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L'Chayim: Jewish Marine - Zach Iscol

Zach Iscol, a decorated Marine who served two terms in Iraq, explains why he joined the Marines, how he experienced the war and the bonds he forged with his Iraqi translator, and he now feels about military conflict. Sunday - Noon and 6pm; Monday - 3pm

WWI Veteran Dan Roberts z"l

WWII Veteran Dan Roberts z"l describes his personal story of serving in the European theater, capturing a Nazi officer, being wounded (for which he received the Purple Heart); and discusses his love for Israel and the Jewish People.
Today - 1:30pm & 7:30pm

Memorial Day Ceremonies

Communities of diverse backgrounds, ethnicity and religions come together to honor our uniformed servicemen who were lost in service. Featuring Howard Teich of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative, Mark Jaffe of the NY Chamber of Commerce and many others. Sunday - 2pm; Monday - 10am

Film: Blue & Gray

The story of the 10,000 Jewish soldiers who fought in America's deadliest war, the Civil War -- brother against brother, Jew against Jew, in numbers proportionally higher than other American group. 7,000 for the Union and 3,000 for the Confederacy. Tonight - 9pm and Midnight

L'Chayim: Veteran Murray Greenfield

World War II vet Murray Greenfield, who as a young man joined the effort to smuggle Survivors through the British Blockade of Palestine, tells his dramatic story and how he endured Cyprus to build a life and Gefen Publishing. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm (Noon PT)

L'Chayim: Veteran Bill Langfan

World War II Veteran and Israeli activist William Langfan reflects on his time in the war and explains the chicanery behind the Palestine National Charter resolution. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

92Y: Justice Breyer

A Jewish member of the US Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer discusses some of the controversial legal and social issues he has dealt with as a liberal voice on America's highest court. With journalist Linda Greenhouse at the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Dershowitz with Robinson (JNF)

Harvard Law Prof. Emeritus Alan Dershowitz (Defending Israel) sits with JNF CEO Russell Robinson to share his perspective on the challenges and importance of making the case for Israel in 2019. A program of JNF from The Rockleigh Country Club in Rockleigh, NJ. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday - 10pm & 2am; Saturday - 7pm & 4am

Jewish Genetics & Health Issues

A discussion of genetic testing, fertility and hereditary diseases with Dr. Kenneth Office (Sloan Kettering), Dr. Nicole Schreiber-Agus (Genetics Educator), Erika Stallings (attorney) and Dr. Susan Domchek (Basser Center Exec Dir). From Central Synagogue in NYC. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Ezer Mizion

Ryan Hyman explains the life-saving work being done by Israel's Ezer Mizion, which has the world's largest Jewish Bone Marrow Donor Registry with nearly a million registrants who have facilitated some 3,000 stem cell transplants.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Nitsana Leitner

The founding director of Shurat HaDin (Israeli Law Center) Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains how she uses the legal system to fight those who are financially involved in terrorism (banks) and to win compensation for victims. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Torah Study

Also for Memorial Day, Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for Gateways and author of "Gateway To Judaism," discusses the Talmudic view of weapons, war and self-defense. On the JBS original series, "Dimensions of the Daf." Today (Sunday) - 9am

The Jake Ehrenreich Show

This month, Jake welcomes star of stage, screen, TV and yiddish theater, Mike Burstyn and a great American comic Shecky Greene - whom Jake also inducts into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Saturday (June 1) - 8pm & 1:30am; Next Sunday - 10pm & 2am

Jerusalem Reunification Day

The story of the battle for Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem where the IDF defeated the Jordanian Army; and a documentary film describing the beauty and wonder of Jerusalem (produced by AISH). Saturday (June 1) - 9:30pm & Midnight

Film: Magical Israel

A magnificent overview of the history and beauty of Jerusalem, beginning with a tour of The City of David, to Ein Kerem, the caves of Qumran (where Dead Sea Scrolls found), to Tel Sheva and to Be'er Sheba. A production of Prime Entertainment Group. Saturday (June 1) - 10:30pm & 1am

ISRAEL PARADE - LIVE

Don't miss out on one of the most exciting events of the Jewish year - the annual Israel Parade up New York City's Fifth Avenue. Participants come from all over the country - and from the State of Israel - to celebrate the State of Israel. And this year, you can feel all the excitement, joy and pride as JBS will be televising three hours of the parade LIVE from Noon to 3pm. Produced by the JCRC of New York. Next Sunday - Noon

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

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92Y: Jonathan Sacks - Extremism

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the UK and author of "Not In God's Name," discusses "altruistic evil" and the need to confront religious violence and intolerance in our times. L'Chayim: Transcending Loss Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

AIPAC 2019: Nikki Haley

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley addresses the 2019 AIPAC National Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Monday - 9:40am & 5:10pm

Jewish Cinematheque-Sasson Gabay

Veteran Israeli actor Sasson Gabay discusses playing the lead role in "The Band's Visit" in both the movie (for which he won an Israeli Ophir Award) and as a replacement for Tony Shalhoub in the Tony Award winning Broadway production. With Eric Goldman. Monday - 7:30pm; Tuesday - 2am; Wednesday - 1:30pm

AZM: Uri Regev-Religious Diversity

Israeli Reform Rabbi Uri Regev (CEO of Hiddush - For Religious Freedom and Equality) discusses the challenge of creating a unified State of Israel that is both Jewish and democratic.At the 2019 American Zionist Movement Biennial Assembly in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 2am

L'Chayim: Miss Israel (Titi)

"Titi" Aynaw discusses her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to aliyah to Israel, to serving in the IDF, to becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Abe Foxman, Pt 1

Abe Foxman, who had a 50 year career with the ADL and served for 28 as its National Director, reflects upon his extraordinary story of survival -- becoming a "Hidden Child" cared for by his Polish Christian Nanny, who after the war bitterly fought Abe's natural parents for custody Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday – 3pm

L'Chayim: Abe Foxman, Pt 2

In part two, Abe Foxman discusses the way in which critique in the Jewish community has become a "blood sport;" the controversies over his successor, Jonathan Greenblatt; and controversy over "inclusiveness" in the Jewish community and J Street. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

For Lag B’Omer Jewish 101-Not Good To Be Alone

What is the first evil of human existence and what is at the heart of being a complete human being? These are questions addressed in the Jewish reading of Genesis Chapter 2 in an ongoing study of Jewish values. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm

Talmud: Marriage

"Eight Blessings One Wedding," on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8, is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on this episode of JBS's "Dimensions of the Daf," an original series on Talmud study. Wednesday - 7:40pm & 4:30am

Finding A Mate - Neil Maron (UTJ)

Clinical psychologist and family therapist Neil Maron contrasts the idea of B'shert and the importance of being open-minded in dating. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." At Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, NY. Wednesday - 8:20pm & 5:20am

Online Dating

Marc Goldmann, founder of Jewish online dating service "Saw You At Sinai," discusses the role of online dating in finding a mate. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." At Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, NY.
Thursday - 7:30pm & 4am; Friday - 4:30am

Timeless: Love, Morgenthau & Me

Pulitzer Prize-winner Lucinda Franks discusses her new memoir, "Timeless: Love, Morgenthau and Me" with her husband, former Manhattan D.A. Robert M. Morgenthau, and former CBS News anchor Dan Rather. At The Skirball Center of Temple Emanu-El in NYC. Thursday - 8pm & 1am; Friday - 2pm

L'Chayim: Love for Lag B'Omer Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of "Love Online", sits to discuss the psychology of love. Thursday 9pm and Midnight; Friday 3pm

UTJ: Shidduch (Marriage) Crisis

Sharon Weiss-Greenberg (Exec. Dir, Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) discusses her research on Orthodox Jews' feelings towards dating. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, NY. Thursday - 10pm; Friday - 2am

For Memorial Day UTJ: Shidduch (Marriage) Crisis

Sharon Weiss-Greenberg (Exec. Dir, Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) discusses her research on Orthodox Jews' feelings towards dating. From the Union for Traditional Judaism's "Finding Love in the Jewish Community." Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, NY. Thursday - 10pm; Friday - 2am

PREMIER Kabbalat Shabbat Service from the Hampton Synagogue

JBS presents the Kabbalat Shabbat Service from Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton, New York, one of the premiere modern Orthodox synagogues on the American Jewish scene, with founding Rabbi Marc Schneier, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and Maestro Izchak Haimov and the Hampton Synagogue choir. Friday Night - 7pm

Central Synagogue Services

Following the Kabbalat Shabbat Service, JBS will televise Friday Night Services from New York's Central Synagogue, one of the leading Reform synagogues in America. Friday Night - 7:35pm & 11pm

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

Join the FIDF YL on Friday, May 31st, 2019 at a very special Sushi Shabbat Dinner featuring IDF soldier guest speaker as we celebrate the 52nd Jerusalem Day and honor the soldiers who defend Israel and their sacrifices made on Jerusalem Day.

