It's Happening In Miami

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

A Night of Light

A” “Hallelujah,” “Bring Him Home,” “Oseh Shalom,” and many more rousing musical performances are featured in this glorious interfaith concert with community leaders Cantor Dan Mutlu (Central Synagogue), Rev Adriene Thorne (Riverside Church), Rabbi David Ingber (Romemu) and others joining together for music and celebration in solidarity with Israel in a concert hosted by Cantor Azi Schwartz and Park Avenue Synagogue. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Tuesday - 6:30am Wednesday - 9:00am Saturday - 8:30pm

Through A Soldier's Eyes

Shahar Azani is joined by Shahar, an IDF Paratrooper Special Forces reservist who is the grandson of Holocaust survivors and whose father served in the Yom Kippur War, who shares his experiences fighting “the battle of his generation” on the frontlines in Gaza and on the scene of the October 7th massacre. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:30am Thursday - 5:30pm Friday - 4:00am & 11:30am

The Great Rewiring

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt speaks about the current technological landscape, how phone-based childhood has impacted Gen Z, and how parents and schools can partner to protect them. Tuesday 7:30pm Wednesday – 1:00am and 10:30am Thursday -4:30am and 4:00pm Friday -6:30am Saturday – 7:00pm

Confronting War, Hate and Rape

Moment’s Nadine Epstein hosts a timely interfaith dialogue with Muslim American Zainab Khan (Muslim American Leadership Alliance), Iranian American Shirin Taber, (Empower Women Media), and Jewish American Heidi Basch-Harod, (Women’s Voices Now) in a program of Moment Magazine Thursday - 2:00am & 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Srugim Episode 10

Contentment and Happiness

The gang is apart for Shabbat as Yifat settles into an unfamiliar home in Ma’ale Elisha, Nati finds himself alone, and Hodaya is torn between religion and her relationship. Wednesday - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

  ** ILTV & Daily News Update -
   ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader
   Weeknights at 6:00pm**

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

Thinking Out Loud - Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War)

 **JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined
    for in-depth discussion on topics of the day
    Thursdays 6:30pm**

Why No Two-State Solution?

Mark S. Golub z”l delivers an essential review of key facts Americans need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to understand why a two-state solution is so difficult to implement. (Recorded in 2016) Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am
Wednesday - 7:00pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. iOn L’Chayim : Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week spotlighting musical artists

Dudu Fisher

One of Israel's greatest performers, Dudu Fisher describes his father's survival during the Holocaust, his concerns for the State of Israel today and his personal journey from prospective dental student to world renowned cantor and star of Les Misérables Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Julie Budd

Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her Jewish identity and her feelings for IsraeL, her perspective as a successful performer, and her relationship to Frank Sinatra. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Joseph Malovany

Cantor Joseph Malovany reflects upon the way in which Eastern European countries are seeking reconciliation after the Holocaust and describes his participation in a ceremony commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Broza

International musical star and peace activist David Broza discusses his album, "East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem," recorded with Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in East Jerusalem; and performs two songs from his album. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 3:30am

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9:00am

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. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts the Aleph-Bet original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 17* New vowel sounds and rules of the Sh'vah. Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 10:00am

**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 Synagogue Services for Shabbat

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday, January 11

Celebrate the best of world cinema at the milestone 27th Miami Jewish Film Festival featuring award-winning Jewish and Israeli film premieres at various locations throughout Greater Miami. The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) is the world’s largest Jewish film festival and a program of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), a subsidiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Established in 1996, the MJFF has grown into a core cultural program for South Florida’s vibrant arts landscape and was named as one of the 50 best film festivals in the world for three consecutive years by MovieMaker Magazine.

MJFF venues include the historic North Beach Bandshell, Regal South Beach Cinemas, Coral Gables Art Cinema, O Cinema, Miami Beach SoundScape, Bill Cosford Cinema and Miami Theater Center, among others.

