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The Jewish community today is overwhelmed with emotion as we welcome Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher back home after 471 days in captivity.

Romi Gonen was shot and kidnapped from the Nova music festival. Emily Damari, the last remaining British hostage in Gaza, was also shot when she was abducted. Doron Steinbrecher was taken from her home at Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

Every day for over 15 months, we have been thinking about them, praying for them and advocating for their release. They have lived through an unimaginable nightmare and or community will do whatever we can to help them on the long journey of healing and reintegration that lies ahead of them. We are hopeful that over the coming weeks, we will see continued hostage releases until every last one of the remaining 95 hostages are returned home.

MLK Jr. Day; Small Town Jewish Life; Metta World Peace; YU Basketball

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

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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday January 19

Jewish Life in Small Town America

Explore the evolution and resilience of small Jewish communities in America in this discussion celebrating 175 years of Jewish life in Honesdale, PA, featuring Rabbi Dr. David Freidenreich, Macy B. Hart, and Carol Dunn, and moderated by Skip Vichness. Sunday - 10:15pm Monday - 9:45am & 2:45pm Thursday - 9:45am & 7:45pm Friday - 4:45am & 1:45pm Saturday - 1:45am

Monday January 20

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for updates by Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel, Deputy Commander of the Israeli Staff Command. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Sharon Brous

Rabbi Sharon Brous, founder and senior rabbi of LA’s IKAR community and a leading voice at the intersection of faith and justice, sits with Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her first book, The Amen Effect, about the power of community and showing up for each other. Encore Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Tuesday January 21

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris return to the JBS studio for discussion, and speak with prominent student leader, writer, and advocate, Sabrina Soffer. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Marc Schneier on Martin Luther King, Jr.

Marc Schneier, Founding Senior Rabbi of The Hampton Synagogue and author of Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Jewish Community, joins Justin to discuss the strong relationship between Dr. King and the Jewish people, Torah and the State of Israel, and lessons for today. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday January 22

Defending Israel with David Harris: Loay Alshareef

David is once again joined in conversation by Arab peace activist and supporter of Israel, Loay Alshareef, from the UAE. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday January 23

FIDF Briefing: Loss and Resilience

Ruthie and Andy Weiser share the complex emotions they’ve faced grieving their grandson, fallen Golani Brigade soldier Roey Weiser, Z”L, who was killed on October 7, and reflect on the broader struggles of grandparents in similar situations. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 4:30am & 1:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Metta World Peace

Jonah is joined by former NBA star and social justice advocate Metta World Peace to discuss identity, allyship, and the importance of building bridges between communities to foster understanding and combat prejudice. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:30pm

Saturday January 25

Yeshiva University Basketball

Don't miss the action as the YU Maccabees take on the College at Old Westbury from the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Saturday - 8:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern explains why bystanders are the bane of any great society and shows how Israel has re-injected and re-energized the spirit of volunteerism after Oct 7. 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 & Sundays 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

Clarence Jones

Martin Luther King Jr.'s attorney and confidant, Clarence Jones, describes how the Jewish community made the civil rights movement possible, condemns Black antisemitism, and calls upon the Palestinians to renounce terrorism as a precondition for peace. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Abe Foxman part 1

Abe Foxman, who had a 50-year career with the ADL, reflects upon his extraordinary story of becoming a “hidden child,” cared for by his Polish Christian nanny, and discusses the post-Shoah trauma that often haunts the lives of many Survivors. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Abe Foxman part 2

A wide-ranging discussion on the way in which critique in the Jewish community has become a “blood sport." Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Team Israel Baseball

From Israel’s National Baseball Team, Eric Holtz (Manager), Eric Brodkowitz (Pitcher) and Peter Kurz (General Manager) discuss the thrill of the team’s winning a spot for the first time in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Truth or Consequences

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic principle of of doing what is right regardless of the consequences. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Pray for the State

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud calls upon the Jew to pray for the secular government wherever the Jew lives. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Torah Poetry

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am 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

Registration for Spring 2025 Courses is Now Open!

Classes begin February 10th

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CAJE-MIAMI.ORG

On Wednesday, January 15, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) released a statement regarding the news of a hostage release and ceasefire agreement.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation believes that this JFNA statement represents the overwhelming consensus of our community as well. It reads, “Jewish Federations welcome news of a deal to release dozens of hostages, create a framework for releasing all the hostages, and allow Israel a path forward to protect the safety and security of its citizens. Every day for over 15 months, our community has held the hostages in our hearts, wept for their plight, prayed for their safe return, and mourned for those who we lost. We've held close our Israeli brothers and sisters who have suffered, been displaced, fought in reserves, struggled to keep their businesses afloat, and worked to keep their families and communities alive.”

CLICK HERE TO READ AND SHARE THE JFNA STATEMENT

We Will Sing and We Will Dance

A Concert by the Cantors Assembly, and Friends from the American Conference of Cantors

Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 4:00 PM EST | Bet Shira Congregation

Bet Shira Congregation is excited to host an extraordinary Concert by the Cantors Assembly, and friends from the American Conference of Cantors! Don’t miss this chance to hear magnificent voices in an unforgettable celebration of music and spirit.

Tickets: $18 per person for in-person attendance or $10 for online viewing

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

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Sunday, January 26 | 11 AM

Join the American Friends of ELEM, an Israeli nonprofit dedicated to treating and transforming the lives of at-risk youth, for "Untold Stories" on Zoom. The webinar focuses on sharing the experiences of male victims of sexual abuse and exploitation in Israel, especially in the aftermath of October 7th with Ori Sherman, Director of Orshina, ELEM’s center of sexually abused male adolescents, in conversation with Rabbi Daniel Berman of Moving Traditions.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

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Saturday, January 25 | 8 PM-Midnight

Let’s raise a glass to Birthright Israel’s incredible legacy—together!

Party with a purpose in the Miami Design District as we celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel! Whether you’re a trip alum or just a huge fan of Birthright Israel’s crucial mission, this unforgettable event is for you. Enjoy a special performance by Kosha Dillz, music by DJ Suissa, savor an open bar and grab exclusive swag by Casa26.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Ritchie Torres; Dutch Antisemitism; Torah and Technology

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

Wednesday - 8:00pm**

Monday January 13

FIDF Briefing: The Year in Review

* FIDF CEO Steve Weil provides updates and analysis on Israel's multi-front war with IDF Casualties Officer Maj. (Res.) M. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 10:00am*

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Joshua Leifer

* Abigail Pogrebin is joined by journalist Joshua Leifer to discuss Tablets Shattered, his personal exploration of the American Jewish experience and its evolution from mid-20th century pillars of identity to today's multifaceted and divided landscape. Encore Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm*

Tuesday January 14

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Charles Asher Small & David Patterson

* A joint lecture with Dr. David Patterson, the Hillel A. Feinberg Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies at UT Dallas, and Dr. Charles Asher Small, Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP). Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am*

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Torah and Technology

Emmy-award winning journalist Joanna Stern, and Rabbi Danny Nevins, author of Torah & Technology: Circuits, Cells and the Sacred Path, join Justin to discuss navigating technological trends through a Jewish and moral lens. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday January 15

Defending Israel with David Harris: Ayaan Hirsi Ali

David Harris sits down with activist, Hoover Institute Fellow and former Dutch MP, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, to discuss the rise in antisemitism in The Netherlands. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday January 16

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Ritchie Torres

Jonah speaks with Congressmen Ritchie Torres about a wide breadth of issues including Israel, the ongoing war, Trump and Biden and antisemitism at large. Torres opens up about his trips to Israel, the unexpected lessons learned there and the reasons behind his unwavering loyalty and support for the Jewish state and people. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:30pm

**Saturday January 19

Yeshiva University Basketball

* Don't miss the action as the YU Maccabees take on St. Joseph University LI from the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City Saturday - 8:30pm*

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

* Micah Halpern looks at Jordan and Libya in light of the recent political upheaval in Syria and examines the changing political map of the Middle East. 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 & Sundays 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

Jane Eisner

One of American Jewry's foremost journalists, Jane Eisner, Editor in Chief of the Jewish Forward, describes her own Jewish journey and discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American Jewry. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Eyal Biram and Omer Kalo

Founder and CEO of “ISRAEL-Is” Eyal Biram, and ISRAEL-Is Field Ambassador & IDF Active Reserve Forces Captain Omer Kalo discuss how their organization seeks to improve the international perceptions of Israel among young people. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ellen Hershkin

*In a conversation from 2018, then president of Hadassah, Ellen Hershkin talks about her Jewish background, her love of Israel, her regard for Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm *

Dave Rubin

Political commentator, former comedian, YouTube and podcast host of "The Rubin Report" Dave Rubin, author of Don't Burn This Book, describes his Jewish upbringing and the values that have influenced his political world view on social issues in America today. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Guns and Moses

While the Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right to bear arms, what is the Jewish view on weapons, war, and self-defense? Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

In Self Defense

The Talmud's approach to a person's obligation to defend oneself, including the notion of justifiable homicide, is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The Story of Noah

* Does God ever make a mistake? How does the Jewish Tradition understand the notion of God acting in history? Through Rabbinic interpretation (midrash) of the story of Noah (Genesis 6-11), these questions are addressed. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am*

Is it God's Fault?

When something like the earthquake in Haiti occurs, does the Jewish Tradition hold God responsible in any way? Does human suffering challenge the existence of God? 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

Tuesday, January 14 | 4 PM

This live cine-concert performance of the Austrian Expressionist silent film The City Without Jews (Die Stadtohne Juden), will be accompanied by original live music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin.

Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami, 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables

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Tuesday, January 14 | 6:30 PM

Join the University of Miami Hillel for an evening with Benny Gantz, former Israeli Minister of Defense and Chairman of The National Unity Party. Space is limited. Registration is required. Enhanced security measure will be instituted.

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