Event Chairs: Nicole Gomez, Joanna Kohen & Jennie Rimon

Cost: $75pp - Limited seating. Must RSVP by 5/29

Includes: Pre-fixed FIsh, Sushi & Tapas Dinner (Dietary laws observed)

Date: Friday, May 31, 2019

Time: 7pm Cocktails, 8pm Kiddush & Dinner

Location: 26 Sushi &Tapas (9487 Harding Ave Surfside, FL 33154)

To RSVP: www.FIDF.org/JerusalemDayShabbat or call 305-354-8233

Event and Table Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Elana Kashti for more info at [email protected] or call 305-354-8233

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The portion of your contribution deemed to be for goods and services will not be deductible.

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L'Chayim: Woman of Valor

For Mother's Day, Sara Esther Crispe (TheJewishWoman.org) and Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman (Westchester Jewish Center) discuss Mark Pearlman's book, "More Precious than Pearls: A Prayer for the Women of Valor in Our Lives," recited on Shabbat. Today - 12 Noon and 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Mamadrama

With characteristic Jewish humor, iconic filmmakers Paul Mazursky, and Paul Bogart join Larry Peerce and actress Lainie Kazan in reflecting (with disarming candor) on their own Jewish mothers and how they influenced their on-screen portrayals. Tonight - 9pm and Midnight

92nd Street Y: Judy Gold

Comedian Judy Gold talks about her standup show, her Jewish mother, and life on the road as a female comic in conversation with entertainment journalist Eddy Friedfeld. Taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Today - 8pm; Monday - 2am and 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am and 3pm

AZM: Israel on Campus

A workshop in ways to combat Israel-bashing on college campuses entitled "Promoting Zionism and Israel Engagement on Campus." With university leaders Leonard Saxe (Brandeis), Andrew Getraer (Rutgers), Yoni Nirenberg (LIU) at 2019 AZM Biennial in NYC. Tuesday - 7pm; Wednesday - 1am; Thursday - 1pm; Saturday - 7pm

In The News: Jack Rosen-Jewish Caucus

In the face of expressions of antisemitism in Congress, Jack Rosen, Chairman of the American Jewish Congress, explains why he advocates a "Jewish Caucus" in Congress to engage in negotiations with other Congressional groups. With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 6:30pm and 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am and 12:30pm

Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame

The 4th annual inductions ceremony into the "Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame" including the Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin, Rabbi Levi Shemtov and Renee Wexler Taylor Bologna,. With remarks from Bronx Jewish Historical Initiative founder Howard Teich. Monday - 8pm; Tuesday - 1am; Thursday - 1am; Saturday - 8pm

L'Chayim: Miss Israel (Titi)

"Titi" Aynaw discusses her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to aliyah to Israel, to serving in the IDF, to becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. L'Chayim with Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm and Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

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

Yehudi Presents: Olami Professional Circles

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Olami Professional Circles is a global network of professionals committed to using Jewish teachings and values to realize their potential. After a successful launch this past Fall in NYC, Mentorship Circles is launching this Summer in Miami to enable young adults to gain mentorship opportunities and learn from Jewish teachings and values on what it means to be a successful Jewish professional.

Over four Wednesday night sessions, including an upscale dinner and open bar, young professionals will each be paired in small groups with a passionate and successful Jewish industry executive and mentor. Each week they will engage in a topic about professional success through discussions drawing on Jewish teachings and values. Then, the whole group will hear from a Featured Speaker about the same week’s topic, sharing personal stories with audience interaction.

Professional Circles is intended for Jewish professionals in their 20's & 30's who are looking to build a community that is committed to balancing business and Jewish values.

Between Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas launched over 600 rockets and mortars at Israel from Gaza.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation funded overseas partner organizations responded immediately to the crisis.

www.yodeah.org

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92Y: Israeli U.S. Amb. Ron Dermer Israel's Amb. to Washington, Ron Dermer, discusses a range of issues relating to the State of Israel in conversation with novelist and Director of the Forum on Law, Culture and Society. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Sunday - 8pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

AZM: Gil Troy-U.S. Zionism Historian and author Gil Troy (The Zionist Ideas) discusses "The Future of Zionism In America." From the 2019 American Zionist Movement Biennial Assembly, Unity and Community: Bringing Together the Many Voices of Zionism in New York City. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1:30am

ITN: Poway Murder - Thane Rosenbaum JBS President Mark S. Golub offers his commentary on the horrific murder of Lori Gilbert-Kaye and the wounding of three others in a Chabad synagogue on Passover, and novelist Thane Rosenbaum (Director of Forum On Law Culture and Society) shares his reaction to the tragedy. Sunday- 8:30am

FOR YOM HAZIKARON - DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

L'Chayim: Esther Wachsman Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the painful dilemma Israel confronts when it must decide when to trade imprisoned Palestinians for Israeli soldiers. Tuesday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Israel Sorrow/Heroism Miriam Peretz ("Miriam's Song") describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons in the war with Palestinians while each was serving in the IDF's elite Golani Brigade - and how she has transcended her sorrow.

Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight

Yom HaZikaron Siren Join symbolically with the People of Israel as the Jewish nation stands in silence during a one minute of a national siren at 8pm Israel time (1pm New York time) and during for two minutes the next day at 11am Israel time.
(JBS will also sound the siren at 8pm and 11am New York time in solidarity with Israel.) Tuesday - 1pm & 8pm ; Wednesday - 4am

Natan Alterman's "The Silver Platter" - recited by Mike Burstyn Natan Alterman's 1947 poem The Silver Platter, traditionally read in Israel for Yom HaZikaron, is recited by Israeli star of stage, screen and television Mike Burstyn. Following Sound of Siren

FOR YOM HAATZMAUT - ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hero Of 1948 War Joe Aboudi, an 18-year old member of the Palmach in 1948, recounts how he helped stop the Egyptian advance in the Negev during the days leading up to Israel's War of Independence. Monday - 9pm & Midnight

L'Chayim: Operation Aliyah Bet Murray Greenfield, founder of Gefen Publishing and author of The Jews' Secret Fleet, describes his participation in the naval operation know as "The Exodus," which smuggled Holocaust survivors into pre-state Palestine in defiance of the British naval blockade. Wednesday - 3pm

Witness To Statehood For Israel's independence day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Abba Eban In a L'Chayim classic for Yom Ha'atzmaut, Abba Eban z"l (1915-2002), best known for his years of service to Israel in the UN, recounts his involvement in the Zionist dream and the dramatic moments leading up to the creation of the modern Jewish State. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Commander Lebovitz Eugene Aryeh Lebovitz, commander of troops in Haifa during the 1948 War of Independence, reminisces about his survival at Auschwitz, his running the British blockade, and his ongoing work on behalf of Israel and Jewish life. Saturday - 6pm

LIVE THURSDAY – 6 pm CELEBRATING YOM HAATZMAUT Join JBS as Rabbi Mark S. Golub takes viewer phone calls and plays videos celebrating Israel Independence Day. LIVE Thursday - 6pm

Inside Israel Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference is Tal Ben-Shahar's documentary film that explores the positive characteristics of Israeli society from a humanistic, psychological, and emotional perspective. By Imagination Productions. Tuesday - 2pm; Saturday - 1pm

Jake Ehrenreich Show-Ron Eliran & Mamita Jake welcome Israel's Ambassador of Song Ron Eliran who performs some of his most well-known songs (including Sharm el Sheikh), and Vanessa Hidary (The Hebrew Mamita) who recites her powerful poem on Jewish identity. Jake also inducts Steve and Eydie (z"l) Gorme into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Sunday)- 10:30pm & 2:30am; Friday - 10:30am

Israel Journey A magical journey through the modern state of Israel, centered on the beauty, mystery, and spirituality of Jerusalem. "Berel Wein's Israel Journey: Jerusalem" is hosted by Wayne Kopping and was produced by the Destiny Foundation. Thursday - 10:30am; Saturday - 9pm & Midnight

Mordechai Becher: Talmud - "Our Historic Homeland"; Talmud - Promise of Aliyah" Sunday- 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 4am

ITN: Poway Murder - Eye Witness Shimon Abitbul, Deputy Director of the Israeli Magen David Adom in Kiryath Shmonah, who was visiting his daughter in Poway, CA for his grandson's brit milah, describes the scene at the Chabad Synagogue during the murderous attack. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

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

Yom Ha'atz Miami

Thursday, May 9, 2019 | 8pm

Get ready for The Tribe’s most anticipated party of the year –Yom Ha’atz Miami! Celebrate Israel’s independence day in true Miami fashion, at the W Miami Rooftop overlooking the Brickell skyline. Enjoy an epic night of music by DJ Eran Hersh, cocktails, henna tattoos and more.

Join us on May 9th for an unforgettable experience celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut!

8:00pm: 1-Hour Sponsored Bar | 9:00pm: Cash bar, Drink Specials, and Hors D’oeuvres.

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Admission includes:

• Comp Drinks 8-9pm
• Music by Eran Hersh
• Food
• Israeli Snacks & Swag
• Henna Tattoos

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Celebrate Israel 71 with your community on May 9th (6pm-10pm) with music, singing, dancers. Special performances and choral arrangements. Shopping and food available from various vendors. A portion of proceeds raised will benefit Leket Israel, the National Food Bank of Israel.

Marketplace Vendors welcome to participate, please contact Mark Flaxer in the synagogue office, (305) 937-1880 for details.