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Film Premiere: Starting Over Again

Starting Over Again: A Jewish Egyptian Story. Firsthand accounts of Jews leaving Egypt from the time Israel became a state (1948-1956). Written and directed by Ruggero Gabbai, produced by Elliot Malki, a selection of Jerusalem Film Festival of 2015. Sunday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm & 4am

Hadassah Podcast: The Branch

Hadassah podcast host Dina Kraft and producer John Kross discuss their podcast which provides a look into the daily lives of both Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel. With Stephanie Butnick (Tablet Deputy Editor & podcast host). A program of Hadassah.
Monday - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 2am

A Community Fights Antisemitism

In Long Island’s Suffolk County, Temple Israel of Riverhead, NY convenes a forum on combating antisemitism with leading state, county and local law enforcement personnel -- that can serve as a model for other communities. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday – 7pm & 4am

On L’Chayim This Week

L’Chayim: Mormon Convert

Comedian & writer H. Alan Scott discusses his personal journey that led him from his Mormon upbringing to a gay Jewish convert; and explains why he always felt he was “Jewish.” Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Sunday: 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. Sunday – Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

Monday: Aryeh Green Pt 1

Aryeh Green (My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land), a policy advisor for Natan Sharansky and one who met with top Palestinians activists, analyses the failure of American Jewish leaders to build support for Israel.
Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Aryeh Green Pt 2

Aryeh Green continues his discussion on the need for liberal Jews to be unwavering in their defense of Israel and dives into the story behind his new book, My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land, a griping account of his journey across the entire length of The Israel National Trail. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: IDF's Talpiot Unit

Jason Gewirtz, author of Israel’s Edge, describes the elite IDF unit “Talpiot,” a corps of brilliant young Israelis who create Israel’s high-tech defense systems, satellites and cyber security that make Israel a world military leader. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: Cantor Joseph Malovany

The world renowned, long-time Chazan of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue, Joseph Malovany, describes how he chose to become a cantor and describes the experiences which have shaped and highlighted his career Saturday - 6pm

92nd Street Y: Harold Kushner on Fear

Author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People," Rabbi Harold Kushner offers his perspective on coping with personal tragedies in discussing his latest book, "Overcoming Life's Disappointments," based on the life of Moses in the Torah.
Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 7:30pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 22

Recognize Hebrew letters that tend to look alike in a complete review of all the Hebrew letters and vowel sounds. Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

PREMIERE: Orthodox Shabbat Morning Services

In these troubling times of the Coronavirus, JBS premiers an historic first in partnership with Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY – a pre-recorded Orthodox Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Marc Schneier, Rabbi Avraham Bronstein, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and Maestro Izchak Haimov and the Hampton Synagogue Choir.

Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Orthodox: Kabbalat Shabbat from Hampton Synagogue – 5:20pm; 10:20 pm

Reform: Erev Shabbat Services from Central Synagogue – 6pm; 11 pm & 2am

Shabbat Morning Services

Reform: Central Synagogue - 9:30am

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue - 11am (prerecorded)

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Trump Peace Plan: Ross & Makovsky

Former Amb. Dennis Ross and Middle East authority David Makovsky, both of the Washington Institute, reflect upon Israel and the Trump Peace Plan; and discuss their new book on Israeli leaders, “Be Strong And Of Good Courage.” With Hindy Poupko, a program of The Jewish Week of NY and UJA-Federation of NY from Temple Emanu-El’s Streicker Center.
Monday - 7:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm & 1:30am

AIPAC 2020: Schumer/McConnell/Booker

From the AIPAC 2020 National Policy Forum, see Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Robert Menendez, Rep. Steny Hoyer, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Arthur Stark (Conference of Presidents). Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 1:30pm

AIPAC 2020: Foreign Leaders

From the AIPAC 2020 National Policy Forum, see the presidents of Colombia, Estonia and Serbia; the UK Trade Envoy to Israel, Ian Austin; and Takele Mekonen, an Ethiopian Jew who was rescued and brought to Israel by the Mossad. With AIPAC’s Marvin Feuer. Wednesday - 8pm & 1am; Friday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Joe Potasnik

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

92nd Street Y: Morality Today

Dov Seidman, businessman and author of “How: Why How we do Anything Means Everything,” shares his moral philosophies with New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman in a conversation entitled "How to Repair the World" at the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 7:30pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

On L’Chayim

L'Chayim: Shalom Habibi

The Muslim-Jewish duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys that led them to team up to create their stand-up "Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour." Sunday – Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

Monday: Shai Held - Pt 1

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey.
Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Shai Held - Pt 2

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. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: Sen. Joe Lieberman

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: Slave Trade Survivor

Francis Bok, kidnapped at the age of 7 in Sudan and held as a slave for ten years, shares the details of his harrowing story and describes his fight together with Charles Jacobs against black-on-black slavery in the Muslim world. With Mark S. Golub. Saturday - 6pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 21

New vowel sounds and rules of the Sh'vah are taught on this lesson Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services

Watch 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 every Friday night on JBS

Kabbalat Shabbat – 5:20pm & 10:20 pm

Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11pm & 2am

JBS is expanding its live telecast of Shabbat Services from Central Synagogue in Manhattan by adding Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 9:30am.

Join us on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 for the 36th Annual Judicial Reception.

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Celebrate Purim on JBS:

Talmud Study: On Purim

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer at Gateways, shares photos of ancient artifacts, excavations and other images to explore the historical background of the holiday of Purim. On the original JBS Series, Dimensions of the Daf. Today (Sunday) - 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm

Live Purim From Central Synagogue

If you’re unable to attend a synagogue in person tonight, JBS will to be televising, LIVE, a wonderful Purim celebration from Central Synagogue in New York City. The evening, geared to children, will include a Megillah Reading, parodies and satire Monday Live at 6pm, Replay at 11pm

The Jake Ehrenreich Show - Shelley Fisher

Entertainers Shelley Fisher (The Hebrew Hillbilly) and BriGuel (singing/rap of Brianne Berkson & Miguel Gluckstern) are Jake’s special guests on this episode of JBS’s “The Jake Ehrenreich Show,” with a Catskills Hall of Fame induction of Sammy Davis Jr. Monday 8pm & 1:30am

World According To Me

Stand-up comedian Jackie Mason performs his one-man hit Broadway show, "The World According To Me," for which he won a Special Tony Award in 1987. Monday - 9:48pm & 12:48am

L’Chayim : Jackie Mason

One of America's leading comedians, Jackie Mason, talks seriously about his decision to break with his family's tradition of serving as a rabbi, how his comedy grows out of his understanding of human nature, how he feels about Israeli and American Jewry.
Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

92nd Street Y: A Night Of Jewish Humor

Jewish humorists and writers Patricia Marx, Calvin Trillin, Adam Gopnik, and Jeffrey Toobin discuss Jewish humor with Michael Krasny, radio host and author of Let There Be Laughter. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC, a JBS exclusive television presentation Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 7pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Purim for Children:

Mr. Bookstein's Store: Purim

The holiday of Purim is celebrated at Mr. Bookstein's Store with Shifra, Darah, and Fella. A JBS original children's series. Sunday - 7am; Tuesday – 7:30am & 4pm

Purim Puppets

For Purim, ventriloquist Jonathan Geffner and his hilarious puppet partners perform songs and tell stories while visiting Mr. Bookstein's Store to celebrate the Jewish holiday. A special "Megillah Mishigas" presentation for children. Sunday - 7:30am & 4pm; Monday - 7am

Purim Story

Learn about the holiday of Purim, and why it is celebrated as a day of joy by the Jewish people in this illustrated tale. Read by Ruth Golub. Monday - 7:30am & 4pm; Tuesday - 7am

