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Attorney's Division Mission to Israel
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/29/2025 @ 04:45 PM
April 13-19, 2026
Join your fellow attorneys, judges and other legal professionals for this unique and memorable mission as you discover Israel through a legal lens. Mission highlights include the challenges of prosecution for October 7 perpetrators on trial, the law of war, AI in Judicial decision-making, meeting with Supreme Court judges and more. Includes two nights in Tel Aviv and four nights in Jerusalem.
Cost (land only) $5,500 person based on double occupancy; $7,250 single
For more information, contact Katherine Steinvortz at [email protected] or 786.866.8426.
HMMB Seeks Audio or Video of Survivors Singing Childhood Songs
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/29/2025 @ 04:19 PM
Submit by Monday, September 1
The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is seeking audio or video recordings of Holocaust Survivors singing songs from their childhood: As part of the development of our new Education Center, we are partnering with a creative team to create a special audioscape — a sound composition that honors and reflects the vibrant cultural and spiritual life of Jewish communities in Europe before the Holocaust.
To bring this experience to life, we’re looking for recordings from Survivor family members of songs remembered from the past. These may include religious melodies, lullabies, folk tunes or other songs from childhood or community life. If you or someone you know has such recordings, we would be honored to consider them for inclusion.
We kindly request that files be submitted in MP3 or MP4 format (audio or video) and sent to [email protected] by September 1, with the Subject Line: HMMB Audioscape.
Pride Empowerment Circle: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/29/2025 @ 03:41 PM
Monday, August 11 | August 11 | 6:30- 8 PM
This interactive communications workshop, led by the YES Institute, demonstrates practical communication tools to approach challenging conversations with confidence, clarity and empowerment on LGBTQ+ topics as well as other social dialogues. Free for JCC members | $5 for non-members
Alper JCC Miami, Building #3, Art Gallery, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami
For information contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X 251.
Gedale Fenster: Elevate Your Energy This Rosh Hashanah
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/29/2025 @ 03:22 PM
Wednesday, September 10 | 7 PM
International renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, life coach, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist, Gedale Fenster is one of the most prominent faces in the field of personal development.
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Street, North Miami Beach
For more information, contact Miriam Zirdok at [email protected].
Hebrew After-School Program Registration
Posted by chabad chayil on 07/28/2025 @ 01:54 PM
CHAP is open M-F for boys & girls ages 5-13. Topics include Hebrew Reading & Writing, Traditions, Holidays, Art, Ceramics, Drama, Rikudim, Homework Help & Soooo Much Fun! Limited space! Register ASAP! Learn more at (305) 770-1919 or www.HebrewSchool.info
Date: Monday, Aug 21
Venue: Chabad Chayil - 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180
RSVP at Learn more at (305) 770-1919 or www.HebrewSchool.info
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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27 – AUGUST 2
Posted by Vlada Barash on 07/25/2025 @ 03:55 PM
Tisha B'Av; Hatzalah's Youth Initiative; Camp Morasha; Dalia Ziada
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
Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday July 27
Camp Morasha Shiria
Campers and staff at Camp Morasha come together for Shiria, the camp’s magical annual song competition, showcasing the creativity, spirit, and Jewish values that infuse every part of this transformative summer experience. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am & 4:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm
Monday July 28
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Anthony Julius - Abraham the First Jew
Abby Pogrebin is joined by Anthony Julius to discuss his new biography of Judaism’s foundational figure, Abraham, and the origins of a fundamental Jewish struggle with contradictions throughout history. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Fri - 4:30pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm
A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Eli Beer - United Hatzalah
Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, joins Teisha to discuss the life-saving work of the volunteer EMS organization, how those volunteers heroically responded on October the 7th, and how it is inspiring young people to take an active role in its noble mission through the Leight Legacy Heroes initiative. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 7:30pm Thursday - 2:30pm; Friday - 4:30am
Tuesday July 29
Days of Destruction
Unpacked Israel
Stories of national tragedy and displacement - from the 1929 Hebron massacre to the exile of the Ten Lost Tribes. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:30am Thursday - 7:30am
Rabbi Sacks z”l: Seven Principles for Maintaining Jewish Peoplehood
Amid a time of difficulty and sadness for the Jewish People, Rabbi Sacks offers seven principles for how to contain diversity within a single people bound together in fate and in destiny. Tuesday 7:50pm Wednesday - 4:50am & 11:20am Thursday - 7:50pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi J.J. Schacter
For Tisha B’Av, Justin is joined by historian and teacher Rabbi Dr. J.J. Schacter for a conversation on Jewish suffering, memory, and resilience - from the destruction of the Temples to the Holocaust to October 7th - exploring why remembrance is essential and how even in our darkest moments, a spark of redemption endures. 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 & 9:00pm
Wednesday July 30
Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada
Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Dalia Ziada returns for a timely conversation with David Harris on current events and Middle East affairs. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Fri - 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Saturday August 2
Participate in Tisha B’Av, the fast day that commemorates the destruction of both the first and second temples in Jerusalem, with a service from The Hampton Synagogue that includes a beautiful reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and a musical performance from the Maccabeats. Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Sunday - 2:00am Sunday (8/3) - 10:00am & 1:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah considers whether the world can ever view Israel positively again, even as he argues that Israel’s fight against Hamas and Iran makes the world safer. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30am & 7:00am 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 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
Ehud Diskin
Ehud Diskin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite who served as an IDF commander during the Yom Kippur War and is now a successful businessman, talks about his career and life philosophy. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Donniel Hartman
Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weakness of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book Putting God Second. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Miriam Peretz
Miriam Peretz, author of Miriam’s Song, describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons while each was serving in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, and how she has transcended her sorrow. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm
Mike Burstyn
Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his feature film (Writer/Director) Azimuth – about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Book Of Deuteronomy
Punishments related to disobedience of God's laws as found in Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, are explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm
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 4
*Learn three new Hebrew letters - Aleph, Final Mem and Lamed - and a new Hebrew word. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Our Obsession
The Jewish Family has had an historical obsession that has shaped the unique character of the Jewish People. Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l explains what this obsession is. Tuesday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
Defining a Jew
Learn the Jewish tradition's definition of "What it means to be a Jew" through a midrash [rabbinic commentary] to a well-known verse from the Book of Ruth. Tuesday - 9:30am Saturday - 1:30am
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
Discovery Day at the J
Posted by Stefani Barrow Travieso on 07/25/2025 @ 10:32 AM
Kehillah on the Beach — A New Friday Night Tradition!
