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Thursday, December 26, 6 PM

Join us at Temple Moses to celebrate Hanukkah! Menorah building for kids at 6 PM, community lighting at 7 PM, huge party at 7:15 PM and Live Jewish Boy concert at 8:30 PM. Activities, games and prices for the whole family.

Temple Moses, 1200 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach

Individual Tickets: $15/ Family Pack: $36

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Sabbath Queen; Kirsten Gillibrand; American Values, Religious Voices

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday December 8

JFNA GA 2024

Political Roundtable

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and commentator George Will discuss key issues facing America and the Jewish community, with JFNA President and CEO Eric Fingerhut. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 2:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 6:30pm; Friday - 12:30pm

Monday December 9

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for analysis Amichai Stein, diplomatic correspondent for Israeli television channel Kan 11. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Andres Spokoiny

Abby is joined by Argentinian-born Andrés Spokoiny, President of the Jewish Funders Network, to discuss his book Tradition and Transition, and how Jewish communities can balance heritage and modernity in world that demands it. 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

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Sabbath Queen

Filmmaker Sandi DuBowski and Rabbi Amichau Lau-Lavie sit with Eric to discuss Sabbath Queen, their epic documentary that follows Lau-Lavie’s 20-year journey from radical drag queen to influential Rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven synagogue. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Saturday -8:00pm

Tuesday December 10

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Ansel Brown

At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Ansel K. Brown (North Carolina Central University) examines the deep-rooted hatred driving the global rise in antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Gila Fine

Author Gila Fine (Pardes Institute) uses the example of female archetypes in rabbinic literature to show Justin how Talmud stories often defy expectations, not only challenging what they seem to convey but revealing the complete opposite. 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 December 11

Defending Israel with David Harris: Sarah Idan

David Harris speaks with Sarah Idan, Iraqi-American activist, TV host, and former beauty pageant titleholder, whose Iraqi citizenship was revoked in 2019 after she voiced support for Israel at the UN. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch shares a thought-provoking sermon with his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm; Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm; Friday - 11:00am

Hineni: American Values, Religious Voices

Rabbi Andrea Weiss (HUC-JIR) leads a nonpartisan discussion on finding common ground and fostering civic engagement through a religious lens, in a program of Central Synagogue. Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Thursday December 12

Authors Discussion: Daniel Schulman

Daniel Schulman joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss The Money Kings, his epic narrative tracing the rise of German-Jewish financial dynasties, their impact on Wall Street, and the challenges they faced as Jews in Gilded Age America. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 8:30am; Saturday - 8:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Michael Solomonov

Jonah sits with Michael Solomonov, chef and owner of Philadelphia’s renowned Israeli restaurant Zahav, cookbook author, and champion of Israel’s extraordinary, diverse culinary landscape. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern examines the trial of 100-year-old Gregor Formanek for aiding in over 3,000 murders at Sachsenhausen, weighing the ethical and legal questions surrounding age and time limits in Holocaust justice. 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 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

Paula Eiselt

Filmmaker Paula Eiselt discusses 93 Queen, her documentary which follows an Orthodox mother of six, Rachel “Ruchie” Frier, on her quest to create a female ambulance service, which evokes fierce opposition from her Chasidic community. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Vivian Lazar

Director of the HaZamir international Jewish teen choir, Vivian Lazar, describes her Jewish background and the way HaZamir touches Jewish hearts, builds bridges between American and Israeli teens, and strengthens Jewish identity. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Steve Israel

Political commentator, lobbyist, former politician, and author Steven Israel discusses anti-Semitism in America and the evil of money in politics. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Helen Nash

Cookbook author Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote her book New Kosher Cuisine. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Changes & Grow

Drawing from a series of traditional commentaries, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic notion of a person's ability to change and grow through one's actions and prayers. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

In Heaven's Hands

Rabbi Becher discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Choosing Jewish

Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l uses the Exodus story to explore what it means to be a Jew through a discussion of the Tenth Plague, the mezuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish 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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Tuesday, December 17, 8-9:30 PM

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s BeWell Miami Initiative is partnering with The Wellness Institute in bringing Brooks Gibbs, PhD, a world-renowned resilience educator and youth speaker whose techniques help children build confidence and navigate any kind of difficult relationship.

This program via Zoom and free of charge with promo code GMJF18

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Sunday, December 15, 3 PM

Hanukkah fun for the whole family! Make your personalized hanukkiahs and enjoy latkes and doughnuts. Members: $18 | Guests: $25

For information, contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X251.

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday December 1

Israeli President Isaac Herzog

In his first major address in the U.S. since the October 7th attacks, Israeli President Isaac Herzog implores American leaders and all assembled at the JFNA GA to keep fighting for the Jewish people. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Monday - 5:30pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 2:30pm; Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Monday December 2

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined in discussion by Eric Mandel, Founder and Director of MEPIN (Middle East Political and Information Network). Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Amir Tibon

Abby is joined by Israeli journalist Amir Tibon to discuss The Gates of Gaza, his book detailing his family's survival during the October 7th attacks and the deep-seated roots of the conflict. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Nathan-ism

Eric Goldman speaks with Elan Golod, a former IDF soldier and director of Nathan-ism, his documentary about a Jewish soldier who chronicled the Nuremberg Trials through a self-invented art form. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am

Tuesday December 3

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Izabella Tabarovsky & Meng Yang

Izabella Tabarovsky (Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center) and Meng Yang (Peking University, China) offer insights at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jonah Platt

Justin is joined by actor, artist, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt, host of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, a series exploring Jewish identity airing on JBS. 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 December 4

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Why Conspiracies

Robert Siegel discusses the nationwide and global impact of conspiracy theories with panelists Jesselyn Cook (Harvard University), David G. Rand (M.I.T.) and Nancy L. Rosenblum (Harvard University). Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm

Thursday December 5

Authors Discussion: Julie Satow

Award-winning journalist and author Julie Satow joins Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, her novel about the golden age of American department stores and the visionary women who led them. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Patricia Heaton

Actress Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) joins Jonah Platt to discuss her outspoken advocacy for Israel and the importance of non-Jewish voices standing up for the Jewish community. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern explores why a study found one-third of U.S. teens sympathize with Hamas and what it reveals about challenges in educating Jewish youth. 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 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

Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album

Actor, producer, and Jewish culture preservationist Avi Hoffman shares the story and impact of the Dachau Album, one of the most important Holocaust artifacts found since World War II, containing artwork and photographs. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Stephen Schwartz

The composer and lyricist of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, describes creating the music for the iconic Broadway musical, now a major motion picture, and how Jewish values have shaped his life and work. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Danny Ayalon on Peace

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and former Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Danny Ayalon, discusses the difficulties inherent in reaching a peace agreement with the Palestinians. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Masha Merkulova

Russian-born Masha Merkulova describes how she didn’t know she was a Jew until she was 16, and explains her passion for educating American teens about Zionism so they go to college as proud Zionists. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Big Love

Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores this question using Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Cars & Moral Choices

Rabbi Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Confronting Pharaoh

The Jewish Tradition's reading of the Exodus story and the rabbinic view of what it means to be a "Jew" reveals much in this lesson about the Jewish understanding of God. 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

Get Ready to Fest! | January 9-23, 2025

In-person and Virtual Screenings

The 28th Annual Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) kick offs at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell outdoor amphitheater before expanding to eight additional venues across Greater Miami including Temple Beth Am, Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami Theater Center, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, Miami Beach JCC and O Cinema South Beach. Over 13 cinema-filled days will showcase nearly 100 film premieres, each a testament to the power of storytelling. Virtual showings will feature more than 50 exclusive films, complete with filmmaker Q&As and special guest appearances for a one-of-a-kind online festival experience.

Individual tickets go on sale in December when the full Festival lineup is revealed. All-Access Theater Badges and Virtual Passes are on sale now — grab yours today!

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On JBS: Thanksgiving Week New Programs

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

FEATURED THIS WEEK

Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony analyzes the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with legal scholar Professor Avi Bell. Sunday - 10:00am & 4:00pm, Monday - 1:00pm,Tuesday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

Julie Platt & Sheryl Sandberg

At the 2024 General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, JFNA Board Chair Julie Platt is joined by former Meta COO and proud Zionist Sheryl Sandberg. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Tuesday - 1:00am, 2:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 8:30am

Giving Thanks: People of the Cook

The American Thanksgiving menu gets an Israeli twist as President of the Shalom Hartman Institute Yehuda Kurtzer and Rabbi-Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor collaborate to create a unique holiday meal. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 5:30pm, Friday - 11:00am

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Leaders and members of Central Synagogue and Saint Peter's Church come together in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship for the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Thursday - 9:00am & 6:30pm, Friday – 12:30pm

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Monday November 25

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for updates and analysis on the Israel-Hamas war. Monday - 7:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am, Wednesday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg

Renowned scholar, author and theologian Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg joins Abby to discuss “The Triumph of Life,” his defining work on Judaism’s evolving partnership with God, focused on bringing life, dignity, and compassion into the world through the covenant. 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

Tuesday November 26

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: David Patterson

David Patterson, (Hillel A. Feinberg Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas) discusses strategies for combating antisemitism at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 4:00pm, Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Ari Lamm - How Judaism Has Shaped America

Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, Chief Executive of BZ Media, joins Justin to discuss how Jewish ideas have shaped world and American history, including American government, the first Thanksgiving, and American universities. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am, 1:00pm & 7:00pm, Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm, Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday November 27

