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Today, Jewish Federations are grateful and relieved to see Sagui Dekel Chen, Alexander Sasha Troufanov and Iair Horn back on Israeli soil after a terrifying 498 days in Hamas captivity in which they were unaware if their loved ones would be waiting for them. We pray for their recovery and remain hopeful for the release of all other innocent hostages who have suffered nearly 500 days in the hands of this terrorist regime.

The hostages released Saturday include: Sagui Dekel Chen, a United States-Israeli citizen, who will meet his baby daughter for the first time when he returns home.

Iair Horn, an Argentinian-Israeli citizen, who was with his younger brother, Eitan, when they were both captured by Hamas. While Iair was released, his brother, who was visiting for the holiday on October 7, remains in captivity.

Alexander Sasha Troufanov, a Russian-Israeli citizen, who was with his mother, father, grandmother and girlfriend when terrorists arrived. His father was murdered and the rest were taken as hostages. The three women were released in November.

Montana Tucker; Sarah Hurwitz; Elana Stein Hain; YU Basketbal

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Monday February 17

FIDF Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former U.S. Treasury Terror Finance Analyst. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Adam Kirsch - On Settler Colonialism

Abby is joined by author and WSJ editor Adam Kirsch to dissect “settler colonialism,” a concept that has become central to public debate, especially since October 7th, and is shaping the way many people think about the history of the U.S., Israel, and identity. Encore Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Montana Tucker

Teisha Bader speaks with social media star Montana Tucker about her advocacy for Israel and the Jewish people, especially since October the 7th, educating about the Holocaust and standing up against antisemitism. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 2:30pm Thursday - 1:00am & 7:30pm Friday - 4:30am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Tuesday February 18

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Abe Foxman

Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP's Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S. Encore Tuesday - 7:00PM Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Elana Stein Hain - An American Jew in Israel (Purim 1)

Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience living in Israel as an American this year, including insights about Purim, Diaspora, Jewish identity and Religious Zionism. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday February 19

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel, offering profound insights on how we can foster strong and enduring support for Israel’s future. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

The YU Maccabees take the court twice this week at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. With a 12-2 record and a first-place tie in their division, the Macs are nearing the end of the regular season—one step away from the finals and a potential NCAA Tournament bid! vs Manhattanville University Wednesday - 8:00pm vs Mt St Mary College Saturday - 8:30pm

Thursday February 20

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Sarah Hurwitz

Jonah is joined by Sarah Hurwitz, former senior speechwriter for President Obama and head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, who was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council by Obama in 2016. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 11:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah explains that while Hamas appears to be winning the media war and Israel receives little empathy from the press, decent people see through the bias and continue to condemn Hamas. 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 (ILTV), Tuesday - Thursdays 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

Jerome Chanes

Jerome Chanes, senior research fellow at the Center for Jewish History, reflects on the profound and positive influence President John F. Kennedy had on U.S.-Israeli relations, shaping a legacy of enduring partnership and support. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians reflect on their chosen field which they write about in Conversations With Colleagues. The book’s editor Jeffrey Gurock (YU), Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis) and Shuly Rubin Schwartz (JTS). Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Marcus Sheff

Marcus Sheff, CEO of the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education in Israel, discusses the way Jews and Israel are depicted in Palestinian Authority textbooks. Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Avi Weiss

Avi Weiss, a pioneering Orthodox rabbi and founder of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a modern Orthodox rabbinical school, and Yeshivat Maharat, the first rabbinical school for women, shares his philosophy of “Open Orthodoxy” and responds to its critics. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

In Self Defense

The Talmud's approach to a person's obligation to defend oneself, including the notion of justifiable homicide, is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Pray for the State

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud calls upon the Jew to pray for the secular government wherever the Jew lives. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

The Rambam

Learn about the greatest legal authority and philosopher of Jewish history, the Rambam, Moses Maimonides, in an ongoing discussion of how the Jewish tradition is all about "people. 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

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April 3 | 7-9 PM

Join the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) South Florida for dinner, drinks and socializing to celebrate the opening of JFF-South Florida. Hosted by Monica Peisach Sasson and sponsored in part by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Address provided upon RSVP | Register by March 14

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March 27-April 3

This groundbreaking event celebrates Israeli innovation and fosters transformative partnerships between Israel’s world-renowned tech ecosystem and the dynamic business and tech communities of South Florida.

With over 1,500 expected attendees, 50+ speakers and 15+ unique events, Israel Tech Week will feature a diverse audience of entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and policymakers, all coming together to celebrate innovation.

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Wednesday, February 26 | 7 PM

An evening of inspiring stories with Sar-El CEO Keren Dahan for a deeper understanding of Sar-El's impactful volunteer missions supporting Israel's military personnel during times of conflict. Hear a firsthand perspective on the challenges facing Israel, the critical role of volunteers and Sar-El's positive impact on the lives of the soldiers.

Enjoy light bites while connecting with others who share a passion for volunteerism - a great opportunity to learn more about how you can make a difference!

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Building 3, Miami

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Tuesday, February 18 | 2:30 PM

The George Feldenkreis Program in Judaic Studies and The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies at the University of Miami invite you to the Opening Event and Reception of The Gold Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus, highlighting the period of prosperity, tolerance and integration in Spain preceding the Inquisition. Using mixed reality, visitors can "visit" a medieval synagogue and with a Maimonides AI avatar.

Otto G. Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables

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In yet another moment of gratitude, Jewish Federations welcome Or Levy, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami home after a horrifying 491 days in Hamas captivity. At the same time, we are appalled and saddened by their medical condition and the serious abuse and malnutrition they have suffered at the hands of their cruel captors.

