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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 7 – DECEMBER 13

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
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

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

New Semester at the Retiree Academy starting December 8th @10am

Levi Yitzchok Retiree Academy Alt text for image

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)

JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 6

JFNA GA 2025; Jewish Book Council’s Nu Reads and The Five Books Podcast; YU Basketball

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

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Vayishlach

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 Vayishlach follows Jacob as he prepares to face Esau, wrestles through the night with a mysterious being, and emerges transformed, inviting us to reflect on struggle, reconciliation, and the moments that change our name - and our path. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday November 30

JFNA General Assembly 2025: Opening Plenary

The opening plenary of the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly sets the tone for this defining moment in Jewish life, framing the challenges and opportunities ahead as we rebuild Israel, ensure Jewish security, combat antisemitism, and strengthen Jewish life and identity. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 1:00pm

Monday December 1

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Sam Sussman - Boy From the North Country

Sam Sussman joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his debut novel inspired by the memoir The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son, and his role as a featured author in the Jewish Book Council’s Nu Reads subscription series. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

JFNA General Assembly 2025: Global Inflection Point

JFNA’s Eric Fingerhut leads a discussion about the inflection point facing the global Jewish community today, with insights from bestselling American author Sarah Hurwitz, former Canadian MP Richard Marceau and Israeli philosopher Micah Goodman. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Thu - 2:30pm; Fri - 4:30pm; Sat - 8:00pm

Tuesday December 2

For Heaven's Sake: Arabs in the Israeli Coalition?

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine Israel’s political deadlock and ask whether Arab parties could offer a path to a new coalition, discussing the extraordinary political journey of Mansour Abbas, the complexities of Palestinian-Israeli identity, and the future of Israeli democracy. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tali Rosenblatt Cohen - Books That Shaped Justin’s Jewis Journey

In honor of Jewish Book Month’s 100th anniversary, Justin Pines welcomes Tali Rosenblatt Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, for a conversation about the books shaping Jewish readers today and the five books that shaped Justin’s own Jewish journey. 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 3

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Dalia Ziada

Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss ISGAP’s future operations in Washington, DC, where she’s joined the team to translate scholarship on combating antisemitism into actionable policy. (Encore) Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: NYU at Yeshiva University

The Yeshiva University Maccabees take on the NYU Violets from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Wednesday - 8:00pm Live

Defending Israel with David Harris: Izabella Taborovsky

David Harris is joined by Izabella Taborovsky, a writer, scholar of Soviet antizionism and contemporary antisemitism, and author of the forthcoming book Be a Refusnik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide. Wednesday - 10:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 1:00pm & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday December 4

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Jean Hanff Korelitz -The Sequel

Rabbi Bronstein is joined by Jean Hanff Korelitz, author of The Sequel, a novel that offers an antihero to root for while illuminating and satirizing the world of publishing. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:30am & 11:30am

Totally Booked with Zibby: Jill Bialosky - The End Is the Beginning

Zibby sits with poet and bestselling author Jill Bialosky to discuss The End Is the Beginning, her lyrical book tracing her mother’s life and exploring memory, loss, and resilience, as she reflects on how writing became both refuge and remembrance. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Fri - 1:00am & 11:00am; Sat - 3:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Courtney Platt

Jonah is joined by dancer, choreographer, actress, and his wife and creative partner Courtney Platt, a leading advocate for disability awareness and inclusion in the arts. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Saturday December 6

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: St. Joseph's University Brooklyn at Yeshiva University

St. Joseph's University Brooklyn Bears play 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 Halpern reflects on how October 7 transformed the world and why he believes Israel is now beginning to see accountability. Wednesday - 6:30pm Thursday - 1:00am & 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 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

Richard Stone z"l - P.1

Richard Stone z"l reflects on why many American Jews are critical of Israel and why they fail to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Richard Stone z"l - P.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; and addresses issue challenging Israel today. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

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. Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Hadar Goldin's Mother

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Change and Grow

Drawing from a series of traditional commentaries, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic notion of a person's ability to change and grow through one's actions and prayers. Sunday - 9:00am

In Heaven's Hands?

