It's Happening In Miami

Sunday, March 16, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's BeWell Initiative in partnership with Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) and Mishkan Miami, for incredible keynote and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller. The Summit will also include breakout sessions with experts in the field of adolescent mental health, a panel discussion and Q&A, and lunch. The event is geared toward parents, community members, youth professionals, mental health professionals (CEU's will be offered) and all those who care about the topic of adolescent mental health and wellness in the Jewish community.

If you have any questions, please contact BeWell Miami Director, Shoshana Farbman, at [email protected].

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On JBS: A new documentary from Raphael Shore; Elliott Abrams; Rabbi Brous; YU Basketball

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
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Sunday December 15

JFNA GA 2024: Rabbinic Roundtable

Max Webb Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple David Wolpe leads a discussion with Rabbi Sharon Brous, senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, and Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 2:30pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday – 2:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 10:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Values vs Jewish Interests: Yehuda Kurtzer

Shalom Hartman Institute President Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on this post-election moment, offering a new framework to ensure the future vitality of American Judaism and prevent America from becoming merely a “diaspora.” Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm; Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 5:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm; Friday - 2:00pm

Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred

Documentary

Delve into the roots of antisemitism in this film that provides a fresh and empowering perspective on the world’s oldest hatred.
Sunday - 9:00pm; Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Film Discussion

Tragic Awakening producer Raphael Shore sits with Teisha to discuss the film and his dedication to combating antisemitism.
Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm

Monday December 16

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the latest developments in Israel’s ongoing multi-front conflict. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Elliott Abrams

Abby sits with politician, lawyer and senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, Elliott Abrams, to discuss his strategies for strengthening Jewish identity through education, immersive experiences, and community engagement. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Tuesday December 17

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Jonathan Spyer

Insights from British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs Jonathan Spyer (Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security) for ISGAP. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Dyonna Ginsburg - Jewish Global Impact After Oct 7##

Dyonna Ginsberg, CEO of OLAM, joins Justin to discuss Jewish and Israeli tikkun olam, and to examine how this work has evolved since October 7.. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 18

Defending Israel with David Harris: Mark Dubowitz

CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Mark Dubowitz joins David Harris for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East today. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

The YU Maccabees face off against the University of Saint Joseph at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Wednesday - 8:00pm

Thursday December 19

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Zhailon Levingston

Jonah sits with Broadway director Zhailon Levingston, a rising young star in the New York theater scene, to discuss the dynamics of Black-Jewish solidarity and the power of art and theater to foster dialogue and bridge communities. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah examines the possibilities for Syria's future in the wake of Assad's departure, revealing surprising potential outcomes. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

Herbert Block - American Zionism

Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Harriet Schleifer

The Chair of the AJC’s Board of Governors, Harriet Schleifer, discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Andrew Kligerman

Andrew Kligerman, former national board member of StandWithUs, discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Importance of Dignity

The Jewish value of protecting a person's dignity, and how this reflects the Jewish emphasis on "free will," is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Kopi Luwak and the Kashrut of Coffee

Can a non-kosher animal produce a by-product that is kosher? Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish Tradition treats issues related to the Laws of Kashrut Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Exodus part 1

What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish Tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are explored through the Exodus story using rabbinic commentary of the midrash. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Thursday, December 26, 6 PM

Join us at Temple Moses to celebrate Hanukkah! Menorah building for kids at 6 PM, community lighting at 7 PM, huge party at 7:15 PM and Live Jewish Boy concert at 8:30 PM. Activities, games and prices for the whole family.

Temple Moses, 1200 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach

Individual Tickets: $15/ Family Pack: $36

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Sabbath Queen; Kirsten Gillibrand; American Values, Religious Voices

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org

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

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Sunday December 8

JFNA GA 2024

Political Roundtable

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and commentator George Will discuss key issues facing America and the Jewish community, with JFNA President and CEO Eric Fingerhut. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 2:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 6:30pm; Friday - 12:30pm

Monday December 9

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for analysis Amichai Stein, diplomatic correspondent for Israeli television channel Kan 11. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Andres Spokoiny

Abby is joined by Argentinian-born Andrés Spokoiny, President of the Jewish Funders Network, to discuss his book Tradition and Transition, and how Jewish communities can balance heritage and modernity in world that demands it. 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

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Sabbath Queen

Filmmaker Sandi DuBowski and Rabbi Amichau Lau-Lavie sit with Eric to discuss Sabbath Queen, their epic documentary that follows Lau-Lavie’s 20-year journey from radical drag queen to influential Rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven synagogue. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Saturday -8:00pm

Tuesday December 10

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Ansel Brown

At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Ansel K. Brown (North Carolina Central University) examines the deep-rooted hatred driving the global rise in antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Gila Fine

Author Gila Fine (Pardes Institute) uses the example of female archetypes in rabbinic literature to show Justin how Talmud stories often defy expectations, not only challenging what they seem to convey but revealing the complete opposite. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 11

Defending Israel with David Harris: Sarah Idan

David Harris speaks with Sarah Idan, Iraqi-American activist, TV host, and former beauty pageant titleholder, whose Iraqi citizenship was revoked in 2019 after she voiced support for Israel at the UN. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch shares a thought-provoking sermon with his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm; Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm; Friday - 11:00am

Hineni: American Values, Religious Voices

Rabbi Andrea Weiss (HUC-JIR) leads a nonpartisan discussion on finding common ground and fostering civic engagement through a religious lens, in a program of Central Synagogue. Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Thursday December 12

Authors Discussion: Daniel Schulman

Daniel Schulman joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss The Money Kings, his epic narrative tracing the rise of German-Jewish financial dynasties, their impact on Wall Street, and the challenges they faced as Jews in Gilded Age America. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 8:30am; Saturday - 8:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Michael Solomonov

Jonah sits with Michael Solomonov, chef and owner of Philadelphia’s renowned Israeli restaurant Zahav, cookbook author, and champion of Israel’s extraordinary, diverse culinary landscape. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern examines the trial of 100-year-old Gregor Formanek for aiding in over 3,000 murders at Sachsenhausen, weighing the ethical and legal questions surrounding age and time limits in Holocaust justice. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

Paula Eiselt

Filmmaker Paula Eiselt discusses 93 Queen, her documentary which follows an Orthodox mother of six, Rachel “Ruchie” Frier, on her quest to create a female ambulance service, which evokes fierce opposition from her Chasidic community. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Vivian Lazar

Director of the HaZamir international Jewish teen choir, Vivian Lazar, describes her Jewish background and the way HaZamir touches Jewish hearts, builds bridges between American and Israeli teens, and strengthens Jewish identity. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Steve Israel

Political commentator, lobbyist, former politician, and author Steven Israel discusses anti-Semitism in America and the evil of money in politics. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Helen Nash

Cookbook author Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote her book New Kosher Cuisine. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Changes & Grow

Drawing from a series of traditional commentaries, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic notion of a person's ability to change and grow through one's actions and prayers. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

In Heaven's Hands

Rabbi Becher discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Choosing Jewish

Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l uses the Exodus story to explore what it means to be a Jew through a discussion of the Tenth Plague, the mezuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am;Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Tuesday, December 17, 8-9:30 PM

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s BeWell Miami Initiative is partnering with The Wellness Institute in bringing Brooks Gibbs, PhD, a world-renowned resilience educator and youth speaker whose techniques help children build confidence and navigate any kind of difficult relationship.

This program via Zoom and free of charge with promo code GMJF18

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Sunday, December 15, 3 PM

Hanukkah fun for the whole family! Make your personalized hanukkiahs and enjoy latkes and doughnuts. Members: $18 | Guests: $25

For information, contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X251.

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org

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Sunday December 1

Israeli President Isaac Herzog

In his first major address in the U.S. since the October 7th attacks, Israeli President Isaac Herzog implores American leaders and all assembled at the JFNA GA to keep fighting for the Jewish people. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Monday - 5:30pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 2:30pm; Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Monday December 2

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined in discussion by Eric Mandel, Founder and Director of MEPIN (Middle East Political and Information Network). Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Amir Tibon

Abby is joined by Israeli journalist Amir Tibon to discuss The Gates of Gaza, his book detailing his family's survival during the October 7th attacks and the deep-seated roots of the conflict. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Nathan-ism

Eric Goldman speaks with Elan Golod, a former IDF soldier and director of Nathan-ism, his documentary about a Jewish soldier who chronicled the Nuremberg Trials through a self-invented art form. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am

Tuesday December 3

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Izabella Tabarovsky & Meng Yang

Izabella Tabarovsky (Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center) and Meng Yang (Peking University, China) offer insights at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jonah Platt

Justin is joined by actor, artist, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt, host of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, a series exploring Jewish identity airing on JBS. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 4

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Why Conspiracies

Robert Siegel discusses the nationwide and global impact of conspiracy theories with panelists Jesselyn Cook (Harvard University), David G. Rand (M.I.T.) and Nancy L. Rosenblum (Harvard University). Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm

Thursday December 5

Authors Discussion: Julie Satow

Award-winning journalist and author Julie Satow joins Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, her novel about the golden age of American department stores and the visionary women who led them. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Patricia Heaton

Actress Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) joins Jonah Platt to discuss her outspoken advocacy for Israel and the importance of non-Jewish voices standing up for the Jewish community. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern explores why a study found one-third of U.S. teens sympathize with Hamas and what it reveals about challenges in educating Jewish youth. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

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

Stephen Schwartz

The composer and lyricist of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, describes creating the music for the iconic Broadway musical, now a major motion picture, and how Jewish values have shaped his life and work. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Danny Ayalon on Peace

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and former Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Danny Ayalon, discusses the difficulties inherent in reaching a peace agreement with the Palestinians. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

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. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Big Love

Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores this question using Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Cars & Moral Choices

Rabbi Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Confronting Pharaoh

The Jewish Tradition's reading of the Exodus story and the rabbinic view of what it means to be a "Jew" reveals much in this lesson about the Jewish understanding of God. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Get Ready to Fest! | January 9-23, 2025

In-person and Virtual Screenings

The 28th Annual Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) kick offs at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell outdoor amphitheater before expanding to eight additional venues across Greater Miami including Temple Beth Am, Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami Theater Center, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, Miami Beach JCC and O Cinema South Beach. Over 13 cinema-filled days will showcase nearly 100 film premieres, each a testament to the power of storytelling. Virtual showings will feature more than 50 exclusive films, complete with filmmaker Q&As and special guest appearances for a one-of-a-kind online festival experience.

Individual tickets go on sale in December when the full Festival lineup is revealed. All-Access Theater Badges and Virtual Passes are on sale now — grab yours today!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A MJFF IN-THEATER BADGE

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On JBS: Thanksgiving Week New Programs

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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FEATURED THIS WEEK

Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony analyzes the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with legal scholar Professor Avi Bell. Sunday - 10:00am & 4:00pm, Monday - 1:00pm,Tuesday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

Julie Platt & Sheryl Sandberg

At the 2024 General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, JFNA Board Chair Julie Platt is joined by former Meta COO and proud Zionist Sheryl Sandberg. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Tuesday - 1:00am, 2:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 8:30am

Giving Thanks: People of the Cook

The American Thanksgiving menu gets an Israeli twist as President of the Shalom Hartman Institute Yehuda Kurtzer and Rabbi-Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor collaborate to create a unique holiday meal. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 5:30pm, Friday - 11:00am

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Leaders and members of Central Synagogue and Saint Peter's Church come together in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship for the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Thursday - 9:00am & 6:30pm, Friday – 12:30pm

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Monday November 25

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for updates and analysis on the Israel-Hamas war. Monday - 7:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am, Wednesday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg

Renowned scholar, author and theologian Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg joins Abby to discuss “The Triumph of Life,” his defining work on Judaism’s evolving partnership with God, focused on bringing life, dignity, and compassion into the world through the covenant. 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

Tuesday November 26

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: David Patterson

David Patterson, (Hillel A. Feinberg Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas) discusses strategies for combating antisemitism at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 4:00pm, Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Ari Lamm - How Judaism Has Shaped America

Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, Chief Executive of BZ Media, joins Justin to discuss how Jewish ideas have shaped world and American history, including American government, the first Thanksgiving, and American universities. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am, 1:00pm & 7:00pm, Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm, Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday November 27

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish frontline activist David Harris is joined by Arsen Ostrovsky, renowned human rights attorney and CEO of the International Legal Forum. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm, Friday - 5:00am, Saturday - 8:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Mark Wilf

Co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings and Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors, Mark Wilf, joins Jonah this Thanksgiving to explore Jewish identity, sports, and more. Wednesday - 8:00pm, Thursday - 10:30am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah examines the misuse of the term "pogrom" by politicians and commentators, setting the record straight on its true meaning and historical significance. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm, Friday - 5:30am, Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Wednesday at 6:00pm & Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

Tal Keinan Part 1

Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd,” explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.” Monday - 9:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Tal Keinan Part 2

Part two of a conversation with Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd.” Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jews of Harlem

Jeffrey S. Gurock, Libby M. Klaperman Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University discusses the evolution of the Jewish community of Harlem, New York – and the revival of Jewish in life in Harlem today. Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joe Lieberman z"l

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman z'l reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Brutal Honesty, Loving Lies

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am, Monday - 4:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Saul and David

Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book or Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am, Monday - 4:30am, Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

God's Second Name

Study the two names of God given to Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3) that serve as the basis for the Jewish understanding of the reality of God. Monday - 9:00am, Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 | Chanukah Day 4, 5785

Featuring: Pedal Yard, Laser Tag, Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Toddlers Soft Play Area, Aviation Airshow, Gelt Drop, Pony Rides, Petting Zoom, Family Train, Food Court, Snow Cones & Cotton Candy, Live Concert & more!

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