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Join together to sip wine and watch on the screen award-winning Jewish podcast host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books discuss her new book Moms Don't Have Time to Have Kids.

Date:January 18, 2022
Time:7:30 pm
Location:Zoom

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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

92nd Street Y: David Ben-Gurion

Israeli author Anita Shapira discusses her biography about Zionist icon and founder of the modern state of Israel David Ben-Gurion, with The New Yorker’s David Remnick and Stanford professor Steven Zipperstein, in a program of the 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Friday - 2:00pm & 1:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

ADL Never Is Now: Anti-Zionism

Instances of anti-Zionist activism are dissected by panelists Lord John Mann (HM Government’s Advisor on Antisemitism), Sara Yael Hirschhorn (Israel Studies at Northwestern University) and Oren Jacobson (Project Shema), with Susan Heller Pinto (ADL) in a program of ADL’s “Never Is Now” Summit 2021. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Hold Me Up

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch takes cues from parasha Beshalach — where Moses raises his arms as the Israelites cross the Red Sea — to discuss the profound lesson that we can’t prevail over life’s challenges alone, rather we must do it together. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 10:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 1:30pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Mario Bramnick

Ellie Cohanim speaks with Pastor Mario Bramnick (Latino Coalition for Israel) about the status and future of Latino support for Israel in the US and in Latin America, and why he believes it’s important for nations to uphold Judeo-Christian values. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Eugene Kontorovich

Legal scholar Eugene Kontorovich joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss the way international law is used to delegitimize Israel and Jewish rights in Jerusalem and the land of Israel, the legal status of settlements and more. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am

In The News: USC Antisemitism

USC alumna and social activist Emily Schrader discusses her alma mater's failure to respond to the antisemitic tweets from USC student senator for Diversity Equity and Inclusion. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - 5:30pm

In The News: Israel's Northern Border

While nuclear negotiations take place with Iran, Israel continues to fight against Iranian military presence in Syria. Sarit Zehavi, Founder and CEO of Alma Research & Education Center in Northern Israel, analyzes the current situation. With Shahar Azani. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Joy Levitt

Joy Levitt, past Executive Director of the JCC Manhattan and former president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, discusses the nature of Jewish education for young people today and other issues confronting the future of American Jewry.
Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Aryeh Green Part 1

Aryeh Green, author of My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land, a past 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 - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Aryeh Green Part 2

In part two, Aryeh Green continues his discussion on the need for liberal Jews to be unwavering in their defense of Israel and dives into the story behind his book, My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land. Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Nitsana Darshan-Leitner

Attorney, activist and founding director of Shurat HaDin- Israeli Law Center, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains how she uses the legal system to fight those who are financially involved in terrorism (banks) and to win compensation for victims. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Marcus Sheff

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

Saturday: Herbert Cohen

Film critic and author Rabbi Herbert Cohen, who co-hosts a “Siskel and Ebert” type of film review show from Israel called "Kosher Movies," discusses his favorite films and their connections to values of the Jewish Tradition. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet - 1

Learn your first three Hebrew letters and read the most important word in the practice of Judaism. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 2

The Hebrew letter "Tuf" is introduced on this second lesson of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1, a JBS original series designed for anyone of any age who wishes to learn and understand the Hebrew language. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. Monday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 10:00am

Talmud Study: Capital Punishment

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of Capital Punishment and the strict restrictions on its application. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Abortion in Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of abortion and the way in which the definition of a fetus impacts Jewish Law. Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Original Sin

In the study of The Creation (Gen. 3), learn how classical Christianity interprets the Adam & Eve story, and how the couple’s eating of the forbidden fruit becomes the “Original Sin” and shapes western views of sexuality. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 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

“Not since college have I been so excited about learning. To be involved with such brilliant scholars and wonderful fellow students is the great gift of the COVID tragedy.”

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Enjoy an outdoor celebration of Tu B'shvat. Fun and recreational activities for the entire family. Kosher food to purchase.

Sunday, January 16, 2022 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at T.Y. Park in Hollywood

Join us at this community event!

Saturday, January 15, 2022

8:30 pm

PALAPA MIAMI at Upper Buena Vista

184 NE 50th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

Join JNFuture in Miami as we celebrate Tu Bishvat and JNF-USA’s positive impact in Israel with like-minded young philanthropists ages 22 - 40 who share a passion for the environment, and the land and people of Israel! Enjoy an open bar, live music, and so much more at PALAPA – a 3,500 square foot tiki hut surrounded by lush, tropical trees.

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In accordance with our host venue and their requirements, this event will be limited to 150 people and there will be no option to purchase admission at the door. All attendees will need to fill out a COVID-19 checklist that will be at registration prior to being admitted.

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

Introduction to Learning Hebrew

Rabbi Mark S. Golub introduces the JBS series “From The Aleph Bet” by illustrating why Hebrew is a much easier language to learn than English, and how Hebrew words often convey Jewish values. For anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand Hebrew. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet - 1

Learn your first three Hebrew letters and read the most important word in the practice of Judaism. For anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand Hebrew, download Lessons and Worksheets free at jbstv.org/From The Aleph Bet. With Mark S. Golub. Monday – 9:30am & 5:30pm

ADL “Never Is Now”: Antisemitism

A discussion of how to fight hate and find unity in the face of antisemitism, with Jewish leaders Rabbi Jeffrey Myers (Pittsburgh, PA), Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin (Oakland, CA), Nathan Diament (Orthodox Union) and Rabbi Motti Seligson (Chabad-Lubavitch), with ADL’s Meredith Weisel. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Zionism

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch laments the unraveling of American Zionism, and affirms that the Reform movement is a Zionist movement, theologically committed to the centrality of the Jewish People and Jewish State.
Tuesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 10:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 1:30pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Robert Stearns

Ellie Cohanim, former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, brings the Christian embrace of the Jewish People to Global Perspectives with her guest, pastor and founder of Eagles’ Wings Robert Stearns, as they discuss the source for the love of Israel among evangelicals Christians and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Andrew Roberts

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin is joined by historian and author Andrew Roberts to discuss revisionist history, Winston Churchill, Boris Johnson, and what’s behind the increasingly strident antisemitism in Great Britain. Thursday - 8:00pm & Fri 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Sunday 1/12 - 2:00am

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Neshama Carlebac

Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career. Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Abe Foxman Part 1

Abe Foxman, who had a 50-year career with the ADL, reflects upon his extraordinary story of survival, becoming a “Hidden Child” cared for by his Polish Christian Nanny, and discusses the post-Shoah trauma that often haunts the lives of many Survivors. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Abe Foxman Part 2

In part two, Abe Foxman discusses the way in which critique in the Jewish community has become a “blood sport;” the controversies over his successor, Jonathan Greenblatt; and controversy over “inclusiveness” in the Jewish community and J Street. Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Joy Levitt

Joy Levitt, past Executive Director of the JCC Manhattan and the former president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, discusses the nature of Jewish education for young people today and other issues confronting the future of American Jewry.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Charles S. Cohen

Real Estate Developer and film producer Charles S. Cohen discusses his Jewish involvement and his film, “Red Trees,” director Marina WIller’s uplifting story of her father’s family’s survival in Nazi-occupied Prague. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Catch The Jew - Tuvia Tenenbom

Journalist Tuvia Tenenbom discusses his break from his ultra-Orthodox childhood in B'nei B'rak, and the upsetting realities he chronicles in his book Catch The Jew! conversations which show how Palestinians and Israelis are worlds apart. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: No Heavenly Voices

The Jewish tradition's mistrust of heavenly voices is the focus of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud study in a program he calls, "Pious Disobedience or Don't Listen To Heavenly Voices," based on a famous passage from Eruvin 6b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Polygamy in the Torah

Big Love: Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Becher offers a lesson based on Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Name of God

When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Living Well, Aging Well - Rabbi Harold Kushner

Rabbi Harold Kushner (When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life) joins Rabbi Rachel Cowan (Wise Aging) to discuss what it means to live a good life. With Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein of the 92nd St. Y in NYC. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 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

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Join us on January 9th at 3 pm as we explore the holiday of Tu B'Shevat and venture into the world of Netta and her Plant. You will get to plant your very own herbs and personalize a giant Growth Ruler to take home and enjoy.

Members: $18 per family Guests: $25 per family

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Partnered with PJ Library, Congregation Dor Chadash and Bet Shira Congregation

Temple Israel of Greater Miami continues its 100-year anniversary celebration with a special Centennial Concert Celebration featuring South Florida Cantors & Friends. The evening will be filled with musical performances by a talented and diverse group of artists singing selections which range from Jewish liturgy, opera, to Broadway. The concert will be co-directed by Temple Israel of Greater Miami’s very own Cantor Rachelle Nelson and Musical Director Dr. Alan Mason.

*All attendees must show vaccine card or negative PCR test (within 72 hours of January 8, 2022)

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