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Next Session is Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM

7500 SW 120 Street, Miami, FL 33156

We are honored to introduce the Bet Shira Grief Support Group, led by Rabbi Jesse Charyn. This group offers a safe and compassionate space to share, listen, and find comfort together.

✨ Open to the community ✨ Free of charge ✨ Registration required for security

Our group meets twice a month on Thursdays. Come as you’re able—no need to attend every session.

For more dates and details see the flyer or visit: betshira.org/griefgroup

RSVP Here

Legacy of Rabbi Sacks z"l; "TEXTing IRL" Season Premiere; Rabbi Vanessa Harper

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: Nitzavim

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 Nitzavim speaks of standing together - leaders and laborers, elders and children, all of Israel - bound in covenant with God. As we approach the Days of Awe, its call to choose life and return to the path of teshuvah reminds us that renewal and unity go hand in hand. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Monday September 15

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l: Selichot

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l offers a pre-Selichot address from Hampstead Synagogue in London, reflecting on repentance, renewal, and the spiritual journey into the High Holidays. Monday - 11:30am Wednesday - 11:30am Thursday - 7:30am & 11:00am Friday - 7:30am & 11:00am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Vanessa M. Harper

Vanessa M. Harper, Reform rabbi and author of Loaves of Torah, joins Abby to discuss her passion for creating meaningful Jewish experiences for all ages and how she uses challah to interpret and teach Torah and the Jewish year. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Tuesday September 16

TEXTing IRL: Dyonna Ginsberg

In this season premiere, Shalom Hartman Institute Senior Fellow and TEXTing IRL host Elana Stein Hain is joined by Dyonna Ginsberg, CEO of OLAM, to address issues of our day through the lens of classical Jewish texts. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 1:00pm & 5:30pm Fri - 7:00am & 10:00pm; Sat - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Sacks z"l, Torah and Interpretation with Dr. Erica Brown

On the occasion of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ fifth yahrzeit, Justin sits down with Dr. Erica Brown to explore the legacy of Rabbi Sacks and the launch of the Magerman Edition Koren Shalem Humash, featuring his new Torah translation and commentary. 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 September 17

Defending Israel with David Harris

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris continues developing his “Post-October 7th playbook,” expanding on key ideas and recent developments affecting the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern: Reflections on the Jewish Holidays and October 7

Micah discusses the themes of the High Holidays while addressing the second anniversary of October 7 and what it continues to mean for Israel and the Jewish people. 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

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman (Part 1)

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, (Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word “mensch” which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman (Part 2)

Rabbi Hammerman and Rabbi Golub engage in great Jewish debate as they delve deeper into Rabbi Hammerman's book Mensch Marks. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbis Discuss High Holidays

Rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist) discuss how they feel about the High Holidays, and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Itzhak Perlman

World-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman reflects on his early life, Jewish heritage, and the musical journey that shaped his path to becoming one of the great virtuosos of our time. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Facilitating Repentance

Rabbi Becher examines the rabbinic view of repentance and free will, as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am, Tuesday - 5:30pm

Intent of Prayer

Explore the Jewish prayer service (Sh'moneh Esrei) with the rabbinic concept of "intent" in prayer, and learn the Soloveitchik approach to the study of Talmud. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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

Threefold Blessing

Explore Shabbat through the rabbis’ interpretation of the Creation story’s threefold blessing in Genesis 1, revealing a role for human beings that is rarely imagined. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

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 11

Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words "Purim" and "Passover". Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM

7500 SW 120th Street, Miami, FL 33156

Join us for our Round Challah Bake to help you prepare for the High Holy Days. We’ll gather for a joyful, hands-on evening of mixing, braiding, and baking.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned baker, come roll up your sleeves and shape delicious challah as we connect through tradition, community, and fun. All the supplies will be provided.

See the flyer for more details.

RSVP Here

Monday, September 29 | Noon

Join the US Department of Veteran Affairs for a reflective, welcoming service hosted by Rabbi David Gold to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, a time for renewal, hope and blessing. Open to VA patients, their families and caregivers and staff.

Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Multipurpose Chapel, 2nd Floor, 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami

Wednesday, September 17 | Noon

In Person and On Zoom

Cancer patients, their families and caregivers and staff are invited to a welcoming Rosh Hashanah service officiated by Rabbi Gold, celebrating renewal, hope and blessing. If you are unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed via Zoom.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jill Selevan Chapel, 1st Floor, 1121 NW 14th Street, Miami

CLICK HERE TO ATTEND ON ZOOM

For more information, contact Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Care at 305.243.4129.

Apply by December 31, 2025

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is pleased to announce the establishment of the Fruma and Murray Berger Scholarship in Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust. This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student whose original work makes a meaningful contribution to the study of Jewish resistance — spiritual, cultural, and armed — during one of the darkest chapters of human history. The award is intended to encourage students to engage deeply with this history, helping to preserve memory, advance historical understanding, and inspire future generations with stories of resilience and courage.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Tuesday, September 16 | 8-9:30 PM

Parenting Youth In Crisis: DBT Strategies for Highly Sensitive Children with Dr. Bethany Michel.

