It's Happening In Miami

Monday, May 12 | 6:30-7:30 PM

The Pride Empowerment Circle is a monthly meet-up that serves as a community-building opportunity for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. It is a sounding board for the needs and wants of the attendees: discussions, advocacy, guest speakers, socials, special events, sharing of resources, and building connections all fall under the umbrella of what we do together.

For more information, please contact Jenine Simon at [email protected] or 305.271.9000 X 271.

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Building 6, Studio A, Miami

Thursday, May 15 | 8 PM

Electric Piquete’s diverse repertoire, heard at music festivals both in and outside of Florida, consists of original compositions along with an inventive interpretation of jazz and Latin standards. This past September, Electric Piquete released its first full–length album, Azabache, on CD and digital platforms, along with two new singles and videos. Watch for their third single/video coming this summer.

Featuring: Charles Garnder (keyboards), Robert Smiley (tenor sax), Michael Mut (bass/vocals), Raymond Ayala (percussion/vocals), Chris Correoso (guitar), Ed Rosado (drums/vocals) and Patrick Araujo (trumpet/vocals).

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami

Cost $25

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May 18, 2025 | 10 AM - 1 PM

Bet Shira Congregation: 7500 SW 120 St. Miami, FL 33156

You're Invited to Our Open House! We will be cooking up a delicious Kosher BBQ, and there will be a foam pit and inflatable water slides. Fun for the whole family!

Come explore all we offer at our warm & welcoming Conservative synagogue: Preschool & Camps, Religious School, Youth Groups, Sisterhood, Caring Kehillah, Adult Education & Conversion Classes, and Weekly Kiddush Lunch & Monthly Dinners.

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Monday, May 19 | 7:30 PM

The Fight for Truth, Jewish Civil Rights and Tackling Antisemitism on Campus and Beyond

Professor Shai Davidai, leading the fight, calling out Jew hatred and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus, will be in conversation with Deedee Bitran, Senior Counsel & Director of Pro Bono, StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department. Davidai, a Columbia University professor, was temporarily banned from his position after “harassing and intimidating” other University employees at the time of an October 7 commemoration event. This event is free and open to the community but there is a suggested donation of $18 to help support Arts, Culture and Ideas events at the Miami Beach JCC.

This event is made possible through an Israel Engagement Grant, awarded as part of a partnership between the JCC Association of North America and Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Thank you to our co-sponsors WIZO, CAJE, #LovingMoms, AJC, the JCRC and StandWithUs.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach

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Montana Tucker; Jason Robert Brown; Ido Aharoni; The Hidden Wisdom of Torah

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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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday May 4

Israel On Our Minds: Ambassador Ido Aharoni

Israeli diplomat Ambassador Ido Aharoni pulls back the curtain on recent Israeli affairs, answering your questions and taking us behind the scenes into the thinking and actions of government, business leaders and the Israeli public, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm & 7:30pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 12:30pm; Saturday - 11:30pm

Monday May 5

FIDF Briefing: IDF Mental Health

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, former head of the IDF Mental Health Department, for insights on the psychological challenges facing Israeli soldiers Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Montana Tucker

Abby delves into the diverse and powerful Israel advocacy of social media activist Montana Tucker, whose new documentary, "Children of October 7," features firsthand shattering stories from young survivors. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

ADL Never is Now 2025: Hostage Omer Neutra z"l

The parents of Omer Neutra z"l - a fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier and hostage murdered by Hamas - sit down with CNN Anchor and Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga for a conversation in memory of their son and in solidarity with all hostages. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Saturday - 7:30pm

Tuesday May 6

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot

Episode 1 - Rebbe Nachman and the Hidden Wisdom of Torah As we count the Omer and prepare for Shavuot, Justin begins a new series on Pnimiyut HaTorah - the inner, hidden wisdom of Torah. In this first episode, Rabbi Zev Reichman returns to help us understand why the Omer is such a powerful time for inner growth, how Pnimiyut HaTorah can transform our spiritual lives, and why the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov still speak so powerfully to our souls 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 May 7

