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Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Israel at 75: Successes and Challenges

To celebrate 75 years of Israeli statehood, leading Israeli voices Yossi Klein Halevi, Isabel Kershner, and Hen Mazzig discuss the country’s towering achievements, as well as its ongoing struggles. With Hadassah Magazine’s Lisa Hostein. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Eye on Israel: Jordan River Village

Shahar Azani speaks with Shalom Ashkenazi, the CEO of Jordan River Village, a camp for children living with serious illnesses that takes its inspiration from Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm

Actor Josh Fadem: ‘History of the World Part II’

Actor Josh Fadem (‘Better Call Saul’) talks about his Jewish upbringing, his career in comedy, and his work in the new Hulu series ‘History of the World Part II,’ the long-promised sequel to the beloved 1981 Mel Brooks film ‘History of the World Part I.’ Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 2:20pm Friday - 5:20am Saturday - 10:00pm

Rabbi David Wolpe: “The Hand of God”

For the occasion of his final days as the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, enjoy an encore of Rabbi David Wolpe’s final Yom Kippur sermon, delivered during High Holidays 5783, in which he describes his journey to the rabbinate and explores the notion of the hand of God. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am & 4:00pm

In the News: Terror Rise in Judea & Samaria

Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Yaron Buskila, of the Israel Defense & Security Forum and an experienced IDF commander, analyzes current Palestinian terror trends and the recent security escalation on the ground. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud

“The Jewish food revolution”. Micah Halpern looks at the remarkable explosion of Jewish food. Restaurants catering, home cooks, the revolution is everywhere. It is in the US and in Israel. Gone are the days of boiled chicken and matzah ball soup. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: JNF Initiatives, Film, Wine

Visiting JNF’s Ramat Hanegev Search & Rescue Center and the announcement of JNF’s World Zionist Village, ’Confronting Radicals’ documentary by former mayor of Shiloh David Rubin, and the Wine of the Week from Vitkin Winery Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l

Tyler Gregory

During his tenure as executive director of A Wider Bridge,a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion, the current JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Gregory discusses fighting for equal rights in the Jewish world. Sunday - 12 Noon Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Yiscah Smith

Yiscah Smith, author of 40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to Authentic Living, describes her transition from life as an Orthodox man in Jerusalem to an observant Jewish woman who travels the world as a spiritual activist.
Monday - 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.
Sunday - 6:00pm

Robin Kanarek

Robin Kanarek, who lost her teenage son David to cancer, describes how she has been able to continue to embrace life and why she feels the development of palliative care is so essential for patients of all ages.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Dudu Fisher

One of Israel's greatest performers, Dudu Fisher describes his father's survival during the Holocaust, his concerns for the State of Israel and his personal journey from prospective dental student to world renowned cantor and star of Les Misérables on Broadway. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

H. Alan Scott

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Wolpe

In this conversation with David Wolpe, the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles through June 2023, the renowned rabbi shares his perspectives on God, Orthodox Judaism, why faith matters, and other aspects of Jewish life today. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Ten Lost Tribes

Rabbi Becher explores the question of the ten lost tribes of Israel Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Complete Jew

A look at the relationship between ritual observance and Jewish ethics, and why being a "lovely person" does not constitute being a "complete Jew." Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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

Register your child today for a wonderful summer camp experience at your local Miami JCC. For children of all ages.

Click below to learn more and to register for Camp J Miami at the Alper JCC Miami, Camp Klurman at the Miami Beach JCC and Camp Sol Taplin at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach.

Reserve Your Spot at Camp J Miami

Camp Klurman: Every Summer Has a Story

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Double Bill July 15 | 8:00 PM July 16 | 2:00 PM Temple Emanu-El Ballroom, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

L'enfant et les sortilèges By Maurice Ravel Presented as part of MMF’s Immersive Opera Experiences, witness the enchanting tale of a mischievous child and the magical consequences of their actions, brought to life with the spellbinding power of projection mapping technology. In this whimsical French one-act opera which translates to “The child and the magic spells,” a young boy learns the importance of kindness and empathy. In a world where furniture, fire, and animals come to life, Ravel’s dreamy lyric score spins a modern fable with an ageless message. Immerse yourself into the scenes of the opera on a delightful musical journey as the child learns valuable life lessons and faces the consequences of their actions. Warning: Be advised that this production will incorporate moving projections which may cause vertigo or dizziness in some viewers.

Gianni Schicchi By Giacomo Puccini When an old curmudgeon dies, who inherits his fortune? In the aftermath of a wealthy man’s passing, Puccini’s one-act spins the uproarious tale of scheming relatives and one crafty neighbor, Gianni Schicchi. Filled with colorful characters and laced with Puccini's signature lyrical genius, this opera is an exhilarating rollercoaster of emotions that will have you laughing one moment and on the edge of your seat the next. Based on a brief reference in Dante’s Inferno, this comic opera showcases a wonderfully verismo ensemble cast singing Puccini’s score full of humorous musical devices and features one of the most memorable arias in the operatic canon, “O mio babbino caro.”

