It's Happening In Miami

July 4th; Julie Platt; David Denby; Jews & Iran

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 June 29

FIDF Briefing: Mordechai Kedar

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Israeli Scholar of Arab Culture at Bar-Ilan University, provides an expert analysis on the Israel-Iran conflict, describing how it’s weakened the Iranian regime, emboldened opposition groups, and shifted regional dynamics. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 7:00am & 1:00pm Wed - 5:00pm & 8:30pm Thursday - 4:30am & 7:30am

Unpacked Israel: Jews and Iran

A look at Jewish life in Iran, shifting Israeli-Iranian relations and moments of unexpected Muslim-Jewish alliance across history. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:00am; Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm

Monday June 30

FIDF Briefing: Eitan Amsalem - Jerusalem's Museum of Tolerance

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Eitan Amsalem, Director of Visitor Experience, Delegations, and Public Relations at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Amir Kovacs - Book of Joshua

Filmmaker Amir Kovacs joins Eric to discuss The Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho, his animated adventure film that brings to life Joshua’s biblical battle to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 6:30pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Tuesday July 1

Jews at the Pinnacle: David Danby with Joe Klein

Eminent Jews author and New Yorker writer David Denby discusses Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer in this conversation about identity, legacy, and the American Jewish experience with political commentator Joe Klein in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am Thursday - 2:00am, 10:30am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jewish Voices in Constitutional Law with Michael Avi Helfand

In this special July 4th episode, legal scholar Professor Michael (Avi) Helfand (Chair in Law and Religion at Pepperdine and visiting professor at Yale) joins Justin to explore how Jews contribute to, and are shaped by, the American legal system. 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 July 2

Defending Israel with David Harris: Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb

David Harris is joined in conversation by Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb, a teacher of Jewish philosophy and halacha, and the Chief Rabbi of Kfar Vradim in Israel, where he serves on the frontlines with the IDF. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Unpacked Israel: Jews and America

A series of entertaining and informative videos about American history, politics, sports and culture through a Jewish lens. Thursday - 2:30pm, 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm

Thursday July 3

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Julie Platt

For the season one finale of his podcast, Jonah welcomes his mother, Julie Platt, an accomplished Jewish leader and only the second woman in history to serve as Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). 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

This week on Thinking Out Loud, Micah Halpern asks whether the world will ever thank Israel for protecting it from Iran and explains why he believes the answer is no. 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 & Friday (ILTV) 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

Rabbi Elie Abadie - Part 1

Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, the former Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates and the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities, discusses the challenges of promoting Sephardic Jewish culture on the American Jewish scene. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Elie Abadie - Part 2

Rabbi Abadie describes his ties to Israel and discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Sephardic Jewish perspective. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Steve Gutow

Rabbi, lawyer, community activist, former president and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), Steve Gutow reflects upon the need for Jews to be involved in both Jewish concerns and universal concerns. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians -- Jeffrey Gurock (YU), Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis), and Shuly Rubin Schwartz (JTS) - reflect on their field and their book Conversations With Colleagues. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Reading God's Mind

"Reading God's Mind," based on the famous Talmudic argument that explores the "reason of the verse," is the title of this edition of "Dimensions of the Daf," a JBS TV original series on Talmud study hosted by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Let the Sun Shine In **How the Talmud encourages us to enjoy life and the world. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am; Tue - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Circumcision

An adult discussion of the reasons for Brit Milah-the circumcision ceremony which brings Jewish boys into the Covenant of the Jewish People-and why it is an important Jewish ritual is provided by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l on this "Jewish 101" episode 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

Wednesdays at 8 PM on Zoom

In this difficult time in Israel, the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) is here for you. Join a supportive space to connect with others whose children are also living in Israel in the midst of the current conflict. Facilitated by mental health professionals. NOTE: Groups are not psychotherapy. For questions and more information, email [email protected].

No cost to attend

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Rabbi Hirsch on Iran Strikes; David Kaufman; Comedian David Baddiel; Herzl Hefter

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
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Sunday June 15

Israel On Our Minds: Ambassador Ido Aharoni

Ambassador Ido Aharoni answers pressing questions about Israeli current affairs in this final session from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:30am Wednesday - 1:30pm Friday - 12:30pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Tuesday June 17

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Herzl Hefter on Divine Will, Free Will & Inner Truth

Rabbi Herzl Hefter joins Justin to explore the profound and often provocative teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner, unpacking the Ishbitzer's ideas about Divine Providence, free will, inner truth, and spiritual authenticity that continue to challenge and inspire today. 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 June 18

Defending Israel with David Harris: David Kaufman

David Kaufman, editor and columnist for the New York Post and a strong voice for Israel, joins David Harris for a conversation Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:30am & 4:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Believe Them (Iran Strikes)

Rabbi Hirsch reacts to the Israeli strike against Iran, reminding his congregation that Jewish history demands we take threats seriously, and that choosing life sometimes means taking action. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 10:30am Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday June 19

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: David Baddiel

Jonah is joined by English comedian, screenwriter, author, singer and proud Jew David Baddiel. 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 why so many Jews are siding with Hamas against Israel, challenging the notion that it is because they are self-hating Jews. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Wednesday at 6pm, Thursday (ILTV) at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV) at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Harriet Schleifer

Harriet Schleifer discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses the true meaning of "Jewish" and why it is so hard for many rabbis to fully embrace the Jewish Tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Clarence Jones

Meet Clarence Jones, a personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped create the I Have A Dream speech. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Slave Trade Survivor

Francis Bok, kidnapped at the age of 7 in Sudan and held as a slave for ten years, shares the details of his harrowing story and describes his fight together with Charles Jacobs against black-on-black slavery in the Muslim world. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Father's Day Parenting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud’s view of parenting and how to raise children who are self-reliant and morally responsible adults. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Teachers and Disciples

An analysis of how teachers should influence disciples. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am; Tue - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Pure & Impure

A discussion of how non-Orthodox Jews can find meaning in the observance of Kashrut which reflects the unique Jewish perspective on "holiness" through the concepts of Tahor (pure) and Tamei (impure). 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

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Saturday, June 28 | 9:40 AM Arrival (first class begins 9:45 AM sharp)

Join us for an uplifting outdoor mat Pilates class and mindful morning in support of Tribe of Nova — an organization dedicated to helping survivors of the Nova Music Festival heal through community and resilience. This event marks the first step in our mission to raise $10,000 to bring a Nova survivor to Miami to share their story at a future large-scale wellness gathering. Whether you're passionate about wellness, healing, or showing up for a meaningful mission, this event is for you. Let’s move, support, and build something powerful — together.

Attire: Activewear — we’ll provide everything else!

A portion of all ticket sales and 100% of raffle proceeds will go directly to Tribe of Nova.

Class 1: 9:45-10:35 AM Class 2: 10:50-11:40 AM Class 3: 11:55-12:45 PM Capacity: 30 guests per class

4730 NE 2nd Ave, Miami

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND FOR TICKETS

Parking

Valet parking (available via the restaurant next door). Metered street parking on NE 2nd Avenue. Additional valet nearby. Parking garages a few blocks away in the Design District.

What’s the vibe? Grounded, intimate, and elevated. No loud music or party scene — just space for presence, healing, and connection.

Should I bring anything? Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, or a hat — anything you need to feel comfortable outdoors. Mats will be provided. We kindly ask that all guests use the mats we supply.

Bad Shabbos; Bruce Pearl; Embracing Exile; Robert Siegel on Universities; Shai Davidai

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
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Sunday June 8

AJC Global Forum 2025

At the AJC Global Forum 2025, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and student groups are honored, university leaders discuss protecting Jewish life in education and urban warfare expert John Spencer on countering misinformation about Israel. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm

Monday June 9

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David Kraemer - Embracing Exile

Abby is joined by author David Kraemer to discuss Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora, a sweeping exploration of Jewish texts and history that challenges the centrality of Zionism and reframes diaspora as a source of resilience, identity and enduring strength. 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: Daniel Robbins - "Bad Shabbos"

Teisha sits with Daniel Robbins, director of "Bad Shabbos," the darkly hilarious comedy that explores family, faith and the unpredictable nature of life itself through the story of a Shabbat dinner gone wildly off the rails. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:30pm Friday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Tuesday June 10

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Shai Davidai

Columbia Business School professor and leading voice against campus antisemitism, Shai Davidai, joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss activism, scholarship and the climate facing Jewish students in North America. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The Hidden Wisdom of Torah, Episode 5

Awakening the Soul Rabbi Moshe Weinberger on Chassidut, God & Living with Fire Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, founding rabbi of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, LI, shares his passionate vision of a Judaism that speaks to the soul, exploring powerful insights from Chassidut, on connecting with God, living with purpose, navigating the challenges facing the Jewish people and insights for Shavuot. 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 June 11

Defending Israel with David Harris: Bruce Pearl

* One of this year’s NCAA March Madness Final Four coaches and renowned Auburn University basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, joins David to discuss being a proud Jew, an outspoken defender of Israel, and his recent trip to the Jewish state. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 5:00am Saturday - 8:00pm*

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Stay Strong

In the aftermath of recent antisemitic violence in the US, Rabbi Hirsch looks to the story of Samson and the Talmudic teaching that examines three elements of true strength. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 9:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am & 9:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Universities and the Federal Government

Robert Siegel discusses the complicated relationship between universities and the federal government, and the future implications of this current clash, with esteemed academic leaders Professor Arjun Appadurai (NYU), Michael S. Roth (President, Wesleyan University), and Professor Stephen J. Trachtenberg (President, George Washington University). A program of AFRMC. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm

Thursday June 12

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Bruce Pearl

Jonah is joined by Bruce Pearl, Auburn University’s celebrated basketball coach and a 2025 NCAA Final Four coach. 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 offers his perspective on the term “occupation,” exploring its historical roots and contemporary usage. 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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Danny Ayalon

Former Israeli U.S. Ambassador Danny Ayalon recalls what It was like to be a young boy in the harrowing days preceding the Six-Day War of 1967 and the euphoria that followed; and discusses the war’s impact on Israel today. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Donniel Hartman

Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, reflects on his time as a tank commander in the IDF and offers his perspective on the Middle East conflict today and policies of the State of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Frederick M. Lawrence

Scholar, attorney, and former President of Brandeis University, Frederick M. Lawrence, discusses his response to the BDS Movement on campus and how he dealt with it at Brandeis. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

David Renzer

Former Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing, David Renzer, explains how he formed “Creative Community for Peace” to build bridges with Palestinians, to support artistic freedom and to counter the cultural boycott of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Guns and Moses

While the Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right to bear arms, what is the Jewish view on weapons, war, and self-defense? Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am; Tue - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Jewish Journey

How each Jew is on a Jewish spiritual journey that includes choosing to incorporate Jewish observance into one's life, and how the practice of Judaism is not about "all or nothing" is discussed by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l on this "Jewish 101." 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

Sunday, June 8 | 9 AM

Join Run for Their Lives, Loving Moms United, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and more than 75 other organizations for a solidarity walk in Aventura to call for the release of the hostages in Gaza. In response to last weekend’s horrific terror attack in Boulder, CO, Jewish Miami will gather to walk around the Aventura Circle and mark 610 days of captivity. Now, more than ever, we must come together, raise our voices against violent antisemitism and show that hate will not divide us; it will only make us louder, prouder and stronger. There will be a strong presence of law enforcement at this event.

Walk with us. Stand with us. Be #JewishMiamiProud and show what unity looks like.

Meet at Aventura Circle sidewalk, next to Macy's parking lot.

Celebrating Shavuot; Josh Gottheimer; Bruce Pearl; Six-Day War

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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We are privileged once again this year to bring you live Shavuot services from Central Synagogue in New York City, as well as services from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach.

Sunday June 1

6:00pm (Live) Shavuot Services Central Synagogue Encores 9:30pm & Monday 3:00am

7:30pm Shavuot Services Hampton Synagogue Encores 11:00pm & Monday 2:00am

Monday June 2

9:30am (Live) Shavuot Services Central Synagogue Encore 1:30pm

11:00am Shavuot Services Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

7:30pm Shavuot Services Hampton Synagogue Encores 11:00pm & Tuesday -2:00am

Tuesday June 3

11:00am Shavuot Services: Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot: Awakening the Soul with Rabbi Moshe Weinberger

Rabbi Moshe Weinberger shares his vision of a Judaism that speaks to the soul, explores insights from Chassidut, on connecting with God, living with purpose, navigating challenges facing the Jewish people, and insights for Shavuot. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 1:00am & 12:30pm

Congressman Josh Gottheimer

In this powerful and timely conversation, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) joins Justin to discuss his role as the representative for Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli hostage who recently returned home. Gottheimer shares what it means to be a Jewish member of Congress at a time of rising antisemitism, how he’s working across the aisle in today’s polarized climate, and how Jewish values shape Gottheimer’s service. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wed - 2:00am & 7:00am; Thu - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Dangerous Times for Jews

As we mourn the recent murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, Rabbi Hirsch speaks from the bimah about what this latest antisemitic attack means for the Jewish community. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 5:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Bruce Pearl

Jonah is joined by Bruce Pearl, Auburn University’s celebrated basketball coach and a 2025 NCAA Final Four coach. 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

Shavuot Schedule ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Tuesday (ILTV) at 10:30pm, Wednesday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments and the Jewish notion of miracles are at the heart of this discussion with writer and motivational speaker Sara Esther Crispe and Jeffrey Segelman, Rabbi Emeritus of the Westchester Jewish Center. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Timna Park in Israel

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

Yossi Klein Halevi - Six Day War

Acclaimed American-Israeli author and journalist Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the history, impact and implications of Israel’s dramatic military victory that changed the map and Jewish self-identity. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Avi Perry - Six Day War

