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High school juniors and seniors can apply now for the second cohort of Teen Israel Academy, an exciting new kind of Israel education that provides a safe academic space to grapple with Israel’s complexities and challenging questions. With the dramatic rise in worldwide antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric, it is critical that students understand the complexities of our Jewish homeland — both its miracles and its challenges — before heading off to college.

Funded by Federation, the goal of the academically rigorous program is to provide a new kind of Israeli education for teens and their parents that examines Israeli history and society, including the intricacies Israel faces within its own borders, with its neighbors and with the world, and provide a meaningful and relevant introduction to many of the fundamental questions that remain at the heart of the Jewish people and State of Israel.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Sunday, September 7 | 10-11 AM

Mental Health and Wellness in Our Children and Teens

Join BeWell Miami for a women's Sunday morning breakfast club addressing real and present needs through a Jewish lens. Exchange ideas, find solutions and build support networks amongst women. Breakfast from Zak the Baker starts at 9:30 AM

Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street Miami

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Rock Camp; Action Films; Simon Deng; TEXTing IRL

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! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Re'eh

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Re'eh calls on the Israelites to choose the blessing of following God’s commandments over disobedience, outlining laws on worship, charity, dietary rules, festivals, and the centralization of sacrificial service. Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 17

Rock Camp

Documentary

This backstage look at Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp follows four campers as they face fears and jam with their rock star heroes who reflect on their humble beginnings and rediscover their love of music. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:30pm Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 4:00am Wed - 1:00pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm

A Special Look: Discussion

David Fishof, founder of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, joins Teisha Bader to discuss the documentary, his vision for uniting fans and artists, and how his mission has been evolving since October 7th. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 1:00am, 11:30am Tuesday - 5:30am; Wednesday - 2:30pm

Monday August 18

Kosher Movies: Action Films

Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin dive into action films to uncover lessons on heroism and the power of friendship Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am; Friday - 11:00am

Tuesday August 19

TEXTing IRL: Daniel Held - Guilt by Identification - Jewish Pride in a Hostile Environment

Elana Stein Hain and Daniel Held, Chief Program Officer at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, turn to the Talmud to grapple with Jewish identity and pride in a hostile environment, asking how we can engage with moral complexity as proud Jews and model this for our children. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The Power of Reading with Your Children

Ilana Kurshan, award-winning author of the memoir If All the Seas Were Ink, joins Justin to discuss her next book, Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together, which explores her experience of reading Jewish and secular books with her children, and the cumulative impact on her and her family. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday August 20

Defending Israel with David Harris: Simon Deng

David Harris meets Simon Deng, a South Sudanese freedom fighter, humanitarian activist, Christian, former slave and vocal advocate for Israel and the release of Hamas hostages. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective on why Israel and the United States choose to engage in matters beyond their borders. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday (ILTV News) at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

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

Andrew Kligerman

Jewish advocate Andrew Kligerman discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Frederick M. Lawrence

The former president of Brandeis University, Frederick M. Lawrence discusses his response to the BDS Movement and how he dealt with it at Brandeis. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Charles Jacobs

Dr. Charles Jacobs, President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, discusses bigotry and antisemitism in American universities. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Maimonides 13 Principles

Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles of Faith" are explained by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on this week's Talmud lesson entitled, "Principles of Belief." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

Blessings

Rabbi Becher discusses the history and nuances of Jewish blessings, their Hebrew translations, etymology, and deeper meanings as reminders to appreciate and value everything we use, see, and encounter within our daily lives. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 7

Learn three new Hebrew letters, "Gimmel," "Daled" and "Yud". Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; 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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33176

Part of our Women Weaving Community Sessions

Join us for a meaningful parent & caregiver roundtable on Mental Health & Wellness in our Children and Teens, led by Shoshana Farbman, LCSW, Director of BeWell Miami.

Let’s connect, share, and support each other as we navigate the challenges our children and teens face today.

Start your morning with a delicious Zak the Baker breakfast at 9:30 AM.

Open to all women, including trans and non-binary folks; topics are geared towards those currently raising kids at home

RSVP Here

Sunday, August 24, 2025 | BBQ lunch starts at 11:30 AM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33156

Join us for our family-friendly Kosher BBQ lunch — free for everyone!

We’ve been told we serve the best hot dogs in Miami — our master griller’s secret? A special ingredient in the cooking water. Come taste for yourself and enjoy a warm afternoon with friends, family, and community. We will also be serving burgers, veggie burgers, chips and drinks.

Starting at 12:30 PM will be having a Magic Show by Juan Drake

Perfect for families with young children, grandparents, and everyone in between!

The BBQ lunch is free, but please RSVP so we have plenty for everyone.

RSVP HERE

Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Doors open at 8:15 PM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33156

Back by popular demand, the BOGS return Saturday, August 23 — and you’re invited to an evening of great music and high-energy fun with the Bet Shira community!

Get ready to rock as the Bunch of Old Guys Singing (BOGS) take the stage! Join us for a night of classic hits, sweet treats, and great company.

Let’s light up the night together. Good music. Great people. One unforgettable Saturday night.

Tickets:

$30 before August 16 | $36 on or after August 16

RSVP HERE

Let us help you connect, belong and feel at home

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33156

Join us for a relaxed evening of wine, cheese, and conversation at Bet Shira Congregation. Meet our clergy, staff, and members, learn about our vibrant programs, and discover what makes Bet Shira a special place for individuals and families of all backgrounds.

Free of charge

The Open House will consist of:

• A relaxed evening with delicious wine and cheese
• Meeting our rabbi, staff, and welcoming members
• Learning about our programs for all ages – from preschool to adult learning
• Childcare available upon request

At Bet Shira, there’s truly something for everyone:

• Preschool and Jewish Learning Centre
• USY and Teen Chai youth programs**
• Adult Hebrew Classes and Weekly Torah Portion Study
• Inspiring classes with Rabbi Jesse and Rebbetzin Shira
• Weekly Mahjong and a vibrant Sisterhood
• Monthly Shabbat Dinners and our beloved Jammies & Jeans family nights…and so much more!

Your new Jewish home is waiting.

Please RSVP so we know you are coming.

RSVP HERE

Friday, August 22, 2025

7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33156

Let’s gather as a community to welcome Shabbat and celebrate the installation of our new Board of Directors.

Join us for a meaningful service followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner—an evening of connection, tradition, and good food.

Services at 6:30 PM | Dinner at 7:30 PM | Catered by Chef Aryeh – ORB Kosher

Bring your presence. Bring your appetite. Let’s share Shabbat together.

RSVP HERE

Jonathan Greenblatt; Uncomfortable Gratitude; Jewish Leadership; Ben Affleck films

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! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Eikev

Timeless wisdom from this week’s Torah portion, Eikev, guides life and learning for the week ahead, featuring commentary from rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin plus animated parsha vignettes from the URJ’s BimBam series. Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 10

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Jonathan Greenblatt

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt visits the JBS studio to share his perspective on a range of pressing issues confronting the Jewish world today. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Monday - 10:30am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:00am, 7:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Monday August 11

Kosher Movies: Ben Affleck films

Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin turn to films of Ben Affleck as the foundation for a Jewish exploration of anger management. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am, 1:30pm & 5:30pm Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 4:30am

Tuesday August 12

TEXTing IRL: Tamara Mann Tweel: Uncomfortable Gratitude-Deliverance from a Flawed Source

Elana Stein Hain and civic educator Tamara Mann Tweel explore what the Jewish tradition teaches about uncomfortable gratitude, moral dissonance when flawed individuals do good, and how to respond when deliverance comes from those we find troubling. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 1:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jewish Leadership of Generosity with Elie Weinstock

Justin explores leadership with Elie Weinstock, Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach and a Nassau County Police Department Chaplain and Past President of the New York Board of Rabbis, who discusses leading with a generosity of spirit. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday August 13

Defending Israel with David Harris: Saba Farzan

David Harris is joined by Iranian journalist and activist Saba Farzan, founder and Executive Director of Berlin’s Foreign Policy Circle, whose work has appeared in top German, Swiss, and international outlets including the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am; 5:00am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: ISGA - Oxford Summer Institute: Isaac Amon & Meng Yang

From ISGAP Oxford’s Summer Institute, David Harris discusses antisemitism, Jewish memory and Holocaust education with Isaac Amon, legal scholar and Jewish heritage expert, and Meng Yang, a Peking University scholar pioneering Jewish studies in China. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 7:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern asks why more people aren't sounding the alarm on rising Jew-hatred, exploring the silence from political leaders and non-Jewish clergy. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

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

Kosher Movies

With the new season of Kosher Movies now airing on JBS, revisit host, film critic, and author Rabbi Herbert Cohen in conversation with Rabbi Golub z”l about his favorite films and their connections to Jewish values. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yityish Titi Aynaw

Israeli model and TV personality Yityish “Titi” Aynaw shares her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to making aliyah, serving in the IDF, and becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Dorit Inbar

Dorit Inbar, Executive Director of the New Fund for Cinema & Television of Israel, talks about the blessings associated with being a mother for her foster son and describes the creativity of the Israeli documentary film industry. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

The Second Sun

Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and actor John Buffalo Mailer discuss their feature film The Second Sun, the poignant story of a b'shert romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Afterlife In Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher asks "Where On Earth Is The World To Come?" in this Talmud lesson that examines the Jewish view of the afterlife. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

Saul and David

Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book of Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 6

Discover letters "Nun," "Kaf" and "Chet" in the Hebrew alphabet. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Oral Torah

Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, just as the American Constitution is defined by Supreme Court rulings. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; 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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Applications are now being accepted by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for three 2025 grant opportunities: Women’s Impact Initiative Grants, Jewish Incubator Grants and the new Israel Engagement & Education Grants.

Women’s Impact Initiative Grants support initiatives in Miami that inspire and empower Jewish self-identifying women and girls and improve our local community through programs that achieve social, economic, religious and political equality through a gender lens. Jewish Incubator Grants support nonprofits that strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative, impactful and forward-thinking programs that enrich social service, educational or Jewish identity-building. Israel Engagement & Education Grants support cultural and educational initiatives in Miami that create understanding, build bridges and nurture lifelong engagement with Israel. Grant applications for all opportunities are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 12. Click here for more information and to apply.