Or Levy, 34, and his wife, Eynav, had just arrived at the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023. Terrorists killed Eynav and kidnapped Or. Upon his release, Or is expected to be reunited with his son, Almog, age 3.

Eli Sharabi, 52, was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Beeri on October 7, 2023. Eli’s wife and daughters were murdered, and his brother Yossi was abducted and killed.

Ohad Ben Ami, 56, spent two birthdays in Hamas captivity. A dual Israel-German citizen, he was shot in the shoulder and abducted from Beeri. His wife, Raz Ben Ami, was also kidnapped, and released in November 2023. She then became a fierce advocate for the release of the remaining hostages.

Each hostage release from Gaza brings a great sense of comfort and anticipation of the release of the remaining 76 hostages. We continue to pray that will happen in the coming weeks so that our community can begin the healing process.

Tu B'Shvat; Tal Becker; Robert Siegel on What's Next in Washington

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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Monday February 10

FIDF Briefing: Mordechai Kedar

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Israeli scholar of Arab Culture at Bar-Ilan University, Mordechai Kedar, to examine Arab culture through a historical lens. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm & 5:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Lee Yaron

Abby sits with Haaretz reporter Lee Yaron to discuss her book 10/7: 100 Human Stories, the 2024 National Jewish Book Award winner, which recounts the massacre through victims’ stories and its impact on Israeli society and the Middle East. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm & 10:30pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Tuesday February11

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: The Green Prince

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris discuss fighting antisemitism with Mosab Hassan Yousef, also known as The Green Prince, the former militant son of a Hamas co-founder who became a Shin Bet agent and Israel advocate. Encore Tuesday - 7:00PM Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Elie Feder - Physics and God

For Tu B’Shvat, the new year for trees, Rabbi and mathematician Dr. Elie Feder joins Justin to explore our relationship with nature, the cosmos, and creation, examining how recent discoveries in physics shape our understanding of God’s existence and how Judaism engages with evolution. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday February 12

Defending Israel with David Harris: Tal Becker

David Harris speaks with Tal Becker, legal expert, peace negotiator, and newly appointed Vice President at the Kogod Research Center of the Shalom Hartman Institute, about his pivotal role in advancing educational initiatives on Israel and the Jewish world. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Global Connections with Robet Siegel: What’s Next in Washington DC in 2025

Robert Siegel returns with his annual discussion on the latest political trends in Washington, D.C., and what lies ahead for the year, with panelists Tamara Keith (NPR), E.J. Dionne, Jr. (Brookings Institution), and Evan Osnos (The New Yorker). A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC). Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am Friday - 4:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Thursday February 13

Noah Aronson Concert: Let There Be Love

This Valentine's Day, enjoy Jewish singer-songwriter Noah Aronson performing an evening of original music with his all Israeli/Jewish band on the theme of love in all its manifestations in this exclusive concert event for JBS. Encore Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 8:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dr. Drew Weissman

Jonah Platt is joined by Dr. Drew Weissman, Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose groundbreaking discoveries in mRNA technology enabled the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines and are now paving the way for treatments for diseases like cancer, influenza, and heart failure. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah affirms the strong U.S.- Israel relationship but stresses that, in the end, Israel must rely on itself and its true supporters. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 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 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

Yossi Prager

Yossi Prager, Avi Chai Foundation Executive Director for North America, reviews the enduring legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, and discusses the Jewish Tradition's notion of God's role in human events. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Eric Kandel

Renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist and professor of biochemistry and biophysics at Columbia University, Eric Kandel talks about leaving Austria during World War II, his relationship with Vienna today, and his life work studying the brain & the mind as a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Timna Park in Israel

David Chudnow describes how his father Avrum (z”l) conceived of and created a national park in the Sinai Dessert, and Professor Erez Ben-Yosef (Tel Aviv University) discusses the remarkable finds at the park’s copper mines, dating back to the Iron Age. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze'ev - Love Online

In advance of Tu B'Av, "the Jewish Valentines Day," professor of philosophy and author of Love Online Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev sits to discuss the psychology of love. 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

Tu B'shvat

As Jews celebrate Tu B’Shvat -- the Jewish “New Year for Trees” when trees begin to bloom in the Land of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of the holiday. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Sanhedrin

Rabbi Becher offers a Talmudic explanation of the Sanhedrin, the traditional Jewish court that shaped Jewish law and Jewish thought. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Torah Poetry

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? 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

Tuesday, February 18 | 8-9:30 PM

LIVE ON ZOOM

What can you as a parent do to ensure your child will thrive despite life’s challenges? Fortunately, there are evidence-based strategies you can implement to foster strength and resilience in your child. BeWell has partnered with The Wellness Institute to bring you training with Karen Reivich, PhD, a leading authority on this subject. Dr. Reivich, an internationally recognized expert, has identified key skills that contribute to resilience. This training will focus on six actionable thinking skills designed to cultivate resilience and an optimistic mindset in your child.

This webinar with Dr. Reivich will be an interactive workshop where she will provide practical steps to integrate each of the resilience skills in your day-to-day parenting. These skills will help your child build an optimistic mindset, overcome challenges, and thrive.

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Hope & Healing: No One Should Grieve Alone

Community gathering and workshop

Temple Sinai of North Dade: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Address: 18801 NE 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33180

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.

All programs run 7-9 PM Light refreshments | No cost to attend RSVP to Suzanne: [email protected] for the February 13th program.

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.