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Celebrate Hannukah with Eshel’s South Florida Chapter!

Sunday, December 29, 6-9 PM

Light dinner, Menorah lighting and singing

Connect with warm, inclusive, community and enjoy delicious holiday foods.

For Orthodox+ and LGBTQIA+ people and their families

Hallandale Beach (Address provided upon RSVP)

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Celebrating Chanukah on JBS

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Light the Menorah with JBS

Tune in every night at 5:30pm & 10:00pm for Chanukah Candle Lighting with your favorite JBS hosts.

Sunday December 22

Chabad Telethon

The annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad of Mineola, NY. Sunday - 7:00pm

Monday December 23

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil tells the "real story" of Chanukah, and discusses its ramifications for Israel. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yair Rosenberg

Yair Rosenberg, a writer covering politics, culture and religion for publications such as The Atlantic, Tablet and The New York Times, discusses his love of music and latest album release, Az Yashir: Songs for Shabbos, a collection of modern melodies for traditional Shabbat songs. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm

Tuesday December 24

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: A conversation with lifelong Israel advocate and ISGAP Vice Chair David Harris, from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies.

Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman, world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, and the most popular rabbi on YouTube joins Justin to discuss Chanukah, marriage, service and the goal of life. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 25

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada

Dalia Ziada, Egyptian writer and human rights activist, joins David Harris to discuss the changing relationship between Egypt and Israel and the current situation in the Middle East Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am; Friday - 5:00am

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch shares a thought-provoking sermon with his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 4:30am & 11:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday December 26

In Memoriam

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Richard Lewis, Joe Lieberman, and Teri Garr are among those in the Jewish world remembered for good in our 2024 In Memoriam. Thursday - 6:30pm; Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm

The Triumph of Life, and of Love: Yitz Greenberg and Shai Held

Rabbis Yitz Greenberg and Shai Held, who each published major works in Jewish thought in 2024, come together for a freewheeling discussion about Judaism's celebration of life, its insistent focus on love, and the relationship between these two ideas, in a program of Hadar. Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt:David Lichtenstein

Jonah sits with Haredi podcaster and real estate mogul David Lichtenstein to explore the complexities of Jewish law, intermarriage, Sabbath observance and more while uncovering how faith and spirituality shape both personal and professional life. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSI

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern reflects on the profound impact of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l, exploring how his story has become a powerful emblem of the hostage crisis and the tragedy of 10/7. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

Chanukah Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday at 6:00pm, Wednesday - Friday at 6pm ILTV News only & 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

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. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

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” with his daughter Sarah. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Ken Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, who leaves Y.U. to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the Pres. and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Julie Budd

Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her Jewish identity and her feelings for Israel; and discusses her perspective as a successful performer and her relationship to Frank Sinatra. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Do A Favor

What one does or does not owe a person who does one a favor is the topic of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud lesson on this week's "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

On Treating Gentile

Rabbi Becher discusses what the Torah, Talmud, and various rabbinical sources teach about the relationship between Jews and Gentiles and the Jews' responsibility to other peoples of the world. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Miracles

A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles. Monday - 9:00am

Chanukah

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Hanukkah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. 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

Donate Now to Federation's Annual Campaign and Make 2024 Count Even More!

Show your support of Israel and help confront the rising tide of antisemitism around the world. Plus, making a donation by December 31, 2024 is a tax-smart way to enhance your philanthropy. Your donation enables us to sustain our Israeli family, fight antisemitism, secure our community's Jewish institutions and engage the next generation of Jewish leaders, while sustaining other Jewish needs in Miami, in Israel and in 70 other countries worldwide.

If you’ve already made your pledge, cash is urgently needed, so please consider paying it now with a secure online donation — and enjoy tax-wise benefits.

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Second Annual Jewish Community Youth Mental Health Summit

Sunday, March 16, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's BeWell Initiative in partnership with JCS, CAJE and Mishkan Miami, for incredible keynote and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller. The Summit will also include breakout sessions with experts in the field of adolescent mental health, a panel discussion and Q&A, and lunch. The event is geared toward parents, community members, youth professionals, mental health professionals (CEU's will be offered) and all those who care about the topic of adolescent mental health and wellness in the Jewish community.

If you have any questions, please contact BeWell Miami Director, Shoshana Farbman, at [email protected].

This will be an incredible event with some of the most beautiful Klezmer and Chanukah music. Our chazzan and musicians are from the very best. World-renowned Zevy Steiger is revered as having one of the most magnificent cantorial voices of the 21st century. He enthralls audiences on many continents. Violinist Alex Mikhaylovsky is a graduate from Odessa Music College and University of Music and Pedagogy in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Truly a violinist par excellence. Pianist Tal Levit and Drummer Yoni Schwartz have both been playing for over 25 years and have shared the stage with some of the most famous Jewish singers such as Avrohom Fried, Mordechai Schapiro and Chazzan Yitzchok Meir Helfgot.

There will also be delicious refreshments including a special "Cheese and Wine-tasting" section.

Senior Discount $10 Everyone else $36 (Front Rows are reserved for sponsors)

Please reserve by calling (305) 770-4540 or email [email protected]

A SHOW YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

HAPPY CHANUKAH

On JBS: A new documentary from Raphael Shore; Elliott Abrams; Rabbi Brous; YU Basketball

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday December 15

JFNA GA 2024: Rabbinic Roundtable

Max Webb Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple David Wolpe leads a discussion with Rabbi Sharon Brous, senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, and Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 2:30pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday – 2:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 10:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Values vs Jewish Interests: Yehuda Kurtzer

Shalom Hartman Institute President Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on this post-election moment, offering a new framework to ensure the future vitality of American Judaism and prevent America from becoming merely a “diaspora.” Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm; Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 5:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm; Friday - 2:00pm

Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred

Documentary

Delve into the roots of antisemitism in this film that provides a fresh and empowering perspective on the world’s oldest hatred.
Sunday - 9:00pm; Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Film Discussion

Tragic Awakening producer Raphael Shore sits with Teisha to discuss the film and his dedication to combating antisemitism.
Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm

Monday December 16

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the latest developments in Israel’s ongoing multi-front conflict. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Elliott Abrams

Abby sits with politician, lawyer and senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, Elliott Abrams, to discuss his strategies for strengthening Jewish identity through education, immersive experiences, and community engagement. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Tuesday December 17

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Jonathan Spyer

Insights from British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs Jonathan Spyer (Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security) for ISGAP. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Dyonna Ginsburg - Jewish Global Impact After Oct 7##

Dyonna Ginsberg, CEO of OLAM, joins Justin to discuss Jewish and Israeli tikkun olam, and to examine how this work has evolved since October 7.. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 18

Defending Israel with David Harris: Mark Dubowitz

CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Mark Dubowitz joins David Harris for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East today. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

The YU Maccabees face off against the University of Saint Joseph at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Wednesday - 8:00pm

Thursday December 19

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Zhailon Levingston

Jonah sits with Broadway director Zhailon Levingston, a rising young star in the New York theater scene, to discuss the dynamics of Black-Jewish solidarity and the power of art and theater to foster dialogue and bridge communities. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah examines the possibilities for Syria's future in the wake of Assad's departure, revealing surprising potential outcomes. 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 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

Herbert Block - American Zionism

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. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Harriet Schleifer

The Chair of the AJC’s Board of Governors, Harriet Schleifer, discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Andrew Kligerman

Andrew Kligerman, former national board member of StandWithUs, discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Importance of Dignity

The Jewish value of protecting a person's dignity, and how this reflects the Jewish emphasis on "free will," is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Kopi Luwak and the Kashrut of Coffee

Can a non-kosher animal produce a by-product that is kosher? Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish Tradition treats issues related to the Laws of Kashrut Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Exodus part 1

What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish Tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are explored through the Exodus story using rabbinic commentary of the midrash. 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

Wednesday, December 18, 8 PM

Enjoy stunning visuals and enchanting piano melodies broadcast to wireless headphones for a deeply personal — while simultaneously collective — musical journey of emotional healing and connection.

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

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Miami’s very own Ballet Flamenco La Rosa presents a wonderful evening of traditional Spanish Flamenco music, song and dance. The evening includes light refreshments, wine and sangria.

Ballet Flamenco La Rosa is based in Miami and made up of dancers and musicians from Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., the company presents flamenco dance at its best, beyond traditional boundaries, surprising and enlightening students and the public with the beauty and magic of this theatrical dance form.

Miami Beach JCC. 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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Thursday, December 26, 6 PM

Join us at Temple Moses to celebrate Hanukkah! Menorah building for kids at 6 PM, community lighting at 7 PM, huge party at 7:15 PM and Live Jewish Boy concert at 8:30 PM. Activities, games and prices for the whole family.

Temple Moses, 1200 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach

Individual Tickets: $15/ Family Pack: $36

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Sabbath Queen; Kirsten Gillibrand; American Values, Religious Voices

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday December 8

JFNA GA 2024

Political Roundtable

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and commentator George Will discuss key issues facing America and the Jewish community, with JFNA President and CEO Eric Fingerhut. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 2:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 6:30pm; Friday - 12:30pm

Monday December 9

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for analysis Amichai Stein, diplomatic correspondent for Israeli television channel Kan 11. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Andres Spokoiny

Abby is joined by Argentinian-born Andrés Spokoiny, President of the Jewish Funders Network, to discuss his book Tradition and Transition, and how Jewish communities can balance heritage and modernity in world that demands it. 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

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Sabbath Queen

Filmmaker Sandi DuBowski and Rabbi Amichau Lau-Lavie sit with Eric to discuss Sabbath Queen, their epic documentary that follows Lau-Lavie’s 20-year journey from radical drag queen to influential Rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven synagogue. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Saturday -8:00pm

Tuesday December 10

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Ansel Brown

At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Ansel K. Brown (North Carolina Central University) examines the deep-rooted hatred driving the global rise in antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Gila Fine

Author Gila Fine (Pardes Institute) uses the example of female archetypes in rabbinic literature to show Justin how Talmud stories often defy expectations, not only challenging what they seem to convey but revealing the complete opposite. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 11

Defending Israel with David Harris: Sarah Idan

David Harris speaks with Sarah Idan, Iraqi-American activist, TV host, and former beauty pageant titleholder, whose Iraqi citizenship was revoked in 2019 after she voiced support for Israel at the UN. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch shares a thought-provoking sermon with his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm; Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm; Friday - 11:00am

Hineni: American Values, Religious Voices

Rabbi Andrea Weiss (HUC-JIR) leads a nonpartisan discussion on finding common ground and fostering civic engagement through a religious lens, in a program of Central Synagogue. Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Thursday December 12

Authors Discussion: Daniel Schulman

Daniel Schulman joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss The Money Kings, his epic narrative tracing the rise of German-Jewish financial dynasties, their impact on Wall Street, and the challenges they faced as Jews in Gilded Age America. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 8:30am; Saturday - 8:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Michael Solomonov

Jonah sits with Michael Solomonov, chef and owner of Philadelphia’s renowned Israeli restaurant Zahav, cookbook author, and champion of Israel’s extraordinary, diverse culinary landscape. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern examines the trial of 100-year-old Gregor Formanek for aiding in over 3,000 murders at Sachsenhausen, weighing the ethical and legal questions surrounding age and time limits in Holocaust justice. 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 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

Paula Eiselt

Filmmaker Paula Eiselt discusses 93 Queen, her documentary which follows an Orthodox mother of six, Rachel “Ruchie” Frier, on her quest to create a female ambulance service, which evokes fierce opposition from her Chasidic community. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Vivian Lazar

Director of the HaZamir international Jewish teen choir, Vivian Lazar, describes her Jewish background and the way HaZamir touches Jewish hearts, builds bridges between American and Israeli teens, and strengthens Jewish identity. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Steve Israel

Political commentator, lobbyist, former politician, and author Steven Israel discusses anti-Semitism in America and the evil of money in politics. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Helen Nash

Cookbook author Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote her book New Kosher Cuisine. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Changes & Grow

Drawing from a series of traditional commentaries, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic notion of a person's ability to change and grow through one's actions and prayers. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

In Heaven's Hands

Rabbi Becher discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Choosing Jewish

Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l uses the Exodus story to explore what it means to be a Jew through a discussion of the Tenth Plague, the mezuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People. 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