It's Happening In Miami

Join the Greater Miami Community for a Night of Agunah Support, Education, and Inspiration at Young Israel of Bal Harbour, on Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30 pm

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

Fighting Antisemitism

Jonathan Spyer - Lebanese Hizballah British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs Jonathan Spyer (Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security), lectures on “Lebanese Hizballah: An Example of an Antisemitic Shia Islamist Organization” in this program of ISGAP. Sunday (Today) - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am

FIDF LIVE: Ran Bar-Yoshafat

FIDF host Lara Krinsky is joined byIDF reservist and public diplomacy expert Ran Bar-Yoshafat‎, who describes his experiences since October 7th ranging from the personal and mental challenges, to his military responsibilities and insights, and more. Monday - 10:15am & 2:00pm Tuesday - 2:20am Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Friday - 3:30am, 8:30am &12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

In the Spotlight

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by a very special surprise guest for an in-depth conversation in the JBS studio.

Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday – 12:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 11:00am
Thursday - 7:00am & 2:00pm Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Black-Jewish Relations

Rochelle L. Ford, President of Dillard University in New Orleans, discusses revitalizing Dillard’s National Center for Black-Jewish Relations, and how the communities can unite to fight racism and antisemitism. Part of Moment Magazine’s Wide River Project. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am Thursday - 5:30pm Friday - 4:00am & 11:30am

Yeshiva University Basketball

With two games remaining in the regular season, the Yeshiva University Maccabees can wrap up first-place in the Skyline Conference Gold Division with a win over Mount Saint Vincent, (and over Maritime on February 17). There is only one game separating YU from the second (Manhattanville) and third-place teams (Sarah Lawrence) in its division! Tuesday - 7:50pm Wednesday - 12:50am

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris speaks with the compelling former MK and best-selling author Einat Wilf about her perspectives on Israel post-October 7 Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 9:40am Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Robert Siegel: Growing Up With Social Media

Robert Siegel examines the implications of growing up with social media and ubiquitous screens, with experts Sherry Turkley (MIT), Brian Merchant (tech columnist and author), and Jean Twenge (San Diego State University). A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC). Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 3:30am & 7:00pm

Jonathan Greenblatt on Fighting Antisemitism After October 7

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses reasons for the upsurge in antisemitism since October 7th, why the Jewish community was not better protected, and what must be done in the future to ensure the safety of Jews, with AJU president Jeffrey Herbst. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:30am Saturday - 9:30pm

Srugim Episode 15 Where To Turn”

In the season one finale, the friends experience big life changes as Reut prepares for a trip, Hodaya decides to become “unreligious,” Amir is ready to marry to Yifat, and Nati has an overdue realization. Wednesday - 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am and 1:45pm

Srugim Marathons:

**Sunday 10:00am Eps 12-14 9:30pm Eps 1-2

Monday 1:30am Eps 1-2 and Srugim Unraveled 4:00pm Eps 1-3

Tuesday 1:00pm Eps 4-6

Wednesday 9:00am 7-9 1:00pm 10-12 4:00pm 13-15**

Thinking Out Loud

Micah looks at Israel's options for enemy leaders like Hamas' Yihyah Sinwar and the various implications and possible outcomes based on Israel’s actions. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

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

Avi Weiss - Open Orthodoxy

Avi Weiss, one of American Jewry’s most creative and activist rabbis and the founder of a modern Orthodox rabbinical school and a rabbinical school for women, discusses his philosophy of “open Orthodoxy” and responds to the criticism he has received. Monday - 9:00pm
Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze'ev

Former President of the University of Haifa,professor of philosophy and author of Love Online,Aaron Ben Ze’ev sits to discuss the psychology of love. Wednesday - 3:00pm

The Second Sun

Filmmaker Jennifer Gelfer and actor John Buffalo Mailer discuss The Second Sun, their poignant film about a b'shert romancebetween a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Charles Cohen

Film distributor Charles Cohen discusses Spirla, his documentary film that probes the causes behind the resurgence of antisemitism in Europe and addresses the claim that Israel is in some part responsible Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Marriage

Rabbi Becher looks at the theme of marriage, as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8, in a lesson he calls “Eight Blessings, One Wedding.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Blessings Part 1

Learn to read and understand the Hebrew that comprises many Jewish blessings, and what the Hebrew for "king of the universe" actually conveys. Monday - 9:00am

Blessings Part 2

In this second segment on blessings, learn to read and understand the Hebrew that comprises many Jewish blessings, and what the Hebrew for "king of the universe" actually conveys. Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 9:00am

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

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

Saturday, April 13, 8:15 PM at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center

Prepare to Shine in Your Finest Denim and Diamonds ...

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March 7, 8 & 9 at Alper JCC Miami

In 2004, Holocaust Impact Theater (HIT) embarked on a mission to educate and inspire teens through the power of the arts. Now in its 19th year of production, HIT continues to provide local high school students a platform to write, produce, perform and direct original scripts dealing with timely, relevant issues of social injustice and intolerance, all with the underlying goal of promoting Holocaust education and remembrance.

This year’s show is entitled PLEDGE. The play focuses on the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.

The production boasts a team of more than 20 high school teens, each receiving 150 hours of community service for their contributions.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS

Join the Greater Miami community for a night of Agunah Support with ORA (Organization for the Resolution of Agunot) at Young Israel of Bal Harbour, on Wednesday, February 14, 7:30pm! Hear from ORA's CEO, Keshet Starr Esq, and Sheva, a former Agunah. Refreshments will be served.

Monday, February 19, 7:30 PM

Florida premiere: Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre

Featuring: Israeli Director Duki Dror

In the first feature film produced in Israel chronicling the October 7 attack perpetrated by Hamas, SUPERNOVA provides a retrospective of 24 hours at the Nova festival in Re’im through the lens of young individuals who endured the horror. The initial filming began just 48 hours after the catastrophic incident, during which eight partygoers were documented. The narrative unfolds chronologically, weaving together their firsthand accounts to construct a record of the events.

Miami Jewish Film Festival in partnership with the Consul General of Israel invite you to join us at The Hub for the Florida premiere of this gripping documentary, with a conversation immediately to follow with the film’s director, Duki Dror.

The Hub - The Frankel Family Performing Arts Center 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156

For more information, visit us at tbam.org/thehub

Free of charge and open to the public CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Sunday, March 3, 5:00 PM

World-renowned cantor and vocal performer Azi Schwartz is bringing uplifting, inspiring music to our community. Deeply rooted in the rich tradition of Jewish liturgical music, his program transcends genres and style to bring new life to both favorites and hidden gems.

Cantor Azi Schwartz is the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City and a celebrated vocal performer and recording artist with an astonishing online following. His music reaches both Jewish and interfaith audiences. Born and raised in Israel, Cantor Schwartz is passionate about bringing Jewish liturgy to wider audiences.

He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, Madison Square Garden, the US Capitol Rotunda, and at Pope Francis’ visit to New York. Don’t miss your chance to see him at The Hub!

The Hub - The Frankel Family Performing Arts Center 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156

For more information, visit us at tbam.org/thehub

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Sunday, February 18, 11:00 AM

Books & Books and TBAM presents: Rabbi Sharon Brous – The Amen Effect

From one of our country’s most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons. In a time of loneliness and isolation, social rupture and alienation, what will it take to mend our broken hearts and rebuild our society?

Rabbi Sharon Brous is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a Los Angeles-based Jewish community that launched in 2004 to reinvigorate Jewish practice and inspire people of faith to reclaim a soulful, justice-driven voice. Her 2016 TED talk, “Reclaiming Religion,” has been viewed by more than 1.5 million people.

The Hub - The Frankel Family Performing Arts Center 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156

For more information, visit us at tbam.org/thehub

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

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

Fighting Antisemitism

ISGAP Research Fellow, educator, and author, Naya Lekht, offers an in-depth guide to teaching about the “mutating virus” of antisemitism. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am

FIDF Live Briefings

New features this week include a look at the info wars with Hillel Fuld, a tech collumnist and startup advisor who now focuses on Israel advocacy, as well as testimony from Shahar Peled, IDF Commander, Reservist, Elite ParatroopersUnit. Monday- 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am, 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am, 5:30pm, 10:00pm Thursday 2:30am, 7:30am, 7:00pm Friday - 4:00pm

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin

Abigail Pogrebin is joined byrabbi and author Jeffrey Salkin to discuss Tikkun Ha’am/Repairing Our People: Israel and the Crisis of Liberal Judaism, his book that invites readers to think deeply about the contemporary world and how Judaism has a stake in our political, religious, and cultural battles. Monday -8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am
Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 7:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Storytelling in Black Jewish Communities

A conversation about the importance of folklore in both the Black and Jewish communities, from the golem and Anansi the Spider to Hip Hop and Jewish jokes, with Eric K. Ward, Nadine Epstein, Adam Mansbach and Langston Collin Wilkins, in a program of Moment's Wide River Project. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am
Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 7:00am & 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish frontline activist David Harris joins as JBS strategic analyst for in-studio conversations. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 2:30am Saturday - 9:00pm

Iris Haim, Mother of slain hostage Yotam Haim z"l with Benjamin Anthony

MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony sits with Iris Haim, the mother of Yotam Haim z”l, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th and tragically killed in a heartbreaking IDF operational miscalculation. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 9:30am Saturday - 9:30pm

Srugim Episode 14

“Strict Divorce”

In the penultimate episode of Srugim season one, Reut gets clarity in her dating life, Nati gets a surprise party, and Amir grows closer to Yifat while facing the prospect of a second divorce from his ex-wife. Wednesday - 5:15pm Thursday - 11:30am Saturday - 4:30pm

**NEWS & ANALYSIS

Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War) JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

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

Itzhak Perlman

The world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman, talks about his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon his personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Sunday - 12:00 noon

Avi Weiss on Soviet Jewry

Pioneering rabbi and activist Avi Weiss, recalls the challenges and heroes of the Soviet Jewry movement including Avital and Natan Sharansky, Jacob Birnbaum and Glenn Richter. Sunday - 6:00pm

Jonathan Sacks z"l

The former Chief Orthodox Rabbi of the UK, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, describes how meeting the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Rav Joseph Soloveitchik changed his life; his years as Chief Rabbi; and his evolution on Jewish pluralism. Monday - 3:00pm

Scott Shay on Faith

Scott Shay, author of In Good Faith – Questioning Religion and Atheism, explains how his book encourages atheists to consider intelligent and powerful reasons to doubt their certainty and to be open to the reality of God Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Jeffrey Gurock on Parkchester

In Parkchester: A Bronx Tale of Race & Ethnicity, Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University Jeffrey S. Gurockdescribes the unique “get along” character of his childhood community, a “model” neighborhood built in NYC in 1940.
Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Kenneth Levin on the Oslo Syndrome

Historian and psychiatrist Kenneth Levin suggests why some American Jews are anti- Israel as a means of feeling more comfortable and accepted in a non-Jewish society, similar to the pattern described in his book The Oslo Syndrome. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Hadar Goldin's Mother

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body 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

Minority Rights

A Talmud lesson entitled “Jugs, Barrels, and Minority Rights,” based on Nezikin, Bava Kama, chapter 3. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Intent of Prayer

*Explore the Jewish prayer service, the Sh’moneh Esrei, with the rabbinic concept of "intent" in prayer, and learn the Soloveitchik approach to the study of Talmud. Sunday- 9:35am Monday - 4:35am Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm *

From the Aleph Bet Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Blessings - Lesson 22

The opening words of Jewish blessings are taught along with the derivation of the Hebrew word for "blessing.""From The Aleph-Bet" series 2 is an original JBS series led by Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 8:30am

JEWISH 101

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l

Monday :10:10am Defining A Jew

Learn the Jewish tradition's definition of "What it means to be a Jew" through midrash to a well-known verse from the Book of Ruth.

10:40am The Torah

Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Is there an American equivalent to the Torah? Why do Jews never call their Bible "The Old Testament?”

11:15am Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling--and misunderstood--passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time.

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

Spend eight weeks in a professional internship while living in Tel Aviv!

Applications are still open for the 2024 Miami Onward Israel Summer Internship Program for students attending a Miami-Dade County college or university.

Dates: May 27-July 21, 2024

Cost: Only $999 plus airfare

Eligibility Criteria

• Underclassman attending college or university in Miami-Dade County

• Ages 18 – 30

• Must be Masa eligible

• Completed online application

• Preference given to Miami natives who will return to their Miami campus and community after the program

For more information, email [email protected] or call 786.866.8498.

This highly subsidized program is supported by Jewish Federation and other philanthropists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY