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Chanukah Reflections; Arab Zionist Rawan Osman; Activist Art; The Future of Peace

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Chanukah Night 8

With Rabbi Justin Pines Sunday - 5:30pm & 10:00pm Monday - 1:30am

Torah Parsha: Vayigash

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayigash recounts Joseph revealing himself to his brothers and the family’s reunion in Egypt, reminding us of the power of reconciliation, responsibility, and the possibility of healing. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 21

JFNA General 2025: Afternoon Plenary - A SAPIR Debate

Leading voices from journalism, policy, communal leadership, and the family of Yitzhak Rabin come together to ask whether lasting peace is still possible and what a realistic future for Israelis and Palestinians might look like in this afternoon plenary in partnership with The SAPIR Debates. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm; Thursday - 10:00am

Monday December 22

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Laura Katzman - Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity

Abigail Pogrebin meets author Laura Katzman to discuss her new book on Ben Shahn, the Lithuanian-born immigrant artist whose socially engaged work championed civil rights, confronted injustice, and shaped modern American political art. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Sacks z"l: The Big Questions

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l brings his Jewish wisdom and insights to the big questions that shape how we live and what we believe. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 4:30am & 2:30pm Fri - 11:30am; Sat - 4:30am & 9:00pm

Tuesday December 23

TEXTing IRL: Jewish Disagreement in Public and Private

Elana Stein Hain and Jeremy Burton, Executive Director of the JCRC of Greater Boston, examine the growing fractures within Jewish communal life through the lens of Parashat Vayigash, wrestling with questions of relationship, unity and advocacy. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 4:00am & 11:00pm Thursday - 5:30pm, Friday 5:30am Saturday - 5:00pm & 11:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Malka Simkovich - Chanukah Episode 2

From the "passive-aggressive" letters sent between Jerusalem and Egypt to the dramatic (and sometimes hilarious) miracles recorded in the Book of Maccabees, Dr. Malka Simkovich reveals the "real" story of the Maccabean revolt in part two of this Chanukah conversation with Justin Pines. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 24

Defending Israel with David Harris: Rawan Osman

David Harris is joined by Arab Zionist Rawan Osman, content creator and founder of Arabs Ask, a platform advocating for peace and normalization between Arab countries and Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am,11:30am, 6:30pm & 10:00pm Fri - 5:00am, 7:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Bondi Beach

Rabbi Ammi Hirsch reflects on how Western institutions have failed to prevent an increasingly dangerous environment for Jewish communities, warning that even the full light of the Chanukah menorah cannot dispel the shadows facing Jews today. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 8:30am Friday - 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am, 1:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm & 8:30pm

Thursday December 25

Totally Booked with Zibby: Jeanine Cummins - Speak To Me of Home

New York Times bestselling author Jeanine Cummins joins Zibby to discuss Speak To Me of Home, a multigenerational story exploring identity, belonging, loss of language, and how fiction sparks empathy and difficult conversations. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am, 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear,timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 4:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

ILTV News

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

Art of Arthur Szyk

Irvin Ungar discusses the life and work of Polish-born Jewish artist Arthur Szyk, who worked primarily as a book illustrator and political artist who used his work to fight Hitler. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm

Shlomo Riskin

Shlomo Riskin, founder of Ohr Torah Stone, describes the influence upon him of Rav Soloveitchik z”l and the LubavItcher Rebbe z”l, and discusses his disagreements with today’s Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award–winning composer, arranger, conductor, and singer Rob Mathes reflects on his musical journey, discusses the Chanukah songs he wrote for his annual holiday concert in collaboration with Mark, and performs “Light in the Window” with his daughter, Sarah. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Neshama Carlebach

Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Do a Favor

What one does or does not owe a person who does one a favor is the topic of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud lesson on this week's Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

On Treating Gentiles

Rabbi Becher discusses what the Torah, Talmud, and various rabbinical sources teach about the relationship between Jews and Gentiles and the Jews' responsibility to other peoples of the world. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The Exodus

What it means to be a "Jew" (according to the Jewish tradition), and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies are explored through the Exodus story with rabbinic commentary of the midrash. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 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.