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/20/2025 @ 09:31 AM
Come be part of something new — where tradition, music, and community meet by the sea.
Every Friday night at the Cuban Hebrew Congregation | 7 PM
Followed by a lively and delicious Oneg | 8 PM
A dedicated group of former Temple Israel members has launched Kehillah on the Beach, a new Friday night Shabbat experience led by Rabbi/Cantor Rachelle Nelson.
When the Cuban Hebrew Congregation — Beth Shmuel — learned that Kehillah was looking for a home, they graciously opened their doors. With no existing Friday night service of their own, the historic Miami Beach synagogue welcomed the opportunity to host this new spiritual community in their sanctuary.
The inaugural service took place on Friday night, July 18, with 61 people in attendance. Rabbi/Cantor Nelson, known for her warmth and musical spirit from her years at Temple Israel and Temple Beth Am, led the community in a moving and joyful celebration of Shabbat.
Reservations required for security | Please RSVP by contacting Mark Nedlin at 917.373.7794 or [email protected].
Cuban Hebrew Congregation, 1700 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20 – JULY 26
Posted by Vlada Barash on 07/18/2025 @ 03:28 PM
All of Jewish History Part 2; Asra Nomani; Of Dogs & Men; Colin Schachat & Sons
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
Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday July 20
Schachat & Sons in Concert
Israel's renowned family ensemble, Colin Schachat & Sons, perform a diverse selection of popular Jewish music alongside Cantor Netanel Hershtik at The Hampton Synagogue. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Monday - 7:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 11:30pm
Monday July 21
Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Dani Rosenberg - Of Dogs and Men
Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Dani Rosenberg to discuss his new film, Of Dogs and Men, which uses realism and improvised dialogue to follow a teenage girl’s search for her dog in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 1:00am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm; Friday - 8:30am,12:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 4:30am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm
Tuesday July 22
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Asra Nomani
ISGAP’s Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by author and investigative journalist Asra Nomani (Woke Army, The Pearl Project) to discuss the ideologies she believes are driving today’s anti-American and anti-Israel protests. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am; Saturday - 9:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part 2: From Destruction to Destiny)
Justin is once again joined by author, historian, and Israeli tour guide Rabbi Ken Spiro to conclude their exploration of 2,000 years of exile, persecution, and perseverance - from Rome to the Enlightenment, from the Inquisition to Zionism - in a gripping look at how Jewish continuity defied the odds and set the stage for a modern miracle and an unfolding future. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday July23
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, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday -1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
**Micah Halpern examines the Druze community, their history and their integral role and involvement in Israeli society. 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 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
Orin Wolf
Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2019, “The Band’s Visit.” (2019) Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Marc Angel
Rabbi Marc Angel, Rabbi Emeritus of the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC and the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, offers his analysis of Jewish life today. (2015) Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Charles Cohen
Charles Cohen (Cohen Media Group) discusses his documentary film Spiral that probes the causes behind the resurgence of antisemitism in Europe, and addresses the claim that Israel is in some part responsible. (2018) Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Joseph Cedar
Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar discusses his film "Norman", starring Richard Gere in the title role as a Jewish New York fixer who knows the right people and can get things done. (2017) Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Seize the Moment or Wait for Better?
Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmudic commentary on doing a mitzvah now versus waiting until later to do an even bigger mitzvah. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm
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 2
The Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am
Lesson 3
Learn the letter "Bet" and how to read the most important word in the experience of Judaism. Monday - 9:30am; Thursday - 9:30am
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
What is a Jew?
While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Tuesday - 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
Healing Through Crystals: A Journey with Sarit Shaer
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/16/2025 @ 12:04 PM
Thursday, August 21 | 7:30 PM
Join Sarit Shaer — all the way from Israel! — on a journey of healing through crystals. Shaer, a healer and coach, is a teacher and student of crystals and stones.
Cost: $18
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach