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The Jewish Future, War with Iran, and more this week!

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! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable. All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin | This Is Not About Us

Allegra Goodman discusses her stories exploring family, love, resentment and the complexities of intergenerational relationships — a humorous and poignant look at American Jewish life. Monday • 8:00pm & 11:00pm | Tue • 2:00am • 7:00am • 11:00am | Wed • 5:00am | Thu • 2:00pm | Fri • 11:30am • 4:00pm | Sat • 7:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines | Jewish Identity, Israel and Truth

Dr. Tal Becker, Vice President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, former Legal Adviser to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and architect of the Abraham Accords, reflects on Jewish identity and the Jewish future. Tuesday • 8:00pm & 11:00pm | Wed • 2:00am • 10:00am | Thu • 5:00am • 7:00am | Fri • 9:00am • 8:30pm | Sat • 8:30am • 4:00pm

TEXTing IRL | Parshat Emor and the Ethics of Jewish Memory

Yehuda Kurtzer, Shalom Hartman Institute president, joins Elana Stein Hain to explore how this week’s Torah portion illuminates the ethics of Jewish memory. Tuesday • 7:30pm & 10:00pm | Wed • 1:00am • 4:00am • 11:00am | Thu • 2:30pm • 5:30pm | Fri • 4:30am • 8:30am • 11:00am | Sat • 5:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

Benjamin Anthony, IDF combat veteran, campus advocate and CEO of The Miryam Institute, returns to JBS to discuss the challenges facing Israel and American Jewry today. Wednesday • 7:00pm & 11:00pm | Thu • 4:00am • 11:30am • 6:30pm | Fri • 5:00am • 7:30am • 12:30pm | Sat • 7:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Harley Finkelstein, the Jewish-Canadian president of Shopify, grandson of Holocaust survivors, and an outspoken advocate for Jewish pride and identity, joins Jonah Platt in conversation. Thursday • 8:00pm & 11:00pm | Fri • 2:00am • 10:00am • 2:00pm • 9:30pm | Sat • 5:00am • 10:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby Owens | Next to Heaven

James Frey, #1 New York Times bestselling author, discusses his darkly comic novel Next to Heaven, his rule-breaking style, and the provocative themes of wealth, secrecy, and excess that define his work. Thursday • 7:30pm & 10:00pm | Fri • 1:00am • 4:00am • 7:00am • 1:00pm | Sat • 9:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch Sermons | Roald Dahl on Broadway

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on a Broadway play about Roald Dahl - and how his antisemitic language from the 1980s echoes in today's discourse. A sermon at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, NYC. Wednesday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Thu • 1:00am • 4:30am | Thu • 11:00am | Fri • 1:30pm • 4:30pm | Sat • 1:30am • 5:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

JLMinute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis. Monday • 7:00pm

Thinking Out Loud

Journalist and commentator Micah Halpern analyzes stories, op-ed pieces and cartoons in the news. Wednesday • 6:30pm

ILTV News and JBS Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader. Monday – Thursday • 6:00pm | Friday • 5:00pm | ILTV News Sunday • 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

ILTV Insider

ILTV reports and interviews. Tuesdays • 6:30pm

On L’Chayim — Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z“l

Ellen Hershkin | Hadassah

Monday • 9:00pm

Rabbi Steve Gutow

Tuesday • 9:00pm

Richard Haass | Foreign Policy Expert

Wednesday • 9:00pm

Rita Rubin Long | Kent State Remembered

Thursday • 9:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Weekly Parsha | Emor

Followed from Jewish 101. Mon & Thu | Fri • 5:30pm | Sat • 12:30pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Hillel vs. Shammai Sunday • 9:00am | Monday • 4:00am

Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z“l

Jewish 101 | Interpretation Monday & Thursday • 9:00am & 4:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm (Live), 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

Music in Miami Aventura Concert Series

ALEJANDRA CZARNY

May 16 | 6pm

*When Yiddish Turns to Tango is an evocative concert experience led by acclaimed vocalist Alejandra Czarny, where the soulful echoes of Eastern European Jewish heritage meet the sensual rhythms of Argentina’s most iconic music.

Kalos Music & Art School, 20634 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura

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Sunday, May 17, 11:00 AM

Free and Open to the community

Representative Ritchie Torres serves New York Congressional District 15. While serving in Congress, he has shown immense support for Israel, the Jewish people and the fight against antisemitism.

Representative Torres will be in conversation with Brooke Goldstein. Brooke is a civil rights attorney, author, award winning filmmaker, regular news commentator and Jewish community leader.

This event made possible through the generosity of the Mollie Zweig Foundation

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NAMES, NOT NUMBERS®

A FILM PROJECT BY HEBREW ACADEMY 8TH GRADERS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 @ 6:30 PM HEBREW ACADEMY MIAMI 2400 PINE TREE DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

HEAR SURVIVOR TESTIMONY FROM: ERIC LIPETZ, LASZLO SELLY, AND RIVKA WIZNITZER

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.

NAMES, NOT NUMBERS® IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY A PROMINENT NATIONAL FOUNDATION.

WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMS AGAINST GERMANY SUPPORTED BY THE GERMAN FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE FOUNDATION REMEMBRANCE, RESPONSIBILITY AND FUTURE.

Names, Not Numbers is an interactive multi media Holocaust oral history film documentary project created by educator, Tova Rosenberg.

WWW.NAMESNOTNUMBERS.ORG

Miami Beach JCC's Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 12 at 7 pm

Please join us as we celebrate

Installing 2026-2027

Incoming MBJCC Board of Directors and Officers.

Presentation of

Todah Rabah Leadership Award & Unleash Your Awesome Award Athletic Department Awards & More MBJCC Year In Review

Recognition of Outgoing Board Members

Light bites and beverages

Miami Beach JCC

Multi-purpose Room 4

4221 Pine Tree Drive

Miami Beach, FL 33140

RSVP by May 1 to [email protected] or (305) 534-3206 x235

A proud beneficiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

May 1, 2026 8:30 am

Get ready for the golf fundraiser event of the year! The MBJCC Annual Golf Classic at the Miami Beach Golf Club invites you to a day on the course playing the game you love for the community you love. Because at the Miami Beach JCC, community is everything. Proceeds benefit the MBJCC Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund which provides over $250,000 in scholarships to families and kids in need of assistance to participate in the myriad of programs and services proudly offered at the Miami Beach JCC. All golfers enjoy a fully catered event with breakfast, lunch, full bar and soft drinks throughout the day, an amazing golfer gifting experience, exciting prizes and giveaways, and all kinds of fun along the course. Play, sponsor, support!

Wed | April 22 | 5 - 7 pm Open to the community at no charge Kosher food available for purchase The MBJCC parking lot is reserved for members and program participants. Valet Parking is available. Additional Parking at the City lot on 42nd St. & Sheridan Ave.

• Israel VR Experience • Make a wish at the Kotel in Jerusalem • Create your own Army Tags • Climb Massada • Make an Israel Pride Bag • Write and decorate your name in Hebrew • Learn from Hatzalah’ first responders • Dance to the rhythm of Tel Aviv • Train like a TZAHAL Israeli Soldier

Join us for Z3 Miami

Zionist Conference featuring more than 20 speakers

Sunday, April 26, 2026

9AM - 4PM | All day event

At the Michael-Ann Russell JCC*

For a decade now, the Z3 Conference has been the home of a new era of dialogue bringing together top thinkers, educators, activists, artists, community leaders and more from across the Jewish world. Through bold conversations and dynamic panels, we explore the biggest questions facing Israel, the Diaspora and the Jewish future.

The Z3 Conference is a one-day event for the Jewish community, fostering dialogue between American Jewry and Israel. For nearly a decade, it has facilitated discussions on complex topics, featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and engaging activities. Now, the MARJCC is bringing the Z3 Conference to South Florida, aiming to connect our multicultural community with Israel.

What is included: +Kosher Lunch +Coffee Bars & Refreshments throughout the day +Adult Track and Teen Track available

Register Here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/t6pgbQ?vid=1pve2u

Community for Israel

Yom Hazikaron Commemoration & Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration

Join the Hebrew Academy community for an evening of reflection, unity, and celebration as we come together in support of Israel.

Date: Tuesday, April 21 Location: Hebrew Academy – Schwartz-Jacobs Campus 2400 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

Evening Schedule: 6:45 PM – Yom Hazikaron Special Ceremony: A meaningful and moving program honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

7:45 PM – Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration: Celebrate Israel’s independence with music, fun, and delicious food for all ages.

Featuring a special performance by Israeli superstar Gad Elbaz.

Additional Details: Free to attend Modest dress requested

Please note: The Yom Hazikaron ceremony includes sensitive content and is recommended for children ages 9 and up.