AIPAC National Policy Conference

Netanyahu, Gantz, Dermer

From the AIPAC 2020 National Policy Forum in Washington, DC, see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gen. Benny Gantz (Blue and White), Israeli U.S. Amb. Ron Dermer, AIPAC President Betsy Berns Korn and a panel on the March 2020 Israeli Elections. Tuesday - 7pm & 1am; Wednesday – 1pm

AIPAC: Pence, Biden, Bloomberg

From AIPAC 2020 National Policy Forum in Washington, DC, see Vice President Mike Pence, Joe Biden, , AIPAC CEO Howard Kohr & a panel discussion of the 2020 U.S. Elections with Paul Begala, Bakari Sellers, Brad Todd and Alice Stewart.
Wednesday - 7pm & 1am; Thursday – 1pm

AIPAC: Friedman, Pompeo, Lowey

From the AIPAC 2020 National Policy Forum, see U.S. Israeli Amb. David Friedman, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo, Rep. Nita Lowey, UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, and a tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz with Rabbi Meir Lau. Thursday - 7pm & 1am; Friday - 1pm

The Ongoing Problem of “Agunah”

The issue of Orthodox “agunot,” “bound” women whose husbands refuse them a “get” (divorce), is discussed by Shoshana Keats Jaskoll (Chochmat Nashim), Daphne Lazar-Price (JOFA) and Keshet Starr (ORA). A joint program from Columbia/Barnard Hillel. Monday - 1pm; Tuesday - 10pm & 4am

On L’Chayim:

Shalom Habibi

The Muslim-Jewish duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys that led them to team up to create their stand-up “Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour.” With Mark S. Golub. Wednesday -9pm & 12 Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Team Israel Baseball

From Israel’s National Baseball Team, Eric Holtz (Manager), Eric Brodkowitz (Pitcher) and Peter Kurz (General Manager) discuss the thrill of the team’s winning a spot for the first time in the Olympics (Summer 2020 in Tokyo). With Mark S. Golub. Sunday – Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm

Filmmaker "93 Queen"

Filmmaker Paula Eiselt discusses her documentary “93 Queen,” which follows an Orthodox mother of six, “Ruchie” Frier, on her quest to create a female ambulance service which evokes fierce opposition from her Chasidic community. With Mark S. Golub. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Joe Lieberman

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

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. Saturday - 6pm

ITN: Israeli Elections (Gur)

Political analyst of the Times of Israel, Haviv Rettig Gur, discusses the chances of Benjamin Netanyahu’s being able to form a collation government - and the alternatives if he is not; and the dirty tactics of Likud. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday – 8:30am & 11:30pm; Monday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

Learn to Read Hebrew on “From The Aleph Bet”

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 20

Vocabulary, and a complete review of all Hebrew letters and vowels Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

Come see our beautiful campus first-hand and learn about The Gordon School’s community and innovative approaches to learning. The Open House will begin with a welcome from the Directors followed by a campus tour.

March 18, 2020

9 am to 11 am

The Gordon School 2625 SW 3rd Ave Miami, FL 33129

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CANCELED: A presentation by Seffi Kogen, AJC Global Director, Young Leadership.

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Live: Israeli Election Results

JBS reports on the results of Israel’s 3rd National Elections in the last 12 months, as Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud), Benny Gantz (Blue & White) and Avigdor Liberman (Yisrael Beiteinu) try to break the stalemate that has prevented a governing coalition from being formed. With Steven Bayme (AJC), Susan Rosenbluth (Jewish Voice and Opinion) and Emily Schrader (Israeli political consultant). Monday – 6pm & 11pm; Tuesday – 3am, 8am & 12 Noon

ZOA Symposium: WZC Elections

Likud Knesset Member Yehuda Glick and former NY State Assemblyman from Brooklyn Dov Hikind discuss the importance of American Jews’ voting in the 2020 World Zionist Congress Elections. A ZOA program from Manhattan Beach Jewish Center in Brooklyn. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday – 8pm

Is Peace Still Possible-Peter Beinart

Liberal political commentator Peter Beinart (The Crisis of Zionism) critiques the Trump Administration’s Peace Plan and explains how he sees changing American Jewish attitudes toward the State of Israel. With Jodi Rudoren (Forward), a program of The Forward from Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ.
Tuesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm; Next Sunday – 4am

In Defense Of Israel: A People. A Destiny

Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy for Combating Anti-Semitism, Zach Landis (U.S. Army), Lyla Latif (Muslim attorney), Brig. Gen. Amir Ebstein (IDF), Micah Jones (attorney) discuss defending Israel. By “Our Soldiers Speak” at Park East Synagogue, in New York City. Tuesday - 7pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 4am; Thursday - 1pm

L'Chayim: Team Israel Baseball

From Israel’s National Baseball Team, Eric Holtz (Manager), Eric Brodkowitz (Pitcher) and Peter Kurz (General Manager) discuss the thrill of the team’s winning a spot for the first time in the Olympics (Summer 2020 in Tokyo). Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Also On L’Chayim This Week

Monday: Family Transcendence

Rabbi Charles Sherman, author of "The Broken and The Whole," describes a story of extraordinary family transcendence as he describes how his son, Eyal, has survived serious brain stem damage Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Richard Kemp on IDF Morality

Retired British Colonel Richard Kemp discusses his military career which led him to an appreciation and admiration for the IDF, and explains why he feels compelled to be an outspoken supporter of the State of Israel and its army. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: Raphael Shore

Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations, “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and the work he is doing to educate Jews and to expose the dangers of Islamic extremism. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: 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." Saturday - 6pm

JBS World Zionist Congress “Election Forums”

WZC Election Forum #1

JBS’s exclusive World Zionist Congress Election Forum #1 with Elie Abadie (Ohavei Zion-Sephardic), Nomi Colton-Max (Hatikvah-Progressive), Josh Weinberg (Vote Reform-ARZA), Liz Berney (ZOA-Conservative) and Yonatan Herzfeld (Herut-Vladimir Jabotinsky). Telecast on Tuesday, February 25, Live from JBS Studios in Manhattan. Today (Sunday) - 1pm

WZC Election Forum #2

JBS’s exclusive World Zionist Congress Election Forum #2 with Jason Herman (Dorshei Torah V’tzion-Modern Orthodox), Sarrae Crane (Mercaz-Conservative Judaism), David Israel (Mizrachi-Orthodox Israel Coalition) and Ovadia Yosef (Shas Olami-Sephardic). Telecast on Wednesday, February 26, Live from JBS Studios in Manhattan. Today (Sunday) - 3pm

WZC Election Forum #3

JBS’s exclusive World Zionist Congress Election Forum #1 with Ran Fuchs (Kol Yisrael –StandWithUs & Israeli American Council), Sjimon den Hollander (Americans4 Israel - Independent), Irena Zolotova (American Forum for Israel –Jews from FSU), Rudy Rochman (Vision – Young Zionists) and Kobi Cohen (Israel Shelanu – Israeli Americans). Telecast on Thursday, February 27, Live from JBS Studios in Manhattan. Today (Sunday) - 5pm

92nd Street Y: Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten, whose book "Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?" features simple recipes and easy tips, talks with writer Anna Quindlen about her successful ventures in retail, television, and publishing. Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 7:30pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

JBS “Jewish Film Festival”

Film: The Law

The powerful story of Simone Viel, who survived Auschwitz to become a champion of women’s rights in post-war France, serving as Minister of Health and helping to legalize abortion in the 1970’s. Starring Emmanuelle Devos, Directed by Christian Faure. Today (Sunday) - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 19

Breaking simple and complicated Hebrew words into syllables Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

Friday Night Lights: Celebrate Shabbat Across Miami

All realtors are invited to enjoy mimosas and a catered lunch at The Gordon School!

Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 12 pm to 1 pm at The Gordon School 2625 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Come learn about The Gordon School's strong community, inspiring students, dedicated educators, and our program offerings. Find out how we can create a partnership to help serve our local community! Lunch is free to attend.

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