Former Israeli Intelligence expert Avi Perry recounts his experiences in the Six-Day War of June 1967, and comments on the Iranian nuclear threat as well as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Not Taken Literally

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic prohibition against reading certain Torah passages literally. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am

Say Cheese

Rabbi Becher explores how the Talmud’s discussions of milk and cheese reflect core Jewish values, and explains why dairy foods are traditionally enjoyed on Shavuot. 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

Preparing for Sinai

A dramatic telling of what it was like for the Children of Israel to stand at "Sinai" to hear the voice of God, and how the rabbis explain that each person "heard" God in his own way that day. Monday - 8:00am Tuesday - 6:30am & 12:30pm

At Sinai

A fascinating look at how various rabbinic midrash answer the question: What Really Happened At Sinai? is provided by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l Monday - 8:45am Tuesday - 7:15am & 1:15pm Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am

Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Tuesday - 6:00am

Torah As Response

A look at the various Jewish metaphors which explain what it means to say that "God gave the Torah," and Abraham Joshua Heschel's notion that the Torah is the Jewish People's "Response" to God. Tuesday - 8:00am & 2:00pm

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

Delicious Holiday Catered Dinners spiced with stories, song, holiday insights and camaraderie. (Dinner is Fleishig. Dairy meal will be for lunch). Must RSVP in advance!

Date: Sunday & Monday, June 1 & 2, 8:30pm

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

Cost: $100 per adult, $54 for children 10 and under (Members $60 adult, $36 children)

RSVP at (305) 770-1919 or at ChabadChayil.org/Shavuot

Direct Link: https://www.chabadchayil.org/templates/section_cdo/aid/5128169/jewish/Shavuot.htm

Yom Yerushalayim; Ruth Wisse; Ofir Akunis; Humanistic Judaism; The Babka King

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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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday May 25

Israel on Our Minds: Ambassador Ido Aharoni (Pt 2)

The second installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 7:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 7:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Monday May 26

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Adam Chalom

Abby Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Adam Chalom, a leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism and author of Contemporary Humanistic Judaism which is the first collection of the movement’s most important texts and ideologies. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Ofir Akunis

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sits down with Teisha Bader in his first diplomatic role abroad. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 4:30am & 7:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 4:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am, 11:00am & 12:30pm Saturday - 4:30am

Tuesday May 27

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Ruth Wisse

Renowned scholar of Yiddish literature and Jewish political thought, Ruth Wisse joins Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris for a conversation on the history of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and contemporary ideological challenges in academia. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot - Episode 4: The Hidden Powers of Women in Judaism with Rochie Pinson

Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson, challah master and author of the international bestseller Rising: The Book of Challah, joins Justin to discuss the hidden power of the mitzvot traditionally unique to women, including baking challah, lighting Shabbat candles and the mikvah, and how they each can serve as catalysts for an elevated and meaningful life. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 7:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday May 28

Yom Yerushalayim: “Believers”

A live interfaith gathering for peace in the main plaza of the Tower of David at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, led by faith leaders, paytanim, and musicians in honor of the Holy City. Wednesday 11:30am(LIVE) & 3:30pm(Encore) Thursday - 12:00am

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 - 5:00am & 4:30pm, Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday May 29

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Chris Caresnone

Jonah is joined by Chris Caresnone, a social media influencer and motivational speaker known as the Babka King, whose engaging and humorous focus on Jewish baked goods has helped bridge cultural gaps and foster inclusivity online. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah discusses Israel’s operation in Gaza, Gideon’s Chariots, and explains how Israel names its military campaigns. 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) - Thursday 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

Rabbi Michael Melchior

The Chief Rabbi of Norway, former Israeli Minister and MK and the Rabbi of a community in Talpiot, Jerusalem, Rabbi Michael Melchior discusses his work and his vision for a religious peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi David Hartman (z"l)

Rabbi David Hartman z"l of Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem speaks on the giving and receiving of the Torah at Sinai and how Jewish tradition rejects fundamentalism. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Rabbi Norman Cohen

Using some of the Torah's most well-known stories, Dr. Norman Cohen, professor emeritus of Midrash at HUC-JIR, illustrates the way in which Jews have read and understood the Bible through interpretative stories of the rabbis. Tuesday - 9:30pm Wednesday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:00pm

Shai Held, part 1

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Shai Held, part 2

Shai Held talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation with Mark S. Golub z"l. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Brutal Honesty

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 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 Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

We Will Do and We Will Understand

Learn two of the most important words in the Jewish Tradition, "Na'aseh V'Nishmah," ("We Will Do and We Will Understand"), and how they reflect the rabbinic view of the way one embraces Jewish observance. 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