Blessings, Part 2

In this second segment on "Blessings," learn to read and understand the Hebrew that comprises many Jewish blessings, and what the Hebrew for "king of the universe" actually conveys. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

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The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF), the world’s largest Jewish and Israeli film festival, proudly announces the full program for its 29th edition, returning January 14-29, 2026, with its most expansive lineup to date. This year’s Festival will present 139 films from 20 countries — including 105 features and 34 shorts — featuring 15 world premieres, 19 international premieres, 13 North American premieres, and 3 U.S. premieres. The hybrid festival will offer more than 90 live screenings across eight venues throughout Greater Miami, expected to welcome over 50,000 attendees, alongside an online program showcasing more than 80 films available to audiences across Florida and the United States.

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The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies invites you to join us for an evening with renowned Holocaust scholar Dr. Richard Breitman, who will discuss President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1944 public statements on Nazi atrocities. What could Roosevelt say as more information became known? What could he not mention? What determined the president’s discourse concerning Nazi mass murder?

In conversation with Dr. Norman JW Goda, the Norman and Irma Braman Professor of Holocaust Studies at UF, the event explores how military, political, and moral pressures shaped the American response to the Holocaust, offering fresh insight into what government leaders knew, when they knew it, and how they chose to act.

Attendees will be able to explore historical artifacts relating to this lecture from the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida. The event will also include a catered reception.

Event Information:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (20400 NE 30th Ave, Aventura, FL 33180)

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About the Speakers:

Richard Breitman is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at American University. His many books include The Berlin Mission: The American Who Resisted Nazi Germany from Within; FDR and the Jews, coauthored with Allan J. Lichtman; Official Secrets: What the Nazis Planned, What the British and Americans Knew; and The Architect of Genocide: Himmler and the Final Solution.

Norman JW Goda is the Norman & Irma Braman Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Florida. He studies modern European history and specializes in the history of the Holocaust, war crimes trials, and twentieth century diplomacy. He teaches courses on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany from historical and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Thank you to our co-sponsors:

Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center and the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica.

About the Forum for Fairness in Discourse:

The Forum for Fairness in Discourse is a lecture series that invites thought leaders and scholars to highlight how Jewish thought intersects with issues such as justice, identity, ethics, and community.

Funded by a generous donation by Audrey Adams and Dr. Jon D. Morris, this series creates space for ideas that both honor the past and shape a more thoughtful, inclusive future.

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Celebrating Chanukah; Hootenanny Concert; President Herzog at the AZM Biennial; Jake Cohen

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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Light the Menorah with JBS!

Chanukah Candle Lighting with your favorite JBS hosts.

Tune in Sunday - Thursday at 5:30pm & 10:00pm Friday & Saturday at 5:30pm and following the 10:00pm airing of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Sunday - Night 1 with Rabbis Buchdahl, Cosgrove & Steinmetz Monday - Night 2 with Teisha Bader Tuesday - Night 3 with David Harris Wednesday - Night 4 with Eric Goldman
Thursday - Night 5 with Abigail Pogrebin Friday - Night 6 with Rabbi Hirsch & Micah Halpern Saturday - Night 7 with Jonah Platt Sunday - Night 8 with Justin Pines

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Miketz

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Miketz recounts Joseph’s rise from prison to power as he interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and saves Egypt from famine, reminding us that hardship can lead to unexpected purpose, resilience, and generosity. Tuesday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 14

Chabad Chanukah Telethon

Rabbi Anchelle Perl hosts the annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon, featuring music from Soulfarm, illusionist Ilan Smith, dancing rabbis, and plenty of surprises on a night that shines bright with Jewish pride. Sunday - 7:00pm LIVE

Monday December 15

Hootenanny Concert 2025

Raise your voice with the biggest names in Jewish music including Joanie Leeds, Noah Aronson, Michelle Citrin and more, in a night of live performance from Congregation Rodeph Sholom, featuring the melodies that have lifted our prayers, filled our summers at camp, and united Jewish communities everywhere. Monday - 1:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Nadine Epstein

As Moment celebrates its 50th issue, Abigail Pogrebin is joined by the magazine's editor-in-chief and CEO, award-winning journalist Nadine Epstein. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Jean Meltzer

Bestselling novelist and leading advocate for Jewish joy and authentic representation, Jean Meltzer joins Teisha Bader to share her story, her passion and her book, The Eight Heartbreaks of Chanukah. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm; Saturday - 5:00pm

Tuesday December 16

For Heaven’s Sake: The State of the Israeli Center

With elections less than a year away, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze the state of Israel's center and center-left, tracing the historical collapse of the left, the rise of centrist politicsunder Ariel Sharon, and the post-October 7 reality where moral discourse about Palestinians has disappeared from mainstream Israeli conversation. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wed - 4:00am & 11:00am; Thu - 10:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Malka Simkovich - Chanukah Episode 1

Justin is joined by Malka Simkovich, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society, on another edition of Jewish Insights. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 17

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 & 1:00pm Fri - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

AZM Biennial National Assembly: President Isaac Herzog

At the Biennial National Assembly of the American Zionist Movement, Abigail Pogrebin speaks with President Isaac Herzog about combating global antisemitism, recent developments in New York’s Jewish community, and Israel’s ongoing challenges. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Thursday December 18

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Molly Jong-Fast -

How To Lose Your Mother Author, journalist, political commentator, and podcaster Molly Jong-Fast sits with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss her memoir about her mother, renowned novelist Erica Jong. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 11:30am

Totally Booked with Zibby: Kelly Corrigan - Marianne the Maker

Zibby speaks with New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and PBS host, Kelly Corrigan, about Marianne the Maker, the story of a young inventor’s journey to ignite the creative spark. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 5:30am, 11:00am & 4:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jake Cohen

Food writer and NYT bestselling author of Jew-ish: A Cookbook and I Could Nosh, star of A&E’s Jake Makes It Easy and most importantly, just a “nice Jewish boy” from New York, Jake Cohen sits with Jonah Platt. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 4:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern considers what pre-war Europe and modern-day New York City might have in common on Thinking Out Loud. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

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

Noa

Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa, discusses her Yemenite roots and her musical style influenced by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen of the 1960s. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (World Perfect and Destiny) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Refusnik's Daughter Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov, daughter of Soviet Refusnik Edward Kuznetsov, describes her documentary film Operation Wedding which tells the story of her father’s helping to plot the 1970 failed hijacking of a Soviet plane which led to 15 years in prison. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Helen Nash z"l

The author of "New Kosher Cuisine," Helen Nash z"l discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Chanukah

The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Chanukah Special

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Chanukah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 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.

Blessings, Part 1

The opening words of Jewish blessings are taught along with the derivation of the Hebrew word for "blessing".

Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm##

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

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Miami Beach JCC Israeli Film Series Matchmaking 2

December 15, 7:30 PM

Don’t miss this wonderful comedy, part of the Miami Beach JCC Israeli Film Series on Monday, December 15, 7:30 pm.

Step into the world of love, laughter, and a touch of mischief with Israel’s biggest box office hit of last year, Matchmaking 2, the long-awaited sequel to Erez Tadmor’s beloved 2022 romance that took the world by storm.

Free and Open to the Community.

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Full of joy, warmth, and the ultimate romantic entanglements, this refreshing and feel-good romantic drama returns to the charming world of Orthodox Jewish dating, telling a heartfelt and humorous tale of tradition, family, and finding love in the most unexpected places.

Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Matchmaking 2 is a Romeo and Juliet-like saga (sans the tragedy!) of two young, eligible ultra-Orthodox singles looking for a match. But it isn’t just about finding love, it’s a tender, side-splitting celebration of clashing traditions and big-hearted characters, starring some of Israel’s most dazzling young talents.

The Israeli Film Series is presented in partnership with The Miami Jewish Film Festival and generously sponsored by South Pointe Tavern.

Monday, December 15 | 6 PM

Our amazing Hanukkah Fest is the 2nd night of Hanukkah BH. Doors open at 6 PM. It’s only $36 for the whole family and all the food & activities are included! Activities include Magic Pet Show, AR Dream Park Adventure, Glow Racer Bumper Cars, High Voltage Joust, Ultimate Bounce House, Dreidel Piñatas full of Prices, Miami Heat Prizes for every kid, Donut Station, Candy Wall, Popcorn and Cotton Candy!

Temple Moses, 1200 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach

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29th Annual Community Chanukah Festival 2025!

OUTDOOR EVENT Open to the ENTIRE community.

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Sunday, DEC 14 11 AM – 2 PM

The MBJCC Parking lot will be closed for the event. Parking is available at the city lot on Sheridan Ave. & 42nd St.

Ticketing Family rate: Pre-Event – $70 | At the Door – $84 Individual rate: Pre-Event – $18 | At the Door – $22

Activities: + Rides + Art and Crafts + Chanukah Show + Dance Performances by MBJCC Youth Programs participants + Menorah Lighting with Community Rabbis + NEW Chanukah Escape room + One Day Specials + Membership & Camp Klurman + Magical & Fun Menorah Contest: Use your creativity and create a magical Menorah with your family and friends. Bring to the festival to display and for a chance to win a prize!

Food & Snacks Available for Purchase (Dietary laws observed)

Holiday Toy Drive Donate unwrapped toys for newborns to 16 years old children in our community with the Jewish Volunteer Center.

*Family rates include immediate family only (parents and children). Children 2 and under are free. All attendees must be paid children and adults.

Jewish Book Month concludes; Rabbi Buchdahl; Bernard-Henri Lévy; Rabbi Hirsch

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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Torah Parsha: Vayeshev

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayeshev recounts Joseph’s dreams, his brothers’ betrayal, and his fall into Egypt, reminding us that resilience and faith can turn moments of despair into the first steps toward redemption Monday & Thursday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 7

Morning Plenary - Protecting Our Communities Today

Explore both the challenges and opportunities of protecting Jewish life today and reflect on how collective action can help shape a more secure future for all, featuring Sen. John Fetterman, Julie Platt and Zibby Owens with Rabbi Buchdahl. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wed - 4:00am & 1:30pm; Thu - 10:00am

Monday December 8

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yotam Polizer

Abigail Pogrebin meets with IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer to discuss the NGO’s global work and its role as Israel’s largest humanitarian organization, including its relief efforts in Gaza. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Nick Davis - This Ordinary Thing

Eric Goldman speaks with Nick Davis about his documentary, which uses never-before-seen footage and performances by Academy Award–winning actors to tell the stories of non-Jews who risked everything to shelter Jewish strangers during the Holocaust. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am

Tuesday December 9

TEXTing IRL: Dani Segal - How Can Jews Believe in God Right Now

Elana Stein Hain and Dani Segal of Mabua: Israeli Beit Midrash look at the story of Joseph’s descent into Egypt, and modern stories of soldiers and hostages, to explore how faith can operate as moral clarity and personal motivation during the long and often painful arc of Jewish history. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm Saturday - 4:00am, 5:00pm & 7:30pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: How Jewish Immigrants Created the American Childhood

In this special Chanukah episode, Justin Pines sits down with sociologist and author Michael Kimmel (Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America) to uncover how Jewish entrepreneurs created the modern concept of a "happy childhood." Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 10

Defending Israel with David Harris: Colonel Richard Kemp

David Harris is joined by Colonel Richard Kemp CBE, the retired British Army officer who commanded UK forces in Afghanistan in 2003 and later led the Prime Minister’s international terrorism intelligence team. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 6:30pm Fri - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Weekly Sermon

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am & 7:30am Friday - 1:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 3:30am & 5:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: What's Next in Israel and the Middle East

Robert Siegel speaks with leading Middle East policy experts Dennis Ross, Aaron David Miller and Ghaith al-Omari for a wide-ranging discussion on Israel, the region and the shifting diplomatic landscape ahead. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 11:30pm

Thursday December 11

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Ruth Franklin - The Many Lives of Anne Frank

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein sits with author Ruth Franklin to discuss her revealing biography of Anne Frank, which explores both Anne’s life and the enduring impact of her extraordinary diary. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 7:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Rabbi Buchdahl - Heart of a Stranger

Zibby Owens sits with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and the first Asian American rabbi, whose memoir charts her path from Seoul to Jewish leadership and reflects deeply on belonging, grief, empathy and resilience. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 4:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Bernard-Henri Lévy

Jonah Platt sits with Bernard-Henri Lévy, the French philosopher, filmmaker and author of The Genius of Judaism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:30pm

Saturday December 13

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: Manhattanville University at Yeshiva University

The Valiants of Manhattanville University visit the Yeshiva University Maccabees live from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Saturday - 8:30pm Live

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear,timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 5:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 11:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah asks and answers whether Israel can ever redeem itself in the eyes of the world after the Gaza War. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

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

Becoming Jewish in FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in the Moscowand his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm

Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Fighting BDS In Israel

The former CEO of “Im Tirtzu,” Matan Peleg and Board Chair Douglas Altabef, discuss their organization’s work as the leading Israeli organization seeking to educate Israelis influenced by the BDS Movement to doubt the legitimacy of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Stephen Schwartz

Musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz describes how Jewish values have shaped his life and work, and discusses some of his classic Broadway shows including Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, and the wildly popular Wicked. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Masha Merkulova

Russian-born Masha Merkulova, founding executive director of Club Z, shares how she didn’t learn she was Jewish until age 16 and explains her passion for empowering American teens with a strong, proud understanding of Zionism before they reach college. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

By Your Own Admission

Rabbi Mordechai Becher bases this lesson on the Talmudic tractate Gittin 40b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Dreams in Judaism

How the Jewish tradition views the importance of dreams and whether they are God's way of communicating is the topic of this week's Talmud lesson with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Community

Learn how the Jewish Tradition's emphasis is on "the community" rather than on "personal salvation," through the contrast of rabbinic thought with the well-known hymn, "Amazing Grace." Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 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.

The Name of God

Learn how the name of God is written in the Torah, and clarify some of the misconceptions about the way people pronounce God's name Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Levi Yitzchok Retiree Academy

We are currently accepting new applications. We offer 1 daily track in the morning for men, a class in Talmud. We also offer afternoon classes which are open to men and women. Each day has its specific topic of the day. For example, every Sunday we study Jewish law, every Monday (the prophets) the Book of Kings, every Tuesday a Chassidic discourse, etc.

Track 1 (daily): This Track is for men only

• Sunday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST

-Topic: Talmudic Study

Track 2 every Sunday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.

-Topic: Summarized Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch) Laws of Blessings by Published Author Rabbi Yossi Wernick

Track 3 every Monday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.

-Topic: Book of Jeremiah (Sefer Yirmiya) by Rabbi Menachem Smith

Track 4 every Tuesday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.

-Topic: Chassidic Discourse (Maamar Chassidi) by Published Author, Rabbi Yisroel Rice

Track 5 every Wednesday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.

-Topic: Delve into an essay by the Lubavitcher Rebbe about the Weekly Torah Portion by Published Author, Rabbi Aryeh Citron

Track 6 every Thursday: For Men and Women 3pm - 4pm.

-Topic: Weekly Torah Portion with the Commentary of Rabbi Chaim Ibn Atar (Ohr Hachaim Hakodosh)