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JBS SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17 – AUGUST 23

Rock Camp; Action Films; Simon Deng; TEXTing IRL

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Re'eh

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 Re'eh calls on the Israelites to choose the blessing of following God’s commandments over disobedience, outlining laws on worship, charity, dietary rules, festivals, and the centralization of sacrificial service. Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 17

Rock Camp

Documentary

This backstage look at Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp follows four campers as they face fears and jam with their rock star heroes who reflect on their humble beginnings and rediscover their love of music. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:30pm Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 4:00am Wed - 1:00pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm

A Special Look: Discussion

David Fishof, founder of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, joins Teisha Bader to discuss the documentary, his vision for uniting fans and artists, and how his mission has been evolving since October 7th. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 1:00am, 11:30am Tuesday - 5:30am; Wednesday - 2:30pm

Monday August 18

Kosher Movies: Action Films

Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin dive into action films to uncover lessons on heroism and the power of friendship Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am; Friday - 11:00am

Tuesday August 19

TEXTing IRL: Daniel Held - Guilt by Identification - Jewish Pride in a Hostile Environment

Elana Stein Hain and Daniel Held, Chief Program Officer at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, turn to the Talmud to grapple with Jewish identity and pride in a hostile environment, asking how we can engage with moral complexity as proud Jews and model this for our children. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The Power of Reading with Your Children

Ilana Kurshan, award-winning author of the memoir If All the Seas Were Ink, joins Justin to discuss her next book, Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together, which explores her experience of reading Jewish and secular books with her children, and the cumulative impact on her and her family. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday August 20

Defending Israel with David Harris: Simon Deng

David Harris meets Simon Deng, a South Sudanese freedom fighter, humanitarian activist, Christian, former slave and vocal advocate for Israel and the release of Hamas hostages. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective on why Israel and the United States choose to engage in matters beyond their borders. 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 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

Andrew Kligerman

Jewish advocate Andrew Kligerman discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, 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

Frederick M. Lawrence

The former president of Brandeis University, Frederick M. Lawrence discusses his response to the BDS Movement and how he dealt with it at Brandeis. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Charles Jacobs

Dr. Charles Jacobs, President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, discusses bigotry and antisemitism in American universities. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Maimonides 13 Principles

Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles of Faith" are explained by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on this week's Talmud lesson entitled, "Principles of Belief." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

Blessings

Rabbi Becher discusses the history and nuances of Jewish blessings, their Hebrew translations, etymology, and deeper meanings as reminders to appreciate and value everything we use, see, and encounter within our daily lives. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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 7

Learn three new Hebrew letters, "Gimmel," "Daled" and "Yud". Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

JBS SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 10 – AUGUST 16

Jonathan Greenblatt; Uncomfortable Gratitude; Jewish Leadership; Ben Affleck films

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Eikev

Timeless wisdom from this week’s Torah portion, Eikev, guides life and learning for the week ahead, featuring commentary from rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin plus animated parsha vignettes from the URJ’s BimBam series. Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 10

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Jonathan Greenblatt

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt visits the JBS studio to share his perspective on a range of pressing issues confronting the Jewish world today. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Monday - 10:30am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:00am, 7:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Monday August 11

Kosher Movies: Ben Affleck films

Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin turn to films of Ben Affleck as the foundation for a Jewish exploration of anger management. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am, 1:30pm & 5:30pm Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 4:30am

Tuesday August 12

TEXTing IRL: Tamara Mann Tweel: Uncomfortable Gratitude-Deliverance from a Flawed Source

Elana Stein Hain and civic educator Tamara Mann Tweel explore what the Jewish tradition teaches about uncomfortable gratitude, moral dissonance when flawed individuals do good, and how to respond when deliverance comes from those we find troubling. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 1:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jewish Leadership of Generosity with Elie Weinstock

Justin explores leadership with Elie Weinstock, Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach and a Nassau County Police Department Chaplain and Past President of the New York Board of Rabbis, who discusses leading with a generosity of spirit. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday August 13

Defending Israel with David Harris: Saba Farzan

David Harris is joined by Iranian journalist and activist Saba Farzan, founder and Executive Director of Berlin’s Foreign Policy Circle, whose work has appeared in top German, Swiss, and international outlets including the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am; 5:00am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: ISGA - Oxford Summer Institute: Isaac Amon & Meng Yang

From ISGAP Oxford’s Summer Institute, David Harris discusses antisemitism, Jewish memory and Holocaust education with Isaac Amon, legal scholar and Jewish heritage expert, and Meng Yang, a Peking University scholar pioneering Jewish studies in China. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 7:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern asks why more people aren't sounding the alarm on rising Jew-hatred, exploring the silence from political leaders and non-Jewish clergy. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Kosher Movies

With the new season of Kosher Movies now airing on JBS, revisit host, film critic, and author Rabbi Herbert Cohen in conversation with Rabbi Golub z”l about his favorite films and their connections to Jewish values. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yityish Titi Aynaw

Israeli model and TV personality Yityish “Titi” Aynaw shares her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to making aliyah, serving in the IDF, and becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Dorit Inbar

Dorit Inbar, Executive Director of the New Fund for Cinema & Television of Israel, talks about the blessings associated with being a mother for her foster son and describes the creativity of the Israeli documentary film industry. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

The Second Sun

Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and actor John Buffalo Mailer discuss their feature film The Second Sun, the poignant story of a b'shert romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Afterlife In Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher asks "Where On Earth Is The World To Come?" in this Talmud lesson that examines the Jewish view of the afterlife. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

Saul and David

Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book of Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 6

Discover letters "Nun," "Kaf" and "Chet" in the Hebrew alphabet. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Oral Torah

Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, just as the American Constitution is defined by Supreme Court rulings. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 9

Tisha B’Av and Tu B’Av; “TEXTing IRL” Premieres and “Kosher Movies” Returns

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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Sunday August 3

Tisha B'Av Service

Join in commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem with a Hampton Synagogue service featuring a moving reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and music from the Maccabeats. Sunday - 10:00am & 1:00pm

Beautiful Child (Gili’s Song)

The Shireinu Choir of Long Island performs at a concert dedicated to Gili Adar, who was murdered at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, and to all the victims of 10/7, with music by David Burger and lyrics by David Burger and Cheryl Eisberg Moin. Sunday - 7:15pm Monday - 4:45am

Monday August 4

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yiscah Smith - Planting Seeds of the Divine

Abby Pogrebin is joined by author and spiritual teacher Yiscah Smith to explore how Judaism’s sacred texts and emotional teachings can help cultivate a deep, personal relationship with the Divine Presence within. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Kosher Movies: Importance of Time

Rabbi Herbert Cohen and his son Benyamin discuss shifting time perspectives and the subliminal message of making the most out of the present moment in films that deal with the importance of time. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am

Tuesday August 5

Themes of Tu B'Av - Love & Marriage

Explore themes of love, relationships, and Jewish connection with commentary from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l, Jewish Food For Thought vignettes from Hanan Harchol, Unpacked, the URJ's Bim Bam, and other segments for Tu B'Av. Tuesday - 9:45am & 4:45am Thursday - 4:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 10:45am Saturday - 1:45am, 5:00pm & 8:45pm

TEXTing IRL: Allyship at the Edge - Navigating Difference

Host Elana Stein Hain and guest Jacob Feinspan (Jews United for Justice) draw on Maimonides’ teachings about friendship and fostering relationships across disagreement, as they explore dilemmas raised by the growing normalization of antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tu B’Av and Jewish Love with Gila Fine

Gila Fine, award-winning author of The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, returns to explore the holiday of Tu B’Av - unpacking its Talmudic origins, its connection to both romantic and spiritual love, and its enduring message for how we understand love today. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm

Wednesday August 6

Defending Israel with David Harris: Rewriting the Playbook

In this solo commentary, David Harris shares his perspective that in a post-October 7 world, the American Jewish community urgently needs a new playbook, but change is happening far too slowly. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Fri - 1:00am; 5:00am, 8:30am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah shares his perspective on why some people, particularly Jews, supported and plan to vote for Mamdani for mayor of NYC. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Elie Wiesel's book Night

Based on his book, Night, Elie Wiesel speaks about his relationship to God and why he chose to bring a new generation into the world after the Holocaust. Sunday - 12:00pm & 3:30pm

Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal z"l

A conversation with the late Simon Wiesenthal, the foremost Nazi hunter who explains why he was always concerned with justice not vengeance. Sunday - 12:30pm

Richard Stone z"l - Part 1

Jewish leader Richard Stone z"l describes growing up in New Orleans and how he became more observant while at Harvard and in Jerusalem; and shares his concerns over the failure of non-Orthodox Judaism. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Richard Stone z"l - Part 2

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

Herbert Block

Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev

For the holiday of Tu B'Av, Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of Love Online, sits to discuss the psychology of love. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Concept of Fasting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 5:30pm

15th Of Av - Tu B'Av

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains why the 15th of Av is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish year. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 5

Hebrew letters "Hay," "Chet," and "Raysh" are presented on this lesson JBS original series, "From the Aleph-Bet," designed for anyone of any age who wishes to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

The Torah

Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 1:00am

First Relation

What is the first evil of human existence and what is at the heart of being a complete human being? These are questions addressed in the Jewish reading of Genesis Chapter 2 in an ongoing study of Jewish values. Saturday 3:30am

Eating From the Tree

When the Man and Woman first break the commandment not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Saturday - 4:15am

Original Sin

In the study of the Creation (Gen. 3), learn how classical Christianity interpreted the Adam & Eve story, and how their eating the forbidden fruit became the Original Sin and shaped western views of sexuality Saturday - 4:45am

Sex in Judaism

Human sexuality in the Jewish tradition is reviewed in an ongoing study of the story of the Garden of Eden, including the rabbinic view of female sexuality, birth control, and the day most appropriate for sexual relations. Saturday 5:15am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Join a Synagogue for the High Holidays

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Enhance your connection to the Jewish community at the Jewish New Year by joining a synagogue near you. If you are looking for a spiritual connection to the High Holidays, there’s a congregation in Miami-Dade County ready to welcome you. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues, available here. We encourage you to select a synagogue, visit their website or call for membership information to make the year 5786 a time of Jewish renewal, connection and unity for you, your family and Jews around the world.

Save the Date: JCS Milk & Honey

Sunday, September 14 | 9 AM

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Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), in partnership with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, present JCS Milk & Honey 2025. Join more than 500 Jewish Miami volunteers in packaging and delivering Rosh HaShanah food and personal hygiene baskets to Holocaust Survivors and homebound seniors, bringing warmth, connection and joy as sweet as milk and honey to all involved.

North Dade and South Dade locations

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Gedale Fenster: Elevate Your Energy This Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, September 10 | 7 PM

International renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, life coach, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist, Gedale Fenster is one of the most prominent faces in the field of personal development.

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Street, North Miami Beach

For more information, contact Miriam Zirdok at [email protected].

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27 – AUGUST 2

Tisha B'Av; Hatzalah's Youth Initiative; Camp Morasha; Dalia Ziada

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

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Sunday July 27

Camp Morasha Shiria

Campers and staff at Camp Morasha come together for Shiria, the camp’s magical annual song competition, showcasing the creativity, spirit, and Jewish values that infuse every part of this transformative summer experience. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am & 4:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm

Monday July 28

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Anthony Julius - Abraham the First Jew

Abby Pogrebin is joined by Anthony Julius to discuss his new biography of Judaism’s foundational figure, Abraham, and the origins of a fundamental Jewish struggle with contradictions throughout history. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Fri - 4:30pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Eli Beer - United Hatzalah

Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, joins Teisha to discuss the life-saving work of the volunteer EMS organization, how those volunteers heroically responded on October the 7th, and how it is inspiring young people to take an active role in its noble mission through the Leight Legacy Heroes initiative. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 7:30pm Thursday - 2:30pm; Friday - 4:30am

Tuesday July 29

Days of Destruction

Unpacked Israel

Stories of national tragedy and displacement - from the 1929 Hebron massacre to the exile of the Ten Lost Tribes. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:30am Thursday - 7:30am

Rabbi Sacks z”l: Seven Principles for Maintaining Jewish Peoplehood

Amid a time of difficulty and sadness for the Jewish People, Rabbi Sacks offers seven principles for how to contain diversity within a single people bound together in fate and in destiny. Tuesday 7:50pm Wednesday - 4:50am & 11:20am Thursday - 7:50pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi J.J. Schacter

For Tisha B’Av, Justin is joined by historian and teacher Rabbi Dr. J.J. Schacter for a conversation on Jewish suffering, memory, and resilience - from the destruction of the Temples to the Holocaust to October 7th - exploring why remembrance is essential and how even in our darkest moments, a spark of redemption endures. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm & 9:00pm

Wednesday July 30

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada

Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Dalia Ziada returns for a timely conversation with David Harris on current events and Middle East affairs. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Fri - 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Saturday August 2

Participate in Tisha B’Av, the fast day that commemorates the destruction of both the first and second temples in Jerusalem, with a service from The Hampton Synagogue that includes a beautiful reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and a musical performance from the Maccabeats. Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Sunday - 2:00am Sunday (8/3) - 10:00am & 1:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah considers whether the world can ever view Israel positively again, even as he argues that Israel’s fight against Hamas and Iran makes the world safer. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30am & 7:00am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm; ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Ehud Diskin

Ehud Diskin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite who served as an IDF commander during the Yom Kippur War and is now a successful businessman, talks about his career and life philosophy. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Donniel Hartman

Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weakness of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book Putting God Second. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Miriam Peretz

Miriam Peretz, author of Miriam’s Song, describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons while each was serving in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, and how she has transcended her sorrow. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Mike Burstyn

Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his feature film (Writer/Director) Azimuth – about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Book Of Deuteronomy

Punishments related to disobedience of God's laws as found in Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, are explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 4

*Learn three new Hebrew letters - Aleph, Final Mem and Lamed - and a new Hebrew word. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am

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

Our Obsession

The Jewish Family has had an historical obsession that has shaped the unique character of the Jewish People. Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l explains what this obsession is. Tuesday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Defining a Jew

Learn the Jewish tradition's definition of "What it means to be a Jew" through a midrash [rabbinic commentary] to a well-known verse from the Book of Ruth. Tuesday - 9:30am Saturday - 1:30am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20 – JULY 26

All of Jewish History Part 2; Asra Nomani; Of Dogs & Men; Colin Schachat & Sons

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org

For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday July 20

Schachat & Sons in Concert

Israel's renowned family ensemble, Colin Schachat & Sons, perform a diverse selection of popular Jewish music alongside Cantor Netanel Hershtik at The Hampton Synagogue. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Monday - 7:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 11:30pm

Monday July 21

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Dani Rosenberg - Of Dogs and Men

Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Dani Rosenberg to discuss his new film, Of Dogs and Men, which uses realism and improvised dialogue to follow a teenage girl’s search for her dog in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 1:00am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm; Friday - 8:30am,12:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 4:30am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm

Tuesday July 22

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Asra Nomani

ISGAP’s Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by author and investigative journalist Asra Nomani (Woke Army, The Pearl Project) to discuss the ideologies she believes are driving today’s anti-American and anti-Israel protests. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am; Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part 2: From Destruction to Destiny)

Justin is once again joined by author, historian, and Israeli tour guide Rabbi Ken Spiro to conclude their exploration of 2,000 years of exile, persecution, and perseverance - from Rome to the Enlightenment, from the Inquisition to Zionism - in a gripping look at how Jewish continuity defied the odds and set the stage for a modern miracle and an unfolding future. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday July23

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday -1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

**Micah Halpern examines the Druze community, their history and their integral role and involvement in Israeli society. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm; ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Orin Wolf

Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2019, “The Band’s Visit.” (2019) Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Marc Angel

Rabbi Marc Angel, Rabbi Emeritus of the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC and the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, offers his analysis of Jewish life today. (2015) Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Charles Cohen

Charles Cohen (Cohen Media Group) discusses his documentary film Spiral that probes the causes behind the resurgence of antisemitism in Europe, and addresses the claim that Israel is in some part responsible. (2018) Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Joseph Cedar

Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar discusses his film "Norman", starring Richard Gere in the title role as a Jewish New York fixer who knows the right people and can get things done. (2017) Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Seize the Moment or Wait for Better?

Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmudic commentary on doing a mitzvah now versus waiting until later to do an even bigger mitzvah. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 2

The Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am

Lesson 3

Learn the letter "Bet" and how to read the most important word in the experience of Judaism. Monday - 9:30am; Thursday - 9:30am

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

What is a Jew?

While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Tuesday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Healing Through Crystals: A Journey with Sarit Shaer

Thursday, August 21 | 7:30 PM

Join Sarit Shaer — all the way from Israel! — on a journey of healing through crystals. Shaer, a healer and coach, is a teacher and student of crystals and stones.

Cost: $18

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Celebrate Disability Pride Month with MJAA Resources

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July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to celebrate and support Jewish Miamians living with disabilities. With more than one in four adults – 70+ million people – disabled in the US, Disability Pride Month is a time to affirm that disabilities are a natural and valuable part of human diversity by promoting inclusion throughout the community. CLICK HERE for information on why and how to mark its observance throughout July.

MIiamiJewishAbilities.org

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