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For a complete and timely schedule and more places to see JBS, go to www.jbstv.org

And you can now watch JBS on: El Al to and from Israel. Select JBS programming is now available on El Al's premiere In Flight Entertainment Package on its Dreamliner flights.

Programs

L'Chayim: Actress Ayelet Zurer

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

2019 FIDF Gala

The 2019 Friends of the IDF NY Gala is highlighted by Maj. Gen Yoel Strick (IDF Ground Forces Commander); by personal stories from IDF soldiers; and a musical presentation by the IDF Musical Ensemble.Hosted by Michelle Makori at the Hilton Hotel in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm &1:30am

AJC Stands With The Kurds

The American Jewish Committee convenes a meeting in support of the Kurds in Syria. With Harriet Schleifer (AJC National Pres), David Harris (AJC CEO) & Simone Rodan-Benzaquen (Dir, AJC Europe) speaking with Kurdish journalist Majeed Gly. (Oct 2019) Tuesday - 8pm & 2am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm

Also on L’Chayim

Sunday: Ken Spiro on God

Rabbi, historian and Aish HaTorah senior lecturer, Ken Spiro (author of Destiny – Why A Tiny Nation Plays Such A Huge Role In History), discusses the Jewish understanding of God. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Sunday – Noon; Monday - 3pm

Monday: FIDF-Peter Weintraub

Rabbi Peter Weintraub, Dinner Chair of the 2015 FIDF Gala at the Waldorf Astoria, describes how he fell in love with Israel; his son's wedding in Caesaria; running a company in Sderot; and the importance of the FIDF. L'Chayim with Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Meir Kahane Remembered

In November 1990, Rabbi Meir Kahane was murdered in a Manhattan hotel. The controversial leader of the Jewish Defense League and Kach Party in Israel is remembered in excerpts of "L'Chayim" interviews.
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Yitzhak Rabin z”l

Excerpts of a 1981 interview with Yitzhak Rabin on his role as Chief of Staff during the 1967 Six Day War are showcased in a tribute to the slain Israeli Prime Minister who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts at Oslo. Tuesday – 9:30pm & 12:30am; Wednesday – 3:30pm

Thursday: Cindy Grosz

Columnist, author, lifestyle blogger, marketing specialist and Israel activist Cindy Grosz shares her perspectives on the Jewish community’s perspective on President Donald Trump. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: Nobel Laureate Kandel

Eric Kandel, professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics at Columbia University, talks about leaving Austria during World War II, his relationship with Vienna today, and his life work studying the brain & the mind as a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist. Saturday 6pm

92nd Street Y: Charles Bronfman

One of the Jewish communities leading philanthropists and co-founder of Birthright Israel, Charles Bronfman, discusses his personal life with Rabbi Peter Rubenstein, Director of Jewish Community and Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at the 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) – 8:30pm; Monday – 10:00pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

A Touch Away

A story of forbidden love and secrets when a secular Jewish family from Russia moves in next to a Haredi family - and their daughter, about to be part of an arranged marriage, falls in love with the charismatic son. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Episode 1 Sunday 7pm &1am; Tuesday 10:30am; Wednesday 5am; Thursday 9am & 4:30pm

Episode 2

Mintz family arrives at Israel. After four years that they haven't met, Zorik is truly excited to re-unite with his family. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Saturday – 7pm & 2:30am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 1

Learn the Hebrew letter Shin, as well as Hebrew vowels, on this first teaching episode of "From the Aleph Bet" series 1 Monday 9am; Thursday – 4am; Saturday - 11am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 2

The Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced on this second lesson Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday 7pm; Thursday – 4:35am; Saturday – 11:30am

For those who cannot attend services, JBS offers Kabbalat Shabbat services from a modern Orthodox synagogue, The Hampton Synagogue of West Hampton Beach, NY; and Shabbat Services from Reform synagogue, Central Synagogue of New York City

Kabbalat Shabbat - 4:50pm Friday night Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11pm & 2am Saturday morning Shabbat Services 9:30 am

Three leaders in NA'AMAT USA, OR CHAPTER, S.FL. will co-chair the 27th annual dinner honoring NORA AND CARLOS STOLEAR on Wednesday, Nov. 20th at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Ave. Aventura, Fl. at 6 pm.

Nora and Carlos Stolear are both accomplished professionals and benefactors that relocated to South Florida in 2004. Carlos is a Holocaust survivor. They joined NA'AMAT International, a movement of more than 300,000 members in nine countries, to help their cause.

Raquel Rub, NA'AMAT S.FL. Council President, Matilde Behar, NA'AMAT "OR" President, and Rebeca Yohai, National Board Member, stated that the dinner and entertainment are open to members, families, and community for a $100 contribution per person. Dietary laws observed. Reservations are available by phoning 305-965-4779 and 786-483-3312, or email [email protected].

Please join us to personally meet JONATHAN MORALES, the hero who captured the shooter and saved the lives of his fellow congregants, at Chabad of Poway, San Diego, California.

Proceeds of the event will go towards repairing the damage caused to several NA'AMAT daycare centers, by missiles directed to the Israeli population. We are a network of dynamic volunteers, dedicated to social justice, child and family welfare and gender equality in the workforce in Israel. We continue financing the programs and services developed over 92 years of existence with our sister organization, NA'AMAT ISRAEL. Daycare centers, domestic violence center in Tel Aviv, 17 vocational high schools, graduate and post-graduate scholarships, and much more.

https://www.tbsmb.org/shirchadash# We are excited for our annual URJ Camp Shabbat, Friday, November 15th. Services begin at 6PM featuring guest artist Dan Nichols, followed by an Oneg Shabbat in our Palm Plaza, featuring child-friendly finger foods, s’mores and a song session with Dan. Camp Directors from several of our URJ summer camps will be on hand to speak to our families. If you are considering a well-rounded Jewish camping experience for your children, don’t miss this opportunity to learn first-hand from our Directors and alumni. We hope to see you on November 15. For further information on URJ Camps and guest artist, Dan Nichols: https://urjyouth.org/camps/ https://www.dannicholsmusic.com/

Join us on November 11th to support Israeli children battling cancer and their families

Honoring: Mr. Chaim Katzman Founder & CEO of Gazit Globe and National president of Larger Than Life

Featuring:the Global Music Icon Idan Raichel

Where:Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Ave. North Miami Beach, FL 33160

When: November 11th 2019 Reception starts at 7:00pm.

For tickets 1.888.644.4040

https://largerthanlifeusa.org/gala-tickets-miami

Commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass

For a complete and timely schedule and more places to watch JBS, go to www.jbstv.org

JBS available on the El Al “Dreamliner”

**Beginning Nov 1, Watch JBS on EL AL"

We are pleased to announce that beginning this week, anyone flying on El Al to and from Israel will be able to watch select JBS programming. This is a first for El Al and we are proud to be partnering with Israel’s national airline. If you watch JBS on El Al, I hope you’ll let us know.

Learn To Read Hebrew - “From The Aleph Bet”

From the Aleph-Bet: Introduction Introduction and overview of JBS series "From the Aleph-Bet" for anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand the Hebrew language. Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday – 4am; Saturday - 11am

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 1

Learn the Hebrew letter Shin, as well as Hebrew vowels, on this first lesson in the JBS series "From the Aleph Bet.” Mondays – 9:35am & 5:05pm; Wednesday 7pm; Thursday – 4:35am; Saturday – 11:30am

Film Premiere: Lost Town

A son tries to connect with his late father by uncovering the story of his family’s town of Trochenbrod, Poland -- the only all-Jewish town ever to exist outside of Palestine -- where 5,000 Jews were murdered except for 33 who escaped the massacre. Sunday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm; Saturday - 4am

JBS Series Premier

Israel Briefing: Moshe Ya’alon

Moshe Ya'alon, former IDF Chief of Staff & former Defense Minister, briefs future officers of the US armed forces on the history of the Jewish State and Israeli policy & security issues. Premiere of JBS series Israel Briefing with Benjamin Anthony. Tuesday - 7pm; Thursday - 1pm

Jewish Cinematheque

Israeli film director Eran Riklis discusses his new thriller, Spider In The Web (with Ben Kingsley), about an aging spy on one last mission and a mysterious woman who turns the hunter into the hunted. With Eric Goldman on Jewish Cinematheque. Monday - 7:30pm; Wednesday – 1:30pm

Shi’ite, Sunni and Jew

Rabbi Elie Abadie (Manhattan East Synagogue) speaks with Imam Mohamad Tawhidi (Shi’ite Muslim) and Ali Adi (Sunni Arab-Israeli) about Muslim/Christian/Jewish relations, Israel and its minorities, and BDS. By Reservists On Duty, Fifth Ave Synagogue, NYC. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1am

L'Chayim: Ken Spiro on God

Rabbi, historian and Aish HaTorah senior lecturer, Ken Spiro (author of Destiny – Why A Tiny Nation Plays Such A Huge Role In History), discusses the Jewish understanding of God. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am; Thursday – 3pm; Thursday - 3pm (12noon PT)

Sunday: El Al-Yoram Elgrabli

El Al Airline’s Managing Director for North America, Yoram Elgrabli, describes growing up in Israel, his feelings for the Jewish State while living in the Diaspora, and his role overseeing the "airline of the Jewish People." With Mark S.Golub. Sunday – Noon; Monday - 3pm

Monday: Dan Raviv on Mossad

CBS News Correspondent, Dan Raviv, discusses many aspects of Israel's intelligence operations detailed in his book, Spies Against Armageddon, Inside Israel's Secret Wars. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Yossi Klein Halevi

Yossi Klein Halevi, Israeli journalist, author and fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses issues confronting contemporary Israel today and his book on the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, "Like Dreamers." L'Chayim with Mark S. Golub.' Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: Fighting BDS In Israel

The CEO of “Im Tirtzu,” Matan Peleg, and Board Chair Douglas Altabef, discuss their organization’s work as the leading Israeli organization seeking to educate Israelis influenced by the BDS Movement to doubt the legitimacy of Israel. With Mark S. Golub Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: The Second Sun

Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and male star John Buffalo Mailer discuss their feature film “The Second Sun”, the poignant story of a “b'shert" romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. With Mark S. Golub. Saturday 6pm

92nd Street Y: Bernard-Henri Levy and Thane Rosenbaum

French intellectual Bernard-Henri Levy discusses events in Europe and their effects on European Jewry and citizens around the world. With novelist and essayist Thane Rosenbaum of NYU Forum on Law, Culture & Society. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday – 10:00pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 1am; Saturday - 3pm

In The News: Israeli Election & Kurds

Haviv Rettig Gur, political analyst for Times Of Israel, discusses Benny Gantz’ attempts to create a unity government and offers an Israeli perspective on Pres. Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Sunday 5:30pm & 11:30pm

For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

Simchat Torah Live From Central Synagogue In New York

Today 6pm-8pm; Monday 9:30-11am; Replay at 6:30pm

Gen "Z" - Jewish Teens Today

Jewish teens who are part of Gen Z (those born between 1995 and 2014) discuss the findings of a recent survey of Gen Z attitudes and behavior. Hosted by Michael Kay (Head of the Leffell School) and Susan Wachsstock (Jewish Education Project).
Monday – 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday – 4am; Saturday - 8pm

Pharisees in Christianity

Rabbi Abraham Skorka (Saint Joseph’s University and Dr. Philip A. Cunningham (St. Joseph's University) discuss the influences of the Pharisees on Jesus, Christianity and antisemitism today. AJC Westchester/Fairfield and “Shared Roots, Divergent Plan.”
Tuesday – 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2PM; Saturday – 7pm

L'Chayim: El Al-Yoram Elgrabli

El Al Airline’s Managing Director for North America, Yoram Elgrabli, describes growing up in Israel, his feelings for the Jewish State while living in the Diaspora, and his role overseeing the "airline of the Jewish People." With Mark S.Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & 12am;
Thursday – 3pm

Sunday: UK Soccer Fights Hate

Chairman of the Chelsea Football Club in the UK, Bruce Buck, discusses the Club's initiative "Say No To Antisemitism," and its mission to use the power of sports to help educate fans about the evils of discrimination and antisemitism. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday – Noon; Monday - 3pm

Tuesday: Chloe Valdary

Brand Ambassador for Jerusalem U, Chloe Valdary, a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

92nd Street Y: Rabbi Meir Lau

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv Rabbi Meir Lau (formerly chief rabbi of Israel) describes his miraculous survival as a young child in Auschwitz and shares tales of his storied rabbinic career in conversation with Rabbi Menachem Genack at the 92nd Street Y. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday – 10:30pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Film: Saga Of A Photo

This is a film about love, a love story that crosses borders, a love story between a woman and two men, a love story between a woman and the theatre, between a woman and the Land of Israel, about a mother's love for her children and the price of all these loves. Sunday – 9pm & Midnight

As we approach the one-year commemoration of the vicious attack on the Tree of Life building in Pittsburgh, PA, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is encouraging our community to come together to honor those we lost and commit to strengthening the Jewish peoplehood. Join us and thousands of others for a virtual commemoration ceremony and a global movement of remembrance. You can #PauseWithPittsburgh by registering here.

On Sunday, October 27 at 5 p.m., you will receive a text message with a video reading of the Kaddish and the names of the 11 lives lost. After sharing this collective moment of prayer, join the Pittsburgh community for the public memorial service via livestream.

Save the date Wednesday December 11, at 6:00pm Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

A multigenerational experience for the entire family at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus

A Different way to celebrate Chanukah Sing, dance, make candles and have fun with games while engaging with the Festival of lights.

Wednesday December 11, at 6:00pm 20350 NE 26 Ave. NMB Florida, 33180

Details to follow

For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

Talmud: Why Fast? Talmud: Must God Forgive?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher of Gateways treats two themes especially relevant for Yom Kippur on JBS's "Dimensions of the Daf." Today (Sunday) - 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4pm

L'Chayim: Eugene Borowitz z"l - Is God Real?

On a L'Chayim classic, Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l, of HUC-JIR, offers his understanding of what it means to say that God is real. Today (Sunday) - 10:30am; Monday - 9am & 5:30pm

L'Chayim: Shai Held

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition. Today (Sunday) - Noon and 6pm; Monday - 3pm

92Y: Harold Kushner, Psalm 2

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen To Good People," delivers a moving and inspiring commentary to Psalm 23, "The Lord Is My Shepherd." An exclusive JBS presentation taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10:30pm; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Rabbis Reflect On God

A panel of rabbis discuss ways of thinking and speaking about God on Yom Kippur with Orthodox Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Reconstructionist Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Conservative Rabbi Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT). With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9pm & Midnight

Thoughts for Yom Kippur:

Kol Nidre Eve D'rash (Golub)

Rabbi Mark S. Golub sets the mood for the Kol Nidre prayer, reflecting upon how we can be a blessing to ourselves and the people we love and the importance of viewing life through expressions of blessing. From Chavurot Aytz Chayim and Deevray Torah (CT). Tuesday 5:30pm & 8pm

Yom Kippur D'rash (Golub)

Rabbi Mark S. Golub explores the notion of choosing life as it relates to midrash to the Torah portion "Atem Nitzavim," and the blessing we can be to others by helping to keep them from loneliness.From Chavurot Aytz Chayim and Deevray Torah (Ct). Wednesday - 11am

Yom Kippur-Blessings of Israel

Rabbi Mark S. Golub describes the "blessings of Israel," including its unique embrace of democracy, its idealistic vision and its compassionate people. Wednesday - 2pm

Live Yom Kippur Services for those who cannot attend in person:

Kol Nidrei Eve - Tuesday 6pm & 8:30pm

Yom Kippur: Wed 9am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, & 4pm (Yizkor)

Other Programs:

Mike Burstyn: Film "Azimuth"

Mike Burstyn discusses directing his film Azimuth, about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier who confront each other after the 1967 Six Day War - though the Egyptian does not know the war is over. At Institute for Film & Jewish Studies, Columbia University. Monday 7:30pm; Thursday - 1:30pm

AJC: "Architect of Peace" Award

AJC National Pres. Harriet Schleifer presents the "Architect of Peace" award to Shaikh Khalid, Bahrain Minister of Foreign Affairs, who discusses efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With Jason Isaacson at Sutton Place Synagogue, NYC. (2019) Monday - 8pm; Thursday - 1:30pm

L'Chayim: Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro ("World Perfect" and "Destiny") discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today's Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Henry Winkler

Actor and author Henry Winkler, best known for playing Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the television sitcom "Happy Days" (1974-84), discusses growing up Jewish and his book on life experiences and lessons entitled, "I've Never Met An Idiot on the River." Wednesday - 9pm & 12am;
Thursday - 3pm

Film: Brothers

Two brothers, one a secular kibbutznik and one a Torah scholar from America who has come to defend Hareidim from the draft - reunite and clash over philosophies, mirroring the conflict between politics and Judaism in Israel. Directed by Igaal Niddam. Thursday - 10:30am; Saturday - 9pm & Midnight

Jake Ehrenreich: Tovah Feldshuh & Sarge

In the first season finale of the Jake Ehrenreich Show, Jake welcomes comedian Sarge; star of stage, screen and television Tovah Feldshuh; and First Lady of the Catskills Resorts, Elaine Grossinger Etess, who is inducted into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1am