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Watch: Pnimiyut HaTorah; Israel Day on Fifth; Coach Bruce Pearl; Hostage Affairs

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Programs

The Israel Day on Fifth Parade

Join the celebration and show of solidarity as one of the world’s largest gatherings in support of Israel marches up Fifth Avenue in New York City, in the JCRC-NY’s annual Israel Day Parade. Sunday (LIVE) - 11:30am Encores: Sun - 7:00pm & Mon - 1:30am

In the Spotlight: Yardena Schwartz

Abby Pogrebin is joined by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Yardena Schwartz to discuss Ghosts of a Holy War, her book about the complex background of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the ongoing struggle for peace in the region. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

The Hidden Holiness of Jerusalem and Zion with Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, founding rabbi of the Zion community in Jerusalem and co-founder and head of the Israeli Rabbinic Seminary at the Hartman Institute, joins Justin to continue exploring Pnimiyut HaTorah and the inner dimension of Jewish spirituality that speaks to the soul and calls us to transformation – with a focus on Zion and Jerusalem, as we also prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, next week. 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

Defending Israel with David Harris: Bruce Pearl

One of this year’s NCAA March Madness Final Four coaches and renowned Auburn University basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, joins David to discuss being a proud Jew, an outspoken defender of Israel, and his recent trip to the Jewish state. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am; 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday -1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Hostage Affairs: Benjamin Anthony with Ilay David

Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David, joins Benjamin Anthony to share his brother’s harrowing experience and to call for renewed public urgency in demanding the hostages' release. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Lee Kern Jonah is joined by Oscar-nominated writer (“Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm”) and champion of human rights Lee Kern. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern unpacks President Trump’s new Middle East policy. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

L’Chayim

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky - Why J Street

Rabbi Visotzky, scholar of Midrash and Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus at JTS, explains why he is a member of the Rabbinic Cabinet of J Street. Monday - 3:00pm

Yossi Ron - Child of K'far Etzion

The story of Yossi Ron, orphaned when his parents were killed in the Arab massacre of Kfar Etzion Massacre, May 13, 1948. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Kenneth Brander

Rabbi Brander, who left YU to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Richard Haass

One of America’s foremost foreign policy experts Richard Haass, former President of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of A World In Disarray, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the forces of chaos threatening the world. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yaakov Daniel - Fauda Star

Yaakov Daniel, who plays a leading role in the hit Israeli series Fauda about an Israeli unit that must deal with Palestinian terrorists on the West Bank, describes his personal story and his feelings for the series seen on Netflix. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Responsibility to Other Peopl

The Talmudic view of one's responsibility to other people is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher in a lesson called "He's My Brother, He Ain't Heavy." Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

**Does the End Justify the Means?

Rabbi Becher discusses when a sin is committed for the sake of a mitzvah, how does the Jewish tradition address the Issue? Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101

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

Ritual Observance

A discussion of the importance of Ritual Observance in Judaism from a non-Orthodox perspective and why such observance is critical to the future of the Jewish community. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 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

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

Lag B'Omer; AJC Global Forum; Shavuot series

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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Sunday May 11

AJC Global Forum 2025: Opening Plenary

Hear from those directly impacted by 10/7, Jewish leaders from around the world, and a panel of top journalists offering a behind-the-headlines look at current affairs in Israel in the opening plenary of the premier global Jewish advocacy conference. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Monday May 12

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round

Emmy-winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman discusses Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round, her documentary about a small but pivotal chapter in the Civil Rights Movement that highlights the power of collaboration and humility in confronting injustice. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 7:30pm; Thursday - 2:30pm

Tuesday May 13

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot

Episode 2: Bringing the Hidden Jewish Wisdom to Campuses -Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld and Meor

Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld, Founder and President of Meor, joins Justin to discuss his unique approach to educating young adults on college campuses, the transformative power of the hidden wisdom of Torah, and how that wisdom can inspire us all. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday May 14

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada

Back by popular demand, peace activist, human rights advocate, and Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada returns to discuss Egypt’s attempts to revoke her citizenship over her support for Israel since October 7 and her criticism of Egyptian policy. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday May 15

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Tessa Veksler & Eden Yadegar

Jonah is joined by Tessa Veksler and Eden Yadegar, proud Zionists and emerging Jewish leaders making their impact on college campuses and beyond Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

* Micah offers a crucial reminder that Hamas is not synonymous with the Palestinian people on this week's Thinking Out Loud. 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 & Sundays (ILTV) 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

David Goodman

David Goodman, whose brother Andrew was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan alongside Michael Schwerner and James Chaney in Mississippi in 1964, reflects on the loss and the powerful legacy of social justice it inspired. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Burt Visotzky

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

David Dalin

Rabbi and historian David Dalin discusses the contributions of the first three Jewish Supreme Court Justices -- Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo and Felix Frankfurter - who are profiled in his book Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze'ev

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

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Just Motherhood

While the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, for women this is voluntary act. Sunday - 9:00am

Marriage - Lag B'omer

"Eight Blessings One Wedding" on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Complete Jew

An introduction to the study of Jewish ritual observance and the relationship between ritual observance and Jewish ethics, and why being a "lovely person" does not constitute a "complete Jew." Monday - 9:00am

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. Thursday - 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

Monday, May 19 | 7:30 PM

The Fight for Truth, Jewish Civil Rights and Tackling Antisemitism on Campus and Beyond

Professor Shai Davidai, leading the fight, calling out Jew hatred and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus, will be in conversation with Deedee Bitran, Senior Counsel & Director of Pro Bono, StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department. Davidai, a Columbia University professor, was temporarily banned from his position after “harassing and intimidating” other University employees at the time of an October 7 commemoration event. This event is free and open to the community but there is a suggested donation of $18 to help support Arts, Culture and Ideas events at the Miami Beach JCC.

This event is made possible through an Israel Engagement Grant, awarded as part of a partnership between the JCC Association of North America and Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Thank you to our co-sponsors WIZO, CAJE, #LovingMoms, AJC, the JCRC and StandWithUs.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Montana Tucker; Jason Robert Brown; Ido Aharoni; The Hidden Wisdom of Torah

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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Sunday May 4

Israel On Our Minds: Ambassador Ido Aharoni

Israeli diplomat Ambassador Ido Aharoni pulls back the curtain on recent Israeli affairs, answering your questions and taking us behind the scenes into the thinking and actions of government, business leaders and the Israeli public, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm & 7:30pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 12:30pm; Saturday - 11:30pm

Monday May 5

FIDF Briefing: IDF Mental Health

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, former head of the IDF Mental Health Department, for insights on the psychological challenges facing Israeli soldiers Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Montana Tucker

Abby delves into the diverse and powerful Israel advocacy of social media activist Montana Tucker, whose new documentary, "Children of October 7," features firsthand shattering stories from young survivors. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

ADL Never is Now 2025: Hostage Omer Neutra z"l

The parents of Omer Neutra z"l - a fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier and hostage murdered by Hamas - sit down with CNN Anchor and Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga for a conversation in memory of their son and in solidarity with all hostages. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Saturday - 7:30pm

Tuesday May 6

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot

Episode 1 - Rebbe Nachman and the Hidden Wisdom of Torah As we count the Omer and prepare for Shavuot, Justin begins a new series on Pnimiyut HaTorah - the inner, hidden wisdom of Torah. In this first episode, Rabbi Zev Reichman returns to help us understand why the Omer is such a powerful time for inner growth, how Pnimiyut HaTorah can transform our spiritual lives, and why the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov still speak so powerfully to our souls 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 May 7

Defending Israel with David Harris: Izabella Tabarovsky

David is joined by Soviet-born, Israel-based Izabella Tabarovsky, a top-notch researcher and analyst of the Soviet influence on contemporary antisemitism, as well as the nexus between antisemitism and anti-Zionism Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday May 8

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jason Robert Brown

Beloved Tony-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown (Parade; The Bridges of Madison County) joins Jonah for a conversation about storytelling, Jewish identity, and the power of music. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpen addresses the deep infighting among Palestinians on this week's Thinking Out Loud. 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 & Sundays (ILTV) 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

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians — Jeffrey Gurock, Jonathan Sarna, and Shuly Rubin Schwartz — reflect on their chosen field, as explored in their book, Conversations with Colleagues. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Robert Wolkoff

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff (Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ) explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Regev & Rabbi Wohlberg

Reform Rabbi Uri Regev (Hiddush) and Modern Orthodox Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg (Beth Tfiloh, Baltimore, MD) discuss the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate and Judaism in Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Woman of Valor

In anticipation of Mother's Day, inspirational speaker and mother Sara Esther Crispe, together with Jeffrey Segelman, Rabbi Emeritus of the Westchester Jewish Center, discuss Mark Pearlman's book More Precious than Pearls: A Prayer for the Women of Valor in Our Lives. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Do Not Curse The Deaf

Learn how the Talmud interprets the Biblical verse "You shall not curse the deaf nor put a stumbling block before the blind". Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

On Capital Punishment

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of Capital Punishment and the strict restrictions on its application. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Not in Heaven

In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 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

Starting June 24 for Boys & Girls! Includes: Field Trips, Swimming, Cooking, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Survival, Crazy Science, Kabala 101, Team Building & Tons of Fun! Includes Breakfast, Snacks, Hot Lunch, Early drop-off & late pick-up!

Date: June 24 - Aug 7

Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180

Cost: Rates & Information at ChabadChayil.org/Camp

RSVP at Information & Registration at www.ChabadChayil.org/camp or (305) 770-1919

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Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut, Daniel Gordis; Hen Mazzig; All About Herzl; Am Yisrael Chai

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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Annual Gathering of Remembrance

The Museum of Jewish Heritage

Live from Congregation Emanu-El of New York City, MJH honors the memory of those who perished in the Shoah with a program featuring music, remarks from survivors and descendants, and a moving candle-lighting ceremony. Sunday - 2:00pm (LIVE), Encores - 6:00pm & 11:00pm

Israel's Sacred Days

Yom HaZikaron - Memorial Day

Honor the soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel and the victims of terrorist attacks in a ceremony presented by The Consulate General of Israel in New York and Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 4:30am & 1:00pm

Tekes Ma'Avar - Live

From memorial to celebration, come together for Israel in a powerful ceremony marking the transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut, in a New York City community-wide service co-presented by Central Synagogue, Park Avenue Synagogue, Kehilath Jeshurun, 92NY, the Jewish Agency, and UJA-Federation of New York. Wednesday (LIVE) - 7:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 10:30am

Sunday April 27

All About Herzl - Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center

State of the Jews Opera

The first English opera about Theodor Herzl interweaves the political turmoil of turn-of-the-twentieth-century Europe with the lesser-known story of his marriage, in its world premiere at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Zionism in America

From Theodor Herzl’s dream of a Jewish state to the challenges the movement he founded faces today, prominent scholars Anita Shapira (Yitzhak Rabin Center) Jonathan Sarna (Schusterman Center for Israel Studies), and Mark A. Raider (University of Cincinnati), examine "Zionism in America" in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center discussion moderated by Russell Robinson (JNF-USA). Sunday - 9:30pm Monday - 7:00am; Tuesday - 2:00pm Wednesday - 4:00pm

Monday April 28

FIDF Briefing: Rabbi Stewart Weiss

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Rabbi Stewart Weiss, Founder and Director of the Jewish Outreach Center and father of fallen IDF soldier Sgt. Ari Weiss z”l. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Hen Mazzig

Globally recognized speaker, author, and founder of the Tel Aviv Institute, Hen Mazzig, named among the Top 25 Most Influential Young Jews by The Jerusalem Post, joins Abby to discuss his work on Israel, Jewish identity, and combating antisemitism. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 8:30pm; Thursday - 10:00am & 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: While the Storms Rage

In these hyper-tense times, Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation of the importance of staying rooted and making space for Jewish reflection amidst the fury of our relentless politics. Monday - 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 2:30pm Friday - 8:30am, 11:00am & 10:00pm

Tuesday April 29

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Daniel Gordis

In preparation for Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Justin is joined by renowned author, thinker, and Koret Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College, Dr. Daniel Gordis, to reflect on the meaning of these important dates on the Jewish calendar this year, particularly after October 7. 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

Thursday May 1

Salute to Israel Concert: Am Yisrael Chai

Celebrate Israel in this gala concert marking 60 years of Cantor Sol Zim’s leadership at Congregation Etz Hayim in Hollis Hills Bayside, featuring IDF Chief Cantor Shai Abramson, a full symphonic orchestra, and a special tribute to proud Israel advocate and JBS founder Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l. Thursday - 6:00pm Fri - 12:30pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dana Bash

Jonah Platt is joined by Dana Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” for a conversation about her Jewish identity and her perspective as one of the nation’s leading political journalists. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern discusses why he has great confidence in the next generation. 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 & Sundays (ILTV) 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

Josh Warhit

Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 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 - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l

For Israel's independence day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Murray Greenfield z"l

Murray Greenfield z"l, founder of Gefen Publishing, describes his participation in the fleet known as "The Exodus," ships which smuggled Holocaust survivors into pre-state Palestine in defiance of the British naval blockade. Thursday - 2:00am

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today. Thursday - 4:00am

Abba Eban z"l

For Yom Ha'atzmaut, Abba Eban (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 - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Our Historic Homeland

Evidence of how the Jewish people have had a connection to the Land of Israel for thousands of years is provided in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's lesson entitled "Occupied or Liberated." Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am& 5:00pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The List!

Another way of understanding how the Torah was written and what it means to say that the Torah comes from God is explained in this "Jewish 101" episode. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 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

Holy items no longer being used that need to be buried include: Siddurs, Torah scrolls, Tefillin, Mezuzah scrolls, Tzitzit or Tallit fringes; Torah books and materials containing G‑d's name. Please note that Kippas, Audio or Video materials & Challah Covers do not need to be buried. $26 Per small box (11x11x17) suggested donation towards building fund $36 Per large box (15x16x21) suggested donation towards building fund Drop boxes outside preschool office. In the alley, behind construction site, 3rd house on the left.

Date: April 21-25, 9:00-5:00

Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180

Cost: $26-$36 per box

RSVP at (305) 770-1919 or at ChabadChayil.org/Shaimos

Direct Link: http://ChabadChayil.org/Shaimos

Passover Concludes; Yom HaShoah; World Zionist Congress Elections

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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The Hampton Synagogue Passover and Yizkor Services

Conclude the holiday of Passover with a Yizkor Memorial Services from the Hampton Synagogue led by its Founding Senior Rabbi Marc Schneier. Sunday - 11:00am

Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day

Live from Yad Vashem

The official State Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day, live from Jerusalem. Wednesday - 1:00pm (LIVE) Thursday - 12:00am

Live Interfaith Ceremony

Clergy from Central Synagogue and Saint Peter’s Church lead the 40th annual interfaith service of remembrance, featuring survivor and longtime Central member Michael Bamberger as guest speaker, live from St. Peter’s Church in New York City. Wednesday - 6:00pm (LIVE) & 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm

Dr. Anita Shapira

Renowned historian and scholar of modern Jewish history Dr. Anita Shapira offers powerful reflections on Jewish resilience and the legacy of the Holocaust in a service from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 7:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm

MJH - Annual Gathering of Remembrance

Survivors and descendants honor the memory of those who perished in the Shoah with music and a moving candle-lighting ceremony in a program of The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, live from Congregation Emanu-El of New York City. Sunday 4/27 - 2:00pm (Live), 6:00pm & 11:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader

Mark Schonwetter

Teisha Bader is joined by Mark Schonwetter, Holocaust survivor and founder of the Holocaust Education Foundation, the only organization granting funds for Holocaust education to schools nationwide. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 4:00pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 5:30pm & 11:00pm

World Zionist Congress Elections

Herbert Block, Executive Director of the American Zionist Movement, joins Teisha to discuss the 39th World Zionist Congress elections, American Jewry’s most powerful opportunity to help shape Israel’s future. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am, 4:00am & 11:30am Friday - 5:30am & 8:30am

Monday April 21

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Mishy Harmon

Abby is joined by the founder of Israel Story, Mishy Harmon, who discusses his mission to promote a deeper understanding of, and connection to, Israel through non-political, human-interest storytelling. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Beth Lane - Unbroken

Eric Goldman speaks with filmmaker Beth Lane about UnBroken, her directorial debut chronicling the survival of her mother and six siblings - seven Jewish children who escaped Nazi Germany and were separated for decades before being reunited. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 7:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Tuesday April 22

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The "Japanese Schindler" Chiune Sugihara

In this powerful Yom HaShoah conversation, Justin sits with Chihiro Sugihara, grandson of the "Japanese Schindler," Chiune Sugihara - who risked everything to save thousands of Jews during the Holocaust - as well as Rabbi Avram Mlotek, the grandson of two of the many Jews Sugihara saved. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 1:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday April 23

Defending Israel with David Harris: John Spencer

David Harris is joined by John Spencer, a former U.S. military officer, urban warfare specialist, and a keen observer of the Hamas-triggered war with Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:30am, 7:00am,11:30am, 5:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday April 24

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Hernandez Siblings

Jonah is joined by Alma, Daniel Jr., and Consuelo Hernandez - three Mexican-American Jewish siblings from Arizona who have each made their mark in public service, education, and advocacy. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday (ILTV) - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday & Sunday (ILTV) 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

Hans Fisher - St Louis Survivor

Survivor of the SS St. Louis, Hans Fisher recounts the events surrounding his remarkable journey as an 11-year-old boy aboard the German refugee ship bound for Cuba in 1939. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album

Actor, producer, child of Holocaust survivors, and lifelong advocate for Jewish pride, Avi Hoffman discusses The Dachau Album, the project he leads and one of the most important Holocaust artifacts discovered since World War II. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Moshe Avital - Child of Buchenwald

Moshe Avital, who survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald to become one of the “Children of Buchenwald” (a ship which ran the British blockade of Palestine), describes his journey and his fighting with the Haganah in the War of Independence. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

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

Simon Wiesenthal

In the season of Yom HaShoah, a conversation with the late Simon Wiesenthal, the foremost Nazi hunter, who explains why he was always concerned with justice not vengeance. Thursday - 9:30pm
Friday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Morality in the Shoah

Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am

Martyrdom vs Saving Life

Rabbi Becher discusses the Talmudic tension between "save life" and "martyrdom" as it applies to the Holocaust. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Is It God's Fault?

Does the Jewish Tradition hold God responsible for natural disasters? Does human suffering challenge the existence of God? Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 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

Meet Boruch Cohen, author of Think Outside of the Lox; A Fresh Perspective on Jewish Teachings and Traditions Essentially a book about mysticism, Thinking Outside the Lox is a collection of short essays exploring a dazzling range of topics in a delightful literary style, showing how Jewish mysticism illuminates every aspect of Jewish life. Tues, May 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM Michael-Ann Russell JCC - 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach Sponsored by Chabad Chayil Complimentary admission: Includes Q&A, light refreshments, and book-signing. (Books available for purchase.) RSVP: https://chabadchayil.org/events

Celebrating Passover; Rav Soloveitchik; Hernandez Siblings; Arsen Ostrovsky

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 April 13

Passover Services and Seders

Central Synagogue Passover Service

Sunday - 8:30am (Live) 4:00pm (Replay)

Hampton Synagogue Passover Service & Seder

Sunday - 11:00am

Passover Seder

Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm (Replay)

Passover Service

Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am (Replay)

Passover Service

Monday - 11:00am & 4:30pm (Replay)

Passover Service

Saturday - 9:00pm

Monday April 14

FIDF Briefing: Passover's Modern Relevance

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil tells the story of Passover and its lasting effects on human history as well as relevance in modern times. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm

Tuesday April 15

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Reichman on Soloveitchik

What was it like to learn from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the last century.? On the occasion of Rabbi Soloveitchik’s yahrzeit, Rabbi Hershel Reichman—renowned scholar, author, and devoted student of the Rav for several decades — shares rare insights into Rabbi Soloveitchik’s teachings, philosophy, and lasting impact. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday April 16

Defending Israel with David Harris: Arsen Ostrovsky

International human rights lawyer and social media influencer Arsen Ostrovsky joins David Harris to discuss defending Israel in the courts, on campuses, with governments, and in the media. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

ADL Never is Now 2025: Jonathan Greenblatt

The 2025 State of Hate address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Wednesday - 7:30pm Friday - 12:30pm

Thursday April 17

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Hernandez Siblings

Jonah Platt is joined by Alma, Daniel Jr., and Consuelo Hernandez—three Mexican-American Jewish siblings from Arizona who have each made their mark in public service, education, and advocacy. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday (ILTV) - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday & Sunday (ILTV) 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

Helen Nash

Cookbook author Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote her book New Kosher Cuisine. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Art of Arthur Szyk

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Author, journalist and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses what she learned about Judaism during her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar, and reflects on American Jewish life today. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Zsuzsa Fritz

Zsuzsa Fritz, Director of the Jewish Community Center in Budapest, describes how she first learned she was a Jew at age 16 and discusses the resurgence of Jewish life in Hungary and the lack of populist antisemitism in Hungary. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yitz Greenberg on Passover

Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and why he considers it among the most important events in human history. Also, the beauty of Shabbat. Friday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Gratitude and Thanks

Giving thanks from a Talmudic perspective, including gratitude and positive retribution, is explored using elements of the Exodus story recounted at the Passover seder in this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf" hosted by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Monday - 1:00am Tuesday - 9:00am

Being a Jew

Rabbi Becher explaines the scholarly intepretation of "being Jewish," based on the marriage laws found in tractate Yevamot. Tuesday - 9:30am

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Mark S. Golub z"l delves into the rabbinic interpretation and commentary of the Passover story in these entertaining lessons.

Hineni

Monday - 6:00am

Tenth Plague

Monday - 7:00am Tuesday - 5:00pm; Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

Exodus

Monday - 9:00am

Miracles

Wednesday - 10:15am

Passover Lessons

Thursday - 8:30am Sunday - 3:00am

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