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Jewish tradition offers rich, accessible, and time-tested resources to cope with moments like these. The Institute for Jewish Spirituality, which has pioneered the development and teaching of Jewish mindfulness practices for over 20 years, is offering a number of free resources to our community, including daily free mediation, yoga and Torah study. Click here for more.

Give back this year during Season for Giving, there is an opportunity for everyone both in person and virtually.

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Watch JBS on Comcast X1 Box 1684, Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Live: IAJF NY Gala 2020

The annual Gala of the American Iranian Jewish Federation celebrating “Giving, Caring, Believing, & Community” with U.A.E. U.S. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaib, Israeli Consul Gen. Israel Nitzan, singer Liraz Charhi, comic Elon Gold and the IDF Musical Ensemble. Tonight (Sunday) - 6pm

92nd Street Y: Inside the Mossad

Journalist Ronen Bergman (“Rise and Kill First”) discusses the history of the Mossad and describes many of its most daring successes and addresses the moral issues relating to targeted assassinations. With David Sanger at the 92nd Street Y in NYC. (2018) Today (Sunday) - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4pm

Jewish Cinematheque: Azimuth

Israeli/American star of stage, screen and television, Mike Burstyn (Barnum-Broadway, Kuni Lemel-Film) discusses his movie-directing debut Azimuth, about an Israeli soldier and Egyptian soldier in conflict after the Six Day War. With Eric Goldman.
Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am; Saturday - 1:30am

U.S.-Israel In Biden Administration

Col. David Hacham – who served in IDF intelligence, as an advisor for Arab affairs for a series of Defense Ministers, and participated in Oslo, forecasts U.S.-Israeli relations in a Biden Administration. With Benjamin Anthony for the MIrYam Institute. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7pm

When No Answers, Jewish Wisdom

Rabbi Avi Strausberg, Dir. of National Learning Initiatives at Hadar), shares wisdom of the Torah and Talmud that can provide guidance during times of great uncertainty, such as Covid-19. With Andrew Feuerstein at the 2020 General Assembly of the JFNA. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday – 8pm & 2am

On L’Chayim

L’Chayim: Masha Merkulova

Russian born Masha Merkulova, Founding Exec. Dir. of “Club Z,” describes how she did not know she was a Jew till age 16; and explains her passion for educating American teens about Zionism so they go to college as proud Zionists. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm

Today (Sunday) – Lessons From Survivors (Naomi Vilko) Psychiatrist and Jewish activist Naomi Vilko memorializes her mother, Holocaust Survivor Olga Vilko, and expresses her concerns about Jewish attitudes towards Israel and the American government, as well as about American Jewry. Sunday Dec 6 - 12 Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Monday: Fighting BDS In Israel

The CEO of "Im Tirtzu," Matan Peleg, and Board Chair Douglas Altabef, discuss their work as the leading Israeli organization educating Israelis who have been influenced by the BDS Movement to doubt the legitimacy of the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Bernard-Henri Levy

France's leading Jewish intellectual, journalist and author, Bernard Henri Levy, discusses his own Jewish journey and how he came to write a book about Jewish identity, antisemitism and the Jewish Tradition, "The Genius of Judaism." Tuesday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Dudu Fisher

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

For The Holiday Of Chanukah

Talmud: Chanukah

For the holiday of Chanukah, Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses some of the Talmudic passages relating to the Festival; and as we celebrate the triumph of the Maccabees, Rabbi Becher addresses the concept of “Jewish Heroism.” On “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 2:00am

Talmud: Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for the Gateways Organization and the author of Gateways To Judaism uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. On the JBS Series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 2:30am

Jewish 101: Chanukah

For the holiday of Chanukah, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the history of the Maccabean triumph over the Syrians in Jerusalem and the adult lessons drawn from the Festival, which have shaped American values regarding ethnic identity. On “Jewish 101.” Today (Sunday) - 10am; Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm

The Jewish Story: Hanukkah

The rise of Greek culture and Hellenization in Judea drives the Maccabees to defeat the Syrian Army and rededicate (“Chanukah”) the Temple in Jerusalem. Episode 10 of “The Jewish Story Explained,” a series from OpenDor Media with host Rivka Deray. Monday 7:15pm & 2:45am; Wednesday - 1:15pm

Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

To celebrate Chanukah, JBS replays conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Jake Ehrenreich Show

To celebrate Chanukah, see Comedienne and impressionist Marilyn Michaels, and Alan Dershowitz singing on stage, on an encore presentation of the Premiere of “The Jake Ehrenreich Show,” with Jake’s inducting Jerry Lewis into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Thursday – 10:30pm & 1am

Friday Night Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Services - 7:30pm & 10:30pm Premiering Friday Shabbat Services With Subtitles

Shabbat Morning Services

Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 11am & 2:30pm With Subtitles

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

The Community Resilience Training Program is a two-part online seminar which introduces community members with the basic knowledge and tools necessary to support them in strengthening their community's resilience during crises in their home locality.

The training is designed for community members who are playing an active role in their communities representing various roles and disciplines, including: community leaders, religious leaders, social workers, educators, medical professionals, etc.

Participants will engage in group exercises and case studies delivered by IsraAID’s protection team and field staff.

Online Training Dates- S. Florida Area Trainings start at 12:00 pm EST and will last 3.5-4 hours:

December 9, 2020 | Seminar 1: Intro to Emergency Response and Strengthening Community Resilience December 16, 2020 | Seminar 2: Psychological First Aid and Self-Care

*Attendees are required to attend both sessions

Click here to register and more information.

As the coronavirus crisis continues, the power of prayer can provide inspiration. It links us to G-d and one another. Here are some words that you can turn to for those in need of healing and hope. Click here.

Offering nearly 100 unique, high-quality experiences, the Experience Shuk is the largest centralized marketplace of cutting-edge live and on-demand Jewish virtual engagement for camps, informal educators and families. Searchable by a variety of functions including age of participants, cost, programmatic specialty and language, once you identify an experience of interest, you can easily connect to the content provider to plan meaningful programs together. The Virtual Jewish Experience Shuk is part of the Jewish Camp @ Home project, a shared initiative of Foundation for Jewish Camp and Mosaic United. Take a look around by clicking here.

Join Portland-based musician Alicia Jo Rabins for a weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Fridays at 5:30PM ET. Click here to get the Zoom link and a weekly reminder.

Watch JBS on Comcast X1 Ch 1864 starting Dec 8, Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Programs

Shaping Sephardi History-Gerber

Jane S. Gerber (Director of the Institute for Sephardic Studies, City University of NY), discusses her book “Cities of Splendour in the Shaping of Sephardi History” from the 10th-17th Centuries. A program of the American Sephardi Federation and Arthur Schneier Program for International Affairs at Yeshiva University. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7pm

Jewish Legacy In The Arab World

Mehnaz Afridi (Director of the Holocaust, Genocide & Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan College), Aomar Boum (a socio-cultural anthropologist at UCLA) and Robert Satloff (Executive Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy), reflect upon the history and legacy of Jewish life in the Arab world. With Elizabeth Thompson (Mohamed S. Farsi Chair in Islamic Peace at American University) by American University Center for Israel & Jewish Studies. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday – 8pm & 2am

Robert Siegel: Foreign Policy

Award-winning journalist Robert Siegel explores the future of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East in a Biden Administration with Thomas Friedman (New York Times), Dennis Ross (Washington Institute) & Ghaith Al-Omari (Washington Institute). On “Global Connections: Navigating The New Abnormal” a production of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am

On L’Chayim

L'Chayim: Child of Survivors

Psychiatrist and Jewish activist Naomi Vilko memorializes her mother, Holocaust Survivor Olga Vilko, and expresses her concerns about Jewish attitudes towards Israel and the American government, as well as about American Jewry. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm; Sunday Dec 6 - 12 Noon & 6pm

Sunday: CEO of FIDF Steven Weil

Steven Weil, the CEO of the Friends of the IDF, describes his Jewish background and his perspective on Israel and American Jewish life; and discusses his role with the FIDF without ever having served in the Israeli Defenses Forces Sunday - 12 Noon; Sunday - 6:00pm; Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Rabbi Marc Angel

Rabbi Marc Angel, Rabbi Emeritus of the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC and the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, offers his analysis of Jewish life today.
Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Egyptian Jewry

Juliana Maio, author of the historical novel "City of the Sun," talks about her Sephardic Jewish background, being expelled from Egypt and growing up in Paris and the US, and reconnecting with her Egyptian Jewish roots. Tuesday – 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday – 3:00pm

Thursday: Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of “Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi,” discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Hate Spaces-Avi Goldwasser

Avi Goldwasser, producer of describes how he became committed to fighting ant-Israel BDS forces on college campuses and how he came to produce the film “Hate Spaces - The Politics Of Intolerance On Campus.” Part 1 of 2. Saturday - 6:00pm & 12 Midnight

92nd Street Y: Jews & Punchlines

Female comics Jackie Hoffman and Judy Gold explore Jews and the American Punchline in search of a Jewish gene for comedy. From money to mothers to food--nothing is off limits! Sunday - 8:00pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4pm

Talmud: To Change & Grow

As the Jewish world reads Sedra Vayishlach (Gen. 32:22), which describes how Jacob struggled with an angel, symbolic of inner growth, and which led to his new name “Israel,” Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s discusses “Change and Growth” in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 2:00am

Talmud: In Heaven's Hands?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways Organization) 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." JBS original “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 2:30am

Jewish 101: Community

Learn how the Jewish Tradition's emphasis is on "the community" rather than on "personal salvation," through the contrast of rabbinic thought with the well-known hymn, "Amazing Grace." Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm

KABBALAT & FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY NIGHT

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SHABBAT MORNING

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE Shabbat Morning Services - 11am & 2:30pm

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

As families stay home together, PJ Library has activities for all ages to learn, laugh and share experiences. Whether it is cooking with kids, listening to podcasts, reading stories or doing arts and crafts, there is something for everyone. Click here to explore all the fun options!

This is an especially challenging time for kids with special needs. Click here for a way to explain the situation and disruption in routine using a visual story created by Ryan Mathew Morin, Constituency Board Member of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD).