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Teen Volunteer in Israel Mission | August 18-26
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/14/2024 @ 04:48 PM
Volunteer in Israel on an Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) teen mission. Take part in community service, work together in farms, volunteer at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village in southern Israel, visit AMHSI's new Be'er Sheva campus, Muss South, and experience the diverse communities in the southern metropolis. For high school students above 15 years old.
Registration closes two weeks prior to departure date.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12 - 18MAY
Posted by Vlada Barash on 05/10/2024 @ 04:58 PM
On JBS: Live Ceremonies for Yom Hazikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut, Screams Before Silence, Campus Chaos, Bret Stephens with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET
Tune in 05/12 for special programming including live ceremonies for Yom Hazikaron from Jerusalem and New York City, and watch 05/13 as we transition from sorrow to live celebrations of Yom Ha'atzmaut, the holiday that recognizes the founding of the modern State of Israel.
Yom Hazikaron Ceremonies
Live from Jerusalem
Observe Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and others who have lost their lives in sacrifice for the Jewish State, with the official State Ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Sunday - 1:00pm (Live) & 8:30pm
Live from New York City
The soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel and the victims of terrorist attacks are honored in this Memorial Day ceremony presented by the consulate General of Israel in New York and Temple Emanu-El.
Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 6:30am
Yom Hazikaron / Ha'atzmaut - Live Tekes Ma'avar (Transition) Ceremonies
Live from Israel
From Mt. Herzl, Israel concludes Yom Hazikaron and transitions to Yom Ha’atzmaut with a ceremony that includes the lighting of torches by Israelis who’ve made an outstanding contribution to society and the Jewish people during this challenging year.
Monday - 1:00pm (Live) & 4:00pm
Live from New York City
And from Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York City, transition from commemoration to celebration with a ceremony that includes remarks from rabbis, music from cantors and The Zamir Chorale & Zamir Noded, conducted by Maestro Matthew Lazar.
Monday - 7:30pm (Live) & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 6:30am & 1:00pm
Screams Before Silence
Documentary and Discussion
The sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th and the silence that followed is examined through interviews with eyewitnesses, released hostages, first responders, medical experts, and survivors in this must-watch documentary from Sheryl Sandberg.
And stay tuned after the film for a discussion moderated by Abigail Pogrebin from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.
Sunday - 2:00pm & 9:00pm Monday - 3:30am & 9:30am
Unpacked Israel
Yom Hazikaron - October 7 Heroes
The families of Yuval Solomon and Sahar Saudiyan, Israeli heroes who lost their lives on October 7th, recount the bravery of their loved ones and describe the tremendous legacies they leave behind.
Sunday - 4:30pm Monday - 6:00am, 9:00am & 7:00pm
FIDF Live Briefing
Yom Hazikaron
IDF Casualties Officer Maj. (Res.) Michal joins FIDF CEO Steve Weil to describe what Yom Hazikaron is like in Israel, what it means to the country, and why and how this year will be different than ever before.
Sunday - 5:30pm Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
ILTV Yom Ha’atzmaut
A special presentation for Yom Haatzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with commemoration segments and interviews.
Monday - 6:30pm & 10:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am & 4:30am
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Campus Chaos
Rabbi Hirsch cries out about campus antisemitism and urges his congregation to become actively involved in protecting the Jewish community from the radicalism that’s increasingly taking over American institutions.
Tuesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 9:00am & 2:30pm Thursday - 7:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines
Rav Kook and Religious Zionism, with Rabbi Zev Reichman (Torah Giants Part 1)
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the leading thinker of religious Zionism and a most influential figure in Israeli history, is the subject of exploration when Justin Pines welcomes Rabbi Zev Reichman (East Hill Synagogue, NJ) to discuss Rav Kook’s influence and how so many of his ideas were ahead of his time.
Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern examines U.S. condemnation of Israel for civilian casualties and describes his frustration with U.S. hypocrisy.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
IDF Reservist
JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris is joined in the studio by Moran, an IDF reservist, who shares her powerful experiences after being mobilized on October 7th and what followed.
Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:30pm
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour
Professor Assaf Zeevi (Columbia University Business School) and Katie (a senior at Columbia) discuss campus protests, antisemitism, the university's response, and a call for action, with ISGAP leaders Charles Small and David Harris.
Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 10:30am & 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am
Bret Stephens with Rabbi Hirsch
Rabbi Hirsch is joined by NYT columnist Bret Stephens to discuss the White House's Israel stance, American political trends that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new ideology that values identity and victimhood over character and achievement.
Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader
Mondays-Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l##
Esther Wachsman
Esther Wachsman, mother of Israeli soldier Nachshon Wachsman who was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in 1994, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces.
Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 2:00am
Abba Eban z"l
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.