Defending Israel with David Harris: Izabella Tabarovsky

David is joined by Soviet-born, Israel-based Izabella Tabarovsky, a top-notch researcher and analyst of the Soviet influence on contemporary antisemitism, as well as the nexus between antisemitism and anti-Zionism Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday May 8

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jason Robert Brown

Beloved Tony-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown (Parade; The Bridges of Madison County) joins Jonah for a conversation about storytelling, Jewish identity, and the power of music. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpen addresses the deep infighting among Palestinians on this week's Thinking Out Loud. 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 & Sundays (ILTV) 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

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians — Jeffrey Gurock, Jonathan Sarna, and Shuly Rubin Schwartz — reflect on their chosen field, as explored in their book, Conversations with Colleagues. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Robert Wolkoff

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff (Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ) explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Regev & Rabbi Wohlberg

Reform Rabbi Uri Regev (Hiddush) and Modern Orthodox Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg (Beth Tfiloh, Baltimore, MD) discuss the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate and Judaism in Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Woman of Valor

In anticipation of Mother's Day, inspirational speaker and mother Sara Esther Crispe, together with Jeffrey Segelman, Rabbi Emeritus of the Westchester Jewish Center, discuss Mark Pearlman's book More Precious than Pearls: A Prayer for the Women of Valor in Our Lives. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Do Not Curse The Deaf

Learn how the Talmud interprets the Biblical verse "You shall not curse the deaf nor put a stumbling block before the blind". Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

On Capital Punishment

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of Capital Punishment and the strict restrictions on its application. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

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. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 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

South Dade Jewish students entering 10th-12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are invited to apply for the inaugural BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship. Participants will be trained in Teen Mental Health First Aid, learn from mental health experts in a variety of topics related to adolescent mental health and work with their peers to promote mental health awareness throughout the South Dade Jewish Community.

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Tuesday, May 13 | 8-9:30 PM

BeWell Miami in conjunction with the Wellness Institute present Richard Gallagher, PhD, author of Training for Children with ADHD and The Organized Child. Dr. Gallagher will share organization skills for children managing ADHD, ADD and related disorders.

No Cost to attend with promo code: GMJF18

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Starting June 24 for Boys & Girls! Includes: Field Trips, Swimming, Cooking, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Survival, Crazy Science, Kabala 101, Team Building & Tons of Fun! Includes Breakfast, Snacks, Hot Lunch, Early drop-off & late pick-up!

Date: June 24 - Aug 7

Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180

Cost: Rates & Information at ChabadChayil.org/Camp

RSVP at Information & Registration at www.ChabadChayil.org/camp or (305) 770-1919

Direct Link: https://www.chabadchayil.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4649372/jewish/Summer-Camp.htm

Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut, Daniel Gordis; Hen Mazzig; All About Herzl; Am Yisrael Chai

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

Annual Gathering of Remembrance

The Museum of Jewish Heritage

Live from Congregation Emanu-El of New York City, MJH honors the memory of those who perished in the Shoah with a program featuring music, remarks from survivors and descendants, and a moving candle-lighting ceremony. Sunday - 2:00pm (LIVE), Encores - 6:00pm & 11:00pm

Israel's Sacred Days

Yom HaZikaron - Memorial Day

Honor the soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel and the victims of terrorist attacks in a ceremony presented by The Consulate General of Israel in New York and Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 4:30am & 1:00pm

Tekes Ma'Avar - Live

From memorial to celebration, come together for Israel in a powerful ceremony marking the transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut, in a New York City community-wide service co-presented by Central Synagogue, Park Avenue Synagogue, Kehilath Jeshurun, 92NY, the Jewish Agency, and UJA-Federation of New York. Wednesday (LIVE) - 7:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 10:30am

