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Monday, August 19, 7:30 PM

Special Miami Jewish Film Festival Encore Showing

Israel's Official Entry to the 2024 Academy Awards and the 2024 Miami Jewish Film Festival's Best Israeli Film, Seven Blessings also swept the Israeli Academy Awardswith 10 wins, including Best Film. In this bittersweet dramedy set in early ‘90s Jerusalem, a diverse family celebrates a Moroccan-Jewish bride and French-Ashkenazi groom’s union, infusing the occasion with joy, laughter and a vibrant mix of languages. Yet, as the Seven Blessings ritual unfolds—a week of festive meals honoring the newlyweds—the facade cracks, exposing deep-seated wounds rooted in ancient tradition.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Ave, North Miami Beach

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Sunday, August 25 at 1:40 PM

The Chicago Cubs at the Marlins

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is proud to serve as a Bronze Sponsor for this fun-filled community celebration of Jewish heritage. When you purchase a ticket package, you will also receive a commemorative jersey and special access to a pre-game book talk with The Baseball Talmud author Howard Megdal. In addition, a portion of each ticket price will benefit various local Jewish nonprofits.

loanDepot park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami

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On JBS: Tisha B'Av; Musicians Five For Fighting, Noah Aronson; International Bible Contest

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

SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL TIMES ARE ET

Noah Aronson Music

Musical selections from recording artist, composer, performer and song leader Noah Aronson, who creates music and interactive experiences at the intersection of wellness, spirituality and creativity.

And mark your calendars for his Tu B'Av concert, "Let There Be Love," premiering next Sunday August 18th at 8pm ET only on JBS!

Sunday - 7:50am, 4:35pm & 11:50pm Wednesday - 1:20pm & 7:50pm Thursday - 2:50pm

Unpacked: The Jewish Story Explained##

Entertaining Jewish history lessons spanning time from the first three kings of Israel through the second temple period of Jerusalem.

Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 7:00am Tuesday - 12:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Tisha B'Av Services

Closed Captioned For Tisha B'Av, the fast day that commemorates the destruction of both the first and second temples in Jerusalem, join in a service from The Hampton Synagogue that includes a beautiful reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and a musical performance from the Maccabeats.

Monday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Five for Fighting

Closed Captioned Grammy-nominated musician John Ondrasik, known by his stage name Five for Fighting, joins Teisha Bader to discuss being one of the rare artists in the entertainment industry to advocate for Israel since October 7th.

Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines:Noah Aronson

Closed Captioned In anticipation of his upcoming JBS concert event, ““Let There Be Love,“ (Sunday August 18 at 8pm) musical artist and song leader Noah Aronson joins Justin to discuss love, the joy of singing and leading prayer, his creative process and spiritual journey.

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

Closed Captioned Micah Halpern explores the history and impact of assassinations from biblical times to the present, revealing their complex and varied significance.

Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris##

Closed Captioned David Harris is joined by Shabbos Kestenbaum to discuss his lawsuit against Harvard University, addressing the institution's alleged failure to protect Jewish students from discrimination.

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

FIDF Briefing: Social Work Reservist Chaim Meisels

Closed Captioned Chaim Meisels, the great grandson of the Satmar Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, discusses his Hasidic upbringing, becoming a lone soldier in the IDF, his experiences since October 7 and more.

Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:00pm

International Bible Contest##

Closed Captioned The 2024 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach,” an annual competition from the World Zionist Organization testing Hebrew Bible knowledge, with contestants competing in New York City for a spot in the ultimate showdown in Jerusalem.

Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

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 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

SUMMER ENCORES

JBS Film Festival: Screams Before Silence (Documentary and Discussion)

The sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th and the silence that followed is examined through interviews with eyewitnesses, released hostages, first responders, medical experts, and survivors in this must-watch documentary from Sheryl Sandberg.

And stay tuned after the film for a discussion moderated by Abigail Pogrebin from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.

Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: The Green Prince##

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris discuss fighting antisemitism with Mosab Hassan Yousef, also known as The Green Prince, the former militant son of a Hamas co-founder who became a Shin Bet agent and Israel advocate.

Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 7:00am

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin:

Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner

Closed Captioned Abigail Pogrebin is joined by rabbi and author David-Seth Kirshner to discuss his book, Streams of Shattered Consciousness, that chronicles the first 50 days of the Israel-Hamas War using a blend of history lessons, opinions, and personal reflections.

Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Jewish Musicians

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Jewish musicians Elana Arian, Joey Weisenberg and Noah Aronson for a discussion on the link between prayer and music, the potential redesign of synagogues to make room for freedom of musical expression, methods for drawing out reluctant participants to reach their full musical potential during worship and more.

Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:00am

Global Connections With Robert Siegel: New Cancer Therapies

Closed Captioned Robert Siegel discusses the latest in cancer research, looking especially at links between cancer and genetics, with doctors Susan Domcheck (UPenn), Larry Norton (Memorial Sloan Kettering) and Yael Goldberg (Rabin Medical Center).

Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am

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 Saturday - 6:00pm

Orin Wolf - The Band's Visit

*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.” *

Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt - Coping with Illness

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, author of Living In The Shadow of Death, describes his experience with cancer and discusses the Jewish tradition’s understanding of prayer and the power of community in the healing process.

Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze'ev - Love Online

In advance of Tu B'Av, "the Jewish Valentines Day," professor of philosophy and author of Love Online Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev sits to discuss the psychology of love.

Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

*Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Concept of Fasting##

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition.

Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Tragedy - God or Man?##

Rabbi Becher looks at warnings about potential dangers, and explores whether tragedies are in the hands of heaven or man.

Sunday - 9:35am Monday - 4:35am Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Adam's Sin

The rabbinic explanation for why Adam and Eve were sent from the Garden of Eden (and why Judaism does not view it as the fall of man), and whom Adam and Eve actually look like.

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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel

201-334-2510

website: www.jbstv.org

With the dramatic rise in worldwide antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric, it is more important than ever that students understand the complexities of our Jewish homeland — both its miracles and its challenges — before they arrive on college campuses.

That is why Federation is sponsoring Teen Israel Academy, an exciting new kind of Israel education for a limited number of Miami-Dade high school juniors and seniors and their parents. The academically rigorous program will examine Israeli history and society, including the intricacies Israel faces within its own borders, with its neighbors and with the world, and provide a meaningful and relevant introduction to many of the fundamental questions that remain at the heart of the Jewish people and State of Israel. Applications are now being accepted through August 26. For more information and to apply, click here.

Monday, October 7 at Temple Beth Sholom

Presented by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast in partnership with Miami synagogues, day schools and agencies. Please join us as we honor the victims and their families of the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. We will also pay tribute to the heroes and share together our hope for the future of the people of Israel and our worldwide Jewish community.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join Berel Solomon on an action-packed new movie called Finding Mashiach. An adventure to the land of Israel and beyond, amid the war in Israel and Gaza, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and the Presidential election, global unrest has made the world appear darker than ever. Some might think we're heading toward Armageddon, rapture, the end of days, apocalypse, the Day of Judgment, or the resurrection of the dead. What is really going on? How does Judaism differ from Christianity, Islam, and other major religions on the subject of the Messiah? The whole world seems to be shaking, and all the major Jewish rabbis and theologians agree: the time is now. Movie at 5:45. Followed by Mincha Services & Break-Fast Full Tisha B'Av Schedule & RSVP at (305)770-1919 or ChabadChayil.org/TishaBAv

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Wednesday, Sept 25th @ 6:00pm
Beth Torah - 20350 NE 26th Ave. NMB

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Proceeds will benefit IDF and the Religious School

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On JBS: A week of Yiddish, Food, and Jewish Heritage

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

SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET

Eppes Essen: Factor’s Famous Deli

Closed Captioned

Mike Burstyn and Perla Karney celebrate Jewish heritage and converse in Yiddish as they share pastrami, chopped liver and other favorite dishes of Factor's Famous Deli in Los Angeles.

Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 2:30pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 7:30am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 2:30pm Saturday - 11:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Shmuly Yanklowitz

Closed Captioned

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz to discuss A Torah of Compassion, his book which explores over 80 moral issues through the lens of Jewish wisdom, offering thoughtful reflections and pathways toward justice and compassion.

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

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Elana Stein Hain on Living Through Crisis and Tisha B’Av

*Closed Captioned *

Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin in preparation for Tisha B’Av, the Jewish national day of mourning our moments of destruction, to talk about how to live through crisis today.

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

Closed Captioned

Micah Halpern explores the remarkable heroism of extraordinary Israeli youth as they rise to meet the challenges of today.

Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

FIDF Briefing: Social Work

Closed Captioned

FIDF CEO Steve Weil welcomes Social Worker, Supervisor, and National Coordinator for the Israeli Ministry of Defense Yael Milnizki to discuss the unique programs and responses her team is creating to meet the needs of Israeli families today.

Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame##

Closed Captioned

Celebrate the impactful contributions of Brooklyn's Jewish community in this awards ceremony recognizing leaders from various backgrounds who have excelled in the fields of business, social activism, and entertainment.

Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

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 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

Summer Encores

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

Karen Milner, National Chairman, Board of Jewish Deputies, discusses the difficult position South African Jewry finds itself in particularly after October 7 with Charles Asher Small and David Harris, ISGAP.

Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris: David Takes A Walk Through History

Closed Captioned

Longtime Jewish frontline activist and JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris discusses how the big lessons of the 1930s are incredibly relevant today.

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

The Wisdom of Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Closed Captioned

The late Dr. Ruth Westheimer z"l explores relationships through a Jewish lens in this original JBS (Shalom TV) series, showcasing her pioneering insights as an 85-year-old sexpert.

Don't Hold Grudges###

Monday - 9:45am Thursday - 9:45am Saturday - 1:45am

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l spotlighting Yiddish culture and Jewish cuisine

Yiddish Theater

Yiddishist and playwright Miriam Hoffman and her director/actor/producer son Avi Hoffman discuss their collaborations with The Joseph Papp Public Theater and the work they are doing to enhance the world of Yiddish.

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 Saturday - 6:00pm

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.

Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Sheldon Harnick z"l

Sheldon Harnick, the Tony Award winning lyricist of Fiddler On The Roof, describes his Jewish background and how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock, and tells stories about the show celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Book Of Deuteronomy

As we begin reading the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), Rabbi Becher looks at punishments related to disobedience of God's laws as found in this fifth book of the Bible.

Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Human Nature

Learn what the rabbis teach about the "selfish" drives within each human being, and their unique perspective on "Human Nature."

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

JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel

201-334-2510

Website: www.jbstv.org

Please join us for this amazing ZOOM presentation about Jerusalem. During the days before Tisha B'av we try to study about our Holy Temples that were both destroyed on the same day about 500 years apart. This seminar is very appropo for now, as it will take us to the 1st Temple era and much of latest archaeological findings. Previous such presentations had our audience spellbound.

Sign up at JewishRetiree.com or call (954) 458-6000.

A project of United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization for retirees and seniors. Everyone is welcome.

Date: Thursday, Aug 8th

Time: 3 pm

Admission: $18

Zoom can be watched live on your computer or cell phone.

A link will be sent to your email after you sign up.

Horrified by last weekend’s brutal Hezbollah rocket attack that killed 12 beautiful, innocent Druze teens and children in Israel while they were simply playing soccer, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Israel & Overseas Department and Jewish Community Relations Council leadership sent a heartfelt letter of support to the mayor of Majdal Shams.

The letter extended deepest condolences to the community and shared some details about Miami’s long-standing, warm and substantial connection with Israel’s Druze residents. It said in part, “Hezbollah’s intent was, and is always, to harm anyone living in the State of Israel. They do not distinguish between Jewish or Druze, secular or religious, Arab or Israeli. Those rockets were intended for all of us. Tragically, on July 27, they struck Majdal Shams and accomplished the unthinkable.” Click here to read the entire message. May the victims’ memories forever be a blessing.