It's Happening In Miami

Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 PM

The Ronen Foundation of America is proud to present our first concert in Miami!

After the tremendous success of our concert in Carnegie Hall, we will present the best young artists of the Ronen Foundation in a concert that will include a diverse range of musical styles, from opera to classic Israeli music.

This special concert will feature Noam Heinz Silverman, soloist from the Komische Oper Berlin, following his critically-acclaimed performance as Theodor in the world-premiere of the opera Theodor at the Israeli Opera.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25 Avenue, North Miami Beach

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Saturday, November 9, 7 PM

Author of Ghosts of a Holy War, journalist Yardena Schwartz presents an even-handed, thoroughly researched examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict and illustrates how a little-known massacre in Hebron a century ago became ground zero of a war that continues to devastate today. The discussion will be moderated by Rick Hirsch, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who worked 42 years as a reporter and editor at the Miami Herald, the last 12 as Managing Editor.

Schwartz draws on her extensive research and wide-ranging interviews with both sides to tell a timely, eye-opening story. She expertly weaves the war between Israel and Hamas into a historical framework, demonstrating how the conflict today cannot be understood without the context of this century-old war, which began long before the State of Israel ever existed.

Schwartz is an award-winning journalist and Emmy-nominated producer whose reporting has appeared in the New York Times, New York Review of Books, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, TIME, National Geographic and Rolling Stone. She spent a decade reporting from Israel and covered the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Israel 70 Mission.

Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables

Complimentary admission

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On JBS: Rejoicing in Torah; Remembering 10/7 - Tzipi Livni, Jonathan Conricus; Entertainer Mordechai Shapiro; "Nobody Wants This" actress Jackie Tohn

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Simchat Torah and Sh'mini Atzeret Servicesfrom Central Synagogue (Reform) and The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23

6:00pm - Simchat Torah Central Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

7:00pm - Sh'mini Atzeret The Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:00pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 24

9:30am - Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Central Synagogue Encore 3:00pm

11:00am - Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:30pm

7:00pm - Simchat Torah The Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 25

11:00am - Simchat Torah The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: October 7th – One Year Later

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the range of emotions Jews have experienced since October 7, 2023—anger, love, sorrow, and resolve—and passionately addresses the young adults of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue directly, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. Sunday - 4:00pm, 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 4:00pm

Mordechai Shapiro In Concert

American singer, songwriter, and Orthodox pop entertainer Mordechai Shapiro brings his signature uplifting energy and Torah-infused spirit to a joyful performance at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 7:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 9:00pm

Jonathan Conricus: War on the Battlefield & Online

On the one-year memorial of October 7, Jonathan Conricus, a former combat commander and 24-year IDF veteran, and former international IDF Spokesperson, shares his perspective on the current state of the conflict, and on Israel’s fight for global public opinion, especially on social media. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 6:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Dalia Marx

Abby Pogrebin speaks with Rabbi Dalia Marx about her book From Time to Time, a rich exploration of the Jewish calendar that weaves together poetry, prayers, songs, and a distinctively Israeli, feminist approach to each Hebrew month and its holidays. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 8:30pm Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00am & 7:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Small, Sharansky, Cotler-Wunsh

Charles Asher Small (Executive Director, ISGAP), Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), and Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism, Israel) offer opening remarks during the annual ISGAP-Oxford Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tzipi Livni

As we approach the Hebrew calendar anniversary of 10/7, Tzipi Livni, an Israeli politician widely regarded as one of the most influential women in Israel since Golda Meir, joins Justin to discuss her experiences on that tragic day, her reflections after one year, and possibilities for the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jackie Tohn

Jackie Tohn, leading actress in the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This,” joins Jonah Platt to discuss her role in the smash hit romcom, her Jewish background and identity, and more. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Holidays Schedule

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Tovah Feldshuh as Golda

In a 2003 backstage interview, Mark S. Golub speaks with renowned Jewish actress Tovah Feldshuh about her acclaimed one-woman performance as Golda Meir in Golda’s Balcony, the longest-running one-woman show in Broadway history, which earned her the Drama Desk Award.longest one-woman performance in Broadway history for which she won the Drama Desk Award. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yossi Klein Halevi on Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor

Senior Fellow at the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and author of Like Dreamers, Yossi Klein Halevi describes why he wrote his book Letters To My Palestinian Neighbor and explains his view of the Israeli-Palestine conflict. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Burt Visotzky on Midrash

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am Saturday - 6:00pm

Itzhak Perlman

Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman sits with Mark S. Golub at Juilliard to discuss his early life, Jewish background, and the personal musical journey that has solidified his status as a musical genius.. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

The Mezuza

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the history and philosophy of the mezuzah. Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Not Taken Literally

Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish tradition insists that not every passage in the Torah and Talmud is to be taken literally. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

What is Torah

Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 8:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Torah Poetry

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 8:35am

Creation

Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Saturday - 6:00am

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

Vlada Barash, Special Projects Manager, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Presented by Magen David Adom, Tuesday, October 29

Mosab Hassan Yousef, renowned author and speaker, shares his incredible journey of working with Israelis to thwart terror attacks during the Second Intifada in the early 2000s. Mosab is a powerful speaker who reveals the truth behind terrorism, exposing Hamas from the inside, and is one of the most passionate voices in support of Israel’s fight against Hamas following the attacks of October 7.

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Your donation ensures Magen David Adom’s 35,000 paramedics, EMTS, first responders, and first-aid providers — volunteers and staff — have the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat all injured and ill people in Israel.

The Hub at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest

Tuesday, November 19, 8-9:30 PM

Dr. Anne Marie Albano, a leading expert in child anxiety, mood disorders and social issues, will share insights and practical strategies to support your child. Her extensive experience and acclaimed work in the field make her a trusted resource for addressing social and emotional challenges in children.

Session includes:

● Understanding the Signs: Learn how to identify social anxiety and social issues.

● Effective Communication: Discover active listening techniques to better support your child.

● Practical Strategies: Gain tools to help your child build social skills and find meaningful connections.

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For questions and scholarships, email [email protected].

Please Join Us for this Most Exciting Sukkos Music Event featuring Klezmer and other Frielich Music.

Event will take place Monday, Oct 21 at 2PM at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Ave. Please RSVP by leaving a message on our hotine (305) 770-4540 or emailing [email protected] We Look Forward To Seeing You and Celebrating on Sukkos Together!

Chag Sameach - Happy Sukkos - Good Yom Tov

On JBS: Celebrating Sukkot; Survivor Judith Altmann celebrates 100; Miri Mesika in Concert

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sukkot Services from Central Synagogue (Reform) and

The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)##

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16###

6:00pm - Central Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

7:30pm - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:30pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17

9:30am - Central Synagogue Encore 1:30pm

11:00am - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

7:00pm - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18

11:00am - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

Witness: Judith Altmann

Holocaust Survivor share their stories with Mark S. Golub z"l

On the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday, revisit Mark S. Golub's interview with Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen survivor Judith Altmann, as she recounts her journey from a happy childhood in Czechoslovakia to the horrors of the Holocaust, including the loss of her family, her encounters with Mengele, and the brutality of life in the camps. She also shares her liberation story and her commitment to educating future generations about the Shoah.Hosted by Mark S. Golub z"l. Sunday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Friday – 4:00am

Miri Mesika In Concert##

Leading Israeli vocalist and actress Miri Mesika mesmerizes an overflowing crowd, including many Israeli guests, at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 9:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: The Most Important Verse in the Bible

In his Kol Nidre sermon at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch asks his congregation to guess which verse the rabbinic sages deem the most important in the Torah, revealing an obscure verse that offers profound wisdom for the new year. Monday 7:00pm Tuesday 1:00am, 5:00am & 7:30am Wednesday 9:00am Saturday 11:00pm

Matzah Book Soup

Lilli and Amanda recommend The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen, a fast-paced YA book from author Isaac Blum about finding yourself, standing up for what you believe in, interfaith romance, and other issues of today. Monday - 8:27pm & 11:27pm Tuesday - 2:27pm & 7:27am & 11:27am Wednesday - 5:57am Saturday - 7:27pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Erica Brown

Dr. Erica Brown (Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership) joins Justin to discuss the holiday of Sukkot and the megillah read on Sukkot, Ecclesiastes (Kohelet), and reflects on faith after October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 12:30pm Friday - 10:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Jonah shares his profound experiences in Israel during the one-year anniversary of the 10/7 tragedy, and he’s joined by Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a respected Israeli leader, for a discussion that delves into the challenges and triumphs of creating a pluralistic society in Jerusalem, the ongoing conflict, the resilience of the Jewish people, and the power of community in the face of adversity. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

Don’t Miss This Week

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin

Charlie Schwartz & Joshua Foer Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm,Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:30am, Saturday - 7:00pm

Arnie Eisen Wednesday - 8:30pm, Thursday - 6:30pm

Elliot Cosgrove Friday - 12:30pm & 9:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour

The Green Prince Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris

Asher Katz Wednesday - 4:30pm, Thursday - 7:00am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 7:30pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS High Holidays Schedule

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Rabbi 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. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Dan Almagor

A hero of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the Battle of Tel Saki, Dan Almagor shares a remarkable story of survival and explains how he was finally able to talk about the horrific experience in which he lost beloved friends. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joshua Safran

Joshua Safran, author of Free Spirit: Growing Up On the Road and Off the Grid, shares his remarkable memoir of an unconventional childhood, his rediscovery and love for Judaism, and his advocacy for women's rights. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Abraham Twerski z"l

One of America's leading psychiatrists, Dr. Abraham Twerski z"l of the renowned Chasidic Twerski family, discusses his own journey from the pulpit rabbinate to a medical career that recognizes him as a preeminent expert in the field of substance abuse. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Sukkot In Sinai?

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

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Sukkot

For the Festival Sukkot (Festival of Booths), Mark offers an explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday. Monday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 12:30am & 8:30am Saturday - 1:00am

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

Vlada Barash, Special Projects Manager, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

October 2024-September 2025

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) presents the 9th Annual Screening the Holocaust film series, an expanded cinematic program showcasing 12 acclaimed Holocaust interest films. Screenings, presented monthly, will serve as a catalyst for reflection, encouraging dialogue on one of history’s darkest periods while highlighting the resilience and humanity's capacity for goodness in the face of adversity.

The Screening the Holocaust film series is a free public event.

Presented in collaboration with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Holocaust Teacher’s Institute and The University of Miami’s Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies.

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In a contemporary program entitled Jewish Voices, Conductor James K. Bass leads the artists of Seraphic Fire in an a capella performance that elevates the voices of today’s Jewish composers. The music of Shulamit Ran, Julia Wolfe, David Lang and Moira Smiley examines the rich tapestry of the Jewish experience.

Thursday, November 7, 7:30 PM | Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street, Pinecrest

Friday, November 8, 7:30 PM| All Saints Episcopal, 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale

Saturday, November 9, 7:30 PM | Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach

For information, call 305.285.9060 or log on to SeraphicFire.org.

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For more program insights on the music, composers and artistic evolution, tune into Seraphic Fire’s interactive online Scholar Lecture on October 22, 7-8:30 PM.

CLICK HERE FOR FREE ZOOM LECTURE REGISTRATION

Join one of our impactful Volunteer in Israel opportunities and make a difference for the future. Be a part of our rebuilding efforts to make a difference for the people in Israel – the farmers, evacuees, returnees, soldiers, store-owners, and more.

Volunteering Highlights

• Rebuild Israel's southern kibbutzim affected by October 7 by planting, cleaning, painting, and repairing communities for returning evacuees.
• Spend time with evacuees and the people who are providing lifesaving efforts to support them.
• Work together on farms, picking vegetables and other crops to help prevent a massive shortage in the Israeli market and ensure that no farmer is left alone.
• Meet with Israelis, soldiers, survivors, and influential figures to hear firsthand about the ongoing situation and personal experiences.

Upcoming Mission Dates 2024

November 24 -28, December 15-19, December 22-26

Upcoming Mission Dates 2025

January 19-23, January 19-23 Sunshine Volunteer Mission, February 9-13, February 16-20, March 16-20, April 6-10, May 25-29, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, August 17-21, August 31-September 4, November 23-27, December 14-18, December 21-25

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