Rabbi Becher discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am

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

Interpretation

The importance of rabbinic interpretation in the Jewish tradition, which is critical to understanding the Torah's glorious poetry, is explained. 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.

Lesson 20

Vocabulary and a complete review of all Hebrew letters and vowels, conclude this introductory series 1 of "From the Aleph-Bet," the program for anyone of any age wishing to learn and understand Hebrew taught by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l. 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

Grand Chanukah Klezmer Show DEC 18th at 2PM

Please Join Us for this Most Exciting Chanukah Klezmer Event featuring Klezmer and other Frielich Music. Special Addition to this Amazing Event - We will also present a "Cheese & Wine Tasting!" That is besides the delicious Chanukah refreshments!

Event will take place Thursday, Nov 18th at 2PM at the Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Ave. Please RSVP by leaving a message on our hotine (305) 770-4540 or emailing [email protected] We Look Forward To Seeing You and Celebrating Sukkos Together!

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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23 – NOVEMBER 29

Food and Family with @BenGingi; Ari'el Stachel's 'Other'; Robert Siegel on What’s Next in Washington

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

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Vayetzei

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 Vayetzei follows Jacob as he flees from Esau, dreams of a ladder to heaven, and builds a family through love, labor, and faith. It invites us to reflect on the sources of sustenance in our own lives - family, gratitude, and the blessings that nourish us along the way. Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday November 23

Eat Small Plates: Bengingi & Zikki in Conversation with Jake Cohen

Husband-and-wife creators Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov discuss turning their passion for food into a social media phenomenon (@Bengingi) and how their new cookbook Eat Small Plates celebrates food as an engine of travel, family and friendship - in conversation with bestselling author Jake Cohen in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 7:00am & 11:00am; Tue - 4:00am Wed - 2:00pm; Thu - 10:00am Saturday - 11:00pm

Monday November 24

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Miriam Udel - Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature

Abigail Pogrebin meets with author Miriam Udel, whose new book reveals how contemporary Yiddish stories gave voice to new forms of Jewish identity. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Ari'el Stachel

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Tony Award–winning actor Ari’el Stachel about his Off-Broadway solo show Other, in which he explores identity, anxiety, and the complexities of being an Arab Jew. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday November 25

TEXTing IRL: Stacy Burdett - Rethinking How Jews Advocate

Examining how Jews can advocate for themselves and what tools they should use, Elana Stein Hain and community advocacy strategist Stacy Burdett dive into Parashat Vayetze to explore Jacob’s fraught encounters with Lavan and what they reveal about the ethics of Jewish self-advocacy today. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am & 11:00am Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Benjy Epstein - Mindfulness, Judaism and the Art of Being Present

Psychologist and rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein joins Justin to explore how ancient Jewish wisdom and modern mindfulness come together to help us live with greater awareness, gratitude, and peace. 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 November 26

Defending Israel with David Harris

Longtime Jewish frontline activist David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

From the bima at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the darker impulses unleashed by social media and draws a parallel to the enduring human struggles embodied in Jacob and Esau. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 2:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 1:30pm & 4:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: What's Next in Washington DC in 2026

Robert Siegel is joined by expert panelists E.J. Dionne (NYT Opinion Writer), Abby Joseph Cohen (Columbia Business School), and Tamara Keith (NPR) for an insightful look at the year ahead in politics. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 8:30pm

Thursday November 27

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Jeffrey Toobin - The Pardon Politics

of Presidential Mercy Rabbi Avraham Bronstein is joined by bestselling author and legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin to discuss The Pardon, his examination of American history, presidential power, and the far-reaching implications of political forgiveness. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 5:30pm & 7:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Michele Filgate, Kelly McMasters & Joanna Rakoff

Zibby welcomes editor Michele Filgate and contributors Joanna Rakoff and Kelly McMasters to discuss What My Father and I Don’t Talk About, their acclaimed essay collection exploring family, memory and the unspoken bonds that shape love across generations. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00pm Saturday -9:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Duff Goldman

Jonah sits with pastry chef, TV personality and writer Duff Goldman for a discussion on baking, being Jewish and more. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Fri - 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 - 5:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern discusses the growing fears he’s hearing about rising attacks against Jews in New York. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday – Wednesday at 6:00pm, Thursday(ILTV News) 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

Ruth Wisse

Ruth Wisse, Professor Emerita of Yiddish and Comparative Literature at Harvard University, speaks with Mark S. Golub z”l about Israel, Yiddish culture, and more. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Allen Fagin

Allen Fagin, then Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union, shares his perspectives on Jewish life, American Jewry, and the State of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jeffrey Gurock

Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Helen Nash

For Thanksgiving, meet Helen Nash, author of New Kosher Cuisine, as she discusses her Jewish journey and what inspired her popular kosher cookbook. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Moral Choices

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars when, in an emergency, technology must program to sacrifice passengers or pedestrians. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:30am

Polygamy in the Torah

Rabbi Becher explores the treatment of polygamy in the Torah through his lesson Big Love: Was Polygamy Normal? based on Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:30am

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

Adam's Sin

The rabbinic explanation for why Adam and Eve were sent from the Garden of Eden (and why Judaism does not view it as the fall of man), and whom Adam and Eve actually looked like. 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.

Lesson 19

Breaking simple and complicated Hebrew words into syllables. 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

JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16 – NOVEMBER 22

Eric Goldstein; Michael Eisner; Seth Rudetsky; Yeshiva Basketball on JBS

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

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Toldot

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 Toldot tells of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Esau and Jacob, whose rivalry over birthright and blessing shapes their destiny. It reminds us of the power of choice, the complexity of family, and how our actions shape the generations that follow. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Monday November 17

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Aron Hirt-Manheimer - Sons of Survivors

Author Aron Hirt-Manheimer joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss Sons of Survivors: Making Peace with Inherited Trauma, his moving dual memoir tracing two friends’ journeys to confront their parents’ Holocaust past and transform a legacy of trauma into one of love and understanding. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Choosing to Stay

US-born Hayley Nagelberg and Israeli-born Idan Lev, a young couple living in Israel, reflect on life there and on Idan’s video Choosing to Stay, which explores his struggle over whether to remain, especially in the aftermath of October 7. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Thursday - 2:30pm & 5:30pm Fri -5:30am & 11:30am; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday November 18

For Heaven's Sake: Coming Apart

What happens when 30% of NYC Jews vote for a candidate others see as antisemitic? Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi consider issues of betrayal, tolerance, red lines, and unity in a conversation about whether some positions cross from legitimate dissent into existential threat.
Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 1:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00pm & 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Eric Goldstein on Leading Through Crisis and Building Jewish Unity at UJA-Federation of New York

As he prepares to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation, Eric Goldstein reflects on 12 years of leading the Jewish world’s largest local philanthropy - from COVID to October 7 - and shares lessons on leadership, unity, and the Jewish future. 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 November 19

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

From the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, insights from ISGAP Senior Research Fellow Uzi Rabi, director of the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University, and Elhanan Yakira, Schulman Professor of Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday November 20

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Seth Rudetsky

Jonah is joined by actor, Broadway expert and creator of the popular web series Stars in the House Seth Rudetsky. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Michael Eisner - Camp

Zibby is joined by Michael Eisner, the media visionary who transformed Disney into an entertainment powerhouse, to discuss his book Camp: Life, Leadership, and Why you Never Stop Paddling, a warm reflection on childhood and the journey to creativity and leadership that shaped his career. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 4:30am

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: Trinity College at Yeshiva University

The Trinity College Bantams visit the Yeshiva University Maccabees from the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Thursday - 8:00pm 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 Halpern urges NYC Jewish leadership to forget the election rhetoric and work with Zohran Mamdani to get the important service that city hall provides for Jews in New York. 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 at (ILTV News) 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

Jake Ehrenreich

Entertainer, musician and author Jake Ehrenreich shares intimate stories about growing up with survivor parents and his struggles with being different; and discusses his book and one-man show, A Jew Grows In Brooklyn. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Scott Shay

Scott Shay, author of In Good Faith: Questioning Religion and Atheism, explains how his book encourages atheists to consider intelligent and powerful reasons to doubt their certainty and to be open to the reality of God. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Marcus Sheff

Marcus Sheff, CEO of the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education in Israel, discusses the way Jews and Israel are depicted in Palestinian Authority textbooks. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Julie Budd

Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her career, her Jewish identity and her feelings for Israel. Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Brutal Honesty

Rabbi Becher explores the Talmudic requirement that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

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 or Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

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

Human Nature

Learn what the rabbis teach about the "selfish" drives within each human being, and their unique perspective on "Human Nature" 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.

Lesson 17

New vowel sounds and rules of the Sh'vah. 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

Hebrew Academy Miami Chanukah Bazaar on December 10th

Don’t Miss the Hebrew Academy Chanukah Bazaar!

Join us on Wednesday, December 10 from 11:00 AM–5:30 PM in the Hebrew Academy Gymnasium for a day of shopping, food, and fun with over thirty amazing vendors!

Explore a variety of amazing vendors, enjoy delicious bites, and enter our exciting raffle for a chance to win great prizes. Open to the entire community, come celebrate the joy of Chanukah with us!

Address: 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Chanukah Bazaar

JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 15

Kristallnacht; Remembering Rabbi Sacks z"l; YU Basketball; Rabbi Hirsch-Mamdani; Rabbi David Stav

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

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Chayei Sarah

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 Chayei Sarah tells of Sarah’s passing, Abraham’s search for her burial place, and Isaac’s marriage to Rebecca - a story of love, legacy, and the faith that binds generations. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday November 9

Tribute to Rabbi Sacks z”l

For the Rabbi Sacks Global Day of Learning, marking Rabbi Sacks' fifth yahrtzeit, this special tribute program highlights the achievements, teachings, and impact of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l, featuring remarks from His Majesty King Charles (then HRH The Prince of Wales), Tony Blair, and many others. Sunday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm & 4:30pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm; Saturday - 3:30am

Hillel During the Firestorm

In a program of the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center, executive directors of Hillel at Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Stony Brook discuss how they’ve navigated rising antisemitism on campus, working to educate, protect, and inspire “October 8th” communities of young Jews newly awakened to their identity. Sunday - 9:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 7:00am & 1:00pm; Tue - 4:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm & 5:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 4:00am; Saturday - 8:30pm

Monday November 10

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jonathan Freedland - Traitors

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by bestselling author, podcast host ("Unholy") and British journalist Jonathan Freedland to discuss his real-life thriller - Traitors: The True Story of a Secret Resistance Network in Nazi Germany - and the Spy Who Betrayed Them. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 7:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Tuesday November 11

TEXTing IRL: Jews - Strangers in Their Own Home?

