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On The Front Lines: A lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy

David Harris, a lifelong Jewish activist, served as the leader of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) from 1990 to 2022. The New York Times has referred to the AJC as the "Dean of American Jewish Organizations." The late Israeli President Shimon Peres once described Harris as the "Foreign Minister of the Jewish People."

Harris has received honors from foreign governments more than 20 times for his international work, making him the most decorated leader of American Jewish organizations in U.S. history. He was educated at the University of Pennsylvania and the London School of Economics and has served as a visiting scholar at both Johns Hopkins University and Oxford University.

Address: 5202 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 | Merrick Building Room, 119 (Ted Arison Hall)

Date & Time: March 3rd at 4:15pm

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED!

Comedian Modi; Rabbis Cosgrove & Wolpe; Stuart Weitzman; YU Maccabees Quarterfinals

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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Monday February 24

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steven Weil speaks with military officials and others on the frontlines of experience in Israel. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday – 5:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Benjamin Resnick

Abby Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi and author Benjamin Resnick to discuss Next Stop, his dystopian novel about a world in turmoil after Israel disappears into a black hole, sparking questions of faith, survival, and conspiracy on a global scale. Encore Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am

Tuesday February 25

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Sabrina Soffer

ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris return to the JBS studio for discussion, and speak with prominent student leader, writer, and advocate, Sabrina Soffer. Encore Tuesday - 5:00PM Wednesday - 4:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 1:00pm & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am Saturday – 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Modi - Jewish Humor (Purim 2)

Internationally renowned comedian Modi Rosenfeld joins Justin to discuss Jewish humor, the purpose of comedy and spreading joy on the occasion of the new month of Adar leading up to the holiday of Purim. Tuesday – 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 2:00pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

The Yeshiva University Maccabees host the Skyline Conference Tournament quarterfinals at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City, aiming to secure a spot in Thursday’s semifinals with a victory. Quarterfinals: Tuesday - 8:00pm Semifinals: Thursday - 8:00pm

Wednesday February 26

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. Encore Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:30am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

The New Reality of American Jewry: Rabbis Cosgrove & Wolpe

Preeminent rabbis Elliot Cosgrove (Park Avenue Synagogue, NYC) and David Wolpe (Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple, LA) discuss this moment of uncertainty, how history, faith, and community can help navigate it, and other themes explored in Cosgrove’s book For Such a Time As This, in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center program. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am &10:00am Friday - 4:30am, 1:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday February 27

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Stuart Weitzman

Jonah is joined by legendary shoe impresario, philanthropist and Maccabiah Games medalist Stuart Weitzman. Thursday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern explores why a study found one-third of U.S. teens sympathize with Hamas and what it reveals about challenges in educating Jewish youth. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm 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, Friday & Sunday (ILTV) 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

Miss Israel - “Titi” Aynaw

“Titi” Aynaw discusses her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to aliyah to Israel, to serving in the IDF, to becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Shalom Habibi

The Muslim-Jewish comedy duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys and their decision to team up to create the Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour. Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Steven Ludsin

Steven Ludsin, child of a Survivor and a charter member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, discusses why he dedicated his life to preserving the memory of the Shoah through his Remembrance of the Holocaust Foundation. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Rachel Robinson

Jackie Robinson’s widow Rachel Robinson discusses the challenges she and her husband had to face as he broke the Major League color barrier in 1947 and recalls the Jews who helped them.
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Alternative Therapies

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses which kinds of alternative therapies may be advisable or inadvisable according to Jewish law. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am

"Privacy" in Jewish Law

Rabbi Becher uses Talmudic texts to explore the Torah values of confidentiality, privacy and honesty. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am

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

Maimonides

Excerpts from Maimonides' "Guide Of The Perplexed," on how the Torah is to be read as "parable" and on the Rambam's metaphor for religious experience. Also Martin Buber's "I-Thou;" and the Rabbinic concept of K'ilu ("As If"). 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

Bet Shira Congreation's Purim Carnival - March 16th | 10 AM - 2 PM

Open to the community!

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

For more information email: [email protected] or call (305) 238 - 2601

Bee Gee Now Concert Alper JCC Miami 11155 SW 112th Ave Miami, Fl 33176

Register at: alperjcc.org/beegees

Thursday, February 27 | 7:30 PM

Join Noa Tishby, acclaimed activist, and Emmanuel Acho, modern thought leader, for a dynamic and impactful dialogue. Together, they will lead a powerful conversation on fostering understanding, challenging stereotypes and promoting courage in the face of division. We’ll discover how to break taboos and create common ground.

Barry University Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts. 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores

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Today, Jewish Federations are grateful and relieved to see Sagui Dekel Chen, Alexander Sasha Troufanov and Iair Horn back on Israeli soil after a terrifying 498 days in Hamas captivity in which they were unaware if their loved ones would be waiting for them. We pray for their recovery and remain hopeful for the release of all other innocent hostages who have suffered nearly 500 days in the hands of this terrorist regime.

The hostages released Saturday include: Sagui Dekel Chen, a United States-Israeli citizen, who will meet his baby daughter for the first time when he returns home.

Iair Horn, an Argentinian-Israeli citizen, who was with his younger brother, Eitan, when they were both captured by Hamas. While Iair was released, his brother, who was visiting for the holiday on October 7, remains in captivity.

Alexander Sasha Troufanov, a Russian-Israeli citizen, who was with his mother, father, grandmother and girlfriend when terrorists arrived. His father was murdered and the rest were taken as hostages. The three women were released in November.

Montana Tucker; Sarah Hurwitz; Elana Stein Hain; YU Basketbal

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

Monday February 17

FIDF Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former U.S. Treasury Terror Finance Analyst. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Adam Kirsch - On Settler Colonialism

Abby is joined by author and WSJ editor Adam Kirsch to dissect “settler colonialism,” a concept that has become central to public debate, especially since October 7th, and is shaping the way many people think about the history of the U.S., Israel, and identity. Encore Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Montana Tucker

Teisha Bader speaks with social media star Montana Tucker about her advocacy for Israel and the Jewish people, especially since October the 7th, educating about the Holocaust and standing up against antisemitism. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 2:30pm Thursday - 1:00am & 7:30pm Friday - 4:30am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Tuesday February 18

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Abe Foxman

Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP's Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S. Encore Tuesday - 7:00PM Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Elana Stein Hain - An American Jew in Israel (Purim 1)

Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience living in Israel as an American this year, including insights about Purim, Diaspora, Jewish identity and Religious Zionism. 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 February 19

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel, offering profound insights on how we can foster strong and enduring support for Israel’s future. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

The YU Maccabees take the court twice this week at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. With a 12-2 record and a first-place tie in their division, the Macs are nearing the end of the regular season—one step away from the finals and a potential NCAA Tournament bid! vs Manhattanville University Wednesday - 8:00pm vs Mt St Mary College Saturday - 8:30pm

Thursday February 20

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Sarah Hurwitz

Jonah is joined by Sarah Hurwitz, former senior speechwriter for President Obama and head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, who was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council by Obama in 2016. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 11:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah explains that while Hamas appears to be winning the media war and Israel receives little empathy from the press, decent people see through the bias and continue to condemn Hamas. 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 (ILTV), Tuesday - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Friday & Sunday (ILTV) 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

Jerome Chanes

Jerome Chanes, senior research fellow at the Center for Jewish History, reflects on the profound and positive influence President John F. Kennedy had on U.S.-Israeli relations, shaping a legacy of enduring partnership and support. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians reflect on their chosen field which they write about in Conversations With Colleagues. The book’s editor Jeffrey Gurock (YU), Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis) and Shuly Rubin Schwartz (JTS). Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Marcus Sheff

Marcus Sheff, CEO of the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education in Israel, discusses the way Jews and Israel are depicted in Palestinian Authority textbooks. Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Avi Weiss

Avi Weiss, a pioneering Orthodox rabbi and founder of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a modern Orthodox rabbinical school, and Yeshivat Maharat, the first rabbinical school for women, shares his philosophy of “Open Orthodoxy” and responds to its critics. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

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 - 9:00am 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

The Rambam

Learn about the greatest legal authority and philosopher of Jewish history, the Rambam, Moses Maimonides, in an ongoing discussion of how the Jewish tradition is all about "people. 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

April 3 | 7-9 PM

Join the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) South Florida for dinner, drinks and socializing to celebrate the opening of JFF-South Florida. Hosted by Monica Peisach Sasson and sponsored in part by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Address provided upon RSVP | Register by March 14

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March 27-April 3

This groundbreaking event celebrates Israeli innovation and fosters transformative partnerships between Israel’s world-renowned tech ecosystem and the dynamic business and tech communities of South Florida.

With over 1,500 expected attendees, 50+ speakers and 15+ unique events, Israel Tech Week will feature a diverse audience of entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and policymakers, all coming together to celebrate innovation.

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Wednesday, February 26 | 7 PM

An evening of inspiring stories with Sar-El CEO Keren Dahan for a deeper understanding of Sar-El's impactful volunteer missions supporting Israel's military personnel during times of conflict. Hear a firsthand perspective on the challenges facing Israel, the critical role of volunteers and Sar-El's positive impact on the lives of the soldiers.

Enjoy light bites while connecting with others who share a passion for volunteerism - a great opportunity to learn more about how you can make a difference!

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Building 3, Miami

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