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Sunday, November 17, 2 PM

The Miami Book Fair will feature author Amir Tibon discussing his book The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope in Israel's Borderlands. Tibon tells the harrowing story of his family’s ordeal on October 7 under attack in Kibbutz Nahal Oz. More than one family’s odyssey, The Gates of Gaza is the intimate story of a tight-knit community and the broader saga of war, occupation and hostility between two national movements – a conflict that has not yet extinguished the enduring hope for peace.

MDC Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami

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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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Rosh Hashanah Services from The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) and Central Synagogue (Reform)##

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 - EREV ROSH HASHANAH

6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm 7:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 11:00pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 3:30pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) 1:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Family Service Encore 7:00pm 5:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Kids Service 6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 1:00pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 3:00pm

The High Holidays with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The legacy of JBS founder Rabbi Mark s. Golub is felt throughout the year, but especially during the high holidays, an opportunity for deep creative expression of his love for the Jewish Tradition. Enjoy special presentations of his programs this week.

Rosh Hashanah D'rashes

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 9:15pm Thursday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:45pm Friday - 7:30am & 12:30pm

Jewish 101

Torah Poetry Monday - 9:00am & Saturday - 1:00am The Rambam Monday - 9:40am Binding of Isaac Monday - 10:15am & Wednesday - 9:00am

Aleph Bet

Hebrew for the High Holidays Tuesday - 11:30am

L'Chayim##

Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###

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

Daniel Cohen

Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am, Saturday - 6:00pm

Netanyahu Addresses the UNGA

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Sunday - 7:00am, 4:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 12:00pm & 6:25pm

Israel at War: United Nations General Assembly

Reporting from the UN General Assembly, ADL's Senior VP for International Affairs, Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, discusses the urgent need for the UN and world governments to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in this post October 7th world. Sunday - 7:35am, 4:35pm & 11:35pm Monday - 12:35pm & 7:40pm Tuesday - 4:40pm

Eppes Essen: Iraqi Feast##

Hosts Mike Burstyn and Perla Karney enjoy an authentic Iraq meal prepared by entertainer Nicholas Nissim, featuring homemade hummus, Israeli salads, and traditional family recipes passed down through generations. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 7:30am & 1:30pm Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 6:00am Saturday - 5:30pm

Braiding in the Jewish New Year

Loaves of Torah author Rabbi Vanessa Harper delves into the themes of Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days through her lively challah baking lesson, sharing the rich history and deep spiritual significance of making and shaping challah. Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 6:30am

Inside Israel: Gilad Kariv

Rabbi, faith leader, Knesset member, and former CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, Gilad Kariv offers his insights on the conflict, politics, and diaspora relations from both an Israeli and rabbinic perspective, in a program from Central Synagogue. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00pm

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove##

Abby is joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of New York’s Park Avenue Synagogue and a leading voice in modern Judaism, to discuss his new book, For Such a Time As This: On Being Jewish Today, which chronicles his response -- on the bimah and off -- to the horrors of October 7th, and his diagnosis of the changed landscaped for Jewish identity and connection. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 4:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00am & 7:00pm

Matzah Book Soup##

Lilli and Amanda recommend Cool For the Summer, a YA love triangle tale thatis the quintessential coming of age story, with great Jewish rep! Monday - 8:54pm & 11:54pm Tuesday - 2:54am Saturday - 10:54pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Alan Morinis##

Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, author of Everyday Holiness, and a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement, joins Justin to share his personal journey and his reflections on Rosh Hashanah. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 1:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 8:30am & 5:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Actor, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt welcomes Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect, So Help Me Todd) as his first guest on "Being Jewish," a new weekly series on JBS exploring Jewish identity through candid, unfiltered conversations. Thursday - 8:15pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am Saturday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm

DON'T MISS THIS WEEK

Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors

Sunday - 2:00pm, Monday - 4:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm, Saturday - 9:30pm Why Is This Jewish New Year Different? Sunday - 10:00am & 3:00pm, Monday - 2:00am & 7:00am, Tuesday - 2:00pm Documentary - A Cantor's Head Sunday - 9:00pm, Monday - 12:30am, Saturday - 3:30am In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Mitch Albom Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 2:30am & Saturday - 10:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS High Holidays Schedule

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday at 6:00pm

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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: The Future of Black Relations

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris speak with professors Sunni Ali, Ansel Brown, and Hannibal Hamdallahi about countering racism and antisemitism today. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris: On the Frontlines

Shahar Azani speaks in-depth with David Harris about On the Front Lines: A Lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy, Harris’s new book that chronicles his remarkable career spent confronting the toughest challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and liberal democracies around the world Friday - 10:00pm

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

Francine Klagsbrun

Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses her biography Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel which addresses the ways American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only woman prime minister who served during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###

Rabbis Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist) and Chaim Steinmetz (Modern Orthodox) discuss the themes they believe are important to address in High Holiday sermons. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Daniel Cohen

Rabbi, author, and inspirational speaker Daniel Cohen talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Shofar of Freedom

The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Binding of Isaac

Rabbi Becher uncovers the revolutionary nature of The Binding of Isaac (Akedah), one of the most thought-provoking and complex narratives in the Torah that has sparked centuries of debate, and discusses how its profound lessons remain deeply relevant for today. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101##

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

Torah Poetry###

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

The Rambam###

Learn about the greatest legal authority and philosopher of Jewish history, the Rambam, Moses Maimonides, in an ongoing discussion of how the Jewish tradition is all about "people." Monday - 9:40am

Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Monday - 10:15am Wednesday - 9:00am

Aleph - Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Hebrew for the High Holidays

Special Rosh Hashanah lesson. Tuesday - 11:30am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

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

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

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

Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance raises awareness around disability access and advocacy.

The Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) remains a vital resource in our community. The MJAA website provides a unique and comprehensive guide on everything from advocating for a child with a learning disability to navigating the transition into adulthood.

With the High Holidays quickly approaching, MJAA has brought together an expansive list of services, activities, accessibility and inclusion guides around these meaningful times of prayer and worship. It’s also election season and every voter should be able to cast a ballot. This page ensures individuals with disabilities know the multiple voting options that meet the ADA standards in Miami-Dade County, including a paper-based voting system, touchscreen, audio technology and sip-and-puff capabilities for voters with special needs. Finally, the Disability and Mental Health page includes local and national resources for individuals with and without disabilities looking for mental health and wellness support.

Miami.Jewish.Abilities.org

MJAA is a program of Federation and also offers a disability specialist.

Be Part of Jewish Miami's Emergency Response

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the catastrophic hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Perry, in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Millions of people are without power across the state and some coastal areas experienced a record-breaking 15-foot storm surge.

As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds donated to Hurricane Helene relief will provide critically needed aid to both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities affected by this devastating storm.

Please click below to donate. You may also send a check payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the notation Hurricane Helene Emergency Relief Fund to 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE DONATION

If you are interested in volunteering in affected areas, email Jewish Volunteer Center Director Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected].

Donate or Receive a Wedding Gown

The mission of The Kallah Project of South Florida is to help brides in need by providing wedding gowns that have been laundered to pristine condition — many of which have been worn only once or never at all. They also offer modesty solutions such as bodysuits, shawls, brand new headpieces and other bridal accessories. Their gowns are in perfect condition and a skilled alterations person is available to ensure a perfect fit for every bride. "We are here to support brides who may not want to invest a significant amount of money in a gown and would rather contribute to helping others."

The Kallah Project of South Florida is sponsored by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

For more information, contact Debbie Mendal at 786.303.2638.

@thekallahproject

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Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM

The Miami Beach JCC's Israeli Film Series features a screening of the comedy Matchmaking, a Romeo-and-Juliet-like saga about tolerance and love. Israel's biggest box office hit of the year stars Irit Kaplan from the Israeli show The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem and Maor Schwitzer of Shtisel fame.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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December 13, 2024-January 5, 2025

This intimate theatrical cabaret weaves together the lives and iconic music of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Thirteen songs that soundtracked generations of collective yearning including A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne and Who By Fire examine the messiness of being human and the struggle to stay connected. Starring and written by Frost School of Music alum and award-winning jazz vocalist Danielle Wertz and rockfolk musician Robbie Schaefer.

GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables

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Join the Center for Jewish Life for our programming line up. Tuesday, September 24 Spanish 5:00 PM Judaism 101 6:00 PM Shofar Workshop 6:00 PM Soccer & Cervezas 6:00 PM Thursday, September 26 Spanish 5:00 PM High Holy Day Choir 6:00 PM Friday, September27 Shabbat 7:00 PM Saturday, September 28 Shabbat 9:30 AM Joseph's Table: A Deep Weekly Insight into a Hasidic Text material created by Mitchell Chefitz 12:15 PM Selichot Services 6:00 PM Sunday, September 29 Sundays at the Center 9:00 AM

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

Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Matzah Book Soup##

Lilli and Amanda recommend Woman on Fire, the historical fiction thriller by Lisa Barr that takes readers alongside investigative reporter Jules Roth as she tries to find a painting stolen by the Nazis. Monday - 8:54pm Tuesday - 2:51am, 4:28am & 5:54am Wednesday - 4:51pm Thursday - 8:58pm Friday - 1:28am & 11:28am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Distant Cousins and the Evolution of Jewish Music

Indie folk-pop trio Distant Cousins join Justin to discuss the evolution of Jewish music since October 7, touring with Matisyahu, and perform their hit singles “Here and Now” and “Dimati,” from their new album Out of the Darkness. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern discusses the global election landscape, highlighting how the process feels more like a circus than a legitimate democratic exercise given the unprecedented levels of disinformation and scams. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Asher Katz

David Harris is joined by Asher Katz, Youth Movement Director of the Moises Safra Center, to discuss Katz's 11 months serving in Gaza with the IDF, including his experiences at the Rafah crossing and the challenges faced by Israeli forces during ground operations in the region. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:00pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

How the Gaza War Changed the Middle East

Global Connections with Robert Siegel returns with a discussion on how the Israel-Hamas war has impacted the Middle East, with experts David Makovsky (Washington Inst), Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen (US Inst of Peace), and Ghaith al-Omari (Washington Inst) Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

FIDF Briefing: Most Moral Army

FIDF CEO Steven Weil explains why the IDF is the world’s most ethical army, expounding on the historical and biblical origins of the IDF to elucidate the moral code its policies are rooted in. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 12:30pm

Why is this New Year Different?

Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at American Jewish University, explores lessons learned from the transformative event of 10/, and how these experiences are influencing the way Jews connect with, understand, and support Israel. Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 3:30am

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

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

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Michal Cotler-Wunsh

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by Michal Cotler-Wunsh, former MK and Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Shmuly Yanklowitz

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz to discuss 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism, his book which explores forty-five of the most influential philosophers throughout history and how Jewish ideas might engage with each of the philosophers and their philosophical projects. Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

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

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.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbis Discuss High Holidays

Rabbis discuss how they feel about the High Holidays and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe. With rabbis Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Mitchell Wohlberg. (Orthodox). Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 1.

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word “mensch” which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 2.

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

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Intent of Prayer###

Explore the Jewish prayer service (Sh'moneh Esrei) with the rabbinic concept of "intent" in prayer, and learn the Soloveitchik approach to the study of Talmud in the JBS series, Dimensions of the Daf, taught by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Facilitating Repentance

The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101.##

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

Episode 6 - Oral Torah

Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, just as the American Constitution is defined by Supreme Court rulings. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am

Episode 7 - Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Monday - 9:36am Thursday - 9:36am

Episode 8 - Shabbat

Begin the study of the values and world view of the Jewish Tradition by exploring a fascinating wrinkle in the Ten Commandments. Monday - 10:07am Thursday - 10:07am

Episode 9 - Creation part 1.

Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Monday - 10:37am Thursday - 10:37am

Episode 10 - Creation part 2.

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1) Monday - 11:10am

Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

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

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

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

Monday, October 7, 2 PM

The Jewish Agency for Israel invites you to a very special online gathering on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Join us to hear the incredible personal story of Amir Tibon, an Israeli journalist for Haaretz and the author of the newly released book, The Gates of Gaza." Amir, a resident of Kibbutz Nahal Oz, hid with his family in a shelter for hours, surrounded by terrorists, until his father was able to heroically rescue them. Amir will be interviewed by renowned journalist and Jewish Agency Canadian Representative Yaron Deckel. Amir will be joined by Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, Chair of The Jewish Agency Fund for Victims of Terror.

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