Monday - 3:00pm Tuesday - 12:30am & 5:00am Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Witness to Statehood - Rochelle Etingin
For Israel's Independence Day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 3:30am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Emanuel Aronson Rund
Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Murray Greenfield
World War II veteran Murray Greenfield describes his participation in "Aliyah Bet", the operation which smuggled Holocaust survivors into pre-state Palestine in defiance of the British naval blockade.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher##
Promise of Aliyah
Learn how the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, while for women it is a voluntary act.
Sunday - 9:00am
Motherhood
While the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, for women this is voluntary act.
Sunday - 9:35am
Historic Homeland
Explore Talmudic evidence of the Jewish people's ancient connection to the Land of Israel.
Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Jewish 101##
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Midrash
How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash.
Thursday - 9:00am Friday - 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 *JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11
Posted by Vlada Barash on 05/03/2024 @ 04:14 PM
On JBS: Live Ceremonies for Yom Hashoah, Shlomo Katz, Defending Israel###
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET
Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance
Commemorating the Shoah and committing to Never Again.
Yom Hashoah Live from Yad Vashem
The State ceremony of the World Holocaust Remembrance Center marking the start of Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day in Israel, held in the presence of Israel's President and Prime Minister, dignitaries, and Holocaust survivors.
Sunday - 1:00pm (Live) & 9:00pm Monday - 4:00pm
Annual Gathering of Remembrance
The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust presents their Annual Gathering of Remembrance live from Temple Emanu-El of New York City, honoring the memory of those who perished in the Shoah, as well as survivors and their descendants.
Sunday - 4:00pm (Live) & Monday - 3:00am Monday - 3:00am and 10:00am
Interfaith Shoah Remembrance (Live from Central Synagogue)
The 39th annual Yom Hashoah interfaith remembrance ceremony from Central Synagogue is filled with music, worship, reflection, and remarks from Holocaust survivor Ernest Brod.
Sunday - 6:00pm (Live) & Monday - 12:00am Monday - 12:00am and 6:30am
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour
Ansel Brown, (North Carolina Central University’s School of Law), delivers a lecture on “The Common Bonds and Experiences of the African and Jewish Diasporas,” as part of ISGAP’s international “Intersectionality” of Antisemitism seminar series.
Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:30am
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by CEO of Project Kesher, Karyn Grossman Gershon, to discuss her programs that build intergenerational Jewish life, advance gender equality, and promote public health and wellness.
Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines
Justin is joined by world-renowned Jewish musician, author, and teacher Rabbi Shlomo Katz to discuss approaching prayer, the legacy of Shlomo Carlebach, creating religious experiences, October 7th, and preparing for Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron.
Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Looking at the recent protests on college campuses, Micha Halpern explores protest funding and explains what he calls the "Stipends of Stupidity."
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
Ambassador David Friedman, former US ambassador to Israel, discusses the situation in Israel today, the rise in antisemitism and the protests on college campuses with David Harris.
Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:30am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm
In the News - Campus Riots
Shahar Azani speaks with Natalia Rojas, a 3rd-year Colombian-American UCLA student and board member of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) on campus.
Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:00pm
Eye on Israel
Shahar Azani is joined by Sigal Levy, Chairwoman of Notnim Tikva (“Giving Hope“) to discuss how her organization that supports children and families through hospitalizations has pivoted to address the needs of Israelis since October 7th.
Thursday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 7:00am Saturday - 7:30pm
Campus Antisemitism Crisis
The recent intensity of antisemitism and what needs to be done to ensure the welfare of Jewish students on college campuses is discussed by Jonathan Greenblatt and Shira Goodman of the ADL, with Rep. Ritchie Torres, students, and a concerned parent.
Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am Saturday - 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader
Mondays-Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays 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
Kent State Remembered
Rita Rubin Long describes her experience on the Kent State campus on May 4, 1970, the day Ohio National Guardsmen killed four young people when they opened fire on an anti-Vietnam War rally.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Yossi Ron
The story of Yossi Ron, who was orphaned when his parents were killed in the K'far Etzion Massacre of May 13,1948.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Woman of Valor
Sara Esther Crispe, (Co-Director of Interinclusion.org and mother of four), and Jeffrey Segelman (Senior Rabbi Emeritus, Westchester Jewish Center) discuss Eshet Chayil, the prayer recited on Shabbat for women of valor.
Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
Miriam Peretz
Miriam Peretz, author of Miriam’s Song, describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons in the war with Palestinians while each was serving in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, and explains how she has transcended her sorrow.
Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Morality and Shoah
Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances.
Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Martyrdom
Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for the Gateways Organization and author of “Gateways To Judaism,” discusses the Talmudic tension between "save life" and "martyrdom" as it applies to the Holocaust.
Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Is It God's Fault?
When something like the earthquake in Haiti occurs, does the Jewish Tradition hold God responsible in any way? Does human suffering challenge the existence of God?
Monday - 9:00am
Oral Torah
Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah.