Sunday April 27

All About Herzl - Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center

State of the Jews Opera

The first English opera about Theodor Herzl interweaves the political turmoil of turn-of-the-twentieth-century Europe with the lesser-known story of his marriage, in its world premiere at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Zionism in America

From Theodor Herzl’s dream of a Jewish state to the challenges the movement he founded faces today, prominent scholars Anita Shapira (Yitzhak Rabin Center) Jonathan Sarna (Schusterman Center for Israel Studies), and Mark A. Raider (University of Cincinnati), examine "Zionism in America" in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center discussion moderated by Russell Robinson (JNF-USA). Sunday - 9:30pm Monday - 7:00am; Tuesday - 2:00pm Wednesday - 4:00pm

Monday April 28

FIDF Briefing: Rabbi Stewart Weiss

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Rabbi Stewart Weiss, Founder and Director of the Jewish Outreach Center and father of fallen IDF soldier Sgt. Ari Weiss z”l. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Hen Mazzig

Globally recognized speaker, author, and founder of the Tel Aviv Institute, Hen Mazzig, named among the Top 25 Most Influential Young Jews by The Jerusalem Post, joins Abby to discuss his work on Israel, Jewish identity, and combating antisemitism. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 8:30pm; Thursday - 10:00am & 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: While the Storms Rage

In these hyper-tense times, Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation of the importance of staying rooted and making space for Jewish reflection amidst the fury of our relentless politics. Monday - 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 2:30pm Friday - 8:30am, 11:00am & 10:00pm

Tuesday April 29

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Daniel Gordis

In preparation for Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Justin is joined by renowned author, thinker, and Koret Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College, Dr. Daniel Gordis, to reflect on the meaning of these important dates on the Jewish calendar this year, particularly after October 7. 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

Thursday May 1

Salute to Israel Concert: Am Yisrael Chai

Celebrate Israel in this gala concert marking 60 years of Cantor Sol Zim’s leadership at Congregation Etz Hayim in Hollis Hills Bayside, featuring IDF Chief Cantor Shai Abramson, a full symphonic orchestra, and a special tribute to proud Israel advocate and JBS founder Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l. Thursday - 6:00pm Fri - 12:30pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dana Bash

Jonah Platt is joined by Dana Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” for a conversation about her Jewish identity and her perspective as one of the nation’s leading political journalists. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern discusses why he has great confidence in the next generation. 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 & Sundays (ILTV) 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

Josh Warhit

Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 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 - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l

For Israel's independence day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Murray Greenfield z"l

Murray Greenfield z"l, founder of Gefen Publishing, describes his participation in the fleet known as "The Exodus," ships which smuggled Holocaust survivors into pre-state Palestine in defiance of the British naval blockade. Thursday - 2:00am

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today. Thursday - 4:00am

Abba Eban z"l

For Yom Ha'atzmaut, Abba Eban (1915-2002), best known for his years of service to Israel in the UN, recounts his involvement in the Zionist dream and the dramatic moments leading up to the creation of the modern Jewish State. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Our Historic Homeland

Evidence of how the Jewish people have had a connection to the Land of Israel for thousands of years is provided in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's lesson entitled "Occupied or Liberated." Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am& 5:00pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The List!

Another way of understanding how the Torah was written and what it means to say that the Torah comes from God is explained in this "Jewish 101" episode. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 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

Celebrate Israel Independence Day Thursday, May 1 | 5–7 PM Miami Beach JCC

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, culture, and community as we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day! Enjoy exciting activities for both kids and adults, including:

Make a wish at the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem

Create your own Solidarity Army Dog Tags

Climb Masada (adventure-style!)

Design your own Israel Pride Bag

Write and decorate your name in Hebrew

Meet and learn from Hatzalah’s heroic first responders

Dance to the beats of Tel Aviv

Train like a true TZAHAL Israeli soldier

Bring your family and friends—there’s something for everyone. We can't wait to celebrate with you!