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Kulna is a nonprofit organization in Miami’s partner city of Yerucham in Israel's Negev region. The Kulna mission is to elevate Sephardic culture in Israeli society and educate younger generations about Judeo-Moroccan heritage both in Israel and in Morocco.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Sunday, May 1, 4:00-8:30 p.m.:

Yom Ha'Atzmaut Sunset Yacht Party with Kulna and Moishe House Midtown

For Young Jewish Professionals ages 21-35
SOLD OUT

Monday, May 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m.:

Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration Concert with Kulna

Dave & Mary Alper JCC Miami
11155 SW 112th Ave, Miami
For information, contact Jenine Simon [email protected] or at 305.271.9000 ext. 251.
Free event.
Click Here to RSVP

Tuesday, May 3, 6:00-7:00 p.m.:

Erev Yom HaZikaron Commemoration featuring Kulna

Temple Beth Sholom
4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach
For information, contact Mark Baranek at [email protected] or 305.538.7241 ext. 376
Free event. Open to the public.
Free parking at North Beach Elementary School.

Wednesday, May 4, 7:30-10:00 p.m.:

Israel@74 Art, Dance and Music Kick-Off featuring Kulna

Michael-Ann Russell JCC
18900 NE 25th Avenue, N. Miami Beach
For information, email [email protected] or call 305.932.4200 ext.165
Free event.
Click Here to RSVP

Thursday, May 5, 4:30-8:30 p.m.:

Israel 74 Independence Day Celebration featuring Kulna

Michael-Ann Russell JCC
18900 NE 25th Avenue, N. Miami Beach
For information, email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 305.932.4200 ext.165
Free event. Open to the public.
Click here to RSVP

For more information please contact Bonnie Dawson at [email protected] or 786.866.8498.

If you, a family member or friend require special accommodations to attend these events, please let us know. We will do our best to assist you.

A MESSAGE FROM THE GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION
We respectfully request that only those who are fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours in advance of this event attend. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Join Hillels across Florida for the first-ever New Student & Families Welcome Party

New students attending Florida colleges and their parents are invited to join Hillel staff and student leaders for an informal gathering to learn about Jewish life on campus and get tips and tricks to make the college transition smooth. Meet other students, Hillel leaders, receive college swag and more!!!

Monday, April 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. at University of Miami Hillel, 1100 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables

Parties are free to attend, but advance registration is required.

To RSVP, click here

For more information, contact Jamie Zinn at [email protected] or 352.248.2601.

This year's Yom HaShoah Community Observance will be held on Sunday, May 1 at 6 p.m.

Join us in person or online as we remember the Holocaust and memorialize the 6 million Jews who were murdered and honor the Survivors.

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach,1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach

Parking is available at 17th Street and Convention Center Drive

If you cannot attend in person, you may also watch the live stream online at JewishMiami.org/yomhashoah

The event will take place rain or shine.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL MINISTERING TO THE ELDERLY CONFERENCE

Creating Meaning in Times of Uncertainty

Wednesday, June 8 at 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

On the campus of Miami Jewish Health, 5200 NE 2nd Avenue

With Keynote Speaker Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv

The Ministering to the Elderly Conference is a practical forum for caring professionals, community and spiritual leaders, in addition to those concerned with enriching the lives of seniors.

Register at JewishMiami.org/mttec or call 786.866.8621.

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

JBS PASSOVER SCHEDULE - All times are Eastern Time

SUNDAY APRIL 17 The Hampton Synagogue - Orthodox Service 11:00am & Replay at 2:30pm

THURSDAY APRIL 21 The Hampton Synagogue - Orthodox Service 7:30pm-8:30pm & 10:30pm-11:30pm

FRIDAY APRIL 22 Central Synagogue - Reform 7th Day Service 9:30am-11am ET

The Hampton Synagogue – Orthodox Service 11:00am-12:30p & Replay at 2:30pm

SATURDAY APRIL 23 The Hampton Synagogue - Orthodox Service - Yizkor 11:00am-12:30pm & Replay at 2:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Ben Zauzmer

For the start of baseball season, assistant General Manager of the New York Mets, Ben Zauzmer, discusses his expertise in analytics, his book Oscarmetrics, his life in faith and sports, and more with Rabbi Erez Sherman. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am

Documentary Premiere: A Cantor’s Tale

A nostalgic journey through family, neighborhood, and tradition, this documentary tells the story of Jacob Mendelson, a beloved Brooklyn-born cantor who’s dedicated to preserving the traditional vocal stylings of chazzanut (Jewish liturgical music). Sunday - 9:00pm & Midnight Monday - 9:30am Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:00pm Friday - 9:00pm

Eye on Israel: OR Movement

Roni Flamer and Ofir Fisher discuss OR Movement, the non-profit they founded that is dedicated to developing and populating the Negev & Galilee regions in Israel, and they share their ideas about Zionism, the future of the Jewish State and more with Shahar Azani on the reboot of this JBS original series. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Rabbi Hirsch: In the Dark

Rabbi Hirsch encourages his congregation to let go of arrogance and a sense of certainty, and instead behave with more modesty, humility and a sense of common responsibility, as we wait for the healing sun to brighten these dark times. Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am Wednesday - 10:00am & 2:30am Saturday - 5:30am & 4:00pm

Israel Engage: Hasbara Fellowships

The vital Israel advocacy training offered to college students through Hasbara Fellowships is highlighted in this student-led summit that also features renowned speakers addressing antisemitism, social media activism and more. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 11:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

In The News: Ukraine & Israel's Response

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren explains why he thinks Israel has to respond with deeds, not just words and aid, for Ukraine. And JFNA CEO Eric Fingerhut discusses his recent aid mission to Ukraine and efforts to help refugees. With Teisha Bader Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

In The News: Israel's Security Update

Uri Bar-Lev, Israel Police Major General (RET.), addresses the rising number of Israeli murders in recent weeks, and shares his analysis of the recent terror wave in Israel, with Shahar Azani. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

Micah weighs in on comparisons between the Holocaust and the unfolding atrocities in Ukraine, as well as between Putin and Hitler and how the world should respond to crimes against humanity, then and now. He also discusses Airbnb's recent decision to suspend all operations in Russia and Belarus. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Art of Arthur Szyk: Irvin Ungar

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon

Tuvia Tenenbom

Author Tuvia Tenenbom (Catch The Jew) discusses his personal encounter with Syrian refugees in squalid camps in Germany (which he writes about in Hello, Refugees!) and reflects upon the hypocrisy of the refugee movement. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Nancy Spielberg

Nancy Spielberg describes growing up Jewish in Phoenix with her brother Steven, and discusses "Who Will Write Our History,” her film about the Oyneg Shabes, a clandestine group of Warsaw Ghetto Jews who documented Nazi atrocities. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Cantor 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 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin Journalist, author and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses Passover and what she learned about Judaism during her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar and reflects on American Jewish life today.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 15 Complete the Hebrew alphabet and learn to read an important word containing "Vuv". Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: In Self Defense The Talmud's approach to a person's obligation to defend oneself, including the notion of justifiable homicide, is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on Dimensions of the Daf. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Disputed Property

The Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims is discussed. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Wednesday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: What Really Happened At 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. A JBS original series with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 11:00am Friday - 5:00am

92nd Street Y: Who Will Write Our History

Filmmakers Roberta Grossman, Nancy Spielberg and Samuel Kassow discuss their documentary Who Will Write Our History, which recounts a secret band of Jewish journalists in the Warsaw Ghetto determined to document Nazi atrocities.
With Dana Bash at the 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 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

In The News: Ukraine & Israel's Response

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren explains why he thinks Israel has to respond with deeds, not just words and aid, for Ukraine. And JFNA CEO Eric Fingerhut discusses his recent aid mission to Ukraine and efforts to help refugees. With Teisha Bader Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Passover Services and Seders from Central Synagogue and Hampton Synagogue plus a Family Seder with Mark Golub: Go to www.jbstv.org to view schedule

Talmud Study: Gratitude for Passover

Giving thanks from a Talmudic perspective, including gratitude and positive retribution, is explored using elements of the Exodus story recounted at the Passover Seder in this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf" with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Wednesday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Lessons of Passover

In an ongoing study of what it means to be a "Jew" by reading the Exodus Story, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the Tenth Plague, the m'zuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 11:00am Friday - 5:00am

From The Aleph Bet: The Four Questions

Reading and understanding The Four Questions, recited as part of the Passover Seder, are the focus of this special holiday lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet" Series 2. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am & 4:00am

L’Chayim: Yitz Greenberg & Intro to Passover

A special L’Chayim with Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and how the Shabbat is a unique expression of Jewish beauty, followed by an introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday, and the symbols of the Seder service. Monday - 9:00am & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Elana Stein Hain: Learning From Passover

Using Biblical texts and rabbinic commentary on the roles of Miriam and Moses in the Exodus story, Elana Stein Hain (Director of Faculty and Senior Fellow for the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America) discusses "Leadership Models: What We Learn From Passover." Monday - 9:45am Thursday - 5:00pm

Jonathan Safran Foer: New American Haggadah

One of America's foremost novelists explains why he created the New American Haggadah and discusses his feeling for Jewish life, with Rabbi Michael Paley of UJA-Federation of NY. Monday - 10:30am Thursday - 10:00pm

JOFA: Exploring the Haggadah

Rabbi Eryn London, Scholar in Residence of JOFA (Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) in the United Kingdom, explores the traditions in the Haggadah. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am

Rabbi Hirsch: “The Past Alive” - A Passover Message

Rabbi Hirsch connects the Passover story to recent archaeological discoveries and offers a reminder of the ancient connection the Jewish People have to their homeland of Israel, in a sermon to his NYC congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am Wednesday - 10:00am & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 5:30am

Irvin Ungar: The Szyk Haggadah

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Journalist, author and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses Passover and what she learned about Judaism during her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar, and reflects on American Jewish life today.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

New Jewish Cinema: Streit’s Ends

Director Michael Levine discusses Streit's: Matzo and the American Dream, his documentary that chronicles the final historic year of the last family-owned matzah bakery in America, housed in New York’s lower east side. With Judy Gelman Myers. Thursday 2:30pm & 2:30am

AJR: The Song of Moses & Miriam

Rabbi and musician Zach Fredman plays his original melody to "The Song of Moses and Miriam" from the Book of Exodus, and describes how a literal reading of the Torah portion influenced his composition. A seminar from AJR - Academy for Jewish Religion. Friday 2:00pm

Rabbi Sacks z”l: Rambam for Seder Night

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l discusses Maimonides’ insights into the way children and adults are to experience the Seder, as found in the Rambam’s Guide To The Perplexed. Friday 10:00pm & 3:00am

L’Chayim: Passover at The Wellmans - Film & Critique

The film Passover at the Wellmans — about a dysfunctional New York family struggling with issues of faith and intermarriage during their Passover Seder — is followed by a discussion of some of the troubling issues raised in the film, with Rabbi Josh Hammerman (Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) and Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (The Jewish Week). Thursday - 8:30pm & Midnight Friday - 2:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Josh Rawitch

Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, joins Rabbi Erez Sherman to discuss what is meant by “field of dreams,” explain why Cooperstown is the spiritual home of baseball, and describe the qualities that make a Hall of Famer on and off the field. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am

Documentary Premiere: African Exodus

With no policy, infrastructure or political will to handle the 60,000 Africans who have fled to Israel seeking safety and asylum over the past decade, this documentary explores how the Jewish State handles this other refugee crisis. Sunday - 9:00pm & Midnight

The Struggle of Soviet Jewry

From the JBS Studios in Times Square, leading U.S. activist Glenn Richter and JBS’ Micah Halpern discuss the historic struggle of Soviet Jewry with author and activist Pam Cohen (Hidden Heroes) and author Ephriam Kholmyansky (The Voice of Silence: The Story of the Jewish Underground in the USSR). Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am

Shaping An Omni-American Future (Part 3)

Pro-Israel congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) headlines a diverse group of artists and thinkers in the final program in a series fighting racism and antisemitism, celebrating the power of culture, and offering perspectives on a shared “omni-American” future. From The American Sephardi Federation, The Jazz Leadership Project and the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Thursday - 1:00pm

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Ben Weingarten

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin discusses the impact of American weakness and appeasement of Iran, and is joined by journalist Ben Weingarten to discuss Ukraine, Iran, the U.S. administration’s inability to define national interests and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 9:00am

In The News: Israeli Field Hospital in Ukraine In this special ITN, Shahar Azani speaks with Galit Peleg, of Israel’s International aid agency MASHAV, who is on the ground in Western Ukraine, operating the newly-opened Israeli field hospital and overseeing humanitarian operations on the ground. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah opines about the meaning of Passover as we approach the third holiday affected by Covid, as well as the first one to be suffused with talk of the war in Ukraine. Micah also warns about potential upcoming terror attacks that could occur worldwide during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

**92nd Street Y: Adin Steinsaltz z"l
Rethinking Jewish Identity is explored by noted philosopher, mystic, scientist, social critic, and prolific author Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, in a presentation taped before a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

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

In The News: Ukraine & Israel's Response

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren explains why he thinks Israel has to respond with deeds, not just words and aid, for Ukraine. And JFNA CEO Eric Fingerhut discusses his recent aid mission to Ukraine and efforts to help refugees. With Teisha Bader Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Passover Services and Seders from Central Synagogue and Hampton Synagogue plus a Family Seder with Mark Golub: Go to www.jbstv.org to view schedule

Talmud Study: Gratitude for Passover

Giving thanks from a Talmudic perspective, including gratitude and positive retribution, is explored using elements of the Exodus story recounted at the Passover Seder in this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf" with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Wednesday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Lessons of Passover

In an ongoing study of what it means to be a "Jew" by reading the Exodus Story, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the Tenth Plague, the m'zuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 11:00am Friday - 5:00am

From The Aleph Bet: The Four Questions

Reading and understanding The Four Questions, recited as part of the Passover Seder, are the focus of this special holiday lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet" Series 2. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am & 4:00am

L’Chayim: Yitz Greenberg & Intro to Passover

A special L’Chayim with Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and how the Shabbat is a unique expression of Jewish beauty, followed by an introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday, and the symbols of the Seder service. Monday - 9:00am & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Elana Stein Hain: Learning From Passover

Using Biblical texts and rabbinic commentary on the roles of Miriam and Moses in the Exodus story, Elana Stein Hain (Director of Faculty and Senior Fellow for the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America) discusses "Leadership Models: What We Learn From Passover." Monday - 9:45am Thursday - 5:00pm

Jonathan Safran Foer: New American Haggadah

One of America's foremost novelists explains why he created the New American Haggadah and discusses his feeling for Jewish life, with Rabbi Michael Paley of UJA-Federation of NY. Monday - 10:30am Thursday - 10:00pm

JOFA: Exploring the Haggadah

Rabbi Eryn London, Scholar in Residence of JOFA (Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) in the United Kingdom, explores the traditions in the Haggadah. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am

Rabbi Hirsch: “The Past Alive” - A Passover Message

Rabbi Hirsch connects the Passover story to recent archaeological discoveries and offers a reminder of the ancient connection the Jewish People have to their homeland of Israel, in a sermon to his NYC congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am Wednesday - 10:00am & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 5:30am

Irvin Ungar: The Szyk Haggadah

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Journalist, author and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses Passover and what she learned about Judaism during her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar, and reflects on American Jewish life today.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

New Jewish Cinema: Streit’s Ends

Director Michael Levine discusses Streit's: Matzo and the American Dream, his documentary that chronicles the final historic year of the last family-owned matzah bakery in America, housed in New York’s lower east side. With Judy Gelman Myers. Thursday 2:30pm & 2:30am

AJR: The Song of Moses & Miriam

Rabbi and musician Zach Fredman plays his original melody to "The Song of Moses and Miriam" from the Book of Exodus, and describes how a literal reading of the Torah portion influenced his composition. A seminar from AJR - Academy for Jewish Religion. Friday 2:00pm

Rabbi Sacks z”l: Rambam for Seder Night

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l discusses Maimonides’ insights into the way children and adults are to experience the Seder, as found in the Rambam’s Guide To The Perplexed. Friday 10:00pm & 3:00am

L’Chayim: Passover at The Wellmans - Film & Critique

The film Passover at the Wellmans — about a dysfunctional New York family struggling with issues of faith and intermarriage during their Passover Seder — is followed by a discussion of some of the troubling issues raised in the film, with Rabbi Josh Hammerman (Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) and Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (The Jewish Week). Thursday - 8:30pm & Midnight Friday - 2:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Josh Rawitch

Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, joins Rabbi Erez Sherman to discuss what is meant by “field of dreams,” explain why Cooperstown is the spiritual home of baseball, and describe the qualities that make a Hall of Famer on and off the field. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am

Documentary Premiere: African Exodus

With no policy, infrastructure or political will to handle the 60,000 Africans who have fled to Israel seeking safety and asylum over the past decade, this documentary explores how the Jewish State handles this other refugee crisis. Sunday - 9:00pm & Midnight

The Struggle of Soviet Jewry

From the JBS Studios in Times Square, leading U.S. activist Glenn Richter and JBS’ Micah Halpern discuss the historic struggle of Soviet Jewry with author and activist Pam Cohen (Hidden Heroes) and author Ephriam Kholmyansky (The Voice of Silence: The Story of the Jewish Underground in the USSR). Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am

Shaping An Omni-American Future (Part 3)

Pro-Israel congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) headlines a diverse group of artists and thinkers in the final program in a series fighting racism and antisemitism, celebrating the power of culture, and offering perspectives on a shared “omni-American” future. From The American Sephardi Federation, The Jazz Leadership Project and the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Thursday - 1:00pm

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Ben Weingarten

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin discusses the impact of American weakness and appeasement of Iran, and is joined by journalist Ben Weingarten to discuss Ukraine, Iran, the U.S. administration’s inability to define national interests and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 9:00am

In The News: Israeli Field Hospital in Ukraine In this special ITN, Shahar Azani speaks with Galit Peleg, of Israel’s International aid agency MASHAV, who is on the ground in Western Ukraine, operating the newly-opened Israeli field hospital and overseeing humanitarian operations on the ground. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah opines about the meaning of Passover as we approach the third holiday affected by Covid, as well as the first one to be suffused with talk of the war in Ukraine. Micah also warns about potential upcoming terror attacks that could occur worldwide during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

92nd Street Y: Adin Steinsaltz z"l**

Rethinking Jewish Identity is explored by noted philosopher, mystic, scientist, social critic, and prolific author Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, in a presentation taped before a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

Join Women's Philanthropy for this month's book club conversation

To participate, click here.

Join Cantorial Soloist Jodi Rozental and Bet Shira's Caring Kehillah for a meaningful and musical service on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The uplifting evening will be filled with beautiful music, inspiring words and soulful prayers.

Zoom ID: 665-661-3996 Meeting Password: 7500

Phone: (646) 876-9923 using passcode: 665-661-3996#

For more information, email Jodi at [email protected]

Attendees please have two candles available to light during the service (either real or flameless)

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school. In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution, be a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status), be in good academic standing with their university and be able to demonstrate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. Applications are due by April 30.

For more information and to apply, contact David Cohen at [email protected] or visit JELF.org.