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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 4/6 – 4/12

Posted by Vlada Barash on 04/04/2025 @ 03:44 PM

Preparing for Passover: Rabbis Roundtable, Dara Horn, Judah Mischel; Sing a Little More

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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Passover Services and Seders

Central Synagogue Passover Service

Saturday - 5:30pm (Live) Sunday - 2:30am (Replay)

Hampton Synagogue Passover Seder

Saturday - 8:00pm Sunday - 4:00am (Replay)

Hampton Synagogue Passover Service

Saturday - 9:00pm Sunday - 5:00am (Replay)

Sunday April 6

Rabbis Roundtable:Passover

Esteemed NYC rabbis Angela Buchdahl (Reform), Elliott Cosgrove (Conservative), and Chaim Steinmetz (Modern Orthodox) join together to share insights and reflections on preparing for Passover and what the holiday means to them and their communities. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 7:00am & 10:00am Tuesday - :00am & 2:00pm Friday - 4:30am & 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Monday April 7

Sing A Little More: Concert Celebration

Central Synagogue’s world-renowned clergy and musical team are joined by a live string orchestra and expanded choir for a special concert in celebration of Sing a Little More, their new album featuring fresh arrangements of beloved Shabbat music. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 1:30pm Thursday - 1:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday - 3:30am

"In the Spotlight" Discussion

Dan Mutlu, Senior Cantor of Central Synagogue, joins Abby Pogrebin in celebration of Sing a Little More, Central’s new album that reflects the full musical experience provided to all who participate in their internationally-viewed worship services. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tue - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 5:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 4:30am

Tuesday April 8

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Haggadah Baderech: Along the Path of Redemption with Rabbi Judah Mischel Justin is joined by beloved educator and storyteller Rabbi Judah Mischel, Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children, and author of the new Haggadah, Baderech: Along the Path of Redemption, to discuss deep insights, practical relevance, and the core themes and opportunities of the Haggadah. 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 April 9

Defending Israel with David Harris: Passover

David Harris offers timely reflections for Passover, drawing on the holiday’s enduring themes of freedom, resilience, and Jewish identity to speak to this complex moment in Jewish life. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:30am & 4:30pm Saturday - 6:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: The Calling

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon urging American Jews to respond to today’s challenges not with despair but with action, embracing the Jewish imperative of tikkun olam. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am,11:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm

Religion's Surprising Impact on Academic Success: Dr. Ilana M. Horwitz

Dr. Ilana M. Horwitz, Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and Sociology at Tulane University, examines how religion can complement education by weaving together her personal story, a powerful description of what it means to be a Jew, sociological insights on religion and education, and more in a talk that earned a standing ovation from an audience of 5,000 students at BYU. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Thursday April 10

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dara Horn Part 2

In Part 2 of Jonah Platt’s conversation with Dara Horn, the acclaimed author explores antisemitic tropes in classic literature and reflects on the personal experiences and the inspiration behind People Love Dead Jews and One Little Goat that shaped her understanding of Jewish identity. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm 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, Friday (ILTV) & Sunday (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

Cantor Sol Zim

World renowned composer, educator, performer and cantor Sol Zim discusses his life and career and love for Jewish music. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Shlomo Riskin and Ken Brander

The founding dean and Chancellor Emeritus of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions, Shlomo Riskin, and 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

Introduction to Passover

Introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday and the symbols of the Seder service. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yitz Greenberg on Passover

Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and why he considers it among the most important events in human history. Also, the beauty of Shabbat. Wednesday - 9:30pm Thursday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

Passover at Wellmans & Critique

Passover at the Wellmans -a short film that portrays a New York family's Passover Seder, highlighting their struggles with intermarriage and faith -- is followed by Rabbis Joshua Hammerman and Daniel Schonbuch in conversation about the complex issues presented in the film. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Study by Proxy?

When can a Jew fulfill a commandment (a mitzvah) by proxy? Learn the answer as Rabbi Mordecai Becher teaches a Talmudic lesson he calls, "Do It Yourself! - Or Agent 613." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am & Tuesday - 9:00am

On Treating Gentiles

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

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

Moses

Moses' early life, his speech impediment and his marriage to Zipporah in Midian, is part of this week's study of the Exodus story which reveals the Jewish Tradition's notion of God and what it means to be a Jew. Monday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Burning Bush

Learn the meaning of the Burning Bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, and take a comparative look at the Jewish Tradition's approach to life with major religious philosophies in this "Jewish 101" episode with host Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l. 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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Pesach Seders Nights 1 & 2 With Base Miami

Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/03/2025 @ 10:36 AM

Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13

Join Federation-funded Base Miami for seder in the Brickell area. Base Miami guides those seeking a Jewish life of relevance, purpose and meaning. Founded in 2015 as an extension of Moishe House, the Base Movement is now in 20 cities throughout the US and houses rabbis and their spouses who provide a welcoming experience for Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations, content-rich classes, pastoral counseling and service-learning opportunities.