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 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510
Website: www.jbstv.org
South Dade Community Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Posted by Maayan Nafshi on 05/02/2024 @ 01:51 PM
Monday, May 13, 5 PM
Join us at Bet Shira Congregation for South Dade Community Yom Ha’Atzmaut Program: lively Israeli music that will get you dancing, a delicious spread of Israeli cuisine, a chance to experience Krav Maga firsthand and learn rikkudim (Israeli dance) from an experienced instructor and more!
Participating Organizations: Alper JCC, Temple Beth Am, Bet Shira Congregation, Temple Israel, The Center For Jewish Life at Beth David & UM Hillel**
Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th St, Miami
Cost: Free admission.
For information, contact Jenine Simon at [email protected]
Beth Torah Yom Ha'Zikaron With the Israeli Consulate
Posted by Maayan Nafshi on 05/02/2024 @ 01:41 PM
Sunday, May 12, 7 PM
Join us at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus for Yom Ha'Zikaron with the Israeli Consulate.to honor Israeli fallen soldiers and victims of terror,
Beth Torah Benny Rock Campus, 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami
Free admission
For information contact Dr. Gabriela Rascovsky at [email protected]
Yom Ha'Atzmaut at Miami Beach JCC
Posted by Maayan Nafshi on 05/02/2024 @ 01:21 PM
Tuesday, May 14, 5-7 PM
Celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israeli Independence Day - with a community festival for the whole family: a journey through Israel’s cities and landmarks, arts and crafts stations and more!
Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach
For information, contact Jenny Mermelszteyn at [email protected]
ISRAEL@76 Commemoration - Solidarity - Celebration
Posted by Maayan Nafshi on 05/02/2024 @ 01:10 PM
Sunday, May 12-Tuesday, May 14
Sunday, May 12, 2 PM Israeli art exhibition for the Israel Emergency Fund and t-shirt art in tribute to Israeli hostages.
Monday, May 13, 8 PM Israel Cinema
Tuesday, May 14, 4-7 PM Yom Ha'Zikaron and Yom Ha'Atzmaut programs
A fun-filled family event in celebration of the State of Israel on its 76th birthday! Featuring interactive activity stations, Israel in songs with singer Orit Tahan, Community Unity Walk with Israel, October 7 testimony by two Israeli survivors, kosher food and more.
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach
Free admission. No registration necessary.
For information contact Dror Gershoni at [email protected]
23rd Annual Sunset Over Miami
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/02/2024 @ 12:10 PM
Wednesday, May 15, 7-9 PM
Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Real Estate Division for a cocktail reception at The Moore Miami in the Miami Design District. Meet, mingle and network! Architects, brokers, builders, developers, realtors, contractors and other professionals in commercial or residential real estate and their related trades are encouraged to attend.
General Admission: $126
Day of Event: $180
The Moore Miami, 4040 NE Second Avenue, Miami
28th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference
Posted by Lauren Gold on 05/01/2024 @ 10:41 PM
Thursday, May 9, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD will share wisdom from her years of practice as a therapist and rabbi and how we can turn wounds into wisdom and heal from our pasts. In her book Turning Wounds into Wisdom, she teaches that we carry within us tremendous riches, along with legacies of trauma and heartbreak. The world is calling us to heal our wounds and harvest the best within us. Her book is a call to action to transform our family's trauma legacies. Weaving contemporary neuroscience, psychology and ancient Jewish wisdom and values, this book provides a roadmap for Jews and all people with trauma history who wish to seize the power to change their lives.
As a token of our appreciation, we are offering you the opportunity to buy Rabbi Firestone’s book at a discounted rate at $10 prior to the day of the event. We will distribute pre-sold books on the day of the event. The books will also be sold on the day of the event for the regular retail price of $16.
Miami Jewish Health Systems Campus, Ruby Auditorium, 5200 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami
YOM HAZIKARON 2024 at Miami Beach JCC
Posted by Maayan Nafshi on 05/01/2024 @ 01:49 PM
Resilience and Remembrance: Female Voices After October 7
Wednesday, May 8 - Reception 7 PM, Program 7:30 PM
Yom HaZikaron is a Memorial Day for the fallen soldiers of the wars of Israel and victims of actions of terrorism. Join us for a poignant evening of reflection and empowerment as we commemorate October 7, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, and stand in solidarity with the courageous women of Israel. In the face of unimaginable tragedy and adversity, their voices continue to echo with resilience and hope.
Panelists: Ariel Pollock Star and Capt. Dr. Tehilah Meged-Book
Ariel Pollock Star has a decade of expertise in sustainable business strategy and development, with a rich background in the culinary field. Recently, she launched Lehem Zeh, a social venture focusing on food and community needs, while pursuing a doctorate in public health to study the impact of digital communities on mental health.
Capt. Dr. Tehilah Meged-Book is a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics at Soroka Medical Center and Yerucham Community Clinic. During the Iron Swords War, she served as a battalion physician in the IDF reserves in Gaza and on the Northern front for three months. Tehilah is a mother of three and resides in Yerucham.
Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
FREE TO THE COMMUNITY
Please RSVP HERE