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE AND TICKETS

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

The Rob Mathes Holiday Concert

A big band arrangement of “Jingle Bells,” a moving rendition of “Light in the Window” and of his popular “William the Angel” are among the songs in this highlights special of the beloved annual Rob Mathes concert, dedicated in 2023 to Rob’s friend, inspiration, and “the concert mascot,” Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l. Sunday - 7:30pm Monday - 2:30pm Wednesday - 6:30am Saturday - 7:30am

**DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

Giulietta Boukhobza

In a moving conversation with her husband, David Harris, Giulietta Boukhobza tells her compelling story of being born and raised in Libya, fleeing for her life, and now reacting to the scenes from Israel since October 7th. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:30am & 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 11:30am Friday - 7:30am

Shahar Azani

A discussion of the viability of a two-state solution and how October 7th changed perceptions deeply in this regard and beyond. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm

Salute To Israel Concert

Beginning with “Hatikvah” and ending with Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony, “Eroica,” the Israel Philharmonic plays a hope-filled concert to salute Israel and its people, conducted by Maestro Lahav Shani. Sunday (Today) - 4:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00pm

Hampton Authors: Andrew Meier

Author Andrew Meier discusses his book Morgenthau: Power, Privilege, and the Rise of an American Dynasty in a conversation with The Hampton Synagogue’s Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 4:30am and 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 2:30pm

In the Spotlight: Mitch Albom

Bestselling author Mitch Albom joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss The Little Liar, his novel of hope and forgiveness that tracks how the intertwined lives of three young survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and grace of redemption Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 12:30am Saturday - 4:30pm

Morality and Peoplehood at a Time of War

Donniel Hartman (President, Shalom Hartman Institute), addresses the emotions and tensions surrounding morality and the Israel-Hamas war, and offers frameworks for how American Jews can engage during this moment of global Jewish heartbreak. With Rabbis Lauren Holtzblatt and Aaron Alexander of Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:30am &10:30am Thursday - 5:30am Friday - 3:30pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Jewish Challenges, Jewish Solutions

Bret Stephens, Dara Horn, Enat Wilf, and a number of other leading writers, thinkers and activists join Rabbi David Wolpe to discuss their perspectives on what the community needs most at this critical moment, and how their views have and have not shifted since the outbreak of Israel’s war with Hamas. A program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center, hosted by Liel Leibovitz and Stephanie Butnick of Tablet’s Unorthodox podcast. Wednesday - 8:30pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 1:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

In Memoriam 2023

JBS remembers many of those lost to the Jewish community in 2023, including Chaim Topol, Henry Kissinger, Norman Lear, Alan Arkin, Rabbi David Ellenson, Diane Feinstein, and Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 3:30am, 7:00am, 4:00pm

Srugim Episode 9

“Dry Cleaning”

Reut ends up with two dates at Shabbat dinner and must make a tough choice, Yifat looks to move away from Jerusalem, Amir has a dream, and Nati injures himself trying to escape tensions. Wednesday - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War) JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

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

Ken Spiro on Values

Rabbi, lecturer, historian and author Ken Spiro discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry, and the core values of Jewish idealism.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Spiro On God

The author of WorldPerfect and Destiny, Rabbi Ken Spiro explores the Jewish understanding of God with Mark S. Golub z”l. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

**JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am**

Dreams in Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher looks at how the Jewish tradition views the importance of "dreams," and whether they are God's way of communicating. (Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

On Treating Gentiles

Rabbi Becher discusses what the Torah, Talmud, and various rabbinical sources teach about the relationship between Jews and Gentiles and the Jews' responsibility to other peoples of the world.
Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 15

Complete the Hebrew alphabet and learn to read an important word containing "Vuv" Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

As part of the Second Line initiative, Jewish Federations are partnering with the Israel Ministry of Health, the Israel Trauma Coalition and Birthright Israel to recruit qualified volunteers to provide both in-person and remote support to both affected populations and local mental health professionals in Israel.

Native Hebrew speakers are particularly in demand, although speakers of French, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Amharic, and Spanish will also be considered.

Volunteers must be able to travel to Israel for six weeks. This is a golden opportunity for engagement, particularly for communities that can recruit a small group as a cohort.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

For more information, contact Hannah Miller at [email protected].

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8pm

Charles Small

Antisemitism scholar and founding director of ISGAP (the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy), joins colleague David Harris to share how he broke the news on Qatar’s pernicious funding of American universities. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 8:30pm Thursday - 11:30am

Shahar Azani

Shahar Azani speaks about his recent trip to Israel with David Harris. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:30am & 11:00am Saturday - 4:30pm

Hampton Authors: Samuel G. Freedman

Samuel G. Freedman joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss Into the Bright Sunshine, his book that explores the life and enduring legacy of Hubert Humphrey. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 4:30am and 11:30am Thursday - 2:30pm

In the Spotlight: Adam Mansbach

Author Adam Mansbach discusses The Golem of Brooklyn, a romp through Jewish history and the American present that wrestles with deep questions of our humanity — the conflicts between faith and skepticism, tribalism and interdependence, vengeance and healing. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am and Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel What’s Next in Washington, D.C. in 2024?

Robert Siegel looks at the latest trends in Washington, D.C., and what might be in store for 2024, with panelists Emily Bazelon (NYT Magazine) E.J. Dionne, Jr. (Brookings Institution), and Aaron David Miller (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace). A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC). Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Remembering Mark S. Golub z”l * Using the music and friendship of composer Rob Mathes, this short winter tribute illuminates the Jewish wisdom and wonder of the late JBS founder, Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 10:20pm Thursday - 1:20am & 4:20pm*

Antisemitism on Campus

A discussion on how universities are – and are not – addressing antisemitism, with panelists Lawrence H. Summers (Harvard President Emeritus and former US Secretary of the Treasury), Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley Law), Shai Davidai (Columbia University) Rabbi Isabel de Koninck (Drexel Hillel), Zoe Bernstein (Cornell). A program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 3:30am & 8:30pm

Rabbi Brous: We Have No Other Choice

IKAR’s Rabbi Sharon Brous cites an ancient midrash as she describes the crucial, current need to believe that a just and peaceful future can be possible. Friday - 11:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

Srugim: Episode 8 “Hangover”

From big reveals to big questions, revelations and disappointments, the singles experience pivotal moments in their relationships in this episode that picks up the morning after we last saw them on Shabbat. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War) JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Noa Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa, discusses her Yemenite roots and her musical style influenced by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard Cohen of the 1960s. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Author of Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik discusses his career as Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah.
Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

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 2018, The Band’s Visit. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
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JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

By Your Own Admission

Rabbi Mordechai Becher gives a Talmud lesson based on Gittin 40b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Let The Sun Shine In

A lesson on how the Talmud encourages us to enjoy life and the world. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 14 Hebrew letters "Final Nun" and "Tzadee" ("Final Tzadee"), and the concluding phrases of two Jewish blessings. Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:00am

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

This Wednesday, December 13th, Please join us for a lovely day of unique and specialty shopping for all of your holiday gift giving needs at Neiman Marcus-Bal Harbour. This is Neiman's first time supporting a local day school & they have an amazing day in store for all. Give aways and one of a kind popups. The day will begin at 10am with an international coffee bar & breakfast bites, lunch, smoothie and juice bar in the afternoon and end the day with a cocktail reception from 5-7pm.

All of this hosted by our Event Chair- Hedy Whitebook

For further information and a remote shopping experience should you like to support but cannot attend, please contact Ilene Weinkle at 305-218-6035.

https://www.kwkacademy.com/

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

Ritchie Torres Outspoken pro-Israel Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres joins JBS Strategic David Harris for discussion. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 2:00am & 8:30pm Thursday - 1:30am & 11:30am

LIVE: Chabad Chanukah Telethon

The annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad of Mineola, NY Sunday - 7pm

Dispatches from Israel with Rabbi Hirsch Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch visits Brothers and Sisters in Arms, an organization of men and women in the IDF reserves supporting the war effort. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 10:30am & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:40pm

Hampton Authors: Jonathan Rosen Author Jonathan Rosen discusses his book The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, about his childhood friend Michael Laudor and the ways in which we understand, and fail to understand, mental illness. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am and 11:30am Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Jeffrey Gurock

Rabbi Sherman speaks with Jewish history scholar and JBS favorite Jeffrey S. Gurock about how the sports experience can be used to understand contemporary American Jewish life. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am and 11:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Laughter in a Time of Mourning

Israeli-born, Long Island-raised comedian MODI discusses the healing power of laughter even amidst feelings of heartache, anger and fear. With executive director of Neranenah Joe Alterman in a program of Moment Magazine. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Music of Israel Concert

An uplifting concert from The Hampton Synagogue featuring Netanel Hershtik, Shiree Kidron, and Gilad Paz singing favorites from the classic Israeli songbook, with national anthems led by Tovah Feldshuh. Keynote address by Rabbi Marc Schneier. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 7:00pm

Srugim: “You Will Stop Being Afraid” Episode 7

Yifat wrestles with her feelings for Nati, Hodaya's religious conflict causes a fight at Shabbat dinner, and sparks start to fly between Reut and her Torah tutor. Wednesday - 4:55pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War)

JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined with guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week focused on food and holiday traditions.

Helen Nash

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

Abigail Pogrebin

Journalist, author and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses ideas from her book My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew, in which she documents her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Foodie Gil Hovav

Israeli celebrity chef, culinary journalist, author and TV personality Gil Hovav discusses his Jerusalem family background and his work in Israeli culinary arts and media. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

CELEBRATING CHANUKAH

Light the Menorah with JBS 4th Night (Sunday) - 5:30pm and 11:30pm & 3:30am 5th Night (Monday) - 5:30pm and Saturday 1:00am 6th Night (Tuesday) - 5:30pm and 10:30pm 7th Night (Wednesday) - 5:30pm & 10:30pm 8th Night (Thursday) - 5:30pm & 10:30pm

The Great Latke Topping Debate

Eating latkes can feel almost as important as lighting the menorah, but which topping is best? Debaters present oral arguments on behalf of applesauce, sour cream, ketchup and more in this program from Moment Magazine. Catch short individual arguments throughout the week, then watch the entire debate including the crowd-sourced winner on the final night of Chanukah! Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

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? Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Miracles

Are Jews allowed to pray for miracles? What is a prayer in vain? Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses Talmudic texts and rabbinic literature to look at the Jewish Tradition’s attitude towards praying for miracles. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & Saturday - 9:00am

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 13

The Hebrew letters "Sin," Koof" and "Ion" are introduced. Monday - 9:32am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Advocating for accurate, unbiased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The 10/7 Project is a communications hub advocating for accurate, unbiased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Led by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, the 10/7 Project works to inform the public, highlight excellent reporting, call out biased coverage and offer expert spokespeople for press and broadcast outlets.

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Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

A panel discussion with Hillel Directors, StandwithUS, and the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE). The Panel will address the current climate on college campuses, talk about how the war in Israel impacted student life and address the change post-October 7th. Yehuda Michael, Senior Community Shaliach (Emissary), Greater Miami Jewish Federation, will moderate.

Panelists: Jess Green, Senior Campus Southeast Regional Manager, StandWithUs; Briana Schwarz, Executive Director at the University of Miami Hillel; Jon Warech, Executive Director, Hillel at Florida International University; Carly A. Orshan, Director of CAJE Teen Department and March of the Living

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

CLICK TO REGISTER

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

Defending Israel with David Harris: Ronald D. Liebowitz

A profile of courage in the post-Oct. 7 world of higher education, Brandeis University President Ron Liebowitz joins JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris for a timely discussion. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am and 2:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Wednesday - 8:30pm Thursday - 11:30am Friday - 7:30am

Defending Israel with David Harris: Shahar Azani

**JBS strategic analyst David Harris sits with Shahar Azani for discussion. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 11:00am Friday - 4:30am

Saturday - 8:30pm**

Dispatches from Israel

Join Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch as he learns about the life-saving work of Soroka Medical Center, visits a new organization that’s feeding the IDF, sits with survivors, and more on his visit to Israel. Programs of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am and 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30pm Thursday - 10:35am

JEWISH BOOK MONTH

Hampton Authors: Eric Alterman (We Are Not One) Author Eric Alterman discusses We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel, his book that traces the Zionist debate from its nineteenth-century origins and reveals how consensus on Israel and Palestine emerged and why it’s fracturing now Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:00am and 10:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 10:30pm Saturday - 4:30pm

In the Spotlight: Samuel G. Freedman

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Samuel G. Freedman about Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, his book that celebrates one of the overlooked landmarks of civil rights history through an exploration of the life and enduring legacy of Humphrey. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am and Saturday - 4:00pm

Solidarity With Israel (MirYam Institute):

Bret Stephens New York Times Opinion Columnist Bret Stephens sits with the MirYam Institute’s Benjamin Anthony to discuss the alarming rise of antisemitism, not only on American campuses but also within elected offices in the United States.
Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday – 2:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Doron Libshtein

Doron Libshtein, who tragically lost four family members on October 7th, sits with the MirYam Institute’s Benjamin Anthony to share poignant memories of his brother Ofir and the unwavering resilience of the House of Israel. Tuesday - 8:30pm Wednesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Thursday - 5:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:30pm

Global Conference for Israel – Jewish National Fund: Opening Plenary

Encores of the opening plenary from the Jewish National Fund-USA’s Global Conference for Israel, from Denver Colorado, featuring Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and others. Wednesday - 3:00pm Thursday - 1:30am

Yonatan Razel in Concert

American-Israeli singer, writer, composer, and conductor, Yonatan Razel performs in concert at The Hampton Synagogue (Westhampton Beach, NY). Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 7:00pm

Srugim: “A New Song”

Things get complicated between Amir and his ex-wife, Reut refuses to take no for an answer from a reluctant Torah reading tutor, and Nati reconnects with an old flame, causing Yifat to rethink her feelings. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War) JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader as they are joined by guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week in honor of the struggle for Soviet Jewry

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. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetzov

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetzov, the daughter of Soviet Refusenik Edward Kunetsov, describes her documentary film “Operation Wedding” which tells the story of her father’s helping to plot the 1970 failed hijacking of a Soviet plane which led to 15 years in prison. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Natan Sharansky

Soviet refusnik and dissident, Israeli political leader and human rights activist, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union as described in his book Never Alone. Wednesday - 9:00am

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin Part 1 - Becoming Jewish in the FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in the Moscow and his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin Part 2 - Hidden Jews in the FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. of Russian-American Jewish Experience (RAJE), describes how the history of the Shoah was hidden from the Jews of the Soviet Union and how he escaped Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
__________________________________________ Celebrating Chanukah

Light the Menorah with JBS First Night (Thursday) - 5:30pm and 11:30pm Second Night (Friday) - 5:30pm and Saturday 1:00am Third Night (Saturday) - 5:30pm and 10:30pm Fourth Night (Sunday) -

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Chanukah The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for the Gateways Organization and the author of Gateways To Judaism uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 12

Learn three new Hebrew letters Zion, Tet and Vet Monday - 9:40am Thursday - 10:00am

Jewish 101: Chanukah

For the holiday of Chanukah, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the history of the Maccabean triumph over the Syrians in Jerusalem and the adult lessons drawn from the Festival, which have shaped American values regarding ethnic identity. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Thursday - 9:00am Friday -1:00pm

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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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