Elana Stein Hain and author Sarah Hurwitz discuss the concept of the ger toshav - the resident alien - to understand how American Jews might navigate identity, faith,and the challenge of embracing Jewish particularism while living in diverse societies. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 5:30am, 1:30pm Thursday - 2:30pm & 5:30pm; Friday - 7:30am & 1:00pm Saturday - 5:00pm & 11:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Stav - Uniting Israelis Through Faith

Rabbi David Stav, founder and chairman of Tzohar, one of Israel’s most influential Modern Orthodox movements, joins Justin to share how faith is helping Israelis reconnect, and how a new spirit of unity is reshaping the nation’s soul. 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 November 12

Defending Israel with David Harris: Olga Deutsch

Olga Deutsch of NGO Monitor speaks with David Harris about how some prominent human rights groups, often using governmental funds, have become key actors in the global war to defame and delegitimize Israel - and what's being done to expose and derail their campaigns. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00pm, 11:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reiterates his grave concerns about Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, urging unity and moral clarity in his sermon to the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue congregation. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: YU vs Chapman University

Tune in for MacsLive on JBS as the outstanding Yeshiva University Maccabees men’s basketball team takes on Chapman University in their first home game of the season. Wednesday - 8:00pm LIVE

Thursday November 13

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Allegra Goodman - ISOLA

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein is joined by author Allegra Goodman to discuss Isola, her novel that tells the timeless story of one woman’s fight for survival, inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 11:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Amy Bloom - I'll Be Right Here

Zibby Owens welcomes beloved author Amy Bloom for a conversation about I’ll Be Right Here, her book about an unconventional and irresistible family that illuminates the mysterious ways of life and love. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 11:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 4:30am & 9:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Lawrence Bender

Jonah sits with Oscar-winning producer Lawrence Bender (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs), whose Jewish values and activism have inspired his latest project, Red Alert, capturing poignant, visceral stories from the ground on October 7th. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 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 Tuesday - 7:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 11:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern examines Jewish reaction - at home and abroad - to the Mamdani election and to other election results across America. 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

Kristallnacht Remembered with Ernie Michel z"l

Ernie Michel z"l, who lived through Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in Germany (Nov 9-10, 1938) and saw his synagogue burned to the ground, recalls this pogrom and his life during the Holocaust as told in his book, Promises to Keep. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Commander Lebovitz

Eugene Aryeh Lebovitz, commander of troops in Haifa during the 1947 War of Independence, reminisces about his survival at Auschwitz, his running the British blockade, and his ongoing work on behalf of Israel and Jewish life. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jonathan Sacks z"l

As we remember Rabbi Sacks on his fifth yahrtzeit, the former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom reflects on how encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik shaped his life, leadership, and evolving views on Jewish pluralism. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Yitzhak Rabin Remembered

Excerpts from a 1981 interview with Yitzhak Rabin, reflecting on his role as Chief of Staff during the 1967 Six-Day War, are featured in this tribute to the slain Israeli Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his efforts at Oslo. Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Meir Kahane Remembered

The controversial leader of the Jewish Defense League and Kach Party in Israel is remembered in excerpts of L'Chayim interviews. Thursday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

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

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Marriage - Lag B'Omer

"Eight Blessings One Wedding," on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8. Sunday - 9:00am

Disputed Property

The Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims is discussed. Monday - 4:30am

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

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. 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.

Lesson 18

Recognize Hebrew letters that tend to look alike in a complete review of all the Hebrew letters and vowel sounds. 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

Join YLD for Poolside With a Purpose

Sunday, November 16 | 6-9 PM

Presented by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Young Leadership Division (YLD) and 333 Charity to Benefit Holocaust Survivors

Join us for an immersive night of live performances, fire acts, pool entertainers, magicians and live art by Bari-Lynn — all coming together to raise awareness and funds for Holocaust Survivors living in poverty. Experience dazzling entertainment, powerful speeches from Holocaust Survivors and an atmosphere of connection, compassion and celebration. Guests will also enjoy games, silent auction, live DJ set by NADHI — plus plenty of surprises throughout the night! Dress Code: Tropical Chic

Registrants will receive the location prior to the event.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Songs of Lights

Song of Lights - An Inspiring Hanukkah Celebration - After the tremendous success last year, we are proud to present the best young artists of the Ronen Foundation. At Michael-Ann Russell JCC 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7 PM.

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