Tickets are available through EventBrite, or contact Barbara Breslow at (305) 538-2503, Ext 222.

Conductor’s Symphony Concert July 13 | 8:00 PM Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

MOZART Symphony No. 38 HAYDN Symphony No. 99 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 The next generation of symphonic conductors train at MMF’s Conducting Institute. These emerging artists gain valuable experience leading a full orchestra while being coached, as they study all aspects of the art of conducting with acclaimed faculty. Institute Fellows then have a chance to show off their artistry in a public concert. See them in Miami Beach first!

Tickets are available through EventBrite, or contact Barbara Breslow at (305) 538-2503, Ext 222.

Le Nozze di Figaro July 8 | 8:00 PM July 9 | 2:00 PM Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart One of Mozart’s most beloved works gets a classic retelling, bringing to Miami the music and characters that have captured the hearts of opera lovers the world over. Servants Figaro and his promised Susanna prepare for their upcoming wedding, only to find that his employer the Count has impure intentions for her as well. Fearing that the Count will reinstate the ancient First Night rite to rendezvous with her, Figaro sets about scheming to outsmart him. Meanwhile, the lovely Countess, to whom Susanna is ever faithful, begins to suspect the same and devises her own trap to catch him in his mischief. The classes battle in a light-hearted comedy sung in Italian by the MMF Opera Institute, which features some of Mozart’s most beautiful melodies ever written.

Tickets are available through EventBrite, or contact Barbara Breslow at (305) 538-2503, Ext 222.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival and the City of Miami Beach present the third annual Summer Movies Under the Stars on Thursday evenings at 8:30 PM through August 17. Enjoy timeless classics, family favorites and exciting blockbuster movies. All showings are FREE for the public to enjoy!

Grab your comfiest blanket, your lawn chairs and bring your favorite drinks, snacks - even your adorable pets - and join in this family-friendly cinematic experiences across four different parks under Miami Beach's dazzling stars.

Click here for schedule and event locations

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

A Special Look: Miriam Ezagui

Teisha Bader is joined by Orthodox Jewish mother and Tik Tok star Miriam Ezagui, who discusses how her videos about “baby-wearing" launched her as an influencer who educates about the Holocaust, discusses the beauty of Judaism, and shares her life as an Orthodox Jew with millions through social media. Sunday (Today) - 7:30pm, Monday - 2:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:30am & 8:00pm

In the Spotlight: Abi Dauber Sterne

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by educator and author Abi Dauber Sterne who discusses Stories for the Sake of Argument, her book that tackles a range of issues from religious freedom to gender equality, and leaves the reader with a clash of values and an unresolved dilemma to ponder. Monday - 8:00pm, Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:30am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm

Rabbi Hirsch: The Long Walk to Freedom

Rabbi Hirsch explores the notion of freedom, underscoring how emancipation is solidified not by the slave owner but rather by the people, who proclaim to one another a resolve to be free, and march forward to the Promised Land. Monday - 10:10pm, Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am, Friday - 11:00am, Saturday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Leadership & Aging

Robert Siegel looks at the essential questions of work, retirement, leadership, and aging with panelists Felix Benninger (Rabin Medical Center), Laura Carstensen (Stanford Center on Longevity) and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld (Yale School of Management). Wednesday - 8:00pm, Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Friday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 4:00am & 7:00pm

Israel Security Conference: Future of the PA

Reserve Israeli Generals Hirsch, Buskila and Kukia, and journalist Abu Toame discuss developments in the Palestinian arena, the rise of Hamas, and the Israeli approach to the Palestinian Authority beyond the Abbas era. Tuesday - 8:30pm, Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm, Friday - 5:00am

In the News: “Israelism” at UCLA

Following last week's UCLA screening of "Israelism," Abe Foxman, former ADL Head, and Natalie Masachi, President of UCLA SSI, share their perspectives on the new documentary that rails against the pro-Israel "indoctrination" of young Jews. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm. And tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm and Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud

China’s Objective in the Middle East is to become the most essential and influential power. China is forging relationships and bolstering friendships. Beijing wants to reshape the Middle East. And that is bad news for Israel and the US. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Flying Taxi, Visits from AI Co-Founder and UK Pop Star

Stories include Israel’s first air taxi test drive, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits Israel, Israel365 brings the Jewish state to the NRB Christian media convention in Orlando, and UK pop star Robbie Williams takes the stage in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Joseph Telushkin - Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Sunday - 12 Noon, Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Clarence Jones - Meet Clarence Jones, a personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped create the I Have A Dream speech. Monday - 3:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm

Yehuda Pearl - Father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, who ended his life with the words "I am Jewish” in 2002, Yehuda Pearl talks about his own sense of Jewish identity and whether he sees himself as Abraham in the Akedah. Sunday - 6:00pm

Rachel Robinson - Rachel Robinson, the widow of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, recalls the challenges she and her husband had to confront when Jackie broke the color barrier, and the Jews who helped them in the struggle. Monday - 9:00pm

Yiscah Smith - Yiscah Smith, author of 40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to Authentic Living, describes her transition from life as an Orthodox man in Jerusalem to an observant Jewish woman who travels the world as a spiritual activist. Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Herbert Block - Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), Herbert Block 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. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Talmud Study: Father's Day Parenting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud’s view of parenting and how to raise children who are self-reliant and morally responsible adults.
Today (Sunday) - 9:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Polygamy in the Torah

Rabbi Becher looks at the question of polygamy, based on Kesuvos 90a Today (Sunday) - 9:30am, Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm, Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: God Unseen

In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah Today (Sunday) - 10:00am, Monday - 5:00am, Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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

New and returning Jewish UF students and their families are invited to drop by UF Hillel during Summer B move-in weekend. No RSVP needed.

2023 Summer B Open House Dates: Thursday, June 29 from 11 am - 3 pm; Friday, June 30 from 11 am - 3 pm; and Saturday, July 1 from 11 am - 3 pm

During Open Houses you will meet the UF Hillel professional staff, hear tips and tricks from Jewish upperclassmen, learn about opportunities to get involved at Hillel and on campus, connect with other incoming Jewish students and families, cool off with light refreshments and a clean restroom, and grab FREE Gator gear (t-shirt alert!) for the whole family!

Click here for more information

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

In the Spotlight: Amanda Berman

Abigail Pogrebin sits with Amanda Berman, civil rights attorney and the founder and executive director of Zioness, an organization seeking to empower Jews on the progressive left to stand proudly in social justice spaces as Zionists. Monday - 8:00pm, Tuesday - 1:30am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm, Friday - 11:00am, Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Concerned Citizen

Eric Goldman sits with Israeli director Idan Haguel to discuss ‘Concerned Citizen,’ his dark comedy that tackles race and gentrification through the story of a gay couple in contemporary Tel Aviv. Monday - 8:30pm, Tuesday - 11:30am, Wednesday - 5:30am & 2:30pm, Thursday - 1:00am & 10:00am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 5:00am

JPC: Ruth Wasserman Lande

Former Member of Knesset and Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Ruth Wasserman Lande discusses current Israeli regional positioning, geo-political developments, the looming Iranian threat and more. Tuesday - 7:00pm (4:00pm PT), Wednesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 7:30pm, Friday - 2:00am

Israel Security Conference: Delegitimization

Israeli Arab advocacy activist Yoseph Hadad, AJC Chair Avital Leibovich, and Ambassador Dror Eidar discuss the BDS movement and its impact on the threat of delegitimization against the State of Israel. Thursday - 8:00pm, Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:30am & 8:30pm

In the News: Blinken Speech to AIPAC

Washington Bureau Chief of the JTA Ron Kampeas, who was at the AIPAC address in Washington this week, gives analysis on the Secretary of State's remarks about Israel, the possibilities of a two state solution, potential Israel-Saudi ties and more. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern looks at Iran's new strategy to outflank the US and expand its influence across the world, while the US and Israel attempt to isolate the nation. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Herzog In Azerbaijan & New Attractions in Mitzpe Ramon

President Herzog visits Azerbaijan (where they played Israeli national anthem), a new water and skate park opens in the heart of the south, Israel’s soccer youth team advances to World Cup quarter finals, and wine from the Golan Heights. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

ON L’CHAYIM

Stephen Schwartz

Musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz discusses some of his classic Broadway shows including Pippin, Wicked and The Prince of Egypt, and describes how Jewish values have shaped his life and work. Sunday - 12 Noon, Monday - 2:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm

Benj Pasek

Award-winning composer of Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land, Benj Pasek talks about his Jewish background, his collaboration with songwriter Justin Paul, and what he strives to achieve through his music. Sunday - 6:00pm, Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am

Dave Rubin

Conservative political commentary and host of The Rubin Report, Dave Rubin describes his Jewish upbringing and the values that have influenced his political world view on social issues in America today. Monday - 9:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Tyler Gregory

During his tenure as executive director of A Wider Bridge, a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion in Israel, the current JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Gregory discusses fighting for equal rights in the Jewish world.
Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Jack Laub - NBA, WWII

Jack Laub, a World War II Veteran who also has the distinction of being a college basketball star and player in the NBA, discusses his personal journey and his Jewish identity. Thursday - 3:00pm

Raphael Shore

Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and the work he is doing to educate Jews and to expose the dangers of Islamic extremism. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

TALMUD STUDY

Brutal Honesty How the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love is explained by Rabbi Mordechai Becher in a lesson based on Yevamot 65b Today (Sunday) - 9:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Wednesday - 7:00pm

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. Today (Sunday) - 9:35am, Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm, Thursday - 7:00pm

JEWISH 101

Not In Heaven

In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am, Monday - 5:00am, Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

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

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Closed Captioned 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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