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Lag B'Omer; AJC Global Forum; Shavuot series

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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Sunday May 11

AJC Global Forum 2025: Opening Plenary

Hear from those directly impacted by 10/7, Jewish leaders from around the world, and a panel of top journalists offering a behind-the-headlines look at current affairs in Israel in the opening plenary of the premier global Jewish advocacy conference. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Monday May 12

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round

Emmy-winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman discusses Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round, her documentary about a small but pivotal chapter in the Civil Rights Movement that highlights the power of collaboration and humility in confronting injustice. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 7:30pm; Thursday - 2:30pm

Tuesday May 13

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot

Episode 2: Bringing the Hidden Jewish Wisdom to Campuses -Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld and Meor

Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld, Founder and President of Meor, joins Justin to discuss his unique approach to educating young adults on college campuses, the transformative power of the hidden wisdom of Torah, and how that wisdom can inspire us all. 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 May 14

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada

Back by popular demand, peace activist, human rights advocate, and Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada returns to discuss Egypt’s attempts to revoke her citizenship over her support for Israel since October 7 and her criticism of Egyptian policy. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday May 15

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Tessa Veksler & Eden Yadegar

Jonah is joined by Tessa Veksler and Eden Yadegar, proud Zionists and emerging Jewish leaders making their impact on college campuses and beyond Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

* Micah offers a crucial reminder that Hamas is not synonymous with the Palestinian people on this week's Thinking Out Loud. 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

David Goodman

David Goodman, whose brother Andrew was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan alongside Michael Schwerner and James Chaney in Mississippi in 1964, reflects on the loss and the powerful legacy of social justice it inspired. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Burt Visotzky

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

David Dalin

Rabbi and historian David Dalin discusses the contributions of the first three Jewish Supreme Court Justices -- Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo and Felix Frankfurter - who are profiled in his book Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze'ev

For Lag B'Omer, Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of Love Online, sits to discuss the psychology of love. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Just Motherhood

While the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, for women this is voluntary act. Sunday - 9:00am

Marriage - Lag B'omer

"Eight Blessings One Wedding" on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

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

Complete Jew

An introduction to the study of Jewish ritual observance and the relationship between ritual observance and Jewish ethics, and why being a "lovely person" does not constitute a "complete Jew." Monday - 9:00am

Sex in Judaism

Human sexuality in the Jewish tradition is reviewed in an ongoing study of the story of the Garden of Eden, including the rabbinic view of female sexuality, birth control, and the day most appropriate for sexual relations. 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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Friday, May 16 | 8 PM

Join Base Miami for Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat dinner at Temple Menorah on Miami Beach. For more information, contact Rabbi Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana at [email protected].

Temple Menorah, 620 75th Street, Miami Beach

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Monday, May 12 | 6:30-7:30 PM

The Pride Empowerment Circle is a monthly meet-up that serves as a community-building opportunity for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. It is a sounding board for the needs and wants of the attendees: discussions, advocacy, guest speakers, socials, special events, sharing of resources, and building connections all fall under the umbrella of what we do together.

For more information, please contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X 271.

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Building 6, Studio A, Miami

Thursday, May 15 | 8 PM

Electric Piquete’s diverse repertoire, heard at music festivals both in and outside of Florida, consists of original compositions along with an inventive interpretation of jazz and Latin standards. This past September, Electric Piquete released its first full–length album, Azabache, on CD and digital platforms, along with two new singles and videos. Watch for their third single/video coming this summer.

Featuring: Charles Garnder (keyboards), Robert Smiley (tenor sax), Michael Mut (bass/vocals), Raymond Ayala (percussion/vocals), Chris Correoso (guitar), Ed Rosado (drums/vocals) and Patrick Araujo (trumpet/vocals).

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami

Cost $25

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May 18, 2025 | 10 AM - 1 PM

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

You're Invited to Our Open House! We will be cooking up a delicious Kosher BBQ, and there will be a foam pit and inflatable water slides. Fun for the whole family!

Come explore all we offer at our warm & welcoming Conservative synagogue: Preschool & Camps, Religious School, Youth Groups, Sisterhood, Caring Kehillah, Adult Education & Conversion Classes, and Weekly Kiddush Lunch & Monthly Dinners.

RSVP Here

Monday, May 19 | 7:30 PM

The Fight for Truth, Jewish Civil Rights and Tackling Antisemitism on Campus and Beyond

Professor Shai Davidai, leading the fight, calling out Jew hatred and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus, will be in conversation with Deedee Bitran, Senior Counsel & Director of Pro Bono, StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department. Davidai, a Columbia University professor, was temporarily banned from his position after “harassing and intimidating” other University employees at the time of an October 7 commemoration event. This event is free and open to the community but there is a suggested donation of $18 to help support Arts, Culture and Ideas events at the Miami Beach JCC.

This event is made possible through an Israel Engagement Grant, awarded as part of a partnership between the JCC Association of North America and Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Thank you to our co-sponsors WIZO, CAJE, #LovingMoms, AJC, the JCRC and StandWithUs.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach

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Montana Tucker; Jason Robert Brown; Ido Aharoni; The Hidden Wisdom of Torah

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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Sunday May 4

Israel On Our Minds: Ambassador Ido Aharoni

Israeli diplomat Ambassador Ido Aharoni pulls back the curtain on recent Israeli affairs, answering your questions and taking us behind the scenes into the thinking and actions of government, business leaders and the Israeli public, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm & 7:30pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 12:30pm; Saturday - 11:30pm

Monday May 5

FIDF Briefing: IDF Mental Health

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, former head of the IDF Mental Health Department, for insights on the psychological challenges facing Israeli soldiers Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Montana Tucker

Abby delves into the diverse and powerful Israel advocacy of social media activist Montana Tucker, whose new documentary, "Children of October 7," features firsthand shattering stories from young survivors. 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

ADL Never is Now 2025: Hostage Omer Neutra z"l

The parents of Omer Neutra z"l - a fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier and hostage murdered by Hamas - sit down with CNN Anchor and Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga for a conversation in memory of their son and in solidarity with all hostages. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Saturday - 7:30pm

Tuesday May 6

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot

Episode 1 - Rebbe Nachman and the Hidden Wisdom of Torah As we count the Omer and prepare for Shavuot, Justin begins a new series on Pnimiyut HaTorah - the inner, hidden wisdom of Torah. In this first episode, Rabbi Zev Reichman returns to help us understand why the Omer is such a powerful time for inner growth, how Pnimiyut HaTorah can transform our spiritual lives, and why the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov still speak so powerfully to our souls today Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday May 7

Defending Israel with David Harris: Izabella Tabarovsky

David is joined by Soviet-born, Israel-based Izabella Tabarovsky, a top-notch researcher and analyst of the Soviet influence on contemporary antisemitism, as well as the nexus between antisemitism and anti-Zionism Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday May 8

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jason Robert Brown

Beloved Tony-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown (Parade; The Bridges of Madison County) joins Jonah for a conversation about storytelling, Jewish identity, and the power of music. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpen addresses the deep infighting among Palestinians on this week's Thinking Out Loud. 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

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians — Jeffrey Gurock, Jonathan Sarna, and Shuly Rubin Schwartz — reflect on their chosen field, as explored in their book, Conversations with Colleagues. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Robert Wolkoff

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff (Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ) explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Regev & Rabbi Wohlberg

Reform Rabbi Uri Regev (Hiddush) and Modern Orthodox Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg (Beth Tfiloh, Baltimore, MD) discuss the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate and Judaism in Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Woman of Valor

In anticipation of Mother's Day, inspirational speaker and mother Sara Esther Crispe, together with Jeffrey Segelman, Rabbi Emeritus of the Westchester Jewish Center, discuss Mark Pearlman's book More Precious than Pearls: A Prayer for the Women of Valor in Our Lives. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Do Not Curse The Deaf

Learn how the Talmud interprets the Biblical verse "You shall not curse the deaf nor put a stumbling block before the blind". Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

On Capital Punishment

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of Capital Punishment and the strict restrictions on its application. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Not in Heaven

In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the 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

South Dade Jewish students entering 10th-12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are invited to apply for the inaugural BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship. Participants will be trained in Teen Mental Health First Aid, learn from mental health experts in a variety of topics related to adolescent mental health and work with their peers to promote mental health awareness throughout the South Dade Jewish Community.

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Tuesday, May 13 | 8-9:30 PM

BeWell Miami in conjunction with the Wellness Institute present Richard Gallagher, PhD, author of Training for Children with ADHD and The Organized Child. Dr. Gallagher will share organization skills for children managing ADHD, ADD and related disorders.

No Cost to attend with promo code: GMJF18

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Starting June 24 for Boys & Girls! Includes: Field Trips, Swimming, Cooking, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Survival, Crazy Science, Kabala 101, Team Building & Tons of Fun! Includes Breakfast, Snacks, Hot Lunch, Early drop-off & late pick-up!

Date: June 24 - Aug 7

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

Cost: Rates & Information at ChabadChayil.org/Camp

RSVP at Information & Registration at www.ChabadChayil.org/camp or (305) 770-1919

Direct Link: https://www.chabadchayil.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4649372/jewish/Summer-Camp.htm