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Not Just a Phase, Not Always an Addiction: A Real Conversation on Teens & Behavioral Addiction

Wednesday, January 7 | 8-9:15 PM

Parents and educators are invited to hear from a panel of Shalom Augenbaum, Clinical Director, Tikvah at Ohel, and author of Inside-Outside Parenting; Stephen Esses, Therapist and Addiction Counselor, Tikvah at Ohel; and Shlomo Rappoport, Psychotherapist and Addition Specialist, Tikvah at Ohel.

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Wednesday, January 14 | 8-9:30 PM on Zoom

A Parent's Guide to Navigating Challenging Behavior with Calm and Confidence Discipline is one of the hardest parts of parenting and most of us are doing it without a roadmap. If you’re tired of bribes and punishments that don’t stick, you’re not alone. Join bestselling author Hunter Clarke-Fields (Raising Good Humans) for a practical, compassionate session on how to guide children through behavior challenges with confidence and connection.

No cost with promo code GMJF18

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The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies invites you to join us for an evening with renowned Holocaust scholar Dr. Richard Breitman, who will discuss President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1944 public statements on Nazi atrocities. What could Roosevelt say as more information became known? What could he not mention? What determined the president’s discourse concerning Nazi mass murder?

In conversation with Dr. Norman JW Goda, the Norman and Irma Braman Professor of Holocaust Studies at UF, the event explores how military, political, and moral pressures shaped the American response to the Holocaust, offering fresh insight into what government leaders knew, when they knew it, and how they chose to act.

Attendees will be able to explore historical artifacts relating to this lecture from the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida. The event will also include a catered reception.

Event Information:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (20400 NE 30th Ave, Aventura, FL 33180)

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About the Speakers:

Richard Breitman is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at American University. His many books include The Berlin Mission: The American Who Resisted Nazi Germany from Within; FDR and the Jews, coauthored with Allan J. Lichtman; Official Secrets: What the Nazis Planned, What the British and Americans Knew; and The Architect of Genocide: Himmler and the Final Solution.

Norman JW Goda is the Norman & Irma Braman Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Florida. He studies modern European history and specializes in the history of the Holocaust, war crimes trials, and twentieth century diplomacy. He teaches courses on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany from historical and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Thank you to our co-sponsors:

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center and the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica.

About the Forum for Fairness in Discourse:

The Forum for Fairness in Discourse is a lecture series that invites thought leaders and scholars to highlight how Jewish thought intersects with issues such as justice, identity, ethics, and community.

Funded by a generous donation by Audrey Adams and Dr. Jon D. Morris, this series creates space for ideas that both honor the past and shape a more thoughtful, inclusive future.

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Celebrating Chanukah; Hootenanny Concert; President Herzog at the AZM Biennial; Jake Cohen

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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Light the Menorah with JBS!

Chanukah Candle Lighting with your favorite JBS hosts.

Tune in Sunday - Thursday at 5:30pm & 10:00pm Friday & Saturday at 5:30pm and following the 10:00pm airing of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Sunday - Night 1 with Rabbis Buchdahl, Cosgrove & Steinmetz Monday - Night 2 with Teisha Bader Tuesday - Night 3 with David Harris Wednesday - Night 4 with Eric Goldman
Thursday - Night 5 with Abigail Pogrebin Friday - Night 6 with Rabbi Hirsch & Micah Halpern Saturday - Night 7 with Jonah Platt Sunday - Night 8 with Justin Pines

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Miketz

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 Miketz recounts Joseph’s rise from prison to power as he interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and saves Egypt from famine, reminding us that hardship can lead to unexpected purpose, resilience, and generosity. Tuesday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 14

Chabad Chanukah Telethon

Rabbi Anchelle Perl hosts the annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon, featuring music from Soulfarm, illusionist Ilan Smith, dancing rabbis, and plenty of surprises on a night that shines bright with Jewish pride. Sunday - 7:00pm LIVE

Monday December 15

Hootenanny Concert 2025

Raise your voice with the biggest names in Jewish music including Joanie Leeds, Noah Aronson, Michelle Citrin and more, in a night of live performance from Congregation Rodeph Sholom, featuring the melodies that have lifted our prayers, filled our summers at camp, and united Jewish communities everywhere. Monday - 1:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Nadine Epstein

As Moment celebrates its 50th issue, Abigail Pogrebin is joined by the magazine's editor-in-chief and CEO, award-winning journalist Nadine Epstein. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Jean Meltzer

Bestselling novelist and leading advocate for Jewish joy and authentic representation, Jean Meltzer joins Teisha Bader to share her story, her passion and her book, The Eight Heartbreaks of Chanukah. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm; Saturday - 5:00pm

Tuesday December 16

For Heaven’s Sake: The State of the Israeli Center

With elections less than a year away, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze the state of Israel's center and center-left, tracing the historical collapse of the left, the rise of centrist politicsunder Ariel Sharon, and the post-October 7 reality where moral discourse about Palestinians has disappeared from mainstream Israeli conversation. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wed - 4:00am & 11:00am; Thu - 10:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Malka Simkovich - Chanukah Episode 1

Justin is joined by Malka Simkovich, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society, on another edition of Jewish Insights. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 17

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Fri - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

AZM Biennial National Assembly: President Isaac Herzog

At the Biennial National Assembly of the American Zionist Movement, Abigail Pogrebin speaks with President Isaac Herzog about combating global antisemitism, recent developments in New York’s Jewish community, and Israel’s ongoing challenges. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Thursday December 18