Cost: $45 per night

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Six13 A Cappella at Cantor Shulkes Spring Music Festival

Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/02/2025 @ 02:55 PM

Sunday, April 6 at 5 PM

Come hear the Jewish YouTube vocal band sensation Six13 A Cappella! And stay for a snack and shmooze after.

Temple Sinai of North Dade, 18801 NE 22nd Avenue

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

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Incoming UCF Jewish Knights Shabbat Dinner in South Florida!

Posted by Andrea Temkin on 04/02/2025 @ 02:47 PM

Friday, May 9 at 7 PM

🌟 Calling All Incoming UCF Freshmen! 🌟 Get ready to kick off your journey as a Jewish Knight with an amazing Shabbat dinner in South Florida! 🍽✨

Join us in South Florida for a warm and welcoming evening where you’ll meet fellow incoming UCF freshmen, connect with current students and get a taste of the incredible Jewish community waiting for you at UCF Hillel!

Do you know a new Knight coming to UCF? Share this event so they don’t miss out! 🚀

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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Webinar: Sefarad: Slavery, Legacy, & Modern Reflections

Posted by Lauren Gold on 04/01/2025 @ 03:59 PM

Sunday, April 6 | 1 PM

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Join the Jewish Heritage Alliance for Part One of an insightful three-part webinar series exploring Jewish history, ethics and society through the lens of slavery. From biblical times to medieval Iberia, discover how Jewish communities navigated this complex history. Learn about the Hebrew Bible and rabbinic teachings on slavery, Jewish involvement in the Mediterranean slave trade, the persecution and enslavement of Jews during political upheaval and the impact of the 1492 expulsion from Spain and the 1497 forced conversion in Portugal. Featuring esteemed speakers Prof. Paul Finkelman and Rabbi Dr. Yehonatan Elazar-DeMota.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 3/30 – 4/5

Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/28/2025 @ 05:25 PM

Sarachek Finals; Blind Spot Film; Dara Horn; Rabbi Avi Weiss

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

Sunday March 30

Red Sarachek

The nation’s top Jewish high school basketball teams face off in the Tier 1 Semifinal and Championship games of the annual Red Sarachek Tournament, simulcast exclusively on JBS in partnership with the student-led production team at MacsLive. Tier 1 Semifinal Teams (two games) Sunday - 2:00pm & 3:30pm Tier 1 Championship Teams Monday - 2:00pm

Blind Spot

Documentary

From the filmmakers behind Heading Home and Israel Swings for Gold, this documentary on campus antisemitism uniquely examines the issue both before and after 10/7, featuring firsthand accounts from students, officials, and experts in a modern civil rights struggle that exposes the roots of rising hate and inspires action. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

"A Special Look" Discussion

Executive Producer of Blind Spot Lenny Gold sits with Teisha Bader to discuss how the film traces long-standing campus antisemitism that laid the groundwork for the explosion of violent hate after October 7. Sunday - 8:35pm Monday - 12:35am & 11:35am Wednesday - 2:35pm; Thursday - 11:00am Saturday - 9:35pm

Monday March 1

FIDF Briefing: Shai Bernstein

FIDF CEO Steve Weil speaks with American-Israeli IDF reservist Shai Bernstein, who shares reflections after completing his third round of reserve duty. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jonathan Sarna - Lincoln and the Jews

Abby speaks with historian Jonathan Sarna about Lincoln and the Jews, his book that explores Abraham Lincoln’s deep connections with American Jews, his impact on Jewish rights, and how this overlooked history offers insights for today. 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

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Bruce Pearl

Auburn University men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who used his NCAA Tournament press conference to call for the hostages' release, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss being a proud Jew, supporting Israel, and confronting antisemitism in college sports Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 7:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 12:30pm

Tuesday April 1

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Samuel Katz

ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by NYT bestselling author Samuel M. Katz, renowned for his extensive work on the Arab-Israeli conflict, counterterrorism and special operations in military. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 2:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Avi Weiss

Justin is joined by visionary leader and educator Rabbi Avi Weiss to discuss his new Haggadah, Yehi Ohr – Let There Be Light, exploring what makes a Seder transformative, how do we connect with its messages in a personal and profound way, and what wisdom can Yehi Ohr bring to our tables this year. 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 April 2

Defending Israel with David Harris: Andrew Fox

David speaks with Andrew Fox, Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and former British Army officer with 16 years of service, now a leading expert on defense and security and a keen observer of Israel and the existential threats it faces. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:30pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday April 3

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dara Horn Part 1

Award-winning author and scholar Dara Horn joins Jonah Platt for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of Jewish identity, the failures of Holocaust education, and the modern challenges of combating anti-Semitism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm