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Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 PM

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

Join us as we commemorate Yom HaShoah by witnessing Lawrence McColm's story of survival. Free and open to the community! Light refreshments will be served following the memorial service. Please RSVP so that we can plan catering.

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Passover Concludes; Yom HaShoah; World Zionist Congress Elections

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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The Hampton Synagogue Passover and Yizkor Services

Conclude the holiday of Passover with a Yizkor Memorial Services from the Hampton Synagogue led by its Founding Senior Rabbi Marc Schneier. Sunday - 11:00am

Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day

Live from Yad Vashem

The official State Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day, live from Jerusalem. Wednesday - 1:00pm (LIVE) Thursday - 12:00am

Live Interfaith Ceremony

Clergy from Central Synagogue and Saint Peter’s Church lead the 40th annual interfaith service of remembrance, featuring survivor and longtime Central member Michael Bamberger as guest speaker, live from St. Peter’s Church in New York City. Wednesday - 6:00pm (LIVE) & 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm

Dr. Anita Shapira

Renowned historian and scholar of modern Jewish history Dr. Anita Shapira offers powerful reflections on Jewish resilience and the legacy of the Holocaust in a service from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 7:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm

MJH - Annual Gathering of Remembrance

Survivors and descendants honor the memory of those who perished in the Shoah with music and a moving candle-lighting ceremony in a program of The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, live from Congregation Emanu-El of New York City. Sunday 4/27 - 2:00pm (Live), 6:00pm & 11:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader

Mark Schonwetter

Teisha Bader is joined by Mark Schonwetter, Holocaust survivor and founder of the Holocaust Education Foundation, the only organization granting funds for Holocaust education to schools nationwide. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 4:00pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 5:30pm & 11:00pm

World Zionist Congress Elections

Herbert Block, Executive Director of the American Zionist Movement, joins Teisha to discuss the 39th World Zionist Congress elections, American Jewry’s most powerful opportunity to help shape Israel’s future. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am, 4:00am & 11:30am Friday - 5:30am & 8:30am

Monday April 21

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Mishy Harmon

Abby is joined by the founder of Israel Story, Mishy Harmon, who discusses his mission to promote a deeper understanding of, and connection to, Israel through non-political, human-interest storytelling. 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: Beth Lane - Unbroken

Eric Goldman speaks with filmmaker Beth Lane about UnBroken, her directorial debut chronicling the survival of her mother and six siblings - seven Jewish children who escaped Nazi Germany and were separated for decades before being reunited. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 7:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Tuesday April 22

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The "Japanese Schindler" Chiune Sugihara

In this powerful Yom HaShoah conversation, Justin sits with Chihiro Sugihara, grandson of the "Japanese Schindler," Chiune Sugihara - who risked everything to save thousands of Jews during the Holocaust - as well as Rabbi Avram Mlotek, the grandson of two of the many Jews Sugihara saved. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 1:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday April 23

Defending Israel with David Harris: John Spencer

David Harris is joined by John Spencer, a former U.S. military officer, urban warfare specialist, and a keen observer of the Hamas-triggered war with Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:30am, 7:00am,11:30am, 5:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday April 24

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Hernandez Siblings

Jonah is joined by Alma, Daniel Jr., and Consuelo Hernandez - three Mexican-American Jewish siblings from Arizona who have each made their mark in public service, education, and advocacy. 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 Monday (ILTV) - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday & 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

Hans Fisher - St Louis Survivor

Survivor of the SS St. Louis, Hans Fisher recounts the events surrounding his remarkable journey as an 11-year-old boy aboard the German refugee ship bound for Cuba in 1939. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album

Actor, producer, child of Holocaust survivors, and lifelong advocate for Jewish pride, Avi Hoffman discusses The Dachau Album, the project he leads and one of the most important Holocaust artifacts discovered since World War II. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Moshe Avital - Child of Buchenwald

Moshe Avital, who survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald to become one of the “Children of Buchenwald” (a ship which ran the British blockade of Palestine), describes his journey and his fighting with the Haganah in the War of Independence. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Elie Wiesel - Night

Based on his book, Night, Elie Wiesel speaks about his relationship to God and why he chose to bring a new generation into the world after the Holocaust. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Simon Wiesenthal

In the season of Yom HaShoah, a conversation with the late Simon Wiesenthal, the foremost Nazi hunter, who explains why he was always concerned with justice not vengeance. Thursday - 9:30pm
Friday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Morality in the Shoah

Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am

Martyrdom vs Saving Life

Rabbi Becher discusses the Talmudic tension between "save life" and "martyrdom" as it applies to the Holocaust. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am

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

Is It God's Fault?

Does the Jewish Tradition hold God responsible for natural disasters? Does human suffering challenge the existence of God? 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

Thursday, April 24 | 10 AM-4 PM

Participate in the commemoration of Yom HaShoah by volunteering to read the names of those killed in the Holocaust. To reserve your spot, please call 305.538.1663.

Join us in commemorating Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd At Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Avenue North Miami Beach, 33180. Doors open at 6:30 PM Minyan at 7:00 PM Program starts at 7:15 PM

Thursday, April 24 |7:30 PM

Please join us for an insightful evening and open house to learn about the World Zionist Congress Elections. This is an opportunity for you to be a part Jewish history and find out why this election is important and how you can vote! Find out how your vote can help make decisions regarding key institutions that allocate over $1 billion annually to support Israel and Jewish communities. Meet representatives of some of the 22 slates running for spaces on the American delegation and learn how you can participate in the elections to the 39th World Zionist Congress, the “parliament of the Jewish People.”

The election is organized and facilitated by the American Zionist Movement (AZM). You can vote for one of 22 slates of candidates submitted by Zionist groups.

**Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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Meet Boruch Cohen, author of Think Outside of the Lox; A Fresh Perspective on Jewish Teachings and Traditions Essentially a book about mysticism, Thinking Outside the Lox is a collection of short essays exploring a dazzling range of topics in a delightful literary style, showing how Jewish mysticism illuminates every aspect of Jewish life. Tues, May 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM Michael-Ann Russell JCC - 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach Sponsored by Chabad Chayil Complimentary admission: Includes Q&A, light refreshments, and book-signing. (Books available for purchase.) RSVP: https://chabadchayil.org/events

Wednesday, May 21 | 8 PM

The first Am Israel Chai Symphonic Music Night will feature a 50-piece symphony orchestra conducted by the internationally acclaimed Angel Mahler, bringing together more than 2,500 guests in a moving celebration of Israel’s 77th anniversary through music, unity and cultural pride.

We are proud to have the support of the Consulates of Israel and Argentina, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the cities of Aventura, Sunny Isles, Hollywood, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach, as well as more than 30 Jewish and pro-Israel organizations and synagogues.

This event is more than a performance — it’s a statement of unity and purpose. We are one. Am Israel Chai.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 305 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale

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Celebrating Passover; Rav Soloveitchik; Hernandez Siblings; Arsen Ostrovsky

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 April 13

Passover Services and Seders

Central Synagogue Passover Service

Sunday - 8:30am (Live) 4:00pm (Replay)

Hampton Synagogue Passover Service & Seder

Sunday - 11:00am

Passover Seder

Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm (Replay)

Passover Service

Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am (Replay)

Passover Service

Monday - 11:00am & 4:30pm (Replay)

Passover Service

Saturday - 9:00pm

Monday April 14

FIDF Briefing: Passover's Modern Relevance

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil tells the story of Passover and its lasting effects on human history as well as relevance in modern times. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm

Tuesday April 15

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Reichman on Soloveitchik

What was it like to learn from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the last century.? On the occasion of Rabbi Soloveitchik’s yahrzeit, Rabbi Hershel Reichman—renowned scholar, author, and devoted student of the Rav for several decades — shares rare insights into Rabbi Soloveitchik’s teachings, philosophy, and lasting impact. 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 16

Defending Israel with David Harris: Arsen Ostrovsky

International human rights lawyer and social media influencer Arsen Ostrovsky joins David Harris to discuss defending Israel in the courts, on campuses, with governments, and in the media. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

ADL Never is Now 2025: Jonathan Greenblatt

The 2025 State of Hate address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Wednesday - 7:30pm Friday - 12:30pm

Thursday April 17

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Hernandez Siblings

Jonah Platt is joined by Alma, Daniel Jr., and Consuelo Hernandez—three Mexican-American Jewish siblings from Arizona who have each made their mark in public service, education, and advocacy. 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 Monday (ILTV) - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday & 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

Helen Nash

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

Art of Arthur Szyk

Irvin Ungar, the leading authority on the life and work of illustrator Arthur Szyk, recounts the remarkable story of how the political artist used his work to fight Hitler, including the creation of the iconic Szyk Haggadah. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Author, journalist and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses what she learned about Judaism during her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar, and reflects on American Jewish life today. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Zsuzsa Fritz

Zsuzsa Fritz, Director of the Jewish Community Center in Budapest, describes how she first learned she was a Jew at age 16 and discusses the resurgence of Jewish life in Hungary and the lack of populist antisemitism in Hungary. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 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. Friday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Gratitude and Thanks

Giving thanks from a Talmudic perspective, including gratitude and positive retribution, is explored using elements of the Exodus story recounted at the Passover seder in this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf" hosted by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Monday - 1:00am Tuesday - 9:00am

Being a Jew

Rabbi Becher explaines the scholarly intepretation of "being Jewish," based on the marriage laws found in tractate Yevamot. Tuesday - 9:30am

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

Mark S. Golub z"l delves into the rabbinic interpretation and commentary of the Passover story in these entertaining lessons.

Hineni

Monday - 6:00am

Tenth Plague

Monday - 7:00am Tuesday - 5:00pm; Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

Exodus

Monday - 9:00am

Miracles

Wednesday - 10:15am

Passover Lessons

Thursday - 8:30am Sunday - 3:00am

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

ONLINE EVENT: Sunday, April 27 | 1 PM

Join the Jewish Heritage Alliance for Part II 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. In this session, delve into the early modern transatlantic slave trade and the remarkable journey of the Portuguese converso diaspora — Jews forcibly converted to Catholicism, many of whom maintained ties to their heritage and helped build global trading networks. Explore their nuanced roles in history, and separate myth from truth. Featuring esteemed speakers Prof. Paul Finkelman and Rabbi Dr. Yehonatan Elazar-DeMota.

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Honoring Survivors on Yom HaShoah | Wednesday, April 23 at 6 PM

An evening of remembrance and reflection in conversation with Holocaust Survivors. Through personal testimonies and open discussions, we will honor Survivors' strength and ensure their memories will endure. Presented in both English and Spanish.

Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

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