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Molly Jong-Fast -

How To Lose Your Mother Author, journalist, political commentator, and podcaster Molly Jong-Fast sits with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss her memoir about her mother, renowned novelist Erica Jong. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 11:30am

Totally Booked with Zibby: Kelly Corrigan - Marianne the Maker

Zibby speaks with New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and PBS host, Kelly Corrigan, about Marianne the Maker, the story of a young inventor’s journey to ignite the creative spark. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 5:30am, 11:00am & 4:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jake Cohen

Food writer and NYT bestselling author of Jew-ish: A Cookbook and I Could Nosh, star of A&E’s Jake Makes It Easy and most importantly, just a “nice Jewish boy” from New York, Jake Cohen sits with Jonah Platt. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 4:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern considers what pre-war Europe and modern-day New York City might have in common on Thinking Out Loud. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

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

Noa

Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa, discusses her Yemenite roots and her musical style influenced by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen of the 1960s. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (World Perfect and Destiny) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Refusnik's Daughter Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov, daughter of Soviet Refusnik Edward Kuznetsov, describes her documentary film Operation Wedding which tells the story of her father’s helping to plot the 1970 failed hijacking of a Soviet plane which led to 15 years in prison. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Helen Nash z"l

The author of "New Kosher Cuisine," Helen Nash z"l discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Chanukah

The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

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

Chanukah Special

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Chanukah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. Sunday - 3:00pm 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.

Blessings, Part 1

The opening words of Jewish blessings are taught along with the derivation of the Hebrew word for "blessing".

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

Miami Beach JCC Israeli Film Series Matchmaking 2

December 15, 7:30 PM

Don’t miss this wonderful comedy, part of the Miami Beach JCC Israeli Film Series on Monday, December 15, 7:30 pm.

Step into the world of love, laughter, and a touch of mischief with Israel’s biggest box office hit of last year, Matchmaking 2, the long-awaited sequel to Erez Tadmor’s beloved 2022 romance that took the world by storm.

Free and Open to the Community.

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Full of joy, warmth, and the ultimate romantic entanglements, this refreshing and feel-good romantic drama returns to the charming world of Orthodox Jewish dating, telling a heartfelt and humorous tale of tradition, family, and finding love in the most unexpected places.

Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Matchmaking 2 is a Romeo and Juliet-like saga (sans the tragedy!) of two young, eligible ultra-Orthodox singles looking for a match. But it isn’t just about finding love, it’s a tender, side-splitting celebration of clashing traditions and big-hearted characters, starring some of Israel’s most dazzling young talents.

The Israeli Film Series is presented in partnership with The Miami Jewish Film Festival and generously sponsored by South Pointe Tavern.

Monday, January 12 | 7 PM

Jewish Fertility Foundation-South Florida is excited to introduce our LGBTQ+ Family-Building Support Group. This is free and open to all individuals and couples, regardless of religious background, currently on a family-building journey. It is a safe space, facilitated by a licensed therapist, for you to share and meet others who are going through a similar experience. The group is also open to individuals and couples living outside of Miami and who are located in other locations in FL.

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Sunday, January 11 | 3-5 PM

In partnership with Rader Law Group and Congregation Kol Tikvah, we invite you to an interactive program designed for anyone exploring or undergoing fertility treatment. Gain invaluable guidance from a panel of medical, legal, and emotional experts who will help you confidently navigate each step of the journey. Whether you’re just starting or already on the path, this event offers a compassionate space to ask questions, learn practical strategies, and connect with others who understand the challenges and joys of the fertility journey. Free event | Food and drinks provided

Congregation Kol Tikvah, 6750 N University Drive, Parkland

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Tuesday, December 16 | 5 PM

Community Hanukkah Celebration

Bring your Hanukkiah and candles to celebrate the third night of Hanukkah together!

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Alper JCC Miami Building 3

Monday, December 15 | 6 PM

Our amazing Hanukkah Fest is the 2nd night of Hanukkah BH. Doors open at 6 PM. It’s only $36 for the whole family and all the food & activities are included! Activities include Magic Pet Show, AR Dream Park Adventure, Glow Racer Bumper Cars, High Voltage Joust, Ultimate Bounce House, Dreidel Piñatas full of Prices, Miami Heat Prizes for every kid, Donut Station, Candy Wall, Popcorn and Cotton Candy!

Temple Moses, 1200 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach

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29th Annual Community Chanukah Festival 2025!

OUTDOOR EVENT Open to the ENTIRE community.

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Sunday, DEC 14 11 AM – 2 PM

The MBJCC Parking lot will be closed for the event. Parking is available at the city lot on Sheridan Ave. & 42nd St.

Ticketing Family rate: Pre-Event – $70 | At the Door – $84 Individual rate: Pre-Event – $18 | At the Door – $22

Activities: + Rides + Art and Crafts + Chanukah Show + Dance Performances by MBJCC Youth Programs participants + Menorah Lighting with Community Rabbis + NEW Chanukah Escape room + One Day Specials + Membership & Camp Klurman + Magical & Fun Menorah Contest: Use your creativity and create a magical Menorah with your family and friends. Bring to the festival to display and for a chance to win a prize!

Food & Snacks Available for Purchase (Dietary laws observed)

Holiday Toy Drive Donate unwrapped toys for newborns to 16 years old children in our community with the Jewish Volunteer Center.

*Family rates include immediate family only (parents and children). Children 2 and under are free. All attendees must be paid children and adults.