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The Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program is a unique group of volunteers who will be trained in the mitzvah of bikur cholim (visiting the sick) and learn the art of spiritual care. From December to April, participants will engage in an empowering growth opportunity led by rabbis, chaplains, doctors, bereavement specialists and social workers. They will share support techniques from art, music and creative ritual to developing congregational caring communities. Classes are a mix of virtual Tuesday evening and in-person Sunday morning sessions. The program is free of charge. Applications can be accessed here and will be followed by an interview. The deadline is November 22.

Refuat Ha-Nefesh Fellows Spiritual Care Program 2024-25 Application Form: https://jewishmiami.jotform.com/241924863728063

Alexander Muss High School in Israel, December 22-30, 2024

An exceptional opportunity for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS to VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL now!

Israel needs us now more than ever! Join our Volunteer Teen Mission for a chance to help provide immediate relief to the land and the people of Israel. The Teen Mission is led by Muss educators. Teen participants must be at least 15 years old and in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

In partnership with Jewish National Fund-USA. Dates are subject to change.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

For more information, call 800.327.5980 or email [email protected] or Danielle Parade-Levi at [email protected].

On JBS: It Takes Two To Torah; Election lead-up; Franklin Foer on his Atlantic article; Van Jones##

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! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

FIDF Briefing: Doron Perez - Father of Slain Hostage

Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement and father of fallen hostage IDF Capt. Daniel Perez, discusses how he and his family are coping with their profound loss. He also shares his perspective on the troubling false equivalence being drawn between the IDF’s defense of Israel and Hamas' terrorist mission to obliterate it - a comparison Rabbi Perez terms the “modern - day blood libel.“ Sunday - 8:00am & 9:30pm Monday - 12:30am & 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:15am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Adam Kirsch - On Settler Colonialism

Abby Pogrebin is joined by author and WSJ editor Adam Kirsch to dissect "settler colonialism," a concept that has become central to public debate, especially since October 7th, and is shaping the way many people think about the history of the U.S., Israel, and identity. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 11:00am, 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Charles Asher Small - Soft Power & Antisemitic Discourse in Higher Education

ISGAP Executive Director Charles Asher Small examines how academic institutions have become platforms for spreading undemocratic ideologies and antisemitic narratives through the influence of soft power. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Abigail Pogrebin & Dov Linzer - It Takes Two To Torah###

On the occasion of starting to read the Torah from the beginning again, Justin is joined by In the Spotlight host Abigail Pogrebin and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah President & Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Dov Linzer to discuss their new book "It Takes Two To Torah: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses," a one volume tour of the entire Torah. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:03am, 7:00am,11:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thninking Out Loud

Micah Halpern discusses the critical role that leaders like Yahya Sinwar play in terror movements and examines the impact of his killing on the ongoing war in Gaza. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

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

The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending: Franklin Foer and Ted Deutch - Author's Discussion Special

Framed by best-selling author Franklin Foer’s Atlantic cover story, "The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending," Foer and AJC CEO Ted Deutch join Rabbi Bronstein to discuss rising antisemitism, the impact of October 7, and the presidential election. A special presentation from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York.
Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Van Jones

Jonah is joined by Van Jones, Emmy Award-winning political analyst, media personality, lawyer, and civil rights advocate, renowned for his role as a CNN host and as a three-time New York Times bestselling author. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

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

ALSO THIS WEEK

Being an American Zionist Jew

In a presentation from 2019, JBS founder Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"I discusses what it means for a liberal Jew to be an American Zionist in the 21st Century. Monday - 10:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 1:00pm

A Great Jewish Debate

Two of American Jewry’s most prominent social policy thinkers, Rabbi David Saperstein and Dr. Tevi Troy, come together in the spirit of Eilu v’Eilu (principled disagreement) to debate the most contentious topics of our times and explore how to forge a Jewish path to bipartisan cooperation and tolerance. A program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in New York City. Sunday - 10:30am Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 4:30am

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

Jay Goldberg

Criminal law attorney and US Constitutional scholar Jay Goldberg discusses his career as both prosecutor and defense attorney in some of the nation's most high-profile cases described in his autobiography "The Courtroom is My Theater." Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Shlomo Riskin and Ken Brander

The founding dean and Chancellor Emeritus of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions, Shlomo Riskin, and the new President of Ohr Torah Stone, Kenneth Brander, share their perspectives on women in Judaism and the essence of Torah. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Dan Raviv on Mossad

CBS News Correspondent Dan Raviv discusses many aspects of Israel's intelligence operations detailed in his book, "Spies Against Armageddon, Inside Israel's Secret Wars." Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Larry Ruttman on Jews In Baseball###

Larry Ruttman discusses his book on Jews in baseball, "American Jews and America's Game." Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher##

Fake News & Privacy###

Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses Talmudic texts to explore the Torah values of confidentiality, privacy and honesty. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Value Human Dignity

Rabbi Becher discusses the rabbinic emphasis on respecting the human dignity of every person and on the gift of free will. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101

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

Creation - Part 1

Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Creation - Part 2

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1). Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 9:30am

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

Thursday, November 14, 6:30 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening, a night of deep honor, heartfelt gratitude and unwavering solidarity with Israel's heroes and their families. The program features a kibbutz-style dinner with October 7 heroes. Blue and white casual attire is suggested.

Cost: $154 Ceremony & Gala includes dinner for one Israeli hero and one T-shirt

The Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Avenue, Surfside

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP

Alper JCC Miami Women's Day Luncheon on November 15, 2024

Join us for a delightful luncheon honoring Mikki Futernick and Miriam Zadok featuring shopping, fun, and an inspiring talk by Lisa Barr, acclaimed author of The Goddess of Warsaw.

Event Co-Chairs: Beth Davidson & Jodi Orshan

Register Here

Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 PM

The Ronen Foundation of America is proud to present our first concert in Miami!

After the tremendous success of our concert in Carnegie Hall, we will present the best young artists of the Ronen Foundation in a concert that will include a diverse range of musical styles, from opera to classic Israeli music.

This special concert will feature Noam Heinz Silverman, soloist from the Komische Oper Berlin, following his critically-acclaimed performance as Theodor in the world-premiere of the opera Theodor at the Israeli Opera.

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

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION

Saturday, November 9, 7 PM

Author of Ghosts of a Holy War, journalist Yardena Schwartz presents an even-handed, thoroughly researched examination of the Arab-Israeli conflict and illustrates how a little-known massacre in Hebron a century ago became ground zero of a war that continues to devastate today. The discussion will be moderated by Rick Hirsch, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who worked 42 years as a reporter and editor at the Miami Herald, the last 12 as Managing Editor.

Schwartz draws on her extensive research and wide-ranging interviews with both sides to tell a timely, eye-opening story. She expertly weaves the war between Israel and Hamas into a historical framework, demonstrating how the conflict today cannot be understood without the context of this century-old war, which began long before the State of Israel ever existed.

Schwartz is an award-winning journalist and Emmy-nominated producer whose reporting has appeared in the New York Times, New York Review of Books, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, TIME, National Geographic and Rolling Stone. She spent a decade reporting from Israel and covered the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Israel 70 Mission.

Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables

Complimentary admission

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

On JBS: Rejoicing in Torah; Remembering 10/7 - Tzipi Livni, Jonathan Conricus; Entertainer Mordechai Shapiro; "Nobody Wants This" actress Jackie Tohn

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! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Simchat Torah and Sh'mini Atzeret Servicesfrom Central Synagogue (Reform) and The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23

6:00pm - Simchat Torah Central Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

7:00pm - Sh'mini Atzeret The Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:00pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 24

9:30am - Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Central Synagogue Encore 3:00pm

11:00am - Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:30pm

7:00pm - Simchat Torah The Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 25

11:00am - Simchat Torah The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: October 7th – One Year Later

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the range of emotions Jews have experienced since October 7, 2023—anger, love, sorrow, and resolve—and passionately addresses the young adults of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue directly, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. Sunday - 4:00pm, 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 4:00pm

Mordechai Shapiro In Concert

American singer, songwriter, and Orthodox pop entertainer Mordechai Shapiro brings his signature uplifting energy and Torah-infused spirit to a joyful performance at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 7:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 9:00pm

Jonathan Conricus: War on the Battlefield & Online

On the one-year memorial of October 7, Jonathan Conricus, a former combat commander and 24-year IDF veteran, and former international IDF Spokesperson, shares his perspective on the current state of the conflict, and on Israel’s fight for global public opinion, especially on social media. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 6:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Dalia Marx

Abby Pogrebin speaks with Rabbi Dalia Marx about her book From Time to Time, a rich exploration of the Jewish calendar that weaves together poetry, prayers, songs, and a distinctively Israeli, feminist approach to each Hebrew month and its holidays. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 8:30pm Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00am & 7:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Small, Sharansky, Cotler-Wunsh

Charles Asher Small (Executive Director, ISGAP), Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), and Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism, Israel) offer opening remarks during the annual ISGAP-Oxford Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tzipi Livni

As we approach the Hebrew calendar anniversary of 10/7, Tzipi Livni, an Israeli politician widely regarded as one of the most influential women in Israel since Golda Meir, joins Justin to discuss her experiences on that tragic day, her reflections after one year, and possibilities for the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jackie Tohn

Jackie Tohn, leading actress in the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This,” joins Jonah Platt to discuss her role in the smash hit romcom, her Jewish background and identity, and more. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Holidays Schedule

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

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

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

Tovah Feldshuh as Golda

In a 2003 backstage interview, Mark S. Golub speaks with renowned Jewish actress Tovah Feldshuh about her acclaimed one-woman performance as Golda Meir in Golda’s Balcony, the longest-running one-woman show in Broadway history, which earned her the Drama Desk Award.longest one-woman performance in Broadway history for which she won the Drama Desk Award. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yossi Klein Halevi on Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor

Senior Fellow at the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and author of Like Dreamers, Yossi Klein Halevi describes why he wrote his book Letters To My Palestinian Neighbor and explains his view of the Israeli-Palestine conflict. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Burt Visotzky on Midrash

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am Saturday - 6:00pm

Itzhak Perlman

Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman sits with Mark S. Golub at Juilliard to discuss his early life, Jewish background, and the personal musical journey that has solidified his status as a musical genius.. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

The Mezuza

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the history and philosophy of the mezuzah. Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Not Taken Literally

Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish tradition insists that not every passage in the Torah and Talmud is to be taken literally. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101

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

What is Torah

Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 8:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Torah Poetry

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 8:35am

Creation

Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Saturday - 6:00am

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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Presented by Magen David Adom, Tuesday, October 29

Mosab Hassan Yousef, renowned author and speaker, shares his incredible journey of working with Israelis to thwart terror attacks during the Second Intifada in the early 2000s. Mosab is a powerful speaker who reveals the truth behind terrorism, exposing Hamas from the inside, and is one of the most passionate voices in support of Israel’s fight against Hamas following the attacks of October 7.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS

Your donation ensures Magen David Adom’s 35,000 paramedics, EMTS, first responders, and first-aid providers — volunteers and staff — have the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat all injured and ill people in Israel.

The Hub at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest

Tuesday, November 19, 8-9:30 PM

Dr. Anne Marie Albano, a leading expert in child anxiety, mood disorders and social issues, will share insights and practical strategies to support your child. Her extensive experience and acclaimed work in the field make her a trusted resource for addressing social and emotional challenges in children.

Session includes:

● Understanding the Signs: Learn how to identify social anxiety and social issues.

● Effective Communication: Discover active listening techniques to better support your child.

● Practical Strategies: Gain tools to help your child build social skills and find meaningful connections.

Please use promo code GMJF18 to register for the webinar for free.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS

For questions and scholarships, email [email protected].