On behalf of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Board, Officers and Staff, we voice our outrage at the terrifying December 28 stabbings, being classified as an act of domestic terrorism, at Rabbi Chaim Leibish Rottenberg’s home in Monsey, New York. This anti-Semitic attack that seriously injured five people, was at least the 10th incident in the New York City area during Chanukah and the latest in a shocking increase in such heinous incidents in the U.S. and abroad. We pray for the recovery of the injured in Monsey and are grateful to law enforcement for their swift action and ongoing protection of our community.

As we confront a resurgence in anti-Semitism in an unprecedented polarized environment, we must remain united and unyielding in our efforts to fight this scourge on all fronts. We must anticipate what is likely ahead, prepare for that reality and remain vigilant in our culture of security. The safety of our institutions is a collective responsibility. We must work closely with law enforcement and our national and local partners to build upon the critical work that is already underway and to ensure that our synagogues, schools and community institutions remain safe and secure.

The Federation Office of Community Security provides on-site risk assessments to enhance physical security and trains and educates community leadership and institutions on crisis preparedness and response. We encourage widespread participation in these ongoing opportunities, including the January 9, 2020 communitywide security workshop, to be held in collaboration with the Anti-Defamation League at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Now more than ever, we call on our elected and civic leaders to join us in remaining unwavering in demanding zero tolerance for insidious bigotry and hate. We know we are not alone in our desire for a more tolerant society and stand with all people of good will in working toward that end.

For more information on security training and what our community is doing to combat anti-Semitism, please contact the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Council at [email protected].

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

Israel Global Issues: Leibovich

Former IDF Spokesperson and current Director of AJC Israel Avital Leibovich discusses global political issues affecting the State of Israel. With Scott Richman, a program of AJC Westchester/Fairfield from the JCC in Harrison, New York. Monday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm & 1:30am

Concert: Yiddish Tango (Avigail)

Olga Avigail Mieleszczuk (a Catholic-born Pole now an Orthodox Jew in Israel) who devotes her talents to the resurrection of Yiddish performs a concert of Yiddish Tango. By the Polish Cultural Institute of NY and Momentum Artists at the JCC in Manhattan. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 4am; Thursday - 1:30pm

L'Chayim: Report on SJP (Small)

Founding Director and President of ISGAP Charles Small discusses his organization's research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combatting antisemitism today. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Today (Sunday): L'Chayim: 2019 Year in Review Pt 2

A discussion of themes of the Jewish year 2019 including Israeli politics and Benjamin Netanyahu's indictment; and the Jewish "Person Of The Year." With Thane Rosenbaum, Eric Yoffie, Betty Ehrenberg and Richard Stone. Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Monday: Aryeh Green-PT 1

Aryeh Green (My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land), a policy advisor for Natan Sharansky and one who met with top Palestinians activists, analyses the failure of American Jewish leaders to build support for Israel. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: 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 today and his personal journey from prospective dental student to world renowned cantor and star of Les Miz. Tuesday- 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: Yossi Beilin

One of Israel's most creative career diplomats, Yossi Beilin (the architect of the Oslo Peace Process and Accords), discusses his participation in the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War; and explains the rise and fall of Oslo.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight

Friday: 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." Friday - 2:30pm

Saturday: Mike Burstyn-Azimuth

Mike Burstyn, star of stage, screen and Yiddish theater, talks about his theatrical journey, his feelings for Israel, and his first feature film (Writer/Director) "Azimuth" - about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier after the 6-Day War. Saturday - 6pm

Eighth Candle: Ron Eliran

Israel's "Ambassador of Song" Ron Eliran lights the Eighth Candle of Chanukah on JBS. Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm

The Comedy of Elon Gold

New Year's Eve (Tuesday) - 7pm & 2am

Jackie Mason On Broadway

Stand-up comedian Jackie Mason performs his hit one-man Broadway show, "The World According To Me," for which he won a Special Tony Award in 1987. New Year's Eve (Tuesday) - 10pm & 1am

In Memoriam 2019

Remembering Jews who passed in 2019: Herman Wouk, Ken Bialkin, Robert Morgenthau, Felix Rohatyn, Al Vorspan, Moshe Arens, Geula Cohen, Yehiel Eckstein, Hal Prince, Judith Krantz, Jerry Herman, Ron Liebman, Nathan Glazer, Leonard Goldberg & Lori Gilbert-Kaye. Sunday (Today) - 1:30am & 7:30pm; Tuesday - 6:30pm; Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am, 12:30pm, 10:30pm & 2:30am

92nd Street Y: Alan Zweibel

One of the most creative Jews in the world of television comedy, Alan Zweibel sits with "Curb Your Enthusiasm" co-star Susie Essman, to talk about his career and being one of the original writers of "Saturday Night Live." Exclusive from the 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8am & 2am;
Monday - 10:00pm & 4am; Wednesday - 11am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 10

Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words "Purim" and "Passover" Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

For those unable to attend services, watch Kabbalat Shabbat services from a modern Orthodox synagogue, The Hampton Synagogue of West Hampton Beach, NY; and Shabbat Services from Reform synagogue, Central Synagogue of New York City

Kabbalat Shabbat - Friday 3:30pm & 10:20pm; Shabbat Services - 6pm, 11pm & 2am and Saturday morning- Saturday 9:30am

Join Rabbi Rojzman, Rabbi Farber, Cantor Gaston

and Cantorial Soloist Evelyn Goldfinger at our annual Gospel Shabbat

Friday January 24, 2020

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

L’Chayim: Dershowitz On Israel

Harvard Law Prof. Emeritus Alan Dershowitz addresses criticism of Israel and discusses his life-long advocacy for Israel which he chronicles in his book, Defending Israel: The Story of My Relationship with My Most Challenging Client. With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

L’Chayim: Year In Review Part 2

A discussion of themes of the Jewish year 2019 including Israeli politics and Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment; and the Jewish “Person Of The Year.” With Thane Rosenbaum, Eric Yoffie, Betty Ehrenberg and Richard Stone. Mark Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

WZO U.S. Bible Finals 2019

The World Zionist Organization, with the American Zionist Movement and the Israeli Ministry of Education, presents the 2019 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach” (Bible Contest). With Prof Robbie Harris at the West Side Institutional Synagogue, NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm

Israel Briefing: Yoav Kisch

Likud Knesset Member Yoav Kisch, an active pilot in the Israeli Air Force, briefs future American officers on the current warfare-based concerns facing the Jewish State and how Israel differs from its Arab neighbors. Israel Briefing is a JBS series with Benjamin Anthony. Tuesday 7pm & 2:30am; Thursday – 1pm

Jake Ehrenreich Winter Concert

In a winter holiday special, Jake Ehrenreich pays tribute to Jewish songwriters like Irving Berlin who have written some of the most famous Christmas holiday songs, including "Winter Wonderland.” With a live band, Sheldon Harnick and Charles Strouse. Tuesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Thursday - 10pm & 2am; Saturday - 8pm & 4am

ALSO ON L’CHAYIM

Today (Sunday): L'Chayim: 2019 Year in Review Pt 1

A discussion of two major themes of Jewish year 2019: the future of political bi-partisan support for the State of Israel & the legal status of Israel on the West Bank. With Thane Rosenbaum, Eric Yoffie, Betty Ehrenberg & Richard Stone. Mark Golub Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm

Monday: Dershowitz-Impeachment

Harvard Law Prof. Emeritus Alan Dershowitz explains the legal reasons he opposes the impeachment of Donald Trump, describes the way in which the left has abandoned him for his principled stand, and refutes charges of sexual misconduct. Monday – 3pm

Tuesday: Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” and with his daughter Sarah. With Mark S. Golub Tuesday- 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: Abigail Pogrebin

Abigail Pogrebin, former producer for "60 Minutes" and author of "Stars of David" and "One and the Same: My Life as an Identical Twin," talks with Mark S. Golub about growing up with a famous mother (feminist Letty Pogrebin) and her own Jewish journey. Thursday- 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday - Cast of Shtisel

Three stars of the hit Israeli series Shtisel -- Michael Aloni (Kive), Dov Glickman (Shulem) and Neta Riskin (Giti) -- speak about their Jewish backgrounds and how playing Chasidic Jews may have changed their Jewish identities. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Saturday – 6pm

CHANUKAH PROGRAMS ON JBS

Talmud Study: Chanukah

The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson on "Dimensions of the Daf," an original Shalom TV series. Sunday - 9am & 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 4am

Jewish 101: Chanukah

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Chanukah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. Sunday - 10am & 5am; Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm

White House Chanukah

At this year’s White House Chanukah celebration, Pres. Trump declares a war on antisemitism through an executive order extending the protections against racism & discrimination contained in Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to American Jewry. Monday - 6:30pm & 3:30am; Tuesday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Celebrate Chanukah!

Rise Up: Y-Studs Chanukah Music Video
Tuesday - 10:30pm; Tuesday - 4am

Maccabeats' "Google" Chanukah

The Yeshiva University a cappela group performs a Chanukah Concert at Google Headquarters. Thursday - 6:30pm; Friday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

My Yiddishe Chanukah

To celebrate Chanukah, Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek leads a Klezmer concert of Yiddish and English songs that span the emotional to the rollicking, including those written by Peter Yarrow, Woody Guthrie, Tom Lehrer and holiday standards Maoz Tzur and Dreidel. Performed at Temple Beth El, Stamford, Ct. Wednesday – 8pm & 1:30am

LIGHT THE MENORAH WITH JBS

First Candle: Dr. Ruth Dr. Ruth Westheimer lights the First Candle of Chanukah on JBS. Sunday – 5pm & 11:30pm

Second Candle: Richard Schiff Actor Richard Schiff lights the Second Candle of Chanukah on JBS. Monday – 5:30pm & 11:30pm

Third Candle: Jake Ehrenreich Jake Ehrenreich (“A Jew Grows In Brooklyn” and “The Jake Ehrenreich Show”) lights the Third Candle of Chanukah on JBS. Tuesday– 5:30pm & 11:30pm

Fourth Candle: Fran Klagsbrun Author Francine Klagsbrun (Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel) lights the Fourth Candle of Chanukah on JBS. Wednesday– 5:30pm & 11:30pm

Fifth Candle: Fyvush Finkel JBS replays a conversation with the late great Yiddish star of stage, screen and television Fyvush Finkel z”l, who lights the Fifth Candle of Chanukah. Thursday– 5:30pm & 11:30pm

Sixth Candle: Gil Hovav Israel's leading culinary journalist and television personality, Gil Hovav, lights the Sixth Candle of Chanukah on JBS. Friday– 5:30pm & 10:30pm

Seventh Candle: Tovah Feldshuh Star of stage, screen and television Tovah Feldshuh (Golda’s Balcony) lights the Seventh Candle of Chanukah on JBS. Saturday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm

FOR CHILDREN

Shalom Kids: Lights of Chanukah

Delightful animated fantasy-adventure about Chanukah developed by the Gesher Foundation and narrated by Judd Hirsh. Featuring the voices of Leonard Nimoy and Paul Michael Glaser, "Lights" is a holiday film for the entire family. Sunday - 7:30am & 4pm; Monday - 7am; Thursday - 7:30am; Friday - 7am

Shalom Kids: Chanukah Story

Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, a mother-daughter writing team, read stories to children for Chanukah at the JCC in Stamford, Ct. (How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah and Jewish Fairy Tale Feats)? Monday - 7:30am & 4pm; Tuesday - 7am; Saturday - 7am

Shalom Kids: Mr. Bookstein's Store for Chanukah

Learn about Chanukah, the festival of lights, with Shifra, Darah, and Fella on this episode of Mr. Bookstein's Store. A JBS original children's series. Sunday – 7am; Tuesday - 7:30am & 4pm; Wednesday - 7am