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish frontline activist David Harris is joined by Arsen Ostrovsky, renowned human rights attorney and CEO of the International Legal Forum. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm, Friday - 5:00am, Saturday - 8:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Mark Wilf

Co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings and Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors, Mark Wilf, joins Jonah this Thanksgiving to explore Jewish identity, sports, and more. Wednesday - 8:00pm, Thursday - 10:30am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah examines the misuse of the term "pogrom" by politicians and commentators, setting the record straight on its true meaning and historical significance. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm, Friday - 5:30am, Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Wednesday at 6:00pm & 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

Tal Keinan Part 1

Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd,” explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.” Monday - 9:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Tal Keinan Part 2

Part two of a conversation with Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd.” Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jews of Harlem

Jeffrey S. Gurock, Libby M. Klaperman Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University discusses the evolution of the Jewish community of Harlem, New York – and the revival of Jewish in life in Harlem today. Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joe Lieberman z"l

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman z'l reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. 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

Brutal Honesty, Loving Lies

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am, Monday - 4:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Saul and David

Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book or Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am, Monday - 4:30am, Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

God's Second Name

Study the two names of God given to Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3) that serve as the basis for the Jewish understanding of the reality of God. Monday - 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

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 | Chanukah Day 4, 5785

Featuring: Pedal Yard, Laser Tag, Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Toddlers Soft Play Area, Aviation Airshow, Gelt Drop, Pony Rides, Petting Zoom, Family Train, Food Court, Snow Cones & Cotton Candy, Live Concert & more!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

On JBS: Rabbis Greenberg, Buchdahl, Cosgrove, Hirsch; YU Basketball; Violins of Hope

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! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Yeshiva University Basketball

The YU Maccabees tip off against Oglethorpe University at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Sunday - 1:00pm

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the latest developments in Israel’s ongoing multi-front conflict. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 10:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Joshua Leifer - Tablets Shattered (Part 2)

In part two of Abby’s conversation with Tablets Shattered author Joshua Leifer, he delves into his transformative political journey shaped by his on-the-ground reporting in Israel and shares his perspective on the future of American Jewish identity. 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

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Violins of Hope##

Teisha Bader is joined by award-winning conductor and arts leader Helen Cha-Pyo, and others involved in the “Violins of Hope” project, where restored Holocaust - era instruments now serve as powerful symbols of resilience and remembrance. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 4:30am & 9:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Amy Elman

Amy Elman, Senior Research Fellow at the Weber School in Social Science at Kalamazoo College, discusses strategies for combating antisemitism during her presentation at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Yitz Greenberg - The Triumph of Life Part 2: How Judaism Can Win

In Part 2 of Justin’s discussion with the preeminent Jewish theologian Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, they explore what “Triumph” means in Judaism and the Jewish approach to transforming society. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern passionately shares why he is proud to be Jewish, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one’s Jewish identity and support for Israel amidst rising anti-Semitism. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris is joined by renowned French philosopher, writer, and public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who brings his unique perspectives to a discussion of his book "Israel Alone." Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Here We Go Again

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Hirsch reacts to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential elections. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 10:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am & 9:00pm

For Such a Time as This: Rabbis Buchdahl and Cosgrove

In a program from Central Synagogue in New York City, Rabbis Angela Buchdahl (Central Synagogue) and Elliot Cosgrove (Park Avenue Synagogue) dig deep into the Jewish tradition’s treasure trove of wisdom and history to help lead us through this fraught and potential-filled time. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Book Month: Authors Discussion - Stephen Fried

Celebrating JFK's legacy in mental health advocacy during the anniversary week of his assassination, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss Profiles in Mental Health Courage, a powerful collection inspired by JFK’s Profiles in Courage, capturing the resilience and bravery of Americans with mental illness. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Zoë Buckman##

Jonah explores Jewish identity with British artist, photographer, and writer Zoë Buckman, diving into her experiences as a multidisciplinary artist with roots in both Jewish and British culture. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 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 & 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

Itzhak Perlman

The world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman, sits with Mark S. Golub z"l at Juilliard to talk about upon his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon his personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Helen Nash

The author of New Kosher Cuisine, Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jerome Chanes on JFK and Israel

On the Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, Texas (November 22, 1963), Prof. Jerome Chanes of the Center for Jewish Studies at CUNY's Gradate Center discusses the profound positive impact President Kennedy had on U.S.-Israeli relations. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Ayelet Zurer###

Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art, and describes portraying the Haredi widow "Elisheva" on the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Shtisel. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Marriage

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

Disputed Property

The Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims is discussed. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am 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

Name of God

When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. 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 501c3fulltimetelevision channel Website: jbstv.org

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