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Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut, Daniel Gordis; Hen Mazzig; All About Herzl; Am Yisrael Chai

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Annual Gathering of Remembrance

The Museum of Jewish Heritage

Live from Congregation Emanu-El of New York City, MJH honors the memory of those who perished in the Shoah with a program featuring music, remarks from survivors and descendants, and a moving candle-lighting ceremony. Sunday - 2:00pm (LIVE), Encores - 6:00pm & 11:00pm

Israel's Sacred Days

Yom HaZikaron - Memorial Day

Honor the soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel and the victims of terrorist attacks in a ceremony presented by The Consulate General of Israel in New York and Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 4:30am & 1:00pm

Tekes Ma'Avar - Live

From memorial to celebration, come together for Israel in a powerful ceremony marking the transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut, in a New York City community-wide service co-presented by Central Synagogue, Park Avenue Synagogue, Kehilath Jeshurun, 92NY, the Jewish Agency, and UJA-Federation of New York. Wednesday (LIVE) - 7:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 10:30am

Sunday April 27

All About Herzl - Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center

State of the Jews Opera

The first English opera about Theodor Herzl interweaves the political turmoil of turn-of-the-twentieth-century Europe with the lesser-known story of his marriage, in its world premiere at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Zionism in America

From Theodor Herzl’s dream of a Jewish state to the challenges the movement he founded faces today, prominent scholars Anita Shapira (Yitzhak Rabin Center) Jonathan Sarna (Schusterman Center for Israel Studies), and Mark A. Raider (University of Cincinnati), examine "Zionism in America" in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center discussion moderated by Russell Robinson (JNF-USA). Sunday - 9:30pm Monday - 7:00am; Tuesday - 2:00pm Wednesday - 4:00pm

Monday April 28

FIDF Briefing: Rabbi Stewart Weiss

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Rabbi Stewart Weiss, Founder and Director of the Jewish Outreach Center and father of fallen IDF soldier Sgt. Ari Weiss z”l. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Hen Mazzig

Globally recognized speaker, author, and founder of the Tel Aviv Institute, Hen Mazzig, named among the Top 25 Most Influential Young Jews by The Jerusalem Post, joins Abby to discuss his work on Israel, Jewish identity, and combating antisemitism. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 8:30pm; Thursday - 10:00am & 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: While the Storms Rage

In these hyper-tense times, Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation of the importance of staying rooted and making space for Jewish reflection amidst the fury of our relentless politics. Monday - 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 2:30pm Friday - 8:30am, 11:00am & 10:00pm

Tuesday April 29

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Daniel Gordis

In preparation for Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Justin is joined by renowned author, thinker, and Koret Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College, Dr. Daniel Gordis, to reflect on the meaning of these important dates on the Jewish calendar this year, particularly after October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thursday May 1

Salute to Israel Concert: Am Yisrael Chai

Celebrate Israel in this gala concert marking 60 years of Cantor Sol Zim’s leadership at Congregation Etz Hayim in Hollis Hills Bayside, featuring IDF Chief Cantor Shai Abramson, a full symphonic orchestra, and a special tribute to proud Israel advocate and JBS founder Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l. Thursday - 6:00pm Fri - 12:30pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dana Bash

Jonah Platt is joined by Dana Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” for a conversation about her Jewish identity and her perspective as one of the nation’s leading political journalists. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern discusses why he has great confidence in the next generation. 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 (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

Josh Warhit

Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Miriam Peretz

Miriam Peretz, author of Miriam’s Song, describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons while each was serving in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, and how she has transcended her sorrow. Wednesday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l

For Israel's independence day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Murray Greenfield z"l

Murray Greenfield z"l, founder of Gefen Publishing, describes his participation in the fleet known as "The Exodus," ships which smuggled Holocaust survivors into pre-state Palestine in defiance of the British naval blockade. Thursday - 2:00am

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today. Thursday - 4:00am

Abba Eban z"l

For Yom Ha'atzmaut, Abba Eban (1915-2002), best known for his years of service to Israel in the UN, recounts his involvement in the Zionist dream and the dramatic moments leading up to the creation of the modern Jewish State. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Our Historic Homeland

Evidence of how the Jewish people have had a connection to the Land of Israel for thousands of years is provided in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's lesson entitled "Occupied or Liberated." Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am& 5:00pm

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

The List!

Another way of understanding how the Torah was written and what it means to say that the Torah comes from God is explained in this "Jewish 101" episode. 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

Celebrate Israel Independence Day Thursday, May 1 | 5–7 PM Miami Beach JCC

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, culture, and community as we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day! Enjoy exciting activities for both kids and adults, including:

Make a wish at the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem

Create your own Solidarity Army Dog Tags

Climb Masada (adventure-style!)

Design your own Israel Pride Bag

Write and decorate your name in Hebrew

Meet and learn from Hatzalah’s heroic first responders

Dance to the beats of Tel Aviv

Train like a true TZAHAL Israeli soldier

Bring your family and friends—there’s something for everyone. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Holy items no longer being used that need to be buried include: Siddurs, Torah scrolls, Tefillin, Mezuzah scrolls, Tzitzit or Tallit fringes; Torah books and materials containing G‑d's name. Please note that Kippas, Audio or Video materials & Challah Covers do not need to be buried. $26 Per small box (11x11x17) suggested donation towards building fund $36 Per large box (15x16x21) suggested donation towards building fund Drop boxes outside preschool office. In the alley, behind construction site, 3rd house on the left.

Date: April 21-25, 9:00-5:00

Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180

Cost: $26-$36 per box

RSVP at (305) 770-1919 or at ChabadChayil.org/Shaimos

Direct Link: http://ChabadChayil.org/Shaimos

Subterranean Secrets: Exploring the Engineering Marvel of Hezekiah’s Tunnel

Step back into the days of King Hezekiah and discover the remarkable story behind a tunnel carved deep beneath Jerusalem. Built in a time of crisis to protect the city’s water supply, this ancient passage still flows today—a lasting symbol of courage, faith, and ingenuity.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating secrets of the legendary Hezekiah’s Tunnel, celebrated as one of antiquity’s greatest engineering triumphs.

Falafel dinner and refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 pm, at Chabad Coral Gables, 1827 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables.

No charge for this event if reserved in advance by April 29, $15 thereafter.

For women & Girls. Special Blessings for: Finding for your soul-mate, Parnassah, Health, Peace, Children, Happiness, Shalom Bayit etc... Option I: Bring your own bowl & ingredients & join the fun (no charge)! Option II: We’ll purchase for you ($18.50) the bowls & ingredients! MUST ORDER IN ADVANCE!

Date: Thursday, April 24, 7:30 pm The Family Shul, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami FL 33180

Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180

Cost: No charge to attend, but must RSVP.

RSVP at Reservations & information at (305) 770-1919 or ChabadChayil.org/Events

May 1st | 5 - 7 pm Celebrate Israel Independence Day with MBJCC with lots of fun activities for adults and kids!

Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 PM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120 St. Miami, FL 33156

Join us as we commemorate Yom HaShoah by witnessing Lawrence McColm's story of survival. Free and open to the community! Light refreshments will be served following the memorial service. Please RSVP so that we can plan catering.

RSVP HERE

Passover Concludes; Yom HaShoah; World Zionist Congress Elections

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
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The Hampton Synagogue Passover and Yizkor Services

Conclude the holiday of Passover with a Yizkor Memorial Services from the Hampton Synagogue led by its Founding Senior Rabbi Marc Schneier. Sunday - 11:00am

Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day

Live from Yad Vashem

The official State Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day, live from Jerusalem. Wednesday - 1:00pm (LIVE) Thursday - 12:00am

Live Interfaith Ceremony

Clergy from Central Synagogue and Saint Peter’s Church lead the 40th annual interfaith service of remembrance, featuring survivor and longtime Central member Michael Bamberger as guest speaker, live from St. Peter’s Church in New York City. Wednesday - 6:00pm (LIVE) & 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm

Dr. Anita Shapira

Renowned historian and scholar of modern Jewish history Dr. Anita Shapira offers powerful reflections on Jewish resilience and the legacy of the Holocaust in a service from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 7:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm

MJH - Annual Gathering of Remembrance

Survivors and descendants honor the memory of those who perished in the Shoah with music and a moving candle-lighting ceremony in a program of The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, live from Congregation Emanu-El of New York City. Sunday 4/27 - 2:00pm (Live), 6:00pm & 11:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader

Mark Schonwetter

Teisha Bader is joined by Mark Schonwetter, Holocaust survivor and founder of the Holocaust Education Foundation, the only organization granting funds for Holocaust education to schools nationwide. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 4:00pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 5:30pm & 11:00pm

World Zionist Congress Elections

Herbert Block, Executive Director of the American Zionist Movement, joins Teisha to discuss the 39th World Zionist Congress elections, American Jewry’s most powerful opportunity to help shape Israel’s future. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am, 4:00am & 11:30am Friday - 5:30am & 8:30am

Monday April 21

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Mishy Harmon

Abby is joined by the founder of Israel Story, Mishy Harmon, who discusses his mission to promote a deeper understanding of, and connection to, Israel through non-political, human-interest storytelling. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Beth Lane - Unbroken

Eric Goldman speaks with filmmaker Beth Lane about UnBroken, her directorial debut chronicling the survival of her mother and six siblings - seven Jewish children who escaped Nazi Germany and were separated for decades before being reunited. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 7:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Tuesday April 22

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The "Japanese Schindler" Chiune Sugihara

In this powerful Yom HaShoah conversation, Justin sits with Chihiro Sugihara, grandson of the "Japanese Schindler," Chiune Sugihara - who risked everything to save thousands of Jews during the Holocaust - as well as Rabbi Avram Mlotek, the grandson of two of the many Jews Sugihara saved. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 1:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday April 23

Defending Israel with David Harris: John Spencer

David Harris is joined by John Spencer, a former U.S. military officer, urban warfare specialist, and a keen observer of the Hamas-triggered war with Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:30am, 7:00am,11:30am, 5:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday April 24

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Hernandez Siblings

Jonah is joined by Alma, Daniel Jr., and Consuelo Hernandez - three Mexican-American Jewish siblings from Arizona who have each made their mark in public service, education, and advocacy. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday (ILTV) - Thursday 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

Hans Fisher - St Louis Survivor

Survivor of the SS St. Louis, Hans Fisher recounts the events surrounding his remarkable journey as an 11-year-old boy aboard the German refugee ship bound for Cuba in 1939. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album

Actor, producer, child of Holocaust survivors, and lifelong advocate for Jewish pride, Avi Hoffman discusses The Dachau Album, the project he leads and one of the most important Holocaust artifacts discovered since World War II. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Moshe Avital - Child of Buchenwald

Moshe Avital, who survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald to become one of the “Children of Buchenwald” (a ship which ran the British blockade of Palestine), describes his journey and his fighting with the Haganah in the War of Independence. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Elie Wiesel - Night

Based on his book, Night, Elie Wiesel speaks about his relationship to God and why he chose to bring a new generation into the world after the Holocaust. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Simon Wiesenthal

In the season of Yom HaShoah, a conversation with the late Simon Wiesenthal, the foremost Nazi hunter, who explains why he was always concerned with justice not vengeance. Thursday - 9:30pm
Friday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Morality in the Shoah

Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am

Martyrdom vs Saving Life

Rabbi Becher discusses the Talmudic tension between "save life" and "martyrdom" as it applies to the Holocaust. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am

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

Is It God's Fault?

Does the Jewish Tradition hold God responsible for natural disasters? Does human suffering challenge the existence of God? 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

Thursday, April 24 | 10 AM-4 PM

Participate in the commemoration of Yom HaShoah by volunteering to read the names of those killed in the Holocaust. To reserve your spot, please call 305.538.1663.

Join us in commemorating Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd At Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Avenue North Miami Beach, 33180. Doors open at 6:30 PM Minyan at 7:00 PM Program starts at 7:15 PM