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Sunday, November 16 | 11 AM

Join us to commemorate Yom Haplitim (Jewish Refugee Day) through a multimedia program featuring survivor testimonials, video and photo exhibit and a keynote address by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Yom Haplitim marks the expulsion of nearly one million Jews from North Africa, the Middle East and Iran following the establishment of the State of Israel.

Presented by the American Jewish Committee, Sephardi Voices, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Israeli Consulate in Miami.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

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Community Gathering and Workshop | Wednesday, November 12 | 6-8 PM

Join together with these North Miami Dade adult communities for encouraging and compelling programs, creating hope and resilience after loss. Each evening program will include ritual and spiritual engagement, commemoration, social connections, learning and legacy work.

Light refreshments | No cost to attend

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura

RSVP to Abramm Kupfer at [email protected].

A program of the North Miami Dade Bereavement Initiative*, a multi-synagogue-based initiative supported in partnership with Mishkan Miami of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

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November 6, 2025 The Rusty Pelican 10:00 AM

Manhattan Jewish Experience; Mothers & Daughters; JLMinute; Indigenous Jewish Artists

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

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Lech - Lecha

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 Lech - Lecha tells the story of Abraham’s call to leave his home and journey toward an unknown land, guided only by faith. It marks the beginning of the Jewish story and reminds us of the courage to follow conviction, the strength to begin again, and the promise found in every step forward. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday October 26

A Daughter’s Memoir: Molly Jong-Fast with Zibby Owens

Author Molly Jong-Fast discusses How to Lose Your Mother, her sharp, funny and deeply personal memoir about fame, family and her complicated relationship with her mother, writer Erica Jong, with Zibby Owens at the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 7:00am Tuesday - 5:00am & 2:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Monday October 27

Jerusalem Minute

On JLMinute, JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis.. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:30am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 8:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm & 5:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Gayle Kirschenbaum

Abby Pogrebin welcomes Emmy Award-winning filmmaker & author Gayle Kirschenbaum to discuss Bullied to Besties, her raw and uplifting memoir about transforming lifelong pain into forgiveness and healing in her tumultuous relationship with her mother. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm; Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 4:30pm & 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Yael Melamede-ADA My Mother the Architect

Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Yael Melamede to discuss her documentary portrait of Ada Karmi Melamede, one of Israel’s most accomplished architects, whose landmark works include Israel’s Supreme Court, Ben Gurion Airport and more. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday October 28

Elana Stein Hain : Confronting Jewish Loneliness

Elana Stein Hain explores what it means to view Zionism as theology, mapping Judaism’s twin covenants of Sinai (duty) and Zion (land and power) to show why both are essential to the Jewish story. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 2:00pm Thursday - 2:00am Friday - 7:00am; Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines Rabbi Mark Wildes

Rabbi Mark Wildes, founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience, which connects thousands of young Jewish adults through learning and community, joins Justin to discuss his new book The Jewish Experience and reflect on God, Torah, compassion, Shabbat, and the meaning of Judaism today. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday October 29

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David Harris

Abby welcomes lifelong Jewish frontline activist, author, and host of JBS programs Defending Israel and Fighting Antisemitism-The ISGAP Hour, David Harris, to discuss his new book Antisemitism: All You Need to Know. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30pm, 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Thursday October 23

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Lani Anpo and Sarah Podemski

From the Weitzman National Museum for American Jewish History, Jonah takes the stage with Lani Anpo and Sarah Podemski, two trailblazing Indigenous Jewish artists and advocates, for an exploration of identity, culture and creativity. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud: Beyond the Headlines

Micah Halpern offers a line-by-line analysis of the Ceasefire and the Trump Peace Deal, sharing insights on the realities and expectations that may be surprising. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday 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

Robin Kanarek on Transcending Loss

Robin Kanarek, who lost her teenage son David to cancer, describes how she has been able to continue to embrace life and why she feels the development of palliative care is so essential for patients of all ages. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aryeh Green, Part 1

Aryeh Green, author of My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land and former policy advisor to Natan Sharansky, discusses how American Jewish leaders are responsible for alienating American Jews from Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aryeh Green - Part 2

Aryeh Green continues his discussion on the need for liberal Jews to be unwavering in their defense of Israel and dives into the story behind his book My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Beit Ruth Village

Susan and Michael Ashner, the founders of Beit Ruth Educational & Therapeutic Village, the long-term therapeutic residence and school for abused and at-risk girls in Israel, are joined by executive director of Beit Ruth, Danielle Burenstein, to discuss the evolution of the village and their important work Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Was Abraham Observant?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses how the Talmud deals with Abraham’s following Jewish Law before the Torah was given at Mt. Sinai. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am & 5:00pm; Sat - 1:30am

Don't Be Pagan

Prohibitions regarding the "Ways of the Pagans" are explored by Rabbi Becher on this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:30am

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

Eating From the Tree

When the Man and Woman first break the commandment not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. 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 15

Complete the Hebrew alphabet and learn to read an important word containing a "Vuv," on this episode on "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1. 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

Wednesday, December 10 | 6:30-10:30 PM

Kosher Food & Wine Miami is back with a new home at the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Experience an extraordinary evening filled with fine wines, gourmet cuisine and community spirit. Guests will enjoy tastings from South Florida’s top kosher restaurants and caterers, paired with more than 400 of the world’s best wines. Over 1,000 food and wine lovers will gather for this unforgettable celebration of flavor and culture, all while supporting WIZO’s important programs that empower women and children in Israel.

Fontainebleau Hotel, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

kosherfoodandwinemiami.com

Thursday, October 30 | 7:30-9 PM

Starring the award-winning actress Iris Bahr, Stories From the Brink: My Near Death Adventures is a wild, touching and hilariously poignant journey through Ms. Bahr’s near-death adventures, including October 7 in Israel. Bahr is known for her appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends and more, The show was a recipient of the Montreal Fringe Fest 2024 Frankie Award. Sponsored by the Plotkin Family Am Yisrael Chai Series and support from the Mitchabrim JCCA/Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami

Limited Early Bird Tickets Available!

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Thursday, November 20 | 7:30 PM

Join American Friends of Soroka Medical Center for an extraordinary evening of theater and friendship to benefit Israel's Soroka Medical Center's urgent Rebuild and Recovery Campaign. The Tectonic Theater Project presents the 2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Here There Are Blueberries by Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, followed by a talkback with Kaufman and a cocktail reception.

Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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Saturday, December 20 & Sunday, December 21 | 7:30 PM

Reggae superstar Matisyahu brings his Festival of Light back to Miami Beach for the last two nights of Chanukah.

December 20: A 20th anniversary recreation of Matisyahu's classic live album, Live at Stubb's

December 21: A mix of Matisyahu’s other hits, fan favorites and new material

Food & beverage are available for purchase at the show.

The Bandshell is an open-air covered venue | Programs are rain or shine.

Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DECEMBER 20

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DECEMBER 21

Online Event | Sunday, November 16 | 1-2:30 PM

The story continues — from the fires of persecution to the foundation of a new nation. Join us for the inspiring finale of our series exploring how Sephardic Jews and conversos helped shape the American ideals of religious freedom and hope for a better future.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, amid surging antisemitism around the world including in the United States, this story of remarkable courage, resilience and renewal has never been more meaningful. Don’t miss this powerful journey from darkness to freedom and the lasting impact of the Sephardic legacy on the world we live in today.

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Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 8:00 PM

7500 SW 120 Street, Miami, FL, 33156

Join us at Bet Shira for a special concert featuring Cantor Andrés Levy, an internationally acclaimed performer and chazzan. Born in Chile and now based in Buenos Aires, Cantor Levy has shared his powerful voice and soulful interpretations of Jewish and world music with audiences across South America, Europe, Israel, and the United States.

✨ Tickets: $36 per person 🥂 Light refreshments will be served

Don’t miss this inspiring night of music and spirit!

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