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JBS SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 10 – AUGUST 16
Posted by Vlada Barash on 08/08/2025 @ 01:52 PM
Jonathan Greenblatt; Uncomfortable Gratitude; Jewish Leadership; Ben Affleck films
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
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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS
Torah Parsha: Eikev
Timeless wisdom from this week’s Torah portion, Eikev, guides life and learning for the week ahead, featuring commentary from rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin plus animated parsha vignettes from the URJ’s BimBam series.
Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet
Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm
Sunday August 10
A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Jonathan Greenblatt
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt visits the JBS studio to share his perspective on a range of pressing issues confronting the Jewish world today. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Monday - 10:30am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:00am, 7:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Monday August 11
Kosher Movies: Ben Affleck films
Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin turn to films of Ben Affleck as the foundation for a Jewish exploration of anger management. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am, 1:30pm & 5:30pm Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 4:30am
Tuesday August 12
TEXTing IRL: Tamara Mann Tweel: Uncomfortable Gratitude-Deliverance from a Flawed Source
Elana Stein Hain and civic educator Tamara Mann Tweel explore what the Jewish tradition teaches about uncomfortable gratitude, moral dissonance when flawed individuals do good, and how to respond when deliverance comes from those we find troubling. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 1:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jewish Leadership of Generosity with Elie Weinstock
Justin explores leadership with Elie Weinstock, Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach and a Nassau County Police Department Chaplain and Past President of the New York Board of Rabbis, who discusses leading with a generosity of spirit. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday August 13
Defending Israel with David Harris: Saba Farzan
David Harris is joined by Iranian journalist and activist Saba Farzan, founder and Executive Director of Berlin’s Foreign Policy Circle, whose work has appeared in top German, Swiss, and international outlets including the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am; 5:00am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: ISGA - Oxford Summer Institute: Isaac Amon & Meng Yang
From ISGAP Oxford’s Summer Institute, David Harris discusses antisemitism, Jewish memory and Holocaust education with Isaac Amon, legal scholar and Jewish heritage expert, and Meng Yang, a Peking University scholar pioneering Jewish studies in China. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 7:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern asks why more people aren't sounding the alarm on rising Jew-hatred, exploring the silence from political leaders and non-Jewish clergy. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
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 ILTV News Sunday 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
On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Kosher Movies
With the new season of Kosher Movies now airing on JBS, revisit host, film critic, and author Rabbi Herbert Cohen in conversation with Rabbi Golub z”l about his favorite films and their connections to Jewish values. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Yityish Titi Aynaw
Israeli model and TV personality Yityish “Titi” Aynaw shares her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to making aliyah, serving in the IDF, and becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Dorit Inbar
Dorit Inbar, Executive Director of the New Fund for Cinema & Television of Israel, talks about the blessings associated with being a mother for her foster son and describes the creativity of the Israeli documentary film industry. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm
The Second Sun
Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and actor John Buffalo Mailer discuss their feature film The Second Sun, the poignant story of a b'shert romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Afterlife In Judaism
Rabbi Mordechai Becher asks "Where On Earth Is The World To Come?" in this Talmud lesson that examines the Jewish view of the afterlife. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:30pm
Saul and David
Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book of Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:00pm
From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.
Lesson 6
Discover letters "Nun," "Kaf" and "Chet" in the Hebrew alphabet. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
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. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; 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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org
SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 9
Posted by Vlada Barash on 08/01/2025 @ 03:04 PM
Tisha B’Av and Tu B’Av; “TEXTing IRL” Premieres and “Kosher Movies” Returns
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
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Sunday August 3
Tisha B'Av Service
Join in commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem with a Hampton Synagogue service featuring a moving reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and music from the Maccabeats. Sunday - 10:00am & 1:00pm
Beautiful Child (Gili’s Song)
The Shireinu Choir of Long Island performs at a concert dedicated to Gili Adar, who was murdered at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, and to all the victims of 10/7, with music by David Burger and lyrics by David Burger and Cheryl Eisberg Moin. Sunday - 7:15pm Monday - 4:45am
Monday August 4
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yiscah Smith - Planting Seeds of the Divine
Abby Pogrebin is joined by author and spiritual teacher Yiscah Smith to explore how Judaism’s sacred texts and emotional teachings can help cultivate a deep, personal relationship with the Divine Presence within. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm
Kosher Movies: Importance of Time
Rabbi Herbert Cohen and his son Benyamin discuss shifting time perspectives and the subliminal message of making the most out of the present moment in films that deal with the importance of time. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am
Tuesday August 5
Themes of Tu B'Av - Love & Marriage
Explore themes of love, relationships, and Jewish connection with commentary from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l, Jewish Food For Thought vignettes from Hanan Harchol, Unpacked, the URJ's Bim Bam, and other segments for Tu B'Av. Tuesday - 9:45am & 4:45am Thursday - 4:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 10:45am Saturday - 1:45am, 5:00pm & 8:45pm
TEXTing IRL: Allyship at the Edge - Navigating Difference
Host Elana Stein Hain and guest Jacob Feinspan (Jews United for Justice) draw on Maimonides’ teachings about friendship and fostering relationships across disagreement, as they explore dilemmas raised by the growing normalization of antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tu B’Av and Jewish Love with Gila Fine
Gila Fine, award-winning author of The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, returns to explore the holiday of Tu B’Av - unpacking its Talmudic origins, its connection to both romantic and spiritual love, and its enduring message for how we understand love today. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm
Wednesday August 6
Defending Israel with David Harris: Rewriting the Playbook
In this solo commentary, David Harris shares his perspective that in a post-October 7 world, the American Jewish community urgently needs a new playbook, but change is happening far too slowly. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Fri - 1:00am; 5:00am, 8:30am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah shares his perspective on why some people, particularly Jews, supported and plan to vote for Mamdani for mayor of NYC. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
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 ILTV News Sunday 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
On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Elie Wiesel's book Night
Based on his book, Night, Elie Wiesel speaks about his relationship to God and why he chose to bring a new generation into the world after the Holocaust. Sunday - 12:00pm & 3:30pm
Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal z"l
A conversation with the late Simon Wiesenthal, the foremost Nazi hunter who explains why he was always concerned with justice not vengeance. Sunday - 12:30pm
Richard Stone z"l - Part 1
Jewish leader Richard Stone z"l describes growing up in New Orleans and how he became more observant while at Harvard and in Jerusalem; and shares his concerns over the failure of non-Orthodox Judaism. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Richard Stone z"l - Part 2
Richard Stone z"l reflects on why many American Jews are critical of Israel and why they fail to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Herbert Block
Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm
Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev
For the holiday of Tu B'Av, 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 - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Concept of Fasting
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 5:30pm
15th Of Av - Tu B'Av
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains why the 15th of Av is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish year. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:00pm
From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.
Lesson 5
Hebrew letters "Hay," "Chet," and "Raysh" are presented on this lesson JBS original series, "From the Aleph-Bet," designed for anyone of any age who wishes to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
The Torah
Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 1:00am
First Relation
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. Saturday 3:30am
Eating From the Tree
When the Man and Woman first break the commandment not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Saturday - 4:15am
Original Sin
In the study of the Creation (Gen. 3), learn how classical Christianity interpreted the Adam & Eve story, and how their eating the forbidden fruit became the Original Sin and shaped western views of sexuality Saturday - 4:45am
Sex in Judaism
Human sexuality in the Jewish tradition is reviewed in an ongoing study of the story of the Garden of Eden, including the rabbinic view of female sexuality, birth control, and the day most appropriate for sexual relations. Saturday 5:15am
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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org
Attorneys' Division Mission to Israel
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/29/2025 @ 04:45 PM
April 13-19, 2026
Join your fellow attorneys, judges and other legal professionals for this unique and memorable mission as you discover Israel through a legal lens. Mission highlights include the challenges of prosecution for October 7 perpetrators on trial, the law of war, AI in Judicial decision-making, meeting with Supreme Court judges and more. Includes two nights in Tel Aviv and four nights in Jerusalem.
Cost (land only) $5,500 person based on double occupancy; $7,250 single
For more information, please contact Katherine Steinvortz, Director of Corporate Giving and Professions, at [email protected] or 786.866.8426 or Abby Mandel, Missions Director, at [email protected] or 786-866-8436.
Gedale Fenster: Elevate Your Energy This Rosh Hashanah
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/29/2025 @ 03:22 PM
Wednesday, September 10 | 7 PM
International renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, life coach, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist, Gedale Fenster is one of the most prominent faces in the field of personal development.
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Street, North Miami Beach
For more information, contact Miriam Zirdok at [email protected].
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27 – AUGUST 2
Posted by Vlada Barash on 07/25/2025 @ 03:55 PM
Tisha B'Av; Hatzalah's Youth Initiative; Camp Morasha; Dalia Ziada
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.
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Sunday July 27
Camp Morasha Shiria
Campers and staff at Camp Morasha come together for Shiria, the camp’s magical annual song competition, showcasing the creativity, spirit, and Jewish values that infuse every part of this transformative summer experience. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am & 4:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm
Monday July 28
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Anthony Julius - Abraham the First Jew
Abby Pogrebin is joined by Anthony Julius to discuss his new biography of Judaism’s foundational figure, Abraham, and the origins of a fundamental Jewish struggle with contradictions throughout history. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Fri - 4:30pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm
A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Eli Beer - United Hatzalah
Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, joins Teisha to discuss the life-saving work of the volunteer EMS organization, how those volunteers heroically responded on October the 7th, and how it is inspiring young people to take an active role in its noble mission through the Leight Legacy Heroes initiative. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 7:30pm Thursday - 2:30pm; Friday - 4:30am
Tuesday July 29
Days of Destruction
Unpacked Israel
Stories of national tragedy and displacement - from the 1929 Hebron massacre to the exile of the Ten Lost Tribes. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:30am Thursday - 7:30am
Rabbi Sacks z”l: Seven Principles for Maintaining Jewish Peoplehood
Amid a time of difficulty and sadness for the Jewish People, Rabbi Sacks offers seven principles for how to contain diversity within a single people bound together in fate and in destiny. Tuesday 7:50pm Wednesday - 4:50am & 11:20am Thursday - 7:50pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi J.J. Schacter
For Tisha B’Av, Justin is joined by historian and teacher Rabbi Dr. J.J. Schacter for a conversation on Jewish suffering, memory, and resilience - from the destruction of the Temples to the Holocaust to October 7th - exploring why remembrance is essential and how even in our darkest moments, a spark of redemption endures. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm & 9:00pm
Wednesday July 30
Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada
Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Dalia Ziada returns for a timely conversation with David Harris on current events and Middle East affairs. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Fri - 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Saturday August 2
Participate in Tisha B’Av, the fast day that commemorates the destruction of both the first and second temples in Jerusalem, with a service from The Hampton Synagogue that includes a beautiful reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and a musical performance from the Maccabeats. Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Sunday - 2:00am Sunday (8/3) - 10:00am & 1:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah considers whether the world can ever view Israel positively again, even as he argues that Israel’s fight against Hamas and Iran makes the world safer. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30am & 7:00am Saturday - 5:30pm
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; ILTV News Sunday 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
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Ehud Diskin
Ehud Diskin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite who served as an IDF commander during the Yom Kippur War and is now a successful businessman, talks about his career and life philosophy. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Donniel Hartman
Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weakness of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book Putting God Second. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Miriam Peretz
Miriam Peretz, author of Miriam’s Song, describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons while each was serving in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, and how she has transcended her sorrow. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm
Mike Burstyn
Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his feature film (Writer/Director) Azimuth – about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Book Of Deuteronomy
Punishments related to disobedience of God's laws as found in Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, are explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm
From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.
Lesson 4
*Learn three new Hebrew letters - Aleph, Final Mem and Lamed - and a new Hebrew word. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Our Obsession
The Jewish Family has had an historical obsession that has shaped the unique character of the Jewish People. Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l explains what this obsession is. Tuesday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
Defining a Jew
Learn the Jewish tradition's definition of "What it means to be a Jew" through a midrash [rabbinic commentary] to a well-known verse from the Book of Ruth. Tuesday - 9:30am Saturday - 1:30am
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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20 – JULY 26
Posted by Vlada Barash on 07/18/2025 @ 03:28 PM
All of Jewish History Part 2; Asra Nomani; Of Dogs & Men; Colin Schachat & Sons
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
Sunday July 20
Schachat & Sons in Concert
Israel's renowned family ensemble, Colin Schachat & Sons, perform a diverse selection of popular Jewish music alongside Cantor Netanel Hershtik at The Hampton Synagogue. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Monday - 7:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 11:30pm
Monday July 21
Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Dani Rosenberg - Of Dogs and Men
Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Dani Rosenberg to discuss his new film, Of Dogs and Men, which uses realism and improvised dialogue to follow a teenage girl’s search for her dog in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 1:00am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm; Friday - 8:30am,12:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 4:30am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm
Tuesday July 22
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Asra Nomani
ISGAP’s Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by author and investigative journalist Asra Nomani (Woke Army, The Pearl Project) to discuss the ideologies she believes are driving today’s anti-American and anti-Israel protests. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am; Saturday - 9:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part 2: From Destruction to Destiny)
Justin is once again joined by author, historian, and Israeli tour guide Rabbi Ken Spiro to conclude their exploration of 2,000 years of exile, persecution, and perseverance - from Rome to the Enlightenment, from the Inquisition to Zionism - in a gripping look at how Jewish continuity defied the odds and set the stage for a modern miracle and an unfolding future. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday July23
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday -1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
**Micah Halpern examines the Druze community, their history and their integral role and involvement in Israeli society. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm
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; ILTV News Sunday 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
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Orin Wolf
Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2019, “The Band’s Visit.” (2019) Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
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. (2015) Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Charles Cohen
Charles Cohen (Cohen Media Group) discusses his documentary film Spiral that probes the causes behind the resurgence of antisemitism in Europe, and addresses the claim that Israel is in some part responsible. (2018) Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Joseph Cedar
Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar discusses his film "Norman", starring Richard Gere in the title role as a Jewish New York fixer who knows the right people and can get things done. (2017) Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Seize the Moment or Wait for Better?
Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmudic commentary on doing a mitzvah now versus waiting until later to do an even bigger mitzvah. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm
From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.
Lesson 2
The Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am
Lesson 3
Learn the letter "Bet" and how to read the most important word in the experience of Judaism. Monday - 9:30am; Thursday - 9:30am
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
What is a Jew?
While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Tuesday - 9:00am; 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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Healing Through Crystals: A Journey with Sarit Shaer
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/16/2025 @ 12:04 PM
Thursday, August 21 | 7:30 PM
Join Sarit Shaer — all the way from Israel! — on a journey of healing through crystals. Shaer, a healer and coach, is a teacher and student of crystals and stones.
Cost: $18
Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 13 – JULY 19
Posted by Vlada Barash on 07/11/2025 @ 12:31 PM
Jewish History with Rabbi Ken Spiro; Simone Rodan-Benzaquen; Dead Language film
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
Monday July 14
FIDF Briefing
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for updates and analysis on the Israel-Hamas war. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm Friday - 7:00am
Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Dead Language
Israeli directing duo Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun join Eric Goldman to discuss Dead Language, their feature film about a woman whose chance airport encounter stirs an unspoken longing that upends her ordinary life. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 1:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am,12:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm
Tuesday July 15
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part I: Rise of a Nation)
As we begin the solemn commemoration of the Three Weeks, historian, author, and Israeli tour guide Rabbi Ken Spiro, joins Justin to trace the rise of the Jewish people - from Abraham to the unification under King David to the glory of the First and Second Temples in part 1 of this epic journey through Jewish history. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday July 9
Defending Israel with David Harris: Simone Rodan-Benzaquen
David is joined by Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, a leading Paris-based observer of rising threats to Jews in Europe, who has long urged the American Jewish community to heed the warning signs from across the Atlantic. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday -1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern focuses on Iran, sharing his views of their unusual and repressive, anti-intellectual laws. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
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; ILTV News Sunday 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
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Avi & Miriam Hoffman
Yiddishist and playwright Miriam Hoffman and her director/actor/producer son Avi Hoffman discuss their collaborations with The Joseph Papp Public Theater and the work they are doing to enhance the world of Yiddish. (2016) Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Tal Keinan (Part 1)
Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of God Is In The Crowd, explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of "dying in its sleep." (2019) Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Tal Keinan (Part 2)
Part two of a conversation with Tal Keinan, author of God Is In The Crowd. (2019) Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Elizabeth Bettina
Elizabeth Bettina, author of It Happened In Italy: The Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horror of the Holocaust, describes how she learned the small Italian village which was home to her Catholic relatives helped save Italian Jews. (2015)
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Saving a life
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the agonizing dilemma of choosing one life over another through the lens of Talmudic teachings. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 5:00pm
Study Party
Rabbi Becher explores the meaning and significance of study in the Jewish Tradition, focusing on the Siyum HaShas, the celebration marking the completion of the Talmud’s 7.5-year study cycle. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am; Tue - 5:30pm
Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Introduction
In this introductory lesson, host Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l explains for whom the original series is intended and why it is so difficult to teach Judaism to children. Tuesday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l.
Introduction
Rabbi Golub z"l introduces the JBS series, meant for anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand Hebrew. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am
Lesson 1
Learn your first three Hebrew letters & read the most important word in the practice of Judaism. Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 9:30am
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 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Speaker Series: Yaakov Katz on "While Israel Slept"
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/10/2025 @ 10:49 AM
Monday, September 15 | 7 PM
While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East, by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas succeeded in launching a surprise attack on Israel. Katz, a former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, will explore the political and military decisions that lead to October 7. A reception and signing will follow the talk.
Free admission
The Hub at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest
Israel Cinema Series: "Bliss"
Posted by Lauren Gold on 07/08/2025 @ 02:13 PM
Tuesday, August 12 | 7 PM
In Bliss, Israeli screen legend Sasson Gabay stars as Sassi, a man dealing with the challenges of aging and impotence, while his wife Effi (Assi Levy) cherishes their emotional bond despite his struggles. Their relationship is tested by the arrival of their directionless teenage grandson and a young patient from Effi’s past who rekindles new conflicts.
Admission is free. Arrive at 6:30 PM to enjoy kosher wine, popcorn, and warm conversations!
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre of the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach