewish Stories, Jewish Lives

Author Tova Mirvis discusses her memoir, The Book of Separation, about her divorce and her decision to leave the Orthodox community in which she was raised. With Tablet Magazine columnist, Marjorie Ingall from the Center for Jewish History in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday - 10pm & 4am; Saturday - 8pm

Consul General Dani Dayan at Columbia University

Israeli Consul General in New York, Dani Dayan, discusses Israel's democratic progressivism and its leading role in international humanitarian efforts and other causes around the world. From Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at Columbia University in NYC. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am Thursday - 2pm; Saturday Night - 7pm & 4am

L'Chayim: HaZamir - Vivian Lazar

The Director of the HaZamir International Jewish Teen Choir, Vivian Lazar, discusses her Jewish background and her love of Israel; and describes the way HaZamir touches Jewish hearts, builds bridges between American and Israeli teens, and strengthens Jewish identity. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon & 6pm

Jewish Cinematique: Documentary filmmaker Manfred Kirchheimer

(Professor of film at the School of Visual Arts in New York City) discusses his long career and his most recent film, My Coffee With Jewish Friends.
A JBS original series with Jewish cinema scholar Eric Goldman. Monday - 7:30am & 2am; Tuesday - 2:30pm; Saturday Night - 2:30am

Jewish History In An Hour

An all-encompassing survey of Jewish history by the President & CEO of the Center for Jewish History, David Myers (author of Jewish History: A Very Short Introduction). From the Center of Jewish History in New York City. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

Authors Dara Horn & Ruby Namdar

Jewish authors Dara Horn (Eternal Life) and Ruby Namdar (The Ruined House) discuss the Jewish cultural themes of their novels with Sandee Brawarsky of The Jewish Week. A program of The Jewish Week from the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday Night - 7pm & 4am

Purim Programming for the Week

Talmud: Purim (with Rabbi Mordechai Becher)

Sunday - 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am, 12:30pm; Saturday - 5:30pm

92Y: Borsch Belt Comics

Sunday - 7pm; Monday Night - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Thursday - 5am ; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Film: Circumcise Me (Yisroel Campbell)

Sunday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 10:30am; Friday Night - 9pm & 4am

Jewish 101: Purim Peeves (with Rabbi Mark S. Golub)

Wednesday - 9am, 7pm & 2:30am

Talk Books: Fred Stoller (with Connie Martinson)

Wednesday - 4:30pm

Faith to Faith: Marilyn Michaels (with Rabbi Joe Potasnik)

Wednesday - 5pm

Jewish Comedy of Elon Gold

Wednesday - 5:30pm; Thursday - 11:30am; Saturday - 4:30pm

92Y: Gene Wilder z"l Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1am

92Y: Alan Zeibel

Wednesday - 8:14pm & 1:44am; Thursday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Jackie Mason

Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

60 Years of Jewish Laughter (Benji Lovitt)

Wednesday - 10pm & 4am; Thursday - 1pm

Yiddish Humor: Folksbeine

Thursday - 9am & 4:30pm

The Heart of the Kvetch

Thursday - 7pm & 4am

92St Y: Judy Gold and Jackie Hoffman – “Punchlines”

Thursday - 8pm & 1am; Friday - 2pm

L'Chayim: A Jew Grows in Brooklyn – Jake Ehrenreich

Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Henry Winkler

Saturday - 6pm*

JBS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE Of "THE MILK TRIAL"

Israeli director Jonathan Paz's film based on a true story of a young Jewish girl living in the mountains of Morocco who gives birth to a baby from her forbidden love. While first hiding her new-born child, she is suspected by the village leaders who make her undergo "The Milk Trial" in the village square to "test" to see if she is producing milk. The Jewish girl ultimately flees the village only to be chased to Casablanca. (With brief nudity.) Tonight (Sunday) - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm & 4am;Saturday - 4am

Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame 2017

**Ron Blomberg (NY Yankees), Daniel Liebeskind (architect) and Michael Miller (JCRC) are among the 2017 inductees into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame. Hosted by Juliet Papa (WINS 1010 Radio) with Howard Teich, founder of the Bronx Jewish Historical Initiative. From The Bronx Museum of the Arts. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday - 4:30am; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

Jewish Life in Krakow: Jonathan Ornstein

Jonathan Ornstein, Exec. Dir. of the JCC in Krakow, describes the rebirth of Jewish life in Poland where many young people are rediscovering their Jewish ancestry which was hidden during the Shoah and under communism. From Temple Sholom in Greenwich, CT. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm

L'Chayim: Abraham Lincoln

As America celebrates the historic contribution of Abraham Lincoln, Yossi Prager, Avi Chai Foundation Executive Director for North America, reviews the enduring legacy of America's 16th President; and discusses the Jewish Tradition's notion of God's role in human events. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

In the News (ITN) Florida Tragedy (Rabbi Bradd H. Boxman)

In the aftermath of the horrific murders at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida, which took the lives of several Jewish students, Rabbi Bradd H. Boxman of Congregation Kol Tikvah describes community feelings. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm, 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am, 12:30pm

ITN: Mordechai Kedar -Netanyahu

Dr. Mordechai Kedar of Bar Ilan University discusses the political and social consequences of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being indicted for corruption; and comments on other current stories in the news. With Teisha Bader. Monday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am, 12:30pm

Lasting Joy. Last Tuesdays. Event will include Cake Pop Hamantashen Making with facilitator Dr. Dolly Aizenman Tuesday, Feb 27, 5:15pm-6:45pm Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Ter. Miami, FL 33180

Choose to be happy today! For Men & Women! No charge! Refreshments will be served. Free child supervision at event! Lasting Joy Series is based on Rabbi Pliskin's book: Life is Now! Details Lasting Joy club blog

ISRAEL 70TH Anniversary Celebration with the SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by Sebrina Alfonso presenting a work by Israeli composer NIMROD BORENSTEIN “If You Will It It Is No Dream”, based on words of Theodore Herzl. The beautiful music was composed as a celebration for Israel’s 70th anniversary and it is a USA premier. The concert program continues with Ravel's piano concerto in C performed by Cuban piano virtuoso "ALDO GAVILLAN" and finalizes with the Symphonie Fantastic by Berlioz, it is an epic for a huge orchestra through its movements, it tells the story of an artist’s self-destructive passion for a beautiful woman.

Concerts will take place at 7:30 PM April 15 at the Spanish River Congregation in Boca Raton, April 17th at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, April 18th at the Arsht Center in Miami and April 19th at the Tennessee Williams theater in Key west.

For more information go to www.southfloridasymphony.org For tickets for April 18th go to arshtcenter.org

About: The South Florida Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a stellar concert series culminating with Israel's 70 celebration. The SFSO plays in the four counties and is conducted by renowned maestra Sebrina Alfonso one of the few women conductors in the world.The Symphony has collaborated with such luminaries as Nicolette Benedetti, Chee-Yun, Elmar Oliveira, Robert McDuffie,Natasha Paremski and Jeffrey Chappell,The Martha Graham dance Co, Lara St John, Liz Callaway, also having been part of a commission work with virtuoso Cellist Zuill Bailey winning a grammy award for the work "Tales of Hemingway". www.southfloridasymphony.org