When registering, choose Greater Miami Jewish Federation; BeWell Miami from the dropdown menu.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Preparing for the High Holidays - Rabbis Roundtable, Rabbi Sacks z"l, Selichot Services; Natan Sharansky; Elana Stein Hain

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: Ki Tavo

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 Ki Tavo centers on gratitude and covenantal responsibility - from first-fruits and tithes to the covenant’s blessings and warnings - reminding us in Elul that renewal begins with gratitude and accountability. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

SELICHOT SERVICES

Central Synagogue

Begin the High Holidays live from Central Synagogue in New York City, with an evening of music, reflection, and tradition, featuring inspiring readings and the symbolic changing of the Torah mantles to white. Saturday - 9:15pm (LIVE) Sunday - 2:30am (Encore)

Hampton Synagogue

Orthodox Selichot services with remarks from Rabbi Schneier, and music by Cantor Hershtik and the Hampton Synagogue Choir, featuring classic and contemporary cantorial and choral pieces, live from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY. Saturday - 10:30pm (LIVE) Sunday - 3:45am (Encore)

Midnight Selichot: Hampstead Synagogue

At the 128-year-old Hampstead Synagogue in London, Rabbi Sacks z”l delivers remarks and the congregation joins for stirring Selichot melodies, in a rare 2019 recording that vividly showcases the British Jewish community gathered in prayer. Sunday - 12:30am

Rabbi Sacks z"l

Preparing for the Jewish New Year

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l offers remarks on different aspects and themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Sunday - 8:30pm Mon - 5:30pm; Tue - 1:00pm Friday - 8:30am & 11:00am

Two Voices: A New Perspective on the Meaning of Teshuvah

As the High Holidays approach, join Rabbi Sacks z”l to explore Maimonides and Nachmanides, the roles of priest and prophet, and the layered meanings of teshuvah. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:00am

Monday September 8

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Menachem Z. Rosensaft

Abby speaks with Menachem Z. Rosensaft, attorney, human rights advocate and Second Generation leader, about his book Burning Psalms, a poetic reckoning with God, memory and moral responsibility in the aftermath of the Shoah. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Kosher Movies: Real Life Events

Father and son Rabbi Herb and Benyamin Cohen look at films through a Jewish lens and consider the cinematic version of real-life events. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm Friday - 4:30am & 11:00am

Tuesday September 9

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Elana Stein Hain

Justin is joined by Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in anticipation of the JBS premiere of TEXTing, her popular series that addresses issues of our day through the lens of classical Jewish texts. 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 September 10

Defending Israel with David Harris: Melanie Phillips

David speaks with British journalist, author, broadcaster and Times of London columnist Melanie Phillips. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Weekly Sermon

Rabbi Hirsch delivers his weekly sermon to his Stephen Wise Free Synagogue congregation. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm Friday - 1:30pm & 10:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Natan Sharansky & Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

At the 2025 ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Dr. Charles Asher Small spoke with Natan Sharansky, legendary dissident and human rights advocate, and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., civil rights leader and No Labels Co-Chair. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 2:00pm

Thursday September 11

High Holidays Rabbis Roundtable

A panel of leading U.S. rabbis - Angela Buchdahl (Reform), Elliot Cosgrove (Conservative) and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) - share insights and preparations for the upcoming High Holidays. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 3:30am & 8:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective that combating Jew-hatred cannot remain solely a Jewish issue, but requires enlisting non-Jews and non-Israelis in the cause. 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

Dr. Charles Asher Small

Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director of The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) discusses his organization’s research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combating antisemitism today. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jerry Silverman

Jerry Silverman, former President & CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, reflects on visits to Israel, American Jewry’s bond with Israel, and the community’s future. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Kenneth Feinberg

Kenneth Feinberg - the “pay czar” who set TARP executive compensation and led the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund - reflects on working with 9/11 families, lessons from public service in the Obama era, and his concerns for the Jewish future. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

9/11 Remembered

One World Trade Center survivor Ari Schonbrun; NYPD Detective Morty Dzikansky; and Liz Goren, a psychotherapist who counsels survivors, tell their personal stories and reflect upon the meaning of 9/11 as Americans and as Jews. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Shake It Up Zayde

The Jewish custom of swaying during prayer is discussed. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

On Condition

The Talmud's emphasis on details and stipulations in matters of Jewish law, and why every word of the Torah has a purpose is examined. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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

Creation, Pt.2

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1). Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

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 10

Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words "Purim" and "Passover". Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm

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, September 9 | 8-9:30 PM

BeWell Miami and The Wellness Institute present Breaking the Anxiety Cycle: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents with Dr. Eli Lebowitz. When a child is struggling with anxiety, it affects the whole family. Many parents try to help, but it can often feel like you’re stuck in the same loop. Dr. Lebowitz, creator of the SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), will lead a practical session that shows how your response to anxiety can be the key to breaking the cycle. Registration required. Choose "Greater Miami Jewish Federation; BeWell Miami" from the dropdown menu.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Havdallah, Selihot and screening of October 8 film

OCTOBER 8 offers a look at the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, social media and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas. Through meticulous investigation, the film also uncovers how over decades, Hamas created sophisticated networks in America to permeate U.S. institutions and examines the tsunami of online antisemitism, propaganda, and disinformation unleashed by Iran, China and Russia – with the sole purpose of dividing American society.

RSVP:https://www.atjc.org/event/slihot25

Location: AVENTURA TURNBERRY JEWISH CENTER

Address:20400 NE 30th Avenue | Aventura, FL 33180

Contact: Synagogue Office (305) 937-1880 | [email protected]