Shalom Kids: Mama Doni's Chanukah

Describing eight different things she would do for children she loves, Mama Doni and her band perform the original Chanukah song, "Eight" Wednesday – 7:30am; Thursday – 7am; Saturday - 7:30am; Saturday - 4pm

Watch the annual Chabad Telethon of NCFJE Chabad of Mineola with Rabbi Anchelle Perl. Tonight (Sunday) – 7PM

92nd Street Y: Cardinal Dolan on Judaism

The Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal Dolan discuss the common ground between Judaism and Christianity and what the future holds in store for organized religion. With Rabbi Peter Rubinstein, Director of Jewish Community for the 92nd Street Y in NY Sunday - 8am & 2am; Monday - 10:00pm & 4am; Wednesday - 11am

92nd Street Y: Jews & Punchlines

Female comics Jackie Hoffman and Judy Gold explore Jews and the American Punchline in search of a Jewish gene for comedy. From money to mothers to food--nothing is off limits! Recorded before a live audience at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Thursday - 8pm & 1am

92nd Street Y: A Night Of Jewish Humor

Jewish humorists and writers Patricia Marx, Calvin Trillin, Adam Gopnik, and Jeffrey Toobin discuss Jewish humor with Michael Krasny, radio host and author of Let There Be Laughter. From the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

A Touch Away – FINALE (Episode 8)

In the final episode, Rochale meets with Avshalom. Zorik breaks into Berman's apartment, declares his absolute love to Rochale in front of her parents, and begs Rochale to leave the house and start a new life with him. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday 7pm &1am; Tuesday - 10:30am; Wednesday - 5am; Thursday - 9am & 4:30pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 9

Learn to read Hebrew words used in the experience of Judaism, using the recently taught "Pay" and "Fay". Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am

Starts Jan 6

Chabad, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180

A substitute for CHAP until it resumes 1:45-3:00 Torah Story Hour 3:00-4:30 Hebrew / Tefillah / Holidays / Crafts 4:30-6:00 Tutoring in All Subjects Very Limited Space! Register ASAP! Learn more at www.HebrewSchool.info or (305) 770-1919

A jam-packed week of winter-break fun!

Mon-Fri ~ Dec 30 - Jan 3

Includes Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, All Trips & Activities! Early drop-off & late pick-up! For Boys & Girls! 9:00am-4:00pm! Limited space. Daily: $60 / Full Week: $249

Registration at (305) 770-1919 or ChabadChayil.org/camp Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terr, Miami, FL 33180

Monday, Dec 23, 6:00pm

Join hundreds of Jewish teens from South Florida at the Miami Heat for an amazing Teen Party! Early bird special discount exclusively for teens who reserve before Dec 20, while supplies last!

Tickets and info at ChabadChayil.org/cteen

American Airlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Marcia Jo Zerivitz: Author Book Talk and Signing "Jews of Florida, Centuries of Stories."

Sunday, January 5th at 2:00 PM.

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

This first comprehensive history of the Jews of Florida from colonial times to the present is a sweeping tapestry of voices spanning centuries.

Free Admission. For information (786) 972-4175 or visit our website jmof.fiu.edu

Marcia Jo Zerivitz: Author Book Talk and Signing "Jews of Florida, Centuries of Stories.

Sunday, January 5th at 2:00 PM.

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

This first comprehensive history of the Jews of Florida from colonial times to the present is a sweeping tapestry of voices spanning centuries.

Free Admission. For information (786) 972-4175 or visit our website jmof.fiu.edu

Sunday, December 22nd.

Meet us in front of Temple Emanu-El for candle lighting and a rocking Chanukah Party with latkes, vodka and Sufganiyot. This is an annual event, open to the public, but you'll need to reserve at https://www.tesobe.org/store/c31/Shabbat_Chanukah_Dinner.html, or by phoning (305) 538-2503. Starts at 6:30 PM.

1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.